davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02

stances that bordered on the superna-
tural As has already been published.
a palmist who read his hand prior TO
his departure on his tour around the
world, predicted that great calamity
would overtake him within the next
five years. This warning made no I'M
preston whatever upon the young mag
ician who laughed the incident away.
His relatives, however, while disclalm-
Ing the least inclination towards SUI
perstltlon have often thought Of and
talked about It among themselves But
IN view Of his hapless fate u more re-
cent incident Of the fortune telling
variety Is agitating their minds not a
little. Only few days ago lady rela-
tive had her fortune told" Among
other things II was specifically stated
that she was about 10 receive news
from over the water OF the sudden and
shocking death OF a young light COM
plexioncd gentleman" The fortune
teller could not state who the gentle
man would be, But in a few days the
tidings OF Oscars death came and now
the family are wondering whether II Is
all a coincidence or whether the for
tune-teller saw what has come to pass
said a member Of the family TO the
News" I'VE are not supersitious. We
are not visionary. but these two incl
dents with others OF like character
seem very strange 10 US.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02

London, Dec. 2.-The war office has
received the following from Gen. For
estler- Walker:
"Capetown Friday, Dec. i.--Gen Cat
acre reports no change in the situa ton.
Gen. French had made reconnais-
sance from Naauwpoort to Rossmead.
The troops returned today.
Gen. Methuen's flesh wound is slight.
He Is remaining at Modder river FOR the
reconstruction OF the bridge Am REIN
forcing him with Hlghanders and
cavalry corps, Horse artillery, the
Canadian regiment. Australian contln-
gents, and three battallons infantry.
moved up TO the De Aar and Belmont
line"
AS surmlsed, the British dead and
wounded at the hard fought battle Of
Modder river numbered hundreds. The
war department today gave out the In
formation that the total number Of cas-
ualtles was 43s, and the number OF
killed was 70,
The revised list Of Modder river cas-
ualties, non-commissioned officers and
men, Is divided as follows:
Ninth lancers. one wounded.
Engineers, two wounded.
Second Coldstreams, ten killed, fifty
six wounded.
Third grenadiers, nine killed, thirty
eight wounded, four missing.
Scots Guards. ten killed, thirty-seyen
wounded. one missing.
Northumberland fuslleers, eleven
killed, thirty-one wounded.
First Northu. lberland, three wound
cd,
Second Yorkshire. nine killed, forty
four wounded.
First North Lancashire three killed,
wounded
Argyll and Sutherland Highlarr1ers,
fifteen Killed. ninetyfye wounded, two
First Coldstreams. twenty wounded.
south African reserve, one wounded.
Medical corps, one wounded.
From Gen. Forester Walkers dis
patch II proved that all reports OF Gen.
hethuen's advance after the battle OF
Modder river were premature, though
With the railroad working he should not
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02

Valentine. and San Francisco subscribe
e1s TO Waialua stock vs. h. +. Dlling-
ham. has been compromised by the pay
mrnt by Mr.. Dillingham; OF se5 200. So-
per had n judgment for 100000 dam
ages. The san Francisco subscribers
are 20 get their million dollars worth of
stock from the new issue recently de-
cided upon
Unhed states Consul General Hay
wood returned today from Manila. China
and Japan. on the steamship Coptlc.
The consul expects 10 BE- recalled by
next February, as II Is expected Ameri-
can laws viii have been extended 10
the island by that time. Mr.. Hay
wood Is supporter Of the policy o. Gen.
OTIS in the Philippines. where.he thinks,
good work which viii soon be successful
IL being dpne.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02
'n'uns Press Inventor Dies.

'0Is' Dec. 2.-charles Potter.
= Eintlng press inventor, died
s'ia' IN Plainaeld, ". j., today.
|e,s.,, gssn SICK some time, with a
wv, we was born in Madison conn
~. n n N 1894 Early In life he
/ westerly Il. l.. and enga red in
a.. Dress business. Iater he
~. ts'oclated with Tho pahcocl.
~, Press Company and subseN
|c,l,y w, ,he Walter Scott Press
Iq.Ni p"nlie with the latter COM
r. n n ,1s.t made several improve
Pax H. Fs'".ing presses and finally
r. tnd M. Dress which bears his
n n t,suequenly went into busl-
. eA He amassed a for
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02
Fight the Tbre,her Trust.

