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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-31
EVERY UTAH SOLDIER RETURNS WITH HONOR
Thrill Of Pride Pcrmcated the Golden Gate City When "our
Bows" Sailed Into the Harbor on the Good Ship Hancock

The rh volunteers have returned ship Hancock landed
enthusiasm went the news that the utah batteries
@ W. ur bows" pSlnde the heart OF every
flashed the land that they have d''m0" anu
Ney ala the sun set more proudly the waters
the bay Of the Golden Hancock with her
the harbo from tho waves OF the
Pacific
MARK go the flashing oars.
Ana the spears the deep7
How the fcstal sunshine pours
Each bearing back his shield
Maid greet thy lover homel
Ioi thy Is
Every soldier that and fame OF
throughout the whole Union ana to many
parts has been heard them Cool
labor and sincere in their pa
lows forth and have added
prestige and honor OF the nation The hoasGt mat WIN
Of particular
feeling that ucr none more val
% has SSer or father her" each maid who has sweet heart
turning Will feel as did the American poet on similar OCCASION
And I know n every battle
No drawer than he,
lie carried the flag OF the free"
action into dan
g NV the ostng sayS s on every side Nm land strange and
wonderful surrounded whom they knew not but who feared
hey ed fought beneath the blazing OF the tropics pcsonua
when the order came for their release and their
cool bce and clear waters and sunny skies mlnslns win the faces
minds that they should in body hasten joyfuy home
' They fond regret at leaving home their eony call
10 auns'-
conquered foes.
bllhey evening
How sweett the repose'
To all boys Manlai
sleep the
who fell
the OF Philippines the will all be
promised fathand Tributes OF
their by the united
hearts Of great State when their comrades come marehs home again
The yor them name in the national
thus been beaved have
hereby become the whole nation SO sleep the brave who yield
Up their lives in the service OF the Iiepuboi
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-31

about three years ago. Ralph has
worked for some years In the mines nt
Eureka, but little n known OF him prior
20 hls coming there He was well liked
by his associates and was Familiarity
called lumber" and "Dicigy." lie was
little over 20 years OF age. All the
personal belongings OF the dead soldier
are at Mrs. Fosters IN Eureka.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-31

John Held, leader Of Holds band,
informed the chairman OF the commit
tee ON music today that his orgnnlzn-
ton had been engaged Tor volunteer
day by the Italian society, and that it
would be In the parade ut the head OF
that organization.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-31
MET BY The "NEWS" AS THEY LANDED

Probably no other single greeting
they stepped ashore
eoncusyeg how thousands
OF the serras than that extended
@ OF goo copies OF Saturday nights
welcome TO our Volunteers
san Francisco to be distributed
with the Desorct News
such batch OF fresh udngs
saturdays News only those
over year and who have
The News Will day complimentary
long they n San Francisco
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-31

"The Boys" Have Landed in San Francisco
Full Particulars of Their Arrival
All Well Except Buchie and Williams
Ralph Buried at Nagasaki-Iroops
Disembarked Today-Market Street
Cleared of Traffic as They Wheeled
into Line-The MascOts Silver FlagOn
Given Most Enthusiastic Welcome
Will Remain Some Days in San
Francisco Roll OF the Dead Shows
Fifteen Utah Men.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-31

Richard Ralph, one OF the Utah heroes,
who died on the transport Hancock on
his journey home, and was buried at
Nagasuk, was q native OF Cornwall,
England He had father and sisters
IN Cornwall, but no relatives IN this
country. His mother died In Cornwall
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-31

The fire q patriotism has touched
tbs hearts Of ths young boys OF Tintlc.
lhey nave started q movement 70 puf-
IL II 10 be prcfented 10 the Juab cOun-
~ volunteers upon their arrival In Salt
Lake about August 18TH. The commii-
tee who has the matter In hand arc
soliciting subscriptions from the pa
triutlc citizens
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-31
WILL MUSTER our N TWO WEEKS.
That Il tho Statement Of Major Grant to
a"News" Correspondent To-day.
TgnrsfsFar No Nun. stsstsVsss go

a"Ncws" Correspondent To-day.
ESPECIAL To THE "NEws."I
san Francisco. July si.-The volun-
tcers disembarlScd at $3.50 this morning.
There was a grand ovation the entire
distance from the wharf to the Presi-
do The health OF command II ox-
cellcnt; practically no sickness. The
stregnth OF the battalion IL nine OH
GERS and two hundred ana nfty-slx
men, all extremely anxious to get
home They made a magnificent appear
nnce; are aoldlcrly, bright-cyed and
have clear complications. Just enough
bronze to look well. All wore Khal,hi
uniforms. Major Grant said to the
News correspondent this afternoon
that they will muster out In two weeks.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-31

A dispatch was received yesterday
from san Francisco by Conner Thomas
state coal mine Inspector, signed by his
son. Lehl Thomas Hud -. Williams, g.,
A. Wlchcrley and n, %, James. The
dispatch ran; LANDED safe, Notify
folks An Well" These boys are OF Bat
terry A. The last three named ARE from
NnnINIIln.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-31
NEW UTAH POSTMASTERS.
Four Appointees for Coalyille, Honey
vile, Jensen, aud West Portage.


