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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10
"AliNG AT WEST POINT.
Sa.'on Committee Hears All
About Cadets Fights

|r.' 49, f0int' n. Y, Jan. lO.-Before the
pgo y.'s OF the congressional lnyesti.
|os.., as committee resumed their IN
he :, quay into the charges OF haz-
|i,l - ~. 'ns military academy. they Wis,
ehere m s,,np n grounds and Fort Clinton.
Occurred lshts between cadets have
late Of IN. ny clayton, who is a grad
fangensn,s alemy, explained the ar.
ehcann,1ss. ~ The tents In the summer
leemeb ars 20 his brother commit
n the rs s'.u men they visited the rink
me mar Ia OF the camp The "stretch,
were has he's by which several cadets
csds l'1 wi vas discussed ''
VA H. Bettison OF Kentucky
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fsPrcIAL TO THE nNEwso

. LOT ~ AAls - III w W -
] ogden, Jan. lO-The friends Of Mr. Q.
X, BannIster, the well known civil en-
sireer and reservoir and canal builder,
Is well as the citizens Of ogden, were
exceedingly shocked this morning on
lfauing Of the death OF that gentleman.
The cause Of his demise was pneumo-
th. with which he was stricken five
'fays ago as the result Of exposure
fh.le supervising work connected with
81 enterprise being pushed by the
'Neher Power company His death oc-
fuued al the Reed Hotel, where ne has
pen living with his family.
The deceased was born In Cavenovia.
.NeW York 10 1884, which place he left
Fheh he vas fourteen years Of age and
senl TO the Northwestern University at
evanston H., Of which his father II.
" bahnisier was the head. He gradu-
PEE IRON the classical course with high
pohofs. From school he went on a sur
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10
CROMPTON 0BSEQUIES.
Services Held in the Eleventh Ward
Meeting House.


Funeral services over the remains OF
S. r. Crompton were held from the
Eleventh ward meeting house at IL
o'clock today, Bishop Robert Morris
presiding. Music was furnished by
members Of the ward choir and spec
ial Quartette. The floral tokens We're
large in number and artistic In ar
rangement
The speakers were Elders G. V. Spen
Ger. X. r. Ncslen, W SpiCer, joseph II.
Felt Charles Livingston ana Bishop
Morris. The benediction was pro.
nounced by Elder Isaac Sears. The pail.
bearers were Il. 5. Neslen, Edwin Dow
den. William NJ Brown. George +.
Brooks. John Miller and Wilson Sy.
mons. The grave was dedicated by Ell
der Charles Livingston.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10
fEARAIsINGINsoUTH CAROLINA
's Successful Cultivation Attracts
Northern Capital.

charleston, s. c. Jan. lO.-The sue
''Siul cultivation OF tea at the Pine
na'S' farms Summersvile, near this
~ mas attracted northern capitalists.
vac viii 90 into the business on a
lA'se scale, and who expect to raise
IVY pounds annually for the Ameri.
: ~ n market IKE Col A. c. Taylor and Mai.
y, Irlmble, OF New London Conn,
e. ~, naloh j. Won Bruing. Of the Ger
49, Su ,ssaton at Washington. have
III. WY n 'V.o acres of pine land along
H. uus OF the Charleston q savan-
~ railroad for tea raising
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10
UTAH FLOUR FOR CHINA.
A Large Order Said to Have Come. to
Home Millers Today.

The question Of extending Utah's
-four trade into the orient Is a subject
that has been fully discussed in the
newspapers and by the railroad and
steamship representatives and the local
Mlners' association for several months
past.
Recently a representative from Hong
kong was I'm Salt Lake inquiring into
this same proposition At late hour
this afternoon Il was reported that a
substantial order for Utah flour had
come TO the local Millers' association.
While the report was not absolutely
verified II may be accepted as being
correct.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10

Montezuma, Iowa, Jan. 1o.-Hon. w.
II. Redman speaker OF the Iowa house
In 1855, died suddenly at his home in
Newton today
Reading, Pa, Jan. lO.--Walter Steele.
one Of the founders Of the Carpenter
Steel Works, died last night after an III
ness Of five weeks from blood poisoning
and gangrene, resulting from the irrita-
ton Of the large toe Of his left foot by
his shoe. He was general manager OF
the Philadelphia Steel and Iron works.
He was born in England.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10
ASSAY OFFICE FOR PROVO.
Senator Rawlins Introduces a Bill for
Establishment of One,
fsPEcIAL To THE oNEWs." ri

