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Evening star., 1901-06-26
Fine Was Fifty Dollars.

Benjamin Moore. colored, of Anacostia
went to a church entertainment over in
the suburb of Garfield last night. A few
minutes after he arrived :t the church
grounds he was arrested by Officer Charles
Stevens for carrying a revolver concealed
upon his person. Moore claimed he had
secured the weapon from Frank West. also
colored, who, the defendant said, was not
IN proper condition to be carrying the gun.
West, who was also arraigned. said he had
procured the pistol from Robert Hill.
Officer Stevens said in the Police Court
today that he had heard shot fired short
ly before he made the arrest. Judge Scott
held that loaded revolver wasn't a neces-
sary accouterment in the correct personal
preparation for attending a church sociable
and fined Moore $50, while West was re-
leased on his personal bonds.
Evening star., 1901-06-26
Robert De Bruce Council Election.

Robert De Bruce Council, A. and A. S. R.,
has elected the following officers: Walter s..
Harshman, 32d degree. preceptor; Samuel
E. Aler, 32d degree, first subpreceptor; w.
w. Poultney. 32d degree, second subpre-
ceptor; John c. Rinehart, 32d degree, chan
cellor; John c. Wineman, 32d degree, ora
tor; Martin O'Connor, 32d degree, almoner;
William Oscar Roome, 33d degree, recorder;
Edward Mott Willis, 3Sd degree, treasurer;
Stirling Kerr. jr.. 32d degree, master of
ceremonies; Nathan S. Meyer, sd degree,
turcopilier; E. George Lind, 32d degree.
draper; Allen Bussius, 32d degree, first
deacon: E. F: Frost. 82d degree, second dea-
con: Max Goldsmith, 32d degree. bearer
Of beauseant; John E. Buckley, SD degree.
bearer of second Standard August Peter
sen, 32d degree, bearer Of third standard; !;
Albert David Ports, 32d degree, lieutenant
Of guard; James Hays Trimble 33d degree.
sentinel; Samuel H. Walker, 33d degree,
member of the board Of trustees; Samuel
E. Aler, 32d degree, member Of board Of
control Masonic fair; Samuel E. Aler (32d
degree), w. w. Poultney (32d degree) and
James H. Trimble (33d degree), finance
committee.
Evening star., 1901-06-26
CRIMINALS COMPANION.
boy Who Was Associated With 81
COunterfeitera and MurdeEeE

Deputy United States Marshal ]. T. Mil
llken arrived here last night from Ashe-
v1lle N. c., having in custody George Ham
ilton Dula, alias Reilly, fifteen years old,
who was brought here to serve a sentence
In the reform school. The boy was ar
rested In December for passing counter
felt coin. He was caught while making an
effort to get rid Of silver counterfeit dollars
which had been made by a man named
Dudley johnson and companions, who had
headquarters In the mountains, not far
from Asheville. Later Johnson and his
companions burglarized a store in Ashe-
vile, and Johnson shot and killed the pro-
prietor of the place.
Johnson was badly wounded during the
encounter and his trial resulted In his
conviction and the imposition of the death
penalty. Several of his companions re-
ceived penftentary sentences. The Dula
boy will spend two years in the reform
school
Evening star., 1901-06-26
WELL KNOWN IN WASHINGTON.
ETH
Harry Campbea, Who Shot Two wo-
men and Committed Suicide.

men and Committed Suicide.
Harry Campbell, tia young colored man
who attempted to kill two women in Phil
adelphia MondaH ana then committed sui
eide, was we'll known in this city. His
mother. Mrs Frances Campbell, lives at
4O7 B street southeast. She was notified Of
his death by Capt. Boardman.
It is stated that Campbell, who had a
good position in the Smithsonian Institu-
ton, spent some time entertaining his
cousin, Dora Johnson, while the latter
was here on visit about the time Of the
Inauguration. He fell in love with his
cousin and shortly after the latter return
ed home Campbell gave up his position
and went to the Quaker city. There he
got employment as elevator conductor in
a big building. A month ago his offer Of
marriage was rejected and he informed
his cousin that she. would marry him or
nobody.
Dora had made arrangements to go away
Monday, and Campbell, thinking he could
not stand the separation, again asked her
to become his wife. Upon her refusal he
shot her in the right cheek Then he
turned and shot his cousins friend Bar
Evening star., 1901-06-26

