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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-30
THREE TO ONE WAGER.
New York Men Bet Their Money on
Mckinley and Bryan.

New York, July S0.-Another 8 to 1
Mckinley wager was made in Wall
street today. ]. ]. Judge, an outside
broker, placed $4,000 on Mckinley
against T. c. Cookies 81, 900 of Bryan
money Lawyer Lyman Rosenschein
announced today that he had made a
wager of $500 to $3.50 with ex-Alderrnan
Louis Masky that Mckinley will be
elected president. Mr.. Rosenschein is
a member of the Twenty-eighth Assem-
bly, District Republican club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-30
The valiant Reaches Plvmouth.

London, July 30.-The yacht Valiant
with Mr.. w. K. Vanderbilt on board, ar
rived at P1ymnAAth today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-30
Arrested for Liouor SELLING

Frank Jordan and Martha Orendorf
both cOlored, were arrested for selling
liquor and maintaining a. nuisance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-30

RoIfe & Colville, photographers. esz
Kansas avenue
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
Welded IN WASHINGTON.
Miss Lillian Paunceiote Becomes The Bride Of
Nj. RObt Bromley,
One OF the Most Notable Marriages Of
Years Bride Has Been Ill - Dis
tinguished Company Present.

Washington, Feb. 24.-The honorable
Lillian Pauncefote, daughter OF Lord
Pauncefote, British ambassador TO the
United States. was married at noon to-
day to Hon. Robert Bromley Of Stoke
hall Newark. Nottinghamshire. Eng
land.
The wedding was one OF the most
notable that has occurred in Washing
ton for many years. Quaint old St.
Johns church, where the ceremony was
performed. has capacity for about 800.
standing room included, and this did
not serve 70 accommodate a 1.-THE OF
those who wished TO witness the cere-
mony. owing 10 the Official position
OF Lord Pauncefote. the presence OF the
President and cabinet. as well as the
whole Of the diplomatic corps, was an
imperative social obligation, albeit a
pleasant one, owing TO the affectionate
regard in which the young bride Is
held In Washington society.
The interior OF the little church was
like the corrella Of a huge flower. The
brilliantly lighted altar In the depths OF
the darkened auditorium with Its gold
en- points and snowy candles formed the
stamens and pistil, while the flower
encrusted walls and pillars. through
which the crimson hanglngs scarcely
showed. were like the petals OF a
monster blossom. The air was heavy
with the scent Of Easter lilies. brides
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
LATE LOCAL. NEWS.

The funeral Of Mrs. Fanny Knapp,
sister OF Mrs. p. A. II. franklin, will
be held from the Fourteenth ward
meeting house tomorrow, Sunday, at IL
o'clock.
Architect Kletting has returned from
Chicago, where he and Manager Whit.
ney Of the News" spent a number
OF days inquiring into the best ar
rangements OF newspaper Offices.
Thorough inspections were made. after
which Mr.. Klettlng started back for
Salt lake 10 work on the interior
plans for the News" building, while
Mr.. Whitney went on TO New York TO
further pursue his Investigations.
The State board Of education meets
on Monday al 10 o'cloc a. m. In the
office OF Superintendent Park. city and
county building, NJ which time appli-
cations for certificates and diplomas
will be considered. The board has IN
course OF preparation an outline OF the
requirements In each subject required
for the certificates and diplomas which
II proposes to publish in the course Of
q couple OF weeks.
Last evening the theological class OF
the sixteenth ward Sunday school sur
prised George X. Emery, the Bishop,
who was the former teacher OF the
class Bishop Emery was presented
with a beautiful watch charm as a
token OF the esteem IN which his for
mer pupils hold him. The program for
the evening consisted OF songs and
speeches. after which refreshments
were served. The presentation speech
was made by Elder a. r. Elggren. who
succeeded the Bishop as principal
teacher. Fully one hundred persons
were present. and a most enjoyable
evening was spent.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24

