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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05
MASSACRE BY
THE zApPO zAPS
Congo Free State Troops Destroy
Fourteen Villages,
CANNIBALS ATE VICTIMS
Take Right Hands az a Prize 20 State
Officers Terrible Tales Of Ia
pine and Blood.

New York, Jan. 5.--A special TO the
Times from Nashville, Tenn. says
The Southern Presbyterian board OF
missions IN this city received letters
today from the Rev L. c. Vass, and
the Rev. II. P. Hawkins, missionaries
Of the church stationed at Luoho, Congo
Free State, Africa, giving accounts Of
the burning of fourteen villages and
the killing OF ninety or more natives by
state troops. They report that some
Of the victims were eaten by cannibals
and that the bodies Of all who were
slain were mulllated, their heads hav-
ing been cut OF.
Mr.. Vass was formerly Of New Bern,
n. c., and has been engaged in mission
work in Luobo since Feb Is. 1899 Mr..
Hawkins was formerly OF Vicksburg,
Miss. Mr. Vass states that tidings Of
raidIng by the Zappo zaps in the Bena
Kamba country having reached them
and the work Of the missionaries being
threatened, TIA Rev. W. II. Sheppard
was sent TO make an investigation. He
went to the zappo Gaps camp and
found that fourteen villages had been
destroyed by fire and plundered. He
saw forty-seyen bodies lying around the
camp. From three bodies the flesh had
been carved and eaten.
The chief said that eighty or ninety
had been killed and five persons eaten
by his people. Mr.. Sheppard saw
eighty-one right hands cut of and dry
ing over a slow fire in order to be after
ward taken back to the state officers.
Sixty women prisoners were confined
in pen and sixteen men had already
been sent away prisoners.
II is said the raid was ordered be-
cause the people could not pay the ex-
orbtant tribute demanded by the state.
The missionaries state that they report
ed the matter to the proper officials and
demanded the withdrawal Of the troops
and that the chief instituted a counter
prosecution on account Of the charges
made. The missionaries further say
the Zappo Gaps are tribe kept by the
state for its protection. They are sent
out to collect rubber, ivory, slaves, a d
goats as tribute from the people and can
then plumber, burn and kill for their
own amusement and gain.
The missionaries say they are COL
lecting evidence about the massacre
and will send 1t to Bona and to Europe.
Mr. Vass says:
The whole country Is plagued and
not village left standing. The people
are In the bush. Tonight In radius OF
about seventy-five miles there are pos
sibly over $4,000 people sleeping in the
bush unshehered and We are in the
midst Of a rainy season. The state is a
terror TO every one"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05
PLAGUE IN LUZON.
Disease Reported to be Epidemic In Sew
eral Towns Near Manila.

Victoria, b. c., Jan. 4--Manila papers
say that an epidemic like plague Is
threatening Manila. The Manila Times
states that 1T has been learned from
various authentic sources that in many
Of our closely neighboring towns, a Sc
rious epidemic, bordering on plague, Is
raging. The towns principally affected
are Guadalupe, Mandalogana, Pineda
and Malabon, besides a number Of 9TH
ers. The cause is said TO be due 10 eat
ing the flesh from animals which have
died from disease.
Whatever the cause, there is little
doubt that a species Of plague exists
which in most cases proves fatal. 1t Is
said that the disease carries off its vic
tins within thirty-eight hours from its
attack, and in these country towns
medical cid or supplies are not to be
had readily, and then, only in a lin
tied way. Not only this, but burial Of
the corDses Of those who have died
from this disease is carelessly conduct
ed and absolutely no precautions are
taken. Natives do not understand the
care which should be taken, but rely
too much on their faith and supersti-
ton"
II has been decided at the instance
of the Russian minister Of finance, to
dispatch a sanitary corps OF doctors
and sisters OF mercy 10 Manchuria TO
combat the plague, which has broken
out amont the Chinese laborers on the
Manchurian railway.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05

