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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-13

One night, just as it was growing dusk
and the lengthening shadows brought
weird memories to me, 1 was disturbed
by the rafting Of a cab which stopped
at the door with a loud "Whoar from
the driver and a pull that brought the
horse on its launches.
! A man sprung out of the cab and
hastily running up the steps, pulled
frantically at the door bell. Although it
was nearly dark, I had time to distin-
guish the features of one of the leading
lawyers of the city.
AS my servant showed him into the
front parlor by whose window | was sit
ting, he came forward. and grasping me
need no introduction; we both know
each other professionally so well that
. personal acquaintance is unneces-
sary"
I.motioned him to chair 81 will be
seated" said he, "but only long enough
for you to get ready to go with me. 1
want you to go to the Tombs My client
in whose behalf 1 have called to see
you, is there. He is in the shadow of
the gallows. The moose is around his
neck
1t is no unusual thing for me to be
called by professional man, and there
fore / gave no thought to the case as
we were rafting through the streets,
but the impatience of the lawyer was
such that he would not allow the cab
man to slacken, even upon the slippery
pavements.
We were nearly there before he men
toned the case. He seemed unable to
talk from nervousness. When the shad-
oW of the TombS fell upon the cab, he
turned to me and said:
II can tell you only one thing about
the case-my client is innocent. That is
absolute. In his confession to me, he
could explain nothing; he only knows
that he is innocent"
With this brief prelude / followed my
guide up the stairs leading to the Tombs
and into the sombre gallery that runs
along Murderers' row. In the last cell,
surrounded by not more than ten square
feet Of space, sat my man. He occupied
wooden chair, and when the turnkey
unlocked the door he gave no sign ex-
cept to bury his head deeper in his
hands and groan.
At a glance / saw that he was a gen
tleman. He was man in the prime of
life, not over forty, well dressed, clean
shaven and handsome. This / saw in
spite Of the dark gloom upon his coun-
tenance, for never in my life had seen
such abject despair shown in the face
of a human being.
A. the sound OF the lawyers voice, he
lifted up his head. and at the mention
Of my name, a ray of hope seemed to
come across his countenance. He rose,
shook hands with US both, and beckoned
us to seats on his rude cot.
Now" said the lawyer, leaning back
and leaving US face to face together,
tell Mr.. Martinot everything that hap
pened that night and conceal nothing
from him. Tell him just as you have
told me-
THE MURDERER'S STORY.
Looking me straight in the eye and
beginning at the very beginning, Frank
lin Jervis told me this story:
Il am manufacturer Of dress goods, "
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16

Salt Lake City, Sept ii.-An event
Of national Importance Is the Third
Annual Grand National Eisteddfod,
which takes place at the Mormon Tab.
ernaele, salt Lake City, October S,
and 7. Many prominent citizens
from all parts of the country will
DO present Dr. Joseph Parry, OF
Wales, the great composer, will be
the adjudicator Of the musical con
test, while Judge II. NJ Edwards OF
Scranton, Pa, will be the conductor Of
the Elsteddfod. Professor Joseph j.
Dnynes, the tabernacle orgnnlst, has
been engaged as official accompanied,
Judge G, &, Goodwin, Hon. G, w, PEN
rose and Hon. u, II. Roberts, adjudica.
tors OF English literature, and Rev, NJ.
A. Ellis OF Observation-Disclosures OF Welsh
literature. Choruscs. bands, harplsts,
yocalists, poets and orators from all
parts OF the west, and many from
tho eastern states will take part In the
great festival. Low railroad rates have
been secured on all lines and thou.
sands OF people will avail themselves
OF the opportunity % witnessing one
OF tho grandest musical feasts ever
offered 10 the people OF Utah. The
Eisteddfod opens Wednesday afternoon
aud will run for the balance OF the
week. Al noon, Wednesday, October
s, a procession will form at IN,
brigham Young monument and a grand
parade will follow Additional par
ticulars may be obtained from John
James, Corresponding Secretary, BE,
Q, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16

