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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-11

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, November 10.
AS the result of an investigation con-
Quoted by the North American, a news
paper opposed to the machine politics
of this city, five men, all residents OF
Washington, D. c., arrested on Tues
day night, were to-day held in bail for
court on the charge of repeating, i'm
personating election officers and max
ing fraudulent returns. The defend
ants are John F. Sheehan, r. NJ Drink
ert, VIM. Cook, Harry McCabe and
George Kirkland All but one are said
to be in the governments employ.
Kirkland had been employed by the
newspaper to enter the conspiracy. He
was the principal witness to-day.
The testimony involved several
prominent Republican politicians in
this city and lieutenant of capitol
police at Washington.
The fraud was accomplished in the
18th division of the Seventh ward. The
returns showed 337 for Barnett, Repub-
lican, for State treasurer, and five for
w 7. Greasy, Democrat.
Kirkland described the trip from
Washington of the repeaters on Mon
day night. He then related in detail all
that happened from the time of their
arrival until their arrest election night.
On Tuesday morning, he and VIM.
Cook wen to the house of Deputy Cor
oner Samuel Salter, accompanied by
Lieut. Joseph G. Rodgers, of the Wash
ington capitol police. Lieut.. Rogers,
kirkland declared, was in charge of the
party when it left Washington. At
Salter's house they met the deputy
coroner and John Silverman, one OF
the election inspectors. Continuing,
the witness said:
'tSalter handed us a number of ballots
folded and sealed and told us they were
to go in the box as soon as we got to the
polling place. On our arrival there Silver
man and Cook unlocked the boxes and we
put the ballots in. There were about 200
should judge
kirkland then said that he acted as mi
nority inspector under the name of Clar-
ence McCabe, the regular inspector, and
that Cook impersonated E. E. Rankin. the
judge Of election. During the afternoon,
witness asserted, fifteen additional votes
were marked by Cook and Silverman and
placed in the box. The last "a voters were
handed specimen ballots which witness
thought were destroyed after the polls
closed. He said that 124 votes were ac-
tually cast and that the number returned
was $3.50 or thereabouts.'
Kirkland said he acted in the matter at
the instigation of R. NJ. johnson, news
paper reporter. He was paid SIS for his
work at the polls by Lieut.. Rodgers.
The clerk of the hotel at which the
Washington men stopped Monday night.
said the bill was paid by a prominent To-
cal Republican politician.
Counsel for the prosecution announced
that in view of the evidence he would ask
for warrants for several others who had
been implicated and that he would demand
the extradition of Lieut.. Rodgers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-11
STEAMSHIP ARRIVALS.

QUEENSTOWN - Arrived: Campania,
from New York, for Liverpool
= NEW YORK-Arrived: Phospicia- from
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-11
GEN. DULLtR 70 THE RESCUE.
Campaign Will Open With Movement
for Relief of LadySmith.

BOERS FIRING AT LONG RANGE.
GEN. WHITE REPORTS HIS CAS-
UALTIES AS VERY LIGHT-HE
HAS STRENGTHENED HIS EN-
TRENCHMENTS AND HAS AN
AMPLE SUPPLY OF PROVISIONS.
BOERS FIRED ON A WHITE
FLAG PARTY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-11

Newspapers value
. dvertislng space IN
proportion to their
circuIation. The less
the legitimate circu-
lation the less the
cost OF advertising.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-20
Murderer n,ddied with nuiis,..

Dunbar. Pa. Dec. i9.-sanford white.
superintendent OF construction Of rie
W. J. Rayney Coke company. was shot
and killed today by David Pierce. a
colored cmplcye.
The trouble began with quarrel be-
tween Plcrse and Richard Cunningham.
superintendent OF the Mount Vernon
works OF the W. J. Rayney company.
over a question OF work. White inter-
fcrrcd In behalf OF Cunningham, when
the negro drew revolver and fired.
killing White.
Pierce Immediately rnk with more
than 200 persons In pursuit. lie was
chased for more than two miles when
his pursuers came within shooting dis
lance. and he fell. riddled by bullets.
and died In a short time,
White was about 80 years OF age.
married, and had several children.
Pierce. the murderer. came to Mount
BraddOck recently from Virginia. and
was considered a dangerous character.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-20

