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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
ARE CHARGED WITH
A CAPITAL OFFENSE
They Have No Connection With the
British Government.
Incident Regarded as Unfortunate,
But There Is Nothing In the At
fair to Justify Any Talk of War
Plan Was to Seize and Hold the
Fort of johannesburg For Twen-
ty-four Hours, Until the Arrival
of Troops.

Pretoria, Transvaal Republic, May II.
The seven alleged revolutionists, who
presented the appearance of ordinary
loafers, We're arraigned in court today
charged with the capital offense of
high treason. They were remanded for
a fortnight.
Sworn affidavits alleged that 1000 men
have been enrolled for military service,
and that it was intended to arm them
at Natal, to return to the Rand. anc
at a given signal to seize and hold the
fort of johannesburg for twenty-four
hours, pending the arrival of British
troops.
The Press says the government re-
CARDS the matter as an unfortunate
local incident, which will not affect the
general political situation"
The government also confirms the re-
port that the arrangements between
President Kruger and the governor of
Cape Colony, High Commissioner OF
South Africa Sir Alfred Milford, for
meeting at Bloemfontein, capital of the
Orange Free State, are nearly complet-
ed. The presidents proposed reforms
will be presented to the volksraad prior
to the meeting.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
SUBJECT OF EXTRA SESSION.
Has Not Yet Been Considered By the
President.

Hot Springs. Va. May 17.-President
Mckinley has not yet given considera-
ton to the subject of an extra session
of congress. This statement was made
officially here tonight, and was brought
forward by published announcements
that an extra session had been decided
upon, on the one hand, and on the other
that such a session would not be called.
Advices were received from Cuba
which were stated to be more reas-
suring." and that a satisfactory out
come of the present situation there
would result.
The presidents visit here is nearly at
an end. Though the time of departure
has not been definitely fixed, it is al
most certain that the party will reach
Washington some time Saturday The
rest from official routine, the freedom
from intrusion and the exercise in the
open air has given the president the re-
cuperation he needed. He appears
thoroughly healthful, and will return
to Washington invigorated and well.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
OBJECT TO GERMAN PRIEST.
Trouble Among Catholic Parishes at
St Louis.

st. Louis, May T.-Parishioners of all
classes. TO the number of 1,500 gathered
today TO guard the church parochfal resi-
dence and convent of st. Patricks parish,
East St. Louis. in anticipation of the ar
rival of Vicar General Cluse, a German
priest and the newly appointed rector of
St Patrick's parish.
For the first time in its history the
church was locked. bolted and barred as
the Irish pariShioners have looked with
considerable dissatisfaction upon the ap-
pointment Of a German priest to the rec
torship.
Recently a delegation was sent to
Washington to see Mgr Martinelli, and
have him intercede to have the appoint
ment changed and an Irish priest sent in
stead. Mgr. Martineili sent a letter to
Father Hagan, chancellor of the diocese.
bearing on the case, but the contents
have not been made public.
Vicar General CluSe was expected to-
day, and it was the expressed intention
of the crowd gathered to prevent him
from entering the church or residence.
The crowd remained all day and far into
the night. but he did not appear. 1t is
said he intends to take charge of the
parish during the latter part of the week.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
THE FEELING IN LONDON.
Prisoners Irresponsible Men, Not
Connected With Government.

