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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY
LIGET UPON THE SHORTAGE OF
LIBRARIAN sPoFFoRD.
Tucked Away IN Corner Were Many
Hundreds Of Old Money Orders,
Apparently Forgotten By Him.

Washington, Dec. Am investigation
now being made by the officials of the
congressional library and the officials
Of the Dostofdce department promises
to throw a great deal of light upon the
recently widely discussed shortage of
former Librarian Ainsworth r. Spot
lord.
1t will be remembered that an inves-
tigation by the treasury department
about year ago showed Librarian
SpOfford TO be about $50, 900 short in his
accounts. Few people who knew him
looked upon this at the time as any
thing more than an evidence of cleri-
cal negligence IN his department. Now
it appears that a large part, if not all of
this deficiency, which Mr.. SDOffOTd
promptly made good, out Of his own
pocket wiz bc accounted for by q great
hatch OF Old money orders which the
aESent-ninded librarian forgot TO cash.
The postofice department gets 4
great many records OF money orders
from pOstmasters which are never pre-
scented for payment by the parties re-
ceiving them. The number of these IN
casned orders addressed Ia the libra
rian of congress are perhaps greater
than all OF the others combined. While
Mr. SpofiOrd was in Office Mr.. Metcalf,
chief of money order division, would
notify the librarian that there were or
ders on hand, which he would cash.
Sometimes ne would get a few in re-
Spouse to these notifications and some
times he would not.
Since Mr.. ]. Russell Young has been
placed in charge Of the library, how
ever, he and First Assistant Postmaster
General Heath have made a systematic
search of the old library records and,
tucked away in one place, 4hey have
unearthed hundreds of old orders which
the former librarian had put aside and
apparently forgotten.
Just what the total sum will amount
to has not yet been established, but
it probably will come near wiping out
the discrepancy in Mr.. Spofford's &C
counts. Some of the orders date back
% years and one Of the largest was for
$50.
Many of the orders have expired by
limitation, but they will all be paid by
cashiers warrants on the treasury, and
the money will be turned over to Mr..
Spofford up to the amount that he has
paid out in rectifying his own accounts.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
LAST OF TRAIN HOLD-UPs.
MURDER IN THE SOUTH.
Woman and Four Children Butchered
In Bed.

In Bed.
Wesson, Miss, Dec. 9.-One of the
most atrocious murders on record in
the south was committed last night in
Simpson county, this state 20 miles
from here. Brown Smith, farmer,
and a son OF eX-Representative Edward
Smith, left his family at his home in
the country TO go to town for shopping
purposes, thinking of no possible dan
ger for them. This morning, when he
returned, he found his wife and FIVE
children lying in their own blood and
apparently dead. An alarm was raised
Immediately and the entire neghbor-
hood turned out to hunt for the perpe-
traitor of the foul and bloody crime.
There being no telegraph connec-
tons details of the murder come in
slowly, but it is reported this evening
that one OF the little girls, supposed
this morning TO have been dead, has
revived enough to tell what she knows
of the occurrence. She says she knows
the man who committed the deed, that
it was q negro, and described him.
a posse is now on the track of the
murderer, and there is great probable
ity that he viii be apprehended before
morning, and there can be but little
doubt Of his meeting speedy justice
when caught, without waiting for the
Formally of a court.
It is learned that Mrs. Smith and the
other four children are dead. Sheriffs
McNair of Lincoln and Thompson Of
COpish counties have gone to the scene
Of the murder. each with a pack of
trained bloOdhoundS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
ANOTHER SHEEP INVASION.
Colorado Cattlemen Make Threats
Against Edwards.
(Snecfal to Me Herald.O

Especial 10 Inc HerdId.J
Denver, Dec. 9.-Word was received
here from Craig today that Jack Ed
wards has moved his sheep from Wyom
ing into Routt county, and they are now
grazing in the Dry Gulch district. State
Auditor Lowell has received letters from
his son, who is in Routt county which
tell of bitter feeling against Edwards
among the cattemen and states that no
surprise need be felt if the settlers and
cattlemen congregate and make a raid
on the sheep camp in short time.
Should Edwards attempt to drive further
men. the trouble of a year ago, when
Edwards was visited by the settlers, very
much to his disadvantage, may be re-
Deated. The cattlemen have retained
their organization and will assuredly
strike some very effective blows if their
range is encroached upon. After the
trouble of year ago an agreement was
entered into by which Edwards agreed to
keep his sheep away from this section Of
Colorado.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
Wild Reports of Turkish Victories
Over Greek Empire.
UNITING DIFFERENT RACES
ALL ARE MAHoMMEDANs AND
TEE SULTAN Is CHIEF.
The Naval Bill In the German Reich
stag-Germany Will Evacuate
Kiao Chau and Occupy sam-sah
--Anti-Semitic Agitations In
Roumania-Foreign News.

