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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
WAS HE Kf5S EPEDs
Little Child Disappears and Cannot
be Found.

A mild sensation was crelted IN police
circles late yesterday AFTERNOON when It
was reported to the authorities that
little Clyde Rasmussen. five years of
age, had mysteriously disappeared and
all efforts 10 locate the child were fruit
less. The child's mother first called at
the police station and reported the mat
ter. She said that she and the boys
father, PeGr Rasmussen, had separ-
ated and she feared that ne had stolen
the little one She said she was mar
ried again, and that since separation
from her first husband she has had
custody o. TIE child.
About two hours after the lady left
the station, Rasmussen put In an APP
pearance, and manif SEED equally as
much If not more anxiety concerning
the whereabouts ~ his SON The parties
reside on Fourth West between Third
and Fourth South. When last seen
Clyde was playing wlta-s~a children
near his home. As soon as he was
missed. a dillgent search was made for
him. The police have been out looking
for him al ~ last night. and today. but
at late hour this afternoon no trace
of the child had been found. and his
parents are almost distracted as a re-
suit
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
WORKING FOR REEVES.
Salt Lake Shippers Want to See Him
Advanced.

Just what Will be the outcome Of the
resignation Of s. w. Eccles as traffic
manager OF the Oregon Short Line in
regard TO a successor Is causing the To-
cal shippers considerable thought. The
shippers naturally want a man with
whom they are acquainted.
In this connection II may be stated
that a prominent shipper. the largest in
fact In this State Is out working for
Assistant General Freight Agent
Reeves and he Is securing liberal sup.
port. II is understood that the gentle
man referred 10 has sent or a wire TO
Traffic Manager Munroe Of the Union
Pacific, which has been signed by sew
eral prominent business men OF this
city on behalf Of the appointment OF
Mr.. Reeves, providing the appointment
OF general freight agent for the Oregon
Short Line Is 20 be made in the near
future.
This action on the part OF the Salt
Lake merchants Is a spontaneous one,
and one that Is done without the kllowi-
EDGE or consent Of Mr.. Reeves, who y
quietly working away In his office. say.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
Federal Senate Proceedings.

Washington, Feb. Elm accordance
with the motion adopted yesterday. the
Senate met at II o'clock today Mr. Ba-
con Georgia. gave notice that on Mon
day next he would address the Senate
on his resolution as to the right Of the
Senate.to call upon the executive de-
partments for papers on file.
The following bills were passed;
House bin dividing the State of Ken
lucky into two judicial districts; pro-
yi5ing for an additional circuit judge
In the Second judicial circuit; author
izlng the establishment Of light and
fog horn at Point Dune, California, at
a cost Of S6S GOO
Referring to the court Of claims the
claim Of A. II. Russell and w. r. Liver
more, for damages on account of IN
fringement Of patent on fire arms
amending the Alaskan code In relation
70 treasurers OF school boards. 10 res
tore to the public domain a small tract
CT land In the Apache Indian reserya-
ton in Arizona.
The shipping bill was taken up. Mr..
Foraker (Ohio) had read a cablegram
from Governor Allen OF Porto Rico,
saying the legislature had adjourned
after successful session. This lead to
some discussion of the conditions in
Porto Rico
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
Probate Orders.

Judge Hall made the following pro-
bate orders today:
Estate OF John Wall. deceased; Cath
crime Franklin appointed administrators
under bond OF $500.
Estate and guardianship ofJohnW Wall,
an insane person, hearing on petition
for settlement Of final account referred
10 Deputy County Clerk Eldredge, for
approval.
Estate Of William H. Behle, deceased.
DR.. A. +. Behle appointed admlnistra-
tor with bond OF $1,000
Estate Of Thomas ]. Curtis. deceased:
Mary +. Curtis appointed administra-
triX under s.. 900 bonds.
Estate OF 5. S. Maxwell. deceased.
argument made on petition for settle
ment OF final account, and taken under
advisement.
Estate of Morris Livingston. de-
ceased; order made allowing sale Of
real estate at private sale upon adj
ditional bond Of 81, 900 being filed
Estate of Albert G. Dewey. deceased
order made compromising claims Of
Maria l.. Dewey
Estate OF James Kendall. deceased:
order made discharglng administrator
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
Equity Division.