ESPECIAL no THE "NEWs,"l
Washington. D, C.. July 2l.-rhe FOL-
lowing Utah postmUsters were appoints
ed today:
ELISA II, Northgott ConlyIllg SUM
nit county, vice j, j, Jones removed,
Hans p. Hansen, Honeyvle, Box-
elder county vice Joseph Hansaker re-
moved.
Henry j. Chowin, Jensen, Ulntgh
county, vice George Billings, removed.
Mrs. r, X, Gibbs, West Portage Box
elder county, vice ]. L, Gibbs, resigned.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-31
WIEN Tnr mANcocK CAME N.
There Was ureat Rejoicing when tho
How Sailed 10 20 III. marhnr.

HoYs saII'd IN 70 10" IIHFDnfs
There was great rejoicing when the
Hancock sailed into port with the Utah
men on board Tor their fame had pre-
coded them. No man was happier than
was Major Grant the gallant COM
mnndcr " the Utah boys His wife
was Ia san Francisco 20 meet him. "a
fact that made him doubly glad other
men had relatives there, too Ind others
VIII be visited by dear ones before
leaving Tor home
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-31

Jasper y. Curtis. Fred +. Blake. Don
c. W Musaor and Isaac Russell. Barr
Musser is at home. but viii return 10
the Islands soon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-31

MARK go the flashing oars,
And the spears that light the deep1
How the fcstal sunshine pours
Where the lords OF battle sweep1
Each bearing back his shield
Maid. greet thy lover hotnel
Mother. from that proud feld.
1ol thy son Is comet"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-24
AN IMPORTANT CIVIL SUIT.
Cases Tried In United States Court
in TaIIahassee

Tallahassee, Fla, Nov. 2S-In the Unit
ed States Court, in session here. several
cases of trespass on the public lands OF
The government against J. D. johnson, c.
II. knight, G. W. Warn, william Will
Jams and Louis Horn, turpentlne operators
IN Lafayette and Levy counties, were
settled by the defendants pleading guilty.
Ihey were fined by the court. over 81 800
was collected from these cases.
An important and interesting civil case,
Is SET for hearing Friday morning. This
+ a suit in chancery, brought by j H
Gafdher against the Kimban Lumber Com
pany, at Apalachicola, in which the com
plalhant petitions Judge Swayne to aDpoint
receiver to take charge of the plant of
SAID company MIR. Gardner is a large
stockholder in the company, and resides az
Dalton, Ga
The seed law case is still being consider
cd by Judge Swayne
James Oates, colored, end John Issfin-
ger white, convicted Of selling liquor lie
gaiy were each to-day sentenced 10 The
Leon county jail for sky days.
Johh }. Hedges was admitted 10 prac-
nee Jaw IN The United States Courts for
the Northern district of Florida
j. NJ. Bars, attorney for the city Of
JaeksoaVliie, was at the capital today for
me purpose Of presenting The "OccupaH ion
taA case TO The Supreme Court The court
pelng IN adjournment until next TUESDAY.
could not give him a hearing. The court
VII probably give MIR. Bars, a hearing
next Tue daV
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-24
ANNUAL MEETINGS HELD.
Coast Line Made Good Showing
and Declared n Dividend.

Charleston, s c., Nov. 23.-The annual
meetings of the Atlantic Coast Line. the
Charleston and Western Carolina and the
Wilson and summerton Railroad Com
panies were held here to-day
The net receipts of the Atlantic Coast
Line in South Carolina were shown by
President c. s. Gadsden's report TO have
been $715 1886 this year, against $62s, s11. 81
in 1898
A semi-annual dividend of per cent.
was declared on both the common and pre-
ferred stock All of the old officials of
the company were reelected for another
year.
Immediately after this meeting adj
journed, the annual meeting of the
Charleston and Western Carolina Com
pany was held in the same room Presi-
dent John B. Cleveland made a report in
which it was declared that the affairs of
the company were in a satisfactory con-
dition, and he and the other officers of the
company were reelected for another year.
All the meeting of the Wilson and Sum-
merton Railroad a dividend OF 6 per cent
was declared. President Thomas Wilson
and the other officials of the company were
reelected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-24
AN EXPLOSION ON BROADWAY.
One Man Lost His Life and Several
Others Were Injured

