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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-10-31
MAY BE DECISIVE FIGHT.
Beers Have Concentrated at Lady,
smith For Supreme Effect.

London, Oct. S0--A dispatch to tbs
Associated Press from Ladysmitf this
morning, which was sent at express
rates, came through i'm the TeInarkaple
time of two hours. It shows tl1a crisis
which the present stage Of war opera
tons has reached. and that the attaci1
on Ladysmith BY the joint B0eT forces
has opened.
A dispatch from DURHAM timed $500
this morning. supplements the Assoc
ciated Press dispatch with the lntor-
nation that ne Boer shells We're chiefiy
directed at the station. and that no5
damage was done uD to the time the
message from Durham was f0rwarded..
That the heavy guns OF theF Beers
from which so much was eXpeetet
should be silenced so speedily as lnelz
Gated in tine Associated Press dlspaIeia
from Ladysmith. is a matter or sEea
surprise, but the subsequent adVaIlee
Of the burgher force ON the BFlusn ISL
flank shows the attackers We're IN H.
way dismaved thereby and We're sllll
fun of the same seIf-c0nt1dencel alli
daring they have already eNnlpltedA Oh
various occasions
Apparently the Beers have eonceH-
trated for a. supreme eitQTt az Lsdes-
smith. They have withdrawn tnsAl
forces from other points which, tneE
consider m0mentarfly to be OK less I'LL
portance. The ease with which, tae&
reorganized the German corps. Nnle1
was almost annihilated att Elands-4t
laagtes and General Lucas Waters COT
umn. shattered at TaIana Hill. SHOWS
how great are their Teeuperatlve pow
ers and their fertility Of resources
The perseverance the Beers nave
shown in transporting heavy 0rd1an ms
and posting ii i'll commanding positions
has forced admiration even from 4theiE
enemies.
Unless the present attack IS mercy
Invaders are cutting off coulrnunfcat-
ton southwark. the battle which opeD-
ed this morning may decide the issue
of the war. so far as fighting ~ t NJ
open sfsr concerned. as unless tne 800
80 pa oO0# Beers about LadySmitn are
able To- destroy the 1900 British mere
they can hardly hope To cope WIZ
General Buffers army corps. 20 ~
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impossible for him to be present. al
though he expressed a hope for Repub-
lican success next week.
Senator Brown wrote that his ply
stefan had positively forbidden him to
leave the house. He. therefore, con-
cluded il would be unwise for him to
risk coming to the meeting, although
like Judge Goodwin. he sincerely wished
Colonel Lannan's ticket all possible
success. The absence Of Judge Good
win and Senator Brown had a decided
" dampening effect, but other speak
ers were substituted, and these. with
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-10-31

during his long congressional career,
no other person who had filled that
| position had been so constant in his
attendance on the senates sessions, as
Mr.. Hobart. AS a consequence he be-
4, came very efficient persiding officer.
He was freely consulted and his advice
asked on party affairs
| He was" said the senator, "open,
honest and square in all his rulings,
and, endeavored to treat everybody
! justly"
! Senator William r. Frye of Maine,
! is now president pro tenn of the senate,
and as such presides during the absence
of the vice president. In the event
| of the death of Mr.. Hobart Senator
Frye, as president pro tenn, will call
the senate to order when it meets in
December next
The relations between the familieV of
the president and the vice president
were of an unusually cordial charac-
! ter. The members of the two house
| holds saw more of each other inform
ally than has been the case for long
time previous to the present admins
tration. The vice presidents residence
is just a stones throw from the White
House and it was no uncommon sight
to see the president walk to the Ho-
bart house and the vice president and
Mrs Hobart and their young son re-
turn the call in the same informal
manner.
Frequently in the evening the vice
president and Mrs. Hobart would go
over to the White House and spend an
hour or more in conversation before the
president went upstairs to his office
Mrs. Mckinley and Mrs. Hobart were
close friends
During Mr.. Hobart's illness the presi-
dent was a frequent visitor to the
house inquiring after the health of the
distinguished patient. and if the latter's
health permitted would go out driving
with him The night the vice presi-
dent and his family left their home for
the seaside the president came to the
house and remained until the carriage
containing the party had left for the
railroad station.
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Mr. Hobart was conscious and had
recognized those around him. A few
minutes later he was asleep and rest
ing quietly.
m, said that his condition was appar-
emily improved. Only the immediate
members of the family and the nurse
We're at the Hobart house at the time.
Dir. Newton says that he has no fear
of the death of the distinguished suf-
ferer tonight
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Coming to America.

