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Show V LIVING ISSUES. (WARREN FOSTERS PAPER.) ueeeaaor to tho Isth-Mouxta- ui Astocat WIIXABD rOSTKB, mhUabw. SALT LAKH CITY. Room 78 Hooper Bik.. UTAH NEWS. The Salt Lake pablie library heard organized last week by electing T. 0. Webber president, and CL II. Hill secretary. Briant Stringbam of Bonntifnl baa been appointed a member of the state board of medical examiners, succeeding M. N. Grazes of Ogden. At the school elections in Salt Lake City the advocates of maintaining the nigh school won a decisive victory, electing every member of the incoming school board. United States Senator Cannon has been invited to deliver a lecture in New York City on his observations in the Orient, which he haa accepted. It will occur at an early date. A drain tunnel 1500 feet long will be constructed by the San Pete Vallej Railway company to drain ita coal k mines at Morrison. President haa just concluded the financial arran gementa. The Painiera' and Decorators association of Salt Lake City has been the objects being for thu encouragement of art and the protection of members in securing to them the fruits of their efforts. The proposition to remove the repeating offices of the Western Union from Ogden to Salt Lake ia being discussed. It seems probable that there is considerable truth in the story, although though the cbange may not come for several months. By order of Assistant Postmaster General Heath, it has been made an offense punishable bv dismissal from the service, for a letter carrier to work more than eight hours a day. This is the result of a decision by the supreme court upholding the claim of A. II. Tost, a letter carrier of Salt Lake, for overtime under the eight-hou- r law of Bru-bac- 1888. F. McKay formerly a book keeper in Walker Bros bank has returnod after an unsuccessful attempt to reach Klondike. His party got no farther than St. Michaels, owing to a series of blunders on the part of the leadC. ers of the expedition, where nearly all the party will winter. McKay left Salt Lake August 8. Mr. McKay will try hia luck again ou the flrat boat that goes up in the spring. The secretary of the interior is fully determined to forfeit the American Asphalt companys lease of Utah lands unless the company makes satisfactory showing to the department. The American company haa until the middle of January to show cause why the lease should not be forfeited. The secretary bases hia position on the failure of the company to file ita plats in doe season. Nellie B. Erickson haa entered suit 0 against Salt Lake City to recover for aldamages personal Injuries leged to have been sustained by the carelessness and negligence of the defendant. The defendant was constructing a sewer, which it left open, and in a dangerous condition, and while the plaintiff was driving in the vicinity her horse became frightened and ran Into the trench with such violence that Mrs. Erickson sustained permanent injuries to her spine and shoulder. By pushing a loaded shotgun into a a buggy, with the x.uzzle towards himself, George A. Clark, proprietor of the Jockey Club livery stable of Salt Lake, had the top" of his head blown off and his brains scattered about the barn floor. (Hark was just preparing for an early morning duck shooting trip when the accident occurred. He was a married man and a recent arrival. Ills family ia provided for by 819,500 of life insurance. He took out a 85,000 accident policy only three weeks ago. gil-foni- te 810,-00- Mrs. Nancy Hamilton of Castle Dale died last Sunday at the remarkable age of 108 years Mrs Hamilton was born in North Carolina in the year 1790, residing in South Carolina and Tennessee vntil 1850, when she became .a Mormon and removed to Utah, and up to her death remained faithful to her church vows In 1883 she, with her husband, moved to Arizona, and at the age of loo year again became a resident of Utah, residing at Mapleton and later at Csstie Dale. In this long span she was married five times, and survived all of her husbands and rained fifteen children, all but three of whom she outlived. Her first marriage was at the age of 14, and tliL-- last at the ripe age of 03. Lynched by Nevada Vigilante Nev., Dec. 8. One of Carson, most horrible lynchinga ever known in Nevada occurred at Genoa, fourteen miles from here. Abram Ueber. who last week shot and killed liana Ander sou in a Millerville saloon, was hanged by a mob of masked men to a cottonwood tree half a mile distant from the jaiL When taken from hia cell the victim had nothing on but a shirt. This was torn off by the lynchers, and the nude body left dangling in the air for six hours As the body was palled np the mob riddled it with ballets. When satisfied that the man was dead the vigilantes dispersed. The leader of the mob presented himself at a aide window of the county jail, and, calling to Sheriff Brocklisa stated that the Gardnerville constable had arrived with a prisoner he wished to have locked up. The sheriff was some time in responding, and the mob, impatient at the delay, battered down the door of the recorder's office with s, captured the sheriff constable, placing them under guard . The prisoner was then awakened. He fought with a chair, but was soon He cried for merey, but