davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
UTAH ROY TALKS.
Welsh Paper Speaks Well Of w. II.
POLAND Of This City.

The Rhondda (wales) Leader 10 hand
by today's mail contains the account
Of a meeting Of the Pentre branch Of
the National Democratic league In
which W. II. POLAND, Of the Sixteenth
ward. this city, participated. After en-
terlns into detail regarding the pro-
gram which was the feature Of the oc-
casion the Leader proceeds TO say. Mr..
J. l.. Rowlands read a paper on the
Need and Policy Of the n. ID. L." A
discussion followed IN which Alessfs
Joseph Davies, the treasurer Joseph
Challinor. secretary, w. Pugh. Tom
Evans and W. II. Folland took part.
Mr. POLAND Is a stranger in this coun.
try. having only Just arrived from the
United States He made an able and
elaborate speech. showing how the pro.
gram 81 the National Democratic league
was mainly an accomplished fact In hi
late country. Next Wednesday evening
AT the same place. Mr.. Folland will de-
liver an address on Utah. Its Govern.
ment and Politics"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
ANOTHER WATER CASE.
Trial of It Begun Before Judge Hall
This Morning.

Trial was commenced before Judge
Hall this morning Of the suit brought
by the Dry Greek Reservoir and lrri-
cation company and q number of in
dlydual plaintiffs TO restrain the
Draper Irrigation company from using
half Of the flow Of North Dry Creek all
the year round The plaintiffs claim
eleven twelfths Of the flow Of the creek
except between July Goth and October
lst OF each year when they only claim
one-half and ask the court TO enioin
the Draper company from using more
than one-twelfth Of the water, except
between these dates.
The defendant company claims that
It's grantors diverted ne-half OF the
flow of Dry Creek in 1860 and ever
since then they or the defendant COM
pany have diverted one-half OF the flow
each year up TO July goth. and two
third Of the water between them and
October, TO irrgate the lands of the
Draper precinct. The plaintiffs are re-
presented by Attorneys William a. lee
and George NJ Sullivan. and the de-
PENDANTS by Zane & Rogers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
THE DURKEE CLAIM.
Secretary Gage Refuses 20 Pay De-
mand for $40, 100000.

Washington, May S--The treasury
department is preparing a letter to the
postoHice department asking that a
fraud order be Issued against parties
representing themselves as Interested
in the Durkee claim This claim is an
old one, dating back to Pacific railroad
days, Durkee at one time being COVER
nor Of Utah territory The original
amount was SGiOO0OOO The case has
been I'm the court Of claims, and more
recently In the supreme court Of the
District Of Columbia and rejected
Yesterday a lawyer called on Secy.
Gage with two witnesses and made
demand for $4,000, OOO
u refuse TO pay IT, asserted Secy
Gage. FOR the reason that / would be
subject to Impeachment and impnson-
ment."
Very well,' retorted the lawyer, II
have witnesses TO your refusal
il is stated at the treasury that many
persons have been induced to buy stock
In this "Durkee claim" and for that
reason It is proposed to ask for the
issue Of fraud order.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
Non-Suited.

In the damage suit brought by Axel
Olsen against the receivers Of the Union
Pacific Railroad company. which was
resumed before Judge Morse today. de.
PENDANTS motion to strike out the testi-
mony Of Thomas Riddell was agreed to
by the plaintiff and so ordered by the
court.
Neil Houston and Areka Olson were
examined on behalf Of the plaintiff, and
the transcript Of the testimony for the
plaintiff Of Mrs. Lulu Hamilton and n.
NJ. HALEY was read. after which At
torneys Smith and Wilson rested their
case and the defense made its opening
statement. The defendants moved for
a non-suit and the jury was excused
during the arguments which were in
terrupted at a quarter 10 l o'clock for q
lunch recess and resumed again at 2
O'Clock The case was non-suited at a
late hour.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
American Horse Wins at Chester.

