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Show h r j ' VOLUME 6 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1892. NUMBER 307 THE SPORTING WORLD. The Plan for Forming an Inter-Mounta- in Racing Association. The races are over, and the meeting has been what the management promised it should be the most interesting and success-ful ever held in this city. The result will doubtless stimulate the effort to form an inter-mountai- n association, with Salt Lake as headquarters, for the superiority of this city as a racing ceuter has been demon-strated, and the general plan is considered a good one. of the convention. The greatest enthusiasm prevailed throughout the country among the people of all parties alike. The democrats have gone wild over the honor bestowed on the city's favorite sou. Arrangements have been begun for greeting the nominee on his arrival. An Associated press reporter car-ried the news to General Stevenson's resi-dence. It was received with great "The joy. news,'' said Mrs. Stevenson, "is In-deed a great and pleasant surprise. It was unexpected.'.? No Encouragement from Boies. Des Moines, la., June 24. The news of the nominations of Cleveland and Slevenson was received here without any particular demonstration. The defeat of Boies was a distinct disappointment to Iowa democrats. Governor Boies in an interview stated that he was satisfied with the nominations. He said he realized the contest would be hard fought and a close one. Harrison, he thought, is stronger now than four years ago. Whether Cleveland is is problemati-cal. Chicago Crowded With Enthusiastic Demo-crats. Chicago, June 24. The city is still crowded with enthusiastic democrats, many troemaining over to extend congratulations the candidate, Steven-son. The committee to notify the candi-dates will probably go to Buzzard Bay, with Congressman Wilson of West Virginia at their head, to notify Cleveland, about July 11th; thence to Bloomington, 111., to notify Stevenson. Gray Says He Wasn't a Candidate. FxBla.wa.raU8, June 24. Ex Governor Gray, after hearing of the nomination of Stevenson, said he was not a candidate for did not desire tne nom-ination. His friends pursued the course they thought best and be appreciated their friendship, but is infinitely better satisfied than he would have been had they succeeded in nominating him. A Kay of Hope in New York. Chicago, June 24 E. Eller Anderson, the leader of the New York Cleveland delegation sent by the Syracuse "anti-snap- " conven-tion, today said that the organization would, instead of attempting to supplant the regu- lar democratic machinery in the coming campaign, act as an auxilliary. Quay's Money on Harrison. Philadelphia, June 24. Senator Quay has expressed himself as satisfied with the nomination, as Cleveland is easy to beat, and said: "I will bet $10,000 that Harrison is elected. If you know of any one who wants to bet, send him around." The Tnscaroras Disgusted, Special Dispatch to The Times. Chicago, June 24. The delegations are rapidly dispersing, and the Utonians are nearly all gone. The Tuscaroas are dis-gusted and the other side jubilant. The "Kniuirer" Is Dubious. Cincinnati, June 24. The Enquirer says : "The campaign will be a tierce struggle. Great causes and strong men will contest on either side. It is a rash mind that professes todav to be able to foretell the result. It is to be a contest of giants." Harrity Doesn't Want It. Chicago, June 24. The democratic na-tional committee will meet between the 10th and 20lh of July to organize. It is said that Harrity of Pennsylvania will not accept the chairmanship. . m m . THE NEW YORK PHALANX. The Tammany Votes Turn the Tide in Favor of Stevenson. COLORADO PREPARED TO BOLT. Tlie Tuacaroras Disjjusted Stevenson Re-ceives Congratulations by the Dozen Chicago Filled with Politicians. Chicago, Juue 24 Illinois, the state whose forty-eigh- t votes at a critical stage turned the tide in favor of the nomination of Grover Cleveland, and New York, the state in the face of whose protest the great popular leader was named for the presi-dency, clasped hands through the interven-tion of Hon. William M. Springer of Illinois and the bonds of friendship between the empire and prairie state were cemented by the nomination of Adial EL Stevenson for t. Every delegate identified with the opposi-tion to Cleveland was found to be arrayed in even more vehement opposition to the can-didacy of Isaac P. Gray of Indiana. When Springer declared that Stevenson should be presented as a candidate, he found New York kindl' disposed to give him What took place at the conference with the New York delegation, no one knows, but when the distinguished tariff reformer emerged, he announced to his fellow democrats of Illinois that the seventy-tw- o votes of New York would be cast for Stevenson, and victory was assured. To the convention at large the intention of the New York delegation was a secret until the state was reached on the roll call. DETAILS OF THE BALLOT. I I 3 I 5 i State. g : : : 2 : : : : g : Alabama ... 22 . . . Arkansas MS .. . . California ft 9 .. ...... .. Colorado 8 .. . . Connecticut .. 12 .. .. Delaware 6 .. Florida 6 2 . . . . Georgia 7 9 10 .. Idaho . ' . Illinois 48 .. Indiana . 30 . Iowa .. .. 2tj Kr. nsas L.pO .. Kentucky Vi 12 .. 2 Louisiana Hi . . . . . . . Maine Z 4 .. .. .. .. Maryland 4 12 Massachusetts 1!0 5 5 Michigan S3! Minnesota .. Is 1 Mississippi 8 9 MiHRouri !f 10 8 Montana . 5 .. i Nebraska 6 5 .. 5 Nevada i X-- Hampshire 8 Xew Jersey 1 19 New York 72 North Carolina 2 North Dakota 6 Ohio 3-- i 4 .. 4 Oregon 81 Pennsylvania 5 Rhode Ifland 8 South Carolina 18 . Sooth Dakota 4 2 . .2 Tennessee 8 4 i . 1 . . . . Texas 36 4 Vermont 8 Virginia 24 Washington 9 We?t Virginia 4 4 4 .. .. Wisconsin r24 Wyoming fi Alaska 1 .; .. 1 .. .. .'. Arizona 5 i District Columbia. 1 .. .. i New Mexico 1 5 Oklahoma. 2 Utah 11 ., Indian Territory at Total vofe 8ti9 Stevenson 4ija Gray 313 Morse 8o Mitchell 4"5 Cochran 5 Wnttereon 36 Tree 1 Boies 1 HOW IT WAS ACCOMPLISHED. As the ballot was drawing to a close Shields of Iowa caused a great commotion by announcing that at the request of Colo-nel Watterson, Iowa changed its vote to Stevenson. Then Montana, Nebraska, Ne-vada, Ohio, Oregon, Kentucky and Tennes-see hastened to do the same thing. Then Min-nesota changed to Stevenson and another wild scene followed. Finally Delegate Cole of Ohio attracted the attention of the chair-man and moved that Stevenson's nomina-tion be made by acclamation, Mr. Hcnsel of Pennsylvania seconded the motion and it was unanimously adopted amid great cheers. After routine business, on motion of Mr. Russell of Missouri, the convention at 5:17 p. m. adjourned sine die amid great ap-plause. the west as being favorable to it, and with a candidate, for president whose past utter-ances and official acts show him to be unal-terably opposed to free coinage, it is plaiu that with Mr. Cleveland as president free ooinase connot be realized during his ad-ministration. As