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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
MADE BREAK FOR LIBERTY
ARRESTED HOBO ESCAPES FROM
HIS CAPToR.
Jerked Away From OBTAINING Grasp
and Though Holly Pursued, Was
Not Recaptured.

1t is not often that a captive gets up
enough courage to break and run from
a policeman, but that is what occurred
last night, when one of the gang VI
h00oes arrested on Third South street
last Friday, and given warning TO leave
town. was being taken to police hsad->
quarters by a patrolman- He made
good his ESCAPE. after a chase of sew
eral blocks and a search lasting nearly
two hours. There were so many in the
lot that the police are uncertain which
one OF them made the bold play but
they have his hat. He doubtless knew
that if he got in court again it would
go hard with him.
Detective Sheets picked the hobo up
on Second South and turned him over
to Officer Parry. The latter started
towards the police station and had
nearly reached the door when the cap
tive broke from the grasp on his arm
and darted into the street. The ofEiSSzz-
gave chase up the Theatre hill, but was
handicapped. by his heavy overcoat and
could not get. near the fleeing man.
Onward sped the hobo. his hat falling
off. and in hot pursuit was Parry, hav-
ing lost his club in the chase.
Pursued and Dursuer flew over the
snow, down on South Temple street to
Main. and there the officer lost track
of his man. He did not return to the
station but kept uD the search, with
two other strong arms of the law. un-
til 9:30-an hour and a half When an
officer picked up the fellows hat
alongside Parry's club, and conveyed
the relics TO the police station. it was
feared deadly encounter had taken
place but the officer entered soon af-
terward and dispelled the fears.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
RIVER STEAMER BURNED.
The State of Kansas Destroyed at
New Madrid. Mo.

st. Louis, No., Dec. 1S.-A special to
the Post Dispatch from New Madrid
No., says; The steamer State of Kan
sas of the Tennessee River Packet
company. burned to the waters edge
early today. while lying at the foot of
Main street. All the passengers es-
capped but several hundred bales of cot
ton considerable freight and baggage
was destroyed. The total loss is esti-
mated az $4,000.
The fire started in the front cabin
about l a. M, when all the passengers
and most of the crew We're asleep.
They were quickly awakened and all
gained the shore in safety just in time
to escape the flames.
The landing stage was burned away
but planks were run out to the shore
and the passengers crossed on these
Some of them had been awakened so
suddenly that they had not time to
dress. They wore nothing but their
night dresses and We're shoeless and
hatless.
A number of passengers on the OPP
posite side of the boat jumped into the
water TO escape the flames. Fortu-
nately the water was not deep there
and they wadej across safely The
wind was blowing strong from off shore
and for a time threatened the buildings
along the water front with destruction
from the flying embers.
Mr.. j. Z. Massenagle. manager of the
st. Louis e Tennessee River Packet
company, said the steamer. State of
Kansas belonged to the Memphis and
Cincinnati steamboat line. She was
bound up TO Cincinnati from Memphis
which place she left last Saturday with
her cabins well filed with passengers
and a heavy load of freight. consisting
of 1000 bales OF cotton and miscella-
neous merchandise.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
NARROW ESCAPE OF ROBERTS
CENTERVILLE FARMER IN A
RUNAWAY.
Tried to Hold On to His Horses, But
They Broke Loose and the Wagon
Ran Over Him.

Groom Roberts. a farmer of Center
vile. had very narrow escape from
death last evening about IL o'clock in
runaway down Commercial street.
Mr. Roberts was more or less under the
influence of upper Commercial street
whisky. which probably accounts for
the fact that he is now alive.
He had hitched his team 10 a tele
graph pole while he visited severalssa-
looms. When he unhitched his team
the horses. becoming frightened. start
ed down the street. He tried to hold
them, but they went faster. Then, to
save himself he held on TO the tongue
of the wagon with his feet dangling in
the air. In that position he was car
ried 200 feet. But he fell and the
wagon seemed to run over him.
The team dashed on and collided with
three poles in the center of Second
South street. Both horses were knocked
senseless and lay on the ground as
If dead. One of them had struck the
street railway pole and Jared il so that
the wire was broken and fell to the
street. He had a great cash under the
right eye. Effort was made to save
him. but Police officer Roberts shot the
animal, as it was believed he could not
recover.
sRoberts said that the wagon had run
over mis- arm, but thai he was otherwise
unhurt. "a
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
Gathering Her Forces In Prepara-
ti0n For a Big Fight.
FEAR WAR IS IMMINENT
ALREADY A CLASH OF ARMS
HAS TAKEN PLACE.
Skirmish Over boundary Negotia-
tons, In Which a Number Were
Wounded On Each Side--Thirty
Thousand Well Drilled Chinese
Soldiers Are at Kuang Chou Bay.

