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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-17
COALylLLE FOREST RESERVE
Matter Submitted b. Senator Rawlins
Referred to Geological Survey.
lsnecIal to the News. y

washington d. C., June 1.-THE
commissioners general OF the land office
has notified Senator Rawlins that the
matter pertaining to establishing a for
est reserve at Coalville has beeen re-
ferred TO the director Of the geological
survey for a report upon same.
A pension OF $50 per month has been
allowed Earl V. Williamson, Salt Lake,
with back pension amounting 20 S6l5.
William A. Hilgheimer, Of Pocaiello,
Idaho. has been admitted to practice
before the interior department
Patents granted James w. NELL
and ]. II. Burhend, Salt Lake, recover
ing metals from ores Frederick X.
Christensen. Sandy. Utah. vehicle tire;
Leonard ]. Lohlein. Lusk, Wyo., com
hined applicator and syringe.
Judge Coburn has left for Salt Lake.
w. A. Nsiden, OF Salt Lake. 10 here.
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The Situation
In Venezuela.
Discussed by the Cabinef-Decided TO Send WarShpS
There Immediately IS in Pursuance of General
Policy of looking After American Citizens.

Washington, June 17.-The cabinet to-
day discussed the situation in yene-
zuela, 80 far as 1t Is revealed in the
press dispatches, and In some cable
grams received by commercial COM
panies operating In that country It
was decided that one or two warshlps
shall be sent at once to La Guyara.
This action was taken not upon definite
advices, but In pursuance of general
policy of looking after American citi-
zens In case of disturbances. While the
orders have not yet been given II Is
expected that the Cincinnati and the
Topeka, now at San Juan. p r.. which
have been held In readiness for this
very service, viii be dispatched at once
to La Guyara, where they should ar
rive before the end OF the week
ST. Thomas, d. W. l.. June 17.--Ad-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-17
FIRST MAN AT BLACKF00T.
he was j. II. Miller, Who Ran
sNeck and Neck Race With
f. L. Dokay.
(Speeial to the .News.nl

I Especial to the News
/ Blackioot, June IA long
line Of spectators formed in
| front Of the land Office and the
| TOPS Of buildings were crowded
WIN spectators, watching for
,ne great race. At l:l0 pm
| huge clouds of dust along the
| sandy road that stretched to
lne south heralded the APP
pFoach Of the racers.
The cloud raised along the
sandy road looked like smoke
behind a fast moving train
as as II approached town, two
ulfty riders emerged, racing
neck and neck on horses that
vs'ered and stumbled from
en-. On they came
PEiAg whip and spur, first one
an ca and then the other. both
pulling IN in front of the land
U'.'Ie not 10 feet apart and
making the &c mile ride over
!, ,le sandy road in / hour and
Is minutes. "'D
p R. Miller was first and F.
70 :, Dokay Of Blackfoot, second
we; S'A' came a surry. which with
t ,our relays made the trip in /
"ouf and Is minutes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-17

vices from Georgetown, British Guiana,
under date Of June IA, say that the Nor
wegian steamer luton arrived al
Georgetown that morning from Nene-
auela. and the chief officer reported that
Venezuelan revolutionists, Command
cred the vessel June G at Barancas'
The chief Of the party, Gen. Valentine
Perez took charge OF the vessel Rev
dictionary troops were then embarked
on board the Jotun and she conveyed
about $50 Of them 10 Bolivar landing
at the latter place June Z. Then Capt.
Melting was allowed to resume COM
mand Of the ship. and she was taken
on the other side Of the bay where he
loaded cattle. on her return voyage
when passing st. Felix, Venezuelan
troops fired on the Jotun from two
vessels killing Capt Melting and
wounding a passenger named Nownes.
The government vessels pursued the
Jotun, but she succeeded in escaping.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-17

Settlers, or boomers" as they
are sometimes called, are re-
quired to 80 out TO the section
upon which they desire TO locate,
then M north TO the United
States land Office at Blackfoot TO
record their filings. That Is
where the race comes in. Each
square represents a section, or
Gao acres. and the area thus
shown is Of the land that today
was thrown open TO settlement,
That part within the ave mile
limit" In which Pocatello is
situated, is withheld for the
present, but will be opened up
on July 18th.
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FROM THE REsERv ALTON.
George Ford Says Pocatello Has q
Great Future

