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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14
women In Conference.

The semi.annual conference .. she
National womnn's Relief society met
In the Assembly hall Saturday morn.
ing at 10 o'clock. The president Of thu
society, Mrs. Zina ID. II. Young, called
the meeting TO order. Mrs. Jane 3.
Richards Of Ogden offered prayer,
after which the congregation sang,
"we Thank Thee o God For Prophet. "
Mrs. Emmeline b. Wells, the general
secretary OF the society, read the min
utes OF tho last meeting, which were
unanimously adopted.
Mrs Bathsheba w. Smith spoke
briefly Of the worth OF the Relief So
ciety, saying that II Ia one of the
strongest organization In the church.
At the close Of Mrs. Smiths remarks
Mrs. Wells read a sketch OF the life OF
the late Mrs. Sarah Kimball, paying
beautiful tribute 10 her memory.
Mrs. Mary Ann Hyde, DIR. Margaret @.
Roberts, Mrs. NJ. Isabelle Horn and
Mrs. Jane $. Richards also delivered
short addresses.
The afternoon session OF the confer
enee was occupied in listening TO re
ports OF the representatives OF the var
ious stakes, particularly those most
distant from Zion. The stakes repre-
scented were Alberta, Kansas, st.
George, ST. Joseph, Maricopa, Ban
mock, Fremont, Los Angeles branch,
San Francisco, Woodruff, Pocatello
and Wayne
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14

der Melvin Kent Of Lewiston,
I s county, was set apart for mis-
, ary work in the southern states
nth Of March, 1897, and left for
| 4 field on the 18th. lie has been
lnI.ring in Mississippi conference,
bre he filled & successful mission.
Elder r. W. Valentine, Of Paris,
Bar Lake county, Idaho, returned In
c@pauy with Elder Raymond. He
hn also been ON a mission TO Califor-
nj lie was set apart on May 10, 1897.
d. saws the mission In the coast state
IaIn excellent condition.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14
. TEMPLE AND TABERNACLE.
SAINTS IN SESSION.
Nearly livery stake Represented at the
sixty ninth Annual Conference.

Nsarly livery stake Represented at the
N''N -n'n'h ANNUAL Conference
The siNty-niuth annual conference OF
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter
day Saints convened at salt Lake city
On Thursday, April e.. M 10 a. M.
President George @. Cannon calling the
conference to order Elder Seymour
B, Young offered the opening prayer.
President Lorenzo Snow then address
ed the conference aud the remarks Of
Ae venerable president were listened
TO with great interest lie appeared
vigorous and strong for one so old and
his address was earnest In the utmost.
II gave him great joy, he said, to sec
80 many Of the Saints assembled.
Mature Is smiling ON every side this
morning" "and every one here should
feel n thrill Of iov nj our condition as
N church We wan, O., h,ve n good
- -,
''' 'A' ~ y
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14