An Enjoyable Musicale at the First
hvt

An EnJOy0DIe MuBfCNIe at the FirHt
Presbyterian Church.
large audience was present at the First
Presbyterian Church last night to attend
the eleventh annual musicale Of the pupils
Of Mr.. George Lawrence. There were some
twenty numbers on the program, all of
which were rendered in q style that evoked
the vigorous applause Of those present.
The soloists were accompanied by Miss
Bessie Van de Boger. Mrs. Jenny Lind
Green. Mrs. George Lawrence, violinist;
Mr.. Paul Sperry. organ and pianist. Mr..
William E. Green. violinist. and Mrs Jenny
Lind Green gave solos, which were en-
phatically applauded. The first number
upon the program was "Taranteile' In g
minor, from Liszt. followed by "Morceaux
Caprice" Give and Love-, by Chauinade.
Evening star., 1901-06-26
Reached Hi. seventieth Mile Stone.

Mr. o. T. Edgar entertained number
of his friends at his home on East Capitol
street Monday evening, at the celebration
of his SEVENTEEN birthday anniversary.
Mr. Edgar is remarkably active for one Of
his years. and comes Of a long-lived family,
his mother having lived to see her one
hundreth birthday.
Mr.. Edgar is well known as one OF the
founders, and for thirty-seven years one Of
the leading members Of Waugh M. e.
Church. this city, while his record In the
navy was an honorable one from his mid
shipman days to his discharge with
pension at the close Of the Mexican war.
With his children and grandchildren about
him and few chosen friends the evening
Of his sevehtieth birthday anniversary
passed pleasantly amid best wishes for
many happy returns.
Evening star., 1901-06-26
large force at chautauqua Beach yesterday

large force at Chautauqua Beach yesterday
for the first annual reunion. The time was
spent in greetings. bathing. grabbing and
rambling until 2:30 o'clock. when. to the
music Of an orchestra, the pilgrims were
assembled in the auditorium, where a pro-
tee Of which Rev. 8. NJ Newman, D. D.,
was chairman, was presented, with Rev.
DR.. Huckel of the Associate Congregational
Church Of Baltimore as presiding officer.
The order Of exercises included singing;
prayer by Rev. DR.. Oliver Huckel, and
addresses by Rev. DR.. James. Rev. N. Ross
Fishburn and Rev. Robert Nourse
. At the close Of the exercises the presiding
officer appointed a committee to draft suit
able resolutions commendatory of the pres
ent management Of Chautauqua Beach.
Evening star., 1901-06-26

No charge was preferred today against
Manda Smith. colored. who was arrested in
the Division last night for the alleged
theft Of silk skirt from Viola Robinson
Of 1106 G street northwest. When Manda
showed that she had simply borrowed the
dress q nolle pros. was entered In the case
Evening star., 1901-06-26

bara Carter, in the back of the neck A
third bullet from the weapon entered the
young mans head and caused almost in
stant death. Both women will probably
recover Mrs. Campbell is arranging to
nave her sons body brought here for
burial
Evening star., 1901-06-26

