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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-21
FILIPINO LEADER TALKS.
Denies That order Was Ever Issred to
Massacre Americans.

Denies That order Was Ever Isspsd to
Massacre Americans.
Minneapolis, July eo.-The Times
publishes an interview which took
place May IS at San 1sidro, T.uzon, be-
tween its special correspondent, Mar
tin Tcw Of the Thirteenth Minnesota,
detailed by General Wheaton as bril-
gade interpreter. and Major Lorenzo
l.. Zialciti leader Of Aguinaldo's cav
airy, and one Of the Fiiipino's commits
siouers who went TO General otis with
proposals for an armistice.
Major Zialciti denied einphatically
that Filipino officials had ordered the
burning Of Manila aud the wholesale
murder Of Americans, and cited A.
proof that many Filipino officers were
In Manila that night and were taken
prisoners. lie said the proclamation
Of General Otis proclaiminR himsclf
governor-gencral had greatly incensed
the Filipinos. but asserted that both
the Filipino leaders and people be-
lieved the Americans had begun hos
tilities
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-21
OTIS OR THE CORRESPONDENTS.
Declares THAT some one Mast be Compelled
Co Leave Manila.

Declares THAT some the Must be Compslied
Co Leas. Manila.
New York, July e0.--The Washing
ton correspondent Of the Herald quotes
a memorandum Of the cabinet IA fol-
lows,
Either Major General otis or the
newspapcrcorrcSpondents'must go, To
dcport the correspondents would prob
ably be accepted at home aud abroad
as return 10 the old spanish method
Of muzxliug the press. To relieve Ma
jor General Otis will mean an Official
acknowledgement OF his fault aud a de-
moralizutlon OF military discipline.
The above statement was made when
the member Of the cabinet was asked
To discuss the problem which confronts
the administration AS result OF pub
lication OF the newspaper correspond
cnts Ground robin, protesting against
the course Of General Otis Ia prevent
ing the real facts regarding the Phil
ipplne situation FROM becoming known
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-21
TREATY WITH JAPAN.
poes Away with Old Methods and substi
tutes Sew Meaaures

hNNfH WV
Washington, July is.-A new treats
ietween the United States and Japan
rent into effect yesterday, at which
SINE also new treaties between Japan
nd nearly all Of the countries Of Eu
ppe and some Of the South American
rpublics also went into effect. IL 4,
n event Of far.reaching importance
n the relations between Japan and
he United States, rs II does away
with the treaty methods which have
been in vogue for nearly fifty years,
ind'substitutes an entirely new method
Of procedure.
The treaty with this country was
made November 22, 1894, In Washing.
tor between Secretary Gresham and
Minister Kureno, who theu represent
ed Japan here. The changes II made
were 40 far.reachlng twas determined
the treaty should not go into operation
until July II, 1899.
The countries In which Japan has
made new treaties are the United
States, Great Britain, Germany, France,
Russia, Austria, Italy. Spain, Portugal,
Belgium, Holland, Denmark. Sweden
and Norway, Switzerland and Peru.
All these went into effect except those
with France and Austria. which are
deferred until August 9TH.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-21

Pittsburg. Pa, July ls.-'riu-plate
workers throughout the country othe
number Of nearly 10000 have resumed
work after an idleness Of two weeks
The scale Gxed in Chicago is based on
the price Of bars, the minimum adj
vance over last years scale is fixed at
IA DER cent. which prevails until June
40 1000. In addition TO the IS per
cent the men will receive further AL
vance OF 90 per cent because Of the re-
cent advance OF so cents per 100 pounds
on tin plate.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-21

Washington, July l6.-Commissioner
Wilson of the Internal Revenue de-
partment has issued circular abso-
lutely prohibiting banks from aflixing
stamps TO checks unstamped when pro
sented and requiring them to return
the same to the drawers. In his circu.
lar to collectors the commissioner says
"iou are directed TO notify the banks
that are guilty OF stamping unstamped
checks that n the practice Is not I'm.
mediately discontinued they will be
reported 10 the United States district
attorney for prosecution.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-21
TWELVE YEARS a SLAVE.


