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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-12

The blow fell almost as suddenly and
with double force on his family.
MI Merrill was seized with an attack
OF grippe while visiting mis- son in Chi
cago two weeks ago, but was able TO
return to Salt Lake, and arrived home
early last week His illness developed
into pneumonia, and in spite of the
best medical care and attention that
could be procured, the Grim Reaper
closed his portals about the bedside
The body was embalmed yesterday
by A. :. Watson, the mortician and
arrangements for the burial viii be de-
ferrcd until word can be received from
the deCe2Sed'S eldest SON who is in
business in the Illinois metropolis.
Sketch Of His Life.
Thomas Gale Merrill was born in
COmss OCk, Mich, June 9. 1889. He re-
ceived his education at the Kalamazoo
college, and when still a young man
moved to Minnesota. When the war Of
the rebellion broke out he enlisted in
q Minnesota regiment. but was dis
charged after three months of service
on account Of physical disabilities.
In 1865 Mr.. Merrill moved TO Montana,
making the trip with the first wagon
train that left St Paul bound for the
distant territory. He was engaged in
mining in Montana from 1853 to 1859,
when he returned TO Minnesota. and in
1870 was married to Mrs. Annie Torbet.
Mr.. Merrill lived In Minnesota until
1882, when he again moved to Montana
taking his family with him.
Once more he engaged in mining. and
was the first recorder Of jefferson
county. He was commissioner to the
midwinter fair at San Francisco, and
was treasurer Of the National Bimetal-
lie league. He remained in Montana
until 1895. when he moved 20 Salt Lake
and continued to follow mining pUr-
suits
Mr.. Merrill leaves a wife and four
children, two girls and TWO boys. he
was widely known and universally re-
spected. His hundreds Of friends here
and in Montana VIII learn with sincere
regret of his unexpected demise
Mr.. Merrill was one Of the most earn
est advocates Of the principles Of BIZ
metallism. His death removes a strong
friend OF silver. His la0Ors in hebalf
of the white meta! carried him some
years ago through nc>rly all of the
western states. II was pure loyalty 10
the cause that prompted his efforts,
and his work resulted in great good.
No matter in what capacity OF life
he was called to serve Mr.. Merrill was
always faithful and efficient. He had
the faculty of winning friends and
keeping them. In his home life he is
said 20 have been a most indulgent
father and the teudercst Of husbands
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SALT LAKE HONORS
HER SOLDIER DEAD
Immense Audience Assembled at the tabernacle
Yesterday Afternoon.
Sneakers Paid Eloquent Tribute to the Memory of the
Heroes Who Fell While Serving Their Country

--sra gathered at the tabernacle yes
..-4sr afternoon an immense audience
y. .-srd the memorial services over
-. -amaIns of lhe four Utah boys who
.4.4 u the far-aWay Philippines. It
,-.ssn audience such as can be gath
.-.r t5gf.rer in few cities Of the United
safes and m no city Of the popula-
~ nj salt Lake. The audience in it.
.r MAS as mighty a tribute TO the
--fr of tho departed heroes as would
have been the most eloquent funeral
grafton of d great orator.
r- the presence of all that remains
NJ four vauuC volunteers, members of
tt5 Utah batteries who died in a ma
frrsI cause. 1000 persons bowed down
In sympathy and sorrow. II was a
+.reHnC tribute. There are no words
r-r ftrmaIities nor ceremonies so pro-
f-rT as am cudielce of this kind. The
aru1urug of thousands of all religions.
AZ people of n0 religion. shows how
great is the appreciation of the ser
vices af these men.
m Wow of the vast audience and re-
0asr- an the communion tables in
front ol the pulpit were the four cas-
I+fs containing the bodies of Sergeant
Harry a. Young Corporal John 4.
Young. PrVatas Charles Parsons and
Wilhelm Goodman. There are other
dead Ifahus whose bodies were not
there hut the honor was for them as
Well The great funeral procession
which viii take place Tuesday win be
but additional honor. II may be loud
or AMI 0urwarily more impressive. but
DO win not evidence that widespread
and profound feeling such as did the
presence Of more lhan 1000 people.
PrOfuse Floral offerings.
The relatives and friends of these de-
parted heroes had shown their deem
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JOUBERT MARCHING TO
GIVE BATTLE TO BRITISH
Six Thousand BOerS Will Make an Attempt to Out
flank General Buffers Army.
Series Of Disasters to the English Forces RepOred-En-
ragged at War Office