Lot OF 52-inch Figured Batste Lawns,
mostly in navy blue grounds, extra fine quail
8 ity, In lengths sufficient for dress patterns
\ Sold at 121ac: yd.-for 5Bc. .yd.
Plain Color Organdie Lawns. 80 inches
s wide in heliotrope Nile, cardinal. canary,
rose. pink and lavender-good size lengths
. Sold at I21zc. yd.-for 6Ac. yd.
I Lot of White Satin Plaid Nainsooks and
White Corded Dimity, lengths sufficient for
costumes and waists, fine qualities
Sold at Ioc. yd.-for 4zsc. yd.
4 Fine Qu,lity Perca,ines and Mercerized
Linngs good size lengths
' Sold up to IOc. yd.-for 4zsc. yd.
4 Lot of Figured PiqHne, dark and light
grounds, neat figures
. Sold at ISc. yd.-for 5zSc. yd.
I Lot of Yard-wide Bleached Muslin in
. sereceable lengths-some 10 and y yards
very good quality
Sold up to SC. yd.-for $50. yd.
Lot of Figured Mercerized Foulardine, in
very neat effects lavender, navy and black
grounds
. Sold at I0c. yd.-tor 712c. yd.
Small lot Apron Gnghams, in neat blue
and brown checks, assorted
For $3.50. yd.
Lot Frilled English Garter Webbing, very
& good quality
For &c. length.
: Lot Aluminium Hairpins, good grade and
durable
. For 21ac. dozen.
Evening star., 1901-06-26

When you have learned to drink Moxis you have
learned the secret of feeling well and keeping well
during the summers heok
Evening star., 1901-06-26
C0ngreEatf0nalists at Chautauuus
Reach.

The members Of the Con6regational
churches and Sunday schools Of Baltimore
and Warrington and vicinity assembled IN
Evening star., 1901-06-26

Best quality Stair or Runner oilcloth, in
good, usable lengths
Sold at Ioc. yd.-for 47sc. yd.
80 Applique Scarfs and Shams, slightly
soiled by handling
Sold at 35c.-for I212c.
200 Chinese and Japanese Mating Mats,
nice colorings, just the thing for the sum-
mer floors
For 2Hc. each.
Good lengths of Heavy Floor oilcloth,
Sold at 35c. yd.-for 1910. yd.
About-50 Heavy White Bedspreads, good
designs (but to a buyer)-
Sold at 59c.-for 800. each.
100 pieces Best Quality IA Mosquito Net
ting, all colors-
Sold at 5oc.-for 2oc. pc.
Lot of Boys' and Mems Tennis Oxfords,
sizes to II, strongly and well made
Sold up to 6oc.-for $50. pr.
Lot of Ladies' Tan Oxfords, very good
grade in make and material
Sold at $I.oo-for SOC. pr.
Two Ladies' Dressing sacques, in nice
quality batste. size 80
Sold at 40c.-for Ioc. each.
Evening star., 1901-06-26

10 Ladies' Gowns, slightly soiled from
handling. very good quality and nicely
made
Sold at 9Sc.-for SOC. each.
-Children's Fine White Dresses size 10
years. very high grade in every respect
Sold at S5.oo-for ST.. .oS each.
Children's nicely made Red Chambray
Sun Bonnets-
Sold at 25c.-for I3c. each.
IL Ladies' nicely trimmed Hats newest
styles and best Of materials
Sold up to S.. .5o-for oSc. each.
Lot of Flowers for hat trimmings, includ-
ing Chrysanthemums. Roses with foliage,
Corn Flowers. etc.-one and two of a kind
Sold at 3oc.-for SC. each.
Lot of Torchon Laces and Insertings-the
remainder Of a big purchase
Sold at Ioc. yd.-for 212c. yd.
Lot of Fancy Tareta Ribbons, excellent
qualities, good lengths
Sold at zoe. yd.-for &C. yd.
Lot of Mems Madras Shirts, very good
quality
Sold at SI.oo-for SOC.
Evening star., 1901-06-26

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-30
THE NORTHWESTERN STATES GOVERNORS.
Meet in Helena This Afternoon TO Discuss Proposed Northern Pa
cc.Great NOrthen-Buringon Merger Minnesota, South
Dakota, Idaho, Montana and Washington Represented