Chicago. Dec. 1S.--A special to the
Chronicle from Tacoma. Wash. SAYS:
Hongkong mail advices state an
ether FIanco-C Chinese war is imminent
over the delinstations of Frances
''seasei" territory al Kuang Chou bay.
on the Tonquin border. This dispute ~
of several months standing. the French
having den anded thrice the amount
of territory which China is willing TO
coneele under Frances original de-
mand for an open port there under
Frances domination
Maralal Su. China's most famous
general and victor Of the battle at
Lang Shan in the last F'ranco-Chinese
war, was sent to KUang Chou bay with
$4,000 we'll drilled troops. He bore
sCeotsi orders from the empress dow
ager to uphold the Chinese cause and
fight if necessary without further
orders from Pekin.
Marshal Su arrived last month from
Kwong Chou Wan. on KuLng Chou
bay end = skirmish between Chinese
and French troops followed his refusal
to longer temporiZe over boundary
Negotiations. Half n dozen Frenchmen
were wounded and sixty Chinese.
Marshal Su has reserve force of 5000
regulars at Use Khan and is preparing
for a big fight. The French have
smaller forces and to strengthen them
.,ave assembled the warslips Descartss.
Pascal. Bengal, Surprise, Lion and
Dentrecaseaux.
Official circles al Pekin and Nankin
are excited because President Loubert
of France has refused to receive Yu
Keng. the Chinese minister to Paris
until the boundary dispute is settled.
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DIsMEMBERMENT OF CHINA.
Dr.. James B. Angel Says 1t Is Not
Unlikely.

Chicaso, Dec. 1S.--A special to the
Times-He aid from Ann Arbor, Mich.
says: DR.. James B. Angel. president
of the university of Michigan, and
former minister to China, addressed
the business mems class today upon
the subject. THE DtsmembeTment of
China" He said in substance:
There are some things which indi-
cate that dismembermena is not likely.
The great powers have pursued eX-
aetly TIE same course in Africa that
they are now doing in China. Russia,
the creates Asiat.c power, is a great
glacier with its back to tine Arctic cir
We and :ts FACE 70 the seward. She
is en- the poiIit CT taking possession of
Persia and win do so unless Great
Britain intelferes, and it is strongly
suspected that she wants India.
''All the powers have got concessions
in Cr-ina. and - dismember it are do
ing what they call extending their
sriiere Of usefulness The powers
would g. one time have divided up
South America If it had not been for
the Monroe doctrine. But England and
the United States do not want the dis
iAembeTment OF China. They are deep
~ interested in the trade of that coun-
try. They would prefer the whole Of
China 20 he open rather than to have
some OF its ports closed
Cur market is in North China, and
if Russia extends her possessions there
IT would be a problem whether or net
We are to be excluded. We should pre-
fer to nave the influence of England
ard this country thrown in the direc-
ton of open markets. China is in juse
the position that Turkey was. If it
had not been f0r the great powers
Turkey would have been carved UP
long ago. .tsa
The great powers may go. on just
as they have, if the government at
Fekin can hold on. but that govern
ment is so cOntemDtuOusly weak that
it is always Offering something for
hep. But the greatest security against
the dis'nsemberment of China is that
the great powers can not agree upon
the terms of division. For tie ronce
thinsa are likely 10 go along as they
are rev, but ultimately disnamber-
ment is not improbable"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
BIG JUDGEMENT FOR ANDERSON
AWARDED $4,000 DAMAGES IN
HIS SUIT.
Action Against Halthusen Mercantile
Company On Account of Personal
Injuries.

