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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-26

houses of congress last year, of the re-
cent resolution Of the sena%a and of
agitation IN the United States There
is an assurance that the pubic opinion
now demands the recognition of the in
SUI gents as belligerents.
In these circumstances it is suggest
ed that the Spanish government should
consider whether it is not time 10
TERMINATE THE WAR
by proposals consistent with its dignity
and with the interests of Cuba. 70
this end the government at Washing
ton makes tender of its offices and calls
Upon the Spanish government within
the present month to formulate def
mite proposals by which that tender
may be rendered effective or to give
satisfactory assurances that the war
will be brought to Il speedy close.
Spain appears to prefer to lose Cuba
in q war she foresees viii be disastrous
to her, rather than TO surrender What
she regards as Just and right in defer
ence to menace.
1T is a folish choice, but the choice
Of a nation. On the other hand, if Pres
ident Mckinley and his advisers are
really animated by the friendly senti-
ments they profess, they may fairly
consent to the modest demand of the
Sagasta cabinet for a reasonable pc
riod to settle the thorny problem
handed down by their predecessor.
''If this demand is refused. all Span
iards will arrive at the conclusion that
the ugly rumors in circulation as to the
financial Influences working behind the
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the audience showed itself in touch with
every speaker. The songs by the Glee
club were greatly appreciated, too. The
Silver Guar.ette is q hummer.
If last nights meeting is any indi-
cation of the way the people viii vote.
then Dale viii be elected by q tremen-
dous majority.
The decorations We're artistic and
neat. Notices hung all over the stage
In the center Was the great Demo-
cratic game cock
On one side was a vote for the Dem
ocratic ticket IS an endorsement of an
economical administration tndepend-
tnt biioetallism." On the other "A vote
for the Republican ticket is an endorse
rnent of a bad city administration. the
Eoldbug policy in the United States"
Send east the greeting that salt
Lake City IS true TO silver" was an
other legend.
"a non partisan victory would be a
step backward hung in fun view and
was cheered.
CALLED TO ORDER BY MRS.
RHODES.
It was $40 o'clock when Helds band
finished entertaining the people With
delightful selections. and Mrs. l. r.
Rhodes, chairman of the Ladies' Dem
oeratie Central club, called the vast
audience TO order.
Mrs. Rhodes said in her opening
Democracy was a sentiment which
made no class distinctions, but sought
cure methods in government. 1t was
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cratic party believes in the rule of the
common people, in this, that no man
has the right to dictate.
In an evening paper, my old friend,
John T. Game, says the reason Why
the non -partiSanS did not submit their
ticket to the people WAS because the
heelers would have turned out and
Knocked out their work. done in the
back room OF the bank. where they met
night after night and sifted and sifted
and sifted.
When they say the people cannot he
trusted TO govern in city, L say they
cannot govern in a state, and if they
cannot rule in a state they cannot gov
ern in the nation.
This committee Of patriots were I'M
selfish in making their selections. When
Mr. Nye declined, they we're charitable
enough to select as his successor the
chairman of the goidbug Democratic
state committee, Mr., Farley L. VIII
Iiams, who believes in gold standards,
government by injunction and several
other things, and who is a corporation
attorney, disqualified by the constitu-
ton from serving. don't know what
he WAS nominated for except. perhaps,
to catch gudgeons- Perhaps they want
TO say 70 US, Behold, great attor-
ney!
I stood here in the rear of the Repub
hean convention and saw the gray
whisl1ers of George Swan waving in the
breeze as he struggled for a nomina-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-26
SEAL CONFERENCE.
No One Admitted But Experts and
Proceedings Are Secret.

Washington. Oct 25.-The international
seal conference met again at the state
department today, with all the members
present. The proceedings are secret in
the sense that no one but delegates are al
lowed in the meeting room, save certain
persons who are called upon TO give eX-
pert testimony as to the conditions of
seal life and the state of the market for
sealskinS. The conference viii be in ses-
sion some time.
Meantime Prof. Thompson. the chief
British expert, and one. Of the delegates
selected Ky Great Britain TO represent 1t
at the special conference between repre-
sentatives Of the United States and Great
Britain, has arrived in Washington Yes
terday he called upon the British en-
hassy and later had an informal confer
ence with President Jordan, one of the
American seal experts. Mr.. Macoun. the
Canadian minister of marine. VINO is to be
Prof. Thompson's colleague on the con-
ference, has not yet reached Washington,
and until he comes it Will not be possible
TO make any arrangements for this special
conference.
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JUDGE POWERS.