In the equity division Of the district
court Judge Hall made orders in the
following cases
A. II, Raleigh VS. NJ. c. Moon; Morse
d Whittemore withdrew as attorneys,
and Putnam and Meyer substituted.
Francis b. Lawrence VS. William f..
Vollneer, ct al; judgment for plaintiff.
Elizabeth Benbrook VS. John II. Ben
brook; decree Of divorce for plaintiff.
on report Of Deputy County Clerk Lit
tie
b. T Estes VS. Carrie Rehentlsch. ct
al, judgment for plaintiff.
The Brigham Young Trust company
VS. salt Lake City; demurrer to answer
sustained
Hattie Brownlee VS. Harry S. Brown
lee; decree for plaintiff in accordance
with referees report.
John Z, Johnson VS. Emma Hanson,
case set for trial March Z.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
Big Fire In Detroit.

Detroit, Mich. Feb. Fire early to-
day completely Quilted the building at
1850 Larned street occupied by the
Dreskoll-Jupp paper company, and
spread to the plant Of the Free Press
Printing Co.. which suffered extensive
damage. The total loss is about 5000 70
600. as follows
Dreskol-Jupp Paper company $40 GOO,
covered by insurance the Free Press
Printing company. 100000. insurance.
$45 GOO; lehman estate, owners Of Dres-
koll-Jupp building. $4,000; Chandler es-
tate. owners Of Free Press building,
$4,000 both covered by insurance.
There were also several minor losses
by other tenants Of the Dreskoll-Jupp
building. amounting to about $4,000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02

Christmas was smother step in the
closer relations Of The Hartman inter-
ests. and now II Is rum0red that one
by one the force a the general offices
Of the Oregon short Line viii
be wceded out until there win not be
any more left than Il absolutely neces-
sary for the local operation Of the sys-
tenn It is said that the first step VIII
be the adjustment II the Office Of traf-
fic manager and tie appointment Of
general freight agent who will look to
j. a. Munroe, freight traffic manager Of
the Union Pacific, at Omaha for in
struCtions.
Following out President Bufts policy
Of retrenchment and economy II Is said
that there will be great and surprising
changes in the accounting department
Of the oregon Short Line which will
have the effect OF materially cutting
down the force here.
This will not happen In a day, nor
in a month, said prominent railroad
man this morning. but 1t is coming,
just as sure as fate"
From the dispatches that are coming
In II appears that the Hartman in
Atl'SlN hlf htNAillN NNAiNi VI VI AlA' nv
jority of gateways In the country.
When this Is cOnsummated II stands 10
reason that with the key In their pocket
the controlling fnanciers are not going
10 let competing lines have more than
their share Of the business. With the
big railroad trust consummated conpe-
tition VIII be strangled and there will
not be a superabundance Of bllSts for
the freight and passenger solicitors and
live stock agents who under the old
system. used to scramble for business
and spend their expense money for the
good Of humanity at large and the ship.
per in particular on the other hand
they will not be wanted with the result
that there will be thousands Of bright
hustlers turned out in the cold to seek
some other walk IN life for their talents
In the meantime there are number
Of railroad men in this city who are
sitting on the anxious seat and wonder
ing what next is going 10 fall out OF the
clear sky, and among them there are
the shippers who are beginning to Won
der where consolidation is going TO end.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
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HUSBAND ANSWERS.
Makes Allegations Regarding the
Claims of His Wife.

In the divorce suit of Theresa Wilkin-
son vs. l., NJ Wilkinson. the defendant
today filed his answer, in which he de.
niss that he refused to provide plaintiff
with the neccssarles Of life. Alleges that
he has paid his wife since May 80. 1900
Sli5, Denies that he has treated plain
tin in a cruel or shameful manner or
swore or cursed at their child. Alleges
that plaintiff abandoned him about May
H. last and refused to live with him:
that all the trouble existing between
plaintiff and himself has arisen from
her temper, vile and abusive language.
and neglect Of home duties. Defendant
prays that plaintiff take nothing by
rec son OF her action.
The defendant also filed an affidavit
claiming he was unable to pay the
plaintiff $50 per month, and attorneys
fees, as heretofore ordered by the court
and he asks that the order be modified
and the amount reduced.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
CURRENT WEEK IN THE LEGISLATURE