Terrible Experience Of an American Cit
zen on the Upper Amazon.
indianapolis. Ind, July eo.-G. r.
McKim Of Thornton has received let.
ter from Steve Fell which says that for
twelve years he has been slave In n
tribe Of the upper Amazon. lie started
with two other men named Edwards
and Boynton. one Of whom died from
snake bite aud the other from fever.
Fell survived an attack Of disease. but
the natives charged him 40 much for
their services that he was unable 10
pay, and he was sold into slavery.
Fell says his last owner was young
woman, who treated him royalty for n
tyne, but, becoming iucensed at him,
~ used great cruelty toward him.
Fell slew his guards and escaped by
getting to tributary Of the Amazon,
aud building raft on which he iloatcd
many miles A Catholic priest named
Patheny Guarmo gave him clothing
and aid aud letter To another priest
down the river aud he finally reached
Rio Ianeiro. From there Fell shipped
on sailing vessel TO san Francisco
and Is now wording on a farm In Cali
fornia.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-21
CARGO OF SILVER.
first Que From south America Arrives a,
rhIIahnIphIA.

first one From south America Arrives At
Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, July 20. What is
probably the first cargo OF silver and
silver ore brought from the west coast
OF south America TO an Atlantic coast
port OF this country has reached here
ON the British steamer kentlgern.
Slowed away In her hold are 1889
sacks OF high.grade ore ana 800 bars
OF pig silver valued at over si5o,oOo,
besides an assorted cargo worth $780,
900 more.
The steamer left Guayaquill, Eeua.
dor, April sSth. The silver comes
from mines high mp In the mountains
OF bolivia, which are worked by In.
glish and American miners. II must
be carried many miles on the backs OF
mules 10 Autofogasta, the nearest sea-
port. The lacl, of smelling facilities
makes It necessary to ship most OF the
ore out Of the country.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-21
STREET CAR STRIKE.
Tho Rapid Transit Lines OF Brookiya are
Tied Tn.

Tied Up.
New York, July rs. Another trolley
strike Is on In Brooklyn. 40 far 1t has
not been as effective us the strike OF
1893, but there is no telling how far
reaching II may become. For weeks
past the employees Of the several lines
controlled blythe Brool,lyn Rapid Tran
cit company have complained that the
management did not respect the ten.
hour law. The men demand a revision
Of the time tables at the different
barns and also claim that they should
be paid 20 cents an hour for overtime,
which Is equivalent to g. per day.
the price which they set for working
day Of ten hours Meetings have
been held daily and nightly for tho
last week and II was Inferred from
the reports given out by the employ.
ees and their advisors since Thursday
last, that while n strike was imminent,
II would not occur for some days to
come.
. General Master Workman Parsons and
District Master Workman Pines had
charge OF the mems affairs aud strike
was called at 4;ao sunday morning.
over 1 900 policemen are guarding the
property OF the street ear company
There seems 10 be no danger OF riotlng.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-21

Lincoln. Neb,, July, io.-The sepa,.
investigating committee has begun n,
inquiry into the conduct Of the vov,,
nor's Office during the four year, in
cumbency OF Silas A. Holcomb A.,
alleged discrepancy Of several hupdr.l
dollars between the amounts dr,w,
from the treasury by the ex.goyerno,
for house rent and the amounts p,g
TO the owner Of the house was bron,,,
out Ia the testimony Of former nens,,
Hedlund and Mrs, Charlotte Gdwni3
owner OF the house where Mr.. uot
comb lived. "0''
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-21
KILLED rAe MISSING LINk.
Anf Now the Question Arises. Was It brute
or Human.

lionstcil. $. D., July is.-upon the
pcstion whether his victim was brute
%. human depends Archie +. Brewers
guilt or innocence Of the crime OF muir.
Her. Brewer is one OF the owners Of a
small tent show. Among the features
was a creature OF seemingly higher
form OF animal life than monkey and
lower than n man.
Brewer and Thorndyke called the
animal the missing link" and laid
great stress on the alleged fact that
no one was able to say whether IL be-
longed to the human or brute creation.
Brewer now AYERS that the freak was
monkey. In scuflie with Il the
Snowman became angry, and SELLING n
heavy club, dealt his antagonist
heavy blow over the ear, from the Of.
fects OF which II died In a few hours.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-21

