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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-10
NEWS OF THE WEST.
Big Irrigation Project.

Boise Statesman: DIR. ]. 3. Pickett
of Runnells, Ia. has just perfected a
plan whereby he proposes to locate
ley within the next two years. and
supply them with an abundance of
water for irrigation purposes.
Dr. Pickett has been working in the
interests of a colonization plan for
several years He has visited all the
states in the intermountain and coast
region, and has at last decided that the
Payette valley is the fittest spot in all
this western country for the perfection
of his plan.
The land to be settled lies opposite
and below Emmett. and contains about
1900 acres, which will be irrigated by
water from the Payette river. taken out
at point II miles above the land. The
canal Will be about q miles in length,
and the estimated cost is $500. 900.
The land is to be taken up under the
Carey act, and the state legislation
supplementary thereto, and the state
land board has filed in the United
States land office the necessary appli-
cation under which the land is with
drawn from entry under the general
land laws The land will cost the set
tiers, with the water. 5000 an acre,
that being the figure named by DR..
Pickett in his application to the board.
Of this amount 80 cents an acre will 20
TO the state.
DR.. Pickett has already arranged for
100 families from Iowa to locate on the
land. and he expects a much larger
colony TO settle on the Payette within
two years. 1t is his intention to have
water on the land within one year.
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UNIVERSITY NOTES.
On Friday School Closed For the
Spring Vacation

AS result Saturday wit
messed great exodus of students from
the city. They go to their homes
where they will give dad a hand on
the farm before returning to commence
their school work
Last week witnessed several social
events among the students, among
which was a call made by the normal
class of '96 upon Professor Stewart. To
show their appreciation of his labors
in their behalf they presented him with
beautiful palm, the presentation
speech being made by President Evans
Athletic interests center around bas-
ket ball, and the contention for the
championship is very fierce. At pres
ent 1t rests with the normal '99. but
the normal 90 will make an atetmpt
to wrest it from them during the pres
ent week
Despite the many rumors to the con-
trary, the relations between members
of the faculty are very amicable; in
fact, they are even more so than they
have usually been. 1t is understood
that Professor Roylance has given up
his intentions of going to Europe, and
he will therefore remain with the uni
versity this year.
The meeting of the regents is looked
forward to with great interest by all
persons connected with the institution.
as it will then be known just what
changes are to be made in the teach
ing force for next year. Professor Stew
art says that there will be no changes
IN the force OF critic teachers, with the
exception of electing a successor to Miss
KEGS, who resigned some time ago.
Committees have been appointed to
get out next years annual.
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Manufactured Diamonds.

In order to make artificial diamonds it
was first necessary to analyze genuine
one. and even to dissolve them. The larg-
est manufactured diamond on record is
ameteT. while the majority are only half
this size. The chemist did not hold his
discovery secret: he divulged it TO the
ROYAL Society. and members proceeded to
initiate him in his fascinating work saws
Godey's Ma gazine. They took pure iron
and placed it in a carbon crucible with
pure charcoal from sugar. and an electric
furnace and a powerful arc quickly melt
ed the iron and mixed il with the carbon
An intense heat IS applied TO the liquid
mass for a few minutes. and then IL is
plunged into cold water. The iron. in cool
ing. passes from the liquid to the solid
state and the force exerted by the metal
in its rapid contraction is tremendous IL
is under this pressure that the carbon is
separated into transparent crystalline
form. These small crystals are the dla-
monds.
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tence, knocks this question on the head
by saying: While the continental
powers do not love the American re-
public, they would not be so mad as to
risk war with the whole Anglo-Saxon
race, and that would be the outcome;
for, if America was attacked by con-
tinental coalition, England would be by
her side in "a hours"
IDALA ORME.
Idala Orme. the song writer. who is
known in the United States, and who
is said to be an American, was re-
leased on Wednesday from the asylum
where she had been confined, the eff
forts of the Marquis of Salisbury and
Colonel John Hay, the United States
ambassador, resulting in the secretary
of state for home affairs, Sir Matthew
White Ridley, signing an order for her
release, on condition that Miss Orme's
sister, who is here, conducts her to
America. Miss Orme says she will re-
main in England and fight her ira
ducers, and set herself right by de-
handing a public hearing of her case.
Miss Orme, in September last, claimed
her life was attempted as she was en-
tering her residence in London, but the
wound was not a serious one.
1t is understood Lord William Sey-
mour, uncle of the Marquis of Hert-
ford, has been selected to succeed Cen
eral Montgomery Moore, in command
or the British troops in Canada
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A C. Rees. of the Payson schools
was in the city during the past week
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DIR. W. H. Apperley, of Logan, is a
candidate for the position of superin-
tendent of the schools of that city. His
numerous friends would be glad TO hear
Of his success.
The state board of education will
meet in the Office of State Superinten-
dent Park on Monday. April IL.
The schools of this city will open on
Monday at $50 as usual, and thereafter
will open at o'clock and close at $40
p. m.
F. N. Poulson, principal of the Pay
son schools, was in the city during the
week.
Several changes viii be made in the
faculty at the Agricultural College the
coming year.
The school board at Nephi gave the
teachers of their school three days the
past week TO attend the meeting of the
Utah Mathematical society. and con-
tinued their salaries during their alb
Sence.
Miss Edith Bucklin. of Bountiful, was
in the city on Saturday.
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Miss Jessie Drew, of the Lowell
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Colorado.