between Cleveland and Harrison there can be no choice to free coinage men. Their records show them to be enemies to the cause so dear to Colorado hearts, and unless free coinage can be cast aside as of second-ary importance to the country's welfare, the plaiu question is presented to both demo cratic aud republican voters, can they hon-estly with full knowledge of their obliga-tion to self, home, state and party aid either of them for the presidency?" The call recommends that propewauthori-t3- - shall call the party together in delegation convention to pass upon the matters in-volved. It is signed by Colorado's delega-tion to the national convention. THE NOMINATION OF CLEVELAND. Many Men Regard it in Many Lights A Few Interviews. Washington, June 24. The following in-terviews on the nomination of Cleveland has been collected: Senator Sherman, (rep.) Ohio. I regard the nomination as the log-ical result of convention things. The reso-lutions on silver are substantially similar to those of the republican platform. Senator Stewart, (republican ), Nevada. Regretted that the democratic party (as he would in the case of any other party) nominated a man who has expressed so strong conviction in favor of a gold standard. "1 do not wish to criti-cize Cleveland's position at present," said the senator, "because he may be changed " The senator declined to say anything for publication concerning the silver plank in the platform, as he intends to make a speech in the senate in a few days when he will probably discuss it. Bartine (republican) Nevada, thought the the weakest candidate the democrats could have nominated. The sil-ver plank in the platform was less satisfac-tory than that in the republican platform. Senator Shoup, Idaho (republican) I am willing to venture the opinion that all the new states on the Pacific coast will cast their c'.eetoraljvotes for Harrison. G KN. STEVKNSON CONGRATULATED. His Name WIH Add Strength to the Democratic Ticket. CniCAGO, June 21. General Adlai E. Ste-venson, democratic candidate for t, held a reception in his rooms at the ho-tel this morning and was visited by a large number of democratic friends from all parts of the country. The gen-eral expression was that his nom-ination would add greatly to the strength of the ticket. Henry Watterson, among others, said it would cause Illinois to go democratic. General Stevenson also received many telegrams of congratulations from all parts of the country, including a large num-ber from the neighbors in Bloomington, Illinois. He left for his home this after-noon. THEV ARE IN EARNEST. Silver Men in Session in Nevada What They Will Do. Rexo, Nev.. June 2-- Beventy-fiv- e dele-gates to the silver convention have arrived hero and the convention was called to order at noon. Committees were appointed and the meeting adjourned until this evening. The delegates from the eastern counties favor the nomination of presidential electors consisting of two republicans and one demo-crat, and not to interfere in county politics. They will likely send representatives to the Omaha and Montana conventions. Many of the delegates from the western counties favor nominations from presidential electors down to coustables. TAMMANY'S BITTER PILL. The New York Tiger Will Support Cleve-land to Hold Local Rule. Chicago, June 24. Crocker and Sheehan, the Tammany leaders, declare that Tammany hall will give Cleveland loyal support, and advices from New York to the Associated Press are to the rffect that such a course is recognized there in order to maintain Tam-many's supremacy in New Y'ork City pol-itics. The British Point of View. London, June 24. The Standard says: "It matters little to Englishmen which party is victorious. The general outlines of Amer-ican policy is too "firmly fixed for either party to deviate materially from them. There is plenty of sentiment in America, but since the slave question was settled it doesn't find its way into politics. Happily for America they are not now divided by such deep cutting issues as the Irish ques-tion here. It was their turn yesterday to be rent in twain. Let us hope it is not going to be ours today." The Times says: "It is creditable to both parties that they have chosen candidates Who were open and candid in their appeals for support. While there is little to choose on the silver question, the tariff plank marks a distinct democratic step in ad-vance. It is difficult to predict, but we are inclined to mink that Harrison's chances are slightly better and Cleveland's slightly worse than in 188S." The Graphic thinks the defeat of Tammany Hall is a gratifying demonstration in favor of the dignity and straightforwardness of American public life. Englishmen will watch Cleveland's campaign with cordial sympathy, for not only is his tariff policy in accordance with the England school, but his part- - idatfonn wisely condemns the arrogant foreign policy of its onponents. The Chronicle thinks the most remarkable event of the convention was the complete overthrow of the protection element and the reinstatement of the Mills feeling. The Chronicle thinks the autlook favors Harri-son's election. The Daily News says that Cleveland's nomination was inevitable. It fails to see any great difference between the democrats and republicans ou the silver question, and savs the tariff is the key to the contest. The Pall Mall Gazette, in commenting upon the nominotion of Cleveland, says: "It is a satisfactory sequel to the nomina-tion of Harrison by the republicans. In both cases the good sense and good faith of the American electors caused the best men 'to be chosen." A SINGLE WORD IX DISPUTE. The Platform Committee Couldn't Gulp Down the Word "Free." Chicago, June 24. A story from the in-side of the struggle in the platform commit-tee on silver was told last night by Thomas M. Patterson of Denver. He said for a long time the argument was waged upon the question of whether or not to use the. obnox-ious word "free." McPherson, Vilas and Bayard asserted that it added nothing to the force of the resolution which they maintain-ed did declare for free coinage. The free coinage men asked if such were the case, why did they object to the use of this word. To this it was replied that "free" was.a catch word, which as applied to coin age was offensive to thousands in the east and northwestern states and that it would lose the party votes without being sufficient to accomplish the result desired. When this point was made it was proposed to strike out the obnoxious word and use the words "for the holders" in its stead after the words "both gold and silver," but this was opposed with equal determination. "The controversy made it deaf," said Patterson, "that our opponen s would con-cede almost anything but a clear declaration for free coinage or the use of language that necessarily meant the same thing. We pointed out to them that England had bi-metallism in that it had both gold and silver as money ; that we have bimetallism in the United States today