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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-07
briggs sEABURy GUN co.
Syndicate Formed that VIII Rcor'
ganizc the Concern.

New York. May The Herald says;
Announcement has been tade by
Charles II. Williams of this city mat
"A syndicate has been formed To tax
charge Of the briggs Seahury Gun ana
Ammunition company and th9t en- eN-
tensiye reorganization Of that COM
pany is already under way ine ,od-
SEM of a majority Of the stockholders
has been secured for an Increase IN
the capital stock of the company from
81 .000 0OO to S3,0O0O0O. and the company
has agreed to supply at least SoOO'oOO
cash for additional working capital
which will enable II 10 complete some
government contracts
Extensive connections with other
companies are planned, according TO
Mr.. Williams, which X successfully
carried out will enable the company 20
manufacture naval vessel complete.
- powerful financial interest which
! represent said NJ Williams, has
agreed 60 supply all the cash the COM
many viii require in It's operations,
We expect ~ make alliances with steel
companies 10 supply armor plate and
with other companies which, II pur-
chased or controlled by us in the future,
win form a consolidation capitalized
at 100000 900. Just at present, how
ever. our negotiations are not in such
shape as will permit us to give any fur
Their details"
In connection with the increase In the
company. II was said that the Ameri-
can ordinance company which is con-
trolled by Charles Il. Flint, was 10 be
absorbed by the former company. This.
however, was denied
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THAT DIZZY PRICED REAL ESTATE STORY.
Indications that Constant Repetition viii Cause The Herald TO Be.
lieve Its Own Fairy Tale Regarding It-B)sered Up Like
That S. OO00 900 and Other Exclusive" Fakes

On several occasions lately the
News has found 1t necessary TO eN-
pose some OF the many silly fakes aud
yellow journal stories Of the Herald
which has eclipsed all competitors in
Its ridiculous race for absurd achieve
ments. The most recent expose was
made yesterday As stated In this pa
per last evening. the Herald declared
with much display OF big type, IN It's
Sunday issue that J. W. Houston had
offered f. D. Gift $4,000 for his prop
erty at the corner Of East Temple and
Third South streets which was at the
rate Of $500 a front foot. and that ar
rangements had been made to purchase
an adjoining piece OF property from
Col, John II. Wnder. in the event that
MIR. Houston's offer, made for an east
ern syndicate, was accepted.
Mr.. Gift was then spoken TO and
said he had not even seen the article.
His attention being drawn To- Ii he de-
clared that 1t was absolutely untrue.
Col Winder. concerning whom the
Herald maintained wholesome and
digniiied silence this morning. laughing
ly said. mo one has made any offer
or arrangement with me about my
property. II am going 20 sell don't
know IT,"
Tho News" took IL for granted that
Mr.. Halloran, MIR, CHIT and Colonel
Winder knew what they were talking
about and therefore gave their em-
phatic denials II had no desire to in
volve Mr.. Houston In any controversy.
and that Is why his statement was not
given. 'of course. II may be-" said
enc OF abe gentlemen that the Herald
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REMAINS OF j. B. ROGERS.
Have Arrived al San Francisco on a
Transport,
VIII Probably Arrive Here I'm Few
Days-The Father Was surprised
on Hearing IL.