New York. Dec. 2O.-Nostor Ponce Dc
Leon. a lineal descendant OF Ponce de
Leon. dlscoyerer OF Florida, died al
Havana on Monday. aged 50 years.
Mir. DE Leon came here from cuba
during the ten years war. This move
was In consequence of his activity In
behalf of Cuban independence. and his
plantations In Havana and Pinar del
RIO. said to have been valued at 81
100000. were cOnhscated by the Spanish
authorities. Upon his arrival here he
became treasurer OF the Cuban Juntn
and held that position TO the end OF
the revolution. His advice was often
sought by the Junta during the last
revolution. Mr.. De Leon was the au-
thor OF several works In the Spanish
language and also n Spanish English
chronological dictionary.
Governor General Brooke several
months ago appointed Mr.. DE Leon GUS
todlan Of the archives OF Havana and
director OF the museum OF natural his
tory there.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-20
GEN. Wilson Is sEssIpLE.


New York, Dec, 2o.-A dispatch to the
Herald from Havana says:
General ]. II. Wilson, commanding
the department OF Matanzas and Santa
Clara. will not ask to be relieved be-
cause OF Woods appointment. He says:
II have no intention OF asking to be
relieved enlisted SO to speak. as long
as my services might be needed. and
have received no intlmatlon that they
are no longer needed. II would be child
ish because Gen. Wood has been APP
pointed to succeed Den. Brooke for me
to resign. That was a matter for the
President to Judge OF. l shall continue
at my post until by the consolidation
of departments or otherwise my services
are not needed"
While Gen. Wilson makes Il plain
that he win not ask to be relieved when
such request might be Interpreted as
due to personal piquc he looks forward
to the military departments In Cuba be-
Ing abolished or consolidated before
many months and the number OF COM
manders being reduced. Gen. Wilson
adheres to the recommendation made
In his report that the Cuban census be
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-20
PELICAN POINT MURDERER
Supposed 10 Have Been Arrested Near 81.
Joseph, Mo.
0eorge ~. Wright. Accused OF Triple
Murder. Thought 10 Have
Uecn Caught

Kansas City. Mo-. Dec. ia 81.
Joseph. No.. dispatch says: Dressed
III Che garb OF n tramp. a man who ad-
mits he was once lawyer. was mr.
rested near Lake station today, while
he was at work as n wood-chopper.
The man In supposed to be q. W.
Stevens. alias George II. Wright. alias
Weeks. alias Case. stevens is wanted
at Provo City. Utah. for murder. and
reward OF $500 is offered for his ar
rest lie tallies with photographs and
descriptions OF the murderer"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-20

They Hold Up Passengers aud Take
Watche. and Money.

Kansas city. Mo-. Dec. l9.-Passen.
gers on the Missouri Paclnc's Omaha
ana Nebraska City passenger train
which left here at 9:i5 tonight, were
robbed by two masked men who board
ed the train In Kansas city. Kan. They
levied their forced contribution after
the train started. holding up the pas
sengers In the Pullman coach. The con-
ductor was among the persons robbed.
At Searman, Kan, six miles out Of
the city. the train slowed up for tho
station ana the bandits dropped on and
disappeared.
The booty secured was 1--WE gold
watches and about Si00 In mo.ey. No
shots We're fred and no one was Injured.
The Geographic report made by the
conductor TO the Missouri Pacific Of
lclals stated that there were three rob-
bers. Two men who wore masks stood
the passengers up at the inuzslgs of the
pistols. while third robber. who wore
no disguise. collected the booty.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-20
forwarded by the constitutional cOnvon.

forwarded by the constitutional conven-
ton.
Like other commanders, he ls Willing
20 give any congressional committees
the benefit OF his experience whenever
he may be called to Washington.
General Woods reception tomorrow
promises TO be gratifying domonstra.
ton. American military and civil OIL
cials VIII go down the bay TO meet him
the Cuban factions have succeeded In
for all TO join In the reception. The
manner OF Gen. Woods taking control
win be governed by his wishes.
Gen. Brooke has completed arrange
ments for leaving Saturday via Florida,
lie will be given banquet by the lead
Ing Cubans on Thursday night. II II
suggested here that thr difficulty re-
gardlng the assignment Of Gen. Chaffoe
may be settled by sending him to the
Philippines TO succeed Gen. Lawton.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-20

