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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04
SENATOR TELLER HAS A JOB.
Thinks the United States Should Stop the Dis
memberment Of China.
Fears that II the Chinaman IL Aroused He
VIII Run Americans. Out
of Business.

New York, Jan. 1T Is our duty to
prevent the Remembering of China"
said Senator Teller, of Colorado, to
the World correspondent in Washing
ton last night. 1--WE should join with
Great Britain in notice to Russia
and Germany that ACKNOWLEDGMENT Will
not be permitted.
Even without Great Britain we
should give such notice. Almost our
very existence as a nation is involved.
should we permit 1t, we would have
nothing more than mere existence.
when it is said the United States
cannot interfere, II should be under
stood what a failure to interfere would
involve. The dismemberment of China
means the cutting of of our commerce
in the Orient and the introduction of n
competitor who will deprive us of the
rest OF the world and even supply our
own people.
I'VE cannot permit this without be-
coming a third or a fourth rate nation.
We would have to submit to the dom
nation of an absolutism among the
nations: our own institutions would
take on n decline and the civilization
represented by this government and
the English government would cease
to progress.
1--WE would suffer more than any
other people. We have more involved
and would be more directly injured. 1t
is folly therefore to say that we should
have nothing to say.
"lf mis- Acknowledgement Is permitted,
our tleaties with China fail and we
shall have to deal with the powers who
take possession of the Chinese terri
tory. Russia will get the biggest slice,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04
TELEGRAPHlC BREVITlEs.

George r. Dil!ard, special mt o.
the New YorW Hutual Incur coln-
pnny, and well known over entire
country. was found dead in his room
at the Kimball hotel, Atlanta, Ca, last
evening. The curoners jury has re-
turned q verdict of death from apo
pleXy,
state Auditor Sieberts. Republican, of
Jefferson city. Mo-, shows that Si,-
1866. $50. 35 was received into the state In
The year 1891 and that S409i,9iI.2l was
Maid out. Balance In the treasury Jan.
/. 1887 7.i6S,O5, and on January
f. 1895, S6l9, O06l9, increase. Sl'543'li;
$4,000 bonds was paid which leaves
the total state debt at Sl,50O,o0O Of Sn
per cent option bonds.
Representative Shafroth OF Colorado
will introduce q bill providing that
every person who copyrights book
besides fling two copies in the library
of the United states In Washington
shall mail a copy to each state library
In the forty-fye states; Mr., shafroth
Intends to push the bill and believes
that it will be of great advantage to
the libraries IN the various states.
Col, Henry l.. swords, formerly SER
geant nj arms Of the special committee
and who has been pardon clerk In the
district attorneys office at New York
was notified OF his removal by the In
coming TamiuanE ulstllct attorney, nut
declares that as a veteran soldier he
cannot be removed. lie has consulted
an attorney and says he viii take the
matter into the courts,
Elias Enstein, one OF the best known
manufacturers Of suits and cloaks in
New York. Is dead, aged GS years. He
came to this country from Bavaria
about 40 years ago. made his home in
Macon. Ga, and dealt in general mer-
chandise. During the first two years of
the civil war he was private secretary
to Gen. Cobb of the Confederate army
and saw much fighting with him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04

islature In withdrawing the caucus
call and simply standing on the plank
for Hanna in the last Republican state
platform. The Hanna men claim that
several Republican members, who
voted for Mason for speaker, have to-
day pledged themselves to Hanna and
that they do not want the combine"
with which they have been associated
to know of their action in the senn-
torlai contest until the balloting begins
one week hence. 1t Is evident the Han
ma men win not compromise on Secre-
tary Sherman. Assistant Secretary Day
or any other one. and that will not
show either their strength or their
weakness until the ballotinE begins
next week There will be daily and
nightly conferences but no more eau
cuses on either side MS the contest Is
go intense and SO close that neither
side will show its handsThe Hanna ner
claim several men from ''the combine
but these men do not want to go into
n caucus, and viii stand the pressure
for a week before the balloting be-
gins.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04
FAILURE IN ARBITRATION.
The Arbiter Had a Poor Idea Of the Value Of
Personal Injuries.