Madison. Wis. Dec. Alt has been
learned that the combine Of the thresh-
or manufacturers OF the United States
which was effected recently In New
York with a capitalization OF S6OoO0,OOO,
win include 70 per cent OF the thresher
manufacturers Of the United States.
The J. !. Chase. Threshlng Machine
Company, OF Racine, Wis. Is said to
be the largest company outside OF the
trust. and that II X preparing To fight
the combine. The plan is to d vide the
manufacture OF separators and thresh.
ers among the different factories and
no shut down Of any plant Is contem-
plated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02
BRITISH LOSSES
AT M0DDER RIVER
They Foot Up TO 43S, Making More Than
1000 Out OF 1000 Men in the Battles
at Belmont, Gras Pan and MOdder.

Almost 0neSxth of General Methens Army Rendered ors du
COmbat-Loss PrOporonatey Much Heavier than by Amer.
leans at SantiagO-Britsh Column Unable TO Proceed
Waiting for River Bridge to be Bui-COumn is Being Re.
inforced-Eniorced Delay Will Let Men Rest-Ladysmith
Relief Force Still at FrereGen. CIeys Flying Column Out
to Surprise the BOers-Coleuso Bridge Blown Up-More
Troops for South Airica-Newspaper Famine.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02

a, ,,,prnoon a somewhat startling
..,,r vas made at the Salt Lake
lodging house on Second South
| s.ond West streets, kept by Mrs.
Tentress.
:, PROPRIETOR, in making the rc\nds
4, vroccupled rooms, noticed a tin
|. Oh as Is used at the power house.
| !, n, wash stand. There was moth
esslng about this jar at first
~ but when the lady picked 1t up
noticed the end Of a giant cap
sa,sout about an eighth Of an inch
M Ne hard tar with which the can
!, sailed The affair was rather
n ard the lady at once reached the
sasn that It was an Internal ma
! asome kind and her opinion was
,.'na by several men to whom she
vdt
/ n woman was terrified over her
nd at once set out to deliver the
Ans to the authorities, handling It
| b r,serly She soon came across
~ htzmaurice, who relieved her
" burden, and took 1t TO police
E,ssaters, where It was turned
~ iy Detective Sheets TO Chief Hill
n an Internal machine all right"
|.zkA the chief, and he at once set
|i Unloading It. With a pen knife
ct ivay the tar packing from
|rs'a tie giant cap, removed It. and
p eui the jaI down the sides. Il
|siuHd 70 be completely filed with
nfiue Of gun cotton. nitro
pane and black powder. Into
p im cap had been set. and
\ I'D carefully sealed with tar,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02
Consul Macrum Replaced.

Washington, Dec, 1.-The President
has designated Adelbert +. Hay 10 pro-
coed al once 10 South Africa as the rep
resentatlve OF the state department ana
take the place 81 Mr.. Macrum, the pres
ent United States consul at Pretoria.
The state department has yielded 10
Mr.. Macrums repeated apeals 10 be
relieved and he Will not await the ar.
rival OF Mr.. Hay before quilting his
post Mr.. Hay Il the son OF The secre-
tary Of state.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02
N0MAN FINDS AN
INTERNAL MACHINE
,,rtling Discovery Made by the Proprietor
Of the Salt Lake House on Second
West Street This Afternoon.

IA Can Carefully Packed With Gun Cotton, Nitro Glycerne
md Black Powder, in Which Giant Cap Had Been In
uded-The End of the Can Carefully Sealed With Tar
ya Known Definitely Who Made the Machine but Left al
he Lodging House in Juy-Il Had Evidently Been Made
Far Considerable Time-Chei Hilton UnIOads 1.-THE
pce al Work on the Case-Mrs Wentress Tells How the
Deadly Device Was Found.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02
D, q. Adams Dead.

Topeka. Kan. Dec. 2-F. G.. Adams,
one Of the pioneers Of Kansas. and sec
rotary % the State Historical Society.
died this morning. Mr.. Adams has
been a resident OF the State since 1855.
and secretary Of the society since its
foundation, lie built up one OF the
most remarkable State societies 81 the
kind In the United States, with a special
historical library Of $1,000 volumes and
1900 manuscripts and preserving year
by year bound volumes with all the Is
sues Of every daily and weekly pub
hshed In Kansas. He was Is years
old.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02
'~ARussian War.b,,

a. Won Dec. 2.-The American
b M ', ~ Louis, which sailed for
e. INV way s had among her pas
n arcers. ''4n sailors and two
4 " eson sailors on board the st.
R kuns g,o O part Of a detach-
~ q one I, .nls country TO take
"a he r, n, Ihe Russian cruisers
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02
HAWAIIAN ADvICEs.
Money for Families Of British SOLE lier -
Deserted Ills wife Financial settler aent.

