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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-07

The Northen Conference of the Call
fornla mission was held at San Fran
cisco on the 18th and 18th OF April. 1898.
Conference convened at l0a.m. Sun
day, with ,hrty-four Elders and three
lady missionaries present, Elder Eph-
rain II. Nye presiding. All of the
Elders spoke during the conference
and many of them bore testimonies of
the providence of God manifested
while travelling without purse or scrip.
Al the afternoon session Elder w. X.
Emmett presented the general authori-
ties OF the Church. all of whom were
unanimously sustained; also Elder
Ephriam II. Nye as president of the
California mission with Elder w r.
Emmett s3 secretary. Elder +. C.
Parkinson having been released TO re-
turn home, Elder James w. Nixon was
presented and sustained as confer
enoe president with Florence T.Rawlin-
son as secretary,
In the evening Elder Joseph Hansen
addressed large and attentive audi
nee on the subject Of 1.-THE Unity of
Monmonism."
President J. w. Nixon occupied the
time Monday evening on the question
Was Joseph Smith a Prophet of
God?' quoting his many prophesles
and their literal fulfllment.
PRIESTHOOD meeting was held at 10 a,
M, tuesday. An enjoyable time was
spent and the Following assignment of
Elders was made for the ensuing six
months: ''N
Elders w. r. Emmett. A.G. Bowman.
John y. Smith. o. F. Nye. II. ]. Bodily.
No. sl5 Golden Gate Ave, San Fran,
I. W. Valentine. ]. b. Miller and
street. Sacramento.
u j. Bennett and wife, W. d. Jack
son, A. L. Wall, No. n Seventh ST
San Jose. So
A. Benson, Joseph Jepson, Santa
Cruz, Santa Cruz Co.
D. >: berry and wife, Oliver Thorn
ton. G.. f. Ellsworth, Leo Peck. oaT-
land, Alameda Co.
G; G. Hendricks. L. A. Merrill. Ala
media, Alameda Co.
Geo. Poulter, Byron West Stockton
w Z; knight. Howard Bushnell, Red
WOOD City, San Mataeo Co.
Chas Nicholson, John T. West. Mar
tinez. Contra Costa Co.
Marin Co. ''' aei'
0rvil Cooley. f. ]. Watkins, Marys.
vile, Yuba Co.
Ga a., A. Obern and companion, Eimira,
me Elders having been encouraged
py the prayers and goodwill OF The
SAINTS, returned TO their various fields
OF labor with renewed DETERMINATION
TO spread the Gospel.
rms closed the best conference thus
iar held In California, remarkable for
AZ, nI 1000 attendance of Saints and nom
Nor1nons and for the spirit that nre.
vailed throughout. '"' pie-
Suhts having friends In northern
SSaniorhia, send their addresses to con-
ference president.
j. w. NIXON,
rr Conference President.
FLORENCE I. RAWLINSoN,
Secretary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-07

glyphics. The workman was intelligent
enough to know that the find was of
some value. and taking 1t to his home,
carefully spread out the manuscript
and encased 1t between glass In
fran. The matter was brought to the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-07
From East Tennessee Conference.

From East Tennessee Conference.
Monroe. N C., April 25, 1898.
To the Editor:
arrived in this county with my
companion. Elder John C. Bertock, on
the 25th of February. My companion
mao oeen In the county for month
worked. Since that time wa havs
peen eanvassing the rest OF the coun-
" and nave succeeded in making
many friends. The Spirit of God Is
working among the people. satan
also has his agents at work and is try-
ins nnru 70 impede the progress OF the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-07

ing "a Study in Scarlet" one of the
most narrowing stories ever written
against our people. Some of the peo-
pie are making canvass of the coun-
ty. reading all of the outrageous his
tories against us that they can secure.
It is. however, making friends for us
from the more intelligent part Of the
people.
our president, w. L. Robinson, and
his companion, Elder s. b. Thatcher,
have been visiting with us the past
week. Yesterday we held three meet.
ings in a church kindly rendered US
by the Truelights. and made a large
number OF friends. having great
many invitations. to visit. This IL a
new field for the Elders. and / sincere
ly hope that many may see the beauty
and splendor of the Gospel.
ASHTON r. COSBY
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
A WHITE ELEPHANT.
The Philippine Islands sre Source of
Endless Worry.