George Ford is back from Pocatello
business trip, and reports the settle
ment situation up there as more or less
seething. He says, For years that In
dian reservation, a valuable tract II
mineral grazing and agricultural land
has been surrounded by fringe Of set
Elements constantly growing as the
country was settled up. And yet Il wa
impossible to put a pick or a SPADE IA
10 any part OF that reservation with
out having the Indian police on your
trail White men could NOT camp out
In the same place for two nishts. and
people crossing the reservation we've
forced TO keep on the move. Blu, now
that the Indian has been bought OF. he
will be removed to other reserva ons
or else settle down and go to { '. llng
like the pale face. noticed thai the
people waiting TO make tie rush in o
the newly opened lands are moi poor
people they are men with money and
they win do some tall de, e opng when
settled down on the new lands.
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ihhhNT Ar PoCATELLo.
sah Lakers to Take Their
finances with the Rest.
'opeoial 70 The oNews -.

,o.... especial to the "News.'y
fursng'oO,, May ia mighty throng
t,5or,, !, passed last night here AZ
IN ss y ~ was estimated that NOT less
lady 10 mat ,a"gels were In the city
ntnlng ,h baNe me rush today. This
isvmsn,Ass "s crowd had been greatly
Rated ne, ana II is conseryatIvely
zyals Ne. w. not less than $500 new ar.
he ssrsie 9h ihe ground waiting for
t'uld po, me noon whistle that
WY CO. ~, ihem on the wav 10 the
Asa government lands.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-17

New York, June 17.-lra A. Shaler. n
contractor who has been building the
rapid transit tunnel IN Park avenue
was probably fatally injured today and
VIM. Barclay Parsons, chief engineer
OF the transit committee. was slightly
hurt by stone falling on them while
they were In an excavation shaler
was struck on the head.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-17

'Pocatello will grow Ike the vine
and the green bay tree from now on.
with people rushing In there from all
parts Of the country The rai'rop d
company is erecting there the greatest
machine shops I'm the United States.
and the number OF hands employed By
the road at that point is constantly in
creaslng. Pocatello is destined to be-
come a great center"
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Was a Relative OF Washington.

Chicago. June i7.-Mrs. Julia a.
Davidson, direct descendant OF the
Washington family. died here today,
aged 81 years Mrs Davldson's grand.
father was Col William Washington,
q cousin Of George Washington,
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On Tracr and MerrIIIs Trnn.

Vancouver wash June l7-Before
daylight this morning Robert Buswick.
one OF the posse pursuing Tracy and
at, presumably BY one OF the tugitves.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-17

about six miles from bere. The bullet
did no damage except to tear his coat
under the left arm. Bloodbounds were
brought here from Walla Walls this
morning and will be put on the track
OF the fugItiyes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-17

raising a discussion. This was an in
formal ballot The first regular ballot
we took we all voted for murder in
the first degree, straight,
There was not word said about
that revelation. | take no stock IN the
game at all We paid no attention 10
that part OF HIS testimony,
and so far as / was con-
cerned. we paid no attention GO
the testimony OF that street car man.
We didn't need f. The chain was COM
plete without that AS 10 public sem
timent, ! tell you that from the time
that Jury was completed until We went
into the juryrOom to deliberate upon
our verdict there was never q word
raised between the Jurors upon any
matter pertaining 20 the case, The man
was convicted solely upon the evidence.
and Sharp's revelation. and public SEN
tlment was not considered for a min
ute"
SUBJECT WAS NEVER CoNsID-
Erred.
Joseph NJ Barlow was next seen and
he said you can say for me that the
subject OF revelation was never men
TONED. AS 1 stated DeIufe, ! dOn be-
lIeve f. didn't believe IL when the
attorneys asked me, and don't believe
IL now. although | have the highest re.
gard for Mr. Sharp.
when We went into the juryroom
we were calm but We We're serious and
fully sensed the responsibility resting
upon US. We agreed that We would
take an informal ballot and that 1t
would not count Two Of the Jurors
held out, but Mfr. Shurtlln explained
why he voted for not guilty. one said
he thought We should recommend
mercy for fear there might be posi-.
bic doubt that someone else was guilty.
although mind you this Juror was frm-
Is convinced OF Murtensen guilt as
any Of US. We were all convinced be.
yond doubt that Mortensen was gull.
w. and We agreed that inasmuch as he
killed his friend and neighbor he was
entitled 10 no mercy. We reached the
verdict on the first ballot, and We
would have given Il sooner, but the
court kept us waiting half an hour.
Public sentiment did not enter into the
consideration OF the case az all. one Of |
the jurors said one OF the strongest en.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-17