New York. Jan. A special to the
Herald from Washington, d, c.. says:
Greatly to the surprise of administra-
ton officials the award of the arbiter
in the matter of the claims of Charles
Oberlander and Barbara NJ Messen-
ger, citizens Of the United States,
against the government of Mexico, is
against the claimants. The only ex-
pense to which Mexico will be put Will
be to pay half of the cost of the pro-
ceedings while the United States will
not only have to defray its share of
the expenses, but has lost what the
administration officials have consid-
cred the best claim on file In the de-
partment of state. The award of the
arbiter, which is final, has just been
filed in the department of state and In
the department of foreign AFFAIRS of
Mexico. The claims of Oberlander and
Mrs. Messenger grew out of the al
legged brutal treatment of the man and
the inhuman treatment of the woman
some years ago.
Oberlander was n deputy sheriff of
the county of San Diego, Cal. He went
into Mexican territory to examine into
u suit in progress just across the line
and became involved in a dispute. He
was knocked down and searched by
Mexican police who found In his pock-
ct warrant for the arrest Of Mex
lean who had committed ON oflense in
California.
Oberlander was at once taken to
Jail, but managed to escape and get
to the house of MIR. Messenger just
across the border In California. Mrs.
Messenger was very much frightened
10 l..
house and seized her guest Despite
her protestations. Oberander was
dragged out of the house and down
the road the woman following the
party and screaming for help. The
matter was finally brought to the at
tention of the American minister in
Mexico. who secured the release of
Oherlandcr.
Oberlander was injured as result
of his experience and Mrs. Messenger
suffered greatly In consequence of the
Incident
oberlander filed n claim for $4,000
and Mrs. Messenger one for $4,000.
which they declare was due them 70;
the wrongs done them by Mexican
officials.
The matter was vigorously pressed
by the late Secretary Gresham, and
Mr.. Olney continued the negotiations.
Mr.. Olney consented to the reference
TO arbitration, ana on March goth last
signed a protocol referring the claims
TO Senior Don Vicente G. Quesado,
mister Of Argentina, at Madrid, for
settlement. Senior Quesdda was pro-
posed by Minister Romero of Mexico
and his appointment was opposed by
some of the officials who desired n
European named ms arbitrator. Each
government submitted 10 Senor Que
sada copies Of the correspondence ana
documents itH own view of the case.
Senior Quesadp has been considering
the papers since last June.
Administration officials are inclined
to crlucise the award that 1t Is not in
accordance with the facts presented
Minister Romero regards the award
as eminently judic!ous.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04
NEW COUNCIL ORGANIZED.
viii Meet for Business neutrality-suspicious.
from the Mayor Expected

The new City Council met at o'clock
yesterday afternoon and organized by
clecting Arthur +, Barnes, councilman
from the Third municipal ward, prcal-
dent. Mr., Barnes's name was placed
before the Council by John siddoway.
Buckle presented the name of Chris
Dlthl and Dichl IN return suggested
Buckle as being the proper man, one
whom IN the last Council enjoyed the
distinction Of being the "noblest Ro-
man Of them ALL"
on the question being put 10 ballot
Barnes received II votes, Buckle, g and
Diehl, ]. Councilman Romney was abb
sent ON motion of Buckle Barness
nomination was made unanimous,
ON motion OF Howe a committee OF
three was appointed on rules. Howe,
Allen and Callistcr We're named as such
committee The selection of seats was
then proceeded with, the old members
being given first choice.
The new Council will meet in regular
session for the transaction Of regular
business this evening. Several appoint
ments of heads OF departments are eN-
pected from the Mayor among them
being that OF chief Of police.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04
Big Coffee Roartcrs' Quarrel.

Toledo, o., Jan. 4.-The Woolson
Spice co. has filed an answer in the
Y. $ court IN The 0-.'or brought
against 1t by the Arbuckles. 1t al
leges that the Arbucklct are and have
been since December, 1896, engaged in
n conspiracy to injure, destroy and
wreck the business of the Woolson
company for the purpose of wlplng out
of existence n dangerous and formfd-
able rival in the coffee roasting indus
try. The answer then goes on to say
that it would be dangerous to the in
terests and welfare Of the company to
permit the Arbuckles, who own the
fifty shares of Woolson stock, to be al
lowed to participate in any way in the
management of the latter concern. 1t
allegei when all the previous schemes
had failed the Arbuckles entered into
a conspiracy TO Woolson's to enter in
to n combination to boycott part of the
trade of Ohio and the United States or
have the Woolsons boycotted by the
trade,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04
GIVE UP CYCLE RACING.
Rumors that l.. A. w. Proposes Doing So
Denied.