The snowfall about Eldora last Mon
day was "A inches on a level
Leadville's militiamen have declared
their desire to go to the front in case
of war.
The Boulder city council has granted
a franchise for a new electric railway
and work will be commenced at once.
A large tourist hotel is also to be
built.
The Colorado brigade uniform rank
Knights of PythiaS is responding
rapidly to the call for recruits for the
expected war with Spain. Adjutant
General Canadian of the uniform rank
having offered the services Of 10000
men in case of war The Colorado
brigade is preparing to put from 1000
to 1900 men in the field
The Democratic society OF Arapahoe
county has tenederd 1000 men to fight
Spain
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Wyoming.

John Casey. a young man of Rock
Springs. attacked a Salvation army Of
ficer. He received a sound thrashinz
for his impertinence. and in the police
court next day was given so days in the
county Jail, together with a fine of SO
and cost.
Governor Richards is in constant re-
ceipt of applications for enlistment Of
Wyoming volunteers in the event OF
war. An offer has been made by Frank
Bryne. commissioner of the Uintah
county roundup, to raise a company
of cavalry and furnish the members
with horses if the state would supply
the arms and uniforms. Charles Boies
of Natrona county advises the governor
that he has a company Of cavalry
organized for services should 1t be
needed.
Theodore F. voigt of Cheyenne has
won the second place in a national con-
test of students of stenography. the
position from dictation. Students in
"a business schools in the United States
were contestants.
The Republicans Of Rock Springs
have inaugurated an educational move
having in view the education of Firms
who are disfranchised by the state con-
stitution. Professor Otto Gr1land has
been engaged to teach his countrymen
the rudiments of the English language,
so that by next November all will be
qualified voters.
Joe Dessert of Casper has transferred
his 1900 sheep which he bought last
fall, and cleared $4,000 on his deal.
Dessert walked into Casper eight years
ago from Missouri bringing a riding
bride, five pairs of socks and an extra
suit of cotton underclothes. He is
worth $4,000 or $4,000 and will await
the decline in the price of sheep before
again investing.
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Democrats Capture MONTPELIER.

Montpelier. Ida. April 6.-The results
of the city election were extremely sat
isfactory to the representative people OF
the town. F. l.. Cruikshank was elect
ed mayor by a majority of Sc over C.
A. Hoover; C. Wedell, for clerk. had no
opposition; Charles E. O'Connor. indie
pendent candidate for alderman for
Third ward. received majority of Sc
over Nose Lewis; Joseph S. Robson.
First ward. had no opposition; H. Car
rick, Second ward.
1t was an unusually heavy vote. and
while the ticket was gotten up on nom
partisan lines, il has resulted in Dem
ocrats being elected from top to bot
tom.
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Ogden Notes.