That the advertiser wants 70 get into.
Celi ~ the Negs Office and 10 Mill
Satisfy you that The Ness Is the paper
tlns reaches the people at their nrs-
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
ALABAMA EDITORS
PAY CAPITAL A VISIT
Stop Here on Way Home
From Northern Trip.
Friends Arranged Program of Enter
acknowledgements Men Sure
to Have Busy Time.

The members of the Alabama Editors
Association arrived in Washington las
night upon the way home from their
Northern trip. A program has been
mapped out by their friends for theii
entertainment, and the editors expect
to be busy during the next three days
viewing the sights of the Capital
The party will be piloted through the
public buildings by Mr.. and Mrs. F. W.
Gist. former members Of the association,
who are at present residing in Wash
ington.
Special permits have been obtained
admitting them to the Capitol and Con-
gressional Library on Sunday. and also
to the White House grounds. which are
now closed to the public. The other
departments will be visited on Satur-
Gay and Monday. 4 trip to Mount Yer
hon will be made by boat at 2:3O o'clock
Saturday afternoon. The party viii at
tend the Columbia Thcater Saturday
evening as the guests of the manage
ment. courtesy arranged by Mr.. Wells
manager of the Irouuois Club. whose
rooms will be open 10 the gentlemen cf
the party during their stay
This party. under the charge Of MIR.
J. A. Rountree, secretary of the asso-
citation, has visited Atlanta, Norfolk.
Providence. r. l.. Boston. and New York
on the present outing, and from here viii
return to their homes, leaving here
Monday evening.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
DEPARTURE OF TROOPS
FOR CAMP GRDWAY
Many Friends of the Soldier Boys
Gather to Wish Them
Pleasant Outing.

| The departure of the District National
Guard over the Southern Railroad for
Camp Ordway yesterday morning re-
sembled wartime exodus OF national
defenders
Friends of the boys were there by the
hundred TO wish them good-by. Officers
bustled busily around giving directions
and overseeing the embarkation. The
scene needed only the distant booming
OF artillery to suggest actual hostlities.
The farcwells were all laughing leave
takinGs, however. and there were 10
weeping mothers CT brOken-hcarted
sweethcarts hanging around to fog the
departure with walls. The sweethearts
viii visit the camp in large bodies or
Sunday. and the boys will endeavor to
show them good time.
The troops assembled at their armor-
les shortly after o'clock with arms and
accoutcrments and marched down to the
railroad tracks in good order and good
spirits. once there they broke ranks
and devoted the time of waiting to
chaff, farewells and personal criticism
of their neighbors' military appearance.
Col l.. S. Brown, the general passenger
agent OF the Southern Railway, was
there to personally supervise the de-
parture and see that everything, in
cluding the troops. went off according 20
schedule.
The three sections of the train left
the yard, respectively, at $50. S:45 and
q. m. The first section, OF ten cars,
carried General Harries, Lis staff. the
band and the First Regiment, under the
command OF Col. Henry May. who re-
turned yesterday from his leave of alb
sence. The second section. also OF nine
cars. was devoted to the use o. the Sec
ond Regiment, under command OF Col
VI Emmet Urell. the veteran of two
wars Section three, OF eight cars, car
riod the First Separate Battalion. COM
posed OF colored troops. under command
% Major hrt6ur Books. and the bag
gage of the entire party.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
CORN CORNER NOT OVER.
Believed the Gates Crowd Holds Large
Line of Contracts.