Ever since the sad news came over
the cable that John b. Rogers had died
in the land of the Boxers. the many
friends of che deceased have watched
for any word that might enlighten them
as to what disposition would be made
of his remains They viii be gratlhed
now to learn that they have arrived
on a transport at San Francisco, and
that 1t will only be a matter Of a short
time TIN they win be reposing In the
soil OF his native state
When Mr. Rogers, the father Of the
deceased was asked today what ar
rangements he was making II any to
bury his son here with fitting ceremony,
II was the first hint that he had re-
ceiyed that the remains had arrived at
San Francisco, ana he was therefore
very much surprised. He said that he
had written to Manila several times to
ascertain something about what was
dore. or was going 10 be done with the
remains Of his son but he could get no
answer. Having received no notinca-
ton therefor ne has made no prepara-
tions for the funeral, II Is qtste prob
able. however. that a funeral win b.
military h0nors. and inferred in the
soldiers plat In the cemetery.
John left for Manila as one OF the
Utah battery boys, and when they re-
turned home. he remained In Manila.
feeling that he had not served his
country long enough. lie soon aisr
entered the paymaster's department.
where ne proved himself 10 be a most
valuable servant, When the difficulties
IN China made It imperative for Uncle
Sam 20 send some Of lbs soldiers over
there. Mr. Rogers was among those
who were sent thlther He was a
prime favorite, serving under General
Scofeld and his prospects were any
thing but dlshcartrning. lie was, how
ever stricken with acute dysentery
and on September 29th succumbed. His
worth was attested IN letters from his
superior officers 10 the bercaved par
epfs. and there was @ feeling Of genuine
grief spread through that department,
OF the army. where he was known.
The people OF Salt Lake knew him
wen. and esteemed him highly for the
cheerfulness that was always upon his
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SOLDIER DEAD FROM CHIN A.
Among Them is Paymasters Clerk
John II. Rodgers.

San Francisco, May THE transport
Egberl, now In quarantine, has on
board the remains OF he following
named soldiers who died in China:
Mcnae Bowler frank Thompson,
Corp. Charles Cooper, Henry b. Shep-
hard, Elmer lngam. Capt. Richard b..
paddock and Charles Erickson, all of
the Sixth cavalry, janice H. Burke.
Frank Clapln, Michael McWns, Robert
Il. Walsh, James l.. Hall Ambrose Me-
lauson, Sergt John NJ. O'COnn0r. Sam
uel Womack Joseph Knox. Morton
Stalmaker, Eugene Lyon, David Nc
Daniels. Jake II. zimmerman. Waiter
Allen, James A. Frck. John Knitter
William Harvey Daniel Reasoner, Geo.
Bell, Harry Kirkland, Henry Murry Of
the Ninth infantry; Paymaster's Clerk
John b. Rodgers, Capt Davis, T., S.
marine corps; James Sayers, d. Steph-
enson John i. sullivan, Peter II. Mel.
son, c. b. King sergt. John Tanning
j. W. Tucker j. Kennedy, A. Turner
r, p. Thomas. Harry Fisher, Of thu
marine corps Russell r Elliott James
c. Wilbur, Alfred Power George q.
Kaufman. Hugo G. Kraft, Edward y.
Mitchell, Leon Smith. Joseph Lyons,
Daniel w. Simpkins, all of the Four
teenth infantry; Ira f. Davidson.
Charles S. Solomon Frank Wood. Ed
ward j. Jennings, G.. A. Britt, VIII
liam Ownes, Of the quartermasters de-
partment; Capt Henry j, Reilly, Of the
Fifth artillery; John Hiring. hospital
corps; Thomas S. Kari, CoXswain,
United States navy
Nearly all these men died from gun
shot wounds, while dysentery carried
off the others.
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SCHOOL PRINCIPALS PROTEST
Object TO Having Negro Supervise
Musical Instruction.