st. Petersburg. Dec. 9.-Throughout
Asiatic Russia there is general unrest
among the NIoslems. 1t is attributed to
the exaggerated reports of the Turkish
victories over the Great Greek En-
pire," which have spread through the
length and breadth of the continent.
The authorities even fear that the
revival of brigandage recently noticed
in the Caucasus is directed almost
solely against the government officials,
and the unprecedented phenomenon of
Georgians displaying hostility toward
Armenians has become manifest. The
danger is so serious that a conference
OF Caucasian governors has been con-
vol1ed to concert measures of pacifca-
ton.
Travellers in Central Asia report an
extraordinary ferment among the Mos
lens of different races. They are sink
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
Rovdv Students of Paris.

Paris, Dec. 9.-Students made demon
stration this afternoon in front of the
Luxembourg palace, -here the senate
doWg9 WIN wit wt the senafe fbe
students being dispersed by the police.
James HASTE, for many years captain
Of the Thames Rowing club, is dead.
The young czechs made a demonstration
at Brunn, the capital of Moravia, yester-
who later were called upon to dispense
a counter demonstration of the Germans.
Twenty-four arrests were made.
An actor who travels round the north
ern districts of Japan delivering addresses
ton to the diet as champion of his faith
having promised his co-religionists to sub
nit a bill asking for the authorization of
Buddhism as the national religion of
Japan.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
No PREDICTION CAN Be MADE
MOTHER M'KINLEY's CONDITION
THIS MORNING.
The Patient Has Taken No Nourish-
ment Since Monday, Not Even q
Sup of Water.

Canton, o., Dec. 9.-The day has been
almost devoid of incident in the room
of Mrs Mckinley, who still fingers at
the point of death. Her rest during the
day seemed a trifle less peaceful than
heretofore, and at times she exoer-
fenced trouble in breathing, the trouble
being accompanied by apparent dis
tressed throat, accompanied by an
ominous rattle.
Mrs. Mckinley was so weak during
the day that the end could not be much
longer DELAYED, and all were prepared
for the dissolution at any moment.
President Mckinley has been at the
bedside nearly all day. He took but a
few hours rest this morning, and with
his brother, Abner took a short walk
during the day. The patient has taken
no nourishment since Monday, and has
not even taken sup of water for
many hours. That she retains life so
long without any nouriShment is the
most surprising feature of the case.
At 11:30 o'clock tonight, Mrs. McKin-
ley is still living, but very weak. 9th
erwise there was no change in her con-
dition when the doctor left tonight. He
had some hope of her surviving the
night but said the case had reached
that point where it was impossible to
make any prediction with the slightest
assurance of certainty.
The family is very apprehensive. and
| entertain only slight hopes of the pa
| tents surviving the night. They fear
a relapse at any moment, which, in the
present condition, could scarcely be
survived. The patient lies quietly, and
at times shows scarcely any evidence
of animation.
ALL QUIET THIS MORNING.
Canton, o., Dec. 1O.-At 2 o'clock this
morning everything was quiet at the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
ANTT-sEMITIC AGTTAToRs.L
Jewish Hatred Made Manifest In
Rounnania.

Vienna, Dec. 9.-In the Roumanian
chamber of deputies on Monday, M.
Morbeum, the minister of the interior,
threw the whole blame Of the anti
Semitic trouble upon the Jews and de-
clared that the foreigners (meaning the
jews would not be allowed to hold any
more meetings.
This statement is described as being
worthy of the reign of terror in
France
1t is evident that the Roumanian
government has revived the anti-Semit-
ic agitation in order to divert attention
from numerous subjects of discomfort.
The police, it is said, did nothing to
stop the riots at Bucharest, which were
worse on Tuesday than on Sunday,
while the authorities suppressed the
kilograms relating to the outbreak. The
ministers of foreign powers have mott
fed the government that they will de-
mand compensation for injuries to their
respective countrymen.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
GERMANY IN CHINA.
Negotiations For a Station Other
Than Kiao Chan.

