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tention as to the final disposition of the
islands. and added that the president
has not determined what position the
interests of the United States would
make necessary.
The situation at Manila is regarded
as critical, of course, but the officials
see no reason why they cannot COM
mand it for a time at least. General
Otis reported yesterday, in connection
with some matters connected with the
shipment home of some sick Spanish
soldiers, that he could hold out beyond
a doubt until his reinforcementS ar
rived. and added that as the news had
reached Manila that there was every
prospect that the peace treaty would
soon be ratified by the United States
senate, the effect on the native element
had been satisfactory.
There is good ground for the belief
that AgOncillO is receiving advice from
certain persons inimical 90 the policy
the president had adopted for the treat
ment Of the Philippine question az this
stage. This had been tolerated reluct-
antly by the administration rather than
make an open issue of what is still
case possible of adjustment. The pub
LEGATION two days ago of what proved to
be a very good abstract, with exact
quotations, of the letter left the day
preceding the publication by Agoncillo's
secretary at the state department.
likewise is resented as a notable breach
of official decorum. The first inclina-
lions of the officials after this publi-
cation was to get rid of Agoncillo. but
the officials were 10th TO take any ac-
ton in advance of the senate passing
upon the pending peace treaty. esDec-
tally as such action might involve pass
ing upon certain legal and diplomatic
points involved as to which It IS de-
sired not to establish a precedent at
.t.;S time
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tention of the senate during the greater
part of this time. Constructively, he
occupied the floor during the entire ses-
sion, but he was frequently interrupt
ed by other senators. Most of these
interruptions came in the way of ques-
tons, but some of them took the form
of speeches. This was notably the case
with Senator Berry's Interruptions. He
spoke for some time and in doing so
denounced the treaty in severe terms,
Senators Mason and Caffery asked
many questions.
Senator Frye was asked if the presi-
dent had not originally instructed the
commission to only insist upon secur-
ing coaling station in the Philippine
group. To this Mr.. Frye replied that
he did not feel at liberty to give his
Interpretation of the presidents in
structiOnS, but it was not necessary
that he should do so, as the president,
he said. had determined to comply, par
TALLY at least, with the Senate'S request
for the documents on file bearing on
the negotiation of the treaty and Mr.
Frye said he felt justified in assuring
the senate that the papers would be
received not later than Monday.
Mr.. Frye was asked why the Philip
pine islands were not placed in the
same class as Cuba and replied that the
difference was made because in the
case of Cuba the commission was act
ing under instructions from congress.
He was reminded that the Filipinos
professed to be fighting for freedom
just as the Cubans were and that they
were still contending for their own in
dependence.
One senator reminded him of the
representations of Aguinaldos Ameri-
can agent, Agoncillo, and asked him
if he meant to force the Philippine peo-
pie to actual hostilities, to Which Mr.
Frye retOrted that it was the opposi-
ton which was forcing a continuance
of the state of war and which would be
responsible for hostilities if they Saould
occur. AS for himself, however, ne did
not know the Filipinos in the transac-
ton. The treaty should have been rati-
danger of war with the people of the
Philippine islands would have been
aVerted.
Senator Mason put the question
whether the commissioners did not
know when they made the treaty and
whether he did not know that the ma
tiveS of those islands were then, as
now, demanding their independence In
response, Mr.. Frye repeated that the
commission dealt with Spain. regard
ing the Filipinos as subjects of that
country. Spain had lost by conflict of
war, and hence the United States had a
perfect right, according to the law of
nations, to acquire any part of her pos
sessions or people in adjusting the bal
ances after the war was over.
Senator Berry, in his speech. declared
that the acquisition OF the islands was
merely speculative scheme. contain
ing more Of the element of grab
bling than of patriotism or phiian-
trophy.
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TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

A heavy snow storm prevailed in Colo
RADIO yesterday.
The second battalion of the Seventeenth
infantry will start for Manila via New
York on Monday.
President Diaz of Mexico has appointed
Emanuel Aspiraz assistant secretary or
foreign relations. TO be ambassador 10
Washington.
Old Simon Pokagon. the last. chief OF
the Pottawattomie Indians. died at Ben
ton Harbor. Mich aged nearly SO years
He and his family have been chiefs for
nearly a century.
Grant T. Gillett. the Kansas cattle trad
err who recently failed with liabilities aS-
gregating over a million dollars. has turn
ed his property over to creditors, ana II
is stated that the latter have promised
that no criminal action shall be instituted
Mexico.
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FAKE STORY DENIED.
Agoncillo Never Advised Aguinaldo
to Declare War.