Washington, July ~ Mr. Lyons,
register OF the treasury, eN.represen,.
alive Cheatam, recorder Of seals. and
John T., Grcen, United states stamo
agent, three Of the leading colore1
men OF the administration. had con.
sulation with the president Monday rs.
parding matters Of interest a.
their race. The efforts OF certain
colored men to array the colorrd me-
against the administration ON account
OF It's Philippine policy was mentioned
aud Mr. Lyons assured the prcsiden,
that in his opinion IL would amonnt Ia
little.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-21

Dallas, Texas, July eO,-Two girls,
one years old and the other 10,
daughters Of the widow Of John Moore,
lost their lives by drinking poison,
which II is claimed by the police au-
thorlties, was prepared for their
mother, who is an important state
witness In the case against the men
accused OF the lynching OF the Hum
phriea. The poison was placed In a
water pitcher In the house OF Mrs,
Moore. The little girls becoming
thirsty, she gave each drink, aud
they died almost Instantly.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-21
Talk of Skaters Retiring.

San Francisco, July iO-Major Gen
eral shafter win have reached the age
limit In about three months, aud II is
said his friends are working quietly,
but none the less cnergetically. to 30
cure his retention In the service for a
few years longer, The friends of'the
general argue that since the depart.
ment OF the Pacific has become so i'm
portant by reason OF the acquisition OF
the Philippines, it IS inadyisable Ia
make a change in its commander just
at this time.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-21
LONG OCEAN RACE.
Three American Vessels In a Contest Prom
Hawaii to Philadelphia.

hhNhh 70 fhllhuclphb'
Philadelphia, July ia race Of
$1,000 miles for a prize of $1,000 terml.
mated at the Delaware breakwater Mon.
terdny on the arrival Of the ships l. D..
Chapman aud W. \. liabcock and the
bark ST. Catherine from the Hawaiian
islands All three are American built
aud American owned vessels aud arc
commanded by American shippers
IL was while the three vessels were
taking cargoes OF sugar that their
masters arranged the race Allowance
wns made for the difference In time Of
departure, but Notwithstanding over
two weeks elapsed between the ID.
parture OF the first vessel, the Bab.
cock aud the last, the ST. Catherine
all three vessels arrived within a few
hours OF each other. with the N
Catherine the winner.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-21
cANNoN's CASE.
Pleads Guilty to the Charge OF Unlawful
Capitalization.

Salt Lake city, Utah, July io.-An.
gus NJ. Cannon, president OF the salt
Lake stake of Zion, was arralgned he.
fore Judge Norrell In the Third dis.
triet court Yesterday morning ON the
charge OF unlawful rehabilitation with
his plural wife, state senator Matte
llughes.Cannon MIR Cannon, by his
attorneys, Ferguson 4 Cannon, entered
plea OF guilty aud Thursday morn.
ing at 10 o'clock was set for passing
sentence.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-21
couRr OF ARBITRATION.
VIVA, tho Conference at tho Hague Pro-
poses.

The Hague, July is,-The sub.com-
mittee OF the arbitration section OF the
peace conference has adopted reso-
luton that the permanent court OF ar
bltration should consist OF ministers
credited to Holland instead Of minis
ters resident At The Hague. This will
have the effect Of bringing in the
smaller states whose ministers are
accredited To two or more countries.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-07-21
woMAN's AWFUL DEED.
Killed Her Mother. Wounded Her Husband
and Took Her own Life

Libertyville. ILL.,. July ls.-Followlng
family quarrel, Mrs. George Treiter
shot and killed her mother, wounded
her husband and killed herself. The
quarrel was preeipitated by long stand
log family troubles Hot words were
exchanged during the morning between
the mother and daughter, and Treiter
also became involved In the discussion.
Mrs. Treiter stepped into ;hc bedroom
and appearing with u pistol, opened
fire on her mother. The first shot was
fatal, and the husband. sprlnglng for
ward to disarm his wife, received three
wounds that sent him from the house
In RETREAT After leaving the house no
heard two more shots, the ones that
killed his wife.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-15
CARNEGIE NOT TO RETIRE.
Announcement That lie WIN Rem ain with
His Partners in Active Work.