has advocated CONSUMPTION in Australia
IN view Of the possible complications.
He thinks that it may soon become
necessary to defend Australia. and
therefore regrets the departure Of the
local troops"
Fifth Month Of War.
Today sees the beginning of the fifth
north Of the war. Charles Williams.
the military expert says. After all,
this interval in our fine big army. in
stead Of being free TO maneuver in the
field, is tied by the left leg 10 Kimberley
IN order to please Cecil Rhodes. and by
the right leg to Ladysnith in order to
please Joseph Chamberlain Yet. neither
town has the very smallest military
value"
Although the British VIII soon have
2OO,0C0 men in South Africa. the Daily
Mail and other papers are still asking
for more troops.
The stOpp9ge Of shipments OF gold
and diamonds resulted in exports from
Cape Colony last month valued at
925LlS2. as against e2,S12,114 in Janu-
airy Of last year.
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THE HERALD BULLETIN.

PAGE ONE.
Dead Heroes Honored.
Transvaal War.
Thomas G. Merrill Is Dead.
To Fulfill Prophecy.
PAGE TWO
Troops Are Leaving.
Form Laws For Hawaii.
Iynching In Texas.
Use Burning Arrows.
PAGE THREE.
Outlook For Bryan.
Vote on Finance Bill.
PAGE -FOUR
Editorial.
PAGE FIVE.
Henry Talks Of Lincoln.
No Livestock Passes.
PAGE SIX.
Deep Creek Boom.
PAGEzrSEVEN.
Educational.
PAGE EIGHT.
Salisbury May Run.
Battery Band Here.
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BoERs BEATEN OLE.
British Victorious In a Skirmish a
Rensberg.

British Victorious In a skirmish at
Rensberg.
London, Feb. II, Midnight.-The war
Office has Just issued the following
dispatch, dated today. from the gen
eTal commanding at Cape Town.
Clements reports from Rensberg that
on Friday, Feb 9. the Beers tried to
turn his right flank but Were beaten
of. Position maintained. Casualties
small.
Kimberley reports that the Boer
fighting force was apparently increased
on Wednesday, Feb. Z. Next day the
Beers commenced the construction OF
trenches to the east. nearly parallel to
the Giacis and 400 yards from the Prem
Ter mine.
a native reported that ne accom-
panied some Beers who left Mafekfng
fer Kimberley, carrying with them +.
siX-inch gun and a quick firing field
gun. The former opened fire on Kim
berley. Otherwise the situation is un-
changed
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HOPES IT Is TRUE.

Spencer Wilkinson Pleased With Re
port of Joubert's Move.
London, Feb. 12.-Spencer Wilkinson.
in the Morning Post today. dweIIs upon
the evidence Of the unexpected activ-
ity and probable number Of Beers near
ColesberS, where they are not enclosesf.
but only half surrounded on the sonfb
He points out that the Boz. positions
cover front Of twenty miles. and in
fers that there must be several thou-
sand Of the enemy on the ground.
He expresses the hope that the rllmor
from Durham that a Boer force is al
vancing in the hope Of outhankinp Gem
eral Butler is correct. for be considers
that General JOubert would thus ex-
pose himself to just the sort of blow
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ROBERTS AT MoDDER RIVER.
Beers Are Preparing For Great Bonn
bardment of Kimberley.

