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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-15

r. u. Compton. of Snohomish. In
visiting Edward Thomas at his
home on Rainier heighta.
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r. Il. Borrow. Of whatcom. was
married 20 Miss Edith SempIe. Of
this city. last night. Mr.. and Mrs.
Borrow left on the Great Northern
train this morning for their future
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The Young Mems club OF Ply
mouth Congregational church, held
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An entertainment and maple SUI
gar supper will be given Tuesday
night in the Eagles hall In the Sc
attic National Bank building by the
John r.. Miller Women's Relief
corps.
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Advlees from Rossiand. II. C.. say
that In many places throughout the
mining districts snow has dIsap-
peared sufficiently for prospectus.
and the spring exodus % prospec-
ers - on. The majority are head.
ing for StmiIkRmeen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-15

The assessment work for the pres
ent year has been done upon the
Edith and Mary claims. which para
lei the u. s. Le Roi on the west.
They make a promising showing In
copper. gold and silver.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-21
FUND FOR MRS. LAWTON.
Will Raise the Mortgage On Propert,
In California.

Washington, Dec. ga general order
was issued from the war department to-
day announcing the death of General
Lawton to the army officials and paying
the intention of the officials to have the
remains brought to the United States for
final interment but 1t is not known when
this can be done
General Lawton died a poor man. al
though but few beyond his circle of i'm
mediate friends knew of the small pecuni-
airy return tfl9,t had come to him from
his life work in behalf of his country.
Therefore some of these friends have
thought proper now to come to the aid
of his family as is shown by the follow
ing statement addressed TO the American
people. issued today:
Washington, Dec. 20, 1899: Major Cen
eral Henry w. Lawton, United States
volunteers, whose death occurred at San
Mateo. island of LuZon, on Dec. IS, 1899
has left little but his good name as a
legacy to his wife and children. A piece
of property purchased by him as a home
in California has a mortgage of half the
purchase price still outstanding and IN
liquidated. The undersigned have volun-
tarily associated themselves together for
the purpose of raising funds to pay off
the indebtedness. Contributions will be
thankfully received by them, and be de-
voted to the object hereinabove set forth.
The aid of the newspapers of the coun-
try Is requested.
Contributions will be received by any
one OF the following:
H. c. Corbin.
"Adjutant General, Washington, D. c.
JOHN f. WESTON.
Acting Commissary General, Wash
ington.
WILLIAM LUDLOW,
''Brigadier General. Havana. Cuba.
WILLIAM r. SKATER,
Major General. San Francisco
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fallen. At the time the sad news came
to US his nomination as brigadier gen
eral of the regular army was already
made for TRANSMISSION to the senate, but
no rank can enhance his fame He rose
from the ranks of the Ninth Indiana
volunteers, filling every grade in the
service to that of major general of vol
unteers, and in three wars was con-
spicuous for bravery and devotion to
duty. The country mourns the death
OF this intrepid leader. Convey to Mrs
Lawton my heartfelt sympathy in her
oyershadowing affliction.
WILLIAM M'KINLEY-
Secretary Root cabled as follows:
War Department, Dec. 20, 1Ss9.-
Otis, Manila: 1 join with the officers
and men of the Eighth army corps In
deepest regret over the death of their
heroic comrade, General Lawton. l beg
you to convey TO Mrs. Lawton express
sion of my sincere sympathy. 1t was
an ideal death of a soldier, as his splen-
did courage and devotion to duty has
met the ideal OF a soldiers life. The
sad news will be announced to the army
and due ceremonies of respect for his
memory will be directed in general or
ders. ELIHU ROOT,
Secretary of War;"
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Manila, Dec 20.-Major General Law
tons body was brought from San Ma
teo to Manila this afternoon, his staff
and squadron of cavalry acting as es-
cort. 1t was found necessary to bridge
the river.
The funeral will take place from his
late residence here, a mansion formerly
occupied by a Spanish general-s-TfIe
ody has been placed temporarily in
vault in Ell Pace cemetery, where many
of the American soldiers have been in
TERED, and a guard of honor will be
maintained. When Mrs. Lawton and
her four. children shall have completed
their arrangements for returning to the
United States, the remains will be ia
ken on a transport with an escort of
officers for final interment, as is
thought probable here, in Arlington
cemetery.
General Lawton's death has caused
universal sorrow in Manila. No Ameri-
can officer had greater popularity
among all ranks, and in his dealings
with the natives he commanded their
respect and confidence to a remarkable
degree. The mayors whom he installed
in the neighboring towns are arranging
to attend the funeral in body.
Work of Lawton.
To his executive ability and personal
leadership is chiefly due the brilliant
execution of the plan of campaign in
North LuZon, which has scattered the
insurgents from San Isidro to the Gulf
of Lingayen. That section of the is
land which had to be traversed during
the very worst season of the year pre-,
sented difficulties considered by all ac-
quainted with it to be almost unsur-
mountable. but General Lawton thor
oughly covered the programme assigned
him.
When he reached Taug and found
that the other division had not arrived
he went through to Dagupan on his
own responsibility, and although he i'm
posed great hardships upon his men,
has invariably shared their lot cheer
fully. -
Thirteen Americans Wounded.
Thirteen Americans, including three
officers, were wounded in the engage
ment at San Mateo, where General
Lawton was killed. Captain Breckin-
ridges wound is not considered. danger
Gus, although the bullet penetrated his
arm and side.
1t is estimated that the insurgents
numbered 500, and that half of them
were armed with rifles. The Ameri-
cans numbered 1900 but the command
had been much depleted by sickness
The wagon train found the roads i'm
passable and was obliged to return. The
insurgents retreated to the northeast
leaving six dead.
They have other forces near Taytay
This region. although close to Manila,
has proved the most difficult from
which to dislodge the enemy. 1t is now
reported that the insurgents intend to
concentrate at Santa Cruz, La Guna
province. and in the district east of La
Guna de Bay.
The American secret service reports
that Aguinaido has joined the Mar
quina force.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-21
SCOTT TAKES PARTING SHOT
AT MINISTERS OF OMAHA

