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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-23
A PLACE FOR
HOME SEEKERS.

Lorenzo S. Hush, a former resident
OF Payson. but now one OF the leading
citizens of Colonia Morelos, Sonora.
Mexico, is In the city for few days.
having come 20 Utah to direct a COM
pany Of colonists to his section Of the
country, He arrived here Tuesday and
viii so 10 Payson IN few diys, where
he viii remain two OF three weeks In
preparing the company and giving out
whatever Information Is desired. He Is
very competent to act as emigration
agent for Colonia Morelos, as he is
thoroughly acquainted with that coun-
try, having been one OF the original set
tiers. The colony Is about 70 miles
south OF Bisbee. Arizona. and the rail-
road goes within 80 miles OF It, AL
though 1t is but one year old the popu-
letion is now about 225 and is increasing
quite rapidly. There are SSschool chill
fren and two efficient teachers. one
good canal that covers 500 acres has
been taken ouI. and the leading farm
ers expect to go 10 work at the first Of
the year In taking out a larger ditch.
one that will irngate several thousand
acres. There Is now ample room for
a hundred Eocd families Of Saints who
can purchase land at from SO 20 $40 an
acre In instalments. There are $3.50
acres OF land IN the Morelos purchase
and II is rich and productive. A
brick kiln is In operation and all build
Tag materials are az hand except lum-
beT The houses that have been built
are modern ir most respects ana are
constructed OF brick The climate is
very fine, the mercury seldom going
above l02 or below 20 degrees above
zero. Two crops a year are raised ON
all the land, the wheat being followed
by corn, potatoes or sugar-cane.
A number OF residents OF Payson
have expressed their Intention of re-
turning with MIR. Hush TO Mexico.
Those who expect 10 do this are re-
quired TO secure certificates of good
citizenship from a notary public. to be
endorsed by the secretary OF state.
These certificates are then 10 be for
wardcd 10 Henry Eyring Of Colonla
Juarez, with a statement OF what port
Of entry they desire TO enter, either
Naco or ri Paso. together with a fun
list OF the articles they expect 10 take
with them into Mexico
The town OF Morelos r. materially
prospered by some rich silver mines
that are being operated fourteen miles
south Of the colony. The ore IL hauled
by freight wagons 10 the American line
the contract for which IL held BY MIR.
Hush and another member OF the colo
ny The mines furnish an inexhausti-
bic market for all the garden products
OF the cOlonists.
Mr.. Hush reports that all OF the
auxiliary organizations, such as the Al
I. A., the Primary. and Relief socleiv
are iiourlshing very satisfactorily. In
relation 20 the natives OF Mexico h.
says he has found them TO be general-
~ speaking a quiet, inoffensive people
and quite honest.
AIR. Hush viii be N peysnn =. -.
weeks and viii be glad 10 give any in
formation by word OF letter 10 anyone
desiring information. Parties WISHING
70 see the country can obtain from Mr.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-23
uREFoRM COMMITTEE ACTS.
Municipal Candidates Must Express
Themselves.
Special 70 the nNews.vl

Ogden, oct. PA meeting Of the re-
form committee Of this city was held
late yesterday afternoon and II
was definitely decided by the COM
mittee that set OF questions relating
to municipal reform should be drafted
and copy presented to each candidate
for city offices with a request for a
direct answer from each. 10 all the
questions. The questions are intend
ed TO bring out exactly what each can
didate viii do In regard to the question
OF vices In this city and especially
what stand VIII be taken on the Sun
day liquor selling and gambling house
questions. The cSnmittee demands
from each candidate an explicit answer
to every question, and II any refuse. the
committee says that he or they will
have 10 stand the consequences
RETURNS FROM HOLLAND.
Benjamin Greece. who during the past
three years has been performing a mis-
sion in Holland. returned today In
company with a number OF emlgrants
from Europe.
EVIDENTLY FOND OF LARD.
Wrights meat market was burglar
lied at eight o'clock last evening. The
thief entered by a rear window and
escaped with two buckets Of lard. each
containing ten pounds.
HELPED HIMSELF TO SHOES.
Charles Bernshaw was arrested this
morning for stealing shoes from How.
ells store. His trial was set for this
afternoon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-23
ON THE PICTURESQUE SAN JUAN.
homogeneous Loving and Prosperous peope
Wild Box Canyons and Robbers Roosters-Grim
Reminders Of an Ancient Race

