davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21

The Subcommittee Of the CONNER
clal clubs general water committee
which was appointed to consider par
ticuarly Utah lake as source of sup
ply for this city. will present its re-
port this afternoon, through Chairman
George NJ. Cannon. after very careful
consideration OF the subject. The re-
port says, utah lake as a reservoir
site for salt Lake City is Of the high
est importance. Without it, Salt Lake
City can never hope to obtain the
much desired waters from the canyons
running from the east into the salt
Lake valley. by purchase to divert
these canyon streams from the bueau-
full fields they now make fertile, With
out Offering other water suitable Tor
irrigation as a substitute for the can
yon water would be not only to 1 jure
the city by Withdrawing the support
which II receives from the constantly
Increasing suburban population occu-
pying these lands, but would restore
10 its native sterllity one Of the finest
farming districts In the state,
The Investigations maue hy your
Subcommittee conVlnces us that the
effectiveness OF practically ali other
plans for increasing SAT- Lake Clty
water supply WIN be contingent upon
the satisfactory solution OF tne yuan
lake problem. In considering the at-
ter two points are TO be inVestigaled'
First, the best way oil storing All avail
able flood or surplus waiers' ana, Sec
ond, the most feasible plan Tor using
the waters 40 stored we strongiy urge
that immediate action be taken 20 con-
vert the lake Into reservoir with ca
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21
A Brief Cabinet Meeting,

Washington. Nov. 2l.-Eyery member
OF the cabinet was present at tOdays
meeting. Il was comparatively brief.
lasting only about an hour. At It's con-
clusion II was stated that no business
Of serious consequence was transacted.
although some subjects Of Importance
were considered briefly
Secy Hay brought with him some
documents relating to the status Of the
negotiations pending with Colombia
with respect TO the Panama
Canal treaty lie reported the
status of the negotiations and It is
stated the president viii not be able TO
say In his message that he Is ready TO
submit to Congress a treaty with Col
ombla IN accordance with the Spooner
act.
Some portions Of the presidents forth
coming message to Congress were con-
sidered. but as the features of the docu-
ment concerning which any division OF
opinion might arise have not been pre-
pared definitely and Will not be until
The president shall have had time fur
Their to discuss them with the leaders in
both branches OF Congress, little re-
spectng the message was accomplished
Secy. Root remained with the presi-
dent for time after the other mem
bers OF the cabinet had left the execu.
tive office. II Is understood they dis
cussed matters relating TO the war de-
partment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21
ABOR CONVENTION DOINOS.

NJ Orleans. Nov. n.--The applica-
tIon36f the Union Brotherhood Of Car
pen(1ts and Joiners for the revocation
OF ~ charter Of the Amalgamated AS
sooi1 Non Of Woodworkers was the first
thin called up In the labor convention
tod Wednesday night this work
waa[aid over to see II the two organ
iza( be could not agree TO amalgamate.
Pre- lent Kidd. OF the Woodworkers,
ann need that until the Carpenters
wouM withdraw their men from GER
tain hon In Philadelphia where the
WocIworkers had gone on strike and
the 8rpenters had taken their places,
the latter must be fought out on the
floor Of the convention. Treasurer Len
nom who had the chair, declared that
but one speaker on each side would be
allowed TO address the convention on
the subject Delegate Kidd OF the
Woodworkers. was given the floor TO
speak In opposition to the revocation
cf the Carpenters charter. He recited
the claims Of the latter 10 jurisdiction
aver the Woodworkers and accused the
carpenters Of conduct on frequent oc-
0sIons intended to disrupt other un-
rs.
Delegate Bahnen of the Carpenters,
Mpke at length In reply TO Mr..
Hsunch, denying that the Carpenters
- been guilty Of indiscreet practices.
Ut claiming that on the contrary the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21