The board of education refused to
grant spring vacation. The members
were of the opinion that the present
was a better time for work than late
in June.
Mrs. StilweIl finds herself unable TO
return to school work this year.
Professor Stewart of the University
of Utah will be in Ogden on Monday
next. He will pay the schools a visit,
and in the evening will lecture before
the city teachers.
Mrs. Coray of the Madison school will
attend the meeting of the Federated
Clubs at Denver in June. She will read
a paper at this meeting.
A letter from Mr.. T.. H. Sweeney. for
merly principal of the Madison school
to a. friend, gives the informatio that
he has been reelected as principal of
grammar school No. 6. Greater New
York, at a salary of 81. 500.
The work in drawing in the public
schools is attracting considerable at
tention. The simple methods employed,
the great progress made during the
year, and the intense interest exhibited
by teachers and pupils, Indicate a very
successful years work in this branch.
Mr.. Hafens artistic ability can be seen
in the work of the pupil
Principal McCabe of the Pingree was
in Salt Lake on the 1st inst, taking the
civil service examination. It is under
stood that he will enter the treasury de-
partment service soon.
Mrs. J. NJ. Bishop is teaching in the
Madison, in place of Mrs. Stilwell, re-
signed.
1t is rumored that Miss Link of the
Central will not work next year. She
is very much in need of a rest.
j. NJ. Adams of the Grant has de-
cided to remain and teach the year
out.
Miss Nettie Fitzgerald will join her
father in New York City at the end of
the present school year. She will not
return.
Miss Ollie Barker of the Five Points
school will visit the schools CT Salt Lake
City on Monday next.
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LITTLE BULLETS.

The Massachusetts is now anchored
with the fleet and the flying squadron is
ready FOR sea.
The adjutant general of Georgia issued
an order to increase the enlistment of all
companies in the state guard 50 per cent,
so that the total number will aggregate
5000 men, exclusive of officers.
The president has approved an allot-
ment of 000 from the emergency fund
of 100000 for the lighthouse board.
which desires to improve its service in
many ways regarded as necessary to
meet the eXigencies of war.
Fifty-four men and 50 boys left St
Paul for New York in charge of Engineer
Denig. of the navy. making total of 90
recruits for the navy secured by the board
during its stay of two weeks in this city.
They were given rousing farewell
Sixteen members of the Chicago naval
reserve. LED by General John McNulta,
president of the naval reserves associa-
ton. visited the floor of the Chicago
board of trade in full uniform and made
such a good impression that committee
appointed to solicit funds for their benefit.
was able to collect nearly 81. 900.
The Ward line having withdrawn its
own vessels. which fly the American flag.
from service between New York and
Havana and Mexican ports, has char
tered a British vessel to sail for Mexico
on Wednesday next 1t has not been de-
cided yet whether this vessel will call at
Havana.
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Nevada.

Fred Mather of Carson was drowned
in Washoe lake while fishing last Tues
day.
The state militia is being placed on a
war footing and is ready to respond
to the first call.
A crazy German named Henry En-
bio got off the west bound train at
Wadsworth and after giving away 800
to newly formed acquaintance tore
up a $500 draft to save it from falling
into the hands of thieves. His brother
in Grass valley has been sent TO look
after him.
A vicious cat attacked the 1S-month-
old son of John BrOokenshire, at
Meadow Lake during the brief absence
of the child's mother and clawed the
boys eyes out of their sockets. The
mother heard the child's screams and
rushed to the bedroom. but too late to
save it from the cat.
Carson News: This morning It was
discovered that Frank Helm is short
81 900 in his accounts as public ad-
miniStrator. His bOndsmen held q
meeting this morning and found that
those who were surety for 81. 900 would
have each to put up S50.5O.
There are now "a Cinnamon in the
state penitentiary. This comprises
about % per cent Of the entire number
of inmates. There is only one woman
there. Lottie Carson, who is very old.
Practically she is suffering solitary
confinement
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RUSSIA AND CHINA.
Diplomatic Function Tantamount to
Pledge of Alliance.

