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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06
WELLMAN Off FOR THE POLE.


4
New York, May 6.-The Journal and
Advertiser says: 3. 81, s.f. l.,i, e.,
Walter ,Wellman will start Tuesday
on another expedition in an endeavor
to reach the North Pole. He hopes also
to determine the fate of Andree, who
has not, been heard from since two
days after he stepped into the balloon.
Mr.. Wellman win carry with him tho
good wishes and generous contributions
of President Mckinley, Senator Mark
Hanna, Ambassador Hay. President
Morris *. Jessup, of the American
Museum of Natural History, the OIL
GERS OF the National GeoEraphica, 30 :
ciety. William, X. Vanderbilt, j.. Pier
pont Morgan and a number of others.
June 18th he is to meet at Troissoe,
Norway. Lieut.. Il. II. Baldwin, OF the
United States weather bureau, who
served as meterorlogist on first Peary
expeditions: Prof. James II, Cores OF the
Columbian university. Washington, ID.
G.. who is to make pendulum observa-
lions; Querof Harlan. lof the Coast
survey. and DR., Edward Hofma, of
Grand Haven. Mich. the physician and
zeologist. The party viii be equipped
withdraw. dogs, sledses. provisions and
scientific instruments and will sail for
the Arctic regions June goth. on the
Mr.. Wellman, who was at the Gilsey
house. said: 80. st ta,.t -It.
Il am extremely hopeful that this ex-
petition will be more successful than
our last, when we reached 81 degrees.
10 minutes north of Spitzenbergen and
then met with disaster. We Were absent
about eight months before. This time
we"expect to remain about eighteen
months. In my Judgment. after leav-
ing Archangel, Russia, where we are to
get seventy-flvei dogs. we VIII proceed
direct to Franz.Joseph Land While
taking observations there we shall try
to hunt Andree. II he is alive | be-
lieve he Is near there, D."
We hope to- reach Cape Flora about
July 18th or August LIST. and establish
a supply station. We expect to pass the
winter between parallels SO and 81 in
huts. now and then. however, running
dogs and testing our equipment. About
norht over the ice. Contrary to the
popular Idea, even at the North Pole
the summer Is too warm for rood
travelling. because the power of the sun
constantly shining makes the snow soft
andfslushy and renders itt difficult TO
drag the sledges. The favorable sea-
son, therefore. lasts from early In June
a period Of about sixteen weeks. Ii Is
for this sixteen weeks our plans have
been laid, carrying Just enough pro-
visions to take US through june.
1.-THE distance from our winter sta
ton Ell Pole will he about 500
statute miles, or round trip OF 600
miles. II we are able to cover from
nine to ten miles day and keep ever
lastingly at It, we may dot the whole
thing. In my judgment We are going
finely QUILTED on a sound plan, and
that we shall have big chance TO
reach or approach near the Pole and
solve what Is known as the Arctic.
problem. At any rate we expect to be
back home year from next fall"
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RIFLE CAVALRY ONLY.
No Provision Now For Regular Cavalry Organ
iza,Ion From Utah.
SENATOR 81. CANNON so TfLfeRAPHS'
But Tells Governor Wells He Is Working
Hard with the War Departmcnt-Ihc
Governors Urgent Reply.