right ear and came out directly above
the left ear ana lodged In the wall.
Sheets quickly called the other men
ana then telephoned to police head
quarters. Capt. Burbidge, sergt. Rob-
erts and officer Gatehouse proceeded
quickly to the scene and DR.. C. NJ.
Benedict was summoned. The physician
arrived hurrIcdly and did all in his
power for the man but death came
within about 10 minutes
A few moments before the shooting,
Officer Ben Seigfus saw McHamilton
on the street and was inclined to ar
rest him for drunkenness, but think
ing he was going home thought Il
would be better TO let him 20, mas
much as he was doing no harm. The
cause of the shooting, at this time, is q
profound mystery, unless II be that
through drinking he became respondent
and tired Of life. II IL thought, how
ever, that he has had some domestic
trouble and Is separated from his wife.
Among his effects WAS package of let
tiers addressed to his wife, Mrs. Ella
McHamlton, New Harmony, Washing
ton county, Utah.
THE DEAD MANS RELATIVES.
Letters received by the man disclose
the fact that he has Il son named James
living at present at Cedar city. and a
daughter Bell at Beaver. The letter
from his daughter was written on Oct.
~, and addressed to McHamilton, Quin-
cy mine, Park City, The only money
found on his person was 65 cents. He
carried an accident policy with the FL
deity Mutual association. which, in
case OF accident, would entitle him to
$50 per month. or 81, 900 IN the event OF
accidental death.
SO far as known, he had no friends
or relatives in this city with one excep-
ton, Some OF the men AT Sheets place
said they heard him say yesterday: Fl
am going 20 see my brown sister" He
referred TO woman named Annie who
resides at 100 c street. McIIamllton
explained that the woman was raised
by his mother
The police department will at once
notify his wife and children OF the sad
occurrance, and nothing viii be done
toward funeral arrangements until they
are heard from. Undertaken Joseph
William Taylor took charge Of the re-
mains and they are now at his morgue.
The weapon used and the dead mans
letters and other personal effects wao
taken to the police station and will bc
held there pending further develop
ments. II Is believed that an inquest Is
unnecessary and none viii be held.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21

woodworkers were culpable in that d.
rection.
The arguments consumed practically
the entire morning.
Delegate Parklns finally moved the
previous question. The vote was TAX
en- on the substitute offered on We'd
nesday By Delegate Wilson that the
dispute between the original organlza-
lions be referred 10 a commission Of
five from each organization and an UNI
pire to be mutually selected by the
commission 10 meet within 50 days. The
proposition OF Mr.. Wilson was adopt
ed
Upon motion Of Delegate Agard, the
election Of officers was made special
order for Saturday morning at ~
O'Clock.
Another discussion was then taken
up In the dispuate among the Amalga-
mated Association Of Woodworkers.
The executive council recommended
that the Piano Workers transfer GER
tain machine workers 10 the Wood
workers within 60 days In accordance
with a previous agreement. After
speeches had been made on both sides
Charles Dold, Of the Piano Workers Of
fered an amendment making II manda-
tory upon the Woodworkers as well as
upon the Piano Workers 10 reach an
agreement and that the organization
Falling TO so agree shall forfeit Its
charter. The amendment was carried.
An adjournment was then taken until
2 o'clock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21
MARTIN sues
FOR $4,000.
Wants This Sum from the Barber
Asphalt Paving Co,
INJURED IN THEIR EMPLOY.
his Rack, spine, Head and Limbs
BADLY Affected by sacks OF Lime
Failing Upon Him.

j. G. Martin has iled a 10000 dam
age suit in the district court against
the Barber Asphalt Paving company
for personal injuries received on Aug.
a. 1909, while In the employ Of the COM
pany. on the said date plaintiff was
working around a quantity of line
which was sacked and piled In dan
serous and negligent condition and
about 30 OF the sacks. which weigh
about 40 pounds each, fell upon him
end injured his back, spine, head ana
limbs so that he will never be able
n follow his employment again. BE-
fore he was injured he was a railroad
engineer capable Of earning from Sl29
to sl75 per month, but his Injuries VIII
prevent him from following that occu.
potion. An the premises considered
plaintiff claims that he has been dam
aged to the extent of $4,000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21
uproar In Spanish Chambers

Madrid, Nov 2l.--The uproar in the
chamber of deputies yesterday, which
was caused by the attack of Senior Ro-
nero Robledo on Premier Sagasta con-
tinued throughout the evening and the
premier Withdrew from the chamber.
The president of the house closed the
sitting amid protests from the mem
bers of the opposition, and cries of
there Is no government"
The trouble grew out of speech
by Premier Sagasta In which he ex-
pressed surprise at the Interpretation
which had been given 10 The recent
ministerial crisis Senior Romero Roble-
do reproached the premier with his po-
iitical antecedents. He declared that
Senior Sagasta was not the leader of
party but the fayorlte of the king, q
statement which occasioned an angry
debate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21
student Suicides for Low.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Nov ,l.--Be-
cause Bertha Sheldon had allowed an
other man % escort her home last night
from the store where she Is employed,
G. A. Darlington. a packer for an or
gan company and q tudent In the uni
versity school OF music. today shot her
IN the arm and then fed bullet into
his own head, dying almost instantly.
Darlington met the girl as she was on
her way to work today and they quar-
relied over last nights episode
Darlington came here from Strath-
coma. Ontario lie served with the Ca
radian soldiers IN the South African
war. He was about "a years old.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21

