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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
THREATEN A PREACHER.
He Denounced the Recent Lynchings
In Georgia.

Atlanta, Ga, May 1.-The Baptist
tabernacle in this city, the largest
church of that denomination in the
south, and recently constructed. was
entered last night and considerably
damaged. The doors were broken in,
the new carpets torn up, paint was
smeared over the seats and a water
tank upset. on the outside of the
church were tackled placards bearing
such inscriptions as "Negro-lover."
Run him out of town. and other SEN
timents of that nature.
One week ago DR.. Broughton de-
nounced the burning of Sam Hose at
Newman, and said the lynchers were
as much murderers as Hose was Dr.
Broughton received one or two pieces
of horses flesh, accompanied by threat
ening letters Last night he denounced
the senders of these letters as cow
ards. and declared that he was not
afraid of all the devils in hell.
DR.. Broughton said tonight that he
would not ask for police protection, nor
would he order the janitOr to stop in
the church as a precautionary mea-
s:lre. The police today found additional
placdrds posted in prominent places on
adjoining streets, bearing these senti-
merits: What do you think of Brough-
ton: l think he ought to be whipped;
Who Will join in a crowd to whip
Troughton, the negro-loVer?"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
WINTER TAKES A HAND
Turns Loose Some Bargain-c0unter
Snow.
MAYS RECORD BROKEN
FRUIT CROP BELIEVED TO BE
BADLY DAMAGED.
Unexpected Fall of Flakes Makes
Scenes of Beauty In the Residence
Sections, But Causes Ire In the
Downtown District-Total Fall
Was 4. / Inches

That flirtatious young damsel known
as Sister Spring skipped off to st.
George, or somewhere else away from
Salt Lake, early yesterday morning.
Old Brer Winter saw his chance, and
he sloshed things around in a very dis
orderly manner. When coy Miss Spring
comes back she will find lots of work
to do, for Bre'r Winter did all kinds of
damage during his reign of yesterday.
In the first Nice, he smashed up the
May Day parties. 1t isn't much fun to
dance around a .Maypole when the
dancers have to wear snowshoes.
The snow began at 3:01 a. m, ac-
cording to the weather man. 1t may
have been tick or two after that, but
this is close enough. From that hour
the flakes came down, with short inter-
missions, until nearly 6. 1t wasn't a
very cheerful sort of snow. Rather it
seemed TO be somewhat off grade, like
the flag end of keg of beer, or the
ice cream the family eats the day af-
ter the party.
There was enough, of the kind, but,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
James Morgan Must Stand Trial For
Murder.
HEARING AT BRIGHAM
CORONER'S JURY SAYS 1T WAS
MURDER.
Excitement Continues at Ogden
Deputy Sheriff Belnap's Story,
Giving New Details of Sundays
Tragedy-Council Adopts Resolu-
tions of Respect-Funeral Today.
lsnecial to The Herall.l

Brigham City. Utah, May 1.-James
Morgan was today held to the district
court of Box Elder county without bail
for the murder of Police Captain Will
liam ~ Brown of Ogden.
Justice of the Peace Elias Jensen
conducted the hearing in the district
court chamber.
The killing of Captain Brown of Og-
den yesterday was this morning upper
most in the minds of the people, and
was the chief topic of discussion all
over town. The news spread rapidly
that the examination of the prisoner
would be held this morning, and long
before the hour appointed crowds of
men commenced to gather in the vlcin-
ity of the court house, and when the
doors of the court room were opened,
it was filled in short order with a
large number of persons eager TO wit
ness the proceedings, and when the
prisoner was brought in there was a
craning of necks to see what he was
like.
County Attorney Brigham H. Jones
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
STATEMENT OF COMPTROLLER
Monthly Report Regarding Finances
of the Nation

Washington, May 1.-The monthly
circulation statement of the comp
troller of the currency shows the total
national bank circulation on April 30.
1899, to have been S2i2, IA 1888, an in
crease for the year of S15, 100, 4SS, and
a decrease for the month of 1897 1884.
The circulation based on United States
bonds was S207 1855, 2S7, an increase for
the year of s11,S10, 352. and a decrease
for the month of S1,959.702. The cir
culation secured by lawful money ag-
gregated S34. 74S. 046, an increase for the
year of $3,299,196 and an increase for
the month of S1.621, rs.
The amount of United States regis
tered bonds on deposit to secure cir
culating notes was 1922. 167. $40, and TO
secure public deposits. So, 1895, 949.
The coinage executed at the minis
of the United States during April, 1899,
aggregated s10.066, 1894, as follows: Gold.
S,S94,475: silver, s2I59, 449; 1-cent
bronze, $1,000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
W0MEN'S FIGHT FOR RIGHTS.
Proceedings of Suffrage Association
at Grand Rapids.


