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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
FAITHFUL EMPLOYEES
WILL Be REWARDED

Baltimore. Nd Dec. s.-As a result of
faithful service Bernard n Baker for
ner president of the Atlantic Transport
company. now a part of the international
Mercantile Marine company, will distrib
ute nearly half million dollars among
his former employees. MP. Baker de-
scribed today the method of the distribu
ton. which viii affect about 80 persons
in New York. Philadelphia. Baltimore,
Chicago. St. Louis and Minneapolis. To
each person who was in the employ of the
Atlantic Transport company one year OF
more ana who viii remain after Jan
in the employ of the International com
pany he will give Sl.eG0 of the stock Of
the new company; to those employees Of
the Atlantic company who will lose their
positions on that date he will give 5000
of the stock. To a few very ola employees
of the company. such as heads of depart
ments, local agents, etc, he VIII give
5000 of the stock of the new company
and certain sum of money. Mr.. Baker
would not give an estimate of the value
of the stock Of the new company, but
said it would be computed out at fair
valuation"
Mr. Baker is d director of the new In
ternatiOnal company.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
BANDITS AHEAD OF POSSE
Montana Despeadoes Urging Their Tired Horses the Direction
of the Jackson Hole country-Reward of
$500 For Their Capture.

QUITE, Mont, Dec. 3.-A special TO
ID the Mountain from Billings,
Mont, says: Soon after the rob-
berry yesterday Sheriff Potter of Car
bon county assumed command of the
chase, taking it up where the local
posse from Bridger left off. Potter and
his men followed the trail, which led
them further to the northwest and in
the direction of Absorakee. Late at
night the posse reached that town,
which is twelve miles south of CoiuHl-
bus and an equal distance from the
Northern Pacific railway. Then they
got word that the three robbers, worn
and weary from hard riding, and gruf
and vicious, rode up to the Arthur
ranch. six miles south of AbsOrakee,
Demanded Fresh Horses.
Only the cook and two other men
We're at the ranch. The robbers did
not offer to modest them. but demanded
fresh horses. There were none to be
had, the only animals in the corral
being unfit for hard work.
The men at the ranch give a meagre
description of the three. The man who
appeared to be the leader was middle
aged and of medium size. A rusty fur
coat covered him from head 70 foot He
was the only one who did any talking,
and he spoke but q few words.
One of the other men appeared to be
about 30 years old. He wore black
mOustache and had beady, black eyes.
He was attired in heavy cloth or
chinchilla overcoat. The third man was
an inoffensive youth of q or % years,
who seemed most fearful of being rec
ognized.
Cook Fed Them.
When they found that no fresh horses
were to be obtained they ate some
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
SAILORS USED TO DIG
CANAL AT CULEBRA

Washington, Dec. 3.-Secretary Moody
has taken note of the press reports
coming from Culebra island to the eff
feet that the sailors of that part of the
North Atlantic squadron which is to
defend Culebra island are suffering
from extra work imposed upon them
in digging a canal to circulate sea wa
ter through a stagnant pool on the
island. These reports were to the eff
feet that the sailors were much dis
tressesd by the heavy work and that
much sickness prevailed. He has sent
the following message to Admiral Hig-
ginSOn:
Avoid using enlisted men for canal
work if conditions are unsanitary. If
native assistance is available and nee
essary. employ it and report estimate
of expense. Regard private owners
rights in such work"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
AtASkA'S GOVERNOR
MAKES HIS REPORT

Washington. Dec. 3.-GoveTEor Brady
of Alaska, in his annual report, makes
the following recommendations
An overhauling of the public land
laws; an appropriation TO provide for
an Alaskan exhibit at the St. Louis eN-
position; amendments 10 the liquor Ii
cense law; enactment of 4 donation
claims law TO run for five years: del
egate to look after the interests of the
district in Washington; a commissioner
of fisheries with vessel, helpers, etc; q
commissioner of mines similar to the
minister OF mines in British Columbia
q commission TO examine into the con-
ditiOn of the natives OF Alaska and TO
report to congress with recommends
tons; encouragement TO those who are
undertaking TO furnish means of trans
portatiOn; that Alaska shall be made a
lighthouse district and be furnished
with a tender TO do the work
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
JUDGMENT OF LOWER
COURT AFFIRMED

