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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09

Washington Feb. Ex-senator Jones OF
Arkansas today introduced a free sill
yer coinage substitute for the pending
currency bill The substitute provides
that from and after the passage OF
this act the minis Of the United States
shall be open to the coinage Of silver
and there shall be coined dollars Of
the weight Of il2ls grains troy Of stan
dard silver s-lO fine as, provided by the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09
PICTORIAL PHASES OF THE CRISIS IN FRANKFORT
Of the treasury TO settle unadjusted ae-
counts with these people at once,

Washington, Feb s-The investlga-
ton Of charges as TO the polygamous
status OF certain federal appointees
was practically concluded today by the
House committee on postoiiices and
post roads.
A letter was received from the United
states district attorney at salt Lake
City stating that Indictment had been
found against one Of the postmasters
appointees, but doubt was expressed as
TO whether the evidence 10 sustain the
Indictment would be brought within
the statute Of limitation.
A sub committee was appointed con-
sistlng Of Messrs Brownl0w, McPher-
son and Griggs. TO draft the report,
which viii later be submitted TO the
fun committee. 1t viii mainly be a
recital Of facts developed at the hear
inc, concerning the protests made and
the legal proceedings against the
parties.
II Is expected the report VIII be
unanimous as there is no division Of
opinion on the facts submitted to the
committee for inquiry.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09
ATTITUDE OF TEACHERS.
Arrangements 10 be Completed This After
noon for Test Suit
Some of them Are willing 20 Accept
Half Psy-A Mass Meeting ut
High school.

The public school principals and
teachers are holding a mass meeting
at the High school this afternoon to
take definite action on the half pay
proposition and arranged for bringing
II test suit TO determine their rights.
a committee consisting OF Principals
Cross, OF the Wasatch, +. d. Keller.
Of the Webster and Miss Qualtrough,
Of the Washington, will present resolu-
lions.
The checks were all made out and
signed today and viii be rendered the
teachers by Clerk Moreton this after
noon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09
Consul Hay All Right.

Washington, Feb, s.-secretary Hay
today received a cablegram from Abel.
bert S. Hay, y. s. consul at Pretoria.
stating that he had received his ex-
equatur Wednesday. and that matters
were very satisfactory. TIVE cfectnel-
~ dlsposes OF the apprehension that
existed in some quarters that the Boer
government might decline TO receive
Mr.. Hay because OF the failure OF Col.
O'Beirne TO receive recognition from
our government as diplomatic repre-
sentative OF the Transvaal.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09
TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED.
They are Charged With Completely
In the Murder of Coy. GoebeI.

Frankfort. KY, Feb 9.--Two men
suspected Of completely In the murder
Of Gov. Goebel. were arrested In
boarding house today. Their names
are siss Jones, Of Whitley county. and
Gottchalk. of Nelson county The men
are said TO have slept in the executive
building for time and they will be
kept In confinement until something
more definite II known of their where
abouts at the time OF The assassination.
Both strongly deny any knowledge OF
the murder.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09
Deaths from Plague.

San Francisco, Feb. 9.-Three deaths
from the plague occurred since the last
advices from Honolulu. a Chinese dying
on January 90, a native woman dying
on the 27th, and japanese on the
2sth. The wife on the japanese also
showed symptoms Of the disease. There
were a few suspects and no positive
cases up to the time Of the sailing OF
the Alameda. The health officials on
February 9 stated that all the deten-
ton camps were free from sickness OF
any kind, and the doctors were under
the impression that the plague hsi
about run its course.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09
GENERAL MEETING
OF REPUBLICANS.
Probably Will be Held at Frankfort TOmor-
row to Consider the Peace Agreement
Adopted at Louisville.

Kentucky Situation Unchanged Today Tomorrow May Bring
a. Decisive Resuts-GOy Taylor Urged Not 10 Capuae-m.
preston Among Republicans That The Agreement Was
Complete Smrender-Siguers Say They Have Not Turned
the Party Over to the Euemy-GOv. Taylor Looking for Adj
yce-LegislatOrs at London and LOusvieCase in Court
Postponed TO Tuesday Next - Democratic Legislators
Assured OF Protection
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09
HAW ADAMS AS CITIZENS.
The Question RAISED In Judge Hllcs's
Court This morning-it II 20 He
Passed Upon Later.