Washington, D. c., Jan. Ex-senator
Rawllns today introduced a bill in the
Senate for appropriation OF twenty-five
thousand dollars for the establishment
Of a FISH cultural station In Utah mclud-
ing purchase Of site. construction Of
buildings and ponds, and equipment. at
some suitable point TO be selected by
the United States commissioner OF fish
and fisheries. Also a bill for the estab-
lishment OF an assay office at Provo
city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10
IN THE FRENCH CHAMBERS.
= peschanel Says All Frenchmen
Must Remain Closely u,i,cd

Paris Jan lO-M. Deschapel IN 70.
4 ,DaAs the presidency Of the chamber
', y, today. said he would exer.
:, Us office with perfect impartiality.
- hoped the deliberations would be
En- ' ana ana fruitful. The new century. ne
|.orr,,s,,als. hAely 10 see profound trans
|,ru,,1 .Ohs All Frenchmen. Therefore
'tbora 'sinaln closely united They
r. ~. oe more moderate In polemIes
H. 'uie tolerant and respectful to.
n Az, W., others convictions They mus,
d pow an active diplomacy. supported by
|t, saJhseitul army, united and resnecteG
~ w a hnance carefully controlled
tfes as - ny, mas reelected NJ. Faln-
|Vlposluon ~ 'h"' mousse without
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10
Prominent People Dead.

New Orleans, Jan. l0.-Maj. Nat Bur-
bank. of the Pieayune widely known
as a dramatic critic and as the author
OF the humorous column Of that paper
died suddenly In a street car today.
He came here with the United States
army during the civil war, and had
been associated with the Picayune for
many years.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10

introduction seems TO show that Andree
OWNED the fate that awaited him. The
text begins:
81 write today probably my last testa-
ment and therefore ii is legally valid.
! write on the eve Of a journey full OF
dangers such as history has yet never
been able to show. My prespntiment
tells me that this terrible journey viii
signify my death"
The remainder Of the will divides An
dree's property between his brother
and sister.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10
THE CHINESE NEGOTIATIONS.
The Powers win Decline the sug-
gestion OF Transfer.

Paris. Jan. 10-The correspondent OF
the Associated Press learns on good au-
thority that the suggestion Of the Unit
ed States government TO change the
seat Of the Chinese peace negotiations
from Pekin TO Washington will be de-
clined by the poWers
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10
HE PLEAD GUILTY,

In Judge Timmony's court today VIII
liam Campbell pleaded guilty to the
charge Of burglary. He was caught
last night coming out OF Col. Kaign's
Office with some clothing under his
arms. He was held 10 answer in the
district court In bonds Of $1,000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10
"a TERRIBLE DEED.
A Boston Man Shoots His Wife,
Mother and Lite Boy.

Boston. Jan. i0-Sevante Anderson, a
Swede. shot and killed his wife and
probably fatally wounded his mother
and 5-year-old boy az their home In
jamaica Plain today lie then killed
himself
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10
Mlscon.In LeplsIature NIeets.

Madison. Wis. Jan. lo.-Both houses
of the legislature convened in the as
sembly chamber today 90 receive the
message of Gov ia Toilette The mes
sage was devoted almost entirely 10
discussion OF taxation and a primary
election law.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10

London, Jan. 1O--A serious disagree
ment has arisen between the Filipino
representatives in Europe Agoncillo.
whom Aguinaldo ordered TO Hongkong
to direct the operations Of the junta
there, has revolted and refuses TO go
to Hongkong or give up his post in
Paris TO Dr. Apaciblo The latter
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10
Rerolntlonlsts Inyade CoIombIa.

New York, Jan, lO-A dispatch from
Wllemstad. Island Of Curacao, 20 the
Herald, says:
Under the eyes Of the Venezuelan au-
thorities on December II. troop Of 700
men. composed Of Neneuzelans and rev.
dictionary Colombians invaded the ter
rltory of Colombia and attempted an at
tack upon the town " Cucuta
The Invaders We're Wen armed and had
two cannon They were routed oy me
Colombian troops, $50 were killed, oyO
wounded and go prisoners were taken
by the government troops, including
nfty-tWO women.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10
PRESIDENT IS STILL IMPROVING.

concern as to his speedy recovery 1t Is
not thought prudent, however, for
him to leave his bed for some
days yet.
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The FILIPINO LEADERS DISAGREE.