overpowered. was silenced with a gag, and, being bound, was dragged through the streets, out of the city, and to a place half .a mile distant, where the crowd halted. The sheriff and constable were forced to accompany the mob and, still under a strong guard, watched sledge-hammer- the execution. The prisoner was in a fair way of receiving trial and punishment lor the crime he committed. The preliminary examination was held last week and the grand jury had fonnd an indictment. A number of witnesses would have been brought forward to prove that Ueber had been assaulted by Anderson before the shooting. Ueber has a millionaire uncle, nenry Robion, In Pitssbnrg, and it it thought that the perpetrators may be brought to justice. PERMANENT WESTERN German Cruisars Enter Port An Fztnee. Port an Prince, Dec. 7. The trouble between Germany and Haiti, as a result of the arrest and imprisonment of Emil Lueders, has reached a crisis. Two German cruisers entered the port during the morning and an ultimatum from the German government was delivered to the Qaitien government, giving the latter eight hours in which to meet the demands of Germany for the FAIR. Enterprise to Perpetually Advance Western Interests. 8. The Chicago, WestDec. Chicago, ern and Northwestern States Exhibition company has perfected its organi- zation. The objects of the company are to maintain in Chicago a permanent exhibition of the products of the western and northwestern states and territories, for the guidance and information of and business men, to furnish is formation as to the cost of lands, of production, of transportation and the chances for business openings and investments, to aid and assist the the several states and territories in securing immigration and the carrying ont of enterprises for the development of material interests, and to maintain exhibition rooms aa headquarters for the citizens of the various states and territories when in Chicago. A coramodioui permanent exhibition headquarters is to be located in the heart of the city. an indemnity to Herr Lueders. In anticipation of trouble, the citizens of German nationality sought refuge on board two steamers which are at this port, and the French schooner Devllle Msrsellile has been requisitioned by the French minister in order to serve as a refuge for French citizens. She has arrived from Porto Rica The population of this place is in a state of great excitement, but the Hai-tie-n government has strong forces of troops at its disposal, and is resolved to maintain order. The population of thia city late this afternoon, when this cablegram was sent, at 8 oclock, appears calm, and .he present indications seem to confirm the supposition cabled earlier today. that the government will accept the conditions Imposed by Germany, by having to yield to superior force and and in oruer to avoid any internal troubles. MONTANA JUDGE SUICIDES. A hoc lata cf Montana Supreme Court Shoots Himself. Helena, Mont., Dec. 7. Associate Justice Horace R. Buck of the supreme Jostles court committed suicide shortly after midnight by shooting himself. Judge Buck was one of Montana's ablest jurists He had been a resident of Helena for many years, being a son of one of the pioneers lie served a term aa district jndge of Lewis and Clark county, having been elected to the nloce by a large majority. Last year he was elected to the state supreme bench. He was about 45 years of age and leaves a wife and three children. He was very popular among his associates, bring a lover of sport and a general good fellow. McKinley Ketnrna to Ills Sick Mother. Washington, Dec. 7. President McKinley left Washington last night to return to the bedside of his mother in Canton, 0. The president was accompanied by Mrs. McKinley, Miss Mabel McKinley, Miss Barber jMiffc. Abner McKinley, Ai J. Duncan, Assistant Secretary of State Day, two maids and the steward of the white house. The party occupied the special Pullman Newport, which was attached to the rear of the regular western express. Murdered Her Babe. St Louis, Dee. 7. Sally Jackson, a young woman employed as a domestic in a prominent family in this city, gave birth to a baby early thia morning. Siezed wi th remorse, she almost severed the childs head from its body with a butcher knife. When fonnd, she was British Bimetallists. unconscious, with the dead infant lyLondon, Dec. 8. n. J. McNeill, sec- ing near her. She was removed to a retary of the Bimetallic tcagne, said, hospital and later died without reconcerning President McKinley's mes- gaining consciousness. Investigation sage: may possibly implicate those least susBimetallists regard the presidents pected for the girls condition which reference to the Wolcott mission with prompted her to do as she did. considerable satisfaction. We did not Bryan's Opinion of tho consider the reply of the British govTex., Deo. 7. Hon. W. J. Galveston, ernment ss in any way finally closing reached here yesterday and has negotiations The fact that the Wolcott Bryanwith a party of friends to Lake commission has not yet reported, to- gone home-seeke- rs - Knh' Surprise to hunt ducka The party gether with the president's expressions will be gone three or four daya Mr. encourages the hope that the United himself as follows on States and the French government