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FEARS FOR METHUEN.
His Position at Modder River Believ-
ed to Be Dangerous.

London, Dec. 2.-The gravity of the
military situation is again becoming ae-
centuated in the public mind. or ing to
the complete absence. of news. Nothing
mas been heard from Lord Methuer since
sunday, and ii is feared that his commit
mcationS have been cut If this is so his
position is dangerous
A correspondent of the Daily News.
teiesr3phing from Modder River last
Saturday. says:
The Boera position. already Formidable
on Dec. IL, has since been greatly
strengthened extending for an area OF
twelve miles. 1t is entrenched according
to the most modern methods throughout
its entire length: wire fences have been
placed before all the trenches at every
point, guns have been got into position
and there is every evidence that the
Beers are well supplied with ammuni-
ton. Only a powerful attacking force
can hope to make a successful attack
The Times in an article from the pen
of a military expert, laments the disper-
sion OF the British forces. quotes the
maxim of Napoleon in favor OF concen-
tration. and regrets that Lord Methuem
did not retire to Orange river a week
ago.
show that the British forces are sta9sfng
on the defensive at all points Gfneral
Butler is ordering the troops now arriv-
ing at Cape Town to proceed to Durham
to reinforce the Natal column. Absence
of news from him has led To a surmise
that he is trying to join General White
The appeals for yeomanry and volun-
teerS are being responded to with the
greatest enthusiasm in all parts OF th3
country. Lord Wolseley proposes that
the force being raised by the lord mayor
of London be called the City of London
Imperial Volunteers" The government
expects the total of yeomanry and vol
unteers to reach 5000 Baron Chesham
will command. with Lord Lonsdale as
adjutant general.
The papers are now generally joining in
free criticism of the government and the
war office. as day by day fresh proofs OF
unpreparedness come to light. Special
stress is laid upon the failure to provide
proper transports, which compels the
columns to stick to the railways. and
upon the inferiority of the British artil-
lerv.
The Australian colonies are responding
eagerly to the imperial governments ap-
peals for second contingentS.
1t is reported that the queen viii aban-
don her proposed visit TO Italy, in conse-
quence of the war.
One of the results Of the coal famine
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-21
LAST DISPATCH WRITTEN BY
GEN. ST0NEWALL JACKSON

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-21
TRIBUTES TO LAYTON.
High Expressions of Regard From
Root and Long.

Washington, Dec Ex-senator Fair
banks saw the president today in re-
gard to the return of General Law
tons body to the United States. The
senator suggested that the funeral SER
vices be given something of a national
character. Secretary Root made the
following statement in regard to the
death of General Lawton:
1T is seldom that loss can be called
irreparable as in the case of General
Lawton's death. Because he not only
possessed the highest soldierly quail
ties, but the process of selection by ac-
tual experience had brought about uni
versal recognition of these qualities,
while he was in the full vigor of life,
so that the opportunity for great use
fulness and the highest commands lay
before him. He had not merely the
quality of courage, but the quality of
command which inspired his troops
with his indomitablc will and disre-
gard of danger. When the story of his
march through central and northern
Luzon, in the autumn of 1899, comes
to be written, believe that the crown
ing achievement of his life of strenu-
GUS and noble service will be deemed to
add luster to American arms and Sc
cure for him an enduring place as one
of the heroic figures of American his
tory"
Secretary Long has uttered the fol-
lowing tribute to General Lawton's
character:
General Lawton was in many req
spects an ideal soldier; single-minded,
devoted to his duty, and of unqualified
courage. He belongs to that class
whom the world designates as the brav-
est of the brave. He made his reputa-
ton on the field. 1 saw a good deal of
him during the presidents trip to At.
lanta last winter. and was impressed
by his quiet, unaSsuming manner.
When called upon to speak in public he
answered with but a word. But some
how, as you heard that word and
looked in the face and saw the man,
you felt that if anything was to be done
he was the man to do it,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-21

