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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
OPENING OF THE
GREAT CANAL.
Waters Of Lake Michigan Now Flow
South to the Gulf,
CHICAG0'S DRAINAGE DITCH
Built In Seven Years, at n Cost OF
s33,000,00O No Formal Cere-
moDy at the Opening.

Chicago. Jan. 2.-At Q o'clock this
morning water was turned into the $780,
100000 drainage canal and began to
flow toward Lockport. where 1t will fall
Into the Desplalnes river and thence
through the Illinois and Mississippi
rivers to the Gulf.
What is termed by the canal
engineers the collateral channel has
been for some time completed from
the Chicago river in the southwestern
part Of the city to within Is feet of the
main channel Of the canal. This fifteen
foot wall Of earth, with two sluice gates
behind It, has been all that kept the
Chicago river and Lake Michigan out Of
the canal. AT 10 o'clock Monday night
a storm dredge began TO cut away this
wall Of earth, a few minutes before .
o'clock today the water in the collateral
channel was against the sluice gates,
and only a few inches of timber re-
mained to be removed before Chicago
was TO realize her dream of years and
see the great canal in actual operation.
When the water began TO back up
against the sluice gates the timbers
We're knocked away and the first water
from the Chicago river ran into the
canal
The engineers Of the sanitary district
have cut channel to carry 100000 cub
ic feet OF water a minute, but today
the water was allowed to flow into the
canal al the rate Of only $1,000 cubic
feet minute. The effect OF turning
100000 cubic feet OF water a minute in
20 the empty canal would be like the
bursting Of reservoir and would tear
away every bridge over the canal and
wreck the controlling works at Lock-
port. Therefore the water will be
turned In gradually. Probably a week
VIII lapse before the canal is full Of
water, and is carrying away the sew
age that now flows into the chicago
river.
An occasion that might have been
made one Of the most memorable In the
eventful history Of Chicago was al
lowed TO pass by unimprcVed, because
the trustees Of the sanitary district
were intent on their one great aim-the
opening Of the canal Aside from the
truE,ees and the engineers OF the board
there were less than dozen specta-
tors present
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 1.-The Republi-
cans Of the house caucussed In secret
session this morning Representative
John p. Haswell OF Breckenridge coun-
ty was nominated for speaker Sena-
tor Deboe, Ex-Governor Bradley and
others were present, and went over
with the members. the general policy
Of the session. In the Franklin cir
cult court the motion Of the Democratic
election commissioners Poyntz and
Fulton for Injunction against Cover
nor Taylor's aDpointees Mackay and
Cochran, was postponed until Friday
The Harrett- Whalen alleged at
tempted bribery sensation, which dis
concerted the anti-Goebel Democrats
last night. was still the overshadowing
feature on the political board today.
Col. Whalen telegraphed Common
wealth Attorney Franklin that he viii
arrive from Louisville this afternoon
and surrender to the court He tele-
graphed to his friends denying the
charge brought against him by Senator
Harrett
The Goebel leaders promite very sem
sational developments when the trial
Of Whalen comes on and also when the
legislative committee goes to hearing
evidence on the gubernatofial contest.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
MURDERED AND BURSED5
Brutal Crime Charged to an Ola Negro
Woman.

Chicago, Jan. "A special to the
Chronicle from Birmingham, Ala,
says
The mutilated remains OF Mrs. Jennie
Jones were found in a ditch near Ros-
ser, Choctaw county The arms and
legs had been hewn from the trunk
with an axe and the head had been sew
cred with a knife. a bruise on the
head indicating that death had been
inflicted by an axe, All portions of the
body had been partially burned and It
was with difficulty that the identity OF
the dead woman was established.
The smoldering ashes Of q spent fire
In a nearby thicket showed that after
the woman had been murdered her body
had been cut to pieces and heaped upon
pile Of brushwood, which was then
lighted but the fire failed to accomplish
its work and the remains were then
cast into the ditch and covered with
leaves.
Suspicion pointed TO an old negro wo-
man who had formerly worked for Mrs.
Jones, and she was arrested and placed
In Jail at Butler. As an incentive for
the crime II is suggested that the al
legged murderess was discharged by her
former mistress few days ago.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Reports Of the Treasurer and Super
intendent of the lnfirmary.

