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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-20
Inquest Over ,Iinnie Mitchcll.

Chicago. Aug. 2o.-The coroner's in.
quest over the body found in the field
az Seventy fourth and State streets on
aug. 2 and supposed to be that OF MIN
me Mitchell, nance OF William ]. Raw
.holin. was continued today, Numer-
yus persons who Il was thought might
hIoW Hight on the mystery were eX-
shlned. In view OF the almost incon-
toyertlblo evidence offered yesterday
Coroner's Physician Springer 20 the
meet that the body was too badly de-
IMPOSED TO permit the theory Of iden-
wy with Minnie Mitchell the opinion
n Us gained ground that the inquest Will
ntn'e iruitless. Relatives Of Miss
giuchell said today that the identihca-
, ,on OF her clothes found near the body
~'aue them hold to the belief that Il
her body they had buried
zine excitement was created when a
~ . ness positively identified a switch
o. ", Us, hair as one that had been made
VI Aiinnie Mitchell. This put the po-
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GEOLOGICAL DISCOVERIES.
Those In Shasta Co., Cal, Believed
To be Very Remarkable.

Berkeley, Cal, Aug. $3.50 import
ant are the recent discoveries OF the
University Of California geological de-
partment in the limestone caves on the
McCloud river. In Shasta county, that
Prof John C, Merriam. head Of the
archaeological work, will join Stu
dent Assistant Eustls Furlong, who is
on the scene, digging into the precious
deposits Of bones he has found
Prfo. Merriam believes that Furlong
has discovered "fissure cave and
that to MI this crevice in the earth
has taken thousands OF years, in this
case the discoveries VIII lead back TO
an indefinite period. and the successive
layers Of soil and gravel viii prove
yeritable storehouse Of geological
curioslties.
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GEN. ALOER AFTER SENATORSHIP

10 elect me to that high Office, will
accept It and I'LL II TO the best Of my
ability.
ITO the friends who have so kindly
expressed a desire to have me thus
chosen as their representative, wish
to tender my grateful thanks.
"R. <. ALGER."
Cen Ager declined to be seen by
newspaper men after the statement had
been issued, sending word that he had
nothing further TO say.
A note asking him, "Will you MAKE
any effort to secure the election OF
members Of the legislature favorable
to your senatorial candidacy was sent
in to him in his private office. In reply
the general sent word that he could
answer no questions at present
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lice in a quandary The question that
seemed to puzzle them most was not
how the woman came to her death,
but whether the body was that of Min
ME Mitchell.
The coroner's jury has returned a
verdict that Minnie Mitchell came TO
her death by bullet wound inflicted by
a person unknown and at place un-
known. The jury recommended that
Thompson Claffey and Counselman
be held to the grand jury and that VIM.
Bartholin be apprehended.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-20
j. Pierpont Morgan Returns.

New York, Aug 2O.--Promlnent
among the long list Of passengers who
arrived today on the steamship Ocean
ic from Liverpool we're j. Pier
pont Morgan, Bishop Henry c. Potter
OF New York, Clement A. Griscom OF
PHILADELPHIA president Of the Interna-
tional Navigation company; p. A. r.
Widener Of Philadelphia, and Mrs, Pa
trick Campbell. the English actress.
Mr.. Morgan declined 10 be interviewed
saying ne had nothing to give out for
publication.
Bishop Potter said he had a delight
fuu trip abroad, but was glad TO get
homn
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-20
Negro ProbIem
In South AEica
GfoUS chore c4cuh, Causing c4uhosapS Infinite Worry
Blacks Have Firearms, Beers Haze SNone, SO Lnua-
ing Ahack-Stsong Sentiment toc Universal DSarnla-
mem and Making Assaults on Women a CAPITAL Ofense