A very interesting case Is soon to
come up In the district court II win
be remembered that In 1859 the appli-
cations Of several Hawaiians Tor adj
mission to citizenship came up and was
passed upon by the courts, the decision
being that they were not eligible 10
citizenship. as they belonged 20 a pro-
hibltel race Since that time, the re-
public % Hawaii has been annexed 10
the United states so that when Geo.
VIM Lam. Of Tooele. a native OF Ha-
wall. applied 70 Judge Hiles for citi-
zenshlp. his honor opined that the APP
pllcaut was eligible but wished 10 look
the matter up thoroughly before pass
ing upon Il, The case VIII came w IN
a short time
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09
B0ERS CLAIM A
VICTORY WON.
!. tbo British Abandoned the Kople at
: uolpn's Drift Thursday Morning, and
Retired Over the Tugela.

~, War Officials are Observation-Disclosures Say Position
''' nsHcolt 70 Maintain Gen. Butler Gives No Notice OF
=, Backward Movement Bringing Up Artil'
Wednesday - Boer Report is Not Denied - News
.od with Eagerness-Few Beers we're on the Captured
r..,. They Had Assembled Observation-Disclosures Re'
,rencnt Disappointing Was Only Sor'ie-0o' runner
p.,,eo-BOers Report British Repulse at Chieveley.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09
Big Coopershop Fire.

Chicago, Feb. s.--A special TO the
Tribune from Escanaba, Mich, says:
The National Cooperage and Wood
enware company's plant was totally
destroyed by fire at ! o'clock this
Thursday morning. The origin Of
the fire is not known, although II is
supposed to have started in or near the
engine room, The loss is estimated
at S25Q.Q00; insurance not known.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09
Found Dead In a River Bottom.

Riverside, Cal. Feb. 9.-Interest in the
identification OF the remains Of man
found in the river bottom. three miles
below the city IN December. 1897, has
been revived c. b. Barnes, Of FL
monte has identified a photograph Of
the dead man as that Of Ira Hodson Of
'iankato, Kas Barnes had known
Hodson since boyhood.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS"


'nins'on, D. c. Feb. s.-Repre.
.'-A'''e Loud. chairman Of the House
~ Committee, today received a
,,,.., ron Graham c. Putnam, county
IL, ~ VI SAT- Lake, In which he says
co., '" Y, Is now on file in the district
I.s, = y ,aal county a charge against
N, e'aham, Of unlawful cohabita.
h. h., ~. This charge was Med by Attor.
W.. ~ r''nan on Nov. iith. is5s q and n'J hs
rat -. % have the case tried at the
-. ne Committee. on hearing II. ,.,,.,
, ,., Instructed Loud to appoD, nj ', ,as.
and directed them to draft
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09
nredper Given Up as Lost.

London. Feb. s.-rhe new Russian
steam dredger Devolant which left the
Clyde Dec 81. for ODESSA, Is overdue
and has been given up as lost. II Is
surmlsed that she foundered in the
channel. There were on board nine
persons.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09

