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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
NORTHERN PAG|F|C's CLAIMS
SUITS FOR MILLIONS OF DOL
LARS WORTH OF PROPERTY.
Cases Have Been Filed Against
Many Prominent Men of Spokane
to Secure Property Along Line.

Tacoma, Wash, Nov. ga Spokane
special says: The Northern Pacific has
brought suit against $50 leading Spo-
kane citizens to recover land along its
track granted by congress in the act
under which the Northern Pacific was
organized. The railway contends that
it is entitled to 200 feet of land on each
side of it's track wherever it was laid
through lands belonging to the govern
ment At present the railroad occupies
only fifty feet on each side of its track.
Many business blocks, warehouses and
residences have been constructed within
the 20O-foot level, and the railway
seems to. clear it's right of way of all
improvements, laying claim to the
same The defendants insist that they
have acquired title by open occupation
for more than ten years. The rights in
volved affect property valued at mil
lions Of dollars and include property
not only in Spokane. but through this
and other states through which the
Northern Pacific passes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
NORTHERN PACIFIC REPORT.
Earnings Have Largely Increased
Over Last Year.

St Paul. Mimi. Nov. 1.-The annual re-
port of the Great Northern railway shows
a total trackage in the system of $3.50
miles. an increase of 299 miles since the
last report. The reduction of wheat rates
on account of the opening of the neE
FoSSton x Duluth lime amounted TO a lit
tie over $4,000. the average reduction
amounting to rs cents per bushel, which
went to the profit of the farmer. There
wac a general reduction in all rates. but
to nearly $1,000 eco in excess of last year,
most of which was used in the better
ment of the line. Nothing, perhaps, bet
ter illustrates the growth of the terri
tory traversed by the road than the in
crease in the amount of mail carried.
which exceeds by 90 per cent the total
earnings and weight of four years ago
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
HOT FIGHT ON MAzET.
Tammany Win Sweep New York On
Tuesday.

New York. Nov. 5.-Richard Croker
says that the Tammany district lead
ers are increasing their estimates of
the Democratic majorities. He claims
90, 900 or more plurality in New York
county. TIE Republicans claim a small
plurality on the county ticket. In the
campaign the alleged purpose of the
Republicans to amend the New York
charter SO as to give Albany more
power over affairs in this city has been
taken w by Fammany, which ex-
poets to win several districts in this
city with the home rule" cry. The
general opinion is that the Democrats
will gain half a dozen seats Except
for the votes of the independent labor
men, the fusion county campaign has
Jagged. the bad blood engendered by
the fights between Republicans and
citizens union in the assembly dis
tricts having reacted on the county
ticket In the Nineteenth assembly
district, where Robert Mazet (Rep), is
up for reelection, Tammany has made
one of the hottest campaigns ever
waged in New York City.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
Beers Will Employ Privateers.

Paris. Nov. 1.-The Temps corrobor-
ates the statement of the Eclair that
the Beers have decided to employ pri-
vateers, and SAYS:
There is an immense fleet of trans
ports at sea carrying troops. The
Transvaal government cannot seriously
threaten these. but there is no doubt
that it has issued letters of marque in
Europe and the United States. and
British commerce may suffer, even if
the transports do not.t
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
OFFICERS TO LEARN SPANISH.
An Examination Will Be Held In
Havana

New York, Nov. Ga special to the
Herald from Washington says: In view
of the acquisition of Spanish speaking
colonies by the United States, steps
have been taken by the military au-
thorities to induce officers of the, army
to learn the Spanish language. On Dec.
it is proposed to hold an examination
in Havana TO ascertain for official
rating the degree of proficiency at
tanned by officers serving there. Similar
examinations viii be held at other
points.
The reasons for desiring American
army officers to learn Spanish is set
forth in a circular order issued by Gen.
eral William Ludlow, commanding the
department of Havana, in which he
saws:
1T is likely that a knowledge of
Spanish, whether in Cuba or else
where will hereafter be required as
part of the equipment of all military
officers
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
Firing at Ladysmith.