vinity in the revelations Of Joseph
smith and the efficiency Of repentance
as means Of grace
President Joseph r. Smith made
most emphatic denial that the church
had in any way been responsible for
the nomination or election 81 u. H.
Roberts a. a member ~ congress from
Utah. lie said that the charge had
been made by enemies Of the church TO
hlacl,cn It's character and to bring
odium upon it,and lac averrcd positively
that the church was not responsible
for the acts Of either ~ the political
parties saying. with some dry humor.
A. he concluded:
III we did control them, we would
not allow this wrangling and bitter
ness. We'd have peace In the ranks,
aud we'd put u stop TO all this quarrel
ing"
SUNDAYS SESSION.
At the morning services Franklin ID.
Richards spoke Of the evils Of skepti-
cism and agnosticism, pointing out the
dangers which lay In such things.
Then he turned to the question OF
marriage and urged all the young men
TO marry early in life, not TO wait
until they had saved up their money
aud had competence. He impressed
upon the people the necessity Of the
payment Of tithing. II everyone
were regular in the payment OF thei'
tithing. he said, the church would be
supported easily, without the frequent
appeals for contributions which wer'
now necessary.
Apostle brigham Young followed II
a similar vein To Apostle Richards
= urging all members of the church u
faithfully pay their tithing aud topa,
IL honestly. and Faithfully, and un
: grudgingly' lie announced the I'm
portance Of belief In the principle o
y revelation, reading from the Doctorln
and Covenants In support OF what h
: said.
. President Lorenzo Snow occupied
y few moments Just at tho close OF III
y session. lie spoke Of tho influence
" public opinion as n means OF restrair
o from temptation. aud the dangers
"a allowing oneself 10 yield TO temptation
even In small matters.
~ At the afternoon service the gener'
" authorities OF the church were pr
= santed by President George Q. Canno
~ and all were unanimously sustaine
~ There were no changes In the perso
- mel OF any OF the quorums.
VI Individual responsibility was q
NC theme Of President GeorgeQ Cannon
nv address. lie said that the Latter-d
y, Saints were not taught 10 rely up
~ priests and teachers and apostles, !
~ each was held responsible for his o.
-, acts.
~ President Joseph r. Smith took
~ the subject Of tthiug, saying that
A.. church was called upon very
orla quently 70 pay the expenses OF
famAilcA OF eAaevv who we're ON
sions and that the church paid ~
all the travelling expenses OF all
NJ elders who went out into tho mis-
spe- ary field. This amounted 20 a
was large sum annually and all OF II u
All come from the people In the forn
'rn' tithIng. lie urged honesty In tlth
Oh for he said that even though the bish
YER might not see through the dlshor
low return, the Lord would know, and
rdS' would mete out Justice accordingly
'us- After the hymn, "our God We Ia
zee 10 Thee" by the choir and the cong
the cation, President Lorenzo Snow =
am nounced the benediction and the c
'nu ference adjourned for six months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
CANADA NOT SATISFIED.
ALASKAN BOUNDARY NEGOTIATIONS
SEEM LIKELY TO FAIL.
THE DOMINION MAKES A CoUNTER-PRo-
POsAL WHICH is UNACCEPTABLE TO
THE AMERICAN SIDE.

IftE AMERICAN SIDE.
Washington. June 27-The negotiations for a
modus vivendi regulating the Alaskan boundary
have fallen into a state that jeopardizes sue
cessful outcome and causes apprehension among
officials. Nothing has been heard from Ambas-
sador Choate to the results OF the conference
he had to-day with Lord Salisbury on this sub
ject. but the last phase OF the case that
the Canadians had made a counter proposal in
place OF accepting the defnitive American
proposition which had been carefully drawn
with the sole purpose Of preventing any future
controversy over the points already agreed upon
between Mr. Choate and Lord Salisbury
Instead OF following the lines of the American
proposal and confning the counter-proposal 10
a plain statement OF the points already roughly
indicated as marking the boundary. this last
issue proposed a radical change in the line on
the Dalton Trail. and Of a character wholly
unacceptable to the American side. involving
as it did the transfer into Canadian Jurisdiction
Of the fortunes and claims Of many American
miners.
Unless there is decided abatement
side or the other Of the demands the desired
nodus vivend will be as unlikely Of attainment
as a permanent agreement on the bound
airy question and the chances for the reassem-
bling Of the Joint High Commission will fade
away entirely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
BREsT CALMLY AWAITS DREYFUs.