The fears of Governor Wells nnt
military associates were fully ronllHet
today when the executive received
telegram from Senator Frank j, Can
non, showing clearly that the war de-
partment had mixed matters in calling
for Il troop of regular Volunteer cav
airy and troop of rough riders under
Colonel Torrey. Senator Cannon's tel
legrum was as follows:
Washington, ID. c., May 6, 49,
Governor Heber NJ. Wells. Salt Lake
War department admits that tele"
grams were sent as stated by you ~
fore, but say that troop OF Cavalry ana
Mounted Rifles were Intended to mean
the same troop. There is no organiSa.
ton In the army known as Mounted
Rifles, this being merely intended 70
describe kind of men wanted. am
Insisting that Utah shall have her
troop Of. icayalry additional to lnlg,
pendent troop which goes Into Torreys
regiment. siiGven then she Will not
have her full quota. The adJutant
general agrees to make arrangements
II possible, to Immediately place cav
airy troops as requested. J. have ad-
vlsed him that meantime you are d.
reCting organization OF TWO uSnl Dht-
teries and yne troop cavalry outside Of
troop for T'pfrey's regiment, and that
this Is In accordance with orders re-
ceived by you from the war depart
ment. Adjutant general says that
Utah In entitled to fun consideration
and will do all he can.
FRANK J. CANNON.
Governor Wells realizing the uncer-
taintyg for prompt action In remedying
the unfortunate mistake, Immediately
wired Senator Cannon as follows:
Hon. Frank ]. Cannon: r--
United States Senate. Washington,
d. C.--Yours this morning received:
many thanks for your intelligent effort
to .straighten out Utah's muddle. l
earnestly hope you vii insist on every
possible effort to have the war depart
ment authorizing me to muster In IA
troop OF cavalry, already recruited, In
addition to the Torrey troop; otherwise
the dlsappointments and heart burnihgs
of cavalry recruits viii be very intense.
Cavalry troop recruited win be made up
OF a, body OF men, many Of whom have
given up employment. sold all their be-
longings and come to Salt Lake. Surely
when Inclusive of this troop Utah does
not furnish her full quota, the adjutant
general cannot refuse this appeal which.
means SO little to him and. so much to
u.s. Work quick. Must get this au-
thorization today. l
HEBER NJ. WELLS.
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Dips and Spurs.
silver Sc; lead $3.50.

silver Sc: lead $3.50.
The Pan American company Is about
to make another shipment of cyanides.
Work was resumed on the New
State mine at Cottonwood this morn
ing.
C. V. Wheeler, president of the South
Swansea Mining company, came in
from Tintic this morning.
Charles Van Alstine of the Utah and
Cfalena. mines. was expected in from
Fish Springs this afternoon.
Piute Pioneer: 1t is reported that the
Crystal mill will be changed. into a
stamp mill. The present machinery
will be thrown out and ten stamps put
in, work to commence as soon as the
weather viii permit
Logan Journals; A party of prospect
ors went up Logan canyon On Tuesday
to examine the country Mt the head of
Beaver, with view to making some To-
cations. The party consisted of four
persons who claimed to have come
from Colorado.
At meeting of the Dalton directors
held in this city yesterday afternoon 1t
was decided that no assessment would
be levied until tine company was abso-
lutely in need OF funds. The monthly
report of operations at the property
wasa quite encouraging, although at
present the miners are into very hard
formation
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SEVEN DEVILS ACTIVITY.
Idaho's Copper Camp Commanding Much
Attention at Present.

L. II. Beason, who arrived from
Baker City, Ore, yesterday, Is author
lily for the statement that the seven
Devils copper district In Idaho is Just
ton. .'
He says that at Huntington, Ore.
from which point boat plies the
Snake river to the diggings. he found
large numbers of prospectors and min
ing men, all bound for the locality men
TONED. The outlook for railroad into
the camp. is having a good effect, and
Mr.. Beason believes that this season
will see more active development than
ever. The proposed railroad is to run
from Welser and from Mr.. wiikerson
the erstwhile Salt Lake contractor the
gentleman learned that the road would
In all probability go through.
Meanwhile considerable machinery is
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06

The sprinkling Committee OF the
City Council of Salt Lake City viii re-
celve bids for sprinkling the streets OF
Salt Lake City, for the sprinkling sea
son of 1898, not included in the SPHINX
ling district number 1, 2, 3 and 8, for
term ending khe First day of NoVem-
Der. 1898. as follows:
All bids must be specified price per
block, and the Council to designate me
blocks and number thereof TO De
sprinkled. and to determine the hours
in which said sprinkllng shall be done
The rightto reject any or all bids IS
hereby reserved by said Sprinkhng
Committee.
A certified check In the sum OF sl0ooo
must accompany each bid, payable 10
II. +. Norris City Treasurer.
Sealed bids for the above sprinklins
will be received at the office OF tne
City Recorder until noon Of the lz'h
day of May. 1898.
Signed by the Chairman OF tne
Sprlnkling Committee, this 9Th day OF
May, 1898. ROBERT PATRlCk,
Chairman Sprinkling Committse.
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North Mountain compnny's Afralrs.

