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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
BATTLE OF TRENTON.
Anniversary of Washington 5 Vic
tory Celebrated Yesterday
With Great Display.

Trenton, n. J., Dec. 26.-The 125th an
niversary Of the battle of Trenton was
deliberately celebrated here today. The
suspicious weather had the effect of
bringing out a large crowd, who lined
the streets along which the sham bat
tie and the subsequent parade took
place this forenoon. The three forces
Of General Washington. General Sulli-
var and the Hessians for more than
an hour occupied the streets and COW
cred the ground that was gone over in
the original battle, and realistic pic
ture of that battle was presented, ex-
cept the suffering which the American
forces underwent because of the cold
weather and the inehciency of cloth
ing.
The sham battle began near the bat
tie monument and continued down
Warren and Broad streets, the Hessian
forces, under Colonel Gilmore of the
Second regiment retreating and hating
at short distances, firing on the ad-
vaucing American army. This con-
tinued until the surrender at two
points. in front OF the postoffice on
East State street and the other on
South Broad street.
During the sham battle there was
continuous firing Of guns and cannon.
After the 81 ender the military was
reformed 9. general parade which
was SUI 1ae.ted by more than LOCO
members of civic organizations of the
city. In the procession was the Second
brigade of New Jersey national guards,
consisting of the Second and Third
regiments under the command of Gen
eral Cooper.
The indoor celebration took place this
afternoon in the opera house, Governor
Voorhees, presiding. The principal
speaker was Professor Woodrow VIII
son of Princeton, who delivered an ad-
dress on she battle of Trenton.
The parade proved somewhat Of a
failure by reason of a misunderstand-
ing. which resulted in the military Of
the first division passing the reviewing
stand fully a half an hour ahead OF
/ the second. or civic division.
Taylor opera house, where the indoor
/ celebration took place, was packed
! Governor Voorhees, presided. Profes-
sOr Wilson Of Princeton university, il
+ his address, beside touching on the his
/ tory of the battle of Trenton, spoke Of
/ the ideals of America.
Our progress during the last Il;
! years was a natural evolution. 1t was
not until the war of 1912 that we be-
+ gan to assume our position as a nation
/ OF the world. Our expansion from time
( TO time was a natural growth, finding z
elimination in the acquiring of the
/ Philippines as a result of the recent
[ war with Spain"
! Professor Wilson spoke hopefully Of
I the result that will follow from our re-
/ cent expansion, both to ourselves as {
nation and the Filipinos as a people
/ He discouraged the political condition
! which seemed to have evolved the pO-
/ litical boss, but looked upon the hos!
as an incident rather than a necessary
result of our form of government.
The fireworks display, whicI was L
have taken place tonight, had to b,
postponed on account Of unfavora bl,
weather.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
Wording Of Petition.
ONE SHEET WAS MISSING.
Salt Lake Firms Order on Eastern
House That Causes Lawsuit.

Judge Marshall has under advise
ment the case of Joseph 5. Vitterlein
against Clark, Eldredge & Co. a suit
for 81, 321. 80, representing the value of
some cigars sent by the plaintiff to
the defendant.
In the hearing yesterday it developed
that an agent of the plaintiff, whose
headquarters is at Philadelphia, sold
the cigars to the Salt Lake firm, ac-
cOTding to the latter, on condition that
he would drum them up in the retail
trade. Clark. Eldredge & Co agreeing
to account for the goods as they were
disposed of. The order mailed to Phil
adelphia consisted of three pages, ac-
cOrding to the testimony, but when it
reached Philadelphia there were but
two pages. The missing page con-
tanned the condition referred to.
NitteTlein %-lims tnat it was an out
and out sale, and the local firm claims
it was conditional on the agent sell
ing the goods. The situation is rather
complex, the point being as TO which
is valid, the order sent or the order
received. The court viii also have to
determine what became of the missing
sheet in the order.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
DEPoRTs MURDER MYSTERY.
Dying Preacher Supposed to Have
Made a Statement.

