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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08

that Gen. Gatacre has taken the Of
fenslye thus diYeTtiug portion Of the
orange Free state forces now Obslruct-
lng the advance OF Cen Methuen.
A detachment Of Cape police had a
skirmlsh with the Beers THURSDAY, Dec.
Z, near lndwe, while Gen. French
reports important reconnoiterings
Wednesday, Dec. 6, from Naauwpoorl,
showing preparations to attempt the re-
capture OF some Of the British towns
coupled by the burghers.
4 war office dispatch from Gen. Bull
Ter confirms the statement that hello
graphic communication has been fully
established with Ladysmith, and that
Gen. Butler and Gen. White have been
comforting as 10 their future move
ments.
The latest adyices from Frere camp
show that the bombardment OF Lady
smith was continued Thursday, Dec. I.
A pneumatic dynamite gun on Umbul-
wana Hill commenced the work.
The Tugela river Is low.
Free Staters are reported TO be loot-
ing Acton Homes on the way BACK 10
the Free State border.
According to a special dispatch IRON
Pretoria Gen. Joubert recently proposed
an exchange OF prisoners, especially
Lady Sarah Wilson for a Boer lady
taken prisoner at Mafeklng, Lady VII.
son is an aunt Of winston Churchill and
the wife Of Capt c. o, Wilson Of the
royal horse guards. This was the FIRST
definite news that she was a prisoner
Lady Wilson has been acting In the
double capacity Of newspaper CORE
spondent and Red Cross nurse and there
had been much anxiety about her;
When last heard from Lady Wilson had
left Mafeking on horseback, with her
maid as her sole companion. She was
reported TO have reached Settlagol.
A special dispatch from capetown an
nounees that the British gunbost Part
ridge has captured the British steamer
Mashons. Capt. tombstone, which LETT
New York Nov 3. via ST. Vincent. Nov.
l6, for Algoa Bay, laden with Hour Tor
the Transvaal.
The cargo will be landed at capetown,
and the ship released.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08
FRANCE AKousIsG.
Efforts to Promote Trouble With England
a7e Going On.

Paris, Dec. S.-During the debate In
the chamber Of deputies today on the
colonial budget, Firmln Faure, anti
semitic, urged the necessity Of strength
enlng the defenses OF the colonies. and
the colonial army In addition to sys-
TEN Of French-owned cables. He point
ed out that while Mr.. Chamberlain
Leicester speech was perhaps his own
personal view. the fact that a British
minister had INDUCED I'm such language
towards France was sufficiently grave
cause for It's consideration by the
chamber, and he added 1t was high
time to take notice Of Mr.. Chamber
lain's warning.
NJ. Faure also intimated that British
emissarles were overrunning Tunis, dis
gnlsed as Protestant missionaries and
selling ammunition TO the Arabs.
The anti-British remarks were heart
iy cheered.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08

salnglon Dec. S.-The committee
Ea y 70 Inquire into the status OF
HS'e'is of Utah, held a protracted
2 behind closed doors today.
lhs the early hours Of the meeting
Ao'e''s was present and made a
'.'aei, as % his general wishes In
'S'@n with the inquiry, He said
1Nally was doslrous Of having the
'''ee INST go into his prIma facie
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08
BARRACKS DESTROYED BY FIRE.
'~a cavalry Quarters Go Up in SmOke-Th The COnlagraOn
Caused by an lncendary-Loss Heavy and
Fire Bug Unknown.

The two previous fires cost the gov.
eminent something like thirty thousand
dollars, and We're believed TO be or IN.
cendiary origin. but an Official investga-
ton failed 20 locate the responsibility.
The last fire wiped out the quarter
masters quarters, which are now being
rebuilt under the direction Of Colonel
McGregor. Troop X Just got com
fortably located wnen they were burned
out. The signal sergeant at that end
Of the lire Is away repairing the wires.
and the details Of this mornings blaze
are difficult TO obtain and the telephone
line Is working badly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08
RAN DOWN A HAND CAR.
Burlington Passenger Crashes Into Five Men
Near Alton.
Two KILLED, Two Fatally Injured,
and One Escaped-Dense Fog
Obscured the Track.