DctA A4lClb VI 4AlL1DEI1EV.
Modder River, Feb. 1O.-Lord Roberts
% here. Upon appearing before the
troops on Friday he was enthusiastic
calIy cheered. He visited the camp Of
the Highland brigade this morning.
and cOmplimented General Macdonald
and his men on the steady conduct at
KOOdOOsoeTg Drift.
Apparently the Beers have brought
all their big guns from Mafeking to
shell kimberley.
Our naval guns sheiIed Magersfont-
Elm today. but the Boer guns were ST.
lent 1t ia supposed that the enemy
have Withdrawn their artillery. They
are blowing up the permanent way be-
yond Moron siding.
The Beers still man their trenches.
but their numbers are apparently re-
dUced. The bulk Of their force has
gone to Kimberley OF toward our flank.
The Highfanders returned last night.
Before retiring they found the bodies
Of twelve Beers. They believe the los
sss Of the enemy were heavier than
those Of the British, because it is known
that in addition 10 the dead Beers
found, several had been buried
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7, c, MERRILL
PASSES AWAY
EXT ired Yesterday as Result
Of Pneumonia.
HAD BEEN Ill
ONLY TWO WEEKS
His Demise VIII Cause Severe
Shock to Friends.

Few Knew That He Was Confined to
His Bed-Contracted a Bad Cold
While on a Recent Visit to Chi
cago, and After Reaching Home
His Condition Grew Rapidly
Worse, Until the End Came as
Stated.
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Thomas G. Merrill. the weH-known
mining operator, passed away at his
residence on Third street at 4:30
O'Clock yes terday morning, after an i'll
ness Of two weeks, from pneumonia.
The announcement came as a shock to
his hosts of friends and business asso-
ciates, who. while knowing that Mr..
Merrill had been confined to his bed for
a short period, We're not aware that his
illness was of a nature to excite alarm.
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the honor, as soon as the war depart
ment authorized it, to appoint him as
sig.ant surgeon of the Utah battalion
but it was one OF the fatal fortunes OF
war that his commission did not reach
Manila until a day or two, L believe,
after his tragic death.
Corporal John q. Young was killed
in action at Santa Mesa as was also
Private Wilhelm Goodman, both hay
ing lost their lives in the same engage
nent. Private Charles Parsons, I be-
lieve. died in the hospital from sick
ness contracted on the battle field. All
Utah mOurns with YOU who mourn to-
day over the remains Of these departed
heroes ana we are proud Of them and
the fact that they lost their lives tn the
service of their country. There can
be no death more honorable than theirs.
Greater love hath no man than this
that he lay down his life for his
friends.
They have laid down their lives for
YOU and for me, for their country and
for their state and by so doing they
have exalted their beloved state in the
ewes of the nation and have caused
their own names to be written in i'm
perisha5le glory not only upon the rolls
of honor iu the archives at Washing
ton but in the hearts of their grateful
cOmtrymeu These facts ought TO and
doubtless do mitigate to some extent
the grief of afflicted families and
friends.
May the Lord further comfort and
bless the hearts of the bereaved and
may the remains of these brave boys
sleep in peace ana security until the
loud reveilIe of the resurrection morn
shall summon them To Immortality and
eternal life
Judge Young's Remarks.
Judge lie Grand Young, who is
relative Of two OF the dead heroes,
followed in a short address.
We all need comfort said he. and
ii is our purpose 10 condoie with the
living and speak a few words Of cheer
20 them that suffer for their loved ones
gone. Ii makes no difference how death
comes, for it always proves a shock TO
us. Standing beside the father or the
mother who has passed beyond the
allotted three score years and ten.
death, even when due and expected,
causes a shock. 1t has always been SO.
and until we learn more of the mystery
OF death IL always viii be so. What
must have been the thoughts of those
who stood about the body OF the first
man who had ever died? In the pres
ence of this new experience and this
wonderful mystery, what must they
have thought Death was to them a
shock. and that feeling has descended
with the ages.
But we believe there will be a here
after; thSt is comfort. There is
reward for those who have done well.
And what more can a man do than to
lay down his life for his friends? What
more can he do than 10 die for his
country? None
L was acquainted with two of these
young men. They were. as many of
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SI,V0DW would purchase it. We hold it
ln trust ana anyone who believes in the
BOOK Of Mormon. the Doctrine and Cove
rants and the divinity of Joseph Smith ;
mission, has just as much interest in IL
as We have. The temple site was pur-
chased by the Church of Christ in 1861
honorable amOnS the Gentiles. Our mis-
sion to Utah is one Of peace to right
the wrongs which exist and to come to
some definite conclusion as 10 what is
The two elders conformity then pro-
eeeded to state that upon the assassin
alton Of Joseph Smith In Carthage jail
that the church broke up into factions
while a little band of followers under
HendTick adhered to the gospel in its
purity and have kept il intact until the
present time Among the errors which
have crept into sinOn-pure hIOrmonEsn
according 70 the two visitors are the
doctrines Of plural Gods. plural wives,
salvation for the dead and the lineage of
the priesthood. The HendriCkites, they
said. had never set up any stakes or en-
down house. but Claimed the right
10 build UP the church.
The sect. which IS located in the vicin-
ity Of Independence at the present time
is presided over by one Elder Richard
Hill. line Of presidents having extended
down from Granville HendTick. While
the Mormon church in Utah. as a church.
has never assisted the apostate branch,
at the same time there have been the
best Of feelings existing between the two
Organizations fer years nsst.
Had Trying Times
During the trying times when the
Josephites endesvOf 81 to wrest the tenn
pie site from the independence faction.
quite q number Of local Morm0ns as
sisted the little Missouri contingent to
fight the issue in the courts, with the re-
suit that the cause was carried to the
supreme court Of the United States
where an opinion was rendered quieting
the title in favor of the defendants in
the persons of the HeEdTickites.
The little sect. which is fast dwindlins
away--in fact there are only remaining
now some forty persons in good standing
in the church-has twice erected a meet
ing house upon the temple site, the first
chapel having been burned down by an
tSgonists TO the cause some years ago.
Both Cole and FTisbey by their attire
give the impression of being men in hum
bic circumstances. the former being a
blacksmith and the latter a market gar
deneT by occupation.
To the casual observer the two elders
are filed with zeal bordering upon
fansticism, and are fully wrapped Up in
their faith and mission in life. They
stated yesterday that they might stay
in Salt Lake for the next ten days or
longer, until some understanding is
reached"
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Roosevelt Opposes Treaty.