| London, May 1.-THE consul of the
Transvaal here has received the fol-
lowing telegram from his government
dated Pretoria. May 10:
.'Richard Nichols, describing himself
as a colonel: George Patterson, cap
tain; Edward ]. Tremlett, Charles FL
lis and John A. Mitchell, and Fries and
Hooper were arrested yesterday morn
ing on the sworn declaration of three
Englishmen on the charge of high
treason in connection with the alleged
object of the enrolment of troops to
create a revolution, seize Johannesburg
fort and hold possession OF the town
until the British troops from Natal
could come to their assistance.
lone of the prisoners alleges that he
was acting under instructions from the
British war department
A representative of the Associated
Press today saw number of promi-
nent South Africans connected with the
leading concerns of johannesburg.
They declared they had not received a
word from their own agents in Cape
Colony. the absence of adviceS indicat-
ing the affair was trumped up by the
Boer police, and that in any case the
men arrested were irresponsible no
bodies with fictitious military titles af-
fixed by the Beers. with the object of
the continental powers.
1t is cow believed Tremlett was for
merly a captain of volunteers In cape
Colony. and that he is now a mining
agent. Patterson is described as
butcher and a labor agitator; Mitchell
is said to be a storekeeper; Cooper IS
classed as a carpenter; Ellis is alleged
to be a private detective, and the occu-
pations of Fries and Nichols are un-
known.
A prominent Uitlander said to the
representative of the Associated Press:
MY own view is that a few ire
sponsible men met together to discuss
means of defense in case the necessity
for such action arose. Those who are
such precautions are necessary. There
was the greatest unrest and ferment
there when ! left.
But the statement that there has
been a conspiracy during the past four
and that the South African
League was connected with it is un-
true No Uitlander is allowed to pos
sess a rife, yet at every corner are
policemen armed with rifles and re-
volvers. The feeling of alarm on the
arrival of the BOer artillery can be
1T is a significant fact that the men
arrested are practically unknown,
showing that the feeling which. in 1895,
was limited to the capitalistic class.
has now gone lower down and has
the ordinary working class of
of johannesburg.
In response to inquiries made on the I
subject in government circles, the cor |
RESPONDENT here of the Associated Press
was told today that the report that the |
men arrested at johannesburg had |
acted under instructions from the Brit
sh war office was too absurd for refu- /
.ation.''
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
OUTBREAK OF SMALLPOX.
Spokane Authorities Take Action to
Prevent Spread.

Spokane. Wash. May IA telegram
was received by Health officer Potter to-
day from the Great Northern physician
at Cascade tunnel. saying smallpox had
broken out there and a number of men
We're refusing to be vaccinated and were
heading east. A telegram was immediate
ly sent to DR.. Nelson at Pullman, secre-
tary of the state board of health, request
ing him to come to Spokane and meet the
local board this evening. He arrived and
a secret meeting was held.
We have formed a plan of action"
said Health Officer Potter. after the meet
ing. but have decided not to make pub
lie at this time the details OF our plan.
But rigorous action will begin at once
against all persons bound from Cascade
tunnel"
1t is believed that the board has re-
solved TO quarantine all eastbound Great
Northern trains running into the city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
COME INTO AMERICAN LINES.
Natives With Their Families Moving
Into Manila,

Manila, May 17.-Although the rebels
still threaten San Fernando in consid-
cradle force, large numbers of natives,
majority of them being families with
their household goods, are moving
daily to the towns inside the American
lines. at Apalit, especially.
Many of the richer Filipinos are COM
ing to Manila, and laborers are resum-
ing work in the rice fields. The latter
show their respect for American SOW
ereignty by removing their hats to the
passing trains
Owing to the bad condition of the
wagon roads, the work of repairing the
railroad is being actively pushed. All
the broken bridges have been trestled,
and only a few excavations remain TO
be filed up. Trains will undoubtedly
be running through to San Fernando
in a few days. The only natives there
are some Filipinos from Macabebe,
who are trading with our soldiers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
CHEYENNE-DENvER PHONE.
Line to Be Built Between Two Cities
Extension to Utah.
(SneciaI to The HeraIdD

Cheyenne, Wyo., May 1.-THE Rocky
Mountain Bell Telephone e Telegraph
company will shortly commence work
on the construction of a long distance
telephone line between Cheyenne and
Denver. The company has had this
step in contemplation for several years
and assurances are given that the line
will be in full operation before the pres
ent summer is closed. 1t is not known
whether the start on the line will be
made in Denver or from this end, but
in either event the work will be rushed
with all possible speed.
Ii the Denver-Cheyenne line is a sue
cess, financially as well as otherwise.
the probabilities are that the Rocky
Mountain company will extend the line
westward into Utah and Idaho. AL
ready there is line in successful op-
Grafton between this city and Laramie,
and as most of the towns along the line
of the Union Pacific have local circuits.
the extension of the line from Laramie
west would prove of inestimable value
to the people of this state, Colorado
and Utah
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
NEW YORK INVESTIGATION.
Several Witnesses Testify Before the
Mazet Committee.

