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der, and the clerks in Mr. James Office,
and the deputy sheriifs have had their
hands full In carrying Out the order OF
the court. IL has required a good deal
or hustling to serve summons upon 90
persons In so short time.
There were only seven names in the
box this morning, and il required less
than half an hour to Dust them from
the box on the ground of implied and
actual bias. Those who were excused
besides Mr.. Foster were Willinm j.
Kemp Rudolph Knudsen, Albert Smith,
Robert Il, Fowler, Special venire," J,
NJ. Green James King and Hyrum +.
Schoield With the last named Juror.
u really looked for a time as though
he would be accepted He answered ali
the questions put to him by Attorney
{. X. Stewart in straightforward
manner and with evident fairness. He
declared that he had formed half a
dozen opinions, but they were quail
fled. He knew the deceased was
slightly acquainted with Mr., sharp and
Mr.. R0mney, but that fact would not
influence him IN the least. He did not
believe that Mr.. Sharp had the revela-
ton and said emphatlcally that he did
not believe that God revealed to man
the guilt Of persons accused Of crime
But where Mr.. Schoneld baked was on
capital punishment on circumstantlal
evidence.
Have you any prejudice or bias
against capital punishment" was ask
ed.
I'm a way ] have"
"In what way?"
81 would not convict a man Of muir
der In the first degree where the PEN
atty was death upon circumstantlal
evidence
would you not vote for conviction
where the clrcumstantial evidence was
as strong to your mind as direct evil
dence--where the circumstances proved
to your mind that the defendant was
guilty beyond reasonable doubt,
would you not then vote for convic-
tom"
81 don't believe would"
He was challenged by the defense,
and naturally the state did not resist.
Mr.. Schoaeld was then excused.
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cate that whatever decision the Vereen-
lgnlng conference may arrive az, most,
II not all OF the I}oer leaders who
went TO Pretoria VIII not continue the
night. The present negotiations were
merely for the purpose Of enabling tho
Boer leaders 10 save their faces
After they learn the results OF this
afternoons cabinet meeting the Boer
leaders are expected TO announce their
entire acquiesence with the British
terms. The war office does not expect
any serious defeo;ions OF the rank and
file from the lines taken up by General
Botha and Dewet. Every precauti0n
is being taken az Downing street to
prevent premature publication, in view
Of the possibility thar a portion Of the
delegates might bolt and continue the
struggle without their leaders PEI
Vatelv, however, confidence Is expressed
In official circles that everything Is over
but the shouting Interesting referen-
ces TO ueace are contained in a letter
from Klersderp, Southeastern Africa,
dated April H. Ii says:
seventy thousand to $4,000 British
troops are here awaiting Gen, DeIar-
ey's answer from the peace conference.
and every hour we are expecting them
tthe Boers) to march In and surrendc,.
We have actually sent out wagon loads
Of clothes 20 enable them TO come IN
tidy so there is every prospect OF
peace. Lord Kitchener comes here
from Pretoria every other day and
seems to be in particularly good spirits.
He actually smiles, and that's a thing
he not often does, We attach great
Importance to these smiles. in regard
to peace.
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EVQCUQHOz1 is
Not Unsuitable.
80 SAP The Council and Gooernos of c1laehnique- cfnp
People LeaOng Island = Sky Clear and Population
Calm - 6iiom Pehe Less Threatening = The Capoe
RNes is Runnng Win Hot Waes.

Paris, May pa dispatch received
here from the governor Of Martinique,
dated yesterday. reads as follows:
Have consulted with the council OF
the colony on the partial or total eva
cuation Of the island They are unan.
lmous IN declaring the measure ls not
Iustlflable at present, A Transatlantic
line steamship now undergoing repairs
here might be utilized to transport
those who are DESTROYS Of emigrating.
About 1000 persons are leaving by the
steamer Versailles and others are
sailing on the Vile de Tager for Trim
llad and Cayenne. There have been
no new fatalities"
MANY LEAVING MARTINIQUE.
Fort de France Island Of Martinique,
May " Thursday AT 3 o'clock this
afternoon the sky was clear and the
reputation was calm, but despite this
favorable change In the situation many
families left Fort de France by the
French steamer Versailles and the vile
de Tanger for the island OF Trinidad
and Cayenne, French Guiana. This.
with the 1 200 persons who have gone tc
the island Of Guadeloupe, and many
others who have sought refuge at ST
Lucia and other islands, has lessened
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HONORS THE FRENCH NAVY.