Bryan expressed the message. presidents contemplate further action early. The message indicates an intention British bimetallists are more eon fused than ever. We need an international settlement, and the recent fall of Indian exchange shows that the Indian government officials were in error in replying to the Woolcot commission proposals that they were about to secure a settled exchange. upon the part of the president to aid in turning the issue of paper money over to the National banka, and In the meantime a purpose to give gold a further superiority over silver as money. Witching Chines Montreal, Dec. 7. Patrick Egans, States Minister to Chile has Germany Want Halo Chon Bay. been in the city for some daya It waa Peking, Dee. 8. The Chinese govern- stated that he came here to look into ment lias canned it to be made known the facilities offered here for the shipthat np to the time o' the German occu- ment of grain to Europe. It haa leakpation of Kaio Chon Bay, no claim was ed out, however, that Mr. Egans ia actmade by Germany for reparation as a ing as special agent of the United result of the murder of the two mis- States Treasury department at Washsionaries, Nies and nennie, and that ington to look into the smuggling of there were no other differences be- Chinamen across the American border tween the two governments. Cons- from this district equently the government of China Lnetgert Appeals to tho Public. points ont, the missionary question is Chicago, Dec. 7. Adolph L. Luet-geregarded as a pretext to obtain a naval who is nowin court for his second station, which, it Is shown, Germany trial for wife murder, has issued an has long coveted.. The Chinese gov- appeal to the public for funds with ernment, it is said in conclusion, will which to defray the cost of hia trial. never consent to the Germans remain- He opens hia appeal with an affirmaing at Ivaio Chou Bay, as tlieir pres- tion of innocence, and then, declaring ence there deprives Chinn a harbor that the first trial exhausted his rewhich, since the war with Japan, has sources, asks the public to send him been the most sultcto naval base ol money, which lie promisee to payre operationa when at liberty. ex-Uuit- ed rt KAISERS TROOPS MINING NOTES. FOR CHINA Ur(Mt Body of tmuui Trotipf Sent Be yoad European Water. Berlin, Dec. 8. When the German consisting of four companies of marines, numbering S3 officers and 1,200 men, and a. company u of naval artillery, arrive at for as which already cabay, point, bled, they will aoon act out, they will bring the total German force there np to 4.566 men, the largest body Germany haa ever sent beyond European waters, (t la understood that the reserves bad to be drawn upon. The admiralty denies that other European squadrons have entered the harbor at .Kia-Cha-u to watch Gerand it ia believed manys proceedings, that Admiral von Deidrich would protest vigorously against such an atKiao-Cha- Florence, Colorado, baa a prospect two new smelters early the coming for year. Experts are visiting Grand Encamp ment in the interest of capitalists who lealre to get possession of some bonanzas. The Cottonwoods, east of Salt Lake, have done more shipping this season-thafor years'past The percentage at copper is steadily increasing and eventually attract attention. gold strike ia reported from Battle Lake district, south of Rawlins, which goes several hundred dollars to the ton. Copper abounds there, but this is the first find of gold. If reports are reliable, there are men working the bars of the many tempt. The Kolinsche Zeitnng regards the Snake who are making from 81. 50 to S3 aim. per day, per man. There is practically expedition aa having a two-fol- d First, to obtain missionary reparation; bo limit to the amount of flour gold in and, second, to obtain a concession of the sands. Kiao-Cha-u as payment for past services Ths miners of the Deep Creek conn rendered China by Germany in con- try are working ont their assessment nection with the conclusion of peace thia year with renewed hope, believing with Japan . that at last a railroad will be built There is much self-co- n gratnlstioa which will make that about the greatamong the Germans that the mission- est country in the west. ary incident absolves the government The Camp of Eagle ville, Nevada, refrom the tedious and perhaps abortive ports many prospects that show asprocess of diplomatically claiming a says ranging from 815 to 8400 in gold coaling station in the form of a de- per ton. Wood and water are scarce mand for a treaty port or a settlement but capital will probably be found to on perpetual lease. It is believed un- overcome these difficulties. necessary to take Great Britain into The Pioche Record says very few account, as she is occupied elsewhere, slaims will be forfeited in that district while Japan is not likely to resist the coalition of Germany, Russia and this year for want of assessment work. are Many France. from oulaide and are writing points ia Thia the contention of the arranging for the protection of their Zcitung. At the same time it interests. says that Germany will not be led by the allurements of France or Russia to It is reported that in the property of deviate from a policy of moderation in the Sylark Mining company at Beaver Lake, a streak of