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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-01
FRENCH FLANNELS
so CENTS YARD.

All colors; are great sellers for
Waists, Dressing Sacques, etc.
DRESS GOODS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-01
SOC and Si.0O Yard.

Striving all the time to ouI-do our
selves, particularly at these prices.
Have lines here at SOC and $1.00 yard,
which we would like to submit TO
your judgment. We cannot improve
upon them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-01
SOME SHIELDS

Which we always carry in stock
Kleinert's feather-weight silk, cotton
and stockinet. alpha" 1uted.
Omega plain. "Onanoff," detach-
able.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-01
AT rs CENTS YARD
HEAVY TWILL

Satin-faced Innings, 20 inches wide.
Twelve shades, from lightest TO dark
est.
PIECE VELVETS-=-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-01
PINK, NILE.

Stiffening, for the making of velvet,
satin or silk stock collars. Trim these
with some Of our fine white Rose
Point Laces.
Mg~We said something about SO 90
Have you Investigated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
Capt Mills Enters His Plea Of Not
Guilty Before Judge NOrrell.
TRIAL SET FOR JANUARY 8.
Proceedings In Isis Case This Morn
lag Were Quite Formal and
v--, srie.

Capt. Fred J. Mills pleaded not
guilty before Judge Norrcil today to
the charge OF killing John C. O'Meiven-
ey. The defendant viii be placed on
trial Monday. January $. 1900.
The proceedings Incidental to tho
taking OF Mills plea were formal and
brief. Assistant County Attorney Ray
Van Colt called the courts attention
to the fact that today was the date set
for the taking OF the defendants plea.
Judge Norrell requested Mills to stand
up. Tho prisoner advanced to the
clerks desk and stood erect, with his
hands behind him. while Judge Nor
rell rocited the charge he was arraign-
ed on Thursday morning.
What is your plea?" the court en-
Quired.
II desire TO plead not guilty. your
honor" said the prisoner In a tone OF
voice that was plainly heard in ali
parts OF the court room.
Very well, let plea OF not guilty
be entered, Mr.. Clerk" said Judge Nor
reil. Mills bowed ana then resumed
his seat.
Later he was conveyed back to the
county jail.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
IDENTITY OF DYNAMITER SMITH.
The Dynamite Was Really Louis James, Cousin Of Frank and
Jesse James, the Famous Missouri Bandits
Identity by Mr.. Cramer.

he Identity OF John Y. Smith. the
tnamltor. who closed his chcckered
afeer early last Sunday morning with
dose Of morphine. seems to have
essa established at last, The man OF
many aliases and more crimes. stated
Ne day before he took the poison. as
WI be remembered. that his true name
vas Louis James, and that he was u
'eailh OF Jesse and Frank James. the
t''0rious Missouri outlaws and train
eeeers Most people who read the
slleinen, paid little attention to that
wilton VI IL, at least. but It proved
1spy Interesting TO one gentleman.
~, Cramor. who ls connected with the
U,nver and Rio Grande railway.
w Trainer formerly resided In the
hne town In Missouri that the James
~ called their home. and grew up
sAh Louis James. n cousin OF the dcs-
uAdoes. whom he had not seen since
- was young man. lie was 80
,uVhsly impressed with the clrcum-
Hlhees related that he determined to
..ue on TO Salt Lake and view the
,Iuies or the dead man. feeling sure
uAl ne could easily Identify him II he
Naily the cousin he pretended to
W. cramer arrived Just In time and
he remains. One good look was
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
METHUEN WILL
HOLD HIS GROUND
New York. Dec. IA dispatch to

New York. Dec. ga dispatch 10
the Tribune from London says:
The Paris correspondent OF the Mail
says that DIR. Leyds waited on NJ. Del
canse and asked his services In the
cause OF peace. The French minister
Il ia understood. gave an eauivocal re-
ply. asking In fact. for time for con-
slderation.
fact which may be safely inferred
from the admiralty reports Of the
movements OF transports is that the
battalions OF the nfth division as they
arrive In South Africa are divided be-
tween Natal and the western border.
some gong to Durham and others to
De Aar. This seems u clear indication
that General Me,heun viii hold his
ground at Modder River and not rc-
treat to Orange River. as many tlmor-
GUS military writer's for the press have
been ciamoring to have him do, Ieav.
ink Kimberley to Its fate. The moral
eject OF such retreat would be ex-
ceedingiy bad. since II would be a con-
fession OF failure OF one OF the first
objects OF Buffers campaign with the
army corps.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