Judge Powers was greeted with great
applause. When the din had somewhat
subsidized Judge Powers spoke. Ills ad-
dress was il his usual happy vein.
Ladies AID Gentlemen. Fellow Citi-
zens: have been chosen by the Dem
ocratic committee for the honor
OF presiding over This assemblage; this
grand uutpouring Of Che people, which
indicates that the Democratic party is
not dead. My Instructions have been to
limit all speakers 10 u minutes and I am
provided with a gaVel which I shall use
on all the speakers, except myself. This
IS the first opportunity I have had OF
talking To you in this campaign: not
because my heart has not been in the
work. hut because circumstances willed
otherwise.
There is q peculiar condition con-
fronting Us in this city and state,
where we we're told a few short years
ago 10 divide on party lines. Now ne
are informed that parties are a failure:
that the DeoDle are 4 mere rabble and
cannot be trusted. We have been told
that q set Of men, who have grey mat
ter TO burn: who are the Sol0mons Of
the civilization Of the age, have been
wearing cut their Intellectual faeul-
ties in thinking out a ticket for Us.
That they met and took all the names
in the city directory after which they
began Sitting Out q ticket That they
sifted and sifted and sifted. A peeu-
liarity Ct this siftins is that they 5ifted
ont three Democrats and three Bepubli-
cans. We we're told that only the best
men would he selected, and that the
immortal 70 was going TO 60 away with
bosses. tGx-eaters and heelers. They
were fearful in this CITY. And. by
strange coincidence, they became fear
ful also in Moab and Juab ard Wells
vile and Sewer and Manti where they
also met and sifted and sifted and
sifted
Now, for my part, cannot see the
difference between 8 hydra headed boss
and a single-headed boss. I declare it
un-Anerican and un-Democratic, this
non-partIsan movement, for the Demo
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nal sovereignty Of Spain, but in any
case. under the real protection of the
United States. On the whole the pros
poets of General Noodford obtaining
any satisfactory arrangements are not
bright Furthermore. it would be a
dangerous error to imagine that the
Spaniards are playing a game of bluff.
They know they would be beaten. but
Castilian pride is willing to accept the
consequences"
This is the burden of official talk
here, with this addition:
We never signed the declaration of
Paris against privateering and we
ought to he able to destroy American
commerce all over the world. Let the
Americans do the worst, we are ready
TO accept the consequences"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-26
THE HERALD BULLETIN,

PAGE ONE.
The Democratic Rally.
Utss at Washington.
K1ondike News.
Utes Killed in Colorado.
PAGE TWO.
Revenge of the Dervishess
Mckinley and Spain
Local Railway News.
New Orleans Black Day.
PAGE THREE.
The Chloride Point.
County Commissioners Meet,
The Sale of the Union Pacific.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.
PAGE FIVE
Cora Thomas on Trial For Murder.
Search For Sundays Victims.
PAGE SIX.
State News.
Prices Demoralized in Stocks.
Rio Grande Western Annual Meet
ing.
PAGE EIGHT
Important Change at 2. G. NJ. I.
Non-Partisan Meeting
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DENVER MANS PLIGHT.
Induced to Marry Through Fear of

San Francisco. Oct. 25.-John HUM
nell. formerly resident of Denver.
Colo. commenced suit today in the SUI
Derior court for the purpose of having
his marriage with Louise HummelI an
nulled. He claims that he was induced
to marry his wife through fear of be-
ing sent to prison. she and a friend
named Mrs Baer having caused his
arrest for some crime not specified il
his complaint and threatened in. the
event of his refusal to marry Louise to
send him to prison. He alleges that
ne married the woman on Dec. %. 1899,
and that his wife left him on the fol-
lowing day and has never seen him
since.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-26
OUR ALASKAN FOUNDRY.
Early Action VIII be Taken on Pend
ing Treaty.

