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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17
TRAINS on BLUEMONT BRANCH

Leave Washington 9:01 4. m. daily, 4.49 D. m
week days and 6:25 p. m. Sundays for Blue
mont 6:25 p. m. Saturdays and 4:a5 p. m week
days aud u:26 p. nj. Wednesdays and satur-
days only for Leesburg. 6:25 p. m week days to
Herndor.
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that the administration Is confident a
convention will be signed which will
receive the APPROVAL Of the Senate, al
though perhaps not without a struggle.
The basis Of negotiation has been
agreed upon and an active interchange
OF views has occurred
Great Britain has shown a disposition
TO supersede the Clayton Buwer treaty,
II Is said by reliable authority, but as
"a condition she desires the insertion
of articles specifically reiterating the
prohibitions against occupation. coloni-
cation or assumption Of any dominion
whatever over any part OF Central
America by either the United States or
Great Britain as set forth In the Clay
ton Bulwer treaty.
Great Britain considers the Senate
amendment which reserves 10 the Unit
ed States the right Of taking any meas
ures IL may find necessary to secure by
its own forces the defense OF the Unit
ed States Of greater Importance than
the abrogation OF, the Clayton Bulwer
treaty. The amendment is altogether
too vague and she would prefer that
the United states be more specific. She
also favors the observance OF the gem
era principle Of neutrality as set forth
in article OF the original Hay-Paunce-
Vote treaty which was stricken out by
the Senate.
There is a disposition In quarters not
Immediately connected with the nego-
tlations 10 believe Great Britain Is
leading up TO the submission Of a propo-
sltion that in return for an abrogation
OF the CLAYTON. Rulwer treaty this gov
eminent will make concessions In Alas
ka. There have been frequent rumors
OF this character but II can be stated
emphaucally that the President and
secy. Hay will under no circumstances
ALLEVIATE one foot OF American territory
and such proposition. II submitted.
will be Immediately rejected.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-12

spectacle was almost traglcal. Yet his
courage, which never failed him for
moment, was the same sublime fortltude
that had characterized his daily life
through the long and eventful career
that he carved out for himself with
such distinction and honor
LARGE FAMILY.
President Cannon leaves large fam
ily-four wives and twenty-eight chill
dren-to mourn his demise. That they
will miss him very much there can be
no doubt; for he was good husband,
q eonsiderate parent and wise oounsel-
or, who always provided well for the
needs Of those dependent upon him.
He was a strong advocate OF the patri-
archal family system, and was never
happier than when surrounded by the
members Of his own household while
some reunion was being held or birth
day celebrated. He was firmly Of the
opinion that such occasions were pro-
ductive Of untold benefit and so he
demonstrated they were, The last fam
ily gathering held at his home was just
after his return from the Sandwich
Islands in January last, when his sew
enty-fourth birthday was observed in
most pleasant manner a few days
after the real event Itself.
AN UNCEASING WORKER.
He felt much improved In health at
that time and declared rapturously that
II would have given him boundless
pleasure 10 have remained on the islands
for several months to come. Had he
done so. II is the opinion Of many that
he would have been alive and well to-
day. But speaking of the propriety OF
a prolongation of his visit at that time
he said.
Every interest but my own health
demanded my return-therefore | am
home"
This strict attention to business detail
was characteristic Of the man, and to
t. he owed his success in the affairs Of
life--and probably, his death as well.
President Cannon was endowed with
q strong physique and good health and
had ever led temperate life, In all
things except work in the field Of which
his energy was ever active until the
hand OF death itself was laid upon him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-12