Helena, Mont, Dec. 3O.-Goyernors
and attorneys general Of four north
western states and the attorney general
Of another, will meet IN the state SUI
preme court room IN Helena this af-
ternoon to discuss and II possible agree
on a plan for the prevention OF the
gigantic Northern Pacifc-Great North
ern. burlington railway merger
The governors present win be Van
SAINT. of Minnesota, who suggested the
meeting. Herried Of South Dakota;
Hunt Of Idaho. and Toolo,of Montana.
ATTY Gen. Stratton Of Washington,
will represent that state. It has been
understood that GOV White OF North
Dakota and the encouragement OF
that state would be present but II was
stated today that neither could attend
the meeting. Gov White stating that
N rs imposible for him 90 leave the
state at present The mileage Of both
inc Northern Pacific and Great North
ernin North Dakota SIS very heavy.
What effect. II any the absence Of
Gov. White Will have ON any possible
action to be taken, Is problematical.
An Of the visiting governors ana at
tornevs general aye expected TO arrive
In Helena about noon. ana at 2 o'clock
the FIRST meeting Is scheduled. Whether
or not these meetings wiil be open
VIII depend entirely on Gov Van SAINT.
The conference is not expected to last
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-30

over tomorrow. Gov. Van sant,it Ia
believed. has well defined plan Of
fighting the merger drawn on state
constitutional lines and Is expected to
advocate the adoption Of this plan IN
other northwestern states, In several
of which notably Montana the con-
stitutional provisions against railway
cancellations, are similar 10 those OF
Minnesota,
Gov. Van SAINT and Atty Gen. DOUG
lass, Of Minnesota, and Gov. Herrled
and Atty Gen. Pyle, Of South Dakota,
arrived during the morning and held
an informal conference with Gov. TOOlc.
Gov. Van SAINT confirmed the report
that North Dakota would not be repre-
scented ~ the meeting Both Coy, Van
SAINT and Atty. Gen. Douglass refused
to make any statement as to their prob
able plans
"My position on the matter IL too
well known TO make any further state
ment necessary mt this time, said Gov.
Van SAINT. yes. / have my ideas as to
what action / would Ike taken 1t this
meeting, but OF course | cannot say
whether or not these other gentlemen
win agree with me-"
Gov. pyle Of South Dakota, sail he
had nothing TO suggest,
eve came here at Gov Van SAINTS
invitation" said he, and have no idca
what action is contemplated
Gov. pyle intimatcd that ne was ram
er fayorably disposed toward Gov van
SAINTS idea Of united action IN regard
to the merger though South Dakota
was but little affected
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-30
PREVENTED JAIL DELIVERY
Sol Kimbal Gets a Tip from Trusty
And Heads Off Escape

Through the vigilance Of Jaier S, T,
Kimball Of the city JAIL a Jail delivery
has been overted. II came 10 light yes
terday that scheme was being
Matched among some of the desperate
characters now confined IN the old
rookery to saw THEN way out OF ioil
and It IS said the plan was to be car
rled into execution about ihe FIRST Of
the year. The plot came to llght
through a prisoner who gave the ioilor
tin. and It duplicates half dozen or
more prisoners.
II is said Mike Aaron was the leading
spirit and he successded i'm smuggling
a number Of fine steel saws into the JAIL
As a result Of the discovery the prls-
oners have been separated and some Of
them placed in solitary confinement II
is a coincidence that just one year ago
next Wednesday several prisoners
locked IN the DRUM, house tried to bat
Ter down the end OF the cell, but We're
discovered by the TALLER and locked up
I'm a more secure place
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-30
Gun NOT BOUGHT
BY MORT (.
Second Hand Dealer Positively Identities
Him as Not Being the Purchaser
Just One More Yellow Story.

