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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02
BODY HANGS FROM A TREE
A Missouri Mob Takes Dewey Smith, Negf
and lynches Him,
In u Quarrel He Had Killed "a White
tniner-A Man Prays for
His Soul.

Kansas City. March "A special to
the Star from Camden, Missouri, says;
Dewey Smith. negro miner who
yesterday shot and killed Chester
Stanley, a white miner, at mine No. 4,
four miles south Of Richmond, Mis-
souri,, was captured late last night and
taken back to the scene OF his crime,
and his body Is now hanging to a
tree close to the railroad tracks.
Stanley and Smith, alias Mcneil,
alias Bob McBren, quarreled yester-
day over trivial matter, which re-
suited in the shooting Of Stanley The
negro escaped, but was captured last
night at Camden by two white men
They took him to Burnetts hotel and
wired Sheriff Crowley at Richmond, to
come at once. When the sheriff ar
rived, a large crowd Of men from Lex
ington Junction and Camden, was
waiting in the street outside the hotel
ana cries OF Bring him OUT and
Lynch him were heard, and a general
rush made on the hOtel,Where the negro
was confined. Some one fred gun.
Immediately a dozen shots were fred,
and II looked as though a number Of
people would be killed, but they
brought him out without accident.
The cry arose Take him back to
the scene OF his crime" Burn him on
the pit top" Hang him" and the mob
started rapidly for Missouri A halt
was called under a tree near the mine
and the prisoner was given chance
to speak. lie confessed TO the killing,
but said II was In sef.detense. and he
was sorry and he requested that his
body be sent to his mother IN Kansas
City He then asked II some one would
pray FOR him. One man prayed:
"Oh, Lord, have mercy on the soul OF
this poor doomed man, and, oh, God,
remember and have pity on the soul Of
the man he murdered
A rope was placed around the negro's
neck and thrown over the limb Of a
tree. and at 1923 o'clock, Smith was
launched into eternity.
Bad feeling has existed for some
time between the negroes and whites,
and more trouble Is feared
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02
OFF FOR WASHINGTON.
Vice President-eleet Roosevelt and
Family Leave Oyster Bay,

New York. March 2.-Vice President
elect Roosevelt accompanied by his
wife and six children. left oyster Bay
this morning en- route 10 Washington.
Col. Roosevelt looked the picture Of
health. As the train left the station
he waved his hand to the crowd on the
railroad platform. There was no
demonstration.
With Col. Roosevelt was his private
secretary, Mr.. Loeb. Col. Roosevelt
has appointed as his personal messen-
ger a colored man named Henry
Rinckney. In this city the Roosevelt
family We're Joined by Mr. and Mrs.
Douglass Robinson. Al lhe capital
they win be entertained By Lieut., Com
mander and Mrs. W. r. Cowles. Mrs.
Robinson and Mrs Cowles are sisters
Of Col. Roosevelt. Mrs Roosevelt and
the children will return to oyster Bay
next Tuesday.
The colonel viii remain In Washing
ton until the close Of the special ses-
sion Of the Senate which has been
called to take action on nominations
by the President.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02
LEWISVlLLE, WY0.
Old Folks Day-Good Opportunities
for Homeseekers.

Special Correspondence.
Lewisyille, Fremont Co., Idaho, Feb,
2S.--On the 22nd inst we celebrated the
Did Folks Day" in our meeting house,
"0ld Folks Day. in our meeting house,
for the occasion; the time Of gathering
was set for IL o'clock a. m, but owing
TO muddy roads, etc. we were little
late in starting; however, we had very
lengthy program, which was well rem
dered, nearly every one responding who
had parts assigned them; nice pic
mic was served The latter part Of the
program was interpreted with dane
ingj step dancing was 'also indulged In
by some of the more aged, and the af-
fair finally closed with a social dance In
the evening for the young people.
We have a good country here with
abundance of water and land; hardy
fruits grow well If trees are set out and
cared for.
There is no land 60 be taken up, but
there are many people here who are
anxious to divide UP with those who are
seeking homes, land with water right
is selling at from $40 up per acre. We
extend a cordial invitation TO those who
are in search Of new homes, to come
and look at our place before going else.
where
The News Is always welcome, and
is read with interest by many In this
place, and its influence is felt for good.
We have had some sickness Of late,
consisting of la grip and measles.
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PEOPLE VINO ARE PASSING

