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Evening star., 1898-11-04
CRY OF DESPAIR FROM CUBA
Colonel Carbonne Says the Army is Dying of
Hunger.
Secretary Alger's Attention Called to
the Situati0n-Promises to
Take Action.

The following letter from Lieut.. Col. Car
bonre of the Cuban army now at Havana
has been received by Secretary Quesada of
the Cuban delegation here. who has laid 1t
before Secretary Alger, with an urgent re-
quest that steps be taken to relieve the cx-
treme distress it sets forth. Lieut.. Coz.
Carbonne IS the inventor of the explosive
known as carbonite, and is regarded as the
representative at Havana of the Cuban
leaders and forces in the field. He writes
as follows. the letter bearing date Havana,
October 20:
Il just back from the camp of Gen.
Menocal. chief of our army in this prov
ince. and let me tell you in some faint way
the true state Of our poor and suffering
army ant the consequences that may come
to the country if We do not find in 4 short
time a remedy which will save us. The
Cuban army is dying OF hunger. Such ter
rlble words in no way eXaggerate the act
ual conditions. Gen. Menocal took me 20
see his weak, tottering and sGualid soldiers
made so on account of the want of food
and the actual necesSarieS of life-auj to
think that these men We're in such a state
by reason of obeying their chiefs, who de-
sire, first of all, to respect the orders of the
American government.
The Cuban leaders in camp told me to
tell you that they will maintain resigna-
uon and patience. and above all, faith in
the American government and the worthy
President. Mr.. Mckinley, but al the same
time let it be understood that We are
hungry; that we have in the towns and
fields of Cuba all that is needed in the
way of food. but that We are forbidden to
touch it by reason of 1he peace order
They do not get from Havana one-fourth
of what they need, and our soldiers are
dying at the gates OF the city for lack Of
food. What shall we do? The time will
come when We cannot bear it any longer,
and then what will be the result
Il returned disconsolata 10 Havana. and
tried to get succor, but the people are
already SO poor that I Obtained nothing
We went to the American commission
which received us very well ana offered us
much, but up to the present time they
have given US nothing. If by misfortune
are driven by the necessities of our
army to get by force what we need so as
not to die of hunger. will the people of the
United States condemn rs, or will the ma
tions of the world. which do not know
what is happening, judge us unworthy of
the sympathy of the American people?
We are very happy to hear your assur
ances as to our republic. We have never
doubted the good faith and generosity of
the United States. To it We eve the com
plete liberty which we have been unable
in many years to est ablish 3y ourselves"
Secretary Alger said that he wouii look
into the matter. and would telegraph the
commission at Havana such instructions g
were appropriate to the case.
Evening star., 1898-11-04

me commissioner has adopted every
practlcaoie method to secure to all persons
IN correspondence with himself or the bu-
reau prompt and intelligent consideration
he holds his chiefs of division to strict
personal account for lapses of such kinds
as the commissioner must see tho e,aat
bulk of official matter on,y throu sh their
eyes. Also, he must of necessity depend
upon theit discretion as TO which letters
90 and which do not require or merit re-
ply. The commissioners personal letters
are answered the day 2f their rece.pt He
considers courteous reply due every per-
son Who addresses him.
Evening star., 1898-11-04
Animal Affection.
From the New York Herald

Port Jervis hunters drove into town this
morning with the carcass Of 250-pound
deer, which Sam Vaninwegan shot in the
woods near Cahoonsie, five miles west OF
here, yesterday.
The deer lost its life owing to its over
fondness for an Alderney heller belonging
to Abel Bugsbee. Each day she persisted
in jumping a fence and seeking her wild
companion. The farmer called the atten-
ton of the sportsmen to the peculiar at
tachment and they soon found the. animal.
All attempts to frighten the buck away
failed when the law against killing was
In force, as the animal seemed ioath to
leave the neighborhood
Evening star., 1898-11-04
The Sign Was True.

From Life.
Mr.. Bicker-"It's my own fault. I knew
that red hair was a sign of bad temper
when 1 married you"
Mrs. Bicker-''Wen. at least you canuot
say am deCeitful''
Mr.. Bicker-"No, you are not deceitfni.
You've got the bad temper all right"
Evening star., 1898-11-04

$50 doz II mems full seamless fast black
half hose--a splendid quality that has al
ways given the greatest amount Of satisfsc-
tien-our best seller at 12lac.-for. Sc.
pairs for 25c.
Evening star., 1898-11-04

Lot Of 100 dozen children's fall-weight 4
thread double knee and sole fast black hose
in all sizes up TO 10-a specially good
quality-oaa that has never sold under 25c
Evening star., 1898-11-04
No need to praise
the hosiery.

