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The Newtown bee., 1901-02-01

A representative Of THE BEE had an
interview, the other day, with the en-
ergetic James Lee, of the firm of Lee
& Seabrooke. Mr. Lee talked frankly
concerning the milk situation in the
Housatonic valley. He stated that ne
did not believe it was possible to run a
creamery on 1Oc can commission;
that is, if one wished to pay his bills
and continue in business. Mr. Lee
stated that the Mutual S latest action
was evidently made with the view of
forcing them into their combination.
'But they cannot do it," continued Mr.
Lee, 'as we shall continue independ-
emily as long as we continue business. y
Mr. Lee says he has the signatures of
nearly all the farmers now supplying
Lee & Seabrooke on contracts to fur
nish them for another year from April
l next. No compulsion was used in
securing the signatures, as they all
The Newtown bee., 1901-02-01

At the annual meeting of the Haw-
leyville Chapel association, Monday
night, the following officers were elect
ed: President, E. G. Platt; vice pres
ident, a. B. Fancher; secretary and
treasurer, A. T. Camp; trustees, J. A.
James, S. \. Blackman, E. G. Platt.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-28
AFFEoTIoNATBLY GREETED,
Mortenscn Is Cheered by Relatives
who Visit Him M jail.

Shortly after o'clock yesterday az
ternoon Peter Mortensens father-in'
law. en- route to Ogden and his broth
er-in-law, r. c. watkins, called at the
county jai to interview the prisoner
They were at once admitted to his cell
and held long conversation with nm
in private. What took place between
the three Is known only TO them Mrs
Henry Mortensen was also a visitor ana
sheriff Naylor permitted her to see
Mortensen. She had returned from
provo the night before and the news
she brought the prisoner seemed TO
please him greatly. She told him that
his family were all right and that the
children especially, were 'all wen anu
doing nicely" The lady kissed her
brother in-law affectionately and before
she went to her home In Forest Dale
she expressed her belief that IN aG,
cused man was innocent she tolu
Mortensen that when she went 10 FRO
vo she took Christmas presents Tor nus
children He said he was glad nut ora
not ask what the attitude OF his wire
Wps towards him and his slster,ln,iaW
did not say. When Mortensens lather7
in-law and brother-in-law lett the jan
they shook hands with him.
Mrs. Henry Mortensen was az ner
brother in-laws place about the time
the fatal shot was fired, and shorty
after she was taken home by nm II
she can swear where Mortensen was az
the time the shot was heard ~ WI,
mean much to the accused but II WIZ
be remembered that the mans VIE sald
her husband went out with Hay. Where
was he when the bullet was ilred tilat
ended young Hays life? Does MIS- MIS-,
Mortensen know2 The prosecution
would give much to be informed on
these points.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-28
BRITISH LOSSES AT ZEEFONTEIN.
Included Large Number of Officers Killed. Wounded and Mss
ing Casualties Were Such as TO Make the Fight There
Memorable in English Military Annals.

London, Dec. 2s, The war office this
afternoon issued a list Of the British
casualties at 2ecfonteln. Dec g. (wheu
Col Firmans camp, consisting Of three
companies Of yeomanry and two guns,
was successfully rushed by a Boer
commando under Gen DeweD The list
indicates the entire success of Dewet's
attack Six officers ana nfty men were
killed eight officers were wounded and
four are missing II 10 presumed ihnt
the missing officers were taken along
with the guns
Ina subsequent message Lord Ktch-
ener sends stirring account of she
fighting at Heefonteln showing that the
wounded and prisoners must number
about 1850. He says that in the absence
OF COL Flrman, Mai Williams who
was Killed, was In command The coli
umn was encamped on the slope Of
kopje, the southern side of which was
PERCEPTIONS. Outposts held the edge Of
the prcclpice
The northern slope on which the
camp was pitched, was gentle, The out
posts were well pushed QUE and the pO-
sltlon, naturally strong, had been en-
trenched. II was a moonlight night.
The Beers appear 10 have climbed the
precipice and mastering near the Top
az a. m.. suddenly attacked the pick
ct on the summit Before the men
could get clear of their tents the Beers
swooped through them, shooting the
soldiers down na they came out Most
of the British officers were shot while
trying 10 stem the rush Lieut. HareW
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-28