London, Dec. "a dispatch to the
Times from Pekin says that today
CThursday), the Tsung-L i-Yamen tele--
graphed the viceroy Of the province of
Chi Ii. north of the province of Shan
Tung, that China, having complied with
her demands. Germany undertakes to
evacuate tiao Chan, at q date to be
f--ea hereafter and will receive instead
in the province of Fo-Qien over against
the Island of Formosa.
The Times commenting editorially upon
the exchange OF I<iao Chau for Sam-Sah
says: Germany, spontaneously or other
wise has shown Difference TO the wishes
of Russia and France, and England may
have something to say to the creation of
a great German naval station at Sam
Sab.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
TFLEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

Ex-President Cleveland will pass
through washington this morning, on
his way to the ducking shores south
of there. He will be joined there by
CAPTAIN Robert r. Evans, U. s. n. The
party viii travel in a private car.
Harry H. Adams, ex-treasurer Of
Kings county, died in Brooklyn. An in
dictnlent for Misrepresentation Of funds
was hanging over Mr.. Adams head,
and his bondsmen are being sued IN
civil action to recover $4,000.
-esident Benjamin Harrison is in
New York City. on business connected
with his law practice, and expects to
return to indianapolis today. He de-
clined to discuss political or national
matters, saying he was not qualified to
do So
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
LONGS "0BJECT LESSON"
Navy Department Furnishes Ex-
an1p1es of Civil Service.

washington, Dec. 9.-secretary Long,
of the navy, in conversation with an
Associated Press reporter today, ex-
pressed the hone that the present civil
Service system would not be impaired.
He said he had entire sympathy with
the congressman who are brought di-
rectly in contact with applications for
official positions, but he believed that
the president was right and should be
sustained. He was of the opinion that
the great body of the people have no
desire to go back to the old system
certainly not if their attention is called
to the merits of the case.
The secretary added that his depart
ment was now, both In the clerical and
labor lines, entirely within the civil
service rules, except with regard to
about a dozen places-those being
mainly persons employed off and on at
about 81 a day He was rather glad
that these We're left under the old sys-
TEN, as they furnished an object les
son to some Of its Objectionable fea-
lures.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
MKINLEx's THREATS.
Spanish Government Preparing For
Intervention.

I-ILC- c4A LIO II.
Madrid, Dec 9.-The Impartial says
today that it takes it fer granted that
the government win make preparations
to meet intervention, threatened by
President Mckinley, adding: IF the
new loan for The reorganization Of the
navy is floated. it is sure to succeed
The responsibility of the government is
enormous, if it fails to profit by the
opportunity offered to place the coun-
try in q position to defend it's inter
ests.''
The f. Globo confirms the reports
that the government is now making
preparations to meet intervention.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
VENEZUELAN BOUNDARY.
Briefs Hurried For Argument In
February.

New York, Dec. "a special to the
Tribune from Washington says:
The British and Venezuelan agents are
hurrying to completion their briefs which
must be presented, with all evidence and
arguments by February II next to the
arbitrator in the boundary dispute. The
tribunal, which is considered fully
organized, though it's members have not
met each other, will not assemble to re-
ceive the briefs but it has been arranged
By correspondence to hold sessions in
Paris. beginning next July and the hope
is expressed Of being able to arrive at a.
decision before the arbitrators are COM
PEELED to adjourn for their other duties
The members are M. f. G. De Maertens,
the Russian authority on international
law. who is president: Chief Justice
Fuller and Justice Brewer, for the United
States and Baron Herschel and Sir
Richard Hen-COllin for Great Britain.
On or before Feb. IA copies of the briefs
and evidence will be delivered to each of
these judges and to the agents of both
the disputing governments, who will then
have until May IL to submit briefs in
rebuttal. which will constitute the final
documents in the case
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
SPANISH CABINET.
United States Will Find Spain Pre-
pared For War.

Madrid, Dec. 9.-At cabinet council
today, the queen regent presiding, the
premier, Seaor Sagasta, outlined the
opinion of the European press regard
ing President McKinley's message, the
majority of which were favorable to
Spain. He further declared that, in the
event Of the United States attempting
to intervene in Cuba, it would find the
government prepared to defend the
rights and honor of Spain. AS to the
military operations in Cuba, the pre-
suits obtained were satisfactory. The
premier also said he did rot attach
much Importance to the attitude OF
certain senator's
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
LATEST DINGLEY TRUST.
Wire Manufacturers Held Another
Conference at New York.