others Were Injured.
New York. Nov. 23.-By the exp osion of
gas in a trench at Broadway and Canal
streets to-day Charles O'Neill, in the en-
ploy Of the Metropolitan Street Railway
Company lost his life. and six others were
injured.
The report of the explosion was terrific
Gas had accumula ed In the trench, which
was covered with four-lnch psanks Be
meath them was network of gas, water
and sewer pipes, and electrical conduits
The trench was dug by the Metropolitan
Street Railway Company, and sixteen men
We're at work in and around It,
sheet of flame suddenly shot twenty
feet high and in a moment the air was
filled with flying plauks and broken glass,
all the windows of the buildings In the
vicinity being shattered by the concus-
sion. O'Nells skull was crushed In, a
double truck was lifted several feet from
the ground and enveloped in flames. The
driver was hurled TO the ground, but was
not badly injured. Broadway and Canal
streets were crowded with cars wagons
and pedestrians, and it was at first
thought that a more serious calamity had
occurred
crowded Broadway cable car passed
along the edge of the trench a moment
before the explosion. The passengers es-
capped uninjured.
policeman was internally injured Two
of the laborers were struck by flying tim
bers and rendered UNCONSCIOUS while the
others injured were cut and burned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-24
TEXAS IS SURE TO COME.
No Doubt Now That BattIeshIp WIN
Go to brunswick


Brunswick, Ga, Nov. 2S.-There ts no
doubt now that Brunswick will get the
great battleship Texas for her fair. Capt.
Charles D. Sigsbee. formerly commander
OF the Inflated Maine, will command her.
This information comes officially through
Col Charles p. Goodyear, who Is now in
Washington In the interest of the South
eastern Fair Association. and is author
lied by Admiral Crowinshield OF the Blu
reau of Navigation to-day. In addition
to this, Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Charles Allen wires to Congressman
Brantley to-day that the Texas viii come
to the Brunswick fair and win arrive
here on Nov. 20.
Gov. Gambler and staff, the Georgia Leg
islature, and 1900 Visiting soldiers from
the First and Fourth Georgia Regiments
will participate in the parade and review
on the streets of Brunswio Special trains
at extraordinarily low rates from Atlanta
and Savannah and all intermediate points
and all tributary roads have been put on
and a movement Is now on foot to have
200 sailors and marines from the Texas
naval militia from Brunswick and Savau-
nah and the First and Fourth Regiments.
Brunswick has on her gala attire and
over 100 horses have arrived for the races
Hundreds of freaks are focking here from
all the fairs that are over. and the city
ie alive with bustling humanity,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-24
WEDDING AT AMERICUs.
Marriage of Mr.. John Sheffield ana
Miss Mary Hawkins.

Americas Ca. Nov. 23.-The handsome
home of Col. and Mrs. Eugene A. Hawkins
was the scene this morning Of the pref
tiest wedding that has occurred here in
some time At ~ O'Clock, noon, their
beautiful daughter. Miss Mary Hawkins,
and Mr.. John Sheffield were united in
marriage in the presence of numerous re-
atives and immediate friends Of the young
couple. Owing to the social prominence
of both, this marriage had long lie
pleasantly anticipated, and many We
the sincere congratulations extended The
marriage rites were solemnized by Rev.
James r. McCAeskey an uncle of the
bride Miss Hawkins was a reigning belle
here, and her rare beauty and accomplish
menls had made her a social favorite in
many cities in the state where she is well
known. Mr. Sheffield is a prominent and
wealthy wholesale hardware merchant OF
this city. Mr.. and Mrs Sheffield left i'm
mediately for Florida upon an extended
bridal tour.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-24
DIRECTORS OF TWO ROADS.
Chosen at Meetings Held in Charles
ton Yesterday.