Pledge of Alliance.
st. Petersburg, April 9.-The official
Messenger says the following telegram
was sent by Count Muravieff. the Rus
sian minister for foreign affairs, on
March 10, to NJ. Pavloff, the Russian
charge d'affaires at Pekin:
BY imperial command you are
charged to convey the following greet
ing to the emperor of China:
Tt is with sincere pleasure that we
learned of the wise decision of your
majesty in ordering the Tsung Ii va
men (ChineSe foreign office) to sign
the agreement for the cession to Rus
siaf for her use, of Port Arthur and
Ia Lien Wan, and also the railway
concession connecting Port Arthur with
Siberia. To this agreement we attach
great historical significance, for it will
doubtless serve to strengthen still more
the ties of friendship which have ever
existed between our powerful neighbor-
ing empires, and which so clearly cor
respond in the interests Of the states.
With our whole heart we greet your
majesty and wish you a prosperous
reign
NJ. Pavloff. on April 5, sent the follow
ing dispatch to Count Muravieff.
In solemn audience today I was per-
mitted, in distinction of all other au-
diences, to ascend the steps of the
throne in order to. hand your telegram
with my own hand to the emperor. The
emperor, in receiving it, arose from the
throne, read its contents aloud and
made a speech, in which he said:
I'VE are all extraordinarily grateful
at the friendly telegram Of his majesty.
The cordial friendship which has ex-
listed for over 200 years between our
states, and which was lately once more
affirmed by a treaty of alliance, will
now be still further strengthened. The
sincere friendship and community of
interests between the two states will
conduce to the prosperity of these two
nations.
50 I request you to communicate these
words by telegraph to his imperial ma
jesty. together with my hearty greet
ing"
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school. has returned from her trip to

school. has returned from her trip to
| Mexico.
Miss Lillian Whiting. sister of Dr.
Whiting of the University. contributes
| to the current number of Success,
excellent article upon the late Frances
z. Willard
By authority of the board of educa-
ton. the schools will be in session dur
ing the forenoon of Arbor day, and will
close in the afternoon.
The school at Crescent has closed for
the year.
Professor c. A Kenaston, formerly
connected with the Salt Lake College.
is now a teacher in the public schools
of Cleveland, o.
Mendon school, was in the city on
Thursday.
The brick portion of the old school
building in the Tenth ward has been
converted into residences. The adobe
part, which was the second school
building erected in the then territory
has been torn down.
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A genuine treat is in store for those
who may be fortunate enough to hear
the eminent Dr. A. E. Winship on Mon
day and Tuesday evenings, April II
and II.
Professor o. F. Davis, formerly prin-
cipal of Hammond Hall academy, was
in the city few days ago.
District % finds it necessary to add
another teacher to its corps the coming
year.
Principal A ]. Nielsen of the Sandy
schools, was in the city yesterday.
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School district taxes to be levied the
coming year must be levied on or be-
fore May 1.
Miss Fitzgerald. so long and favor
ably connected with the Salt Lake Col
lege, will resign her position at the
close of the present year.
Superintendent Millspaugh spoke be-
fore the Woman's club on Saturday af-
ternoon.
Messrs. D. H. Adams and ]. F. Engle,
of the Ogden schools. attended the
meeting of the Utah Mathematical so
ciety April and Q.
Superintendent Mosiah Hall, of We
Der county, was in the metropolis the
past week.
During vacation week preparations
have been making for an entertainment
to be given in the near future. by the
Lincoln school.
Dr. Whiting will lecture at Holden.
Willard county, on Saturday next.
During the temporary absence from
the city of Miss Bartch, of the Lin
coin school, her place will be supplied
by Mrs. Forbes.
Superintendent Allison. of Ogden. was
in the city on Saturday attending the
meeting of the executive committee of
the State Teachers association.
A meeting of the Natural History
society OF Utah was held in the uni
versity on Saturday. and was a profit
able gathering. DR.. Whiting spoke upon
Food of Utah Fishes Professor Mar
Gus L. Jones read paper upon 'Zonal
Distribution of Plants" and Miss
Stokes presented a paper upon the
Distribution of the Genus Erigonum."
The election of officers for the ensuing
year resulted as follows: President,
Dr. G.. A. Whiting; vice president. Pro-
fessor ]. II. Linford. Logan: vice presi-
dent for Salt Lake county, Miss Bessie
Kimball; secretary and treasurer. Miss
Susan Stokes; member of the execu-
tive committee. J. G. Lind.
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The last session of the Utah Mathe- !
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NAUTICAL society was held yesterday
forenoon. The first feature of the ses-
sion was a class drill in number by
school, who conducted the class most
creditably. Mr.. Gillian followed with
a paper upon principles Obtaining in
Teaching Elementary Arithmetic" The
paper was read in that gentleman's Wig
orous, forceful style, but for the lack
of time was discussed but little. Be-
fore adjourning the usual conventional
resolutions were passed, in which the
faculty of the university, the Salt
Lake papers and the officers of the So
ciety received consideration for favors
bestowed. The membership of the So
ciety is now about go.
The first meeting of the executive
committee of the State Teachers as
sociation for the session of 1898 was
held in the university on Saturday. all
members being present. except DR..
Tanner. Three places were in the field
for the next meeting, VIZ: Manti,
Park City and Ogden. The committee
decided by a practically unanimous
vote in favor of Ogden, provided that
favorable railroad rates can be secured;
otherwise the meeting may be held
elsewhere. Superintendent Nelson of
Sanpete county was appointed to So
licit attendance from the southern
counties; Dr. j. T. Kingsbury is to
perform a similar service for the CEN
trail counties, and President Tanner for
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GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
Trading In Wheat Dull-provisions
Ruled Steady.

