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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
.ARGONAUTS STUNP[D
Soft Snow of the Valdes Glacier
Impedes Their Travel.
KLONDIKE DISCOVERIES
SOME NEW CREEKS WHICH
PROMISE GOOD RESULTS.
All Valuable Claims In the Klondike.
Indian and Henderson Districts
Are Located, According to Best
Accounts-Valuable Pointers to
Newcomers-Klondike News.

Seattle, Wash, March 1S.-W. A Con-
over of Red Bank, N. j., who arrived
here today on the steamer Excelsior
from Copper river, says:
Soft snow on the Valdes glacier is
proving a stumbling block to argo-
nauts, and there is a small blockade
at Valdes and Copper City. There are
about 1000 men there now, and if
colder weather does not come the block
ade will be serious. 1t is % miles
across the glacier. Up TO March u but
ten men had succeeded in getting
through with their outfits. The trouble
is due to the warm weather, which
keeps the snow very soft. A great many
have gone across the glacier without
their outfits. A Chicago party, headed
by Fl. c. Elicit, became discouraged
with the outlook for getting across the
glacier, and are going to try to find a
new way to reach the interior They
have gone to Eyack, below Orca, and
expect to get over to the Copper river
and follow up the stream"
BEATEN TRACK.
John Hassack of Nebraska was taken
sick at Valdes and returned on the
the crowd getting across the glacier. He
said that while the snow was soft, so
many people would travel over it that
a beaten track would be made. Has
sack says that the great trouble on the
glacier is the fuel question. There is
not a stick of timber on the vast ex
panse of ice.
II T. Woodin of this city. writing to
the Seattle Times from Dawson City,
date of 10
TORONTO CREEK.
1.-THE latest creek that has been
prospected is Toronto creek, a branch of
Quartz, which shows up as a great
hydraulic or ground sluicing PROPOSE
ton.
1T is in the Indian district, just over
the divide from EldOrado creek, in the
same belt with Dominion and Sulphur
creeks.
POINTER FOR NEWCOMERS.
From best information at hand am
of the opinion that all valuable claims
in the Klondike, Indian and Henderson
districts are located, or viii be before
spring; certainly this is true of all the
known good creeks in the abOvea dis
tricts. Therefore, my conclusion is that
men who come in next spring and sum-
mer should bring IS months or two
years provisions, and come to prospect
or speculate. but not to work for wages.
STEWART RIVER.
1.-THE general belief here is that good
ground will be found on the Stewart
river and numberIess other rivers and
creeks. Quartz will also be uncovered.
1T is the prevailing opinion here that
not enough supplies can be brought up
the river the coming season to supply
the demand Notwithstanding the fact
that it is generally known that many
new boats must be built at the mouth
of the river, as well as outside for this
trade
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
FINDING OF MRS. CLUTE'S BODY
TESTIMONY IN THE HOFF MUIR
DER CASE.
Time of Hoff Leaving the House
Definitely Fixed-Attorney McIn-
tosh Fined and Sent to Jail.
(snecial to The HeraId.l


San Francisco, March 1S.-When
Judge Cooks court convened today. Jo-
seph Foley, a carpet-layer, was on the
stand for cross-examination by AttOr-
ney Schooler, counsel for Albert Hoff.
Witness was asked particularly as to
the time he left Mrs. CIute's residence
the afternoon of Dec. To- and he replied
that it was five minutes after o'clock
He was then made to describe the tools
he took to the house with him, with
the object of connecting him with the
coupling pin, with which the murder IS
supposed to have been committed At
ter describing them minutely, he was
asked if any of them in any way re-
sembled coupling pin, to which wit
ness replied firmly, No"
Attorney SchOOler then assumed a
very aggressive manner in his eXamin-
alton of witness, trying TO force him TO
admit that he wished defendant found
guilty, so as to divert suspicion from
himself. The assistant district attor-
ney objected to this manner of cross
examination, with the result that At
tOrney Schooler was directed to sit
down.
William E Hagen. a carpet-layer,
then testified to laying the carpet in
the end room on Dec. Il Inc nVe
rooms were UNFINISHED and there was
no coupling pin in them.
c. w. Mark, vice president of the
Everett grammar school, next testified
to using the telephone at the corner
grocery about ; o'clock on the after
noon of the murder. and to Mr.. Legg 5
hurried entrance and requesting that
he ring up a policeman. He further
testified to his return with Mrs. Legg
and the doctor to the Guerrero street
house, the visit to the rooms, finding
of Mrs. Clute's body, the wounds and
general statement of witness
d. z. Lehigh of the telephone COM
pany next testified to the records Of
the office and showed witness Mark TO
have used the phone at nine minutes
after O'Clock, Dec. Is. This firmly
established the time of HOf's leaving
the Guerrero street house.
ATTORNEY MINTOSH SENTENCED
In the case of Attorney Mcintosh,
charged with attempting to sell an al
legged confession of Hoh, Judge Cook
this afternoon sentenced Mcintosh TO
five days imprisonment and fine of
$500 The records of the case are to
he referred to the Bar association and
are most sure to result in the disbar-
ment of the two attorneys. Attorney
Hayward has not been found as yet
and is generally believed to have left
the city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
WHAT THE JUNTA WILL PAY,
Perhaps a Hundred Millions, Perhaps
Nothing, For Independence


