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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
SAMUEL l.. SPRAGUE DEAD.
Died at His Home Last Evening From
Pneumonia.


The friends OF Samuel Llnzey
sprague will be surprised and pained
10 learn that he is dead. The end came
at his residence, No. "A State street.
last evening at $3.50 o'clock. and was
caused by pneumonia, aggravated by
paralysis
His funeral win take place from the
First Presbyterian church on Tuesday
afternoon beginning at 2 o'clock. The
deceased was widely known through
out Utah. He was a native of Massa-
chusetts, where he was born March %.
1873. lie was the son OF Dr. Sprague.
who came 70 Utah as member OF the
Mormon" Church in ls4S. and grew 70
manhood hem. shortly after he was
20 years old he went 10 Scandinavia on
mission, ana while there performed
most excellent work. His name and
memory are held IN atfectionate remem-
brance by very many OF the old Scan
dinaWan Saints. He was president pro
tenn " the Scandinavian mission from
April 18th 20 August LIST. 1864 and as
such was nominally editor of the skan-
dinayian Suerne but was never con-
nected with the Millennial Star In any
way. as set forth by a morning paper.
On May 20. 1866, Elder sprague set
sail from Hamburg In charge OF six
hundred and eighty-four Saints on the
smiling vessel kenilworth. Elder Joseph
H. Fer Of this city, who was familiar
with Elder Spragues four years work
In Scandinavia. said he was one of the
most jealous and highly respected mis-
sionaries he ever knew.
ln latter years he was associated In
the work OF making surveys Tor the
Union Pacific and was for consider
able period deputy marshal during
what were known as the raid DAYS" I'M
Utah history He served under United
states Marshals Maxwell Nelson
shaughnessy Ireland. Dyer. Parsons
and Brigham. and much of the lime
acted as bailln 0f the Third district
court He was generally known as "A
white deputy" and performed many
kindly acts In the discharge of his Off
cial duties that viii be long remern-
bered by those who were the beued-
Charles of them. For o good many wears
he had been alienated from the Church
on account u physical lnhrmities which
be seemed unable TO overcome. he
however. never severed his connection
from that body. nor would ne DO no.
Ia 1858 he married Anna NJ. daughter
Of William II. Kimball aud grand.
daughter OF Heber c. Klmbaii MA
widow and five children. L. h. Spraeue
Mrs Percy Saddler. Winnefred gpraepe
Hugh 3. Sprague and Milton 81 sprague
survive him. Hugh. who has been M
attendance az a Philadelphia College oil
pharmacy. has been summoned nome 10
attend the funeral.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
STATUE OF LAFAYETTE.
School Ch1d-en's Acl The Subject Of a
Resolution,
Appreciation Of the Movement for a
statute In Paris-Frnncc II
Notified.

Washington, May i2.-When the Sen
ate convened today Mr. Davis reported
from the committee on foreign relations
a joln. resolution respecting the unveil.
ing OF the statue OF Lafayette at Paris,
July T. 1900 The preamble rccited that
the school children OF the United States
had contributed $4,000 for the statue
and that the United states had added
$50 900 Tor the pedestal Of tle statue
The resolution follows
"That the people Of the United states
anticipate and appreciate this ceremony
with feelings of the greatest sausfac-
ton and they regard the statue as
expressing the honor and gratitude win
which they cherish the memory of La
fayette and those of bis ccuntrymen
who by their arms and counsel assisted
IN securing the Independence Of the
United states.
That the President of the United
states Is hereby requested Go transmit
COPY OF these resolutions 10 the govern
ment OF France"
The resolution was agreed TO.
Mr.. Cockrell lMOl gave motive thal
on Saturday. the 18th inst, he would
ask the Senate 90 receive formally me
statues OF Benton and Blair and MIS-
sOuns contributor 10 Stasaary holi ol
the Capitol
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12