New York Mny Tho Herald says:
Because Richard N, R0bnscn. COL
oYed teacher OF music. has been as
signed 20 supervise the musical ustuc-
tlon siVen 10 the schools under their
control eighteen principals Adye pro-
tested more or less strongly They
have the active sympatny If two hun-
dred subordinate teachers and as q re-
suit Supt. John Jasper has decided to
change his schedule and send Mr.. Rob
inson tn other schools Protests. how
over are expected no matter what ac-
tion is taken.
Until recently Mr. Robinson taught
music In public school No 8. which IS
attended by few white children. He
had been employed there for nearly
twenty years.
The charter amendment to the Davis
school law making an special teachers
assistant supervisors made Mr. Robin
son assistant TO Supervisor of Music
Frank Damrosch His salary YVES in
creased and he b. DOW TO alve his entire
time to teaching the teachers and crit
icisIug the work OF their pupils.
Supt Jasper picked out eighteen
schools 20 which he had been assigned,
Damrosch last week IN the han ~ the
board of education They were in
formed that Mr.. Robinson would be as
sIstant supervisor OF music in their
schools.
Supt Jasper told the teachers who
We're angered II they had valid ohiec-
lions 10 nut them I'm writing Mr., Rob-
inson that dav made the rounds NJ the
schools IN which he had been assigned.
but he was received with marked cold
ness.
The principals consulted their subor-
dlnates and Supt Jasper re-
ceived eighteen protests, supt. Jasper
has replied to all that he will deal Wig
orously 10 any lnsubOrdination is
shown ard he advises the teachers TO
put up with the existing conditions I'M
I'll a remedy can be found.
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claims Of the Maine Survivors.

New York, May claims aggregat-
ing more than 100000 will be filed on
behalf Of surviving seamen of the bat
tleship Maine and by the next of kin Of
those soamen who lost their lives In
Havana harbor on the evening Of Feb
ruary Is. 1898, according to Attorney
Hawood OF the firm OF Butler & Har-
wood Of this city.
while ] have no doubt" said Mr.
Harwood last night, that the course
taken by our clients viii surprise the
court Of claims, my faith In the equity
OF the cause Is mistaken.
"While the Maine was not mentioned
in the treaty between this country and
Spain Il was expressly provsioned that
the United States and Spain mutually
relnquish all claims for indemnity. ma
tlonal and individual Of every kind or
OF its citizens or subjects against the
other government that may have arisen
since the beginning Of the late insur-
rcction in Cuba. The United States will
adjudicate and settle the claims OF It's
citizens against Spain.
THE only thing we have TO prove Is
that prior 10 the ratification OF the
treaty containing this article our citi-
zens had valid claims against the Span
ish crown for injuries suffered In IIa-
vana harbor on the night OF February
IL -
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-07
VISITORS FROM
HAWAIIAN ISLES.
Distinguished Party of Ladies
Spend a Few Hours Here,
ARE BOUND FOR BUFFALO.
They Hiring from Across tho Seas
splendid Exhibits for the Pam
American Exposition.

A distinguished party OF ladies from
the Hawaiian ISLANDS visited the city
and county BUILDING this morning.
The party consiScs of Miss Rose c.
Kahalpule Daylsops commissioner Of
the department Of Iaibllc instruction Of
Hawaii; Miss Mapuana smith, q teach
er in the schools ara daughter Of the
clerk Of the Supreme court OF Hawaii,
MISS Anita s. Phlligs Miss DayIson's
private secretary Boston girl who
has made her hMne In Honolulu for the
last two years, aud AIRS. OrdWay, Miss
Dayisuns maid. I1h last named is a
full blood Hawullau, but Miss Dawson
and Miss smith are3 About half white.
Miss Dawson Is Efre IN an official
capacity, being on her way to Buffalo,
where she viii INSTALL an exhibit Of
scholastic work from Hawaii at the
Pan-Amoiican exposition. The exhibit
win contain samples 81 native bamboo
basket and mat weaving, straw and
grass woven hats and fans, sewing,
lace aud carving or slgyd work and au-
hala. The installation OF the, exhibit
viii take Miss Dawson -four weeks az
ter which she will spend about week
IN Washington and New York and then
commence her rctuyl trlp to Honolulu.
Altogether she expects 10 be away
from Honolulu about two months, and
the Hawaiian legislature has appropr.-
ated 1880 for the purpose,
The Hawaiian exhibit VIII also in
clude ancient Hawaiian Implements Of
handicraft, drawings, paintings, native
leaves and plants, seeds and shells and
specimens Of work In language, geog
raphy, history and mathematics, Space
has already been allotted for the Ha-
waiian exhibit, but Miss Dawson be-
leves she will be able 20 secure addi-
ti0nal space as the exhibit viii be Of
especial interest on account Of It's
uniqueness, and owing 20 the fact that
the new territorial acquisitions are be-
Ing offered every inducement 10 make
their exhibits as prominent as possible.
The exhibit viii De forwarded to Buff
falo from san Franclsco by express
In appearance Miss Davidson and
Miss Smith are women of Ama2oniau
physique, with good fiaurcs Of rather
alMline east and sWarthy complications
Miss Dawson IS probably about 80 years
ot age, while her fread ~ probably ten
years younger. Tine talk English as
wei as any native born American
Both are hand meiy though
unrougpi tN,aly Dress fud each wore
aruuEd her waist sirdh OF Hawaiian
coins, q specimen of which they kindly
pressed upon The representative Of the
News
The party Wa presented to Mayor
Thompson Secretary Of state Ham
4 .ftH .st.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-07
HALL OF FAME TABLETS.
National Associationsto Have Charge
of Their dwellings,

