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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
WHOLESALE COMBINATIONS.

An extraordinary ceremony is the
confirmation by wholesale of the small
boys in the famous Juvenile asylum Of
the Petite Roquette at Paris. There
are several hundreds of boys in the
asylum; and as some of them have
been wild and hayward before being
sent to the Petite Roquette. a consider
able amount Of restraint is maintained
over them. For instance, at the sacred
ceremony of confirmation they are not
allowed to sit together in open church,
lest perhaps their mischievous tenden-
cies, acting in common, might disturb
the gravity of the occasion. In order
to duly separate the urchins, and at
the same time to arrange matters so
that each boy comes before the con-
firming prelate in regular order, an in
genious cOntrivance has been invented.
At one end of the chapel of the Petite
RCquette there is an immense wheel,
reaching from floor to ceiling. The
face of this wheel is divided into little
cubicleS, like large cells in a honey
comb. Into each of these cells is in
troduced a boy. The front partition of
the cell comes up to his chin. leaving
nothing exposed but his head and face.
Al the Top Oh the WHSci IneTe Is a gar
lery guarded by wardens, from which
the boys are led to their cubicles in the
huge wheel. Below. under the floor of
the chapel is another gallery, similarly
guarded. into which the newly con-
firmed Christians are conducted.
In the chapel stands the archbishop
of Paris with his attendant priests,
holding the chrism. or oil of anoint-
ment Before him, tier above tier, in
q 70 Vt-h lie
crowd of boyish faces-nervous. eager
OI 4f4sA.eneu, according to the nature
of their owners.
At given signal the archbishop
steps forward, and. passing quickly
along the line of cells level with the
floor, anoints and confirms each boy in
turn. Another signal and the big wheel
begins to revolve upon its axis. Slowly
the faces of the confirmed boys disap-
pear beneath the chapel flooring, and
slowly another tier of faces take the
place occupied by them, within reach
of the archbishops confirming hand.
Again these boys are made strong and
perfect Christians" as the ritual ex-
pressed it, and once again the wheel
turns until a third line of cells. filed
with boys, is brought level with the
chapel. Thus the odd ceremony is con-
tinued until every boy on the tier of
the wheel has received confirmation. A
whole holiday is granted to sthe little
occupants of the revolving wheel, who.
when released from their cells under
meath the chapel. are conducted to
hearty dejenner and thence TO the play
ground. The great wheel idea may
be satisfactory enough in French or
phan asylums. but it is 10 be feared
that the innate sense of the ridiculous,
so strong in American boys. would
scarcely be proof before the introduce
ton of a similar continuance here.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
Mckinley stilI Indisnosed.

Canton, O., Feb. 22.-Major Mckinley is
still somewhat indisoosed. Mr.. Hanna is
expected here tomorrow and Colonel J.
J. McCook of New York may also be a
caller The report that Colonel John Hay
Of Washington. is to be appointed am
tongues of the politicians here today. but
II could nor be verified. Colonel Hay
IS a personal friend of the president
elect and it IS known that Major McKin-
lcs- entertains q high opinion of his
ab.lit-r and fitness for an important
Diplomatic station
NJ H. De Young. of San Francisco. was
aence today. He was unable TO see the
Dresident-elect- Dr.. J. A Enader. of
Chicago, who is an applicant for the
consul generalship at Cairo. Egypt and
whose application is well endorsed was
another caller Wilbur f. Wakeman of
New York paid his respects to the presi-
Rent elect
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23