London, Aug 2O.-Mail advlces re-
ceiyed here from Johannesburg indl-
cate the negro problem is growing more
acute and is causing the authorities
infinite worry.
To quote the words OF one of the fore
most South African authorities; "On
the question of the natives depends the
whole future of the new colonies
whether the Beers will Loyalty accept
British rule or continue In a state Of
sullen resentment Among the imme-
date dangers native attacks on Beers
returning TO their farms and attempts
of the natives to assault white women
are threatening to lead TO serious con-
iiicts between Beers and blacks. Under
the old regime the crude but simple re-
tributlon for assaults on women was
shooting on sight.
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frankfort, KY. Aug. 2O-The officials
NJ the state penitentiary and the citl-
Gems of Frankfort were thrown into
state of Wild excitement today by
Not in the prison started by an attempt
Of three desperatemurderers--L Lafayette
brooks. Wallace Bishop and 7. NULL
ean-to gain their liberty
Before the riot which began at 6
o'clock and lasted until after 10, was
o1ered and the mutinous conylcts cap
ued, Bishop was fatally wounded,
vulligan was shot In the shoulder and
n negro convict, Albert Ransome of
Louisville, whom the desperadoes had
messed into service, was hit by rifle
ball
The rotirg started while Brooks
Mulllgan anC Bishop were coming out
Of the diningroom to answer a hospital
call Suddenly one Of the convicts drew
a revolver and compelled Guard a, II.
en- to give up his arms. Guard +, f.
Hurst. who rushed to Gill's assistance,
was also captured by the conyicts.
Cant. Madigan acting warden, then
rushed forward firing on the bunch, but
no one was hit. The conyicts then ran
across the yard 90 the entrance TO the
reed department Of the chair factory,
and captured Charles willis, a foreman.
They covered him with their pistols,
and placing him between them ana
The guards, retreated 60 the rocker de-
partment In the chair factory, from
whence they could command a good
view Of the entire yard AT a window
they stood mp Willis, and Brooks, with
Q revolver In his hand took a position
Just beside the captive, resting the
muzzle Of the weapon on Willis Shout
der The cOnvicts then dehed Warden
Lllliard to attempt 10 capture them,
shouting that they would Kill the fore
man at the first move made against
them BY this time several hundred
citizens, many Of them heavily armed.
had gathered AT the prison gates, but
the warden denied admission to all. He
Issued orders for all departments TO
close and for all the prisoners to be
returned at once 10 their cells tie then
placed a guard OF 60 men around the
building in which the desperadoes had
barrleaded themselves and called on
them 10 surrender, The conyicts only
renly was a taunt.
For the protection OF Foreman Willis,
the warden then determined 90 starve
the desperadoes into submission. In
about half an hour. a note was dropped
from the window Of the room where the
convlcts had taken refuge asking War
den Lllliard and Deputy Warden Mad
igan to come up under a flag of truce
and deal with them, This demand was
ignored.
Shortly after this, James Buckley a
former city work house keeper and
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DIR. 8. T.. Foote Dead.

Kansas City. Aug. 2O.-Dr S. l..
Foote. aged so years, died at his Office
at Argentine, Kansas, suburb. during
thet night from morphine. taken APP
parenty by mistake He left a note
describing his death struggles and Civ
inc directions FOR the disposal OF his
property.
1T is now after 3 o'clock and I feel ]
am dying" he wrote MY head Is
clear and my brain works perfectly
but now | feel the spasm coming and
then VIII be gone. Good bye.
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Baseball Player sent to Jail,

Baltimore, Aug, 2O.-Michael J. Dom
lin. the baseball player who was hned
$3.50 aud sentenced to six months in
rail for assaulting Miss Minnie Fields,
o member OF the ben Hur' company
asst winter was released from jail to-
day. his fine having been paid. Donlin
mad 30 days taken of his sentence FOR
good behavior and served only five
months. Donln says he will begin to
play with the Cincinnati baseball club
In nhOut 10 DAYS
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WATCH Is RECOVERED.
Hold'Up Turns Time Piece Over to
Officers.

John Jones. one Of the hold ups who
robbed William NJ. Theurep Of 1872 and
a watch valued at S22on Monday night,
made a complete confession this morn.
ing that he was one Of the hold-ups
and Furthermore, produced the watch
lost by Theurep, He had the watch
concealed IN his shoe when Officer VII.
liams searched him, and taking Il into
the Jail. hid It there This morning
he gave the watch to the officers and
promised TO plead guilty when ar
raigned on the charge Of robbery. The
case came up this afternoon before
Judge Dehl at I o'clock and the hold
ups were bound over TO the district
court, 70 answer to the charge Of rob-
hnrN
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aMIddle.nf. the.Roadersn Gnther.