Deputy United States Marshal smyth,
who has returned from southern Utah.
tells an interesting story OF his visit
TO Bluff on the San Juan river He
went TO this place which Is 1ft miles
southeast from Thompson's, the near
est railroad point, to serve papers on
Hon. L. H. Redd, Frank Adams, Ezekiel
Johnson. Hyrum Perkins. Joseph Neil
son and Francis Nelson prominent ct-
zens OF that district, who are charged
with having fenced in certain govern
ment lands, The proceedings have been
Instituted TO dispossess them Of these
lands. The case will come up before
Judge Marshall on November ith
Deputy Smyth says Of his trip; Il
went from Thompsons to Moab by
stage and then drove by way Of Mon
tlcello on the east slope Of the Blue
mountains TO Blum which is on the
western side and which ] think, is the
seat of most Of the wealth Of san Juan
Cphuils II II Oh TIE hoIAutiN Hlut VI
the San Juan river and is the distribute
ing point for the 5000 Indians Of the
Navajo reservation. whose northern
boundary is the other side OF the river
| think II is the queerest country l was
ever In, and the approach Of Blun is
typical OF the entire country We
reached Bluff in the evening after ira
Yelling through a dry, desoate level
country and | had heard that We had
TO go through a canyon to the town.
However, so far AS | could see, not
even a hill rose up. and. OF course.
was expecting 10 see mountains. This
canyon is called Cow canyon, and
had been warned not to pass through
II az night. When | was beginning TO
think that the canyon story was all
a hoax, as not a sign Of mountains APP
peared, the horses stopped, and looking
ahead ! saw what appeared to be q
hole OF blackness After feeling around
a bit, we proceeded into the darkness
and made a descent Of two or three
hundred feet in not more than three
quarters Of a mile.
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The roads had been bad an the way
but that canyon-.when we saw the Cyst
lights OF Bluff We said. THANK God
and took courage
"Blun Is growing, and several very
nice huhdinfs are In course Of erection,
The community II mostly. n not IN,
Mormon and a more hospitabe, kind
hearted thrifty and energetic people
would De difficult 10 find They are
chiefly engaged IN cattle and sheep
raising and trading with the Indians.
The country around Bluff is his
toric. There are many ruins Of Cliff
dwellers' houses In the vicinity. and
there Is one Of eighteen rooms three
miles up the San Juan from Bluff
which is In a good state OF preserva-
ton, II Is barrlcaded with two walls
Of stones and mud in the outer wall
are numerous round holes through
which IN all probability missiles were
projected upon the enemies Of those
who lived therein. Mummles and an
cient crockery have been found near
Bluff. and there are many mounds
cliff dwellers' burial grounds-which
have not yet been explored.
THE San Juan river Is one Of the
most treacherous In this western coun-
try, At certain seasons 1t not only
shifts It's channel, but II Is filed with
quick sands, and wagons and horses
attempting TO cross, are completely up
set by these pools. The canyons are
called box canyons, from the fact that
the only way cattle or people can get
out Of them is either TO 30 through TO
the other end from which they enter or
to retrace their steps. The sides are
perpendicular and are impossible. This
fact Is the basis OF the present law
action. The Bluff stockmen claim TO
have fenced In certain Of these box
canyons as means Of protection
against cattle thieves. who drive on the
cattle through these canyons, and they
maintain that the person or persons
who petltioned the government 10 bring
on its present action either ala so
through ignorance or through malice,
and n mas even been limited that such
petitioners are In league with the cattle
thieves belonging 10 the Robbers Roost
gang
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-23
WEDNESDAY. CITY, UTAH

Hush the same railroad rates az are
furnished the immigrants. one feature
IN connection with the colonization OF
Mexico which Mr.. Hush thinks IL a
strong lnducement, is that every COLI
onist has by special act OF the gov
eminent been exempted from paying
any tax for ten years, and from any
government service for that same PEE
..ll.l
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EVIDENTLY FOND OF LARD.
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Migrants SENT UP.