Mcmillan an-compulsory vaccination bill passed ooh houses
Awaits the signature OF the Governor
Alsons providing for the formation Of railroad corporations
and opatng and extending passed both houses
bill charge visitors an admission Zee TO the 9''e
pentenay apply part Of same to peniten'aH library Iu
passed the House
Homgrens bill providing for the removal Of sentenced prisoners
to the state prison days after sentence passed the House
d. H. Morris bill relating the duties and powers Of road super
visors and the time for collecting poll passed the House
Alson providing Tor the burial OF honorAOy usc"'s''
soldiers md sailors, passed both houses
Barnes bill relating suUponas. passed both houses
Glasnanns bin relating transfers Of registry certificates rom
one district 10 another in precinct city passed the House
Asons bin comforting boards Of county commissioners pow
or n remit the taxes Of the INDECENT poor passed the Senate
Senate joint memorial No petoning Congress TO pass an S
to reclaim the the United states passed ooh houses
Smiths bill prohibiting wearing use OF Loyal Legion OF
G. A. r badges except by members OF those orders Killed ai
reading in the House 80,
Gasmanns fight against the tax Dodgers was e"'U' " Wv
the House .
trip fish hatchery and visit to the un'@s"
much enjoyed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
LATE LOCALS.

The business of the Salt Lake Clear
Ing House will hereafter be transacted
IN the directors room Of the Utah Ma
tlonal Bank instead Of In the room In
the Mccormick block formerly used for
that purpose.
Several OF the banks today received
consienments OF the $500 0c0 Salt
Lake city bonds issued ten years ago
and returned now for redemption by the
city. The recent Issue OF bonds was
made to redeem the issue OF ten years
ago as the money can be had al lower
rate Of Interest now than then.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
MEN MORE DETERMINED.
Strikers viii Ask the Legislature for
Assistance.

Mr.. Pat J. Roony OF the miners COM
mittee. that was sent to Salt Lake TO
confer with the board Of arbitration In
relation 10 the strike, returned from
scofield this afternoon. When seen he
said that he found the men down there
more determined than ever TO maintain
the position that they have taken.
we are here now" remarked Mr..
Roony. Ito see II we cannot prevail
upon the Legislature TO give us some re-
lief We propose 10 introduce a bill
In the Legislature. but we have not
prepared II yet We also wish to get
the situation before the public in its
actual light, SO that 1t can Judge
whether OF not our cause Is Just one.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
TWO PRISONERS PARD0NED.

This afternoon Mayor Thompson
pardoned two prisoners wno have been
serving terms In the city jail. Their
names are j, A. Steele and j. c, Smith.
They were arrested several weeks ago
by Detective Sheets for working sure
thin" gratis, and Judge Timmony gave
them 60 days at labor Mayor rhomp-
son granted them their liberty with the
understanding that they would leave
town Immediately. They were glad
of the chance and are now on their way
out Of the State
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
O'COnnor Case Dismissed.

Judge Stewart this morning, on mo-
ton of District Attorney Eichnor, dis
missed the case against James OCon-
nor, charged with breaking into the
room Of Hector GnsWold, in Walkers
bank building on the night Of October
9TH. 1900 on the ground of insufficient
evidence.
O'Connor was arrested. and on No
yember Z, 1900, he was tried before
Judge Timmony who held him In bonds
OF 81 600 TO the district court. The de-
PENDANT was unable TO furnish the re-
quired bonds and has languished ever
since said date In the county Jail.
Judge Stewart also heard arguments
In the case Of c. ". Popp vs. Daisy
Gold Mining company on APP lication for
receiver; hearing continued until Feb
ruary l6, 1901.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
ONE MORE CHANCE
FOR ABE MAJORS,
Supreme Court Today Handed Down an
opinion Which Says He is Entitled
to Another Trial.