New York. May 3.--At meeting OF
the New York university council last
night Chancellor MacCracken said that
so far as possible national organiza-
tlons VIII have charge OF the unwilling
Of particular tablets In the Hall Of
Fame on Memorial Day. SO far as ac-
coptances have been received. these
organizations win unvell tablets as fol.
lows
Washington the Society Of the Gin
cinnati, Franklin. the Colonial Danes
the first vice president Miss Gillespie
a descendant Of Franklin. acting for
the society; Jefferson. Sons OF the
American Revolution, Webster, Daueh.
ters OF the American Revolution. Lin
coin, the Military order OF the LOYAL
Legion, represented by Gen. Schofield.
Asa Gray the Botanical Society OF
America. represented by Prof. b. L
Robinson, president, and Asa Grey.
professor OF botany at Harvard: Mar
shall, the American Bar association.
through Edmund Welmore. president
Farragut National Association of
Naval Veterans; Lee. the United
Daughters OF the Confederacy. repre-.
scented by Miss Mary +. Moars: On
bert Stuart. National Academy of De.
sign; Morse. the American Institute
Of Electrical Engineers; Jonathan va.
wards. the Christian Endeavor Society.
Beecher. the National Organization Of
the Young Mems Christian association.
and Peabody, the Peabody Educational
Fund represented by the second vic.
president. DR.. J. L. NJ. Curry, Of Wash.
ngton.
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Shamrock IL at Her Moorings.

Southampton, May THE Shamrock
IL lay at her moorings today TO allow
her crew TO tauten her rigging
stretched by the trial spins. and alter
her running gear. The mainsail is not
considered quite satisfactory and Rat
sey has been ordered to supply another
which Will probably be used the next
time the yatch goes out, II is not like
ly. therefore. that they will race to-
morrow. MIR. Fife Is expected TO as
sumo charge OF The Shamrock | Wed.
nesdav.
Capts, Sycamore and Wringe speak
highly OF the new boat, but Sycamore
is stlll cautious. He says II would be a
mistake 20 make too much Of q days
sailing Ike Yesterday when nothing was
intended but an informal trial on diff
ferent points, and IL Is probable that
neither Of the boats was sent along
at fIil stretch
From. capt. Sycamore's remarks it Is
gathered that he considered the cup
challenger had a good deal in hama
most uf the day
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OPENING OF CHINA.
United States FavOrs Throwing
Country Open to Trade.

