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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-04-05

Rickerby!" she cried, with her lips
close to his ear.
He twisted out of her grasp then. and
staggered back, staring at her with
wild eyes. He saw in a moment that
she SPOKE the truth; that this last, d.
abolical plan Of his had come to naught'
and that the very thing he had plot
ted so long to bring about had been.
frustrated, and that the lovers had
escaped, while he was left to face the
death he had prepared for Gilbert
Rickerby. s4
.How do you know this?,' he gasped.
"He couldn't possibly have got away
unless"
Eyes. unless. You forgot to make
your plans complete; the girl must
have escaped and gone straight to him.
I missed her; I meant TO find her. =
ran into this house, and as Invent up.
the stairs. I saw the girl In front Of
me; I saw her go into the room on the
first floor: I saw Gilbert Rickerby
in the room waiting for her. Then 3
heard your voice below, calling to her
and#I drew you up here and trapped
you = sag a3 $SsS5S
The news seemed to have put fresh
energy into the mar he made f0rfthe
window again, with an OATH, and tore
open the shutters end flung up the low
er sash. AZ great roar-not of halllss,
ialone-from outside. met his appear
ance: he started back, andSthe light N
the room fell upon his face. Above the
rear. OF the voices down below. onps.
Tor shrillS than the rest. doated snptto
him. n s@ss9ssss
That's the mani. cried thssvoicek--sno
other than that sSof M Hubbarrdl..
There's : warrant mt asgalnu,stssiit,nlu 4 n
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16
STILL AFTER THE CITY.
Farmers Charge That It il in Cons
tempt of Court,

Steps were taken this afternoon by
plaintiffs attorneys IN the case Of John
Gabbott ct al VS. Salt Lake city ct al
10 have an order OF court Issued
against superintendent Of Waterworks
Hines and Land and Water Commits
sioner Fisher to compel them to show
cause why they should not be punished
for contempt Of court Tor divertng the
waters Of Parleys creek above the
city's intake contrary 10 the order Of
the court recently made IN the injunc-
ton suit
The measurement Of Parley's creek
was made yesterday by the water COM
mlssioners and on Thursday the city
water officials turned the quantity Of
water TO which the city claims title by
purchase upon the citys lands In the
canyon above the intake instead Of al
lowing IL 10 flow down and be meas.
ured with the other water for the pur-
pose Of establishing a new basis OF cx-
change between the city and the farm
ers. Hence the natural flow OF the
stream was greatly decreased and the
farmers claim that the city officials
should be punished for contempt Of
court for interfering with the water
The order 10 show cause was drawn
up this afternoon and, al this time, an
attempt Is being made TO find Judge
Hall 10 have the same signed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16
B0ER GENERALS
IN ENGLAND
Botha, Dewot and Delarey Given O
Hearty Welcome by Earl Rob-
erts aud Gen. Lord Kitchener.

Southampton, Aug. 16.-Gens. Botha,
Dewet and Delarey arrived here this
morning and met with a great recep-
ton, both from government officials
and the public.
The Boer generals looked well and ey-
identity were much pleased at the
heartlness Of the welcome accorded
them. Soon after landing they boarded
the steamship Niagara, where Joseph
Chamberlain, the colonial secretary;
Earl Roberts and Gen. Lord Kitchener
greeted them. They were also intro
duced to Mrs, Chamberlain and Lady
Roberts with whom they chatted for
some time
Official arrangements had been made
to permit the generals to witness the
naval review, but after q conference
with Abram Fischer. The former Boer
delegate, who came from The Hague
1t was announced that they intended TO
proceed direct to London in order e..
reach Holland as speedily as possible
The generals go TO Holland to pay their
last respects TO the memory Of Gen.
Lucas Meyer. who died Of heart disease
on Aug. s.
Gen. Dewet, in conversation here.
confirmed the statement that he and
his companions viii visit the United
States before returning to South AZ
RIGA.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16
THE CHAuFrEuR's STORY.
He Tells How Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Fair Mct Their Death.