st. Petersburg, May 23.-The French
squadron escorting Prest. Loubet, left
Cronstadt this afternoon for France.
The car NJ Loubot and the czarina
proceeded thence on the royal yacht
Alexandra and boarded the armored
cruiser Montcalm where the president
entertained their maJesties al luncheon.
NJ. Loubet toasted the czar as fol-
lows:
"Sire--In coming on board the Mont
calm with her majesty, the czarina, you
lave done the French navy an honor
which Il will profoundly appreciate.
The sentiments Of our sailors for their
brave comrades OF the Russian navy
manifest themselves on every occasion
that offers Whether In the eastern
seas, the Mediterranean or elsewhere
their fraternity evidences the union OF
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the population considerably. Besides
these some 1000 people have left for
the southern parts OF the island OF Mar
Unique, where 5000 refugees have now
assembled. This desertion Of Fort de
France has resulted In the disorganlza-
ton OF many trades A number OF
bakers have been compelled to close
their stores, owing to the fact that their
employees are among those who have
fed.
The French cruiser Tage, having Ad-
miral Servan on board, arrived here
this afternoon. She reported that
Mont Pelee now presents more assur-
ing prospects The clouds Of smoke
leaving the crater Inlngle with the
clouds in the sky and do not have the
threatening aspect they formerly had.
\ new crater has formed In the vicinity
Of Aj0upa Boullon,
a locality known as Camae Trianon
Is causing a good deal Of anxiety at
present The Capole river Is running
with hot water.
The French cruiser D'Assas has ar
rived here from Brest. having on board
the French government relief commits
sion. and large supplies OF money and
provisions.
The French cruiser Tage left New
Orleans May II with money and sup
plies for the Martinique sufferers, con-
tributed by the citizens of New Or
leans.
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HOUSE.

Washington, May 2S-Upon the con.
vening Of the house today. Mr. Wads-
worth OF New York presented the con-
ference report upon the agricultural
bill for printing In the Record accord
ing TO the rule yesterday and gave
notice that he would call II up on Mon
day next.
The following bills were passed: To
re-divide the district Of Alaska into
three recording and judicial districts.
For the promotion OF First Lieut. Jos.
NJ. Simms, revenue cutter service. The
house disagreed to the senate amend
ments 20 the bill 10 prevent the false
branding or making u food or dairy
products, and asked for conference
The house then proceeded 20 the con-
slderation OF private pension bills.
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their countries. | shall carry away
n warm and imperishable memory Of
my Visit 20 this hospitable empire. and
France, which has heard with Joy the
welcome extended 10 her representa-
tive. will remain faithful to the alliance
with Russia, which in common with
France, so fully appreciates the benefit
81 drink TO the long life and glory
OF the valiant Russian navy"
The car replied:
1T Is infinitely agreeable 10 the
c2arina and myself TO again find our
selves In the midst Of the brave French
sailors and It Is with especial pleasure
that we feel that We are actually In
France on this fine vessel We thank
YOU cordially for your visit Mr. Presi-
dent, and beg you to convey our most
friendly greetings, as we'll as, our best
wishes. TO France the faithful friend
and steadtast ally OF Russia.
IL raise my glass 10 the prosperity
OF the glorious navy OF France"
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THIS AFTERNOON.

Most Of this afternoon was consumed
In the examination Of the special open
Venire Of fifty jurors on their voir dire,
and judging from the outlook at this
writing, there will not be juror
sworn today although one might pos
sibly squeeze through
The first name called by Clerk Mac
knight was that Of Robert W. Dye.
The others who followed We're j. G.
Bowrng John Macarthur, Joseph II.
Roberts. j. j. Meyers, b. Rich. Fred
Frisbee j. II Brown, Henry Hubert,
II. X. Mcmillan, David Keith j. r.
Clasbey, j. w. Jenkins Alexander
Cohn, Messrs Meyers, Rich, Frisbee,
Mcmillan and Keith were excused on
their own motion.
j, l.. NeDeker NJ s Woolley p. NJ.
Onion, Samuel Peterson, Jr! Al II.
Parsons. Herman Bamberger and l..
H. Farnsworth We're then called and
only three were placed on the list, the
others being excused ON their own mo-
tons. j L. Nebeker. A. II. Parsons
and l.. II. Farnsworth We're the jurors
detained
II, W. Lawrence, c. w. Miller, A. IL,
Crabbe, G. T. Bourne, A. r. Campbell,
L. ]. Brown, f. S. Lun, e. S. Penrose
L, G. Hardy, T. II. Cartwright, Alfred
Bennion, Lewis NJ. Cannon and Jno. II
Horllck were examined on their vore
dire and placed on the list
j. T. Buckle, Brigham Sellers, Geo
Coleman and Hyrum Groesbeck were
excused upon their own notion
Out OF the venre Of 80 names re-
turnable this afternoon at 2 o'clock, IS
jurors reported, and 20 passed theii
voir dire, and their names were placed
In the box.
Albert Bennion. Alex s. Campbell
Jos. H. Roberts. l.. G. Hardy, Geo. II
Bourne and A, II. Parsons were eX-
amined by the defense and excused fol-
implied bias.
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DISTRICT LEADERS
RETURN HOME