New York. Dec. Gothic Tribune says:
Various conferences have been held In
this city within the last week, both at
the Holland house and at the home OF
Andrew Carnegie. relative to the or
gnnization and operation OF the Car
ncgle steel interests. II IL rumored
that IL. w. oliver OF Pittsburg. may be
chosen to succeed Mr.. Frlck as chair
man OF the Carnegie Steel company.
Mr.. FIick, a. II. Peacock, first Vice
president OF the Carnegie company. and
H. w. oliver have all boon present
within the last week In consultation
with Mr.. Carnegie.
Al Mr.. Carnegle's home last night. Mr..
Carnegie declined 90 discuss the affairs
OF the steel company that bears his
name. At the Holland house II was
said that Mr.. Frlck. Mr. oliver and Mr..
Peacock had all been there within the
week, but no one OF them could be found
last night.
Mr.. oliver ~ n trained and expert
enced steel man. has large Interests
In connection with the Carnegie Steel
company, and this access TO Mr.. Tricks
place, Is considered not unlikely.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-20
Training ships Needed.

New York. Dec. eo.-A special to the
Tribune from Washington says;
The navy department purposes TO ask
Congress for 81 ,00O0 900 to build two first
class training ships. of 5000 tons dis
placement each. the vessels TO be
sheathed and provided with military
sail power as well as steam propulsion.
such ships are declared to be indis-
pensnbc TO maintaining force OF
skilled seamen to work the warships
now In the fleet. II In estimated that
tho two projected Vessels cannot be
completed within two years and by
that time the Essex. the Alliance and
the Lancaster, which are now utilized
fc. training purposes, Will be con-
demned and laid up In Rotten Row.
II IL regarded as extremely important
that VESSELS adapted to the duty shall
be ready TO take their places, and In
the opinion OF the chief OF navigation.
who ~ In charge OF the matter. the only
solution OF the question IL to build
special ships fitted for the service.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-20
Manner in Which the Gallant
American Officer Met Death.
WAS ON THE FIRING LINE.
Warned OF Danger, but hid Not Heed
II - sorrow at the Loss Of the
Intrepid Commander.

Washington. Dec. 19.-Thc war de-
partmcnt tonight received the following
official confirmation OF the killing Of
Gen. Lawion near San Mateo. Luzon:
"Manllo.-Gen. Lawton. engaged In
driving insurgents from San Mateo
section Of country. northeast OF Manila.
killed instantly at $3.50 yesterday morn
Ing. a great loss to US and his country.
OTIS"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-20

lleve Methuen. who cannot do anything
towards relieving Kimberley with the
present force. while Gen. CrOnIe blocks
the way by holding a strong position at
Magersfontcin.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-20

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-20

After some OF the hardest fighting
thus far In the war. Gen. Methuen Is
now practically hcmmcd In ON all sides.
Sir Charles Warren In hurrying for
ward with heavy endorsements to re-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-20

Los Angeles, Cal. Dec. i9.--Gen.
Henry Lawton, who was Killed at San
Mntco. as announced In the dispatches
today. was well known here. Previous
to the Spanish American war he was
n lleutcnant-colonol In the regular es-
adjustment and was Inspector general
for the department OF Arizona, with
headquarters In this city. He was q
member OF a local q. 4. II. post and OF
various social clubs OF this city. Gen.
I.nwton married Miss Craig ~ Red
lands. San Beinardlno county and had
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-20

