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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-11
Statistics For a Week.

The number of scarlet fever cases last
week under quarantine increased to
twenty-five. and one case Of diphtheria,
which proved fatal, was reported. In
the latter case a public funeral was
held from 1924 West First South street
Friday afternoon, after the body had
been held through two full days. Four
scarlet fever cases adjacent TO the city
limits were reported last week to the
health department, but not a single
new case of infection is known TO exist
in the city. The deaths for the week
numbered fifteen, nearly a third Of
which We're from scarlet fever and
diphtheria, and besides. four bodies
were brought from outside the city for
juterment. Fifteen bcrths were reported
last week
Hama Starts For Europe.
Cleveland. o., June Ex-senator
Hanna started at o'clock this after
noon for New York, from which city
he will sail on Wednesday next for
Europe.
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Carriages Fumigated.

After the funeral Of Eddie Sunderland
late yesterday afternoon, the quaran-
tine inspector took occasion to read the
riot act to Manager Paul of the Salt
Lake Livery & Transfer company, be-
cause he alleged one Of the carriages
used for the chief mourners had not
been properly fu1nigated. Captain Paul
maintained that the fumigation process
had been properly gone through, and
declared the inspector did not under
stand his business. The inspector re-
torted by saying the next time he would
keep closer tab, and if the disinfecting
were not properly done he would hang
the yellow flag on the suspected car
rage,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07

Manila, P L, Jan. GA dispatch to
lthe independents from Malolos, the
Nseat of the so-called Filipino govern
ment, says the governors of all the
provinces of Luzon have assembled at
Malolos for the purpose Of offering their
lives and property to the president and
government, in adhesion to their policy.
Continuing, the dispatch says: They
say they fought only for the indepen-
dence of the Philippines and are unwil
ling TO surrender to strangers
Commenting upon President McKin-
leys proclamation to the Filipinos, is
sued on Wednesday by General Otis,
the Independencia, which is a native
paper, says the problem presented is
most grave. It admits that there are
only two solutions possible, namely,
the Americans abandonment of their
annexation policy, claiming that the
people here are not desirous of alb
sorption in their nationality, or pro-
longed and bloody warfare. 1t cites the
example of the noble patriots Of IlOilo
defying General Miller" and expresses
hope for a pacific termination of the
crisis, but hints of trouble.
The official organ, the Republica, is
less aggressive, but is indisposed to ac-
cept the suggestions of General Otis in
their entirety. The Spanish papers are
evidently afraid to comment upon the
situation.
The California regiment is still on
board the transports here, awaiting or
derS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07
|ND|A'S NEW RULER INSTALLED
LORD CURZoN ASSUMES THE
VICEROYALTY.
Brilliant and Striking Scene at the
Government House at Calcutta
Retirement of Lord Elgin-

Calcutta, Jan. 6-Lord Curzon of
Kedleston formally assumed the vice.
royalty of India. A large gathering at
the government house witnessed the
ceremony. At $50 a. m. the new vice
roy, preceded by his aide-de-camp, ar
rived at the government house and pro-
ceeded to the throne room, where he
shook hands with the Earl of Elgin,
the retiring viceroy, with the latter's
family, with aide-de-camps, the mem
bers of the council and others
General Sir William Lockhart the
commander-in-ch chief of the British
forces in India, then formed Lord Cur
zon's procession and the whole party
proceeded 70 the council room, where
the impressive royal warrant appoint
of India was read. The ceremony.
though formal. was most striking, the
brilliant uniforms of the officials and
the foreign consuls lending much color
to the scene. Lady Curzou was among
those present.
A royal salute was fired and the ma
tienal anthem was played.
Directly after the warrant had been
read the Earl OF Elgin and Lady EIgin
and their immediate family left the
government house. Lord Curzon ac-
companied the Earl of Elgin to the
Riverside, and then returned to the
government house, escorted by a full
body guard of the Calcutta light horse.
The route was lined by troops. An
other royal salute was fired and the
squadron of vessels in the Hoogly dis
played all their bunting.
The Earl of Elgin embarked on
board a launch, which took him to the
steamer Give, at Diamond harbor, on
his way to ENGLAND.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07
INVESTIGATION OF ST. LOUIS
STATE SENATE PROVIDES FOR A
COMMITTEE.
Six Senators Will Inquire INTO the
Charges of Corruption and Dishon-
esty-A Thorough Investigation.