London. May S.--The Chester cup at
Chester, today was won by Pierre Lor-
illard's David Garrlek, ridden by Les
ter Reiff Lady Pon2ance was second
and stoccado, third, Sixteen horses
ran.
The victory Of the American horse
upset calculations Admiral Drake led
to the turn when Stoccado drew 10 the
front, but gave way. below the dis
lance, TO David Garrick, who won by
two lengths, Three lengths separated
second and third horses
The betting was 10 To 1 against David
Garrick, 10 against Lady Penzance
ind 10 10 against Stoccado
The Badminton two-ycaI-old plate OF
goo sovereigns, five furlongs, was won
by Capt Ethelstone's chestnut flly
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
PRESIDENT NOW
IN CALIFORNIA.
.cod the Colorado at Yuma About Mid
o;cht-G Great Reception at Redlands
Welcomed by Gov. Gage.

welcomed the President ana extehGeu
to him the freedom Of the state INC
Presidents response, delivered III
graceful style, drew repeated cheels
from the vast throng below him. INC
exercises were followed by a drive OF
about an hour and q half through lhe
orange growing section. Mrs, Mchlh-
ley and the ladies OF the party met
Mrs. Gage and the ladies OF Redlands
In the parlors of the hotels during the
exercises and were taken for drive
through the beautiful valley OF san
Bernardino,
Leaving the hotel. the President and
his party drove under a triumphal arch
of flowers and oranges. a lioral bell
hung In the dome, and as the Presl-
dents carriage passed underneath, two
pretty little girls IN white rang 1t with
Hover ropes. Smiley Park and Canyon
Crest through which the party drove,
were like n dream Of paradise The ma
tive songsiers sang in the trees and
the whole air was vivid with the kalle-
d1sclpic color of myriQds Of ilowers. a
thousand varieties Of shrubs and now
ering trees including the eucalyptus,
er-blossomed grayillas and palms
OF every description, banks OF roses of
every variety, violets, panses, geran-
iums, petl.nlas, scarlet peoples and
sheet peas formed a rayishlng scene Of
beauty The President and his party
were fairly da2ed with the natural
splendor Of It all and could hardly
credit the statements OF the citizens
that all the orange groves and gardens
were the work Of cultivation under the
system Of irrigation. While the party
was driving committees had been busy
decorating the train and when the
President returned II was filled with
flowers. The train left for Los An
gelts at noon.
OHIO SPECIAL TRAIN
san Bernardino, Cal, May S-The
Ohio special bearing Gov Nash, stait
and party spent an hour here this
morning in formal receptions and
sightseeing and then proceeded TO
Riverside, where two hours were spent
before reaching Los Angeles where the
Buckeyes join the presidential party
and remain TIL Friday. The trip to
Redands was abandoned because the
presidential party had attracted more
people there than could accommodate.
ed. Gov, Nash began early this
morning with his informal depot re-
ceptlons and handshaking greetings. A
dozen members of the Ohio Society OF
Los Angeles met the governor and par
~ here, among them being John +,
OgleVee who was auditor Of state In
Ohio when Gov. Nash was attorney
general. AL the members OF the re.
eeption committee were old Ohio
friends of Gov. Nash
Los Angeles, Cal, May S.--Governor
Nash and party arrived here soon after
noon, escorted by the Ohio Society Of
Southern California. and were given
an Informal reception at the Westmin-
ster hotel, The longest stop today was
at Riverside, where there was an ad-
dress Of welcome and response by Gov,
Nash IN the presence of a large crowd
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08

ahc DIuker ridden by Johnny Rein.
Six ho;scs ran. ' ''e''''
lester ReIit again had the winning
mount on Noel Fenwlcks Casalno
which Won the Prince OF Wales w ,.i
.aanoleop plate Of 200 soyerelgns for
1870 dl.olds and upward at fiye
luTT''11ss Seventeen lorses ran.
pI,, Dyers IOcldngs with Johnny
helI II the saddle. finished ilrst In The
I9ce ior the Combermore handlcap
p.Ale Tor three-year-olds ana onward.
~ one mile Twelve horses ran.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
Especial 70 the oNens.nl