The Philippine Islands sre a Source OF
Endless Worry.
Washington, July 28-The Philippines
are becoming source OF worry to the
president and the cabinet. and the ques
ton is gaining International importance
Europe does not propose to allow the
United States to occupy the island, and
rupture and stormy scenes are immi
nent.
However, the flag will not come down
is the decision of President Mckinley,
The question may result in division OF
the cabinet, as some of its members are
in favor of annexing the Philippines
while others declare that the United
States has no use for territory that far
from the United States.
The presidents answer to Sagastas S
request that hostilities be suspended on
Sunday will be given this afternoon.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
YOUNG PEOPLES DAY.

Chautauqua Entertsins the Young People
of Colorado and Texas.
The celebration of Colorado Club day
was great success. The club women
from Denver, Boulder and other towns
crowded the grounds. and in spite Of the
stiff breeze blowing throughout the day
everyone had a delightful time. The
programme of the day was success and
the club women of Colorado are building
better than they know by attending the
Chautauqua and showing their southern
sisters their daily work.
From to 4 p. m. the women of the
Boulder federated clubs rendered re.
ception to the visiting club women that
was one of the most delightful events Of
the entire day. The well known courtesy
and hospitality of the Boulder club
women, and the charming personality Of
the guests they entertained gave pleas.
ant opportunity for exchange of ideas
between the Coloradoans and the Tex.
ans that seemed to be greatly enjoyed by
both parties. Iced drinks were served
The receiving party consisted of Mrs. A
E. Chase of the Fortnightly, Mrs. George
Bedard of the Hypatia, Mrs. Delphine
Bell of the Musical, Mrs. Clara Savory
of the c. L. S. c.. and Mrs. Noble Prem
tiss and Mrs. Kellogg of the Chautauqus
grounds.
From to the programme was in the
hands of the State Federation. Mrs
Jacob Fillius of the educational depart
ment Of the Denver Womans club, gave
strong and practical paper on "The
Training of Well-to-do Girls for Busi
ness Life"
Mrs, Fred Butler of the philanthropit
department of tie Denver Woman.
club spoke on subject that has received
and is receiving the special attention o.
Continued on ed page,
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
No Red |0pC
VIII Interfere
YES OR NO.

The State Department Arranging for &
Direct Answer from spain.
Washington, July 28-The state de-
partment is preparing program for the
demands this government will make up
on Spain. and it will be submitted to the
cabinet tomorrow. There has been de-
veloped strong sentiment in the state
department to do away with red tape
and to make blunt proposition which
must either be rejected or accepted by
Spain at once.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
ITALY READY TO FIGHT.

United States and England Intervene at
Carthagena.
Colon Columbia, July 28-As an out.
come of the Cerrenti affair. three Italian
warships are at Carthagena and two
more are coming. The Italian admiral
was under orders to lombard the city
but the United States and Great Britain
intervened and the admiral is waiting
for further instructions from his govern
ment
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
Done In OIL.

Chicago, July 2S-The National Lin
seed Oil company, trust with capital
ization of sI8 100000 was forced TO the
wall today. The failure is attributed to
the fall in the price of fax seed which
the trust representatives were unable to
check. No statement has been made
by the company since 1895. The liabili.
ties are unknown.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
Ge||e|0| Miles
is AdVQ)Ciil0
PORTO RIcAN sKiRMlSH.