himself opened fire with the nom
pom9 and was gnot through the heart
while lighting Lieut. Watney was
Killed while leading charge There
was no panic and an engaged ana their
best But once the picket was OVER
whelmed the superior force OF the
BOers had an thp advantage Including
the Killed aud wounded about half the
column ls now az Glands River bridge
The replalnder are prisoners A fifteen.
FOUNDER after two rounds became
TANNED The men composing the le-
taohment stood by the Gun ana Hero
shot down around &C.
Lieut. Scarlet, who was wounded
was overlooked by The Beers ana lef,
behind he saw two wagon loads Of
dead and wounded Beers carried off,
rhey were mostly biz during the FIRST
attack on the picket
The Roers. who apparently numbered
about 300 under Gen, Dewet behaved
wei, leaving men to look after the
wounded
The Imperial light horse were four
teen miles distant They heard the llr-
ing az 1850 and arrived on the scene at
$3.50. After breathing their horses they
galloped after the Beers who, however,
succeeded In reaching the broken eoun-
try. where the light horse were use
less against superior numbers,
The number Of the non-commlsioned
officers and men wounded and miss
ing have not yet been received, but the
aggregate makes the Heefonteln affair
a memorable disaster to the British
eiu,ultaupougiv with the above the war
Office gave ont dispatch from Lord
Kitchener reporting minor success or
the South African constabulary who
raided both Ayille and captured 30
Beers,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-28

Newportnews, Va, Dec. S-The bat
tleship Missouri was launched at the
shipyard here today at li;l2 o'clock
Fully 10000 people, 1t is estimated saw
the big defender go into the water. The
launching passed off without a hitch
and none prettier or more successful
was ever accomplished here. Miss Ma
rlon Cockrell, daughter of Senator F.
NJ. Cookrell, was sponsor for the ship
and she performed the duty assigned
her with the traditional bottle Of cham
payne, using n bottle Of Missouri pro-
duct for the purpose. The number OF
guests gathered around the sponsor on
the christening platform was larger
than ever seen here.
Among them were secy. Of the Navy
Long, secy. Of the Interior Hitchcock,
Rear Admiral Melville, U. S, ~, chief
of bureau OF steam engineering Rear
Admiral o'Neil, L. s. ~, chief Of ord
nance; Judge Advocate Lemly Z S. ~
Lieut. GOV. J, A. Lee, Of Missouri act
ing for Gov, Dockery; Gov Tyler Of
Virginia; Corwin H. Spencer Of st.
Louis, representing Louisiana Purchase
Exposition company; Congressman
Rixey, representing the House commit
tee on naval affairs; Senator Cockrell
and number OF army and navy OH
GERS, Mrs Roosevelt, wife OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt, came up from Ola
Point on the dispatch boat Dolphin,
with her guests, and viewed the launch
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-28
Gov. Van SAINT on for Helena.

ST. Paul, Dec. 2S--Gov. Van SAINT and
the attorney general left last evening
at 10 o'clock last night for Helena to
attend the conference Of the northwest
states on the so-called merger Of rail.
road interests. A telegram received BY
Gov Van SAINT today that GOV. HelrIl
Of South Dakota, with the attorney gem
eral Of that state had started and would
be present at the conference on Mon
day This makes representation from
Minnesota, North ana South Dakota,
Montana and Idaho. Attorney General
Stratton Of Washington has signlhed
his intention Of being present and a
telegram was sent by Gov, Van SAINT
TO the new governor, Mcbride Of that
state asking him II The funeral ar
rangements for the late Gov. ROg-
ers ana official business permitted him
10 attend also In person Gov Van
SAINT has no plans to announce, feeling
that the object Of the conference is
ra her to consider what may be done
than FOR any one person to make out a
method Of procedure before consulting
with the representatives OF the other
states,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-28
ANOTHER CHECK STORY.
Officers Waiting for Paper TO be
Cashed at the Bank.