PrrTsBuRG. Pa. Nov. 14.-Andrew Carnegie
and the heads Of the various industries under
the control ofthe Carnegie Steel Conn any held
n conference to-day lasting seven hours. As
result OF the conference. II was announced
this evening that the Carnegie Company will
continue on the old lines. 1t Is presumed that
general financial conditions are not favorable
to the formation OF the Carnegie Trust. con-
temp!ated by the taking out OF a New Jersey
charter last summer. but no mention Of this
occurs in tho following statement authorized
by the company:
At the meeting Of the Carnegie Steel Com
rany and Prick COX. Company interests. held
to-day. IL was received that no change be made
either in organization. Ownership or policy.
Mr. Carnegie signied his entire concurrence
with this action. and expressed him et as
delighted TO continue as before with his part
ners. With reference to the recent newspaper
reports OF war between the Rockefeller and
Carnegie interests. tho company states that
these have no foundation In fact. The Rocks-
Teller fleet carries the ore mined by tho
Carnegie Steel Company from the mines leased
from Rockefeller. about 100000 tons per
annum. hut the Rockefeller boats being unable
10 transport more Of tho Carnegie ore which
was offered to them. the Carnegie Steel Com
rany was compelled 10 provide its own boats
tons. There Is no truth in the report that
the Carnegie Steel Company contemplatos
going into shipbuildinR at CoDneaut"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-15
p. ,. GLEASON non CELL.
Arrested for Assault and Baiied Out After
an Attack OF Heart Disease.

Former Mayor Patrick J. Gleason OF Long
Island City was arrested and locked up in the
Hunters Point police station last night on n
warrant issued by Magistrate Smith on COM
plant of Magistrate Edmund J. Hsaly Of Far
Rockaway. who charges him with assaulting
him on Oct. 20. He was arrested In the bar
room OF hiller's Hotel at about 80 O'Clock by
Detective Kelly. who came In with the remark
that he had a warrant for Mr.. Gsason's arrest
Go ahead and servo it," said the sx-Mayor
quietly.
walked together to the police station. about
Ave blocks away.
There Mr. Gleason refused to give his age or
occupation. He was searched. and q pocket
knife and several keys were found In his pock-
cts He was then locked up. and IL was said
TINT he would be allowed to receive no visitors.
He was attacked by one OF his spells OF heart
trouble soon afterward. and his physician. DR..
+. II. Bumster. was sent for In hurry.
Tho physician Immediately ordered that he
be released and he was taken from the cell and
seated In large easy armchair in the CORR
dor
In the meantime there had been anxious In
quiries about bail. The warrant was drawn
for assault and the police did not know
yhether Y was nrst,second or third degrse. and
did not ike to Ak any bail. Magistrate Smith.
VINO ntu issued tne warrant, was out OF town
for the evening. but supreme Court Justice
Garretson said Tint II q proper bond was
brought to him no would accept II. Then.
however. Magistrate Connorton came In from
Flushing and said he would accept a bond for
500. Thomas Horkins NJ ia Fourth street
furnished bond. which vas accepted. and Mr..
Gleason + release was ordered
Heay's story Of the assault IL that he entered
the harroom OF Mller's Hotel on Oct. ~ In
company OF former Police Justice Patrick
Diver OF Manhattan. Gleason wns seated In a
chair. aud after they had had drinks. Healy
"a lad IN "A xIh In
Diver went over to speak to Gleason When
he was ha way across the street. he heard his
name callei. and on turning around found
Gleason but few feet away from him. He
Gays Gleason took him BY the coat. shook him
Ike a rat and then spat In his face. all
the time calling him vllo names He saws
that Gleason was not arrested before ns It was
pot known whether he could be legally taken
In custody. as no was already technically q
prisoner In a civil proceeding and unable TO
leave the county limits.
After Glenson's release. he WAS greeted by
big crowd that had waited outside the Jail. He
was hal led with cheers. and With a large fol-
owing he adjourned to Nller's Hotel Gleason
will be arraignsd this morning.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-15
THE PRESIDENT TO AGUISALDO.
Message Sent to the Filipino Lrader-Be.
lief That lie IL Surrounded.