nothing Of the kind. I went down TO
the jail with the officers and four or
five Of the prisoners came out one Of
the officers pointed Morteusen out to
me and snid That's the man. Nat
urally / kept my eyes on him all the
time and did not look at the other
prisoners.
told the officers when we left, and
| also told Sheets and Janney That
Mortensen was not the man, ] never
saw him before and he was never In
my house In his He When | saw the
paper this morning | think somebody
must be crazy, | never said he was
the one.
Does Mortensen look like the mani?
was asked
mo, he don't" replied Petroyitsky
''Ile don't look like him In any
way at all
How about the gum
"Well. | can't say that the gun the
police have is the one sold nave
lots Of old guns here but how am /
to tell Il Is the same one? The one
! sold looks like this one, but ] don't
know that Ii Is the same. ! would not
think Of swearing 1t was, but ! VIII
swear that Mortensen did not buy it,
petrovit2ky was loud I'm his denun-
citation Of the paper for accredlting nm
with statements he never made
1T isn't hight" he said. do you
think / would swear a mans life away
by saying things | know are not true2'
Detective Sheets and Janney We're
seen in relation % the pawnbrokers
statements. and both declared that he
told them after seeing Mortensen, that
he did not purchase the weapon
The officers are still Of the opinion
that the gun they are after Is lying at
the bottom of the slough but they have
grave doubts as to its recovery
81 do not believe" said Detective
Sheets, that q man who was so care
ful as the murderer was, would use an
old gun like this one. This may be the
one but there is no evidence of II yet,
Petrovitzky ought to know If Morten-
sen bought Il aud he says he didn't
Thate enough for me- | know him ana
you can depend on what he tells you, y
III Petroyit2ky says Mortensen did
not purchase the gun then that settles
IT," said Chief Hilton when told OF
the poWnbroker's statements,
As an indication Of how much stock
the county officers take in the story
published this morning, they are going
ahead with the work OF draining the
slough as outlined in the News Sat
urday evening. Sheriff Naylor went to
forest Dale this morning and before
leaving he said I'VE are going ahead
with the work just as soon az ! can
get down there We will have seven
men at work and the slough VIII be
drained to the very bottom
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-30
Arose From Union Of Free and
United Churches of Scotland,
SCENE, ISLAND OF LEWES,
Islanders Refused to Countcnance Al
Hanco- Locked Minister out
Police Called IN,

Loncon Dec O.--The island OF Lewes
has been ihe scene Of serious religious
riots Arising from the union Of the
Free ana the United churches OF Scot
land The islanders refused to counteu-
ance The alliance, and when the min-
ister at Ness Joined the United church
they locked him out Of his church
a strong force Of police was sent
from thesmolnland to open the doors,
Whereupon the islanders congregated
ami throwing volleys Of stones at the
constabics drove them inside the build
ing ana bombarded them with rocks
until tnty caplulated and agreed TO
leave the island Every member of the
ponce detachment was more or less SER
lousy wounded.
10 Il Probable that detachment Of
troops viii Dc sent TO subdue the riot
OIg
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-30
AN ULTIMATUM
TO VENEZUELA

London, Dec. SQ,--Commenting on the
London Times statement hpfn WASH
in8ion that persons Of considerable inn
portance in official circles there profess
to believe that war between the United
states and Germany is inevitable, the
St. James Gazette, though il does not
believe that such u disaster wllI'be -
lowed to occur over a dispute in regard
to the debts Of Venezuela to Germany,
says that il 1t does, there can be no
doubt that English sympathies will be
With Aslerica. At the same time the
st. James Gazetts expresses the hope
that the United States will not allow
such states as Venezuela to gain the
impression that they can reckon "a the
protection of the Monroe doctrine If
they choose to repudlate their obIlga-
tons to Europe
A dispatch to the Central News from
Berlin says:
an ultimatum will - issued within
three days and that an attack on Ven
e2uela Will follow directly after. In
addition to the Vineta, the Fake, Two
training Sims and the cruiser Geier
have been ordered to La Guyara.
In the meanwhile. | am officially as
sured that The German charge daffaircs
has not left Caracas, and that diplo-
matte relations have not yet been DtOk-
en- or. The pour parleurs continue.
"An agreement has been reached be-
tween Germany and the United States
In regard TO the German course Of ac-
ton I'm Venezuela
Berlin, Dee 3O,-An official note, pub
llshed this afternoon says the negotla-
tlons between Germany and Venezuela
continue and that the German minis
ter is still at Caracas.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-30
AGED LADY PASSES AWAY.
Wife of Peter c. Madsen Succumbs to
Old Age.