Grand Rapids, Mich, May 1.-At to-
days session of the National American
Woman's Suffrage association Sarah
Clay Bennett of Kentucky submitted
the report of the committee on federal
suffragists. Mrs. Bennett said:
The association, after the cessa ton
of efforts for years, has resumed the at
tempt to have women protected against
state denial of suffrage by federal law
under the fourteenth amendment 1t
has done this because the supreme
court indirectly affirmed the fourteenth
amendment and thus substantially con-
ferred upon women the right to vote
by holding that the right of the suf-
rage was necessary privilege of citi-
zenS of the United States"
For the committee on legislation,
Lille DevereauX Blake said:
The report is by far more encour-
aging than any previous. In many
states bills providing school suffra ge
for women, and that women are eligible
for school offices have been introduced.
In Maine women have been made regis
ters of probate and attorneys-at-law: in
Minnesota, library and school officers:
in New Mexico the Law gives widows
and widOWers equal rights i'm the prop
erty of deceased husbands and wives;
in Kentucky, women have been made
eligible as physicians in the asylums
for insane; in Oregon an amendment
giving suffrage TO women passed both
houses; in Louisiana women have Sc
cured the right to vote on questions of
taxation"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
MAY LEGALIZE POLYGAMY.
Curious Result of General Woods
Ruling In Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba, May 1t is point
ed out that a curious result of Major
General Woods announcement that the
marriage ceremonies of all religious
sects are legal, may be the temporary
legalization OF polygamy. In any event,
there We're some 5000 irregular" mar
riages in this province during the war,
and as there are no marriage laws ex-
cept those of the Roman Catholic
church. the new order insures the le-
gitimadzation OF the offspring of such
unions.
Juan Caballero. a noted bandit, was
executed at Mayari yesterday. The
rural guards at Holguin shot two out
laws who were attempting to escape.
The new copper mines in the lei CObre
district were formally pre-empted to-
day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
CAPTAIN ROCKEFELLER
LOST HIS COURSE
Dewey'S Efforts to Release His Cap
tured Sailors.
Fears That Five of the Brave Men
Are Dead-General Macarthur
Sends Money and Provisions to
American Prisoners-Reported
That Two Officers and Sixteen Men
Are Captives-Schurman Makes
Report to State Department.

Washington, May 1.-The war de-
partment has received no advices from
General Otis since Saturday concerning
the conditions in the Philippines. Two
dispatches received this morning make
no mention of negotiations with the in
surgents. One of the dispatches was as
follows:
Manila, May 1-Adjutant General,
Washington: Captain Rockefeller,
Ninth infantry, missing since April rs,
ultimo. He was on the line command
ing battalion near Caloocan; visited
outposts at $3.50 p. m, and has not been
seen since. Diligent search was made
that night, two miles to the front, but
nothing was discovered. There was no
enemy in front. Search has been prose-
cuted ever since, without success. Pri-
Vate papers that We're in his possession
were found on the 10Th ultimo, two and
one-half miles to the front. 1t is the
belief that he lost his course and was
captured
Captain Charles A. Rockefeller enter
ed the army as private in the Sew
enth New York in 1861. He served
through the civil war, reaching the
rank of first lieutenant of volunteers.
He became d second lieutenant in the
Ninth infantry in 1867, and has been
with that regiment ever since. He has
always been known as a good soldier.
and was graduate of the infantry and
cavalry school. He was well up in the
list of captains, and would have receiv-
ed a majors commission in a short
time.
Captain Rockefeller had not been
long in the Philippines, having arrived
there on April &C. two days before his
disappearance. He was on mastering
duty at Columbus barracks until July
80, 1898. He then went to Porto Rico
and served on the staff of General Fred
Grant until November, 1898. He went
to Manila with his regiment, the Ninth
infantry, sailing from San Francisco
March IS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
TWO INQUFsTs HELD.
Inquiries Into Deaths of Brown and
Morgan.