{. Liverpool, Oct, SO-The White Star
line steamer Oceanic, which is to sail
from this port Nov. for New York
via Queenstown. will have among her
passengers Lord Pauncefote, the Brit
and Lady Pauncefote Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Carnegie and a. e. DrexeI.
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Suicide Over. a Woman.

Plattsburg, Mo-. Oct. 3d., p. Lourey,
a we'll known travelling salesman of st.
Joseph committed suicide at the LacIede
hotel here today. Lourey was infatuated
with a Plattsburg young woman, and
when she refused an offer of marriage
Saturday night. he attempted to kill her.
Today a marshal went to the hotel with
a vibrant for Loureyss arrest. When
the officer raped at his door. Lourey
told him to wait minute and shot him
self in the. head.
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WERE BURNED TO DEATH.
Peculiar Accident to Powder Mill
Hands In Indiana.

Hands In Indiana.
Terre Haute, Ind, Oct. 30.-Five pow
der mill hands at Fontanet, this coun-
ty, were in the electric powder house,
against the rules, when a spark from
a burning fuse dropped ON the hat of
Sam King. The hat and his clothing
were filled with powder dust, and in
stantfy he was in a blaze. He started
for the door and, in running, rubbed
against A1sa Mcbride and Burt Over
by, setting both on fire by the contact
They, too. ran for the open door. Other
men hurried them to the wash house,
at the same time tearing off their
clothing,
All three were drenched and it was
thought that they would soon recover,
the burns not seeming serious. The
three men were not even sent to bed.
After a few hours, however, Mcbride
and King were unexpectedly pros
trated and died in a short time. Over
by is thought to be recovering.
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Postmaster and Pension.
(Snecial to The Herald. !

Washington, Oct. SO.-Lucy Fryer
was today appointed postmaster at
Deweyville, Box Elder county, Utah,
vice John Gerner, removed. A restora-
ton and reissue of pension at $12 per
month has been granted to John A.
Lfllfbridge deceased. of Pocatello, and
a widows pension of $S per month to
Agnes s. Lillibridge of Pocatello, Ida.
r. B. Thurman, secretary to Senator
Rawlins, arrived in the city today.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-10-31
CEDDES GREETED WITH
CR0ANS and KISSES
Crowd al Republican Rally Didn't Like His Talk
About Water Supply.
Expressed DSapprOval In No Uncertain TermSAudience
Considerably Smaller Than at Democratic Rally.

music by the band and selections by a
quartette, made up the programme.
The audience assembled very slowly,
and it was long after the appointed time
when the meeting was called to order
by Dennis Eichnor The front row of
seats on the stage was occupied by
Governor Wells, Secretary of State
Hammond, Ezra Thompson, J. Farley
White, D. H. Twomey, D. n. Straup,
Arthur L. Thomas and Dennis Eichnor.
The interior Of the theatre was bare of
any attempt at decoration except for
two or three American flags on the
stage
In calling the gathering TO order Mr..
Eichnor said that it was his very
great pleasure to introduce Governor
Wells. who had been selected to preside
On taking the chair Governor Wells
first expressed regret over the bad
weather. which. he said. had no doubt
contributed toward keeping down the
attendance. With this Introduction
Governor Wells proceeded to read his
speech. which was, in part as follows:
/ am pleased that Republicanism is
again rampant in Salt Lake City.
Everywhere l go 1 find hope written
in the faces of my Republican friends.
They seem to be not only hopeful, but
confident of success in the coming mu-
indeed if it were otherwise, consider
ing the conditions prevailing at the
present time, not only locally, but
throughout the nation. Under the guild
ing hand of a Republican adminIStra-
ton our country has been rescued in
the last three years from Democratic
darkness and despair. with its panics
and its armies of idle workmen, into
the full light of the present splendid
prosperity.
cerned, l find it is generally conceded
to be good ticket, made up of strong
capable. clean men. OF course, that is
campaign. Our city is debt-ridden, and
with Improvements as rapidly as could
be desired. The taxes are high and in
terest on the bonds consume a good
share of the municipal revenues. These
conditions are legacy left us, not by
Republican administration. as has been
falsely alleged, but legacy that has
descended from the boom times, before
division on party lines.
Gives Ezra a Certificate.
I'VE need careful, conservative,
economical business men at the helm
to hold things level until our popula-
ton and our wealth increase sufficient
ly to warrant further Improvements.
Such men are to be found in abund-
ance on the Republican ticket. 1 have
known our candidate for mayor for
many years l know him to be an
honest, capable, hard working men. He
has made a success of his own life and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-10-31
BRITISH ARE WORRIED.
Beers Developed Unexpected Ability
Yesterday at LadYsnith.. 4. i.