Of the leaders and was regarded as
power at the polls.
In the Swedish church at Leonard
and Griggs avenue. the same Brown"
was one OF the most deyout worship
pers and a regular contributor.
To the poor Of the district he was
a vcritabie Robin Hood. His neigh
bors said he gave away more than he
could afford. They thought he lived on
the proceeds Of the little photograph
ing establishment and did not know
that night after night his printing press
on the top floor was turning out fifty
and one hundred kronor notes. as well
as notes OF Uncle Sans currency and
bills OF the bank OF Scotland.
+. NJ. Clifford. who has charge OF the
house where SkOog lived, said that as
Brown he was the best tenant they
had. Mrs. Clifford said she could not
believe the man was counterfeiter.
Skoog's apartment was just across the
hall from her. and Chief Hazen and his
secret service men were, az the moment
when she expressed her faith In SkQog,
packing away the plates from which
the counterfeits were printed. Skoog's
apartments were on the top floor. II
really was a workshop. There was
only one bed In the place. The back
room was given up TO the tub In which
he made his paper. and the shelves in
It were filled with bottles Of chemicals
and cans Of inks.
In the front room was table and
on It a hand press on which the bills
were printed. The other furniture was
a sofa and a mirror. with little work
bench beside Il. There were heavy
lace curtains on the only window 20
shut out prying eyes.
chief Hagen says Skoog photographed
his notes on zinc, etched them and then
went over the etching as an engraVer.
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COUNTERfEITER'S
DOUBLE LIFE.
SsOog Was a Respectable PhOtOg-
rapher in Williamsburg,
THOUGHT A GOOD NEIGHB0R.
A Leader In Politics and Church
Work-EfceIient Tenant and
General Favorite.
New York. April l2-The Journal and

New York. April 12.-The Journal and
Advertiser says:
John Albert skoog, the counterfeiter
who now hovers between life and
death In the prison ward at Bellevue
as the result Of self-lnflicted wounds.
led double life; and so clearly that
hardly a person in Williamsburg will
believe that the would-be suicide and
ALBERT Brown" the photographer Of
Grand street, Williamsburg. are one
and the same. That he Is man who
escaped from a prison in Joliet after
killing a guard is beyond their power
to realize. He was favorite In the
homes OF his neighbors. In the Re
publican club Of the district he was one
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-12
BRIBED ARMY DOCTORS.
How Young Germans Escaped NIL
itary Scryi &C.

Berlin. April Lat Elherdold today,
during the trial begun yesterday IT
Baumann. Dickhei0 and others, who
are accused Of having frauduleniIy
freed from military service many sons
of wealthy parents IN some u tho prin-
cipal cities OF Germany several wife
ncsses admitted having given Baumann
sums ranging from 1900 70 5000 maiks
FOR pills that would produce the ape
pearance Of jaundice, thus securing
military exemption.
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lew |STHMIAN
CANAL TREATY.
y and pauNcefote will Probably
Arrange One.
V''LNIlON To BE SIGNED.
'''on Confident OF This
wants Something More
'""''' Than senate Amendment.

[,.,1, iork' April IA special to the
Igo,,' IRON Washington says: Active
\ rD aons are in progress between
.D''ea states and Great Britain
n '. 70 the isthmian canal treaty.
n t~ au De accomplished. secy. Hay
M !, raunoefote viii arrange a
/ VI 'he treaty before the depart.
bi,a. resident Mckinley and his
b, !, ~ tneir western trip the latter
. ,r.. u''s month. 1t seems to be
s., 'p'sssion' however that the mat
no I' ho' be determined within that
4. q, ou' mat when Lord Pauncefote
th bi n, england in June he win take
~ Gsv we draft agreed upon with
hs hay nay Just how FAR the neeo,ia'
Ined hue b,,. proceeded cannot be sseer-
~ enough is known to indicate
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WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.
No Further News Regarding re-
sumption OF Peace Negotiations.

London, April l2-No further news
has been received regarding the re-
ported resumption Of peace negota
tions in South Africa. but the fact
that the censor allowed the report TO
pass and the fact that the gov
eminent has not issued denial. are
held to prove that negotiations Of
some sort are In progress.
The casualty list Issued yesterday
revealed the fact that Lord Methucn
was discharged from the hospital last
week, this being the first notification
that he had been IN.
There Is no information from South
Africa. beyond the fact that the Brit
ish have evacuated Hoopestad. which
the Daily Mail observes. seems 70
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-12
Russian Sugar Test Case.