The jury in the case of Andrew p.
Anderson VS.. H. Halthusen Mercantile
company, brought in a verdict yester-
day awarding the defendant $1,000 dam
ages and SIPS for medical services rem
dered to the injured man.
The case occupied the attention of
Judge Cherry during the entire session
on Friday, when it was adjourned I'M
til yesterday morning for Judges Pow
ers and Zane to conclude their argu-
mentS.
The action arose from an accident
sustained by the plaintiff in September.
1888, on the occasion of his riding on
an elevator in the warehouse of the de-
PENDANT. when, it is alleged, through
the breaking of 1: defective rope, he
was precipitated into the basement and
received permanent injuris.
On the motion of the attorneys for
the defense. thirty days to prepare a
new trial and stay granted in the mean
time was granted by the court
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
BACK FROM THE COAST.
Lester Wallach Opened Los Angeles
Track

Lester Wallach. the treasurer of the
American Cycle Track company. re-
turned from Los Angeles yesterday,
after successfully opening the Saucer
there. The opening was accorded the
greatest success. both financially and
professionally, of any cycle race meet
ever held on the Pacific coast, several
hundred people being turned away
Sunday afternoon races will be held
owing to the cold nights there The
structure is completely enclosed i'm
canvas and the track is a marvel OF
construction.
John Chapman left for there yester-
day to join the trio of Salt Lake favor
ties, Iver Lawson, Glen Turvills and
Long Bill Furman-
The company IS now having con-
strueted a two and one-half horse pow
er motor tandem, which win be the
most powerful in the world and some
great records may be looked for.
Tracks will presently be built in other
cities.
During Mr.. Wallach's six weeks trip
he has established branch advertising
agencies in San Francisco and Los An
geleS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
DISPOSAL OF SMITH CASE
FORMAL ENTRY SHOWING DY-
NAMITER'S DEATH.
His Name Called In Judge Norrell's
Court Yesterday Morning, But
Without Response.

There was no response when the
name os Tohn V. Smith was called in
Judge Norre,'s court yesterday. in
accordance with the order of the court
that the dynamiter should appear for
sentence.
Judge Norrell was handed the fol-
lowing official notice of the demise of
the convicted man:
Hon. A. G. Norrell, Judge of the Third
District Court:
Sir:-I beg leave to inform your
honor that JGhn Y. Smith, the defend
ant in the case of the state o. U.ah
VS.. John Y. Smith. and upon whom
sentence was TO have been passed by
your honor on this date. died at 3:29
Sunday, Dec. Il, 1899. while in my
custody at the county Jail in this city
and county. Yours very respectfully,
JOHN F. HOWELLS,
Sheriff of Salt Lake county, state of
Utah.
After reading the same the court
ordered that the fact appear upon
record. A few minutes later the terse
words. defendant deceased since find
ing by jury" were inscribed upon the
court docket
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
REHEARING BEGUN.
Jennings ct al VS.. o. P. Pratt ct al
On Trial.

The rehearing of the case of Thomas
w. Jennings and Frank d. Kimball VS..
o. p. Pratt ct al. was. commenced be-
fore Judge Cherry and a jury yester-
day.
The suit was instituted in June, 1897,
TO recover $3.50 on a promissory note,
executed by the North Salt Lake asso-
citation to Lorenzo Petit, making the
balance on the purchase price of 1.-THE
real estate which Petit ultimately
turned over TO the promoters of the
copper plant company. Pierce, Critch-
lowe & Barette appeared on behalf of
the plaintiffs while Attorneys c. w.
Morse and c. S. Price fulfilled a SINH
lar office for the defendants.
In a former hearing, judgment was
rendered in favor of the defendants,
the case was carried TO the supreme
court, when a new trial was ordered.
Plaintiffs are now seeking to recover
from the defendant, Hudson Smith. who
contends that he did not authorize the
issuing of the note in dispute.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
DEATH COMES TO THOMPSON
SHOCK OF INJURY PROVED TOO
GREAT.
Passed Away at st. Marks Hospital
Yesterday Aforementioned
Arrangements Not Made.

]. w Thompson. foreman of the Rio
Grande Western yards at Thistle juno
ton. died yesterday at p. m. from in
juries received in being run over Sun
day morning. Thompson was brought
to this city and had his leg amputated
at St Marks hospital. The shock
from the accident, however, was too
great for him to Withstand and he died
without regaining consciousness.
His wife, a brother and a son arrived
from Wyoming last evening and viii
take charge OF the remains. which are
at Evans undertaking parlors.
Thompson was 81 years old and
member of the A o. q. w.
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inducements Entered.