CHICAGO, July 17.-There is grow
ing impression among local speculator:
that the deal in July corn is not en-
tiTely settled, despite all the reports
to the contrary. Many recruits Joined
the ranks of the ''dcubters' today, when
the price Of July corn leaped to 60. or
nearly 31a over yesterdays close, with
the Harris-Gates brokers taking an ac-
tive part in bidding the price up.
Many traders believe that the Gates
crewd still hold the contracts for thou
sands of bushels OF July corn. Esti-
mates on the line which the Gates
crowd still holds were as high as i.O00.-
eco bushels
September corn also afforded topic
for gossip. There was talk of manipu-
latiCn in that delivery and the price
advanced sharply. 1t sold from 592sr =
early to 61Ac, against 59la q $3.50. its
close yesterday.
July corn closed at s5hc and Septem-
ber at size.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
YOUNG MR. BERLINER
HAS CAUSE TO REJOICE
Politicians Hail Latest News
From Teneriffe.
United States Consul at Canary Islands
Sends News of the Birth
of a Son.

NEW YORK, July 1.-THE following
cable was received in this city today
Boy. SOL"
This cablagram was received from the
Hon. Sol Berliner, United States consul
at Teneriffe, Canary Islands. 1t an
nounces the birth of son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Berlincr Mrs. Bsrliner was Miss
Gutenberg. Of Washington. and there was
a great time in Washington last Septem-
ber when she was welded to the Amer
lean consul at Tenerife. Mrs. Berliner is
bright and engaging woman.
Mr.. Berliner was trained in American
politics by Frederick S. Gibbs, Repub-
iican national committeeman for New
York. He-got his appointment through
Senator Platt. Mr.. Berliner was educat-
ed in Bonn. Germany, ard speaks
French and German pleasantly besides
Spanish.
When Senator Platt read the cable
from Americas representative in the
Cararies he said: Good for Sol. always
knew he would do me rroud''
An Able Tutor.
Mr.. Gibbs brought cut his gold bound
volume of the Constitution of the United
States and said: And the glory OF it all
is that Soils son can lie President. Think
of that. I'll send the kid an onyx and
sold cradle. l am proud and happy to
have trained the father in the gentle
ways of the American politician. Now /
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
FAILED TO APPEAL
R'I4HIN TINE LIMIT
Plaintiff Also Failed to Give
Proper Notice.
Supreme Court Dismisses Case on Ap-
peal From Justice of the Peace
Judge Bingham's Decision.

In the case of William E. De Witt
against Thomas II. Pickford. Chief Jus
tice Bingham yesterday rendered de-
cision of general interest upon tho
question of appeals from judgments of
justices of the peace.
The suit vas instituted before JUS
tice Webb BY the plaintiff. Dc Witt. to
recover from the defendant. Picksor.,
the sum of s120, alleged to be due un-
der contract for the sinking OF GER
tain wells. After a trial, Justice Webb
rendered a Judgment in favor of the
defendant. and from this Judgment an
appeal was taken to the Supreme Court
of the District OF Columbia.
\ motion was made on behalf of tho
defendant to dismiss the appeal upon
the grounds that the appeal was not
prayed within six days Sundays in
cluded1 after judgment was entered by
the justice. and because the plaintiff
failed to give the defendant two days
notice Of the application for the ap-
Troval of the aDpeal and the name and
address OF the proposed surety thereon.
The chief justice held both of these
objections to be we'll founded and dis
missed the appeal.
Mr. Pickfcrd was represented by At
torney H. Prescott Galley.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
FUNERAL OF Mr.. CHARLES D.
WEIGH TAKES PLACE TO-DAY
Was Seventeenth Mayor to Rule Over
the Municipal Affairs of
Georgetown.

