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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

BISMARCK, N. D., April S.-The
water In the Missouri river has risen
four feet since last night. "A boat land.
ing erected by the Northern Pacific
railroad for the transfer OF passengers
has been swept out and the telegraph
poles lifted up and swept away by the
torrent.
The water has broken through the
dykeeat Maudsn and Bismarck, land at
s O'Clock this morning is running into
the railroad roundhousr. The ice has
gone out at Fort Yates but is still solid
at Glencoe, twenty milss down the
stream.
No trains have arrived here since
day before yesterday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08
Police Court Notes.

IL. II. CLARK, wnJ appeared before
Justice Weneer on Montsy, pleaueu
guilty to drunkenness and had sen'
lenco suspended, was la thu poiice
court aPsin today charged with tho
same tnsnse. Clark hiss an ngeu
mother . support and claims to have
been driven to drinking through ues'
pondency In not being able 70
get work. He pleaded for III.
other chance to do better anu
out Of sympathy Tor his nged
and weeping moiher who stood before
tbs court Juslice Wenger discharged
him, anu badu him keep sober anu be
man,
Sussn TuIlidgs graoed the court
room with her presence and was pus
TO all fifteen days for drunkenness,
while Ell Doyle, found guilty OF beg
ging while drunk, was dneu $40.
Gustave Peterson, upon complaint
" AlbeTtine Anderson, will have
hearing tomorrow on charge OF pat
terry.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08
ADJUSTMENTS.

Patience-Perhapst the largest house
that has yet witnessed the perform
ance by the Salt Lake Opera company
was that which witnessed the revival
OF Patience at the Theater last night.
Tho opera was given smoothly and
commercially. MIR. Spencer, Miss
Savage. Mr.. Sherman, Mr.. Goddard
and the others doing their usual good
work. Another performance will be
given tonight. On Friday night 1t
will be given in Ogden and on Hatur.
day night In Logan,speciai trains over
the o. 3. IL. taxing the company and
the large number OF friends who are
going to thoae oittes on the evenings
mentioned, returning after the opera.
The Founding, Charles FIohman's
latest comedy offering, with Its great
New York cast, is tho attraction next
Monday anu Tuesday nights at the
Salt Lake rhenter.
The famous Cissy Fitzgerald 10 to
appear as a music hail artist, and at
the sams time, perform her pictures nue
and graceful dances.
Primrose d Wesl's minstrels come to
the Thester next week on Thursday
and Friday evenings. The perform.
snce will DC up to date.
The Wednesday, night social q,
Chrlstensen's last night was largely
attended. The one to be- given nexl
"Wednesday Will be the last one OF the
present season.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

NEW YORK, April s--A dispatch TO
the heralu nom Valparaiso, Chile,
says: Tue Ley, an ultra.radioal news.
paper, Published Ia Santiago, has dis
closed certain facts with regard to the
situation In army circles, which have
had disturbing effect upon the pub.
lie mind. The paper says that recently
meeting OF great significance was
held at the h0ute OF Gen. CantO, a
division commander, at which were
present four other generals and two
colonies.
The paper declared that the object OF
the meeting was to frame q petition 10
the government for the removal OF
Gen. kOrner as chief OF the military
staff. The government papers at fret
denied the truth Of the alleged dis
closures made by the Ley, but 1t now
SCENE to be admitted that such a met.
Ing was held aud today the Chileno,
the Porvenir, the Ley and other
papers say tuat the government has
Investigated tho matter and will adopt
severe disciplinary measures.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08
Bishop Says NO."

Attorney General Bishop has writ.
ten the following letter to City Health
Commissioner Daily:
Dear Sir-I beg to acknowledge receipt
OF your favor OF the 9Th inst. calling at
tention to the action OF the board OF
health of salt Lake City concerning the
vaccination of tho general public, and
especially OF all children attending the
public schools, and asking for an opin-
ION from this office AS TO wheIhor the
board possesses the power TO enforce the
measure, etc.
Under the law the attorney general is
not authorized nor required to give an
opinion 10 city officials, and however
much he might desire TO favor you per-
sonally, 10 do no under the circumstances
would be not only improper but disre-
spectful TO those upon whom, under tho
law, is devolved such duty. For these
reasons, therefore, the request must be
declined,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

ST. PAUL. MINI. April s.--A Grand
Fltks, n. d.. special TO the Dispatch
usy: Toe Red river rose sixteen
inches last Night and passed the high
water mark Of 1893 at elgh; O'Clock
this morning. The government guage
indicated Iorty.one feet nbove the low
water mark. 1t is now rising enc and
a halt inches an hour. The bridges
ate now being closely watched. When
the big gorge above the city comes
down 1t Is feared they will be carried
away.
Later-the gorge above the city
has broken aud Immense quantit les OF
heavy Ice are passing through the
bridges this afternoon. No teams are
allowed to pass over the bridges.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08
Charged With Foundation.