'nchHo, Dec. $50 FAR az ! have
been able to observe, the Irlshmen In
the different parts OF this country are
IN entire sympathy with the Beers In
the war with England This sym.
rathy they have chOsen-and I think
the movement will not 20 farther than
this-to manifest by passing resolu-
lions and providing money for the
equipment for hospital. ambulance and
surgical department"
TIL. Is the statement OF John T.
Heating. president OF the Ancient Or
der or HibernlanH and consnicuous
among the Irish Americans In this city
and elsewhere. The action taken by
the local order In Chicago and that OF
81. Louis has not ended the movement
IN ms matter. The United societies
OF this city have determined to hold
q mass meeting on January n. which
time there VIII he speech making and
general expression OF the feelings
OF the Irlahmen OF Chicago toward the
people OF the Trnnavnai
And what IN even more important
than this In the eyes OF those Interested
IN this phase Of the matter, the ma.
tlonal officers OF tire Ancient order OF
IiibernlanH are arranging for special
meeting shortly after the beginning OF
the yenr and probably Just PRIOR TO the
Chicago mass meeting. II IN predicted
by Mr.. Heating that plans win be set
on lppt ny tnlN conference looking to-
ward united expression OF sentiment
and cooperation In tbs raising OF
funds among frishmen everywhere In
the United States and Canada.
'"rhe irish In America took n decided
stand on the war question at the very
start" said Mr.. Heating. "nnd they
have made their position no plain that
there IN no questioning their attitude.
They look upon the people OF the Trans
wal Ms race struggling for the sort
~ liberty for which the Irish race has
been lighting and working for no many
years.
Evidently. the Beers have men
enough and good men enough and ann
munltlon enough. What thew might
use II aid for the wounded. We do not
want 10 come into conflict with the
laws OF the country and II II not de-
sired that there should be riiict
with the federal authorities. And SO II
has been deemed best that aid be
furnished under the banner OF the Red
Cross. Neither England nor the United
states can refuse to pass this emblem
beyond the lines and. undoubtedly the
Irish American sentiment will spend
Itself In this way"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-20

longer the wrcstle the heavier will be
the fall In the end, but II Is yet TO
come"
New York, Dec. 20.--Chas. ID. Pierce
consul In this city from the Orange
Free State. said last night that appn-
cants for enlistment In the Bser army
were sim visiting his office In n steady
stream.
II cannot do anything for them" said
he, because ] have no authority to
take such n course. refer them To our
consul at The Hague and tell them they
VIII have TO pay their own expenses,
which would amount to about 800 In
getting to South Africa. The majority
Of the applicants are American SOL
diers, who fought In the Spanish
American war"
Asked what he thought nbut the way
things were going In South Africa, Mr.
Pierce said:
"Thc British can send 1880 900 troops
down there instead OF 10000 II they
want TO, and still they won't get the
upper hand for year or two. II IL
not the side with the most troops that
IL going TO win. but the side that shoots
atralghtest."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-20
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-20

longer the wrcstle the heavier viii be
the fall In the end. but II Is yet TO
come"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-29
~ ms rnuE coLons.


Many Of the people Of Utah VIII
doubtless remember the name Of J.
Wesley IIln. whose owner figured In
ogden and elsewhere a. an anti Nor
mon" Methodist preacher. whose
righteous soul was terribly stirred up
on the polyFnmy question. His true
character. however was not covered up
by that veil of deception. which l. fire.
quently the mask used by religious
hypocrlion. and he was subsequently
known. even to his own fraternity for
what he was.
Since leaving Utah he has been heard
Of repeatedly without much TO his
credit. and now We IND the following
concerning him In the columns OF the
Southern star. published at Chatham
oogn. Tennessee. which clipped It from
Decatur. Illinois. paper
"Butler has sensation which has
stirred up the wrath ~ IT, people. and
Rev j. W. mn. n Methodist CLERGY
man. Il In a peck 90 trouble as the
cause Of the agitation.
lie has been pastor OF the NJ. y.
churches at this place and MONTGOMERY
during the past year. and nt the recent
conference was assigned TO Argentn.
near Decatur with his family ana
effects he removes today TO the now
charge.
"rhc ladies' Of his congregation de-
cldcd to give farewell supper In the
church last Friday night for his benefit.
Accordingly they solicited a large sup
ply OF cdibles from various members, 10
provide Tor the feast
Rev, Hin and member " his flock,
Miss Gertrude lIagsett, did the collect
ing. Their route from one house TO am
other happened 10 take them Into nh
unfrequented place. when. IL Il said.
Rev iiill took liberties with his com
panlon. She opposed his advances and
upon returning home, told her mother
OF the insult
Mrs. HngHett az once 'phoned to DR.
Meyer. Of illllsboro. her brother. VIII,
hnstencd here and. accompanied by 4
= Hoes, n prominent merchant. inter
viewed the preacher ana brought HIN
hcfor Miss liagEctt. where he did MOI
deny his wrongdoing The people Of
this place were NJ indignant that Mon
dag night he was hung In ciligy ant
there was strong talk Of more sum
mary measures"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-29