Chicago, April 9.-With the exception of
little activity around the opening. trad
ing in wheat was so dul as 10 be hardly
worthy of mention. There was a gen.
eral inclination among traders to await
Mondays developments at Washington
before committing themselves very much,
and this and the absence of any incentive
IN the way OF cable quotations confined
trading almost altogether 10 a slow and
narrow scalping business. The opening
was steady in July at S4S6S5 cents. com
pared with yesterdays closing price of
ol4 cents. There was evidently still some
nervousness among shorts on account of
Yesterdays heavy buying movement, but
the demand from this source soon died
away. Most of the spectators in the pit
We're bearishly inclined on account of the
Favorable crop reports from Ohio and
Kentucky. As the government crop re-
port on Monday is expected TO be favor
able, there was a little selling pressure
put on the market for a short time after
the opening. resulting in a decline 10 S4es
cents This was removed and buying
stimulated somewhat by New YORK ad-
vices to the effect that foreigners were
good buyers there against liberal ac-
ceptances of yesterdays offerings. and
point of the day. After this ad-
vance the market gradually sold off again
to Si1xdSiSs cents. under realizing. and
for the rest of the session did not move
hc either way. September followed July
closely in the matter of fluctuations
There was a little revival of interest In
May. which has been practically at a
stan6stin all week and a number Of
trades were made in it at LOS. a cent
above yesterdays price. The market was
almost at a standstill toward the close
July closed at S45sdS4s4, a shade under
yesterdays final price
Corn was easier on moderate amount of
trading. May closed &c lower.
Oats were very dull and practically
without features of interest May closed
a shade lower.
Provisions were steady within a narrow
range, the market ruling steady to the
close. May pork closed cents higher;
May lard. Pc cents higher, and May ribs
2ls cents higher.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
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Montana

Helena's mayor-elect. Frank ]. Ed
wards. advocates the construction OF
waterworks by the city
The ranch property OF George d. Pat
terson &, Co. at Fort Benton was sold
at auction for $4,000
During the past week a large num-
Der of men arrived at Bozeman seek
ing employment as farm hands. Mis-
souri, seems TO be well represented in
the delegation. The wages paid by the
farmers this year is $25 per month
During the blizzard last week the ice
in the river near the Sheridan bridges
gorged so that it was necessary to use
dynamite to save the bridge and the
town.
Frank Harville was found dead in
his cabin at Butte last Tuesday. 1t Is
supposed he took an overdose of NOR
phine.
H. J. Burleigh. a Butte attorney. has
been missing for a week, and his
friends are anxious
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Omaha Live Stock.

Omaha, April 9.-Cattle-Receipts. 500
head. Steady. Native beef steers. 40o6
5.10: western steers. 3.S0G4S0; Texas
ste ers. 3.25T425: cows and heifers, 3.25q
4 %: Gamers. 2SG3.25: stockers and feed-
ers, 3.SOQ5.OO: calves, 4.09G6.75; bulls, stays,
etc. 2701S.S0
Hogs-Receipts. $500 head. Five cents
higher. Heavy, 3.75@3S0: mixed, 3.75d
3.T7l9: light, 3.70dS.012; bulk of sales, S.75
G3.77I5.
Sheap-Receipts. 1000 head. Strong.
Fair to choice natives. 3.S0G4.S5: fair to
choice westerns. 3.60G4S0: common and
stock sheep, 3.O0d4.00; lambs, 4.5OQ5.7O.