When Judge Hiles' court convened
this morning the struggle FOR the two
remaining jurors needed TO complete
the number required was resumed, the
tenth Juror, David Mcdonald, having
been secured just before adjournment
on Friday afternoon.
Chilleon Miller, Of Murray, and
Stephen Tucker. a section man, were
called. The examination OF these gem
tlemen were comparatively brief, Mr.,
Rogers ascertalned at the outset that
both were "Mormons," and 1t devel-
oped that Mr.. Miller had such an opin-
ion as disqualified him. Mr.. Tucker
was passed for cause. and Mr.. Putnam
announced that the State was satisfied
with him. The defense exercised Its
tenth peremptory challenge and ex-
cused Mr.. Tucker
AN ERROR IN THE NAME.
George NJ. Creamer, was supoenaed
as "Cramer" and Judge Powers called
the courts attention 10 the Irregular
ity. Judge Hiles saved any discussion
by eXcuslng the jury
EXCHANGED "REMINISCENCES.
f, l., Downs, OF Popular Grove, was
next examined. Judge Powers hearing
that the Juror was a native OF Michigan,
at once engaged him In an exchange
Of "reminiscences, which proved highly
interesting to those two gentlemen and
amusing TO every one else. The Judge
and Juror found that they had mutual
acquaintance In Marshall but Mr..
Downs confessed that he had not known
Senator Brown there.
From Michigan the Juror had gone 10
Chicago where he worked in a store,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24

Then he went TO Colorado, taking In a
bunch Of cattle From there he went to
Mississippi taking down some horses,
trotters and PAGERS. When he came to
Salt Lake in July, 1895, he engaged In
the livery business. but was now
travelling optIcan. He had read OF the
case, but had no opinion az 10 the mer-
It's OF II. He had no conscientious scru-
pies against capital punishment in a
proper case, did not know any Of the
parties or any Of the attorneys and
knew nothing about them. He could en-
ter upon the trial without any bias and
would try the case impartially.
IL was impossible TO develop cause
against Mr.. Downs and after he had
been passed the State used It's twelfth
perempiory challenge and excused him.
HE HAD AN OPINION.
Thomas J. Curtis, a butcher. stated
that he had read Of the case, discussed
IT, and formed an opinion as to the guilt
or innocence Of the accused. He did not
think he could act with entire Impair
tiality and was excused.
ADJOURNED UNTIL MONDAY.
This exhausted the venire and as II
was considered impracticable to proceed
any further today, Judge Hiles ordered
yenlre FOR fourteen Jurors drawn.
made returnable on Monday at 10 a. m.
THE JURORS CALLED.
The names drawn were as follows:
VIM. c. Boyd, Ernest G. Rognon, Chas
F. Stillman, W, j. strickley, Herbert A.
White, Jos. n. Hicks. Ed s. Milford.
Robert NJ. Jones, David e. Brockbank.
Henry A. Baker. Paul Il. Howells,
James w, IRE. Francis w. Quinn, g. o.
Potter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24

roses and orange blossoms mlngling
with odor OF lilies Of the valley and car
nations. Palms filled all the available
space within the chancel, while broad
white ribbons stretching down the
aisles were dropped by the ushers. link
by link. as the pews filled with the dis
tinguished guests. The ushers were all
attaches OF the embassy. Col. Arthur
Lee Mr. Gerard Lowther. Sir Charles
Elliot, Mr.. Max Muller and Mr.. Hum
phreys owen.
The bride, TO the great uneasiness or
her friends, had been quite sick all
week. and leaned heavily on the arm OF
her father as the procession moved
down the aisle. Her wedding gown was
a full court costume OF white satin, the
front a cleaning network Of lace and
pearls, while masses OF laces, caught
with orange blossoms, edged the long
court train from the shoulders 10 the
floor pretty feature Of the brides
attendants was Master sidney Kent
Legar, In the costume OF a page OF
Charles H. He bore the heavy train
and was followed by the bridesmaids.
These were Miss Esther Bromley, sis
ter Of the groom, Miss Curzon, cousin
Of Lord Curzon. the yiceroy OF India.
Miss Hattie Sergeant, Of Boston, Hon.
Sibyl and Hon. Audrey Pauncefote,
sisters 81 the bride.
The ceremony was performed by
Right Rev. Bishop OF Washington
Henry Yates satteriee, assisted by Rev.
Charles Mackay Smith, rector Of 81.
Johns.
After the ceremony a wedding break
fast was served az the embassy 10 400
guests. Mr. and Mrs Bromley later
left for Palm Peach, Fla. and viii soon
return 10 England where the young
lady win be presented at court
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
WEBER COUNTY DEMOCRATS
Result of the Convention held at
Ogden This Morning.
ESPECIAL TO THE "NEws."I