when an effort was arst made TO bring
about a better understanding between
the people, was almost memorable
occasion, and Il remembered by all.
This occurred la May, 1850
George @ Cannon, the arat coun.
selor, has been prominent before the
people 80 long that all arc familiar
with his career. Tie was boru at Llv.
erpool, England, ON January II, 1897,
he became an apostle on August 20,
1850. lilo filled many missions, the
most notable being that To Hawaii.
ON October no, 1850, he was chosen
by John Taylor a. first counselor, and
retained by President Woodruff. Mr..
Cannon has been prominent In politl.
cal aud business affairs, NJ well as
church work, lie Is one NJ the leading
spirits In the Union Electric company
and various other enterprises.
Joseph H. smith, a nephew Of Joseph
Smith, was born at Far West, Mo, Ia
1883, and became an apostle In 1867.
President Taylor selected him a. his
second counselor In 1850. aud he con.
tiuucd In that office when President
Woodruff became the head OF tac
church.
The organization the FIRST presl,
dency leaves a vacancy in the council
OF apostles, there being but eleven
members, who stand la the following
ordot \, d. Richards, president, Brig
ham Young, r. NJ. Lyman, John Henry
smith, George rcasdale, llebcr !, Grant
John w. Taylor, Mariner W. Merrill
Anthem II. Lund, Matthias r.. Cowley
Abraham o. Woodruff Il 4 believe,
that the vacancy viii be filled AZ III,
coming conference
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16

Lorcnto SNOW was born nc Mautua,
Portage county. Ohio, on April 3. isii.
in Die youth hc was somewhat noted
a. q student. and entered Obcrlin col.
iegc. and while there he went b. Kirt
land 10 attend the Hebrew school
established by Joseph Smith he wa,
not 90 that time however. a Mormon,
but his sister, Eliza r. Snow. author
Of the hymn. go. Ny Father" was
President SNOW joined the church .n
1880. being baptized IN June Of that
year by Apostle John H. Bynter He
soon attained a prominence and went
90 England 90 mission, aud has nllcd
missions In Italy aud elsewhere. De-.
sides being Que Of the party that made
the trip b. the Holy Land.
President Snow has been essentially
n church man aud devoted 10 church
work While ne has been member Of
state conventions and other bodies he
apparently cared little for political
honors
lie was In the immigration OF isis,
and was ordained an apostle on Fcbru.
AIRY i2. 1919. In 1858 he was chosen 10
open up and settle Box Elder stake
aud has ever since resided at Brigham
City. lie succeeded President Wood.
ruff a. the head Of the council Of
apostles.
President Snow IL noted for his
scholarly attainmonts aud his spiritual
nature.
lie became especially prominent IN
1855. during the enforcement Of tho
Edmunds.Tuckcr net aud his arrest
brought out from Judge Zane the seq.
rrcgation ruling which was afterwards
reversed by the supreme court ~ tho
United States. His Interview with
Governor West at the pcnitentIary
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16
THE NEW FIRST PRESIDENCY
President Lorenzo Snow Chosen 10
Succeed President Woodruff


Salt Lake City Sept ii--At q special
meeting Of the council OF apostles held
In this city yesterday. Lorenzo Snow
was chosen president Of the Church of
Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
Since the death Of President Wilford
Woodruff there has been a goat deal ~
speculation ne 10 the makeup ~ the
next presidency ofthe church, although
II was all along conceded that, follow.
ing precedent, Lorenzo Snow, as prcsi-
dent Of the council OF apostles, would
succeed 10 the presidency Of the church.
the only question being NJ 10 his will.
ingness TO accept the responsibilities Of
tho office, on account Of his advanced
age, - years
However, very soon after President
woodruifs death, the apostles, In oc-
cordance with the rules Of the church,
met, the presidency previously existing
was dissolved aud the apostles, with
Lorenzo Snow as president, succeeded
90 that Office. The question Of reor-
ganising the presidency was then con
sldorcd and yesterday this was effected.
Lorenzo Snow being chosen as success
sor TO MILFORD Woodruff This was
done by unanimous vote, ~ Ia required
by the rules OF the church.
President Snow then announced that
he had chosen George q. Cannon as his
frat counselor aud Joseph H. Smith a.
second, this action being ratified by
unanimous vote.
The reorganization Of the presidency
left a very important office vacant
that Of president Of the apostles, and
Franklin d. Richards, the senior
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16

