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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
SCOTTISH RITE MAsoNs.
James ID. Richardson Elected Sow
ereign Grand Commander.

Washington, oct. 22.-Repfesentative
James ID. Richardson Of Tennessee was
today elected sovereign grand COM
mander OF the Ancient and Accepted
Order OF the Scottish Rite or Free Ma
sorry for the southern jurisdiction Of
the United States He has Oeen acting
grand commander ever since the death
of the last grand commander. Thomas
Caswell OF San Francisco. The follow
Ing other officers were elected
Samuel Emery Adams, Minnesota
lieutenant grand commander, succeed
ing Mr.. Richardson; Martin Collirs. st.
Louis, grand chancellor, and Rufus H.
Fleming, Fargo, N. D., grand minister
Of state.
About 200 Masons, representing all
sections OF the country. were elevated
TO the thirty-thrd degree or to the
knights commandership Of the court of
honor.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
Victims of skagway Floods.

Seattle, Wash. Oct. 22.--If strong cir
cumstantial evidence counts for any
thing II is almost certain that Benja-
min Carey Of Astoria Oregon, and
James Torey of Montana. were victims
OF the mad torrent which flooded Skag-
way. II appears that the two men ar
rived at White Horse from down the
river Thursday and started to walk to
Skagway. c. Person was accompany
ing them. Person stated at Skagwsy
that the trio camDed on the summit
Thursday night and late Friday morn
ing struck out for Skagwny, following
the railway track on account OF the
bad condition OF the trail Person left
the two men warming themselves by a
fire and walked into Skagway. When
he awoke next morning the dood was
raging. search was made but no
trace OF the men has been found. The
damage at Porcupine was far grsater
than that brought about by the fold In
August. The swollen streams went
high above the high water mark and
destruction amounting TO many thou
sands OF dollars followed In the wake OF
the food
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
President at Pennington, Conn.

Pennington, Conn, Oct. 22.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt, on the way TO New
Haven 10 receive a Yale university de-
gree, spent the day here, the guest OF
his sister, wife Of Commander Cowles,
U. S. n. His train reached the station,
two miles from the village. at $3.50 a.
m, and there the presidential special
car was side-tracked. Mr. Roosevelt
sleeping until o'clock. AT that time
Mrs. Cowles arrived and welcomed her
brother and others OF the presidential
party. escorting them to the family
residence In the village Before leaving
the station the President shook hands
and conversed with several residents of
the place, but in conformity 20 his ex-
pressed wish that his visit here should
be regarded as private affair there
was no demonstration such as the
townspe0ple would have been glad 10
extend. Later In the morning the
President received the warden and
burgess OF the borough, who expressed
their best wishes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
POLITICAL POINTERS.


Mrs ]. c. Leary. wife Of the Demo-
cratic candidate Tor Mayor win enter
tain the Democratic ladies' al tea at
her home, IS T. street Oh Friday a ter
noon. and IN the evening me ladies' viii
be entertained at the home Of Mrs.
George e. ReIser, 2i5 north. Fifth West.
A Democratic rally was held at the
home Of Joseph Bull, Jr, 2s1 north.
First West, last evening, at which
speeches were made by J. c. Leary.
Henry Arnold, Mat Thomas Morris
Sommer +. S Fernstrom aud NJ. Gun
ningham Miss Lucy Wood OF Spring
vile delivered a recitation. and Miss
Vera A. Felt sang The Little Dutch
Garden" The meeting was supple
mented by Hight refreshments.
A Republican rally win be held in the
Seventeenth ward meeting house on
Friday night
The Republicans will also hold rail-
ly AZ the Ninth ward meeting house
Thursday night The speakers viii be
George /. Nye, George A. Smith and
Elmer 3. Jones.
The executive committee 0f the Young
Mems Republican club is making prep
aratiOns 70 present musical and
vaudeville entertainment during the
campaign.
W. T. Gunter has been chosen 10 run
for one u the city judgeshlps IN the
place Of A. b Sawyer who declined TO
he candidate. Mr. Gunter was born In
Fayetteville, Arkansas. IN 1869. and re-
ceiyqd bis education IN the Arkansas
sfote university and the state Universl-
rs OF Missouri at Columbia He came
tera IN 1880 and has been practicing
iow ever since. He was assistant coun-
nv attorney under Graham y. Putnam.
fra II. Lewis has Withdrawn his can
Fi3acv from thc councilmanic ticket In
the Fifth precinct II Is SAID now the
Democrats Uill center their efforts On
,ha election OF Messrs. Williams and
S0wles
N L Perry hes been made assistant
secretary M The second precinct Demo-
cratic campaign committee.
A rally win be held Thursday evening
M me horne ~ Mr. John GALLAGHER 65l
south Fifth East street The speakers
win be j. G.. Ieary. Frank p stephens,
Mat THOMAS G.. r. Street George Brice
and william MAYOR
Tho executive committee Of the Wo-
MANS Democratic club met IN the Ia
diss' rarlor az city headquarters rcs-
terlay afternoon for the purpose of ape
pointing a president TO succeed Alrs.
r0fln resigned. The matter however
vsa deferred until the regular annual
meeting M January The Affairs on he
club in the mclua Bite. WIN he directed
hr he cvnfrEc committee and the
v..f prfeldanle l,-tarday'f meeting
VAS aiso Addressed briefly by Chairman
Toulbs
Eugene ~. cannon, secretary OF the
Sunday school reform committee has
received number of r0lles % tn let
tfra addressed fo candidates for city
Offices asking thom 90 state c.esriy their
rasltIons on tha SUNDAY closing propos
eti1r. Thosa who have rcplltl stale
ttat they stand Tor the Crforcement II
an the city ordinances, Their names
win be- amounted az the meeting next
Friday evening.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
KING LIBEL CASE.
Opens Before Justice Kroeger This Af'
ternoon-Judge johnson Present.