Interviews with Senators Burrows OF
Michigan, Scott of West Virginia and
Lodge Of Massachusetts.
During the next four or five days,
as opportunity may offer, the president
viii put the finishing touches upon his
annual message to Congress. 1t Is I'M
derstood that the message will be sent
to Congress on the End day Of the APP
preaching session, Tuesday, Dec. g.
owing to the fact that the deaths OF
members of both houses have occurred
during the recess which viii necessltate
an adjournment on Monday. The docu-
ment Is almost completed, but some
points Of II are yet TO be written final
ly and the whole revised.
During the early days of next wetl-,
the president will consult on parts OF
his message with Republican leaders In
Congress.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21
PRESIDENT IS IN WASHINGTON.
Goes to His Office and Begins WorkHdds Interviews With
Senator's Burrows, Scott and LodgeWl Soon Put Finish
ing Touches 10 His Message to Congress-

Washington Nov 2l,-Presidcnt
Roosevelt arrived here this morning at
S o'clock over the Southern railroad. A
small crowd was at the station to well
come his return. As he left the train
he shook hands with the engineer and
fireman and thanked them for the safe
run they had made. The president
and secy. Cortelyou We're driven dl-
rect TO the white house.
Before 10 o'clock this morning the
president reached his office. He began
at once TO dispose OF mass Of busl-
ness which accumulated during his alb.
sence.
Prior to the meeting OF the cabinet.
which had been called for II o'clock.
the president found time to hold brief
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21

stations having taken prize at any
previous show, and to the stations
winning first prizes In classes 4, 8 and 6,
TO be Judged by their pediges, indi-
yiduality and appearance In the ring.
Austral, brown, owner Stonyford farm,
stedtord, N. Y.
Glass Z, horses IN harness, pair OF
horses, not under IA hands three inches,
and not exceeding IS hands. two inches.
Canadian Boy 3. G., and Canadian
Lad, Il. c., owner, John Arthur.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21

Scranton. Pa. Nov. 2i.-The examih-
alton of Dr. II. II. Gibbons of Scranton
was Immediately resumed when the an
thracite strike commission met today
He said that the occupation OF a miner
subjects a man to pleurisy, govt neural
gia asthma, bronchitis sciatica and
other diseases. He believed the day
would come when men will be subject
ed to medical examination before they
undertake mining. Children, he said.
who have suffered from any form OF
disea& OF the respiratory passage,
bronchitis or pneumonia, should never
be peffnitted In the mines under the age
of 16fyears, because they should have
q ohknce to eliminate the predisposing
factdf IN the case OF so-cailed miners
asthma
DrM(3ibbons then described the sur
face ndications of miners asthma, his
testi1|Dny In this respect not differing
esseI Ially from that given by other
exp&X witnesses.
On3hrther examination DIR. Gibbons
ssid e did not mean to be understood
as Wing that miners form an UNI
healXy class, but that they are debili-
tate AND run down. He spoke Of the
nec6 Hity for improved ambulance SER
yloG1&t the different collleries.
TM witness was cross examined by
Jaf Fl. Torrey, for the Delaware &
HUI pn company. In reply TO ques-
tlo| &Dr. Gibbons said he did not be-
lloV There was an ambulance In the
emit coal region that had sterile
blaj hts or that the vehicles were ster-
ne.
fact" said the doctor, they are
D 81 ch OF Infection. Every ambulance
car1 n death and disease TO every un-
fort Nate miner who is placed in It,"
UX(iibbons was followed by DR.. Eu-
genN Butler, a member OF the Central
p0o1 board Of Luzerne county, who tes-
ti6oB that 10 per cent of those In one
Of G. poor houses of Luzerne coun.
wer&zminers and that 40 per cent were
GRIP ID by accidents In and abou, the
min
My Of these, he said, had become
insd<& through worry over their afillo-
tiO,X "A man who works a few years as
q uIner, he declared, Is not 1T for any
thlllD else
All. McClintock, representing the
L<th a Wilkesbarre Coal company.
crO examined the witness and asked
M vas not true that large number
professional men and merchants
llkesbarre were men whose fathers
randfathers had been employed In
hines
*S that is So" the witness replied,
{athers and grandfathers were the
Fellows who got out In time. They
~ not men who worked for 20 or %
~ In the mines"
Butler was excused and the Rev.
ID oberts was called to the stand, his
e. nation being conducted by Mr..
% NJ. for the mine workers He re-
10 I'D his belief expressed In his book
IN 4n intelligent and persistent COM
oil lon among miners for the mainte-
ma of prices and rates OF wages
We secure just share OF the profit
for be workers
answer to Commissioner Clark, Dr.,
RQ|rts defined the use of the words
IA 4racite syndicate" in his book by
sag II he had reached the conclusion
I'M there was an understanding
an 3 the operators TO adjust the
PR and regulate the trade. This
con sion he had reached from person
al Sestigation.
view Of the last strike" Mr.. Oar
ron Asked, "and everything that has
0co ned since, have your views as to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21
Horse show Prizes Awarded.

