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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
President Mckinley Issues an Exec
utive Order Thereupon,
ON SIXTH DAY OF APRIL.
stars aud stripes 90 be Displayed at
Half Mast on All Public
buildings.

Washington. April 3.--Thc President
today issued the following executive or
der.
1T In lifting that. In behalf OF the Ma
ton. tributes Of honor be paid TO the
memories OF the noble men who lost
their lives In their country'a service
during the late war with spain. II u
the more fitting inasmuch M In con-
romance with the spirit OF our free In
atitutions and In obedience TO the most
exalted promptinRu Of patriotism. those
who were sent 10 other shores TO do
battle Tor their country's honor under
their oouutry'a flaR. went freely from
every quarter u our beloved land. Each
soldier. each sailor. parting from home
ties and putting behind him private
interests In the presence OF the stern
emergency OF unsought war with an
alien Zoe. was nm individual type of de.
yotion OF the citizen 90 the State which
makes our nation strong In unity ana
IN action.
Those who died In another land left
In many homes the undying memoir,
that attend the heroes OF all ages. IL
was fitting that with tho advent or
peace. won by their sacrifices, theft
bodies should be gathered with tender
care and restored 10 homo and Kindred.
This has been done with the dead OF
Cuba and Porto Rico. Those of tho
Philippines Htili rest where they fell.
watched over by their surviving com
radcn aud crowned with the love OF a
Eratcful nation.
"rhe rcmalnn Of many brought TO our
MORE have been delivered to their
fnnllicr for private burial.
I'm FOR othcrr of the brave oliiccrn
ID mon who pcrlrhcd there hna been
HEtrvvd intcrmcnt In grounds racrod
" the soldiers and sailors. among inc
tributca Of military honor and national
/ mourning they have 80 well deserved.
II therefore order;
'That upon the arrival O: the cortegc
nj the national cemetery at Arlington
all proper military and naval honora be
paid 10 the dead heroes; that HuiunF
ceremonies shall attend their inter.
mont: that the customary salute OF
mourning be fired at the cemetery and
that on the same day at o'clock
Thursday the sixth day OF April. the
National fiag b. displayed ~ haif-mhrt
on all public buildings. forts. campo
and public vessels of the United states,
and that ut " o'clock. noon. OF said
day. all tho departments OF the govern
mcnt al Washington shall be closed.
civilian M'KiSLEY."
Executive Mansion. April J, ihY'.
In the same connection, Acting Sec
rotary ~ War Mcikcijohn issued this
order.
'''rhc remains OF officers and soldiers
who lost their lives In the war with
| Spain during the operations In Cuba
aud Porto Rico will be inferred with
due and hitting ceremonies In the Ma
tionnl cemetery ut Arlington. Va. on
| ThursdRy, Aprli q. at y, m.
| NV dlrseflou nj tho prraldent all OF
the United States troopa serving IN the
| vicinity OF Washington together with
| the national guard OF the District 81
| Columbia VIII be assembled nt Airing
ton ON the date In question 20 partioi-
| pate In the funeral cercmoniea.'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
ARTILLERY For MANILA.
Had Man shot In Texas.

III Paso. Tex. April "A slx-shootor
fiEht took place IN the 'tenderloln" dis
triet OF this city between AN American
ana a Mexican. resulting IN the death
Of Jesus Mampela, the Mexican. Wal
ter Durham. the man who did thc
shooting, resides at Pccoa, Texas. where
he owns n ranch. lie " the uncle OF
Seth Burr the cowboy who killed three
Junfez policemen year ago and
wounded several others during a run
ming iight ana waH himself slain by
citizen who Joined In the pursuit.
The man killed claimed To be the
slayer OF Seth Burr ana boosted that
he had killed the nephew and was
anxious TO meet the uncle. Durham
heard OF the boast and kept his cyu
on the Mexican when they met. He
niid that Mampela ana several CONF
panions followed him and when he
asked them what was wanted they said
II was none Of his business and Nam
pela reached for his gun. Before he
could draw the Texan had fired -four
shots. The Mexican fell and only lived
a few minutes. Durham was locked up,
but subsequently released ON u bond OF
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03

