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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
ELUSIVE Approval.

From the Richmond Dispsteh)
Host Ito Irish friend whom lac Is entertainiug)
We'll. Mr.. Murphy, how did you like your din
ner; IL was Of the plain old-iashioned sub
stantial sort. but we think il good as the best.
Mr.. MurIhy-It all that, sor. an a great
deal bettber
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29

blood poisoning set in. and his condition
became critical. When removed to Provi-
dence Hospital he was so exhausted that
a thorough examination was deferred un-
til later in the day.
King. it is said, does not deny having
inflicted the wound. but claims that it
was done accidentally
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
Little Rock Selections.

First race-Can Robert. Denny Duffy,
Loone
Second race-Insurrection. Eva Wilson,
Blenheim
Lauretta
Fourth Horseshoe Tobacco Dan
Rice. Quaver.
Firth race. p. Jones. Little Reggie,
George lie Bar
Sixth race-Corialis, Morris Volmar. TIL
DIV Ann
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
What The, left Him.

(From Tit-BitS)
Bloomer Ito ragged urehin)- Your parents lefs
you something when they died did they n0tl
Urchin-oh, yes, sir!
Bloomer-And what did they leave yea. IN;
little man?
urchin-An orphan. sir.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29

First race-Robert Wadell, Lexington
Pirate. Robert Metcalf.
Second race-Goughacre's entry, Tea
varre Hartford.
Third race - Animosity, Cherished,
Draughtsman.
Fourth race-Isia. Give and .Take, Their
mos.
Fifth race-Timothy Foley Tamarin.
Imperialist.
Sixth raee-CharIes Estes, Elsie Skip,
kirkwood.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29

From the Chicago News)
Father-I wonder what's the matter with Neliis
this morning. She acts like one possessed.
Nother-she probably is. | noticed a new ring
on her finger when she came downstairs
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29

from the Detroit Free Press
he tpsssionstels)-Nhat difference does II make
where We go wedding tripg
she-But don't YOU think we should sne,i
enough money 10 keep up appearancesg
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29

NTcm Lffe)
Bingo-Bobbie, have you been fighting again
with that little boy next door,
Bobbie-No, sir, IT'S the same old fight.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
The Benning Entries.

The following are the entries and selec-
tons for today:
First race-For three-year-olds and up
ward; five and Il half furlongs: Diva, 19l;
Ruth Park, 81; Robert Wadell. l03; Sweep
stakes. 80; Zenaide, 81; Tony T.icaiZi l0S;
lexington Pirate. 1l5; River Princess. 80;
Robert Metcalf. ia: Alard. lG2.
Second race-For maiden two-year-
oids; half mile: Serpent, 10; Hartford
no; Alum Water. tf: Teavarre, l0l: Ash
brook, l9.; Ganesa. 107: Atheola. 1UI.
Third race-For three-year-olds and
upward. selling: seven furlongs:
Draughtsmen. los; Eloim, 10; Cherished.
80; Animosity, So
Apprentice allowance claimed.
Fourth raee-For three-year-olds. five
and one-half furlongs: Island Prince.
10; Give and Take, 106; Thermos Ill;
Mamie j., ITO: Cherry Wild. 81; Moa-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-21

Above the Forest Dale store. which
backs against MOrtensen's property. a
eoiored family resides, Mrs. Smith. an
aged woman her daughter. Mrs. Raw
Inns, and the latter's daughter. They
heard the shot, and what they esti-
mated to be two minutes after heard
some one run by toward the corner
where both the Mortensen and the
Hay homes stand 1t was the first
Iootstep that had been heard on the
street tor an hour. We have measured
the time necessary TO cover the dis
lance from the place where the body
lay to the store. At a brisk walk the
trip occupied three minutes.
Murderer and His Victim.
Then the murderer crept back to
his victim in the silence that told him
1t was safe and in the darkness that
he thought hid him from the eyes of
the world. He had a IOng-handled
shovel. The blade of his shovel is the
only one about that fits the marks in
the snow. Today I took the shovel
scraped away the snow a few feet from
the grave and dug. The peculiar earth
of that lot gave way before it without
resistance. leaving a hole correspond
ing in every way to that quickly-con-
structed grave. The shovel fits the
grave.
Where the Body Lay.
Where the body lay across the
track there is a little hollow formed
by the dripping blood, showing that it
lay there some few minutes, possibly
more-long enough for the murderer to
make the round trip to Mortensen's
barn. The body lay there because Ihe
murderer was engaged in that trip.
This is shown by the fact that it can
be easily seen where the body lay in
the lot while the grave was being hol-
lowed out.
''The whole transaction did not re-
quire over forty minutes. We have
gone over it carefully, timing every
thing that essentially entered into the
transaction, even to digging the grave,
and can demonstrate it was possible
of accomplishment within a period of
thirty minutes.
That is about the amount of Nor
time unacCounted for on last
Monday night, and about the period he
devoted to walking home with his sis
a distance Of a short block"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-21
HOT TIME IN COURT
Judge Accuses attorney of De-
string to Shoot Him
From Behind.

