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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
STATE ENGINEER
ON USE OF WATER
Outlines an important Project Now
Under Way,
THE OBJECTS IN VIEW.
Hopes 90 Make the solution OF water
Disputes Easy and without Court
Cost aud Trouble,

state Engineer r. c. Gemmell has
returned from a trip TO the vicinity Of
Big Cottonwood canyon where he has
been gathering data for his annual re-
port. In addition 20 his State report
Mr. Gemmel will make one to the gem
eral government In which he viii in
clude an extensive article on the rise
Of water" This report OH q based
on the results OF experiments at Big
Cottonwood which have been carried
on for the past two years, In that time
an effort has been made 10 determine
how much water Is required 70 supply
given area Of land At the present
time Mr. Gemmell says nothing has
been done towards determining the
quantity Of water needed, and conse-
quently no one knows just the size Of
the canals required TO irrigate certain
area OF land. any more than the size Of
the reservoir for certain acreage Is
known. Thus far nothing has been
completed which will form basis for
computation in questions like the above
and the efforts Of Mr. Gemmell have
been directed towards securing data
that VIII be OF use In such matters, It
may he two years longer before the
work IS completed owing TO the fact
that last year was a very wet one and
this year has been so very dry. But a
great deal Of data has been gathered
during the past two years, which VIII
be embodied in the report at the close
Of the year
The most interesting thing perhaps,
IN the report are the suggestions 20 the
Legislature regarding the irrigation
laws Mr. Gemmel does not believe that
It Is right for the disputes on this ques-
ton 10 be carried into the courts, 10 be
decided by men who have little knowl-
edge on the matter The story Is told
Of one judge who decreed away six
times more water than a certain stream
contained Such embarrassment Will
be avoided by Mr.. Gemmells suEges-
lions which provide for the establisB
ment OF State board of control 20 con-
slst Of five members II Is proposed that
the president Of the board shall be the
state engineer. the other members be-
ing the superintendent Of the irriga-
ton divisions, into which the State will
be divided II this Is carried out the
divisions VIII be divided into dis
tricts and district superintendents viii
be given charge Of each district When
a dispute over water arises Il Is pro.
posed to have the board visit the
ground where measurements viii be
made and q decision reached.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
DEATH OF AN AGED LADY.
Mrs. Mary Ann James of This City
Passes Away.

AZ o'clock a, m, today, Dec. IS, Mrs.
Mary Ann James. wife OF the late
George James, passed from this life at
the ripe age OF "a years, She was the
stepmother Of John james, the News"
court reporter, and aunt TO Constable
elect Samuel Allen OF the Second pre-
clnct aud has resided In this city since
1890. She was an invalid since before
She came here. but was cared for by
her relatives. Her maiden name was
Lang, and she was native Of Devon
shire England. She was married 10 a
Widowor George James who was one
Of the famous Light Brigade that
made the charge OF Balaklaya In early
life she became a Latter-day Saint,
and in 1890 Joined her husbands FAM
fly In this city. he having died In Swan
sea, Wales. IN 1888. Her home was al
ways open for the Elders, and those
who have Travelled I'm Wales win re-
member we'll the hospitality Of Brother
and Sister James, Paralysis was the
immediate cause Of death. The de-
ceased was most estlmable and faith
fu woman
The remains are i'm charge OF Under
taker Joseph William Taylor While no
definite arrangements have yet been
made for the funeral, II Is believed that
the services viii be held I'm the Twen-
tieth ward meeting house Thursday at
ternoon at o'clock Fuller particulars
VIII appear in tomorrow evening $
News"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
THE CHRISTMAS NEWS"
What the Press and the People Think
Of It.

James Dryer. the pioneer book and
news man. sends this kind tribute to
the Christmas News Il regard II as
equal TO any OF the great Christmas
newspapers published, Every part and
section OF the great paper Is full OF
sound information on the immense re-
sources OF the State, and her enterpris-
ing people Much credit Is due the man
agement editors. artists. ana all con-
nected with the very successful enter
prise. And here wish 20 say; May the
News sim achieve greater success in
the new and coming century"
Ogden Standard: The Deseret News
has issued Christmas edition Of great
excellence. SiXty-eight pages OF well
written matter. handsomely Illustrated.
make one OF the finest papers ever pub
llshcd I'm the country. The manager,
editor and members Of the force con-
trlhutng 10 the success Of the Christi
mas number are TO be congratulated,
for IN united EFFORT they have achieved
an admirable result Of which they can
be proud They seem 20 have followed
the motto, "Endeavor 70 excel in what
ever you attempt
Concerning the Christmas News"
futile Bros OF this city, wrote today:
"Gcntlcmen-Permit us % compliment
you as the publishers Of the finest edl-
ton as well as the most comprehensive
paper we have ever seen published west
OF the Missouri river Your Christmas
edition Is worth preserving. We would
esteem Il favor N you would lay aside
for us thirty copies
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
GROSS CRUELTY ALLEGED.
Mrs. Hayor Hope Files a Suit for Divorce
Against Her Husband,
Defendant Accused BY wife Of Strik.
Tag Her IN the Face and Throwing
Her Around Room.