Jefferson City. Mo-, Jan. 6.-In the
senate today Senator Major Of Pike
county introduced a resolution and it
was adopted by acclamation, providing
for the appointment of a committee of
six to investigate every department of
the municipal and state government Of
fees in st. Louis.
The resolution recites that numerous
reports have been in circulation, charg5-
ing great corruption and dishonesty in
the administration of municipal and
state government officers in st. Louis.
and that it was time to investigate
them for the purpose of fixing the re-
sponsibility, if any, or denying them if
untrue.
The resolution provides for the ap-
pointment of six senators to investigate
every department of municipal and
state government in st. Louis, includ-
ing the police compartment, excise COM
missioner's office and the board of cleo
tions office. Authority is given the com
mittee to investigate the last election
and primaries and to summon and COM
pei the attendance and testimony of
witnesses.
AT the conclusion of the investigation
the committee is instructed to make a
complete record of it's findings and rec
oiiilIeiiud LUIS anu lePoII " IHe oSLe'IS.
1t is expected that Lieutenant Cover
nor Bolte viii appoint the committee by
or before Monday next.
A joint resolution was presented in
the senate today, providing for the sub
mission to vote of the people of a
constitutional amendment empowering
the legislature to enact law for the
collection of an annual income tax, not
to exceed SO on the thousand, on all
gross incomes in excess of $500, this
money to be expended for the construc-
ton and maintenance OF public roads
and highways, bridges, alleys, etc.
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Gouveneur, N. Y, Jan. 6.-Sheriff
George a. Storrs Of Utah county, Utah,
left here yesterday, accompanied by
Mrs. Jennie Wright. They are en- route
to Utah in an endeavor to clear up a
murder mystery and to free, if possible,
a man from life sentence.
At the Pelican Point ranch, Utah, in
1895, three young men were shot down
one night in their ranch-house. The
stepfather of one of the boys, named
Hayes, had had trouble with the men.
He was arrested and charged with the
crime. The bodies of the men were
found sunk in Utah lake, and the
premises they had occupied looted.
Hayes was convicted on circumstan-
tial evidence, and sentenced to be
hanged, but a stay was granted and
the sentence commuted to life impris-
onment.
A short time after the crime George
w. Wright left that locality and lived
in various parts of the west, finally
drifting to Freshwater, Colo. He was
a graduate of Kalamazoo Law college.
He soon became prominent, bearing the
sobriQuet King of Freshwater.' One
morning a man with whom Wright
was at outs, was found, shot to pieces,
in his cabin. Wright assisted at the
coroner's inquest, and wrote out the
verdict of murder by person un-
known
Later. Wright became involved in
questionable sheep deal' and, after be-
ing arrested, jumped his bail and fed.
He visited his wife at her parents
home here, and then disappeared.
After he left the west. evidence of a
positive character relating to the muir
der at Freshwater is said to have been
found against Wright, and ELECTED a
confession from Mrs. Wright, to the
effect that her husband had goods
which figured in the Pelican Point
murders.
The Utah authorities were communi-
Gated with, and found the articles just
where she said. Mrs. Wright said she
was willing to testify against her hus-
band for the triple crime, provided he
can be caught. She says her lips have
previously been sealed, through fear
of him.
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AMERIcANs WILL LAND.
Mckinley Orders General Miller to
Force the Issue.