Alturas. Cal. Dee @.-Lively times
were had i'm the superior court this after
noon in the case Of the people vs.. Brown.
Il was one Of those times when every at
torney. judge and witness mixed up ana
for time things looked as though is
would be an adjournment and pistols and
collins for three.
Agnes Wilson was on the stand under
Contamination and the defense offered
IN every way imaginable to prove that
the Witness was cOntradicting herself,
but their offers were refused.
IL We during the argument that the
row between Attorney Harris and the
court 0ccusrej. The court objected to
part of the argument and stated: There
VIII be no such court conducted while /
am on the bench to which Harris, for
the defense. replied: Well, you won't be
there Ions.
81 viii be here until my term Is up,
Judge Harris. unless some of YOU as
sassinate or shoot me from behind, re-
tOrted the court
Harris stated that he never yet tried
to assassinatc any human being. and the
court replied I'm substance that he had
Harris then stated. You can't prove any
such thing, and Attorney Raker. for the
defense. Clipped in. We'll that is a nice
remark for q man to make on the bench.
We don't want to kill anybody; if L
wanted to kill anybody. I would kill q
man. There lis no man i'm here wants
to Gssasslnate YOU or anybody else. If
there is. we want 10 see him 7 can prove
by dozen different witnesses that Court
wright said ne came down OFF the stand
tn Kill me. and would have done so If
tie sheriff ha0 not inteTfered
This Is none OF your put III, Mr..
Raker,' said the cour.- Harris is the
man I have been talking TO. and when
the time comes. I can prove what I say,
TO which Harris replied: You can't prove
any such thing by anybody"
The matter was dismissed here without
any apologies from any of the conJesting
parties, and where there has been bitter
ness before IL is now doubled.
Neither of the attorneys for the pros
ecIuon h2d a word TO say during the
whole argument.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-21
MoRTENsEN's BROTHER
COMES TO ASSIST HIM

Henry Mortensen, brother and neigh
Dor Of the suspect. arrived home yes
terday from Kimberley, where he has
been working for a mining company
His return was a relief to Mrs. Peter
MOrtensen and to his wife who have
been anxiOusly awaiting his coming to
take charge of matters. Mrs Morten-
sen is still in a state Of collapse as d
result of the turn affairs have taken
and is at the home of Henry MOrteu-
sen with her four children. As a con-
sequence, eight little children are quar-
tered in the tiny cottage with two
hysterical and nerve wracked women
the two Mrs. Mortensens.
Henry Mortensen assumed charge Of
his brothers affairs at once. and will
look after his business for the imme-
date present. The first step he took
was to go to police headquarters in an
endeavor to see his brother. Chief
Hilton was absent at the time, and as
the guard could not admit anyone
without his permission, Mortensen was
turned away. In view of the fact that
many curious persons of all classes
had been admitted at different times
to gaze upon the suspect, he departed
with considerable chagrin.
I don't know anything I can say
D~JoAU NA0t W AtC otA@AAOu' - w al
We can to help in the investigation,
said MOrtensen. I'VE are willing to
have the house searched, but I cannot
refrain from complaining because prop
erty has been damaged. Everything
has been thrown about without regard
to the consequences. and 1 even found
one of the investigators expectOTating
on the parlOT floor. My brothers fam
lily must be regarded as unfortunate in
this matter, and those whose duty
cOmpels them to rummage through his
effects should try to do it with as lit
tie annoyance and destruction of prop
erty as possible. That is all we have
to ask
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-21
POLICE FIND RENTS IN
MoRTENsEN's TROUSERS