Wilkesbarre, Pa, May 23--All OF the
district leaders having gone TO their
homes. the headquarters OF the United
Mine Workers was about the quetest
place In the coal regions today The
only persons here directly connected
with the miners strike were National
President Mitchell and District Presi-
dents Nichols. Fahy and DUFFY, Re-
ports from the outlaylng districts this
morning were to the effect that a dead
clam prevails President Mitchell
would not say what action he would
take n the movement Of soft coal 70
the Anthracite territory became heavy,
but II is believed an effort will be made
10 prevent the shipments. He has re-
ceived no communication. he says, from
any one regarding negotiations for a
settlement.
President Mitchell Will leave for the
west tomorrow. He VIII be gone about
four days and will spend one day at
national headquarters In Indianapolis.
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THE ROCHAMBEAU
DELEGATION

Washington, May 23-Todays official
ceremonies, preliminary TO the unveil-
ing OF the Rochambeau statue tomor-
row, centered AT Annapolis. where a
distinguished party, including Presl-
dent Roosevelt. members Of his cabinet,
the entire French delegation sent TO
this country TO participate In the cere.
monies the French embassy and high
representatives OF the United States
army and navy, attended a luncheon
aboard the Gaulois Those who made
the trip 10 Annapolis went in two Sec
tons. The Rochambeau delegation
went first in a special car attached TO
the regular train over the Pennsylvania
railroad that pulled out AT $3.50 this
morning In the party besides the dis
tinguished French visitors were the
attaches Of the embassy Assistant Sec
rotary OF State Pierce, Gen. Miles,
Admiral Dewey. Admiral Taylor Mr..
GOurd, president Of the French cham
Der Of commerce; Gen, Horace Porter,
the United States ambassador 70 Paris.
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iceland Nav Go 10 New York.

Rome, May 2S.-The vatican Is dis
cussing the feasibility OF the archdio-
cese OF New York sending in the name
OF Archbishop Ireland in connection
with the names OF bishop ODon-
nell Of Brooklyn and Auxiliary Bishop
John McFarley OF New York as can
didates from whom the propaganda
shall select a successor TO the late
Archbishop Corrigan. The belief in
this possibility Is based on the idea that
the Catholics OF the archdiocese are
ambitious to have a cardinal as the
archbishop.
New York. May 2S.--Father Layelle.
rector OF ST. Patrick's cathedral, this
city. said he had not heard any Of
those IN authority here express the
wish that the province Of New York be
presided over by a cardinal. Father
Lavelle said that since the death Of
Archbishop Corrigan the only question
considered was the selection OF names
10 be presented 10 the pope for his
action. II was pointed but also that
the Initiative in the creation OF cardl-
mai rests with the vatican.
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UINTAH INDIAN LANDS
Senator Stewart introduces Resolution Modify
ing Indian Appropriation Bill,
Provides for Selection and Setting
Apart Of Non-Irrigabie Land for
Grazing Purposes for Indians
CspecIal to the oNews.nD