Chicago Jan "a special to the
.Times-HeraId from Washington, D. c.,
says: President Mckinley has decided
to force the issue with the Filipinos.
His decision may result in q battle at
Qoilo. It may lead to q. harassin gwar
with the natives of the Philippines. 1t
is hoped and believed such calamities
will be aveTted, but it remains for the
insurgents to determine what the re-
suits will be. The president has or
dered General Miller TO land his troops
at uoilo. The order leaves the Ameri-
can commander no alternative. He is
directed to be conciliatOry toward the
natives, but at the same time, he is
instructed to use force, if necessary, to
effect his landing and establish him
self in the desired camp. In other
words. General Miller is to act on the
defensive. He viii not fire a gun un-
less attacked by the Filipinos.
General AIiller'S troops have been
cooped up in transports nine or ten
DAYS. He has had several parleys with
the insurgents, who took possession Of
IIoilo as soon as it was evacuated by
the Spaniards, and he has assured
them of the beneficent character of his
mission. He has brought these consid-
crate negotiations to a climax by pub
fishing President McKinley's message
of peace and good will to the natives.
The Filipinos are, therefore, fully ad-
vised of the purpose of the United
States to take control of the islands, to
give them large measure of home rule
and to establish a just humane and
enlightened government. The president
has been extremely magnanimous and
conciliatory in his treatment of the in
surgents, and it is held there is no war
rant for them to offer fOrcible resist
ance. This government must move on
to the performance of its mission in the
Philippines.
General Miller has about 5000 soldiers
at Iloilo. He will also have the support
of several gunboats, for Admiral Dewey
has notified Secretary Long of the navy
department that he had sent the Con-
cord and the Petrol to join the naval
force under Captain Dyer at Iloilo. It
is not known how strong a force the
have at that point. The war
department has information which
seems to indicate the natives have only
about 5000 stand of arms and it is as
sumed that fairly represents their fight
ing power at Iloilo.' They have no mod
ern artillery, while the American force
is well equipped in that respect. There
is no doubt of the ability of General
Miller to defeat the Filipinos in pitched
battle, but he has been warned not to
be the aggreSSor.
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IDAHO LEGISLATION.
No New Laws Until Old Ones Are
Revived.
Cspeclal 10 The Herald }

Especial to The Herald.)
Boise, Ida. Jan. 6.-The legislature
has decided that there shall be no new
legislation until the process of inject
ing life into the cid and unconstitu-
tional laws passed since statehood shall
have been completed. The house today
took formal action in the premises and
by resolution prohibited the introduc-
ton of new bills unless by unanimous
consent until that momentuouS queS-
ton IS solved
The first bill was introduced in the
house before the resolution was adopt
ed. 1t was presented by Kingsley Of
Ada and proposes amendments to sec
tions 5499 to 5503, to make it possible for
the Idaho mining property of persons
who live and die in other states to be
disposed of advantageously, instead of
being sold at forced sales at a sacri
fee, as is usually the case.
The house adopted the rules that will
govern its deliberations. one of them
prohibiting attaches from lobbying for
pending measures.
The senate was in session only about
an hour all day. 1t is understood the
Republican-Populist combination will
take from the presiding officer. a
fusionist, the appointment of the COM
mittees, which win be elected.
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FILIPINos ASK RECOGNITION.
Agoncillo's Request Presented 20 Sec
retarv of State.


Washington, Jan. 6.-Senor Agoncil-
10. who is in washington as the repre-
sentative of the Philippine government,
has asked to be recognized by the
United States as such, and to be ac-
corded the same rights as the other
diplomats. His request is now in the
hands of Secretary Hay. Today Don
Sixto Lopez, the private secretary of
Senor Agoncillo, visited the state de-
partment and presented to the officials
a lettsr TO Secretary Hay, requesting,
upon behalf of SenOr AgOnciIlo, an in
terTieW for the purpose of arranging
to present his credentials to President
Mckinley. and inquiring when II would
meet the convenience Of the president
TO meet the Philippine representative
The letter of Senor Lopez further
states that he is instructed by Senior
Agoncillo, in view of recent develop
ments, to urge the advisability of an
understanding between the American
government and the representative of
the Philippine people as to the rela-
tions between the respective nations;
such understanding to be reached
either az Washington, through the
joint representatives of the two gov
ernments, or in the Philippine islands
in like manner.
The letter concludes with an express
sion of the earnest hope that the
friendly relations heretofore existing
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07
First BishOD of Brazil.

New York, Jan. 6.-Impreszive services
marked the conservation today of the
Rev. Lucien Lee Kinsolving as bishop
for Brazil The services We're held in
St Bartholomew Protestant EpiscO-
pal church. The event was of histori
cal interest inasmuch as the Rev Mr..
Kinsolving will be the first Protestant
bishop for Brazil. Bishops, priests and
Iaymen from many states were present
at the services. The services began at
1890 o'clock this morning and occupied.
two hours.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07
JOSEPH LETTERS PROJECT.
Purchases Locomotive Works For His
Air Power Company.