New York. Feb. 11.-Governor Roosevelt
issued this statement tonight: I most
earnestly hope that the pending treaty
concerning the isthmiau canal will not
be ratified unless amended so as to pro-
vide that the canal when built shall be
wholly under the control of the United
states, alike in peace and war This
seems 70 me vital no less from the stand
point OF our sea power than from the
standpoint Of the Monroe doctrine"
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feeling in the pr0fuse flowers scattered
90 and about the Baskets The baskets
Of Corporal and Sergeant YuunE had "a
raised arch ur flowers. in which was
printed Harry and John on Pri-
r..s in.-ulu.s gasket there was a
wreath containing the words our
taar and uu Private Parsons cas-
s there Was praf.Sion of WTeaths,
lala lN "- Gala lilies hyacinths and
em.iHns The pulpit of lhe taber-
1- was alive u national COlors. The
I- was wound all about it. over the
t71ts and the stands. completely en-
L.1- them boz red, white and blue.
la- was 0u each post a pot of Gala
lilies "r palms WTaathinE the scene in
green and white.
Ls- relatives OF the four dead men
Occupied -.a front seats just under the
f.u- back of them were the mem
prs NJ the Utah batteries who had
...l able Orb come. and still farther
...a W.. the battery veterans of the
other Ear.
4 little after o. o'clock President An
sS d. Cannon announced that the ser
Wees would open with the singing of
q. hymn Through DaspairiGE Trials
>-- Press on. Then arose the me
~-aH7 and wonderful tones of the
s.. organ and the rhuLdeIUuS melody
. Voices Scenes ike that and
s.. ST. beautiful are known In few
- -.a-. r tho world
Governor Wells Talks.
G. w. lsrrs. delivered the prayer.
- was quite long and eloquent
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Three People Agphvxiated.