Ogden. Utah, Feb. 24.-IThe Demo-
cratic county convention was held at II
o'clock this morning in the district
court room. The convention was called
TO order by County Chairman +. Nj,
Corroy. who named II. ii. Anderson as
temporary chairman and r. r. Chris
tensen as temporary secretary. The
appointment of the usual committees
on credentials, organization, etc, was
dispensed with and the lists VI dele
gates as reported from the various pre-
cincts were adopted az the roll OF the
convention. The temporary organlza-
ton was made permanent.
An apportlonment committee OF one
from each city ward and three from
outside county districts was appointed,
The convention declined 10 hear any
resolutions. etc.
A committee on transportation was ap.
pointed. consisting u Thos. d. Dee Val
entlne Gideon, John Seaman and DR.,
Conroy. these gentlemen were 10 confer
with the railroad companies and get the
best rates possible for the delegation.
The appoTtionment committee reported
a schedule which was approved.
The following delegates were elected
TO attend the State convention, TO be
held in Salt Lake City on Thursday,
March list. 1900
First Ward-W. L. Maglnnis, Dan
Hamer, I. NJ. Tout, Il. 81. Conroy, Jo-
seph Hall, j. w. Graham, Geo. i,
Wardlaw.
Second ward-T. r. o, connally, ], l.
Herrick, r. j. Rowley, John Shipley
Robert Sterrett.
Third Ward-Thos. D. Dee, Fred Har-
rop, James Taylor, c. Ingebretson, L.
G. Levedale, ]. NJ. Ferrin, Hagbert
Anderson, r. Chrlstoffefson.
Fourth Ward-C. A. Smurthwaite, A.
j. Weber, ]. X, Taylor, 5. 7. Whit
maker, Val Gideon, Job Read, +. 5,
Rolapp, Eliza Farr.
Fifth ward.-F. j. KeiseL NJ. l.. Snow
James Ballard, Jaseph Wallace, ]. ~
Ballantyne, A. @. Horn, NJ. Poulter T.
d. Johnson.
wllson-John Holmes, John Trimble,
alternate.
plain City and Warren--Chas. E.
Mount, c. Olsen.
Pleasant View and North Ogden
John Seaman. N. Montgomery, John j,
Hall.
Farr West and Slaterville-M,
Wheeler. ]. J. Hunter. alternate.
Riverdale, Roy and uin,ah-John r.
Thompson.
Ogden valley--A. j. Anderson, Angus
Mckay, David Johnson.
West Weber-Thos. Gibson.
Hooper and Kanesville-Edwin Park
err. James G. Widdison.
Harrlsyille and Marriott-Wm. H.
Anderson.
After the appointment OF the delegates
the convention adjourned. The gem
eral impression from what could be
learned from the delegates seems TO
be that W. II. King is their favorite
for Congressman. Still there are same
OF the delegates who prefer ID. c. Dun,
bar. and a few have their choice In c.
S. Varian. but II Is csrt4in the delega-
ton is divided and Will not vote for
either candidate
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
0V. WELLS WILL NAME SENATOR
Ssh Mr. Quay is Seated, and ActingGovernor Hammond
v0ss Not Appont-Comment on Utah and Delaware
Where Will Appoinee be From9

ed. However have arrived at no de-
cision."
While in Washington, Governor Wells
learned from Governor Tunnel. OF
Delaware, that he would Immediately
name a Democrat to AL the vacancy
from that State II Quay were seated.
Delaware's conditions are Just the re-
verse Of Utahs; she having a Republic
can legislature which failed TO elect and
a Democratic governor who will APP
point. Thus Utahs and Delaware's sp-
pointments will serve as an Offset.
The appointee, whoever he Is. wlli OF
course, only serve til the meeting OF
the legislature next January
The Governor was asked whether he
had decided from which OF the two Re-
publican wings he would make the APP
pointment, and he said There is only
one wing OF the Republican party In
Utah"
Then will the appointee be a Nor
mon or q non Mormon
Il VIII give that matter my best at
tention when the emergency arises
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
ESPECIAL TO THE oNEws."l


Washington. d. c., Feb, 24.-The SEN
ate passed this morning the bill TO turn
over annually TO each State fifty per
cersum Of all moneys paid to the United
States for mineral lands within the
States. respectively, for the malnten-
ance OF a school Of mines in each Of
said States, provided that said sum 50
to be paid shall not exceed the sum Of
$4,000 per annum TO each state, nor
shall Il exceed the amount annually
expended by each Of said states for said
school Of mines. Before any money shall
be paid to any Of said States under the
provisions Of this act, the secretary Of
the interior shall certify to the secre-
tary Of the treasury that the said state
is maintaining a school OF mines within
IFS borders in which students In attend
ance are given instructions in chemis-
try, metallurgy mineralogH geology,
mining mining engineering mathema-
tics, mechanics and drawing, and that
students in attendance from other
States are received into said school Of
mines on the same terms and conditions
that students from the said state are
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
ARRESTS WERE ILLEGAL.
District Attorney on Action Of Military off,
Gals In Idaho.