-. Head Lager Ladysmi,n'
Feb. S.-The British VINO
'' I. ,ossesslon Of the kopje at MOL
- n.'r abandoned 1t after pom
4 ,-,,n, BY Boer cannon this morning.
'H'. .,..a across the Tugela river to
| !, former position
,'.nl,ory cannonade is proceeding
| ~ Tueela this morning but o'her-
| J c,rything is quiet
/ British ARE puMBFouNDED'
adam Feb. 8, Gao D. MP to the
-, time the war office has evident
/ 80 nothing OF Gen. Buffers re-
!. described in the dispatch from
| p,., Head Lager, Ladysmith'
NAM When shown the Boer dis
| ~ me officials appeared utterly
| ,b,oundea. Apparently they had not
| Lac, suspicion Of the possibility
| men an outcome OF the operations
IN, nit is said on reliable au-
5,say that Gen, Buffers dispatch an
n,ng Mondays and Tuesday 8
r.nen,s was particularly hopeful
|, described the position gained as ef-
L.elys 50 the news OF another retire
M exceedingly bitter to the Brit
and though It comes from Boer
ms there is litue disposition to ais
rsal Il
n news spread rapidly and natur-
g,appolntment was visible on all
,.,,hough the long silence from the
y. Tagela had already aroused ap-
k-A.rson that Gen. Butler might have
md II impossible TO go forward. IN
|s.th case he would have no option
Esio recross the river.
| POSITION WAS DIFFICULT.
l.nlon. Feb, ., 2'S5 p. m.'-There Is
b. no news Of Gen. Buffers doings
Gay or yesterday. A dispatch, dated
'fige Camp, Thursday Feb s. but
probably written with the advanced
lrs Of Wednesday, Feb, Z, and sent TO
|Frgs By runner, says;
The force Of the enemy are on both
sE TANKS and continue to render our
psdon extremely difficult to mhn-
aih'
Beyond the fact that Gen. Butler de-
p,d Wednesday to bringing more ar
'lIsy and troops across the Tugela
io,Alng Is known OF his movements, but
aa No badly needed reinforcements Is
6iieai from the foregoing from Frere.
\ g sim more patent that II Is impos-
ile lor him 10 advance until the ar
t.sy has been enabled 10 take UP for
llfi positions Tor the purpose Of sub
t-.ig the Boer guns on both tanks.
o. the length Of time occupied In
M t9trstI0n depends the duration Of
gsA Buffers maintenance of the de-
'snsye II is reasonable TO suppose
hai tat guns and relief achievements
''p % position yesterday and the inn
I@Ani advance Is now progressing or
q tas. that the bombardment prellmi-
l'y 10 The actual movement Of the
u''ps Is IN progress.
AWAITING THE NEWS.
y The meanwhile news Is awaited
''e great eagerness. not unmixed with
.As'y Almost all the critics now
,9nl out that the mere pushing
uie.lgh 70 Ladysmith without securing
decisive victory on the way there
y. ..sla ONLY add danger TO what Is al
F.N a critical situation.
elolnef Frere Camp dispatch says a
~, s,l prisoner asserts that the burghers
rnt,elsd Cen Bullf TO cross at sklot's
pill and TIA, thousands Of Beers were
,. .t' posted at Doom Kloof to oppose
n, I, Z passage while on the captured
l, a. utIe were only a few hundred 10.
:, -lnesburghers.
!, .as 'snos % increase the anxiety OF
~. WI, WIG believe that Gen. Butler has
,s ,rsy begun the serious part Of his
F though encouragement is
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09
Suicides After His Crime.

Dixie, Wash, Feb. 9,-Benjamin
Royce, well-to.do farmer near here,
was shot 10 death last night by his
grandson. Frank Royce. who Afterwards
cremated the body and then committed
UliCide.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09
MUTINY is SERIOUS.
Uprising of Soudanese Against the
British Causes Great Anxiety.

London. Feb. "a special dispatch
from Cairo says.
The mutiny Of Soudanese troops at
Khartoum has assumed serious proper
tons, and Is causing great anxiety.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09
POST OFFICE DISCONTINUED.

A special from Washington to the
News" announces that the postotiice
at Lake Shore. Utah county has been
ordered discontinued. and the mail WIN
60 10 Benjamin.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09

not his Individual notes. but were given
by firms in which he was interested.
The committee adjourned until to-
morrow before the witness had con-
cluded
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09

CLEANED from the news that the heavy
naval guns, after repeated attempts,
during which the mules rolled down
The news caused considerable excite
ment IN the House OF Commons, where
the government leader Mr.. Balfour
had Just announced that there was no
news from South Africa.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09
TO ARREST ABSENT MEMBERS.

London, KY, Feb. 9-Representatiye
William S. Lewis. Of Leslie county, a
prominent member Of the legislature.
was summoned to Frankfort today by
Gov. Taylor.
The house convened at 1916 o'clock.
The roll call showed that seven mem
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-09
BoERs DRIVE BACK BRITISH.
COL. PLUMER DEFEATED.