Provo, Utah Co. May s-The board
of trustees Of the Brigham Young acad.
envy met last evening in this city for
the purpose Of appointing a member To
I'll the vacancy occagioned by the death
of President Cannon. President Loren.
20 Snow was appointed, and was also
elected president Of the board.
President David John resigned as
vice president and President Joseph r.
Smith was elected to that position
The executive committee was organ.
lied with the following members. David
John. Reed smoot and T.. Holbrook
Mrs. Teene $. Taylor, Of the Stake
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08

thanks which cordially offer you. ana
not only 10 you, but 10 the lusuious
prelates and others who have come To-
hoEOr this occasion by th.r presence
do offer the expressions Ok my rlntcs
gratitude. Meanwhile most reverend
sir, l pray the great and good God long
to preserve and bless YOU"
Having concluded the address. the
newly made cardinal retired Ia the n-
ner sanctuary and IN few moment
returned clad In his cardinal robes AL.
most Immediately afterward hedWosted
himself of these and appeared in the
white and gold yestmonts Of the mass
In which he was Dontfcate. Assisted
by his priests and deacons he conducted
this amid the breathless attention Of
the vast audience, The sermon was de-
livered by Archbishop Ryan OF Phia.
delphia. after which Cardinal Gibbons
pronounced the benediction and the
ceremony was ended,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08

by agreement or by MIR Hartman and
perhaps other Union Pacific directors
going into the Northern Pacific board.
These are matters which, necessarily.
are stll unsettled but Kuhn, Loeb 4
Company now have the power to de-
termlne whether Northern Pacific win
secure the Burlington and with assur-
ance given that their Union Pacific In.
terests VIII be fully protected II APP
peared today that they would not push
their advantage so far as to stop the
merger proposed by Mr.. Hill.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
Wall Street situation Dangerous.

Berlin, May S.-The Frankfurter Zelt-
ung, an organ friendly to the United
states and an authority in the financial
affairs, discussing Wall street affairs
regards the situation as dangerous
since outsiders are now specializing on
credit. The paper expresses fear that
all earnest warnings will have no eff
feet, so long as the speculative craze IS
whetted by all sorts Of fusion and COM
bination projects, II admits thar the
business situation is excellent except as
regards textiles, but finds no justihca-
ton for the present madness.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08

Their purchases. for the most part,
have been made within a week. Some
compromise will be made. as the parties
In conflict are so important and the
Union Pacllc's interests, which the
management Of that property held were
threatened by the aggressive policy OF
the Northern Pacific will be protected
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08

tile Trust company, which has close
Gould affiliations. At the office Of the
Union Pacific Railroad company all the
officials declined 10 confirm or deny the
report
Wall street attaches much import
ance 10 the fact that conferences were
held at Harriman's office all morning
and In the early afternoon. One Of the
conferences was with II. Mex, Twomb-
ley, j, j, Hill, Daniel s. Lamont and
some Of their associates were in ses-
sion at Mr.. Hill's office throughout the
morning
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
BLOCK IN FRONT OF BURLINGTON

'eW WORK, May S-The Evening Post.
discussing the Northern Pacific sit
'i0n' says Kuhn, LIeb & Company,
was credltably stated today. have
airea sufficient Northern Pacific
- 70 prevent II they desire, the APP
"a, Of the Burlington purchase by
NOf'hern Pacific shareholders.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
BRIGHAM YOUNG
ACADEMY BOARD.
President Snow Elected Member Of Board
and Made Its President Other
Changes in Personnel.

' DoaIa Of education, was added to ,he
N,s,uhg committee fomerly consisting
OF MIS- Susa Y. Gates and President s,
l., Chapman - %
me following committee was an.
pointed to prepare resolutions Of respect
70 'he memory Of the lete President
George Q. cannon Reed smoot George
H. BrImhaIl and susa Y. Gates.
a number Of questions affecting the
iu'ufe Of the academy, such as addl.
uonal buildings furnaces. etc. were
discussed and viii receive further CON.
s'lg'a'lon at q meeting to be held in
saI' Lake at an early date, probably
mex, Friday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08