Chicago. April IA special 90 the
Tribune from Washington says:
Within the next two weeks the nov-
eminent win be asked by Great Britt
ain TO indemnify the family OF n Brit
ish subject named Sampson. who was
killed during the battle at Manila, Feb.
%. Sampson represented an English
paper house and wns accidentally shot.
lie was looking out Of the window of
his house whom the battle wnH IN prog.
rcss and being dressed In white cloth
ing. he was mistaken for Filipino.
Early In March. Sir Philip Jnmcs
Stanhopc asked on the floor Of the
House Of Commons N the details OF tho
occurrence had been received by the
government. Parliamentary Secretary
frederick replied that the details
would not be In the hands Of the gov
eminent until the early part OF April.
when. he said. friendly relations would
be made TO this country. II n now
raid these details nrc In the hands OF
the British foreign Office and viii b.
Immediately forwarded to Sir Julian
Paunccfote. who VIII make Representa-
lions 20 the state department.
This vii ~ the first claim OF the kind
growing vit OF the Spanish war and
the operations In the Philippines. When
the facts nrc presented to the state
department. n " believed the Justice of
the claim will be- Acknowledged and
Congress viii be asked TO make nm mp.
preparation. ~ there n no fund nj the
disposal OF the department TO meet such
cases.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03

Guam. under command OF Colonel Z. c.
Pope. will get away about May LIST.
The commandant Of the marine corps
has authorized the procurement In the
next annual supplies for the corps coll
orcd shoes TO be worn In the tropics.
Marines for the Philippine and Guam
will be provided with the regular UNI
dress blue flannel blouscs, but they will
be made In skeleton form entirely with
out lining or stiffening Of any kind.
The sea soldiers will also be provided
with colored linen such aa II worn by
the marine battalion In cuba. This
suit has proved durlble and nj the
same time lighter and cooler than the
army khaki uniform. a now white
helmet has been adopted for wear BY
the marines IN warm ciimntca. II diff
fcrs from the old white helmet In that
u has no brass ornaments. IL lighter.
has more flare on the sidca 10 protect
the temples and much longer rear
piece TO protect the tnck Of the mock.
The body Of the helmet In made OF
threc-ply cork covered With white drill
Ing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
SALT PALACE PROGRESS.


Tho salt Palace canyassing commlt-
tees are dolng excellent work. The To-
cal railroads have subscribed literally
and ID rs the belief that they VIII YET
double their subscription, ana thnt inc
other roads VIII subscribe 10 me pro-
iect Even the Cinnamon are lhtefest-
ed. Two Of the chinese launulyin9n 70
iun, iintely subscribed Ave dollars In
stock Applications for space continue
IA come in. chiefly from eastern hrtns.
Tho 81 Louis optical company. has
eent asking the price of the exclusive
rIrht to mako % display OF optical
goods Tho assistants OF Mt kletting
nre engaged IN getting out lhe W9rkins
ms The committee Will hold a meet
ine tomorrow night.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
OVERLAND WIRES.
Telegraph Communication netween ua-
yanA aud santiago.

Havana. April 3.--iO,sO IA. m.-The
overland telegraph lines connecting
Havana with Santiago We're completed
By the signal corps yesterday placing
the commanding general Ia communi-
cation with every command and all
the important towns OF tho island,
The corps has constructed 900 miles
of wire In sixty days. The trunk line
extends from Pinar del Rio through
the center OF cuba to iarnCon, the ca
trome eastern port. Nine lines north
and south cross the trunk line.
prig, Gen. a. W. Greeley, chief sig
nal officer, has cabled from Washing
ton. directing that this Information be
given TO the President and adding;
''rhe construction ana r-organlza-
ton OF these lines N due 10 col. Dun
woody's executive ability and constant
application To- work"
The secretary OF war, Gen. Russell
A. Aiger, at Santiago, probably sgnt
the hrst message overland to the Presi-
dent.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
IsrnMIAS oAsAL COMMISSION.
President Mckinley viii Announce the
seven Members Definitely Chosen.
New York. April IA special to the
Herald from Washington says