New York, May 17.-At today's ses-
sion of the Mazet investigation COM
mittee, James A. Mahoney, with whom
Mayor Van Wyck admitted he had had
some business transactions, was put
through long series of questions. Ma
honey admitted being a bookmaker
but declined to answer the question as
to whether he is conducting poolrooms
here.
Former Police Commissioner Hamil-
ton. whom Mayor Van Wyck yesterday
designated a .'blackmailer.' declared
that what the mayor had said was ab-
solutely false.
Several witnesses who. within the
past few weeks, have been doing de-
tective work for Counsel Moss, testi-
fled that large number of poolrooms
are now being run in New York City.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
Pythians Elect Officers.

Seattle, Wash, May 17.-At today's
session of the grand lodge of knights
of Pythias the following officers were
elected: Chancellor. e. C. Davies of
Waitsburg; vice chancellor, J. d. Cor
nett of North Yakima: prelate. /. W.
Perkins of Spokane; X. or r. and S.
A. Beamer of Spokane; master of ex-
chequer, Mitchell Harris of Olympia;
master-at-arms. F. F. Handschy OF
New Whatcom; inside guard. A. c.
Bowman of Seattle; outside guard, j.
r. Stevenson of Pomeroy: supreme rep
resentative. Oliver Hall of Colfax.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
BECAUSE HE ADVERTISED.
st. Louis Doctor Thrown Out of Med.
ical Convention.

Sedalia, Mo, May 1.-THE Missouri
State Medical association, in annual
convention here today, unseated a
prominent St Louis physician, accred-
tied as a delegate from the ST. Louis
society, because he is an advertiser in
the newspapers.
The association also voted to strike
the st. Louis society from the member
ship roll if it shall fail in the future tc
discipline members who advertise in the
newspapers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
THE HERALD BULLETIN.

PAGE ONE.
No Fusion For the Populists.
Appeared Like Common Lcafsrs.
Pay For Protection.
Must Stay In Jail.
PAGE TWO.
Workmen Are Feasted.
Baseball Games Yesterday.
Cyclones Fatal Work.
R. G. W. Improvements.
Cubans Are Calm Now.
He Wiped Out the Family.
PAGE THREE.
Principal Clark to Be Retained.
Norwegian Celebration.
PAGE FOUR.
PAGE FIVE.
Dying Widows Plea.
Hoy and the Ladies.
PAGE SIX.
Mining Stock Market.
Sale of La Refine Stock.
On Hunt For Herctics.
PAGE SEVEN.
To Support Prices.
Don't Want Sunday Papers.
PAGE EIGHT.
Ford Fisher Killed.
Federal Building Site.
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GENUINE FILIPINO FLAG.
First to Be Captured During Present
Insurrection.

Washington, May 1.-THE first genu-
inc Filipino flag to be captured during
the present insurrection has just been
received at the navy department. The
flag was captured at Iloilo by Lieuten-
ant A. p. Niblack. The inscription
reads:
Flag of insurgent Filipinos, captured
at Fort Iloilo by landing party from
L. S. S. Boston and Petrol, commanded
by Lieutenant a. P. Niblack, L. S. N,
Feb. II. 1899
The flag is about twelve feet long.
and was originally a tri-color, red,
white and blue, being composed of
white triangle on the staff, with the
broad upper stripe of blue and lower Of
red. 1t will be sent to Annapolis.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
RESOLUTIONS OF TRAINMEN.
Several Adopted and Sent to Presi-
dent McKinlev.

New Orleans, May 1.-THE Brother
hood of Railway Trainmen remained in
session until midnight and reelected
Grand Master Morrissey and other Of
ncerS. Editor Close was re-appointed
Milwaukee was named the next meeting
place. The following resolutions were
adopted:
Against an age limit by the railroads
which will throw men out of employment
who are still able to work at their usual
occupation.
Against the maintenance of large
standing armies.
Opposing the running of trains on Sun
day and urging that the working people
be allowed that day for rest
These resolutions are to be sent to the
president of the United States and the
senate and house of representatives.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
R.ough Riders, Reunion.

Las Vegas, N. NJ, May 17.-Official
notice was received here today from
Lieutenant ]. D. Carter of Prescott.
Ariz., secretary of the Society of Rough
Riders. to the effect that the first an
nual re Union viii be held in Las Vegas
June "A. Governor Roosevelt and staff
will be present. Free entertainments
will be given all rough riders.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
BIG FIRE IN CHICAGO.
Half a Million Dollars Go Up In q
Blaze.