Washington. Oct. 25.-It is believed
here, that in view of the great promi-
nence Alaska has achieved. owing to
the recent gold discoveries and the inn
portance of definitely fixing the bound
airy line between our territory and that
Of the Dominion of Canada, the senate.
when ii assemblies in December. will
take early action on the treaty pend
ing between Great Britain and the
United States, and marking off the
Hist meridian. This treaty was sent
to the senate almost two years ago.
The 1dtst meridian marks the east
ern boundary of Alaska down to with
in ten marine leagues of the southern
coast. where the line trends to the
southeast, keeping that distance from
the coast.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-26

The ladies' Democratic meeting at
sse theatre lest eve@;us was rousing
display of enthusiasm OF their part.
They we're out in force Some of them
sat IA the parauette and some in the
dress circle. Others went UP stairs and
occUpied chairs On the first balcony.
Still others went up in the second bal
cony, and q lot. not 20 be deferred from
hearing the addresses, took seats IN the
CELERY.
The speakers we're all applauded and
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Democratic Ladies Pack
the Theatre From Pit
to Dome.
INTENSE INTEREST
PREVAILED
All theSpeakers Were Very Warmly
Greeted.

Judge Powers Presided and Awoke
the Enthusiasm of the People
Senator Rawlins Delivered an
Eloquent Address-Mattie Hughes
Cannon Sees Victory in the Air
Mrs. Or. Ferguson Reviews the
ituation-Fizher Eurris There in
All His Old Time Form-D. B.
Hampstead Delivers Some Telling
Blows al the Opponents Of Silver
TIE Silver Quartottte Sings
Some Lively Selections.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-26
REAL BLOOD on THE STAGE.
Actor In Richard III at Butte Re-
ceived Terrible Slash.
Special 10 The Herald1

(ODCGldl ~ IL no LlCid ItLJ
Butte, Mont, Oct. 25.-During q per-
Torrance of Richard IT, at Maguire's
opera house last night. John Fay
Palmer, who played Richmond. had a
narrow escape from fatal injury at the
hands of John Griffith, who attempted
to play Richard. in the sword fight on
Bosworth field. Palmer accidentally
drew blood from Grinth's hand and
suggested that the curtain be runS
down, but Griffith told him to con-
tinue the fight. He did so and a mo-
ment later Griffith made a terrific
downward cut, and caught Palmer
across the face, cutting q frightfuI cash
down from the right eyebrow over the
nose and breaking the nasal bone The
curtain was rung down and Palmer
was removed to a Doctors Office, where
a piece of bone was removed from his
nose and the wound seWed up Griffith
is very much broke up over the acci-
dent.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-26
THE TINES BASIS.

The Times editorial is based from let
ters from Madrid describing the situa>
ton, the writer prefacing the remarks
by SAYING: -'The circumstances. ana
not American pressure, produced the
change OF ministry, adding:
Were Canoyas sim alive, he would
probably meet American representa-
tions with a naughty non-possumus.
The Liberals viii not go very far in the
opposite direction, But it may be
hoped that they viii not altogether
shut their eyes to disagreeable realities,
and will at least adopt q less repellant
attitude. Their atatuda viii depend
upon the conclusion they arrive at as
to the real aims and intentions of the
United States, q subject on which there
are considerable differences of opinion
allowable, as General Woodford's note
is capable of various interpretations"
The correspondent then discusses the
note in practically the same terms as
are used in the editorial, He com
ments on the fact that while amiably
expressed the note hints it's intentions
in q manner having a dlsagreeable re-
senablanee 70 the epnseefated phrase of
diplomacy. wiser aux nloyenS." which,
in similar European document, would
have the character of an ultimatum.
THE governor has deferred replying
to teh note" he continues. Sin the hope
that the United States sWould wait for
the results OF the Sagagta policy. But
the general opinion is Hhat this hope
viii not be realized. If fhe truth must
be told General Woodferd amiable as
surances are regarded by Spaniards as
little beyond polite phrases signifying
nothing and intended to cover unjusti-
fable aggressive designs. The fact
that the insurrection was originally
Matched in America. and is supported
from there is considered proof that the
Americans mean TO possess Cuba. and
the tender of their good offices is re-
garded as a step in that direction.
WHAT AMERICANS ARE DOING.
In support OF this view the Amer
lean correspondents of the Madrid pa
pers assert that an American syndi-
cate with enormous resources and with
influential backing sRt Washington, is
preparing to buy up the land, railways,
sugar and tobacco factories and indus
trial Undertakings ard is even nego-
tiating with the rebel leaders with a
view 20 running the new autonomist
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-26
Safe Crackers In Wyoming.
lSneniaI 10 The HeraId.)

I9peClal 70 I ne IltFSIlv,J
Cheyenne, Wyo., Oct. 25--Safe
blowers made an unsuccessful attempt
to open the safe of the Wheatland
roller mill at Wheatland, go miles north
of here The burglars we're scared
away, after firing the first shot They
secured nothing.
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DIED ON THE TRAIN.
Victim From Fort Riley on His Way
to California
Especial to The Herald.