London, Oct. 81 Yesterdays engage
ment at Ladysrnith, which, despite TIE
rather heavy losses, must be regarded
rather as an extended. reconnaissance
or skirrnish than a battle, seems to
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-10-31
Prepare to Receive the kaiser.

Windsor. England. Oct. 3o.-Prepara-
tons are being made at Windsor castle
for the visit Of Emperor William of Ger
many. who is due to arrive here Nov. 90
His majesty Will occupy the same state
apartments as he did in 1891 He Will
bring 4. considerable suite. with him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-10-31

New York, Oct. SO.-vice President
Hobart, who has been i'll for weeks at
his home in Paterson. N. j., suffered a
relapse this morning. He had a sue
cession of choking spells, resulting
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-10-31
Dewey In His New Home.

Washington Oct. S0-Admiral Dewey
today took possession of his new home.
The last of the furniture was arranged in
the new house today and the admiral'sl
trunks were brought up from the apart
ments he has been occupying at the
Everett = (
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-10-31
She Knows the Mormons.

Mrs Brown outlined her plea for char
ity by saying that Congressman-elect
Utah was state: that the United States
accepted Utah: Roberts was chosen by
Mormons as their represe ntative at Wash
ington. She continued:
''Congressman-elee Roberts supports
his wives: he gives his children Il name.
There is greater evil than this among
our congressman today. l have passed
much time in Utah. have seen many
happy Mormon women Polygamy is a
social evil. but this is not the way to de-
stroy it. There will be in Washington
men who will fear Roberts, for he is fear
less and he has brains"
The echo of Mrs. Browns words does
not carry conviction to other women S
clubs Some have discussed the petition
Others are getting ready to do so, and a
few do not care to voice any thought in
the matter
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-10-31
sivtv Fisbaryna an D.ro1,,,,ed

OF the Gloucester fishing fleet were lost
during the year just ended. a less num-
Der than usual. They left fifteen widows
and twerrty-six children. Fifteen vessels
valued at $79.I50 were lost.
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has acquired a competence by hard
knocks with the world and through
his own energy and business sagacity.
He is not a gambler as has been
alleged. He is not a sporting men,
except that he is fond of legitimate
sports and he is an ardent lover of a
good horse as which of us is not. But
all the cartoons of the comic papers
cannot change the record in this COM
munity of Ezra Thompson as an hon
est, conscientious, capable, manly man
and one who will make an ideal mayor
for Salt Lake City. It is entirely in
his favor that his detractors can find
nothing more to say about him than
that he drives a good horse.
A careful comparison of the re
mainder of our ticket will disclose the
fact that the rest of our candidates
are quite the peers from every stand
point of those of the opposition, and
they have this advantage that they
belong TO d party that stands for good
government, for progressive ideas, for
protection to American industries. pro-
lection TO American citizens whether
at home or abroad, protection to Amer
lean honor and national self-respect,
protection TO the American fiaS.
The Silver Question.
81 note that the Democratic orators
are still harping on the silver question
as il it cut a figure in municipal poll
tics and by their arguments they seek
10 hold Ezra Thompson and the Re
publican candidates for city council
men responsible because silver has not
been restored to the coinage. Reason
ing by analogy, then. l presume if the
Democratic ticket shall be elected,
free coinage will Immediately ensue.
If we are to be held responsible for
what may be regarded as the errors
of the leaders of our party. arraign
the Democrats for high treason in that
their leaders are giving aid and COM
fort to the enemies of their country
and I submit To the voters the propo-
sition that every Filipino bullet that
draws the precious blood of our boys
over there is an incontrovertible argu-
ment against the election of any
Democrat to office anywhere"
At not infrequent intervals the
executive was interrupted by applause.
He was also Interrupted by some gall
lery hoodlums who insisted on jeering
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-10-31
MI. Hobart's Condition This Morning