Especial to The Herald)
Willard, Utah, May 1.-The coroner 5
jury convened at 10 o'clock this morn
ing, pursuant to the adjournment on
Sunday. then again till > to accommo-
date the prosecuting attorney, who
was unable TO be present in the fore
noon.
The witnesses eXamined,were Sheriff
Gordon of Box Elder county. Deputy
Sheriff Belnap of Weber and Constable
Wells of Willard precinct
The evidence all went to show that
Police Captain Brown was killed by
James Morgan, now in jail at Brigham.
The dead mans name. according to
statement of the prisoner, was Robert
Morgan.
After celebrating on the evidence,
the jury returned the following verdict:
An inquest having been held at Willard
precinct Box Elder county, on the list
day of May. 1889 before Alfred W ara,
justice OF the peace of Willard precinct
in said county. upon the body of William
a. Brown. there lying dead. by the Jurors
whose names are hereunto subscribed the
said jurors, upon their caths. do say. after
hearing ali the evidence, that the SAID
William A. Brown came to his death from
"A mortal wound inflicted felOniousiy and
with malice afOrethouSht by pistol neid
in the hands of James Morgan; from
which wound said Brown died. and these
jurors do say that the said james Morgan
did kill and murder the said William \.
Brown. In testimony whereof the said
jurors have hereuntO affixed their hands,
the day and years aforesaid
+. NJ. COOK.
JAMES NJ. DALTON,
y. \. NEBEKER,
Jurors.
Attest: Alfred Ward. Justice of the
Peace of Willard Precinct.
The verdict on the body of Morgan
was in substance:
That he was shot by n pistol in the
hands, of an officer of either Box Elder or
Weber county, in the discharge of his
duty
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
ALL QUIET AT THE MINES.
Another of the Wounded Strikers Ex-
pected to Die.

Wardner. Ida, May There We're
no disturbances in the mining district
today. Eleven men were seen from
Wardner going over the mountains.
each with a rife on his shoulder. but
their identity or destination was not
known.
4 considerable number Of non-uniOn
men left on the train today; also a few
strikers. Citizens are in dread of fur
ther outraGes from now until the ar
rival of troops.
State Auditor Bartlett Sinclair ar
rived here today as a representative Of
Governor Stunenburg. He is searching
for evidence against the dvnamiters.
hui cannot make much Roadway before
the arrival of troops.
James Cheyne, wounded by dynamit-
ers on Saturday, is net expected to live
until morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
ALL QUIET IN SAMOA.
Only Few Skirmishes Between Rebels
and Friendly Natives.

Apia. Samoa. April 2 wa AuckIand,
Nav 1.-The rebels since advices under
date of April Is. have retired from thelr
fortifications at Nailima. which they de-
moIished. together with other forts along
the coast
There mas been no further serious hight
ing although some skirmishing between
the rebels and friendly natives has oe-
crIrred i'm the vicinity OF Apla-
The British armed sloOp Torch has ar
rived with ammunition from sydney n
-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
Dropped From the Heavens.

Vincennes, Ind, May AT noon to-
day an aerolite fell in this city. 1t
struck pile of brick and was shat
tered into thousand pieces. At the
same hour another fell a half mile dis
tant. The object was nearly round, OF
uneven surface. and of an orange yell
low color on the outside, and white in
side.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02

Boise, Ida, May Governor Steu-
nenberg, Attorney General Hays and
Adjutant General Weaver went out this
afternoon to meet General Merriam at
Glenn's Ferry, for consultation over the
situation in the Occur dAlenes.
1t is not known what policy may be
decided upon. The conditions in the
district affected are looked on as being
very grave. but the state authorities
have refrained from discussing them
or any plans contemplated for meeting
them
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
WARRANTS FOR
TIMBER CUTTERS
Supt. Welby and Contractors
to Be Arrested.
GOVERNMENT ORDERS
CRIMINAL ACTIONS
New Policy Inaugurated For Pro-
lection of Forests.

Bench Warrants Issued Yesterday
For Rio Grande Western Off
Gals and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Penalty Is Imposed For the Of
tense and Warm Contest In the
Courts Is Predicted-Payson and
Springville Contractors Included.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
WARDNER IS IN
STATE Of SIEGE
Troops Have Been Ordered to
the Scene of Riot.
MARTIAL LAW TO BE
DECLARED AT ONCE
General Merriam Has Held Consul
tation With Governor.

liners Threaten That They Will
Resist ANY Attempted Interior
ence On the Part of the Regulars
Town In State Of Suspense and
Arrival of Soldiers Eagerly Await
ed-No Disturbances In the Dis
trict Yesterday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
MARTIAL LAW Is WANTED.
Public Sentiment Will Support Ac-
ton of Governor.
Especial to The Herald.)