The libel case Of J. 3. King In Justice
Kroegers court this afternoon was OF
a very lively nature, 1t viii Ae rcmem-
bered the case was sci FOR ! o'clock TO-
day. AT that time the defendant APP
peared In court and asked for con-
tinuance on the grounds thti Dis ooun-
sci. Attorneys Rogers and lilies. We're
not Va the city The court denied me
motion and ordered klng to De 10 court
at ESQ O'Clock and 20 procure other
counsel In the meantime. Judge Jacno
johnson. the complainant was pre- -
at that time and the prosecution was
ready to 80 on with the case The de-
PENDANT, contrary 20 the orders oi thr
court, ahsented himself from the court
room and when be ala finally enter
made another motion for c1nunuln1-
which was denied Determined 90 have
his way. the aroused nlel an aillah.
for a change ~ venue. but 70 ms
writing the court had net passed upon
the matter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
Morgan Iuspects Butte Mines.

Butte. Mont, Oct. al. Pierpont
Morgan and party OF eastern hnanciers
and railroad magnates. with fair
sprinkling OF men less known In the A.
nanoisl world, spent the greater por-
ton Of today In Butte, inspecting the
mines and receiving visits from proml.
nent men. Mr.. Morgan has been at
tending the Episcopal convention in
San Francisco. and is on his way to
New York, via the Northern Pacific
railway. A large crowd was present
when the train reached this city from
Anaconda. where Monday was spent
and the distinguished financiers and
the noted clergymen were given hearty
applause as they stepped into carriages
and were driven up town for dinner.
The special train upon which the party
is travelling Is palace on wheels and
attracted much attention. Each mem
Der Of The party paid a visit TO the
deepest mine In Butte and all were
greatly Impressed. II was late In the
afternoon when the train departed for
the East,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
A.P. correspondent
GRAHAM TESTIFIES
"details Conversation Between Schley and
Sigsbee- Very Positive as to What
Latter Said OF Spanish Fleet.