.,,,r5,. California May S-lne
Rsc,u" .,,,g the presidential party en-
~ S ..a Iani DC Of fruit and flowers @,
'rsa "" sosr midnight when the Colo
'or'Iy va. avs, Was crossed at Yuma The
W ' ,,.,,oso Of California this morning
b I gu, pprspossessIns, but it was a
Y NV tt The train was running
'ys, ~ "t 1se bed Of an ancient salt sea- ga,
poas" :, ,he Mojaye desert 1t Is wv
'riA ,o q W, sea level. and is white
I !, incrusted salt which Is ploWeu
4 4. eastern farmers pl0v ths'r Il, ms, ,nc
y as a. passed very early III 'nc
u The train was MOUNTING noan'
Y I coryeous pass between snqw-cap,
. ~ peaks when the President
u '.,g.d from his car window Inc
Y .,.,o. we're covered with verdure
srov line and to the fool mus
! W. ,.,.r eide stretched waving fields
" ,'a, soon after the train entered
] I p.rrsrdIno county, famed for Its
sn1 fruits. II hurried along
S,,ah green enchanting orange
we richards Of citrus fruits ana
s,.n, Of beautiful flowers In the
49, lowered the snow manteled
,o,,. Of San Jacincto and San Der
,'no Zach over 10000 feet high, AT
up, T,,s stotion were groups OF smll-
y hanpy people. The women an9
eilaren he'd roses IN their arms anu
H., H. ina Presidents car with them US
q s.. ,roln in, rpsbed by. II was a charm
q , uo," 10 the state Of California
kalap3s the first stop in me state,
~ reached at 9 o'clock Here great
y s'narstiors had been made to well
srne the President and his party
Eov Gage and the senators ana
.sreseptatyes in Congress had gain
n here to welcome the chief eXecu-
~ IN california. The city was beau
KIN decorated. Venetian masts with
keamers formed an arcade OF color
IN Orange street under which the
I'm drove to the Casa Iona motel
Me- the exercises took place me
'rra6 street was literally carpeted with
sseg, purple lupns and red peoples ana
"a wealth Of flowers everywhere hlled
~ ain with fragrance. A company
xlocal militia and the high school
,nlets escorted the party to the hotel
i1fpugh lines Of cheering people,
ICES were proiuseIy used in the
l1eoyations, and the marshals OF the
3fade wore orange ribbons across their
bulders The exercises took place on
fower-bedecked balcony Of the ho-
n IN plain view Of the thousands. An
dian band from the school at Perris,
N, played patriotic airs below, while
= President exchanged greetings with
~ Gage and the distinguished as.
nbIage on the balcony The mayor
Hedands introduced Gov. Gage. who
Il eloquent language that reused an
fhusastlc echo In the crowd below,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
END OF WAR NOT IN SIGHT.
Lord Kitchcner's Long Dispatch
Shows This to he the Case.

New York, May S,--Lord Kitchner's
long despatch dated March S, descrb-
ing in detail his futile endeavors to
catch Dewet, apportons neither blame
nor praise 10 any cCmmanding officer Of
the British troops, says the Tribune's
London correspondent, a careful per-
usual Of the despatch does not impress
one with the Idea that hostilitles In
South Africa are rapidly nearing
conclusion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
JOINT NOTE TO THE PORTE.
Ambassadors Protest Against Seizure
of Foreign Mail.

Constantinople, May s.--The ambas-
sadors Of the foreign powers have dis
patched Identical notes TO the porte
characterzlng the seizure by the otto
man postal authorities Of foreign mail
bags, as breach Of international law
and holding the porte responsible for
the consequences.
One Of the mail bags opened Sunday
contained dispatches Of the German am
bassador.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
Golf az St. Andrews.

London May S.~-Tho cmateur golf
contest az ST Andrews. was resumed
today The great interest In the third
round was conferred in .he match he.
tween Il. Il Hilton the resent cham
pIon, ana j 8 Laidley, 10 has twice
held the championship. Elton won by
9 up and 70 play.
, w, Is. Fowler beat q. G.. Whiteham
by 4 up and 9 TO play
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
Ethel nonnie stlII Alive.

Leavenworth, Kan, May S.-Ethel
Bonnie, the 1S-year-old daughter of
George w. Bonnie engineer at the
state penitentlary, who was assaulted
yesterday by an unknown white man,
was stu alive this morning. However.
II Is not believed she can recover. Her
assailant is still at large. although
searching party have covered nearly
every inch Of ground between here and
Lansing Talk Of burning the man ut
The stake b freely indulged.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
DIR, G. II. Gilbert Guilty of Heresy.

Chicago, May S.--Dr George H. Gil
bert, professor Of New Testament liter
allure and Interpretation In Chicago
Theological seminary, has been removed
from his position by the directors. who
today found that Dr. Gllbert's published
teachings are heretlcal.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
An immense Land Sale.

Chicago. May S-One of the largest
land sales ever contaminated was an
nounced today by the Farwell Ranch
syndicate Of Chicago. The deal con-
veys to George W. Littleheld, president
Of the Austin Texas, National bank
2Si 900 acres OF land in Hockey and
Lamb counties. Texas. The consldera-
ton was not named. The land win be
used extensively for ranch purposes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
Letters Revoked.