Boise. Ida. May lit would not be
surprising if Governor Steunenberg
would be forced himself to violate the
letter of the law if he decides to take
vigorous action in the Occur d'Alenes.
"a verp peculiar condition exists
Governor Steunenberg and Adjutant
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02

4 Spokane, Wash, May 1.-The Z
\ company of colored regulars sta =
\ toned at Spokane army post re- =
+ ceived orders late tonight di- \
\ rect from General Merriam to =
4 leave on the morning train for :
\ Wardner, Ida. The company at \
4 Fort Walla Walla has received =
4 similar orders. 4
\ Bartlett Sinclair, auditor of =
\ Idaho, in an interview with the =
y Spokesman-Review correspond =
y ent at Wardner tonight said: =
y "'The conditions here are far 4
y worse than L could possibly I'M 4
= agine. The prosecuting attor- =
= ney and sheriff here have been ,
+ shamefully reniss in their duty. =
= They will be probably i'm +
y peached. Existing conditions y
4 here must cease. The state au- 4
4 thorities, aided by federal =
= troops, will see to it." +
l. l. l. - u l. l. l. l. l. i b l. l. b = i l. /
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
NEW DETAILS OF TRAGEDY.
BeInap Tells His Story-Council
Adopts Resolutions.
Especial to The Herald.)

Ogden May 1.-The excitement in Og-
den today over the tragedy of Sunday re-
sulting in the death of Captain Brown
was almost as intense as on Sunday even
ing, when people Seathed in excited mass
es around the streets and besieged every
source of Information The excitement,
however. was manifested in more quiet
forms.
The tragedy was the sole topic of dis
cussion and when. about $50. Sheriff Bel
nap returned from Brigham City and VIII
lard. there was a great desire to hear his
account of the affair. Belnap was one OF
the three officers who engaged in the hSnt
with the bandits. His story as given in
the main was identical with those OF
Sheriff Gordon and of Constable Wells,
as was reported in this mornings Her
aid. However. he furnished a number OF
interesting additional details
Mr.. Belnap said that the robber who
was killed did not do any shooting IN this
fight though he had his gun in his hand
ready to do so when the bullet found him.
James Morgan. the living desperate, fired
twice both times at Brown. The second
time he rested his pistol over his left
perhaps two or three seconds. As he fired
Brown uttered Il sharp OuJcry and sank
to the ground. Then he started to get up.
but pitched forward, and Belnap knew
that he was dead
Admitted His Guilt
On the way down the mountain James
Morgan admitted that they We're the men
who held up Hanson in Brigham. and said
that he had on Hansons shoes and stock
ings at that time. He detailed the move
ments of himself and brother from the
time they left Brigham until he was cap
tured and explained how they had avoid
ed the officers. Mr.. Belnap also said That
at the time Brown was shot he had his
pistol stretched out as though about to
fire another shot
At the meeting of the city council to-
night the following resolutions were unan-
imously passed:
Whereas William Anderson Brown.
captain of police of ogden City. was killed
by a desperate on Sunday last while in
the discharge of his duty. and
whereas. BY his death Ogden city
has lost one of its lOng-truSted and faith
full peace officers: therefore
BE it resolved by the city council of
Ogden City. that in the taking away OF
Captain Brown the public loses tried
and true friend. who has diligently devot-
ed many years of service in the cause of
law and good order.
Resolved That we appreciate his de-
vCtion to duty and deplOre his untimely,
tragic death; and be it further
Resolved. That we extend our heart
his mother and his other relatives. III this
hour of their terrible affection. and that
the council attend the funeral in body.
Funeral Today.
The funeral services of the late Captain
William Anderson Brown viii be held to
morrow Wednesday, afternoon. in the
tabernacle. beginning at > O'Clock. Init
mate friends of the family may view the
remains between the hours OF 10 and II %.
at the late home of the deceased. 2540 Or
chard avenue President Joseph Z. Smith
will probably deliver the principal address
in the tabernacle.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02