Although II will be several days yet
h,orc Mayor-eiect Ezra Thompson Is
l,iueted into office. the policy that he
vii pursue Is clearly defined In his
mind. and his viows upon the needs OF
ne city Will be OF interest TO all class
q Of citizens.
NJ. Thompson this morning consented
% give the News" a brief outline OF
these matters for the Christmas issue.
lsi he presented his views with n clear
ICES Indicating that he had given the
EATERS careful attention.
THE MAYORS POLICY.
IN going into ONCE" said Mr..
thompson. 'let me say that the flnan-
dal coalition Of the municipality Ia
srAersiood and appreciated. We are
tostfonted with an almost empty treas
w and the present taxes are consid-
,iti to be pretty heavy. and are OF
cgrss. n burden TO many. Let me say
iAat shall. as mayor. advocate all the
public improvements possible. with
hose conditions fully considered. Not
outstanding the handlcaps. II II my
hlei that much can stili be done In
nat direction. II the finances are han
llsi with the greatest possible care. and
!, that pledge myself.
THE PARAMOUNT NEED.
There ls one matter that. In my
glgmeni. takes precedence over every
hing else. That II the need for an In
tfrased water supply. As now situated.
akaIfiN MA ~ tkglnf.F Ia
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
BARON OF BEEF
FOR CHRISTMAS.

London. Dec. 23-(spcclai London
cable letter. Copyright. 1899. by the As
ISOLATED PresslS-"A baron OF beef for
the queens Christmas will be roasted
nsxt Saturday. Dec. 20. at the great
kitchen FIRE. Windsor. In readiness for
the royal dinner party ON Monday. The
grsat Joint. when cold. viii be garnished
with the royal and imperial monogram
In shredded horse radish and, with a
boar's head and game pie. will assist In
adorning her maJesty's sideboard on
Christmas day"
This quaint announcement In tho
court circular. with the spirl, OF royal
plenty breathed In every line. sounds
almost like u hollow mockery Of the sor-
row and shadow OF death which have
turned the season OF rejoicing into one
OF mourning.
bad news from the Cape" writes one
society authority, has made London
the dreariest city IN the world at this
gay"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
IS AT HIGH WATER MARK NOW.
Attendance Of Public School Children Exceeds Twelve Thousand
The Holiday Vacation Of Two Weeks-SmaI.
pox and Vaccination.

The attendance OF pupils In the public
schools Is now at point never before
reached. or Mt least very close to such
u mark. The exact figures cannot be
had until this months totals from the
various schools are reported and tabu-
lated. The attendance. say some OF the
principals. would have been heavier
than It is but for the smallpox scare
which has had It's effect In deterring
timid parents from permitting their
children to go to school.
The lightest actual recorded enroll
ment was during the school year OF
1889 when II reached 1891. Last
month II was slightly under 1900. or to
be exact 1873. Since that there has
been an augmentation OF the enroll
ment which has swelled the total to
something over 1900 with indications
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
A WIDOWS SAD CHRISTMAS GIFT
"er hone Destroyed by Fire Just Before Daybreak This Morning
Department Made Rapid Run-Loss Partly Gov.
cred by Insurance.

Christmas Will dawn sadly for Mrs.
Mary Davies and children OF the
rwen'y-hrst ward on account OF the
visitation OF the fire nend at their resi-.
aenee at an early hour this morning.
me blaze was oceasioned by a defect
Two nue.. one OF the children had
arisen shortly before o'clock and kim
uled IRE In the kitchen stove and
soon thereafter flame broke out In tho
root ana rear walls. This part OF the
structure being OF wood burned rapid
nna soon the names spread 10 the
brick portion. In the meantime neigh
pors We're attracted to the spot and
cemEienced the work OF carrying the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
CHRISTMAS GIFT TO THE TEMPLE
Children OF the Primary Associations Of Salt Lake Stake Save
Their Nckels for the Benefit OF the Salt
Lake Temple Fund.