II was learned today that in going
over Mortensens accounts the police
have ascertained beyond doubt that the
accused man paid out money aggregat-
ing $500 on debts within the last six
weeks, which Is further evidence that
he did not have the $500 on hand on
December 18th. Ii was also learned
from an authoritative source that on
the Thursday or Friday following Nor
tensens arrest, Chief Hilton had
long talk with him about his business
affairs, and Mortensen tried to explain
where he got the money he claims to
have paid to Hay He spoke of a check
he had received few days before the
murder for s2s5, which he said he cashed
FOR gold, and which was included In
the $500. Here Is where the officers
claim to have cornered Mortensen,
They went 20 the bank on which the
check was drawn and found that 1t
had not been cashed up to that time,
and has not been cashed to the pres
ent
When Mortensen learned that CHIEF
Hilton was In possession of this IN,
formation he became very nervous an
gave the chief TO understand that he
would talk no further on the subject
That same day he gave the check 70
his brother-in-law, and 1t Is now In the
latter's possession.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-28
BATTLESHIP MISSOURI LAUNCHED
Ten Tbousaud peooe Saw the Great Defender Slide Into the
Water-Everyhing Passed Off Without l'eh-EVen' w.
Cured in Presence OF Most Distinguished Company

ing from the steamers deck. When
the big boat had glided on the ways
into the water, the crowd on the guests
platform gave three cheers Tor MISS
Cockrell, three for the army ana navy,
three for Secy Long, and anolher
three for the shipyard, After inspect
ing the various departments OF ihe
nl9nt. the guests repaired to the snip
ward wharf. where they boarded tiie
steamer washington, going To GA
point At the Chamberlain hotel TINS
a ftornoon the customary post Launching
banmiet was given, the guests men
toned above being on the program as
Hon. John d. Long spoke as tol-
lows;
81 have been interested In the circu-
lar signed by many eminent cilizens,
nv beloved friend, Il. r, Hale AT the
hnad In which they regret the estimate
of 800 900. 600 for the increase OF the
navy The size Of the navy II there
is "a be n navy az all, Is question IKE
Tho tariH-of adjustment rather than OF
nrincirle. OF course, Il IL rather 2 TAX
inp Thing 10 say as a matter OF theory,
az this circular says, that SlOOOOJ'OoO
for The navy means a tax Of So on every
Family IN The United States. And yet
ON the other hand, as a matter Of ldIl'
II tbat sum is spent there is probaDy
not a family in the United States whose
Snture ,,come could be shown to be 70
less and there are a good many ram
mos whose income would be 80 more
and still more families whose income
would be many times Sc less If It welr
NOT spent. II Is also rather a taxing
thing no say that SlO0,000O0O could Dc
better spent for education. or cn aan ooo
And yet, on the other hand, slV0'VOVVVV
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-28
London Theatrical Season.

London Dec. 2S,-With thirty-hve
pantomines and childrens plays OPEN
ing Dec. %. boxing day the London
theatrical world emerged from state
of lethargy. The magnihcence and cost
liness of these productions Is unprece-
dented. over 10000 was expended be-
fore the curtain rung up at Drury
Lone thcater and the salary list may
be estimated by the fact that Dan Le-
no alone is paid G225 per week, more
that double the salary Of the chancel~
Tor OF the oxchequer II Is estimated
that 10000 persons attended by police
camped out In front Of the entrances
hours before the time fixed for the
openlng Of the theaters.
The court goes out OF mourning In
January and the theatrical people are
awaiting the result as some indlca-
ton Of the success or otherwise which
VIII attend London coronation season.
According 20 the leading manager the
attraetlveness Of problem plays and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-28
sCHLEY AND COUNSEL CONSULT
Consider Question Of Bringing Dam.
age Suit Against Maclay.

washington, Dec. 2s.-Admiral schey
was Joined al his apartments at the
Richmond today by his counsel, Mr..
Isadore Rayner and Assistant Counsel
McTague. who came over to Baltimore
at the admirals request in order to
take further steps If any were to be
taken In the Schley case The parties
10 the conference remained together
throughout the morning and well into
the afternoon, When representatives
OF the press sent up cards Of Inquiry
they returned with the statement that
there were no developments and moth
ing to be made public at the present
time. Il IS understood the purpose of
the meeting is 20 decide what shall be
done In the way Of civil action against
the author or publisher Of The Maclay
history, which was the basis Of the re-
cent Investigation.
The conference between Admiral
Schley and his counsel ended at ?
o'clock. and Mr. Rayner returned TO
Baltimore: no statement was made as
TO the results reached, except that
such further steps as might be taken
would deal with the legal rather than
naval phases OF the controversy.
Admiral and Mrs Schley will leave
I'm about a week FOR a trip TO the South
10 be gone about two weeks. He has
not vet made up his itinerary. but viii
do so next week.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-28