VIII S. Brown, "A director in the
Mercur, and chief among those who
constitute the North Mountain Min
Ing and Milling company, came in
from Nebraska this morning. intent on
pilgrimage to Cherry Creek. New. In
day or two, whittier he goes to super
intend the work of putting in new mill
machinery for the North Mountain
company. The plan Is to equip the mill
for q capacity of 100 tons daily. and
when this task Is accomplished, then
actual operations for the season Will
begin. The North Mountain company
has done nothing but make improve
ments at Its property since the dis
astrous fire last fall but 1t is belle we'd
by those interestediin the property that
with a commencement in a month or
so. the company / VIII experience
prosperous season. SECS ffU.n
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TONNES ABLE TALK.


I. Hon. Charles A. Towne of Minnesota,
Chairman of the National Silver Re
publican committee, was confronted
by very fair sized and appreciative
audience at the Theater last night.
His speech on blmetallism and the me-
cessity of cooperation on the part of
all of the silver forces in 1900 was elo-
quent and convincing. Mr.. Towne was
frequently applauded during HIS most
telling periods. Hehwas introduced by
ex-ConEressmau Allen, who presided
over the meeting. Held'sa band rem
dered several airs. those of a patriotic
character predomipatlng.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06
HOLD THE PHILIPPINES PERMA.
NENTIY,


Chicago, May GA special to the
Journal from Washington says:
Senators German and Lodge have de-
clared themselves In favor of holding
the Philippines permanently. The lat.
ter says tho United States has long
been DESTROYS of Increasing her com.
mercial prestige in the orient and the
Philippines will prove Of great advan.
taEe. rHfrir t,lI Is. .rftr ss f.t.. 81,
; When a military governor shall hav.
been appointed and order Is restored
at Manila It ls said Great Britain and
Japan Will hastily recognize our SOW
ereignty., -yt- g.
This win be accomplished by the con.
suls of the different governments in.
forming the American authorities that
they recognize the rule of the United
States.
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NEW orr GENERATOR IN MOTION.
Plant on the bellevue Has started-Mil cs
OF Baker City.


The new concentratpr at the Bellevue
mine near Baker City, Ore, was started
Tuesday morning, and from this time on
Messrs. Keith and Bamberger of this
city expect to yield good returns from
Its operation. '9 IA ~
The news was brought to this city
by Mr.. w. 4. Hubbard, the we'll
known mining man. who has, Just re-
turned from trip into Oregon's cele-
brated camps. MIR. Hubbard says the
concentration was set in motion lust be-
fore he left. and, as far as he knows.
worked quite successfully. Mr.. Hubbard
went into Oregon to look around a bit.
and he returns quite confident OF the
states possibilities in the way of min
Ing. He says there are some good
properties around Baker. and while the
activityis not so great as was expected.
Sun the larger properties are pegginr
away systematically and effectively,
The Bonanza people, says Mr. Huh
bard. are about to increase the cabarity
of their plant TO so stamps. while the
Red Boy will also enlarge its plant. al
though to what extent the gentleman
failed to learn While Mr.. Hubbard
did not invest. the tone Of his remarks
was such as to indicate that he has his
eye on something.
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DIED.


Perkins.-In this city. "Wednesday
evening. May 4. 1898, OF cancer of me
throat, Levi, fourth child OF Absolon
and Nancy Perkins; born in Tennessee,
December 20. 1924; deceased was tn m
brother of Ute and Lewis Perkins. wen WEI,
known pioneers of Utah, who have ny
their ability and hard labor added VeI'
materially to the growth and develop,
ment OF this western country. Deceassu
had also q brother at Pleasant Green'
Utah, and brother and sister. Co luii
bus Perllin 9 and Susan Whitesiues,
living at Kaysville. Utah. He leaves
wife and three children to mourn ma
loss.
Short services will be held at the nn-
dertalsing parlors of Joseph u. Tayio,'c,
Saturday morning. May 1th a, ts
O'Clock, after which the body wiz ~
f"f-' To pleraart Greer s"lt LAW
county, for interment.-[Com. -
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06
At the Tabernacle Tonight.