Chicago. May 17.-Almost a half million
collars worth of property was DESTROYED
by f1re tonight in the lumber districts. The
names were confined to the block bound
ed by Loomis and Latin streets and
Iwenty-hrst place and Twenty-sscond
street Four large lumber firms srffera'i
by the fire. and the combined loss will
probably amount TO over 100000
Inc firms damaged are: S. T. Gunderson
q Son. $4,000; John A. Gauger d Co. $50 :
900; Rathbone, Hair & Ridgeway com
pany; sl2O.o0O; F'ilsen Lumber company.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
OTIS Is CONGRATULATED.
President Is Pleased Over Capture
of San ISidro.

Hot Springs, Va, May 1.-THE dis
patch of General Otis regarding the
capture of San Isdro by General Law
ton and his forcing of the scattered in
surgents ranks into the mountains was
forwarded here by the war department.
The news it bore was so pleasing to
Mr.. Mckinley that he Immediately sent
his congratulations to General Lawton
in the following telegram:
ITO Otis. Manila-Convey to General
Lawton and the gallant men of his
command my congratulations upon the
successful operations during the past
month, resulting in the capture this
morning of San Isidro.
'WILLIAM M'KINLEY."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
BIG FIGHT ON JUNE 9.
Day Set For the Meeting of Fitz-
simmons and Jeffries.

New York, May 1.-THE day of the
Bob Fitzsimmons-Jeffrie fight before
the Coney Island Athletic club has been
fixed as June 9, and George Siler OF
Chicago will be referee.
The selection of Decoration day as the
day for the big fight aroused so much
opposition among sporting men that
the managers of the club and the man
ayers of the fighters met today in Will
liam Brady's Office to discuss the stua-
tion. 1t was argued that Decoration
day is usually big sporting day, when
there are many events of interest
scheduled, and that to hold the fight on
that day would mean small attend
ance and smaller. gate receipts.
1t was decided finally to postpone the
fight until June 3. The arrangement
was satisfactory one TO all con-
cerned
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
To Make Steel Freight Cars.

Chicago. May 1.-THE Times-Herald
says corporation with $4,000 900 cap
ital will be formed within a few days
to establish here the largest plant for
the making of steel freight cars in the
country. The concern will employ from
500 to 1000 men and will start with
orders booked for 700 cars. The only
plants of the kind in operation are at
Pittsburg and they are eighteen
months behind with orders.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
Venezuela Matter Postponed.

Paris. May flowing to the attend
ance at the czar's peace conference to
open tomorrow at The Hague of Pro-
fessor Martens, professor of interna-
tonal law at the University of St
Petersburg, and final arbitrator of the
Venezuelan arbitration commission, the
meeting Of the Venezuelan commission
has been postponed for the present.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
Conductors Reconsider.

Detroit, May IA reconsideration
today of the resolution which passed
last week moving the grand division
of the Order of Railway Conductors
from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines, Ia.
resulted in favor of Cedar Rapids. and
the headquarters of the order will not
be moved. The mayors of both cities
We're present and worked hard for their
respective cities.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
General Henry at Home

New York, May 17.-Major General
Henry, L. S. v, until recently military
governor Of Porto Rico. arrived on the
transport Mcpherson from San Juan. He
daughter. Mrs. Benton The party will
remain in this city until Monday next.
when they will leave for washington
General Henry is enthusiastic about PORTO
Rico, its people and its possibilities.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
Roosevelt Calls Extra Session.

Albany, n. Y, May 17.-Governor
Roosevelt has called an extraordinary
session of the legislature to meet on
Monday night next. At that time he
will transmit a message calling atten-
ton to such legislation as he desires
passed. The body thus assembled can
only act upon questions submitted to
them by the governor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
General Otis Has Rebels Dis
integrated and DemOralized
CONTINUALLY KEPT
In FULL RETREAT
No Opportunity Given Them to Col
lect Scattered Forces.