Washington, Dec. 3.-The court of
appeals today affirmed the judgment of
the district supreme court in the case
of Ferdinand HolzeudOrf VS.. Secretary
of State Hay. HOzendOrf claimed to be
a naturalized citizen of the United
States and charged that he was falsely
imprisoned in an insane asylum in
Dalldorff, Germany, from May II, 1898,
until July s. 1899. He applied to the
district court on Aug. for man
damus commanding the secretary of
state to institute vigorous and proper
proceedings against the empire of Ger
many and the German emperor there
Of for the recovery of damages in the
sum of 100000. The district supreme
court refused to lay a rule upon the
secretary OF state to show cause why
the writ should not issue and dismissed
the petition.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
ANTITRUST LEGISLATION.
Judiciary Committee of the House
Drafting a Measure.

Washington, Dec. S.-The sub-com-
mittee of the house judiciary commit
tee. consisting OF Representatives lit
tleheld of Maine, Thomas of Iowa and
Clayton of Alabama. to which was re-
ferred the antitrust bills, met today
and devoted several hours to the con-
sideration OF these measures. One of
the bills before the committee pro-
poses an amendment to the Sherman
antitrust law, and another provides
for publicity.
Considerable attention was devoted
10 consideration Of the latter. This bill
requires all corporations enga ged in
interstate commerce to file with the
government returns disclosing their
true financial conditions. and their
capital stock. and imposes a tax upon
such as have outstanding capital stock
upnaid in whole or in part. The bin
was introduced by Mr.. Littlefleld at
the last session. While no general
conclusions were reached today. good
progress was made, and the commit
tee hopes to be able TO make a report
10 the house before the holiday re-
GERS -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
ITALY TNTFREsTEp.

Rome, Dec. 3.-President Roosevelt's
message to congress was received with
interest here, particularly the portion
referring TO the immigration bill. Vic
tor Emmanuel today, in conversation
with a parliamentary deputation which
called on him to congratulate him on
the birth of his daughter. the Princess
Mafalda, said the bill was of great
Importance, not alone to Italy, but to
Montenegro, where the number of illit-
crate persons was high. The king
pointed out that California alone had
1000 Montenegran workmen, and,
though they were illiterate, they gave
satisfaction to their employers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04

@ AN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3--While the
steamer Progreso was lying at
the wharf of the Fulton iron
works at Harbor View this morning,
an explosion occurred. As a result Of
the explosion eleven men are missing.
"A score were more or less seriously in
jured and property to the value Of
100000 was destroyed
The Missing.
First assistant Engineer Sparks,
Jose Rex.
Charles Glenn.
Howard Dove.
James Cavatt.
Dan Gallagher
Joseph Mcguire. E--l
L. Nelson. ti-.-
&. c. McGregOr.
Jack Strand.
Jack Ashton.
First Assistant Engineer Sparks,
Jose Rex, Charles Glenn and Howard
Dove of the crew of the Progreso were
shipped only this morning.
Jose Rex is a son of Mate Rex Of the
ship w. p. Babcock.
Charles Glenn is a brother OF Second
officer Glenn of the transport Sheri-
dan.
James Cavatt was an electrician, ond
Gallagher, Mcguire, Nelson and Nc
Gregor were all shipbuilders.
Jack Strand was employed as fire.
man, and Harry Small, a boy, was
working as a rivet heater. His home is
at Vallejo.
Ashton was fireman on the Progreso
and Dove was a seaman.
Seriously Injured.
The list of seriously injured includes:
Henry Conama, aged is, arm ampu-
tated.
Robert Gibson, both legs broken
A. Kane, fractured leg and foot.
r. BucoIl, fracture of left wrist.
(, George McNerney, severe burns.
]. Morgan, injured about arms and
legs.
IT. McGnl, severely burned.
Willie Van Tarset, confusion of hip
Peter Hansen, fracture right leg.
The disaster occurred at 1924 O'clocE
while forty mechanics of the iror
works and twenty employees of the shiI
were on board. Below decks the me-
chanics We're busy completing the worl
OF converting the vessel from a Goa
burning coal carrier to an oil burning OF
carrier, when suddenly one of the OF
tanks blew UP. Men were hurled agains
the steel wall and a sheet of fiams
came sweeping into their faces. On the
upper deck men were hurled into the
air or thrown into the water. Three
sailors engaged in washing paint out
side the pilot house disappeared as thc
cloud of black smoke came up from the
ship and were seen no more.
Panic Ensued.
Following the explosion, the shiI
sagged in the center, showing that she
had broken in two. In the Office of the
iron works. twenty feet away, every
window was shattered, and flying glass
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
WILL PRESS THE TREATIEs.