New York, Jan. 3.-Rumors continue
to be circulated to the effect that the
League of American Wheelmen con-
templates giving up the control of
cycling racing, says the Tribune to-
day. The near approach of the an
nuai meetings of the league Mt st.
Louis is probably the cause OF the re-
opening OF the discussion. Last year
this sort of talk was INDUCED in for
some time, but as soon as the delegates
from the several states reached the
place of meeting the general sentl-
ment was go strong in favor OF con-
tinuing it's support that nothing was
done Talks with various l.. a, w.
officials as well as racing men showed
that the sentiment In favor of the l.. A.
w. continuing in charge of racing was
overwhelming. The sentiment was
that the league should not only con-
tlnue to keep n sharp eye on racing
hut that 1t should be even more strict
than 1t had been. One of them ex
pressed himself in this way:
When the L. A. w. abandons the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04
ANoTHER LEGAL MOVE.
Foley Protests His Innocence.

Liberty. Mo-. Jan. 4.-Merriam Shell
ton and James Viles, former friends Of
William Foley who was convicted Sat
urday OF the murder of his mother and
sister. visited the jail and he talked to
them quite freely. of Shelton, who
had witnessed the recent hanging of
William Carr, Foley inquired anxious
ly about the affair.
Foley said that II they should hang
him they would hang an innocent man.
He expressed hope that the supreme
court would do something in his favor
Reports have been in circulation that
other arrests are to be made, but the
officers have not made any.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04
SLEPT HIS ENGINE.
The Result Was One Man Killed and Four
Injured.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 4.-While
James scott. a Santa Re railway en-
glneer slept In his engine cab this
morning. his engine, drawing a long
string OF freight and stock cars. bore
down upon another freight train, NOV
Ing ON a sidetrack In the Santa Fe rail-
way yards in Argentine, Kansas \ col
lision followed. Charles X. Landefs,
stoclman, 10 years of age, Brazilton'
Kansas. was killed, and NJ. L. Mears,
stockman, Waverly, Kansas; A. o.
DIN. stocl,mau, Brasllton, Kansas;
John c. Myers, st0cllman, Brazilton,
Kansas: !. w. McAow, liveryman,
Ottawa, Kansas, were injured. The
stockmen were in the caboose of the
wrecked train. None Of their injuries
are serious.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04
DANIEL BooNE's coMPANIoN.


Lexington, Ky. Jan. "A distress
ing accident occurred on South Broad
way last evening, resulting in the in
slant death of j. Il. Sandusky, a plo-
neer of Kentucky and once a com
panion of Daniel Boone. His son-in-
law, John Ii. BlaclSford, OF Keene, who
was with him, was fatally hurt.
The buggy in which they We're riding
was struck at the street crossing by
the northbound Queen Crescent Florida
express. Both men were thrown fifty
feet.
Blackford is n well known trotting
horse breeder, who bred Kinda Wilkes
and other good ones
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04
DuRRANTS LAST REQUEST.
His Desire as to the Disposal Of His
Body.