Upon the statement 6. Attorneys
Young & Moyle, that there Is no pro-
perty In the State belonging TO the
estate Of Caroline MCCLELLAN. deceased.
Judge Hall this morning revoked the
letters Of administration issued TO
Stephen l.. Moyle and released his
bondsmen from further liability.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08

seattle, Wash, May s-MItcheu
Le"is d siaycrs four-story building
ON y. van and Jackson streets. Miglla
Vaccl Wine company's store house md
%, OIL 'ce' and the Globe Hotel. are ON ire
Ine structures named is already a
complete loss.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
Killed In Disorders.

Henday. France, May ST Advlces
from Barcelona, Spain, say seseral per-
sons were killed and numbers were in
jured during the disorders there yes
terday. a majority Of the trades have
struck work.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
Gold for Europe.

New York, May Heidelbach Hac-
heimer & Co. will ship 100000 in gold
on the steamer sailing for Germany to-
morrow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
FORCES CONFER

New York, May S--Reports were cir
Qated In Wall street this afternoon
Thomas 7. Eckert and Alvin w.
~, Of this city and Norman b.
p Of Chicago, had been elected d.
'oS Of the Union Pacific Railroad
fpany TO succeed George Buchanan,
Vell Miller and the late John w.
na Mt Eckert is president Of the
fslefn Union Telegraph company, and
hfech Is an official Of the Mercan-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
On Northneld links.

Atlantic city n. j.. slay S.-.Yale and
Harvard met today on the Mortified
links to contest Tor the Arjsley cup.
nc trophy emblematic Of the Inter-
Collegiate Golf chamDionshlp of the
United States. TaGay's match win he
at thilty-sE holes and the pairing was
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08

Mrs, Jennie Mcsorey, a widow, 10
years old,
Miss Brown, Is years old.
Mrs. Elizabeth NJ Winters sustained
internal injuries which wa probably re-
suit fatally
Escape by the stairway had been cut
OF by the names vixen the alarm was
given.
Those tenants who could not reach
the fire escapes either jumped into the
fire nets or waited until assisted 70 the
street by the hremen, $500
The loss by the fire was i2000O
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-08
BURNED TO DEATH.
Two Women Perish in New York
Apartment House Fire.

New York, May s.--Two women were
burned 20 death and a number of per-
sons We're Injured IN a FIRE in the i've
story apartment house at Lexington
avenue and siyteth street early today.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-01-02
Assessment Notice.

TIME Auditors Office will be open from
j. tho first day of January, 1901, to the
Goth day of February following for the
purpose of receiving returns of personal
property for taxation in Oconee County
for the year 1901. For the convenience
of Taxpayers the Auditor or his deputies
will also receive returns at tho following
times and places:
Cannon's Store, Friday, Jannary4.
Conley's Store, Saturday, January 8.
Mountain Rest, Monday, January7.
Cherry Hill, Tuesday, January 8.
Tamassee, Wednesday, January 8.
Little River, Thursday, January 10.
Jocassee, A. l.. Whitmire's, Friday,
January II.
Salem, Saturday, January IL.
High Falls, Monday, January ID.
Westminster, Tuesday and Wednesday,
January 15 and 10.
Mount Tabor, Thursday, January II.
Retreat. Friday, January 18.
South Union, Saturday, January 10.
Fair Play, Monday, January 81.
Oakway, Tuesday and Wednesday,
January % and %.
Tokeena P. O., Thursday, January "a.
Friendship, Friday, January 25.
Riohland, Saturday, January 20.
Seneca, Monday and Tuesday, January
Newry, Wednesday, January 80.
Clemson College, Thursday, January 81.
Adams Crossing, Friday, February L.
w. N. Woolbright's, Saturday, Febru-
ary Q.
Every mai citizen between the ages of
81 and 60 years, except ex-Confederate
soldiers, and those incapable of earning
a support from being manned or from
other causes, shall be deemed taxable
polls. Ex. x.Confederate soldiers are liable
for poll tax until 80 years of age.
Note all transfers of real estate since
last return on your returns, from whom
acquired and to whom sold.
Remember that it is absolutely neceS-
sary to mako all returns before the Goth
day of February. After that date 80 per
cent penalty for non-returns will be added
according to law.
j. p. KEESE,
CO. Auditor Oconee County.