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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
THE CORNER IN CORN.
Phillips May be Forced 90 Accept
More Contract Corn Than Wanted,

Chicago, Nov 27.--If operations start
ed today by November corn shorts
prove successful George II Phillips. the
young Spectator, who apparently COM
pletely controls that option, may be
forced TO accept many more thousands
OF contract corn on delivery day than
has seemed probable, and the success OF
The cornei In that degree modified. II
was stated on the best OF authority to-
day that large quantities OF standard
No. corn, which for the most part was
shipped by James A. Patton during his
September and october operations, arc
being loaded into cars at Buffalo, and
oven 50 far east can be hauled. This
cDrn. n is stated, has been re-bought by
chicago shorts. who figure on getting
Il here by Friday In time for delivery TO
Phillips on this months contracts
What was paid for that grain is un-
Known. but II Is believed that the pur-
chasers will suffer losses on the con-
tracts even II the corn arrives In time
for delivery.
The corn corner, while playing the
star role on the board OF trade today
furnished nothing OF a spectacular ma
ture. November corn opened az 40
cents to AsA cents, compared with yes
ftfdny's close at 40. Shorts bid the price
TO 30 cents In few minutes Mr.. Phil
bps taking in 5000 bushels nj that fg-
IRE A minute later he sold II back to
hose from whom he had purchased Il
81 ~ cents. The re-buying WAS for a
hort on a stop-loss order, many or
which were In the pit below 40 cents and
81 cu1ts. During the forenoon Mr.
Phillips sold about 10000 bushels.
Stocks Of contract corn were today re-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
IN THE FEDERAL COURT.

After being out ten hours the jury
In the case OF r. +. Brandon against
the Salt Lake and ogden Railway COM
pany. returned q verdict Of 81 for the
plaintiff Brandon was suing the COM
pany for being put on IT'S train and
roughly handled
The case OF the Utah Canning COM
pany against the Pacific Sheet Iron
works. being a suit for $40 600 for breach
OF contract has been dismissed In the
Federal court. on motion Of the plain
tlff II Is supposed that the case was
settled by the plaintiff being paid $4,000,
the actual loss realized on account OF
the failure Of the contract.
+. G. Lechner Of Salt Lake and Judge
j. T. Morgan of Boise have been adj
mitted to practice in the United States
court. on motion OF Arthur Brown and
G. s. Varlan respectively.
The case of Nathaniel Williams
against the Telluride Power and Trans
mission company has been dismissed
In the federal court on motion OF
plaintiff the jury was instructed 20 re-
turn a verdict In favor OF the defend
ant
The plaintiff sued for $1,000 damages
FOR Injuries received IN Provo canyon
caused by the binding pole Of his wag'
on striking a wire, rcbounding and in.
flicting injuries upon the plaintiff. II
was demonstrated that the accident oc'
CURED on unsuUeyed public domain
and that the wire was Ia place before
the highway was built. on that show
ing the jury was instructed 20 find fol
the defendant.
The case OF ". = Conway against
Edward Burn, a damape suit involving
several thousand dollars was begun IN
the federal court this afternoon.
The case Of Brandon vs the SAT- Lake
and ogden Railroad company went q
the jury today. and that body Of gen.
tlemen Is still considering e.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
Ground Upon Which James h.
Thomas Seeks a Divorce,
SAYS FRAUD WASPRACTICEp
Testimony OF Plaintiff Taken ueiore
Referee LiItle, who VIII suOihit
Testimony TO the Court