time" aaked Mr. Tayler, that the
polygamous system was dead ana
buried?"
Mr.. Rawllns did not recall such state
ment.
Mr.. Tayler read from the speeches OF
Mr.. Rawlins In those days 10 the ef-
feet that while polygamy had only ex.
listed the world was progressing ana
that the discussion was becoming AN
cient history"
Mr.. Roberts here asked to put ques-
ton to Senator Rawlins. and asked;
II will ask the senator II he thinks
Congress understood at the time Utah
was admitted that the President OF the
United States would appoint 10 federal
Offices In the State Of Utah men prac-
tlcing polygamy2"
There was some question as to
whether Mr. Rawllns should answer
the question. He finally proceeded,
saying that for years polygamy had
prevailed In Utah. Under II many peo-
pie had established strong c0njugal re-
latlons and ties. But the proclamation
OF the Mormon Church forbidding fur
Their polygamous marriages had given
general satisfaction, and It was COM
monty accepted that the practice would
come 10 an end
Mr. Schroeder concluded his argu-
ment as 10 the historical aspect Of
polygamy and the law In the case.
Mrs ]. Ellen Foster addressed the
committee In behalf Of the great num-
Der OF women interested In the case,
and who were not represented before
the committee. She spoke vigorously
dealing with the Roberts case and the
general moral interests It involved.
This concluded the days proceed
ings and the committee adjourned UNI
I'll 1880 o'clock
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05
WHISKY MADE rHE TROUBLE.
Two Indians Dead and Others Badly
Injured,


Pineville, Or, Jan. A tragedy oc-
CURED near here among a circle OF
Piute Indians, that has so far resulted
in the death of one Indian, one squaw,
and the probable fatal injury of an
other man and two women. Whisky Is
mt the bottom OF the trouble. Matthew
Wewa did the shooting with Winhees-
ter rifle, which he turned upon himself,
with fatal results.
Wewa had teDee near here, with
some other Piutes and few Warm
Springs. On the evening Of January
End Wewa returned to his tepee badly
intoxicated. and his savage temper
caused alarm in the family circle, con-
sisting Of his brother Charley, his wife
Happie. and two squaws named Tyler
and Susie, who were gambling.
Wewa took offense at something his
wife was doing. and commenced beat
ing her. His brother Charley interfered
in her behalf This enraged Wewa, and
he siezed his Winchester. rushed out
side and commenced shooting. Raising
the flap OF the tepee so he could point
his gun in, he shot his brother Charley,
who fell to the ground seriously wound
ed. Then Wewa shot his wife. Happie.
The two other squaws made wild
rushes for the tepee door to escape.
Wewa was too quick for them. how
ever. shooting each Of them before they
could get away
Then he walked come distance from
the scene Of his bloody work. turned the
rifle upon himself and ended his life
with a single shot. Happie died before
help could arrive. Charley, Tyler and
Susie were given what medical attend
ance could be secured, but their cases
seem hopeless.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05
WHAT WAS UNDERSTOOD.
Senator Rawlins States Facts in Relation 10
PoIygamy and Statehood.
Understanding was That Polygamous
Marriages should Cease-Did Not
Say should Break Up Families.

Washington, Jan. Ain the Rob-
erts case today the afternoon hear
ing was enivened when Senator Raw
Inns Of Utah was drawn into a discus
sion of polygamy. Mr.. Schroeder had
continued his argument when Mr.. Raw
Inns interrupted to correct a detail as
to when certain statements were given
before a congressional committee rela-
tive to polygamy.
Chairman Tayler thereupon asked
Mr.. Rawlns, who was once a delegate
from Utah, II II was not understood at
the time the State was admitted that
polygamy was at an end.
1T was my understanding said Mr..
Rawlins, that the solemniZation OF
pOlygamous marriages was interdlcted
by the Mormon Church, and that this
would have salutary effect In ter
minating the practice. But | did not
hold out TO Congress that family rela-
tons already established would be
broken up"
Mr. Tayler asked II II was expected
that the law against polygamy would
be violated.
Mr.. RawlIns answered that II was
thought there might be sporadic cases,
but as a general system polygamous
relations would gradually terminate.
"Do you think continued Mr.. Tay-
Ter, that Utah would have been adj
mltted II II had been understood that
In a few years she would send 10 Con-
gress a man maintaining polygamous
relations?"
Mr.. RawlIns said he did not think
Congress believed the practice OF polyg.
amy would be continued. The course OF
events In recent years had clearly
shown that the practice would end In
time.
'pid you not believe and state at the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05
New Beet Sugar Factory.