ton Yesterday.
Charleston, S. c., Nov. 23.-The stock
holders of the South Carolina and Georgia
Railroad, now known as the Charleston
division of the Southern Railway, met in
this city to-day and elected the following
directors: Samuel Spencer, Temple Bow
den, c. H. Roster, G.. w. Moslin, w. S..
Townsend, Francis Lynde Stetson, H. p.
Mccullough, Williah Lumis, Walter Fer
guson, all of New York: ]. c. Hemohill,
George A. Wagner, of Charleston; Asbury
Hull of Augusta, and Edwin w. Robin
son of Columbia, S. c.
No other business was transacted, no
quorum of the newly chosen directors be-
ing present.
Immediately after this meeting the stock
holders of the Sumter and Wateree Rail-
road was held and the following directors
elected: Samuel Spencer, William Lumis,
G. w Moslin, j. f. Hill, r.. d. Lang
ford, w. S. Townsend all of New York;
A. b. Andrews of Raleigh. N. c., j. H.
Sands Of Charleston, r. l. Manning, II
Ryttenberg, r. d. Lee. ]. d. Blanding
and Altamont Moses Of Sumter, S. c.
No other business was transacted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-24
THREE RIDERS FELL OUT.
Records Made by Others In the Long
Distance Race.


Kansas City, Nov 23-But eight OF the
eleven long distance riders who started
yesterday in the six-day bicycle race in
Convention Hall remain in the game.
Plummer, the local rider; John Chapman
Of Atlanta, and Fred Nelson of Chicago.
who fell out yesterday, did not come on
to-day.
OF the eight remaining In the race, six
are practically in a bunch, riding strong
and well ahead of the p,wvious record for
sixteen hours In a six-day race. Miller, the
champion. crossed the tape first at the
close tonight, but in the long grind ahead
he has no appreciable advantage over The
five riders who came in close on him. Al
$40 tonight after sixteen hours Of rid
ing. Miller, Julius and Gus Lawson were
leading In a bunch, having covered 1924
miles, five laps.
The scores Of the others follow:
Ref inc, 32i miles, laps; Walter 324 miles
laps; John Lawson. 1874 miles, laps; Lin
genfeider. s22 miles. II laps; Nicderhofer,
2G7 miles laps
Manager John s. Prince states that the
five leaders at the close Of the days rid
Ing were % miles ahead of the previous
record for sixteen hours in a six-day race.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-24
WORK is ASKED FOR 1000.
II Is Said Many cubans Are Starving
in Puerto Prlncine.

Havana, Nov. S.-The workman's Cub
at Puerto Principe has presented to Col
Moale an address reciting mtny giev-
anoes. In the course Of their declaration,
the members gay:
Until now we have Invariably sought
TO maintain ourselves without rosortlng
TO official Initiative, but such is our PEN
ury and such Is the absolute lack of work
of any Kind that We are compelled TO re-
quest the government which row cont. ols
the destnies of the island 10 iurni. h us
the means OF obtaining a livelihood. AT
8resent IL is almost impossible 10 fna
employment except on public works which
are carried out on too small a scale g
produce the desired result. Yet even this
means of subsistence is being daily cut
down, adding to the horrible number OF
the hungry
The petition closes with a resolution TO
the government to supply work for 1000
laborers.
The Patria of Trinidad. province of San
"a Clara, which gives a heartrending de-
scription of the poverty and ignorance
prevailing in That district, says;
The Inhabitants 1--WE on grain. They
have no milk, meat medicine. clothing or
bedding The death rate is enormous. In
one word. of 800 people only fifty persons
are able to read. 1t is not strange that
fanatieism and superstition flourish in
such a community. There is great need
OF food, clothing, salt and medicine"
La Lucia says: According TO pap RS in
The possession OF Cuban soldiers, proving
their length of service al certain rates of
pay authorized by the committee of the
cuban army, tie total debt owed 70 sol
di-rs by Cuba is 5000 COO.
Al a meet ing of the Havana Center of
Veterans to-day it was decided as token
Of sympathy wi h the friends Of The late
Vice President Hobart to postpone for a
week an IN eItaiumt mt that was 10 be
given tomorrow in the aid of the veter-
ans fund.
"Roye, a former guerilla was found
hanged at Quemadcs yesterday. The au-
thors of the crime left no clue 10 their
identity
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-24
ANOTHER FIGHT IN EGYPT.
Gen. Wingate Attacked the Forces
of Ahmed FediI


Cairo Nov. 23.-Gen. Wingate, with an
Egyptian force, moved from Fakikohi
yesterday to attack the force of Ahmed
Fedil, reported to be at Melissa Drehssa)
twenty-three miles from the River Nile
on the road to Genial (Glmeh?). The Sir
dar, Gen. Kitchener, has telegraphed to
Lord Cromer, the British minister, as
follows:
"Omdurman. Nov. 23-Wingate found
Melissa evacuated, pushed on to Abri-
aadil, four miles further, and found Fe-
dis forces encamped. They were forth
with engaged by the mounted troops I'M
der Mahon, with four Maxims and two
guns and the Jehadieh under Gorringe.
The deryishes charged with all their old
dash to within eighty yards of the guns
Wingate, with the infantry, arrived IN
time to support Mahon and cleared the
whole camp. The dervishes bolted through
the bush, pursued by the mounted troops.
Wingate estimates Fedips force at $500
men, Of whom 400 were killed. Wingate
captured many prisoners, grain, rifles and
spears. The Egyptian casualties were
three wounded"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-24
GOES TO THE STATE BOARD.
County Canvassers Took No Action
on the Louisville Vote.