The Socialist party, or its nucleus
met In convention this morning, in
Federation Of Labor hall TO effect a
Permanent state organization, with the
following delegates II r. Hansen, OF
llsMore. NJ T.. King Of kingst0n Pc
ter Johnson Of Murray; Mrs Ida 9,
IIazlett of Denver representing Man
Il, Richied and Salina; g. j A. Lind
Hrom, Of West Jordan and Sandy; Mrs.
Kate billiard of ogden; r. NJ Nc
Ouiyey, representing Provo and Coy
ote, Garfield county, H. WiXon, Of Cir
clevlIe a. c. Jackson, Of Logan; j. G..
Williams, Of South Cottonwood, and
Prof ". C.. Lewis, Of Cedar CITY There
" ere a number OF other Socialists from
this city present
The convention was called to order by
Peter Johnson and Prof Lewis was
chosen temporary chairman and NJ II.
king temporary secretary. IL was de-
Cided 10 legalze the can rather than
endorse IT, thus making the conyen-
ton q legally constituted body. The
Chairman and secretary were instruct
td 10 examine credentials preparatory
90 handing them over to the commit
tee on credentials 10 be chosen later
the morning was consumed in the tenn
pOrary organization
Then there was an adjournment until
D. m, when the matter Of the c0nsIitu-
ton was taken up, after the committee
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-28

Will the gun with which James H.
Hay was killed ever be foundY That Is
a. question that will In all probability
be officially answered within the next
few days at most,
Sheriff Naylor holds to the theory
that the missing revolver viii be recoy-
cred from the slough near the grave IN
the pasture In which Hays body was
found. Most Of the deputy sherlffs hold
10 the same view Chief Hilton also
shares this opinion, as do Detectives
Sheets and Janney. whether they are
right or wrong remains to be seem
In order that all doubts in relation 10
the matter might be cleared up County
Surveyor Fox this morning, under the
direction of Sheriff Naylor, put gang
of seven men to work to drain the
plough, which Is not o large one, It's
area being about seventy-flye yards IN
length 10y half as many In width, AS
heretofore stated It Is not more than
about fifty feet northwest Of where the
body was discovered From the very
moment II was ascertaned that Hay
was not killed with the revolver found
In Mortensen's home, the officers with
one voice agreed that the missing
weapon would be found in this bog.
which was dragged and examined as
well as possible. Deep water and sort
mud however, prevented satisfactory
examination being made, That was
why Chief Devlne went down there to
see whether It could be pumped out by
the fire engine. AS the slough is fed
by a spring Of considerable size II was
ut once seen that such a course was
impractioable, 1t was then determined
10 set force Of men at work and they
seven In number, commenced the task
today Of digging a ditch that will drain
the water into lower level so az to adj
init Of q careful investigation being
amade. The work will cover period Of
probably three days, and will be con-
tinued over tomorrow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-28
UTAH SOCIALISTS IN CONVENTION
Gather for Purpose of Organizing Regular Political Party
Woman Socialist Thinks Time is 0pporune
For That Work.

on credentials had been appointed and
settled the complexion officially Of the
convention. It was the hope TO COM
plete the business OF the day this af-
ternoon. II not then the session was
10 De continued into the evening, The
belief seemed 60 be general among the
delegates that now Is the accepted time
TO organize and give the party a great
boom Mrs. liazlett who Is proml-
nent member Of the Denver Woman's
club. has been spending several months
IN the southern part OF the state In
favor Of the Socialist party and It's
doctrines, and she stated today her be-
lief that a good strong wedge had been
entered between the two parties In the
southern part Of Utah, so that by an
other fan campaign the Socialists
would be able to make themselves felt
10 some purpose OF not holding the
balance Of power Mrs Hazlett stated
her determination TO remain In Utah
until after the next fall campaign ~
she found people generally willing 20
listen 70 what she had to say and then
10 approve Of the same. She Is an old
time woman suffrage advocate and says
that the doctrines Of this movement
are part and parcel Of the doctrines OF
the Socialists.
Delegate Hansen Of Elsnore was
elected justice Of The peace on the So
cialst ticket last fall.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-28
DRAINING POND
FOR MISSING Gun
Force of Men Set to Work Today by the
County Surveyor Under the Direction
OF Sheriff NaylOr.