apostle, was chosen. This action
places Mr.. Richards In line rs successor
TO Lorenzo SNOW as president Of the
church, aud should such change come
about la the course OF time, George O.
Cannon would then be the senior
apostle aud succeed to the presidency
Of tho twelve aud be In line for the
presidency Of the church.
Tho official announcement OF the &C.
tion taken was made public In the
afternoon and II a. follows
To the Officers aud Members Of the
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter
day Saints;
A special meeting OF the council OF
/ apostles was held this morning for the
/ purpose OF considering important bust.
ness Of "a financial character, az which
/ were present Lorenzo SNOW, Franklin
/ ID, Richards, George q. Cannon, Joseph
u. Smith, brigham Young, Francis NJ.
/ Lyman, John Henry Smith, George
| TeAsdalc, lleber j. Grant John W.
/ Taylor, Mariner w Merrill Anthem
/ II, Lund, Matthias r. Cowley aud
| Abraham o. Woodruff. During the de.
| libcrations the necessity OF appointing
a truatec-iu-trust for the church be-
came apparent Ina order that la bust.
ness might be properly transacted, and
/ while thus celebrating several OF the
| brethren expressed themselves to the
/ effect that the present was a most
/ opportune time TO organize the first
| presidency, aud 10 unanimous was this
sentiment that a motion was made tn
/ that effect aud carried. Lorenzo Snow
wRa then nominated aud sustained as
| president OF the Church OF Jesus Christ
OF Latter day Saints, with the privilege
OF choosing his counselors. President
Snow then selected, with the approval
OF the council, George Q, Cannon as
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16
MI,.nnrl.. r,hlhli At omaha.

Omaha, Sept. ie.-Missouri, ranking
9th In population, fourteenth In size
and among tho FIRST In amount and va.
rlety OF resources In the galaxy Of
states, fully proclaims, Ia It's exhibit,
the supremacy Of LIS educational insti.
tutlons. Missouri has no state build.
ing at tho Traus-Mlsslssippi Exposl.
ton, yet the state Is well represented
at It's headquarters In the Agricultural
building and It's mineral, agricultural,
forestry, horticultural and dairy eX.
hiblls attract but little less attention
than IA bestowed upon the exceptional
enc educational exhibit which Is In.
stalled In tho south gallery OF the Lib
eral Arts building.
Missouri Is rich In state normal
schools doubtless one reason for her
high educational standingl, having one
Ia the north nj Kirksville, another In
the cen trail part ut warrcnsburg and a
third at Cape Girardeau In the south
east, Prominent among the exhibits
are specimens Of the work for which
the 81, Louis schools have acquired u
national reputation drawing and kin
dcrgarten work, Hannibal, proud OF
being distinguished rs the birthplace
Of MARK Twain has card showing
the house In which he was born, the
cave made famopn la tom Sawyer"
together with biography OF the
author.
No part OF tho exhibit seems to at
tract more attention than the "model
rural school houio," designed by Hon.
John 8, Kirk, state superintendent OF
schools, who had charge Of the rural
school section Ia the recent Trans
Mississippi Educational convention
The methods OF sanitation, heating
and equipment ar, admirably planned
and the entire cost Is estimated at
I 5000.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16
A MuRprRous soLplrR.
shoots a salesman In san rrtncisco with
out rrutocatiun.

san Francisco. Sept. 10. - Walter
Bosser, aprivaic Of the Tennessee regi-
ment stationed here shot aud Instantly
killed Henry ilildcrbrandt. a sales.
man, last evening. Rossor, who was
under the influence Of liquor, went
into the market where Hilderbrandt
was working, and leaned up against
some egg eases. Fearful Of the eggs
being broken. llildcrbrandt ASKED him
10 be- careful. 'say, are you going 10
wait on mo?' demanded the soldier,
annoyed at the warning Hildcrbrandt
tHrncl 30 receive the order Of the pros.
poctive customer and a. he faced Ros.
ser, the soldier whipped out n 32-cali.
Der smith q Wcsson revolver and shot
llildbrandt In the breast The wound.
ed man dropped to the floor and ex.
pircd immediately.
Not at all appalled, at the result OF
his act, Rosser shot again at his pros.
tratc victim, whose heart had just
ceased to beat The second shot al
most Bit butcher boy In the adjoin-
ing stall, who was badly frightened
but unhurt.
Rosscr was az once taken to the city
prison aud locked up. on the charge Of
murder II Is said that he comes Of a
good family in the east. Ills conduct
since he joined the volunteers, how
ever, has been far from exemplary.
llildcrbrandt, the murdered man,
was 2s years old, a married man and
thc'fathcr Of one child.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16
AuNoN PLEADS AN ALIBl.


Cannot be Held Responsible for the
Cerscrn Disaster.
Madrid, Sept ie.-ln the chamber Of
deputies, Captain Aunon, minister OF
marine, replying to the attacks of
Senior Canalcjas, editor Of III Heraldo
reminded the deputies that when he
became minister u marine the Spanish
squadron under Admiral Ccrvera was
already at Santiago dc Cuba There.
fore, he declared, hc could not be held
responsible FOR the acts charged by
Senior Canalcias. Moreover, he rs
serted that the admirals met In council
and expressed an unanimous opinion
that the squadron should so 10 Cuba.
admiral Ccrvcra not having coal or
food was unable, said Captain Aunon,
"to leave the blockade Ia the port Of
Santiago. lie wanted to blow up his
ships In the harbor, but Informed him
that II would be preferable to leave the
port and engage the enemy. General
Blanco ordered Admiral ccrvera TO
leave Santiago aud liked the day OF his
departure.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16
GOMEZ HAS RESIGNED.


