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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-29
ALGER INVESTIGATION.
But Four Commissioners Present and
Little Business Done.

Washington, Sept 2S.-Only four
members of the committee appointed to
investigate The conduct of the war were
present at the forenoon session today
and III the absence of replies to the in
terrogatories sent to the secretary of
war and his subordinates, very little
business was transacted. Colonel Den
by was elected vice chairman of the
commission and in the absence of
Chairman Dodge presided over the Ses-
sion today.
The only important matter brought
to the attention of the commission was
a report by General Wilson of the en-
gineer department of the army, of
which he is the chief. No statement
was called for from him, because there
were no charges against this depart
ment, but General Wilson, being a
member of the commission, concluded
that to furnish one would be an ap-
propriate proceeding. The document
was held for disposition by the full
commission and consequently was not
given to the press. Is is a statement
showing the condition of the depart
ment on the first of last April, just be-
fore the declaration of war, as COM
pared with its condition on the 31st of
August last, after the cessation of
hostilities. and it deals especially with
terpedoes anG fortifications. Included
in it is a letter written by General Will
son to his subo.'dinates throughout the
country lust before the beginning of
the war. advising them of the prospect
for hostilities and directing what
course they should pursue as members
of the department.
A few letters were received from
persons Offering to come before the
commission. These were replied to with
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-29
PHOTOGRAPHIC coUNTERFEITERS
Important Capture Made By Secret
Service Bureau.

Washington, Sept. 2S.-Chief Wilkie
of the secret service bureau today re-
ceived a telegram from Operator For
sythe at Ell Paso, Tex, announcing the
important capture of an alleged coun-
terfeiter, who is charged with flooding
the Mexican border with bogus United
States notes. The man arrested is
George D. Fontayne, and when he was
placed in custody at FL Paso he had
S.. 900 in s5, SO, $40 and $50 notes, in
cluding a counterfeit of the new s.
silver certificate. All were produced
by the Photographic process, with the
seals and numbers touched up with COL
ors. The detective also secured a num-
Der of Mexican counterfeits.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-29
ESCAPE OF NANCY GU|uFORD
LONDON DETECTIVES SAY THEY
HAVE LOST HER.
Story Not Believed at Bridgeport
State Department Ordered Her Ar
rest-Claims to Be a Widow.

London, Sept 2S.-The detectives have
lost sight of the woman they shadowed
after her arrival at Liverpool yesterday
morning on the steamer Vancouver, from
Montreal. and they are now ransacking
the London hotels and boarding houses.
Up to the present the police have not
found any trace of the traveller.
The woman referred TO in the dispatch
from London is supposed to be DR.. Nancy
Guilford of Bridgeport, Conn, who is
wanted by the police for the murder or
Emma Gill of Southington, Conn.
Bridgeport, Conn.,, Sept. &.-When
shown the dispatch from London stating
that all traces of DR.. Nancy Guilford had
been lost this morning, Superintendent, of
Police Birmingham said: L do not be-
lieve it. She is under arrest
The police here claim the credit for To-
eating the Guilford woman. They or,
dered her apprehended in Elmira and
Montreal. The police at bpth places sent
back word that she had slipped out after
the dispatches had been received.
CONFIRMED AT WASHINGTON.
Washington. Sept. 2S-The state depart
ment officials today confirmed the state
ment that they had taken steps to nave
arrested and held for examination the
woman who landed yesterday at Liver
pool supposed to be DR.. Nancy Guilford,
charged with being connected with the
murder of Emma Gill at Bridgeport,
Conn. This action was taken at the re-
quest of the governor of Connecticut. a
cablegram was sent to the United States
embassy at London. upon which the
British police officers acted
The next step in the case will be for the
district attorney of Bridgeport to pre-
pare evidence TO be used in London at the
examination, which must be held as a
basis for her detention and extradition-
These papers will be brought to Washing
ton by agents of the state of Connecticut,
and the state department will give them
the authorization necessary to secure the
person of the prisoner.
INTERVIEWED AT LONDON.
London. Sept. 2S-The mysterious pas
senger of the steamer Vancouver was in
tervieWed on arriving in LONDON yeSter-
dav. She declared herself to be Catherine
Wilbur. a widow of Los Angeles, Cal.
and said she had declined to give her
daughters address. and when asked for
the names of friends at Los Angeles. she
could only give the name OF Mr.. Will
cut and refused to furnish his address,
The woman also said she had never been
at Bridgeport, Conn. She is about %
years of age, of heavy build and stolid
looking.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-29
Filippinos at WASHINGTON.