Providence, r. l., Jan. 6.-In an inter
view tonight Joseph H. Hoadley of
New York, acting for Joseph Letter. the
Chicago financier. confirmed the report
that the Letter syndicate had secured
the Rhode Island Locomotive Works
property and would, as soon as posi-
BILE, begin work. The works will be
operated by the International Air
Power company, the syndicate con-
trolled by Joseph Letter and the
Rothschilds of Europe The newly
acquired plant will be used in the
manufacture of appliances for the New
York Automatic Truck company, now
installing trucks for operation in New
York and horseless trucks to be oper-
ated by compressed air. The company
will also continue the manufacture Of
steam locomotives.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07
New Placer Discoveries.

Vancouver, b. c., Jan. 6.-J. c. Duffie
of Deadwood, Colo, who left the Atlin
mining district Christmas day, arrived
from Skagway today. He brings news
of the discovery of three new creeks in
the district. Union. Horse and Quartz
creeks, all emptying into Surprise lake.
He says that for months he has pros
pected the creeks and on all good pay
ing results were obtained.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07
THE HERALD BULLETIN.

PAGE ONE.
Pelican Point Mystery.
Bryan Opposes Expansion.
Situation In Philippines.
caffery Opposes Expansion
Croker For Expansion.
FACE TWO.
Puerto Rivo Politics.
Filipinos Wanted Annexation.
Problems at Havana.
PAGE THREE.
Victory For Spoilsmen.
Condition OF Trade.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial.
PAGE FIVE.
In Railway Circles.
Jurisdiction of Justices of the
Peace.
The evada-FaInswcrth Suit
Alleged Burglars Bound Over.
Prosecution IN Jones Case Rests.
PAGE SIX.
In Pixies Diggings.
State News.
PAGE SEVEN.
Financial and Commercial.
PAGE EIGHT.
The Salt Palace.
Want Evans For Chairman.
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FUNDS FOR THE UTES.
Sixty-two Thousand Dollars Goes to
Duchesne, Under Escort.
Especial to The Herald.)

Price, Utah, Jan. 6.-Indian Agent H.
P. Myton and Lieutenant White ar
rived here on the midnight train from
Salt Lake City and viii proceed to the
agency tomorrow with the annuity
money for the Indians at White Rocks
and Ouray agencies, and also the pay
for the soldiers at Fort Duchesne. The
amount, which came by Wells, Fargo
Express. is said to be about $4,000. of
which all but about $4,000 goes to the
Indians.
An escort of thirty-eight soldiers
fVom the Ninth cavalry, arrived here
at neon today and Will guard the
money to its destination. The cavalry
men are from company c, and tonight
they gave a minstrel entertainment in
the town hall, which was literally
patronized by the people of Price. The
sum raised was beyond expectations.
They leave here for White Rocks at 8
o'clock in the morning.
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Fort Hall Treaty Ratification.


Especial to The Herald)
Washington, D. c., Jan. 6.-Senator
shoup this afternoon offered a-l amend
ment to the Indian appropriation bill.
ratifying the agreement with the Fort
Hall Indians.
The secretary of the interior has or-
dered patented to the Union Pacific
Railroad company 4,155 acres of land in
the Salt Lake City district.
James D. Carter of Nebraska has
been appointed carpenter in the Sho-
shone Indian school, Wyoming, at $500
per annum.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07
Spanish Coward,s Sentence.

Madrid, Jan. 6.-Colonel Julison San
Martin, who was in command of the
Spanish garrison at Ponce when the
United States troops under General
Miles landed on the island, and who
abandoned the place without resistance.
has been sentenced to Imprisonment for
life. He will be incarcerated at Ceuta,
the Spanish penal colony in Morocco,
opposite Gibraltar.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07
AMBASSADOR TO RUSSIA.
Reported That William Potter VIII
Be Appointed.

New York, Jan. ga dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says: The
president has practically selected Will
lam Potter of Philadelphia for am
bassador to Russia.
Mr Potter was formerly minister to
Italy, having been stationed at Rome
during the Harrison administration.
His record during that Derjod has been
carefully examined by the president end
Secretary Hay, and both feel confident
that he will satisfactorily ill the St.
Petersburg post.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07
England's Reply to the Car.