San Francisco, Dec. 2.--Asso, Hated
Press adylces from Honolulu undo date
OF Nov. % state that a thousand bllars
was sent on the steamer Warrim % 70
Victoria by British residents of lono-
lulu for the fund started In LondC n for
the care OF the families u soldiers cent
10 South Africa.
Lewis NJ. Henry. who IL stated b, dis
patches from Peoria, Ills. 10 hay ? de-
serted his wife In that city. after rob
bing her OF 5000 has a wife In this city.
lie lett her as suddenly as he { tslp-
peared from Peoria and San Fran sisco.
The case OF John II. Soper, l. ).
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02
REVOLUTION IN COLOMBIA.
Fighting Goes On, and Both Parties are
About Evenly Matched.

New York, Dec, "A dispatch to the
Herald from Panama, Colombia, via
Galveston says: Four hundred addi-
tional recruits have arrived from Buena
Ventura on the steamer Imperial.
They viii leave on Sunday for the in
terror departments, where the revolu-
ton Is still raging especially In Santan-
der, BoyaoR and Cundinamarca. With
this reinforcement more than 1000 men
viii have gone through the Isthmus.
Further official details Of the great
battle al Santander have been received.
The government losses were also con-
siderable, The revolutionary forces
numbered about six thousand veterans
from Santander, Boyaca and Cundln-
amarlca, and were commanded by Gen.
eral Tribe, who led with extraordinary
bravery
He retired, some reports say, toward
Boyaca, while others have him retreat
ing toward Cucuta on the Venezuelan
frontier with more than five thousand
men IN good condition. General Tribe
was not wounded as was first officially
reported.
Port Rio Hach8, nm the Atlantic coast,
which was occupied by reyolutlonists
under Marcos Serrano on Oct 49, was
finally recaptured on November 18th by
the government forces under General
Manjarres. with the assistance OF the
gunboats La Popa and Cordova. which
threatened bombardment II resistance
were made
Serrano upon the suggestion Of the
resident consuls. sent commissioners
who, on behalf Of the people, demanded
from General Maniarres an eXplana.
ton.
Gen. Manjarres replied by repeating
his threat Of bombardment and limiting
the time for surrender The surrender
was finally effected through mediation
Of the cOnsuls.
The reyoluticnists retired inland with
their force and arms. During the time
the rebels occupied Rio Hacha, Serrano
declared himself provisional. civil and !
chief Of the sovereign state Of !
in accordance with liberal |
principles, and for nearly three weeks |
was In supreme control.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02

Washington, Dec. 2.-The war depart
ment has received the following from
Gen, Otis at Manila, dated Dec. q
Lieutenant Colonel BreNton, cap
tain Of the Twenty-fourth infantry,
while temporarily insane, committed
suicide at Santa Tomas, near San Fer
nandlno, Union province, Luzon, at 6
o'clock this morning.
Insanity was first manifested on
Nov 29th, at Aringay."
The announcement Of Colonel Brere-
tons death was great shock 20 his
friends in this city. The man who
knew him better perhaps, than any
other In Salt Lake, was Adjutant-Gen-
eral Burton, who on hearing OF the
sad event, was greatly affected and
inclined 10 discredit the correctness OF
the report.
why" said he Il cannot under
stand why Brereton would commit
rash act like that He was finely edu-
Gated. stood high in the estimation OF
all who knew him, was possessed Of eN-
cellcnt Judgment and withal one OF
the most gallant and charming gentle
men II has been my pleasure TO meet.
He was a man Of few words yet afable,
and magnetic and generous TO a fault
We were often found at each others
home and | never witnessed solitary
act on his part that would Indicate that
he would take his own life. Hisi every
feeling ran In the opposite dlrecti On. or
course the statement that he vias in
sane explains II all. But II Is ne'ferthe-
less a most dreadful affair.
II have been told by his brotl Ter Of
ficers--men who knew him thorou ghly-
that ne was one OF the braves men
that ever went on a battle field that
his courage was Of the quiet, un psten-
tatious kind that always coun Is In
times Of greatest peril. In the sto inning
~ San Juan Hin he made rccort that
would do credit 10 the most amb ltious
officer In the army. His prom otion
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02
n'and Navy a, roo,ba,,l

p, , "a's' Dec. 2-one Of the most
\ tek ps oall games ever played
(|s'ka In ~. on Franklin field this
,'tliag wys,niesiants being elevens
!, 20 Ney,, -. Point Military and
\ ~ ihat a,' academies. II was the
4 assh,, s ~ representing the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02
UIg Lumber Combine,

Rossland. B. c., Dec 2.--The Roote-
nal Yale Lumber combine has been or
ganiEed 10 control the lumber business
OF British Columbia. II is capitalized
at half a million, Louis Blue OF this
city Is president. and ]. Il. Panport.
secretary,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02
CHIEF HILTON TALKS.