Halyor Hope a carpenter by trade,
who resides on Eighth South street,
near the Jordan river where he is said
TO own a house and lot was made de-
PENDANT to a divorce sui, today, brought
by his wife, Hida Hope through her
attorney, Daniel Harrington. Esq.
The ground Of the suit is cruel treat
ment Plaintiff married the defendant
in this city July LIST, 1899, Ever since
then the defendant has treated his wife
cruelty, Special acts OF cruel treat
ment are set out in the complaint, one
OF them occurring on Friday last Upon
that occasion defendant is said to have
amused himself by striking his wife In
the face and throwing her around the
bedroom. On March 18th last, shortly
before the birth OF plaintiffs baby, de-
PENDANT is said TO have accused his wife
Of unchastity aud at the same time told
her to take her things and go home to
her mother. In addition 20 a decree
plaintiff prays for a restraining order
to prevent the defendant from disposing
OF the house and lot, alimony and the
custody OF their nine-months-ol baby
boy. Defendant was a widower with
one child when he married the plaintiff.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
LIVE STOCK DELEGATES.
Gov Wells Names Messrs. Linheld
Beckstead and Cunningham.

Governor Wells today issued a proc
lamation appointing +. y. LinheId. Of
the Utah Agricultural College Expert.
ment station at Logan, George F.
Beckstead Of Riverton. and j. NJ. Cum
bingham Of La Sal delegates from
Utah 10 the fourth annual convention
OF the National Live Stock association,
which meets In this city on January
10Th next
Jesse NJ. Smith this morning, In ac-
cordance with a letter received from
Frank =. Bennett Boston, made ar
rangements with Don ". Porter Of the
Kenyon hotcl 10 establish the head
quarters Of the National Wool Grow
ers association I'm that hosiery during
the convention week
The finance committee this morning
reported that In addition 70 several
handsome donations from outside firms
that the Mallory Commission company
Of Omaha, Kansas city and Chicago,
had forwarded q check for $500 towards
swelling the fund Tor the entertainment
Of the visiting stockmen.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
COLLEGE FESTIVITIES.
All HallOw Students to Rutertain Los
cally aud then Visit Butte.

on Wednesday. Dec. 18Th, at p m,
n literary and musical entertainment Of
exceptionally high merit viii be given
at An Hallows. The brass band and
orchestra, under the direction OF Pro-
fessor Petersen, win discourse sweet
music. Little Arthur Petersen, Salt
Lakes musical prodigy, will give one
OF his choice violin solos The literary
selection will be I'm harmony with the
music.
on Thursday az ?. M. the faculty
win give their annual banquet 20 the
students Flights OF oratory will give
an extra relish 10 the elaborate spread.
Father Guymard VIII act as toastmas-
ter
on Friday afternoon the Christmas
holidays begin. At 1850 p. m. a merry
crowd Of Montana students will leave
for Butte In special Pullman, flying
old Glory and the College blue and vi
brating with the Joyous strains Of
Home Sweet Home The Rev. Pres
ident Father Larkln viii accompany
the boys and will no doubt Join In the
Jest. the frolic and the fun usually
current IN a crowd Of happy students
homeward bound Father Larkin has
been invited % deliver during the
holidays. a few Of his mastery dis
courses in ST. patrick's church, Butte.
The ogden and Wyoming students
win leave Friday evening by the 6:4
train and the Colorado students by the
sos train. Studies viii be resumed
January eth.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
The Arbitration Conference.