New York April 1.-THE test case
involving the imposition OF coun-
teryaillng duty on Russian sugar came
up before the board Of classification Of
the United States general appraisers
again today. Il. A. Bigelow appeared
for the protestants, while William ].
Gibson represented the government.
The hearing developed no new
facts In the controversy. Judge
Somerville lntimated that the case
would naturally be taken 10 the fed
eral courts and VIII probably not be de-
cided until II reaches the United States
SUPREME Court.
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owAR RISK RATES.


san Francisco April 1.-THE Examln-
or says
Vessel bound from this coast 10 Chi
ncse and Japanese ports must carry
extra Insurance and have been put on a
"War risk basis This means a heavy
addition t0 the usual rates II Insurance
and comes 90 the class as special haz-
ards. The reason for this decision on
the Part ~ the marine underwriters is
the strained relationship 90 Japan and
Russia.
The first vessel on which war risks
were written was the Hong Kong Maru,
one Of the japanese line, She sailed
Yesterday and carried extra lines Of in-
surance on both hull and cargo.
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FAILING HEALTH.


show that Lord Kltcheners force is
still none too strong.
II Is announced from Brussels that
the Dutch Transyaal committee has
handed 20 Mr. Kruger a check FOR
1000 900 forms collected IN Holland for
the assistance of the Beers.
II appears that Nr. Krugr's entour-
age assert that the route from Leyds-
doran 10 Zoutspansburg is heavily for
tilted and able TO resist the British
long time.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-12

.h,e Leader Broken in Body, Though
n.,.ht In Mind. and Hopeful to the Last
49,. lin the Unequal Struggle for Life,
uonterey, California, in the Seventy
art, Year of His Age.-End Came at 1:2O
49, Morning Leaves a Large Family
Name and Fame That Belong to
paoes of National History.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-12

Caroline. his son Preston ]. Cannon,
and two younger members Of the fami-
~, The party proceeded directly 10
Monterey and took quarters at the
Hotel Del Monte but soon changed to
a more quiet part of the neighborhood,
and located in large and comfortable
cottage on an eminence overlooking the
bay and receiving the full benefits OF
the gentle ocean breezes, which II was
fondly hoped would restore him to his
former health and vigor.
Soon after arriving Mt Monterey,
Chas. II. Wilcken Of this city, an old and
trusted friend of the family who was
perfectly familiar with all Of President
Cannon's ailments, was sent for and
he Immediately left for the sick mans
bedside and assisted in nursing him to
the very last. Acting as medical adj
wiser. together with specialists, called
in later, was DR.. Gift Of St. George,
now doing missionary work In South
ern California. The dispatches that
came from the sons at Monterey, while
always couched In conservative Ian
guage, and breathing as hopeful a spirit
as the facts would warrant, were
nevertheless OF such character. all in
all that Indicated fatal termination
Of President Cannon's illness.
A SUDDEN SUMMONS.
On Friday, March 29th. telegram
came from President Cannon summon
ing his cons General John O. Cannon,
and HUH j. Cannon and his nephew
and legal adviser, Attorney John NJ
Cannon, to Monterey. These gentlemen
left on the noon train of that day and
reached his bedside on the Sunday af-
day afternoon following. For a few
days thereafter his condition seemed
to improve; and then relapse. improve
ment, and relapse, followed each other
In rapid succession until 1t became APP
parent that HIS condition was growing
steadily worse. On Saturday night At
torney John NJ. Cannon returned home,
and on Saturday afternoon ex-Unlted
States Senator Frank j Cannon Joined
is father anG other me- oers cf he
family at Monterey
GLOOMY TIDINGs.
On Monday the telegraphc tidings
81 r1ts s.,4 4 e,l hat ell t,x
dent Cannon's condition had arisen.
The relief that the specialists had been
able TO give him for the swelling that
had stricken his lower limbs was only
temporary, and sleep constantly became
more difficult until Monday night when
he secured some rest but without gain
ing strength. He had sustained a com
plete nervous collapse.
SAD BATTLE FOR LIFE.
The Illness OF President Cannon at
Monterey. was fraught with unusual
sadness. He knew all the time that he
was very sick man but fully expect
ed that he would be restored TO health
and strength again. With the wife and
sons who watched over him during all
the weary hours of day and night with
devotion and love that were beautiful
to behold, It was different Latterly
they were made 10 realize that his days
were numbered. Nevertheless they
hoped to the very last number OF
friends visited President Cannon at
Monterey and were pleasantly received
by him. They report that It was APP
parent that he was engaged in an I'M
equal struggle with death and that the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-12

