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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
W0MEN'S FIGHT FOR RIGHTS.
Proceedings of Suffrage Association
at Grand Rapids.


Grand Rapids, Mich, May 1.-At to-
days session of the National American
Woman's Suffrage association Sarah
Clay Bennett of Kentucky submitted
the report of the committee on federal
suffragists. Mrs. Bennett said:
The association, after the cessa ton
of efforts for years, has resumed the at
tempt to have women protected against
state denial of suffrage by federal law
under the fourteenth amendment 1t
has done this because the supreme
court indirectly affirmed the fourteenth
amendment and thus substantially con-
ferred upon women the right to vote
by holding that the right of the suf-
frage was necessary privilege of citi-
zenS of the United States"
For the committee on legislation,
Lille DevereauX Blake said:
The report is by far more encour-
aging than any previous. In many
states bills providing school suffra ge
for women, and that women are eligible
for school offices have been introduced.
In Maine women have been made regis
ters of probate and attorneys-at-law: in
Minnesota, library and school officers:
in New Mexico the Law gives widows
and widOWers equal rights i'm the prop
erty of deceased husbands and wives;
in Kentucky, women have been made
eligible as physicians in the asylums
for insane; in Oregon an amendment
giving suffrage TO women passed both
houses; in Louisiana women have Sc
cured the right to vote on questions of
taxation"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
MURDER ON STRIP"
Man Killed In Row With the COlOred
Cavalrymen.
SOLDIER ALSO DYING
WOMAN THE CAUSE OF TIE
QUARREL.
Fight Occurred Between Uintah and
Uncompahgre Reservations On
Sunday Night-Details Hard to
obtain-Parties to ARRAY Held Up
Stage Lately-Bad Characters.
(Snecial to The Herald.l

Price, Utah, May Jack Thomas, a
white man, and three negro soldiers Of
the Ninth cavalry got into a row in
the saloon or house of prostitution on
what is known as the strip. piece
of ground lying between the Uintah
and Uncompahgre reservation, last
night, and in which Thomas was shot
and killed, and one of the negroes NOR
tally wounded.
A woman known as Sarah Alfred is
directly responsible for the killing, all
of them being jealous of her.
Details are difficult to obtain. and the
report IS the other two soldiers are
badly wounded Two of the negroes
and the woman are the ones who
stopped and held up the Price and YER
nal stage few months ago.
Thomas owned a ranch nearby, and
has long been regarded as a tough
character generally.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02

He told them he couldn't. as his hands
were full. They relieved him of his
basket and drank the milk. after which
they led him behind d fence, and there
they tied his knees together and gagged
him. and took everything from MIN
that he had, including a watch, some
collar and cuff buttons. and S1.S0 In
silver. Then then left him. He went
up town as soon as he could, and noti-
fed the officers.
After short SS-eXamination by
Attorney Chase in regard to identin-
cation by Mr.. Hanson of his articles,
the prosecution rested, as did also the
counsel for defendant, and ATTORNEY
Jones submitted the case to the court
Judge Jenson's judgment was that
the prisoner be held without bail 10
answer to the district court, and that
the prisoner be committed 10 the Gus
tody of the county sheriff.
The particulars of the pursuit of the
outlaws and the fight and capture OF
the survivor as given by the witnesses
in court were but little different from
the account published in The Herald
yesterday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02

probably the only ones who really en-
joyed the day.
Neither the street railways nor the
railroads were seriously inconveni-
enced. The snow delayed no trains,
and street cars managed, by exercising
diligence, to keep up with their sched-
ules. Colds will be plentiful this morn
ing. So will bad cases of Ia grippe.
But these are matters which only in
terest those directly concerned.
The street sprinkling department will
have brief rest because OF the down.
fall. While the storm was at its height
half dozen of the new carts were
hauled through the business part Of
town, to the great amusement of every
body who saw them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
MAY LEGALIZE POLYGAMY.
Curious Result of General Woods
Ruling In Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba, May 1t is point
ed out that a curious result of Major
General Woods announcement that the
marriage ceremonies of all religious
sects are legal, may be the temporary
legalization OF polygamy. In any event,
there We're some 5000 irregular" mar
riages in this province during the war,
and as there are no marriage laws ex-
cept those of the Roman Catholic
church. the new order insures the le-
gitimadzation OF the offspring of such
unions.
Juan Caballero. a noted bandit, was
executed at Mayari yesterday. The
rural guards at Holguin shot two out
laws who were attempting to escape.
The new copper mines in the El CObre
district were formally pre-empted to-
day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
THE HERALD BULLETIN.