Brest. June 27.-The delay in the arrival here
OF the French cruiser Sfax, which left the waters
Of French Guiana June 10 with Captain Alfred
Dreyfus board, increases the interest in the
landing Of the famous prisoner. All sorts Of
reports and suppositions are current For the
moment. attention is concentrated on the put
ting 10 sea this afternoon Of a lighthouse relief
steamer Such vessels usually start in the
morning and return in the evening consequent
y the departure of the steamer this afternoon
has given rise 10 the conjecture that she has
gone TO meet the Sfax. and that Dreyfus will
be transferred board OF her.
The authorities continue refusing 10 furnish
the slightest information regarding Dreyfus TO
the army Of newspaper men Of all nationalities
now gathered here anxiously seeking news Of
the SfaX.
In the mean while the effervescence Of yester-
day evening has quite evapOrated. and this
evening the inhabitants are calmly promenadlng
the principal square. listening TO the Marine
Band.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
PHILIPPINE PORTS OPENED.
FRESH IMPETUS GIVEN TO TRADE IN
THE ISLANDS

BOOM IN THE HEMP BUsINEss-AGC1-
NALDo's ALLEGED ASSASSINATION.
Manila June 2s, a. m.-Major- General OTIS
has ordered the opening up TO trade Of many
important ports that have heen closed since 'he
outbreak These include San Fernando. on the
west coast OF Luzon; Apart. on the north coast;
Curimao and all ports in the islands OF Samar
and Leyte.
Many ships used in inter-isand commerce
have been tied up in the harbor here Tor moh'hs'
and the shippers and merchants have been urs
ing the Government TO raise the DiocAaue'
When the decision was made known YESTERDAY
the scene in the Custom House was as animated
as the floor Of an American stock exchange. IL
was busy day. Ship owners rushed to get their
clearance papers.
There will be a great boom in the hemp bust
ness which has been at standstil' Inc snps
will race 70 bring the first cargoes before the
demand weakens AS there Is heaVy export
duty on hemp. this will greatly increase the
revenues The interests OF the natives as well
as the merchants and traders generally led
General Otis 10 take this action. Delegations
from the southern islands told him that the ces-
sation Of business was bringing mucn SUFFERING
to peaceful inhabitants
ports. but elsewhere shippers must risk coni1s-
cation by the insurgents. who exact heavy trlo-
ute Of all ships they permit ts sail
The rumor that Agunado had N0en assassl-
mated was in circulation here for several days.
II was not believed, but its currency gave II
definite form. According to the story. General
Pho del Pillar called upon Aguinaldo on June IL
and accused him Of causing General Luna TO be
killed Aglinaldo denied responsibility, ana
added that he deeply regretted Luna's death
General Pho del Pillar. the story goes, called
him liar and scoundrel, shot him twice in the
head with his revolver and walked away un-
molested.
The report finds no credence in Manila. A
Fuiptno general mounted on big horse. with
a numerous STAFF. has since been seen ha-
ranguing the Filipino troops around San Fer
nando. in Pampanga Province. and this officer
is supposed 10 be Aguinaldo.
Yesterday four guns Of Hobbess battery and
other artillery bonbarded the Filipino block
houses and trenches about two miles north OF
San Fernando. The blockhouses, which had
been used by Filipino sharpshooters to annoy
the American outposts. were destroyed The
enemy made resistance.
Yesterday the Spanish Consul-General, wear
ing brilliant uniform visited Major-General
Otis. He was received in the latter's office,
which is hung with portraits OF Spanish royal
personages In the course Of graceful speech
he said that the Spaniards in the philippines
would hold no resentment because OF the past
and would entertain no sentiments but those OF
respect toward the regime.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
HOW THE CREW SAVED THEMSELVES
CAPTAIN INGRAM LAST TO LEAVE THE
vEssEL-ALL PICKED UP BY THE
GEORGE W CLYDE