One way Of making living IL to be
a "snltch." The following story II told
Of u damage suit trial. The lawyer exc
aiming one Of the witnesses said:
what il your buslness?' I'm con-
ncotcd with the legal department Of
Smith a Smith," replied the witness.
with an air u importance. oh" said
the lawyer brlskly "yourc one of these
ohnscrs who run after man who Is
hurt and ofler the services Of lawyer
to bring suit for damagcsi Il that
your busIficssg' mo. I'm no anitch."
whats thatg" ~ say I'm no Hnltch."
what Is anltch7" "a snitch Is a
fellow that watches for people to got
hurt and gets TO them as soon as he can
and makes a contract TO sue the COM
pany for damages" This makes II
perfectly clear what "snitch" is. but
unfortunately tho witness did not give
the derivation Of that new addition to
American vocabulary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-29
LET US ALL he THANKFUL.

The people Of Utah have great cause
for Thanksgiving. Abundant crops. a
finc yield Of precious metals. the Open
ing and prospective utilization Of the
great iron and coal deposits of South
crn Utah. the rise In value Of llocks nni
herds. and the gradual Increase Of In
durtriai pursuits and business enter
prises. thus furnishing employment "
labor and stimulating commercial pur-
suits. are among the material evidences
OF prosperity which give cause for
thankfulness.
The educational and religious intor-
csts " the State are also Indicative Of
many improvements OF higher nature.
The Latter-day Saints have advanced
In the Observance OF duties that should
be performed by faithful members Of
the Church. and In the enjoyment Of
the gifts OF the divine Spirit. Tho
Missionaries iaborlng for the cause of
Zion have had their way opened. by the
very means Intended To close II ~. and
the agitation against the church has
been overrulcd To advance IT, influence
nightly.
The prospects Of the Saints are thus
OF most encouraging character, OBJ
served from any point ~ view. They
with their fellow citizens, therefore.
have great reason TO be thankful
The Deseret News participates In the
general causes Tor rejoicing. IT. prog
rcss during the year has b,cn astonish-
Ing. II has been grandly supported by
the reading ana advertising public and
the future opening NJ before It Is fun
OF Magnificent promise.
Let Us unite. then. In gratitude to
the Oliver OF all good. and praise Ills
holy name. while we acknowledge His
bountlfui hand In nll thlnga'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-29
CuBANs IMPATIENT.

Havana dispatches Indicate that there
Is some prospect Of trouble In cuba. un.
less Congress gives definite assurances
ns Co tho intentions Of this country
with regard TO the future Of the island.
Congress made definite declaration
Of policy at the beginning of thc war
OF liberation. to the effect that cuba
was 10 be- held by the United States
until 1t was doomed advisable 10 ostab-
llsh an independent government. There
has been no Indication NJ any desire to
devlntc from this policy,
There are people In cuba who have
been LIVING ON hrIgandagr 80 long that
they feel out Of their element In COM
munlty established ON law and order
and these may nt an times be suspected
OF q natural inclination TO take 10 the
woods. but the experience u Agulnaldo
and his deluded followers should make
them hesitate In preaching rebellion
against the government that gavo
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-29

~ the amount OF money that has been
expended. and the eminent legal talent
that has been engaged. to say nothing
of the subsidizlns Of certain portions
Of the press. the whole purpose Of
which has been TO prevent the accused
gentleman from saying a word In his
own behalf. and In defense ~ the
Church which ia falsely charged with
sending him 10 Congress ~ the cham
pion OF a system that has been DIS
cLrdod. The fairness. Justice aud chiV-
airy OF this attempt TO prevent hear
ing from the accused. will be daily APP
pteclatcd when II becomes fuzzy under
stood.
The Mormon" church has ut oil
times desired and courtcd investigation.
Its doctrine. its discipline. its methods
and it's purposes are open to the light
II has been ever ready to explain. Its
mission n 10 disseminate intelligence
and uphold human liberty. II does not
Interfere with the Affairs Of State; at
tho same time Il takes interest In all
human Affairs. and II will be- found "A
potent factor In the work 6f human re-
demption. temporarily and spiritually.
It's members have an equal right with
other citizens 10 participate In both
national and local politics. and they VIII
maintain the doctrine ~ equal rights
In their own bchMf va well ~ for all
people who dwell under the influence
~ this great Republic.