Chicago Dec sS--The second and laet
day OF the arbitration and Cancellation
conference, composed Of practical and
experienced men. both capital and la
Dor was marked by the FIRST speech
OF the conference uneQuivoQally IN ia
yor Of compulsory arbitration Of labor
disputes
This speech was delivered by the
venerable Hugh II Lusk. eX-member
Of parliament OF New he Hand. Mr.
Lusk received the closest attention FOR
while the great majority o. the other
speakers disagreed with hin, deeming
compulsory arbitration inpracticable
IN this country. his story 81 the sue
cess Of the system In New Zealand
aroused their deepest interest. Mr..
Lusk. In reply 20 Mr. Gompers' asser-
ton last night that II was the labor
organizations right, under any and
al circumstances. or merely because
Il pleased. to strike, declared that Mr..
Gompers was designating as liberty
what should be called license.
IN New Zealand" said the speaker,
tive want no such liberty, We do not
want 10 cause suffering among thou
sands OF our fellow men, merely be-
cause we please TO strike
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
FrightfuI Fate Of J. 7, Woods, a
Union Pacific Brakeman,
BODY GROUND TO PIECES
Accident Occurred ut RaslxIn, Near
Echo, az an Early Hour this Norm
ing-Case Being Inyeuigated.
ESPECIAL TO THE NEWS u

Echo, Utah, Dec. Isl. 7. Woods a
brakeman, on freight train No. 10 Of
the Union Pacific. was killed at Baskln,
a siding four miles east Of Echo, at $50
this morning.
When the train which was westward
bound reached Echo. Woods was miss
ing and the train crew on an engine
went back and discovered the body at
Baskin The body Of the unfortunate
man was literally cut 20 .pleces and
presented q horrible spectacle The
remains were gathered up In a box and
taken to Echo Mr. Woods has q wife
In Gunnisun, Colo, and she has been
notified OF his death. A committee
representing the order OF Railway
brakemen has assumed charge of the
remains and Will convey them TO Evan
ston pending instructions from the
wife as TO their dispouon.
II is supposed that Woods was walk
Ing over the train and In jumping from
one car 10 the other slipped on the
frosty iron and fell TO death Thirty
cars passed over him. IL Is not likely
that an inquest viii be held Sheriff
Lindsay and County Attorney Calls
are here investigating the terrible af-
fair.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
England in Perfect HermoOy with
the United States as to China
pEKIN MEETING TOMORROW.
Farther Trouble for the ALLIES IL
LIKELY 20 Come from the chinese
Dictator Tnng Fuh Slang.

washington, Dec. 1s.-secretary Hay
had n conferecne for a short time this
morning with Lord Pauncefote, the
british ambassador, devoted solely to
the chinese situation. The result was
10 clear up, so far as that can be ac-
complished IN Washington, some OBJ
scurity as to the Pekln agreement and,
unless unexpected opposition comes
from some other source, neither the
state department nor the British em-
bassy has any reason to apprehend fur
tber delay in the contamination OF the
agreement
A Misunderstanding appears to exist
as 10 the British attitude, according to
officials here SO far from holding out
for more severe terms and harsher
measures generally, It Is stated that the
British government Is In thorough ac-
cord with our own policy as developed
I'm the latest Pekin negotiations and the
exchanges that have taken place be-
stween Secretary Hay and Lord Paunce-
. fote. The IT, S. government itself has
taken every precaution, In making Its
contribution to the agreement TO insure
It's binding force, and at no time has
. the British government sought TO go
beyond the state department In the ter
minology proposed for the agreement.
MEET IN PEKIN TOMORROW.
Rome, Dec. lS.--A Pekln dispatch,
I dated today, Gays the ministers at Pekin
Twill meet tomorrow when, probably, a
Ifnal agreement will be reached as to
the text Of the Joint Chinese note.
TROUBLE IN SIGHT.
London, Dec. 1s.--A Pekln dispatch to
|the Pail Mall Gazette, dated Dec. H.
|eays:
The situation has not improved by
|the representatives OF the powers hav-
|ing reached an agreement. as the scope
|of the negotiations is limited and the
EFFECT Is neutraliEed. The allies have
neglected to close the arsenals and fac
,tories at Hankow and Shanghai. and
'lAve failed 10 check the transmission OF
|fupplies OF ammunition TO the Chinese.
flung Fuh Slang thus has every oppor-
|.unlty OF rallying and equipping hls
army. He has secured the position OF
dictator, terrorises the empress and
scontrols the whole movements OF troops,
~ win be necessary to give the military
Operations OF the allies a wider area.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
TILLMAN RESOLVES.
But His Document Has 10 Go Into
Executive Session.