President Lorenzo Snow OF the
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter-day
Saints 10 In receipt OF the following
communication. which Is self expiana-
tory;
December ?2nd. 1899.
President Lorenzo Snow.
Dear Brother;-we the children OF the
Primary Associations OF the Salt Lake
Stake OF Zion. desiring TO put In prac-
tlce some OF the valuable Instructions
received from our dear teachers. have
saved up some OF our nlckels. and ten
der you herewith the sum OF $50 as n
Christmas donation to be used In help
Ing along, II but In u small way. the
great work being done In the Temple.
Hoping this win meet your approval
and blessing, and praying for you al
ways. we are your little flock OF the
Primary Associations OF salt Lake
Stake OF Zion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
cHAs. n. COLE ARREsrEp.
Former President OF Globe Bank OF Doe.
ton In Duranss.

wv
Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 23.-Charles
II, Cole. formerly president OF tho
Globe National Bank OF Boston. which
failed on Thursday last, was arrested
at Redondo. by United States Marshal
osborne today. and brought to this
city. The arrest was made on n war
rant charging him with misappropriat-
Ing government funds. The information
was sent from Boston to United States
Attorney Flint and arrived last night.
Mr. Cole, accompanied by his wife
and son. arrived In this city last sun
day and registered at the vannuys
Hotel. Yesterday they went to Redon-
do. He made no attempt to conceal
his Identity. though evidently aware
that his arrest was probable.
MIR. Coles son stated his farther
knows absolutely nothing about the
banks affairs. He resigned from the
presidency about two months ago.
The family went from Boston TO Salt
Lake City where Mr. Cole has mining
interests and came later to Los Angeles,
on account OF Mrs. Coles health. Mr..
Cole has been connected with the Globe
bank for thirty years. and his reslgna-
ton caused a sensation In Boston. The
prisoner will be held here await
ing advices from Boston.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

To this President Snow sent the fol-
lowing acknowledgment to the little
donors.
Salt Lake city. Utah. Dec. 20. 1890.
Boys and Girls.
My dear little Friends;-Your gener-
Gus Christmas Offering to the Salt Lake
Temple ~ hereby gratefully acknowl-
edged. This II very kind and thought
full and Is doubtless the result OF what
your teachers have taught you. Not
only does this Offering appear to your
credit upon the records OF our sacred
Temple, but angels too have record
borne.
The Temple presidency thank you anu
your kind teachers. and earnestly say,
God bless you, and may the Spirit.
prompting such kind actions draw You
nearer and nearer TO God as you grow
IN years. and prepare you to dwell
eternnlly In His presence.
Heartily wishing you all n merry
Christmas, LORENZO SNOW.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
WORRYING OVER TROOPS.
fesrs for Regiment Of Mexicans Sent
out to Fight Yaquis.

Chicago. Dec. IA special to the
Record from Austin. Texas. says:
dispatch from ortiz, State OF So
nora. Mexico. says that Gen. Torres
force OF troops has retired to Potan 10
await the arrival OF the Twentieth
Infantry regiment. and other reinforce
ments. The large force OF Yaquis
who resisted the advance OF the gov
eminent troops so strongly and sue
ceasfuliy followed the retiring command
all the way to Potan. and picked on a
number OF the men. The Yaquls have
again Withdrawn TO the mountains, and
the only fighting that has taken place
during the last fcw days In between
marauding bands OF Indians and scout
Ing parties of government soldiers.
The telegraph wires have again been
cut and Official dispatches which have
reached Ortiz from the war depart
mcnt for Gen. Torres have to be for.
warded to Potan by mounted courier.
Nothing has yet been heard from the
Twentieth infantry, but military men
who are acquainted with the make up
OF the regiment and It's fighting quail
ties scout the idea that II has been
attacked and vanqulshed by the Yauuia
II IL claimed that the regiment has
hardly had time to reach Gen. Torres
rendezvous, AS the march from the
mouth OF the Yaoui river " long and
difficult
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

December. there were 5.4Oo pieces regis
tered. So far this quarter. the num-
Der Is 1000. with several days yet to
hear from, so II In safe to say that the
Increase viii be at least 1000 packages"
The Increasing nails on Friday night
and yesterday morning brought hun
dreds OF Christmas packages. and Ill
though the full Hood OF these packages
VIII not strike the office until tonight.
When the mail carriers started out on
their rounds this morning. they looked
like squad OF Santa Clauses. In gray
uniforms, each one staggering under
descriptions.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

household goods into the streets. most
OF which were saved as the inmates took
refuge In an adjoining house. The flro
department made rapid run. but the
great distance to DO covered-from
headquarters TO First and " strosts-.
was 80 great that the frame part Of the
building was completely destroyed,
while the roof and interior OF the brick
portion were likewise consumed before
the brigade's arrival
Fortunately for the widow and her
family. their loss viii be light after ali.
lnasinuch as both building and con-
tents Were insured. the former for 5000
and the latter for $500.
The policy was written by the Homo
Fire OF Utah.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