II shall" said Chief Hilton this az
ternoon, take Immediate steps to as
certain how the deadly device came TO
be placed there and see also, II | can,
who made It. one thing Is certain, how
ever. and that is that the bomb was not
OF recent construction. II was covered
with verdi girls and might have been
made one or five years. on opening
II ! found that Il contained two layers
OF giant powder, several OF black pow
der, gun cotton, and nytro.g lycerine.
on the outside was a giant cap which
! carefully removed, after which / took
out the contents and threw them into
the excavation west OF the police sta
ton. I would say that the device pos
sessed as much explosive power as
when made, The officers will take the
case In hand at once.
MRS. wENTREss' STORY.
Mrs. Wentress. when seen by
News" man at a late hour said: Il
will tell you all know about 1t. The
room. No, 10, was occupied In July last
by a couple OF young men named Bates.
One was named Nephl. He worked here
putting up ice. He said the machine
was found by his brother When they
went away they left 1t here and put
It away until yesterday when we
showed It 10 miner who advised ME
TO turn It over to the police, which |
did"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02
Damage. for Being shanghaied.

San Francisco. Dec. 2--John Sablan,
n native OF the island OF Guam. has
filed libel In the United States dis.
trlct court against w. 7. Storey. mas
ter OF the American bark Andrew
Hicks, 10 recover 5000 damages for
being shanghaied from his native island
home and brought to San Francisco by
way OF the North Pacific whaling
grounds He alleges that while thu
vessel was lying near the shore OF the
island OF Guam he was engaged to
work about the ship until her departure.
and that he was carried 20 sea against
his protest and was landed at San
Frnciseo November a.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02

! be long In constructing temporary
bridge. His enforced delay doubtless
will be OF considerable service IN CIV
ing his hard-pushed column reedful
rest and in allowing the arrival VI re-
Inducements OF which he must be sore
ly In need after three such lights, plac-
ing hOrs de combat upwards Of thou
sand men out OF less than 1000.
Gen. Forester Walkers announce
ment that the Canadian marksmen and
other achievements have been pushed
forward TO the neighborhoOd OF the
Orange river TO protect Gen Methuen's
line OF communication, has relieved
much anxiety here. where 1t was fully
expected the Beers would attempt TO
attack the vulnerable points OF the line
OF communication.
The latest news from Natal indicates
that the bulk of the Ladysmith
relief force has arrived at Frere.
though there Is considerable con-
lecture as TO the whereabouts Of Gen.
Clery, whose movements have not been
chronicled recently. II Is surmised In
some quarters that he may reappear In
a totally unexpected quarter on the
flank or rear OF Gen. Joubert's force,
which is supposed TO be concentrated
al GfoDelaars klof, north OF the Tuge-
lar river.
AS Gen. Hildyards advance guard
was In touch with the Beers as long ago
as Tuesday last, developments should
not be long delayed.
Dundonald's mounted force, Noy. g.
accompanied by four guns. went In pur-
suit OF a body Of Beers returning 70
Colenso. They followed the Beers 20
within two and half miles OF Colenso.
when the Beers replied to the British
shells with long range guns There
were no casualties.
colenso bridge, II is added. wss after
wards blown up.
Another detachment Of 5000 British
troops sailed for South Africa today
Owing 70 the phenomenal sale Of the
newspapers, consequent upon the war.
paper famine is threatened II Is
reported that the American supplies
have failed temporarily
According 10 q special dlsDatcs from
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02

leaving only the end Of the cap exposed,
The arrangement was such that a
slight tap would have caused a terrific
explosion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02

According TO a special dispatch from
CaDetown, Gen. Joubert was killed
Nov. 10, but Gen. Buffers dispatch Of
Nov. g showed that Gen. White was in
communication with Gen. Joubert or
somebody impersonating him about
Nov H.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-14

satisfied. He wanted to toy with
the generous goddess yet a little
longer, and told his doting wife
to run home, he would follow in
a short time. She had forgotten,
apparently, that portion of the
marriage ceremony in which she
had promised to obey, and in
stead of going home, took a
drink. Again she made the sug-
gestion "cash in and go home. 7"
But her lord and master was not
yet ready. Another drink. AT
ter this had been repeated three
or four times, the angelic crea-
lures patience became exhaust
ed, and she pulled a razor from
some secret recess of her attire.
and the carving process began.
He was cut in four Or five places
before by-standers could inter
fere. None of the wounds were
of a serious nature, however.
But, John cashed in. John went
home also, and John remained
at home for several days there
after.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-14
SUMMONS.