G Colenso, Nov. 2, 2 p. m. delayed in
ransmission.) -Heavy firing is now in
progress at Ladysmith, which the Beers
are Smelling from their positions on
Groblerskloofhill, this side of Lady
smith.
from Ladysmith. When near Peters
station they were fired upon by the
Beers, but were not in serious danger.
The train guards report that Norden-
field quick-firers were used in addition
to Mausers.
The Beers continue to shell Colenso
and Fort Wylie. but thus far the firing
is futile. They have placed heavy guns
in position, but their shots are all fall
ing short.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
BIG FIRE IN KANSAS CITY
BLAZE THAT COST OVER HALF A
MILLION.
Firemen Had Many Marrow Escapes
and. One Was Badly Injured-In-
surance Amounts to S375, 900.

Kansas City. Mo-. Nov. 5-Half mil
lion dollars worth of property was des-
troyed after midnight by fire that
started in. Jones Brothers big depart
ment store on North Main and Sixth
streets and spread to half a block of
other buildings on Main and Walnut
streets. The aggregate insurance is
estimated at 1915. 900. The heaviest
loosers are Jones Brothers. who esti-
mate their stock, which was totally
destroyed. as worth $500, 900. The in
surance carried by this firm amounted
to So per cent of the loss 1t was the
most destructive fire that has ever
visited the uptown business districts.
The other heavy losses: Jones build
ing, 551-561 Main street, owned by w.
C. Lobenstein, New York, $50 900;
Jones annex. 557 Main street, owned by
Majors Investment company, $4,000;
Humboldt building, COL Main street,
NJ. Enrich, stock dry goods, COL Main
street. $4,000; NJ. Q. Quinn, groceries.
529-5S1 Main street. $4,000; st. James
hotel (unoccupied), 510-516 Walnut
street, $4,000. The Flavel Shoe COM
pany, Snodgrass Drug company. and
the Chandler Commission company,
suffered minor losses.
The fire started in the building oc-
cupied by Jones Brothers at 551-56l
Main street shortly after midnight. and
it's infammable contents burned with
remarkable rapidity. Within twenty
minutes the entire six stories were a
mass of flames and burning embers
were being carried by a stiff breeze in
all directions. Twenty minutes later
part of the front wall fell with a ter
rifle crash and within short time the
wall tottered and fell. crashing into the
Humboldt building. a, five story struc-.
ture across Sixth street. carrying down
part Of the latter building. In a little
more than an hour after the fire start
ed, the Jones stock was entirely des-
troyed and nothing was left of its
building but the foundation.
In the meantime the fire had spread
south to the Humboldt building. north
to the Jones annex, and Quinn's
grocery, all five story buildings, and
flying embers had caught the old st.
James hotel, four stories in height, half
a block north on Walnut, the next
street east. The hotel was partially
saved but the walls are bullying out
and the building will have to be torn
down. Absolutely nothing of the stock
of the Enrich Dry Goods company was
saved, and the building occupied by the
Enrich company is total wreck
Two stories of the Quinn building
were burned and Quinn's stock was
ruined. The other losses were caused
principally by water and smoke.
Every fire company in the city was
called to the scene and help was sent
from Kansas City, Kan.
Firemen had many narrow escapes
from falling walls. Dan Donovan fell
thirty feet through a skylight at the st.
James hotel. and was seriously hurt,
but will recover
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
To Cure a Cold In One Nav

Washington. Nov. 5.-Francis p. Dewes
died here today He was assistant at
torney general from 1885 to 1899.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
MARCONI BOUND FOR AFRICA.
Win Make No Demonstration Here
With Signal Service.

washington. Nov. General Greedy,
chief signal officer. says there will be no
practical demonstration of the Marconi
system of wireless biography in connec-
tioa with the signal service of the army
1t is said that the instruments brought to
this country by Marconi are unsuited to
greater distances than twelve miles by
land and thirty miles by water. The sig
mai corps. which operates a system of its
own at 4 distance of twelve miles. was
unwilling to have demonstrations made
unless there could be assurances of great
er distances than those promised This
concluded the negotiations, which have
been in progress for some time. 1t is un-
derstood Marconi will sail tomorrow for
England in connection with the use of the
wireless system in South Africa
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
DR.. Newton Talks.

DIR. Newton. who has been rather silent
about the condition of his patient, con-
scented to talk yesterday.
He is resting comfortably said DIR.
Newton.
DO you think Mr.. Hobart has a chance
to recover" he was asked.
II can only compare his case with
others of this kind
Did the others you refer to ever get
better?"
Il am sorry TO say they did not" said
the physician.
DR.. Newton said he would not give an
opinion as to how long the patient must
live. He might drop off at any moment,
and he might go for three or four days.
SO remarkable has been his vitality all
through his serious Illness
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Sang Doleful HYMNS.