San Quentin. Cal, Jan. 4.-Theodore
Durrant has rehearsed the scene of his
own death. At his own request, made
absolutely without emotion, he has
been told every incident that will
mark the minutes of his last hours OF
life.
From the moment that he awakens
next Friday until Warden Hale gives
the signal to spring the gallows trap,
Theodore Durrant knows what is ex-
pected OF him.
book and several papers on re-
lIeious subjects We're received at the
prison yesterday for Durrant. They
were offerings from woman VINO
now resides in Toronto. She was
resident of San Francisco three years
ago and has displayed an interest in
Durrants affairs since his arrest for
the murder of Blanche Lamont.
Deputy Warden Edgar made thor
ough inspection of the book and papers
and then permitted Durrant to have
them.
The authorities suspect that some of
Durrants legal friends may attempt
seine play at the very moment of the
execution.
Durrant may invite five OF the $50
people who will be present, but War
den Hale will revise the list 1t is I'M
likely that any of his attorneys will be
seen beside the gallows.
The condemned man has made the
following requests concerning his exc
cution:
First. that the rope used to hang him
shall be destroyed Immediately after
his death, so that no person can say
that he holds a piece of 1t as
memento.
caaa,l ,b,, ,,pa of tho epacta to-s
shall be allowed to gaze upon his
features after he is executed.
Third, that no autopsy shall be held
after death. and that no physician be
allowed to examine his body.
Fourth, that after he is pronounced
dead his remains shall be delivered to
bis parents as soon as possible.
EFFORTS TO STAY THE EXECU-
TION.
San Francisco. Jan. 4.-The father
of Theodore Durrant has received
from Meridian. Texas. document
which purports to be the original al
legged confession of Joseph II. Blanther
to the murders of Blanche Lamont and
Minnie Williams. 1t will be used in
the final efforts to secure a stay of
execution.
ANOTHER LEGAL MOVE
In the United States circuit court.
before United States Judge Morrow
and United States Judge DeHaven.
sitting today, Attorney Eugene Deu-
Frey succeeded in obtaining leave 10
present and file a petition for writ
of habeas corpus on behalf of w. II.
7. Durrant. confined at San Quentin.
When the petition had been heard and
Attorney Deuprey had concluded his
argument Judge Morrow In low
voice announced that the matter
would be taken under advisement by
the court and that u decision would be
rendered at II o'clock tomorrow morn
ing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04
COldblnoded Murder.

Lewiston, Ills. Jan. 4.-George Cal
lender and Ellwood Moore farmers,
living three miles northeast Of here, be-
came engaged IN a quarrel and Calien-
der struck Moore over the head with a
large club, cutting his head to the
bone. Calender then sent his wife into
the house. got his rifle and shot Moore
under the right shoulder. Moore died
in few hours. Calender came in and
gave himself up to the sheriff.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04

Washington d. c., Jan. 4.--The Cali
fornil train-wrccking case decided in
the United States Supreme court yes
terday and referred to in the dispatches
as the Crussley case. was properly the
Worden case.
The case appeared on the court
docket as that Of George ]. Crossley w
the United States. and the chief Justice
so designated 1t In announcing his de-
cislon. but this was due to the fact that
Crossley was the petitioner In Wordens
behalf. Wordcn is the man who is
under sentence OF death.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04

racing 1t win do much to deal a death
blow to the sport. Under the auspices
of the organization cycling racing has
come to the front as one of the most
exciting pastimcs and sports in the
country. 1t has the confidence of the
public and the sport has been honestly
conducted. II would he n fatal mis-
take for both the league and racing If
the two should be separated. If any
syndicate should get control OF racing
it might be all right for time. but in
time am convinced it would kill the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04

Sheboygan, Wis, Jan. S.-As the re-
suit of barroom fight in which Rob
ert E1tzsimmons, champion heavy
weight pugillst of the world, Martin
Hughes, u well known attorney
Charles Seaman, son of Judge VIII
liam IL. Seaman of the United States
Federal court. and Edward b. Nc
Daniels. comedian In Fitzsimmons's
theatrical company, participated, At
torney Hughes tonight Hes In a pre-
carlous condition and there are some
doubts as to hls recovery. The trouble
grew out of criticism passed on T'itz-
simmons's show by Hughes. which was
resented by McDaniels. who. II Is nj
legged. struck the attorney over the eye,
rupturing vein, from which blood
lowed freely.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04
STAINED no TIMES.
Trial of the Supposed Murderer Causes
Intense Interest.

Jacksonville. Ills, Jan. 1.-The trial OF
Charles l.. Draper for the murder Of
Charles L. Hastings has been begun in
the circuit court In this city. 1t Is
thought the jury will be completed to-
morrow.
The tragedy occurred on the night Of
March 81 last. Both men We're In the
employ OF Judge Il. p. Kirby, alb
straot maker, and both were middle
aged. They had qunrreled, which caused
Draper to resign his position about u
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04
WAS A FEARFUL SCENE.
List Of Killed Reaches rs, and May be In.
creased.
UNION JACK FLOATS AT HALF MAST.