New York. April IA special to the
Herald from Washington says,
president Mckinley Will announce
on Tuesday the seven members Of the
new IHthmlan canal commission. The
names definitely determined upon are.
Rear Admiral Walker, lirlgadier Con-
cnral HaineA and Prof. lIaupt. OF the
Nicaragua canal commission. Civil En-
Rincer Noble OF Chicago. formerly "a
member OF the Ludlow canal commits.
sion. Major Frank Symonds, corps of
engineers. and civil Engineer Noight
The seventh member OF the commission
may be civil Engineer Morrison. OF
New York. who has been In Washing
ton FOR the last three days.
Under the terms ~ the act the COM
mission win visit both the Panama ana
Nicaragua routes. The President IL
anxious that II shall begin Its work I'm.
medintely aa he desires IL 10 submit
It's report ms promutly IA possible to
the next Congress IN order that an APP
preparation may be obtained from that
body for commencing work ON the can
al.
In accordance with the wishes OF the
President, IL IN understood Rear Ad-
miral Walker IN expediting the work OF
preparing the report OF the Nicaragua
canal commission and II win be ready
for submission To the President within
On routes considered. but the commits.
sion has determined not 10 change it's
recommendation In favor OF the Luh
route, though some slight changes In
the route on the eastern side VIII be
suggested.
IL il understood that Secretary Long
| will be requested TO place warrhlp AT
| the disposal OF the commission ana the
| vessel will convey the members to
| Colon, where they will make an exam
| nation of the Panama canal. Upon IN.
completion OF this examination, which
will take only q short time. as the can.
SURVEYS at the disposal OF the commits
sion, Rear Admiral Walker and his as
soclates will proceed to Nicaragua,
where they win examine the Nieara-
J guam route.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
CANADA IN A BAD PLIGHT.
English Colony Now Publicly Admitted 10 be
wIlhou, Deienses or Army.
General Hutton, "a Wen Known Eng
Iish soldier, so sums ~ tho
situation Ia the Dominion.

nunalo. y. Y..April IA special from
quebec says;
1t n now publicly admitted that
the Dominion OF Canada Is without de-
Tense and has no army worthy of the
name. This statement IA made upon
the authority OF the head OF the sup
posed army the general who commands
l.
Gen. Hutton Is n first class imperial
officer who has seen active service IN
various parts OF the empire. notably
Ia Egypt. where he has served with
Gordon and Kitchener, He has been
ll.pu ntod 10 the command OF the
Canadian forces and his nrnt report
upon the condition OF the supposed
army Inns created more than a mud
sensation. both In militar5. ciyll anu
political circles In Canada.
The general declines 20 nIeaf OF the
force ht all as an army. In fact he
declares that Il n not an ARMY.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
VOLUNTEER BUCKLE AT HOME.

John V. Buckle. son Of John y.
Buckle. Of this city. one Of the Utah
volunteers from Honolulu. arrived sat
urday night from san Francisco iie
was mustered out nt Honolulu, On ac-
count N sickness. having been IN bod
her 10 weeks with typhoid FOYER. lie
A. lacking aud feeling well now. His
REGIMENT tho second volunteer rrgi-
mont OF engineers. Capt, Springrtt,
cummnndinr. ~ stationed az Honolulu.
'rhore b. % boom IN the city 81 the Pa
cinr now Dee says and plenty u
chances Tor profitable Investment. V
"a person has q good.sizcd capital 10
rinrl with.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
THIS is VACATION WEEK.
Twelve Thousand Salt Lake School
Children Enjoy u Holiday.

Tho twelve thousand and more school
children Of Salt Lake are enjoying a
vacation this week commencing with
this morning. or more properly speak
Ing with Saturday morning last. Not
until Monday Of next week will they
be required to 40 back 10 books and
study. The holiday II much npprcci.
ntod by the little folks. who VIII spend
considerable tlmc the next few days In
roaming over the foothills. hunting for
early flowers and ycnturceomc bugs
with which to present their teachers
when they settle down 10 the last term
OF this ycay'a school work.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03

New York. April 3.--The Herald anys:
Richard Croker. II IL definitely set
tied. viii be rubpmnaed 10 testify be-
fore the Mazet investigating commit
tee.
Little In known ms TO the question tho
Tammnny leader win be asked and
htill less In known M 10 who Will ask
them.
The only positive information bearing
on the matter Ii that Mr.. Croker stands
ready TO answer the subpoena promptly
ana TO give the Mazet committee what
ever comfort Its members may derive
from questioning him.
II In impossible to obtain from any
u the Republican leaders definite In.
formation as to who would be selected
az counsel to the committee, There H.
however. substantial agreement on this
point. II the Assst investigation "
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03