The supreme court this morning
handed down It's decision In the case Of
the state of Utah plaintiff and respop.
'dent VS. James Morgan, alias Abe Ma.
lors, defendant and appellant. setting
aside the decision Of Judge Hart Of
the First judicial district. in which
brigham City Is situated, wherein ne
refused Majors a new trial.
1t will be remembered that Majors
was tried before Judge Hart and a iurv
In May 1899, and found guilty Of muir
dering Captain Brown, Of the ogden
police force, while resisting arrest in
the mountains east Of Brigham city in
the spring of that year,
SENTENCED TO BE SHOT.
The accused was later sentenced 10
be shot by the sheriff Of Boxelder coun-
~ on July I, 1893 The defendant how
ever appealed from this verdict, but
the supreme court on the End Of July
last, affirmed the judgment Of the lower
court and entered an order command
Ing said sheriff to execute the Judgment
Of the district court, by shooting young
Majors, on August II, 1900.
BIAS ALLEGED
Before this date had arrived. how
ever, the defendant, through his attor-
neys moved Judge Hart's court to set
aside the judgment, upon the grounds
that two OF the jurors, at least. who
previously sat upon the case and united
in the verdict, were biased in that they
had expressed sentiments to the effect
that they wished the officers would kill
Majors before bringing him in, and save
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
HAWAIIAN OPIUM LAW.
Circuit Judge Humphreys Declares
IL Unconstitutional.

Honolulu, Y. H., Jan. %, via San
Francisco, Feb. 2.--Circuit Judge Hum
phreys has rendered a decision deciar-
ing the Hawaiian opium lay unconstl-
tutional. This leaves the territory
without any law at all 70 regulate the
sale or use Of the drug, and Chinese
smokers are holding high carnival. Ha-
wall had the strictest possible laws,
prohibiting even having opium in pos
session. This was held to be in conflict
with United States laws which recog-
nize opium as an article OF commerce
H. q. Kaufman who was leader of the
band on board Deweys flagship at the
battle Of Manila committed suicide
here on the evening of oath by shooting
himself In the head with revolver. He
had been accused of immortality.
The Porto Rlcans brought to this
country by the sugar planters have all
reached their homes on the various
plantations that are to re-employ them
and are at work.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
MlLi.ERS in CONFERENCE.

The regular weekly meeting Of the
salt Lake Millers association was in
session at press time, and the perplex-
ing problem Of cutting prices of Hour
IS being discussed, aud some millers
who were seen. are in hopes that rea-
sonable, staple price VIII be agreed on
by all the members There is no money
In flour now" said one. land won't be
until we get together ON some fair price
ana AL stick to II.
1t is said that the meeting this after
noon was rather exciting and that eth
er settlement of this question of cut
prices viii be decided upon or the as
ISOLATION may dec de TO dissolve.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
Exchanges Closed.

New York, Feb. with one excep-
ton the changes In this city were
closed today as a tribute of respect 20
the memory Of the queen, The only ex-
ception is the coffee exchange which
was unable 10 suspend business without
seriously lnterruptng its affairs here
and In the European markets.
The banks and government offices
were open as usual, but Wall street
was deserted
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
FIVE AMERICANS
KILLED IN CEBU.
Lieut.. Hicken and Party Surprised
by insurgents
ATTACKED ON ALL SIDES.
-Four wounded, Two Missing Multi
lated Bodies Recovered Rein
forcements SEM.

Manila, Feb. 2.-Lieut. Hlcken and a
detachment OF thirty men Of Company
NJ, Twenty-fourth regiment, while
crossing river Tuesday night, were
surprised by insurgents gathered at
Fiesta San Lucia, island Of Cebu. They
were attacked in front and both tanks
by a hundred rifles and more bolo-
men. Five Americans We're killed, four
were wounded and two are missing.
The insurgent loss Is believed TO have
been heavy. Capt. Malley with de-
tachment, reinforced Lieut.. Hicken.
They recovered some bodies which were
mutilated
Additional detachments were sent
and are endeayorng to surround the in
surgents,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
WOULD NOT LEAVE TOWN.

AT late hour this afternoon, Josie
Robinson, notorious woman OF the
town, was arrested by the police and
locked up in the city jail. The woman
was recently sentenced to serve 60 days
for yagrancy but was pardoned by the
Mayor on promise 70 leave the State.
This she failed TO 90. hence her ar
rest She viii now finish her SEN
tenCo
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
Balloting for Senators.