Chicago, Jan. Alt was announced TO-
day at Santa Fe headquarters that the
American Beet Sugar company had con-
tracted for the establishment of a sugar
beet plant at Rocky Ford. Colo. In the
Arkansas valley. The plant will be next
90 the largest In the world and will
have capacity greater than the COM
bined plants OF Nebraska. II will cost
about 100000, and will have an annual
capacity OF 1880 tons of refined sugar,
using 100000 tons Of beets.
Farmers In the valley adjacent TO
Rocky Ford have arranged TO plant so. =
900 acres of beets in the coming season,
from which II is expected a profit OF
$40 an acre will be realized.
The land Is almost In the heart of
what q few years ago appeared on the
map as the Great American Desert.
Irrigation has made II one Of the most
fertile places In that section of the
west. II is said that the sugar beet
plant will distribute something like
1880, 900 annually 10 farmers and EN-,
ployes. II Is said two more large
plants will be- established in the Ar
kansas valley within the next two or
three years
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05
WATCH YOUR
KIDNEYS.
The Most Important Organs in
the Human Body They Throw
Out All Disease.
SHGRD-R0OI Cures Week Kidneys.

Does you back ache?
Do you have pains across your kid
neys?
Is your complexion chalky, gray,
white?
lis your skin dry or feversh? Are
there puffy bags beneath your eyes?
Are your eyes dull, listless and dead
looking?
Are you irritable and hard to please?
Do you feel as though you have
heart trouble?
Do you have TO urinate several times
In the night2 Is there ever scalding
burning sensation there2
Do you feel the desire Immediately TO
urinate again, with no result?
is your urine clouded, thick or milky?
Is there any sediment or do particles
float in II?
Don't neglect these conditions, and II
they or any part Of them are yours,
Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy,
will be found Just the medicine you
need
Here's a simple test for the kidneys,
just as certain as though a physician
were in personal attendance on your
case: Pour some of your morning"
urine in glass or bottle and allow II
to stand twenty-four hours. Then hold
1t up to the light. and II you find any
settings or sediment, or II IL is thick
or milky or If small particles float
about in II, don't hesitate for mo-
ment but write at once TO DR..
Kilmer e. Co., mention the Salt Lake
City Deseret Evening News
and Immediately begin using the
sample Of Swamp Root which you will
receive at once. absolutely free by mai.
The results will surprise you.
Swamp Root is purely vegetable,
pleasant to take, and is for sale by
druggists everywhere in bottles Of two
sizes and two prices-fifty cents and
one dollar. Bear In mind the name,
Swamp Root, and the address, Bling
hampton, n. Y.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05
A COFFEE SLAVE
Released by Postum Food Coffee.

ITO my surprise discovered that the
coffee habit was fixed upon me, and
looked forward to the beverage al meals
as Indispensable.
II felt that / would rather do without
the balance Of the meal than the coffee,
and became impressed with the fact
that my free, independent manhood was
practically gone.
MY heart gradually became weaker
and weaker until II was SO crippled that
my feet and hands were always cold,
except Immediately after drinking cof-
fee; and after the effect OF the coffee
wore OF, | had that horrible, relaxed,
rung out likes -dish-rag feeling that
made me feel like an old. decreplt man
at the age OF thirty-fve.
when / awakened TO my condition,
] quilt the coffee. and took up Postum
Cereal Food Coffee, finding II a most
palatable and perfect beverage. My
heart has recovered Its normal strength.
and / am again young and healthy
man. II IL very plain TO me now that
coffee was robbing me OF my strength
and vlgor. Postum helped me quit and
built up my nervous system.
my wife, also has been wonderfully
benefited by the use Of Postum Food
Coffee. and we have been engaged In an
active crusade In It's behalf Have found
many people who had turned down
Postum solely on account Of not making
Il properly. II is easy to make II one
VIII use four heaping teaspoons TO the
pint OF water and allow II 10 boil long
enough. We always use good, rich
cream, and sweeten the cup TO taste.
IL is a delicious beverage
"The following persons were affected
very much az was. and have recovered
their health by the use OF Postum Food
Coffee: Dr. ]. A. Schuelke Of the United
States army, also Mr.. John Corcofsn OF
South Omaha. with the Cudahy Packing
Co.
with best wishes" w. II. Spauld-
ing, 1910 Cass ST., Omaha. Neb.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05
Gen. MacArthur's Confirmation.