Washington. Feb. 2l.-The House
committee on military affairs today
continued the investigation OF the Ida
no labor riots. Mr.. stinson concluded
his narrative begun yesterday on the
treatment received while under arrest,
and +. V. Crozler. United States dis
trlct attorney Tor Idaho, testified as
TO the prosecution Of the miners. He
had prosecuted thirteen and convicted
ten for interfering with mail trains.
Beyond these legal proceedings he had
no information on the subject. He said.
however. that he had expressed the
opinion that the wholesale arrests by
the military without the formality Of
warrants were Illegal
The committee decided 70 subpoena
Gen. Corbln and Captain Brett OF the
army. 10 get from them certain fea-
lures OF the action OF the military au-
thoffties while on duty In Idaho.
Rsmson Miller. a night Waterman at
one Of the mines near the scene OF
the disturbance. testified that he was
arrested without process and without
charges, although he had been In the
hospital at the time OF the blowing up
Of the Bunker Hin mill He detailed
incidents In the ''bullpen." At one time.
he saba colored soldier had threatened
~. shoe. him for some triflng infrac-
tion, and on another occasion the cor
poral Of the guard had announced with
obscene oaths and with a pistol in his
hand that he would shoot the first
man caught smoking.
The witness described the arrange
fnent OF the prisons and the vileness re-
sulting from the inability Of the hun
dreds on the upper floor 10 get ade-
quate sanitary appliances.
The committee adjourned until Mon
day, when the witness Will continue his
testimony.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
MONEY FOR STATE SCHOOL OF Mines.
Bill Passes Senate for United States Support to Such Schools
Conditions and Limitations Senator RawIins Has
Tilt on His Land Selection Amendment.

received The board Of trustees OF each
OF the said schools Of mines shall make
an annual report TO the secretary Of the
interior Of the number Of students In
attendance al such school Of mines, the
State OF which they are inhabitants, the
general course Of studies pursued In the
school. and the amount expended In
support Of said school by the State.
Senator Rawllns called up Hans
brough's bill providing for the selection
Of lands within Fort Pembna military
reservation, North Dakota, by that
State, and expressed the hope that his
amendment TO the bill, granting any
State 'the right to locate and make Sc
lection Of public lands within aban-
doned military or other reservations In
such State TO satisfy the grants Of land
made thereto" would be accepted.
Mr.. Hansbrough objected. stating
that Mr.. Rawlins should introduce his
amendment as a separate measure, and
that II would receive prompt consldera-
ton from the committee.
Mr.. Rawlins retorted that he had In
troduced such bill last year. and again
at the opening Of Congress this year,
but that the committee persistently ig-
nOred H.
Mr.. Hansbrough persisted in his re-
fusal TO accept the amendment, Mr..
Rawlins objected TO the consideration
Of the original bill.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
~EclAL TO THE NEWS -,

TLciAL 10 THE "NEws."l
~ FORK, Feb. a.-roday's news
Aninston In the Quay case re.
4, interest in the probable action Of
r,,., werner y Of Utah in appointing a
states senator.
"a. wells was found at his no.
s,- News" representative this
ssN ana when asked II he had
u,s,. - seu'n OF the Senate. voting to
!. ~ 'a' Quay case. replied Eyes. f"
,.,s,' sss asked whether this fore.
igI., =, !, Tie seating of Quay. and he
-. 1.t'a probable vas not certain
Ts..su lhen be your courseP"
ss,s,, 's =, Quay is seated" was the
to On 4. ishall at once name a senator
Ing cos. 'A'aney in Utah. unless Act.
sS'sac.s hammond does 80 in my
nan~ wv uecided on the gentle
laA IN. a. !, not really expected up ,Ill
NAT Mr.. Quay would Be seat.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED.
Agricultural College Board Appoints
a New Secretary.

