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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
ATTITUDE OF MEXICO.
viii Promptly Suppress Any Quixctic
Border Raids.

Washington, April 1S.-Assistant Secre-
tary Day had three diplomatic callers
this morning. the Chinese minister. the
Guatemalan minister and Senior Romero.
the Mexican minister.
Some significance attached to the visit
of Senior Romero. as it was believed that
his call was with the purpose of assuring
she department of the Mexican govern
ment's attitude toward the United States
in the event of breaking out of hostilities
with Spain
The news from the City of Mexico that
a concentration of Mexican troops had
been ordered on the Texas frontier is
rather satisfactory to the authorities
here. as evidencing the purpose on the
part of the Mexican government to re-
attempts that may be made to raid across
the border by either sympathizers with
Spain or by some of the more lawless
MeXicans who are quick TO take advant-
age of any disturbance to organize fill
buster expeditions.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
The MESQUITE Fleet.

New York. April 1s.-Two vessels of the
Mosquito fleet were in the lower bay
this morning. The Eagle, formerly the
yacht Almy. which had gone down from
the nay yards yesterday. probably will
sail during the day. The steamer Hawk.
formerly the yacht Hermione. at 9:07 a.
m passed out the Hook to sea. The
steamer Hornet, formerly the yacht
Alisia left the navy yard this mornin and
passed Quarantine at 9:23 a. m, bound
out.
The Eagle passed Sandy Hook at 9:45
a. m. and the Hornet 10 minutes later
Outside they joined the Hawk, and all
three proceeded under full steam to the
sort hya rd
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
Railroad Men Were Active.

The ail-absorbing topic among the rail-
road men yesterday was the movement
of the troops. and every Office was agi-
grams were flying back and forth during
the entire day, and when the announce
ment came last evening that the Rio
Grande Western had secured the work,
there was a sigh of relief heard from
the Dooly block. The Union Pacific peo-
pie were corresDOndingly aggrieved. and
for time it seemed as if no one would
be permitted TO offer any jests concern
ing the matter. but they finally concluded
it was not their fault.
Mr.. Wadleigh said last evening it would
take three trains to handle the troops
which would be all ready this morning
for loading at o'clock. 1t will be two
days ere the cavalry at Fort Duchesne
get down to the station at Price, so ample
time is afforded for the transportation of
that command.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

New York Press: Every girl gets a
reputation with the men by getting
married. and every man loses one with
the women.
Every healthy man likes to see red
checked girl with 4 taiioT-made dress
on carrying dress-suit ease.
No matter what quarrel a woman has
had with a man. it is too big a strain
for her to send back a letter of his
unopened.
No man talks near so much about
admiring simplicity in dress after he
has found out from his wife that mus
lin dresses are apt To cost as much as
other kinds do.
Most any woman can make a man
think he is having his own way when
he isn't, but it's a smart man that can
make a woman think she isn't having
her own V-av when she is.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
Missouri Pacific In II.

In the movement of troops to the south,
the Missouri Pacific seems to have the
inside track on the other lines, Judging
from the number of trains. Commercial
Agent hooser yesterday received a tele-
gram to the effect that the line had con-
tracts for moving the soldiers from Fort
Crook Neb.. Fort Riley, Kan, Fort
Leavenworth. Kan. and Jefferson bar
racks, Missouri. Sixteen trains in all
We're required for this work.
kooseF returned from the east yester-
day, but contrary to all expectations. did
not bring his bride with him. the alleged
wedding not having taken place. as the
boys here anticipated. he visited Omaha
and st. Louis while he was absent and
had a remarkably good time in looking
over the situation and making plans for
the Gathering in of business.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
TEST OF MODERN WEAPONS.
Hiram Maxim Talks About the Com,
ing War.

London, April 1S.-The Daily Mail
publishes this morning an interview
with Hiram Maxim, inventor of the
Maxim gun, in the course of which he
is described as saying that both Amer
lea and Spain have purchased war ma
terial to the utmost from his firm, and
that if he had the material he could
have sold ten times as much. The
coming war; he said will be a great
test for modern weapons and inven-
tions. 1 believe it will prove the mon
itOr type superior TO battleships, and
that this type is in fact the best fight
ing machine yet produced. So far as
torpedoes are concerned, 1 am positive
that no Spanish torpedo will get north
of Cape Hatteras. According to my
ideas, the torpedo boats will be at the
mercy of the fast cruiser of the Column
bia or the Brooklyn type
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
Colorado.

