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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-11
TELEGRAPHIc BRIEFS.

The National Letter Carriers associa-
ton reelected John n. Parsons of Chi
cago as president.
The Spanish steamer Ciudad de Cadiz
left Havana for Spain with 500 sick SOL
diers, two generals and their stats.
TOday'S statement of the condition OF
the treasury shows: Available cash bal
ance, $500, 1885, Ol; gold reserve, S235, 1927.
In a freight train wreck on the Burling-
George Mann and Fireman Thomas Mill
house were instantly killed.
The National W. c. T. U. directed let
ter to President Mckinley urging the pre-
ventiOn of the use of wine in christening
the battleship Illinois by Miss Letter.
BY order of the government 20 Caserist
leaders, most of them former officers of
the Peruvian army, We're arrested and
sent to the dungeons at CallaO.
A correspondent in Guatemala cables
that Manuel Estrada Cabrera has been
elected constitutional president by an
overwhelming majority According TO the
returns he received 315,936 votes.
No improvement is reported in the con-
ditiOn of Miss Winnie Davis. Dr. CIeve-
land of New York has been summoned
from Newport to hold consultation with
DR.. John Wilcox regarding the case.
The steamer Panama arrived at Fort
Monroe from Porto Rico. bringing 255 SOL
diers belonging 10 Massachusetts Iowa,
Pennsylvania and Illinois regiments
Thirty men are sick and viii go to the
hospital
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-11
After a Prolonged Struggle Demo-
Gratis Get the Governor.
TELLER'S GREAT SPEECH
IDENTIFICATION OF M'KINLEY
SILVER REPUBLICANS.
Thomas Selection For Governor a
Bitter Pill For the Populists to
Swallow = Strong Minority Vote
In the Convention Against Fusion
Political News.

Colorado Springs, Colo, Sept 10
Fusion between the Democrats, PoDu-
lists and the Teller branch of the Re
publicans is an assured fact. After a
] struggle lasting sc hours between the
! conference committees of the three
parties an agreement was reached at
10 o'clock this morning by which the
officers were aDDortioned between the
three parties. The trouble in the dis
cussion arose over the reluctance of
each party to relinGuish claim to the
governorshiD: but while all persistent
~ demanded the head of the ticket the
Democrats went into the convention
with the assertion that on no other
basis than that of receiving the gov
ernorShip would they consider fusion
at ali. At first they demanded one
more of the principal offices, but this
was finally modified and at last when
the other members of the conference
became ready TO concede their claim,
only one member OF the board of re-
gents of the State university went with
the governorshiD.
The Po3ulists were accorded the Of
fees of lieutenant governor, secretary
of state. attorney general and one re-
gent, while the silver Republicans re-
ceive treasurer. auditor, superintendent
of public instruction and one regent
The three conventions met at II
o'clock and their fusion committees at
once reported. In the Democratic and
silver Republican conventions the re-
ports we're received with enthusiasm,
and ratified unanimously. In the Pop
ulist convention. however, there were
instant signs of opposition, and when a
few minutes later the announcement
came from the Democratic convention
that Charles S. Thomas of Denver had
been selected to head the ticket the
opposition broke forth like a tornado.
Mr.. Thomas was particularly distaste-
full to the Populists because of his bit
ter denunciation of the party in pre-
vious campaigns. The convention took
a recess at u o'clock with the motion
TO adopt the report of the committee
still pending. Upon reassembling it
seemed for time that all hopes of fu-
sion was gone, but conciliatory speech
es OF w. j. Thomas, T. NJ. Patterson
and others finally turned the tide and
the vote on adoption of the report was
2951a to S519 in the affirmative
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-11
HARvARD's FOOTBALL TEAM.
Great Dearth of Players For This
Years Work.