Krupps and a Hotchkiss. the latter a
machine gun, which, while being dis
charged. gives forth a villainous and an
unnerving rat-tat-tat, a sort of a vol
umouS postman's knock
Was Terrible Fusilade.
''The enemy's shells were soon splash
ing in all directions, but out indomit-
able infantry, in the face of the fusi-
lade. which really was one continuous
roar of shot and SHE'LL fought calamity
on and gained Colenso.
Colonel Long rushed in the batteries
in order to get close range, when sud-
denly the Beers sprang up and opened
destructive fire with Mausers at a
range of only 600 yards. Gunners and
horses were rapidly shot down.
With the utmost pluck our private
soldiers took teams to recover the can
non, but the animals were killed, and
ten field pieces were not recovered, de-
spite the heroic efforts of our fellows
to get them back.
1T was then that Lieutenant Rob-
erts was hit.
Pelted From Hill Tops.
General Barton sent in some. COM
panies of Scots and Irish fusiliers to
assist. Meanwhile General Harris brig
ade was Shelled by the enemy and pelt-
ed from the hill tops with Mauser bull
lets, and from the trenches on the river
bank met with an equally terrible op-
position.
But despite the great losses which
were sustained. the boys of the Irish
brigade grandly won their way across
the river, though a few of them were
drowned in the passage. But they
found the position untenable and were
ordered TO retire.
AT noon our troops withdrew to their
former positions. the Beers evincing no
disposition to follow US up. During the
actions the enemy's reinforcements GAL
loped up TO occupy the trenches
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-21
PRESIDENT IS GRIEvED.
Sends Message of Sympathy to Otis
and Mrs. LaWton.

Washington, Dec. 20.-The president
today sent the following cablegram to
General Otis:
Executive Mansion, Dec. 20, 1885,
General Otis, Manila: / have learned
with inexpressible sorrow of the death
of Major General Lawton, and ask to
share with the officers and men of the
Eighth corps in their grief. One of the
most gallant officers Of the army has
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-21
BACON IS PARDONED.
Bank, Wrecker Is Set Free BY
Mckinley.
FINAL PLEA SUCCEEDS
A POWERFUL INFLUENCE Is
BROUGHT TO BEAR.
Convicted ex-Banker Is Now On His
Way Back to Salt Lake-His
Bondsmen and Other Friends Here
We're Highly Pleased Yesterday
When the News Arrived.

President William Mckinley yester-
day morning overruled the United
States district court of Utah, the Unit
ed States circuit court of appeals for
this, the Ninth district, and the SUI
preme court of the United States, by
granting full pardon to James H. Ba-
con, the banker convicted of crooked
work in making his reports to the
comptroller of the currency in 1896.
This news reached this city yesterday
in the following Associated Press dis
patch:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-21
HOW LOGAN DIED.
Colonel Brereton Writes Letter t.
Widow of the Major.

Youngstown, o., Dec. pa letter writ
ten by Lieutenant Colonel Brereton. of
the Thirty-third infantry. who was with
Major John A. Logan when he was killed
has been received here. 1t sets at rest
the story circulated that he was killed by
his own men. The letter is dated San
Fabian Nov. u, and says:
Your husband died a hero while lead
ing in battle the command to which he
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-21
Why Pardon Was Given.

Washington, Dec. 20.-The president
has granted a full pardon TO James II.
Bacon, who was convicted in 1896 and
sentenced to Imprisonment for seven
years in the Utah penitentiary for max
ing false report to the comptroller of
the currency of the condition of the
National Bank of Salt Lake, Utah, of
which he was president. The method of
making his report. it is asserted by the
comptroller of the currency, Dawes.
and his predecessor, was well nigh uni
versal among banks, and was well I'M
derstood by the department, and unit,
this time had not been the subject of
official complaint. They both state that
in their judgment Bacon was innocenl
of any moral wrong, and that he ought
not to have been convicted Attorney
General Griggs, in reviewing the case,
says the evidence did not warrant
finding of guilty.
Attorney General Griggs, in his re-
port TO the president on the case, said:
1T would be most unjust to visit upon
the petitioner the severe penalty pro-
nounced by the statue upon offenders
against the national banking law for a
mere failure to follow strictly a pure
ly technical detail such as this was. /
advise that the petitioner be granted
pardon
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-16

OR RENT. cheap. 9-room house. shaded,
large garden. Apply 1913 South Ninth
East.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-16
Drunken Soldier Tries to Shoot
Car Conductor.
THROUGH THE CAR
OFFENDER WILL PROBABLY BE
-CoURT-MARTIALED.
Soldiers Were Boisterous and Con-
ductor Tried to Keep them Quiet
After They Had Left the Car,
One of Their Number Fired the
Shot.