Hosiery was the stores first love-hss al
ways been one of the old standbys. Folks
have been buying hosiery here for years
without finding the slightest fault-qual-
fties must be right well as prices We
enjoy such trade as the biggest store In
town might he proud of-seli as much as
any store without. Two hints:
Evening star., 1898-11-04

1t pays to read the want columns of The
Star. Hundreds of situations are filled
through them.
Evening star., 1898-11-04
PROMPT REPLIES.

1shed practice to return the paper to its
sender for insertion of the required title
Evening star., 1898-11-04
THE COURTS.

Court of Appeals-Present, the Chief jus
tice, MI. Justice Morris ard Mr.. Justice
Evening star., 1898-11-04
ASTlGMATIS0

A FACT.
Burchelps Spring Leaf
Tea sold at soc. and a war
tax of Ioc. pound gives
more satisfaction to the
lovers OF good tea than
many kinds sold for one
dollar.
1925 F.
Evening star., 1898-11-04
EfderdoWn dressing sacoues. SOC.
A lot of ladies' all-WoOl waists
worth 81 to S2.75. will 90 for sF AZ
Values i'm underwear.

Values i'm underwear.
Ihree lots that speak eloquently Of the nd.
vahtages OF buying here-that assure Of say
hg-that bring satisfaction besides
The first is lot Of 100 dozen lsdias.
regular 25c. heavy feeced-lined riIbad Tasts
ana piats,Perfect fitting and OF splenJjd
quahF which we shall offer at Iac
ut xne second Is one OF the best Mines
eFer oHered-Whtch came to us at a sD.ctaI
arce-a LOT that is stncng in quality[at p
hgure youd hardly expect to get a aueIt,r
haIi so good for. II cousists OF iadIss'
vests ana p nts and children's union suits
-and we can offer you such splendid values
ladies' silk-combed Egyptian ribbed full
aasni9ned vests and pants -splendidIy male
anu anu i nniisneu-and as perfect fitting as auy
ever soda genuine bargain at 15c for 2oc
.ni ne hett IL lot OF children's balbrfgean
ribDed union suits-splendidl- made and
nicely nnished-a glade that never went
wv i'' .;es3c.
Evening star., 1898-11-04

We'll put on sale a specIal Io- N, ladies,
stylish fedora hats. much in demand for
slreet Wear-in all the leading col 40
OTIS ana IN biack-for a day at TSN.
Evening star., 1898-11-04

very hne quality wool felt hats In all
.he @ new shapes-the lot includes children q
among the,n-wiu go down for
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-07
IN VICTORIA'S SPEECH.
COMPLIMENTS THE LOYALTY OF TROOPS,


London. Feb. THE following is d
forecast of the speech from the throne
to be read at the opening of Parliament
tomorrow:
Referring to China, the queen will
speak favorably of the specific reia-
tons between the powers and will then
point out the satisfaction experienced
at the conclusion of the treaty OF peace
between Greece and Turkey.
Dealing with India, complimentary
aiiusions will be made to the valor and
loyalty Of the British Indian troops.
There will be lengthy reference to the
West Indies and to the governments
Intentions as outlined by the secretary
OF state for the colonies, Mr.. Chamber
lain, and the speech viii then express
the hope that the international sugar
suits.
The first place in the estimates is de-
voted 10 the army needs and the chief
pllis promised Will be local govern
ment Tor Ireland and the London mu-
inequalities bill. providing as announced
by the marquis of Salisbury, for the
moulilcation Of the London county
council, In the direction of decentraliz-
alton.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-07
TELEGRApHlC BREvlTIES.

A fire which originated In the
Academy of Music at Atlantic City, N.
j., this morning, destroyed a half block
OF buildings, entailing a loss OF about
sG5OOo. The origin Is a mystery.
The steamer Pennland, Philadelphia
for Liverpool, which grounded on Ches-
ter bar In the Delaware river Saturday
afternoon, was fioated at high tide at
l o'clock this morning The Pennland
apparently sustained no damage.
The Wheeler & Co. ship yard at Bay
City. Mich, which had been shut down
for two weeks on account of the strike
of riveters. resumed operations today.
A few non-union riveters were put to
work. The striking riveters will stay
out at least until after a meeting of
the state court OF mediation. which is
expected to take the question up here
this week.
Lady Henry Somerset has written
letter from London to Lord George
Hamilton, the secretary of state for
1ndia.to the effect that the letter which
she wrote him early in 1897 in connec-
tion with the repeal of the Indian can
tonments act was widely misunder-
stood.and she therefore desires to with
draw her endorsement of any of
principle OF state regulation of vice.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-07
JARY Z, 1898. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