Rev. DR.. Clarence T. Brown. pastor
Of the First Congregational church, ne.
turned home yesterday from a two
weeks visit in Chicago and other points
near there DR.. Brown had an enjoy
able time among his relatives and old
time friends. He will ofiiciate at the
church tomorrow.
Architect w. +. Ware left last night
for a few days visit 20 Rock Springs,
Wyoming. He is building a number of
residences and other buildings In diff
ferent towns in Wyoming and goes now
on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. George T, odell returned
from a three weeks visit TO New Or
leans and other southern cities. They
We're in New Orleans during the Mardi
Gras-the great annual festival, con-
Guiding with Spraye Tuesday which is
celebrated by the Catholics in Italy and
different parts Of all Catholic coun-
tries. The Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Is a time of great merrymaklng and
reVelry and there is much 10 see and
enjoy. Mr. and Mrs Odell had a de-
lightful trip and returned by way Of
Memphis and Chicago. Mr.. Odell says
that the South is enjoying greater pros
perity now and is developing more rap
idly than ever before.
Chicago Chronicle NJ. L. Eninger Of
Salt Lake City is at the Great North
eTn.
DR. F. +. straup, Of Bingham, is a
guest at the Kenyon.
Captain j. A. Fades was at the
Knutsford this morning after a visit OF
five weeks in the East The captain is
interested in the gIlsonitc deposits at
Soldiers Summit. and In speaking OF
gilsonite said: Utah has very rich de.
posts in several parts Of the state and
they are very extensive. Our only tr0u
bic is In the lack OF cheap transporta-
ton. The Trinidad product can be
shipped 10 New York more cheaply
than we can get ours TO Chicago Sew
eral Of the largest paint and varnish
manufacturers are experimenting with
gilsonite for the use Of Il In making
vanish. Gilsonite has a fine lustre
hear that one Chicago concern - actu-
ally selling n cheap varnish made with
the gilsonite. II a successful process
can be discovered, the Utah deposits
will increase enormously In value"
A. c. Cleveland Of Nevada Is a guest
at the Kenyon. Mr., Cleveland once
put up such a fight for the governor
shin Of Nevada that though he did not
win the election he Is known as Coy
ernor" to most Of his friends. He f.
here on business.
II. Farnsworth Of Eureka and W
Hood OF Bingham are guests at the
White House.
III. c. Lawrence, the mining engi-
neer, Of Denver, Is a guest al the Cui-
len. He Is Just In from some mining
in Idaho. In which he Is in
terested. and reports Idaho to be boom
ing.
Mrs. r. J. Yard and daughter OF
SpringvIlle. and A. B. Lewis Of Frisco.
are at the Cullen.
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NOTHING EQUALS IT.
For the Cure of Catarrh.