Milan, a 16-year-old boy, who killed
Joseph Purcell, one of his companions,
a few months ago at Denver. was con-
victed Of murder in the. second degree.
The Northern Coal company of Den
yer has mortgaged its property to
James E. Kirk to secure $4,000 loan.
A proposition is on foot for the build
ing of an electric line from Idaho
Springs, up Fall river, via, Alice and
Twelve Mile to connect with the Colo
RADIO & Northwestern, building out Of
Boulder.
Jeff Argyle, a well-knoWn western
sport and gambler, died at Denver last
Saturday. ..--.--.---
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
PRIEST, THOMPSON HoNoRED.
VIII Act As Special Aide to secre-
tarV Alger,

Philadelphia, April 1S.-President Frank
Thompson of the Pennsylvania railroad,
has been called upon to act as a special
aide to Secretary of War Alger and in
this capacity will take charge of the
transportation branch of the military
service. in the event of active hostilities
The selection of President Thompson for
this duty has been fayorably commented
upon. in view of his experience during
the civil war as assistant to the then
assistant secretary of war. Thomas a
Scott, with duties similar to those at
present entrusted 10 him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
AT THE CANARIES.
Preparations Made By the Enemy at
This Base of Supplies.

Teneriffe, Canary Islands, April 49,
The Spanish authorities here have ac-
quired all the principal warehouses at
this place and at Grand Canary for
the accommodation of the large re-
Inducements Of troops expected here.
and to hold the stores which are about
due to arrive
Even the churches are to be used for
military purposes, and the strength of
the Notifications is being increased.
Work on the latter has been in pro-
gress for some time past, and heavy
guns have just been mounted at the
island battery. which is situated on a
pronontory commanding the town and
harbor
At Las Palmas. large quantities of
grain have been amassed.
About 5000 additional troops are s.
pected here. and it is expected thai
similar number of men viii in all prob
ability be sent 70 the Grand Canary.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
Captain Henry B. Noble.

New York, April 19.-News has been re-
ceived of the death at Dresden. Germany.
of Captain Henry b. Noble. L. S. y. He
was appointed to West Point military
academy from New York, July l. 1856,
became second lieutenant of the Eighth
infantry May 6. 1861. and first lieutenant
June IL. 1861. For gallant and meritoriouS
service at the battle of Cedar Mountain,
he was breveted captain. Aug.
2, and commissioned captain, Feb. 10 1863
He was retired for disability in line of
duty Feb. IS, 1866.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
THE PRETENDER,s FORCES.
Friends Of Don Carlos Are Prepar-
ing to Take Action.

London. April 1S.-Thc supporters in
England of Don Carlos. the Spanish pre-
tender. headed by the Earl of Ashburn-
ham. are actively preparing for emery
ency. Every detail has been arranged
TO seize the DroDitiOus moment for ac-
ton. The local Carlists are convinced
that the present Spanish dynasty is
doomed and that Spain will be forced TO
choose between reDublicanism and Don
Carlos. They add that the only chance
of the present dynasty is d successful
war against the United States, the posi-
bility of which is secuted
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
Nevada.

a reward of s25 is offered for the re-
covery of the body of Fred Mather of
Carson, who was drowned in Washoe
lake on the 4th.
1t is reported that Charles j. Short
ridge of San Jose. Cal. will purchase
the Carson Appeal and run for the
United States senate.
Harry War; has offered Governor
Sadler his services in the event of war
and promises to raise troop of cow
boys in Smith and Carson valleys, who
will furnish their own horses. Every
member of the company will be an eX-
perienced rider and marksman.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
NEWS OF THE WEST.
Montana.