Pretoria, Monday, Feb. g. Col Plum
ers forces on Feb. 2. attacked the Boer
position near Ramonsta, and atter
heavy fighting including an endeavor
10 take the place by storm, the British
were repulsed.
Their loss is unknown. No Beers were
injured.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14

represent the organization in every field
of athletic sport. The building OF a gym
nasium at as early a date as possible is
one of the projects in view.
Considerable musical talent has already
been enlisted. and in due time 1t is Gntici-
pated that an orchestra will result In the
early winter large entertainment and
grand ball will be given the proceeds to
be applied TO the needs of the oiganiza-
ton
The officers OF the Zouaves recently
elected are: Captain. w. s. Mexican. jr.:
Lieu,cnarts Edward l.. Rediield and o. c.
Terry. jr: Sergennts. J. s. Cornish and l..
y. Clark; Corpurals. +. L. Hartwell and
" X Lockwood
o. C. Terry. 3l7 Florida Avenue north
west. temporary chairman. is receiving all
applications for membership in the COM
panies and drill corps. and such will be
acted upon ut the regular weekly meet
ings general invitation to attend the
NEE ting next Friday night is extended to
such as may be interested in the move
ment.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14

the home Of the trusts for the past week
He is not actively on the stump, but is
doing what he can for the success of the
Republican ticket. Mr.. Griggs, it is said
holds a high place as procurer of con-
tributions.
Solicitor General Richards, of the De-
partment of Justice. is in Ohio just now,
where he is taking part in the campaign
III the Tenth Electoral district He will
engage later in speaking throughout New
York, Delaware, and Maryland.
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn, of the
War Department. has gone back into Ne
braska. His mission is personal for the
party managers realize that the fight
there is hopelessly in favor Of Bryan.
Mr.. Meiklejohn. it is said. is carrying on
private campaign of his own for elsc-
tion as United States Senator.
Henry Clay Evans. Commissioner of
Pensions, is away. He has made num-
Der Of speeches In Tennessee, and is
scheduled to perform considerable cam
pafgn service In the Middle Western
States.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14
,nforced by Fourth Assistant Postmaster

enforced by Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Bristow The latter formerly liv-
ed in Salina. Kans.. and is supposed to be
of considerable influence in that State Mr..
Bryan carried Kansas in 1896 by about
1900 plurality. and although the Repub-
licans lay claims to it for Mr. Mckinley
this year, the leaders are worrying about
the result.
Third Assistant Postmaster General Ed
win Madden has left to do some campaign
ing in Michigan. Indiana, and Illinois. In
cidentally he will look into the alleged
abuses of second cass mailing privileges at
Chicago, where doubtful classes OF periodi-
calls are being entered in the mails.
The Postofiice Department is not the
only one that is struggling along without
a head. Secretary Gage is away in Con-
nccticut, and is talking to the Nutmeg
people about the trusts. Director Rob-
erts. of the Mint. has left his office alto
gether until after the election and will
take the stump In his home state. Iowa.
Attorney General Griggs. whose home
is in Paterson. N. j., has been down in
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14

with drum corps. color guard, detachment.
etc. The drill tactics which will be adopted
by the organization are those which were
used during the civil war by the old-fash-
Toned bodies Of zouave volunteers
The uniform will be of red. white, and
blue. with fez. MCKEE Il rraled rifles will
form part of the Announcements. The dress
uniform will be entirely of white. with
white fez. Gold trimming will distu-
guish the commissioned officers. while the
uniforms of the petty officers will he
trimmed with silver. With this uniform
tri-colored sash will be worn. II is In
contemplation to complete two companies
before the coming centennial celebration.
in December next. when the first public
appearance OF the zouaves is expected to
be made
competent instructor in athletics has
been secured. and classes will be regular
ly maintained in this popular feature.
Basketball and football teams will be Or
ganized at once. and for next summer a
competent baseball nine viii be ready for
the diamond. Every effort will be made to
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14
Italy May Be Paid $4,000 for Death
of Its Subjects.

Apparently satisfied that the Louisiana
authorities do not intend to exert them
selves to bring justice to the leaders Of
the mob that lynched five Italians in
Tallulah in 1899. the State Department
Will submit an estimate to Congress OF
an appropriation OF $4,000 to be paid to
the Italian Government for division among
the families of the men killed. The govern
ment of Louisiana has not offered to make
any reparation and the grand jury of tho
parish in which Tallulah is situated has
failed to indict any of the members Of
the mob.
The Federal Government has no power
to take action against the persons con-
cerned in the lynching. but VIII endeavor
by providing for the families of the ltal-
ians killed to live up to the spirit OF III
treaty OBLIGATIONS.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14
A New Military Organization Soon
to he Completed.