Washington, Dec. S.-Senator Cullom,
chairmanaof the senate committee on
foreign relations. says he is going to
press consideration of the reciprocity
treaties, especially the French agree
ment. He does not know when time
can be obtained for calling up the
treaty, but thinks the senate should
vote one way or the other. The reel
procity treaties with the Dominican
Republic, Nicaragua and Ecuador have
been withdrawn, and the treaties with
Argentina and with Great Britain for
Bermuda have lapsed-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
CRUDE OIL AS FUEL.

Portland, Ore, Dee. 3.-The two pa
per mills at Oregon City have COM
pleted arrangemtns for the use OF crude
oil as fuel. Contracts have bean made
with a California oil company, and the
use of the new fuel will commence by
May 1 next. Both companies now con-
sumo about 175 cords of wood per day,
and will use about 1900 gallons of oil
daily. The California company will
erect large storage reservoirs in Port
land, and a representative OF the Ma
tional Transportation company, which
will carry the oil from CalifoI MIA to
Portland on its ocean tank steamers,
is now here arranging for a SITE
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
PIoUs INDEMNITY FUND.

special says:
Secretary of the Treasurer Liman-
tour has asked congress TO authorize
the payment of 81. 4zU. 6S2 Mexican cur
rency 10 the United States, together
with $43.050 interest thereon, in accord
anCe with The Hague arbitration IN
the matter of the Pious fund
Secretary LimantOur informs con-
gress that the expense incurred in the
proceedings, amounting 10 about So
Oo0, has already been paid, as required
by the national honor and deeorum-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
sHoRN OF LIS HoNoRs.

Berlin. Dec. 3.-The Russian Grand
Duke Paul Alexandrovitch, an uncle
Of the car. has been dismissed by En-
neror William from the honorary colo
nelcv Of a Cuissar regiment stationed
at Bradenburg because of his recent
marriage to the Baroness Pistolkoff.
who obtained a divorce from her hus-
nand IN order to marry the grand duke.
For his marriage TO the baroness, the
grand duke was dismissed from the
Russian army. The ear has tele-
rraphed to I5mperor William his ac-
ecptance Of the vacant post.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04

bread and meat the cook gave them
and rode away. though their gait, ow-
ing TO the tired condition of the horses,
was not rapid.
These horses. it now appears, We're
stolen Monday night from a ranch near
Joliet.
Apparently the robbers intend to get
from the head of the Saltwater into
the Teton country, east CT the national
park, and work their way down into
the Jackson Hole region
Eight hundred dollars reward has
been offered for the capture of the
men. $500 by the Bridger bank and 500
by each of the Red Lodge banks
Posse on the Trail.
A courier arrived in Columbus this
evening and stated that Sheriff Potter
and posse struck the trail of the BridSeT
bank robbers near point where they
could not have been more than an hour
behind the robbers. when the tran was
lost.
bridge over the Yellowstone river on the
other side OF Columbus and will be main
tanned tonight 1t is thought the robbers
are heading for the Crazy mountains
which lie about twenty-five miles NORTH
of Big Timber.
Advices received from Saltwater today
say that the Bridger bank robbers Were
last seen about IL O'Clock last night il
the Butcher creek country, near Absaro
kee. on the Saltwater. and were making
westward.
Three Suspects.
Three men showed up at the Northern
Pacific depot this evening who answer
TO the descriptions given of the three
bank robbers. They came into the wait
ing room carrying three saddles, which
| bear evidence of having seen hard serv
| ice. The men asked the night operator i
| the depot was kept open all night, anC
| then went out, leaving their saddles
the waiting room, Officers are now Ell
| route to this place.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
PROPOSED CHANGE OF NAME.
Episcopals May Be Known as Ameri-
can Catholics.