Aguinaldo ordered 10 90 70 Canada
from Hongkone to watch the United
states elections lie was then ordered
to replace AgoncIllo The disputanis
have both cabled Aguinaldo and are
waiting for his reply
Or. Apaciblo fsvors acquiring the IN
dependence OF the Philippines through
an agreement with the United states.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10
Navy Appropriation hin Ready.

Washington, Jan. lO-The House
committee on naval affairs today prac-
tically completed the naval appropria-
ton bin but Il will not be IN shape 10
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10
Admiral Ceryera Critically Ill.

Madrid. Jan. l0.-A dispatch from
Puerto Real. near Cadiz, where Admir-
al Ceryera is lying Ill., says his condi-
ton has grown worse. and that his re-
coyery is almost hopeless.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10
Not Declared on.

Cincinnati O.. Jan iO.-Presldent Ho-
bart, OF the Saengerfest club, today de-
MED the statement that the Jeitries-
Rubin contest has been declared OF
by the board.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-10

Washington Jan. lO.-At2 o'clock THIS
lf,ernoon the President was reported 10
l. steadily improving. Nothing has thus
iar occurred 10 give his physician any
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-07

weather of the year, and just as the
inhabitants got fairly to appreciate It
old Boreas and Jack Frost came along
and whitened and hardened everything
in their path. on the 18th ice formed
quarter of an inch thick, and VIM
ter clothing that had been laid away
for few days was again brought forth
and wrapped around shiyerinS human
ity. by this time the people had
given up al hopes of again seeing the
flowers bloom or hearing the birds
sing, and began to prepare for hard
winter.
October kept up the reputation Of
its predecessors, as there was scarcely
ly a day that the thermometer regis
tered higher than 30 degrees. Novem-
her was also extremely cold. and
sleighIng was good the first week
of the month, but, strange 10 relate,
December was the mideSt and most
comfortable month of the entire year,
a condition which led many people
to believe that the seasons had Chang-
Cd about
OF course the cold spell sent bread
Stuffs up to an unheard of price, and
ii was impossible to obtain for tahl"
use the most common vegetables as
they were required for seed, Flour
sold in 1917 in the cities for iSl2 per bar.
rel, and the average price OF Nheat
IN England was 81 shillings per quar-
ter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-07
THE PASSING THRoNG.

Charles Law, an employe of the
Standard Oil company, of Pittston.
was in town Yesterday,
Barber McAndrew, of Olyphant,
called on friends in this city yester-
day.
City Superintendent of Schools f. +.
Carr spent yesterday with friends at
Berwick.
Harry Taylor, one of Forest City's
druggists, was caller in town Mon
day evening.
been confined to her home on North
Church street by severe illness, con-
tinues to improve daily,
Mrs, William Foster was a caller in
Scranton Monday.
Arch. and Ralph Ball leave today
for visit with friends in Port Jer-
Wis.
Miss Edith Taylor of Scranton,
caleld on relatives in this city yester-
day. Miss Taylor was on her way Ia
Beach Lake, where she will spend her
vacation.
Mrs. Charles Scanlon, of Hallstead,
spent sunday with her daughter, Mrs.
John Clune, jr, i'm this city.
Frank Savage and +. j. Noone, NJ
Pittston, were at the Harrison house
yesterday.
Misses Margaret and Belle Walsh
and their niece, Miss Annie Collins, OF
Wilkes Barre, are tho guests Of Coun-
Gilman William Collins. They will
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-07
ELECT A SUPERIOR.
Sisters of Order of Immaculate Heart
Choose Sister M. Cyril of st Pauls'
Convent Green as Head of the Or
der in this Diocese-Election at St.
Rose Convent.

Sister VI. Cyril,who has been super
ior at st. Paul's convent, Green Ridge,
since its opening, was yesterday elect
ed to the Office of mother of the COM
munity of the Immaculate Heart of
Mary of the diocese of Scranton, the
highest office in the order.
The election took place in the chapel
Of st. Rose convent, this city, whore
the second retreat of the order is in
progress.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban and MonsiS-
nor Garvey, hishop-elect of the new
see of Altoona, We're present, the for
mer presiding at the election. After
the devotional exercises, the halloting
took place, the choice falling on Sister
Cyril, who was accordingly empowered
70 discharge the duties of the high
office to which she was called. There
were POO sisters present a the event.
Sister Cresentia, of st. Cecila's acad-
emy, filled the uneXpired term of the
lately lamented Mother Mary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-07

