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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-24
EMINENT DANISH ACTOR.
Given an Enthusiastic Reception by
His C0uAtrymen in Salt Lake.

About one hundred and fifty sCandi-
nayiane OF this city assembled in Choir
Hall Richards street on saturday even
ing and enjoyed program eff singing
music and recllat0ns, The star Of the
evening was the celebrated actor from
the Royal Theater Of Copenhagen Den
mark, Mr.. Filth Reuner, who passed
through the city on his way to san
Francisco. Mr. Reumert recited sew
eral classical pieces, and demonstrated
the great scope OF his talent, proving
himself as powerful In pathos as r.
resistibe in humOr He read the
Finnish poet Runeherg's sven Dufva
In truly masterful manner ana then
took the house by the way In which
he told some stories by Denmarks best
humOnsts. one Of the best numbers
on tho program was q 'monolOgue' OF
which he himself Is the author, The
program was varied by solos Of Profess
sOr Anthem G., Lund, Mrs Christine An
derson, and Professor Anderson.
Mn Reumert brings greetings 70
Danes In this country from the Danish
crown prince. Since his arrival In the
United States he has appeared IN New
York, Philadelphia, Perth Amhoy, chi
cago, Racine and here. He was very
much pleased with Salt Lake City and
the organ recital IN the Tabernacle on
Saturday impressed him very much
His visit to Saltair and the plunge in
the brine are among the events of his
long journey
Mr. Reumert win probably pass
through this city again on the llth OF
July, and there Is some talk of asking
him TO appear in Q larger hall perhaps
at the Salt Lake Theattr. 4 meeting
Of ladies and gentlemen interested in
Scandinavian dramatic art viii be held
in the Fourteenth ward next Wednes-
day evening to discuss that proposition,
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been washed down the river and prob
ably will be total loss East OF Ennis
the train had little trouble getting
through to Blucields Two bridges are
gone between Vivian and Welsh. At
Shawnee the Shawnee Coal company
lost all their mine mules which we're
IN the stable when the storm swept
down ON them. 4 report from Keystone
has Il that a mob OF negroes there re-
fuse to work for 50 a day but are loating
around and watching their chance TO
steal from the debris. Another report
gays that the number OF dead there rs
seventeen, and that Of this number ten
have been buried, Newspaper men
have gone 10 the coal fields to get re-
liable Information and it ls expected
thai something definite viii be known
within the next tweuty-four hours
CANNOT ESTIMATE DAMAGE.
Roanoke Va, June 2i-Nortok &
Western officials here say owing 10
wires being down and no direct CONF
muuoaton thcy are unable to estl-
mate the damage caused by the Hood In
the coal fields They do not believe the
dauage 20 property VIII amount TO
$500 600 aa at first reported. Estimates
Of goo lives lost are now thought to be
too great
MANY CONFLICTING REPORTS.
Richmond Va June 24.-Conhctlng
reports received here place the loss OF
NE In the Flat Top region by the Hood
at 200 TO goo II Is pretty certain that
Keystone has been virtually washed
out, but he loss of life there probably
rs oyerostimated
Tn, Norfolk & Western people here
know nothing except that they nave
suffered heavy damages to tracks
The track Of the Chesapeake d OHIO
near Keystone Is also heavily damaged
and trains are tied up, There has been
n tremendous flood at Charleston, w.
Va. Several children were drowned
near Ta2eWcl
A special to the Dispatch from Arel
a reliable correspondent az Bluelelds,
says all the news so far Is based largely
on rum0r: that facts cannot yet be OBJ
tanned ana IL Is probable the reports
are exaggerated.
TWEEN Y-FIVE MILES OF TRACK
GONE.
Columbus, O., June 2L-The Norfolk
6 Western railroad viii accept passen-
gtra for no point south OF Williamson
and the Information AZ the local Qllces
Is thai twenty-five miles Of track be-
You'd that point is gone
GOV. WHITE INVESTIGATING
Huntington, W. Va June 4.--Gov.
White Is here making arrangements to
get tents and provisions for the Hood
stricken district along the Norfolk
Western railroad. He says he fears the
death list will exceed 1000
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-24