st. Louis, Dec. s.--A suburban pas
senger train on the Burlington road ran
down handcsr bearing five men, 100
yards west Of the bridge at Alton, Ills,
today, killing two men outright and
fatally injuring two. The fifth man es-
capped injury by jumping before the col
llsion came.
Killed.
Henry Delamay. Alton.
Patrick Foore. Alton.
Fatally injured:
Robert Bryant, Alton.
Albert Bietstein, Alton.
The accident is attributed TO the
heavy fog which DISTRACTED the engln-
GERS view.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08

the certificate OF election was rs good
as over. Election Commissioners Ellis
and Pryor were In the chambers Of the
court Of appeals until late hour last
night preparing the decision which Is
10 be announced on Saturday morning.
Commissioner Poyntg was not with
them. and did not 80 near the capitol
building In which the court chambers
are situated. d,ying the evening. There
has not been y Y slight st evidence of
trouble 80 far d
Judge Pryorflhairman Of the board
OF election commissioners, said II would
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08
HOUSE OF REPREsENTArIy
Mr. Roberts Not There To-day 90 Business
Transacted.

Washington, Dec. S.-Mr. Roberts the
Mormon reprosentative-elect from Utah,
was not In the House when the House
convened today,
Ii was agreed Immediately after the
reading OF the Journal that when the
House adjourned today, 1t be to meet
on Monday
Mr.. Dalzell pa from the committee
on rules. then presented the amend-
ments 10 the rules agreed upon by the
committee for the creation Of a CON-
mlttee on inSular affairs. 10 consist Of
II members, 90 have jurisdiction over
all matters excepting those affecting
the revenues and the appropriations
pertaining 10 the Islands which came 20
the United States through the treaty Of
1899 with Spain, and TO Cuba" and 20
Increase the membership OF the COM
mIttees on foreign affairs. merchant ma
rine and fisheries. public lands. military
affairs. naval affairs and District OF
Columbia from Is to IL members, and
the committee on territories from 10 60
49," Adopted
The committee on rules OF the House
OF Representatives today decided "a
bring In a rule for the consideration OF
the finance bill the general debate 80
begin next Monday and continue until
Friday debate under the FIVE minute
rule saturday, with provision for a vote
Monday. Dec. is, Immediately after the
reading OF the journal. Twenty min
utes on a side will be allowed for de.
batting the rule.
Mr.. Dalzell then offered the resolution
for the consideration OF the currency
bill. II provided for general debate
beginning next Monday until next FIJI
day. debate under the flve-minuie rule
on Saturday and a vote upon the bin
Immediately after the reading Of the
journal on Monday, the 18th.
Mr.. Richardson. upon behalf OF the
minority, said he dissented most en-
phatically.
Mr.. Dalzell closed the debate for the
special order, and the roll was called
on It's adoption. The special order was
adopted. 1863 to ia, a strict party vote.
At i:SO .. m. the House adjourned until
Monday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08
sinners Die Together.

New York, Dec. s.-Policeman Hens
ley and a young woman. said TO be Ma
ME Jackson, Is years old, were found
dead today In room 81 Houston
street hotel. They had been killed by
gas. the two Jets in the room being
found turned on. All windows Were
closed tightly and the transom over. the
door was shut. Whether II was an
accident or suicide Is not known.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08
mrs IN REAR OF
Cen. METHUEM.
communications are Cut Off at GraS
Pan. and He is Now Fighting, Says
the British War Office.

r from Him Drect-BOers Cut the Telegraph and Blow
IN 4 CuIyert-pretora Says Fighting Began at a. M
xsduesday-No News Of British Advance Reported Relief
4 W,fekng-Gen Gatare Expected TO Move Soon Zen.
,oh AbOu! Ready-Generas Butler and White Talking by
srocraoi-Gen Joubert Wants TO Exchange Prisoners
sbioOsd Of Flour for the Beers Captured.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08

pair Of small Ringers He told Smith
he didn't have any. That was vOlun-
teer week After volunteer day he
saw Smith pick up two ten pound box
covers lying around outside the Dia-
mond mine. The witness was still Civ
ing his direct testimony when the News
report closed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08
samoans Indifferent.