public our townspeople should turn
out and assist in making il a success,
The Rlakely Baptist sunday school
viii run an excursion To Nay Aug park
next Tuesday, Tickets for the round
trip, fifteen cents
The Juvenis Dancing class will hold
one of their delightful midsummer
socials in Mahon's hall tomorrow even
ing. Lawrence's orchestra, of Scran-
ton, will furnish music for dancing
The ladies of the Primitive Methodist
church viii conduct a lawn social at
the residence of James Symons, ST., in
Blakely, next Monday evening.
Howell Davis is spending the week
at the Pan-American exposition,
Miss Mary Cabany, Of Jermyn, is Wis
iting relatives on Dunmore street,
Misses Annie Prohert, May Evans
and May Jones will leave today to
spend their vacations at Harvey's lake,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-07
Home from Convention.

Miss Maggie Thomas, who attended
the convention of the Ladies Catholic
Benevolent association at Detroit,
Mich, returned home last evening.
The delegates were exceedingly we'll
cared for by the Detroit members of
the association, who royalty entertained
the visitors. Miss Thomas and Miss
Margaret Carroll, the representatives
from the Carhondale branch, enjoyed
a delightful trip to Belle Isle park and
the Flats" on the ST. clair river, The
Venice of America" as the beautiful
group of islands is called.
The election of supreme council Off
GERS resulted as follows: supreme audi
tor, Mrs. Margaret f. Fare, Manches-
ter. n. J.; marshal, Mrs. Teresa Lutz,
Chicago; guard. Miss Mary o'Neill,
Tltusville. Pa. Archbishop Ireland in
vited the convention to come to st.
Paul next year.
Miss Carroll did not reach home until
yesterday, having stopped off at Buff
falo TO view the wonders of the Pan
American exposition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-07

velop was killed, and various kinds
of fruit We're nearly al desl royod.
one day the beautiful snow fell to a
depth of ten inches in Vermont seven
inches in Maine and three inches in
Massachusetts and central New York
Matters were beginning to he inter-
estinG. People were undecided Whc-
ther To spend the winter in the South
or at the seaShOre and mountains
one day the latter resorts We're de-
sirahle and the next would decide in
favor of the former; but on the whole
the Southern Climes We're preferred.
July was accompanied by frost and
ice, and those who celebrated the
glorious fourth mot wisely but too
we'll" found an abundance of ice handy
for immediate Use the next morning.
II was not very thick, not more than
one sixteenth of an inch, but il was
ice. and it caused the good people Of
New England, New York and some
sections of Pennsylvania to look grave.
That month Indian corn was destroyed
in all but the most favored locations,
and but a small quantity escaped.
Surely August would put an end to
such cold weather, but the farmers as
well as hotel proprietors We're doomed
10 Disappointment. The midsummer
month was If possible. more chcerless
than the days already passed, Ice
formed even thicker than il had done
the month before and corn was so
badly frozen that it was Cut for fod-
der and almost every green plant in
this country as well as Europe was
frozea Papers received from Eng
land stated that the year 1916 would
he remembered By the generation then
living as a year in which there was
no summer
What little corn ripened in tho uneX-
posed states was worth almost its
weight in silver, and farmers were
compelled to provide themselves with
corn grown in 1918 for tho seed they
used in the spring Of lSl7, This seed
never cost so much, being difficult to
get even AT s. per hushel.
The last month of summer was ush-
cred in bright and warm, and for two
weeks the now almost frozen people
began to thaw out. IL was the mildest
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-07
pECKVILLE.

over four hundred people took ad-
vantage of the united church excursion
to Lake Lodore Monday The day was
exceptionally fine and all returned
well pleased with the outing. The
churches will receive a snug little sum
for their efforts.
Mr., and Mrs Charles y. Keller left
yesterday to spend a few days with
relatives { aWymart.
ON account Of not having a quorum
Monday evening, there was no conn
ell meetin. The session will be held
next Monday evening.
Uncalled for letters: Jadies-Nriss
Bolk, Mrs. Mercy White, Mrs. Martha
Turner Miss Annie McGuiness. Mrs.
Elizabeth II, Richards. Miss Bingham.
Foreign-J Junka un an Twas, George
Hubaly.
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of the occasions to form religious or