The case of the State OF Ulah Egsinst
Lewis l.. Burningham, charged with
f,rnicsiiou, with IA woman named
Amanda Med iniel. came ON for near.
Ing in Judge Notrel's court this after
nIo0.
The oflense with which defendant 10
charged IL alleged to have been COM
mitted 10 this city on or about the OH
vi March, 1895.
Attorney Frank II. Mstge,ts repre-
senta the defendant.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

CHICAGO, April S.-Developments
today nave strengthened the belief that
the affairs OF the Globe Savings bank,
which closed It's doirs last Monday, are
In a much worse shape than the direc-
tors are willing to admit. In aiuitlon
to sli0 900 cash belonging to the Uni-
ver,hy OF Illinois tied up In enuow.
ment, bonds Of the value OF $500, coo,
also the property OF the University, are
missing. the bonds were entrusted TO
President Spauldlng OF the Globe
Savings bank. President spauldiug
cannot be found and no one outside Of
the trustees appear TO know where he
lie. Trustee Armstrong said SpsuldiDg
claimed to be very eics, and sent In a
ctot's certificate to tnat effect. He
promised 10 meet the directors on rext
raeedsy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

LONDON, A prll ga dispatch to the
Times from Cape Town says advices
received there from Dei0goa Bay nm.
nounce that the u0uulry bordering on
ami across the Limpopj river, iorming
iOr many mills the northwest anu
northern limits Of TransvaBl,i lis In open
revolt. IL II added the situation lie
serious. Troops are leaving Tor Della
goa by steamer. Further rislng is
expected IN MslutulanJ.
INSURGENCY STRONGHOLD CAPTURED.
CAPE lows, April ga dispatch
from Nreybu q saya volunteers have
captured anu burned the insurgents'
stronghold at Ganssepe. Lieutenant
darris ID among the killed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08
FIRE an FILLMORE.
1t DestrOyes store and Residence
aud Does Other Damage.


Special to the SLws;
FILLMoRE. UtsG, April 7sb, 7:l5
o. m.-Bttween L. aud l O'clock last
night fire broke out In and consumed
Days dance hall and confectionery
store. Nothing was ssved. Mr.. Day
was at Kanosh. Lose Is 81 800, insur-
snce $500 in the Hartford OF Connec.
lieut..
The fire caught and licked up new
lumber building belonging TO Mis-
Levi Warner, which the lady had
occupied only two days; loss $500, no
insurance.
The butchers shop belonging to the
Peoples store rs damaged 800, COW
cred by Insurance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

CISoINNATI, April S,-The MAN /
Cycle company OF MiudleiowD, Ohio,
manufactures OF the Rscycle wheel,
has brought suit In the United States
court against the Union Manufacture
Ing company Of Toledo to restrain tue
latter irom using the crank hanger on
which Tho former GAINS to have q
patent. Suit is not only brought for
infringement OF the patent but also
for An accounting OF profits Ia the
manufacture OF all such wheels as
have these crank haDgsrs on them. 1t
10 claimed that other suits will be
brought against the inanufaoIu fsrs o /
nearly all wheels for royalties OF thi
crank hanger.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08
Notice to Attorneys.

Judge Cherry announced today that
on Saturday morning he would make
a setting OF case, for trial, to cover the
period rom April 15ih to April sOlh
inclusive.
His honor also gave out that on tho
afternoon Of the came day ne would
cause a jury for the April term t. 60
drawn.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08
Eridenee All In.