Topeka. Kan. Aug 2O.-Delegates to
the allied Peoples party, better known
as the middle Of the readers" are
gathering in Topeka for the convention
on Thursday when state ticket will
be- placed I'm nomination. No limit is
placed upon the representation and
nominations viii he made by the plebls-
cite ballot or referendum system. This
Is the first convention where the refer
endum has been put TO practice. Ma
tional Chairman ]. A. Parker, OF
Louisville. will be present.
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striking stsblemen Cause Trouble,

Chicago Aug. 2O.-striking stablemen
of the downtown department stores
caused a disturbance at State and FIJI
tcarth streets today. and a detach-
ment Of 50 police was sent to the scene
In response 20 a riot call
The stahlemgn gathered about the
barns and anstlly pleaded with the
drivers who were just starting TO work,
10 strike. When a caravan Of wagons
left the barns the strikers began throw
ing bricks and stones and a riot call
was sent in one man was arrested.
None was hurt.
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Victim Of Trolley Accident.

New York, Aug. Ozone OF the men
injured IN a trolley accident last night
on Jerome avenue borough Of the
Bronx. died early this morning. A card
in one Of his pockets bore the name
of +. w. KEYS, and it Is supposed that
was his name. Policeman j. X. Palmer
lies unconscious In the Fordham hospl-
tai. His skull Is fractured and he will
probably die. The other injured per-
sons were reported to be doing well to-
day.
Near the foot Of the long hill APP
preaching the parkway the car left
the track and struck an iron trolley
POLE. turning over on It's side. All the
passengers were stunned and nearly all
were more or less injured.
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shah Visits King Edward.

London, Aug 20.-The shah proceeded
20 Portsmouth this morning Tor the
purpose Of visiting King Edward on
board the royal yacht Victoria and Al
bert The Prince Of Wales and the
shah's suite accompanied him to
Portsmouth.
There was a gun accident today on
board the old wooden battleship Vic
toria tthe flagship Of Lord Nelson at
the battle NJ Trafalgar. While FIR
ing a royal salute on the kings arrival
az Portsmouth charge exploded
prematurely and one OF the ancient
muzzle leaders and seaman were
blown clear through a port-hole. The
body OF the sailor was not recovered.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-20
wyoming Forest Fires Serious,

Cheyenne. Wyo,Aug. 2O.-A telephone
message from Saratoga states that for
est fire conditions are becoming more
alarming and that unless the Interior
DEPARTMENT acts promptly much valu-
able timber. and possibly the mining
camp OF Gold Hill. win be Destroyed,
The message states that the fire
which has been burning on the Grand
Encampment has been eXtingulshed,
but the one between Saratoga and Gold
HI Is travelling right along.
Gov. Richards notified the interior
dep. rtment OF the threatened danger
In Carbon county and asked that
special agents be hurried TO the
scene.
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War on the SANTA Ee.

Kansas City, Aug. 2O--Grain men are
advising country shippers to ship grain
and mill products over some other
road than the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe whenever possible. This poll
icy has been adopted because the San
Ia Fe road recently issued an order
which the grain men allege. keeps thou
sands OF cars OF wheat from coming
10 this market.
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FROM APOSTLE YOUNG.
Party Now in st. Anthony, Idaho
viii Return Next Week.

4 telegram from ST. Anthony, Ida,
TO the office Of the First Presidency to-
day, brough. the pleasing intelligence
that Apostle brigham Young and party
had arrived there safe and sound. They
will attend conference % he held In the
Pratt ward Of the Teton stake Aug, 90
and "a. and then push on towards home,
arriving here, 1t is expected, some time
neNf Maek
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Rocr Generals 20 visit Kruger.

Utrecht, Holland Aug. 2O-The Boer
generals. Botha, Dewet and Delarey
accompanied by Dr. Leyds and Messrs.
Fischer Vessels Wolmaians and
Reltg and others. arrived here TODAY
from The Hague to visit Former Presi.
dent Kruger and consult him on the
South African situation. Large crowds
warmly applauded the Beers. The spec
iatofs az the station sang the Boer
national anthem.
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Buyers Association omcIa's.

New York. Aug 20.--The Buyers As.
ISOLATION OF America he'd its annual
meeting and dinner last night. Mr.. /.
n. Levinson presided The following
were unanimously elected for the ensu.
ing year:
President, r. G. Dickman. New York
city; vice president, j, j. Jackin San
Francisco, CAL, secretary. G. NJ. But.
ler Philadelphia; treasurer, E. NJ. sost-
man,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-20
EGYPTIAN CURIOS.
University OF California Gets a Great
Collection of Them.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug 20--Dr
George Reisner, who for two years has
been delving in Egypt for archaeological
the University of California has
reached this city He has secured
many valuable curlos, The most yalu-
able articles exhibited were gold jewell
~ of the time Of the first dynasty.
These were taken by the Egyptian gov.
eminent for the concession of searching
for ancient relics in the country Four
hundred boxes shipped from Egypt by
Dr. Reisner are now on their way 10
the university, Many OF the articles
they contain are without duplicates In
the world.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-20
THE REEF TRUST.
j, Ogden Armour says He Knows
Nothing of One.