morning, 80 keep the estate intact,
so following the procedure in cases Of
other large estates we decided 10 in
corporate and viii, derive an income
from the proportionate distribution Of
the revenue accruing from the estate.
There win be another meeting OF The
legatees next week, and providing that
a quorum can be secured without my
presence shall not return to attend it,.
but / will not know until receive a
wire"
Coming down 10 other topics Mr..
sherman stated that travel both east
ana west was exceptionally heavy this
summer. There Is more attention be-
ing given 20 the West IN the East than
has ever been before that ! can remem-
Der" he said Buffalo business
cepuonally good and the people there
are 1ublant ] was talking 10 rail-
road man IN Denver on Friday and
he told me that fully $1,000 tourists were
expected TO visit Colorado this SUM
mer."
Mr. sherman also stated that there
was considerable interest and specula-
ton beine manifested IN the East In re-
gard TO ihe Clark road and that he had
heard IT from several sources that The
San Iedro people were securing the
country 60 get engineering corps IN or
der TO rush the surveys
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The sale Of city lots was resumed Ia
the Council chamber this morning ana
five lots and the old city hall corner
were knocked down after about half an
hours biedmg. The old city hall site
sold for $50 900 to j. II, Fritsch, but 1t is
not likely that the Council will confirm
ne sale al this figure.
The south 50 feet Of lot 3, block l. at
the corner Of State street and Hillside
avenue, which sold at the last sale to
r. Il. Holland for $3.50 was rcsold for
800 to the Home Investment COM
PAM.
The other lots sold this morning
were lots 4, 5. and 7, Of block 2 the
next block north. These lots overlook
City Creek canyon, are 1885, feet deep
by 20 wide. the corner lot, No. & beins
62is feet wide. They sold. No. TO
George Mueller Tor $500. Nos. and to
l. T. Kelsey FOR 5000 each, and No Z
10 j. c. Griffith for SS25.
THE COUNTY LAND SALE.
Eleven pieces Of property were sold
al the county tax lien sale today Tor
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PARK CITY SCHOOL CASE.
How the Vacancy Caused by McLaugh-
Inns Death, Should be Filled.

Attorney General Breeder today gave
a written opinion to state Superinten-
dent A c. Nelson OF the department Of
public instruction in answer TO the fol-
lowing queries;
"A vacancy has occurred IN the Office
Of president Of the board Of school
trustees in the Park city school dis
trict by the death u that officer, and
the question aries how long shall the
anpointed officer serve? Can
the voters Of said district legally elect
a trustee to nm the vacancy, az the reg
ular annual school meeting or election
July Sth2'
After stating the law concerning these
subjects the attorney general rendered
tho following opinion
II appears from the reading OF section
1872 n 5. that n vacancy occurs In
the office OF trustee Of school board,
the remaining trustees shall Immediate
ly appoint some qualified person ia nil
lhe vacancy. who shall hold his said OF
fra until the next school election aud
.~'n his successor Is elected and quail
lied.
would say that II the call provided
for in section 1905 r. $. for the next
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Deaths at sea from Plague.

Washington, June 24-Surge0n Gen
eral Wyman Of the marine hospital to-
day was informed 10y DR., Mckay quar-
antlne officer at san Diego, Cal, Of the
arrival at that port Of plague infect
ed ship. The vessel is the British steam
er Carlisle City. which sailed from
Hongkong on May l6, and, coming vie
Yokohama and Honolulu reached San
Diego late last Saturday.
Or. Mckay reports that there were
six deaths en- route. five Of which were
certainly caused by plague and the
sixth Is supposed to have been. All the
deaths but one we're among members
Of the crew the exception being Chi
ncse steerage passenger
DR.. Mckay reports that all the Others
on board are IN good health, Neverthe-
less, the vessel Is being thoroughly dis
infected and kept well away from the
wharf so as 10 prevent the escape OF
rats as well as Of persons
Or. Mckay says that dead rats were
found on the ship before the sickness
made is appearance.
The crew OF the Carlisle City con-
sisted Of eight Europeans and forty
four Cinnamon. The vessel had one
European cabin passenger and twelve
Chinese steerage passengers.
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GEN. CABLES WEpT
When Arms of the Surrendered Fill
pinos Were Given Tn.