A physician now retired from prac-
tlce, but who still Keeps abreast of the
times, In speaking Of the advance made
In medicine In the last ten years says;
zone Of the most obstinate and battling
diseases Is the very common trouble
Catarrh.
Nasal catarrh Is only one OF its many
forms; oatarrh OF the throat catarrh
Of the stomach. bowels, liver and blad-
der are very common, but the sufferer
usually thinks It Is something else than
catarrh and Is treated for the wrong
disease.
The best and most successful treat
ment for any form Of catarrh il now
admitted 10 be by internal remedies
through 'he stomach and the safest
and probably the most efficient is in the
tablet form sold by druggists as Stu
arts Catarrh Tablets.
have seen many remarkable cures OF
catarrh resulting from regular daily
use Of these tablets, which seem to act
on the blood and liver. driving the ca
tnrrhal poison out Of the system
through the natural channels,
| once had occasion to analy2e these
tablets and found them 10 contain no
cocaine nor opates. but simply a COM
bination OF harmless antiseplics like
EuCalyptal. Guaiacol, blood root, etc
AT any rate | have known OF severe
catarrhal headaches which were cured
by Stuarts Catauh Tablets, and ca
tarrnal deafness. hay fever, asthma and
catarrh Of the throat and stomach
speedily show great benefit after a few
days use Of the remedy and when 1t Is
remembered how much more convent
ent a tablet Is than inhalers douches,
salVes and powders II Is not surprising
that this new preparation should rapid
iy suppant all other remedies for ca
tarTh.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02
SPECIAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

NOTICE HEREBY GIVEN THAT A
special meeting ~ the stockholders OF the
-Four Aces Mlutug 90. will be held at Lne
Office OF the company, Room Ol Auerbach
Building, 10 SOulh Main Street, salt Lake
City Utah, on Wednesday, the 18Th day OF
March, a. ID, 1901, at ten o'clock A. NJ. OF
said day for the purpose OF ratilyng the
action OF the board OF directors In agreeing
TO sell to the South swansea Mining Company
free ana clear Of Indebtedness. all Of the pro.
perry Of the -Four Aces Mining Company.
real and personal situated and being AT
silver CITY, Utah, In Tintlc Mining District
including the -Four A Ces claim patented, the
lippicanOe claim patented, ana fractions OF
thr A0Iru' and Kingsley l0des patented, TO-
gether with the tools aud buildings and
other property situsted thereon with the eN-
ception OF one sinking aud ono stationery
pump and fittings ana appliances thereto,
Tor ana In consideration OF twenty live
Thousand $50 40 share, ~ the capital stock
u tine south Swansea Mining Company after
the capital stock o. the south swansea Min
lng Company snail havc been Increased "a
three hundred thousand shares (3OO,0OOl said
sale 10 be mace according 10 the terms ana
conditions OF "a certain agreement entered
into by the officers Of each u said compan-
les on the 18th day Of February, A. u 1901.
Ia pursuance OF re ,olutOns Ut the board OF
directors Of each Of said mpanleS passed
IN February 10, 1901. which agreement Is on
file IN each Of said companies offices and
open to the inspection Of all Stockholders.
said StOckb0lders meeting Is hereby called
10 ratify said agreement and q authorize
the execution OF proper conveyance Of the
said property for the aforesaid considera-
ton.
THIS cali Is made by the president and by
order OF the board Of directors Of said com
pauy. a6d stockholders representing more
Than one. half Of the outstanding stock on
said corporation .... ,,-..,,
HIRAM +. BOOTH.
President Of the -Four Aces Mining Company
salt Lake city, Utah.
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ORDERVILLE.
Bright Prospects for the Farmer -
Death of Mrs. wilhelm,
C.-nnlnl Cnanan..n,,Inuna
Special Correspondent

Orangeville. Kane Co, Feb 25,-We
have had considerable storm thus far
this winter over two feet of snow was
lying on the ground at one time. while
a good share of our storm has been
rain. The people feel very grateful for
the prospects before them are bright for
a bountiful harvest
Some Of our good people have been
exposed to the st. George smallpox.
They think the time is passed for COM
ing down with II. Nevertheless they are
quarantined.
Sister Clarlssa Wilhelm. an aged
lady. passed away from this life on the
nth instant In her Slet year. She died
In full faith In the Gospel She was
an invalid OF rheumatism for ten years
On the 18th inst, little boy, Erwin,
came to the home Of Brother Heber j,
and Clara Meeks but at . o'clock a. IN,
on the goth the little fellow returned to
his home In the spirit land. The mo-
Their Is doing we'll An hour or two
later, Raswell, the little five-months'-
old boy Of Chas II. and Olive Stevens,
passed away Both little ones were
buried at the same time. The bereaved
ones have the sympathy OF the people.
The weather is warm and pleasant.
Few such days will enable the farmer
to start planting.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02
LOGAN
SUGAR FACTORY NOTES.
Affairs Assuming Definite Shape
Sad Case Of Insanity.