New York. Aug. 2O--J ogden Ar
mour, Of Chicago, who was a passenger
on the Oceanic, said In response TO
inquiries that he knew nothing about a
$3.50 900 900 beef trust being organized
81 have been away on a purely
pleasure trip" he said, "and | know
absolutely nothing OF the situation
Asked II he had not heard that con-
solidation Of the important beef pack
ing interests was under consideration.
Mr Armour said that he had heard OF
II, but did not know what amount OF
capital stock was proposed.
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Ennstnn VIII Not Sneak.

Ottawa. Kans.. Aug, 2O.-F II. Cor
win. secretary Of the Forest Park Vet
erans' association, has received let
ter from Gen Frederick Funston,stat-
ing that he would come to the reunion
here oct I, and 9, II possible.
II want II distinctly understood he
rays, that / am not to make a speech,
not even q short one and ] do not want
TO be nut IN a position where | would
have 20 refuse to make one
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Suspect is Not Bartholin.

San Francisco, Aug. 2O.-Chief OF De-
tectives Martin stated TO a represen-
tatlve Of the Associated PresA this
morning that he had the man held in
custody al the police headquarters and
reported by a morning paper TO be a
Bartholin suspect Is not In any way
connected with the mysterious Chicago
murders, but is held on misdemean-
or charge
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PENSIONS AND POSTMASTERs.
Especial to the "News,")

Washington, d. c., Aug. 2O,-A PEN
sion has been granted James Waters,
Sweet. idaho. &c.
Charles h. Morris has been appoint
ed postmaster at Myrtle, Nez Perces
county. Idaho, vice Edward c. Gillette
removed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-20
Moora Attack French Troons.

Paris. Aug. 2o.-A telegram received
here from Oran, Algeria. saws that a
party Of M0ors recently attackd a
French military supply column near
Ain del Keln and that numbers were
killed or wounded on both sides.
Troops have gone In pursuit o. tbs
Moors.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-20
RAILWAY CLERKS APPOINTED.
Especial to the News

Washington, D. c., Aug, 2O.-Milton
c. Pound Lush Ulysses A. Bucking-
nam and Granville NJ. King, of Chey
enne, Wyo. have been appointed rail
way mail clerks.
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Inventor Of COLI Kevolver Dead.

Lancaster, Pa, Aug. 2O.-Joseph
Shirk. inventor OF the revolver
and OF the grain cradle, died today at
his home near here aged So years.
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BULLET EXTRACTED.

sidney Chalker, the lad who yester.
day accidentally shot himself. and was
taken 20 the Keogh-Wright hospital,
had the bullet extracted from his leg
this morning, he IL progressing IA.
vorable.
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Mai. Strong sails for arrentius

Lisbon. Portugal Aug. 20-Putnam
Pradiee Strong Of New York. and May
Yohe. sailed for Argentina today under
the name Of Mr. and Ars Atkinson
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Convlcts Make
B1eak fo1 Liberty

qbyee DESPERATE SurdesesS Kentucky PenaenfasY STAT
R.ot- Secuse a ReUolVer and Compel Too GaosdS 10
Surrender Their c4sms- Bancade Themselves in Char
Facfory-F Finally Captured One Being Fatally Shot,
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OPERATION FOR APPENDICITIS

Joseph Bocher. the i2-year.old son OF
Oscar s. Bocher the ice dealer was
operated upon at the Keogh Wright
hospital today for appendicitis. This
afternoon he was reported to be getting
Rlnnr nicely
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AT THE HOSPITALS.
Charles W. Spiking at Deaths Door
Operation for Appendicitis

Adyices from the Holy Cross hos
pital this afternoon stated that the con.
dition Of Charles w Spiking the teams
ter who was so badly injured by a
street car on Saturday, is critical in
the extreme. Since the amputaton OF
his leg. Monday, the unfortunate man
has been in a Drecarious state. so
much SO that all along his life has been
despaired Of Late this afternoon Il
was not thought probable that he
would live many more hours
Mower County transcript., 1902-09-10
Fire at Laundry.