Santa Cruz, Province Of Laguna, p l.,
June N.-When Gen. Cables surrend-
cred today with Csc men and 500 rifles
he entered Santa Cruz TO the music Of
native bands which Were drawn up In
six lines in the church yard. Cables
and his stan entered the church where
mass was celebrated BY Chaplain Hart
Of the Eighth United states infantry,
The column passed in review before
the United States army headquarters
with arms at port, returned to the en-
closure where they surrendered their
rifles and received receipts emitting
them 10 thirty pesos each. All the re-
ceipts were deposited In the hats Of
Cables and his officers, Cables insisting
that the arms were not being sold but
belonged 10 the revolutionary govern
ment and that the proceeds must go 10
the widows and orphans, During the
surrender Of arms Cables and his stan,
who were outside the enclosure, wept.
The officers afterVard walked TO head
quarters where Cables rendered his
sword 70 Gen. sumner who CALAMITY
handed It back. Gen. Sumner also
handed back the revolutl mist flag
which Cables will personally present to
Gen. Macarthur, Gen, sumner con-
graduated Cailles on his surrender,
and the latter responded that II was a
happy day for Laguna province
The presl = OF the Federalists In
Laguna made "a patriotic address TO
the former Filinlno officers and then
the latter ard the rank and flle OF the
Fillpihus took the oath Of allegiance
publicly IN the plaza.
Frank Mekn. the deserter OF the
Thirty-seventh infantry. who had been
acting as q liouirnalt with the lnsur-
gents under Cables and who surrend-
cred today was placed In irons.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-24
OFFICERS GREETED
WITH IMPRECATIOMS
"NO Government by Injunction" The Cry at
the West Virginia Coal Mines Guards
Heavily Armed Secret Meetings.

Matteawan, w, Va, June 2t--No de-
velopments Of a serious nature marked
Sundays situation at the scene Of the
strike in the Thacker-Matteawa coal
field, AZ a secret caucus held at
Thackcr Saturday night It is under
stood that vigorous expressions were
made by strikers In condemnation Of
Judge Jacksons sweeping injunction
but the conservatives were IN the ma
jority and no plan Of campaign was
mapped out looking to any trespass
on its conditions. However, the state
ment is made that the men at work
represented a small percentage OF the
1000 involved would be pressed 60 unite
with the strikers. While the injunc-
ton was made effective Friday the de-
PENDANTS In equity were not formally
served until this morning. The service
OF summons met with no particular uct
of violence although the officers wee
greeted with Ieers and imprecations on
government by Injunction 10 add
TO the seriousness Of the situation Sher-
III Hatfield and a force of picked men
who reported for guard duty at the
mines have refused to serve and re-
turned to Williamson
10 the Associated Press representa-
tive Deputy White said last night. we
declined TO take a hand IN the con
troversy because the demand Of the
operators that all intercourse between
the strikers and the non-union men be
suspended was manlfestly unjust, We
agreed to preserve order, prevent IN
reference of a violent nature and pro-
tect mining property but beyond this
we could not In fairness 60"
The guards now on duty In the six
collieries In the district are selected
from the ranks Of non-union men ana
number all told about 100 They are
heavily aimed. Thus far they have
succeeded In enforcing the company's
demand against trespassinc by strikers.
II Is expected that a crisis will be
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-24
LAW SUITS AT LOGAN.
That CITY aud Hyde Park vs. the Herr
cules Power Company.

logon. June 2t-An important law
suit is being heard here today before
Judge Hart. Il Il that Of Logan and
HYDE Park against the Hercules Power
company Judge Henderson, Of SAT-
Lake. and J. G. Walter ~ Logan, rep
resent the defendants, and Nebeker aud
French the plaintiffs.
Late Saturday night suit was brought
In the district court here by Main and
winchester, Of San Francisco, for 90
100 against Larson and Jolly, doing
business at llalsd and Preston, Idaho.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-24
VETERANS AT SALTAlR.
Members of the Nauyoo Legion Hold
Their Reunion This Afternoon.