The county commissioners met this
morning. all members being present.
In the matter Of the petition of Il. F.
Thomas for clearance Of title from tax
sale, Assessor Quinn reported that Mr.
Thomas was entitled TO such relief,
Thos. Finlayson protested against the
road in West Jordan precinct being
opened through his place, except upon
payment Of 500. The proposition was
accepted.
The county treasurer sent In a report
for December. showing receipts Of
xSs,2Ss.Q4 and balance on hand OF
$50, 1885, making a total OF sll9. 1853.
The disbursements were $50, 49l. 70. leav-
ing a balance on hand. January !, 1900,
Of s23,45S27.
Mrs Whipple. superintendent OF the
iniirmary sent In a report showing the
number Of inmates Of the infirmary at
the beginning ot the year to be 81.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
Elevated Railway Dispute.

Chicago, Jan. 2.-The dispute between
the city and the officials OF the New
Northwestern Elevated railway over
the question as TO the completion Of the
structure and its readiness for The run
ming Of trains, eliminated today In the
arrest Of the crew Of the one elevated
train at Lincoln avenue station, and
the stopping OF work by squads Of po-
lice. Prest. Loudenback was given
formal notice today by Commissioner OF
Public Works Mccain that no trains
would be allowed TO run until the struc.
ture was completed 20 the satisfaction
Of the city officials, The order was
ignored. and arrests promptly followed
At Fifth avenue and Lake street there
was danger Of trouble for a time be-
tween the police and the large number
Of special officers and company EN-.
ployes, but the police We're soon re-
inforced
The city officials contend that the
structure is so incomplete in places as
20 render dangerous the running OF
trains. The railway officials deny this
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
WANT GOOD Bo4Ds.
wheelmen Propose to Ask Congress for n
s5,oOO,0OO improvement.

PlttsburgJan 2.--The most important
step which the League Of American
Wheemen has yet taken In its work for
good roads Is about to be inaugurated.
Prest keenan, OF the L. A. w. has ar
ranged for the early presentation in
Congress Of bill appropr,ating 5000
900 for the construetiSh of i'm
proved highways throughout the United
Staes. Representative Graham Of the
Twenty-thrid congressional district will
father the measure which every l.. A.
w. member and official throughout the
United States will be asked TO give his
energetic support. Prest. keenan, states
that he feels assured OF the hearty CO.
operation OF the farmers all over the
country in securing the passage of a
measure so manifestly in their interest.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
The Claims Agaln.t Portugal.

New York, Jan. "A special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Official Information received at the
state department, from Berne, Switzer-
land, indicates that the award Of the
Swiss arbitrational tribunal In the
claims against Portugal, arising out OF
the seizure Of the Delagoa bay railroad.
Will not be determined for six months
or year.
In view OF the announcement made by
the tribunal several months ago that II
expected 10 render its award during the
fall, the authorities had antcipat ted
that the matter might be settled any
day The delay attending the award,
II IL said In official circles. has no refer
ence whatever 10 the African war.
Besides attending TO his duties as a
member OF the arbitrationa tribunal.
each of the Swiss jurists is engaged
with his private practice, and certain
public offices. The member Of the tri-
bunal who has been designated as the
reporter" to draw up the award Of
the tribunal Il very busy with private
and public matters, and has been I'M
able to complete the report. The war
In South Africa may hasten rather than
retard the delivery Of the award,
Even should the Portuguese territory
in South Africa have been transferred
10 the British government before the
submission Of the award. Il is said In
official circles that Portugal would still
be liable for the amount OF the claim.
Once the award Is made, no difficulty
Is expected In collecting the amount due
10 the claimants.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
To Break the Corner In Hemp.

New York, Jan. "A special 10 the
Herald, from Washington, says
Secretary Root has taken measures TO
break the corner in hemp As result
Of discussing the matter with the Presi-
dent he has cabled this instruction TO
Major General Otis:
Apparently speculative corner in
hemp here Is raising prices, 10 great
injury 90 legitimate consumers. De-
sirabe 90 get south hemp ports open
soon as practicable"
This instruction is due TO the pro-
tests made by prominent cordage man
ulacturers and by farmers. calling
attention TO the fact that the opening
OF ports In northern Luzon today
would AFFORD no relief to the hemp sit
uation. and earnestly requesting that
southern ports be garrisoned and
opened 10 the trade.
The important hemp ports OF the
Philippines are Calbayog, La Granja,
Paranas, Surigoa, Burgo. Taclobom,
Baybay, Legaspi, Tabaco, Sorogan,
Gubat and Malitbog. Cordage manu-
faoturers are anxious that these shall
be opened. In a letter written by Mr..
Meiklejohn. assistant secretary OF war,
the writer said that II the hemp now
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
SCANDINAVIAN SOCIAL.
Pleasing Gathering Yesterday and Last
Night.