Joseph Shafer. the convicted muir
derer of John Hawkins at Butte, has
been denied new trial by Judge Clan
cey.
Montgomery and Webster, two por-
trait fal<irs recently from Ogden. have
been arrested at Butte for swindling.
A regiment of veterans will be re-
,cruited at Butte in case of war with
Spain.
The annual meeting of the state
board of live stock commissioners was
held at Helena last Saturday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
Utah People For Idaho.

st. Anthony Qdaho) Republican: It
is now expected that some 200 more
families from Utah will be located on
the head waters of Snake river before
the summer season closes. There IS
no denying the fact that in Fremont
county there is plenty of unoccupieL
land which could be made TO blossom
like the rose if cultivated by the right
kind of people.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
Literary Studies.

Philadelphia North American: Edna
Yes. we girls are pursuing literary
studies during Lent.
May-What was the topic today?
Edna-Weyman. We talked for about
an hour on his wife. his mother and his
various relations about whom none OF
US had ever heard before.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19

1t is a great leap from the old-fash-
Toned doses of blue-mass and nauseoUs
physics to the pleasant little pills
known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
They cure constipation. sick headache
and biliousness. Smith & Swift, drug
gists, 142 Main.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
PORTO RICO EXCITED.
Food Prices Doubled and Starvation
Is Anticipated

Is Anticipated.
Island of ST. Thomas. West Indies,
April 1S.-Today's advices from San
Juan, Puerto Rico. report that the ex-
element in the island is increasing and
the inhabitants are deserving the coast
for the interior. a battalion of Span
ish troops has arrived there from Gu
ba. A deposit of explosives is being
prepared for San Juan harbor, and the
work on the mines outside the harbor
goes forward steadily.
Food prices have been doubled, and
there is great dissatisfaction among
the poor, as starvation is anticipated
The Spanish cruisers Vizcaya and
Almirante Oquendo, which left on the
9Th to join the torpedo fotilla, are ex-
pected to return to San Juan with the
flotilla.
Many people are leaving the island
AT the town or Carolina there has been
a labor uprising, and troops have been
sent to maintain order.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
IMPoRTUNING RoTHscHILDs.
Spain Goes On a Begging Tour
Among Great Fiuanciers.

London. April 1S.-It is reported. in the
city that the government of Spain has
been in communication with leading
financial houses here. including the
Rothschilds. IN an effort to raise a loan
of 5000 goo on the security of the AL
MAIDEN mines. The RothSchilds decline to
confirm or deny the rumor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
Even women Participated.

Valencia. April 1S-There Were renewed
disturbances here yesterday. in which the
women participated. Before order was
restored the gendarmes were compelled
to make two charges upon the mob
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
ENEMY ar Porto RICO.
Report That Eight Torpedo Boats Ar
rived There.

Provincetown. Mass. April 1S.-Captain
Kehb of the barkentine Morales. who
reached this port from Pence. Porto Rico.
TO-DAY. reports that on April s. the day
before he sailed from Pence. eight Span
ish torpedo boats arrived at that port
from the Canaries. Two Spanish men-of-
war were there already. A Spanish cruis-
er also was sighted in Mona passage as
the vessel sailed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
Ernest U. Chamberlain.

New York. April 19-Ernest o. Cham
berlain. managing editor of the Evening
World, died last night of pneumonia, aged
22 wears
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
Brown Is Back,

General Agent Brown OF the Colorado
Midland is back q his desk, after trip
eastward, and is looking as well as ever
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
Renewed Rioting at Malaga.

London. April IA dispatch TO the
Daily Telegraph from Gibraltar says a
tC,e~ram received there from Malaga RS
ports a resumption Of the riots at Malaga
on Morda- and that the American con-
sul's nero servant was killed and peri
sons in the crowd were injured.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19

Richard Croker announced lest night
he would leave for Europe next Saturday,
for a needed rest
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
M'KINLEY HEARD 1T NOT.
Slept Serenely While the Congress
Was in Conference.