because we have gold and silver dollars coined by the government, but there was free coinage of gold and not of silver. That was where the was stalled. Three hours were devoted to the fight over ttiat little word 'free,' but our opponents defeated us. The controversy ithe full committee consisted of pathetic appeals for harmony in the party by keeping out the obnoxious form and equally earnest appeals on our part for a clear recognition of the principles of free coiuage, but we were beaten by 18 to 28." COLORADO READY TO BOLT. Both Cleveland and Harrison aro Against the Free Coinage of Silver. Chicago, June 25. Last night after the adjournment of the national convention, the following significant document was framed aud addressed to the west: To the Democratic Voters of Colorado The nomination of Grover Cleveland and the palpably evasive declarations upon the sil-ver question by the national democratic convention confronts the democratic party of Colorado with a serious problem. If the convention had declared that free coinage was a tenet of the party, and had Cleveland accepted the nomination upon such a platform, we might have rested upon his reputation for honesty and believed he would, ' in response to the obligations thereby imposed, sign a free coinage bill should congress pass one, but with the platform intended to be quoted in the east as not binding the narty In any degree to free coinage, and in- - Vt , it:-- Comment of the Now York Press. New York, June 24. The Times says: "The best democratic citizenship has spoken at Chicago and the best republican citizen-ship spoke at Minneapolis. In both parties the opposition to the majority's will was in its leadership and organized conspiracy to do harm. There wa a great easting out of devils at both conventions." The New York Herald says: "We are not iu favor of the nomination and have given ample reasons for our opposition. Whether the country will favor it or whether it will be shown that the democrats have thrown an opportunity away and invited defeat remains to be seen." The New York World says: "The democ-racy of the nation displayed pluck in its preferences and courage in its convictions. The New York Tribune 6ays: "The nomi-nation of Cleveland aud Stevenson stakes everything on the ability of the democrats to beguile republican voters into casting third party votes, allowing the third party to carry enough republican states to throw the election into the house and there Cleve-land will be elected. We shall see whether the sturdy and level-heade- d voters of the west will be cheated in such a fashion." The morning Sun in a leading editorial says in part: "It is better to vote for liberty and white government for southern states, even if the candidate be the devil himself, rather than consent to the election of respectable Benja-min Harrison with a force bill in his pocket." Mrs. Stevenson Exhibits Surprise. Bloomington, 111., June 24. The hews of the nomination of A. E. Stevenson was re-ceived here a few minutes after the action RUSSET SHOE SOCIETY. Ono Organized in Salt Lake With Good Results. The organization of e of Gold" j clubs, "Dipsocura" organizations, etc., has I for a long time been popular, but they bid fair to fall into a gob of gloom caused by the shadow of a new organization proposed by Elmer Ellsworth "The Russet Shoe So-ciety." The object is to create a spirit of fratern-ity among people who wear russet shoes, and for friendly aid and protection. The founder of the Kusset Shoe society refused to give any news to reporters con-cerning the new club, alleging that it was to a private organization of gentlemen and could not possibly interest the public. It was j learned, however, that a gentleman with J alligator russet shoes was in the chair at a j preliminary meeting of the society a night or two since and that ou the meeting being j called to order, a man with black aongreas gaiters was expelled for being in bad form, A gentleman in Russia leather russet shoes, on being recognized by the chair, gave a history of the rise ami progress of the russet shoe. He said that russet shoes had first been worn iu Fifth avenue and on Broad-way, in New York, by actors, who had worn out their black siioes by walking in from their winter engagements. The Thespians had no other shoes to wear, so they fell back on the russet shoes, which they had been accustomed to wear on the stage in plays depicting life at the seaside resorts. Neces-sity waslhe mother of invention, aud it in-troduced the russet shoe to the cobble-stone- s of the metropolis. Previous to this time, russet shoes had been associated with lawn tennis, croquet, dusty country roads, clover fields, bumblebees, butterflies and russet apple orchards. People of society woulu rather have been caught robbing a bank than wearing russet shoes in town. Gradually their timidity wore off, and a few bold spirits ventured into town with their russet shoes on. They were agreeably aud delightfully surprised at the effect which their russet shoes made. The shoes advertised the fact that they were spending the summer in the country. The wearers enjoyed the sensation that their shoes made, and used to drop into town once in a while with their shoes in evidence, merel- - to re-mind their friends that they were having a good time iu the country. Then impecunious city men who couldn't go to the country got themselves up in lawn tennis suits and negligee summer styles, and walked about town in russet shoes to make their friends think they had just come in from the country. They wore russet shoes sixteen hours a day every day in the week, and everybody who saw them thought that they had just dropped into town fnm some fashionable summer resort and hadn't had time to lake their russet shoes off. A few bold innovators wore russet shoes to the theater. Next russet shoes went softly up the aisles at church. Now one-thir- d of the young men in town wear them. They are seen iu Louis Berets and in the Kennedy cafe; in the Hotel Knutsford and the Walker house; in the Salt Lake theater and Wonderland. They are as plentiful as flies on molasses and as gay as the ribbons on a San Pete girls hat. The wearing of russet shoes is rapidly be-coming a popular fad. Next season it is believed that the actors will refuse to wear any other kind of shoes on the stage. Hamlet will come on the platform as Elsi-nor- e in russet shoes. The castle at Elsinore is in the country, and russet shoes would be very appropriate. Horatio probably has Hamlet's russet shoes in mind when he says; "But look, the morn in russet mantle clad walks o'er the dew of von high eastern hills." Othello may come back from the wars wearing russet shoes. Brutus and Cassius will be in good form by wearing russet shoes on the battlefield of Phillipi. Richard III. will put on his armor and his russet shoes to go out to have a broadsword combat with Richmond. The meeting was very successful, and a large number of well-know- n gentlemen joined the Kusset Shoe Society. It is understood tUe association will meet regular!