In the police court this afternoon Geo
Monroe Thomas Rudey and Geo. Mar
TIN were tried on the charge OF vag.
rancy They pleaded guilty. bu, told a
hard luck story about being hungry.
unable 90 get work and the great desire
they had 10 leave town. One of The
men said he was sick. and the court re-
H'sir-a thai all three appeared 10 be In
need Of medical attention and he could
recommend them TO no better care than
that OF Jailer Sol kimball for fifteen
days.
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Trial of Caleh Powers.

Georgetown. KY, oct 2S.-The trial
OF Caleb Powers was resumed prompt
ly at o'clock. 1t has been discovered
by counsel for the commonwealth that
one OF the jurors was a school-mate of
the defendant, and was in the same
class with him for three years at Ken
lucky university
George l.. Danford, OF Louisville, was
the first witness on the stand today.
He was In the senate chamber when
Goebel was shot, but was unable to
tell whence the bullet came.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-23
Hotel Fire scnrcs Gncsts.

French Lick, Ind. Oct. 2s-Tire broke
out in the bath department OF the
French Lick Springs hotel this morning
and for time It looked as II the en-
tire building. containing about 300
quests, would be destroyed. An escaped
amidst great excitement The fire was
put under control by the hotel IRE
department. and two hours after the
fire broke out the guests were back In
their rooms. Loss, about $4,000
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-23

after the luncheon given IN his honor
BY the Kings royal rides, dealing with
his famous dispaich 20 Cen White al
Ladysm.th. he has been placed on
half pay and Gen Preach has been
appointed TO succeed him. The appoint.
ment r. to take effect when his SER
vices are no longer required In South
hffica."
II Is understood that the govern
ment endeavored to break Buffers fall
BY gi1ins hint the option OF resigning.
but that the general declined to give
way.
The morning papers all express SYM
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-23
Charles y. BOLTON mead.

Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 23-Charles f..
Bolton, ex-mayor Of East Cleveland and
widely known as lecturer on educa-
tional subjects, died at his home today
of paralysis. aged 60 years. Mr. Boil
ton was the author OF several works on
municipal problems that attracted
much attention.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-23
Three Men Killed In a Mine.

Deadwood, S. D., Oct. 2s.--Three men
lost their lives In the Holy Terror mine
at Keystone last night from foul air.
Their names were Lew Crouther,
Andrew Miller Peter Pohlan With
two other miners they had been low
cred 10 the 1900 foot level and the ma
chInery failed to work. II was i'm
possible TO get them out IN time.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-23
Helper Rims into paesc a,er r,sin

Michigan n. D., Oct. 2S.--Passenger
train No. 4. the east-bound flyer on the
Great Northern railroad was run in
to near Petersburg by helper engine
The fireman on the helper engine was
killed and a brakeman had both legs
cut of. The sleeping car porter was
seriously injured As far as can be
learned no passengers were injured.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-23
Capt. nenry HawkIns snIeides.

Cowan, Tenn, Oct s3-capt, Henry
Hawkins, a prominent citizen and a
Mason Of high standing 60 years OF
age, committed suicide at his home
here last night by shooting himself
through the head. No cause Is given.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-23
Big Fire In Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Oct 2s.-The fire which
started In Congressman Robert IL.
Foerder's morocco factory az Frank
ford. in the northern part Of this city
shortly before midnight, destroyed the
main warehouse, which contained humid
reds OF bales Of curled hair, the ma
chine shop and a smaller structure
filed with hides. The loss is estlmat-
ed at s2250oO. partly covered by insur-
ance
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-23
Admiral Rodgers at catbnlogan.

