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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
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Gas Trust Litigation.

Springfield. Ill June 1.-The senate bill
authorizing the consolidation of the COM
panies forming sthe Chicago Gas trust
passed the house today-S9 TO 81. Much
pressure TO obtain a veto viii undoubtedly
be brought TO bear on Governor Tanner
The gas frontage bill. another favorite
measure of the Chicago trust. also passed
the house tOday-9O TO IS. The frontage
bill too. had alseady passed the senate
and only needs the governors signature
to become a law
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Presidential Nominations.

Washington, June 1.-The president
today sent the following nominations
to the senate:
State-William Haywood of the Dis
trict of Columbia, to be secretary of the
legation and consul general of the
United States at Honolulu, Hawaii.
William L. Peniield of Indiana, to be
solicitor of the department of state.
John X. Thompson, marshal OF the
United States for the district Of West
Virginia.
J. D. Haven, United States district
judge for the northern district of Cali
fornia
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clear case Of Professional Jealousy.

Washington, June Professor Fan
ciulli. who succeeded John Philip Sousa
as leader of the marine band. has been
arrested for refusing to play Sousas
music.
Lieutenant Draper, of the United
States marine section of the parade.
ordered Faneiulli to play lei Captain,
a composition of Sousas. and Fanciulli
replied that he would play what he
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international Commereial CONGRESS.

Philadelphia. June The Interna-
tionai Commercial congress was prac-
ticaliy opened this morning with tne
attendance Of the national ADVISORY
board at the rooms of the Commercial
museum. The official and formal open
ing of the congress will take place To-
morrow at the Academy or MUSIC
when an address will be made Oy fres-
idenf Mckinley.
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"Closed bv Renuest ,,

Lincoln, June 1.-The Merchants
bank. a small institution with capital
of $4,000 and deposits amounting 70
$4,000, was closed today by the state
banking board on request of the bank
officials. The state and county are
creditors in the sum of s. 600 and $1,000
respectively. the balance being divided
among over 100 small depositOrs. The
paper held by she bank is believed TO
be good, the closing being the result
of inability to keep the necessary
amount of cash on hand.
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% him that he filed the air with it By

to him that he filled the air with it By
the month
Mr.. simpson. replying to Mr. Grosvenor.
said there was no need of leade-sh.a on
the moniority side rs they wee I'll
leaders over he-e.' They We're not. Ike
shee9 who hsd to be led oyer the fierce
every day by the leading billy goat
Mr. Simpson ATTEMPTED 10 read from
Mr.. Morgan speech. but the speaker
would not permit him 10 do so.
Comment on the proceedings in the
other house, the spe.--er said, would lead
TO disputes and interfere with the har-
mony that should prevail between the
two houses
At $50 the house adjourned until
Thursday.
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VIEWERS Latest.

Havana. June IA decree issued by
Captain-General Weyler dated Sancti
Spiritus. May q. was published here to-
day. He announces the approaching COM
mencement of military operations in the
eastern part of the island of Cuba. and
orders TIE enforcement of the decree of
January in the provinces of Principe and
Santa Clara, the organization of cult
yation zones. the closing of stores in I'M
fortified towns, and the concentration of
the country people and the destruction of
all resources which are u.-defended. as
was done in the other provinces. The
captain-general gives the people of those
provinces one month in which to COM
ply with the terms of the decree
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Willie Dining Very We'll.

New York, June IA dispatch to the
Journal from London says: There
have been some magnificent pro-
grammes at various concerts this sea-
son, but none TO eclipse the one which
Mr.. Aston is providing for his friends.
On both nights-that he is entertaining
Paderewski viii play and Melba viii
sing, while PlancOn. Ancona and 9TH
erS are added attractions
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Conference of Professors.

New York. June 1.-The third bien-
NAL conference of professors in English
in colleges and preparatory schools be-
gan last night in the New York Uni
versity building. Educational questions
OF Importance were discussed, among
others the subject of college entrance
examinations and the continuance or
modification of the system agreed upon
at the conference of three years ago
The conference is composed of COM
mittees from various associations of the
country
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Goebel viii be Chairman.