New York, Nov. 2i,-The management
Of the National Horse Show association
ls providing a good program, made up
q the pick OF the entries in many kinds
OF breeds.
First prizes were awarded as fol-
lows;
Class l0-Trotters, all horses entered
ia this class must be standard, open
,o an stations and get u 2.l0 or bet
Ter. 10 be Judged by their pedigree. in
d.yidually and racing qualities as
shown by performance. The Charmer
owned by LAKEWOOD Farm, Mount Hol-
ly y. j.
Class 2, champion prize, open TO all
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21
CboleralCases Decreasing,

Washington, Nov. 2l--A cablegrsm
has been received from the Philippine
commission stating that the number OF
cases Of cholera had gon down to FIVE
instead of 81 a day a week ago. The
message says that the commission feel
much relieved and e Is believed the
Mariquina watershed, which furnishes
the water supply for Manila, will not be
contaminated. Up TO a short time ago
grave fears were entertained that the
cholera might be introduced In the
MariQuina region, although great pre-
caution had been taken to prevent such
a reSulf
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21
.MANS PREFER THE SWORD
cnts' Societies in Berlin Say is More Chvalrous Than tie
spl-T They Petition Minister Of War for Equal Voice With
I'll Officers Courts Of Honor in Settling Difficulties

settle their affairs OF honor with that
arm, but the officers object, on the
ground that the sword Is not severe
enough 10 wash their stained honor
clean.
The meeting finally adopted resolu-
ton asking the minister OF war to give
students committees an equal voice with
the officers courts OF honor In settling
difficulties between the students and
the officers. The resolution also asked
the minister only to permit the use
OF pistols in the case OF grave family
insults and when one Of the parties Is
physically unable to night with the
sword
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21
Pope Receives Piedmontese Pilgrims

Rome, Nov. 2l.--At a reception Of 500
Piedmontese pilgrims today the pope
jocularly referred to the unfounded ru-
NOR yesterday OF his indisposition,
adding
MY time has not yet come. We
have many things to accomplish before
death
A number of Americans were received
in special audience by the pope In the
Sistine chapel including Mr. and Mrs
Harry Black Of Chicago; ]. W. Shaw
end Miss H. Buckley of San Francisco;
and Mrs. James Matfield and daughter
Los Angeles. The pontin spoke cor
daily to each and gave them individ.
ually his hand 20 kiss.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21
Shot Himself
In The Head.
James ehanafon, SINNER fsom Park City, PuS an End
To His Cate1 in This Fashion Was LorAcahd and
Ded Immediately c4tfes The Shooting Which Took
Place IN This CHy Shortly After 9 O'Clock This Mosnmq