- - in the basement hall of the county court house. IS SORRY HE KILLED HIM, Marquis dj Mores Grieves Ovar the Death of His Adversary! HANDS ON THE CRAVE'S EDGE The Marquis Says It Was Not a Personal yuestion- - Principle All in All --On tlie Ver;e of Civil War. Paris, June 21 The Marquis da Mores is deeply grieved at the fatal outcome of the duel with Captain Mayer. He says the combat was fought under conditions which ought to have prevented a fatal termination. Mayer belonged to the engineer corps, and was regarded by his friends as a brilliant officer. Mayer is a Hebrew and the duel arose from a remark of do Mores that no Jyw ought to be a member of the army. The duel was fought with swords. The terms were that the duelists were not to come to the closest ouarters and were to cease when one received a wound placing him in a position inferior to his adversary. When the duelists had taken their posi-tions the usual signal, "allez," was given. The marquis made a direct thrust which was parried by Captain Mayer. The marquis again made a rapid lunge, the sword passing through Captain Mayer's guard and piercing his body below the armpit. The marquis immediately disengaged his weapon and leaped back ou his own ground. Captain Mayer dropped his sword, exclaiming: "'I am badly hit," and fell to the ground. The marquis advanced to his prostrate autagon-Is- l and bending over aim asked: "Captain Ma) er, will you allow me to shake hands with you?" Captain Mayer held cut his hand. surgeon at once attended the wounded man and as soon as he was made comfortable as the circumstances permitted, he was placed in a carriage and removed to a hospital, where he died at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Captain Major had carefully Concealed from Ins relations all knowledge of the fact that h'e was to fight a duel. When the news of the son's death was broken to the father his grief was extreme. He went to the hos-pital and the body of his son was given him. He conveyed the remains home where the dead man's mother was distracted. Whan the body was taken into the house. Mine Mayer threw her arms about it and covered the face with kisses. Tne affair is deeply regretted at F.cole Fol (technique where Captain Mayer held a professionalship. He was greatly esteemed by his fellow otlicers and was a splendid fencer. He had appeared in numerous assaults at arms. A representa-tive of the Associated Press had an inter-view with Mores today, who expressed much sorrow for the death of Captain Mayer. He added: "I am aware that the authorities will issue a warrant for my arrest. What does it matter' The magistrates will not prevent the prosecution of the work we have undertaken. A personal question is noth-ing; the principles are all in all. We are but at the beginning of civil war." AN OVATION TO B1SMACK. The Crowds Barat Into Cheers as He Passed Along; tne streets. Mrxicii. June 24. Bismarck arrived from Vienna at 2 o'clock this morning. Despite the earlincss of the hour a number of dis-tinguished Bavarians were at the railway station to receive him. He was welcomed with loud cheers from the irrepressible stu-dents, among whom Bismarck is the very greatest sort of a favorite. The students and firemen formed in line along the route, the crowd numbering thousands, and stood behind them. As the prim e and party drove along the crowd broke out into wild and long-continu- cheering. Patriotic songs we re taken up by the whole crowd. The party will stop at Lcnbach's Villa during the stay. Thirty Killed in a Land Slide. Rome, June 24. At Sasso, on the line of the Bologne & Florence railway today, a large landslide from the mountain over-whelmed the houses below. So far thirty kiiled and wounded have been taken out. Corn Merchant Fails. London, June 24. H. M. Phillips, a corn merchant, failed today. Liabilities, 925,000; assets, T."0,000. . CRIMES AND CRIMINALS. Two Negroes Arrested Charged with a Heinous Crime. SMOOTH SILVERWARE SWINDLERS. Today in the Police Court "Doctor" Doa-nel- ly Keturng Other Criminal Matters. Sergeant Sheets and Officer Sullivan this morning arrested Campbell Covington and Frank Morton, two negroes ou the charge of attempted rape. It is hardly probable, however, that the case will stick. Annie Olsen and a girl named Andrewa aged 17 and 19 respectively, came down from Bear River City a short time ago, and either from ignorance born of a life in a villiago where the ways of the world are a sealed nook, or a desire to be vicious, went out j driving yesterday with the two colored men and whooped it up 'Liza Jane until a late hour last night when they adjourned to a house of assignation on Commercial street where the girls took one room and tho coons the other. According to the girls story the latter came in after they had retired and made very improper proposals which they claim to have repelled. They claim to bo innocent of any wrong doiug and say they want to go home. The girls were employed in a leading hotel and their story is highly improbable according to the officer's statements. They were in the same room with the negroes in the Lincoln house when the officer knocked on the door. The partys appeared at 2 p. m. and wera discharged. Attorney Glenn appeared for the defend-ants. SMOOTH SWINDLERS, How a Silverware Racket Ik Ileing Worked in Salt Cake. A precious pair of sw indlers are at worle in Salt Lake City and are working the out-side districts for all that they are worth. No. 1 calls upon the lidy of the house and represents hiinslf as the agent for a silver-ware company of the east. He is selling spoons, knives and forks at a rate so cheap that it is easier to buy than to do without. He proposes doing business ou the instalment plan and for the small nuiii of twenty-tiv- o cents per week will allow any housewife to pay for a 30 set of table ware provided of course the good lady first makes a deposit of 10. The goods are left at the house. The sleek part of the scheme is this. In every dozen knives, forks and spoons is ono bad one, made of the cheapest material and plated, but to all appearances like the rest, which are of first-clas- s quality. The good woman is delighted with tho purchase and shows them to her friends, who likewije go into ecstacies and next day or next week they likewise invest. ; And then comes the denouement. Tho agent calls again and anxiously asks to sea the goods he has left. They are exhibited and he is so sorry but they are of an inferior grade and were left by mistake. See! He takes out a bottle of acid, picks up the poor specimen which he knows by sight and be-hold what he says was true. Then he pro-duces another set. From them he takes the good one, tests it, it is all right, he ex-changes, housewife has one good knife, fork or spoon in a dozen, he has eleven and when he has made a dozen sales he has only disposed of one set while eleven dozen pew-ter articles have been worked off. Look out for the two and when you buy