to Declare War.
Chicago, Jan. ia special to the
Record from Washington says: When
Agoncillo learned that the senate had
set q day Tor voting on the ratifca-
ton of the peace treaty, he prepared a
dispatch 10 the Filipino junta al Hong
kong, conveying the news, and is re-
ported to have added The suggestion
that if Aguinaldo was to iorcibly con-
test American control, ne should strike
the blow at once as with the leatY
ratified and further reinforcaments, the
Americans would be in 1etIec posi-
ton to maintain order. This dispatch,
it is said, was intercepted and brought
to the attention of the president and
Secretaries Al2er and Long
Washington. Jan. 27.-AgoncillO, the
representative of AguinaldO. authorized
the following statement today concern
ing a published report that the govern
ment had intercepted dispatches frnm
him to Aguinaldo, in which he advised
that the F'iliDinos would nave to fight
for their independence. ana that now
was the time TO act:
1.-The statement is abs 0lute.y false.
and is calculated to excite feeling and
animosity in this country, and to prei-
udice the Philippine cause. No such
telegram has ever been sent by me- and,
for that reason, no such telegram could
have been intercepted. The falsity OF
the statement is shown by the fact that
l have cabled my government 10 con-
tinue the same friendship which. was
borne on the battlefield against Spain.
The Philippine people have no wish and
no purpose to fight against the Ameri-
cans unless they are driven 20 1t. heir
only desire is to strengthen the bonds
now existing"
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81 grabbed a pillow and struck him
with that before I thought how harm
less it was, so 1 dropped it and grabbed
him around the neck. lie might have
been q maverick, and [ did not want
to let him get away without my brand
on him. 1 have roped many a steer,
but l never got tangled up with one
that fought so hard as this one did. l
had him around the neck, but could
hardly hold him, and he tramped nearly
all the skin off my feet, bur l called
the boys and we had MIN on his back
in a short time after they arrived.
Down at the station he foreman told
me he was branded Y. /. on the right
arm but there is no record Of the
brand in any of the brand books. u
Respecting the robbery, j. D. Wood
of Idaho said: THE noise that Lawson
was making awakened HE. lie was
yelling for help while he was clinched
with the robber My room had not
been entered. and 1 would have lost
probably SIS that 1 had"
The police say the thief is an old
convict and well known criminal.
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LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS.
COPPER MINE COMBINE.
Ten Important Producers Secured For
the New Company.

Ten Important Producers Secured For
the New Company.
Chicago, Jan. ia special to the
Chronicle from New York says: Def
mite steps in the formation of a biz
copper consolidation were taken today,
when articles of incorporation we're
filed at Trenton for the Miners Copper
company, with a capital of $4,000, OJ0
There are now locked up in a safe
deposit vault in Boston eighteen GER
tifcates, standing in the names of three
men. which represent the control Of
about ten of the important COPPER
mines OF the country. One o. these is
H. H. Rogers. who represents the Rock
efellers in many of their undertakings.
1t is understood that the other two are
Albert s. Bigelow of Boston, and Levy
MAYER. a well known lawyer Of Chi
cago, who has figured in many trust
deals. These certificates are to be
turned over TO the Miners Copper COM
pany. which will act as trustee, and. IN
turn, transfer the interest TO other new
companies. the control Of which it VIII
obtain.
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ELEVEN SAIL ORS TORTURED
AND EATEN BY CANNIBAL S

II drowning the
cannbas New
Australia when caught
vessel boats and soon became separated
finally thrown ashore ten
o he o lie escaped
killed each
in gathered
the feast
tortured by the old women and children of
Of onew stoicaly
huge pot filled
prolonged
away he night.
In the eheaded their heads being stuck on poles and
paraded before the the fate
of turned his
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-28
LAWSON cAPTU]ES A THIEF
RIO GRANDE WESTERN MANS
FEAT AT DENVER.
Found a Burglar In His Room and
After Desperate Struggle,
Handed Him Over to the Police.
Especial to The Herald.)