men of great generosity. Tie is said
to have forged the name 0f George a.
Smith the local receiver. 10 a receipt
amounting 20 $40.
Attorney S. a. King IS defending the
Old man. and IN his statement 20 the
jury. be- recitcd most pitIul story.
Gnes is being prosecuted by George
Bishop. who ln June OF 1897 applied 20
Giles, who was then land commissioner.
fOr a permit 90 make @ desert entry up
on some lund In Willard county The
law requires that the statemen. Of the
applicant In such cases be- supported
by the afhdayits OF two disintcrested
persons
Bishop could only supply one. and
Giles was therefore unable 10 nle the
application On the land office. Bishop
later asked Giles Tor a receipt Inlicat-
Ing that he had flied an application Tor
land, Giles 70 seems told him that he
had no authority 90 issue such % rec
celpt. but Bishop was lusistent and the
old man finally yielded. explaining.
however that the receipt was no good,
and the receipt was accepted on that
understanding
Bishop then filed charges against
Giles IN the land department and on
investigation. "a grand jury on Bishops
statement indicted him Giles was at
that time county clerk. but in his NOR
udcation he resigned hls office and
without o word wandered out among
strangers IN the dead % winter. suf-
ferlug untold priyations he finally
drIfted into southern Nevada. where he
met friend who advised him 90 return
to his home and face the charge He
therefore returned and was soon after
Indicted.
When he was arraigned De admitted
the execution OF the receipt Tor 1915,
which. be said. had been deposited IN
a bank and paid back 10 Bishop long
before the indictment By the grand
ury.
This mornings session was occupied
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
california's Prune Product.

san Jose. Cal. May l2.-Accofding 70
the best figures obtainable California
produced last year 40 600 pounds OF
prunes Careful men who are engased
in the fruit business estimate that me
state will produce this year l-JOV)'VVy
pounds. There are 100000 goo pounds OF
pulnes stul on hand out Of last year
crop.
The Cured Fruit association Is en-
deayoring 20 get control OF go per cent
of the acreage The officers believe lhat
II this percentage is obtained the whole
surplus can De marketed az not less
than 8 cents. II Is thought the surplus
can be placed Ia foreign markets az
small dinereutiol.
Al the headquarters Of the associa-
ton today il was stated that some
acreage was coming In but that the
association was sin much short OF the
necessary percentage
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
The WAY HOME
SOOurn in the Philippines Not as Long as Anticipated
VIII Arrive SOOn--Weather Hot at
Manila.

on the sOth. His little son Richard
whose health was NOT Of the best had
been sent by the other route having
been placed IN charge Of a friend on
tramp steamer which would go through
the suez canal, bound Tor New York
where the little fellow win be left In
care Of bis uncle and aunt, Mr. ana
Mrs. willard Young Mrs Major Young
and her daughters win spend a brief
time with Mr. and Mrs. WIN Clawson
In SEN Francisco before coming home
Major Young adds thai his wires
health has Improved. but that she siil
had occasional spells Of illness, The
weather was az the boiling point IN
Manila. which was probably his reason
lor wishing 10 send his family home.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
A TERRIBLE IEssON

"The explosion has taught Utah a
lesson. but the cost Of ID has been ter-
rlble. There must, in THE opinion %
coal miners. bd "a closer Inspection ~
the mines. We DO MT question the
ability OF Gomez Thomas. the present
inspector. but Ms salafV, after expenses
arc paid. is "a pltt1nce We miners c0u-
tend that there should Pc attached TO
ths Office a salary sufficient 90 enable
FIRST class man 20 devote every moo
ment OF bis time 90 bis duties, which
should be rlgdly prescribed. u neces-
sary. he should have aH assistant
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
DIR. DALBY's DENIAL.
Reafiirms His Statement Made 60 the
"Ncws" Two Days Ago.

Dr. Daily Is anything but pleased
over the effort 10 make IL appear thot
while he was health commissioner, he
had made examinations such as made
by Dr. King. This, Of course, he EN-,
phatlcally denied 20 the News" two
days ago. and reafHrmed IN the follow
ing card 20 this paper today:
At the investigation held yesterday
afternoon by the police and fire COM
mittee OF the city Council. brought
about by an order Of the chief OF police
90 examine Pearl Kessler, Hattie Dahl
ana Clara Carney as 20 their moral
and physical status. the chief Of police
b quoted as saying probably IA an
effort 90 establish a precedent that ]
had made similar examinations.
/ simply wish 20 emphatically deny
this statement ana 90 say that I am
not aware Of a similar case here or
elsewhere
Cases OF alleged assault I have. al
ne request OF parents. examined. But
never have been connected directly
nor Indirectly On an examination SINH
lar 20 that which now confronts the
public. WM. 4. DALEY.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
SPECIAL 10 TIE "NEWs"l