Washington. Oct 2S.-Admirll Rod
gers has cobled the navy DEPARTMENT
his arrival on his flagship New York at
Catabalogan. Samar. with faiines IL
cooperate with the army IN suppress
ing the instruction.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-23
Jnnancse Cheoks Issnnd.

Yokohama, Oct 2S.-The treasury Of
flcials announce the issue Of exchequer
checks to the amount OF ten million Of
yen, repayahle in three months at Z
per cent. Negotiations continue for the
sale OF the bonds abroad
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-23
Tols,oi seriously III.

81. Petersburg. Oct s3.-count Leo
Tolftoi Is again somewhat seriously
iil on the estate OF the Countess Pa.
lin near Aloupa, IN the Cumea.
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RECEIVERS BuLLEr RELIEVED
Cause Was lie Had Entirely Too
Much 10 Say about the War.

London. Oct. O. s.r Rc1vers Euler
has been relieved Of 'he command OF
the FIRST army corps. IN consequence
Of the speech he made October 10
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-23

New York, Oct 23.--According to the
London correspondent Of the Tribune,
the king has taken great interest in
the controversy about the Ladysmith
Kilograms which has been carried on
without intermission since Sir Redvers
Butler made his unfortunate speech a
fortnight ago. Mr.. Brodrick was sum-
moned TO Balmoral to give his majesty
the war Office view Of the affair, ana
the return Of the court TO London was
marked by the official announcement
that Sir Redyers Butler had been re-
lieved Of the command OF the First ar
MY CORDS.
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TRIED TO RAM THE RRooKLYN

Continuing his account Of the battle
Mr.. Hill said that before the viscaya
went ashore she had made a turn TO
ram the Brooklyn. lie was proceeding
TO say that he knew this TO be the
case because an officer Of the Spanish
ship had told him So but this testi-
mcny was ruled out The witness then
said that he himself knew that 10 be
her purpose.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-09-08
GREAT AUTO TOUR
BEGINS TOMORROW.
One Hundred Vehicles Start on Six
Days Trip From New York
to Buffalo.
DISTINGUISHED CHAUFFEURS.
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., Will
Be- in Line With His Famous
German Machine-Trip
Is Well Planned.
DISTINGUISHED CHAUFFEURS.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York, Sept. s.-One hundred auto
mobiles, approximately, will be started
Monday morning at o'clock on = tour
from New York TO Buffalo. Averaging about
eighty miles day, the procession OF
noiseless vehicles. TO the value OF more
than a quarter OF a million dollars. vii! &C.
cupy six days In crossing the state from
the seabosrd to Lake Erie.
The tour is not to lie a speed contest, as
many persons suppose. In the promotion
Of the run the principal aim of the Auto
mobile Club Of America has been to afford
an opportunity to manufacturers OF the
various types of automobiles to demon
strate to q doubling public the reliability
and enduring qualities Of their vehicles IN
q practical road test.
For the trial OF this character the route
chosen is ideal. 1t embraces highways good
bad and Indifferent. but well representing
on the whole, the average condition OF the
country roads Of the United States. A We
hicle that completes the trip to Bunalo with
a record of daily runs at a rate OF from
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-09-08
MINISTER MAKES STATEMENT.
Doctor Hoge Thinks He Did Right
in Performing Flagler Ceremony.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Louisville. KY, Sept. Tine ReEefeno
Peytor II. Eoge. d. D.. pastor OF warren
Memorial, Presbyterian Church. who mas
brought upon his, head a storm of press and
pulpit criticism by consen;ing TO ohcAte
at the marriage OF Henry NJ. Flagier ana
Lilly May Kenan. has returned TO LOUIS
VILE from his summer vacation
Doctor Hoge refuses TO believe thas cur
rupt measures were employed by Mr. Flag
Ter in rushing bill through the Flor1aA
LEGISLATURE that he might divorce hiinseA
from his insane wife and marry Miss Ne
nan. Doctor Hoge also holds that there was
a moral right as well a legal rsht n
vo,yed. and believes the criticism OF ms
course unjust. Doctor Hoge says:
Il have no wish to make statement
on nv own account. Those who know
mo will know tina. I would not decide
such a matter lightly or without serious
cons:de ration. For the sake OF the pup
lie interests involved it Is, howsse.'
proper that should say something. inere
are three theories of a minister uuty WIZ
regard tn the renarriage OF diSorceu pei
sons. One is that of the proposed new
canons us the Episcopal Church. making 1t
,nrowr,,, in any case This would save
th, ministry much trouble, but. In my 1udg-
ment. goes beyond the Scriptures. Another
,s the theory that minister mas no ie
spousibility beyond the laws OF the iahu;
I This is leave marriage a. thc may y
courts and legislatures. The interme-
diate theory. which hold. ts that II Is ,he rhe
duty Of every minister to inyestigate .hs
facts of the case presented before ne sc.s.
and TO decide each case upon Its merits ac.
cortling to his best Judgment In the light OF
the facts and OF the word OF 600. ~.
course. II the parties have no claim upon
him he is free 10 discuss the matter
What were your relations with the per
sons in this case? ,,
| hrief but very pleasant acquaintance OF one
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-09-08