Denver, Colo, Jan. 27.-H. Fl. Lawson,
live stock agent for the Rio Grande
Western road, with headquarters in
Salt Lake, is delegate TO the cattle
mems convention. and stops at the
Windsor hotel. When he retired last
night he folded his vest, containing his
money, and placed it under his pillow
This morning about o'clock he was
awakened, and on opening his eyes
saw man standing by the side of the
bed. Lawson, who is a big, healthy,
strong fellow, tells of the occurrence as
follows:
Il was awakened by hearing his
toothbrush and pencils fall upon the
floor. When L woke up there stood q
man. and 1 wanted to kill him, for L
knew he was a thief.
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THE HERALD BULLETIN.

PAGE ONE.
Still Voting For Senator.
Roberts Memorial Killed.
Live Stock Convention.
Peace Treaty Discussed.
Mckinley Has No Policy.
PAGE TWO
Eagan Trial Ended.
California Trickery.
Deaths On Copper River.
PAGE THREE.
Debate In the Senate.
Financial and Commercial
Army Bill Opposed.
PAGE FOUR
PAGE FIVE.
Legislative Proceedings.
Among the Railroads.
Condition of Trade.
Suit Over Highland Mine.
PAGE SIX
The Metal Market.
State News.
PAGE EIGHT.
Cannon Men Caucus.
Samuel Capner Shot Dead.
Shocking Street Car Accident.
Jailed For Stealing Coal.
Joe Turpin Struck By Flat Car.
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RICH STRIKES IN THE NORTH.
Good News From Republic Camp and
British Columbia.

Spokane, Jan. 27.-This was a great
day for news of strikes in the mines
of northern mining camps. the super
intendent of the Southern Republic Six
in Republican camp, telephoned tonight
that he had struck ore assaying $2SS.
Another dispatch from Republic says
the Dora, in sinking to catch the ledge,
struck a two-inch stringer which runs
s.. O37 per ton. 1t is expected that the
miners will strike the ledge within
week and the existence of this remark
ably rich stringer from the main ore
body is an Indication that the ledge will
be rich Another dispatch says S30-Ore
has been encountered on the Jumbo.
From Rossland comes news of the
striking of a siX-foot ore body in the
Evening Star, which averages $50 per
ton.
Camp Mckinley, B. c., reports the
discovery of five feet of solid sulphide
ore, which viii run 500 per ton. Other
minor strikes are reported from Re
public.
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Two Men Burned to Death.

Waco, Tex, Jan. 27.-Ross Leary and
Andrew Griswold, farmers from Hill
county, were burned to death in the
Commercial hotel at Hillsboro, thirty
miles north of Waco, this morning, and
G. Mcclure, another guest, is missing,
and his body is supposed to be in the
ruins. The fire broke out at o'clock
this morning.
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'K|N[EY IS IN DOUBT
President Has No Policy Concerning
the Philippines.
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT
SITUATION AT MANILA IS RE
GARDED AS CRITICAL.
But Otis Reports That He Can Hold
Out Until Reinforcements Arrive
Washington Officials Annoyed By
Agoncillo's Presence and Accuse
Him of Breach of Etiquette.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Two cabinet
officers, after the cabinet meeting today
when asked regarding the Philip
pines, said that at no time in the caol-
net sessions or privately had the presl-
dent expressed to the cabinet his in
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QUESTIONS FOR FRYE
Peace Commissioner Placed In An
Uncomfortable Position.
SENATOR'S INQUISITIvE
WANTED TO KNOW WHY PHILIP
PINES WERE TAKEN.
Frye Announced That the President
Had Consented to Transmit a Por-
ton of the Documents Asked For
Peace Treaty Denounced In Ex-
ectutive Session-Frye Explains.

Washington, Jan. 27.-The senate
continued the consideration of the
peace treaty in executive session today,
the doors being closed for almost three
hours. Senator Frye, member of the
Paris peace commission, held the at
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EFFORT TO STEAL
ROBERTS, SEAT
Utah Storm starters De-
nOunCed In Idaho
LEGISLATURE KILLS
PROPOSED MEMORIAL
Members Had insufficient knowledge
Of the Facts.

Leader of the Majority Denounced
the Campaign Against Roberts as
Political Move and Roundly
Scored the Organ of the Rising
Storm-Congressman-elect Defen-
ded BY a Mormon Member-Me-
mortal Killed By a Close Vote.
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Pope Leo, according to a Rome cor
respondent, contemplates a universal
jubilee in 1900 TO mark the opening of
the twentieth century.
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Union Pacific Short Line Exchange.
New York, jan PA circular issued
to Oregon Short Line stockholders an
nounces that they can exchange their
holdings for Union Pacific common
stock on payment of S. per share.
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1NsINCERITY % MR. Nv.