James McHamilton, a miner 80 years
of age, and recently employed at the
Quincy mine in Park City, committed
suicide at o'clock this morning at N.
NJ Sheets feed and camping yard at
1852 west First South, by shooting him
self through the head with ii 80 caliber
bullet fired from small squirrel rifle.
The shooting occurred In Sheets
office. MclIamilton was alone at the
time. His body fell behind small
heating stove on the north side of the
room and he lived probably Is minutes
after firing the fatal shot
The dead man left no note or word
which will throw light on the cause for
his rash deed but 1t Is known that he
has been on protracted spree since his
arrival in the city Tuesday morning.
From all Indications, the rash act was
not contemplated for any great length
of time as this morning he had his
things packed preparatory to leaving
the city. Where he Intended going is
not known.
McHAMTLToNS STORY,
According to the story told by Nc
Hamilton TO Roy Sheets, he had been
working at the Quincy mine but came
to the city Tuesday morning. He had
wagon and team, yalise and a box
containing such articles as are used by
miners He had been drinking heavily
FOR three days and a pint bottle OF
whisky. Of the brand likely to produce
suicidal mania, was found with his eff
fects. This morning he told Mr.. Sheets
that he was going to leave the city
He went into "a back room to change
some OF his clothing. The men who
work around the yard were outside and
McHamilton had the place all TO him
self. After packing his belongings he
evidently walked into the office room
and taking small Rife, loaded the
same and standing near the stove so
that his head would fall on his yalIse,
he deliberately fired the shot that end
ed his earthly existence
A CHASTITY SIGHT.
Roy Sheets heard the shot and ran
quickly into the office. A shocking sight
met his terrified gaze. McHarlllton
was lying IN pool Of blood and his
brains were OO2ing from the wounds in
the head. The bullet entered above the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21
MRS. sECHRIsT's FAKE.
She Hid Not Drown Herself but Hid
At Home All the While.

Lincoln. Neb.. Nov. 2l.-Mrs. sechrist
Of Kansas city principal witness for
the state IN the case Of DR., Louis Zorn
a dentist charged with killing her hus-
band. was fou ID here today az the
home OF her parents and admitted she
had been IN hiding there for the Talt
hye days Mrs Sechrisi wished 90 avoid
testifying at the trial and last Monday
threw o note pinned to a hat ln the
river 40 Leavenworth. stating that she
had drowned herself a-d baby.
Il meant 10 XIII myself ans laby"
she said today. but the water was too
cold"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21
sHER,FF's OFFICE VACATED.
Gov Durbin Gusts Dudley for Letting
Prisoner he Lynched.

Indianapolis, Nov. 2l.--Gov. Durbln
today notified Sheriff Dudley Of sull-
van county that his Office was vacant
end the coroner becomes sheriff ex-
ofiicio The Indiana law provides thai
sheriff shall vacate his office when
prisoner In his charge Is lynched.
Last night the mob took billiard, the
negro, away from Sheriff Dudley and
hanged him TO a telegraph pole. The
sheriff has the right, under the law,
TO ask TO be reinstated but he must
show that he was powerless to hold the
prisoner.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21
THIRTY PEOPLE
DROWNED IN DANUBE.

Vienna, Nov. 2l.--A Danube steamer
crowded with WOrkmen sank Off Orso-
va, on an island in the Danube yester-
day evening. Thirty Of those who were
on board were drowned. Owing TO the
darkness the boats from the shore were
able to rescue only FIVE persons.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21
baron Toll Cut OF From Coast

London. Nov. 2l.-A special dispatch
from ST. Petersburg today announces
that Baron Toll. who Is exploring the
Siberian coast line. has been cut on
from the coast by early winter Ice in
New Siberia. No anxiety. however. Is
felt for his safety as his expedition is
wen equipped and viii reach the main
land as soon as the Ice is strong
enough.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21

ID, Nov 2i--Sixty-two students
SOD ~ with "A membership Of $500
frc ne Berlin university. the tech
nicc 1nstitute and other institutions in
THE clty, held a gerat meeting in the
PhiIhru1onic hall against pistol duels
between students and officers. The pls-
tol Woa denounced as weapon for
American trappers and the sword was
declared 10 be preferable, II standing
upon = higher moral plane. and being
a more chivalrous weapon The speak
ers pointed out that the German en-
perot htd repeatedly advised the OFF,
Gers to practice with swords and to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21
Tower BIDS car Farewell.

ST Petersburg. Nov I-Ambassador
Tower who has been transferred from
St Petersburg to Berlin, had his fare
well audience with De- car al Llyadia
on Wednesday. He erwards lunched
with his majesty me czarlna.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-21
New Mericn Election ne,nrn..

Santa Pc. n. ~ Nov. 2i.-The ON
cial election returns show the majority
OF d. $. Rodney, Republican. Tor dele.
gate to Congress, 10 be 1851. The leg
lslature consists Of 81 Republicans and
ave Democrats.