Paris, Aug, l6.-The chauffeur OF the
automobile In which Mr. and Mrs.
Charles l., Fair were killed. whose
name is Brety, returned to Paris this
morning. In an interview with the
correspondent Of the Associated Press
he threw some further light on the
cause Of the accident, saying:
when We left Trouville Mr. Fair
was suffering from bronchial ca;arrh.
He coughed frequently on the road
and during the fits Of coughing mis- face
was much congested, evidently produc.
ing slight dizziness. lie had Just been
coughing when | found that one OF the
tires Of one Of the hind wheels was de-
hated. realized the danger and
jumped 20 my feet and leaning for
ward, | shouted In Mr. Fairs ear in
English
"'stop quick tire no good Mr.. Fair
glanced back. but he did not reply. Ap-
pGrently he tried to stop. but In doing
so he must have made the wrong
steering movement. as the machine
sweryed across the road and went I'm A
straight line TO tree. Mrs. Fair. as
she saw the direction The automobile
was taking. clasped her husbands
shoulders with her arm and turned her
face back towards me with a look
which said plainly. We are lost. The
next moment came the crash. and
was thrown into field beside the read
and stunned. When | recovered. which
did quickly, limped 10 the side OF
my master and mistress and with the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16
s.p. Convertible Bond Issue.

New York, Aug. 16,-OfilcialsN of the
Union Pacific road, which dominates
the Southern Pacific, will neither affirm
nor deny the statement that the execu-
tive committee Of the latter corpora
ton has adopted q resolution COM
meudlng a slOOOOO,OOO four per cent
convertible bond issue II is not de-
MED that such action Is contemplated,
but the propa lltion Is still tentative
one. 1t II not denied that such action
Is contemplated, but the proposition Is
still tentative one, II Is authorta-
lively declared that no date has been
set for bringing the matter to the at
tention Of the stockholders and accord
ing to trustworthy report decisive ac-
tion will not be taken In the matter
for some weeks.
The Southern Pacific company Is the
financial corporation Of the Southern
Pacific railroad Of California and It's
allied lines. Its authorized capital Is
5000. 100000 the greater part Of which
has been issued. The proposed bond
issue win doubtless carry some rights"
constituting in effect a dividend on
Southern Pacific stock In the event
OF the bond issue large sum Will be
expended In the Improvement OF the
property
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16
THE NEW CITY JAIL.
Council Committees Recommend AdOp.
ton OF Van Dorm Plans.

The council committee on police and
prison and the special Jail site commit
tee met last night to discuss the plans
and estimates Of the various bidders
for the construction OF a new jail and
practically decided 10 recommend the
adoption Of the plans submitted by the
Van Dorm Iron Works OF Cleveland,
Ohio The plans will be submitted to
Building Inspector Ulmer for certain
notifications which are desired by the
committee, and If the changes can be
made wlthou. additional cost the Van
Dorm company will be awarded the
contract
The council may decide, after adopt
ing the plans and specifications. to in
vite separate competitive bids for the
cell work and the building The follow
ing plans and estimates were consid-
cred:
John $. Thomas, plans but no estl-
mates,
Diebod Safe and Lock Co.,
plans and estimate .......S3 3, III 90
Van Dorm Iron works, plans
and estimate ,....., 80. $4,000 90
Same with plumbing and heat
ing included ........... 44.440. 90
Pauley Jail company, plans and
estimate. ...,"...', ....". $1,000 90
Same, without plumbing and
heating .,... ,...,. .n".n $4,000 90
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16
La Joie Not EnloIned.

Cleveland o, Aug. lG.-The petition
Of the Philadelphia National league
club for an injunction against La Jole
and Bernhard was denied today by
Judge strimple in common pleas court.
The Philadelphia club sought TO enjoin
these men from playing with any 9TH
or than the Philadelphia club. An in
junction had been granted In Pennsyl-
vania and II was sought TO have It ex-
tended to Ohio, but the court denied
this on the ground that II would inter-
fere with the internal policy OF a sister
state.
The case settles the status Of the two
players named for the balance OF this
season at least. as no further hearing
or appeal can be heard until after the
close Of the season.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16