Washington, Jan. Ain the executive
session Of the Senate today there was
a brief discussion OF the promotion OF
Gen. Macarthur. The discussion grew
out Of an inquiry by Senator Pettlgrew
as TO what the general had done 10 en-.
title him TO such distinction as had
been conferred upon him. The inquiry
was responded 10 by Senators Carter.
Hawley and others, who explained that
Gen. MacArthurs record had been uni
formly good from the time OF the Civil
war until and including the present
campaign in the Philippines. After
these explanations the nomination was
confirmed without an opposing vote.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05

government were absent and the OPP
position being aware Of this chartered
steamer 10 carry Martin from Van
couver to Nanaimo and special train
10 bring him on TO the capital In time
for the session. His arrival gave the
opposition majority and had II not
been for the lengthy speech made by At
torney-General Henderson who held
tne floor until Wells. OF the government,
arrived by steamer, the opposition
would have scored dissolution.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05
Lite Insurance Returned.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 5.--Publio Ad-
ministrator Kellogg has turned over 10
Attorney OBrien. Of the New York
Life Insurance Co.. $500 OF the &c.,
600 paid into his hands as insurance on
the life Of Aaron Wolfsohn, who was
supposed to be dead. He retained ST.
800 as attorneys fees, etc
Kellogg exacted bond from the COM
pany indemnifying him against all suits
that might arise in the matter and the
Wolfsohn mystery is at an end so far
as the Insurance company and the pub
lie administrator are concerned.
The identity Of the suicide Is still a
mystery.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05
Dynamite u Street Car.

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 4.-For the third
time since the street carmen's strike
was inaugurated dynamite was resort
ed 10 tonight. being placed on the street
car track and exploding beneath a car
containing twelve passengers. No one
was injured, but the car was badly
wrecked. The outrage created great
excitement.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05
Taial RoIler Explosion.

Cincinnati, Jan A boiler in
Charles Stout's sawmill, eight miles
east OF here, exploded and killed three
employees and injured the owner, this
morning
Dead-John Adams, engineer; Nat
McGinnis and Nelson McGinnis.
Mr., Stout had his head crushed and
will probably die
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05
British Columbia Politics.

Chicago. Jan. IA special to the Re-
cord from Victoria, u. c., says:
The government OF British Columbia
was defeated within four hours after
the parliament had been opened. on a
motion to adjourn until next Tuesday,
proposed by Premier Semlin. The de-
feat was due TO The efforts OF Joseph
Martin. late Encouragement Of the
government two OF the members Of the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05
Goods for the Paris Exposition.

San Francisco, Cal, Jan. 5.--The last
shipment Of goods from California TO
the Paris exposition Will be made to-
day. The display OF native woods, con.
slsting Of over 500 specimens. will be an
attractive feature and the exhibits Of
California minerals and wines will be
the best ever made outside of the State.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05

New York, Jan. 5.-A dispatch to the
Herald from Berlin quotes the Ber-
liner Tageblatt as saying:
The measure Of patience Of the Ger
man nation Is full. Does England want
TO drive Germany violently into the
arms Of the Russo French coalition?"
The Lokalanzeiger says:
England has always carried out a
ruthless maritime policy, and England,
whenever her interests have demanded
1t, has always violated the rights Of
others"
The Journal then reminds Its readers
of the case Of the Alabama, and 1t con-
tinues:
Before the Bundesrath was captured
a number OF other ships, Russian,
American and French vessels, were
taken. Ii Is TO be hoped that the pow
ers will unite for their common protec-
ton. For this, however. France and
Germany must give up distrusting each
other"
The Deutsche Tages Zeitung regrets
that the emperor made a Journey to
England which has not even prevented
her open hostility"
The German colonial secretary has
sent protest to the press and intends
10 hold a series Of indignation meet
ings.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05

was here that laid the Which the chiefs q he Na oas
shsned dfereree harmopi,ed and organized
less
ONE
all
the bit kind comprehensive hhng enpe US
tTe require est hoasekeep classes nSaai
ana Is 50 sr departure from the uss mode the subject
wight AID fresh by simply rubbing
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05
A novel and NEST imporfanf department
consists of carefully prepared Menus
for Breakfast, Luncheon and Din.
ner, compile. for one week In
every month Of the year.