Cuban Commander Is Oppose 10 VIVA,
lie Terms American Dom nation.
Santiago de Cuba, Sept. if-An un'
contradictcd rumor has been received
by General Lawton that General Max.
limo Gomez, the insurRent commander
in-chief, has rendered his resignation
Of the command Of the Cuban army 10
the Cuban government NJ Camaguey,
aud that II has been accepted Gomez,
II appears, has been protesting against
the Cuban governments yielding the
control Of the affairs OF the island "a
the Americans, aud the explanation
for rcsigning was his disapproyal OF
passive submission 10 conditions tend
ing to the practical retirement OF the
Cuban republic, rs such, and the estab'
fishing Of the absolute dominion OF the
United States"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16
GENERAL OTIS ULTlMArUM.
Insurgents Must Withdraw From the
Suburbs Of Maniin az once.


Suburbs Of Maniia az once.
Manila. sept i2.-After a careful
roview OF the situation. General Otis
has arrived nt the logical conclusion
that the insurgents have no right g.
occupy the suburbs Of Manila, aud that
Auainaldo's claims have the support
of neither equity nor reason. lie has,
therefore. catrgorically refused 20
consider AuuinaIdo's demands, and has
sent him an ultimatmn, In terms
plainly comprehensive and authorize
tive. that hc must Withdraw his troops
from the suburbs Immediately or suffer
the consequence. 81 refusal.
The answer will probably be tina,
Aguiualdo himself Is only too willing
10 obey the order, but cannot explain
to his troops the reasons why they
cannot remain at Manila. This tenn.
porizing excuse, although now stale
from too frequent use, conccals much
truth. u Is an undoubted fact that
Aguinaldo has but a feeble hold on the
organization His power Is fast wan-
ing. aud the insurgents are threat.
cncd with disintcgration into opposing
factions unless some leaders are soon
discovered who are able TO harmonic
the conflicting personal interests.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16
sHAFTgR's REPORT.
Important Document Covering tho Entire
santiago Campaign

important uotument Covering tie Entire
santiago Campaign
Washington. Sept it-Gcneral Shat.
ter has submitted 10 the war depart
mcnt his report on the Santiago cam.
paign, covering not only the battle Of
santiago, but the entire progress Of the
military invasion Of Cuba, The general,
accompanied by his aide, Captain
Milcy, visited the department and In
person handed the report TO Adujutant
General Corbin lie also brought with
him two Cuban machctcs. 10 be pre-.
scented TO Mrs Alger Us momentoes Of
the campaign.
The report is n volumInous document.
with tho supplements Of the subordi.
nate officers, and covers about 200 type
written pages.
II repeats the story pretty well
known, although there Il much inter.
est In the view which the commanding
general takes OF several features Of tho
campaign.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16

Chicago, sept lA-llabaus corpus
proceedings have been begun In the
United States court by James Nieol, a
member OF the board Of trade, who
was hned $500 last week Tor violating
the new revenue law The proceeding,
involve the constituIlonality Of the sec
tion OF the law which compels broker,
to make written statement OF ali
sales and contracts. Nieols attorney
contcnded It was beyond the power Of
congress 10 prohibit the making o
oral contracts In the state.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16
MCKINLEY viii VAT omaha.

Omaha, Sept IA Washington
special TO the Bee says; In an inter
view with the president General
Henderson learned that II was his
desire to leave about noon ON October
10 for Omaha, arriving there, II posi-
BILE, sometime during the night Of
Tuesday the nth. II is the purpose OF
the president TO remain In Omaha over
Thursday and possibly Friday, leaving
for Chicago Saturday and spending
Sunday with Mrs. McKinley's cousin
Mr. Williams Ia south Chicago,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16
ULTlmTAuM TO THE TURKS.

Mast Surrender Ringleaders In the Crotan
Massacre,
Gambia, Island Of Crete, sept. IA
Rear Admiral Gerald Noel, commander
OF the British naval forces In Cretan
waiars, has issued an ultimatum 10
Edhem pasha, the Turkish military
governor Of Crete, demanding that
within forty-eight hours he should de-
liver up the riuglcaders Of the recent
outbreak and massacre, surrender the
fort and ramparts defending the town
aud dlsarm the Mussulman troops.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16
RIOTS IN GUATEMALA.