,,,.ncs 10 the Braun cattle
s,esIlns case was all in BY n %o,s ' Ss,nr
IN rns !. Ss,or. the jury by each a. ,ias,
mae a '..,. MIC oOunty Attorney puin, "a,
for iss s,n Judge Norrell c Oh, isss
the sen ~ O'CLOCK aud a. 81 s! !asy
the lui ;,s en- IN charge Of BY BALM
Gulbfansen'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, April .s,-phe
compulsory educational bill has passed
the senate and as IT is understood that
It Is acceptable to all GLASSES and seots,
including Lutnerans AMI Catholics, II
viii undoubtedly become law In It's
present form. 1t compeis every person
having children between anu IA
years OF age 10 cause such children To
attend 10 weeks each year.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

INDIANAPoLIs. April S.-A Big
Four freight was anuihilated by an
explosion at Belt junction today. Tho
trouble probably originated In car
loaded with whisky. The car had a
hot box. The entire train OF fourteen
cars caught nre anu was destroyed.
The traiDmen escaped injury, but Otto
Grenscaw, sleeping in one at the cRrs,
was pinned to the burning floors. He
Ia In q serious condition.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08
RIVERA REPORTED FREED,

Ire bsis said 10 EInvr Captured the
Irain on which he Was conveyed.
KEY WEST, Fla, April s.-News
Was received mere al q late hour last
Ligh hit that the Cuban insurgents had
maus an attack upon the train upon
which General Rivera wa. being
taken from San CristObal to Havana Z.
Reports say tnst the Insurgents were
Successful In their attack and that
General Rivera was freeJ.
1t Is impossible tonight to get a con-
firmstloI or denial OF the report but
the Cuban sympaih zers mere believe
II to be true anu are accordingly jubil.
ant,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08
RANSOM BEECnER'S ADDRESS.


April o. 1917,
To the Editor:
Ransom Beeoher ia still living and
is in good health. His postoilice I'D.
dress lie Conant, Cassia county, Idaho.
His son, William Beecher, is residing
at Willard, Box Elder county. Utah.
Mrs. Silvia Bescher, the wife OF Ran.
som Bescher, was buried at Willard
some twelve years ago. Ransom
Beecher is quite aged. On macy &C.
casions L have heard HIM relate the
good times he used to have with the
Prophet Joseph Smith In Nauvoo.
Amy iurlher Information In regard TO
Ransom Bescher's family eau he given
By himself at the above address,; or
write TO VIM. BeechoI, Mt Willard
City, Box Elder county, UInh.
This In in answer 10 Information
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

Activity Developed In the uaynra
Province.


New YORK, April S-A special to
the JOurual from HsvsnA say: A
large insurgent force rec Gently appeared
IN 'front.' OF Fort No. IL, protecting the
railway line between Caibraroen and
RJmedios anu Upeneu fire with can
non. Oae OF the shells fell In the
middle OF the fort killing several and
wounding ten, the rest escaping. The
insurgents then dynsmited the rail.
way brluge, interrupting communica-
ton betwe1n the Glitter. Tney also
attacked tort No. L., forcing i,s sur.
renuer and securing arms anu ammu-
milton. The rebel force under RIDER
iguea and Castillo continue active in
Havana province. They again raid ed
Guines on Monday anu sacked the
stores and set the Spanish barracks on
fire,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

FRANKFORT, KY, April S.-When
roll was called in the iuiut legislative
session touay the silver Democrats de-
ciined to answer, hoping to break the
quorum. They were unsuccessful and
SO voted Blackburn wien ballot was
ordereJ. The gold Democrats voted
Tor tue compromise candidate, Henry
L.. Martin.
The vote stood: Hunter, 81; Black
turn. A; Martin, Is; Boyle, I; Stone,
l; NECESSARY TO cnoIcs, "a.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08
BUr ONE BID.


WASHINGTON, ID. C., April S.-.The
navy department received To-Day but
one bid In answer to the advertise.
mept calliry Tor proposals. supplying
1000 tons VI armJr Tor three battle.
sDips, the Illinois, Wisconsin and Ala.
bsma, ana 1t was irregular in foru.
II came from the Illinois Steel com.
pspy, Chicago, and proposed to supply
5000 tons OF nrmor ut $3.50 u ioD, on
condition that IL be given twenty.
year contract to supply all naval arm ".
In such cases the remainder OF the
amor will be supplied at $40 d ion.
The armor VIII be paid Tor In gold
coin. The alternative proposition con.
templated Ia the erection OF un armor
plant by the government ana its ,up-
ply with steel by the Illinois company.
No RwarCs were made and the " no 10
matter probably viii be referred to
Congress.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

FARGO, N. d., April s. Phe waters
are receuing aud the danger Is past.
Hundreds OF people are destitute. The
secretary OF war has lust wired Mayor
johnson, this city, asking what
amount is needed for immediate relief.
johnson wired tack $4,000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08
Last Nights Lecture.