SPECIAL TO THE "NEWs"l
scodeld. May 10-As She recent ter
rlble calamity at scoheld reccdes into
the past. more and more interest Gene
ters around the a.l important question
as 10 what caused the explosion
The survivors. who are familiar with
every condition in the mine. have ale
most finished their heroic task Of rescue
lue the bodies. and had tme 90 think,
and their opinions are focused to one
thIne-dust
The views Of ons man interviewed Oy
The News" staff correspondent sets out
he views Of dozens Of others who have
been inteuogatod.
WORKED on A BIG SCALE.
"These mines. Nos and g." said ne.
have been worked on biz ecaie for
many years. with The inevitable result
that during ai that lime tha dust has
accumulated Men and animals have
walked through 20 Until IL hos heen-
or a portion of it-wduced Go a powder
and has been Worn and ground ana
worn until II is grey Coal miners VIII
understand what that means There
was 50 much OF this dust in the mine
that any considerable disuurbance- the
rapid running Of q car. Tor inatance-
would make the air cloudy with dust
THE NAVY CONTRACT
mot long ago the company made a
contract 90 supply the Southern Pacific
with 1000 tons Of coal a day FOR use
OF the navy I understand this was 10
addition 20 the ordinary output of the
mine and the force was larv 'r in-
creased shortly before the explosion
To- accomplish Che big task These ekua
exertions added new dust o. thf ola,
and there are places in the mine where
man viii walk 90 dust ~ 20 his
ankles
on THE DAY OF THE EXPLOSION.
"The shipments on the new contract
were 10 have commenced on May ], the
day of the explosion, and the dust was
everywhere Heavy work was being
done in various parts Of the mine, and
blasting was In progress at the part
known as Pixies Peak. An unusually
heavy blast lifted the dust into the air
90 such an extent that the electric lights
seemed dim and faint
"Just then. most likely there was n
blaNi'dr' shot which ignited ne dust
suspended IN the air. and O sheet Of
0ame swept through the mine until air
IN which there vas little dust was
reached
A SIMPLE ILLUSTRATION.
III any one wishes TO understand this
phenomenon, let him take a handful Of
coal duet rad toss n M ~ ar az the
same time holding out q lighted match.
He VIII see this dust burn IN the air
Ike powder. That was this explosion
ON a minute scale. The immediate ef-
fact OF The explosion was 20 burn up
every BIT OF oxygen IN the air, leaving
poison FOR the men TO breathe. That Is
the afterdamp. one good whift Of II
Will stagger the strongest man, and a
deep breath Of IL will render him I'M
conscious Death follows unless the
unfortunate is instantly taken into pure
air.
THE AFTERDAMP,
when the explosion occurred, and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
GOT A RIG VERDICT.
Woman Awarded S25,OOO for Los
of Her Husbands Affections.

Philadelphia. May 12-rhe jury 90 the
suit for damages brought by Mrs
Elizabeth O. Reading of Williamsport
against MIS- Anna Ga22am for alienat-
ing the affections of the formers aus
band today rendered a verdict 10 favor
OF the plaintiff awarding her ,-o.Vj-
damages Mrs Gazzam is the widow Of
State Senator Gaz2am, and IL reputef
90 bee very wealthy The hearnf
brought 10 the court house hundreds of
men and women who move In high 500
cial circles.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12

and just what passed between Judge
and attorney ls therefore not quite
clear lnasmuch as Judge Norrell left
the court room soon after and did not
return during the day il Is not known
what action he win Jake beyond the
fact that he has CHE request under COM
sidcration j is believed that he win
announce hls decision on Monday
in view of the fact that the city
Council has already taken the matter
up ana viii consider 10 az the regular
meeting on Tuesday evening next toe
days developments are of unusual im-
portance City Attorney Stephens
when asked this afternoon as 70 why
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
KILLED BY A HIGHwAYMAN. .
Thief Ordered Him 60 Hold Up His
Hands, but He Did Not Obey.

Kansas city No, May ia Star
special from Joplin, No. says:
J. H. Patten was killed instantly at
midnight in Wan street by unknown
negro highwaymen, and ]. ~ Glade,
Patten's brotheT-in-aW was wounded
slightly The men were going home
when commanded by TWO men 20 throw
up their hands
Glade compiled. but Patteu began
firing The hichWaymen returned the
lIre md n...I-L
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
GILES ON TRIAL.
An Old Citizen Of Willard County
Charged With Forgery.