sneclal CORRESPONDENCE.
Logan. Cache Co., March 1.--Slnoe
the visit of Mr.. Eeclos Yesterday mat
tiers relating to the sugar factory have
taken a definite turn, The sugar com
nany no. nurobas.d q thr,a-rod ,.i,.h.
P'"' -'''s ''' q ~ 's"'
OF way over the ground from the depot
10 the factory SITE, ana transfers ana
deeus WIN DC hlade Wlthln week,
wnen the railroad company VIII begin
WORK on the spur, fltteen hundred
perch OF rock mas Deeh contracted Tor,
zOo OF whleh Is on the ground A con-
tract Is ABOUT 10 close FOR i,OOO'OOO
prlck, anu speclncatlons Tor the ma
son WORK are now IN the hahds OF con-
tractors as soon as the ground Is
cry, excavation VIII De commenced:
ahthon Anuerson mas Deeh appointed
local superintendent OF construction.
Ties and steel Tor me new spur are now
at the depot, ihere WIN DE about
three rhiies OF track lald, including
sWltcnes, sue tracks. etc. Inc sugar
company uesires some one 10 Dulld ana
conduct boarding mouse on the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02
PARADISE FOR sPoRTsMEN
RICHFIELD.
Assignment OF I. X. Wright-Deaths
Farewell Social.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Tchfeld, Sewer Co., Feb, 2S,-sena-
tor l. *. Wright Of this place who has
been engaged in the paint and oil busi-
ness has made an assignment for the
benefit Of his creditors. Until late last
fall Mr.. Wright carried on his business
In Richheld but at the time stated re-
moved the same TO Marysvale. the ter
minus of the u. @, W., expecting to
catch a better trade, but business has
been so slow that he has been unable
20 meet the demands OF his creditors.
From his inventory fled'it appears that
his liabilities are a little over 81, 1OO
while his resources reach something
over two thousand dollars. so all credi-
tors will realize almost 100 per cent on
their accounts with him, Max Krotkl
Is named as the assignee.
Recently there have been four deaths
in this city, The infant child of Mr.
and Mrs John l.. Butler, the infant
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. X. Farnsworth.
Mrs. Christln Hansen, who has for
many years been suffering with a can
Ger and Maria Bates Evans, a daughter
of VIM. r. Bates. Sister Evans has been
afflicted with consumption for a long
time and came TO Utah last July in
hopes Of being restored to health but
the disease had too firm a hold upon
her to be shaken of by climatic condi-
tons. She leaves two children here and
a husband In Tennessee 10 survive her.
FAREWELL SOCIAL.
Mrs. James NJ. Peterson gave an elab-
crate soclable last evening In honor
of her step-son, James NJ. Peterson, who
leaves for a mission TO Europe next
Monday. About seventy-hve guests
were present and partook Of Mrs. Pet
erson's hospitality and delicious re-
past, and further enjoved themselves
r. playing games and listening TO a
musical program.
1t appears that we have spring upon
us here. and the farmers are putting In
their grain. The prospects for water
are so good that much hitherto barren
land Will be brought under cultivation
this season.
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WOODRUFF.
RICH NATURAL RESOURCES.
Railroad Talk - Sportsmcn's Para
disc smallpox Situation.