About eight o'clock Thursday even
ing, Thos. Burnham, proprietor of the
Austin Steam Laundry, while in his
office discovered smoke coming from
the direction of the engine room. On
investigating he found fire in the parti-
tion near the boiler. The alarm was
quickly turned in and the fire depart
ment came promptly. The fire seemed
to suck up behind the partitions until
it reached the roof running along un-
der the roof. The machinery was little
damaged but the roof and partitions
were badly burned. Loss about $500.
Insured $1,000 on building, $1,500 on
machinery. Work was only temper
arily suspended in the laundry service.
Mower County transcript., 1902-09-10
-. Weddings. !, ] II
CLAUSEN-CARLSON.


! At the home Of the brides parents
on east Water street, Wednesday even
ing, Sept. g.; 1902, L. F.. Clausen and
Miss Anna, daughter Of NJ. and Mrs.
G. A. Carlson, Rev. Jenssen Roseland
officiating. About sixty guests, mostly
relatives, were present. The bridal
gown was of white French lawn trim
med in lace. Misses Olive Savage and
Abbie Carlson were bridesmaids and
Nick Nicholson and Herbert Carlson
|groomsmen. They have gone on a trip
to the northern part Of the state. The
bride is one Of Austin's most conscien-
tious and worthy young ladies. The
groom has been one Of our attorneys
and real estate agents for many years.
We wish them great prosperity. They
will be at home after Oct. Is at 609
KenWood avenue. ss 5 q. .=.-S. :sS
Mower County transcript., 1902-09-10
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

There were 100 pupils enrolled in the
high school up to Monday and 20 more
were expected. The total attendance in
all grades to date is I,I5o. This will
soon be over j, 200.
Holiday il the city schools today,
Wednesday, on account Of the Mower
county fair and Golden Jubilee.
The last class. 1902, Of the Austin high
school contrib ributessse seven members to the
entering classes.of the state university:
Robert Garter, Aaron. Torrens, Lottie
Torrens. Rayborn Stimson. Fred Sny-
der John Esser, Mabel Wheeler.
Mower County transcript., 1902-09-10
Burglary On Main Street.

Some time Monday night, the resi-
dence of @Chas. Kaufman on south
Main street was entered through the
low cellar window after cutting out the
wire screen. The burglar went up
through the kitchen to the room in the
second story which Mr., and Mrs. Kauf.
mann occupied. A pocketbook con
tanning $50 in cash and several checks
was taken out of his trousers pocket
and carried down into the woodshed
where it was left with the check
The money was taken. The back door
was left wide open by the burglar. Nc
clue as yet. 1t will be well for all to
lock up carefully during street fair.
Mower County transcript., 1902-09-10
lew lace curtains nice and olreap5
gsss yVEaTss :

lev, lace curt ainsl nice md oheap
at, EsT'ss.
District court opens in Austin
next Tuesday. B &
See sample republican ballot on
second page.
George MEG ulpin returned Friday
froma trip toSDeSmet, SD. ss y.
DR.. and Mrs. M. j. Hardy returned
Wednesday from their Wedding trip.
Miss Mary Downey is learning the art
Of dress making with Miss Kittrdige.
"A large shipment Of jamestown
Dress Goods just received, at VESTS.
Miss Grace Baird has s25 pupils in
her kindergarten with promise Of an
increased attendance.
The business houses Of the city
will be closed this afternoon on ac-
count of the county fair. ~ 4 =
R. E. Shepherd returned Monday
from Montana where he spent two
weeks looking after his land interests.
-Boynton & Welch of Dexter took
everything in sight in the way of prem
iums on Dorset sheep at the state fair
last week. They had fine display.
Lyman D. Baird Of this city is re-
ceiving lots Of praise for his work at
the state fair as superintendent of
privileges. We heard many compli-
ments for his rare executive ability
shown and he has proved one of the
most valuable members Of the board Of
managers.
Two farms have already been sold
off Of the big Taopi tract recently pur-
chased by an Austin syndicate. There
is splendid chance to get a fne farm
reasonably. Taopi village promises to
have a nice increase Of growth and
business. They need now a Touring
MILL blacksmith shop and a tinshop.
Inquiries for farm lands are coming in
daily and when this tractis sold Off in
small farms it cuts up the largest re-
naming tract in the county. Inquire
for prices of J.D. Sheedy or any one of
the company,