dale Coal company. and ia not In the
combine.
As soon as II was learned that an cx-
ploslon OF such force had occurred tho
relatives OF the cntombed miners
crowded around the mouth OF the drift.
were crying In despair and children
were weeping for their fathers.
resculng party Immediately set to
work. Volunteers were numerous af(i
word was sent for the best mining en-
glneers In the district.
II II thought road Will be made into
the mines In few hours.
AT present there Is no idea as TO what
caused the disaster.
Plttsburg, Dec. 23.--The stockdaio
company. with offices In this city re-
ceived a report from Braznell that six
bodies had been recovered from tho
mine AMI that forty men were attn In
the mine.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

rather Wsuld Not Let bride Leave Home
tn @, remony Was said.

Chicago. Dec ga special to the Tri.
bune from Winchester. Ky, says:
Miss Lizzie luminous. OF this city
ana Trooper sam Wheeler OF Fort Win
gate, N. NJ. were married by telegraph.
a year ago both lived IN Winchester
wheeler enlisted In the United States
regular army. II was transferred from
Kentucky TO New Mexico, was made a
trooper In the Ninth cavalry, and was
stationed at Fort wlngate. He CORE
sponded with the girl. and she promised
TO 20 TO him and be married. He sent
her sufficient money for railway fare,
but Joseph luminous, the father, re-
fused 10 let her go. Wheeler tried TO
secure a parole and failed.
The young soldier conflded In Chap
lain Forster OF the fort. Then the
scheme OF subjectlng electricity 10 love
was thought OF. The plan was tele-
graphed to the sweetheart. and Mr..
luminous, the girls father approved
II. through circuit was established
over the telegraph company's wires be-
loo miles apart.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
TAILOR VS.. DRUGGIST.
Fight Over u Suit of Clothes Stitchcr
Gets the Worst of, 1t.

once upon time a druggist named
l., u. King. ordered suit OF clothing
from Tailor ben Lobbcnberg and paid
SIS on account.
Yesterday he called at the tailor's es-
Enlistment to try the suit on. This he
had done many times OF yore. mu.h to
the disgust OF the knight OF the thim-
BILE. Yesterdays dialogue In known
only TO the druggist and the tailor.
Soon shrieks We're heard and It was
evident that fight was In progress.
Lobbonberg got the worst OF the deal
and tried to have King arrested. but
without success.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

~ that the most practical plan. oil
things considered. should be carried out
with ns little delay as possible. There
In no use temporl1lng with this matter.
which has been delayed too long al
ready. our wnter system and supply
are already Inadequate for present
needs and viii become n matter OF scrl-
Gus consequence unless rcmedied. We
should at least make definite start
upon this.
CONSOLIDATION OF CITY AND
COUNTY.
II also believe that the government OF
the city and county OF Salt Lake should
be consolidated into one. II would ef-
feet large saving In salaries, and the
administration OF affairs would not auf-
fer In the least. This plan has been car
rlod out In 30 many cities with entire
success that II would be neither an In
novatlon nor an experiment.
AS TO STREET PAVING.
Regarding street paving. that IL a
matter TO be considered very carefully
rs We 20 along. For the present Il
seems 10 me that Third South from
Main to State. should be taken up. Both
those thoroughfarcs, Main and State.
are paved below Third South. and
think that this connecting artery, like
those above II. should also be paved.
BUsINEssLTItE ADMrNIsTRA-
TIoN.
II hope to see the city have a care
full. busincssllke administration. The
measure OF my succeess viii be the ex.
tent OF my ability. The city In grow
Ing and will continue TO grow. New
needs must be met and improvements
made. ! expect that entire harmony
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
COAL FOR THE POOR.

z. C. NJ. !. today contributed one
hundred tons OF coal to be distributed
among the poor OF the city. irrespective
OF race. creed or color. The distrlbu-
tion will be made by the various ward
Bisaops. under tho direction OF Bishop
Pyes on.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
OFF FoR THE WAR.
Lord Roberts Given an Almost Maddsning
Farewell.