The discovery of three small Jagged
tears in MOrtensen's trousers last
night, that looked as though they
might possibly have been made by
barbed wire. caused a little excite
ment in police circles, but the officers
are unable to tell whether the holes
were made by wire or something else,
and they are not looked upon as being
of any Importance as evidence against
Mortensen. The holes were discovered
by Deputy Sheriff Raleigh, near the
hip pocket of the trousers, but Morten-
sen claimed that they had been made
by his rule which he carried in his
pocket.
Earlier in the day Detective Sheets
had the prisoner remove all his cloth
ing, and a thorough examination Of
them was made, but nothing was
found to throw any light on the mys-
terry
During the afternoon the prisoner
was put through the sweating" proc
ess several times by the officers, but
he remained as reticent as he has been
from the first. Nothing, it is said
could be gotten from him.
MOrtenSen slept better Thursday
night, and yesterday spent much of
the time figuring on a sheet of paper.
He covered the sheet with columns Of
figures, and seemed deeply interested
in calculating something, but he would
not say what he was figuring.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-21
TAFT THINKS FlLlPlNOS ARE IN
FAVOR OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT

Manila. Dec. 20.-Over 1000 members
OF the federal party called on Governor
Taft today to bid him farewell and to
wish him a safe return. The governor.
reclining on the lounge, addressed 150
of the most prominent of his visitors.
saying that he was touched and hon
ored by their presence. The organiza-
ton, be added, had done so much
toward bringing about peace and Civ
nc the country a stable party that it
aUsured more for the success of Ameri-
can labUrs than anything else during
the recent critical times.
The reports circulated in the United
States. founded on incidents connected
with the war in Batangas province aud
the island of Samar, the governor said.
tend to convey a wrong impression OF
the situation, which is really hopeful.
Through its officers. the cOnstabulary
and the provincial governments. be-
sides $50 teachers, the commission had
excellent means of acquiring infOrma
tion in the organized provinces. and it
considers that there never was a time
when there has been so much real
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-21
STORIES ABOUT PRIVATE
LIFE OF MORTENsEN


Deputy Sheriff Busby's assertion that
James r. Hay did not repOse the con-
fidence in his neighbor, Mortensen, that
would prompt him to go prowling down
the Rio Grande Western tracks at the
dead of night to uncover a hypothetical
money cache, as Detective Sheets be-
lieves, is based upon an incident that
did not come to light until last even
ing. Throughout the day vague whis-
pers were heard about Forest Dale that
Hay regarded MOrtensen as a violent
man. After hours of search, Busby dis
covered the source of the rumor in a
conversation that took place between
Hay and another neighbOr, Robert Ro-
den, last August
Mr. Roden was visited and repeated
the details Of the incident in full. His
statement follows:
Il went to the Office of the Pacific
Lumber company to order material for
a little cottage I was building for my
family on Eighth East street. My bus
mess was with Mr.. Hay, and as we
talked in a general way the conversa-
ton drifted to finances. I happened to
remark casually that Mr.. Mortensen
was inclined to poke fun at my humble
undertaking, but that I considered il
advisable to build within my means,
and not plunge in debt Mr. Hay re-
piled that I was taking the right course,
regardless Of what anyone might say.
There is man in my block that
you and 7 know. who I am afraid is
going far beyond his depth. he said.
There IS no use Of mentioning names.
but he is in such shape that the block
teacher viii not go to his home in the
pursuit of his religious duties, for fear
Of the humiliation that his violence
might cause. Business necessities COM
PEELED him to go TO collect a bin once
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-21
WANT THREE BANKS.
Pan-American Congress So Expresses
Itself at It's Close.

Mexico City, Dec. 20.-John Barrett of
the United States delegation to the Pan
American conference, who left for Wash
ington today. made a farewell speech at
this mornings session.
The report Of the Paa-American hank
commission was accepted by the confer
enee, but on motion of Mr.. Barrett the
following amendment was Incorporated.
In view of the great and growing inn
portance of the commerce and trade be-
tween the Pacific coast states of the
United States. on the one hand, and the
west coast of Mexico, Central America
and South America on the other and i'm
consideration Of the earnest request of
the large business interests centering at
San Francisco I respectfully recommend
that the name San Francisco be insert
ed after the words New York in both
preamble and the conclusion of the reso-
luton reported by the committee on in
ternatiOnal banks"
a similar amendment was accepted in
favor of including New Orleans as the
proper place for the establishment of such
a bank
The proposal of the late Duarte Per-
iera, to appoint a committee Of five iur-
lists to codify the public and private in
ternatiOnal law of the Americas. was re-
ported favOrably al this mornings SEA
sion by the committee on international
law
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-21