New York, Feb. pa Sun special
from Washington says: Washington
politicians and public men generally
are eagerly discussing the news that
Governor Bushnell of Ohio has many
announced his intention of appointing
Mark A Hanna senator to fill out MI
Sherman's uneXpired term. NOW that
the governors intentions are dennltely
known, the general comment is toId
you So The truth is they did not
tell you So" with the exception OF
few men who had talked freely with
Senator Sherman. The Republicans, as
a rule, thought that the Foraker men
had won the governor over to their side
of the fight in Ohio politics, and that
they would show their power by having
Lieutenant-Gov Jones or some
other positive Foraker man MADE SEN
ator
Mr.. Sherman has never doubted, how
ever, that Hanna would be appointed.
He has said so repeatedly to all his
Republican friends. Indeed, ne mas
made no secret of the fact that he
would not consent to accept the secre-
taryship of state until assured that NC
kinleys wish would be gratif1ed by Mr..
Hanna's appointment. Mr. sherman
started for Canton three days after he
received this assurance, and while he
has many times since then been almost
convinced that the Foraker influence
would break down the governors pro-
gramme, he had admitted it only in pri-
vate.
Nr. Sherman made no secret of the
fact that he wrote to Governor Bush
nell advising Hanna's appointment,
and it has all along been believed that
in his reply the governor gave some di-
rect intimation of what he would do.
This the senator would not admit, and
lately his friends have said that he
was beginning to lose faith in Bush
nells backbone, and to be apprehensive
that he had joined the Foraker forces
in their organized opposition to the
administration crowd" Mr.. Sherman
has always said that Hanna's appoint
ment is the logic of the situation, and
1t is safe to say that no one is better
pleased at the outcome of the factional
fight than he.
Republicans generally in Washington
are highly pleased with the announce
ment that Hanna is TO be appointed
and the only disappointed ones are the
Ohio politicians. who take great delight
in family rows. and who have been
largely responsible for all the talk
about the turning down of the Nc
Kinley men. 1t is believed here, even
now, that Governor Bushnell has for
several weeks had it in mind to turn
Hanna down. whatever his intentions
mans acceptance of the state portfolio,
and that he weakened only after
Hanna demonstrated his great strength
with the party in Ohio. This demon
stration gained him many friends from
those who have been inclined to side
with the Foraker faction
Among Republicans in Washington,
Senator Sherman is more pleased than
any other. He is now able to say that
the result is only what he expected. He |
will now forward his resignation to the /
governor and Hanna's appointment will |
follow, and the man who made Nc (
Kinley will be sworn in as senator on /
she same day that the man 20 whose |
political advancement he has devoted /
several of the best years of his life |
takes the oath of office as president of /
the United States
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
A Lively Discussion Regarding the
Cretan Situation.

London, Feb. 22.-In the house of
commons today, Mr.. Labouchere (radi-
cab moved to adjourn with a view of
discussing the situation in Crete and
the motion was seconded by Mr.. John
Dillon, the leader of the Irish National
party.
Right Hon. A. ]. Balfour, first lord
of the treasury and the government
leader in the house, opposed the
motion and in the course OF his re-
marks said that there was absolute
unanimity among the powers to avoid
war. When they saw the masters of
the colossal armies of Europe moved
with the deepest anxiety lest war
should be declared. surely it was not
for authorities upon international af-
fairs, like Mr.. Labouchere and Mr.
Dillon, to say that such fears were
allusory. (Cries of "Oh, OhrO The
united forces were responsible for
peace and the naval action which they
took at Canea yesterday was forced
upon them in the interest of peace.
Mr. Balfour expressed hope that de-
bate on Mr.. Labouchere's motion would
stop where it was, as it would not
serve the interests of Europe nor
would it benefit Greece or Crete.
Sir William Harcourt, leader of the
opposition, said that the country ought
to know whether the governments were
acting upon their old formula, the in
tegrity of the Ottoman empire, and If
they were doing so, he protested
against it. To detach Crete from the
rule of the Turk was the only policy
worthy of Great Britain and he hoped
that such policy would be pursued
The liberals in the house of commons.
he declared, would continue to protest
against any other policy until the
emancipation of Crete was accom-
plished. To take up arms against a
people who were rightly fighting for
their freedom would not be tolerated
by the country.
Prior to the introduction of Mr.. La
bouchere's motion 10 adjourn. Mr.
George n. Curzon, under foreign sec
rotary, stated. that the proclamation
issued by Colonel VassoS, commandine
the Greek troops in Crete, had prom
ised. peace to the inhabitants of the
island. So far, however, the presence
of the Greek troops in Crete had had
an opposite effect and it was extremely
unlikely that the powers would dele
gate to Greece the duty of keeping
peace between the Moslems and the
Christians in. that island. The inter-
national squadron, he declared, had no
option but to forcibly prevent the In
surgents from making an attack upon
Canea, as they had done yesterday.
(Cries of "Ohr" and ''Shame.'O
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
STARTLING TALES.
TOLD IN NEW YORK BY TEN
PEST-ToSSED MARINERS.
Adriatic Has the Most Tempestuous
Voyage of Her Career-Many
Lives Hung by Thread.