Auckland, n. H.. Dec. s.--Advlces re-
ceiyed here from Apia, Samoa, dated
Nov 2Sth, say that the news Of the Ger
man annexation OF the Islands as re-
suit Of the Samoan agreement was re-
ceived by the natives with apparent
indifference.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08
SHARKEY WILL TRAIN C0RBETT,

The New York Journal and Adver-
tlsei says today: tom" sharkey will
train James j. Corbeu for his coming
fight with Champion Jeffrles. The FOR.
mer sailor and the ox-champion met
last night, and Sharkey offered to train
his former antagonist. Corbett prompt
ly accepte. the offer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08

require all Of today and probably por-
ton Of the evening to prepare the opin
Ion, and there was no prospect OF its
being read before tomorrow morning.
II Is understood Commissioner Poyntz
viii prepare a minority report opp sed
to that Of Commissioners Ellis and
Pryor.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08
INSTANTLY KILLED.
L. II. Peterson Meets Death on the .
:. J.. at Provo.

A telephone message from sprlngyIlle
at o'clock this afternoon says that at
$40 today +. II. Peterson was killed Oh
the Oregon Short Line at Provo Peter
son was engaged In cutting off from
a train some empty coal cara standing
on the brake-beam TO do so. when he
fell beneath the car.
Both legs We're cut OFF and his head
was terribly mashed. DR., Allen Gays
the Injuries 90 the head were alone SUI
fclcnt to cause death. Peterson was "a
years old and unmarried, An inquest
viii Dc held.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08
Manitoba Elections.

Montreal. Dec. S.-The latest returns
TO the star from yesterdays legislative
election IN the province Of Manitoba
shows the election OF twepty-four con-
servatives and fourteen liberals with
two districts In doubt. The liberia,
party under Thomas Greenway has
been In power for many years.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08
l'rEclAL TO THE NEWS" ~

H., 0'ah' Dec. S.-The barracks oc-
foo9s Of the Ninth cavalry
!. D'ch'sne were totally destroyed
\, , !. eleven O'clock this fore
t,,., zoe loss Is in the nelghborhooa
!. , ,u,''g belonging to the soldiers
As.,,, The fire is undoubtedly OF
scSr , SllsIu and is the third one
'eas msre within the last six
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08
EEuAL TO THE NEWS. y

nargton, D. c., Dec. s.-The Rob
r @nmlttee met this morning, and
FsdlSusslng q plan Of action. re-
r. Until 2 this afternoon. No plan
lsed upon. and after hearing
|es.lons from members OF the com.
8 hey adjourned until tomorrow.
y Roberts was present during the
u SESSION, but took no part in the
|eadlnsA 1t is understood that he
S.as his own counsel.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08
Schley 10 be Thanked,

Washington, Dec. s.-Representatlve
Berry Of Kentucky, said today that he
would use every effort TO secure early
consideration OF his joint resolution
giving the thanks Of Congress to Rear
Admiral Schley.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08

Antwerp, Dec S-The North German
Lloyd line steamer Goenlgen Luis, bound
Tor Australia, grounded today on Walls
words bank In the lower Scheledt. Her
condition is critical. Tugs are assist
ing In the work Of attempting TO fioat
her
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08
INVESTIGATING IDAHO.
Resolution TO Have the House OF Rep
resentatives In the Business

Washington, Dec. S.-Representatlve
Lentz, OF Ohio, has introduced reso-
luton reciting charges in connection
with the use Of troops under BrlgaiIer
General Merriam at the Idaho mining
troubles and asking an investigation
by a special committee OF nine members
OF the House.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08
WITHIN ONE HUNDRED.

The Semi Weekly News is now only
one hundred away from the 1900 goal,
the circulation Of today's issue is 1890.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08

ton and sentenced to a term in the
penitentiary. Smith was also an In
mate Of the prison al the time. Wit
ness one day heard Smith call Judge
Powers vile name as well as make a
threat to kin the Judge when he got
out. AZ this juncture court adjourned
until this morning.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08
'''"ILL GET THE cERrrrIcATr


|h,.,o 'a Two to One Vote.
3 nern 's ny, Dec. S.-rhe oltuetion
~ H. was the same as last
I.,sn r,s s board Of election commits
!, N cosh stands two for Taylor and
\ ass h., VI Democratic politicians
,saag so sssn here ever since the cam
~ tur NJ commenced its work de-
tIsr az. Today. They all agreed
"'S thought the fight over
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08