ore showing gold hod China. been found, and that considerable ex- sltement prevailed in that locality. RAILWAY SPEED RECORD. Dr. K. EL .Steele, president of the comUnion Partite Bets n Face for For Fast pany, says the story ia true. Running In tho West. The Stateline Gold Mining and MillOmaha, Dec. 8. Celebrating its new ing company are poshing the work of birth, the Union Pacific haa set a pace instruction of their plant and expect for fast running that will likely stand to have the mill grinding by January in the west for some time. Three I. All of the lumber and machinery ia spurts in one week ia ita now on the ground, and no delay of e run sny kind is anticipated. record. Of the first a miles an was made at the rate of The building industry in Line Citj dsah at the hour, with a hundred-mil- e rate of 68.2 miles an hour. ' Yesterday keeps pace with the usual order of the fast mail waa again late in Wyo- things and some fifteen different buildings of all sizes and dimension ming, and was danced across the Ne- are under construction. Every man ii braska plains at a rate that makes la working and everything is in samp former runs look clow. It covered 43 a rather flourishing condition. miles, from Sydney to Julesburg, in 38 minutes; 81 miles, from Jnleaburg to Work at the Mono in Dry canyon North Platte, in 71 minutes; 60 miles, haa been suspended for the winter. The North Platte to Lexington, in CO min- work of the post few months has reutes; 35 miles, Lexington to Kearney, sulted in the uncovering of s fine vein in 33 minutes, and a final dash of 43 of ore, showing over 100 ounces of silvei miles, from Kearney to Grand Island, and about 814 in gold. The lost vein in 86 minutes, or 70 milles an hour. of very rich ore ia still being sought. The 261 miles from Sidney to Grand Several fine specimens of gold ore Island waa made in 238 minutes, an av- from the vicinity of Casper, Wyof, erage of 65.6 miles an honr. have recently been sent in for assay The above ia said to be reliable in with returns showing 8750 per ton. every particular and corroborated by The came from a ledge which samples the enginner and fireman. ia said to be sixteen feet wide for feet, and in the next 4000 feet wiTried to Abduct a Bohoolmn'am. dens out to 200 feet Of course it it i Boise, Idaho, Dec. 6. A bold at- not all 8750 ore, and very likely the tempt was made about 8 o'clock in the ledge ia not so extensive as haa been evening in the most thickly populated stated. part of the city, to abduct Mrs. Kittie The directors of the Diamond Hill ONeill, one of the most prominent public school instructors in the city. (Mont) mines are making an experiShe was entering the gate at the Sher- mental ran prior to closing down the man house, where she stops, when a mine. Practical working haa failed to man approached her, drawing a knife how anywhere near the gold that asand threatening to kill her if she say showed to exist The assay er now has charge of the extraction ot screamed. He then took hold of her and forced the metals, and if he cant make it pay the mines will dose. The property if her to walk away with him. After proceeding a block, they met principally owned in Scotland. William Bullock and Mrs. ONeill Messers. Douglas A Adams, of Rawscreamed for help. Her assailant lins, Wyo., who are working the Northstruck at her with his knife, bnt ern Belle mine, in the Sandstone Minmissed his mark and ran. He ia still ing District about fifteen miles west at large and the police have little hope of the Grand Encampment are erectof apprehending him. p ing a mill, with power for Mrs. ONeill is a charming widow, twenty stamps, and expect to have the and as she had no jewelry to speak of plant in operation on Jaunary 1st A on her person the object ot the man general average assay of Northern was apparently not robbery. Mrs. Relic ore shows 860 to the ton in gold. ONeill ia prostrated and serious Occasional pockets are found in which fears are entertained, as to her recov- the ore runs into the thousands in ery. value. John Cudahy of Chicago has just Congrcn to Concur with McKinley. a deal for a controlling incompleted New York, Dec. 6. A special to the terest in the Big Seven mine, near Ierald from Washington says that Niehart, Mont, for 8225, 000. The Big congress will concur with tho wishes Seven company is capitalized for of President McKinley and give a trial 83,000,000, and was orignally a silvei to Spains new scheme of autonomy. mine, which became almost valueless The Heralds poll of the senate and when the price of silver fell. Recen bouse show the following results: tlj a gold lead was struck in the mint Senators against action, 42; senators who favor, but do not expect action, 24; running 8200 a ton and theCudahj senators for immediate action, 6; purchase was mode on the Indication! senators or not seen, that the mine would turn out rich in gold. A report also comes from th 14. Representatives against action, 178: Richmond district in Madison county, of several big gold strikes, one in th representatives for action, 159; representatives or not Revenue mine and another in tin Oshea at Red Bluff, Mont seen, 18. will A claim-owner- s, Kol-nisc- non-residen- ts, he record-- breaking 520-mil- . 10,-30- . ten-stam- non-commit- non-commit- 0 |