Lcndon, Jan. 6.-The reply of Lord
Salisbury to the proposal of Emperor
Nicholas. for disarmament conference
of the powers, which is just published,
promises the cordial cooperation of the
British government and asks for an in
dication of the heads Of the discussion
at the conference
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07
FIGHTING FOR
INDEP PENDENCE
FilipinOS Unwilling to Sur
render to Americans.
NSURGENT LEADERS
REACH THIS DECISION
Americans Must Withdraw Or En-
gage In Bloody Warfare.

Important Meeting of the Governors
at the Insurgent Capital-McKin-
ley Instructs Miller to Land His
Troops, But to Make No Attack
Aguinaldo Demands Recognition
at Washington-More Regiments
of Regulars Selected For Service.
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Idaho Merchant Dead.


Especial to The Herald-)
Soda Springs, Ida, Jan. 6.-George w.
Gorton of this place, one of IdahO's
most popular men and merchants, died
Of heart failure at San Diego, Cal, last
night. The remains will be brought
here for burial.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07
Free Government and Imper-
ialiSm Cannot Hitch.
EVIL CONSEQUENCES
OF COLONIAL POLICY
Buying People Is Different From
Buying Land.

Democratic Leader Says the Public
Sentiment Will Change When the
Excitement of the War Has Sub
sided-The Real Question Is
Whether We Can Maintain Twt
Antagonistic Systems of Govern.
ment-speech at Banquet.
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whole
the erribl
be a radical change other
7At o'clock
the tion Of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07
PIOCHE SEES A COMET.
Discovery Reported From
the Nevada Town.
(Snecial to The Herald.)

Phoebe, New, Jan. 6.-Last night at 8
o'clock a small comet was discernable
in the eastern portion Of the sky, at
an ascension of 40 degrees. The tail
of the comet was like small thread
hanging down and when looked at
through a field glass was very bright.
1t was in sight for an hour and a half.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07
AMERICAS PROTEST.
Objection to Extension of French Con-
cessions In China.

Pekin, Jan. 1.-THE United States
minister here, E. S. Conger, acting upon
instructions from Washington, vigor-
Ously protested yesterday against the
extension of the French or any other
powers exclusive concessions at Shang-
hal, but ne urged the extension of the
existing settlement on an international
basis The British minister here, Sir
Claude Macdonald, formally protested
against the mining and railroad regu-
iatfO0c
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07
Delaware DEADLOCK Broken.

Dover, Del. Jan. 6.-On the ninety
first ballot today the deadlock in the
Delaware house of representatives was
broken.
Theodore F. Clark, regular Republic
an, was elected speaker, receiving eigh-
teen votes, to three for William Sharp,
the candidate of the Addicks Repub-
licans Ten of the twelve Democratic
members voted for Clark.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07
PELICAN POINT
MURDER MYSTERY
Mrs. Wright Coming to Utah
to Testify.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
TN THE FAMOUS CASE
Harry Hayes May Be Freed From
the Penitentiary.

Wife of the Man Who Is Now Charg-
ed With the Crime Will Come to
Utah and Tell All She Knows
About the Case-Has Kept Silent
Through Fear-WriSht's Career at
Freshwater, Colo.-Was Gradu-
ate of Kalamazoo Law College.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07

The Cleveland rolling mills great plant
at Cleveland has passed into the control
of the big wire trust. the American Steel
& Wire company.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07
MORRlLL'S SUCCESSOR.
Vermont Governor Tenders the Place
to B. z. Fifeld.

Montpelier. Vt, Jan. 6-Governor
Smith has rendered the place in the
United States senate left vacant by the
death of Senator Morrill,. to =. F.
Fifield of this city. Mr.. Fifeld has not
yet accepted.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-07
OUR RIGHT TO GOVERN
Caffery InveighS Against Startling
Doctrine of Imperialism.
MEANS DESPOTIC POWER
CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED
SHOULD BE OBTAINED.

That, Says the Senator, Has Been the
Unwavering Policy of This Gov
ernment-White Man Cannot Rule
the Black, Except By Cruel Mill
tary Despotism.
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SILVER AND LEAD.

-&SS'-
Bar silver, SO cents.
Lead, brokers', S3.75.
Copper, casting, 117s cents.
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Forecast for Salt Lake Today is:
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