silverware go to a jeweler. . "Doctor" Donnelly Returns. The immortal gall of some people is be-yond comprehension. Times readers readily remember the case of "Doctor" II. A. Donnelly, who on May 4 was shown up as a fraud of the first water. Of course they do. Donnelly skipped, where to,no one knows, leaving behind him creditors too numerous to mention. But he's back again, and a call at No. 40, Rio Grande avenue, will catch him, if ho doesn't know you are coming. Ah, there, "doctor!" Police Court. Today's business before Judge Kesler was very light, but two cases being disposed of. George Randall, a colored youth, was. charged with the larceny of a pair of pants from Anderson's boarding house. Ha pleaded not guilty aud his case was contin-ued until 2 p.m. Frand Gustaverson, for committing an abomination, was fined $5. SALT LAKE NATURAL GAS. Aa Important Meeting of Stockholders Held This Afternoon. THE COMPANY WILL RAISE MEANS I And Pipe the Gas Into This , City At the Chamber of Commerce A Glass Factory World's Fair. A meeting of the stockholders of the American Natural Gas company is being held at W. C. Hall's office this afternoon to take definite action upon the proposition to secure means for piping the gas into the city by disposing of sufficient stock to bring in the amount required. This plan, which has been under consideration for a long while, will undoubtedly be carried out. Mr. Rhodes of Denver, who was awarded the contract for putting in the waterworks at Provo, will submit a proposition to do the work, and it is thought that it will be ac-- I cepted. Chamber of Commerce. J. W. Collins of Bueua Vista, Colo., has written asking tor information as to the feasibility of establishing a big glass plant here, and whether or not there is natural gas enough to supply fuel for the same. A letter was mailed to the gentleman giving him the desired information. The following letter explains itself and is of interest to Salt Lake gas men. Wtllittm W. Walsh, Ef,q.. Buffalo, X. jr., IltAi; Sir: Your letter to Mr. Otterstatter in-quiring into the gas prospects and possibilities of ttii.- - -- e tion, has been handed t me tor repD and I tak e pleasure in submitting to you a few facts together with a small pum unlet devoted to the treatment of natural gas in Utah. The existence oE this gas has Ion"; been known, bat it was not until recently that, any progress was umd' in the development of tins wonderful gift of nature, until bs the organization of several j companies, who have by active and untiring efforts succeeded iu not only drawing the gas to the surface but at the same time commanded the attention and interest of the entire country. I am informed Mat no exclusive franchise has been granted but that several companies are work-ing for first place. The formation in which this was first found proved to be sandstone, 66J feet beneath the sur-face, and for that depth gvs forth a very promis-ing flow of gae both m quality and pressure, but late-i- t has been discovered that by going down 800 to a ll 0 feet and at tha'. depth penetrating a strata of soapstone a mncti more satisfactory re-sult is obtained. Several eastern parties have already interested themselves in this matter and have shown such faith in to prosperity that we cannot help but anticipate a large increase in population in the near future Which is fully warranted by our nat-- I ural gifts and surroundings. Any additional in-- i formation you may desire will be willingly fur-nished by Yours res e tfullv, SEP. W. SEARS, Jr., C.ii responding Secretary. World's Fair Notes. The announcement that the board of lady managers would hold a meeting tomorrow was a mistake, as there is, at present, no local board. There is a national board und that is what the item referred to. A meeting of the commission is being held this afternoon tu consider matters con-nected with the agricultural department and consult with Prof. Sanborn. The commission has received official no-tice from the chief of construction that the roofs of all buildings on the fair grounds must be fire proof. Iron and San Juan counties have reported to the commission. Secretary McDaniel lias returned from Park City. At the City and County Building. The first of the four towers at the city and county building on the top of which will be placed the derricks for hoisting tho stone into place, was completed today. The in-terior walls of brick are now seventeen feet above the ground. Business Briefs. Work on the Richards block has com-menced. The excavation for the Brown building is almost finished. The masonry work on the Auerbach block was commenced today. The sidewalk around the Brooks Arcade will be opened tomorrow. A meeting of the American Natural Gas company is being held this afternoon. The Natural Gas companies new well, No. 3, is a corker, the gas now showing a press-ure of "275 pound to the inch. Within the next ten days something is going to drop in business circles that will jar the earth between Salt Lake and the Pa-cific coast. Fred Simon says he would give a hundred dollars to be here at the hearing of the chamber of commerce suits against the rail-roads, but business will call him east at that time. A . SULLIVAN A CHANGED MAN. The Champion is Tired or Being Played for a Sucker, See? Dan Esmond, a well known Pacific coast sporting man, is visiting Salt Lake on his way to California. While in New York re-cently he met Sullivan, who is said to be devoting more time at present to horse racing, his book and a new play than to preparing for his tight with Corbett. Es-mond says that Sullivan is truly a changed man. He is beginning to realize that he has made a great mistake in squandering his money ou "fun," and is b ginning to look out for Sullivan. While the cham-pion has not yet commenced training for his match with Corbett, it must not be supposed that he under-estimates the young Californian's ability. On the contrary, he frankly ac-knowledges that Jim is a good one although he considers his own success as sure a thing as rent day. Sullivan is away above weight, even for a man not fat training, and his pro-longed residence ou the sunny side of Easy-stree- t has given him an aldermauic appear-ance. Still his complexion is clear, his eye bright aud his hand steady, and he appears to be in superb health. Speaking of his new play, which E. E. Rice is writing, the cham-pion said: "It's a corker and if it don't make a big hit, I'm mistaken. I don't want any comedv iu mine. I like heroic parts and I'll be the star iu this play. 1 intend to shine, too. You see, I'll be Captain Harcoui t by name, and my duty will be to thwart the plans of a couple of double-dye- d villains who are intent on raining a sporty old chap named Overton. In the second act there's to be a game of football between college teams. lu Connecticut Yale will win, and in Boston we'll send Harvard's colors to vic-tory. Over in Jersey the orange-and-blac- k boys will carry off the honors. That ought to catch 'em. Well, these villains put up a job to poison the captain of the team on which old Overton has bet his fortune. 