Washington, Sept. 2S.-The Philippine
delegate, Agoncillo, and his secretary
and interpreter, Mr.. Lopez, took no
steps in the early part of today toward
the execution Of the mission on which
they came to Washington. Agoncillo
said through his interpreter that he
had cabled to the home government,
asking authority TO solicit an interview
with the president. and requesting full
instructions. He had received no re-
sponse thus far, and he said he had
nothing to add to his personal views
expressed in numerous interviews since
he reached this country.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-29
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
Rock Springs Child Supposed to Have
Been Kidnapped.
Especial to The Herald.) }

Especial to The Herald)
Rock Springs, Wyo., Sept. 2S.-The
0-months-old daughter of Charles Edd
is mysteriously missing, and has not
been seen since O'Clock yesterday
forenoon. Mrs. Edd at that time al
lowed the little one to go out doors
and play around the house. Not until
o'clock yesterday afternoon did she
notify the police, who Immediately
formed a posse of about 20 men, who,
all through the night, with lanterns,
secured the town and surrounding
country for several miles, but without
success. Not a trace of the little one
can be found in any direction, and
nothing else is talked about around
town. The whole thing is shrouded in
mystery and several are suggesting
kidnapping as most likely.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-29
CHARLES CROCKER'S ESTATE.
Eight Million Dollars Turned Over
to Three Children.

San Francisco, Sept. 2S.-The estate
of the late Charles T. Crocker, the
railroad magnate, was finally distribut-
ed today. BY a decree signed by Pro
bate Judge Coffee. the vast estate of
nearly sS,000000 in value passes out of
the jurisdiction OF the courts and into
the hands of the three children, each
of whom will enjoy his or her share on
coming of age.
The commissions Of the executors
amounted to $4,000, and $4,000 was
paid out in attorney fees.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-29
D. & R. G. HOLD-UP.
Robbers Exploded Dynamite, But
Were Frightened Away.

Colorado Springs, Colo, Sept. 2S.-
Train No. on the Denver & Rio
Grande was held up by two men be-
tween this city and Palmer Lake about
8 o'clock. The robbers fired several
shots and attempted to explode dyna-
mite on top of the express car. The
firing attracted the attention of the
passengers, some of whom came out
and frightened the robbers, who dis
appeared in the darkness. No damage
was done, excepting the shooting of a
hole in the door of the express car.
Passengers on the train say at least 80
shots were fired. The men were evil
IDENTIFY green at the business. They
secured nothing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-29
Interest On Government Bonds.

Washington, Sept. 2S.-The treasury
department has decided to anticipate
interest on United States bonds due
Nov l. On the per cents about ST.
250000 will be paid; on the 4 per cents
81, ,623. 500 and on the new per cents
something less than 81, 5000 The cou-
pons will be paid Oct 10. and the As
and 5s ON the Goth, and the 3s as soon
thereafter as possible.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-29
Colored Pugilist Arrested.

Philadelphia, Sept 2S.-Joe Butler.
the colored pugilist who delivered q
Knockout blow to Doc Payne, kid"
McCoys sparring partner, on Monday
night at the Arena, was arrested to-
day and held in S1,500 bail for court on
the charge of aiding and abetting a
prize fight and assault and battery
upon Payne. Mayor Warwick has no
titled the Arena management that no
more contests will be permitted until
he gives permission, after making an
investigation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-29
HILL AND CROKER
IN COLLISION
Fighting For Control of New
York Convention.
CHICAGO PLATFORM
WILL BE IGNORED
Straight Silver Democrats Will
Nominate a Ticket.