London. Dec. e3.-Field Marshal Lord
Roberts, who Is TO assume command OF
the British forces In South Africa, left
Waterloo railroad station at noon today
demonstrating the national interest In
the event and the BELIEF that the de-
parture OF the general can be accepted
as IA guarantee that whatever can be
done In South Africa will be carried
out by thoroughly competent hands and
only privileged persons We're permitted
to enter the station this did not pre-
vent the gathering OF immense throngs
at all the approaches and other points
OF vantage. who cheered repeatedly as
Bob" accompanied by his wife and two
daughters drove up. Seldom has the
terminus witnessed such an inspiring
send-on.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
MONEY MARKET MORE SETTLED.

President L. S. Hills OF the Deseret
National Bank. when seen today by a
News" reporter. said that the money
market In New York today is In q more
settled condition and that prospects for
the future are now OF an encouraging
nature. This condition win naturally
be felt here and It will tend to exert
steadying influence on local stoclks.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
The RUSH AT THE POST OFFICE
enormous Increase in the Number OF Registered Packages Sent
Out-Chrstmas Boxes Pouring Ia From All
Directions Today

"a 'ae Dig rush OF holiday business at
AZ p0s'oiilce eliminated today when
esht Of.
tal.iH s rush here In simply phenome-
sNs sHi Postmaster Thomas to the
hhiIs ana the amount OF holiday
ben sent out from Salt Lake has never
tays approached before. For several
hsn s ~ me sale OF stamps alone has
um WV day larger than for the
"a. period OF list year.
,aets 70 The number OF registered
ises sent out, for the last quarter
N@' year, October November and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
MAYOR THOMPSON
DEFINES HIS POLICY
Tells the "News" How He Thinks Salt Lake
City Should be Governed Some of the
Important Needs Considered.

Believes nAI the Public improvements Possben His Opinion
the Need Of Increased Water Supply is the Paramount
Necesstywi Support the Plan for Consolidating the City
and County Government Of Salt Lake Into OneWould e.
feet Big Reduction in the Amount Paid for Salaries to
Street Pavng-The MayorEeet Fully Recognizes the Ctys
Financial Condtion-Expects Perfect Harmony.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
PROPOSED FRONT OF NEW ADDITION TO T. c. ML
NOTICE..
-sH-

The Christmas "News"
consists OF 40 pages, 8
sections, not including
the cover. With tho cover
4A pages. Purchasers
should see that they are
furnished with all the
parts.
The postage on tho
Christmas "Nevvs" Will
be . cents domestic, z
cents foreign.
Price 10 cents-bound in
magazine form, 10 cents.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
AWFUL SILENCE OF
GRIM, BLACK DEATH
Seventy-five Men Reported to be Entombed
in the BrazneIl Coal Works, Browns
vile, Pennsylvania.

Only One Man Came Out Of the Mine While Sevenyvc Were
known to Have Gone DownAfter the Explosion the Voices
Of Men Were Heard at the Bottom Of the Shaft Then the
Voices Were flushed and all was Still as Death and the
After.Damp Began to Rse-ine Boss Went Down to Look
After His Men and Never Came BackTerrble Excitement
Caused by tie Shocking Affair.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.
''ce'y Anything Else Going on In
the City.

,hI,Smihg In business way
49, was not imperative was laid
lad .'oaay and Christmas shopping
The nsn US place and held full sway.
Stre lumber OF Santa Clauses that
,sutlan ., unllng the toy shops was "a
Very Co., There were several OF him In
chrin.ased any conceivable article for a
'tpss mas present; and the way he
hlf ~ own In his big pockets on be-
nade .i Az me little children OF the city
W snSS .n the hearts OF the shopk1ep-
'u'i their money tills.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
AT SPANISH FORK.
Ten Cases OF Smallpox Is the Total
Up to Date.

A special to the News" from Span
ish Fork today says that there are ten
cases OF smallpox there. Six OF them are
members OF the Lindsay troupe. sam
Gibbs. a supernumerary of 10 years. has
contracted the dlsease. as have Thorn
us Patterson and Mrs. Emmy Hltchings
who caught the Infection by Diffusion
Al cases are mild and progressing NICE
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

Berlin. Dec. s3.-Empefor william has
ut last confirmed the election OF Herr
l<irschmer as chief burgomaster OF Ber.
IN. HIS majesty announced his deci-
sion at todny's unwilling OF the monu-
ment to his ancestor, Elector George
William, In the Sleges Alice.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
Gen. oomsI and Gen. wood.

Havana. Dec. 23.--Gen. Maxine Co.
meg has assured Gen. Wood that he
VIII cooperate with him In obtaining
a successful administration, and In pre-
pairing Cuba for Independence.