Washington, Aug. l6.-Dehnlte in
formation was received at the navy
department from Commander Nickels
of the Topeka, dated Puerto Cabello,
which corrected the misrepresentation
which arose out Of the garbed dis
patch received Thursday last from
which the department assumed and an
nounced that Puerto Cabello had
fallen into the hands Of the revolu-
tionists. Yesterday when 1t appeared
from more careful study Of the dis
patch, that q possible misconstructlon
had been placed upon it, Acting Secy.
Darling cabledCommonder Nickels ask
ing whether the departments con-
struetion was correct. a reply, dated
yesterday, received this morning, read
mo, everything is quiet at Puerto
Cabello viii sail for Curacao for
coal and stores and start tonight. A
German man-of-war viii remain here
during the absenee,"
II Is apparent from the above dis
patch that the forces OF Castro still
hold Puerto Cabello. The Topeka
sailed last night In accordance with
adyices sent by Commander Nlcllels
and according to a dispatch received
today, arrived at Curacao, which is
only few hours run from Puerto Ca
bello. After taking coal and supplies
aboard, he VIII return to Puerto Ca
bello. and in the meantime the Ger
man warship will look after American,
German and other foreign interests at
that port. The cruiser Cincinnati left
Barcelona last night and arrived at La
Guayra today Commander Mclean,
In reporting the arrival, stated that he
had left everything quiet at Barcelona.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16
OFF TO THE HILLS.
Chairman Leary of EIks' Committee
viii Take Rest.

Every train that leaves Salt Lake
Is taking away With 1t train loads OF
Elks, but there are still a few OF them
left here. Many Of them viii remain
until the middle Of next week.
Chairman Leary viii close his head
quarters on Main street tonight. and
VIII leave Immediately for the noun
tains. where he will hide and FISH for
as long as he wants to. The wind-up
OF the conventions affairs wifi have 10
be done by other hands. and VIII be
conducted from the secretarys office In
he club building on State street.
satisfaction over the convention is
general among both the visiting and
home Elks. There was some disap-
polntment In the crowd being smaller
by about 5000 than was anticipated.
but as II was there was a big enough
time for anybody.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16
THE BAND CONTEST.
Committee FavorS Allowing Second
Prize TO Boston and Montana.

There IA a disposition in the band
contest committee TO allow the Boston
s. Montana band the second prize any
low, II they win apply for the same.
and the chances are this viii be done.
There have been threats 10 sue the
committee for the first prize money, and
two Montanans stated that the mat
Ter had been placed in the hands OF
Atty. Kirk, OF Butte. But II is not be-
licyed that litigation will be resorted
TO. The $1,000, as the first prize money
vas paid over TO the Colorado band
mana cement yesterday afternoon, and
II the Butte boys have nothing further
10 say, the matter viii drop. and there
VIM be no second place and no second
Prize money. All three OF the Judges
remarked yesterday that there never
was any question IN their minds as TO
which was the most superior band, and
that was the Denver aggregation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16
OGDEN EMBEzZLEMENT CASE
Idaho Postmaster Arraigned Before o.
;. Commissioner This Morning.
Especial to the News,

Z Ogden, Aug. l6--Louls Des Portes
the former Idaho postmaster. who was
arrested some time ago for the al
legged embezzlemcnt of United States
postal funds, was this morning taken
before United States Commissioner
Thomas Maloney for preliminary hear
ing. Des Portes was arrested BY A. r.
butler and Frank Sharp, postofiice in
spectors. The complaint alleged that
Des Portes embezzled 1921. SO from
bridge, Ida. where he was postmaster.
he entered a plea OF not guilty. but
wanted to waive preliminary hearing.
some testimony was taken neyerthe-
less. ;. N. Langford, one OF Des Por,es'
FORMER bondsmen. testified that the ao-
cused admitted 10 him that he took
the money but aid II while under the
influence of liquor.
The accused's bail was fixed in the
sum Of $500. which he was unable "a
give. He will be taken to Salt lake
this evening, where some further pro-
ceedings will be had in the case He
VIII be In charge Of Deputy U. S. Mar
shal Smyth. The prosecution was con-
Quoted by U. $. Atty Lippman and
Deputy Cherfngton. who came 10 from
sait Lake for that purpose.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16
Oscar Thompson Habeas Corpused.