Free Silver Man Selected For Per-
manent Chairman, But the Plat
form Will Be Silent On National
Issues-Hil May Gain Control of
the State Committee-Great Un-
certainty as to Who Will Be Nom
inated-New Jersey Straddle.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-29
NOTHING WRONG
WITH THE CAMPS
Alger Vindicated BY the Sec
retary of War.
DECLARES HE VISITED
ALL THE HOSPITALS
CenSureS the Volunteers For Eating
Too Much.

In General Way, the Conditions
Were Satisfactory and the secre-
tary Was Highly GratiAed-In-
vestigation Commission Made Lit
tie Progress Yesterday-Several
Persons Willing to Testify as to
Charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-09
SITUATION AT MADRID.

visit of the mbassadOrs Varlou.Ix
interpreted by the Press.
MADRID, April 0, II 30 am,-The nol;ti.
cal situation is unchanged.
The opinions expressed by the news
papers are contradictory. Some of them
hold that war is inevitable and others hone
for peace.
Inc Correspondence de Espania says the
intervention of powers has produced at
Washington an effect favorable to Spain
II ADDS: Spain can accept the friendly
counsel of the powers to solve the uues-
ton, where she cannot recede in front of
the American demands"
The Pals is publishing series of rabid
war articles. the wording verging on delir-
ium. On Its front page today 1t has the
representation of Spanish lion guarding
the Cuban flag, with a pig overlooking a
partition formed by the American flag. Tn
der the cartoon is printed the remark. 'If
the grunter wants the flag, come and fetch
it,"
This sensational paper again announces
IN startling headlines that there has bean
an attack upon the Spanish embassy at
washington. AS matter of fact, the Span
ish minister at Washington, Senior Polo v
Bernabe, has telegraphed denying the af-
lair had any Importance, and adding that
the facts were simply that few roughs
had hooted in front Of the legation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-09
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Michael Letarge of Montreal Can
ada, one of the old telegraph company
pioneers of Alaska, and after whom Lake
Lebarge is named, is in the city for a few
days at the American House.
The Rev. Bishop /. W. Joyce who has
Just returned with Mrs. Joyce from two
years visit to the missions in China. is
In the city for visit of few days with
DR.. H. r. Naylor, 921 Massachusetts, ave-
nue..
Mr.. VIM. Carey Maupin of this city, who
was in the southern army during the late
war; has rendered his services to the gov
erl or of Virginia in the event that there is
war with Spain.
Medical Director Thomas n. Penrose Of
the navy is at the Ebbitt-
Lieut.. F. H. Sherman is at the Army and
Navy Club on waiting orders.
Lieut.. Lucien Flynne Of the navy, re-
tired. Is at the Raleigh.
Lieut.. j. r. Findley, 9Th Cavalry, is on q
visit to the Soldiers Home.
Mr.. Walter M. Brenner Of Princeton will
pass the Easter holidays at the Ebbitt
with his parents. Representative and Mrs.
]. L. Bremen of Ohio.
Ensign Horace Macfariand of Washing
ton has arrived in the U. s. S. Helena
from Lisbon at Key West
Mr.. Edward L. Katzenbach Of Trenton,
N. j.. and member Of the sophomore
class of Primo eton University, Is visiting
his classinate. afr. Laurance Chambers,
1341 Q street.
Senator VIM. z. Mason from Illinois and
Mr.. Henry A. Castle, auditor for the
Post Office Department, will be guests of
the Grand Army Club at Wiilards this
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-09