Washington, April 19.-The president
retired before midnight, and the White
House was deserted, except for the ex
ecutive clerk, Mr.. Montgomery, who re-
ceived the bulletin announcing the sem
ate's action over the capitol wire. The
message was turned over to the domes
tic end of the mansion, and without
waiting for the action of the house, the
executive office was closed for the
NIGHT
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
IN RAILROAD CIRCLES
Santa Fe Gets the Contract Fo
Carrying the Troops.
WAS A CLOSE CONTEST
HOW THE SOLDIERS WILL GO TO
THE FRONT
VAS A CLOSE CONTEST

Full Particulars Concerning the Bids
The Missouri Pacific On the In
side-President Thompson, of the
Pennsylvania, VIII Act AS Spec
ial Aide to Secretary Alger.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
AGREES THAT CUBANS
OUGHT TO Be FREE

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forward in their seats. The leaders
watched each other with alert feat
ureS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19
LEADERS CONFER.

A general conference OF the leaders
was held at the speakers desk, Mr.
Dalzell and most of the speakers lieu
tenants favoring voting to further in
ist upon the house position, but NJ
Grosvenor counseled an adjournment
He argued that if the house adjourned,
the country would place the RESPONSE
bility for the deadlock upon the SEN
ate. There were many indignant
comments upon the situation, which
placed it in the power of one senator
to hold up the resolutions and prevent
an agreement.
At 9:35 p. m. the house was officially
notified of the senates action in furth-
er insisting. The Democrats applaud
ed the announcement.
Mr. Adams (Rep., Pa.), as soon as
the report of disagreement had been
read. moved that the house still further
insist upon its amendments and request
a further conference.
Again Mr.. Bromwell moved that the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24

BUCKINGHAM. VA, May 23-(Spe-
cial)-On Saturday night at O'Clock the
section Of Buckingham between Manteo
and Howardsville was visited by a storm,
which was absolutely unparalleled here
in violence, and wrought great destruc-
ton. More than twelve clear inches OF
water fell I'm forty-five minutes, and the
ddwnpour was accompanied with fash
after fash of brilliant lightning and
awful claps OF thunder. But this was far
from being the worst. In sections the
hail. larger than a partridge egg, beat
with appalling fury on everything before
II, cutting TO shreds wheat, corn, oats.
garden vegetables. fruit-trees. and all
else In its passage. Mill-dams were swept
away like feathers. trees uprooted, slate
and window-panes smashed. roofs blown
of. and fences, plank and rail. blown
away. Indeed. II Is impossible TO describe
the storm. Fortunately. the hail fell only
in sections OF the country. and the storm
was local. The writer never Witnessed a
grander sight than Saturday night, when
he felt his house rocking like a cradle
and every three seconds heard the roar
OF Heavens artillery. accompanied by the
most brilliant flashes OF lightning and the
awful rush OF tho wind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
ABOUT THOSE CELLAR-GRATINGs.
4 Momentous Question on Which the
City Council is Divided.

The Committee OF Conference of the
Board of Aldermen and Common Coun-
ell met at o'clock last night to consider
the resolution granting permission to
Mr.. Charles II. Davis to place cellar open
ings at Nos sos, sO7, and 500 east
Franklin street Those present were
Messrs. +. c. Ebel (chairman), Snead,
Tanner, and Noble.
The resolution granting the permission
was adopted by the Common Council
amended by the Board of Aldermen by
striking out so much of same as re-
lates to the openings to have doors made
of iron slat gratings made folding, and
by inserting iron doors with small vault
lights.
DIR. ]. b. Wood appeared before the
committee in the interest Of Mr.. Davis.
and explained that the gratngs had been
put down, and that IL would be a great
hardship to compel him to take the
gratings up, IL the same conformed TO the
city ordinances.
Major Sol. Cutchins, who owns the ad-
Joining property, explained that he did
not object TO the manner in which the
gratings were put down. but to the kind
OF gratings. He considered his property
very seriously damaged by those now In
use.
After some discussion an agreement
was reached between Messrs. Cutchlns
and Wood, and on motion of Mr. Snead
the resolution was ordered 20 be reported
to the Board Of Aldermen, with the re-
commentator that they recede from
their former position, and concur In the
resolution as adopted by the Common
Council
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
HISTORY OF THE STORM.
Weather-Wise Evans Tells whence
1t Comes and whittier IL Goes.