Mrs. Fredericka Madsen, wife OF Pc
Ter c. Madsen, Of the Second ward, in
this city died at her home this morn
ing al the age OF 50 years. Mrs Mad
sen came to Salt Lake from Denmark
with her husband In 1889 She settled
IN her late home in the Second ward
and remained there until her death she
was a woman Of noble qualities. Cen
erous. kind and loving ever ready to
assist the poor 10 walt upon the SICK
were some OF the characteristics that
endeared her to a host Of friends.
The funeral will be held from the Sec
ond ward meeting house Thursday az
ternoon az 10 o'clock. The remains
NAV be viewed at the late home, l5i
Fifth Fest street, on Thursday from II
a. m. 70 1880 y. m.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-30
READY FOR TRIAL.
Attorney Loofhourow Says That Pros
ecution Has It's Evidence.

The preliminary hearing OF Peter
Mortenscn on the charge of numbering
James Il. Hay has not been set as yet
but the prosecution is ready 10 go ahead
with the case whenever the defense Is
ready It is known that for several
days the county attorney has had the
evidence n the case In such shape
that he could proceed with the eXamin-
alton while the authorities are still
seeking for new evidence they feel sure
OF tbtir case now and confidently assert
they will convict Mortensen of the afro
cious crime.
When asked II he was ready to pro-
coed with the case Assistant County
Attorney LOofbourow REPLIED
"N es. we are ready whenever the de-
Tense Is, We could 80 to trial tomorrow
| If necessary"
But the defendants counsel do not
seem to be in any hurry about the
matter and II is likely the hearing VIII
NOT take place for several days, Attor-
news Stewart & Stewart have nothing
TO say as 10 the line of defense they
| will Introduce but they appear cont
dent of securing their cllcnts liberty.
II has been limited In official circles
! that other attorneys win be brought IN
TO the case and as a result the names
Of many prominent members Of the
legal profession have been mentioned IN
! relation 10 IL.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-30
HOW THE GUN WAS FOUND.
Secured by Police Who Also Find
Man Who Sold It,

The police are In possession Of a 49,
caliber revilNer Of the Hopkins & Allen
make, and they have reason to believe
that the ownership OF the weapon win
eventually be traced TO Peter Morten-
sen. The gun was secured by Ohicer
ed, Davies from a young man resld-
ms near Thirteenth South and state
street. The youth found the weapon
about week ago--samped into the
mud near the corner He cleaned the
pistol and has had many target prac
tees with 1t since but never thought
TO report his find to the officers. Late
Saturday night Officers Sperry ana
Davies heard OF the young man a11
his find and lost no time Ia looking him
up. II was a difficult search as they
had little TO so by. but finally they
found him and secured the revolver.
The police say, of course, that there
Is only chance that the gun is MOI
tensen's and that the gun from which
the fatal shot was fired may be found
az the bottom OF the slough which Is
being drained by the county authori-
ties. They have a theory, however
that the gun found does belong TO the
accused man, and that 1t was secreted
on his place for a day or two after the
finding Of the body and then taken by
friend and thrown away at the point
where II was found
II this theory proves correct II will
seriously involve close relative of
Mortensen. Officer Davies aud Sperry
have had a clue to work on along this
line, and they have done nothing else
IN the case but follow It up. With the
discovery OF the gun they believe they
have accomplished a most important
piece of work.