Chicago, Aug. l6.-Probability Of the
release Of Oscar Thompson. the former
roomer Of Mrs. Anne Bartholin, now
being held as the star witness In the
murder mystery Of Mrs. Barthelin and
Minnie Mitchell. occupied the attention
OF the police today on the petition
OF Atty Meagher who objected to the
Illegal retention Of Thompson and the
orde@ Of the sweat-b box. which IL is
said. has almost wrecked Thompsons
health, Judge Patten issued a writ OF
habeas corpus returnable at o'clock
this afternoon
"Old Dad John 81, Fey. the stable
man az the laundry where Thompson
was driver was included In the writ.
Atty Meagher said he thought Thomp-
son was being dealt with too severely
BY the police and that he should be
Protected.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16

:
The many Salt Lake admirers or
sgnor Creatori the leader of the Royal
ts,.u 49, nm, ,oorn NTH sreat "a
's'~h panu' WIN warn w" So ~
get that he Is confined IN an insane
asylum at ST. Louis This information
ws oh,o,raa from Randmaster sa-
o'",'S 80 - - I. nou
uaho oil the Denver pahu' "ho Is "e"
acquainted with the unfortunate man.
The Italian hand is now playing in
f,,., anar leader
Nan'as C''y uhuer "no'i'e' ''"
Creatori made a deep impression On
he Sam Lake public, TO whom he OPEN
Al a., eo,d in ,,psicoI ,n,erpreta.
W." "s'u ~ ',u''',' ....,. tn
uoh' The Tabernacle concerns sNp"
" bis band will never be forgotten by
hose who had the good fortune to at
Md Creatoris rendering Of the over
tie n Tannhauser was a revelation
fact, his treatment Of all the Wag-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16
Child Murde1
Is the Cha1ge:
Dfpafp Sheriff Ynnd ArriUeS From Laramie and Has
Trouble about His RequsHion Papers Says That
Miss SCnhon Has Confessed 10 Killing Hcc Child
c4nd That Flank E. Garland Of This Cay is Implicated

Deputy Sheriff Yund OF Laramie,
Wyomingarrlyed IN the city this morn
ing onNery serious business. Vie came
for Frank Z. Garland, who is wanted
at Laramie on charge OF murder,
which involves the crime Of infanticlde.
Miss Lena Nielsen, who formerly lived
In this city, is also implicated and her
confession, made to the Wyoming au-
thoritles. Is very damaging evidence
against Garland
The crime committed was horrible in
the extreme. A child was born H.
legitimately to Miss Nielsen last Sat
urday morning She has confessed that
she Killed the child. and hid the dead
BODY under a board walk where it
was found next day She alleges that
Garland is the father Of the child, and
II was with his full cogni2ance and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16
ANTHRAciTE MINERS STRIKE,
No Sign Of Breaking Up, Confidence
ReIgning supreme.


indianapolis, Ind, Aug. i6.--The
strike in the anthracite region is as
firm as the everlasting hills. Conf
dence and quiet reign supreme.
Such Is the strike synopsis" Of the
situation IN the anthracite field as pub
lished IN this weeks lssueof the Mine
Workers Journal, the official organ Of
the United Mine Workers of America
The fourteenth week of the strike has
closed and the managers declare that
the strikers are more determined than
when the strike was declared.
"The fact that 10000 men remain on
strike for that period. said W. b. VIII
son, secretary-treasurer today, with
out sign Of a break in the ranks Is
the strongest argument that ! know OF
In favor Of the justice of their claims
II ever portion Of that number had
received even living wages before the
strike II would be next TO impossible
to keep them from returning to work.
while the strikers are being cared
for in the best manner possible there
is nothing in the provision made which
would make a man prefer TO live in
idleness II II were possible to earn 4
living In the mines
Mr. Wilson says there Is no fixed rule
for the distribution OF the money and
supplies which are provided by the ma
tional organization. The census bureau
says the average family consists of five
members and on this basis the miners
organization Is caring for $4,000 men,
women and children
II do not believe there Is any way TO
whip the striking miners unless It Is To
starve them out. Wilson said "and
do not see any very grave danger Of
that coming TO pass"
Large sums are received daily for the
strikers fund. This Is all sent to the
strike region as rapidly as received
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16
THE FAIR ESTATE.
Public Administrator Makes Appli.
cation for Letters.