London, Nov. ga dispatch to the
Daily Mail from thurman, British Be-
chuanaland. dated Nov. 2. says:
Three hundred Bechuanaland Beers
have joined Commandant De Lacey's
force. which has gone to Kimberley
leaving only 200 men at Vryburg."
G. w. Stevens, describing for the Mail
the affair at Nicholson's Mex, says:
THE Beers shot magnificently. the
moment a Britisher raised his head to
see where the enemy were, he instantly
fell back with bullet in it. On the 9TH
er hand, after the engagement, the
Beers acted with the greatest kindness
10 the wounded and unwounded. They
spent the afternoon singing doleful
hymns and they had reason to be dole
full, for they had lost many men,"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
CENTRAL AMERICAN TROUBLE.
Nicaragua and Costa Rica Dispute
Over Boundary.

Managua, Nicaragua, Oct. ia Sc
rous cause of trouble between Nicara-
qua and Costa Rica has developed in
the determining and making of the
boundary between the two states. This
government now claims that the deci-
sion of the arbitrator, President Grover
Cleveland. as to the boundary line
about Salinas bay. on the Pacific, was
made on untruthful statements, and,
consequently, Nicaragua instead of be-
ing entitled TO only two-sevenths of
the northern part of the bay, is entitled
TO the entire bay. Nicaragua, therefore.
has presented her case to General e. p.
Alexander, the arbitrator agreed on to
interpret the decisions of President
Cleveland as to the boundary, and has
requested him TO annul and remodel
that part of President Cleveland's deci-
sion.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
Tenth Hussars Sail.

Liverpool. Nov. 5.-Scenes of remarkable
enthusiasm attended the embarkation to-
day of the Tenth hussars upon the trans
port Columbian. An erroneous report
that the Prince of Wales, who is honorary
colonel of this regiment, was coming to
nous crowds. Some Life Guards and some
Horse Guards also embarked. Many nota-
bleS were present. Five military attaches.
including Captain Slocum. Eighth United
States cavalry. United States military at
tache in Vienna. went on board the Co
lumbar. which will sail tonight.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
LONDON STOCK MARKET.
American Securities Stronger-Efect
of South African News.

London. Nov. I'm spite of the bad
news. the stock exchange last week main
tanned a firm tone. based upon the con-
viction that the hostilities in South At
RIGA will result in a British victory, but
there is no doubt that this feeling is
weaker than it was ten days ago. There
was little buying, consequent to the gen.
eral disposition to regard prices as quite
high enough for the present, especially in
view of the hardening tendency in money.
Consols fiuctuated freely during the week
and closed Z point down.
The material Improvement established in
American securities throughout the week
was largely due TO German buying, the
chief demand being for Louisville & Nash
vile, Central Pacific and Southern Pacific
However the natural hesitancy on the
part of the operators upon the eve of the
elections caused a fractional decline in
Americans along the whole line at the
close.
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ticket viii receive many thousands
more votes than the Republican ticket
After q careful look through the
election system of Ohio, after going
over the organization of our party ana
looking fairly into the organization OF
the opposition party. do not believe
that any wrong can be successfully
brought about. All the Democrats have
TO do is to be careful; watch the votes
cast; see them counted after they are
cast; see the returns properly mace and
slated, shutting out all opportunities TO
substitute Hanna ballot for Demo-
cratic one, and victory is ours
Il say this without qualification,
without reserve. Hanna is beaten.
John r. M'LEAN.'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
For Priyateers.