Deputy District Clerk Fred w. Lit
tle today took testimony In the divorce
case OF James Il. Thomas vs. May A.
Thomas. and viii submit the testomony
TO Judge Hiles without making any
recommendations
The case is, to say the least most
peculiar one, from the fact that the
plalptln, who Is a railroad station
agest. claims his wife was insane when
he married her She is an inmate OF the
Allegheny county for the insane at
Woodvile Pa. The marriage took place
In Cleveland county, Oklahoma, on July
8rd, 1892 Al that time planih was
q years Of age and the defendant was
a.. They were married the plalntliI
said, upon a slight acquaintance, nav
Ing only kept company with each other'
OF ana on, for a period Of about TWO
months. lie never met her at her par
ents house until the night OF the Wed
ding. The defendant waited upon Ia
bic at a house where plainuu was
boarding soon after the marriage
plaintiff says be discovered his wife
true mental condition.
zone evening, said the plainin, i
was engaged papering room IN our
house and she had put the baby TO BED,
and apparently retired herself She
came down. however. and wanted 10 as
sist me. saying she could not sleep. l
assented and gave her a brush To put
the paste on the paper, and she repeat
edly tried 70 DO IL over again, but would
rarely be successful in getting It on the
proper side.
what excuse did she give your
asked Attorney ID $. Truman, plant
ms counsel
she sat on a chair" the plaintiff re-
piled, lin the usual melancholy condi-
ton and ] could not move her out or
the chair There was only one thing
that would move her and that was TO
speak OF her son. However about mid
night | tired Of papering and tried to
assist her upstairs. She refused 70 go
on the score that ] was unable to bring
the dog I'm. and that che was not going
10 retire until that dog was IN the
house, because she knew something
was Wrono.
Plaintiff further stated that his wife
had the habit Of walking out OF the
house into the street in her night
clothes He considered her hopelessly
/ insane Plaintiff was satisfied that the
I mental condition OF his wife was known
/ 10 her father and other relatives, but
/ they concealed the fact from him In or
der TO perpctrate a fraud upon him.
The mother Of defendant. plaintiff said,
was an invalid and insane, but died
soon after the marriage The mothers
condition plaintiff was ignorant OF until
/ after her death.
Written testimony was also offered
| TO show the defendant was still an in
mate Of the insane asylum, with no
! hope OF recovery. Plaintiff also asks TO
be awarded the custody Of their 5-year-
/ old SON
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
LATE LOCAL NEWS.

The returns on the State Offices were
completed at 3 o'clock this afternoon
but not totalled The board then pro-
oeeded 90 canvass the returns for
judges, district attorneys and senator's.
A deed has been filed in the county
recorders Office transferring all OF lot
l. block S. plat a. at the northwest
corner Of South Temple and First West
streets from Lorenzo Snow. trustee-in.
trust. FOR the Church OF Jesus Christ OF
Latter-day Saints 90 George Q. Can
non. This Is the old Cannon home on
First West. which became the property
o. the Church several years ago. Ii
now seems that President Cannon has
purchased Il again.
The following persons received H.
censes 20 marry az the county clerks
Office this forenoon: John Habin. 25. OF
Salem. and Eva p Penrod 2g Of Walls
burg; Leo Meoham. "a, OF Preston. Ida
no, and Malinda May Adams. 49, River
dale. Idaho
S. y. Schwartz, n genial representa-.
tive OF the FEEDER. Silberberg q co. OF
Cincinnati, is spending a few DAYS
In the city. Mr.. Schwartz has many
friends here who are always glad TO
see him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27

rounded by republican guards and BIZ
cycle policemen 70 visit lne premier NJ
Waldeck- Rousseau. lie was accom-
panied by Or. Leyds Dr. Van Hammel
ana Delegate Fischer. Tho party was
met at the entrance 10 the premier 3
salon by NJ. Ulrich, director Of the
cabinet, who introduced the visitors TO
the prime minister The Interview TOOK
place In NJ Waldeck-ROussaaus pri-
yate study, and lasted ten minutes. Al
half past nine o'clock the premier ac-
companied by NJ. Ulrich returned the
call.
The officers Of the municiapl council
OF Paris and Of the general council Of
the Seine. were received al 10 a. m. by
MIR Kruger in the Hotel Scribe The
interview was private and brief Inn
mediately after the visitors had depart
ed Mr., Kruger drove To the hotel de
vile, lie received an ovation from a
large crowd massed In the square In
front OF the ediflce. Mr. Kruger was
conducted to the debating hail, where
he was given the arm chair reserved
for representatives OF governments The
municipal councillors and people In the
galleries loudly cheered the distin-
guished visitor
Vice President Escu1ier delivered an
eloquent address, saying Paris had given
MIR Kruger a welcome worthy of his
noble character and the grandeur OF his
cause. He also said
you have heard the heart OF Paris
beat 10 Is the heart OF lance. Let
the people speak and speak loudly. and
arbitration will impose itself as neces-
sary satisfaction 10 justice and ciyiliza-
ton"
The president Of the general council
spoke IN a similar strain,
Mr.. Kruger replied in energetic tones,
thanking the speakers TOR the senti-
ments expressed. lie said he was deep
~ grateful for the welcome which was
continuation Of and a GROWING of
what France had already given him,
Since he landed, the former president
added, he had been on a rising wave OF
reclamation. He was very thankful
for what had been done and for what
they wished TO do for him and his peo-
pie who were suil struggling ana were
not yet defeated. They viii ever strug-
gle for independence. liberty and JUS
tice.
Continuing. Mr. Kruger said;
"Ah, why cannot they hear your ac-
clamationsg 1t would redouble their
courage
Mr. Kruger also said he hoped they
would yet know them some day IN the
future when they had recovered their
independence. he regretted arbitra-
ton had been refused. and he would
never cease 20 demand IL.
The Boer leader was shown through
the superhly decorated halls OF the
hotel De Vile Once he appeared at a
window and was enthusiastically
cheered. As he drove back to his hotel
he was accorded a warm greeting on
the road
The president Of the municipal coun-
Gil. tomorrow. win propose in the coun-
ell vote IN favor Of erbitrating the
Transvaai disputes.
Henry RocheforL. accompanied by a
deputation including Deputies NELLIE
voye and Paquelin Marcy Senator Pro-
vost. Delanay and NJ. Copee and Lee
mtltre. today presented Mr. Kruger
with a sword OF honor destined for
Gen. Cronje, now a prisoner on the is
land OF ST. Helena.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