Much interest has been manifested in
the recent organization of the Capital City
Zouaves. and the applications for member
ship have so far exceeded expectation that
the original conception has been greatly
enlarged by the promoters. A meeting of
the Zouaves will be held in the rooms of
the Pillsbury Chess Club 600 F Street
northwest, at 1880 O'Clock on the evening
of Friday, the 18th inst when plans for
the ensuing year will be discussed and fur
Their organization perfected.
The movement was started during the
summer by old members of the National
Guard. The original scope Contemplated
the formation of drill team In an Or
ganization to be devoted to athletics and
zouave military tactics. The projac. has
already grown beyond the contemplated
team, and full company is now projected
with the probability Of extending at no
late date into a battalion and full staff,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14
OFFICIALS OUT OF TOWN.
business fin the Departments Suffers
From Absence of Voters.

Many high public officials are absen,
from their desks and duties in Washington
aud are putting forth their strongest ef-
forts in the States where they hold citizen
ship for the Administration.
Realizing the effect Of having Presiden,
TO greet his fellow -partisans on the front
porch OF his home. the managers have had
Mr.. Mckinley spend most of the summer
in Canton, where he could get among the
voters. He was there for three months
up to the first Of this week, save for brief
visits to Washington. and he will leave
for Canton again In week to remain until
after the election.
AS has already been told in The Times.
the prospect for Democratic success in
Kansas has led the President to have his
personal representative, Postmaster Gen
era1 Charles Emory Smith, take the field
In the Sundower State. Mr.. Smith is re-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14
Collarettes 1898.

200 handsome collarettes with Per-
sian lamb Jokes and with collars and
edging Of marten fur and trimmed
with -marten tails and satin lined;
which are the usual $3.50 values. to
90 for S998
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14
Neck scarfs, 1898.

300 skunk opossum neck scarfs, with
six marten tails; which were bought
to sell for s5.9s. will be ready for SELL
ing tomorrow at $3.9S.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14

for women's ribbed
underwear; made of
Maco cotton, fleece
lined; there isn't a
store in town that
doesn't ask you SOC a
garment for this sort
Of underwear.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14
Electric seal coats, SIS.

Ultra stylish Electric seal coats:
lined with SINNERS best satin; which
you'll be asked $40 for elsewhere; to
go on sale tomorrow at s25 each.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14
SOC instead Of slIsle5 instead Of sl5e

for mems scarlet shirts
and drawers; in all
sizes: made of Aus
tralian lambs wool;
seams made double
lock-stitch and re-en-
forced; sell for s1.50
garment and are really
worth that much.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14
Dressing sacques. 69c.

Tomorrow we shall put on sale 300
ladies' wool Eiderdown dressing
sacques. in red. grey. pink, and blue;
with thoroughly finished seams-at
69c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14

for mems natural wool
and camel's hair shirts
and drawers: made of
a superior quality OF
Australian wool and
we'll made, too; you'll
find them selling in
every mans store in
town at 81 garment.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14

Personal purchases or orders by
mail are delivered without cost to
within a radius Of 100 miles Of Wash
ington when they amount to IS or
more.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14
Eiderdown coats, SI.9S.

Infants eiderdown coats, in sizes
/ to years; in all colors: trimmed
with angora fur; sizes months to 8
years; for S19S.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14

We have demonstrated that pure. whole
some and delicious candy be sold for
less than prevailing prices about town. To
be convinced. visit the candy department.
first floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14
Infants coats, $I.9S.

Infants long Bedford cord coats.
with capes trimmed with ribbon and
lined with sateen; for s1.9s tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14
Knit underwear at a saving of nearly hall.

O
crowds buyingtw
ON
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14
Of sL5o 29c instead Of Soc Csc instead of sc

for boys ieece-lined
shirts and drawers;
the kind which every
store sells regularly
for 39c a garment:
only one case of these.
so you better be
prompt; choice for Csc.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14

39c instead of Soc
for mems feece-lined
shirts and drawers.
both of which are dou-
BILE lock-stitch; the
drawers are re-en-
forced; the shirts are
thoroughly made and
well trimmed; sold in
every store in town at
SOC garment.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14

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