Cincinnati, June IA special to the
Commercial Tribune from Frankfort.
KY, says: Senator Goebel Of Irving
ton will be temporary chairman of the
state convention Wednesday if he de-
sires it. and it is doubtful if he viii
toss the honor lightly aside. There is
an evident disposition on the part OF
the Democrats, especially in the rural
counties. TO compliment Mr.. GOebel on
his leadership -Of the fight which re-
suited in the defeat of the fusion bill
and it is considered doubtful if he VII
have any opposition if he signifies d
desire for the craftsmanship.
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CLINGING TO HOPE.
Theodore Durrant's Attorneys Dill
gently at Work.

San Francisco, June Theodore
Durrant, the convicted murderer of
Blanche Lamont, who is now occupying
the condemned cell at San Quentin,
does not appear to be at all depressed
by his new surroundings. Despite the
fact that he was watched by two
guards, he slept we'll last night, and to-
day,after an interview with one OF his
attorneys, he was quite cheerful
1t is understood that his attorneys
will make a final attempt to prolong
the life of their client by fling petit
ton in the United States district court
for a writ of habeas corpus, as did
Worden's counsel, and in the event OF
the petition being denied. appealing to
the United States supreme court which
does not meet again until October next
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
..hOORAY FOR M'KlNLEY. !"
Ten Per Cent Cut in Wages ct Pitts
burg Causes a Big Strike.

Pittsburg, Pa, June IA 10 per cent
cut in wages affecting all men not I'M
der the amalgamated scale was ordered
at Jones & Laushlin's American iron
works today. The open-hearth work
ers and some other employees, in all
about 200. refused to go to work last
night. The firm employs nearly 5000
men.
This morning, the strikers gathered
about the gates of the mill and gave
three cheers, evidently a signal for in
an instant all the men at work. except
the tonnage or amalgamated men,
threw down their tools and walked out
of the mill. AT noon, 500 men were out
on strike. The night men say they VIII
not go on duty until the matter is ad-
justed, and this will cause general
suspension, as the tonnage men cannot
work without the laborers.
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Another CAPTAIN Retired.

Atlanta, Ga, June Captain Henry
Romeyn, of the Fifth United States in
fantry. stationed at Fort Mcpherson,
having reached the age of 81, formally
retired from active service in the army
at noon today. He turned his company
over to Lieutenant Martin in the alb
sence os Lieutenant Hunter Liggett.
who will succetid him as caDtain. and
will leave at once for Nashville, where
he will have charge Of the Chiiian ex-
hibit at the exposition.
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Ontario Alien Labor Bill.

+ Ottawa, Ont, June 1.-The commit
tee appointed to consider the alien la
Dor bill passed it today. 1t applies only
10 such countries as have similar laws
against Canada, or in other words. to
the United States. The act can only
he enforced by the attorney general of
Canada, or by some one appointed by
him. The bill has yet to pass the house
of commons and the senate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
Killed by a Saloon Man.

Middlesboro, KY, June Hon. John
c. Colson. Republican nominee for
county judge in Bell county. brother
OF Congressman ColsOn, eleventh Ken
lucky district, was shot and killed by
John Dugan, a saloon keeper, about s
o'clock tonight. Dugan fled. but was
captured after a skirmish. Excitement
runs high and in all probability Dugan
will stretch hemp before morning.
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King wants a Committee.

Washington, June Representative
King of Utah todav introduced in the
house a resolution directing the speaker
to appoint the committee on foreign az
fairs, en- account of the tendency of the
grave questions relating to foreign af-
fairs. The resolution recites the fact
of the passage of the senate resolution
recognizing the belligerency of the
Cuban insurgents and the complica-
tons in Hawaii. which it says imperil
the interests of the United States in
those islands
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
Reid to Represent Us.