President George q Cannon dehv'
cred the closing lecture oil tue Ne l.
weekly seriei in the Tabernacle ias'
evening before l.rsp audience. his
subject wss, The Re.etlonship OF MOT
monism to tue Christ an World.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

WAsHISGToN, April s.-Jsmes J.
Hin, prssiuenl OF the Great Northern
railroad and slso Interested largely IN
transportation TO the Orient, has
written a letter 10 a Western senator,
In which he points cut the possibilities
oi trade In China anu Japan and suE-
goats that the tsrid duties be so ad.
iusisd az not TO Prevent trade with the
Countries across the Pacific.
President Hill reviews the growth
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

ST. LOUIS. April S,-Governor Ste
phens touay signed the horse breeders'
bill. The bill prohibits more than
ninety days racing during the year
at any one track anu provides that
pool selling shall only be carried or at
the race tracks.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

CANEA, Crete, April S.-rhe for.
elgn admirals have sent warship to
Kissamo with instructions to assist
the TURKS In evBcuaIing the place, the
latter having declared 1t impossible TO
resist the insurgents. A fire yester.
day Ia Candis destroyed tho residence
OF the bishop.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

CHICAGO, April s. - Ex.Msyor
CriegeT Is lying dangerously III at his
home In this city. He Is suffering
from q complication OF diseases anu
his recovery Is doubtful. Last night
he was resting a little easier than Tor
several days. He is attended by u
number OF physicians but thoy have
given but little hope Of his recovery.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

81 trade in wheat with J,pan and
China In the past three years, which,
he says, resulted In 10 to Is cents In
crssse In the price TO the farmers OF
the west. He Gays there arc many
millions Of people In the Orient who
never tasted wheaton bread but might
become customers II the price wss
low enough and reciprocal trade relG.
tl0ns maintained.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

company has been appointed one OF
tIe surveyors OF the new board, Tho
other two are ii. II. Lloyd aud p. ID.
y. Olney.
1he Insurance. inspection bureau lie
to I've maintained under FRANK Porter.
The underwriters fire patrol will be
Te-established on It's cid footing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

BOSTON, April S.-The Mule Spin.
ners' association viii accept no Teuuc.
ton In the present scale OF wages. The
position was taken by vote OF the
association at the forenoon session Of
the convention, WI ieh is telling held
here.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

asked ~ IL. Peterson OF Ii ulster,
California, and published in the
EVENING NEWS OF April 8, 1897. 4
kDOw tne family well. 1 ain btoIper-
in'lEw to VIM. Besohet.
JOSEPH JONES
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

CHICAGO, April S.--The National
Sound money league, tho headquarters
OF which are Ia this city has just
iesued the first number OF monthly
paper entitled Sound Money. Il. nd.
vCcstes the gold standard, the gradual
retirement OF greenbaehs anu the en-.
laTgemont OF national bank circulation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

MADRID, AprnS.-An official denial
has been Issued TO tue report that a
revolt against the Spanish government
has broken out In The leland Of Porto
Rico.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

WAsHINuroN, April S.-rhe Presi-
dent to-day nominated Cal. VIM.
RUFUS Shalter, first infantry, to
he brigadier-geuefal.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08

sHIRLEY, Mass, AprlI 6.-Fredonis
mill OF lhe 5empson Cordsge company
was destroyed by IRE today. The
loss IL $50, 900.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
The Largest and HandSOmeSl Block
10 nsyAtllle In Ruins.
ATOTALLoss OF ABOUT 81, 200, 900