WASHINGTON. Nov 1I.-By direction OF the
President and the Secretary OF War. tho Adju-
tant-General has sent instructions to Gen.
Otis to communicate with Aguinnldo and lay
before him certain PROPOSITIONS or demands.
The military authorities decline to tell what
was contained In the telegram Of instructions.
Gen. Otis In acknowledging tho receipt OF
the despatch said that he had forwarded 1t to
Gen. Macarthur with directions 10 get II to
ARunaldo. The fact that the message was
given into hacArthur's care indicates that
Gen. Otis believes that Aguinaldo has not
escaped over the northeastern range OF noun
tains. but Is still In the middle region OF LuIon.
south Of the line which Lavton. Wheaton and
Young are establishing from Lingayen Gulf
across the island. Macarthur being at Tarlac.
the last capital OF the so-called Filipino Gov
eminent.
Any attempt to give the contents OF the mos
sage from Washington would be purely spscu-
lat!vs. oflcials who were asked about IL said
that the instructions were confidential and
could not be disclosed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-15
BOERs SHELL MAFEKIS0 HOSPITAL.
Object to More Than One Red Cross Flag
Being Raised in tho Town.
y,,.,ai cable De,pdseha to THE suS.
Sr,ral Gao. D,rr'eN .ru s-..

sr,ra Cass D,rrieN srt.s-v
LONDON. Nov. ia despatch TO the Times
from Naieklng. dated Oct. 81. says An envoy
from Gen. Crople came in to-day under
flag OF truce with letter to ths
eommandant Gen. Cronie said he did
notl consider that the Geneva Convention
authorized the Rcd Cross fag 10 be raised over
several buildings ia town at the same time He
thought also that the use OF dynamite mines
was opposed TO the rules Of war. Furthermore
he thought 1t was not lawful to employ natives
Against whites.
col. Baden-Powell replied that the &C.
nsva Convention did not stipulate the
number OF Red Cross flags that could
be hoisted In town. There were
three such flags flying in Mafeking. one over
the hospital. one over the convent and
one over tho womens lager. All OF these
places were outside the limits OF tho town
As to dynamite mines. Col. Powell said they
we're recognized as adjuncts OF civilized war
fare Asto the natiyes.he said the Boers had a red
90 them. raidsd their cattle and burned their
fraals. The natives had only defended their
lives and property. The Beers despite three
warnings continued deliberately to she'll the
hospital and the women's lager
ha'-king is certain TO MAKE 4 definite and
successful stand until the end OF the cam
taign."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-15
BISE noBBERs WORK BOLDLY.
Shot Mt Residents who Heard the Explo-
slons-Fail to Get Any Money.

sions-Faii to Get Any Money.
CLEVELAND. Nov II. - An unsuccessful at
tempt TO plunder the Garfield Savings Bank
at Euclid Greek. east 81 tho city line. was
made early this morning Az the result.
the entire building 10 . wreck and the
safety vaults are ruined. The robbery was
attempted by six mon. For four hours tho rob-
bers were at work. making no attsm pt to con E
ceal their purpose. The entire neiRhhorhood
was aroused. The robbers kept up a constant
fusilads with their rsvolvsrs. shooting at every
person who vsntured within sight OF the bank.
From fifty to sev-nty-ivs shots were fred.
The craftsmen failed To get the burglar.proof
vault open. 1t contained over 5000.
At l:l0 A. VI. the entire village was awak.
ened by an explosion which shook the build
the hank 10 situaied The frerroof doors on
people living in she neifhborhood rushed 10
the Windows Of their homes TO learn tho
Ing near The bank. The men im MN edia,eIy
optnsd Ere on every one who vsntursd within
i"s 6uiidInss Ike hall Ms 20 John bof.er.
who lives neIt door to the hank. orensd an
SR1z.d psst her cara and lodged in tn, he
WINDOW .lli A robber walked beneath the
Keep, YOUR h.ad insid. and shut up or III
put bullet through you"
John Dorsey ranto the window and nrcd
q vollsy from the gang. Two Of the men then
r-sntered the bank. Their comranons stood
sentinel outside. taking m occasional shot
when face appeared at a window. At2:3O A.
N, the second explosion occurred. One ado
Of the sa'e wa, blown on and one layer ~ the
burglar proof chest was shattered. The chest
door still remained unopened.
The robbers remained at work until nearly
$3.50 A. NJ when the approach ~ daylight
caused them to leave. They had made partial
prenarntion for q third attempt. This WIS
burglar proof vault.