L., Dec. s, 6.52 p. m.-The war
[ 1, lost issued the following
| ,,,ber news has arrived from
| vehusn today, but the following
| ~ received from Orange River
.e,oad culyert was blown up
r.. Pan this morning. The tele-
| "a, also cut. The guides re-
[,au fring Of guns toward the
+
y ,rsoing implies that the Beers
| al the line Of communication be-
| en-. Methuen who apparently Is
isating.
kgia, Wednesday, Dec. eight
sunenced near Modder river at
/
cE this morning.
an Dec. awhile nothing In the
messages from the British camp
|I58sr river indicated an immedi-
,innce. It appears that Pretoria
! nrs that fighting was resumed
|.s.day II Is not shown, how
i whether Gen. Methuen has ad-
Ii on the new position taken W
II, Beers or has merely engaged In
Esurllxance in force.
|,,eys were again current at Orange
= Tuesday,. Dec. s, that Mafeking
/ Ven relieved
/ i knovn through dispatches from
|uagye that preparations were com
M there 10 advance IN force Nov.
hn Rhodesla for the purpose OF re-
Ia,s ths railroad line and restoring
ss1rsaaucn With Col. Baden-Powell.
I Bers however, were strong
s,ireached near Gaberones
euJ tttWeen Magalapye and Mafe-
b
is,iacsments are rapidly arriving
ssfksivm to strengthen Gatacre,
,s,lrg he much needed artillery.
n authorities expect speedy news
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08
TESTIMONY OF OFFICERS

n. w. Crootstou, ex-sherlft OF Cache
county, Detective +. w. Franks. and
ex-sheriff G.. r. Belnap. OF Weber
county. all testified 10 the threats made
by Smith In the cour; room after the
trial, against Judge Powers and DR..
Pike.
+. II. Hansen said that In isss, he
was convicted OF unlawful cohabita.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08

k,.a Wednesday. Dec. eight
s,nsnced near Modder river at
|scs this morning.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08

John w. FeCk. ls-year-old youth,
testified that his home was at Diamond.
but at present he was going 10 school
in Provo He worked at the Diamond
mine last summer. Saw Smith there
last July. The defendant went by the
name Of James Mcdonald. Defendant
assisted witness doing odd jobs and
came and went as he pleased.
Have you ever seen Smith sharpen
any tools?" Objected TO- oyerruled
Witness--"Yes sir. I once saw him
sharpen a pocket knife"
Continuing witness said he remem-
bered seeing Smith bring back 10 the
workshop n keyhole saw, a chlsel and
a bottle OF machine oil Could not Ne
member whether II was the first or last
Of August that he saw Smith return
the articles Witness further testified
that Smith asked him for some cotton.
and witness said he gave him a spool Of
thregd. Smith also asked witness fer u
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-08

Judge Henry II. Rolapp. OF the Sec
ond judicial district was the next Wit
ness called He stated that he was
Smiths attorney when he was tried
for train robbery. Witness
corroborated Judge Powers. on
the threat incident Witness
further testified that he received
letter from Smith while the latter was
In the penltentiary, in which he said
that II he, the witness. would not assist
him in getting a pardon, he would place
witness on the list with Judge Powers
and others.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05
MANY NOMINATIONS
ARE NOT CONFIRMED
Among Them the Hawaiian Commits
sioners and Officers of the
Army and Navy.