There WIS a very pleasing gathering
Of Scandmavians IN the Fourteenth
ward assembly rooms yesterday after
noon and last night. The affair was In
the nature OF a New Years rsurlon and
was given under the auspices Of the
Scandinavian committee which has ar
rangd for so many successful functions
during It's existence.
About three hundred guests We're
present. all partaking OF ANA enjoying
the genial hospitality SO generously ac-
corded. Refreshments were served,
speeches We're made and-v0cal and IN
strumental music added 10 the delight
fulness Of the occasion. The refresh
ments were dispensed with an unstint-
ing hand and feasting and social cheer
became the order Of the hour VITA
good wishes and prosperity 20 all our
ing the new var. The speeches were
delivered IN wei chosen sentences ana
were calculated to remind those present
that Christmas. although past had leit
its bcuediCtion OF peace on earth, good
will 10 men behind The music, TOO,
was very pleasing. In detail the pro-
gram was as follows;
Piano selections, Prof Anthem Lund
and the Misses Dahlqu.st, Sko6lund ana
Orlob: duet. Mrs. Christine Anderson
and Miss Inga Peterson; comic song,
Mr.. G. Straaberg. Song selections were
also given by the children and by the
Scandinavian choirs Speeches were
delivered by Professor y. i. Nilsson OF
Provo. John Hagman. Andrew Jensen.
John p. Sorensen. Oluf Nilsson. J. NJ
Siodahl. NJ Chrstopherson and j. .
Jensen.
Great credit Is due the promoters OF
the affair who are: Mrs. p. w. Maasfu'
Mrs. ]. NJ. Sjoiahl, Mrs Andrew Jensoh'
Mrs. Widtsoe. Mrs. Skinoerg. Miss I'm
ma Skoklund, Miss Agnes Teudt. MrS
John Hagman Ms John 7. sorehson
and otherG
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
Cuban Cabinet Takes oath OF once.

Havana, Jan. 1.-The president Of the
Supreme court, Senior Mendoza. In the
throne room OF the palace at 10 a. m.
today, administered the oath OF Office
10 members Of the new cabinet with
the exception Of Senior Vlllalon. the Sec
rotary Of public works. who is unable
TO reach here before next Sunday. The
witnesses OF the ceremony were Gems.
Wood and Chafee. and Coils Richards,
Dudley and Black, all in full uniform.
The oath was the ordinary one admin
lstered TO all Cuban officials taking Of
flee under the present authority. swear
ing allegiance for the time being TO the
military authorities OF the United
States.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
opES.DooR IN CHINA.
All Countries But Italy Have Responded
Fayorably to the United States

Washington, Jan. 1.-The session Of
the cabinet today was brief, but It was
the occasion Of the important an
nouncement by Secretary OF State Hay
that the negotiations with the great
powers Of Europe and Japan TO secure
a common understanding for a contin-
ued "open-door" policy throughout
China had been eminently successful
and that favorable responses had been
received from Great Britain, Germany
France, Russia and Japan. The only
country addressed which has not yet
responded Is Italy. and a favorable
answer is also expected from her.
Secretary Hays statement fully con-
firms the information In the Associated
Press dspatche OF last Saturday
The success OF the negotiations was
extremely gratifying TO the President
and the cabinet, as II lnsures 20 Amerl-
ca her full share in the development
Of the commerce with the great empire
OF China.
Secretary Root was not at the cabinet
meeting today and therefore none OF
the matters which usually occupy such
large share Of the cabinets attention
was considered
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
Lawton Fund closes Jan. 5.