ground for hopefulness and encourage
ment in regard to the attitude Of the
Filipino people towards the civil gov
ernment The military disaster in Sa-
mar had created an unfounded feeling
of uneasiness concerning the condition
OF the people of the rest of the archi-
pelago The war IN Batangas and Sa-
mar, stirred up by misguided men. fur
nished the only obstacle to obtaining
liberal legislation on the part OF con-
gress
Continuing. the governor said that
he would return here. He liked the
FiEpinos and regretted leaving ar this
particular time. But it was a comfort
to know that the duties of the Office
We're in the hands of tine vice governor.
Mr. Wright, an able lawyer who sym
pathiZed deeply with the best hopes Of
the people
In conclusion the governor said he
expected to be back before May, and
he hoped to have the pleasure of pre-
senting the federal party's memorial to
the president.
civil government viii be restored in
the island of Cebu on Jan. 1 of the
coming year
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-21
'DEAT4 10 ALL
The CHILEANS"
argentine Folks Are All Ripe For
a Fierce War.
OFFER NATIONS INVOLVED
BRAzIz, PERU AFo BOLIVIA ARE
PREPARING FOR TROUBLE.


Bueuas Ayress Bee % (Via Calves
ton)-In order To commemorate the
formatiGu OF tie League OF Patriots
here. teas Of thoussuds Of young men
Reraded the streets last evening cheer
ins for Argentine. the Argentine army.
President Rpca and ex-President Mitre.
nov president Of she committee to set
tie the frontier dispute with Chile.
Thousands Of nI5 nifestants. estimated
t. have numbered as many as $4,000
persons, stopfed and cheered before
PC OFFICES of me various newspapers,
where fiery addresses were made. The
crows thee marched ia tbs direction
Of Plesident k0ca's residence. before
which the netional hymn was sung.
The president responded with an ener-
EeI3c specchs which WIS enthusiastical-
b appiap.ted
Then Tor about an nour the crowds
engaged IN the patriotic demonstration.
marched past the presidents residence.
shouting NO more diplomatic notesl
iet us have war sooner than that,"
There were also some cries of Death
10 The Chileans."
The Nacion. referring TO the inter
fati9nai complications. says that the
II buuD- OF Uruguay Is much concerned.
in T'ew OF the possibility Of 4 conflict
between Argentina aud Chile about
hef neutrality. Brazu is also said 10
De considering the same subject.
Brazil Getting Ready.
I'm this connection it Is reported that
1i-azil contempiates approprIating CO.
0a9o90 TO el0,00o, 000 STERLING 6or the
purchase OF new warss..I1s. showing. it
IS said shat Brazil. which up to the
present has succeeded IN continuing her
seb to a state of armed peace. is final
IS setting mixed I'D in the diplomatic
complications ana is feeling herself
compelled to guard herself against the
Threatened trouble between South
Americas countries.
Peru anG BoEeia are also strength
eniHE their ornaments and Incidental
- are running themselves by so doing.
President Roca and Seror Trigoven.
the governor OF the province of Buenos
Ayres have had long conference
relative to the Chilean situation.
President Roca wiz start on tour
OF inspection OF the military districts
81 the a gentine Republic Sd January
Rne viii review an the troops. which
viii BY that time have been mob
ilized
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-21
- - 49, -

Santiago Dc Chile, Dec. % (via Cal
slonl .--Senor 3ortela. the Argentine
llilnisrsr TO Chile. and SeHeH Yanez. the
chilean minister of foreign affairs. are
5Iiit discussing differences between
their respective countries.
News Of the eXcitemeI.t I'm Argentina,
reviewed here from Buenos Ayres. has
A2' the slightest effect upon the Chill
eaii people. who still take things with
GOODNESS and tranquility The
hiiean iraiEing ship General Baque-
which was recently in the West
mas been called back to Chile
steamers have suspended their
fs to San Fra8 cisco i'm order To
for TRANSPORT duty should
ta&E eg-f=lerIaTz-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-21