The latest war bulletins will be read
from the platform In the Tabernacle
tonight at Miss Kelleher's lecture on
california. An interesting feature will
be the singing of the Star Spangled
Banner by the audience, led, by Prof.
stephens. a large American flag will
also be reflected by the stereopticon,
while the newly adopted emblem of
liberty OF the Cuban insurgents Will be
exhibited for the first time to the gaze
of Salt Lake audience.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06
YOUR GRocERs SELLS

was a daintySanlccJans oseaubo.ez
pleasures are In store for those.
unsteady Inclined. Last even
ing's program was a dainty
one. though the waits between, occa-
stoned by the shifting of chairs used
by the orchestra, delayed the rendition
of the last number about thirty min
utes from the expected time Of closing.
Though the hour. was. somewhat late
the large audience readily responded to
the call of Director Peabody for a unie-
ed singing of America and the build
ing fairly shook with the reverberating
sounds of the national air. Miss Lila
Johnson, noted Kansas contralto. en-
gagged by the Orpheus for this oeca-
sion, simply captlvated the audience
With her full, round voice. which was
admirably suited TO the numbers Sc
leeted, particularly the Death of
Jeanne D'Arc by Bemberg. She very
graciously responded to a couple of en-
cores. which We're delightfully."- given.
Thu other sololst of the evening was
Mr.. John Robinson, baritone. his num-
bers being highly appreciated, though
the aria from Lucrezla Boryia would
be more in the line of dramatic bari
tone, with robust qualities, than for a
sympathetic baritone. admirable for
ballad singing as Is Mr.. Roblnson's.
The Orpheus club again created splen-
did impression for their excellent con-
certed work.. The Song of the Viking
giving them n splendid opportunity,
and 1t was regrettahle that 1t was not
given earlier in the evening. that a
repetition could have been given. Bus
the surprise of the evening was the
splendid work of the orchestra of TWEEN
ty pieces under the direction of Prof
Weihe. An A and b number was given
first, followed by selection from
Lohengrin. and 1t was in this number
that the possibilities Of an orchestra OF
this size were made apparent, and 1t Is
to be hoped that. stimulated by thu
great enthusiasm exhibited over the
music given by this. orchestra,
Prof. Weihe will keep his temporary or
ganization'. together for future &C.
| casions. The quartet for first and second
vipins. cello and piano was very well
done by Prof. Welfie. j. p. Olsen, Prof.
Mcclellan and C. Jesperson. This con-
cert was certainly gem and a credit
| to the performers, and doubly SO to
those who had the affair in charge.
| Hoyt's, Al Stranger in New York will
be the attraction at the Theater on
Monday and Tuesday, May Sth and
9th.
| The Springtime Jubilee opened aus
| piciously at the Third ward assembly
| hall last evening. A Juvenile program
| was rendered this afternoon. and some
| of the best talent OF the city will par
| ticipate tonight. The booths and candy
stalls were well patronized, the proceeds
of the entertainments to go to the
| ward fund.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06
Volunteer Army Notes.

DR.. Fl. j. Faust, the veteran horse
man. today rendered his services as
chiei packer TO General Cannon. who is
recruiting the troop of Torrey Rough
Riders. The doctor is very anxious TO
go to the front with the boys. He be-
lieves he can stlll ride with the best OF
them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06

New York, May GA dispatch from
Brussels 10 the World says; .or
The Petit Bleu prints an interview at
Paris with High placed parsonage a
Spaniard. who declares that the Amer
lean squadron could not have entered
the bay at Manila without secret un-
deistnnding with the Insurgents. I'd
He intimates that Mr.. Williams. the
United states consul at Manila, hired
spies for the purpose"
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protected against the enemy. The rnu-
tiny threatened to result In serious
delay to the ships movements, but the
captain OF the engineers In charge of
the troops placed the mutlnous men
under restraint with n strong guard,
and the threatened trouble soon 'hzzled
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06
Negro Kills Two Policemen.

New Orleans. May 6.-Corporal
Cleary of the police force was shot and
killed by a negro, Corner Perdtdo.
Later the game negro shot and Killed
Police officer Trump. A crowd chased
the negro into a barn back OF town and
are preparing to burn him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06

being hauled to the mines. and the ore
taken out Is shipped to Huntington.
Ore, via the Snake river. The Seven
Devils district now boasts of a smeter
which Is Just about ready to make
start.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06

Key West, Fla. May, 9, 10 p.m.--IDe-,
llayed in transmissiop,l--Th Mallory
line steamer Alamo. having on board
the detachment of West Point en-
gineers bound for Cuba, had small
mutiny today among her flremen and
mat me Alamo was to proceed TO Cuba
when the trnops go there, refused to do
auty under the circumstances. claim
ing that the steamer is not sufficiently
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06
A Young Volunteer,