Never in the history of the weather
bureau has there been SO much snow
in Salt Lake in May. The fall yester-
day amounted to Al inches, as against
3.5 for May, 1887, which is its nearest
neighbor. The 1887 snow. by a curious
coincidence, also fell on the 1st of May
On three other occasions, according to
Weather Sharp Murdoch, there has
been a trace of snow in May. These
were in 1895, 1896 and 1898.
Yesterdays snow. although extreme
~ ire-inspiring in the downtown dis
trict, was very slightly in the residence
sections. The shade and fruit trees
We're pictures long to be remembered
The snow chung to the leaves and
blossoms until, in layers an inch or
more thick, it bent the branches into
graceful curves and fantastic shapes,
that nodded gently in the moisture
laden breeze.
The snow did something else. If pre-
dictions are correct, it will kill the
peaches, cherries, apricots and nectar
ines. The apples, pears and plums are
believed to be all right, unless a freeze
should come within the next day or
two. If freezing weather strikes the
trees in their present soaked condition,
it. will be all off with all kinds of fruit.
The snow in many cases damaged trees
layer of It on tender branches made
the weight too great to be resisted.
This will shorten that part of the crop
which escaped the blight.
Surprised Citizens.
The character of the weather of yes
terday was very much of a surprise to
most Salt Lakers. Sunday had been
cool, but even the goose bone failed to
indicate that May day would be COM
posed of so measly an aggregation of
weather. When the unsuSpecting citi-
zen awoke yesterday morning and saw
the kind of trick winter had played on
him, there was much mental and ut
tered growing. Overshoes that had
been working overtime up to a few
weeks ago We're dug out of musty lum-
Der rooms. Heavy overcoats and mack
intoshes that good housewives had
slowed away in chests and mothballs,
were resurrected. Street car motormen
got out their "buffalos" and let down
the snowplows on their cars. and near
ly all adults, excepting, of course. the
coal man, We're thoroughly ill-tempered.
The small boys got some fun out of
what will probably be their last chance
for SNOWFALL practice, and they were
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
COURT NOTES.

The case of DR. C. c. ]. Wachendorf
charged with murder, which was called in
Judge Treadwelrs court yesterday, had to
he continued till tomorrow owing to the
Judges illness.
Judge Treadwell was unable to attend
court Yesterday as he was confined to
hed through sickness caused by the un-
ca nitarv condition of his courtroom. Judge
Conlan continued the cases on his cal
The case of Cornelius Manning, charged
v,ith the murder of Mrs. Mary Kennedy
bv throwing a lighted lamp at her IN ms
mothers home, July 4, was called IN
Jndge Conlans court yesterday morning
hut owing to misunderstanding on the
mart of the arresting officers IT was con-
tinued till tomorrow morning at il
O'Clock. %, 1,,z.. .+oo+ e,,.ora
to q complaint in Judge IreadWel
court Yesterday for the arrest of j. L.
Anderson his partner in the printing
business. on a charge of threats to kill.
he said he and Anderson had dispute
aud Anderson threatened that II he at
tempted to enter the place again he would
blow his head off. Anderson was ar
A. c. Parson, father-in-law of Andrew
Mccarthy. hog butcher at isZS SIX
swore to complaint in Judge M9gan s
Carthy on charge of assault with a
deadIy weapon. Mccarthy has been
drinking heavily of late. and Monday
nioht abbed a big butcher knife and
chased his young wife and child out of
tho house
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-02
BACK FROM THE WARS.
Citizens of Gait Welcome Sergeant
Thomas McKinstrY.

LODI. Aug. 1.-The citizens Of Gait are
nothing if not patriotic. Tonight that
town was all ablaZe in welcome 70 Ser
geant Thomas McKinstry, just home from
the wars McKinstry arrived in San Fran
cisco along with the other members Of
the California Signal Corps. in which
branch he saw hard service in the Phil
ippines. He was one Of the first to enlist
The ovation was a surprise to the ser
geant from whom it had been carefully
and Northern San Joaquin were repre-
sented in the thrOng which met and wei
coined the returning hero, who had gone
out a private and returned with cheVrOns
on his sleeves. 1t was great night Tor
Gait and the patriotic citizens could not
do enough for the success Of the affair.
At o'clock a public reception was held
and the place could not begin to accom-
modate the crush. National colors We're
everywhere and beautiful floral decora-
tiOns lent an air of charming beauty to
the scene. Short speeches were made and
then the gathering nearly shook the
young mans right arm off and poured
out cheerful words of congratulation.
The soldier boy was the recipient OF some
Among the notables present was Con
gresham de Vries, who later made the
speech of the evening. At 10 o'clock the
gathering adjourned 10 the banquet nall,
where supper was served amid a Vertta-
BILE garden of flowers, shrubs ana ever
green.
the guests repaired TO the dance hall,
where a special orchestra had been sta
toned, and passed the night in the may
TEhir