The Americsns NJ Meet q Spanish Force I'm
der Colonel Plug.
Madrid, July 28-Despatches from
Captain General Machias of Porto Rico
says the Americans that landed at
Guanica on Monday have pushed on to.
ward Yuaco, where they encountered
Colonel Plug with 700 volunteers and
regulars. A skirmish resulted and the
Americans returned to their former
positions.
Senor Corea. minister of war, states
that General Machias reports that the
Porto Ricans exhibit the utmost indif.
ference to the invasion by the American
troops.
A report has been received stating
that the Spanish have sunk vessel at
the mouth of the harbor of San Juan so
as to close the channel.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
UNDECIDED BATTLE.

Reports of an Engagement in santa Clara
PrOviEce.
Havana. via London, July 2S-Tunas
on the southern coast of Santa Clara
province was bombarded by two Ameri'
can cruisers Yesterday. The Spanish
batteries replied, but the Americans
effected landing. The Americans at.
tackled the Spanish forts with the aid Of
an insurgent force. The results are not
known.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
AFTER SPANISH PRIZES.

Dewey Sta rts y Chase After y Fleet of Small
Fry.
Hong Kong. July 28-Consui Wild
man has notified Admiral Dewey that
there are three Spanish gunboats at San
Miguel, Luzon island, four at Port Royal,
Palawan island and four steamers load.
ed with tobacco at Cagavan island.
Dewey has despatched the Raleigh and
Concord to pick them up.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
Fifth Expedition Starts.

San Francisco, July 28-The fifth Phil.
ippine expedition, embarked in the St.
Paul, will sail tomorrow. The troops
will stop at Honolulu and participate in
the ceremony of raising the stars and
stripes over the city.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
Wants Dewey to Tell,

Washington. July 2S-In his efforts to
get all the light possible on the Philip.
pine question, President Mckinley has
cabled Dewey for a statement of the con-
ditions at Manila and in the islands gen.
orally. The course of the administration
will be guided largely by the admirars
in formation.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
Exoneratsd Cromartysh,re ontcers.

Halifax, July 2S-The court of investi
cation in the Burgoyne case today ex.
onerated the officers and crew of the
Cromartyshire The liner was violating
an international law in regard to its
course.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28

Newport News. July 28-Gen. Brooke
sailed at I:45. The vessels comprised
the St. Louis with Gen. Brooke and staff,
the S. Paul, the Massachusetts, Glacier
and Senator. The vessels are armed
and will need no convoy at any stage of
their Journey.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
Want, to Como to Washington.

Paris, July 2S-Senor Costello has mott
fed his government that the United
States has asked that peace negotiations
be conducted in Paris. Spain is still un.
decided as it desires to send Costello to
Washington to act with Senor Cabon.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
Opening Reservations.

Washington, July 28-The president
has restored to the public domain the
Indian reservations in Oklahoma, known
as the Eastern, Middle and Western
Salina reservations.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
Thorne Will Hang Monday.

Sing Sing, July 28-Warden Sage has
invited the witnesses in the case to be in
attendance on Monday at II a. m. to
witness the execution of Martin Thorne
for the murder of VIM. Guldensuppe.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28

Chattanooga. July 2S-The Tooth Indi
ana infantry left tor Porto Rica via New
port News today.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
silver Quotation.

New York. July 2a-Silver is quote
at 58A today.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
Fruit for the Troops.

Boston, July 28-The steamer Jamaic;
has left Port Antonio, Jamaica, with
load of fruit for the Santiago troops.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28


on the home supper
constant circulation OF currency
SO ana DC
product Is now
put up expressly
The moae oi
mmendedb Clergy
eongea ac'ea"o ios
urpureArhf anbe had
The CuStQ| SPRINGS Brewing Z Ice GO.
l. BERLIN, Mgr.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
Newport News
is Deserted
GEN. BROOKE is OFF.