Under bright skies and famed by
cool bree2es the veterans Of the Maui
VOC Legion, Mormon Battalion, utah
Militia, and those who participated in
the va" with Spain gathered al saltalr
beach this afternoon in a reunion
which embraced the iightng over again
of their battles through the medium OF
the mutual exchange Of "reminiscences
and a general good talk over old times.
The occasion was joyous one and
made doubly so by the presence OF
President Snow. who went out to the
resort early In the afternoon and min
gled with the hardy pioneers and their
friends and families. There was n
big attendance, among the crowd Of old
and young faces were seen representa-
tive citizens from nearly ell the coun-
ties Of this state.
The gathering was called 10 order
shortly after g o'clock by Major-Gen-
eral Burton and n short program. in
GLIDING an address upon the history OF
the Nauvou Legion by Bishop o. IT,
whitney. was In progress when this re-
mort closed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-24
FPITSCH GETS OLD CITY HALL CORNER.
Knocked Down TO Him at Todays Auction Sale for $4,000 BE.
ie,ed That the City Council Will Refuse to Confirm
the Sale al so Low Figure.

sS2s "a There was quite a crowd Of
prospective purchasers. but not much
bidding today. In only three Of the sales
the price rising above the upset price
During the former days OF the sale the
prices have IN large majority Of cases
been bid up quite freely, which has not
been the custom at tax sales In former
years
Todays sales were: No. ; Reserve,
Silver Lake Summer Resort. Robert A.,
BRIGHTON. r ~. lots is and 10. block 3,
kidneys Copper Plant, Maria II. Petit
sri so: part of section a. township 2
south. range west, Oscar Pearson,
s2l.9l; part Of section 2, township 1
north. range west, Ethan ]. Jeremy.
sll 20. lois 3. 10 ana H. block II, Capitol
nm addition. Iainia c. Roenlsch,
s9g Is; lots % and "a, and east half Of
23 Rig city Park addition Glen X.
Bothwon. Sl9.1S' part Of section 2,
township / north, range west. Ethan
I Jeremy. $50. o.; lots 20 and q, block
Ar,her q bullock addition, j, T,
strlngpr. s29.6a: lots 30 and ~ block 2,
same l.. Snow Jr, S22.5i; part Of Sec
tinu q township south range ] west,
Ann II Crowther Ssi s.; lot II, block 2,
annex 10 Desky's subdivision second,
Il. {. Lackner, -.
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LATE LOCALS,

Today's clearlngs amount 10 $685.
1928. as compared with S362,SSl for
the corresponding day OF year ago.
on Wednesday. June 20, the general
board Of the Y M. NJ. |. A. win enter
tain Apostle Heber j. Grant and his
fellow missionaries TO Japan, al the
Bee Hive house, the home OF President
Snow.
Henry McEwan and O. c. Beebe, OF
the State bank and lions Savings
bank. respectively returned home from
the Weber today after FIVE days out
ing They brought with them 26l trout,
Weighing III pounds, the result OF two
days fishing.
Mrs. Alice Maud Thompson. the wo-
man who was committed 10 the insane
asylum az Provo last week, suffering
with acute mania brought on by epilep-
tic fits and whom Deputy Sheriff Ar
nup had such a time In getting into the
asylum, died this morning In III OF
epilepsy.
The temperature Of salt Lake city
has been noted for lts caprice Tor the
last few months. After an exceptionally
cool spring. Saturday became the hot
test day of the season with a maximum
temperature Of 90 degrees. Today the
highest temperature was 80 degrees and
was reached at noon The prospects
are bright. however, for a few more
warm days before winter sets in.
Massrs. James II Movie. Geo. t.
O'Dll and Joseph H. Calne spent sun
dav In Brighton, which they say is al
ready assuming IT'S summer activity.
They report much damage Go the road
M rig Cottonwood canyon by reason
Of the presence of sheep herds The
road supervisor OF the district viii be
urged 10 see that the sheep are Kept az
a greater distance from the road.
Tho funeral services over the late
John r. Engstrom viii not be held ut
the family residence. as was trst an
nounced. but will be held IN the West
minister Presbyterian Churchon Fourth
West between First and Second South.
Tuesday afternoon al O'Clock. Tho
lnterment will be IN charge % the Ma
tional Guard Of Utah, OF which the de-
ce.sed ves q member. Friends respect
fully Invited.
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reached Wednesday when il ls currents
ly reported Writs of ejectments Will be
EcrN0i on strikers occupying company
houses fins. II anything Win precipi-
tate hosuhues as not even temporary
quarters could be provided for the
homeless men ana their families.
Frank A. Hin Of Roanoke, president
81 h. Consolidated companies, was
here sunday In conference with his
HuhordInates and attorneys and left
hurriedly for Konoya. II is believed he
has gone o. Chatl stOn to appeal for
cooperation Of state militia. AS re-
CARDS tue cause OF the strike there ls
a difference of opinion The union
Wor,r'S Gtnand recognition OF the
union ani CAIN that determinations
are made IA favor ~ n0n-unonists.
They have as particular grievance
tAe discharge OF one Of their number.
colorcd man. Tor losing line 10 attend
the United Mine Workers meeting at
Indianapolis as a delegate from their
lodge. on the other hand, operators
maintain That the strike Is due 10 the
refusal uf superintendent Lambert "
Mainline and Lick Fork mines, to dis
charge a miner from the Elkhorn field,
who declined "a 'oin the union on the
ground he already belonged to too
many orders 70 justify him in the adj
ditional expense, The wage question
does not figure the wages paid averages
from 81 to 81 per day being entirely sat
lsfactory Five hundred dollars a week
In relief funds is coming into the field
from the United Mine Workers OF
America
II Is stated on good authority that
warrants VIII be issued for all particl-
pants In recent riots by the Mingo Coal
company county authorities, The men
win be released on BAH and future erup-
lions viii then come under the jurlsdic-
ton Of the federal authorities All IL
quiet this morning and az several hun
dred OF the strikers are working on re-
pairs on the Norfolk a. Western road
bed at Panther, no developments are
expected today.
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ULTIMATUM To STRIKERS.
New Jersey Railroad Says Men Must
Return 90 Work by Tomorrow.