San Francisco. Aug 1.-THE matter
OF the application OF Public Admins
traitor Farnham for letters OF admlnis-
tratlon over the estates Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Fair, who were killed IN France
on Thursday IN an automobile accident.
came up for hearing In Judge Carroll
Cooks court today.
After listening 10 extended argument
for and against the application OF the
public administrator. Judge Cook an
nounccd that he would give a decision
on Monday. and IN the meantime would
await further particulars OF the acct
dent as the reports Of the death OF the
millionaire and his wife, while undoubt-
eddy true, are. In the eyes OF the law,
merely hearsay. and must be substanii-
ated by more direct evidence than has
already been presented.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16
KING EDWARD REVIEWS FLEET

immense influx Of visitors The waters
OF the Solent were covered with pleas
IRE craft Of every varity, from the tiny
canoe to the big excursion steamer, and
every vantage point on shore was COW
cred with spectators. At a, m, in re-
Spouse 10 a signal, the feet broke out
flags and In the space OF minute the
lines Of black hulls were transformed
into varl-colored lanes OF hutterins
bunting. simultaneously the pennant
OF Admiral Sir Charles Hotham, com
mander-in-ohief at Portsmouth was
flung from the peak Of the Royal Sow
ereign. which today acted as flag
ship OF the fleet. Five other
admirals flags were also In
view in different sections OF the pa
rade. The FIVE lines In which the feet
was moored were located midway be-
tween the Isle Of Wight and the main
land.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16
CONyICTS MUST WATT

owing 10 the inability to get quor-
um present, the meeting OF the state
board OF pardons which was to have
been held this morning, was continued
Tor one month Chief Justice Miner is
IN California and Secy: Of State Ham
nond was too ~ to attend the meeting.
The judges Of the district court who
are eligible 10 act on the board could
not be located u time 10 be- called IN.
Judges Morse and Stewart are sup
posed 20 DC out OF the city and Judge
Hall was busy holding court, so all ef-
forts 10 get a quorum Of the board were
unavailing aud the meeting was post
poned
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16
Cannot Lease Cuban Fortresses.

Washington. Aug l6--The action Of
the Cuban house OF representatives
yesterday in voting that none OF the
fortresses or arsenals. Of the Cuban
republic could be leased or sold by that
government, has no bearing upon any
contemplated action OF the United
States I'm regard to this property. While
the United states with artillery force
Is occupying some portions of cuba
now. II Is not the intentlon to have this
force remain permanently and Il is
acting IN the capacity Of instructor TO
Cuban troops as well az for the pur-
nose OF assisting the Cuban govern
ment should a well trained force be
needed. II has been suggested that
some portion Of the fortresses and ar
senals OF Cuba might be required for
one Of the four naval stations. which
the United States IL TO have IN Cuba,
but n Is said that none OF this property
is under contemplation by the officers
Of the navy department appointed TO
select the sites.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-16
Castro Holds
Puerto CabeM0
Commander NCkeB oftbe Topeka Says An Quiet There
Both Sides Treat Foreigners N5gnanimouSA

Both the Cincinnati and Marietta are
now at La Guayra. No explanation
has been received from Commander
Mclean as to his reasons for leaving
Barcelona az this time His move
ments are practically under the con-
troll OF the American minister. Several
days ago Minister Bowen was tele-
graphing in all directions for q war
ship to come to La Guayra, and on
Thursday be reported to the state de-
partment that he had been unable to
either reach the Marietta or the Gin
clnnau. II Is surmlsed that he final
~ secured communication with both
OF them about The same time and that
both Commander Mclean Of the Gin
cHhau. and Commander Rodgers OF
the Marietta, fastened TO respond to
his urgent appeals The result Is he
now has two ships at his service.
The United Suites minister at Cara
cas- Venezuela. has telegraphed the
department Of state that he has rell-
able information 10 the effect that
there is no blockade Of ports Of Cara
punao Coloraso and Gura. Al siudad
Bolivar, however, the blockade is eff
fectiye.
Mr.. Bowen reports that the governs
ment troops have shown great courtesy
to n0n-c0mbatan.s In the Orinoco re-
gi0n, and that the revoluuonists have
puano Coloraso and GuiIa. AZ Ciudad
BoliSar, where food supplies are plen-
~
The foregoing dispatch probably re.
fers to the extent Of the difficulty met