PAGE ONE
Merriam Goes to the Scene.
Warrants For Timber Cutters.
Record breaking Weather.
Fell In Hands of Filipinos.
James Morgan Held For Murder.
PAGE TWO.
All Pay Honor to Dewey.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial.
PAGE FIVE
In Railroad Circles.
Nations Debt Increasing.
Women Favor Disarmament.
Sons of the Revolution.
State News.
PAGE sly
Smelter Trust Files Articles.
Mining Stock Market
Are Jealous CT Americans.
Out of Spain's Debt Now.
PAGE EIGHT.
Politics and City Improvements.
Tears Shed In Court.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
CAPTAIN ROCKEFELLER
LOST HIS COURSE
Dewey'S Efforts to Release His Cap
tured Sailors.
Fears That Five of the Brave Men
Are Dead-General Macarthur
Sends Money and Provisions to
American Prisoners-Reported
That Two Officers and Sixteen Men
Are Captives-Schurman Makes
Report to State Department.

Washington, May 1.-The war de-
partment has received no advices from
General Otis since Saturday concerning
the conditions in the Philippines. Two
dispatches received this morning make
no mention of negotiations with the in
surgents. One of the dispatches was as
follows:
Manila, May 1-Adjutant General,
Washington: Captain Rockefeller,
Ninth infantry, missing since April 2S,
ultimo. He was on the line command
ing battalion near Caloocan; visited
outposts at $3.50 p. m, and has not been
seen since. Diligent search was made
that night, two miles to the front, but
nothing was discovered. There was no
enemy in front. Search has been prose-
cuted ever since, without success. Pri-
Vate papers that We're in his possession
were found on the 29th ultimo, two and
one-half miles to the front. 1t is the
belief that he lost his course and was
captured
Captain Charles A. Rockefeller enter
ed the army as private in the Sew
enth New York in 1861. He served
through the civil war, reaching the
rank of first lieutenant of volunteers.
He became d second lieutenant in the
Ninth infantry in 1867, and has been
with that regiment ever since. He has
always been known as a good soldier.
and was graduate of the infantry and
cavalry school. He was well up in the
list of captains, and would have receiv-
ed a majors commission in a short
time.
Captain Rockefeller had not been
long in the Philippines, having arrived
there on April &C. two days before his
disappearance. He was on mastering
duty at Columbus barracks until July
80, 1898. He then went to Porto Rico
and served on the staff of General Fred
Grant until November, 1898. He went
to Manila with his regiment, the Ninth
infantry, sailing from San Francisco
March IS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
TWO INQUFsTs HELD.
Inquiries Into Deaths of Brown and
Morgan.

Especial to The Herald)
Willard, Utah, May 1.-The coroner 5
jury convened at 10 o'clock this morn
ing, pursuant to the adjournment on
Sunday. then again till > to accommo-
date the prosecuting attorney, who
was unable TO be present in the fore
noon.
The witnesses eXamined,were Sheriff
Gordon of Box Elder county. Deputy
Sheriff Belnap of Weber and Constable
Wells of Willard precinct
The evidence all went to show that
Police Captain Brown was killed by
James Morgan, now in jail at Brigham.
The dead mans name. according to
statement of the prisoner, was Robert
Morgan.
After celebrating on the evidence,
the jury returned the following verdict:
An inquest having been held at Willard
precinct Box Elder county, on the lst
day of May. 1889 before Alfred W ara,
justice OF the peace of Willard precinct
in said county. upon the body of William
a. Brown. there lying dead. by the Jurors
whose names are hereunto subscribed the
said jurors, upon their caths. do say. after
hearing ali the evidence, that the SAID
William A. Brown came to his death from
"A mortal wound inflicted felOniousiy and
with malice afOrethouSht by pistol neid
in the hands of James Morgan; from
which wound said Brown died. and these
jurors do say that the said james Morgan
did kill and murder the said William \.
Brown. In testimony whereof the said
jurors have hereuntO affixed their hands,
the day and years aforesaid
+. NJ. COOK.
JAMES NJ. DALTON,
y. \. NEBEKER,
Jurors.
Attest: Alfred Ward. Justice of the
Peace of Willard Precinct.
The verdict on the body of Morgan
was in substance:
That he was shot by n pistol in the
hands, of an officer of either Box Elder or
Weber county, in the discharge of his
dIIfN-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
ALL QUIET AT THE MINES.
Another of the Wounded Strikers Ex-
pected to Die.