Washington. Dec. 1S.--This was Dis
ttrict Of Columbia day In the House.
No business OF general importance
WAS transacted by the Senate today in
Iopen session,
3 AZ the conclusion Of the routine busi-
3ness Mr. Tillman sent TO the desk and
band read the following resolution:
4 Resolved. That the President be, and
4 DE is hereby, requested, II not In his
Judgment Incompatible with public in
terest, to furnish the Senate all infor-
,mation and copies Of all correspondence
Between this government and the gov
lernment of Colombia, showing what
steps, II any. have been taken by this
government 10 secure treaty between
k the two governments or modification
4 by Colombia Of existing treaties or con-
cesslons withs the view Of securing to
the United States the right to construct
q canal over the territory Of Colombia
between the Atlantic and Pacific
oceans"
AZ the conclusion OF the reading Of
the resolution Mr.. Lodge OF Massa-
'husetts remarked THAT is executive
business. move that the Senate now
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
Lord strathcona Installed.

London, Dec. lS-Lord Strathcona
and Mount Royal, the Canadian high
commissioner, was today installed as
lord rector Of Aberdeen Everywhere he
met with a demonstration from the
students. In his rectorial address Lord
Strathcona dealt on the unity OF
empire. lie referred to the gratifying
growth Of the Dominion of Canada the
federation Of Australia and the similar
federation Of South Africa TO follow
the war, The speaker did not altogeth-
er favor an imperial parliament He
thought a consultative imperial council
would meet all the needs,
At the close OF his address Lord
Strathcona announced that he would
give e25,OOO provided $4,000 more was
raised within a year, to wipe out the
debt OF the university.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
PERSONAL.

n. NJ. Wolf and wife OF Mountain
Home Idaho, are numbered among the
guests at the Cullen.
A. G. Campbell Of Logan is a guest
at the White House today.
A. b. Lewis. manager OF the Imperial
and Royal Copper companies al Frisco,
Is stopping at the Cullen today
Manager George r Odell OF the Co
op. Wagon and Machine company OF this
city and Manager Wright OF the Idaho
Falls branch have gone East on busl-
ness trip.
James Fulton left for Kansas City to-
day where he intends 10 spend the
holidays.
Henry Best, late Of Salt Lake, now a
prosperous settler In Idaho. Is visiting
with friends here,
A. Montgomery. who signs the Knuts-
ford register as "the Farmer Artist" Is
spending few days In this city and ex-
hibltlng a collection Of paintings at the
hotel
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
BIG FIGHT LIKELY.
States That DO Not Wish 70 Lose
Congressional Representation.

Washington, Dec lS-There promises
to be a big fight over the Hopkins re-
apportionment bill when 1t Is taken up
in the House after the holiday recess
The representatives. OF the states which
will lose representatives IN the bill are
organizing for the struggle, The mem
bers Of the minority OF the census COM
mlttee are seeking 70 marshal all the
available strength among the dissatis-
fed members In making minority re-
port which will recommend a basis for
reapportionment that win not reduce
the representation IN any State. This
can be accomplished by making $4,000
inhabitants the basis Of representation.
Upon this basis the House would con
slst OF SS7 members.
No State would lose, and the follow
Ing would gain
Arkansas, l. California, / Colorado
/; Connecticut, J.; Florida, /. Illinois, 81;
Iowa, /; Louisiana. ]; Massachusetts,. !;
Minnesota. 2; Mississippi ] Missouri
/; New Jersey 2; New York. 8; North
Carolina, l. North Dakota, !; Pennsyl-
vanla 2. Texas, 8; Washington, 1, West
Virginia, /, and Wisconsin, !.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
Goes After Wales.

London Dec, lS,-Rey DR.. JOS Park
err pastor OF the City Temple, who has
assumed for a week the editorship Of
the London Sun In today's issue Of the
paper. under the heading Betting and
Gambling Forecasts" Tits at the prince
Of Wales and Lord ROsebery as follows:
Woe 10 any country In which the
heirs TO the throne and prime ministers
favor the race course as II exists
among US today. II princes are guilty,
It is a poor consolation for US to rebuke
peasants. II the premier can blaspheme
he has no right TO rebuke ribald,y upon
the street. ] would rather have as pre-
mler man Of solid character than one
Of brilliant mind, addicted L habits
that may have the effect Of a ppstllence
upon the rising generation"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18