1,anresentative Law. who has rebelled
..-a,.v time his Republican colleagues
S,sI-e cast a complimentary vote for
lro,dbug. and by way Of protest has
s5fter declared for a silver Republican,
oo+te1pted 10 perpetrate a joke on his
S,aiifical associates and the assembly by
erIogizing the qualifications and fitness
IF one whom Re wouid support for SEN
etor. He pleaded for the legislatUre's
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SILVER AND LEAD.

100
Bar silver, SEQ cents.
Lead, brokers', $40.
copper, casting, 1424 cents.
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SENATORS.

SENATORS.
For King-Bennion, Rideout, W. G.
Nebeker, Aquila Nebeker-4.
For McCune.-Cannon, Chambers,
Evans, Peery, Robson, Smoot, Tan
ner, Thomas, Whitney, Wright-1O.
For Bagley.-Alder, Howell.
For Cannon.-Kiesel, Shurtlif-2.
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For Cannon.-Bramwell N. j. Har-
ris, Ivers, Johnson, Smith,.
Representative Welch-1.
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Forecast for Salt Lake Today is:
Fair, stationary temperature.
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REPRESENTATIVES.

For King.-Betts, Cook, Fisher.
Greenwood, jackson, Larsen, Lapish.
Redd, Stewart, Wheeler-10.
For McCune. Bywater,
Clyde, Cummings, Farr, Fullmer,
Forman, Har EN-, Horne, Lloyd, Nc
Quarrie, Mansfield, o'Neil, Parry,
Robertson, Roylance, Shepard-17.
For Bagley = Callister, Chris
Hanson, Crosby, Holmgren, c. q.
Harris, Miller, Murdoch, Richards,
Robinson, Sorenson, Taylor-11.
For Howell-Law-1.
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If you have rooms for rent, with or without board. send with price and location at once to the "Bureau of Infor- mation," State Fair, Birming- ham, Ala.
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c. lilly, of Tuscaloosa, concluded the morn ing exercises by making a speech of well come, and the convention adjourned until 2:3O o'clock.
 After a song service in the afternoon, President Moody made the following an- nouneements of committees:
 Credentials-J. A. Riley, P. B. Smith, J. s. Rutlege, P. c. Barclay
 State Committee Report-T. L. McGill Duncan Ross, ". J. Beeson, J. M. Granade. R. T. Tyler.
 Resolutdons-F. searcy, J. R. Rutland, R. s. Daniel.
 Business-A. c. Van Camper, H. Self, Harry Hawkins.
 Dlrectors-T. H. Garner E l., Blaloclk ". J. Kelly.
 After this speech was made by Frank " Ober, editor of Men, who spoke of the work of the association. He divided his subject into three parts-Principles, Secur- ing and Tradning-and talked with much force and interest.
 The convention last night met at o'clock and was opened by a song service con- ducted by IL. c. McGill. President Moody called the convention ito order and intro duced Rev. Neal Anderson, of Montgomery Who delivered an address on "The Army and Navy Work" Mr. Anderson spoke from personal observation of the troops at Miami, Fla. His remarks were listened to with closest attention and interest. Frank w. Ober made another address on 'aThe world Wide Movement" He spoke of the work with the army and navy, the college WorK, the Indian work, the railroad depart ment, and the work done in foreign lands lie told also of Secretary Root sending r. M. C. A. secretaries with the transports to the Philippines.
 After the address of Mr. Ober and the singing of My Country 'Tis of Thee" the convention adjourned to meet this morning
 
 held in Tuscaloosa offered a handsome sil- yer service to tine farmer winning the larg- est number of prizes. N J. Ray has been declared the winner of this prize he hay 1ng Won individual prizes on seven entries ihe service consists of a silver tilting water tutoner ana goblet, and it will be presented to MT Ray next Monday evening at the court house by Colonel Brandon
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TUSCALOOSA
Proceedings of the Y. M. o. A. State
 Convention