the Santiago campaign and had been
the writer Of that ships log lie han
made the entry concerning the battle
off Santiago and he produced a copy oil
the rough log which he had made for
his own use.
The witness said that as the log CIV
ing an account OF the Brooklyn's turn
had been at first received IL read eve
engaged with port battery at first bul
just as soon as the enemy stood to
westward we nut our helm starboard
at first then hard aport, 50 as to bring
our starbOard battery to bear and swing
ing clear Of the Texas fire we stood
parallel with and to the enemy"
This entry had, he said, been changed
later at the instance OF Lieut. Hodgson
so as to make 1t read as II does In the
permanent copy as follows:
AS soon as the enemy stood to the
westward we put our helm aport.
swinging clear of the Texas, ETC."
u cnpprcpo,nr>rr cn.u.
''1'iinh'
Mr.. Mason then retired and Mr.. Geo.
Edw. Graham, the Associated Press
correspondent, was called. He was
questioned by Mr.. Raynor and said he
had been on the Brooklyn from March 20
10 August 70 1905 Mr. Graban, NO.
then questioned concerning the CONVEX
sation between Commodore schley and
Cant sieshee on The ocoaslon ~ ~.
captains visit To the Broolylvn ON Nav
20 as follows:
"Did Won see Cant s,csbea an hoard
the BROOKLYN ON Nav 2sSo 0' ''"''
"Yes sir"
did YOU hear him In conversat,o,.
with Commodora srhlavo, '''''''"
Eyes. sirp
"Can Won give ne What Tho oonva,s,.
ton was?"
After he haa raachaa ,ho .,u
deck from tho gareSro,, ha s s.e Wa, .e,
Conmodore scblev saia ~ NJ I'm, anu
we got on, algshea9, Tba oan.a,,, 90
They arc moi hero he,a 49,, a 80
FOR n weet AND thay orn r w, Dsen ,iere
as ,ha, the whoia 90 NV W. ILL.,
tion 40 10, ro.,,".o, "a 'ne oohNeisa-
mo, sir. We went further. further
back on the Quarter deck and no CON
tinued the conversation. Commodore
Schley said: Are Won si,ra thsv arc no,
In there? He said ~ have been vary
close 10 the harbor entrance two ar
three times. Cant. Cotton has been n,
and cut a cable ana they ara No,
there?"
you heard Slgsby say that?"
'Yes. sir. took some part in the con-
yersation."
did you record that conversation
and dld Capt Sigsbee know YOU re-
corded it?'
Capt Sigsbce knew / was a news
paper man and was there looking for
information and Cant Sigsbee later
took a dispatch written by me and ad-
vised Commodore Schley. He took II
aboard his ship and he was to deliver
It 20 one OF the small boats or else take
u over himself.
napt' slespee TOOK that dispatch?'
les, SIR IL was open. 1t detailed
tne FAC. that the ileet was not there
DO you remember The reconnais-
@ince OF May SlT
res, 81 was on board the Massa-
chusetts'
Were you present at any conversa-
lion between Commodore Schley and
Capt. Higginson In the pilot house of
the Massachusetts,?
ION the Brooklyn I had heard that
they We're going In TO lombard and
that the flag would be transferred to
the Massachusetts. | asked permis-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM FOR BANKS.
All Financial Institutions TO Be Protected AIonc the Lines in
vogue by Deserel National Bank-GOOd Work OF Police
Last Night Draws Attention of Bankers.

The burglar alarm accidentally turned
In to the police station from the Deseret
National bank last evening has created
great deal Of interest among the 9TH
err banking establishments in the city.
In fact the interest IL SO great that h
movement is already on foot to have all
the banks In the city protected by the
alarm system. OF course the alarms
would be useless unless the police OH
GERS Understood their duty well enough.
TO respond without delay. This they dld
last night when the alarm was sound
cd, IN the most unexpected manner
Their record-breaking run to the bank
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
IS OPPOSED no REpRISALS.
Such Attitude Of Mr., Kruger at Beer Council
Of War al The Hague.
The Leaders Say There 10 No Doubt
That diplomatic Protests Are
Inadequate.

New York. Oct. 22-The Vienna cor
respondent Of the London Times and
the New York Times quotes the Poster
Lloyds. which says II learns from The
Hague that Mr. Kruger, Or. Leyds and
Messrs Vessels. Wolmarens and
Fischer have held council OF war at
villa Caracasar to consider what an
swer IL TO be made bN the Beers to the
executions In South Africa. There Is
said 10 be no doubt among the Boer
leaders that diplomatic protests are In
adequate. All present at the meeting
except Mr. Kruger, says the report. ad-
vised immediate reprisals-that for
every Boer prisoner executed a cap
tured British officer be shot. Mr.. Kru-
ger opposed this plan on the ground
that he did not wish to give the cam
paign the character Of war between
savages, although Il had already be-
como a war OF determination.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22

Auburn, N. Y. Oct. 22-In accord
ance with Czolgosa's wishes the Rev.
John j. Hockey pastor Of the Church
of the Holy Family and the Catholic
chaplain Of the prison. has appointed
Rev. Father Szarznskl, pastor Of the
Polish church OF Rochester to attend
CSolgosz in his last hours. He is now
with the assassin.
After his baptism Czolgosz never
praetised his religion and as an anarch-
list denounced all its tenets. He will
make statement to this effect before
his death.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
Union Veteran Encampmcn,.

Chicago, Oct. 22.-The sixteenth an,
nual eneampment Of the Union veter-
ans union opened informally here
today with public addresses. The for
NAL opening OF the encampment will
take place tomorrow. the veterans re-
naming IN session four days.
Among the speakers today were Gem
eral Dyrcnforth Senator Mason. For
mer Comptroller ~ the Currency
Dawes and Congressman ross. Feely.
McAndrews, Mann and Bonteilo. City
Attorney Taylor welcomed the dele
gates on behalf Of Mayor Harrison.
The Woman's Veteran Relief Union
will told It's annual meeting during the
encampment
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
For independence OF Crete.

