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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-12

tack Yesterday morning on Stormberg,
in Northern Cape Colony. The British
general says he was misled by guides
as to the Boer position, and found
"impracticable ground Apparently
he was caught in an ambush, as his
casualties as at present known are
alarming. The numbers of dead and
wounded cannot be considered exces-
sive in the circumstances. but the
enormous numbers reported missing
suggest that the engagement must not
have been unlike that of NicholsoD's s
Mex, when General White lost so
heavily.
General Methuen's army is known to
have been heavily reinforced at Modder
river with infantry, cavalry and artil
lery, while General Wauchope's High
land brigade has largely increased the
number of bayonets available for
frontal attack. The necessity for this
costly method of warfare has been
obviated by the presence of full
brigade of cavalry commanded by
General Babington. This brigade in
strong body of provincial horse. Two
powerful batteries of horse artillery
have been added. with a mobility near
ly equal to that of cavalry.
Methuen's army cannot number less
than 1900 men, and its maneuvering
power has been increased until there is
slight justification for frontal attacks
made without adequate reconnaissance,
and scouting. Military men assume
that he has not left Modder river until
the section of the howitZer battery
with Lyddite ammunition has arrived.
General Buffers admirers laugh at
the idea that he will attempt to force
the passage of the river at the point
where the Beers are strongest. They
assert that he will mask that crossing
with heavy artillery as soon as the
howitzerS are sent UP from Durham,
but that the main body of the army
will go over higher up. after a feint
had been made lower down, and that
the. enemy's position will be turned
Ladysmith relieved and the retreat of
the Free Staters to the mountain
passes cut off Nothing can be sim
pier than strategy in a comfortable
service club without interruption from
the unmannerly Beers.
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Durham's remarks are considered as IN
rather bad taste Until General Cat
acre has given his explanations 1t Is
felt that considerable allowance must
be made for the extreme difficulty Oh
getting intelligence in a country whose
inhabitants are in strong. sympathy
with the enemy.
Stormberg is described as stronger
position than Laing's Mex. The only
road winds through lofty hills, and
fianking is impossible. Colesburg Is
also said to be an almost impregnaole
position. and as no troops are availaple
to reinforce the columns acting IN those
directions. it becomes evident that Cen
eral Gatacre's misfortune or error Will
delay the invasion of the Free state,
perhaps some weeks
1t is exceedingly probable that he VIII
be compelled to retire on Queenstown,
and to wait for reinforcementS, whlcn
can hardly reach him until Sir Charles
Warren's division arrives at the cape
The first detachments Will sail Satur-
day next Even if General French Is
not compelled to retreat. he will be
Obliged to pause in his advance.
1t now seems certain that the seventh
division, which is being mobilized at
Aldershot, will also be sent to South
Africa.
No news has yet been received con-
firming the Boer report of the capture
of fifty prisoners at Modder river from
Lord Methuen's column.
The war office has issued a notice
that after Jan. l, a deduction Will De
made from the pay of soldiers serving
in South African the case of privates
pence per day for wives and penny
for each child; in the case of sergeants,
pence for wives and pence for each
child. These sums have thus far been
paid by the government. The order
indicates the belief that the campaign
will be a long one.
1t is announced from Cape Town that
the Beers have succeeded in repairing
the Leeuwfontein bridge, between
S,o. mberg and Burghersdorp, which the
British destroyed on retiring.
Commandant Swanepol, who COM
manded the Boer forces at StOrmberg.
has been replaced by a Scotchman
named Robertson.
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THE HERALD BULLETIN.

PAGE ONE
American Troops Suffer.
Roberts Meeting at Springville.
Utah Republicans Alarmed.
British Loss at Stromburg.
Federation of Labor.
PAGE TWO.
Sympathy For Beers.
Debate In House on Currency Bill.
PAGE THREE.
Eastern Rate War.
Habeas Corpus Writ.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial.
PAGE FIVE
Smith Trial Drags.
New Block Promised.
State News.
Want New District.
PAGE SIX
Daisy's New Mill.
Mining Stock Market.
PAGE SEVEN.
Financial and Commercial.
PAGE EIGHT.
Miller AS Scapsgoat-
Death OF Professor Matthews.
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REPUBLICAN LEADERS
OF UTAH ARE ALARMED
Mckinley Said to Hold Them Responsible For His
Appointing POlygamistS to Office
Cause of Glen MlerS Hurried Trip to Washington
Introduces Resolution to Investigate the Matter.
(special to The Herald.l