Jensen and reatlve-not merely
q frlend-but who the relative Is the
sheriff and chief of police refuse to say
at this time what Is known Of the
conversation outside of police circles
came to light last night between 9 and
10 o'clock, and some Of the statements
alleged to have been made were veri-
Ned by the "News' this morning
The relative who called to see Nor
Jensen, believed implicitly In the mans
innocence, When he left the prison
chamber half an hour later he was con
ylnced so he said that Mortensen was
guilty Of the atrocious crime. and from
that moment has refused absolutely to
do anything for the accused man
Immediately after leaving Morten-
sen. the relative went TO the sherlff's
Office and gave them some startling in
formation. He declared that Morten~
sen said to him I'm substance
you can do something for me II you
Will. You can help me out Of this, and
perhaps save my life ! am not going
to ask you for any money but | want
you to swear that you loaned me NOOJ
or 81 800 You can do this without In
juring yourself, and IT will mean much
TO me-
The relative gazed at the man a mo-
ment In horror, and then arising sud-
denly denounced him and told him In
strong terms that he would not be q
party to such an Infamous scheme lie
said he would not swear to such a
statement under any oircumstances,ahd
henoeforth he could expect nothing
from him. He then left the station
and hurried to the county authorities
and told them what had occurred
From that moment the officers were
convinced Of the mans guilt,
Chief Hilton admits that M to that
time they We're not certain that they
had the right man. II was after this
conversation that the accused showed
the first signs Of breaking down.
An effort was made today 70 learn
the name Of the relative but the otl-
GERS refused TO give It, Chief Hilton
said II do not feel Justified In tell
ing YOU 1t will be q very important
factor In the prosecution This. mucn
| can tell you: The conversation as
you have It, did take place, and there
was more said which, however, VIII
not be given out now. There Is no
question about IT, This relative can
be relied upon, and the conversation
did take place.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-28
King Edward TO open Parliament.

London Dec, 2S--The announcement
Of King Edwards intention to open
parliament IN fun state and the intIma-
ton from the lord chamberlain that
peeresses win not be expected TO wear
mourning on that occasion nsures Il
brilliant pageant Jan. TO- and the coin-
mencement Of a period Of festlyity aud
costly entertainments from then on un
I'll the climax is reached In the corona
ton ceremony in June, Preparations
for the opening Of parliament ara al
ready advanced Their majcsties viii
use a gilded state coach and follow the
same route as In February last The
queen and the ladies OF the court viii
appear IN colors and jewels,
The applications for the privilege Of
attending the ceremony are more tll
meroua han on the last occasion The
queen viii go TO Sandrngham Monday
TO spend the new year
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-28

now In possession Of the Panama com.
pany ana its valuations WiIl be studied
IN the detail.
The report Of the directors OF the
Parma company cabed to the Asso-
clated Press Dee q said
we offer to accept as the basis and
principle of departure OF fresh neg0-
tlatlons the figures ana declarations
contained In the isthinlan commits
stems dciinitive report
The estimates come TO by such emil
nent men are not thought 10 be open
to question, though possibly a few
Items are susceptible to reconsideration
ana a few matters may remain 10 be
decided, such as valuation Of the com.
pany's stock Of supplies; but none OF
these Is calculated to modify the gross
hgure to any extent The company does
not intend TO give the slightest ground
for amy further Misunderstanding ana
believes the dehnitlye price put for
ward VIII now be acceptable with N.
Lompre In America, II VIII not be nee
cssay for the mandatory who ls en-
powered to submit the dehnltive price
TO depart from France until later, when
the negotiations are under way
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-28
Doyle wants Further Judgment.

Council Bluffs Iowa, Dec 2G.-In the
district court today the attorneys for
James Doyle filed a motion for judy
men, In the suit Of Doyle against Jas
n Rurns for $l3S1iS IN addition 10 the
siigg22 allowed by the jury in its YER
dict
The demand Of the additional sum Is
made on the ground that the jury In
its answers 10 special interrogatorles
found that a mining partnership agree
mant or contract existed between Doyle
and Burns and that this finding estab-
fishes the right Of Doyle 10 share In
the Portland company stock issued for
tho Devils own claim, as wei as the
pobtan NO @ and the Tidal Wave
claims In spite Of the iurys refusal 10
include the Devils own In It's verdict,
The additional amount demanded by
Doyle added TO the amount allowed by
the Jury, would aggregate 'ss5,6'l.eS'