I0TtCIdI HCTdIu-J
Evanston, Wyo., Oct. 25.-Thomas
Dempsey, q discharged soldier from
Fort Riley, Kan. was found dead in
his berth this morning, as the train was
nearing Piedmont. Letters on his per-
son revealed that he was q member in
good standing of the Odd Fellows and
Red Men. He was 40 years of age and
bound for Los Angeles, Cal. to which
place he held a through ticket
The remains were brought TO Evans
ton and taken charge Of by the Odd
Fellows.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-26
WILL VISIT UTAH.
Social Democracy Leaders Looking
For a Colony Site.

Chicago, Oct. 25.-The colonization
committee Of the Social Democracy left
today for the state OF Washington in
response to an invitation from the COY
ernor ard prominent citizens Of the
state TO Investigate the place for the
location of a colony. Utah. Idaho and
oregon have also promised to receive
the committee. They viii be gone about
six weeks. By the time Of their return
they expect to have secured the loca-
ton to which a colony will be able
to locate about next January.
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THE LOST PACKAGE.
No Hope For Its Recovery, But Loss
Will Be Paid.

chicago, oct. N.-The $4,000 package
ing5 Bank of Butte, Mont, by the Ma
tf6nai Bank of tine Republic, has been
given UP for lost. The Union Marine In
surance company of New York, with
which the package was insured. notified
the bank by telegraph today that it would
nay the loss The company has no re-
course. the government accepting no re-
sopnsibihty.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-26
UNCOMP AHGRES
SLAUGHTERED
Several Utes Killed by Colo
RADIO Game Wardens.
TROOPS ORDERED
FROM FORT DUCHESNE
Battle Was Fought On the Snake
River.

wardens Tried to Arrest the Utes.
Who Resisted-No Whites We're In
jured, But Several Indians We're.
Killed-colorado Militia Held in
Readiness to March-Great Alarm
Among the Settlers.
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At the Lyceu1n.

The entertainment given at the
Lyceum last night for the benefit of
the Newsbuys was an excellent show.
The work of Professor Hellman in
duplicating Herrmann's bullet catch
ing feat was the feature and was
thrilling enough to satisfy all, The
firing was done by a squad of National
Guardsmen, stationed in the gallary.
The entertainment Will be repeated
tonight
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Perished to safisfY creed.

Stevens Point, Wis, Oct. 25-In a fire
here this morning Mrs. SeeberowaslSil,
aged SO. who returned to save s35. was
burned to death. Mrs. Seeberowaskil. a
sister who returned for some clothes,
was frightfully burned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-26
sEEIING THE MGHTS.

The chiefs are being SHOWN about the
city as much as IS possible, in view Of
the very rainy weather now prevailing
here. They lsoolz IN several of the .public
buildings ,eoday and win make q trip to
Ms. VsrrcA and the tomb of Washington
en- Wednesday. Just before Their depart
JIre they Will meet the great father at the
Wll1ee House.
CtlaE4ficra Jefsreys' belief is that the
visit VIII lie productive OF much gs8olt 6Sld
Hles1ffoC metres Syi4t be speedily completed.
sW6 are pleased with our pEoEresS in
The allotment matter" he said 10 your
representative this evening. I'VE have
succeeded nicely. Practically everything
is arranged, although we have not put
Ia over two weeks actual work, part of
che time being consumed in travelling
l. feel especially elaued over our success.
in view of the fact that the preceding
commission spent nearly two years ait HE
work without accomplishing anything.
We believe every thing will soon be closed
UP and TO the entire satisfaction of the
Indians"
RoI:n NJ Daggett has filed an appli-
caticn at the treasury department fer ap-
pom.ment as superintendent of the mint
at Carson, New.
LleweMyu NJ. NIeder has been appoint
ed fireman TN the Carson, New, public
building
J. NJ Stefnback was today appointed
postmaster ait Little Horse Greek. Lara
ME county, Wy. vice j. r. Johnston,
dead.
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dixie, where he has lived and amas5ed
a go0dly fortune. a small part of
which. consisting of pans of dust and
nuggets, together with furs and
relics from Alaska, were exhibited in
Leyson's show window yesterday and
created a real sensation
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swftchnan's Hand Smashed.
Especial to The Herald

NSPeC4fAI 70 4 Iu 11e-e- -N4-J
Evanston. Wyo.. Oct. 25.-John Dwy-
er, switchman in the yards at this
place. had his right hand mashed this
morning while making a coupling. He
was taken to the Ogden hospital for
treatment Amputation will probably
be necessary
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-26
Miners Strike in indian Territory

South NIcAlester, I. T. oct. 25.-Over
500 men at the Anderson mines. three
miles east of here. refused to so to
work this morning, alleging they had
been robbed in their weights This
matter may be adjusted, or it may as
sumo The magnitude of a strike. in
which event the Anderson men will be
joined by every miner in the Indian
Territory
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SAD CASE AT P0CATELLO.
Mrs. Knifen Driven Insane By Pri-
walton and Want.
6suecta1 to Tna Herald. !