San rrnncisco. April SHINE ship
wrecked scientists. who sailed FROM this
port early In February on the schooner
Sicily Eriand for a cruise on the South
sens have arrived here from Guaymas.
A. has already been reported. they were
picked up by the steamer Bu curocoa
In Mngdaicna bay. near where their
little vessel was wrecked
Prof a. w. Anthony. who headed the
scientific expedition. was the master VI
the craft, and with him were Charles
Httleiohn. who acted as mate. X. @.
McGrcgDr. Il. II. Beck, Arthur Whit
lock- Charles Jones, Joseph Gaylord.
ueorge Spencer and II. u. Reading.
The object Of their trip was to study
the flora and fauna OF the Pacifc coast
near the equator. They charge that the
Mexican customs officers conancatcd all
that they saved from the wreck OF their
schooner.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
Judge Dusenberry Hands His Re-
slguation to the Committee.
BECOMES EFFECTIVE NAY o.


Special per Deseret Telegraph.
Provo. April 3,-This forenoon Judge
Dusenbcrry mHde out his resignation
and placed IL In the hands OF the bar
association committee. consisting OF At
torncys Thurman, Houts and White
more, who viii present II to the Cover
nor for his consideration this evening.
The resignation Is TO take effect May
Sth.
There N considerable talk here to tho
effect that Governor Wells may be In.
duced to appoint Hon. A. G. Hatch OF
Heber city 10 the place from which
Judge Dusenberry Will resign. Judge
Hatch filled the place by appointment
under Governor Wells before and held
Il when succeeded by Judge Dusen-
berry.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
FAIR NOTES,

secretary Sears Of the u. A. y NJ So
ei.tv IA In receipt of a letter from cut
Ter urns. co.. IN which thcy ask for
,,,,cs M INV coming fair and also oner
,hs following prizes. For best made
iadl.s' dress from home tutah) made
matprial. Si6 For best made misses
aehool dress from home tutam made
material SO.
a,sn applied for space. saying that they
wiu mike a display OF costumes that
viii be worth the price OF admission.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
Two Ladi.. i,urn.d TO Death.

Travcra city. Mich. April s.-Mrs.
Sarah Shubcrt. aged co. and Mrs.
Bcyera was burned TO death at firc
In Kingsley.
George Gelgcrc. with whom they were
living. called To the room In the night
To give Mrs. Shubcrt, an invalid, some
assistance. a short time after the IRE
was beyond control supposedly caused
by n lantern carried To the invalld's
room. The residence was totally de-
rtroycd.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
WAR REvENur TEST CASE.


Washington. April AIN the Supreme
Court OF the United States today a de-
claion was handed down by Justice
peokham confirming the validity of the
war revenue act imposing taxes on the
transactions OF boards or trade and
similar institutions. In another ease n
similar opinion was rendered with re-
gard To taxes upon transactions at
htock yarda.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03

like Eilis to give grand opera pro-
ductlon. Years ago. long before the
BOOM Mapleeon found Salt Lake n
profitable field. and Geratcr and other
notable stars sang here at heavy ad-
vanccs IN the rates. There II no doubt
that had a production OF Faust been
billed here with Media as Marguerite.
the receipts would have risen to n FIG
ure That would have satisfied even the
cupldlty OF n manager like Mr. Chas.
A Ella
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03

Author Of fass, wussy dot Out Of He'd
Yesterday for First Time since Illness.

New York. April 1.-The following
letter OF thanks has been written by
Rudyard Kippllng;
Hotel Grcnoblc, Easter Day. 1899.
Dear Cir: WIN you allow me
through your columns 10 attempt some
acknowledgment Of the wonderful SYM
patty. affection and kindnena shown
towards me during my recent illness. as
well rs the unfaillng courtesy that con-
trolled Its expression. ] am not strong
enough 20 answer letters In detail. 30
I must take this means OF thanking
humbly ms sincerely the countless
people OF good win throughout the
world who have mo under debt ! cap
never hope 20 repay
Faithfully yours
"RuDYARD KiPLINO."
Mr.. Klpllng got out OF bed yesterday
for the first time since his illness. lie
II well on the way towards complete
recovery.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03

Washington. April s.--The President
today appointed the following postmaa-
tiers:
Alaska; VIM. II. Sampson, skayway.
California; Madison Thornburs.
Santa Maria.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
O,ce III. ~ lee shy.