Paterson, N. j.. Oct. 81, $40 a. M
DR.. Newton has just left Vice Presi-
dent Hobart's house. He said the
patient was still sleeping and that
there had been no change in his condf-
ton.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-10-31
Rise In Price Of Hav Presses.

Chicago. Oct. Sat meeting of hay
press manufacturers held here today it
was decided to advance the price of baking
presses 10 ner cent
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stand against Roberts? l believe it was
in shape long ago and only waiting for
her $1,000 donation to spread it broadcast
over the country. l grant she is a super
Tor woman. but the women of this cOun-
try are not going into this subject logic
ally. tell you they are toadying TO Helen
Gn11ld -
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belonged to his Own party, for the
Democrats say it would suit them eX-
tremely well if Geddes could be pre-
vailed upon to make six or seven
snepehes every 5ay
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Postmaster Thonlas' Break.

Another distinct feature of the rally
was a break made by Postmaster
Thomas. In the middle of his speech
he inquired Of his audience if anything
was the matter with Ezra Thompson.
He was informed that Ezra was strict
ly up to grade. Then quoth the post
master:
who ever heard of anything Ezra
Thompson ever did that would bring
the blush OF shame to his cheek until
he accepted the Republican nomination
Cor mayor
The Inference that the acceptance
was enough to bring the blush so feel
and a smile went around the audience.
Mr.. Thomas was perfectly unconscious
that he had made a break, however,
and he made no effort to explain it.
Anybody who went to the theatre last
night had no trouble in finding a seat
no matter how late he came. This was
partly on account of the weather. but
people who attended both meetings
could not help noting the startling con-
trast between last nights gathering
and the magnificent audience that
filled the theatre on the occasion Of the
Democratic rally Saturday night.
Under False Pretenses.
A large percentage of the audience
was drawn out under false pretenses.
II had been announced by the commit
tee in charge that Judge c. c. Goodwin
and former Senator Arthur Brown
would speak. The hope of seeing these
we'll known lights of the party on the
same platform was an undoubted in
ceftive to many Salt. Lakers TO brave
the rain.
Neither was on hand. however. Judge
Goodwin said early in the afternoon
that the announcements that he ,vo,il5
speak was entirely unauthorized. He
said he had never had any idea of maxi
ing an address. Last night Governor
Wells. VINO presided. read a note of
regret from Judge Goodwin. in which
the eX-champion Of silver said it was
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-10-31

y Condition of George @. Cannon.
Especial 10 The Heraid.o
New York. Oct. SO.--George @. Cam
mons condition was reported to be I'M
changed this evening.
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Mr., HOBART ON
HIS DEATH BED
--%-
Vice President of the United
States Is Sinking.
$-
ATTENDING DOCTORS
ABANDON ALL HOPE
They Say the End May Come al
Any Time.