Wilmington y. c., June 27-The steamship
George W Clyde Captain Robinson. Of the New
York Clyde Line arrived in this port al IL
o'clock to-day with Captain A D Ingram and
crew Of the steamship PaWnee on board. the
CLYDE having picked them up from small boats
soon after they abandoned the Pawnee. leaving
her wrapped in flames II learned from
Captain Ingram soon after his arrival here
that the Pavnee was abandoned OF Currituck
on the North Carolina coast. little past mid
night on Sunday night.
The fire was discovered about midnight. and
had gained such headway that every effort 70
check the flames was futile. They leaped from
the forward hold OF the vessel. and the dense
smoke completely enveloped the decks.
When the alarm was made Captain Ingram
was asleep and no sooner had he rushed out
and taken in the situation than he that II
he saved his crew he must get them of az once.
However, the pumps were set TO work and threw
TWO sterams Of water upon the flames for several
minutes before the captain gave the order for
the boats 10 be lowered and the ship 10 be
abandoned While the crew were manning the
small boats Captain Ingram went into his
cabin for some valuables which he hoped 10
save When he reached the ships side the boat
had drifted out Of reach. and about that time
the smoke shifted so as 10 envelope tnat SIDE OF
the vessel and the captain ordered the crew TO
row the boat to windward This they did but
in the mean time the wind shifted again and
the heat and smoke forced them to pull away
without their captain There were three vain
efforts Of this kind made the boat being ro"ed
first to one side OF the vessel and then TO the
other in attempts to remove the captain.
Finally Captain Ingram leaped into the water
and swan two hundred feet or more toward the
boat One OF the crew held an oar out 70 him
and pulled him in completely exhausted and al
most unconscious In the mean time the George
w Clyde had sighted the Pawnee In flames and
bore down upon her in time TO pick up the cap
tain and crew. within a few minutes after they
abandoned the burning ship.
The Pawnees crew consisted OF thirty-fve
men with the following officers Chief ofhcer b.
Macbeth. second officer Joseph Parker; chief
engineer. Clayton Platt and assistant engineer,
John Ego. All are well
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28

SUPPRESSED BY AN OVERWHELMING VOTE
AFTER A SCENE OF DISORDER.


Paris, June 27-In the Chamber Of Deputies to-
day NJ. Paul Deroulede founder OF the so-called
League Of Patriots. and member for the Angou-
leme Division OF Charente, introduced pro-
posal for a revision OF the Constitution with
the view of substituting "a popular for parlia-
mentary republic" and demanded urgency for
his motion.
The Premier. NJ. Waldeck- Rousseau, opposed
the proposition and asked that the motion be
referred to a committee.
NJ Deroulede requested permission to speak.
but the president of the Chamber NJ. Deschanel,
refused 10 allow him 70 do so.
NJ Lasies Anti-Semite, member for the Con-
dom Division Of Gers. accused the Premier Of
having recourse to subterfuges, and a violent
tumult ensued. Several Of the Deputies tried
TO speak. but their voices were drowned. and
the president was compelled to suspend the ses-
sion. When II was resumed urgency was pro-
posed for NJ. Deroulede's motion and was de-
feated by vote Of 397 TO 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
EXTRA FILIPINO REPORTS
ONE REFLECTING ON THE NAVY DENIED
BY SECRETARY LONG.

ONE REFLECTING ON THE NAVY DENIED
BY SECRETARY LONG.
Washington. June q (speciaD.-Among the
ridiculous reports from Tagalog sympathizers
which are obtaining currency in papers opposed
TO the Presidents Philippine policy, some on
account Of its alleged harshness 10 the natives
and others because hundred thousand men
are not given TO General Otis in order that ne
NAV quickly externinate Aguinado's followers
is one rejecting on the Navy, which attributes
10 Secretary Long a statement said TO have
been made in a Cabinet meeting, in which he
deplored the reckless slaughter OF innocents.
and lamented his inability TO put an end TO con-
ditions which were repugnant to him. He was
said TO have told the Cabinet that he had pri-
vate letters from sailors showing that when
ever the natives assembled on shore within mr.
ing distance the warships shelled them regard
less Of provocation; that pianos and other pri-
vate property had been carried by sailors TO
the warships from communities reported 10 be
pacifed and under American control etc.
Secretary Long to-day. when his attention
was called 70 the matter, wrote for The tribune
the following disclaimer: =,
Have had no letters al all from sailors IN
the Philippines Never had word from any
naval source about sailors carrying away
pianos or other private property, or any proper
~ at all or OF opening fire on anybody except
in regular naval battle. The whole thing Is an
extravaganza"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
TIE KAISER FRIEDRICH REJECTED.
THE GREAT NORTH GERMAN LLOYD STEAMER
TO By RETURNED TO HER BUILDERS