Wardner. Ida, May There We're
no disturbances in the mining district
today. Eleven men were seen from
Wardner going over the mountains.
each with a rife on his shoulder. but
their identity or destination was not
known.
4 considerable number Of non-uniOn
men left on the train today; also a few
strikers. Citizens are in dread of fur
ther outraGes from now until the ar
rival of troops.
State Auditor Bartlett Sinclair ar
rived here today as a representative Of
Governor Stunenburg. He is searching
for evidence against the dvnamiters.
hui cannot make much headway before
the arrival of troops.
James Cheyne, wounded by dynamit-
ers on Saturday, is net expected to live
until morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
1t Is COMPANY K.

AT the time of the transfer from
Fort Douglas, company X, then at
Camp Pilot Butte, Mont, was ordered
to Spokane. and is the company re-
ferred TO in the dispatch. The only
officer who left Salt Lake with COM
pany X was Lieutenant c. s. Lincoln,
the others having been retained at
this post or on detached service. Cap
tain William Black and Lieutenant y.
"A. Cabaniss, however, are believed to
have joined the company later, and it
is likely they are in command at the
present time. Both officers are well
known in this city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
ALL QUIET IN SAMOA.
Only Few Skirmishes Between Rebels
and Friendly Natives.

Apia. Samoa. April 2 wa AuckIand,
Nav D.-The rebels since advices under
date of April Is. have retired from thelr
fortifications at Nailima. which they de-
moIished. together with other forts along
the coast
There mas been no further serious hght-
ing although some skirmishing between
the rebels and friendly natives has oe-
crIrred i'm the vicinity OF Apla-
The British armed sloOp Torch has ar
rived with ammunition from sydney n
-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
Now Bishop of Marcopolis.

Chicago. May Twin elaborate cere-
mony the Right Rev. Alexander ]. Nc
Gavick was today consecrated as aux
iliary to Archbishop Feehan, with the
title of Bishop of Metropolis. The serv-
ice was held at the Cathedral of the
Holy Name. Nearly 5000 visiting priests
We're in attendance. They marched be-
hind twelve bishops, led by Archbishop
Feehan.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02

heavy losses to their flocks in the
mountains. Many of the lambs have
had their winters wool sheared. and
those which have been shOrn and driven
into the mountains. following the snow
line, will undoubtedly perish or be so
chilled that successful lambing will be
out of the question. However, the
sheep which are not shorn of their wool
or which have not been driven in from
the desert will weather the storm with
out serious consequences.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
CHICAGO'S DOLLAR BANQUET.
Bryan and Harrison to Speak There
On May 20.

Chicago, May 1.-The committee of
arrangements which has in charge the
dollar banquet. similar to the affair re-
Gently given in New York, decided to
hold it on May 20, under the auspices
of the Carter Harrison Unionists
League. a semi-political organization
formed for the purpose of aiding Mayor
Harrison in his recent campaign.
1t is understood Colonel William J.
Bryan and Mayer Carter II. Harrison
have already accepted invitations to
speak
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
The Nashville at Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn. May 1.-The United
States gunboat Nashville entered Mem
phis harbor at o'clock this evening.
amid the deafening shouts of more than
10000 people. and dropped anchor near
the Arkansas shore. The city was
thronged with visitors. The principal
business houses and residences are pro-
fusely decorated in honor of the event.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
Salt Lake In This Trust.
Especial to The Herald.l

tSpeclaI 20 TIC IIeIdIIII
New York. May 1T is reported that
former President Grover Cleveland
will be president of the new S5.OO0.OOO
trust company that will act as gen
eral national clearing house. The stock
has been quietly subscribed in forty
cities. including Salt Lake.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
Dropped From the Heavens.