London, Ont, Jan. i.--The Union
Jack today floats at half mast over the
city hall but it is not needed to remind
the citizens Of the horror of last night.
The city han presents the appearance
Of a wreck and the streets in front Of
it are crowded with the curious and
sorrowing citizens.
The list of dead numbers 20, but 1t
is much to be feared that it is not yet
complete.
Some of the injured are expected not
to recover. and some will be confined
for weeks and months. Some of the
list Of dead can never be made COM
pletc, and some OF the minor sufferers
are unknown, as many are able to be
about though suffering bruises, aches
and pains as result of their terrible
fall.
City Engineer Graydon states that
the cause of the accident was the
breaking of n heavy beam which ran
beneath the floor almost at the center
OF the space which gave way. The beam
broke in the center, throwing all the
people standing within large space,
into one mass. The engineer did not
consider the hall dangerous and says
that the tremendous weight simply
caused the beam to snap.
The inquest was begun today, but no
evidence will be taken until after the
funerals of the victims.
The following Is a revised list Of the
dead and the more dangerously in
jurod:
The dead are; Benz. Knash. car
riage maker, John Turner carriage
maker; John Burridge, shoemaker:
Frank Robinson, plasterer; Crawford
Beckell, contractor: Edward Luxton,
| farmer; w. II. Bell, baker: Il. d. Leigh,
plumber; Abraham Phillips, flour deal
or; Benjamin Jacques. painter: Stephen
/ Williams. laborer; w. C. Smith, gar
dener; L. W. Burke; j. w. Fellows;
James Harris, molder; Wilson Car
ruthers. farmer; w. j. Borland. wood
worker. Noble Carruthers; Fred
| Talbot. young son OF w. Talbot; Os-
wald Bruce, son of w. Bruce, shoe
maker: Allen Towe. son of f. Towe:
John Burgess, laborer; Herman Hill
| bert, peddler; James Mclean. young
son of James Mclean. Total, 20.
| The following are the injured: Fred
| II. Frye, Louis Steinberg. frankie
IRELAND. William Gibson. Thomas
Hogg Jr., James Cutler. William
Durnlon, Moses Minors, Alderman
Charles Taylor, Charles Garrett. Al
bert Joyce, William Stone, Edward
Marshall. William Cox, Joseph Murray.
J. C. McNaughton, John Bartlett ID.
Sweeney. William Ellwood, Charles
Kidner, Maurice Baldwin. Alderman
Nell Cooper, John Dromgole, Fred
Ward. James Sussex, William Baker.
sydney Glendenning, - Schofield.
| James Dean, Johnston Mrs.
Mines. Albert Joyce, Michael Morchin.
| son of James Atkinson, Ed Barrett.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04
KILLED HIS LITTLE SISTER.
Boy Plays with an Old Revolver, with the
Usual Fatal Result.

San Jose, Cal, Jan. 4.--Rebecca
Smith, the five-year- daughter of
George +. Smith, was fatally shot by
her ten-year- brother. The chill
dren We're playing in the garnet of
their home and the boy found an old
revolver. He pointed it at his little
sister and pulled the trigger. A bullet
penetrated the child's eye and she died
in five minutes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04
SALVATION ARMY THIEF.
Comes In Court with IA Bible. and Asks
Full Punishment for Each Onense lie is
Guilty OF.

San Bernardino. Cal, Jan. A. H.
Revis, a member of the Salvation army
In Redands, who was arrested for
wholesale thlevery, appeared before the
superior court yesterday with a Bible
in one hand and n tabulated state
ment of his thefts, committed since
1883. In the other. He pleaded guilty
to the crime charged in the information
and also insisted that punishment be
administered for each theft committed
as per schedule which appeared by the
score. In that way only. he said. he
could atone to a Just God The de-
PENDANT presented so novel case
without an attorney to advise him. that
the court refused to pass sentence with
out further consideration. and con-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-04
ELECTION IN THE rRANsvAAL.
Kruger Wants to be Re elected to the
Oficc of President.

Johannesburg, Transvaal, Jan. A.
The voting In the presidential election
commenced yesterday The candidates
are Messrs. Kruger, Iaubrrt and
Schalkhurger. Schalkburger's candi-
dacy seems Intended to split Jaubert's
vote and secure the recollection OF
President Kruger. Jaubert accuses
Schalkburger of breaking his engage
ment not to run. He declares that If
President Kruger is reelected he
GauberD will continue In office as
commentaries general, but II Schalk-
burger is elected he will resign.