In Judge Cherry's court yesterday,
n the case of d. NJ. Osborne & Co. VS..
r. A. Brown ct al. judgment by de-
,aUit was given to plaintiff today for
s2O0.5O and $40 attorneys fees. Judg-
ment for the same reason was also en-
tered in the case Of D. NJ. Osborne VS..
Peter Smith for the sum of S214.50 and
$50 attorneys fees. Defendants in both
cases are residents of Utah county, and
executed promissory notes to plaintiff
for the above amounts.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
sNowDEN CASE POSTPONED.
Will Not Be Heard For Indefinite
Time

A few minutes before Judge Norrell
took his seat yesterday morning, DR.. Hen
eel appeared and informed County Attor-
ney Putnam and his honor that it would
be utterly impossible to produce Miss
Audrey Keller. the woman in the Cor
nelius r. Snowden case, as she was in q.
very delicate condition and had taken to
her bed as a consequence.
Accordingly when the case was called
ii was found that it was impossible to
proceed with it. Attorney Rogers, coun-
sci for Miss Keller, arose and suggested
that the case be postponed indefinitely.
which suggestion was acted upon by the
court.
In the event of Snowden marrying the
young woman in the meanwhile. the
county attorney says he has enough evi-
dence to make case against Snowden
without the calling of the star witness.
and that the case will be prosecuted upon
its merits.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
MASTERS REPORT.
Bear River Irrigation Company's
Business.

S. H. Lewis. master. has filed his report
in the Bear River Irrigation company's
case in the United States court s1pon fees
due receivers and counsel. He finds that
10 William Adamson is due $S.750ifor seven
and one-half months salary at $500 per
month; that 10 r. L. Conklin is due 81 SO
at the rate of $3.50 Der month. He finds
that the services of Judge c. S. Zane are
worth $50 and that Attorney L. r. Rog-
ers has received S2.525. at the rate of $50
per month. of which he approves.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
DEMURRER oVLRRULED.
Convict John Gray Pleads Not
Guilty

demurrer which was argued and submit
ted on Saturday by the attorneys of John
Gray. to the information charging the
convicted burglar with assisting Golden
Brown to escape on July ).
Gray was accordingly arraigned and
pleaded not guilty TO the charge. He was
taken back 10 the state prison. whence ne
will be brought later in the week to stand
trial.
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For unlawful Detention.

Attorney Pennel Cherring<on yester-
day filed suit for unlawful detention in
the district court on behalf of the Gen
eral Electric company of New York TO
recover an induction motor, valued at
$734. together with $50 damages from
Theodore Bruback, receiver of the New
Mammoth Gold Mining and Milling
company. Accompanying the suit is
an order from Judge Hiles permitting
plaintiff to institute the above action
against Receiver Bruback.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
SPORTS
A BLooDLEss BATTLE.
Reilly and Cotton Fight Draw at
Eureka
Special to The IIerald.)

Special to The Herald)
Eureka, Dec 1S.-Tom Reilly and
ice Cotton fought twenty rounds here
tonight. during which not drop Of
blood was spilled. It was, however. a
very pretty fight and at times lively
enough TO suit anyone
The mill was opened by four friendly
rounds between young Thomas of
Eureka and John Williams, who is 10
meet Jerry Mccarthy of Butte here
next month for bet OF 5000 Williams
gave a verv pretty exhibition.
In the main event Reilly forced the
fighting at the start and made several
rushes which the colored man artfuIly
avoided In the fifth round there was
lively fighting and some smashing
blows were exchanged. It looked like
the scrap would be finished then. and
there when a false cry of time from
some one in the audience sent he men
to their corners.
The mill was afterward resumed. but
finished tamely. From that time on
it was a Darlor fight. W. II. Kelly OF
Silver City. the referee, declared the
contest . draw.
The attendance was light.
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Rsasonable supposition.


sAs understand it, said Cunso, ''oieo-
margarine is made OF beef fat
You are undoubtedly right" replied
Cawker.
u should think that the manufacturers
would make It of goat fat.
'-Why?''
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
Forcing 3 Collection.
lOhio state Journal.l

Vat, you gif holdings fer dot moosic?'
said the collector for a little German
band.
mot a cent.
.Den.ve bIay some more. aind't it?'
He got the money.
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What He Said.
washington Star,

tNdSnlnStOn starr
did YOU say the Americans are upon
us?" asked The Filipino officer.
No answered the chief. Il have Just
been making some studies in United
States slang l don't think they can be
that they are 'on to- us
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
Appreciative.
cWasbington Star.