run OF the Automobile Club of Great Britain
in England early last year. Country people,
villagers and residents IN the cities Jou, Jul,
neyed in great crowds to the route OF the
English run to witness the free travelns
exhibition. As consequence puoIlc interest,"
was aroused IN the automobile, and tne III
dustry in Great Britain was greatly stirnu-
lated thereby.
More than one hundred cities. towns and
villages will be passed through by the trav-
cling chauffeurs on the way TO Buffalo Few
stops however. will be made between con-
trois. or checking stations. The distance ne.
tween controls will average about Iorty
miles. and the running scheduie Is so ar
ranged that the tourists will arrive at con-
trolls at or about noon and early In tns e'en-
Where stops VIII he Made.
The larger cities along the route nave
been selected for stopping points MEN N,ght
controls will be at PougnSeepsie, Aioams ;
cessive days of the journey: while midday
stops viii be made al Peekskiil, Hudson,
Fonda Oneida. Lyons aDd Batavia. In the
order given. There Will he no regular stops
made in YonkerE. Tarrytown. Ossining'
Schenectady Amsterdam, Little FANS.
Utica, Palmyra or other large places aiohs
the course though there will be "A slacSen-
ing In speed to eight miles an hour whiie
passing through them
In the open country the speed limit IS
fixed at fifteen miles an hour. and forfeiture
of certificates for the run VIII be the pat
atty for exceeding this limit. This RUE
though not made for such purpose: purpose. pa;ns, pane,
kept intact on each day of :he TOUR. Awards
for the successful completion of the trip
will be made only by certificates. An aver
age speed between controls, OF from twelve
to fifteen miles an hour will entitie a con-
petiror to a first-ciass certificate. Second
class certificates require en- average OF ron ,
| ten to twelve miles an hour. While eight
miles an hour is the minimum average ZOE
a third-clas9 certificate.
| Five Classes of Vehicles.
Vehicles in the tour will be divided into
| five classes. the fifth class in turn being
sublivided into three minor classes. Ciass a
| will consist OF four-wheelsd carriages OF less
than 1860 pounds In weight; class Of ear ar
riages from 1000 to 2cD pounds. and class
c Of carriages OF more than seeo pounds a,.sis In
and class Z for publie-delivery wagons. Ine
| subdivisions in class L are FOR ilght anu y
| heavy delivery wagons and trucks IN
| classes A. Il and { each vehicle Will carry
stops To take In supplies will not count
| against competitors, though in making ,,;i, up
| the table of averages no deductions VIII
/ be made on this score. The start VIII De
| made each morning at o'clock. and COM
J pefitors arriving at the noon control oe-
] fore l2 o'clock will be allowed an hour