New York, March 1S.-That the
C7,bans are willing to end the strife in
their island is without question, DuC
while they are willing to pay Spain
an indemnity, the leaders mere are
pOsitive in their assertions that Iney
are not weakening in the slightest de-
gree and are willing to continue the
fight The question of the amount or
Indemnity which might be paid in case
such an agreement were feasible was
talked of earnestly by the officials or
the iuuta here today. Just what
amount might have been paid three
wears. ago. and that which might seem
reasonable now from the CubanS point
of view, may be gathered from the
following reply to such a question,
which Tomas Estrada Palma made this
evening:
AT the beginning, the war depC was
$3.50 900. 600, but Cuba could not stand
il. and this was one of the reasons CnaC
the revolt was precipitated-
In the beginning Of 1896, after the
invasion of the western provinces oy
the Cubans. the latter might have been
willing to pay 5000 200. 600.
AT the beginning Of the dry season
of 1861. they would have paid $780,
600. 600. but now they would not give
more, if as much, than S1OO,OOO,OO0
IF the wet season should set in this
year before such an agreement could
be arranged. We would not think OF
paying anything.
.srThe reasons for the decrease in the
amounts are the increased chances Of
our success" continued Mr.. Palma,
mot TO speak of the destruction and
desolation of the island that impairS
its productive capacity"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
A Battle Ship In Action.

What happens when a war vessel
goes into a fight. Read about it in
The Sunday Herald.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
TWO SIGNIFICANT FACTS.
Senior sobraPs Appointment-Returns
of Cuban Customs.

New York, March ia special to
the Herald from Madrid says: 1t is
significant that Senior Sobral late
naval attache at Washington, who has
full plans of all the United States coast
defenses. has been appointed on the
staff of the admiralty and had long
conference with the minister OF state.
The publication OF official returns
showing that the returns of Cuban
customs were more than double the
same month of last year february,
are regarded as throwing cold water on
Senator Proctor's report that the gen.
eraI conditions in Cuba are worse.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
BROOKLYN NAVY YARD.
Measures Taken For Equipping the
Auxiliary Cruisers.

New York, March 1S.-A change has
been made at the Brooklyn navy yard
in the plans for preparing the cruiser
Chicago for sea. Several mounts for
the five-inch guns had been hoisted
aboard during the week, but have now
been put back on the dock. 1t is said
that the mounts are being held for pos
sible use on the auxiliary cruisers.
The Dolphin is slated to go into COM
mission next Thursday. Commander
Lyons is now engaged in selecting the
rapid-fire guns for his vessel.
Admiral Bunce today appointed
board of officers to make a survey of
the yacht Mayfiower, and report as to
what changes should be made and
also as to what armament she can best
carry.
The board examined the Mayflower
today. An officer at the yard said that
it would take not more than so days to
get the Mayfiower ready for sea.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
THE HERALD BULLETIN,

PAGE ONE
Keystone of Spain's Hopes.
Maine Report Not Complete.
Idaho Convicts Escape.
Klondike News.
PAGE TWO.
Ryan Defeated Watts.
French Demand In China.
PAGE THREE.
Willow Creek Gold.
Neuvinhisen On Trial For Burglary
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial
PAGE FIVE.
Washington Topics.
Expansion of Trade.
In Wall Street.
PAGE SIX.
Hold-up at Thompson.
PAGE SEVEN.
The Union Electric Bonds.
PAGE EIGHT.
The Bostonians.
In Railway Circles.
Bishop Morris Funeral.
Local Politics.
In the Social Realm.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
WHOSE WORD Is BEsTP
Weyler Denies Reporters Story About
Mining Havana Harbor