The Commander Sails With Five Thousand
Troops.
Washington, July 28-The war depart
ment announced that Gen. Brooke sailed
from Newport News Tor Porto Rico with
5000 men at p. m. today.
Daily camera., 1898-07-28

Continued on ed page,
Daily camera., 1898-07-28

See our Special Hosiery in Bl,
Tans. Actual I5c values. Removal
Daily camera., 1898-07-28
A Few FLYERS.

See our Special Neckwear in al
and patterns. Actual 35c goods.
Sale Price,
The Eddy current., 1898-04-02

Corslcana. Tex. March 2e-A com.
pressed air machine has been introduced
BY Mr.. l. C. Garrett In the oil fields
here, and test Of II made IN one OF tho
we'll Of The Texas Petroleum company
has resulted In most satisfactory re-
suits. The we'll 10 which the compressor
was attached has not nowed a barrel OF
oil from March up 10 Thursday oven.
ing, when the compression was put 20
work, and In twenty minutes after the
compressed air had been put into the
we'll the output was fourteen barrels.
This Ia the second application OF com
pressed air In the oil fields here. the
arst being by small machine. which
worked wei lonoagh as far as lts ca.
paciiy extended In speaking Of the re-
cults obtained from the working Of this
compressor, Mr. Garrett said TO oorfe-
spondent.
II am more satisfied with the re-
suits, and I am convinced that the oil
supply In this Aeid Is greater than Il
has heretofore been believed 10 be. The
oil ls in the sand. and as the natural
gas pressure IL not sufficient In all parts
Of the field to give a uniform and con-
slant flow an artificial force will have
10 be resorted 10 In order that the full
benefit OF the oil feld can be secured
In shorter period OF time. What the
resources OF the field are Is an unknown
quantity and no accurate estimate OF Il
can be made; believe, however. that
there is large supply OF oil here that II
will take years TO exhaust. Some OF the
best wells In the field are those that
have been recently drilled. the output
OF thom being fully as good as any well
drilled six months ago, when the num-
Der OF wells was small compared vita
tho number now being operated"
The air pressure In this we'll was COM
tinued yesterday up TO o'clock p. m.
and results continued 10 be Just az satls-
factory as they we're during yesterday.
not that the output was as much as
fourteen barrels In twenty minutes. but
the general results were highly satla-
factory and serve to encourage oil men
more than they have been for weeks.
The Eddy current., 1898-04-02

Drnlson. Tex. March SO-Thc meet
dng of She Ancient order or Hiberniana
stain convention was called 20 order
Nonday night at o'clock by State
Prruidcnt Conroy Of San Antonio The
arsi bHslness on hand was the appoint.
urni ~ n press committee TO prepare
n report of the conventions work for
tbs iosal and state press. the work be-
ana secret aud reporters not belng ad.
saitird. Measrs. J. d. Nolan Of this
cify. J. .. Mathewson and J. N. Demp.
p.y ~ Tyler being the other members
Tho annual address Uf State Prosi-
sfent Conroy was read before the con-
ventton. setting forth many points Of
tHfrFrst 20 HibeFnlans
The following committees we're ap-
psinfcd by the president Constltu.
tion. nnnnce. appeals and grievances
standing Of the order. mileage and PET
sfiem. Insurance. military. ladies' aux
ltiary. and a committee on resolutions
sfscr hearing the report Of the com.
rniftre on credentials. and the appoint.
ment of the above committees. the con.
venfion adjourned until . o'clock yes
trr'iay morning.
me convention met yesterday morn.
inE IN woOdmen hals. on West Wood.
ard street. as the ladies had taken
praseaAion ~ Columbian hall. where
VIE convention was being held. for the
vurpUsr Of decorating u and preparing
eor the banquet rendered the delegates
ts che convention by the Denlson divl.
sim q. 4. a. and the citizens OF Den
tsDn
Tb- morning session of the conven.
zion vas called to order by State Presl-
DENT Conroy The first business of
the morning wasthe report Of the COM
misfee on constitution. Some impor-
tant changes In the constitution were
recommended by the committee. and q
general discussion OF the amendments
was had, nearly all the delegates TAX.
ing an active part IN H. The discus.
sion was for the purpose of ellclting all
the information possible aa to the ad-
Visibility 81 changes and the good o,
ehs ordrr. The other committees ap-
pointed Monday might we're given un-
tii afternoon 60 report The conyen-
sion adjourned at ~ o'clock, 10 assem-.
bls again In the afternoon at / 30
o'eLock In the T. o. o. T. hall on West
Main street
The Eddy current., 1898-04-02