Wllkesbarre, Pa, June 2A,-rhe Cen
trail Railroad Of New Jersey today is
sued an utimatum 70 the 800 strikers
at the Ashley shops of the company
stating that all the men who do not
return 10 work tomorrow morning viii
consider themselves discharged and
their places will be filled with other
men.
This Is Interpreted to mean that the
company viii bring non-union men TO
the shops. The strikers have expected
this move during the last three days,
az the company has had a number OF
special policemen sworn IN, The strik-
ers say there will be trouble II non
union men come here,
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urned from Washington yesterday,
having been absent from this city for
three weeks pass in the East attending
IN business connected with the estate OF
hls late uncle. This mornlng he stated
maj ne leeatees under the VIII met
some DAYS ago and filed articles Of in
cornoration of the John Sherman Is
tate comnany under the laws u New
Jersey. 1--WE decided" he said this
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Presidential Appointments.

Washington, June 24--The President
today made the following appoint
ments.
State Chandler Hale. secretary OF
legation at Vienna, Austria.
James j. Bailey Kentucky, secretary
OF legation al Guatemala and Honduras.
Treasury William l.. Gersh, collect
or OF customs district Of saco Maine,
Interior Charles r. Nesler, New Jer-
sey. Indian Inspector. re-appointed.
Treasury-Charles VI. Webster. col
lector ~ customs. district OF Montana
and Idaho.
War paymasters: Rank Of captain,
Eugene CONN and George +. Pickett.
Interor-P. NJ. Mullln. Nebraska, reg
lister Of the land Office at Rampant City,
Alaska
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Mnre Heading Men Strike.

POttsville, Pa, June 4-Emissarles
from Reading and other points today
visited the paio Alto shops OF the Read
ing company and succeeded in influence
ing a number Of workmen to join the
strikers already out Forty men are
out at Palo Alto and several at the ST.
Clair shops OF the company.
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Canoe Races Bcgip.

Buffalo, n. Y, June 2i-The canoe
races at the Pan-A1ercan exposition
under the auspices Of the American
Canoe association, began this after
noon. There are twenty-five events on
the two days program. American and
Canadian crews will compete In the half
and mile canoe races.
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school election is not In conformity
with the statute and fails to state that
a trustee win be elected, an election OF
a trustee at such meeting viii be void,
and under the provisions of section 1872.
r. s., the trustee who had been appoint
ed by the remaining trustees 10 NIL the
vacancy win hold the office until his
successor Is elected at a legally called
election and is duly qualified"