New York, Dec. Smother meeting of
manufacturers of wire and wire nails
was held today at the Waldorf Astoria
hotel, in furtherance of a plan to con
solidate the interests IN the lines named
throughout the country. J. =. Morgan &
Co. are said TO be behind the movement.
and. according 10 current reports. the
interests involved aggregates $4,000 000 At
today's meeting those present included
Henry W. Oliver ana George r. Oliver OF
Pittsburg Phillip W. Moore and William
Price Of Worcester: Il. II. Chisholm and
William Chisholm OF Cleveland: Frank
Bacches of Ohio, Mr.. Carver and Mr.
-ufiington OF indianapolis, J. L. Ellwood
of Dekalb His, and ". L. Gaets OF
Chicago.
Henry W. Oliver. who has been men
toned as likely TO become the president
of the combination, said tonight that it
was quite out of the question for him
10 make public what took place at the
meeting.
Worcester. Mass. Dec 9.-The wash
burn q AIoen Manufacturing company
state that several of the larger wire
manufacturers are proposing TO form a
new corporation, under the auspices of
J. p Morgan K Co, of New York
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
A Pioneer of AZ, Known Through
out the State.
NOTED INDIAN FIGHTER
HELPED TO FOUND PROVO
AND OTHER TOWNS.
Died of Acute Neuralgia at His Home
at Richfeld-Came to Salt Lake
Valley in 1847 and Was an Active
Figure In the Early History of
the State.
Especial to The Herald.0

Richfeld, Utah, Dec. 9.-George
Washington Bean, nearly 81 years old,
died at o'clock this morning. He was
a pioneer of Richfeld and Sewer coun-
ty; was among the first citizens of this
place in influence and ability, and was
widely known all over Utah. His death
was caused by acute neuralgia, border
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
A CHRISTIAN GOVERNMENT.
National Conference Wants a Con-
stitutional Amendment.

Philadelphia Dec. 9.-The national
conference o9 the Christian principles
of civil government came to an end this
afternoon. One of the resolutions
adopted declares that it is the duty of
the Christian church and of this ma
ton to put forth earnest efforts to
maintain the existing Christian feat
ures Of our government and to endeavor
to secure such an amendment to our
constitution as viii give to our Christ
ian laws institutions and usages an IN
deniable legal basis in the fundamental
law of the land, and thus secure a firm
basis for every moral and Christian re-
form.
Other resolutions declare against
Sabbath desecration by the operation
of railways, steamships, steamboats,,
electric cars, baseball lplaying, the pub
fishing of newspapers and the use Of
the bicycle, horse or carriage for pleas
ure. sessions Of congress, and the trans
portation OF the mails"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
PRIVATE JOHNSON CONVICTED.
Killed Charles Pauley at Fort Wash
axle Last Summer.

cheyenne. Wyo., Dec 9.-Isaiah John
son, a coIored soldier of the Ninth
cavalry, was convicted in the United
States district court today of man
slaughter. Johnson killed Private Charles
j. Pduley at Fort Washable, Aug. Il last.
in a quarrel over so cent game of
monte.
The trial of Miss Elsie Duval. late post
mistress at Fort D. A Russell. for the
embezzlement of postal funds. will COM
mence tomorrow.
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ing their mutual animosities and de-
claring that they are first Mohamme-
dams, with the sultan as their common
chief.
1t is evident that the slightest pre-
text would suffice to bring about an up
rising and plunge Russia into the same
sea of trouble as India.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
Mevler On McKinleu-

Madrid, Dec. General Weyler is
quoted from Barcelona as saying he
considered President McKinley's hos
tility to be the most glorious compli-
ment which could be paid him, when
coming from Spain's enemy The gen
eral further remarked that he would
make = statement in the cortes in or
der to defend Spanish policy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
COPPER RIVER PARTY.
Schooner Augusta Is Now Ten Days
Overdue