New York Sept. 10.-A special to the
Press from Cambridge, Mass. says:
Sept. 10 is the date set for the return
of the Harvard football candidates,
when a few veterans and host of new
men will line up under Captain Dibble
and Coach Forbes to begin in the sea-
sons work.
With one slight exception there will
be no change in the policy in which the
team is to be guided and developed.
Coach Forbes announces that he will
follow his 81 plan, with the single ex-
ception that he will not play cripples
as he did a year ago. He is to have
full charge, while under him there will
be as many graduates as he can col
lect.
Captain Dibble, with all the gradu-
ate help. has a tremendous task before
him in the filling of positions left va
cant by Dockert, Brown, Shaw. Cabot,
Moulton, Swain, who has a broken leg;
Mills, who left college to fight in Cuba;
Parker. who is on the sick list; Bouve,
Haskell, COZZens, Sullivan. Garrison
and others. There has never been
year in the later history of crimson
football when there was such a dearth
of varsity players and the wonder of it
all is that Dibble is as hopeful and
cheerful as if he had the whole of a
MlUHlHS team 4NoSoOtl,
Peyton and Burnett, of last years star
freshmen team, together with Beale,
who was on the varsity in 81; Burden,
who recently proved that he had some
strength left by swimming from Mar
ragansett pier to Newport, and Sar-
gent are about the only known center
men.
For ends the situation is even worse,
for with Cabot and MoultOn gone
Harvard has only Lewis, Hallowell
and a number of minor class team
men, who never can come up to the
standard of Harvard's big pair Behind
the line Dibble is the only sure man.
Warden will start in as full-back, but
it will not be all plain sailing for him,
for Reid. in the freshmen class last
year. although a bit clumsy and slow.
was yet a man who in his way could
outpunt the best of the men and
bucked the line like steam engine.
DAILY of the Freshmen is perhaps the
most promising quarter back candidate,
while Swain, Kendall, Ellis or any one
of the numerous class team men play
the other half.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-11
FRENCH FOUND IN THE SOUDAN
RECENT INCIDENT DISCOVERING
THEIR PRESENCE.
Fired On a Dervish Boat On the
White Nile-British Captured
Principal Wife of Khalifa-

Omdurman. Sept. delayed in trans
mission).-An important incident oc-
CURED this morning. 1t appears that
the Khalifa Abdullah, few days be-
fore the arrival here of the Anglo
Egyptian army. heard that a force Of
white men had occupied Fashoda. q
town on the west bank of the Nile
about 400 miles south Of KhartOum and
the capital of very fertile and dense
ly populated district. The KhaIifa i'm
mediately sent two steamers to inVes-
tigate the report and one Of them re-
turned here this morning and surren-
dered to General Sir Herbert Kitchener.
The commander of the steamer report
ed that on his arrival at FaShOda he
found that place occupied by a force
of whites. The latter opened a heavy
fire on the steamer. which narrowly
escaped humiliation. the crew losing
many men in killed and wounded.
From the bullets found in the hull Of
the steamer it seems to be certain that
the whites at Fashoda are force of
French troops.
The British commander will send a
1Otilla of gunboats up the White Nile
as soon as possible in order to investi-
gate the situation of affairs at FashOda-
The AnglO-Egyptian cavalry has cap
tured the principal wife of the Khalifa,
the mother of Osman Digna, and Sheik
Eddin- They were found in extreme
destitution on the left bank of the Nile.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-11
CAMPAIGN IN MAINE.
Democrats Claim They Will Show
Numerous Gains on Monday.

Augusta, Me-, Sept. 10.-The political
campaign in Maine closed tonight with
little activity having been displayed by
either the Republicans or Democrats.
The voting of Monday will be for gov
ernor. members OF congress, members
of legislature and county officers.
The Democrats claim that they will
have numerous gains.
Chairman Joseph H. Manley said to-
night in the way OF a forecast:
The campaign which has closed to-
night has been an exceptional one on
behalf of the Republican party. 1t is
the first time in the long history of the
party in Maine that ii has relied abso-
lutely upon the intelligence of the vot-
ers. uninfiuenced by any political
speeches or the distribution of any po-
litical literature.
The committee has faith that the
verdict on Monday viii be an endorse
ment of the wise administration of
Governor Powers and of our distin-
guished senators. OF Speaker Reed and
our able congressman in the house of
representatives"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-11
Il HUNG Changes DOWNFALL
his DISMISSAL FROM POWER a
BLOW TO RUSSIA.
Expected That the Latter Power Will
Strenuously Work to Bring About
his Reinstatement.