of the occasions to form religious or
ganizations.
The winter of 1Sl5-l6 was very cold
in Europe, but comparatively mild in
this country, and did not in any way
indicate the severe weather that soon
prevailed. Even the almanaCs We're
silent, and although the usual indica-
tions, about now lookout for cold
weather" or this is a good time for
snow" We're entered in the regular por-
tions of the hook devoted to the
wether predictions. those used for
chronicling the pleassnter months had
no such alarming warnings
January was mild, so much so that
for days the people allowed their fires
to go out, as artificial heat made the
buildings uncomfortably warm. This
pleasant weather was broken by a Sc
very cold snap in February, but this
low temperature passed in a few days
and warmer condition, similar to the
month previous, set in. March came
in like a lion, but went out like a
lamb" There was nothing unusual in
the climatic conditions of the month
which differed from those generally
found in the wintry seson, April was
the advance guard of the strange freak
in temperature. The early days were
warm and bright, hut as the month
drew to a close the cold increased un-
I'll II ended in ice and snow and a
very low temperature. To those who
delighted in balmy May days and loved
TO watch the budding flowers the May
Of 1916 was a bitter disappointrlont.
True, buds came, but so did the frost.
and one night laid all vegetation a
blackencd waste. Corn was killed and
the field had to be made ready for
another planting, but the peo-
pies astonishment was complete when
they found ice formed to the thickness
of half an inch in the pools, June.
the month ot roses was this year
month Of ice and dcsolation, The
oldest inhahitant" was surprised, for
never before had the mercury sunk so
low in the tube in these ATTITUDES in
the last month OF spring, Frost, ice
and snow were common. Almost
every green thing that had taken ad-
vantage of a few warm days TO de-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-07
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD,

The Mayfeld borough council held
their monthly meeting Monday evening
all the members being present. Bur
CESS sullivan and Constable Holeran,
who had been ordered to count the
pOes iabe TO taxation within the
borough, reported the number to be
/ 23. Borough Treasurer BOundy sub
mitted a financial report up to August
,, 1900. 1t was decided to notify
number of people who are maintaining
cesspoolS to abolish the same within
five days, otherwise to prosecute them.
1t was decided also to have the COM
mttee draw up plans and specfica tions
for the prooSed building which is to
be built by Councilman Shlanto and
the borough. and TO advertise for bids
for its construction, bids to be in be-
fore August H. Burgess Sullivan and
Councilman Temany each presented
bills for 81 for services rendered in
enumerating the poles, to which Coun-
Gilman Edmunds objected, maintain
ing bills presented by councilmen for
committee work was Illegal. Upon be-
ing voted upon the matter was "A tie,
but Chairman Blythe, as might he en-
| nected voted for the payment. Coun-
Gilman Edmunds, however, was cor
rect and its payment, like the pay
ment of Sl2 yearly salary TO each of the
councilman, is altogether illegal and
ought never to have been allowed. The
secretary was instructed to notify Jus
! tiCe of the Peace Mendelson to appear
| at the next council meeting and give
| an account of the fines collected by
| him. Council afterwards adjourned
Michael Lally, a miner, was Serious-
| ly injured while at work in the Erie
coliery Monday by having his foot
caught between the bumper of car
and a pillar. He was taken to the
| Emergency hospital Carbondale, for
| treatment.
The Delaware and Hudson company
will pay here at their Coliery Friday
afternoon.
| The little 6-year-old daughter of the
Rev. $. d. Molter pastor of the Prim-
tive Methodist church, met with a
painful accident yeseerday. While
playing upon the porch of the house
she in some manner slipped and fell
to the ground. Although the distance
was but about two feet, her collar
bone was fractured. Dr. NJ. J. Shields
was summoned and reduced the frac-
| ture.
Mrs. w s Badger, of Cemetery
street, yesterday received the sad in
! telligence of the death Of her father,
Mr.. Preston. near Hancock, y. Y. AL
though he has been in poor health for
some time it was thought he wes re-
covering, and his death, which came
quite Unexpectedly, WAS Il severe shock
To the family. The deceased was visit
ing here few weeks ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conner Lewis and two
children and Miss Lucy Bennett. of
Second street, spent Sunday al Wand
ling, the guests of Mr.. Lewis mother.
Councilman Wheeler, who has been
spending few days at the home of
her daughter at Port Jervis, n. Y,
returned home yesterday.
William Jessup, of West Mayfeld,
who has been seriously i'll for several
days, is recovering.
William j. Bergan, of Mayfeld. has
resigned his position as outside fore
man Of the Hillside company's Kew
stone colliery, which he has held for
several years, to accept the outside
foremanship at the Sterrick Creek COLI
liery a I Peckville.