Grecnvillc. y. c., April s.-Thc 2oipt
". Y. regiment. Col. Hubbell. was mus
tered out today at Camp Wethcrili and
left for the north ON three special
trains. All diepcnaarics were closed to
prevent drunkenness among the dis
charged volunteers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
~ ronrrry FALKLAND Isr.Es
British Government Proposes 70 aepesH1Il
en- t.rt Stanley aud Othex r<lots. ~

Now York. April IA dlspnfch IN ~
Herald from liuenos Ayrss vie Gal
ton. says HI|r
"Thc British Fovcrnmcnt IL aho1 10
send an engineering corpr o. i.tc1 tn
points on the Fnifiand Islands. fhs
Runboat lieaglc. which II now There
VIII return TO England. be replaced by
the Pegasus. ..Ha.
"Archhlahop cantciinno and rix Ar.
Rcntinc bishops viii embark on Apitl
n for Rome 10 participate In tho South
American council"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
FIvE INcHEs oN LEvEL.

Maryvlilc. NO.. April 9--snow fell
here most OF yesterday and In falling
fast this morning. II lies about ave
inches on the level and II obHtructing
railway traffic and interfering with
telephone and telegraph eommuniea-
ton. Cattle are suffering.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
KNOWING FOR 80 HOURS.

Des Moines. Ia. April alt has been
showing here Tor thlrty-slS hours, with
no evidence OF letting w.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
FIERCE SNOW STORMS RAGE
Cattle SUFFERING. Telegraph and Teie.
phone Communication rnterfered
Mith-Generai Obstruction.

sallna, Kaa.. April 3.-one Of the
worst billiards. OF tho year Is In prog
rcna today. Yesterday was an exceed
ingly warm day. Towards evening tho
mercury began falling. and early this
morning n ficrcc SNOW storm began. Il
viii cause much suffering among I'M
sheltered stock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03

10 be n gcnuin, search for facts. Frank
Moss. former president OF the police
board. viii be either chief counsel or
associate counsel.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
LIST OF WOUNDED.

Under this date Gen. otis reports
from Manila to Adjutant General Cor
bin the following casualties not here
fore reported:
Twenty-aecond infantry Wounded;
March 9ith-company n, I'rlvnt- Fritz
horicf, wrist, moderate,
First North Dakotn-April Com
rany II. Second Lieutenant Dormnn
baldwin, leg. severe. Company -.
Corporal J. g. Bryon. forearm. moder-
ate; Private. E.MorEnn. eyebrow, slight.
Third lnfantry-Second Lieutenant
Chaunecy u. Humphreys. forearm.
uliEht.
First Nebraska Company ID. Captain
Martin Herpolshoimcr. forearm. moder-
ate. accidental.
Gable February eth reporting Egsar.
First Nebraska killed IN error. no such
man.
ARTILLERY FOR MANILA.
New York. April 3.--Iight battery n,
OF the Fourth artillery and light bat
terry y. OF the Fifth artillery. left to-
day over the West shore railway bound
for Manila. Via san Francisco. The
Fourth nrtillcrymen came from Fort
Adams. II. L.. while those of the Firth
We're stationed at Fort Hamilton In
this harbor Each battery numbers
100 men and four officers. and In sup
piled with n hospital OUTFIT.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
Efforts to Locate the Rebel Army
are Unsuccessful.
THE PHILIPPINE COMMISSION
Arrival OF Col. Dcuby Mskes the Early
Issue cf prooiansstios Probable
Dewey Congrssuiases.

New York. April "A dispatch to the
Herald from Manila says;
Repeated efforts to locate the insur'
gent army In front Of Maiolcs have
been unsuccessful and our forces arc
therefore stiil resting In the former FIJI
iplno capital.
The attack on the forces under Cen
,ral Hall at MariquIna, suggests that
the enemy Ia concentrating In that d.
rcction.
Colonel Dcnby'a arrival makes tho
early issue OF the proclamation to the
Philippine commission probable.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-03
INpunrNrs nIaIIrcAprE.NEp

Washington. April a-The following
eablegrntn was received Mt the war de-
partfnont early this morning.
Manila. April ]. isg9.-Adjutnnt Cen
crni. Washington, ID. c.
government In pcrilous condition, It's
army defeated. discouraged and scat
tered. Insurgents returning 90 their
homes In cities and villages between
here and points north of Malolon,
which our rcconnoitering parties have
reached aud desire protection OF
Americans. News from Vlnnvan ISL
nnda more encouraging every day.