but conservative estimate places II
at little under s4.000.000. The Sutro
baths alone cost nearly one million
dollars.
Mr.. Sutro IL native of Germany and
so years of age, His career up to the
time he inaugurated the scheme to
tunnel from the Carson river valley
was comparatively humble and OBJ
scure. He was dealer In tobacco
and pipes in this city in the early days
and subsequently removed to Nevada.
where he engaged in the tobacconists's
trade in several mining camps, finally
settling In Virginia city. In 1864 he
secured from the Nevada legislature
tho right Of way for his famous tunnel
which was commenced on October 10.
1869. and concluded July 8, 1875. II
cost s5069,s0i In addition to his min
Ing ventures in Nevada he edited q
newspaper. He was Interested In poll
tics and at various times opposed VIII
liam Sharon. John 7. Jones and VIII
liam NJ. Stewart for the position OF
United States senator. The Evening
Post announced some three wecks ago
Mayor Sutro was incompetent, but his
friends vigorously denied the story at
that time. stating that he was merely
indlsnosed and would he able TO resume
attention TO business in n few days.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-07
DEEP WATERWAYS PLANS.
Congress to be Requested to Con tinue tn
Work on Present Lines.

New York, Feb 1.-THE secretary of
war invites the attention of Congress
to the desirability of continuing the
work now in progress under the board
of engineers for deep water ways dur
ing the fiscal year ending June 30.
1899 as no estimate for these works
was included in the estimates submit
ted heretofore, says the Tribune's
Washington correspondent. In brief,
the duties imposed on the board by
Congress are to examine and investi-
gate certain projects for deep water
ways from the head of Lake Superior
to tidewater, the Hudson river, and
to prepare plans and estimates of the
cost
The commission In 1897 estimated the
cost at not less than 100000. After
careful consideration the board is of the
opinion that s225,000 can be profitably
expended on the work during the year
ending June 80. 1899
1t therefore recommends that this
sum be appropriated and says that II a
smaller sum IL granted, the cost of adj
ministration and supervision of the
whole work will be increased The
board says that 1t will be glad to sub
init full information regarding its work.
plans and estimates either verbally or
In writing to the department or to the
committees of Congress, II desired.
The recommendation signed by Major
C. w. Raymond OF the corps of engi-
neers. who is president of the board, il
submitted for transmission by Acting
Secretary Meikeljohn. The amount
recommended for the current year end
ing June 30. 1898, is sl5O0OO. Such sur
veys, examinations and Investigations
are to be made by the board of three
engineers designated and appointed by
the President for this purpose on July
IS, 1897. in compliance with the act of
June L. 1897
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-07
REVOLUTION IN NICARAGUA.
Prediction that an Ovcrpoworing One win
Come There Soon.