navy is an order issued today by Score
tary Long announcing their relative
positions on the naval register Admiral
Dewey, by the order. is the ranking
officer OF the navy. John Adams
Howell Is the senior rear ud-
mlral. w S schley Is No. 8. and WI.
liam T. Sampson, No. on the llst ot
senior rear admlrals Frank Wildcs is
the ranking captain
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-12
A Knockout Drops Victim.

San Francisco. April IA man sup
posed to be Geo. II. Perkins, OF Seat
tie, was found unconscious at Tenth
and Market streets late last night, and
taken TO the receiving hospital, where
he was pronounced by DR., Thrasher a
victim OF Knockout drops. When TAX
en- to the hospital he was very low, but
rallied slightly and stands a show for
his life
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-12

Eek was murdered for $3.50, his cloth
ing burned, his head cut of and the
trunk and head thrown into different
places In the Canadian river where
they found their way into the nets Of
two fishermen.
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Warning 10 British Soldiers.

London. April 1.-THE British war
office has issued the following special
order regarding surrenders in the field;
ANY officer or soldier. who In the pres
ence OF the enemy displays a white
flag or other token OF surrender will be
tried by general court-martial.'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-12
CHILEAN Cabinet Crisis.

Valparaiso, Chilli April l2-Many
members OF the liberal convention thlt
nominated Jerman Reisco have with
drawn their support and win soon pub-
fish manifesto explaining their rea.
sons FOR doing so.
The cabinet crisis continues.
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Point Reyes Observatory to be Built

San Francisco, April l2.-Director
Alexander Meade OF the weather
bureau, announces that the new obser-
vatory at Point Reyes, for which Con-
gress appropriated $4,000 just before Its
adjournment. will be built at once.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-12

n $50, George O Cannon is dead
' -. Va. ,he sad news 'e'esF'Datd
+. I1 a',' s1l JOHN Q. cannon to his
q ~" o.,. Angus Cannon at $3.50 .,f from ON
n ''' N, nornlng. While the re-
0n''H .,,D news was almost mo-
w ~. expected, it nevertheless l,',
en'a,'' .,.e,t shock to the entire CON
IA Dn'e SEA. ,ss soon shroud Of deepSs :
oa,'' hung nHa over it Gen. en-. ,o,n%Ins
|||,p, Dsr was coached IN tue
inglage quay peacefully at
"a PANE .,arning We proceed to san
e ,1,e with remains at once, ,, W" ,nl
"a 1Ian 1a,,. nike the G o'clock tram 70.
q rorI ,,. n nnernlng. Consult family anu
Penny g,s mDlpley concerning the fun S.n
Y" t ,nswer me at palace hotel san .,,,
s.. s''' Cable Liverpool to @ ,S,raS
s,,vester and Joseph we H"''
Er,nIy and FANNIE :, cannon. of
N. A Sal, Lake stake received u the c lT'.
Sorlpg from his nephew '0nn -
hon ,. warming al 1.2O,
',..,S came peacefully. Please JON WIN
p s.md, Inc n consulting about funeral
/ p.ns,5spt cannons family was com
-,',.,y overwhelmed on receipt OF 'ne
~ ,r,ellIgonce. but resigned mem
|sa,rs. "a tbe special watch care OF tho
'p,,y,5epes that wnled his departure
|,ror, mis- sphere Of action at this ulne'
H., often are family ties as strong NC
,uson fathers. wives and children, as III
H. case Of President Cannon h's re-
narkable power and influence over MS
bousehold was a subject of uncommon
Remark as we're also their devotion anu
1oye for him. -
a President Snow was deeply impressed
%hen the information Of President can
nons death was communicated to him
was also President joseph + Smith
NJ news was not however unexpeeted
"a every indication and telegram for
days past indicated that the end was
Speedily approaching.
i is yet too early to state when the
funeral win be held but ARRANGEMENTS
viii be taken In hand Immediately and
fuly made. ii is expected, within the
next day or two. Neither is there any
more definite information in regard to
he time Of the arrival Of the remains
lhan that conveyed in the telegram bv
General Cannon to bis brother Angus.
Immediately after the posting Of the
announcement Of President Cannon's
Heath as conveyed In the Monterey tel
egram from General Cannon. large
nowds gathered on the sidewalk in
nont Of the News" bulletin windows
p read the tldIngs for themselves.
Afanilpe the news spread rapidly over
~ city and the News" office and the
fesiints office were overwhelmed
~ 'sephonlc inquiries from far and
~ u the effort to verify the report.
n'aHaoly profound regret and sorrow
r. exposed upon Its continuation.
II THE TRIP TO MONTERREY.
president cannon's trip to Monterey
0iothls' was taken as the result OF
u S''aeS Of the grippe with which he
Y stricken early in March, and which
u'ea number Of unfavorable COM
,a'Ol' 70 arise, He left Salt Lake
n ~'''n i"h accompanied by his wife
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RANK OF REAR ADMIRALs.
Howell First, schiey Fifth and
Sampson is seventh.