Copenhage Oct. 22.--Negotiations have
been re-opened between the four pro-
tecting powers with regard to the in
dependence OF Crete. King George OF
Greece had long conference on the
subject with the czar and King Edward
at Fredensborg, and the question Is the
principal object OF his visit 10 Paris.
from which city he will proceed 20
Vienna TO discuss the matter.
During his tour q year ago, Prince
George OF Greece (high commissioner
OF Crete) although unable TO obtain any
support Of his proposal for the annexa-
ton of the island to Greece, secured
the adhesion OF the powers 10 a scheme
Of independence. But on his return
10 Crete he found that Russia was no,
ready 70 fulfill her promise. and now
his father who IS regarded as a more
astute diplomatist. has undertaken ia
pave the way. and. later. Prince George
will possibly confer with the four pow
ers concerned.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
WILL COME BACK.
Two Distinguished Quakers Leave for
Portland Ore, this Morning.

Nathan Frame. Mrs. Esther Ellen
Gordon Frame. evangehsts, Society OF
Friends left this morning Tor Portland
Ore. where they were to hold a series
Of meetings which they have been doing
in the East. They have been visiting
Mrs. Esther Bunnell and DR.. Pratt
Mrs. Gordon's aunt and niece, In this
city. and prior 10 their departure they
attended the meeting In the Tabernacle
and also called upon President Joseph
+. Smith. They expressed themselves
as being greatly taken with salt Lake
as a city, and stated that they hoped
to return here after their visit 70 the
coast. when they would undertake TO
deliver a series of addresses.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
The Powers Trial.

Georgetown. KY, Oct, 22.--The attor-
neys for the defense In the trial Of Ca
leb Powers stated today that they will
close their case by Thursday or Friday.
When the defense rests the jurors will
be taken to Frankfort to inspect the
capital buildings and other places mem
toned In the testimony. On Saturday
the arguments will be heard and 1t is
believed that verdict will be rendered
before the term of court expires satur-
day at midnight.
p. NJ, O'Reilly. an insurance man OF
Louisville. who was In the senate
chamber when Goebel was shot. said It
was his impression that the shots were
fired directly in front Of the state house
and not from the executive building.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
SAMAR IN ACTIVE
INSURRECTION,
SO Cables Admiral Rodgers = Nearly All
Naval Force Concentrated on
the Samar PATROL

washington, Oct. 22.-The navy de-
partment has received the following
caolegram from Rear Admiral Rod.
gers:
"Cayite, Oct 22.-secretary of the
Navs Washington:
Active insurrection in samar New
York leaves today for Catbalogan with
800 marines, TO return 10 Basey and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
MARRIAGE LICENScS

Richard Leo Bird TODAY procured q
license 20 marry Miss Hannah Hcrii1
Hampton Mr. Bird is q teacher %!
bookkeeping Ga the T. y. s COLLEGE ana
Miss Hampton has for almost 1ye years
been deputy county clerk " salt Laak.
county. The brides age Is % and thar
Of the groom p.
Thomas FLINDERS and Carrie laWsoh.
both q years " age, anil both q
Grantsville ioday obtained q license 70
be married.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
Mex..am. steamship Co. Election.

st. Louis, Oct. 22.-The Mexican
American Steamship company, which is
holding Its annual meeting in this city
has reelected all its directors and off,
GERS. The latter are President, o. II.
Splndler; vice president. H. n. Nlchol-
son; secretary and treasurer, +. n.
Lufkin. There are present at the
meeting: A. l., NanAntwerp. OF the
Mexican railway. +. a. White. Of the
1nter-Oceanlc railway. c. r. Hudson.
OF the Mexican Central railway. and J.
J. Allen Of the Mexican American
Steamship company, all OF the city Of
Mexico.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
THE MCKINLEY INCIDENT.
Explanation Asked In Austrian
Reichsrath Regarding II.

Vienna Oct. 22.--In the lower house
Of the deichratb, Herr stein, Panther
man asked why the president OF the
house mad departed from the custom ~
not paying q tribute to the late Presi-
dent Mckinley, and whether II was
thereby intended to establish the the
DRY that there were differences between
the heads OF state In republic and
monarchy The president promised TO
make q reply at a subsequent sitting.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
WHEELS HIS PENCHANT.
Young Man Coufesses He Has Stolen
Al Least Twenty.