Pekin, Sept. s.-(Delayed in transmits
sion.)- imperial edict announcing that
the emperor has no further need of Ii
Hung Changes services as a minister of
the tsung Ii yamen lforeign oft1ce) was
promulgated today. II is a short, curt
dismissal for which no reasons are given.
Ii Hung Chang presumably remains in
office as grand secretary.
The news of Ii Hung Changs dismissal
was not unexpected. A growing distrust
of the great Chinese statesman has been
observed for some time past among his
colleagues. It will be q great blow TO
Russia. which country Ii Hung Chang
has faithfully served for months past.
Whenever the tsung Il yanen received the
British minister, Sir Claude Macdonald,
in audience. Ii Immediately visited the
proceedings 70 him. Latterly there have
been indications that Ii Hung Chang was
wholly in the service of Russia. and on
Saturday last, in the presence Of the
tsung II yamen. Sir Claude Mac
Donald reproached Ii Hung Chang for
MS conduct, and his dismissal from the
fOreig notice was the immediate conse-
II Is expected that Russia will strenu-
ously endeavor to bring about the re-
instaterrent Of Ii hung Chang. The
courage Of the latter gave him the leader
ship of the Chinese foreign Office, where
he was the only minister prepared to Wig
orously answer harsh foreign demands.
A paniclzy feeling pervades ofncialdom
here. The emperor is daily edictlnS dis
T,issals or promotions without apparent
causes. A new edict. just issued. requires
The Viceroys to send TO the capital lists
OF men capable of bearing arms. This is
looked upon as Indicating the organization
Of u militia on the European model.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-11
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT.
Average Conditions of Principal Ger
eaIs For Past Month.

Washington, Sept. 1O.-The SeDtem-
Der report OF the statistician of the de-
partment of agriculture shows the fol-
lowing average condition on September
l: Corn, Sal; wheat, SGT; oats, 1870;
barley, 1872; rye, 1914; buckwheat, SS.S;
potatoes. III.
The decline in the average condition
of corn during August was 2.9 points,
and the condition on the LIST inst. was
As points higher than on September l,
1897: 6.9 points lower than on Se3tem-
Der /, 1896; and eight teEthS OF l point
higher than the mean of the Seotem-
Der averages of the last 10 years. There
was q marked decline during August in
several Of the principal corn producing
states, the decline amounting TO 10
points in Iowa, points in Kansas and
% points in Nebraska On the other
hand q states show a more or less i'm
proved condition.
The condition of wheat, S6.7, is 1 point
higher than on September !, 1897; 12.1
points higher than on September /,
1896, and 81 points above the mean Of
the September averages of the last 10
years. In accordance with its practice,
the department has not yet made any
QuantitiVe estimate OF the wheat crop
and will not do so until it COMPLETES
its revision of the wheat acreage, which
shows some increase over the prelimi-
nary figures. The average condition of
oats was 1910 against $40 on September
l, 1897, and TAO On September l, 1896,
and a September average of the last
10 years of 500. The average condition
of barley was 1872 as compared with 1874
on September 1, 1897; S3.1 on September
l, 1896, and a September average CT the
last 10 years Of s4S.
The returns for cotton indicate an
average condition of 1913 on September
l as compared with 91.2 on August l, a
decline of IL points during the month
The average condition of September 1,
1897, was IS.3; in 1896, Ga, and the mean
of the September averages for the last
10 years is 1914. Complaints of exces-
sive rainfall are general east of the
AfississiDpi river. while the boil worm
and Mexican weevil have been very de-
structiVe in Texas
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-11
Won FROM THE BLACK
Victory of Jimmy Michael Over His
Erstwhile ConQuerOr.
MAJOR TAYLOR NOT In IT
MICHAEL LEFT HIM BEHIND
ONE THOUSAND YARDS.
Both Riders Had Their Wheels
Cleared to 112-MichaePs Time
For the Twenty Miles, 35:42 do
Fight Prohibited at Buffalo
Races and Baseball.