on the Louisville Vote.
Louisville. Nov. 23,-The last of the Of
fetal returns have now been certified by
the county boards of canvassets and prob
ably within week the state election com
missioners at Frankfort win begin their
task of determining which ticket vas
elected Nov. T.
The Jefferson county canvassers 10 -day
heard argument Of counsel on q motion to
throw out the vote OF the city Of Louis
vide on The ground of alleged Intimidation
by soldiers who were called out by Gov
Bradley on election day The Republ cans
took the ground that the board has 10 ju-
risdiction, being empowered simply to
count and tabuiate the votes.
This view was sustained and the matter
now goes TO he state election board,
where no doubt the motion Of the Demo-
Gratis WIFI be renewed.
A number of eddi nal indie tments were
returned to-day by The federal grand Jury
against all & d viola5ors Of elton laws.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-24
TRIAL run or THE KENTUCKY.
Scheduled TO Take Place To-day OF
Gloucester, Mass.

Gloucester. Mass, Nov. 23.-The United
States battieship Texas, Capt. Charles d.
sigsbee, arrived here this Afternoon and
came to anchor outside the breakwater
She is under orders to leave here at day
light and take her position as one of the
mark boats for the trial run of the new
battleship Kentucky, which Is scheduled
for tomorrow
1t is raining here tonight and The
weather indications for tomorrow are at
present unfavorable.
A strong breeze is blowing and the sea is
very rough outside.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-24
MEDAL FoR VICTOR BLUE.
South Carolina Society Will Give 1t
to the Lieutenant.

to the Lieutenant.
Washington, Nov. 23-The South Caro-
lima Society for Patriotic Award has re-
ceiyed magnificent gold medal given by
the women of the state which will be pre-
sented to Lieut.. Victor Blue at an early
date.
AS the officer is now on duty in New
York city on the battleship Massachu-
sets, it is probable that the presentation
will be made there by Hugh S. Thompson,
Ex-Governor of South Carolina.
The medal is two and a quarter inches
IN diameter and quarter of an inch in
thickness. The diverse bears the coat
OF arms of South Carolina The inscrip-
ton on the face of the medal is:
The women of South Carolina to Lieut.
Victor Blue, u S. N, in high apprecia-
uon of his courage, enterprise and dlstin-
guished services in the Santiago de Cuba
campaign, 1888"
The reverse side of the medal presents
a design of the United States Navy, the
basis of the design being the great seal of
the navy department.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-24
RESOLUTIONS OF PROTEST.
knights of Labor Urge Members to
Vote Against Mckinley.

Vote Against Mckinley.
Boston, Nov. 23-The general assembly
of the knights of Labor to-day passed
resolutions protesting against what was
styled IAN attempt to smother an honest
investigation" by the Industrial Commits
sion; condemning combinations aud trusts
and the attitude of the government to-
ward labor in Cuba and Wardner, Ida.
and characterizing President Mckinley as
"the bitter enemy of labor" urging la
boring men TO vote against him and his
associates. A resolution opposing the 'ef-
forts to subjugate the Philippines was
passed.
The next meeting will be held at Bir-
mingham, Ala.
After adopting resolutions in memory of
several deceased members and votes of
thanks to the officers and members of
the local assembly for favors received,
the convention adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-24
Magazine was Not Blown I'm.

Little Rock, Nov. 2S.-The report from
Fort Smith, Ark, that a cyclone almost
destroyed Magazine, Logan county, Tues
day, is discredited by later advices. A
telephone message to-day stated that
nothing of the sort has occurred, there aud
that beyond a severe hailstorm, which
swept over the country, there had been no
disturbances whatever.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-24
Receiver Was AppoInted.

Portland, Me-, Nov 23.-Judge Strout
gave a hearing in Chambers today on the
petition of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way Company for the appointment of an
ancillary receiver for the Atlantic Shore
TRANSPORTATION Company. The petition
was opposed by the Western National
Rank Of New York, which has a mort
gage on several vessels of the Atlantic
Company's fleet After hearing, the petl-
ton was granted and Francis Swacey OF
New York was appointed receiver.