Madrid, Nov. "a dispatch from the
Canaries says that British warship is
exercising a close surveillance of ship
ping there. being presumably on the look
out for privateers.
The captain of merchant vessel re-
ports from Vigo Spain. that British
squadron of six large vessels was seen
of Vigo harbo- on the night of Nov. 3;
that one vessel reconnoitered the harbor
and that the squadron then sailed in the
direction of Gibraltar.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
DEMOCRATIC CITY TICKET

For Mayor.
ARTHUR F. BARNES.
For Recorder.
GUSTAVE II. BACKMAN.
For Attorney.
FRANK 3. STEPHENS.
For Treasurer,
RICHARD 2. MORRIS.
For Auditor.
GOULD B. BLAKELY.
For City Justice of the Peace.
JOHN b. TIMMONY.
For Councilmen-First Precinct.
JOHN SIDDOWAY.
NOAH J. SHECbELL
JOHN GALLAGHER.
For Councilmen-Seco1d Precinct,
w. b. LA VIELLE.
THOMAS C. LEWIS,
GEORGE G. SMITH
For Councilmen-ThIrd Precinct.
f. S. FERNSTROM.
CHARLES G. HOWE,
JOHN b. REID.
For Councilmen-Fourth Precinct.
EDGAR HOWE.
WILLIAM ]. TUDDENHAM.
EMANUEL A HARTENSTEIN.
For Councilmen-Fifth Precinct.
ANDREW GEBHARDT.
ROBERT MORRIS,
JOSHUA MIDGELY.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
FREE RURAL DELIVERY.
First Assistant Postmaster General
Makes Report

Washington, Nov. "a vigorous plea
for rural free delivery is made in the
annual report of the first assistant
postmaster general. Perry S. Heath,
made public tonight. Mr.. Heath says
the service so far has resulted in in
creased postal receipts. enhancement of
the value of farm lands reached by
rural free delivery of from 81 TO 50 per
acre, a general improvement of the
condition of the roads traversed blythe
rural carriers, better prices for farm
products, the producers being brought
into daily touch with the state of the
markets, besides educational benefits
conferred by relieving the monotony of
farm life through ready access to
wholesome literature and knowledge of
current events.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
MoNARcHs TO CONFER.
William and Nicholas Will Discuss
Transvaal Situation.

Paris. Nov. 6.-Gaulois, referring to
the proposed interview between Car
Nicholas and Emperor William. says:
Its immediate object is to diminish
the effect of Emperor Williams visit to
England and TO consolidate the good re-
lations between Germany and Russia
1t will also give an opportunity to ex-
anime into certain possible eventuali-
ties likely to arise owing to the war in
South Africa.
''All this amply suffices to allow the
interview to be considered as likely to
exercise happy influence upon inter-
national affairs"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
Trouble In Kentucky.

Lexington, KY, Nov. 5.-Colonel Rog-
er D. Williams, Second regiment state
guards, today wired all companies un-
der his command TO ascertain what
supplies of ball cartridges they had on
hand and how they were prepared for
respond if suddenly called upon. 1t is
intimated tonight that troops may be
called to Louisville on election day to
preserve law where trouble is threat
ened.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
Women and children Depart.

Cape Town, Nov delayed in trans
mission. 1.-The Cape Argus has received
the following from Ladysmith:
'On the suggestion of General White.
the women and children were sent out
last evening" A large number of men
left at the same time. Some of these
behaved badly toward the women.
Entire confidence is still reposed here
in General White and his staff, and it
is expected that another pitched battle
will dispel the lingering hope of the
Beers that they will be able to take
Ladysmith."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
Beers Routed at Bester's Hill.

London, Nov. 5.-A special dispatch
from Ladysmith describing the en-
gagement at Bester's hill says the
Beers were completely routed and suf-
fered heavy loss. Their entire camp
was captured. The correspondent goes
on to say:
IAN artillery duel is in progress. A
British shell struck Boer forty-pound-
err and completely wrecked it"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS.
Democrats Concede They Can't Win
Against Fraudulent Conditions.

Philadelphia, Nov. 81 Chairman
Reeder of the Republican state COM
1nittee said tonight that his estimate
based upon reports from every county
in the state, is that the Republican
state ticket will have plurality of at
least lT5, 600 votes.
Democratic State Chairman Killing
said tonight: We frankly state that
we cannot hope to win if the fraudu-
lent conditions in Philadelphia that
have existed in the past are to con-
tinue next Tuesday,
Should these alleged fraudulent con-
ditions not prevail. Mr.. Killing ex-
pressed the belief that Mr.. Greasy. the
Democratic candidate for state treas
urer, will be elected by a handsome
majority.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
Conflict Between Patrols.