J
Washington, d. c., May Ex-senator
Stewart has introduced the following
Joint resolution in the senate, which
was Immediately passed by that body,
10 modify the provisions in the Indian
appropriation bill which are opposed
by the president
I'm addition to alotments In sever
atty TO the Uintah and White Rock
Utes Of Uintah Indian reservation. in
the State Of Utah. the secretary Of the
interior shall. before any Of said lands
are opened to disposition under any
public land law, select and set apart
for the use In common of Indians Of
that reservation such an amount Of
non-irrlgable grazing lands therein at
one or more places as will subserve the
reasonable requirements Of said In
dians for the grazing OF livestock. All
allotments hereafter made TO Uncom-
paghre Indians Of lands In said Uintah
Indian reservation shall be confined TO
agricultural land which can be irr-
gated, and shall be on the basis OF so
acres to each head of a family and
40 acres to each other Indian and no
more. The grazing land selected and
set apart as aforesaid In the Uintah
Indian reservation for use OF all I'm
compaghre Indians receiving allot-
ments to said reservation of reduced
area here named, made under said act
and other general acts amendatory
thereto. The item OF S00,640,S appro-
priated by the act which is hereby sup
plemented and modified, 70 be paid to
the Uintah and White River tribes of
Ute Indians in satisfaction OF certain
obligations named in said act shall be
paid to the Indians entitled thereto,
without awaiting their action upon the
proposed allotment In severalty of
lands In that reservation and the res
toration OF the surplus lands to the
public domain"
The resolution was sent to the house
for action.
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SENATE.

Washington, May 23.-Soon after the
senate convened today, Mr.. Hale Of
Maine, from the appropriations COM
mlttee reported bill making addition
al appropriations supplying urgent de-
ficiencles in the appropriations for the
present fiscal year As the bill passed
the house II carried an appropriation Of
Sl,5Q0, and the senate committee added
S9S, 500. The principal additions were
for printing for the navy and interior
departments. The bill was passed.
Mr. Hale said II had been suggested
that he move a conference and that
the conferees Of the senate be in
structed not TO yield any Of the senate
amendments. but he did not think Il
wise TO hedge about the conferees with
any Instructions No action therefore
was taken as TO the appointment Of
cunferees
Mr.. Stewart Of Nevada, chairman Of
the Indian affairs committee. offered a
Joint resolution which. he said. met
some objections Of the president 10 the
Indian appropriation The resolution
provided for the modification of certain
provisions Of the Indian appropriation
VII ltldAlNk W tue iiuklilH VI ANU
ments to the Indians Of the Spokane
Indian reservation, the payment to GER
tain Indians OF an amount aggregating
S10.064 and TO the settlement OF the In
dian lands. The resolution was passed
At the conclusion of the morning bus
mess, the army appropriation bill, with
the message of the house asking for a
conference with instructions 10 It's con-
ferees not 10 agree TO the senate amend
ments relating 10 the contraction Of
barracks and quarters al established
military posts thus striking out the
appropriation for such buildings in
Manila. was laid before the senate.
Mr. Proctor In charge Of the bill, said
II was a new and unusual condition pre-
scented. To bring the matter up he
moved that the senate agree u the
conference asked
Mr. Spooner said II was Of the ut
most consequence that there should be
the utmost harmony between the two
branches OF Congress. but II was Just
as necessary that there should be fun
and free conferences. He thought the
procedure Of the house was inadmls-
sable and II the senate acquiesced now
In the proposition made there would be
no end to the trouble which would
arise.
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Fernie p. C.. May pa terrible ex-
plosion occurred at Z O'clock last even
ing in No. mine, which is connected
with No. 3 shaft, and also with the
highlne shaft, All three openings
were wrecked. One hundred and fifty
men were in the mine at work at the
time Of the explosion. OF this number
l6 escaped from No, before the cave
in. The remainder Of the prisoners are
entombed and small hopes are enter
tanned for their safety, Good order pre-
walls and everything possible is being
done 70 relieve the situation. The fan
was disabled but was quickly restored.
No. is expected to be opened soon.
boy, one Of those who escaped, has
since died
LITTLE NEWS FROM FERN1E.
Vancouver, b, c., May 23.-Prospects
are poor for getting a story of the mine
disaster from Fernie for some hours.
There is only one slow wire and 1t is
choked up with private messages The
company viii not accept any specials
until the wire Is clear A private dis
patch just received here says that
everyone in the mine was killed.
So far only six bodies Of the 1913 vic.
time have been recovered. The cause
of the explosion is said to have been
due to fire damp ignitlng from a match
with which miner was lighting a pipe
In defiance Of orders. A tremendous
explosion occurred In No mine fol-
lowed In a few seconds by an explt
sion In No 3, connected by a shor
tunnel. The majority Of the men wer,
In No. g. Every family in the llttl,
town is directly affected by the cal
amlty and the entire surviving popula
tion is In a state of frenzy.
TO AID MINERS.
Nanaimo, b. c., May 23,--Immedlatell
upon receipt Of the news Of the Ferni,
mine disaster Mayor Mason of thi,
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Especial to the "News.")