New York. June 1.-Among the pas
sengers booked TO sail on the liner Ma
iestic tomorrow from this port is White
law Reid, the special ambassador ~
represent the United States at the
queens jubilee. He will be accompanied
by Mrs. Reid, Miss Jean Reid and Or-
den Mills Reid
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The word s.obey."

Dnblin. Ind. June The United
Brethren conference today was tne
scene of a sharp debate over the
changes of the discipline. The word
..ohev' in the marriage ceremony was
discussed. but it was not stricken out.
although a large number of women had
requested that this be done.
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pleased. He was. therefore. arrested
for INSTRUMENTATION. and the leadership
of the band was assumed by Professor
Larson, the next in line. Though Fan
ciulli submitted quietly TO arrest, he
claims that as leader of the band he
has supreme control of the selection of
the music. He will probably be tried
by court martial
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Judge Morrow,s successor.

San Francisco, June John j. De-
haven, who was today nominated by
President Mckinley as the successor to
Judge Morrow upon the bench OF the
United States district court, has held a
number Of prominent positions and is
popular, not only among his conferees
of the bar. but in other circles also He
was born in St Louis, Mo-, on March
y, 1S45, and came to California with his
parents five wears later
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The Garment Workers Strike.

New York, June 1.-The striking gar
ment workers held a meeting in Cooper
Union tonight.
The decorations consisted of red flags
entwined with the stars and stripes
TIE leaders of the strikers announced
today that $500 hands employed by 2l5
contractors have returned TO work at the
advance demanded, and p, 255 hands are
still on strike.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
Fool Killer Fooled.

Denver Colo, June John Bell, an
ex-convict. aged 30 years. shot Florence
Booth. aged 20, in the back of the neck
and killed himself by firing a bullet
into his head this afternoon. Miss
Booth may recover. The tragedy oc-
Cured in a lodging house. Miss Booth
had been employed as a domestic by
Bells mother. He was infatuated with
her and she refused his attentions.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
Plate Glass works Resume.

Anderson, Ind, June 1.-The Ameri-
can plate glass works, the largest out
of the trust. resumed operations at Al
exandria. In all 500 skilled men are
being put to work. The starting of
this factory will cause a fuctuation
of plate glass prices, which the trust
increased when the fire at Alexandria
Ooc1rrrad
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Libel suits AGAINST euay.

Pittsburg, June Statements plac-
ing damages at 500 900 each have been
filed by State Senators William Finn
and Chris Magee in their libel suits
against Hon. Richard Quay, son OF
Senator NJ. s. QUAY This afternoon
counsel for Mr.. Quay filed pleas OF not
guilty 70 each Of the cases
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operator. are anxiously looking for
him. He disappeared on Sunday morn
ing and no trace of him has been
found.
Wakeley has had a number of deals
on hand of late. but the report is that
he has many outstanding obligations
and his creditors are solicitous as TO
his movements. His family resides in
Chicago.
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CALLED HOnE.
Charles 3. Andrews.

Boston. June Charles H. Andrews.
one of the proprietors of the Boston
Herald died today.
Mr. Andrews was born in Boston in
1S49 and had been connected with The
Herald. with the exception of a few
years, since 1857.
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Alaskan Boundary Treaty.

Washington. June 1.-The Alaskan
boundary treaty was reported in exec
utive session by Senator Turpie today.
The report recommends the ratification
of the treaty, with an amendment making
It clear that the United States comedies
none OF its sea coasts rights by accept
ing Mount St Elias as the initial point
for making the Hist meridian boundary
limo
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
WORK OF DEVILS.
Five Children Deliberately Burned to
Death in West Virginia.

Cincinnati, June IA special from
WEIGH, w. Va, says: Five children
were burned to death in the residence
of J. II. White, two miles from Key
stone last night. Enemies of the fam
lily are believed to have fired the house.
Both White and his wife were awav
on a visit. The children had retired
when the fire was started.
The children who met death were
boy of II. one of 10, one of 6, one of 4.
and a girl of 6.
Bloodhounds will be used to take up
the scent, if possible, from the ruins of
the house and trace the fiends.
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nrrs- Katie ]. Thomas Dead.


ogden, Utah, June 1--Katie ].
Thomas. wife Of Moroni II. Thomas,
died Monday nitht at 10 o'clock. aged
20 years. months and 10 days. The
remains can be viewed at the family
residence on iVednesday, from II
o'clock until . Services will be held
in the Second w3rd meeting house. be-
ginning at O'Clock.
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Conference of the Loyal Legion.