Vincennes, Ind, May 1.-At noon to-
day an aerolite fell in this city. 1t
struck pile of brick and was shat
tered into thousand pieces. At the
same hour another fell a half mile dis
tant. The object was nearly round, OF
uneven surface. and of an orange yell
low color on the outside, and white in
side.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
sCHURMAN Is HEARD FROM.
Reports of State Department to Ma.
Mia Conference.

Washington, May 1.-The state de-
partment has received a long cable
report from President Schurman of the
Philippine commission, of the confer
ence that was held at Manila Saturday
between the members of the commis-
sion and the representatives of Aguin-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02

was on hand to conduct the case for the
state, while Attorney George r. Chase
was appointed by the court to act for
Morgan.
The first witness placed upon the
stand by the prosecution was Deputy
Sheriff Joseph Belnap of Weber county.
In answer to the question, Who fired
the first shot? he stated he believed
Captain Brown fired the first shot, but
he was not quite sure.
Sheriff II. H. Gordon was the next
witness. He stated that on Saturday
night last, on learning that a man had
been held up south of Brigham, he and
his deputy, Thompson, at about IL
o'clock. started in pursuit of the hold
ups, having previously obtained a de-
scription of them from Fred Hanson,
Hot Springs in due time, and remained
there about an hour.
In the meantime they telephoned to
Ogden for home help. Soon afterwards
they observed the two men coming
from the north The outlaws sto99ed
as soon as they saw the officers. The
latter hailed them and called on them
to surrender. The latter began to run,
and the officers started after them, and
they drew their pistols and commenced
shooting at the officers. The latter re-
turned the fire, but without effect. The
officers followed them 800 yards, and
during that time about twenty-five
shots were fired by the officers.
Soon after this time Sheriff Layne
and his deputies, Bailey and Joseph
Belnap, and Captain Brown arrived. At
daylight they followed the trail of the
bandits I'D the mountain, CAPTAIN
Brown going ahead of the others.
In answer to a question on cross-ex-
animation by Attorney Chase as to who
was the second man shot Sheriff Cor
don stated that Brown was the second
man killed.
Deputy Sheriff S. f. Thompson testi-
fled to substantially the same facts as
related by Sheriff Gordon.
Drank Hanson's Milk.
Fred Hanson, who was held up by the
footpads, was next called. He identi-
fed the shoes worn by the prisoner as
those taken from him on Saturday
night by the prisoner and his comrade
when they held him up. At the request
of the prosecuting attorney, Mr.. Han
son related the manner on which he
was treated by the outlaws He said
he was ON his way home a little after
o'clock 1t was pretty dark. He had
a basket on one arm, and was carrying
two quarts OF milk in a kettle in his
other hand. The men came up to him
and ordered him to throw up his hands.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02

Boise, Ida, May Governor Steu-
nenberg, Attorney General Hays and
Adjutant General Weaver went out this
afternoon to meet General Merriam at
Glenn's Ferry, for consultation over the
situation in the Coeur dAlenes.
1t is not known what policy may be
decided upon. The conditions in the
district affected are looked on as being
very grave. but the state authorities
have refrained from discussing them
or any plans contemplated for meeting
them
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
WARRANTS FOR
TIMBER CUTTERS
Supt. Welby and Contractors
to Be Arrested.
GOVERNMENT ORDERS
CRIMINAL ACTIONS
New Policy Inaugurated For Pro-
lection of Forests.

Bench Warrants Issued Yesterday
For Rio Grande Western Off
cials and Contractors-Severe
Penalty Is Imposed For the Of
tense and Warm Contest In the
Courts Is Predicted-Payson and
Springville Contractors Included.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
Hobart Is Still Weak.

washington. May 1.-There was no ma
terial change in the condition OF Vice
President Hobart. today. The patient sat
M as usual, but is still too weak to
move about.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
WARDNER IS IN
STATE Of SIEGE
Troops Have Been Ordered to
the Scene of Riot.
MARTIAL LAW TO BE
DECLARED AT ONCE
General Merriam Has Held Consul
tation With Governor.

liners Threaten That They Will
Resist ANY Attempted Interfer-
ence On the Part of the Regulars
Town In State Of Suspense and
Arrival of Soldiers Eagerly Await
ed-No Disturbances In the Dis
trict Yesterday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
MARTIAL LAW Is WANTED.
Public Sentiment Will Support Ac-
ton of Governor.
Especial to The Herald.)