The visit Of the Grau opera company
to salt Lake Is all on" The event
took a number of lightning changes
during the last twenty -four hours, but
the last announcement is that salt Lake
Is Il be given the go by. Mr. strakosch.
Graus representative reached here
Saturday and spent the day in looking
into the chances OF the Tabernacle con-
cert. AS the advance sale had only
amounted TO $500. he decided that the
event was In danger Of be-
ing fascO, and with Mr..
Stephens consent last night,
the concert was Cancelled and negotia-
tious opened with Mr.. PIPER for the
production OF "Lohengrin' at the Thea
ter. The idea was that as san Fran
cisco was nightly ilocking TO the opera
az s. seat. 10 might Pee possible TO
charge that admsson rate for the best
seats here. The agreement was drawn
up, therefore, ana the announcement
made IN the morning papers. This
morning az 9 o'clock, Mr. StrGkusch re-
ceiyed "a brief dispatch summoning him
10 California, and an hour later came a
telephone message from him iu ogden
TO Mr. Paul Hammer at the Kenyon,
stating that Mr.. Grau had decided that
the outlook here would not Justify a
visit and calling the whole thing of -
Mr.. Hammer was requested 20 notify
the newspaper Offices and send bills for
all expenses incurred TO san Francis
co. Mr. Piper was naturally somewhat
chagrined. as he heard nothing OF the
cancellation until notified by Mr., Ham
mer. While he thinks It a matter OF
regret that the town should not have
lent the necessary support to justify
a visit from the worlds greatest sing
ing organization. he says the Theater
viii view the matter philosophically,
for one night OF opera would have par
alyzed the attractions for some time be-
fore and after IT,
Mr. Stephens thinks the management
Of the Salt Lake engagement has been
bungled by the Grau people from the
first He believes the Tabernacle con-
cert would have been q great success,
and says that the advance sale so far
ahead does not furnish any sure lndica-
ton OF what the receipts will be. as
people know the Tabernacle has several
thousand seats. one OF which Is Just as
good as another and that there IL never
any rush there until the closing day.
At the Grand last night there was a
big turnout TO witness the reproduction
Of Lincoln Carter's Fast NAH, which
has already been seen In Salt Lake on
several occasions The enthusiasm was
as marked as ever and the various
thrilling episodes were literally
screamed over by the galleries, The
company Is OF an average grade, good
enough for the scenes they are called
on to depict A number Of speclaltles
were introduced and an found favor.
The same bill runs two nights more and
Wednesday matinee.
|
The Frederick Warde sale Is now 60
| Ing on AZ the Theater.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
PREPARING THE BOND.
Canal Companies win Make the
Courts Restraining Order Effective.

The controversy between the Jordan
Narrows Power Plant company Is
about to subside or else break out with
greater fury The canal companies are
onw preparing TO hle the $4,000 bond
which was fixed by Judge Hiles, when
the bonds are filed then the injunc-
ton against the power company re-
straining It or IT'S agents from destroy
ing the dam IN the Jordan river. placed
there 10 impound the water In Utsh
lake, win be effective. and the vlolI
ton Of the restraining order means
contempt OF court, and that means
trouble. The canal companies say that
they must be stubborn in the matter.
because Il means the practical failure
OF the crops In this county n they sub
nit to what they call the arbitrary ac-
lions OF the power company In keeping
the Jordan river open all winter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27