Seattle, Wash. Dec. 9-The schooner
Augusta. from Copper river, Alaska, is
ten days overdue and some anxiety is
felt on her account. Last Monday the
steamer Farallon passed a steam
schooner answering the description OF the
Augusta off Victoria. A passenger spoke
the vessel and her maste- told him thar
the were from Copper River TO Seattle,
with i've passengers on board. The name
OF the schooner could not be distinguish
ed. Monday night 4 heavy storm pre-
vailed and II is this fact that is causing
uneasiness. One OF the five passengers
IS George Renniel1s, who, in a recent
latter 10 James Wa~dner told of 4 rich
tlart5 find in The Copper River district.
and assayed $50 to the ton. The Augusta
lefe Seattle the latter part of October for
Conner River.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
SALT LAKE MAIL CONTRACT.
Washington City Man Gets It For
Fo117. Years
(snecial to The Herald

Washington, Dec 9.-There will be a
change in contractors for the mail wagon
service in Salt Lake City after July 1
next. Proposals were recently opened at
for four years from that date Today the
announcement was made that c. r.
Hutchins. Of this city. was the lowest
bidder, at 81 Ill per annum. The present
contractor is z. a. Chiffon, of London,
Ky, who is being paid S1,420 per annu1n.
Henry c. Powers was today commits
stoned postmaster at Sublett, Ida, and
Helen n. Miller at Robertson Wyo.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
Great Forger Pardoned.

Albany, n. Y, Dec. 9.-Governo-
Black has paGdoned Albert Il. Smith
who, in 1880. was sentenced to Sing Sing
Tor II years. The convict was SEN
aenced for a series OF forgeries by
which he swindled his partners in the
firm Of Hills, Robertson &. Smith. stock
brokers out OF over Sl00,o00 causing
aheir financial ruin.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
ATTACKED BY FooTPADs.
Two Men Assaulted In Chicago
One Fatally Wounded.

Chicago. Dec. 9.-Dr. H. A. Meyer, a
roted insanity expert, and one of the
faculty Of Rush Medical College, was
attacked by footpads tonight on Ash
land boulevard. After DR.. Meyer had
knocked one of his two assailants
down, the other shot him, inflicting a
wound in the groin which, however. is
not serious. The robbers secured moth
inc
John McCosh, business man, in a
fight with footDads tonight, was shot
three times ard mortally wounded.
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vanderbilt,s Tife Insurance.

New York. Dec. 9.-The largest life in
surance policy ever issued has been writ
ten in this city, calling for $1,000 GOO in
surance upon the life of George w. Van
dcrbilt.
payment life contract. and provides for
a premium of $4,000 a year. After Mr.
Vanderbilt has paid that sum yearly for
20 years, the payments cease and the
principal becomes due at his death.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
LUETGERT'S WIFE
SEEN IN BOSTON
Startling Declaration Made
By a St. Louis Man.
GAVE HER REASONS
FOR LEAVING HOME
It Was Because Of Luetgert's
Actions With Other Women.

Mr.. schofeld, the Kan Who Tells
the Story, Gives the Number Of
the Residence On the Boston
Street In Which Mrs. Luetgert
Stopped, and She Had No Essita-
ton In Acknowledging Her Iden-
tity-Beieves Her Still in Boston.
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LOUIS FORREST SENTENCED.
Nine Years and Six Months For Kill
inc Martinas.
(Snecial to The Herald

Pocatello. Dec. 9.-Louis Forrest, the
sheapherder, was today sentenced to nine
years and six months imprisonment Tor
killing Juan Martinas, brother herder
at q ranch near Soda Springs in June last
Judge Stanrod also pronounced sentence
upon viii Horsley and ordered that for
the crime of burglary he should be con-
fined behind the bars for a term of L
months
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-10
BOLD DEEDS OF
BORDER GANGS
Desperate Fight Near the Old
MeXicO Line.
ST0ICAL COURAGE OF
ONE OF THE OUTLAWS
Deserted BY Comrades, He Fought
the Officers Single-handed.

This Was Franco Phallard, the Last
OF the Sam Bass Gang of Robbers
Who Cleaned Out Custer City
Atrocious Murder IN Mississippi
Woman and Five Children
Found Weltering In Their
Blood.
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Death Of Rear Admiral Green.

Brool1line. Mass, Dec. 9.-Rear Admiral
Joseph r. Green, U. S. N, retired, died
at his home here early tonight from a
complication of diseases.
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Lacks But One Juror.

Chicago. Dec. 9-Four new jurors were
secured in the Luetgert case today. The
jury now lacks but one man and it is
expected he will be secured tomorrow.