and all that prevented him from being
roughly handled was the interference
of some one in the household He was
struck at as it was 1t is a terrible
thing when a teacher is afraid TO go
TO a home in the pursuit of his duties
as such.
While no name was mentioned, it
was mutually understood that Mr..
Mortensen was under discussion.
Mrs. Hay was asked last night con-
corning the story. She said Mr. Hay
had not entertained any particular
dread of MOrtensen that had ever been
expressed, nor was there any lack Of
cordiality between the two men.
AS families we did not visit back
and forth" she said. Mr.. Mortensen
came over to our home quite frequently,
however, to consult concerning con-
tracts and figures. The incident re-
ferred to between Mr. Mortensen and
the block teacher was one in which we
were in no way involved. The teacher
is Mr.. Olsen. We knew of the trouble
that had occurred. as it was commonly
known throughout the -neighborhood in
a general way that as a consequence
Mr.. Olsen refused to go to Mr. Morten-
sens house in the performance of his
religious mission. The only fear ex-
pressed by Mr.. Hay that night was in
relation to keeping the money in the
house until morning.
When he prepared to leave, he said
that he had to go across the street to
Mr.. MOrtensen's to collect a sum of
money due the firm. He expressed ap-
prehensiOn about keeping it in the
house over night. but said that he
would have to get it then, as he could
not get 1t from Mr.. Mortensen on the
Following day. He had no other idea
than that of keeping it at home, how
ever as he said positively that he would
be back in the course of half an hour"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-21
I'VE May LOSE Trade.
microscopic Examinations Must Con-
tinue ID Order to Save It

Washington. De,- 2o.-Secretary Wilson
toaay stated tlmt disconunuauce of the
miesaecopie inspection Of meats sent
ab0ead. whcE has beel- made necessary
ps Tack ~ funds would mean the entire
sLHlensisn ~ exports and lose us the
e--'td Worm OF meats annually sold TO
Scfn'll}. TIE lack OF funds ha ex-
piaSeeo was cue to the Increased work
O. tfe past year and The two weeks leave
~ ahse2ce granted each empi0ye of the
nute-F nutelec of this city. which me-
cCssitate1 the earIarm,nt Of sf5.-fianaI
me-i- secrelarE Wilson said he had asked
consiess to make part of the appropria-
non i3r the coming year Immediately
aNHi.ahie. ana -hl- he has 400 doubt con-
Eless VIII grant this authority as Il has
gone So frequently I'm previous years.
laEe n1 doubt hc added chat the
mirros Optical Inspection VIII proceed.
no Nii hFldndins the notice Civen the
~ si O. interests through the bureau OF
afiinlai ifHl-tlr'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-21
Comments on Trusts.

London. Dec. IA leading paper says
If it is true that the Amalgamated Cop
per company has reduced its production
by throwing 600 men ont of employment
a very unpleasant situation Is disclosed
and one which congress should give some
attention to. Trusts should be compelled
to give their affairs greater publicity.
The paper adds that there IS not the
faintest chance for the Calumet & Hecla
joining the Amalgamated while the terms
offered fcr the Rio Tintos are too re-
strictive TO be worthy of consideration.
1t is announced that the metal exchange
will liquidate the accounts OF the late
William Sergeant. in order TO prevent dis
turhances Of the market. About coo tons
OF copper changed hands on the an
uouncement o. his death.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-21
WI TING AND MACARTHUR.
Both Speak at the Banquet in Kan
sas City.

Kansas City. No. Dec 3o.-Minister
WI Ting Fang responded to the toast
Trade Relations With China" at the
annual John Jay banquet last night. He
argued against the Chinese exclusion law
which. he said, depTives the United States
of the proportion OF commercial benefits
from China which the resources Of this
country should insure, and he asserted
that our trade relations win China viii
never be bettered much while Chinese
merchants and the better class of Chi
nese shall be excluded from America.
General Arthur Macarthur responded
to the toast. THE United States Army. 80
Referring 20 the Philippine islands, he
said:
"The power that holds the Philippine
archipelago viii have "A potential effect
on Asia it is stepping stone to a COM
manding position and a base from where
American interests can ever be protected.
Their possession is necessary to natural
expansion
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-21
MORTGAGE ON THE HOME
OF M0RTENSEN WAS DUE
Confined from Page II

being killed, was dragged by the heels
over the ground to his grave, and there
would be no chance under those cir
cumstances for the assailant TO get
blood upon his clothes. As evidence Of
the correctness of this theory, ii IS
pointed out that Hays under coat and
pants were smeared with mud as if he
had been dragged. His OvercOat on
the un6erside was smeared with mud
where it had apparently rolled up un-
der his head. and the outside of it was
free from mud except a little that had
evidently adhered from the grave. AS
q consequence the officers are now not
looking for any bloody clothes. 1t was
decided that no inquest was necessary,
and none will be held.
The complaint charging MOrtensen
with murder in the first degree vas
written out and. it is said, that it will
be sworn to and filed today.