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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-12

embodied in the enabling act When
the Tribune began to make charges
that new polygamous marriages were
being made. l kept a standing offer at
the head of my editorial column to pay
500 for each one of the first ten po
lygamous marriages that the Tribune
could prove had been contracted since
the admission of Utah as a state. have
not had to pay out dollar yet on ac-
count of that offer
only 10 to 20 per Cent of the Gem
tiles of Utah are thoroughly in SYM
pathy with the cry 10 prevent Roberts
FROM taking his seat. There are be-
tween so and 80 per cent who are tax
ing no part in it whatever. The large
body of the Gentiles in Weber county
voted for Roberts, so that he received
in a normally Republican county a ma
jority of leo. He received still larger
majority in Salt Lake county. Many
Republicans voted for him, because
they hoped that Roberts election might
eventually lead to the disfranchisement
of the Mormons, who are the brains of
the Democratic party in the state. They
regarded such action as good politics.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-12
SAVED BY THE ARTILLERY.
Magnificent Work Prevents An Even
More Crushing Defeat

London, Dec 11.-Later details re-
garding the disaster to General Cat
acres column show that but for the
magnificent work of the British artil-
lery the disaster would have been far
more extensive, as the incessant Boer
fire in the midst of the repulsed infan-
try ultimately led to disorder, which
only escaped developing into a rout
through the batteries of artillery oc-
cupying successive positions. covering
the retreat thus drawing a portion of
the Beers calling fire.
Apparently the British were set an
impossible task, and were treacherous-
ly guided. After a trying march and
being under arms sixteen hours they
attacked the wrong part of the Boer
position, where the hill was impregna-
BILE and the burghers were estimated TO
number 5000 men, instead of 500, as the
spies had reported.
There is little in the story to miti-
gate the intense humiliation caused by
the episode which was almost an ex-
act counterpart of the battle of Nichol-
sons Mex. The war office was besieged
with anxious relatives and the. success
sive editions of the newspapers were
equally persistent in pleading for in
formation, but the authorities either
do not possess any or are not prepared
to publish it at present.
The affair has caused the most de-
pressing influence everywhere. not ex-
cepting the stock exchange, where con-
soils were at the lowest price in. many
years, and South African securities
slumped, not so much on account of the
military reverses. which is retrievable.
but owing to the profound apprehen-
sion as to its political effect. No great
surprise would now be felt if General
Gatacre's reverse resulted in Cape Col
ony becoming aflame from end to end.
The queen has sent her private secre-
tary. Sir Arthur Bigge. specially from
Windsor castle to CLEAN full details at
the war office for her majesty respect
ing General Gatacre's reverse.
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COMMITTEE MEETS TO-DAY.
May Then Decide As to the Proposed
Trip to Utah.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Roberts
investigating committee was not in
session today, having adjourned until
tomorrow, when Mr.. Roberts will be
heard further. A member of the COM
mittee stated there was little further
doubt that subcommittee and pos
sibly the full committee would have to
visit Utah and take testimony.
Mr.. Roberts witnesses will be sum-
moned along with the others, and will
be given the same allowance for trav-
cling expenses, ETC., as the other wit
nesses receive.
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COMMENT OF THE PRESS.
Fear the Results of General Gatacre's
Defeat at Stormberg.

London, Dec. n.-Discussing the de-
feat of General Gatacre at Stormberg,
the Daily Mail says:
"Quite apart from the loss of 600
fighting men, the unexpected Boer
success will probably cause a more
general and serious movement among
: the Cape Dutch. The government
must promptly face this by the i'm
mediate despatch of further troops"
The Daily News says: The reverse
General Gatacre has suffered is a sadly
emphatic commentary on the peculiar
difficulty of military operations in
semi-disaffected country. The enemys s
spies are everywhere and nowhere
can we rely confidently on any
ounter-information. General Gatacre
seems to have been completely trapped
OF course he will be Immediately re-
inforced.
The Daily Chronicle says: There is
only too much reason to fear that this
is the worst illustration we have had
yet of inadequate equipment and in
sufficient scouting. How far this
disaster was due to lack of Judgment
on the spot and how far to lack of
artillery, is not quite clear, but the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-12
OPPOSITION TO QUAY.
Republican Leaders of Pennsylvania
Issue An Address.