Special Correspondence.
Woodruff Rich Co. Feb. Give are
glad to report that the smallpox pa
tients are all conyalescent. and there
have been no new cases for the last
two weeks. Schools and all organiza-
lions are running regularly. We have
had no deaths from this disease; as II
has been very mild.
The Woodruff Dramatic club win
present 10 the people next Thursday
evening. Feb. 18th. a comedy entitled.
Because | Love YOU" the proceeds
60 toward purchasing a new chapel or
gan for the meeting house,
Bishop McKinnon and his wife have
new baby. a daughter. born Saturday,
Feb. %.
There Ia considerable Ia grip among
the adults and some Group among the
children. Sister Sidney Pussy has been
very sick with the pneumonia, but Is
now Improving.
II has been very mild for the last
week. and the snow is about all gone In
The valley. so We have plenty OF water
now; but We do not expect spring yet
for month.
As there are a number OF projected
railroad schemes nowadays, and as a
number Of surveys have been made
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02
Killed 10y Falling Walls.

Gas City Ind. March I'm a fire
early today that destroyed the pot
terry works owned by ID. C. Cox, one
man was killed and three Others so bad
ly injured that they probably will die.
The building was brick structure, and
the walls fell in without a moments
warning John Gurran, a prominent
resident, was killed by being caught
under the falling walls, At Rothing-
house, a member Of the fire depart
ment, and a druggist Of Gas City, had
his head badly crushed John Els
roth another fireman, was badly
bruised and mangled, and his death Is
expected. -. C. Cox, the owner of the
factory, is also in a serious condition.
1t is feared that other men are buried
In the debris
The loss will not exceed 10000,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02
PROTEST AGAINST W. A. CLARK.
IL from II. II. Knapp OF Helena and
Presented TO Senate by Chandler,

Washington, March 2-Senator
Chandler today presented 60 the Senate
protest from Henry r. Knapp, Of
Helena, Mont, against the seating Of
Hon. William A. Clark, Of Montana. Mr..
Knapp claims TO act in behalf OF the
labor party Of Montana, which party
united with the Democrats in the cleo
ton Of the Clark State ticket and in the
election Of Mr. Clark by the legislature.
He says that Clark's managers made
compact 20 assist in securing State leg.
isation In the interest OF labor but have
failed 10 do so. He also claims that
Clark expended to exceed 100000 IN his
campaign.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02
KEMMERER, IDAHO.
Babe Accidentally Poisoned with Il
Dose of Laudanum.

Special Correspondence.
Kemmerer, Wyo,. Feb. 2S,-Brother
Archie Nesbits 5-week-old baby died
this morning Of accidental poisoning.
The child being somewhat aillng its
mother wishing to ease its suffering
gave it as she thought half teaspoon
fn of paregoric, but on the child acting
strangely, the poor mother examined
the bottle and to her horror found she
had given her babe laudanum. Every
thing that kind and willing hands could
do was done but all in vain, the child
expired about twelve hours after taking
the supposed paregoric, Brother and
Sister Nesbit seem to have hard luck
In the way Of poisoning, as they had a
bright child of about three years old die
a short time ago by drinking I've water
in neighbours house right in sight Of
its mother The parents are almost
Wild with grief, especially the poor
mother.
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SANTAQUIN.
Grand Musical Entertainment Given
Under Direction of Prof Olson.

Special Cores ondcnce.
Santaquin. Utah Co., March Last
evening, under the direction OF Prof. O.
II. Olsen, a magnificent program Of yo-
cal and instrumental music was rem
dered IN the new Latter-day Saints
meeting house. Too much praise can
not be given the excellent efforts OF
each and all participating. II may be
trLtniully remarked IN the language OF
Bishop Holliday-who by the way takes
a lively and encouraging Interest In all
progressive MISUNDERSTANDING is en-
tsrlng q new era OF higher ideals. and
all should take part in the movement"
a lengthy program Of twenty.seven
NUMBER was presented every one OF
which was creditably rendered.
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EUR OWN STATE.
PROVO.
Old Folks ofFirst ward Entertained
aud Feasted.