Madrid, March 1S.-GeneraI Weyler
denies the authenticity of the letter
published in the New York Journal
yesterday, in which the former captain
general of Cuba is alleged to have said
the United States would not have dared
to send a warship to Havana while he
was in command there, as they knew
the terrible punishment that awaited
them" adding that he had Havana
harbor well prepared for such an
emergency" having rapidly finished
the work Of Martinez Canpos carelessly
abandoned"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
CALIFORNIA CATTLE.
Federal Department VIII Investigate
Complaints of Owners.

Washington. March 1s.-Secretary VIII
son. of the agriculture department. has
directed Inspector Hill at San Diego. Cal,
to look into the conditions affecting a
herd of 5000 cattle in Monterey county
of that state. This is said to be part of
the large number of cattle in California
kept to the south of the national quaran-
tine line because OF fear that their eX-
portation to the north might result in the
spread of Texas fever.
The cattlemen Of California have made
strong representations TO the department
to permit the animals to go beyond the
line for the reason that owing 20 the
drought in southern California, they were
in danger of starvation. If the agent
finds no reasonable objection the animals
will be allowed to go to the northern
part of the state. there TO be kept in quar-
antine by the local officers until Nov. 16.
Similar action will be taken respecting
other herds where owners make request
for it.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
OREGON GOES TO cALLAo.
Expected When She Gets There War
Nav Be Declared.

San Francisco. March 1S.-The United
States battleship Oregon will sail to-
morrow morning for Callao. where she
will coal and await orders. 1t is expected
that by the time she reaches Callao the
trouble between Spain and this country
will have reached a crisis and if war shall
be declared the Oregon will continue her
voyage to the Atlantic. She will pass
throslgh the straits of Magellan. and will
be the largest vessel that has ever made
the trip She will arrive at Callao in
about two weeks.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
RECRUITING GOING ON.
Landsmen Plenty, But Skilled Labor
Is Wanted For the Navy.

Washington, March 1S-Recruiting is
going on apace at all stations for the
army and navy. The Michigan at Fort
Erie, Pa, has enlisted 50 men so far,
and good reports come from all quar-
tiers. The Columbia and Minneapolis
are still 210 men each short of their
proper force. This is accounted for by
the fact that firemen, machinists and
coal passers are wanted. An officer at
the department said that 5000 lands
men could be secured in a day if they
were desired.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
THEIR FATE UNCERTAIN.
Vessel Broken In Two and No Signs
of It's Crew.

Tillamook. Ore, March 1S.-News has
reached here from Ore town, a small
village on the coast about 80 miles
south Of here, that the lumber schooner
Arthur I. of San Francisco is on the
beach at that point a total wreck. \
heavy sea has prevailed and the vessel
has been broken in two. The crew have
not been seen and it is feared they
persisted.
There is no telegraph line to ore
Town and no further particulars are
obtainable.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
DIVORCED WOMAN'S CRIME.
Refused Longer Support By Lawyer,
She Shot Him.

New York, March 1S.-Lafayette r.
Breckley, a lawyer, was shot in the stom-
ach and seriously wounded today by Dora
Arnold. The shooting took place in the
Office of Mr.. Breckley. Mrs. Arnold. who
is about 80 years of age, is a divorced
woman and came from the west nine
years ago. She alleges that Breckley
who has a family with whom he lives in
Brooklyn, has been supporting her since
she came 10 this city. Lately according
q Mrs. Arnold's statement. Breckley re-
fused to contribute 10 her support and
this fact she assigns as her reason for
shooting him. Breckley's recovery is
probable. Mrs. Arnold was arrested
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
ATTORNEY MINTOsH SENTENCED
A TRAIL OF BLOOD.
Farm Hand at Meridian Qda.) Sheets
a Robber
Especial to The Herald,

Especial to The Herald)
Boise. Ida. March 1S.-Near Meridian
last night a robber was fired on by farm
hand named Austin. The thief returned
the fire. using a revolver and shooting
six times without effect. Austin had .
shotgun and shot but twice. The robber
ran and the next morning q trail of blood
was found in the sagebrush. The robber
evidently had confederates who helQed
him away. He was evidently badly II rot
fatally wounded.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
From 1Oc to SIS Per Pam.