Thoroughly Disheartened, the Insur-
gents, In Desperation, Are Anx-
ious to Retire to the Fastnesses
OF the Mountains Until Terms of
Peace Can Be rranged-Forced
Out Of Their Strongest Positions
Many Natives Killed; Few Am
ericans.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
WILL REDUCE WAGES.
Cut In Miners Pay In British Co.
lumbia

Spokane. Wash, May 1.-THE mine
owners of the Nelson division and the
Silver-Lead Mine-owners' association OF
British Columbia. have announced that
after June / the wages of the miners will
be reduced from $3.50 to s. d day
This is the outcome of the recent prov
incial legislation reducing the hours of
labor Of miners from ten to sight hours a
day. The effect of the new law is not only
10 reduce the pay of the miners, but will
reduce the output of the mines at least
one-fifth, as it is not practicable to in
crease the working forces. The announce
ment Is signed by the owners OF thirty
five working mines
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
MORE PENSIONS GRANTED.
Fortunate Applicants From Utah and
Idaho.
(.pIpIeH eqL o. IrEoedSl

CpIeI9H 9qL OF IBIosdS)
Washington, May 1.-THE following
pensions have been allowed:
Utah-Additional, William s. Black
wood, Eureka. $S to s12.
Idaho-Original, George w. Wool
wine, Mullan, $12: increase, Charles II
Seekins, Idaho City, Sc to SS: widows,
etc, minors of Thomas ]. Gaffney Null
Ian, $12.
In the land contest of Edwin l.. Har-
vey VS.. Ernest ]. Stanson, from the
Blackfoot district, Idaho, the secretary
of the interior today affirmed the de-
cision of the commissioner of the gen.
eral land Office in favor of Harvey.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
ALL QUIET IN CUBA.
Reports of Brigandage Are Without
Foundation.

Washington, May 1.-THE following
dispatch has been received at the war
department.:
Havana. May 17.-Adjutant General.
Washington: General Wood reports as
result of his recent trip through de-
partment everything quiet and peaceful.
Reports of brigandage absolutely with
out foundation. People working evary :
where. Similar conditions in other de-
partments. BROOKE
Commanding"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
MISSING.
4 First California-K, Private
+ Ralph Coates, since April 6.

Manila, May 1S.-Major Kobbe's col
umn reached San Luis, eight miles uI
the Rio Grande, yesterday, meeting
with but slight opposition. One man
was wounded during brush with the
rebels.
At daybreak today the Americans be-
gan a further advance toward Candaba,
about six miles up the river beyond San
Luis.
The insurgents along General MacAr-
thurs front evacuated their positions
during the night time, presumably
moving further up the railroad.
The Twenty-third infantry has sailed
ON the transport Leon XIII for Jolo
island, to relieve the Spanish garrison
there.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
Transport Portland Arrives.

San Francisco, May 1.-The transport
Portland from Manila was sighted en-
tering port at IL o'clock tonight. Owing
to quarantine regulations ii is not ex-
pected that any communication can be
had with those on board until tomor-
row morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
Tesla's Big Undertaking,

Colorado Springs, Colo, May I'M
koia Telsa arrived in Colorado Springs
today and announced he would attempt
TO send message from Pixies Peak to
Paris by wireless telegraphy before
leaving. He expects TO remain here
several months.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18

WIN Survey the Route

Vancouver. B. c., May 17.-H NJ. s.
Egeria will early next week commence
to survey route for the Pacific cable.
From Vancouver she will go to Fam
ming island and thence TO Australia.
The survey will require several months.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
Effect On Stocks.

LONDON, May 17.-South African Sc
curities opened fiat on the stock ex-
change today, but the news of the ar
rests at Johannesburg was not taken
seriously. The bears quietly covered.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
Actress Falls Dead

New York, May 17.-Mary Timber
man. an actress 35 years of age, fell
dead OF heart failure today in the Stur-
tevant House while ascending the
stairs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
WEATHER TO-DAY.

Forecast for Salt Lake Today Is:
Light Showers; Stationary Temper
ature.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
Gold Premium DECLINES.

Santiago de Chill, May II (via Gal
veston) The gold premium is falling
rapidly while exchange for paper is
quoted at 10 pence
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-18
NO FUSION FOR
THE POPUL|STS
Address Issued to Peoples
Party of the Country.
THEY WILL KEEP in
MIDDLE OF THE ROAD
Declare That They Will Not BE
Betrayed Again.

National Organization In Session at
Kansas City Outlines the Party's
Plans For the Coming Campaign
Take Steps to Prevent Alleged
Treachery-Long and Heated Dis
cussion Brought Out By the Proc
lamation-All Was Not Harmony.