the interior. 1t would become necessary to
serd large army from the United States
70 bring them to terms. AS prisoners of
war. the United States would have to take
care OF them until they were released and
sent Tor by their own government.
Work of the Flying Squadron.
While the main fleet is engaged in invest
Ing Cuba, the flying squadron. under Com
modore Schley. will be specially employed
In watching and keeping off the Spanish
warships at Porto Rico. Cape Verde islands
Cadiz and other places. According to latest
reports. the best part of the Spanish navy
Is on the other side of thu Atlantic The
principal fleet of battleships and cruisers
LETT Cadiz yesterday for the Canary islands
ana the torpedo f1otilla which has given us
so much concern of late has rot yet left the
Caps Verde Islands. SO far as known. AS
these vessels are SO far away they do not
enter into consideration in the events of
the Immediate future in the vicinity of
Cuba The principal element of danger in
the proposed plan for the overthrow of
Spanish rule In Cuba is in the big cruisers
Viscaya and OQuendo, which were recently
at Havana but are row at San Juan Porto
Rico. awaiting the arrival of naval REIN
forcements from Spain. The flying SQUAD
ron will look after these two vessels and
will probably experience no difficulty in
preventing junction in Cuban waters be-
tween them and the feet of Spanish war
ships.
The Transatlantic vesaclS.
As for the formidable fleets on the other
side of the Atlantic no attempt will be
made to molest them unless they undertake
to interfere in the operations in Cuba, in
which event they will find the United
States navy fully prepared to give them a
warm reception.
Although the United States will initiate
the war, SO far as the proposed termination
of Spanish rule I'm Cuba is concerned II
Will not continue hostilities beyond that
point. unless they become necessary by the
aggressiveness of Spain. In the latter con-
tfngency the plan of campaign will un-
doubtedly involve an attack on the Spanish
possessions in different parts OF the world
Including Porto Rico, the Philippines, the
Canaries and possibly Spain itself In mill
tary circles the general opinion, however
Is that the war will begin and end in Gu
ban waters, and that both countries will
cease hostilities when that question has
been settled to the satisfaction Of the Unit
ed States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-09
TO TAKE THE FIELD TUESDAY
New York National Guard Exuects
to BE Called Ont

New York National Guard Expects
to BE Called Out.
ALBANY, N. Y, April 9.-The impress
sion prevails in the adjutant generals de-
partment that the National Guard Of the
state will be under arms by Tuesday next.
The department, accordingly, is working
with that end in view. 1t Is the intention
OF the ao)utant general to keep his office
open tomorrow.
AS the result of the dispatches received
from Washington yesterday, Col Griffith.
the private secretary of Governor Black.
left this morning for Washington. 1t is
said that he will inform the President that
in the event of Congress passing a bill au-
thorizing the President to call for yolun-
teers, New York state would furnish the
full strength Of it's National Guard, over
1900 men.
Every organization in the guard is in
readiness to respond on twenty-four hours
notice, and every member of 1t would vol
unteer for service in the United States
army, either at home or abroad. This
would permit of the enrolment of all the
New York state troops and allow them to
retain their present regimentaI formation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-09

President a telegram from Charlotte, N.
c., sigred by the mayor and large num-
Ter of prominent business men and bank
ers. most of them democrats. 1t was as
follows: Assure the President that fully
90 per cent of our people most cordially
indorse his course and ask him to stand
finn fer peace until all honorable means
have been exhausted"
Representative Pierce of Missouri saw
the President this morning to obtain his
consent to having one of the new battle
ships just authorized by the House named
in honor of the state he represents. The
President is willing. Secretary Long Is
favorably disposed and the name Missouri
will be bestowed upon one of the ships.
A cable message from Minister Wood
ford just translated at the State Depart
ment ives taken to the White House this
afternoon.
At the Capitol.
Very few members of either house were
at the Capitol today, and ali seen either at
the Capitol or about town said the same
tEmg-tEat they knew Of no change in the
situation and did not expect any. The pos
sitility Of Spain making some further dip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-09