THE GREAT NORTH GERMAN LLOYD STEAMER
TO BE RETURNED TO HER BUILDERS
Berlin June 21-The steamship Kaiser Fried
rch which was built for the Nortn German
Lloyd Company, not having fulfilled the condi-
tions Of the contract, has been rejected oy the
company. and she will be returned TO her ouhd-
ers on her arrival tomorrow at Bremen rom
New-York, from which Port she sailed on
June 20
The Kaiser Friedrich built In Ebling. Ger
many by schichau. the torpedO-boat builder, and
was launched about year ago. Her machinery
was constructed on torpedo boat lines. and was In
2 sense an experiment applied TO vessels OF
her type She guaranteed 10 make half a Knot
an hour more than the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
The speed OF the latter is twenty-five knots an
hour but It is stated the Kaiser Friedrich has
no, averaged over twenty knots. She Is COO feet
in ,ength over all, OF s4 feet beam. Al feet deep.
ana her displacement is 1900 tons. Her two sets
Of ouadruple expansion engines have 300 horse
power The engines are not in the after part OF
fhs vessel as is usual but are set smidships. and
there Is one set OF boilers abaft OF the engines
cylinders This arrangement was expected 10 give
the vessel extra speed. II has been anticipated
for soSne time that she would be returned 10 the
buuSer hut Il Is believed that she can be so re-
fffsd ss 10 meet the requirements OF the contract
under which she was constructed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
TWO NATIONAL BANKS FOR MANILA

Chicago. June 1.-THE National Bank OF Manila
and the First National Bank OF Manila are the
names OF two banks FOR which Chicago men have
asked the Government TO grant charters. The ap
plicants for a charter for the National Bank OF
Manila are j. L. Fulton f r. Bliss. J. II. Strong
J. l. Ray and A. L. Dewar all substantial bust
ness men.
Mr.. Fulton originated the plan" said Mr.. Dewar
to-day We expect our charter soon. The cap
i,al Of the bank Is 70 be 10000 perhaps more
Some OF US expect 20 make t7p TO the Philip
pines soon 10 look over the ground although We
the United States offer good returns for invest
ments. We will get 10 work actively as soon as
our charter arrives from Washington. II is said
that the Government authorities have not yet
taken action either application"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
NEGRO GIRL BURNS CHILD TO DEATH.
SAID AFTER IT WAS DEAD SHE WOULD NOT
HAVE TO ATTEND TO IT ANY MORE

SAID AFTER WAS DEAD ShE WOULD NOT
HAVE TO ATTEND TO IT ANY MORE
Dover. Del. June n CspeciaD.-What has proved
70 be a OF premeditated infanticide devel-
oped here to-day when Mary Barrett, a fifteen
year-od colored girl. arrested and lodged IN
Jail on the charge Of murder. On May Jackson the
eighteen months old child OF Mr. and Mrs James
W La1erty. OF Lepsc. eight miles from here
died from burns supposed TO have been caused by
the child getting too close 20 the stove. Mary Bar
rett who living with the family as do
nestle was the n 10 discover the child and the
last one with 1t before II burned Notwlth-
standing the apparent indifference OF the negro girl
10 the chnd's death. Mr. Lenerty and his wife
suspected nothing wrong IN her conduct. A few
days previous 10 the burning OF the child bag Of
rags was discovered fire in the garret OF the
house and IN the room occupied by the negro girl.
Nothing was thought OF the affair until last
Thursday. when a third FIRE occurred al the house
this time being In the girls bed After the fire the
family suspected something wrong. but said moth
ing 10 the girl. except to ask her II she had any
matches IN the room
Thee Is also living with Mr. Larerty a boy
whose name Is Levi Pyle. twelve years old. 20
whom the girl had made admissions. warning him
II he disclosed anything che would ki him. Pyle
afraid to say anything. On Friday morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
DEFIANT FRENCH FISHERMEN.
SEIZED BY NEwFOUNDLAND OFFICIALS
THEY RESCUE THEIR BOAT AND
PITT TO SEA