New York. Feb. 22.-Storm-tossed
steamers arrived in port today, bring
ing starting tales of narrow escapes
from death. The 400 souls on the Adri-
attic, which arrived this morning from
Liverpool after the most tempestuous
voyage in its career, are thanking
providence the vessel did not turn
turtle in mioocean during the trip
across. 1t had a narrow escape from
laundering in a gale on Wednesday
last when its cargo shifted and the
engines became deranged. Captain
Snowden said the trip was the worst
he had ever seen in his 25 years ex-
perience on the ocean.
The st. Paul, which, after seven days
and 10 hours of pounding by heavy
seas, arrived today also experiencing a
most tempestuous voyage.
In all my experience" said Captain
Jameson this morning, Il do not re-
member of a rougher February. Both
over and back, we had no cessation of
the gales. The weather was so threat
ening yesterday that 1 did not allow
any of the officers to go to bed last
night, and today we are tired out. The
ship was not injured in any way"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
"CITY OF BLOOD"
Nickname of the City of Benin APP
pears to Be Most Appropriate.

Nickname of the City of Benin APP
pears to Be Most Appropriate.
Brass, Niger Coast Protectorate. Feb.
22.-The expedition which was formed
to punish Drunami, king of Benin, for
the murder of the members of the
peaceable expedition which was at
tempting to reach Benin City, has been
entirely successful. The expedition has
captured Benin City and the king is a
fugitive. He fed northward, but a
part of the expedition is in pursuit of
him, and ii is expected that he will be
taken prisoner.
When the expedition entered the
town, it was found that it well de-
served its name of the city of Blood"
Many victims of the Juju, or Fetish
priests, were found crucified, they hav-
ing been sacrificed to the various gods.
The Juju houses and the compounds
we're reeling with the blood of those
who had recently been beheaded in the
religious ceremonies. In the firing that
took place before the town was cap
tured, Il Europeans and 90 native
members of the expedition were Killed
or wounded.
No trace was found of Mr.. Campbell,
a consular official who was captured
by the Beninites at the time of the
massacre, and it is supposed that he
was killed by his captors shortly after
he was made prisoner.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
Fifteen Christians wounded.

Canea. Feb. 22.-It was learned to-
night that Is Christians were slightly
wounded during the bombardment
yesterday. The nuns in a convent ad-
Jacent TO the insurgents position were
injured.
The Greek warship Hydra landed
surgeons and obtained permission, to
embark the wounded. 1t is stated to-
day that the forts fired on the insur-
gents concurrently with the warships.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
Madame Means Business.

Washington. Feb. 22.-Madame Helen
Langlois de Drummer. whose husband is
now with the insurgent army in Cuba
is enga>ed in this city in raising contri-
buttons to fit out an expedition to Cuba.
Tonight she sent the following telegram
to President-elect Mckinley:
Washington. Feb o.
Dear Sir-Politics aside, will you con-
tribute to the fund am raising for Cuba
Libre?"
A similar letter was sent to President
Cleveland.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
TOUGH Ar CHICAGO.
Heavy Snow Storm Causes Great Dis
comfort.

Chicago, Feb. PA heavy snow
storm struck this vicinity last evening,
but beyond considerable delay to street
rar traffic in this city no damage has
been reported. A general storm pre-
vailed throughout the northwest yes
terday and last night. The storm
covered portions of Iowa. Nebraska and
The Dakotas with six inches of snow
The storm center was over Oklahoma
in the early morning. but before mid
night it had moved eastward, settling
about Cairo. In the southern portion of
the state and along the Ohio river and
in southern Missouri the storm was in
the form of a heavy rain.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
Her Divided Skirts.