Washington, Jan. 2.-Gen. Corbn,
chairman Of the Lawton relief commit
tee announces that the subscriptions TO
the Lawton fund received NJ to today
amounts TO $50, s63 which does not In.
olude all the subscriptions made TO the
independent agents in various outside
cities, Cen. Corbin also announces
that the amount subscribed Is more
than was hoped for when the mo- ent
was originated, and Is amply sutlcient
10 raise the mortgage on the Lawton
homestead at Redlands Cal, and TO
provide for the education Of the child
rem, II has been decided to close the
subscription lists on the fifth inst.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
No slavery In Guam.

Manila, Jan. 2. 6:45 p. ma naval
officer, who has arrived here from
Guam. brings proclamation issued by
Cant Leary, naval governor of that
island, decreeing the absolute prohbi-
ton and total abolition OF slavery or
peonage, the order taking effect Feb
ruary %.
The prologue Of the proclamation de-
clares that the Spanish system Of peon-
age, amounting to slavery. is a menace
TO popular liberty and violation Of the
privileges guaranteed by the American
Constitution,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
DISCHARGED As BANKRuprs.
One Man Relieved OF s5,ooo,ooo In Debts
Other Big Debtors

Chicago, Jan. 2,-Levi r. Doty capl-
talist and formerly president OF sever
al large coal companies. was relieved
OF liabilities aggregating 5000, 900 BY
order OF Judge Grosscup In the United
States district court today. The as
sets OF Mr. Doty amounted TO si0O. 900.
consisting principally Of stock in vari-
Gus coal companies. The financial
panic OF 1893, and the subsequent fall
ure Of several OF the large coal con-
Germs In which Mr.. Doty was q stock
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
.he three icomnnnIes Of that regIment

the three companies Of that regiment,
on board the transport Manauense,
which arrived here November 2S and
reported terrible experiences at sea,
the steamer being classed as unsea-
worthy. undetermined, and short OF
provisions. have filed official reports
corroboratln. in every detail the ex-
elusive story OF the Associated Press at
the time, describing the hardshl9s OF
the soldiers. The colonel's report
which is particularly vigorous. recon-
mends a claim against the ships own.
ers Cor the uniforms OF the whole bat
talon, which were ruined during the
passage.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
Blackburn will he Nomlnatedu

Frankfort Ky, Jan. Senator
Blackburn will be formally named by
the Democratic joint caucus 70
succeed Senator Lindsay. The in
dicatlons early today were that
not more than two Democratic
members would refuse TO 90 into the
caucus. Senator Gillespie. who stayed
out last night. announced today that
he would participate in the Blackburn
caucus.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
The Molleneux Trial.

New York, Jan, 2.-Harry Cornish was
again on the stand today in the trial
OF Roland B. Moineux for the poison
ing OF Mrs Adams. The defense
cross-examined Cornish severely, more
apparently with a view Of dlscredIt-
ing his general character than TO shake
his previously delivered testimony. Cor
nish was irritated by the examination,
which pried into many chapters Of his
past life. Finally In response to a
question as 10 his relations with a GER
tain woman, he answered testify, you
ought 10 know all about that as my
physician told your detectives about
II"
Attorney Weeks continued his ex-
animation at considerable length.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
Legislatures Organize.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 2.-The Mlsslsslp-
pi legislature organized today. Hon
Judd Russell Of Lauderdale was elected
speaker
Frankfort, KY, Jan. Both houses
OF the legislature today at noon or
sanlzed by electlng the nominees OF
last nights Democratic caucus
In the house South Trimble, for
speaker received the full IS Demo-
cratic votes, and j. p. Haswell all OF
the ~ Republicans.
For president pro TEN Of the senate
Senator Goebel was elected The four
Democratic senators who bolted the
caucus last night voted for the caucus
nominees today.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
Killed His wife aud Himself

Hartville, NO., Jan. FLAMES T,
Moore, aged S. years, shot and killed
his Wife aged % years. near Names
last night then blew his head off, Mrs.
Moore was the daughter of John Hun
ter, who recently killed c. c. Winning
ham. She was Moore's second wife
and had left home after a quarrel.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
Killed on an Elevator.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 2.-Earl New
ton, a l6-year-old boy employed as ele-
vator boy at the Van Mugs hotel, was
instantly killed this morning. He was
on top Of the freight elevator when the
boy in charge lost control OF 1t and
Earl was squeezed to death at the top
floor. His parents reside in Spokane
Falls Wash.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
Failure In New York.