Seattle, Wash, March 1S.-Reports
received during the last few days from
Minook creek, Alaska, are of a very
encouraging character. ]. B. Pawles
today received a letter from Peter
Jackson, who, in company with John
F. Burkrnan. has taken claim No. 9 on
Minook Mr.. Jackson writes under date
of Nov. 80 that claims go from 10
cents TO IS to the pan. Out of No. 8,
Jackson and Burkman have taken
nuggets that range in value from So
upwards, the largest being worth $13S.
He says: I'VE do not brag on this be-
ing Klondike. but expect it to turn
out to be a good diggings."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
Warships Now at Key west.

Key West, March 1S.-The Mont
gomery is, with the exception of the
torpedo boats, the only warship in the
harbor. The Iowa and the New York
are still lying far out
1t is presumed that the United
States naval court of inquiry into the
loss of the Maine is continuing its work
on the Iowa, but nothing is known
definitely on this subject.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
KEYSTONE Of
SPANS HOPES
AuStrO-SpaniSh Alliance a
Strong Probability.
WHAT 1T YIELDS TO
SAGASTA MINISTRY
With Safety to the Throne, They Can
Then RelinquiSh Cuba.

Alliance Gives Protection to Present
Spanish Dynasty Against Internal
Attack-Signiicant Social Func-
ton to Come Off In Havana Gives
Color to Aliance-What the Junta
Will Pay as Indemnity-Proposi-
ton to Divide Cuba.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
THE WAR FUND.
Separate and Distinct Accounts Kept
of Appropriations

Washington, March 1S.-It is said to
be the purpose of the president and
his advisers to keep separate and dis
tinct account of all funds expended
from the S50.OOO.OOO emergency appro-
priation made by. congress for the ma
tional defense. In accordance with this
intention, a, separate form of requisition
has been prepared. and all amounts
allotted from the fund are made upon
the direct order signed by the presi-
dent himself. The president wants TO
report to congress just how every cent
of this money is spent" said mem
Der of the cabinet today, and for this
reason is adopting the course above
outlined" The amount paid for the
MaYfiower was about 100000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
AROUND THE MAINE WRECK.
Work of the Divers-offer of Saliva
ton Army

Havana, March 1S.-One Spanish and
four American divers have been work
ing on the wreck today This after
noon two bodies were recovered, but
neither has been identified.
The divers have recovered the ships
service plate and a six FOUNDER.
Special Commissioner Klopsch has
received a dispatch from Commander
BOoth-Tucker of the American division
of the Salvation Army, rendering con-
gratulations on the commissioners re-
lief work and offering TO send him
corps of nurses. Mr.. Klopsch has re-
ferred the matter to Consul General
Lee.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
PLAN TO DIVIDE CUBA.
Proposition Zealously Urged by Proc
tor at Washington.

Chicago, March 1S.-A special to the
Journal from Washington. says:
The latest plan is to divide Cuba
Senator Proctor suggests that Cuba
take all they have won. Spain all she
holds.
The Cubans have possession of Puerto
Principe and Santiago de Cuba The
Spanish control the provinces of Pinar
del Rio. Havana, Matanzas and Santa
Clara. 1t may. be that Spain can be
coerced by diplomatic means into Civ
'ng up Puerto Principe and Santiago de
cuba. retaining the most fertile part of
her dependency. When peace is re-
stored, as the United States will insist
that it must be, the Cubans viii possess
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
Gould's Patriotic Offer.

New York. March 1S.-The Herald
will tomorrow publish the announce
ment that Howard Gould, the owner of
the ocean going steam yacht Niagara,
now nearing completion, will surrender
his vessel to the government in the
event of hostilities between this coun-
try and SDain
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
COOKS INLET COUNTRY.
Remarkable Glacier Gold On the
Kenai Peninsula.