Indianapolis Journal: And you have
the assurance to tell me that you dis
charged your laundress because of her
belief in divided skirts? a new woman
like your
You didn't let me finish. 1 was
going to explain that she had an idea
that it was the proper thing to d.
vide my supply of skirts between her
self and her 1S-year-old daughter"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23

Dallas a year ago, when the last presi-
dent of the association was elected,
since which time he has pursued a
rule or ruin Dolicy-endeavorin to
destroy those whom he could not con-
troll Without attempting 10 forecast
the work of this body of editors, / will
take the liberty to suggest that we
conf1ne ourselves strictly to business
and social lines, doing only that which
viii tend to harmonic all the reform
elements, instead of creating strife and
dissensioni'
The usual committees on organiza-
ton were appointed
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
Loss of Life Is Terrible.

London, Feb. PA dispatch to the
Central News from Constantinople
says that official reports from Crete
say that the total number of Moslems-
men, women and children-who have
been killed during the present trou-
bles in that island is over 1000, and
that 20 Moslem villages have been pill
LACED and burned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
A ..Rule or RUM Policy.

Kansas City, Feb. 22.-The meeting
of Populist editors who refused TO rec
ognize the authority of Paul Wander
WORT in calling a meeting of the Ma
tional Reform Press association at
Memphis, was called to order today by
Chairman Roselle. who said:
.'The work Of disintegration began at
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
CALLED HO1E.
Archbishop Grace

st. Paul. Feb. 22.-Archbishop Thorn
as l.. Grace died at st. Thomas hos
pital this morning. He was at one
time bishop of this diocese. but on ac-
count of failing health was succeeded
by Bishop Ireland. When the latter
was made an archbishop the deceased
was made archbishop of a titular
archbishOpric in Europe.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
ATHENIANS ARE ANGRY
Action of the Powers Regarded
as an Outrage.
AN INDIGNATION MEETING
GREEKS RESOLVE TO FIGHT TO
THE BITTER END.

The Government Knows Its Duty
and Will Perform It in the Face
of Every Observation-Disclosures Peo-
pie in a Temper Which Would
Make War Welcome, Even
Against Overwhelming Odds
Powers Have Encouraged the
Turks.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
Made Him Unpopular.

New York, Feb. ga dispatch from
Havana to the Sun says: The atti-
tude assumed by ul-General Lee
in the case of the death of the Ameri-
can citizen, Ricardo Ruiz. has made
the American representative very I'M
popular among the Spaniards. The
communication sent to General Lee by
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
To Antagonize the Trust

Pittsburg. Feb. 22.-The consolidation of
the United States Pipe Line company.
the Producers and Refiners O.imited)
ana tse Pure Oil company unde- the
Is said, antagonize the Standard Oil COM
pany.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
Turks and Greeks Meet

Vienna, Feb. pa dispatch received
here from Salonica states that an in
decisive encounter between Turkish
redifs or reserves and Greek troops
has taken place at Naschildza on the
Greek frontier. About $50 men were
engaged on each side.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
Blondin.

London. Feb. 22.-Blondin. the cele-
brated tight-rope walker. who was the
first person to cross Niagara falls on
tight-rope. stretched for the pur-
pose, in August, 1852 died from di-
abetes today. His body will be taken
to Ealing, a suburb of London.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
Bond-Aided Railways.

Washington. Feb. 22.-The commission
bill to settle the Indebtedness of all the
BON aided railways to the government
except the Union Pacific road. against
which foreclosure proceedings have al
ready been instituted. is dead for this
session 1t will rot be given day in
The house. If the similar bill, now on the
senate calendar, should pass the senate
The senate bill might be considered by
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
The NAMING OF HANNA
1t Caused f1uch Talk Among
Washington Politicians.
SHERMAN CERTAIN OF IT
SOME DISAPPOINTED PoLITIC-
IANS IN IOWA.

Sherman Will Now Send in His Res
ignation at Once, and Hanna's
Appointment Will Follow Closely
Hanna Says He Is Very Crate
full to Bushnell, and That There
Was No Deal in Connection With
His Obtaining the ofice-McKin-
ley Still Indisposed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
PHILIPPE L. Rover.