Tuscaloosa, November 11.-(Special.) l.)-The business meeting of the Y. M. c. A. con- vention was opened yesterday morning at the Baptist church at 93O o'clock. Rev. F. P. Culver conducted the devotional ex- ercises, and dhe convention was called to order by Harry Hawkins The nominating committee, through w. G. Henry, reported as rolows President, F. s. Moody; first vice president, w. G. Henry, Southern university, Greensboro; second vice presi- dent. T. L. Bullock, Birmingham; secre- taries, c. S. Chiffon of the Southern uni versbty and w. F. Osborn of Auburn.
 These officers were unanimously elected. MT. Moody was introduced and made brief speech 10 the convention.
 The delegates were then introduced, and reports of the association were heard from Birmingham, Florence, Montg emery, Selma, Greensboro and colleges at Auburn, Bonntsville, Florence, Normal Howard college Jacksonville normal, Southern uni versity North Alabama Conference college, Owenion, Southern Alabama institute, Thomasville and University of Alabama.
 Chairman Hawkins read the report of the executive committee, which included the work done with the army during the war with Spain.
 Mir. Mixsoll, secretary of the railroad a report of the work there, and Mir. Dun can, director of tlhe of the Meridian asso- citation, also made happy talk Rev. D.
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Win Merge Interests

Atlanta, Ga., November 12.-The railroads entering Atlanta have decided to merge their terminal interests and appoint a su- perintendent of terminals. The position, it is said, has been offered to Charles E. Har- man, general passenger agent of the Vest ern and Atlantic and his name was pro- posed by the Southern railway If MT Harman accepts the position he will proba- ply remain with the Western and Atlantic as this is understood to be the wish of President Thomas. It is part of the plan to unite the ticket offices at the union sta- tion and the new superintendent will be Joint agent for all the roads.
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BLSSEMER
hstimate for Sewerage System Call
 ed For

Bessemer, November 12-(Special 1.-The city council has made a contract with J. H. Elliott, civil and sanitary engineer of Memph1s. to establish the lines and levels or sewerage system and make an estimate or the cost of same. It is the desire of the city to place such a system as soon as pos sible MT Elliott will also survey all streets and alleys, determining their proper level He is expected to take up the work immediately.
 John Green, aged about 53 years dropped dead in the road near McCalla yesterday. Deceased was a farmer living about seven miles southeast of here. He is said to have had heart disease. He was married man and leaves a family.
 Dr. J. A. B. Lovett, of the Industrial col lege at Blountsville, and Dr. w. A. Lovett. Of Columbiana, arrived here yesterday on brief visit
 There was a large attendance at a meet ing of the Furnace Employees union held in Harvey hall last night A committee from the Retail Clerks union were present in the interest of their organization
 Leonard Edmundson has been quite i'll this week.
 niSSSiS' o' C' n1yelS, J. '. MC1TeW ana Dave Williams, who have lived in Bessemer many years filling splendid positions at the mill when 1t was in operation long ago, have been re-engaged by Superintendent Pritchard.
 P J. Baker, of Atlanta, has accepted the position of master mechanic with the Bessemer Foundry and Machine company
 Yesterday was the first pay day at the rolling mill. When the Bessemer Foundry and Machine company's plant and the roll ing mill are in operation the monthly pay roll in Bessemer will be increased by about $30,000.
 Yesterday was pay day also at the big and httle pipe works.
 Miss Minnie Mcintosh, of Camden, Ala, will arrive Monday on a visit to Miss Mary Lovett.
 Dr. and Mrs. A. B. c. Nichols, of Tusca- loosa, have returned home after a pleasant visit to Captain J. M. Crook and family.
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JEMISON
Death of Dr. J. P. Givhan, a Prominent Physician

Jemison. November 12,-(Special.)-Dr. J. P. Givham, formerly a resident and prac- ticing physician of this place. died at Calera, where he had moved the first of the year. on Wednesday, the Sth of No vember, and was buried here Friday by the Masonic fraternity. Paralysis was the cause of his demise.
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ELIZA
Wedding of Miss English and Hon. J.
 M Loflin

Elba, November 12.-(Special.)- Thurs day evening at o'clock at the home of the brides parents, MT and Mrs. John English a very pretty home wedding was solemnized. Miss Mollie English was mar ried to Hon. John M. Lofin, Rev Jim Lof- tin, father of the groom, officiating.
 Mrs. Lof1n, as Miss English, has been one of the loveliest, prettiest and most es- teemed young ladies in this section of the state and by her sweet disposition, sympa- thetic nature and other womanly qualities has endeared herself to a large circle of friends.
 MT. Lofiin is a leading politician of the wire grass region and a prominent attor- ney at the Elba bar.
 The democratic primaries will take place December next, for county officers and the campaign is now very lively.
 Hon. John w. Tomlinson 1nas a large and enthusiastic following in this county It seems to be conceded by all that he will get the delegation.