Paris, Tex, Dec. 26.-The people of
this city and surrounding country are
still greatly excited over the assassin
alton of Rev. J. n. McClinton, a
preacher and farmer, near Deport
1t is said that Rev. Mr.. McClinton's
dying statement implicated two per
sons. one of whom. Howard McGilI, a
farmer, has been arrested. The horse
owned and supposed to have been rid
den by the other man implicated in
the preachers dying statement was
found badly wounded near the scene
Of the tragedy, two or three buckshot
having penetrated its shoulder The
other man has not yet been found.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27

him. There was nothing in the ex-
preston of his face or manner denot-
ing exultation over his victory when
1t was announced that he was elected
president. He seemed to realize fully
the sacred responsibility placed upon
him. and the quiet dignity and self
possession which marked the man then
and in days after were just what his
personal friends expected of him. The
first d9.y / greeted him after he was
inaugurated at the White House in
the course of conversation I inadver-
tently called him Major and Cover
nor, and when I stopped to correct
myself he would say: Each one is
fitting; I'm not particular which a"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
Storm in Butte.

Butte. Mont, Dec. 26.-Butte and
surrounding territory was visited by a
fierce snowstorm and windstorm at 10
o'clock this morning. The storm came
from the west out of a clear sky I'D
inside of five minutes the temperature
dropped several degrees. The snow
came so thick that to see across the
street was an impOssibility. There IS
now two or three inches of snow on
the ground and it is still falling. No
cases of suffering are reported and
none are expected
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
FIGHT IN OHIO CHURCH.
Six Fatally Hurt, Including Those
Who Sought Trouble.

PiketOn, o., Dec. 26.-Six men were
fatally wounded in a general fight at
a small country church at Pike post
office last night and a panic took place
among the wOrshipers. A series of
religious meetings was in progress at
the church and the building was filed,
when Charles and Orrin Day appeared,
slightly intoxicated and announced
that they had come to clean out the
Legs" a family with which the Days
had had frequent quarrels.
A general fight resulted in the church
and around it. Women and children
sought safety from revolvers and
knives by jumping out of the windows.
Only the minister, Mr.. Rowe, remained.
At the close six men lay fatally hurt,
Charles ,and Orrin Day, Wesley Legg,
Joseph Williams, John Currant and
Lebanon Williams
Physicians were called from Piketon
and Idaho to attend the wounded men.
and the sheriff was notified. Many
others were slightly injured.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
BIC GAINS IN COTTON.
Census Reports of This Industry
Very Gratifying.

Washington. Dec. PA statement
exhibiting the extent of the cotton
manufacturing industry in the United
States for the year 1900, as compared
with 1890, was issued today by the
census bureau.
The statement places the total value
o. cotton manufacturers products at
S336.974.SS2 q gain OF over % per cent
since 1880. The number of establish
ments Ia 1900 was ! .051. a gain of l6 per
cent, the capital employed, $467 240 157,
"a gain Of 81 per cent; salary of off
Gals, 1896, a gain Of 81 per cent;
amount paid in salaries, S7.535. 129 a
gain Of III per cent; average number
OF wage earners, 302 SOL gain Of So
per cent total wages paid, $50 .384 532,
gain OF 56 per cent; cost of materials
used Sl76.55l527. a gain of II per cent.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
Dix VIM Come Home

London, Dec. 26.-The lawyers of H.
st. John DIX, who is accused of lar
ceny cOm8iitted in the United States
and with wrecking the Scandinavian
American bank at Whatcom, Wash,
say they Will not appeal against the
decision of the magistrate at the Bow
street police court, who on Dec. II
granted the demand for the extradi-
ton Of Dix. The lawyers arrived at
this decision on account of the cost
Hness Of the appeal. Dix probably viii
sail for the United States on Jan. f.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
GOES TO ASYLUM.
Neils YoungdelI is Examined and
Found to be Insane.

Neils YoEngdeu, the West Jordan
farmer who recently went violently in
sane. was examined by County Clerk
James and -Drs. Mayo and Ellerbeck
yesterday and ordered committed TO
the asylum at Provo.
ToungdelTs hallucination is that he
has violated the state constitution in
some Hay that he is unable to make
clear. and that he is, therefore, not a
good citizen. He also expresses the
opinion that all Swedes should be sent
hack to their native land
Tie physicians found a homicidal
tendency clearly defined, and rheUma-
tism is supposed to have caused his
present condition. Toungdell was per
fectly tractable during the examina-
ton and caused no trouble whatever
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
AUTHOR MARK HANNA.
Writes Personal "reminiscences
President Mckinley.