Washington, May tit has devel-
oped that the movement for the eX-
tensiye opening Of china 10 foreign
trade and commerce has the active ap-
prevail not only Of the United tates
ana several other leading powers, but
also OF Chinese officials. About the only
DOUBT as to the formal position Of chi
ma is that caused by the empress dow
ayers recent creation Of Il council Of
state. How far this council viii have
authority to check the action OF the
peace plenipotentarles Is not yet clear,
but the negotiations are proceeding
with tae prospect OF uniting the various
branches Of Chinese authority in the
supper of the present plan. The at
titGde of Russia also Is the source Of
some sollcitude. although the negotia-
lions are being so framed as TO obN-
ate any objection which Russia might
raise Il the opening Of commerce was
to apply principally to Manchuria.
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PRESIDENT VISITS CONGRESS Mine

nine, Mr.. Z. b. Gage, walked through
half mile tunnel lighted by candles
to the stamp mills, where eighty stamps
were crushing ore. He then Inspected
the cyanide works and saw cast Il
bard Of gold worth $4,000. The Presi-
dent WAS much Interested ana asked II
he could not see the bar,
1T il rcd-hot,' said Mr., Gage.
Il viii show 1t" shouted one Of the
meters. man named Richmond
Stepping forward and with the protec-
ton only OF few rags on his hands
no seized the red-hot mold and dumped
the wh.le-hot bar of glowing metal
upon abe stone. The rags were ignted
aby the heat and the young mans
hands we're scorched but he did not
vince
THAT Is the true American pluck,
cried the President, advancing toward
ilIchnond, II want 10 shake your
hand" lie grasped the mans hand ana
shook II cordially.
On the way back TO the train, the
President had n good view of the min
ing camp in the valley below
The famous Vulture mine on one OF
the spurs OF the Vulture mountains,
forty miles away was pointed out to
the President.
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TRoTTlNG ASSOCIATION.
BOARD OF Review Meets to Consider
Many Matters.

New York, May THE adjourned
Eeetlng Of the board Of review Of the
rau9hal Irolting association was be-
un mere today. Among the members
lesent We're President p. p. Johnson.
sAhglon' KY. Joseph c. Sibley,
rankin Pa w. G. Pollock, Ceve-
ccna' Charles Danpmiller, Lowell.
baSs'' r. ;. Gorton, Chicago. and Secy.
4 H. Goeher Hartford, Conn.
iue principal matter to be brought
az ,hls session will be the question
NJ SS'ia'eur records. In addition there
'n pc the usual investigation of
pialses Preferred during the past year
! wen as laid over cases and action
! FORMER complaints. The session viii
iooaDly last three days.
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ALBERT 7. PATRICK TRIAL.


New York, May 1T was said at
the house Of detention today that the
Condition Of Charles f. Jones, the prin-
tipal witness in the case against Al
ttt 7. Patrick, charged with the muir
" OF William NJ Rice, Is no worse
a6an i was las night Jones will prob
Poly be removed u sanitarium. where
Y VIII be treated by means Of lnjec-
tloas Of food The disease fiom which
n i suffering Is catarrh Of the stomach
And he Is unable TO take any nourish-
penl except milk and settler. lie has
not taken solid food for five days.
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o.,,,.. Ariz., May THE presl-
1 ,'.,s, Marty spent several hours this
+ ..,'rs visiting the big gold mine To-
,1ot this place, which is about sew
niles northwest Of Phoenix The
.,,,,. Itinerary contemplated spend
IT, mo entire day until 5 o'clock this
n,rnoop at Phoenix, but 1t was modi-
FL n hermit the party to take this
lor. Jde trip and inspect the works
\. inc Congress mine, the largest gold
h Inc in the territory. Justice Street
IA o,ber territorial officials came here
|,n special train to welcome the
president 10 the territory
!, nroduces 100000 in gold a month.
b. marty tramped up to the mouth
tho shaft which descends at All
sngie AZ 90 degrees 800 feet into the
,rpnn,9Ip The President did not
ssete Inc descent. but all Of the men,
H. N the cabinet except Secy. Wilson
6pent down in cage to the lowest
heyG and witnessed the drilling and
,slsstipy process. The President, ac-
kromnapied by the president 'of the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-07