Seattle, Wash, March 1S.-The latest
arrival from Cooks inlet, Alaska, is
Charles Durham of Chicago. He left
Sunrise City Feb. %. Denham reports
a remarkable glacier gold find on the
Kenai peninsula, 1000 feet above sea
level. He says the Cooks inlet coun-
try is showing up better than ever
this winter and the 135 men there are
getting good returns for their work.
Considerable mining has been done on
Six Mile creek, one prospector taking
out as high as $40 for a DAYS work.
The miners are now engaged in haul
ing provisions and saving lumber for
cabins and sliuces. The coolest day of
the winter was Feb. 81, the thermom-
eter falling ~ degrees below zero.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19

The finding of a portrait of one of
the keel plates of the Maine above the
breaks in her decks is now regarded as
one of the most convincing facts con-
corning the nature of the explosion. 1t
tends to prove that some agency must
have been applied from the outside be-
meath the plate TO force it up. In no
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19

Yacht club. has rendered to the gov
eminent his new steam yacht, Aileen,
fer use as an auxiliary cruiser. He sent
his offer to the auxiliary cruiser board,
now in session here, and his vessel will
be included among those described by
the board in its report to the navy de-
partment
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
RUSH FROM DAWSON.
Men Who Acquired Wealth Anxious
to Get Home

Tacoma, Wash, March 1S.-H. c.
Pettitt of Snohomish, who returned
from Alaska on the City of Seattle.
brings news to the effect that next
June and July will witness a STAN
pede from Dawson that will be equaled
only by the present rush of gold-seek-
ers to the Klondike. Up to Feb s..
when Pettitt left, there had been about
1,500 applications for passage south.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
Coast Fortifcation Gums.

Washington. March 1s.-The ordnance
bureau of the war department today
awarded contracts for a large number of
steel armor-piercing and deck-piercing
projectiles for the coast fertilization guns.
There were several bidders. but instead of
giving the contract to one concer. the
bureau divided the contract so that sup
plies will be coming from several quarters
at the same time
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19

way can an explanation be given of its
appearance above the place where it
originally belonged. This keel plate
was the backbone of the ship, and the
only way to dislodse such a plate 20
feet below the water and cause it TO
move up from the bottom would be by
applying force from the outside, and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
AMERICAN HORSES IN FRANCE.
Horse Owners Clamoring For Heavy
Duty On Them.

Paris, March 1S.-The horse breeders
of Brittany. Normandy. and the south
western departments generally. are
raising an outcry that the fall in prices
is due to the increase in the Importation
of American horses, and are ciamoring
for duty of 200 francs (about $40) on
each horse imported, together with a
quarantine and branding of the ami
mails.
The various chambers of agriculture
support the agitation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19

Before that number was reached. the
accommodations of all the first boats
had been sold, and no more applica-
tions would be received. When book
ings open for the second boats, there
will be another rush. Practically ev-
cry one of the 1900 anxious to get out
early will bring gold, many in large
amounts
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
IDAHO STAGE LINE SOLD.
Vogeler Pays SILL 900 Fer the Red
Rock Outfit.
Especial to The Herald

NoVtCIdI 20 TIC HerdIu-J
Blackfoot. Ida, March 1S.-NIr. T. W.
Vogeler has recently purchased the
entire outfit of the Red Rock, Salmon
& Gibbonsville Stage company. BIZ
which transaction some $11. 900 worth
of property passed into his hands. Mr..
Vogeler formerly secured the mail con-
tract over the same line. OF the new
company, Mr.. Vogeler is president and
general manager, Mrs. Vogeler is sec
rotary and treasurer; z. Hill. vice
president. and F. w. Lamphear, super
intendent- Mr.. Vogeler expects a large
profit from the enterprise.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19

tremendous force at that. In its move
ment upward II deIonated IN. -.s-..,I..s 8
cartridges, made of coarse black pow
der. some of it in tanks. some of it put
up in small 2-pound bags of bunting.
This powder exploded; in turn it ex-
ploded the 6-inch charges, and then the
climax was reached.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
NOT n Strnng Csc

Savannah, Ga. March 1s.-The prose-
cution in the Carter courtmartial case
closed this afternoon and court adj
jOurned until Monday, when the de-
Tense will begin. The impression is
that the government has not made a
strong case.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-19
o,Higgins MOT For Sale.

Valparaiso, March 1S.-Patricio Lor-
rain Alcalde minister of war and navy,
says: You can emphatically deny
the story of the sale of the CHILEAN
cruiser O'Higgins or any other warship
to Spain"