New York, Sept Johnny Michael.
the Welshman, met his erstwhile con-
queror Major" Taylor. the colored
rider, in a 2O-mile unlimited paced race
on the Manhattan Beach bicycle track
this afternoon, and won from the negro
in hollow style. Michael was smarting
under his defeat of two weeks ago by
Taylor and he prepared himself for to-
days contest so as to leave no chance
open for the negro to get the better
of him.
Taylor was clumsy in his picking up
of pace and frequently lost it during
the contest, while Michaefs every
movement was as perfect as clockwork.
No records were equalled during the
race.
Both riders had their wheels geared
to 112. They started from opposite
sides of the track. At the end of the
first mile Taylor had gained 60 yards.
His time was 1:46 1-5 and Michaels'
1850 2-5. In the last lap OF the second
mile, Taylor lost his pace and at the
end of the second Michael had pulled
Taylor's advantage down to ten yards.
In the third mile Michael got on equal
terms and soon gained 20 yards on his
opponent, who had difficulty in keep
ing up with his pace. Michaels men
worked together beautifully and they
got the Midget" up to the rear of Tay-
lor's wheel in the seventh mile and on
the next lap Michael passed the dusky
rider. Taylor was 2-5 seconds ahead
of Michael at the finish of the fifth,
but when the next three miles was
covered Michael led by l. AS seconds
and proceeded to increase his lead in
each succeeding lap. In the twelfth
mile Michael gained steadily and in
the last lap was exactly one lap. one
third of a mile, ahead. At the conclu-
sion of the thirteenth mile, Michael's
time was PISA 3-5 and Taylor's 1898 As.
Michael was then A LIS seconds behind
his own record.
Michael passed Taylor for the second
time during the running of the fifteenth
mile. and in the next he placed so yards
more to his credit. From this point
until the end of the race all interest in
the contest waned. as Michael had such
a lead and was riding so smoothly that
his opponent had not the slightest
chance of oYertaking him. In the final
mile Taylor rode poorly. In the last
lap Michael was two laps to the good,
while Taylor did not ride to the finish.
The official verdict of the judges was
that Michael won by lap and half
and ITO yards. which fully calculated is
about 900 yards. Michael's time for the
20 miles was 35:42 4-5.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-11
YELLOW JACKS RAVAGES.
Summary of Cases and Conditions
Presented From the South.

Louisville, KY, Sept. 1O.-Following
is a summary Of yellow fever reports
received from the south tonight:
The fever claimed its first victim at
Lafayette, Miss, in the person of A.
Zisinger, a well known citizen.
There are eight new cases at TayIors,
Miss.
The Jackson (Miss.) board of health
tonight officially announced one fatal
ity from yellow fever in that city The
victim was James Kilgore. The board
Immediately placed the city in quaran-
tine, and no passengers, baggage,
freight or express viii be permitted OF
leave Jackson for any point in Missis-
sippi.
Every precaution is being taken to
prevent a spread of the disease.
The Louisiana state board of health
gives the following as the status OF yell
low fever epidemic of This year:
Frapklin-Total cases, 26: deaths. 3:
under treatment, IA; all doing well.
Taylors-Total cases, %; deaths, 2.
Orwood-Cases, 81; no deaths.
Whterford-One case.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-11
SPANISH EVACUATION OF CUBA |
GENERAL BLANCo RECEIVES
OUR COMMISSIONERS.
Arrangements at the Palace Were
Made On Magnificent Scale
Curiosity of the Populace.

Havana, Sept. 1O.-The United States
transport Resolute, having on board
the American evacuation commission,
was sighted at o'clock this morning
from Moro castle and entered the port
of Havana at 7:45 a m She anchored
near place called Triscornio, a most
healthy part of the bay.
AT o'clock General Solano, the
chief of staff, and Major Garcia Boni-
tor, of the general staff, left the Palace
in a carriage and a little while after
wards General Parade, a member of
the Spanish commission, and DR.. Con-
gosto, secretary general of the gov
eminent. drove in carriage to La
Machina wharf. Both parties there
embarked in steam launch and went
on board the ReSolute to welcome the
American commissioners.
The palace of the captain general has
been prepared TO do honor to the Amer
lean commissioners. The stairs have
been carpeted as upon occasions of
great reception days, and the commits
sioners will be received in the salon of
the crown. The captain general will be
in full uniform
At quarter past the American COM
missioners, accompanied by the Spanish
Bianco, landed at La Machina wharf and
arrived at the palace at $40, where the
captain general body guard presented
arms as they appeared.
Captain General Blanco, dressed in full
uniform, received the commissioners in
the reception room. where. after the for
NAL presentation had taken place and the
official courtesies had been extended, they
sat down and conferred for about 20 min
utes. The captain general addressed the
commissioners in English.
The United States commissioners left
the palace shortly after 10 o'clock accom-
panied by DR.. Congosto and General Sa-
lano- They were driven to the Machina
wharf, opposite the wreck of the Maine,
where they took lunch before returning TO
the ReSolute for breakfast.
Colonel Cloud and Captain Hart, accom-
panied by a Spanish officer, then paid a
visit to Admiral Manitoba. and 10 the
captain of the port. after which they re-
turned on board the Resolute.
The general public crowded the wharf
when the arrival of the ReSolute became
known. but there was no demonstration.
Everybody behaved quietly and respect
fully. Late this afternoon the American
commissioners. on the advice of the ac-
companying physicians. decided to live
ashore while here, but they have not yet
chosen places of residence. They will
probably remain on board the Resolute
this evening and make the change tomor-
row.
The first session of the commission will
take place tomorrow morning at o'clock
at the colonial government office.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-11
WANTED TO KNOW
Whether or Not He Could Keep Up
An Occasional Ceremony.