Colenso, Natal, Nov. ,, 9 p. m. (de-
layed in )-Colenso at this
hour is threatened by the enemy. His
patrols in advance of Boer forces, 1000
strong. but without field guns. are
marching in an easterly direction to the
north of Colenso.
Shots have been exchanged between
the British and Boer patrols, the latter
being driven inward upon the main
body.
The British patrols lost one man kill
ed and the Boer patrols lost two.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
INSURGENf ROUTED.
Revolutionary Movement In Peru
Completely Shattered

Lima. Peru, Nov. THE government
received official dispatches today an
nouncing the complete defeat and rout
of the insurgent commander. General Du-
rand, at Huanaco. capital of the depart
many killed and wounded, as well as a
large quantity of arms and ammurition
and many horses. The number of prison.
ers taken by the government was large.
General Durand and his brothers man
aged to escape. but their defeat Is re-
garded as deathblow 10 the revolution
airy movement.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
CHARGED WITH SHEEP STEALING.
Montana State Senator and Deputy
Sheriff Arrested.

Minneapolis. Mimi, Nov. "a special to
the Times from Great Falls Mont. saws:
Something of sensation has been caused
by the arrest in Choteau county of State
Senator Philips and Deputy Sheriff
Greene on charges of sheep stealing. III
is alleged that these men got away with
a band of sheep numbering LOO belonging
TO Taylor Brothers and Others At the
preliminary examination both men We're
held in 81 600 bonds
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
PACIFIC CABLE NECESSARY.
So Says General Greedy, Chief Signal
Officer

Washington, Nov. 5.-Thc report of
General Greedy, chief signal officer,
says as to Pacific cable: I'm order to
join closer together the United States
and its Pacific colonies, It is essential
to span the Pacific by submarine ca
BILE, as recommended by the president
to congress in his message of Feb. 10,
1899. The great value of such "a cable
is not alone for military purposes, but
more especially for the fostering of in
dustrial interests in the new colonies
and in order to facilitate commercial
operations"
General Greedy suggests that an in
ternational cable conference should
consider the Whole subject of the rights
of cable property in time of war.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
Fired In Mafeking.

Cape Town. Nov. 5, ) p. m. delayed
in transmission. )--Advices from Mafe-
king announce that the Beers placed in
position a big Pretoria gun seven miles
from Mafeking, firing sixteen shots at
the town. Only one reached the mark,
resulting in. the burning of Wells store.
The garrison. having suffered no harm
thus far is jubilant and an attack from
the rear is not expected.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
Another Battle Reported.

London. Nov 5.-The Times publishes
dispatch from Pietermaritzburg. Natal.
dated Nov. s. which says:
The Dutch residents here have received
news of sanguinary battle fought yes
terday probably between Ladysmith and
Colenso. a large number of the Beers
were killed many being relatives of Ma
ral Dutch residing in this place. me Eng
fish residents have no knowledge os any
enga cement.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
DEWEY in NEW YORK.
He Went There Quietly and Refused
Callers.

New York. Nov. 5.-Admiral Dewey ar
rived in this city this afternoon alone.
save for his Chinese valet and went
was Immediately shown to the imperial
suite. Later he was Joined by Mrs. HAGEN
and Captain and Mrs. Ludlow. After the
party had dined in the admirars suite
they left the hotel.
The admiral had requested that his
plans be kept secret and expressed a wish
not TO meet anybody. His wishes were
respected to the letter.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
NEGOTIATIONS DEADLocKED.
Germany's Position Said to Have
Caused Trouble

London, Nov. 6.-The Berlin corre-
spondent OF the Standard says: The
Samoan negotiations have reached a
dead lock- Germany does not consider
that the Gilbert and Solomon islands
would adequately compensate her for
waving the German claims. An agree
ment. however, would easily be ar
ranged. IL Great Britain would cede, in
addition. her portions of New Guinea
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-06
MR.. HOBART'S CONDITION.
There Was No Improvement Yester-
day-Messages of Sympathy.

Paterson. N j., Nov. 5.-There was no
improvement in the condition of Vice
President Hobart today. Messages of
sympathy were received from President
Mckinley. Secretary Hay and Mrs. Hay
and General Wesley Merritt. Among the
callers at the Hobart residence was At
tornsy General Griggs.
Paterson. N j.. Nov. g. a. m.-Every-
thing is quiet at the Hobart residence.
There is no change whatever in the vice
presidents condition.