New York, Feb. I'll have seen a
letter dated San Jose, Costa Riea, a
week ago, stating that there would
soon be revolution In Nicaragua, and
asserting that Costa Rica was backing
the movement, sage the Panama cor.
respondent of the Herald.
The revolution in Nicaragua will be a
great set back to the work of the Unit
ed states canal commission.
Nlcaraguan eNiles in this city are
1ubilant at the outbreak, and predict
that Prest. Zelaya, although successful
IN crushing, In his four years of office,
many revolutions, will have to fall
now,
rms movement is the result of n
fusion OF the conservative party with
the dissident conservative clement. |
learn here that Dr. Adam Gardenas.
VINO was president of Nicaragua from
1883 to 1887. is at the head of the band
winch invaded San Juan del Sur from
the Costa Rican frontier. The iunta
refuses at present to disclose its plans.
but says the rebels are well supplied
with arms and money.
Members of the junta will probably
leave here for Salvador on February
10th.
Events continue favorable TO the
cause of the rebels. \ large number OF
Nicaraguan exiles in Salvador are
ready to join the revolution. Honduras
In return for Nicaraguas's aid in
putting down the Puerto Cortez
uprising, headed by Enrique Soto re-
Gently. will support President Zelaya,
but he is not expected to receive any
comfort from Salvador.
UNITED STATES WILL ACT.
New York, Feb. 7.-Other than to take
measures to protect the Nicaraguan
canal commission from injury. the adj
nt it1t. t-f.,
way In the revolution in Nicaragua.
says the Iierald's Washington cores
pendent. The gunboat Newport, which
conveyed the commission to Greytown,
is still at that port, and the cruiser
Alert Is at San Juan del Sur, making
a survey of the harbor If necessary
Tor the protection of the members of
the commission, the commanding off,
GERS of those gunboats viii probably
land marines.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-07
SCORED THE LAWYERS.
Judge in the Lattimer Killing Trial Warns Pu-
gistc Attorneys.
ALSO THREATENS THE NEWSPAPERS.
Says They Have Been Guilty of Astound'
ing Falsehoods and Misrcpresenta-
lions In the Case.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Feb. 7.-IIundreds
of persons anxious to hear what action
Judge Woodward would take In refer
cnce to the sensational outbreak on
Saturday between Attorneys Garman
and Lenahan, opposing counsel in the
Lattimer shooting case, thronged the
court room today.
Judge Woodward spoke of the incl
dent of Saturday. saying that after he
had left the bench and before the court
adjourned an alteration had arisen
between two of the lawyers engaged
in the trial which the court did not
fully hear nor realize until it was
seen in the newspapers.
Had we heard" said the Judge,
what was said we should have dealt
with the lawyers in II summary man
ner as the affair so deserved, and If
there is n repetition of II we shall pun
ish the guilty parties for contempt OF
court"
Then came severe denunciation of
the sensational Issue Of certain news
papers in endeavoring,as the court said,
to prevent Justice by an exaggeration
of the facts and incidents of the trial.
He would, he said, not mention any
names at present, but II the astound-
ing falsehoods and misrepresentation
continue, the representatives of tho
papers will find the doors of the court
closed to Them
The first witness today was Silas
Jones, Justice of the peace of West
Hazleton. He stated that he had seen
the meeting of the deputies and
strikers at West HaZleton and followed
them to Lattimer. He saw Sheriff Mar
tin advance toward them with paper
In his hand. Some of them surrounded
him and an alteration occurred but
the witness could not see exactly how
the alteration commenced or how II
terminated. He heard couple of
shots and then n volley and saw sew
eral men fall. Two who fell near him
We're dead. He was asked what the
spectators said after the shooting. The
defense objected.
After listening to all the arguments,
the court sustained the objection, thus
shutting out the evidence. This Is re-
for the defense.
Counsel for the defense asked the
witness II he was not frightened when
he saw the sheriff surrounded by the
strikers and he replied he was and that
owing to this fact he could not tell
clearly just what happened at the mo-
ment.
John Yeager, a slav. who required
an interpreter. said he had seen the
deputies on their way to Lattimer on
the day of the shooting. All We're armed
with rifles, hut he could not zee
whether the sheriff had any weapons
Just before the noon adjournment,
the court accepted bail for all the ac-
cused deputies and the sheriff in the
amout of $4,000 In each case, making
$40, 900 in ALL Bail was furnished by
the Philadelphia Trust company.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-07

Santa Fe. n. NJ, Feb. ION the APP
plication of T.. L. Bartlett Of this city.
a shareholder In the Mexican South
eastern railroad company, formerly the
Mexico & Guatemala colonization
railroad company. II. w. Leman, Vice
president Of Chicago Title & Trust
and trust company has been appointed
receiver of the above company by Dis
triot Judge Laughton and an order is
sued against the company, Nelson
Parkhurst, VIM. Peacock of Chicago.
and all Judgment and other creditors
of the corporation. restraining them
from disposlng Of or In any other man
ner interfering with the company prop
erty.
The petition alleges mlsmanagement
and collision on the part OF the officers
of the corporation for the purpose of
depriving the company OF valuable con-
SESSIONS and acquiring the benefits
themselves
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-07
COLONELBARRATT DEAD
tS-POsmas'er of Salt Lake Passed Away at the
Holy Cross Hospital Today.
HIS DEMISE RESULTED FROM PNEUMONIA