again, | went into the yard and pro-
tested. asking n they did not see the
yellow flag They answered they did.
but they did not care anything about
IT, Chickens were taken into and out
Of the house twice, and then conveyed
about the city for sale, II appears 10
me that this kind Of business should
stop. ! have been under quarantine
myself for scarlet fever and have lost a
child from the dread disease, and can
therefore speak with some knowledge
Of Il. These people must know that
they are spreading broadcast a terrible
malady."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
ROBBED A BANK.
Safe Blowers Get $4,000 at Hope,
Indiana

shelbyyihe, Ind, Dec B.--Keunody's
bank, at Hope south Of here. was en-
tered at o'clock this morning. the safe
blown open with nitro-glycerine. and
$4,000 carried OF by two men who
were seen TO leave the building by the
night operator In the telephone eX-
change The robbers had confe1er-
ate posted outside with carriage in
which all escaped.
A posse has been organized by the
citizens Of Hope and has started out
after the robbers.
Hope Is only FIVE miles from Flat
Rock. where the safe In the postoillce
was blown open early Monday morning
and 5000 taken. II Is presumed that
the operators IN both cases are the
same.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
LATE LOCALS.

Miss Bertha II Hampton, who for the
past four years has filed the duties OF
clerk In the court division Of the coun.
" clerks office, was today promoted
by Clerk d. G.. Dunbar 20 the office Of
deputy clerk Of the Third judicial dis
trict court The promotion Is a meri.
torous one and meets with the uuani-
nous endorsement Of those having
business with the office. II Is fitting
recognition OF the young lady's capa.
bilities.
The Latter-day Saints Of the Third
ward. under the direction OF the Blsh.
opric, contemplate gathering a collec-
ton Of good things for the poor OF their
district, which will be presented prior
10 Christmas 10 all worthy persons In
the ward. irrespective OF creed or color
The committees making the canvas an
ticipate meeting warm welcomes on the
part OF the people.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
MAYOR Under Arrest.

Omaha. Ncb., Dec. l7-Allen r..
Kelley. mayor OF South Omaha, on sat-
urday. who waived further examination
on q charge OF accepting brides from
the brewers 20 permit saloons 10 run
sundays was held In $1,000 bond TO APP
pear for trial Mayor Kelley has re-
fused to give this bond and this morn
ing asked for his release from the con-
structive detention In which he Is held.
through a writ OF habeas corpus, The
ground alleged for the writ is a lack Of
furfed lotion
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
MANDATE Is FILED.
Decision Of the Local Court in an Old
Suit is Reversed.

The mandate Of the circuit court Of
appeals at ST. Louis, reversing the de-
cision Of the local court, IN the case OF
Joseph II. Smith, ct al, OF Denver,
against Salt Lake city. was filed in the
United states court today. The suit In
VOWED 81, i6G &c, and related 10 the con-
struction OF the Parley's canyon aque-
duct The order Of the local court was
a decision I'm favor OF the plaintiffs.
Some time ago the court OF appeals re-
vised that decision and eniolned the
payment of the costs upon the defend
ants. The total costs VIII amount to
about Si.b23. 80.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
FREE VACCINATION.
There Have Been 2ll School Children
Attended to In Five Days.

Twenty-six school children were vac
cinated this forenoon by Drs. King and
Fisher making the total number at
tended 10 since last Thursday 2ll The
total number OF cases OF smallpox In eX-
istence In the city and isolation hospital
IS 1875. Three new cases We're reported
this forenoon, the victims being Frank
Hughes aged 81, ~ south Tenth East,
Martha A. Wade, wife NJ Alex Wade,
rear Of 3l3 east Eighth South Hilda
Anthony, aged 20. rear 30 south Fifth
West. Six smallpox patients were re-
leased today by the removal OF three
quarantine flags,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-18
GROSS VIOLATION.
Apparent Utter Disregard of Quaran'
tine Regulations,

Mr.. Robert Anderson, Of 62i west
Third North street called at the
News" this afternoon and with en-
phatic indignation made the following
statement. which he hoped would be
brought TO the attention Of the health
board and dealt with in a manner that
would make a repetition impossible:
Next door 20 my house about ten
feet west. Is a family named Lesseur,
under quarantine for scarlet fever. To-
day a pair OF peddlers, man and wife,
from Bountiful. named Tuhield. drove
up 20 the house. The women got out
OF the wagon and took a number Of i've
chickens into the house and came out