WASHINGTON, March 4.-The Senate
spent an hour in executive session to-day
and disposed of a large number of nom
nations. Senator Pritchard made an at
tempt to get a vote on the nomina ton of
Hamilton G.. EWart to be District Judge
for the Eastern District of North Caro-
lima, but Senator Butler talked out the
time until the doors were again. opened.
Combinations: Harry L. Rees of Ore
gon, paymaster in the army with the rank
of major.
Grants Pass; R. r. sRiddeil, The DalIes'
California-Asa Crocker, Suisun.
Edwin Jones of Ottumwa, Iowa, to be
a commissioner to examine and classify
land within the land grant limits of the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company in
the Helena (Mont.) district.
Among the most important nominations
that failed of confirmation are the fol-
lowing:
sentative Hit, Sanford B. Dole and Wal
ter F. Frear, to be Hawaiian Commits
sioners; Martin j. Carter of Pennsylvania
to be Consul at st. john N. F.; the naval
advancement for conscientious conduct in
battle sent in with the Schley and Samp-
son nominations; H. G: Ewart of North
Judge, Eastern District of North Caro-
lima.
Indian agents-G w. Hayslette of La
Mexico; D. G. Keyes of Wichita Falls
Texas, Fort Apache agency, .Ariz.; c. S.
McNichols of Momence, ILL.,, Colorado
River agency. Ariz.; F. B. Spriggs of
Utica, n. Y, Nevada agency, New; A. A.
Armstrong of Arizona, Fort Apache
agency.
Samuel j. Barrows of Massachusetts, to
be Librarian of Congress; NJ: A. paugh-
erty, to be Receiver of Public Money at
Sydney, Nebr.; George w. Garrett OF Ar
kansas, to be Commissioner to examine
and classify land within the land grant
limits of the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company, Missoula land district in Mon
tana.
Postmasters: Utah-C. NJ. Meigham,
Ogden.
All of the army brevet nominations sent
to the Senate were not confirmed. These
include men nominated for gallant action
in the Spanish war.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05
IMPORTANT BILLS
ARE FINALLY PASSED
Legislation Accomplished by Con-
gress During the Closing Hours
of the Session.

WASHINGTON, March 4.-Several i'm
portant bills of general legislation pending
when the review of the legislation of the
past Congress was made by the Asso-
ciated Press a week ago have become
laws since the summary was published
The most important of these are the army
reorganization bill, the navy personnel
bill, the bill providing a code of laws for
Alaska, the omnibus claims bill and nu-
merous important public building b1lls.
The project for the construction of
canal across the iSthmuS of Nicaragua
made progress to the extent that pro-
vision was attached to the river and har-
Dor appropriation, providing for very
addition of a provision to the army ap-
propriation bill forbidding the grant of
Droperty franchises in Cuba was also an
important legislative act.
Among the important projects WHICH
failed to receive favorable attention in the
closing days were those providing a Pa
cifc cable, for Government armor plant
for an anti-scalping law, for an eight-hour
law and for a Government for Hawaii.
The navy personnel bill completely re-
organizes the navy, and IS the consuInlnla-
tion of years of earnest effort by the Navy
Department The original army bill was
intended to meet the same want for the
army supplied to the navy by the per
sonnel bill, but it failed, and the present
bill is considered defective in that 1t is
only. a temporary measure; 1t. however,
increases the army to 100000 men and pro-
vides for the retention of this number
until 1901 The omnibus claims bill pro-
vides for the settlement of several hum
dred claims, some of which are almost a
hundred years old. The Alaskan code
a system of laws to this Northwest Ter
rif
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05
WAR CONGRESS DIES

him and to his side" cloud applause
The chair called for a rising vote. Every
member was on his feet, and the reSolu5
tion was unanimously agreed TO, ahlid
prolonged applause.
Speaker Reed was escorted back to the
chair. Slowly and with great deilpefat0I:i
he returned his thanks for the coInpll-
ment the House had conferred upon MIN.
Half a dozen times during the progress
of his remarks the Speaker was opilgea
to pause owing to the spontaneous aP-
plause which arose from all SIDES, ana
when he concluded with the announce
ment that the House stood adJourneo oa s1ne sa,l
die the applause and cheers were dea1en-
ing. The galleries joined the outpuI 81.
Suddenly some members down near tne
rostrum began singing, and above the ulIl
arose the strains of my Country, lis OF
Thee"
1t was scene to live a lifetime to wit
ness and a fitting and patriotic climax
for the great war Congress-: Down IN
front the gallant General Henderson, WIN WIN
his cane aloft, was beating tune Ior lHe
air, while all around on the floor ana IN
the galleries the inspiring words poured
out in immense volume. The emolonal
and there were tears in many eyes. When
the anthem was concluded General Hen
derson started "Auld Lang Syne," and it
also was sung with a will.
Suddenly John Murray Mitchell waved
aloft small American flag and members
and galleries went wild joining in singing
The Red, White and Blue"
While the singing was in progress Hull
of Hull bill fame jumped on a desk with
a large red, white and blue streamer,
waving it to the rhythm of the air and
gallery, shouted, Three cheers for
Dewey" and they were given with vio
lence and explosive vigor. Then there
were three cheers for the army and navy
derful demonstration concluded with the
singing of the "Doxology.'