Whether or Not He Could Keep Up
An Occasional Ceremony.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: n prominent
local physician was called upon not
long ago by a farmer. who was suffer-
ing from some slight ailment. The
doctor prescribed for it and put up the
simple remedy himself. The farmer
balanced the package on his finger and
shifted uneasily in his chair.
Il want to be sure and get things
right" he said. and not interfere with
the treatment
'Of course" said the doctor. but the
directions are very simple"
Yes" said the farmer. but 1 want
to be sure on every point. You've told
me about eatin' and drinkin' and now
there's one other thing 1 want to ask
you"
GO ahead" said the doctor.
We'll" said the farmer. with an
anxious air. I've been in the habit
OF takin' bath bout once a month or
so and just wanted to know if it will
be safe To keep on takin' emp
Perfectly safe" said the doctor with
a poorly concealed snort.
And the treasured patient went his
way.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-11
PORTO RICO EVACUATION.
Meeting of American and Spanish
Commissioners at San Juan

meeting Oh American ana spanish
Commissioners at San Juan
San Juan. Porto Rico, Sept. 1O.-The
first joint meeting of the evacuation
committee was held in the council
chamber of the palace this morning. 1t
was exceedingly formal. Major Gen
eral Brooke. Rear Admiral Schley and
Brigadier General Gordon, accOmpan-
led by their personal STATS. drove to
the palace. Here they were formally
presented to the Spanish commission
ers, General Ortega, Brigddier of Ma
rine Vallerino and Senior Aguila, audi
tor of war. The presentation was made
by Captain General Macias.
Both committees then returned to the
spacious council room, where creden-
tials were exchanged.
The Spanish commissioners We're
most courteous. They explained that
their embarrassment was due to the
fact that their instructions had failed
to arrive. though expected on the AL
fonso XIII, overdue since yesterday.
They assured the American commits
sioners of their confidence that the in
Structions would arrive during the day
or tomorrow and suggested an adjourn
ment. until Monday at o'clock. to
which the American commissioners
promptly agreed.
Inc american COMMISSIONERS dlSO
agreed to the suggestion that the ses-
sions of the commissions should be Sc
cret as many questions of a diplomatic
character might arise which, if given
publicity, might embarrass the work.
The two commissions viii meet sep
arately to begin with and the joint ses-
sion will be held to exchange PROPOSE
tionS.
The Spanish officials have been at
work several days making inventories
of the government property.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-11
Anaconda Races.

Anaconda, Mont. Sept. 1O.-The Ana
conda race meeting closed today. Most
of the horses will be shipped to Great
Falls to start in the races which be-
gin there next Saturday. Results:
First Race (three furlongs).- Harry
" won, Lou Watkins second, Dutch
third. Time-:351s.
Second Race five and one-half fur
longs).-Kootenai won, Taghairm sec
ond, Elmido third. Time-1:091A.
Third race Give furlongs, the Last
Chance stakes. 81 OO).-The Light won,
White Fern second, Eloper third. Time
-1:02.
Fourth Race (mile and a quarter, the
Copper City handicap. value S1.50O).-
Senator Bland won. Scottish Chieftain
second, Tempo third. Time-2:0S1s
Fifth Race Give furlongs). -Saticoy
won, Pettigrew second. Jim Brown
third. Time-1:031s.
Sixth Race 1.-TWO miles and a six
teenth).-McPryor won, Imp. DEVILS
Dream second, Veto third. Time
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-11
Colorado Fusion Nominations.

Colorado Springs. Sept. 10-The follow
ing is the full fusion ticket as nominated
BY the silver Republicans, Democrats and
PODulists:
Governor-Charles S. Thomas Demo
crat) Denver.
Lieutenant Observation-Disclosures Carney
PopulisD. Ouray.
Secretary of State-EImer BeclSwith
PopulisD. Boulder.
State Treasurer-J. S. Fessler CsiIver Re-
publican), Garfield county.
Auditor-G. w. Temple (silver ReDub-
lican) Rio Blanco county
Attorney, General-E. c. Campbell pop
ulist). Pueblo.
superintendent Public Instruction
Helen NJ. Grenfell Silver Republican,,
GilDin county.
Regents of State University-E. ].
MOrath DemocraO. Boulder; Harold
Thompson (silver Republican, Ell Paso
county; d. NJ. Richards (Populist), Arap-
ahoe county.