IN point Of authorship |, stands preenineut
Hugo Zieman was at one time caterer for that
Prince NapoleoB who was killed while fighting
the Zulus In Africa. lie was afterward seward
OF the famous Hstei Splendid In Paris La'-r
he conducted the celebrated Brunswick Ca
New York, and still later he gave TO the
Richciieu, In Chicago, a cuisine which wo
.oofausa ~ e,sn ne oourtrets of foreicu
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05

Capetown, Jan 3,-Intelligence has
been received here from the Free State
Of the fact that President Steyn has
issued a proclamation declaring that
every white man. irrespective Of ma
tionality. is to be considered burgher,
and is liable 10 be compelled 10 fight
for the defense of the country.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05

New Haven, Conn, Jan. A very
enthusiastic pro- Boer mass meeting
was held In Music hall tonight, about
1000 people being present The princ-
pal speaker was George w. Van Sic
len, Of New York. who, in a dispassion-
ate manner, described the situation in
South Africa and the causes leading up
to the present war.
A resolution protesting against the
Misrepresentation of the English gov
eminent that the people of the United
States We're not in sympathy with the
Beers In their conflict was adopted and
1t was also voted 10 have the chairman
appoint committee TO collect funds
TO be forwarded to the proper authori-
ties for the purpose OF assisting the
families Of the killed and wounded Of
the Boer army
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05
The White House Cook Book
THE BEST COOK BOOK PRINTED
1t more fully represents the prog.
ress and perfection Of the culinary
art than any previous work.

THE "wHTE HOUSE, was compiled
by Hugo Zienan, steward Of the White
House Under President Harrison, and Ms.
p. L, Gillette. It contains over 1900 Cook
ing Recipes, besides recipes for toilet and
household. Special articles on buying
provisions, dinner giving, tatle etiquette,
carving and care Of sieklSs'SaxSSS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05

ing on them were enlisted. They will
leave as soon as an agent OF the Trans
vaal government. who is on his way
here, arrives.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-05

Butte. Mont. Jan. 1.-TWO hundred
and sixty men have signed an agree.
ment here TO go TO South Africa and
serve In the Boer army. They are Irish
americans, German-Americans and
French Americans. Only men between
" ard 40 and without an. one depend.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-07
ANOTHER TABLE.
Associated Press Puts HckfnIcy's
Electoral Vote mt 25D Sure.

Associated Press Puts AcKinIcy's
Electoral Vote mt 25D sure.
NEW YORK, Nov. e.--It became evident
at very early hour this evening thar
the election of Mckinley and Roosevelt
was assured. At half past o'clock re-
turns from nearly two-thirds OF the eIec-
ton districts of Greater New York had
been received. indicating beyond question
that Bryan and Stevenson could not ex-
pect more than 3ooo or $4,000 plurality In
this Democratic stronghold, and unless
there was a landslide I'm the outside coun-
ties beyond all reasonable expectation, thu
pivotal State of New York had declared n
unmistakable terms. although by great
ly reduced majority. for the Republican
candidates. As the night progressed it
only served to confirm this Judgment The
returns from Illinois betrayed like con-
clifton. The Republican plurality of 1885
was greatly reduced. but il was stin far
too large 10 be overcome
On the other hand. the returns from
Indiana. Michigan. the two Dakotas. Utah
and Wyoming, as well as Nebraska.
seemed to indicate strong Republican gains
over 1896. Delaware. Maryland and West
Virginia had given decisive Republican
pluralities. The count I'm several of the
far Western States was naturally so de-
lsyed as to give little Indication OF tina
outcome there. but they had ceased Ia
have a determining effect and before 10
o'clock the Democratic leaders had given
W the contest. and IL was announced thar
Mr.. Bryan had gone TO bed and was souns
asleep
The whole story was easily and briefly
told. The Republican ticket would have
a larger electoral vote than four years
ago. but in the larger States of the East
and middle West the pluralities had been
greatly reduced. Massachusetts had faller
from $4,000 to 5000: New York from $50.
600 to 10000 and Illinois from ii2eo TO loo..
900 or less.
The roll call OF States at midnight is ap-
parently as follows.