Here is a youth who would make q
good running mate for shadrach Green,
the young burglar who confessed TO
robbing twenty residences within three
weeks. The young man referred TO Is
Charles Hammer he was arrested last
Saturday nighl on the charge Of steal
ing bicycles. one OF tie wheels officer
Davis found IN Murray where Ham.
mer had sold IL Yesterday afternooh
when confronted with the ogerwhelm-
ing amount OF evidence the officers have
secured against him. young Hammer
broke down and confessed that he hal
stolen Al least twenty bicycles aud sold
them at Logan, Murray, Cottonwood,
Tooele, Grantsvil,e and other places.
The officers are endeavoring to locate
all the bikes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
Oscar VI. Osborne Suicides.

Tacoma. Wash, oct. 22.-oscar NJ.
Osborne, surveyor OF bridge building
on the Northern Pacific, committed sui
eide by shooting himself in the head
with a revolver while he lay on his bed
at his residence in Tacoma, at 7:45 this
morning. His widow and two adopted
children survive him. He was an ex-
pert In his business and had been in
the service OF the railroad company for
twenty years. Dependency over a ner-
vous affection was the cause.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
French Chambers Reassemble.

Paris. Oct. 22.-The chamber OF depu-
ties reassembled today. The premier,
Nj. Waldeck- Rousseau, refusing TO con-
cur with the demand OF NJ Basly,
tsocialiso for an immediate discussion
OF a motion 10 establish a minimum
wage for miners, a days work OF eight
hours. and pension OF two francs per
day after twenty-five years Of work,
the motion was rejected by S2l TO 24
votes. Nj. Basy's motion was intended
TO test the spirit OF the chamber on
the question OF the miners demands.
Nj. Waldeck-Roussea vigorously re-
peated that he would not concede the
demands referred to-
The constituents OF NJ Basly are
chiefly miners belonging TO the Pas-de-
Calais region. The senate a~o reas-
sembled today and after a brief formal
session, adjourned until Friday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
Harry o'ConnelI surrenders.

New York, Oct 22.--Harry 0Connell
OF 1880 west 39th street, surrendered
himself to the police today and gave
up $1,000 which he said was part Of the
money stolen by Bank Messenger
George Armitage on October 10 from
the Bank of New Amsterdam. o'Con-
nell was companion Of young Armi-
tage. O'Connell, according to the de-
tectives, said that Armitage had not
told the truth. The women who robbed
him had not taken all the money. After
the robbery there was still $500 left
which Armitage handed over to O'Con-
nell to keep. O'Connell said he and the
bank messenger went on a spree and
spent $500 of the money. The remain
ing $4,000 he had kept. O'Connell was
held for examination before a magis-
trate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22

corner, has evoked the admiration OF
The bankers and business men general
ly.
This afternoon the lions Savings
bank sent an electrician over to the po-
lice station to make arrangements to
pul In a bell At present the Deseret
National is the only bank so protected,
and according to the statement made
this afternoon an effort Is TO be made
at once to set up an enunciator in The
desk sergeant's room and have Ii con-
nected with every bank In the city.
Before the Office was moved 10 tho
west side OF the hall, Walker Bros, had
a bell In but since the change the wires
have not been replaced.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
Marie Josephine Eastwick Guilty.

London. Oct. 22.--Marle Josephine
Eastwick, the young Philadelphia wo-
man who was committed October in
the Gulldhall police court for trial at
the Old Bailey on the charge OF having
forged a railroad certificate to the
value OF flOo,eoO, was arralgned today
and pleaded guilty. Sentence was
postponed to the next session Of court
In order to allow an examination TO be
made as to the prisoners sanity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22

balansiga to cooperate with army.
Nearly all naval force concentrated on
samar patrol Services Arethusa and
utilized
'sighed) Rodgers"
naval officials construe the dispatch
70 mean that the New York win 20
Iifst to Catbalogan and then Basey
ana Balangiga landing detachments Of
marines al each point.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-22
Fire in Ferryboat Elizabeth.

New York, Oct, c2-Fire was discoy-
cred IN the boiler room OF the ferryboat
Elizabeth of the Central Railroad OF
New Jersey early today while she was
making trip between New York and
Jersey City There were few passen-
gers on board at the time and they
were all put ashore In safety. As the
fire spread rapidly the boat was taken
out into mid-stieam and water was
pumped into her hold. The FIRE was un.
der control after an hours work by the
Gremen ana the boat was beached on
the Jersey flats. The loss is estimated
al $50. 600