The board OF trustees OF the Agricul-
tural college met in the clearing house
rooms in the Mccormick building this
afternoon, the following members be-.
ing present: Pres, w. S. Mccormick,
Mrs. Joudge Bagley. Col. Adams, Jos.
Morrell, Lorenzo Hansen, and John A.
McAllister. the last appointed men,
Der. who took the place Of NJ. W. Mer.
rill. Mrs. f. s. Richards is a member
Of the board, but is in the East.
Pres, Tanner was also In attendance.
The designations OF Pres. Tanner and
Secretary Wilson were formally read
and accepted, the former to take effect
May LIST. Mr.. +. W. Vaughan Of Lo-
gan, and secretary OF the State land
board, was appointed secretary 70 sue.
coed Mr.. Wilson.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
|CRONJE FORCES
+ HIS WAY THROUGH.
,.,io Papers Announce That They Learn
''' r.or, Private Sources of the Boer
Commanders Success.

,H,s eiug Through the British Line is Not Confirmed
' VII" pdletius From the Field Say the Position Was Un'
-l' rhn,sdav-lO5 Beers Csptured-Shelling CrOnles
'''a, s. News Of Surrender Eagerly Awaited in London
n o' Nav Try to Starve Out crone-BOer Plight Hopeless
.,,. Ready 70 Meet Reinorcemens Colony Beers
NEGOTIATE for SubmssiOn-Rep0rsd Loss Oh D0er' d Lazy
.mah--Geu. Butler Reported Repnlseo'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
BEAT OFF THE BRITISH.
Beers Claim to Have Repulsed Them
Near Ladysmith.

Boer Head Lager, Natal, Friday.
Feb. 23-"Yesterday the British crossed
the Tugela in large numbers, with can
non and over sixty wagons. They at
tackled the Ermelo and Middle burghers'
Commanders. but were forceS to retreat
under a heavy Mauser fire.
"A renewed attempt TO storm the
Ermelo men was made this morning,
but the British were again driven on.
The fighting continues.
"The British losses were heavy. Eight
ambulances we're employed In collecting
the dead and wounded.
''The generals report that the COM
mandoes are fighting bravely,
"Ladysmith fired q few shells this
morning at our outposts TIL slleneed by
Long Tom"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
s TO cREDENTIAl

AS TO CREDENTIALS.
The chairman at once announced the
conventions willingness to hear from
the committee on credentials, but in
asmuch as Chairman Bywater Of that
committee was not present a wait Of
several minutes was sat out. Mr.. By
water soon appeared. however, and
stated that his committee had received
no reports from districts 81. 60, IS. 50,
20, "A, &c, 10, SO, IS. Sc. Chairman Harris
therefore called for reports from these
districts, and all but Go. GO. 70 and "a
sent I'D their lists 10 the stage. UDon
motion the convention decided TO take
reports upon the missing districts from
the newspapers. The lists being thus
completed, Mr.. Bywater presented the
result, which was TO the effect that the
IS districts were entitled TO representa-
ton In the convention by delegates TO
the total number OF 4al.
The report was adopted and the 43l
delegates were allowed seats. District
No. ! had elected seven instead Of five
delegates The extra two were allowed
seats but the district was allowed but
Ave votes IN the proceedings.
PERMANENT OFFICERS.
The committee on permanent organi-
cation and order Of business reported as
following. and the report was adopted.
Chairman-W. II. Dale.
secretary-Mahonn Spencer.
Assistant Secretary Zina B.
Reed
Reading Clerk. Tracy Smith.
rgeant-at-arms-W. c. A.Smoot and
Al Heaston.
Chaplain--James c. Watson.
Chairman Harris appointed Judge
John w Burton and Mr.. James Max
well committee 10 escort Mr.. Dale 10
his seat. Judge Burton reported that
his committee was unable 70 find Mr..
Dale and upon motion OF Z. ". Wilson,
Mr.. Harris was instructed 10 contisne
In HIS duty until the arrival Of Mr. Dale.
who was engaged with the committee
on apportionment.
Here q recess was taken. with the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
vEN|RE OF JURORS
EXHAUSTED TODAY.
Caused a Halt in the BenbrOOk Trial-A
New Venire Issued and Court ADJ
jOurns Until Monday Morning.

mother Order oF Fourteen Jnrors Issued Made Renabe at that
1ime-Judge Powers Exchanges "reminiscences With an Old
MichganderTwO Men Still Needed to Complete the Jury
The State Has Now Exercised Its Twelfth Peremptory
Challenge, While the Defense Exercised Its Tentf-Most Of
Those Called Had Formed Opinion Regarding the Merits
Of the Case and We're Disqualified Jurors Sworn are
Locked Up Until Monday Morning