stree, Car strike is the Occasion 81 We.
lent outbrsak.
Houston, Tex. March 2s.-Ths street
car strike yesterday has been the occa-
sion OF bringing more disgrace upon the
city than AZ any time before either
during the strike or prior TO H. A mob
howled up and down the street along
side and behind the cara Members Of
Il would throw rocks and screen them
selves IN the Jam The best efforts Of
several men 10 catch the rock throwors
we're unayanlng In nearly every case
In the forenoon the cars we're run on
the auditorium line without molestation
but In the afternoon crowds began 10
assemble on the street corners and agi-
tate. They grew In numbers until they
got TO jeering at the car men. and from
that got 20 throwing clods Of dirt. and
then rocks. When a car passed they
would throw at Il. and then cross the
streets 10 meet Il at another crossing.
andi there beslege them again, until
finally the three cars on the street
stopped In front Of tho company's Of
fee on Prairie avenue and Travis street
While a procession Of the striking
street car men was marching across
Travis street TO the market-houss
where q meeting OF the strikers was 10
be held. lot OF men under the gulse
of sympathlzers set upon one OF the
non-unlon men employed by the street
car company who was returning from
dinner lie cracked over the head with
his stick two or three Of these irrespon-
slble parties, and then sought refuge
In the company's ONCE.
oaicers Ray and Henry Ross we're
quickly on the spot aud did what they
could 20 restore order. An hour later
the same mob attacked a car on Main
street. and one OF the street car men
drew his revolver, and he was promptly
arrested, Fer this act the policeman
was cheered. and followed by the crowd
of law breakers, who we're greatly
pleased at this course Of the ipolice-
man, who had overlooked numberless
cases Of irresponsible law-broakers who
were doing all In their power 10 inclte
a riot. The scenes Of this afternoon
we're certainly the most disgracesul that
that have eyef been witnessed in this
community The citizens OF this city
are dIsgusted with the present condition
Of affairs
The Eddy current., 1898-04-02
Infant Pound nsnh.

Sherman. Tex. March 2s.-A male in
fant was found dead In the rear Of the
premises Of @. W. Thomas. 1929 South
Rusk street, Yesterday morning. and
Justice Mocreary yesterday afternoon.
after conducting a formal inquest re-
turned the following finding;
"'rhe deceased Ia a white male infant:
II lived after birth and came TO its
death by blows Inflicted on the head
by some blunt instrument In the hands
OF some party or parties to the court
unknown"
Mrs. Thomas. at whose place tho
startling find was made. says that this
morning he noticed a dog carrying
something around In hia mouth. and in
a few minutes one Of hls children ran
in and said there was dead child in
the yard. lie found the infant In an
ash heap, whore the dog was scratch
ing a hole Children down the street
say they saw the dog carrying tho body
toward the Thomas place. but they did
not know what II was then Both feet
look as II they had been bitten by the
dog, and one hand bears some lacera-
tions. Public Physician Freeman. who
carefully examined tho body. says that
while small. not Weighing over three
pounds. there are evidences OF perfect
development. The condition Of the body
shows II had received skilled atten-
tl0n.
Early yesterday morning there was a
II was hidden under drain culvert
and that the surface water washed II
into the gutter aad was there found by
the dog.
Deputy sherins Melton ana Davis
and Chief OF Police Blaln we're on the
scene shortly after the finding OF the
infant. but all clews obtained, II any,
at all, are too slight TO Justify an arrest
The Eddy current., 1898-04-02
sIeERlAN oENrLEMAN's LIrE
Mapping and Eating occupy Large
Portion Of Hls Time.