1 step iu, take the poisoned fellow's place and score a touch down. There's a whole lot of other schemes which 1 will have to upseL When it comes to the last act old Overton bets his lands and every thing he has on earth on an unknown to light a man whom the villains have selected. Well, Overton's unknown don't shew un. The old boy is having a succession of tits and is about to forfeit all his money, when I land ou the scene. I ask what's the matter. He tells me. The villians will give him five minutes more to produce his man. Overton's in a bad stew. Finally I toss him over a big boodle and say: 'Go and bet them to a standstill.' This knocks the villains silly. They ask who Overton's unknown is. Then I walk down the stage and say, 'I am.' The fight takes place and I win. This makes me solid with Overton, and I effect a reconciliation be-tween the old boy and his son, whom he has discarded. Everything winds up all right. Oh, there's lots 'of other strikiug climaxes in the play. Just wait until you see it." The Richards-Thompso- n Mill. Frank Richards, the colored pugilist of this city, is. now in active training for his ten round contest with Robert Thompson, colored, of Grand Junction, which comes oli at Turner hall, this c:ty, on July 2d. Rich-ards is being handled by Lee A. Williams, a first-clas- s trainer, who says that his man is in excellent form and will be able to make the Grand Junction man hustle when the eventful night arrives. Sporting Splinters. The coursing match at Calder's on Sun-day afternoon promises to be an interesting affair. Charley Kinsey, of Payson, and M. B. Gannell, a local sprinter, have been matched to run at the Driving park on Saturday. Idaho's champion ball fossers, the Mont-pelie- r team, will be here on Saturday and Sunday and play two games with the Salt Lakes. Charles Lee challenges Tommy Warren to fight for $200 and 80 per cent of the gate re-ceipts, Warren to name time and place. If Warren accepts there will be a good contest, for Lee is fully able to give the feather-weight a hard tustle for supremacy. Racing by electric light was inaugurated at the South Side park St. Louis, on Mon-day. Fully 5,000 people were present. The lights are about fifteen feet apart, and the experiment proved a great success. Jim Murray and Sacramento fell down iu the second race, but was not hurt. Court Notes. In the case of Charles Hunt vs. N. H. Groesbcck, judgment has been entered for the plaintiff for $3357.56 and a decree of foreclosure granted. In the suit of R. E. Dodson vs. W. N. Cro-ma- r. Commissioner Greenman this morning gave judgment for the plaintiff for $200 and costs. John H. Preece today brought suit in the Third district court against William A. Webb et al. to recover $6400 alleged to be due on a promissory note. In the case of S. Briracher vs. Robert Fos-ter the defendant has taken an appeal from a judgment rendered by Justice Hall in fa-vor of the plaintiff for $209.15. In the case of O. J. Murphy and Mary F. Taggart vs. the Carleton Townlot and Resort company, judgment was today returned for the plaintiffs for 5.27o4.90. A Heroic Woman Rewarded. Washington, June 24. Senator Allan, of the state of Washington, has received from the secretary of the treasury, for transmission to a woman in his state a magnificent gold medal, engraved around the face with the words: "In testimony of heroic, deeds in saving life from perils of the sea." On the face of the shield are the words: "Tp Mrs. Martha White, for heroic deeds in rescuing three men from drowning." Mrs. White saved the lives of three sailors of the wrecked ship Ferndale. a . SOLDIER HANGED FOR MURDER. Ivilled His Captain Because He was Eject-ed from Fort Niobrara. Omaha, June 24. Clinton E. Dixon, a pri-vate of the Sixth United States cavalry, was hanged here this morning, iu the stock-ade just outside the Douglas county jail, for the murder of Corporal William Carter, a member of his company. The ex-ecution was conducted by United States Marshal Slaughter. Dixon's neck was broken. The condemned man walked to the saatfold unfalteringly. He died with-out nmking a statement. The trap was sprung by electricity. The killing grew out of the fact that Carter was ejected from Fort Niobrara, by command of his captain, to-gether with a colored courtesan, with whom Dixou was intimate. . DIED AS HE DREAMED. The Imaginary Riches of a Newspaper Slave and His Oreat Generosity. Boston Transcript. Tom Hope, a very clever and learned jour-nalist of Montreal, worked as a slave of the press for years and years always seedy, always magniloquent, always liberal a spendthrift of ten cents. All his tastes were for marble halls and champagne and Kohinoors; be drank beer and wore patches on his trousers and very shocking old hats. One dav Tom began drawing checks; next day all his friends received these orders for millions and millions. He favored all the banks except the smaller ones; his largest deposits seemed in the great Bank of Montreal. The good fellows rushed to see old Tom he was great and genial, and made nothing of the fortunes lie had given them waved all consideration of them way, and regretted there was no beer in the house, and he hadn't thought to draw his week's pay, for he never conceived his checks good to his own order. Next day they took him to the asylum. Wil-lie Mack and two or three other dear chaps who had long delighted iii Tom's great soul made a purse to pay for a private room for for him; and there Tom had much comfort and happiness for eighteen months quite sane on all points but the one and one other connected with it. His dead wife and dead lovely, beloved daughter, were alive, clad in ermine (he loved old fash-ions; and diamonds and pearls; they were abroad on the millions he sent them daily; all his friends were in clover on his cheques. He subscribed vastly to all charities the ' j dear soul. We then understood what the dreams of his head must have been all those toilsome years of poverty. For himself he liked plain fare and simple, chambers. He never exhauseed his idle thank Cod, he never woke out of the delightful dream, but died a quadriliionaire in an asylum. New Buildings to be Started. The Brigham Yrouug Trust company's new building and the H. Dinwoodey blocks on First South street will be started just as soon as Architect Kletting gets hi6 plans in shape, which will probably be inside of a week or ten days. In the absence of Mr. Dinwoodey, who is not expected home from New York for three or four months. Mr. Kletting has the entire charge of the work. The block will be one of the handsomest and most substantial in the city. . . BEATEN EVERYWHERE. The Associated Press' Belated and Infer ior Reports from Minneapolis. The Journalist. It is interesting to note the manner in which the convention reports were handled. There was a marked difference between tho American and the United Press papers. Tha. former used the