Philadelphia. Dec 1.-THE Repub-
lican leaders opposed to the leadership
of NJ. S. Quay who have been holding
conferences in this city within the
past month have given out as a result
of these deliberations an address to
the Republicans of Pennsylvania in
which they declare that:
"A condition of affairs now existing
in our commonwealth which is re-
pugnant to Republican principles and
destructive of Republican government
and that unless these conditions meet
with prompt, effective and disinterest-
ed action, our party will cease TO COM
mand the confidence and support of
the people,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-12
OPPOSED TO LEASING SCHEME
SHEEP AND CATTLE OWNERS TO
HOLD CONFERENCE.
Will Cozne to Salt Lake to Protest
Against Giving Out Public Lands
In Large Blocks.
(special to The Herald.l

Denver. Colo, Dec. 11-At a con-
ference next Thursday at Salt Lake,
a combined effort will be made to pre-
vent the proposed leasing of public
lands in large blocks to sheep owners.
State Veterinarian of Colorado Book is
working hard, and has the backing of
many well known small herd owners,
and ca,tlemen. ard will make a vigor-
Gus fight.
Today H e Lee, secretary of the
Sheep Sanitary board of New Mexico,
In a letter TO Book, declared his inten-
ton TO join the fight TO preserve the
open ranges. 1t Is contended that the
proposed leasing system would mean
humiliation of the small herds, and
that it is a move 10 crowd out the little
fellows by the big sheep owners of the
west
Memorials will be prepared at the
Salt Lake meeting and sent to all the
representatives and senators from
states where the public lands are 10
Gated, asking their opposition to the
,easiug scheme.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-12
CHARGED WITH ROBBERY.
Employee of Express Company Under
Arrest at Cheyenne.
(Special to The Herald.)


Cheyenne, Wyo.. Dec. 11.-Chief Can
ada of the Union Pacific secret service,
Omaha, and Assistant Penrose, Denver,
arrived here today and took charge of
the Pacific Express robbery case.
Ed Neptune, who was formerly in the
employ of the company as express mes
senger, and later as clerk in the Chey-
enne Office, was arrested today charged
with the robbery, which is stamped as
one of the boldest crimes ever commit
ted in this section. 1t is alleged that
Neptune was seen in the vicinity of the
express office a few minutes prior to
the robbery, also that he had key TO
the Office.
Neptune declares he is innocent and
will fight the case. A careful search of
his home failed to find the treasure
The exact amount Of the loss is Sc, 400
OF this $2.400 was in currency and the
balance in money orders.
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guns in the enga cement with Genera.
Gatacre's force.
The sortie at Kimberley last Satur-
day was an attempt to take the Boer
position at Kampderdam and to secure
the waterworks. All the British shots
fell short.
Details are expected from the Boer
outposts in the direction of Modder
river There is a report that the Brit
ish are advancing on the plain and
heavy fighting is anticipated. General
PrinZ Loo and General Cronje COM
manded the Boer forces.
In the fighting at Modder river yes
terday evening General Cronje main
tanned his position and captured fifty
British soldiers. s-
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NO NEWS FROM GATAcRE.
Has Failed to Clear Up Mystery Re-
garding His Defeat.

I.ondcn. Dec. 12.-No further news has
been received to remove the mystery
overhanging General Gatacre's retreat
from Stormberg. He has not yet for
warded the promised additional mes
sage. and the censorship has prevented
the correspondents from explaining the
matter. While it appears to be gener-
ally admitted that General Gatacre is
inclined to oterwork his men, Lord
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-12
NOMINATION OF PRATT.
Reaches the Senate and Is Referred
to a Committee.
Especial to The IIerald.)

Washington. Dec. 11.-Postnaster
Thomas has made a report to the eff
feet that the postal rural free delivery
service in his state is in a most salts
factory condition.
The nomination of Arthur Pratt as
supervisor of the Utah census reached
the senate today and was referred 20
the senate Postoffice committee. of
which Senator Rawlins is a member
In the supreme court this afternoon
the motion 20 dismiss the appeal OF
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-12
LED INTO AN AMBUSH.
Gatacre's Defeat Similar to That of
White at Nicholson's Mex.

New York, Dec. ia dispatch to
the Tribune from London says: The
British forces in South Africa have
met with a signal defeat This sensa-
tional news was officially announced
from the war Office at midnight, Cen
eral Gatacre admitting that he had
met with a serious reverse in an at
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-12
WANTS INDIAN AGENCY.
Andrew T. Caldwell Would Resign
the Pocatello Postmastership.
Especial to The Herald.)