Provo, May 2S.-Death came swiftly
and suddenly today to Councilman
Alexander wilkins of the Second ward
of this place. He was in his garden
working with his hoe and was in as
good health apparently as he ever en-
joyed in his life when he was stricken
with apoplyexy and fell to the ground
unconscious under the blight of a fatal
stroke He was carried to the house
as quickly as possible but was found to
be beyond all human aid The news
Of his death spread quickly and was re-
ceived with profound sorrow on the
part Of the people, for he was widely
known and highly respected.
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Killed His Sweetheart.

South Bend, Ind, May 2S-John w.
Churry aged 81, a carpenter, shot and
killed his sweetheart. Suzanne kecske-
nett, aged IS, early today, and then
shot himself with the same revolver.
The couple evidently had planned 20
die together. They apparently had lain
on the ground side by side The man
then placed the 3S.caliber revolver over
her heart and fred twice. He then shot
himself in the mouth. There was no
indication OF struggle. No reason for
the tragedy IS known.
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FALLS DEAD IN HIS GARDEN.
Sudden Taking Off Of Councilman wilkins Of Provo Today
Was in the Best of Health and Had No premontion Of
The Approaching EndWas Well Known

wilkins was quite a character and
was known for his sterling qualities
Of heart and mind. He was born in
Canada In 1884 and was baptized into
the Mormon" Church when but a
child. he went with his parents to
Nauyoo and experienced much of the
hardship Incident to Church member
ship in those days. In l5l he came to
Utah and settled In Provo. which has
always been his home since that time.
He was in the police and sherlffs office
here for l6 years and was serving his
second term as city councilman when
he died. For twelve years he was
counselor TO the bishop Of his ward.
In 1855 he was with the "Y X" COM
pany and went with the relief eXpedi-
ton 10 the aid Of the handcart suf-
ferers. He also participated In the
Weker Indian war. He leaves a large
family.
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OF his pistol The marshal turned into
"a building and at the top of the stairs
Hamilton made The marshal stand still
with his arms ia the air Woodbury.
opened his door and stepped into the
hallway 10 ask the reason Of the COM
motion. He was ordered 20 throw up
his hands He tried 10 eXposulate with
the man, at the same time trying to
back into the room Thereupon Ham
ilton fred. infctng a wound that
proved fatal within two days.
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KILLED IN A TROLLEY WRECK.

Easton. Pa, May 23.-Two men We're
killed and many men and women in
jured in trolley wreck a few miles
beyond Easton at midnight last night
The dead
Edward Commodore. Nazareth.
Jos. Derhammer. Easten.
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Died from . PngilIst,s Blow.

Boston May 23.-Tommy Noonan OF
Chelsea. Mass, died this morning from
the effects Of a blow received from Ed
die Dixon Of Chicago In a boxing con-
test az the Lenox Athletic club here last
night. Dixon Is In custody While
generally known in sporting circles as
Tommy Noopan, the dead boxers real
name was John Cassidy and his hons
was I'm Chelsea. lie was 20 years OK
age. The fatal blow landed on Noon
ans law. and he dropped to the floor
where he lay until counted out Ply
sicians pronounced him suffering from
conclusion Of the brain.
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An Easton and Nazareth car left this
city shortly before midnight carrying
SO passengers. On a steep Mill In Pal
mer township, the brakes refused 10
work and the ear ran away descend
Ing the incline az terrific speed. At
the foot OF the HILL on a sharp curve,
the car jumped the track and fell on
its side.
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Rambling Katie Wins Cup.

London, May 23-Rambling Katie
won the Manchester cup of $4,000 for
three year-olds and upwards, distance
one mile and a half, at the Manchester
Witsunude meeting today. Hynrose
was second and First Principle came in
third. Fifteen horses started.
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wife Kills Hu sband inself Def ense

Plttsburg, May 2S.--Jos. Pearson, a
horse jockey, was shot and instantly
killed by his wife, Louise, at the lat
ters home In peterborough, last night
He was in the act Of Draining her with
a hatchet when she fired point blank
at his head. Mrs. Pearson Is held
pending the coroners verdict.