bulletin service sent out by the Western Union Telegraph company, ami. which, by the way, was made up in Chicago from both Associated Press and United Press despatches from Minneapolis. The United Press furnished their papers with a sketch story, which was a narrative of the actual occurrences at the convention, and which, arrived in this city and eastern points ahead of the Associated Press bulletins. The announcement of the nomination waa made by the LTuited Press from five to twenty minutes ahead of the Associated Press. At Albany one of the United Presa papers was on the streets forty-fiv- e minuto ahead of the Associated Press papers. At Newburg the United Press paper was out before the other paper had bulletined the news. At Troy the United Press papers had the news of the nomination in their last editions. At Buffalo, Rochester, Pittsburg and other points the United Press was from five to ten minutes ahead with news of tho nomination. At Washington the United Press scooped the town on the result, and was over an hour ahead of all competitors in reporting each days proceedings. a m m . Qreat Damage I'rom Floods. Chicago, June 24. This city and North-ern Illinois are nearly drowned by inex-cessiv- e rains of the past three days. The damage done here is chiefly confined to flooding cellars. Many always dry be-fore are filled with water. At Galena, Ottawa, Rockford and other Northern Illinois towns the small rivers are swollen to raging floods. Bridges are washed away, railroad tracks Hooded or covered with earth, which has caused a total suspension of traffic. At Ottawa every business house in town is flooded to a depth of from two to seven feet. Tonight's Speakers. Following is the complete list of speakers as published for the republican ratification meeting tonight at the theater: Col. M. M. Xaighn, Judge C. F. Loofbourow, Governor A. L. Thomos, Hon. A. (i. Sutherland, Hon. C. E. Allen, Hon. C. S. Varian, Judge C. C. Goodwin, C. E. Stanton, P. A. Dix and W. G. Van Horn. Music will be furnished by the Denhalter band. THE FUGITIVE SLAVE LAW. He Always 'Involuntarily Prayed that the Slave Might Escape. Joshua R. Giddings in Congress, 1818. Why, sir, I never saw a panting fugitive speeding his way to a land of freedom, that an involuntary invocation did not burst from my lips, that God would aid him in his flight; such arethe feelings of every man in our free states, whose heart has not become hardened in iniquity. I do not confine this virtue to republicans, nor to anti-slaver- y men; I speak of all men, of all parties, in all christian communities. Northern democrats feel it; they ordinariljr bow to this higher law of their natures, and the3- - only prove recreant to the law of the "Most High" when they regard the interests of the demo-cratic party as sfl'perior to God's law and the rights of mankind. Gentlemen will bear with me when I as-sure them that the president and I have seen as many as nine fugitives dining at one time in my own house fathers, moth-ers, husbands, wives, parents, children. When they came to my door, hungry and faint, old and but partially clad, I did not turn round to consult the fugitive slave law nor to ask the president what to do. I knew the constitution of my country and would not violate it. I oheyed the divine mandate to feed the hungry and clothe the naked. I fed them, I clothed them, gave them money for their journey and sent them on their way rejoic-ing. I obeyed God rather than the president. I obeyed my conscience, the dictates of my heart, the law of my moral being, the com-mands of Heaven, and, I will add, the con-stitution of my countrj-;fo- r no man of iutelli-- ' gene' ever believed that the framers of that ' instrument intcuded to involve their descen-- j dents of the free state in any act that should ; violate the teachings of the Most High, by seizing a fellow being, and returning him to the hell of slavery. If that be treason, make the most of it. Mr. Bennett of Mississippi 1 want to know if the gentleman would not have gone one step farther. Mr. Giddings Yes, sir; I would have gone one step farther. I would have driven the slave-catche- r who dared pursue them from my premises. I would have kicked him from my door yard, if he had made his appear-ance there; or, had he attempted to enter my dwelling, 1 would have stricken him down upon the threshold of my door. Fire Bags iu Cleveland. Cleveland, June 24. Fire bugs are evi-dently at work here. For the past forty-eigh- t hours the fire department has been kept on the jump, but so far, fortunately, has been enabled to subdue the flames be-fore they did serious damage. - Want More Space. Nevt York, June 24, The English and German commissioners to the World's fair arrived here today for the purpose of going to Chicago to appeal for more space. They report and extraorninary interest in the ex-pedition in their countries. The English commissioner declares that his country's exhibits would till half of the entire space provided for the fair. The German com-missioner says his Emperor will be angry uuless Germany gets more space. A Mormon Bishop Killed. Flagstaff, Ariz., June 24. Lot Smith, mormon bishop and an leader, has been killed by a Navajo Indian. No partic-ulars. -- - What the Republicans are Fightinu For. New York I're-s- . These are the salient features of the plat-form on which the republican party proposes to carry the coming election: We believe in the American doctrine of protection. We believe that articles, except luxuries, which cannot tie produced in the United States should be admitted free of duty. We demand that on all imports competing wi,h the products of American lal-- or duties should be levied equal to the difference be-- ! tween wages at home and abioad. We ask the people to pronounce a verdict anon the cowardly course of the democrats j in attacking the tariff piecemeal. We believe- - in reciprocity, which has opened new markets for the products of the workshop and tin: farm. We believe in the use of both gold and silver money. We demand that every dollar, whether of j gold silver or paper, shall be equal to every j other dollar. i We believe in an international conference j to se'-ur- a party of gold and silver through-out the world. We demand that every citizen, rich or pom, native or foreign born, white or black, shall be permitted to cast one ballot and have it counted as he cast it. We propose to keep on fighting till we ; hne honest elections in every state. j We favor the revival of our foreign com. merce in American ships. We demand a navy to protect our interests j and maintain the honor of our flag. We demand that arbitrary combinations of capital to control trade conditions shall be rigidly regulated. We believe in wise and consistent civil service reform. We believe in admitting all the territories into the I'nion as soon as they are qualified for entrance. We reaffirm the Monroe doctrine. We demand the restriction of criminal, pauper, and contract immigration. We demand that