Three Hundred People Are Reported
Killed and Wounded.
New Orleans, sept is,-Reliable
news has been received OF serious riot
Ing at Guatemala during the recent
elections, in which 800 were killed and
wounded.
Troops had been posted near all tho
polls, and when the disorders beca me
extensive, the order 10 IRE was given.
Details are lacking, but according 70
the information received, 800 persons
were killed or fatally wounded.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16

London, Sept, n.-A Singapore cor
respondent says; I learn that Senior
Arellano, the Philippine lawyer, dc.
ellned Aguinaldo's Offer OF the presl.
dency Of the Philippine government,
ON the ground that the latter himself,
AS the military leader, was better quail.
iaed Tor the post On being asked To
reconsider his decision he suggested
the advlsability OF waiting the result
Of the Paris conference, declaring that
II independence We're granted his ser.
vices were at the disposal Of the nation.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16

his first. and Joseph J.. Smith as hii
second counselor President Snow was
then sustained w. trustee-in-trust f0t
the church. Thec0uncil also sustained
Franklin u. Richards as president Of
the twelve apostles. These scvcril nc.
iIons by the council we're all uului.
NOUS. Gro p. Hihn., Secretary.
salt Lake City, Utah. Sept i3. isos
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-16
CONQUEST OF LUTON.


IlfI0nuInE IH"Ir HWHF'
Manila, Sept ie.-Thc insurgcnt con.
quest Of the island Of Luzon 10 rapidly
approaching completion. Recent au.
thcntlc reports announce the capture
Of successive spanish positions. and at
present the rebels control every foot
Of the Island, except Manila. CayJte and
small portion OF the province Of
Albain. They hold over 1900 Spanish
prisoners, aud have recently captured
several thousand rifles, some eannons,
large quantity OF ammunition, and
several armed steamers. The spaniards
held out valorously, but were lighting
tho inevitable.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-10-01
Social ann PprsuuaI Qeatiuu.

a.. Thurman, of Leland, 'spcnt Thursday in Grecnyio
4, Leon Fletcher, of Arcola spent the week in our city,
T. G. Gillespie of Greenwood was visitor in our city thu
M John Patterson, of Bolivar County spent spent several days
ocity this week
n, John B. Thompson, of Leland spent Sunday in GreenyIc
F. Judge j II. Wynn.
Me- ! j. Richards and Mrs Nagrudor were guests this week
Robert Campbell
AIRS H. St. L. Coppec and pretty daughters Nellie and Eugenia
4 ning relatives in Nicksburg
G Mary Trgg has for her guest Miss Katie Terri pretty
Bractiye young lady OF ben0lt
T., Grant g. Alexander has returned home after most pleas
4 St TO relatives in Frankfort, KY
M A. L. Brunson the well known and popular travelling man.
I'm Orleans, was in the city this week.
Mr. and Mrs Frank MeCeish and sweet little SON. of Avon are
\. Of Mr. and Mrs, w II, Buchanan.
h. W H. Read of Natchez is expected in the city soon 70
4 her mother Mrs. Bessie X. Neggett
L Lily Crowe of Water Valley will spend the winter in our
with her sister Mrs Hamin in Belle Air.
hrs w. A. Eyerman and Miss Grace returned Wednesday after
Inner spent most delightfully."- with relatives in Ohio.
Mr. Camp Wheeler spent seyeadays recently near Lake VII
lrk guest at the hospabe home of Mr.. George Read
Miss Bessie Erwin to her home on Lake Washington
nesy, after spending few days with Miss Bette lerger
Mrs. r. w Tford and attractive daughter Miss Graca have re-
from pleasant stay OF some weeks at Runnymede the home
H. Alec Henderson.
Mr. VIII Urquharts friends sorry learn he is quite sick
ndce contracted in camp at Panama Park Fla He is the
of his brother. n-law Mr. VIM GJfin.
Mr. and Mrs. j. Shall Yerger since the destruction their
bv fire last week, guests of Mrs Mary Garfield Miss Bet
erger Is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Harvey Miller.
Mrs. T. j. Sem and handsome little Elliott left this week to
Ensign Semi who has been assigned land duty Indian Head
land naval post always interesting and this especial
eng only twenty miles from Washington.
The next wedding in the Jewish circle which looked forward
N much pleasure and interest by friends of the contracting
e will be soIemnized October 10Th when Miss Flora Gems
will plight her troh to Mr. D. $ Borodofsky, of Arcoa