NSDSC4dLI % TIT tItL4NIJ
Pocatello, Ida. Oct. ga very sad
case came up in the, probate court be-
fore Judge Arney today. when Mrs
Mary e. Kniffen was declared insane
and ordered to the asylum at Blackfoot,
whence she will be taken tonight. The
examiners were DIS Bean and Castle.
The lady's sad condition is said to
have been caused by privation and
want. The unfortunate woman was
married here ten years ago. when only
10 years Old. and was then a bright,
strong girl Mrs. Kniffin is the mother
months old. The family have made
their home at Camas Meadows, Ere
mont county, Ida.1 and are very poor.
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WHITE RIBB0NEgs.
Some Opposition to Lady Somerset
Manifest

Toronto, Oct, 25,[The worlds con-
ventton of the w c. 7. U. is at its
height here. 1t is stated with positive
ness that the executive committee on
Friday unanimously elected Lady
Henry Somerset vice president. but
that the announcement will be with
held until tomorrow to avoid discus
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-26
It WAS A ROUS|NG RALLY THE AMERICAN CRISIS

for the purpose of discussing Democ-
raey that the meeting assembled. As
chairman of the assembly she pre-
scented Hon. @. ". Powers.
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Uncompahgre Chiefs Pay Their Re
spects to Commissioner Jones.
WERE GLAD TO SEE HIM
AND ANNOUNCED THAT SUP.
PLIES WERE OVERDUE.
The Commissioner Promised to See
About it-subject of Allotments
Was not Brought Up-Chiefs Will
See Secretary Bliss and Then Call
ON McKinley-see the Sights.


Washington, D. c.. Oct. 25.-The I'm
compahgre chiefs we're presented to
Commissioner of Indian Affairs Jones
and Assistant Commissioner Tonner this
noon. There were present Charles Chav-
gceau1. the dead dIlef of idhs Tribe. CO.
loro,W wins is chief of ONE of the Uncogn-
pahgr6 bands; A.icaee. captain of the
INDIAN ponce, and MoGO0h. an Isldian Of
PROMINENCE N une tribe. The four In
aals were accompanied by Chairman
:. James Jetireys Of l.ne UncomDaAGFe al
lciement comm lss,4ceA; Captain W. A. Beck
the lndLau agent, and James MeAndreW,
interpreter.
lCn1sI CinavaueauX was introduced by
Chairman JefreyS and made a statement
expressing the Satisfaction of the Indians
at mis- visit to Washington. The chief
speaks but hide English and mis- remarks
were Interpreted by interpreter Mean
drew He told the commission that he
H1dE5 greatly pleased to have HAle hpp9rtn-
nIy of meeting the great chiefs OF tine
Indian Office.
The commissioner assured him that the
pleasure was mutual and Nhat the OF
fcers of the bureau were glad that the
chiefs had come on TO Washington at this
time
Chavurleaux said that thtre had heen
a lack of canvas clothes and certain
ether Supplies and that some of his pe3-
pie had been compelled TO buy these artl-
Giles for themselves.
The commissioner gave the chief the
assurance that ne would have ths5 mat
ter attsaded to and .llat there, would be
no furthe- failure of supplies. The IN
dams were much pleased with his prom
Use.
Chief ChavaneauX then asked the COM
missioner if he would not arrange tOr a
meeting with the secretary of the in
earior Which the commissioner agreed to
do This closed uhe tnOerv5ew, as none of
the other Indians spoke.
1t is expected that the chiefs VIII see
the secretary tomorrow r00n, although
tile meeting may be postponed for day.
Nothing was said today concerning the
subjet. Of allot7nAnts, end tAat matter
viii be taken up wish the secretary d.
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jingo agitation are true, and that Pres
ident McKinley's plausible words are
merely intended to cover a projected
abuse of superior physical strength"