CHATTANOOGA, renu., April S.-A
telephone message to the News at
am. from Knoxville, Tenn, ssys:
The largest fire In the history Of Knox.
Vile started in the basement Of the
Men atty Grocery company, next
door 10 k1ox Hotel, in tie wholesale
district. Many OF the largest whole
sale houses In the city were burned.
The fire is now uader control. No one
was killed.
Toe entire block between Union
anu Reservoir street, Gays street, with
the exception OF the McGee building
on one emo, the longest and hand.
soonest block IN the city. is mass o.
ruins ana the loss Ia estimated al near.
ly million dollars. Several people
were slightly Injured.
Tue iire was discovered about
a O'Clock In the wholesale grocery store
OF the McNulty Grocery company. A
general alarm was turned in. The effects
proved futile, however, anu the Il lanes
spread rapidly. Many smaller esiab.
lishments were destroyed. An explo.
sion OF dynamite In Wooiruti's hard.
ware store, shattered every window in
Gay street.
THE INJURED.
Those injured In the nre were: j.
II. Keppart, former city editor OF the
Journal. Hejumped from the third
story OF the xxx Hotel. He was
badly but not fatally huri; Joe Me-
Mlllep, travelling man, jumped from
the second story, leg brokeDi James
Hogan, bar keeper, Knox hotel,
iumpeu from the third story 20 the
roof OF an adjoining building, both
legs bidly spraIneu; John Boyle,
Morgan county, probably fatally
burned; Tom Speck, jumped from tue
third story, badly huti; J.. NJ. Loop Of
salisbury, n. O., iumpsj, seriously
injured; q. Il. HUDSON, clerk at Knox
h tel, jumped, ankle broken; John
Mcdaniel. Jumped, badly Injured. 1t
Ia now believed the titni loss will
amount to about 81, 100000. The in.
suraDce ia about one matt.
HEAVY LOSSES
among the heaviest losers are: Nc.
Nully Grocery company, $4,000;
kuux hotel, $4,000; DaHiel BnseOo
G Co., VIII lessie Dry goode, buiiding
sDu stock, Sg75, 900; Insurance, $3.50.
90; s.. Is. Newman & Co., priuterr,
$50, 900; Insurance., 81, 900; Cullen &
Newman company, VIII issale queen.
ware, $4,000; insurance, SIS, 900;
Hennigun, Doyle & Arnold, wholesale
boots and shoes, 100000; insurance,
SIS 900; Nj. A. Ross X Co., wholesale
gIoceIs, $4,000; Insurance, $50, 100;
w. w. Woodruff & Co., whOIess 10
hardware, S25O.0O0; Insurance $780,.
coo; Murphy Il Robinson, Wholesale
hats. s50,OO0; IueurAncr, S25, 900; A.
2. LapsTx, dry goods, SlU0. 900; IN.
surance. the same; S,errchI B'otnets,
wholesale and retalI furniture, S35,-
600; insurance, 100000; SANFORD,
ChSmberlain d A!Dsrts, $4,000; In
surgnce unknown.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-08
WILLARD, Box Elder County,
UIab, April 7, 1897.


Ransom Beecber 10 living at the
present time at Eliza. Csssia county,
Idaho; aud William Beocher, son OF
Ransom nnd Silvia Bee cher, is living
In Willard, Box Elder cOunly, Utah.
Any Of their friends or relatives nd.
dressing sstt0ve will fiod either Of
thom. 4. w. HItEwERToN.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-08-19
RATHER STRANGE.

DR. William II Dali one OF the curat-
ors of the National museum. is familiar
with the region of country in which the
klondyke gold fields are located. through
having been on several geological expe-
dtious to the region in Alaska Joining the
gold districts. and says that in his opin-
ion the reports from that country proba-
bly, are not exaggerated He said:
when | was there did not find gold.
but know of it being taken out in profit
able quantities for 10 years OF more. The
gold is found on the various tributaries
of the Yukon, and is within compare
lively short distance of the Klondy Ike
fields, The gold bearing belt of north
western America contains All the gold
fields extending into British Columbia.
what is known MS The North western Ter
ritory and Alaska.
1t does strike one rather comical
that these scientific gentlemen per-
ambulate all over these countries for
the express purpose of ascertaining
just what there is in them, but it al
ways remains for an uniformed,
Flooding prospector with no techni-
cal education except horse sense, and
whose scientific apparatus consists of
y pick, shovel and frying pan, to
give the desired information. Dr.
William Dali, curator, geologist,
B. A., D. D etc evidently like most
of his genius, knows great many
things that amt so, and did not Oh.
serve very many important items that
were worth observing and are exist
ing facts, and fortunately for the de-
velopment of the country, the species
is becoming comparatively less harm
full day by day. 1t is at last becom-
ing quite the fashion for important
mineral localities to come into exist
ence without the attendance of these
scientific midwives at the accouch-
ment, and Alaska seems to be the
latest.