Not for many years has the month OF
May so persistentlx averted her smiles
and concealed her proverbial gayety.
There have been many different samples
of weather, but the prevailing experience
has been decidedly damp. Concerning the
storm which passed away yesterday eve
ming, Mr.. A. III. Evans, section director
of the Weather Bureau, said to a Dis
patch reporter yesterday:
ION Friday last the storm which is
now causing this bad weather was lying
on the eastern slope of the Rocky Noun
tains. 1t did not show any special energy
and its only effect during Friday and
Saturday was TO cause a protracted in
flow of southerly winds, which raised the
temperature to the eastward of the
storm TO the very highest point that we
have attained this year. On Saturday
night, however. 1t began TO move north
erly, and up TO this morning had reached
the Lake Superior Region. Cool weather
worked in behind the storm, and moving
rapidly southeastward, reached the Ohio
Valley and Eastern States late on Sunday,
and the sudden reduction Of the tempera
ture caused by the commihgling of this
cold atmosphere and the warm caused
cloudiness and rain over all the territory
east of the Mississippi and north Of the
18Th parallel.
1.-THE storm will probably continue TO
move north and east to-day, and the
indications are very favorable for fair
weather in this section to-day.
1.-THE general outlook for crops Is good.
The previous rain has retarded work and
also crop growth. and dry weather is
generally needed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-24
DEATH OF MIR. WILLIAM Il. FORD
Passes Away After n Long Illness
Other Deaths and Funerals.

Mr. william T. Ford, long prominent
contractor of this city, died at his resi-
dence, No. 1909 west Main street, sunday
morning. after a lingering illness, and his
funeral took place yesterday afternoon
from West-View Baptist church, or winch
he had been a member for many yeaIS'
Rev, DR.. l. Morton Mercer conducted the
service, which was attended by large
concourse of friends, including many OF
his Lee Camp comrades, and the inter-
ment was made at Riverview Cemetery
Mr. Ford was in his 65th year. He
was born In Henrico county. ana
was the eldest son of the late Ryland
Ford. He served CALAMITY during the
civil war, being a member of the Twen-
ty-fourth Virginia Cavalry, under Colonel
Robins. For the past thirty years he had
been actively engaged in the contracting
business in this city, and was greatly
respected and esteemed by all with
whom he had dealings. Mr.. Ford was
noted for his many charitable deeds, and
his loss will be keenly felt by the many
whom he befriended in time of need. He
is survived by loving wife and eight
children.
BURIAL OF MIR. WILCOX.
The funera! of Mr. w. T. Willoch, of 81
Beverly street. whose body was found
floating in the canal Sunday morning,
took place yesterday at IL A. NJ, and
the remains were taken TO Ridge church
for burial
Mr.. Willoch, who leaves n wife and
three daughters, left home Thursday
morning for his work. as a wood saw
yer. and nothing more was heard from
him until his body was discovered Mrs.
Wiloch, who is employed at stokes q
Dun's as a tailoress, asked her husband
If he needed any change, but he replied
in the negative and said he would bring
some things home for supper. Ihere
was great anxiety when the hour FOR the
evening meal arrived and the husband
and father had not returned. Diligent
inquiry in all directions failed to bring
any tidings of the missing man, but when
the body was discovered in the canal and
brought ashore It was quickly identified.
How Mr.. Willoch met his death Is not
known. Money found in his pocket pre-
cludes the possibility of foul play and
the fact that he was not drinking man
closes another avenue of opinion.
OTHER DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
The funeral of Mr.. Stafford p. Woodfp
took place from Union-Station church
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. The
interment was made at lakewood. De-
ceased was a member of the Golden
Chain Anchor Lodge, No. s. There were
no flowers at the funeral, in Difference to
the expressed wish Of the deceased.
The funeral of Mrs. j. w. Clark took
place from her residence, on Marion Hill,
Sunday afternoon at o'clock, Rev. j. r.
Harrison. of Emmanuel church, conduct
ing the service. Mrs. Clarke was ma
tive of Henrico county and had resided
In the county eighty-two years. She was
a consistent member Of the Four-Mile
Creek Baptist church. The interment
took place at Laurel farm, in Henrico,
the old family homestead. She leaves
devoted husband and three children
John, Luther, and Miss Estele