championship. representing Yale, Har-
yard, Princeton, Pennsylvania and Col
umbla universities.
The drawings for today were;
Princeton w Harvard and Yale VS.
Pennsylvania The winner of the
match between Harvard and Prince
ton viii meet Columbia this afternoon,
and the winner Of this match viii meet
the vlctors In the ale-pennsylvanla
match at SO holes tomorrow. The indi-
vidual championship matches VIII not
start until Thursday morning The
first pair teed off few minutes after
Q o'clock.
Holllns. Harvard. defeated Griswold.
Princeton, up, to play
Princeton, five up.
Curtis Harvard, defeated Cook, Prln-
ceton, up.
Richardson Harvard, defeated Bon
mes, Princeton, 3 up.
Lindsey, Harvard, defeated Poole,
Princeton, four up.
Averill. Harvard, was beaten by VIII
son, Princeton, one up,
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Man!toba GoYcrnment ELL.

otawa. May The house Of COM
pohs discussed the Manitoba govern
F,hI 6lll until $3.50 this morning, when
,I't'ueu on an amendment to send the
Fu PACK to the Manitoba legislature.
vas lost, 6 for and so against. The
4 nag reached the committee stage
SeR me house adjourned
w Prior u Victoria, during the
gnlns complained that map of the
ouilhllon showed at the Paris fair gave
r. Aldska boundary as contended for
y he United States. He hoped II
Ou,a not be sent to Glasgow. The
o'n' which Mr. Prior complained OF
s ~ sl Clarence channel. Sir Wnfrid
ps ~ TI The PREMIER in reply. said
az Cahaaa claimed that the boundary
49,, ep the Clarence channel. The
to ~ tad IN so many words the
- ,,'ana canal, but there was a dlf.
\ , , o. opinion between the Ameri-
\ as. ana canadians as to where that
,... @as. Canada claimed II Was
l,ir.o i Pears island: Americans
'1''''ed II was Observatory inlet.
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knows more about my business than
dn myself but | don't think sO.'

knows more about my business than
do myself, but / don't think So
on It's face the artics looked plausl-
be enough until thp price was encunn-
tered Business and real estate men
who read %, however said a grave ms
take lau been made, ami SOD the
"Scws' thought. When 10 interviewed
Mr. Houston that gentleman said me
story was true. But Ike every ulher
story 8, has two ;des. and when thor
oughly investigated the fake side was
found 20 hc much the largest
Il was not without cons ltrabli DIM
Guilty thar Nr. Cuft was found yesler-
day. Mr. Hallorau. tn sole agent OF
his pr0prrty. was first interviewed. Mr.
Walnrau said. The statement ~
wholly untrue ~ such o'iar has ever
been made. The nearest approach came
In the form Of a question ms o. Whr'h-
orr SIR. Gift wanted o. sell. $50 hsurs
whatever was given. ! asked Mr'
Clin about 10 and rc said be- d.d not
care 90 sell; now that Is an there is 10
IT,
This morning the Herald made a
puny effort 90 bolster up Ms dizzy cial.i'
lust as 10 did when 10 s0ll o. Jtah " NJ
Invention Tor Sjo'noH1 t0r oX-tuiiei
states Senator Frank !. cannon ana
associates Few weeks agI without
their know ledge n win Do remember
al that q sprung the prize nag. l'I.
Of the new century 0n this subject ~
that time and when called 90 iasS
sbort IL. stll maintained that u was
true. 4 sage once said that cerI IN
man. who was given 20 prevarlcauon'
repeated his miscellaneous So "iien
that he believed them himself IN AN
euoee mat is more expressive than
elegant. 1T Is dollars to doughnuts
that he served his apprenticeship on
the Herald
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THE PERIN COMPOUND.
Spectators Try 10 Secure Options
on Land Within The Same.

Washington, May 7.-Information
has reached here to the effect that
number OF spectators, including Amer
leans, have been trying to secure OPP
tons on and to obtain possession OF
nearly all the land for legation purposes
in the Peltin compound. The ministers
have taken note of this attempt at
what they regard as sharp practice and
have issued a rule forbldding any ex-
change Of titles TO property In the COM
pound until the legation settlements
ara eapurqd