Especial 70 The Herald.)
Washington, Dec. 11.-Senator Shoup
this afternoon recommended Andrew f.
Caldwell as agent of the Fort Hall In
dians. Mr.. Caldwell is the present
postmaster at Potatello and will resign
that position to become Indian agent.
although the office of postmaster car
ries $500 more salary per year. As sue
cessor to Mr.. Caldwell as postmaster
at Pocatello. Senator Shoup today rec
ommended Frank Ball.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-12
Railroad Men Are Discharged.
Especial 10 The Herald)

Cheyenne. Wyo., Dec. 1.-THE inves-
tigation into the cause of the head end
collision at Borie resulted in the dis
charge of Engineer Charles Veig of
Omaha and Conductor William Scan
Ion of Cheyenne, who forgot their or
ders- Ben Stockins. the dead fireman,
came from Indiana, and the body win
be sent east tonight. Those injured in
the wreck are doing well
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-12
READY FOR INAUGURATION.
Taylor Will Be, Made Governor of
Kentucky Today.

Frankfort, KY, Dec. 1.-THE ad-
vance crowd Of Republican politicians
who will attend the Inauguration of
Governor-elect Taylor, tomorrow, be-
gan arriving today.
1t is stated Mr.. Taylor will not re-
sign as attorney general, but will al
low the vacancy to happen by taking
the governorship and that Attorney
General-elect Pratt will be appointed
for the remainder of the term
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-12

Mark K. Lowery VS.. the Silver City
Gold & Silver Mining company was
postponed until a decision was reached
on the merits of the case.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-12
BRITISH LOSS
At STORMBURG
Six Hundred and Seventy
two Prisoners Taken.
BOERS CAPTURE THREE
OF THE ENEMY'S GUNS
Gatacre Fails to Clear Up Mystery
of Defeat.

His Promised Additional Message
Has Not Yet Put In an Appear
ance-Artillery Saved the English
From Even a More Overwhelming
Disaster-Claims That They Were
Treacherously -Guided-Intense
Humiliation Is Caused In London.
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FEAR FOR PRISONERS.

Aguinaldo's Threat to Do Injury to
Americans In His Custody.
New York, Dec. 11.-A special to the
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4 y
Pretoria, Dec u--Six hundred and
seventy-two British prisoners were ta-
ken at Stormburg.
The Beers captured three British
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Salt Laker In Washington.
Especial 70 The Herald)

Washington, Dec u.-H. S. Joseph
Of Salt Lake is here on mining busi-
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Expression of Opinions.

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Lead, S4.45 per 100 pounds.
Silver, 591s cents per ounce.
Copper, 1884 cents per pound.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-12-12
As They See tt in Manila.

The volunteers in the Philippines
are beginning to like fighting, if one
can judge by the headlines in the Ma
Mia Daily American. "Twentieth
Kansas enjoys a Brush with the Reb-
els is the heading over an account Of
lively battle. Also they are begin
ming to tire of the charms of the Span
ish bellies, for one homesick private
advertises that he earnestly desires
the acquaintance Of an American lady,
who is matrmonially inclined. Colo
mel Funston, it appears, received Off
cial notice of his promotion while he
was on the train going into Manila to
have his wounded hand dressed. "Col-
onel jim Sherwood, late of Chicago,
and of Long Branch, Wikihiki, Homo
lulu, announces that he has opened a
saloon in Cavite, and will serve for
the benefit of American warriors
mixed drinks, which are guaranteed
to neutralize the effects Of living in
tropical climate.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-12-12
Mary Anderson.s Way.

Mary Anderson Navarro had prob
ably more persistent fight against
the wealthy stage masher than any
woman in the profession who confined
herself to the strictly legitimate. !"
says the Cincinnati Enquirer. Early
in her career she was playing in Hart
ford and was entertained by num-
Der of the literary people there, headed
by Charles Dudley Warner, all of
whom had the greatest admiration for
her genius.
AT one of these afternoons" she met
a bowling swell of the city and be-
haved graciously to him. On the
strength of this the young fellow or.
dered big supper at a leading res
taurant and asked number of his
friends to meet Miss Anderson, whom
she certainly would not have met I'M
der any other circumstances, Then
during the last act of the performance,
n messenger was sent to bid the fair
actress to the feast.
To the modification of her host and
amusement of his guests the messenger
came back with only verbal message
that "Miss Anderson was not on a for
aging expedition"
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Through Pullman Tourist Sleeping Ca
Service to Texas, Old Mexico and
California.

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They will be in charge of an expert.
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These cars are the Standard Pullman
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