the employees of rail-- I roads mines and factories shall be protected against all needless dangers. We sympathize with the oppressed in j every land. We demand freedom of speech and of the press We believe in popular education. We favor the construction and control of the Nicaragua canal by Americans. We believe in self government for terrl- - ! tories. We believe that the Columbian exposition j should be made a success worthy of-th- e dig-- j nity and progress of the nation, and that the government should aid in this if necessary. We sympathize with all legitimate efforts to promote temperance and morality. We pledge to the loyal veterans of the war for the Union tue recognition that is theirs by right. . We are proud of President Harrison's magnificent adminis ration. And wejpropose to give the'eountry another administration just as good for the next four years. - . It Hardly Phased Him. Exchange. The drummer who was struck deaf, blind and dumb the other day didn't mind that much. He had his head cut open and every-thing fixed up and was telling newer and better stories than ever on the train next day. Little Johnny's Philosophy. Nev. York Herald. My Aunt Hilda says it's wicked to dance, i 1 asked why, and she said the preacher said so. I can't see why it should be any wick-- ! edcr to dance than it is to run, hut I'm glad dancing is wicked, 'cause that makes one wicked thing I don't do anyhow. I can't dance. Faith isn't so easy to have as some folks think. It's easy 'nough to say you've got faith, but that don't make faith. You haven't got faith unless you really and truly believe all sorts of things you don't believe. Some boys is honester than others, and there's no way to tell them apart except to pretend to forget your knife and watch 'em jump for it. The one that jumps last is the bonesteat one. Some boys thinks they is awful good 'cause their folks never s church, rain or shine, but I notice, when they has a apple j they never offer me a bite. They always chums with some boy wot's got poor front I teeth. . Personal. G. Stortz of Lodi, Cal., is at the Metropol-itan. Miss Jennie Scott and Rose Hesse, of Co-lumbus, ()., are stopping in Salt Lake, at the Metropolitan. George Gfbaoa Released. CniCAGo, June 24. A nolle prosequi has been entered by the state this afternoon in the case of George Gibson, of the whisky trust, and under indictments charging him with conspiracy to wreck the nnti. trust Shuselt distillery with dynamite. Tho prosecuting attorney stated that there was not enough evidence to convict. Not In it at Home. Birmingham, Ala.. June 24. The peoples' party state convention here adopted the St. Louis platform, selected delegates to the Omaha convention, but declined to put out a state ticket. Depew W : Decline. Chicago, June 24. - A Washington special quotes a cabinet officer as saying that Chauacey M. Depew has decided to decline the state portfolio. It is said the president is considering another name. He will prob-ably make it known at the meeting of con-gress Monday. Tracy and Wharton are both spoken of as the coming mac. . m Go straight Forward, j Grover Cleveland. No cause can gain by injustice or by a twisting of its purpose to suit particular tastes. Aud when a result is fairly reached j through the operation of methods adapted to j further a reform, it should be adopted espe-- ' dally by the friends of the movement. They should not permit those of whom they require submission to say, with any semblance of truth, that they themselves submit only when the result arcords with their views. . Coming IJasehall. The Creamerie Grands of Denver left last night for Salt Lalt to play a series of ganie6 with Salt Lake beginning Saturday and in-cluding July 4tb. - New York Money and Stocks. New York, June 24. Stocks firmer after 11 but changes in price insignificant aud mar-ket dull generally with a shade better thau opening. Noon. Fonrs coupon 1 . IT Oregon Navigation 70 Pacific fis 1.06 North American.. Atchison 3' j Pacific Mail SI Central Pacific 30 Rock Island 8l4 Burlington l.OOVi St. l'aul A Omaha. 50 U. A R. 0. pfd 16 '(. Texas Pacific IM Northern Pacific.. 20 jUnion Pacific 8!ti N. P. Preferred... 55 Wells Fargo ex. . .. 46 Northwestern tTfflWeaM n bnion.... Mfj New York Central 1.18 A DEl'KEssKIl MARKET. New York, June 24. The Post's London says ; Market is stagnant. The fall of silver ha depressed Anierieans. Objections Bre expressed to a taking new Atchison second mortgage without seein; the terms, bonds now sfatea to be coming over, barings are blamed fur noi submitting it. earlier. The supply of silver limited to smeiters that are pressed to deliver. GOLD ORDERED FOR SHIPMENT. New York, June 24 The total gold ordered for shipment tomorrow is jfrVyOO. ihe total for thio eek amounts to $9,250,000. MONEY AND STOCKS. New York, .lane St. Money closed, l'J. Bar silver, S8. Stocks steady, shade better than opening. CHICAGO MARKET. Chicaoo, June 24. Close Wheat steady; cast. 79; July 7K1,. Corn -- Steady: cash 50; July 49. Oats Steady ; cash H2-- i ; July Pork-Ca- sh, Jnlv $10. t. Lard-Ca- sh $4,474 ! J"lv Short ribs - Cash, ;July StMU'U. i Bariey, 60. ft;''' - VVherp Hi l'aMi Can't Bag at the Knees. New York Weekly. Cholly My bwother is in luck. He's got a place as floor walkah in a dry goods store. He is there sixteen hours a day. Awther I caw n't see the luck. Cholly You cawn't? Why, his pauts can nevah bag at the knees. Chances in Culdie Officials. Washington", June '24. By direction of the president Adjtitant-Uenera- l Kelton has retired from active service. Major L. C. Overman, recently tried at Cleveland for ir-regularity in accounts, has resigued and his resignation has been ac.epted, to go into ef- - feet September 20th. Cheap Kates for the 4th. The Union Pacific offers its patrons cheap 4th of July rates as usual this year. For dates of sale and limits of tickets or any additional information apply to D. E. Agent Union Pacific System. 201 Main St. m . . Not the Man to he Thanked. New York Weekly. Mrs. OePlaine I am so delighted by my photograph that 1 have brought you a little present. Photographer (modestly) I really don't deserve such a testimonial, madam. Give it to that gentleman over there. "Does he assist you?" I "Yes. He does "the retouching." i Why He Played Marbles for Keeps. Indian asoUa JournaL "Your mother tells me that you have been playinif marbles for keeps," Baid Mr. Figg, sternly, to his trembling son. "Is tftat the best use you can find for yourtime?" "Yes, sir," sniveled Tommy. "I ain't old enough to play poker." . Conjrress Today. Washington. June 24. House The third partj men thU morning prevented an ad joiirmueut till Monday, raising the poiut of no quorum and adjourumeut was taken till tomorrow. The Mining Age goes into every camp in the West. It is full of news and special features. Send for a sample copy to Den-ver, Salt Lake or San Francisco. Lx-Co- n (pressman Dead. Vixcennf.s, Ind., June 24. Hon. Thomas Cobb, of congress died yesterday, aged 05. I |