The trial OF J. g Giles, charged with
forging ana utterlEg a receivers re-
celpt from the United States land Of
Gee in this city. which was begun yes
terday. occupied the entire day In the
United States court today The ao-
cused IL one Of the best known and has
been one OF the most highly respected
citizens OF Mnlard county, and he Is
known throughout that section as a
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12

There was a decidedly new and serious
turn IN the police investigation today
when City Attorney stephens went
down to the criminal branch Of the
Third district court and made formal
written request upon Judge Norrell 10
lmpauel a special grand jury 20 inyes-
tigate the conduct of leading officials
of the police and health departments Of
this city IN making forcible physical
examination Of the three young girls
in the case to which attention was d.
rected by the News a few days ago
The request was made In chambers
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
DIR. Beers Denial.

DR.. Beer. whom Chief Hilton claimed
IN his testimony yesterday had made
similar examinations 90 that conducted
by Dr. King. called at the News" this
afternoon and declared positively that
never 10 his ife had De had anything 20
do with "a parallel case. He says that
only twice In his career as practitioner
had he made examinations and those
were at the request and Ia the presence
~ naranI.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
UTAH BOYS RE-ENLISTINGl
Several Of Them Anxious to Return to
the Philippines.

Il appears that a considerable num-
Der Of the Utah battery boys who did
service In the Philippines as volunteers
are not only willing but anxious to
enlist ia the regular army a few days
ago blanks were mailed from Fort
Douglas 10 the returned volunteers
and today The following were examined
and accepted Cor Reinstatement Mich
aeI Morrisy, Alma Green, August Elyng-
berg and William Edwards. Theodore
Dleghom also contemplated re-enllet-
ment but has evidently changed his
mind. Charles Jones OF Missouri was
also accepted today These men win
1e sworn In without delay and sent on
20 the Preside preparatory 20 leaving
for the Philippines
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12

GUS denial and declared that Or King
had never stated t1 the police. as al-
7leged hy the latter that she was im-
moral. ln proof of this sh, produced
this certificate from DR. King himself.
This is 90 certify that / have never
said that Pear kessler was not virtu-
GUS"
II win be remembered that q was this
little Girl who was said 90 Doe bad while
the other two were pronounced virtu-
Gus II now tanspIrsE That She too.
cannot he considered immoral At least
Dr. King officially declares. after eN-
animation, that bee has not pronounced
her so.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
A VERY SAD CASE.
Mother Loses Two Children In Two
Days In Destitute Circumstances.

A very sad case OF destitutlon and
death was disclosed today at the resi-
dence OF William Rlston. No 1911
south First West street Yesterday ar
ternoon four-year-old girl died from
influenza superInduced 10y nervousness,
and today an eight-year-old child died
from the same malady. The father Is In
Wyoming at work on a ranch and has
not been found as yet Dr w. H. Behle,
the attending physician, says the FAM
Ily is ln very destitute circumstances.
Altogether 90 seems TO be a most worthy
case Of charlty-a case that demands
Immediate attention.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12

mornings mail from Manila
''' o. letter TO Mr. C.. s. Burton.
' s.i' convey surprising and gratl-
uaIngs to- the many friends Of
,- ',n'rl w. Young and his faml.
- hlTion.s letter was from the
I'm unset and among other items
nm. '-.' perhaps The letter viii not
y, IN Utah much sooner Than Mrs.
~ =. ',i daughters. as they were
b.. NJ. manila for home about the
y, -' mat The mail steamer left.
d. ~, 70 start for San Francisco.
/, =. 'l.mas which was to leave Ma.
u, p 'ae 18Th OF Aprl nv aim, n
we Aeade, which was to SAN
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
AS To mn KEsLER GIRL.
Makes a fearful Statement Regard
ing Her Daughter.

Mrs. Kessler the mother OF Pearl
Kessler one ~ the three girls taken 10
the police station. called az the News"
today and related a fearful story Of the
AFFAIR Her daughter was but twelve
years OF age and Is. she says. compelled
20 wear a mechanical contrlvance to
support her on account ~ physical
weakness. To the charge that the child
was unchaste she entered a most yigor-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
A SPECIAL CALL FOR A GRAND JURY
City Attorney Stephens Requests Judge NOrre to Have One
Impaneed Immediately, to Investigate Inc Conduct
of Leading Police Officials.

he had proceeded IN the manner indi-
Gated, stated that Il was on account
OF the reluctance Of County Attor-
ney Putnam 90 act Mr stephens fur
ther reiterated bis belief that an as
sault had been committed and that
criminal proceedings should be insti-
tuted at once
This seems 90 Doe the view Of relatives
and friends of the three girls and today
% was semi-authortauycly stated
that actions Tor damages would Doe be-
gun Immediately Mrs Kessler stated
positively that she contemplated such
course herself. while Mrs Dahl says
she would do likewise.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
prnsecntiur the Ice Trnst.