Springfield, Ills, Dec. 3-Bishop Sey-
mOur, in his annual address delivered to-
day before the synod diocese of Spring
field of the Episcopal church, recon-
mended an answer to the overtures of the
general conventions for the expression
of wishes of the synods on the question
Of a change of name, recommending TAT
the name should be changed FROM FRO
testant Episcopal to American Catholic
church He presented lengthy argu-
ment in favor of Catholic in the pro-
posed change Of name, saying that the
word Protestant especially was mis-
homer, as the church has never protested.
but had affirmed. and that taking the
church TO the other countries under this
name was like sailing under false cOlOrs
After spirited debate d resolution en-
bodying Bishop SeymOur's recommends
tiOns was adopted. The clergy generally
favored the change. but the vote of the
Law delegates was almost evenly divided
for and against. This is the first synod
to act on the question.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
NEWS VIA LONDON.

London, Dec. according to the
Times correspondent at HavInl. the
reciprocity treaty between the Uaited
States and Cuba viii be signej tOmOr-
row (Friday) The United States, says
the correspondent, viii reduce the du-
ties on Cuban imports by 20 per cent,
while the Cuban duties on American
products will be reduced from 20 10 50
per cent.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
AT PARKER,s BIER

London. Dec. 3.-Thousands of per
sons of all classes marched in process
sion past the body of Or. Parker. the
late pastor of the City Temple. in
that edifice today. while long lines Of
people, undeterred by the miserable
weather prevailing, awaited their turn
outside. According to the wishes of
the dead clergyman, no mourning was
worn, but there was a great display
of floral tributes
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
TO SEE sTART MADE.

New York. Dec. &C. H. Mckay,
president, and George G. Ward, vice
president. OF the Commercial Gable
company: W. H. Baker and z. c.
Bradley, vice presidents of the Postal
Telegraph company, started today for
San Francisco to see the beginning of
the laying of the new Pacific cable to
connect this country with the Hawaiian
and Philippine islands.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
FREE FROM YELLOW FEVER.

Washington, Dec. 3.-The sanitary con-
ference OF the American republics de-
voted today's sessions TO reports from
delegates. These described sanitary con-
ditions and made numerous suggestions.
that there had not been a case of yellow
fever originating in Cuba during the past
fourteen months
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
Three Suspects.

mouth epidemic, reports in telegram
TO Acting Secretary of Agriculture
Moore that the situation is very Sc
rious and that there are about 5000
cattle in herds known to be affected.
New cases are constantly being found.
Extensive outbreaks of the disease have
occurred in Vermont, but DR.. Salmon
believes the situation can be handled
by slaughtering and disinfecting.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
CAUSED By cRossEp WIRES.

Allentown, Pa, Dec. 3.-CrOssed wires
caused a fire today which completely
burned out Bittner, Hunsicker & Co. s
wholesale dry goods store and several
local lodges occupying the large four
story building of Elias Bittner. Loss
on building, $40, coo; insurance, s12, 600
Loss on contents, $3.50, 600; insurance
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
MO 0PPOSITTnN

Atlanta Ga. Dec. 3.-Captain Evan 2.
Howell was today elected mayor of At
nominated some time since in the Demo
cratic primaries.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
EXPOSITION AT PORTLAND.
Western States Will Be Invited to
Participate.

Participate.
Portland, Ore, Dec. S.-The board of
directors of the Lewis and Clark Cen
tennial exposition this evening decided
to address a letter to the governor OF
every state west of the Mississippi
river inviting them to ask the co-opera-
ton of their states and the transfer
of their exhibits from st. Louis in 1904
to the Lewis and Clark centennial. An
official letter will be sent to the gov
ernors of the states of Washington,
Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Cali
fornia and Nevada, asking them to
recommend to-their legislatures appro-
priatons to assist oregon in holding the
centennial. Congress is to be asked for
81 900, 900, and President Roosevelt is &c
be requested to recommend this sum in
a special message to congress.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04

Guthrie, Q. T., Dec. 3.-The snow
storm of today raises the Introduction
placed on Oklahoma cattle by Missouri
and other northern states, and for this
reason the storm is regarded as a
blessing by cattlemen.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04