ported at 1896. 900 bushels here, an in
crease OF 46l 900 bushels FOR the week.
OF today's receipts but 81 cars were Of
the grade which may be delivered on
November contracts, The young con-
troller Of the market was elated at the
figures, and shorts were corresponding
~ depressed. Young traders who We're
on the wrong side Of the market but
who were friends and companions Of
Phillips In his less influential days,
have, It Is said been allowed to settle
their deals with him without loss to
themselves.
where is the market going TO-,
George" a friend OF Phillips asked dur
ing the forenoon.
wherever shorts put Il" he said.
I'm not going 70 bid It up, you can
rest assured"
1t was reported that spectators
would be compelled to put up a margin
OF seven cents on all deals in November
corn.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
Jessie Morrison is Downcast.

FL Dorado. Kansas, Nov. 27.-The
NTH day of the Jessie Morrison murder
trial opened at noon, when the tedious
examination OF venlremen from the
special yenire drawn last night was be-
gun. Already 2S6 venires have been ex-
cused as unqualified to sit as Jurors on
the case and the prospects now are that
IL will be several days before twelve
men acceptable 10 judge, prosecution
and defense are found Notwithstand-
ing the dullness OF the proceedings,
public interest IN the case increases
each day, and today twice as many peo-
pie as could be accommodated sought
admttance 10 the court room, third
OF them being women and girls. Miss
Morrison appeared downcast today
when she took her seat and she turned
her back TO the audience. She has COM
planned much Of late and her eyes indi-
On 10 suffering
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27

New York, Nov. T.-The police OF
poboken. n. j., have received a letter
alleging the existence OF a plot to as
sasslnate President Mckinley. The
Nrlter Of the letter gave the name Of
be alleged chief conspirator, which the
notice refuse to make public at this
sime. The letter, which Is illegibly
signed, is as follows!
: "sir-Havlng almost thoroughly as
enred myself Of an anarchist plot
aealnst his excellency Mckinley con-
sider It my duty to advise you of the
name OF one who is more than suspect
al of being a leader, whose name Is
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
no ASSASSINATE
THE PRESIDENT.
HobOken, N. j., Police Receive Letter
Discovering the Plot - Refuse to Di-
vulge Name of Chief COnspiratOr.

found In the enclosed slip. He Is flu
gitive from justice and dangerous
man, having been convicted several
times and on the last occasion being
sentenced 20 five years Imprisonment
for an anarchist attempt
MY statement can be verified on APP
pealing to the project OF police at Paris,
France In the course Of the past year
he had concealed with him man
named Francois, the author OF an an
archist attempt at Scranton, where he
mortally wounded an agent Of the po-
lice"
The writer Of this letter, the police
say. has been located and his story VIII
be investigated,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
Plot to Kin lord Roberts.

London. Nov 27.--Acoording to a spc-
cial edition OF the Evening Standard to-
day, a plot 10 assassinate Lord Rob-
erts, In which two foreigners are con-
cerned has ben discovered II appears
that the conspirators loaded a mine
which was designed 10 be blown up
Sunday while Lord Roberts was In
church at johannesburg. but the police
and Lord Roberts body guard frus-
trated the conspiracy. Ten men, most
~ Italians, have been arrested. These
details, the Evening Standard says, Il
has been unable 70 verify.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27

held. ON each occasion have brought
all the members Of my own family to-
gether ola and young and have invited
the family 70. the bridegroom. This
has been my plan On the past. l see no
necessity for change. / know that
times have altered since my first
daughter was married. 80 years ago.
but that does mot affect my determina-
ton To treat all Of my children as near
ly equal as lies in my power.
u have known uf persons who have
received Invitations TO marriage reccp-
lions % go into debt IN order 20 pur-
chase presents rather than 20 be OUT
done by those who could better afford
IT,"
The News extends 10 the worthy
young couple a hearty God bless you"
and sincere wishes for a long, prosper
Gus and happy lie.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
nncrs ComrIeteIr Dispersed.

London. Nov. 27.-Lord Roberts ca
bling from johannesburg under date
OF November g6. reports a number Of
encounters with the Boers al widely
separated points In which the British
captured some cattle and a few prison-
ers and suffered slight casualties The
most serious agair was an engagement
with the forces Of Gen De Larey num-
baring about 1000 men. with three
guns, who opposed General Clements
march towards Rlctfonteln, The Beers,
the dispatch says were completely dis
UDrlp1
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
CANN0N-WIN MARRIAGE
A Good Example on the Part Of the
Parties Concerned.