Mapping and Eating occupy Large
Portion Of Hla Time.
For Ave months OF the year the 81.
berlan man Of fashion lives In the open
air. either at the mining camp or in
tho hunting field" says Thomas @.
Allen. Jr.. writing OF "Fashlonable
Life in Siberia" In the Ladies' Homo
Journal "lIe Is an early bird under
all circumstances, and invariably rises
between seven and eight o'clock. al
though he may have had but a couple
Of hours rest. Nearly every meal is
succeeded by nap. However, dress
ing operations do not take very long.
for when he rotlres the Siberian only
dlyests himself OF his coat and boots.
Shirts are unknown In Siberia. and In
many houses beds, also. The samovar
Is set on the dinlng-table at eight a.
m, together with eggs. black and white
bread. sardines, jam and cakes. etc.
Breakfast Is eaten. and washed down
by hye or six glasses OF tea stirred up
with sugar. cream and sometimes jam.
AZ one o'clock dinner IL served, and at
Ave In the afternoon another small
meal. much like that OF the morning, IA
taken, A meat supper follows at mine
o'clock.
The Eddy current., 1898-04-02

Galveston. Tex. March 30.-Ths ma.
uai recruiting board Is doing splendid
Nork In this city and the indications
are very encouraging for the ship
BinE uf a large number Of additions
90 the navy from this station Up 20
aats there have been thirty-one en-
tssted. Yesterday was laudsmon aud
apprentices day There we're no en-
it.smenta Of machinista as on the
BrestUus day. when seven out OF the
rsslss accepted recruits we're ma
ahinista. -Four landsmen and four ap-
RFenticsS we're shipped yesterday.
The Eddy current., 1898-04-02

ss "the band Of oilbway joe" and Il h
remembered by Kontucklans aa one OF
the most dangerous hghilng organinn-
tiona that existed during the late war.
For over a year and a half Joe led his
men around the wnr-ridden state Al
Kentucky. scattering death and a.
atructlon along their paths. some
times they would follow the rear Of
marching Federal army. firing into the
guards. then quickly making their o.
cape to the thlckets. When attacking
bands Of superior numbers they fought
In true Indian iashlon-from ambush
frequently killing an entire band of
guefrlllaa without sustaining the loss
OF a single man themselves. JOe's band
originally consisted Of thirty men, In
ciudlng himself. but At the close OF tho
war Il had been reduced by death and
dcsertlons 10 ffteen men. His follow
ers we're all white men-nativea OF
kentucky-wi without occupations, who
took sides against the north early IN
the fray and preferred the freedom Of
guerrilla warfare 10 the life OF a regu-
lar. All the members OF the band paint.
ed their faces. decked their heads with
feathers and otherwise disguised them
selves to look as much like Indians as
possible. AZ the close OF the war oiib.
way Joe returned 70 his people At the
head Of Lake Superior and engaged In
the iahing and trapping business He
married some time later and about the
same time was chosen chief OF the
Lake Superior ChIppewas 10 succeed
the great chief, Mentowa. veteran OF
the Sioux war.
The Eddy current., 1898-04-02

Galveston, Tex. March 2s.-Tha
funeral OF Bishop J ~ Armstrong OF
the African Methodist church occur
red yesterday. The church would
not accommodate one-third of the
people Bishops Derrick Of New York
Handy OF Baltimore. Lee and Arnett
OF Ohio, Gaines OF Georgia, and other
church dlgnitarles from every state
IN which the African Methodlsta have
40 organiEation, participated IN the
religious programme, after which the
grand lodge Of Maaons. eolored. u
TexaA. took charge.