Paris, Feb. pm. PHILIPPE L. Roger.
a well-known French statesman. died
here today. He was president of the
senate from 1882 to 1898, and also pre-
sided over the high court which tried
General Boulanger.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
Naval Movements.

Washington, Feb. 22-The Detroit left
Hong Kong Saturday. with orders to
speak the MachiaS near Bangkok and
after taking aboard that vessels short
term officers and men continue to
Singapore, where she Is due next Satur-
day on her way to New York via the
Mediterranean
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
Edward j. Hefferman.

New York. Feb. Edward ]. Heffer-
man, the Irish comedian. died at his home
here yesterday He had just returned
from q western tour when he was taken
with pneumonia on Wednesday,.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
RED MEN GROW WILD
Piutes and ShoshoneS Become
Very Beiligersnt.
NEVADA PEOPLE SCARED
APPEAL TO THE GOVERNOR FOR
ARMS AND MEN.

Trouble Precipitated by Three Whites
Men Who Tried to Kidnap Two
Squaws, and When a Buck Re
sented, They Killed Him-White
Devils Released After Perfume
tory Examination, and the Red
Men Propose to Take the Law
Into Their Own Hands.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
Mrs. Beecher,s Relapse.

Stamford. Conn, Feb. 22-Mrs. Henry
Ward Beecher has suffered a relapse, and
she is again in a sinking condition.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23
Why She Wayered.

Detroit Journal: 1t would be another
victory for woman.
And feather in your cap" argued
the world.
She wavered. For it was as yet a
matter of doubt whether feathers
would be worn. or wings, or whole birds
or aigrettes merely.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-23

DR.. John Saadi, a Syrian who is
studying for the Episcopal ministry,
recently lectured on Mohammedism in
ST. Paurs Episcopal church, Boston.
He is engaged in translating the prayer
book into Arabic.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-01
Circuit Court.

VIM. Ii Roberts vs. James S. Richards
ct al; motion for further time in which
to settle bill of exceptions. Motion de-
MED.
The people VS.. Matthew Murphy; vi.
olation of local option law. Respon-
dent tried and acquitted. The respon-
dent in this case is a Lawton druggist
and was charged with a second offence,
he having been once before convicted
of violation of the law. The prosecutor
in the trial was assisted by A. Lynn
Free, and the defense was conducted by
L. j. Cavanaugh, assisted by Judge
Mills of Kalamazoo and l.. A. Tabor of
Lawton. The jury was out for about
eight hours before an agreement. 1t
is said that the jurors stood six for con-
viction and six for acquittal on their; first
ballot.
The people VS.. George Hickey; drunk
and dlsorderly, third otfense. Respon-
dent pleaded guilty and was sentenced
to the Detroit house of correction for
six months, to which institution he was
promptly removed by Deputy Sheriff
w. j. Thomas.
Cora Cooley VS.. Hiram A. Kinney;
continued.
The people VS. Frank Weaver; indecent
exposure. Respondent pleaded guilty
and was sentenced to Imprisonment in
the county Jail for a period of nine
months.
Eliza Nicholas vs. Herbert Nicholas;
divorce. Decree granted on the ground
of desertion.
Thomas Leonard VS.. Franklin Ken
nedy ct al. Order for 30 days time in
which to file security for costs.
Henry Whelpley VS.. Clarissa s.
Stoughton; assumpsit. This cause was
tried at the April term of court, in 1896,
at which trial the court directed the
Jury To render verdict i'm favor of de-
fendant. The case was taken To the
supreme court, where it was reversed
and sent back for new trial. The suit
is upon promissory note given by the
defendant The defendant claims that
she received no consideration for the
note and that it was given solely as
security for the debt of her husband,
and that therefore il is void The
plaintiff does not deny hut such is the
law, but disputes the facts alleged by
the defense. The second trial of the
case began Monday at eleven a. m and
lasted until a late hour Tuesday even
ing, when the jury returned verdict
in favor of the defendant, the same as
on the former trial
Adolph Felsenthal VS. Almon b. Lee;
assumpsit. Tried before the court
without jury. Decision reserved.