New York. Dec. 26.-In a copyrighted
article in the National Magazine,
United States Senator Mark Hanna Of
Ohio writes at length concerning the
late President William Mckinley. In
conclusion the writer gives the follow
ing personal "reminiscences:
Il know of nothing in all history
that can compare with the splendid
climax and ending of this noble life.
One Of the sweetest consultations that
come to me is that the memory that on
the Tuesday preceding his death he
asked to see q newspaper, and when
he was told Not today he asked, Is
Mark here2' Yes. Mr.. President was
the response. and in that one sweet
last remembrance was a rich reward
TO. the years of devotion which it
had always heen my pleasure 10 give
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
CONDUCTOR KING KILLED.
Blown From His Train by the Fierce
Storm.

Missoula. Mont Dee 26.-Word reached
this city late this afternoon that Con-
ductor Charles King was killed last night
Just across the line in Idaho. Conductor
King who had charge of a freight was
blown from his train by the fierce storm
while trying to reach the caboose he
had been helping a brakeman and started
to the rear end of the train when the
disaster occurred. King body was
found at the bottom of a deep gorge, he
having fallen while almost in the center
of a trestle-
From Fort Benton comes reports of the
fiercest storm known in years. Big
windows of the court house were blown
in and other minor damage done.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
Three Bodies Found

MillinOcket, Ne, Dec. 26.-The finding
OF three bodies in the ruins Of a cabin
in the Italian settlement here has led
the authorities 10 began an investiga-
ton. 1t is reported that revolver
shots were heard in the cabin before
the fire broke out, and that one of the
bodies found had a wound in the head.
The other two were badly burned. The
dead men were Italians.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27

Denver, Dec. 26.-The Denver Mining
exchange held the usual call for the pur-
chase and sale of mining stocks today in
defiance of the order given by Sheriff
Jones, acting under instructions from
Judge Johnson, that IL suspend operations
pending investigation by the grand jury
as to the legality of its transactions. The
pool rooms and bucket shops are also DO
ing business as usual
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
Took City's Funds.

Buffalo, n. Y. Dee 26.-Mayor DiehI
formally removed City Treasurer Philip
Gerst today, after concluding the in
vestigation into the charges against
hini Of misconduct in misappropriating
funds of the city. At the same time
the mayor directed the city clerk to
call meeting Of the common council
to elect Gerst's successor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
Fights Ia OId Kentncku

MiddIesboro. KY, Dec. 26.-In a free
foI-alI fight last night Samuel Wells
AMI Henry Bass were mortally wound
ed. At Four Mile, VIII Hendrickson
was killed by his cousin, Nat Hen
erickson. On the Guards creek Thomas
Haynes was beaten 10 death by Henry
Bowman
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
INDICTED FOR ROBBERY.
Two Men Charged With Burglarizing
Postofice at Kanab.

Gideon Finley and John H Ford Of
xansO. this state. have been arrested
by Deputy Marshal Joseph T. Akin Of
St. George on the charge of robbing
the postohice at Kanab on April %. 1T
Is alleged thaS they carried away sew
enteen blank money orders of the value
OF c-nt each and a rubber impression
/ stamp.
7 The men were indicted by the grand
Jury 1t its recent sitting and their bail
was fxed at $500 each which was fur
nlshed by the defendants, upon being
taken be1Ore the nearest United States
commissioner. Marshal Miller received
word OF the arrest yesterday. Two in
dictments vet exist.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
ZIONIST CONGRESS.
Sultan Considers Himself a Friend to
the Jews.

the Jews.
Basic, Switzerland, Dec. 26.-The
Zionist congress opened here today IN
der the presidency of Dr. Theodore
Herzl Of Vienna. the founder of the
Zionist movement in Palestine. The
congress is attended by over 200 dele
gates. representing every important
country Of the world, with the excep-
ton Of Australia
In the course Of his opening address.
President Herr referred to his audience
with the sultan last May, in which the
sultan expressed his sympathy with the
Zionist movement; said he considered
the Jews TO be desirable colonists and
declared himself their friend.
DR. Herzl said that he had absolute
confidence in the 7 .tional COLOMBIA ton
movement, and believed tails could sue
coed where efforts toward charitable
colOnizat ton have failed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
library For Kalispell.