Detroit, June 1.-Men who aisti,-
suished themselves as. army officers
during the civil war are arriving to
attend the quadrennial conference of
tne Loyal Legion. which begins its ses-
sions tomorrow. The members of tha
conference consist of six representa-
tives from each of the 20 state com
manderies. Rear-AdmiraI Gherardv
U. S. N, will preside
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
DEMOCRATIC GAINS.
Greatly in Evidence Throughout Old
Missouri.

st. Louis, June 1.-Estirnates based
upon returns received up to midnight
from the FRS, missouri c.Ag.~4s-.--.
district indicate that Lloyd (Democrat)
is elected over Clark (Republican) by
a plurality of 5000. The total vote
cast is about so per cent of that cast
last November. Lloyd carried Hanni-
bal, Clark's home, by 241 plurality.
Democratic gain of 206 over the No
Vember election.
Sixteen precincts in Macon county
give Lloyd (Democra) plurality over
Clark Republican) of 100. The same
precincts in 1896 gave Giles Demo
craD a plurality of II over Clark. Re-
turns from Shelby county show an IN
creased Democratic vote. Hannibal.
Marion county, gives Lloyd 23S over
Clark
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Koppler Gets q Year.
Especial to The HeraIdN

Cheyenne, Wyo., June 1.-CharIes
Koppler was sentenced today to one
years imprisonment in the state peni-
tertiary for grand larceny Koppler
is young man who played the deaf
mute racket here and elsewhere SO sue
cessfully while en- route to his home in
Salt Lake from Quebec
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National Travelrs' Association.

Nashville, Tenn. June 1.-The Ma
tional Travellers association met in the
house of representatives today. The
attendance is the largest in the history
OF the organization. No business was
transacted by the association. the first
business session being held tomorrow
Tonight an Internal rece' ton will le
given at headquarters. Tomorrow af-
ternoon the wives and daughters of
the members of Post 3 OF Nashville
will give a reception to the visiting
ladies'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
Driscoll the Champion.

New Haven, Conn.,, June 1.-The final
match in the singles in the New Eng
land tennis tournament was won to-
day by Thomas A. Driscoll of Washing
ton, d. c.. against Thomas Hooker Of
Yale university. The scores were: Ga;
6-1; GA.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
YANKEES EVEN
WORSE Than CUBANS
Such is the Opinion OF Spanish
Taper.
DO THE SPANIARDS
GREAT INJUSTICE
BELIEVE EVERY FAKE THAT Is
PUBLISHED.

''It is Necessary That We Prove to
the Americans That We Care
Nothing For the Insulting and
Aggressive Stand Taken by the
American Senate''-Airs Put on
by the American People Entirely
Superhuous.
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Examinations at West Point.

West Point, y. Y, June The an
nual examinations at the military acad
envy began this morning. The board of
visitors organized by the election of Mr..
upscn, president; Mr.. Washington
vice-president. and Mr.. Pace. secretary
Secretary Alger left this afternoon for.
Detroit.
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General Daniel Ruggles.

Richmond Va, June General
Daniel Ruggles died at his home in
Fredericksburg al o'clock this MORN
ing after an illness of several months
He was horn at Barr. Mass, in 1910,
entered West POnt as a\cadet July /,
1929, and graduated June 80. 1888
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
nscemher and necember.

Hartford. Conn. June 1T. D. Luf-
kin of Sacramento. Cal, aged 20. and
Mrs. A l. Lufkin. -. were married in
this city today by Rev. ". W Ran
ney. The bride is the widow Of the
bridegroom's brother
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
Mark Twain Far From Dead.