New York. Jan. 2.-The New York
China, Glass and Toy Company COM
mercially rated as having n capital Of
$4,000 to $4,000. today assigned for the
benefit of creditors.
Thomas Young is president and
James w. Snodd treasurer OF the COM
pany,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
LOGAN FAILURE.
W. II. White & Co. Make an Assign.
ment to Fred Turner.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS. y

Logan. Jan 2.-W H. White & Co,
dealers in crockery, glassware and no.
lions, assigned here today to Fred Tur-
ner The firm gives out the statement
that the available assets amount TO
$2497 &c. and that the liabilities are 3d.
07l63. There are two preferred credi-
tors, Hyrum Hayball, Sl5S.97 and the
Thatcher Bros. Banking Company,
Sil9.2S. 70 meet obligations the COM
pany has turned over to Mr. Turner
the store. stock ard fixtures and lot
in Mob Hill addition. ogden. The as
signors say they will pay every dollar
Of indebtedness and resume business
as soon as all is settled up.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02

at the several ports Of the Philippines
were exported, It would be Immediately
despatched TO this country by steam
ships at low rates Of freight and be
manufactured into binder twine in suf-
ficient time for the farmers use,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02

Boston, Jan. 2.-Jacob G. Rogers, a
prominent banker and for many years
the representative OF j. 2. Morgan &
Co., of New York, died suddenly at his
home here today. Mr.. Rogers was Y
years old.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02

holder caused his financial embairass-

Henry G. Speer, formerly a bond
broker and interested in some large
western railroad companies, was re-
lieyed Of debts aggregating $4,000,
His assets were s679Sl.
Pratt and Pratt, formerly interested
In the Lagrange Land association, were
discharged Of Indebtedness OF Si57 900,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
Encouraging for Roland Reed.

New York, Jan. 2.--Actor Roland
Reed passed comfortable night. He
seemed TO rest better than before. The
change was not very great but was en-
couraging.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02
The Msnauanset UnscaworthInes..

Manila Jan. ?. 6;s5 p. m.--col. Petit.
commanding the Thirty-first infantry,
md Lieut.. Col. Hayes, who commanded
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-02

Berlin, Jan. 2.-The German second
class cruiser schwalbe has left Oar Es-
falaam, a sea port OF Africa 25 miles
fouth Of Zanzibar for Lourenso Mar
1tes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-05-30
OBITUARY.
MRS. APHIA p. purToS.

Mrs. Aphis p. Dutton, one cf Els
worth's esteemed old ladies, passed away
early Sunday morning, at her home on
upper Main street. Death was due to old
age. Mrs. Duttou had been gradually
failing for some time.
Mrs. Dutton was born In BluehilI Au-
guzt l, 1914. On Sept. -. 1886, she mar
riry. Samuel button, it,, of Ellsworth,
thSSedding being the third performed
In Ellsworth. Since hat time Mrs. Dutton
has resided in this city. Her husband.
who was one OF the substantial citizens
of Ellsworth, died Aug. -, 1874.
For sixty years Mrs. Button has lived in
the house where she died, stthe corner of
Main street and Besi avenue. At the
time ii was built it WAS the only house
above the present railroad crossing except
one which has since been removed, and
Mr.. Dutton was the butt of many good
natured jokes for building up In the pas
ture"
Mrs. Dutton was OF a kindly, chsritab ie
disposition, and many people in Els
worth can besr personal witness to her
we'll doing. She Was one of the Oldest
members OF the Congregational church.
Though advancing years compelled her
retirement from active participation In
church and social affairs, she remained
youthful in spirit and her mind was
bright ana cheerful tin the last. Speak
ing Of ner yesterday friend said: Be
neyoleni, hospitahie, unseifish. she WAS
All example for ALI"
She leaves two daaght.rs-M Arthu r
w. Greedy and ISIS Nancy NJ. Datton, of
Elisworth-and one sister, Mrs. Sewsli b.
Swaxey, OF Bucksport.
Funeral services wer. held at the house
Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock. Rev.
William Forsyth, OF Bucksport, long
time friend OF the deceased. officisted, as
sisted by Rev. J. NJ. Adams, of Ellsworth h.