New York. May l2.-In police court
TODAY MAGISTRATE Zoller issued sum
monses against Charles W.Morse. DAVIS
w. Hunt John X. Bennett. John d.
Shoemaker. Wesley NJ. Oler Charles
ID church. Edwin b. Campbell john
Bauer John L. Kavanagh and Charles
Devoe. officers and directors of the
American Ice Co commonly known as
the ice trust. Those named are or
dered to appear on Monday next 60
show cause why they should not pc
proceeded against Tor conspiracy IN
combining To control the price and
product Of fee. contrary 70 law.
The summOnses were sworn out Oy
a representative OF a morning news
paper,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12

In his appeal 20 the people Of the
United States for financial held for the
Scoheld sufferers Gov. Wells appointed
Spencer. Trask & Co OF New York 10
act as Eastern collector Today his
excellency recelged the following COM
municaton from the company dated
May Z:
I'VE have your telegram Of even date,
and we are most clad TO act as collect
ors for subscriptions for the relief Of
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
senator Lodge Challenged

Washington. May l2-In the course
Of a speech on the naval BILL MT.
spooner Wis) challenged the state
ment OF Mr.. Lodge, made yesterday
that Germany was threatening the
Monroe doctrine He said he had IL
ON the highest authority that there was
never time when more cordial rela-
tlons existed between the United states
and Germany than today.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
WHAT CAUSED awful EXPLOSION?
Consensus of Opinion Among the ScOied Miners Immense Guam
titles of Dust Lifted Into the Air by Disturbance and
Tgnited by Blast or Defective Shot

the sufferers OF the Pleasant Valley
coal mine disaster. We are endeaV9r-
ing 90 do what work we can in connec-
ton with raising subscriptions and we
have advertised the fact that we are
prepared 90 receive contributions IN me
papers We note the funds are 20 DE
forwarded Go the Hon. James T. HAM
mond Salt Lake city,
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No Government Armor PLANE

Washington. May 1.-THE proposition
TO establish an armor plant was de-
feated. % % g.
The detailed vote was as follows
Bacon. Bate Berry Carter
Chandler CoCluell Daniel Davis. Har-
rls. Jones tArk1. Jones (Nev). Mallory
Money. Mopan, Nelson. Pettus spoon
or. stewart Teller, Thurston Tillman.
Nest-22
Nays Allison, Baker Clark lWyoJ
Denew. Eikns. Fairbanks. Foraker
Foster Frye. Hale Hansbrough. HaW-
ley. Hoar. Lodge Mcbride, McComas
McCumber. McEnery Penrose, Perkins.
Proctor Quares, Ross, shoup-zA
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
THE SCOFlELD RELIEF FUND

It was confidently expected that by
the end of This business day the total
amount OF subscriptions 10 the Scoheld
relief fund would have reached total
Of 100000 The marx has been over
stepped as Il Is estimated that they
now figure up to near 100000
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
FROM schonl Children.

German Ellsworth, principal Of the
Rlvcrton district school today brought
m TO the News subscription list $3.50
collected by the pupils IN his school.
The little ones are very proud OF the
results OF their efforts and % is a beau
uful and much appreciated conuiou-
zion
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12
with Transatlantic LINERS.

New York. May l2.-Aruyed Maine,
from Bremen
Philadelphia. May ll.-Slned. Penn
land. for Liverpool
Liverpool. May l2-Arlyad; Lu-
cania New York
New York-Arryei. Michigan, Lon
don.
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New ,Ierlcn NTIners Respond.

Secretary Of State Hammond received
a letter today from Nh w l.. Brother
ton agent Of the William \ clark
coal mines. Clarkvine New Mexico IN
which the writer SAYS that he mas sue
ceeied IN raising Sl5O-and u may reach
S20O-from the employees OF his mine.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12

Hon. James T Hammond received the
following additional contributions to-
day.
Employees Utah Light & Power
co. o.. .., o., o.. %. O.. o.. 90 90 .sst'sNAt9 uV
Mayor Outzen. IN behalf Of the
citizens OF Richheld.. go. T.. S25 90
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Comherd RcnomInated.

Kansas city. May l2.-At lndepend-
ence today william s. Cowherd of KAN
saf city was renomlnated for congress
by reclamation by the Democratic
yentlon OF the nth district.