from PORTRAIT py u. aver Nh1pple.
lcmatic move was discussed. but generally
on the theory that she might Simply do
something for the purpose Of strengt thcn-
ing her own position the eyes of the
powers bat nothing that could influence
the action OF this .sovar"m9nt.
No suggestion was made that war could
be avoided on any plea except the complete
backdown of Spain. Reports were started
| now and then during the day that Spain
had decided to back down, but all knowl-
edge of such thing was denied by those
who would be apt to be in possession of the
| Information If it We're true. Suggestions
| Of peace possibilities proved short lived
The fact that the stock market was
stronger today excited some comment and
questioning TO the reason. Everybody
is in attitude of waiting with entire
confidence that there will be no delay of ac-
| ton by the President after noon Monday.
What Will Satisfy Spain.
The universally accepted view that there
| will be war has left little oren for discus
sion In administration circles but the length
of the conflict.
A leading member of the House, who has
frequently conferred with President Nc
kfnley and cabinet officials, said today
that 1t is thought the shedding of a small
amount CT blood, as In a French duel, will
suffice Spanish honor and pride. The de-
struction of an American ship or two the
bombardment of some seaport and a
demonstration In several quarters will be
sufficient fol the Spaniards. They will then
| let Europe know they have had enough
ard Europe will ask us to quit This is
believed to be the Spanish program.
II Will be sufficient to compensate for
the loss of Cuba and won't cost much.
The national defense fund now being rails
ed might be sufficient to pay the BILL
| Position of the Powers.
| Inc representative spoken of says he
KNOWS positively that both England and
Russia have indicated to this country that
| they will do nothing to interfere with our
| dealings with Spain. Russia has not been
| supposed to have been as cordial in her
| pc sition as England and was considered as
| likely to join France in almost any kind
| Of advances. Now the assertion is made
| that Russia has given this country to un-
| derstand that she sympathizes with us TO
large degree.
| AS evidence of this fact it is now point ed
| out that Russia was the last of the Euro
| pean nations to join in the presentation OF
| the note of the powers few days ago. She
| was apparently reluctant in joining in even
| little Easter greeting of the sort rendered
| President Mckinley. Russia, it is avsrred
! has interests too near us to want our ILL
| will at this or any other time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-09
A MILITARY ADVISER.
Gen. Sch0iieid. Ii is Said, VIII Be An.
pointed by the President


There was an interesting story afioat this
morning to the effect that the President
had decided to designate Lieut. Gen. John
NJ Schofeid. retired, as a military adviser
to the Executive, the Secretary of War
and the commanding general Of the army
IN the event of hostilities. Gen SchofieiI
has been very actively engaged of late In
tEe work incidental TO the organization of
the national volunteer reserve, which Will
he ready for duty at the call CT the Presi-
dent He is now in Washington. and has
had several consultations with the Presi-
dent and Secretary of War, the latter of
whom has given his hearty Endorsement to
the scheme. By reason of his active ex-
periehce In the late war Gen Schofie,d
would be especially qualified to aid in the
conduct OF the campaign of the land forces
There Is nothing to prevent his assumption
of such duties if he was requested tn do so
by the President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-09
NEW COMMANDERS SELECTED.
Latest Orders Issued by the Navy
Department..

Latest Orders Issued by the Navy
Department.
The following naval orders were issued
today:
Commander Richard Rush, detached from
the navy yard at Portsmouth. NJ H., and
ordered to command the Armenia
Commander g. w. Very, from the navy
yard. Boston, and to command the Saturn
at once.
Commander B. g. Richards, detached
from command Of the Saturn and ordered
to naval hospital at New York for treat
ment.
Commander c. H. West, to duty at once
with the gunboat Princeton at League
Island.
Commander w. I. Moore to duty as in
spector Of ordnance at Lynn, Mass.
Lieut.. Commander w. ]. Barnett, from
command of the Bache to special duty at
the Navy Department.
e. v. Armstrong and w. H. Burcher,
appointed assistant surgeons from April s.
Mate John Kenyon. from the Franklin
to the Vermont
L. E. Gregory. appointed civil engineer
from April g.
Passed Assistant Surgeon L. w. Sprat-
ling. from naval hospital, PHILADELPHIA. to
the Columbia.
Passed Assistant Surgeon L. L. Won
Wedekind. from the Naval Academy to the
Mil neapolis
Assistant Surgeon H. H. Haas, from the
Vermont to the Texas.
Ensign A. A. McKethan, from Ports
mouth navy yard to the Saturn.
Ensign o. p. jackson, from the Ports
mouth navy yard to the Saturn.
Lieut.. J. W. Stewart. from the navy
yard. Portsmouth. to duty as executive
odicer Of the Saturn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-09

The President has approved the act Of
Congress appropriating $3.50. ISL for the
heirs OF John Roach, deceased. for labor
and material. dockage, ETC., for the gun
boats Chicago Boston and Atlanta; also
the act Incorporating the National Flor
ence Crittenton Mission: also the joint res
oaution granting permission for the erec-
tion Of monument in this city in honor
Of. the late Albert Pike. for many years the
head Of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite Of Free Masonry for the southern jur-
tediction OF the United States.