Chicago. April ia special TO the
Tribune from Washington. ID. C., says:
or special interest TO officers Of the
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GUILTY OF HORRIBLE MURDER.
Burned Victims Clothing and Conn
pIeteIy Severed His Head,

Oklahoma City. o. T.. April ii.-w
NJ Yodcr was found guilty today OF The
murder Of L. j. Eek in August, 1893
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-12

Isle Of Man. Their ancestors were orig
lnally from the borders of Scotland and
spelled their name sometimes as Can
nan. George @. was the Oldest OF seven
children. The others were Mary Alice,
Ann. Angus NJ, John O., David H..
and Leonora. In his boyho0d ne was
a diigent student Of the Bible, and
thereby was able 10 perceive the great
lack in Christendom of divine inspira-
ton and the authority and gifts enjoyed
10y the early Christians. In 1910 Elder
John Taylor, who had married Leonofa
Cannon, George as aunt and joined
the Church in Canada. landed in Liver
pool on a mission to Great Britain, The
Cannons at once received him and the
Gospel mesyage which HI bore. The
father and mother, George O., and two
others Of the family were baptized
Feb. II, lsiO. The family sailed from
Liverpool for NauvOo September nth
1872, but the mother died on the way
and was buried In the ocean, as had
been foreseen by her husband and her
self before their departure.
RECOGNIZED THE PROPHET,
on reaching Nauvoo. George @. recog-
nized the Prophet Joseph Smith al
though he had never seen his portrait.
on August II, 1874 the father of the
Cannons died ut ST. Louis. George @
entered the office Of the "Tlmes and
Seasons and Nauyoo Neighbor,"
which was in charge Of Elder John
Taylor. and he there learned the print
Ing business and was a member OF Elder
Taylor's household Under his hands
George O. was ordained an Elder, Feb
ruary 9th lsl5, and on the same day
was ordained a Seventy and was re-
ceved as a member Of the Nineteenth
quorum. In 1916, when the expulsion
from Nauvoo took place, he Travelled
with the main body OF the Saints to
Winter Quarters and crossed the plains
in 1S47. arriving in salt Lake valley
October Bird OF that year. There he Ia
bored for a living and endured the
hardships Of the times with the rest OF
the Pioneers.
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MISSION TO CALIFORNIA.

In the fan Of 1919 he was sent on mis-
sion to California under the direction OF
Elder Charles c. Rich He suffered
great privations on the way, and in the
summer of 1850 was called with nine
others to take a mission TO the Hawaii
an Islands. They landed December
18th. 1850. No success being had
among the whites most OF the Elders
determined TO return; but Elder Can
non, seeing that the natives were i'm
utter ignorance OF the Gospel, declared
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CHAIRMAN WALKER DEAD.

New York. April 12,--Chalrman
Walker Of Santa Fe railroad died sud
denly at his home in this city today.