Caleb Robinson Barratt, postmaster
OF salt Lake city up to a few days ago.
died at the Holy Cross hospital at 1920
this forenoon. Pneumonia was the
cause of his demise. Hts brother Cap
tain l. NJ. 3arratt, who maintained
faithful vigil at his bedside throughout
his severe Illness. was with him when
the END came, and to News" repre-
sentative said: He has had hard
struggle and Is now at rest for the first
time in NIFTY years. His life has been
one Of intense activity and he gave up
the battle only when nature broke down
before the onslaught of the disease
that had laid hold of his system"
The news of Mr.. Barratts death
spread rapidly throughout the city and
the nag over the Alta club of which the
deceased was an old and popular MEM
Der was lowered to half mast. His re-
mains We're removed to the O'Donnell
undertaking establishment. and Cap
tain Barratt retired to his home. 2G2
south, West Temple street. to obtain a
little rest. But the constant stream of
sympathetic friends who called to ex-
press their coincidence made rest i'm
possible.
The deceased was born in Cecil coun-
", Maryland, in 1882, and came of an
old and well known family. He went
to Philadelphia when fifteen years OF
age and entered a hardware house with
which he remained in various capacl-
ties for seventeen years. He was one OF
the first travelling statesmen to canvass
the west, going into Missouri and Kan
sas IN 1888 and for several years there
after. In 1868 he. together with Robert
H. hoss, bought large band of Mis-
sour mules and drove them through
to the Pacific coast where they were
disposed of mt a handsome profit. He
then drifted through Nevada, Montana
ana other sections of the Northwest
ana came to Salt Lake, where In 1868,
with his former partner opened a grp-
Gerry and dry goods store. In 1869 Mr..
Ross died and the C. r. Barratt &.
company succeeded to the business.
which was converted into n line of
crockery and glassware. In 1872 this
branch of business was superseded by
the Barratt Bros. Furniture company.
which continued for twenty years, when
II went out Of existence.
Mr.. Barratt was married to Jennie
Hammond, a California woman, in 1878.
Mrs. Barratt died within year Of her
wedding day. In politics Mr.. Barratt
was Democrat. and twice under the
administration of that party was he
made postmaster. He leaves two broth
ers and three sisters together with a
host of friends, in and out of Utah, to
mourn his death. The tidings OF his
passing away were telegraphed to
eastern relatives today and until they
have signitied their feelings no arrange
ments viii be made for the funeral.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-07

Boston. Mass. Feb, IA small army
of unemployed men occupied the streets
leading TO the state house all night last
night In order that they might be on
hand when the doors opened this
morning ready to register for civil SER
wee examinations in the mechanical
department. Painters. masons, IRON
works. plumbers and tin smiths were
the tradesm2n wanted. Many of the
men had been without work for
months. The men We're admitted in
order, and the 800 names, which were
all that could be taken. were soon re-
corded More than 1000 men were
turned away.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-07

Popular Ciamor is Very Much Against tho
Noted Author.

Paris, Feb. THE trial of M. Emile
Nola, who is being prosecuted by the
government as result of the letter
which he wrote last December to the
Anrore, strongly rejecting upon high
officials connected with the Dreyfus
case, opeced today in the assize court
OF the zone. The most keen public
interest was manifested in the case.
Hundreds of people surrounded tho
court anxious to gain admittance. The
crowds increased in numbers all the
morning. The arrival of Henri Roche
fort was the signal for shouts of "Vive
Rochefort," and counter-cries of "Abas
Rochefort."
Turning in the direction of the hostile
cries NJ. Rochefort shouted, 1T would
seem that with four Of you at five
francs apiece, the Dreyfus syndicate
will not be ruined"
Nj. lola, who arrived In carriage
shortly afterwards, was greeted with
vehement shouts Of "Conspuez Zola,"
(spit upon Zola.)
An Individual who shouted. "Vive
Zola," was promptly hustled and sup
pressed.
The proceedings commenced ut p.
M. under the presidency of NJ. De lie
Gorgue, who announced that the court
would be cleared II there was any
demonstration.
ALTHOUGH tho court wos 'hrN-s--i
quiet was maintained owing to the
knowledge that a company of republic
can guard had been placed nt the dis-
posal of the judge to preserve order.
While the jury was being selected
NJ, lola entered the dock He was
pale. a few cries of "Vlve Zola" were
promptly suppressed by the vigorous
protests of the majority of the audi
ence.
After the reading of the Indictment
the advocate general explained that
the charge was strictly limited to the
passage In Zola's letter denouncing
the EsterhaZy tourt martial
London, Feb. David Christie Muir
ray, the novelist and playwright, had a
column Interview yesterday with Emile
lola, which is published today in the
Daily News Zola, 1t appears. was any,
thing bzut hopeful OF the outcome OF
his trial. and said:
1--WE know everything about the
Dreyfus case. but 1t is impossible to
describe the pressure to impose silence
upon the men who are able and rec 1y
to reveal the truth. Our documentary
evidence is not even looked at and our
witnesses have refused to testify or
have been ordered to be silent. The
facts are clear and absolutely beyond
denial, but the authorities refuse to al
low us to produce our evidence, and
then hold up the feebleness OF our
cause to the dersion of the public"