Kalispeu. Mont. Dec. 26-Andrew
Carnegie has offered to give Kalispeli
$4,000 for a library provided the city
furnishes a site and $1,000 yearly for
maintenance. The city already ex-
pends that amount each year for IL
brarv. support.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
HoRsETHIEF ARRESTED.
Old Offender in the Tolls at Dillon,
Mont.
Especial to The Herald)

Especial to The Herald)
Dillon. Dec. Civilian Mckenzie
has been arrested by Stock Inspector
Staudaner, charged with stealing a
horse from J. NJ. Nesley of Grant. His
hearing will be held before Judge
Hirschmann on Jan. s. Mckenzie, it
is alleged, sold the horse to Harry
Lindsay, a young stockman living near
town, and the stock inspector thinks
he has a good case against him. Nc
Kenzie came into considerable promi-
nence last summer when Sam Moore
put two bullets through him at the
Jaggers ranch. One of the bullets
passed through his lungs and the
other through his face. While on the
witness stand Moore asserted that Nc
Kenzie was a horse thief and the re-
cent developments would seem to indi-
cate that he spoke the truth.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
Japan Trouble Settled.

Yokohama. Dec. 26.-The cabinet diff
culties have been arranged. owing large
~. id Is understood. to the telegTaDhiC
Intervention of Ma 1uis Ito The budget
has been Withdrawn for the purpose 0f
redraf fling. II is believed. however, that
the governments financial programme
viii pass the diet
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
The Marshal Killed Him

Des M0ines. Ia. Dec. pa special
to the News from Melrose stats that
City Marshal Thomas Knowbs shot
and killed Daniel Clarity, who was in
toxicated and drew his weapon on
him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
schwab Has Sailed

New York. Dec. z6-Charles NJ. Schwab.
president Of the United States Steel cor
pOration, sailed for Europe today on the
steamship Ia SaVoie. Mr. SchWab said
his trip abroad had no business signin-
canoe. and that he was going away
simply fer rest.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
Arrested in Montreal.

New York Dec. ga layers.
young messenger of the Union bank Of
Brooklyn. who disappeared recently
with $1,000 of the banks money, was
arrested today in Montreal.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
lust 10 GET BETTER
ACQUAINTED
we GIVE YOU An
OPPORTUNITY

to increase the purchasing power Of
your pocketbook to still greater mag
nitude. We offer from now until
Xmas large values and more extra
ordinary bargains in Mems Clothing,
overcoats, Underwear, Sweaters and
Wooden Overshirts. Prices cut from
20 to so per cent.
New line Of Neckwear, 75c values,
at soc. Every Mans Ulster in the
house at 1915 of.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
VII Conc ID 81. Louis.

St. Louis. Dec. 26-President Francis
today received an acceptance of the in
vitation TO participate in the Louisiana
purchase exposition from Nicaragua and
Venezuela and very favorable answer
from Ecuador.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
crand Dr. Decoratad.

Madrid Dec 2s-The order of the
Golden Fleece has been bestowed upon
Grand Duke Michael Aiexandrovifch Of
Russia.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
CATHOLICS ASK
END OF B0ER WAR
Bishop Seaman Heads the Peti.
ton in Utah.
ARBITRATION Is REQUESTED
--&
CHRISTMAS DAY TAKEN AS oC-
'CAsIoN TO ASK PEACE.
ARBITRATION is REQUESTED