Boise. Ida. May lit would not be
surprising if Governor Steunenberg
would be forced himself to violate the
letter of the law if he decides to take
vigorous action in the Coeur d'Alenes.
"a verp peculiar condition exists
Governor Steunenberg and Adjutant
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02

\ \
= Spokane, Wash, May "A \
\ special to the Spokesman-Re- =
4 view this morning says that =
y Wardner is terrorized by rumors =
4 of a return of the masked riot =
\ ers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02

4 Spokane, Wash, May 1.-The Z
\ company of colored regulars sta =
\ toned at Spokane army post re- =
+ ceived orders late tonight di- \
\ rect from General Merriam to =
4 leave on the morning train for :
\ Wardner, Ida. The company at \
4 Fort Walla Walla has received =
4 similar orders. 4
\ Bartlett Sinclair, auditor of =
\ Idaho, in an interview with the =
y Spokesman-Review correspond =
y ent at Wardner tonight said: =
y "'The conditions here are far 4
y worse than L could possibly im- 4
= agine. The prosecuting attor- =
= ney and sheriff here have been ,
+ shamefully reniss in their duty. =
= They will be probably i'm +
y peached. Existing conditions y
4 here must cease. The state au- 4
4 thorities, aided by federal =
= troops, will see to it." +
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-02
NEW DETAILS OF TRAGEDY.
BeInap Tells His Story-Council
Adopts Resolutions.
Especial to The Herald.) J

Ogden May 1.-The excitement in Og-
den today over the tragedy of Sunday re-
sulting in the death of Captain Brown
was almost as intense as on Sunday even
ing, when people Seathed in excited mass
es around the streets and besieged every
source of Information The excitement,
however. was manifested in more quiet
forms.
The tragedy was the sole topic of dis
cussion and when. about $50. Sheriff Bel
nap returned from Brigham City and VIII
lard. there was a great desire to hear his
account of the affair. Belnap was one OF
the three officers who engaged in the hSnt
with the bandits. His story as given in
the main was identical with those OF
Sheriff Gordon and of Constable Wells,
as was reported in this mornings Her
aid. However. he furnished a number OF
interesting additional details
Mr.. Belnap said that the robber who
was killed did not do any shooting IN thiS
fight though he had his gun in his hand
ready to do so when the bullet found him.
James Morgan. the living desperate, nred
twice both times at Brown. The second
time he rested his pistol over his left
perhaps two or three seconds. As he fired
Brown uttered Il sharp OuJcry and sank
to the ground. Then he started to get up.
but pitched forward, and Belnap knew
that he was dead
Admitted His Guilt
On the way down the mountain James
Morgan admitted that they We're the men
who held up Hanson in Brigham. and said
that he had on Hansons shoes and stock
ings at that time. He detailed the move
ments of himself and brother from the
time they left Brigham until he was cap
tured and explained how they had avoid
ed the officers. Mr.. Belnap also said that
at the time Brown was shot he had his
pistol stretched out as though about to
fire another shot
At the meeting of the city council to-
night the following resolutions were unan-
imously passed:
Whereas William Anderson Brown.
captain of police of ogden City. was killed
by a desperate on Sunday last while in
the discharge of his duty. and
whereas. BY his death Ogden city
has lost one of its lOng-truSted and faith
full peace officers: therefore
BE it resolved by the city council of
Ogden City. that in the taking away OF
Captain Brown the public loses tried
and true friend. who has diligently devot-
ed many years of service in the cause of
law and good order.
Resolved That we appreciate his de-
vCtion to duty and deplOre his untimely,
tragic death; and be it further
Resolved. That we extend our heart
his mother and his other relatives. III this
hour of their terrible atfiiction. and that
the council attend the funeral in body.
Funeral Today.
The funeral services of the late Captain
William Anderson Brown viii be held to
morrow Wednesday, afternoon. in the
tabernacle. beginning at > O'Clock. Init
mate friends of the family may view the
remains between the hours OF 10 and II %.
at the late home of the deceased. 2540 Or
chard avenue President Joseph Z. Smith
will probably deliver the principal address
in the tabernacle.