st. Johns. n. F., June 27.-The French fish
Ing vessel Nouvelle Ecosse from the Grand
Banks arrived at Cape Broyle on the southern
coast Of Newfoundland. yesterday in quest Of
herring bait She seiz ID by the customs
officials for violation OF the fishery laws. An
officer was placed in charge OF the ship and
crew. but the latter attacked him. got the ship
TO sea, threw him into boat and left the coast
The British special service vessel Columbine
was ordered to chase and seize the Nouvelle
Ecosse. which has register. that being in the
hands of the customs officials.
Serious complications expected TO result
from this affair The French Admiral is coming
here to undertake an investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
CATHOLIC MOBILES HIS AUDIENCE
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND ADDRESSES A NOTABLE
ASSEMBLY IN LONDON

ASSEMBLY IN LONDON.
London June 27-The Duke Of Norfolk Premier
Duke Hereditary Marshal and Chief Butler Of
England. presided to-day at special meeting OF
the Catholic Union Society OF Great Britain. con-
vened 10 hear an address by Archbishop Ireland.
Baron Clifford Of Chudlegh. Count Of the Holy
Roman Empire and all the Catholic. nobility in
London were present a letter read from
Cardinal Herbert Vaughan Archbishop Of West
minister, expressing the hope that the Catholic
Church In England would become more closely
allied the Catholics OF the United states. He
referred 10 the generosity OF the American people
when he founded the Catholic Mission al MIL Hill.
from there TO the negro race. The future. in his
Judgment. seemed 10 indicate even more int-
mate friendship between the two nations than had
existed in the past.
Monsignor Ireland expressed his pleasure at hav-
ing an opportunity 70 address Of the great
hereditary families Of England who had dstin-
guished themselves In science, art and literature.
The liberty granted by England 10 Roman Cath
oncism would, ne believed. greatly influence the
nations Of the world who would initiate her action
on this question; and her example would thus be
the means Of extending the Church OF Rome
throughout the world.
referring TO the cordial relations between Great
Britain and the United States the Archbishop said
he hoped this friendship would increase the
wears passed-a sentiment which was received with
hearty cheers
the Bishop OF Emmaus. Palestine, were among
those who listened 70 the address
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
DTSORDERLY BELGIAN DEPUTIES.

SOCIALISTS SING THE "MARsEILLA1sE" AND
SHOUT FOR REPUBLIC.
Brussels June 27-Stormy scenes were witnessed
in the Chamber Of Deputies to-day In connection
with the debate on the Electoral law introduced
bv the Government. The Socialists accused the
questors Of bringing legal officers Of the Crown
the Chamber for the purpose Of taking notes OF the
proceedings The qUestors hotly protested. and
inconcevable tumult ensued. The sitting
eventually suspended. The Socialist Deputy Fur
nimont sang portions Of the 'Marseillaise and all
the Socialists ioined in the chorus Shouts Of
''Vive Ia RApubliquer were also raised
The Chamber, later. voted. by IS 10 l6 10 debate
the Franchise bill on July 5, and the House ad-
tourned amid terrific uprOar
The Committee OF the Federation Of Labor Party
held a meeting in this city tonight. and decided
upon a general strike Of Brussels wOrkmen as a
protest against the Governments electoral bill
The strike will begin July 8. the day when the
Deputies.