Helena, Feb, There was no ma
terial change In the vote for senator
today. The vote follows
Mantle 70 Frank, IS; Cooper, 9; Mac
Ginnis, 9: Pelleer, 7: Hoffman, 8; Con-
rad, 4 Spriggs, 2.
Salem. Ore, Feb. 1.-The ballot for
L. s. Senator TODAY was as follows:
Corbett. %. Smith. Is; Mcbride. 49,;
Hermann. s; Fulton, 2; Moore p Low
ell, !. Not voting /; absent, TO- Paires,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
SENATOR KEARNS.
VIII Arrive in Washington Tonight
aud Sworn in Monday,
ESPECIAL TO THE "NEWs. u

ESPECIAL TO THE "NEWs,"l
Washington. u. c.. Feb, 2-Word has
been received here that Senator Kearns
will arrive this evening and will be
sworn in senator Monday morning.
Postmasters appointed today: F. l..
Baldwin, vice Mary *. Jost, removed,
Mount Nebo. Utah county, Utah, and
Mrs. Lucy Workman vice Emeline
Vinegar. removed Parker Fremont
county. Idaho
A pension has been granted Leslie
Powell Of Boise at Sc.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02

reached Windsor In advance Of the fun
eral train, Joined the procession at the
railway station and proceeded to st,
Georges chapel
The royal mourners, with the excep-
ton Of the queen and the princesses,
proceeded on foot,
The pipers played dirges.
The funeral procession entered the
chapel at 3l5 y. m
The service at st, Georges chapel
was concluded at 4:l0 p. m. The body
vii, lie until Monday In the Albert
Memorial chapel.
AN OFFICER FALLS DEAD.
London. Feb. 2.PrIor 70 the arrival
Of the funeral train Major Basslndale,
veteran officer, fell dead in the crowd,
as the result Of excitement
There were quite a number Of accl-
dents during the brushes in London.
Individual hospitals have admitted as
many as thirty cases. Several persons
were badly hurt through falling from
elevated places.
There was an ugly crush In the crowd
at the Marble arch, when the gates
We're Unexpectedly closed after the pro-
cession had passed. Several persons
tainted
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02

further bother; that "he ought to be-
william Fosgren and Robert C uar.
RS are the two Jurors referred IN A..
ter giving utterance 10 such statements
these parties upon bens examined nre.
urinary 10 their acceptance AZ iurorq
~ wy 'he case, said thew had not
FORMED, or expressed, any opinion as ia
'ht tuit or Innocence Of the accused.
Alter an these proceedings ana Just
prior 10 the execution of the last sem
teHce OF the court some four or five
parties signed athdayIts, stating they
had heard the above named Jurors ex-
press themselves In the manner stated.
and upon these andavts the defendant
moved for new trial. Judge Hart
oYerruled this motion, from which Ma.
Jors appealed again 10 the supreme
court.
The higher court today held that in.
asmuch as the defendant ala not dis
cover this new evidence tending 10
show that he ha0 not had a fair trial.
the motion granting him a new trial
should have been sustained by Judge
Hart, and hence the order remandlng
the case back to the lower court, which
is instructed to hear the case again was
made.
The execution Of the sentence has. Of
course been held in allowance by rea-
son OF this last appeal, and young Ma
jors Is now destined to live until the
evidence against him Is heard once
more by another Jury, who will then
determine his fate.
PRISONER HEARS THE NEWS.
The Joyful news was given 10 the
prisoner this afternoon. who rejolced al
the prospects now before him. as he be-
lleyes he can secure an acQuittal by
new trial before an impartial jury.
Judge Baskin wrote the opinion,
which Is an exhaustive one and It was
concurred In by Justices Miner and
Bartch
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02

ing nothing but wrestling with a big
stack Of correspondence and work.
Mr., Reeves has been connected with
the road for a number of years Is uni
Versally liked and respected, and his
promotion would be hailed with salts
faction.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
AN OFFICER FALLS DEAD.
Respect to victoria's Memory.

San Francisco. Feb 2,-Exchanges
closed today in respect to the memory
OF Queen Victoria.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-02
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