There was trouble on a Fort Douglas
City railroad car Friday night, termi-
mating in a dangerous gun play on the
part of a colored trooper, the bullet
passing between the motorman, Lewis
Peck. and Conductor Lamont. The car,
No. 113, was nearing the post on its
last trip, about II o'clock, with four or
five soldiers aboard, who became very
disorderly. The conductor remQnstrat-
ed with them, especially on account of
the boisterous and foul language they
were using, but the men being the
worse for drink, paid no attention to
the conductors warning, and, it is
claimed, turned their abuse upon him.
The car stopped at a landing below the
post, known as Paradise alley" and
the soldiers got off. AS they did so
turned to Conductor Lamont. who
was then on the motor while Peck was
eating lunch on the inside, and, draw
ing his pistol, deliberately fired. AS
he did so, the trooper exclaimed: w
might as we'll settle this now"
The bullet passed through the a
window, half way between the men. 1t
was doubtless intended for Lamont.
The soldiers ran up to h barracks.
and the car Immediately returned to
town. Yesterday Lamont and Peck Wis
tied the post, apprising the command
ing officer of the occurrence. and the
man who did the shooting was identi-
fled. He will probably be cOurtmar-
tailed at Fort Logan, the nearest point
at which a court a be detailed
An effort was made last evening TO
secure the soldiers side of the case,
but hose at the post refused to discuss
the matter, Oh to give the offenders
name.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-16
DANIEL GOES To KANSAS CITY.
superintendent of Pacific Express
Company Promoted.

The host of friends of ]. T. Daniel,
VINO has been the superintendent of
the western division of the Pacific Ex-
press company, with headquarters in
THIS city, will be glad to learn of his
promotion. He has beer called to
n City, where he becomes super
lntendent of the Missouri river division
at a considerably increased salary.
During his residence in Salt Lake,
Mr.. Daniel has won the esteem and
friendship of many, who will dislike
TO see him leave Salt Lake for good.
No one will miss him more than those
employed undo him. He was very
popular with his men, and as a parting
tribute, his subordinates gathered at
his office yesterday afternoon and pre-
scented him with a gold-headed cane
and d pearl-handled umbrella, the best
that could be found at the store of
Joslin d Park. Mr.. Daniel accepted
the token in a very fitting speech. He
left for his new post of duty last night.
Mr.. Daniel has been succeeded by j.
W. Rogers, who ome here from the
headquarters of the at
Omaha Mr.. Rogers has arrived in his
city and will be followed in a few days
by his family.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-16
FEDERAL BUILDING SITE.
Queer Old Law May Affect Market
Street Title.

United States Attorney Whittemore ex-
pected to receive the abstract to Market
street yesterday. which is being prepared
in order that title TO the Walker Bros.
federal building site and. the street NAV
pc considered, but 1t was not finished.
lie has not formed an opinion concerning
the title but a point is being raised which
he is considering. Market street, which
is sixty-Six feet wide. was made by run
ming through two lots owned by Mrs
Lucy J. Thurston in block 81. lot s, re
ceived from her fathers estate is not
questioned. But the north half of the
street comes from lot I, which was part Of
the estate of Mrs. Thurston'S husband. to
which she received title from the probate
court in 1873, there being no will.
Mr.. Whittemore pointed out the fact
that the law of 1882 said that If the de-
cedent left no children the inheritance
should go TO the widow and should not
pass therefrom as long as the deed IS per-
petuated thereon.
Did that law authorize the court to de-
cree title in fee or TO simply give her
d life INTEREST,"" asked Mr.. Whittemore.
In a decision of the supreme court in
the case of Dolly VS.. ~Stringham there is
a decision which holds that if that clause
ofsthe law of 1852 meant anything it
means that the widow takes the property
so long as she is a widow.
The former case which they brought
Old not decide the question" said MIR.
Whittemore. 1T was dismissed and never
Thurston was still alive and unmarried at
that time they may have seen that theC
really had no standing in court under the
law of 1852 So far as l know they may
be lying low awaiting her death or mar
riage, the latter of which has occurred"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-16

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