In the Salt Lake Temple today Miss
Gertrude Winder daughter Of Bishop
John r. Winder. and Mark Y. Cannon,
son Of Mrs Caroline Y. Cannon. were
united In marriage. The ceremony was
performed by the father OF the bride
Bishop Winder was asked N they
would hold reception. His answer
was an emphatic NO sir--no cards. no
reception The present day receptions
are leading TO eNtravaVance. The send
ing OF large numbers OF invitations with
the expectation that those who accept
WI make presents Is. 90 me. q species
oi begging. | have had ten daughters
married and no receptions have been
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
PATENT FOR An OGDEN MAN
Gillard Gets Contract for Carrying
Mail from Brigham TO Highland
ESPECIAL 10 THE NEWS .

ESPECIAL TO THE 'NEWs'l
Washington. d. c.. Nov. 2d-Thomas
White, Of Ogden. has been granted a
patent for a case seal.
Abraham Is. Knowlton has been ap-
pointed a substitute letter carrier In
Salt Lake,
Fred s. Keller, letter carrier az Og-
den, has been promoted from 5000 to
$3.50.
The contract for carrying the mail
from Bingham canyon 20 Highland has
been awarded to Samuel Gillard Of
Highland
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
VERDICT FOR s4oo.
Damagclsuit of Jas. J, Ryser Against
City and %. :. l. Decided.

the Oregon short Line RailroN com
pany and Salt lake city went to the
Jury at noon TODAY. and ~ 3:l5 a. M.
a verdict was returned which found
the issues In favor - plaintiff. assess
ing his damages n; 500
The plaintiff brought suit 10 recover
SIS. 600 DAMAGES FOR alleged injuries re-
ceived through falling into an excava.
ton on North Temple street.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
WITH
TURKEY ARE ACUTE
Mr.. GriSCOm'S Visit to the YIdiz Palace
Barren of Result-Much Expected
From Visit OF the Kentucky.

Constantlnople Nov. 27--The rela-
tons between the United States govern
ment and the porte are becoming acute.
Mr.. Grscom, the American charge
d'analres, went to the YIldIz palace
Sunday and had an interview with
Tewhk Pasha. minister OF foreign ar
fairs and Tahaln Bey, first secretary at
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
SCHOOL BOARD PRIMARY.

A school board primary has been
called for the Fourth municipal ward
for Friday evening. Nov 80, al s
o'clock. at Taggart's hall The purpose
Of the meeting Is to nominate a candi.
date from that municipal ward FOR the
board OF education Of Salt Lake City
The call is for non-partisan conven-
ton. All registered voters are author
ICED 10 vote NJ the school election. and
are invited 20 the primary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
Thomas Did an He Could

Springfield Ohio. Nov 27-Socretary
Samuel f. Huffman, Of the National
Anu-Mob and LyuChing Law assocla-
ton has received a letter from Cover
nor Thomas. OF Colorado, IN regard %
the recent burning OF the negro Porter.
The governor says he ala everything IN
reason 20 protect Porter and the coun-
~ authorities disregarded all orders.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
LICENSED TO WE'D.

The following named persons received
licenses to wed this afternoon oliver
r. Lewis, %, and Nellie May Mickey.
p, both Of Baker City. oregon Edward
Hemsley. a. OF Sugar. and Sarah l.
BROOKS. q, OF Salt Lake. Joseph G..
Vaughan &C. and Mamie Z. Dewey. 20.
both Of Fairview. Hyrum Brlnton. 30.
Of Salt Lake. and Teeuie Olsen. q, OF
Provo
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
The Kersarge Sails.

New York. Nov. 21.--The battleship
Kearsarge, flagship Of the North At
lantlc squadron, sailed TODAY FOR Hamp-
ton Roads. where rendezvous is being
made OF the torpedo fleet and several
ships OF the squadron for cruise The
Kearsarge has taken the place Of the
cruiser New York as flagship during
the overhauling Of the latter az the
Brooklyn hayward II Is said the
Kearsarge is the first battleship TO be
made a flagship.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-27
Another Divorce Granted.

Judge Hiles today signed a decree
dissolying the marriage ties existing be-
tween Mathilda Hlnch and Charles W.
Hlnch The parties were married at
Denver on February 25th. 1896, and for
more than a year past Hinch failed TO
provide his wife, according 20 the lat
ter's story, with the common necessar-
les Of lie. In addition 10 the decree
plaintiff was allowed 10 resume her fos
mer name OF Matilda +. Trimble.