----|I 7 " tIs@lI.I1 wi H7t.1-l'7
Il suppose you think / insist on having
nv own way a great deal" said Mr.
Meekton's wife in a rather re.en;kig tone
..Of course ! do. Henrietta. You would
not he doing your duty By me otherwise
You might let me make some mistakes.
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Divorce Suit Referred.

Judge Hiles yesterday referred the
diverse suit of Amelia a. Lindblom vs..
Axel G. Lindblom TO Referee George
L. Blair TO take testimony and report.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
Had Been There Before.
New York Press.)

Mrs Gillian-Now. Mrs Wyckoff. we
really must say good-by. Dear. while
you put your overcoat on. / want TO tell
Mrs Wyckoff secret.
Mr. Gfllian-All right. I'll just go and
get my hair cut and meet you at the cor
ner. --s-,
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Patrick and Son.
Detroit Free Press

Patrick-And phwat did the gintleman
say TO yez whin you asht him for the
place?
Son-ae towld me he knowd me boi the
lucke ave me to me daddy.
Patrick (much pleased)-And phwat did
yez say to thot?
Son-Oi towld him 1t was not me good
looks thot OF was expechtin' to ricommind
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
Cold Wave Coming.

Warm, seasonable and reliable furs
make most appropriate and acceptable
presents.
MEHEsY, the Furrier. Knutsford
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Am Empty Cnarge.

% Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
II see that a former colored Statesman
has been arrested on the charge OF steal
ing an empty chicken coop
But there's nothing in that.
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The Difference.
Washington Sfarl

Detectives in real life are not a bit
like the story-book detectives
That's so,'' said the man who hasn't
any SAVIOR faire whatever. 1.-THE story
book detective invariably catches his man
sooner or later
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Lends Itself Readily.

cleveland Plain Dealer.)
Eric Hope. the name adopted by the
young Earl of Yarmouth. lends itself
readily to the requirements of the British
stage
How SOP
Il heard Briton the other day calling
IL .Heric -Ope.'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
The Trouble

Kansas City independently
Dasherly-He's all the time harping
about Ladysmith.
Flasherly-Well. that's the only name
over there in the Transvaal that he knows
how TO pronounce.
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MAY SAVE HIS EYES.
Richard McAllister's Condition I'm
proving

DR.. Pfoutz was encouraged with the
condition of Richard McAilister yes
terday. and is now hopeful of saving
the young mans eyes. McAilister. il
will be Remembered, was injured in an
EXPLOSION al Mercdr
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canes and Unhrellas,

Sterling mounted; covers of best silks;
imported handles
BROWN, TERRY & WOODRUFF CO.,
l66 Main Strset-
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coiored Shirts.

2 The celebrated Manhat tan make;
large variety Of patterns. s,
BROWN, TERRY & WOODRUFF CO.,
166 Main Street.
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Xmas NnueIties

in fancy SILK Web suspenders and
Handkerchief.
BROWN, TERRY & WOODRUFF CO.,
l66 Main Street.
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Open Evenings

during the coming week
BROWN, TERRY & WOODRUFF CO.,
166 Main Street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
Open Evenings

during the coming week.
BROWN. TERRY & WOODRUFF CO.,
.166 Main Street.
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Holiday Neckwear.

Exclusive shapes and patterns for the
OCCASION
BROWN, TERRY & WOODRUFF CO..
40 l66 Main Street.
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Juror Excused.

Judge Cherry yesterday excused Petit
Juror Melvyn .. Morris for the term.
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UNIVERSITY SUIT 0NBURHAM TRIAL BEGUN FEAST OF FMENFGHT ON EXPANSION
Sixteen-year-O Girl Charged With
Larceny
THEFT OF DIAMOND RING
DEFENDANT ACCUSED BY HER
EMPLOYER.

Young Woman Is Said to Have Taken
Jewelry Valued at S2OO-Appear-
ed In Court Three Weeks Ago, But
Was Too III to Permit the Hear
ing to Go Forward.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-12
Free in Restaurant

Hot Cofrcc and Sandwiches will he
served free 10 patrons from u to IL
N. and TO ". M. Paxton AZ
GniInghcr's Celebrated CoHcc viii he
used.