In the District Court of the Fourth Judi
cial District, Territory of Arizona, in and
for Navajo county.
H. a. Perkins, Plaintiff,
Katie R. Perkins, Defend't
Action brought in the District Court of the
Fourth Judicial District of the Territory of
Arizona, in and for the County of Navajo,
and the complaint filed in said County of
Navajo, in the Office of the Clerk OF said Dis
trict Court.
In the name of the Territory of Arizona,
to Katie r. Perkins. defendant, greeting:
You are hereby summoned and required
to appear in an action brought against you
by the above named plaintiff in the District
Court of the Fourth Judicial Distri; of the
Territory of Arizona in and for Navajo
County, and answer the complaint therein
filed with the Clerk of this said Count. at
Holbl ook, in said county, within ten days
after the service upon you of this summons,
if served in this said county. or if served out
of this said county and within the said Ju-
dicial District then within twenty days
thereafter. or in all other cases within thirty
days thereafter, the times above mentioned
being exclusive of the day of service, or
judgment by default will be taken against
you.
~ Given under my hand and seal of
the District Court of the Fourth
}sEAL} Judicial District, Territory of Ari-
zona, in and for the county of Nav
~ ajo this I'd day of September, 1899.
w. B. WOODS Clerk.
By B. F. JACKSON. Deputy Clerk.
First publication Sept. 7, 1899.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-14
ShTnnons.

In the District Court of the Fourth Judi
cial District, Territory of Arizona in and
for Navajo County.
Frank M Carter, Plaintiff,
VS..
Leoto d. Carter Defend't. }
Action brought in the District Court of the
Fourth Judicial Distric5 of the Territory of
Arizona, in and for the County of Navajo,
and the complaint filed in said County of
Navajo in the office of the Clork of said Dis
trict Court.
In the name of the Territory Of Arizona.
to Leoto D. Carter, defendant, greeting:
You are hereby summoned and required
to appear in an action brought against you
by the above named plaintiff, in the District
Court of the Fonrth Judicial District of the
Territory of Arizona, in and for Navajo
County, andss answer the complaint therein
filed with the clerk of said court. at Hol-
brook in said county, within ten days after
the service upon you of this summons, If
served in this said county, or if served ont
of this said county and within the said Ju-
dicial District, then eithin twenty days
thereafter, or in all other cases within thirty
ays thereafter, the times above mentioned
being exclusive of the day of service, or
Judgment by default will be taken against
yov.
~ Given under my hand and seal of
the District Court of the Fourth
}sEAL} Junicial District, Territory of Ari-
} zona, in and for the County of Nav
~ ajo, this 22d day of August, 1899,
w. B. WOODS Clerk.
First publication August "a, 1899.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-14

Drink has a peculiar effect on
some people. Last Saturday or
Sunday, we are not positive
which, one of our residents,
whose moral character is not as
'pure and spotless as the driven
snow," imbibed too freely of a
liquid that steals a mans brain,
and began to clear out the house.
An eyewitness remarked in our
presence at the breakfast table
the next morning, that "fallen
angels and their macks," were
dodging around almost every
corner of the tenderlOin district
and hiding behind any and every
thing that would screen them
from the searching eyes of the
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-14

Married life is not always a
continual round of pleasure and
happiness. They are not at all
times and under all circum-
stances a pair of cooing doves.
The angel before marriage, not
infrequently turns out a virago
after the nuptial knot is tied
hard and fast. Winslow was
shown an instance of this kind
last Saturday evening, when a
certain married man of African
descent, after having finished
his days labor, stopped in a sa-
loon on his way home, to WOO
tor a short time the goddess of
fortune. He had been touched
by the magic wand of luck and
the tickle goddess was shower
ing her favors upon him, when
his cOoing dove of a wife, made
her appearance on the scene,
and in the mildest and most low
ing tones, said: "John, cash in
and go home. = But he was not