Chicago-Bridget Maher child of an
empioye of the Gault house, was burned
TO death at the hotel this morning The
fire occurred in the annex and caused
considerable excitement among the
guests, but was eXtingulshed with nor
NAL loss.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04

Beloit. Wis-Mrs. Eliza Manahan, a
cousin of Secretary Stanton, died TO-DAY,
aged 81 Mrs Manahan was the only
surviving daughter of revolutionary Of
ficers in Illinois or Wisconsin.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04

Washington egotiations between Sec
rotary Hay and DR.. Herran, representing
the COlomb idn government, tor a canal
treaty, were resumed today and there Is
promise of a treaty before Christmas.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04

100000 The Allentown House Furnish
ing company's building was water
soaked. Loss, $4,000; insurance, 5000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04

Washington Hale today intro
dueed a bill fixing the age of admission
TO the naval academy between the ages
Is and q years.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
NEW TEAL GRANTED.

Frankfort, KY, Dec. 3.-The appellate
court today awarded a new trial to
Caleb Powers. convicted in the Goebel
murder conspiracy and sentenced to
life Imprisonment.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
BIG BLIZZARD ON THE PLAINS
Kansas and Nebraska in the Grip of
the Storm King.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 3.-Kansas is eX-
periencing the first bad storm of the
winter Some damage to stock has re-
suited, and railway business in some
instances is being carried on under diff
ficulty.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
MANY CATTLE INFECTED.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Dr. Salmon,
chief of the bureau of animal industry,
who is in New England directing the
work of stamping out the foot and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04

New York.-Shipments of currency by
the Sub-treasury to western and south
western points for crop moving purposes
thus far this year aggregate SIS. 1876 900. a
decrease of SS04. 900 compared with 1895
Transfers in 1901 amounted to SIS. 80, 090
A few shipments We're made 10 the Pa
cific coast last year, but they We're nom
inal.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04

New York.-The grand jury returned an
indictment today against former Police
Captain Moynahan, charging hmm with
bribery
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04

Detroit-A report from Michipicoten
announces the safety of the crew Of the
schooner Aloha, given up for lost with
all on board
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04

Omaha. Neb., Dec. 3.-The storm of
last night Frustrated telephone and tel
egraph wires east and north of this
city, and trains arriving from the west
are from one TO FIVE hours late. Re
ports from the Black Hills indicate
that the storm was a severe one, but it
is not believed that any serious damage
has resulted on the ranges. The storm
abated early in the day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 3.-An over Ne
braska today a snOWstOTm is raging,
and in the sand hill country it has de-
velOped into a blizzard. In the west
and northwest, along the lines Of the
Burlington and Northwestern railroads.
telegraph communication has been in
terrupted and if the storm continues
service will be stopped.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
BRIEF TELEGRAMS

New York-Han Game the novelist.
and Mrs. Game sailed for Liverpool today
on the Celtic.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
RISE IN SUGAR.

New York, Dec. 3.-All grades Of re-
fined sugar were advanced ten points
today.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-04
fspecial 10 - Herald. )


Washington Dee S.-Senator Rawlins
reached here this morning and resumed
his duties at today's session OF the ser
are.
Representative Sutherland had a con-
ference with Chief HydroSrapher Newell
Of the geological survey today relative TO
the desired action in Utah upOl irrigation
projects under the new irrigation law.
AIR. Sutherland called the attention Of
Mr.. Newell 10 several projects and in
Vfted careful examination by geological
surveyors of all of them
These include the Utah lake project, in
Volving the building of a dyke, thus re-
ducing the area of the lake to tvyO-t thirds
its present size and retaining the land
thus drained. The second proposition Is
To conserve waste and surplus waters
through the CIntah reserve by tunnels.
and thus divert the water OF the Du-
cheSne, Strawberry and other tributaries
of Green river TO the Weber. Salt Lake
and Utah valleys, and also 10 divert the
waters Of the Strawberry into Spanish
Fork The third proposition is a reser-
Voir in Willard county to impound for
irrigation purposes the waters OF the Sc
Vier river. The fourth proposition is 20
have the government complete the reser-
voir started by private enterprise in san
pete county. the completion OF which IS
doubtful on account of the limited FUNDS
available