Chicago, Feb. 11.-Martin Jordan. an
engineer. his wife Mary and their s.
month old boy were accidentally aspdyx-
lated by gas last night in their home at
Forty-thiTd street and Stewart avenue.
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Indications point to the fuifilment Of the
utterances which have been given from
time to time from the rostrum in the tab
ernacie to the effect that the Church of
Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints would
erect temple upon the old original Site
which was dedicated and set apart for
that purpose at Independence. No Those
VINO are familiar with the history of the
church in the ante-Utah days are aware
or the fact that the MOTmOnS were forced
70 migrate from Missouri prior 10 their
long journey across the plains and uIti-
mate settlement in salt Lake valley.
hen they were driven out by the armed
MODS they were compelled to leave their
realty behind them.
a few years after the expulsion Of the
Mormo1s. the Eendricldtes. who. under
the leadership Of Granville Hendrick
DTOke away from the followers of Brfg-
nam Young, settled down in the vicinity
OF Independence. In 1857 the HendricIf+eS
Incorporated and purchased the site OF
the proposed temple which was decided
over to President Richard Hill as tFess-
Zee In trust. Notwithstanding tedious
I'VE years of litigation. in which tina Re
organized church strOve to wresf the
property from the HeDdrickiteS the lat
ter have held clear tie to the piece of
ground until the present time.
Hendriekites Visit Here.
Last Thursday Elders George D. Cole
ana GeOrge 7. FTisbey Of the Church Of
christ then0rickltes) came 20 salt Lake
and since their arrival have paid fire.
quent visits to President Shows ofHce
w neu seen at their room at the Palace
rOOming house on South Temple street
yesterday, the two representa- ives from
the Independence faction refused TO be
interviewed. stating that they were here
on business and if there was ANYTHING
TO be made public that would aDDea- IN
later date in the columns of the Deserei
News
Finally. however, the two elders thazed
out a little. and demanded CREDENTIALS
through an ambassador in the person OF
a son Of Cole who said. I believe Won
are Tribune reporter. Upon being
assured to the contrary he said: well
how am ] to believe you? The Tribune
Is such a liar and Is capable of anv
trick and Misrepresentation
In course of conversation during which
one elder would call a halt on the other
when ne deemed that be was going too
far. the representatives from Afseo1Iri
neither denied nor affirmed that the oIiecF
of their journey 10 Utah was In connao-
ton with the temple site Later Andrew
Jensen. the church historian. admitted
that their visit was ia connection with
the temple site with the idea that some
understanding could be reached regard
ing its disposition.
Not Fer Sale, Says Cole.
In connection with the subject Elder
Cole said: The temple site Is not for
sale Neither a postage stamp nor
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TO FULFILL PROPHECY
Hendrickite Missionaries Visit
In Salt Lake.
THEY OWN TEMPLE SITE
historic GROUND IN INDIE
PENDENCE. MO.

Has Been the Source Of Much Litiga-
tion-Prophecy Was That the
Mormon Church Would Some Day
Erect Temple on the Site owned
Now By the HendricI1ite Branch.
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Durham, Feb. lit Is rumored here
that General Joubert is marching with
a column Of 5000 men to outflank Gen
eral Butler.
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THE INNING INDUSTRY

-. If UtGh's greatest resources,
- ~ ~ Herald publishes more min
-. news than any other Utah
newspaper
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Not 20 sals. So CoIe-

In connection with the subject Elder
Cole said: THE temple site IS not for
sale Neither a postage stamp nor
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The relatives and friends of these de-
parted heroes had shown their deem
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Nest of RattlGTS.
\ Georgia Farmer and His Boy
Kills Nineteen.

CarroIton. Ga, Oct 6. j j
Taylor, farmer living near
Roopville, in the southern part of
this county, reports the greatest
wholesale of rattlesnakes ever
heard of in this section.
He and his son we're picking
cotton and on q divide between
two fields his boy noticed a small
rattler going into hole in a log.
Upon breaking open the log he
discovered twenty rattlesnakes in
mass, eighteen of which he
killed, one of the young ones es-
Gaping. When killed and piled
together the snakes made mass
as large as a half bushel. The
old snake weighed over ten
pounds and carried seventeen
rattles aud a button, indicating an
age of more than 20 years.
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Many Beers are Prisoners.

London, Oct. GA dispatce re-
celved from Lord Roberts dated
Friday, Oct. ), Says:"lhe mum Der
of prisoners captured or surrender
ed is daily increasing and must
now aggregate nearly 16, 900 men.
"Commandant Muller has sur
rendered on their way to Pretoria
to Clery and Commandant Dirksen
"a detachment of the London
Irish endtavored to surprise a
party of Beers near Bultfonstein
Oct. 4, but had to retire after
three hours fighting, with six men
wounded. The Beers suffered
heavily.
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