Old folks OF FIRST Nafu Ehtcf'uihch
and Feasted.
Special Correspondence.
Provo Utah Co.. March 1.-THE aged
people Of the First ward were enter
tained in the ward hall yesterday A
sumptuous dinner was served and an
interesting program of speeches. songs
and music was rendered The occasion
was greatly enjoyed by the aged guests,
and the many expressions of pleasure
and appreciation fully rewarded the en-
ergetic committee having the entertain
ment in charge.
KNIGHT & SONS MILL SOLD.
The SmoOt Investment company mas
bought knight q Sons roller mill.
Through the deal knight & Sons be-
come the owners Of the Eldredge block,
north OF the postoliice.
THE FOWLER ESTATE.
Mrs. James X, Fowler has applied
for letters Of administration in the cs-
tate of Thomas Fowler deceased.
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PARK CITY.
Sad Death OF Young Mother, Mrs.
Hugh Kelley.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Park City. March lone Of the sad
dest funerals ever held here occurred
yesterday, when Mrs. Hugh Kelley, a
young Wife and mother was buried
having only been married little over
a year. The deceased gave birth 10
little baby. and mother and child both
died shortly after the latter's birth.
Mrs. Kelley was a bright, happy wo-
man. loved by all who knew her. She
leaves a husband and host Of friends
to mourn her demise She was buried
Yesterday from her late home. Bishop
Allen officiating.
Work has again been resumed on the
aerial tramway Of the Silver King
The weather Is beautiful, wagons
again being used
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.nr,rr 10 roNrRACroRs.

OFFICE BOARD or PUBLIC WohhS
sealed pr5posa.s WI be received ~ st ' ,.,s
oeisavGti no a. hi. Friday. March > 1901, fos
,fe NOM II grayellug the side walAs Ga Dosl
Ida. of second West street. between ON anu
W. ssrr,,isratlon, nav be obta ned upon AP'
,i1..S,io, ~ the ONCE u the Board o. tuo-
II, Wcrks The board reserves the flsns vi
wairs any lniormslitY and 10 reject ehs 'nN
all bids -. o. poorvy- Chairman,
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Aud IN accordance with the Jaw ana urutf
OF the Board ~ Directors made uu the Eth
Gay ~ lannury, 50 many shares OF each par
Gel ~ said SION as may be necessary VII be
sold AT the office uf the Company az Ai.as
Block, salt LAKE city Utah on the 9TH day
Of March 1901. az . o'clock D. m, 10 pay de-.
llnqucnt assessment together With cost %.
advertising and expense OF safe
\. A. snDETlN
Secretary ua'ena Mine.
salt Lake city. Utah. loo 18th, 1891
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FAREWELL SOCIAL.
EMERY.
Bountiful Supply OF Showdown In.
corporated-Los of Stock.

corporated-Loss OF Stock.
Special Correspondence.
Emery, Emery Co., Feb. GIVE have
had about IL inches OF snow on the
level more than we have had for sew
eral years. There were 80 inches Of
snow In the mountains before this last
storm. now there are about 60 inches.
All snow has gone In the valley and
blowing has begun. We may have more
storms yet as II has been cloudy the last
two days The storm was very well
come as II has been the first snow for
two years in this place.
Ernest Larsen has lost over 900 head OF
sheep on account ~ the drouth. There
have also been a great number Of cat
lie die on the ranges as they have
nod no chance for water.
The health Of the people continues
good. We have had very little sickness
this winter. Have not had any small
pox
The Bishops wife has fine baby
boy. Mother and child doing we'll
TOWN CORPORATION.
our town is now a city. II Is fine
thing as we can stop children from
roaming on the streets at night. and
also stop horses and cattle from dam.
aging The trees and bitches, and can
also Keep the town clean.
Doll johnson was thrown from
horse last week. he hurt one arm b,
putting II out OF place.