Has Been Ill For Several Weeks,
But Suffered a Relapse Yesterday
Morning at His Home In Pater-
son, N. J.-Had Succession of
Choking Spells, Resulting From
Imperfect Action of the Heart
Has Inflammation of Stomach.
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Silver, 5Sc per ounce.
Lead, $40 per 100 pounds.
Copper, 1910 per pound.
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lcontlnued on I'are I'd
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Forecast for Salt Lake Today Ia:
Showers and Cooler Tonight and
Tuesday. /,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-12
MAY USE THE TORCH.
FiIipinOs Pour OIL over the Princf-
pal Buildings mt IIofIo-Defant
Proclamation Issued

Manila, Jan. s.-Col. Potter, the spe-
cial emissary OF Gen. Otis between
Manila and Iloilo. arrived Sunday
afternoon with dispatches from the
latter point. The situation when he
left there was practically unchanged.
The streets were barricaded and it was
reported that the principal buildings
had been "kerosened," the insurgents
having threatened 10 destroy the whole
business section by fire at the first shot
Of bombardment. The banks were ship
ping their treasure 10 the United States
transport Newport and other vessels.
The family of the American vice con-
sui has gone on board the Newport.
Aguinaldo issued most defiant proc
lamation, addressed TO his Filipino
brethren, the foreign eonsnis and 9TH
er' foreigners, protesting against The
intrusion. of the, Americans in the
Philippines. ''.i.,'s.,f
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-12
on THE UP GRADE.
Existing Conditions Give Hope That
the bEsiness Revival Mas Com
tinue for Years.

New York. Jan. 7.-R. G. Dun & Co. in
their weekly review OF trade say: The
country IS on the up grade and the men
who expect it TO take a downward road
have yet some time TO wait There are no
indications of a reaction which always fol-
lows large and rapid business recovery
and existing conditions in the industries
and in foreign trade by no means forbid
the hope that the increase may continue
as II did after the revival in 1879 for several
years. Exports, compared with imports
continue to indicate an enormous balance
in cash due this country. and gold imports
begin again.
THE year begins with the kind of bust
ness demand that counts For months
there has been a rising demand for ma
terials. but now the crowding demand for
finished products begins to advance prices
in the iron and steel industry about one
per cent, without quotable changes In pig
except at the east. Beams have advanced
two dollars per ton, angles one dollar, Dars
one dollar, ana plates are strong, with an
Australian order for 81, COO tons refused at
Chica go because the works are already
overcrowded. Many thousand cars are
GOV cred by orders at Pittsburgh, 10000 tons
bars are taken for agricultural works at
Chicago. 10000 tons rails are taken by the
pennsylvania company, the Midland COM
pany OF England has ordered 20 locomo-
tives from the Baldwin works, and many
other home and foreign orders are report
co. the demand has never been greater
at the beginning of the year than 1t IS now
The wheat movement has to sustain ii
the largest foreign demand movement ever
known for wheat and corn together, and
Atlantic exports of 5,2l4,420 bushels -four
included, against 2,s40.31s last year, with
Pacinc exports OF 61l.SS3. against s72,4Is
last year. would give some reason TO an
ttcipate higher prices were not the western
receipts 4,l0l, 632 bushels, against 2S76,O72
for the same week last year. The wonder
Is that the foreign demand for corn con-
tinues SO heavy. s,572,z12 bushels having
been exported this week, against 1854, $50
in the same week last year
Failures for the week have been 243 I'm
the United States, against 1922 la ST year and
"a in Canada. against 80 last year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-12
be IN the lead. Fifty-seven votes viii
be a majority Of the caucus.
fl TlneIu Lesson.

The closing Of the Lancaster Re-
porter has its lesson. 1t il unwisc to
encourage the establishment Of new
enterprises where the field is already
fully occupied. This applies to other
businesses as well as printing offices.
1t is better to have two stores both
prosperous than to have three barely
able to live. One good photograph
gallery, well patronized 50 that it IS
able to give its patrons the newest
and best improvements in its line is of
more advantage to the city than two
or three inferior galleries. The same
may truthfully be said Of every line
of trade and business.
The plain duty of town is to sup
port the firms, shops, and offices al
ready established and encourage new
ones only when there is sufficient
growth in the place to warrant the
addition. Particularly is this so with
newspapers. The home paper is your
paper, it enters your home every week
and exerts an influence there. 1t adj
vertises your business and your town.
The better it is the better you are
served