II the efforts Of the Roman Catho-
les and the Christians Of other de-
nominations throughout the world can
accomplish il, the war in South Africa
will soon cease. That the energies Of
the Utah Catholics to this end VIII be
bent was evidenced on Christmas and
yesterday in this city.
At the close of both morning mass
services at st. Mary's Cathedral in
this city on Christmas it was an
nounced that the petition sent to all
o. the churches in the land by John
Brisben Walker, editor of the Cosmo-
politan, had been received, praying for
the arbitration of the differences be
tween Great Britain and the Beers,
and that, pending the results OF ami
cable negotiations, the war cease. All
such as were in sympathy with the
movement for peace were requested to
subscribe their signatures TO the pc
tition.
Bishop Heads Memorial.
Bishop Seaman and Rev. Father
Kiely headed the memorial to the king
of England, and before the day had
OF the communicates of the church
, had signed. The petition from St.
Mary's church was left in the vestry,
where opportunity was afforded those
Who were not at the Christmas serv-
tces to sign, and many more signatures
were thus obtained. Until the first OF
IeXt week the same opportunity for
signing the peace memorial VIII be at
fOTded.
Wording of Petition,
the substance Of the petition is con-
tained in the following text;
I'VE. the congregation of ST. MaTy's
cathedral. on the first Christmas of the
new century. unite with the Christian
world in presenting this petition 10
our English brothers to secure the
services Of President Roosevelt and the
queen of Holland as arbitrator to try
to arrange a settlement of the differ
ences now existing between the South
African republic and the kingdom of
Great Britain, and that in the mean
time pray that hostilities may cease. -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27

&C. C. C." on Every Tablet.
Every tablet of Cascarets Candy
Cathartic bears the famous c. c. c.
Never sold in bulk. Look for it and
accept no other. Beware of fraud.
All druggists, Ioc.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
The
SaEsffaFiGsErs
Baths. . . .

Repairs on pipe line completed and ali
departments open to the public.
Very pleasant these evenings in the
pools.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
This Week OnEv

In which to take advantage Of the re-
markably low prices now being made by
The Griswold Dental Manufacturing com
pauy on artificial teeth.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-18
CRUELTY TO CHICKENS.
Humane Society of Jacksonville Doing Its
Full Duty.

Jacksonvi le, Fla May n. p resident
o. P. Havens, of h. Society tor Preven-
tion ct Cruelty to Animals, reports that
there are being shipped into the city in
large guam ntities live chickens which are
packed together SO closely that they
cannot move. He has found several
crates Of the poor creatures, and also
discovered who the senders we're. They
were shipped, he says, from Georgia,
and were without food sometimes fol
several days. Ha has taked the ship
pers' tags from the crates as evidence,
and notified the shippers that the birds
in the next crates which arrive In the
city in such shape will be turnetd d loose.
He also informed the shippers that he
and the Society for Prevention OF Cru
city to Animals were willing to assume
the responsibility for such action.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-18
CHANGES IN SCHEDULE.
Southern Passenger Trains Make Consider
able Change.

There will be change in the sohed-
ule of the Southern Railway next Sun
day, May 10. The morning train for
Macon and Atlanta, which now leaves at
$50 a. m, will, on the new time card
leave at 7;20 a. M; and the day train
from Atlanta, which has been leaving
Atlanta at 1906 p, m. and arriving here
al S:35 a. M, will leave Atlanta at $50
a, m, and arrive here at 2 :25 D, m. One
of the short runs betys oA;--on'wioF
and Jesup, the train leaving here at
9:55 a. m. and arriving at p. M, will
be taken off altogether The schedule OF
the other trains will remain as at pres
ent, there being no change in the sched
ule of the early morning train leaving
here at 4 so a, M, for Jacksonville, Sas
vannah, ETC., and the through train for
Atlanta, leaving at 9:05 p. m.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-18
SENSATIONAL DIVORCE SUIT
This Honeymoon Was Indeed a Short
One.

Waterloo, ILL.,. May 17.-Judge Hert-
zell held q special session Of the Cir
cult Court today to hear arguments
in the divorce suit of August Hitzet
man, against Lydia Schriber Hitzs'
man, prominent and wealthy young
people of Red Bud, which was tried al
the March term. The couple was mar
ried in 1898 and lived together for five
weeks only when the wife returned to
the home of her parents. the efforts
of their pastor and relatives toward
bringing about a reunion of the couple
we-e unayailing, and after separa-
ton u more than two years, the hus
band instituted proceedings for di.
vorce. Owing to the fact that deser-
alton only was alleged in the petition
the sensational features Of the case
were not permitted to be brought out
in the evidence, but were fully aired
by the attorneys in their arguments
today.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-18
Death Of a Diplomat.

Grand Rapids, Mich, May 17,-Eds
win Uni, ambassador to Germany under
the last Cleveland administration died
here today.