New York. June MARK Twain was
recently reported to be DYING IN poverty
in Iondor a dispatch "a the Journal
from London says; Samuel L. Clemens
MARK Twdin( Is now in Chelsea at work
on another of his numerous works. He
is in good health. His surroundings are
pleasant and he is living in comfort-in
fact, in luxury.
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LEGALLY DEAD.
Yet is Charles R. Smith Very Much
Alive.

Detroit, Mich, June Charles r.
Smith has returned to this country. On
May IA, 1890, Mr. Smith, then prom
inent business man of Detroit, mysteri-
ously disappeared. His estate was
probated June 10. 1890. and he was de-
clared legally dead. Six months ago his
closest friend, James Vernon, heard
from him, and yesterday Mr. Vernon
returned from New York. where he had
met him. Financial reverses, ii is said,
drove Mr.. Smith away and he says he
will never come back to Detroit. He
left Detroit one night on a sailing yes
sell He has visited South America and
China and until TODAY his family vas
kept in ignorance of his whereabouts.
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ference was in the increasing excite
ment at the approaching termination
of the contest But the anxiety was
more felt than seen, and not an echo
of it was allowed TO reach the PLAYERS
themselves.
When the contests closed Mr.. Parnel
said he had made a bad move at the
start and had had an uphill game ever
afterward
Mr.. HeatOn said a few words infor-
mally, after which three hearty cheers
were given for President Mckinley.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
II Was Killing

Milwaukee. Wis. June IA killing frost
was reported throughout the state last
nif,ht and small fruits and vegetables
sufrered severely. Snow fell in the ex-
t.-eme northern portion of the state and
in Northern Michigan.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
A SHARP ATTACK
ON SPEAKER REED
Simpson and Richardson Lead
the Onslaught.
THEY COME OUT
SECOND BEST
PROTEST AGAINST THE MAC
TON OF THE HOUSE.

House Was Never in Such a Dilapi-
dated and Disorganized Condition
for Such a Length of Time-Hen-
derson Replies in an Elaborate
Defense of the Speaker-"Why
This He'll in a Teapot, This Boil
ing Over From the Realms Of
Kansase''
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Madame LIE BandY the Donor.

London. June 1.-The Paris corre-
spondent of the Times says it is now
known that the donor of the million
francs received by the committee of
the Inflated charity bazaar was Mad
anne LeBaudv.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
Insurgents Attack Hierapetra.

Canea, Crete. June Last night the.
insurgents furiously attacked Hiera-
petra The French and Italian war
ships bombarded the positions of the
assailants. causing considerable loss TO
the insurgents.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
Sultan Quits KICKING.

New York, June Ia Tribune special
from Washington says: The sultan of
Turkey has withdrawn his objection to
the appointment of James b. Angel as
envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary of the United States at
Constantinople.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
AlI GO out.

Havana. June 1.-The street car.
stage drivers and stable hands OF TINS
city have gone out on strike. owing
TO the failure of the companies 10 COM
ply with the promises 20 increase me
wages of their employees as a result
of a fan in the value of bank bills.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
Miles Soft Snap.

Athens. June 1.-Major-General Miles,
United States army, returned here to-
day from Thermopylae. the headquar-
tiers of the Greek army where ehe
general met Crown Prince COhsetn1llle
and was enabled TO inspect the deIenses
of fhe Cracks.
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Killed One. Injured One.

Coshocton. o.. June IA sawmiII
boiler belonging to James Wolfe ex-
ploded on the farm Of Leander Swigerr,
near Bakersville killing Robert Croy
and seriously injurinS Frank Van
DuSeQ
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-02
Munich Art Fxhibition-

Munich, June 1.-The International
Art exhibition was opened today by
Prince Regent Luitpold, in the presence
of the court dignitaries, members of
the diplomatic corps and the civil and
military, authorities. There are many
American exhibits.
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In Old England.

London. June 1.-The scene tonight
in room No u of the house of COM
mons, where the British, team PLAYED.
was a repetition in the, main of that
of the previous night. The chief diff