The youngest volunteer in camp and
the FIRST TO pass. the final physical ex-
animation yesterday was Arthur L.
Thomas Jr., son of Ex-Governor
Thomas. The young man is but IS
years old and Is bright young fellow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06
Ayers
SaP IS i allIlIl

"For nine years suffered from stomach
trouble. ltried the aid of the best doctors
Of Philadelphia and Pittsburg and spent
large sums OF money, all in vain. One day
while waiting train in Bellaire, O., /
picked up a paper with notice of Ayers
Sarsaparilla. got one bottle to try 1t. I.
did me so much good that purchased five
more bottles. l took four of them and
gained in flesh, my appetite improved. and
now lcan catanything. My stomach Is ali
right, thanko to the use Of Ayers sarsapa.
rilla."-CALviS M.SrEvEss, Uniontowp. Pa.
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NEW YORK MARKETS
MONEY.

New York. Nav o = Money on call
nominHlly Il edaK pr cent. So
Prime mercpt eptp.r UQ.7per cont
business IN bills at 4sidg4
for demand d i.sO1 tIsi for sixty days
I Posted rate 80 and s5sl4. ssh.
Commercial Dii.sI .60dil.
2 Silver certliicat 5O, 81.
Bar silver 30
] Mexican uullarsi5 Af
Government bonds strong, new tours reg
stored. LII: ditto coupons. l II; fonrs
registered, l.0sk; coupons, 1,0sHi ttwos reg
lstered oS iives registered, sil0; coupons.
Lilo; Pacific skies OF 90, sl.Oa
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UNLISTED STOCKS.
Stocks
N TRANSFERS OF STOCKS.

Two hundred shares of Mercur 40 IS
per share; 1000 Northern Light "a IS
cents 500 q 1S1s. 1000 a 1s%, $500 a
10, 5000 @ 1914 5000 % 1914 and 1900 a
shares sold, el,4OO; selling value of
stocks, $63i6.ST.
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Priesthood Meeting,

The regularly monthly Priesthood
meeting of the salt Lake Stake of Zion
Will convene in the Assembly Hall to-
morrow at II am,
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They are Carrying Things with High
Hand.

Madrid, May 6.-Another mob at Muir
ella has fired the town halls, pillaged
and fired the law courts and released
he prisoners from the local jail.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06

Buenos Ayres. May 6, via Galveston.
The Spanish torpedo gunboat Temer-
ario. which has been. 1t is alleged, un-
dergoing repairs at Esoonada, an
estuary of the La Plata, thirty-hye
miles from here, and which was said to
be without crew and disabled, sailed
today. presumaf Tg northward
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Hongkong. May G.--No news has been
received from Manila. The MoCulooh
Is considered overdue and some anxiety
Is expressed.
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sALrAIR BEACH.

Saturday and Sunday, May fth ana
sth. the Boston Ladies' Military bana
viii play. The last chance to near
them. Round trip fare only 20 Genus
Bring your families.
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Washington, May 6,--Flghting Joe
Wheeler. was the first of the major
generals OF the volunteer army to be
mustered In. The oath of Office was
administered to him In the Office OF the
chief clerk of the war department
about noon today by Mr.. A. N. Thomp-
son. assistant to the chief clerk.
Gen. Wheeler was not only the nrst
major general to be mustered Into the
volunteer army. but he was also the
first ex-Confederate officer to receive
a commission In the military service OF
the United States. Half an hour later
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee formally took the
oath of office. h-S
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Port said. May 6.--The Spanish
steamer Leo Nil, with troops from
Manila, has sailed for Barcelona.
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The lecture Will be illustrator with "a,
beautiful stereopticon views.
ADMISSION, 10 Gents.
Proceeds for the Benefit Of the
Mutual Improvement AssOcis-
ton League.

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tween sales, aid rallied to As biJy 's"'' Ve-
Closing--whcat- May. ei.4aN: July ,m.
septciD Dor SN; December. sli. ''~'
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UNITED STATES PROTESTS.
Not Satisfied to Have Portugal Supplying
spain. .

Lisbon, May 6,LThe United States
has protested against the dispatch of
Spanish squadron at st. Vincent, after
war was declared.