The funeral of Mr. Charles d. Welch,
the seventeenth of the eighteen mayors
VINO ruled Georgetown from 1888 to 1871,
and Who died Wednesday afternoon.
Will be held this afternoon frcm his
late residence. S25S o Street. Rev. ].
L. Kinzer VIII ofIiciate
The interment will be at Oak Hill
Cemetery. Services will also be held
at The Oak Hill Chapel. The death Of
Mr.. Welch, while not 4 surprise, came
as blow 20 his many friends and rela-
tives. He died of old age
Mr.. Wclch was the first man to be
elected in the United States through the
negro vote, suffrage being first accorded
the negro in the District OF Columbia.
Under the Old corporation he held sew
cTal Offices before being elected to the
mayoraity. He served as mayor from
1857 to 1859. being followed by MIR. Hen
ry VI. Sweeny. who served from 1859 TO
1871, when the present system of gov
ernrncnt was established.
Mr.. Nelch. also. for several years was
Collector of Taxes under the corpora
tion. and a member CT the Board of Po-
lice Commissioners of the District.
Ee was horn in Anne Arundel county.
Nd, and at the age of sixteen came TO
Georgetown and learned the tailoring
trade. in which business he stayed for a
number of years. He was an active
member OF Congress Street Methodist
Protestant Church of which several
years ago he was one of the stewards A
widow. Mrs. Elizabeth Bangs Welch, and
three grown children survive.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18

must live ta train the son first to sue
ceed Mr. Platt in the Senate and then
to succeed Mr.. Odeli as governor and
then to succeed Mr.. Roosevelt as the
head of the American people. I'll begin
right now. My. but this is happy day
for rne.''
Senator Hanna telegraphed from
Cleveland: 81 always knew Mr.. Platt
to be a far-sighted American states
man. I'll do anything for TIE boy II he
will only keep cut of my political path
way"
"Get Him a Contract"
Garry Benson telephoned from AL
bany: Get the boy canal contract
and start him right"
Jim Gray. chief leveler of morning
heads at the Fifth Avenue Hotel bar,
said: "If that little chap were only
here now. wouldn't | make him one of
my finest oldfashioned brandy cock
tails? Wouldn't 1? Well. you just
guess, That would fix him right
Many more Republican politicians and
statesmen wished for parents and boy
the best things on earth
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Love TROUBLES CAUGB
GIRL TO KILL HERSELF
Despondent Leah Weinnan
Drinks Carbollc Acid.
Body Discovered by Her Sister-Quar-
rel With Fiance Resulted in Brok-
en- Engagement.

| Leah Weinman, despondent over her
committed suicide by swallowing car
bolic acid.
\ few moments later her body was
/ discovered lying across a bed in her
home AT 1907 Seventh Street northwest.
The vial which had contained the poison
was clutched tightly in her hand. Her
mouth was badly SCARED by the burn
Ing acid.
recently hc- engagement to a young
rlan. which was soon to have ended in
matrmony, was broken of Her act of
self f-destruction is ascribed to despon-
dency ever their lovers quarrel.
Dr. KConos arrived shortly after the
unfortunate woman's death, and at
crce notified the Second precinct po-
ice. WORD was dispatched by them TO
Coroner Nevitt, and he went at once
to the house.
After making an examination of the
hcdy the Coroner issued a certificate ii
death by suicide.
The body was turned over to an un-
dertaker to be prepared for burial.
A Broken Engagement.
Dependency caused by the breaking
off OF an engagement which existed be-
tween herself an young man. it is
claimed, was the principal cause of the
young woman taking her life. Miss
Woinman, it is said. was an exceed
ingly attractive young woman. and OF a
pleasant disposition. She and Il young
man whcse name could not be learned.
but who is at present understood to be
living in Philadelphia, had been inti-
mate for some time. Their acquain-
tance ripened into love, and u short
time ago they became engaged.
Fer scne unknown reason about two
weeks ago the engagement was broken
OF. Since that time, it is said, the un-
fortunate young woman has been con-
siderably depressed and few days ago
she remarked to a party of girl friends
that she was tired OF living ard one OF
these days would end all her troubles.
Helped in Her Fathers Store.
Yesterday morning she arose and assist
ed in waiting on customers in her fathers
store About 10 O'Clock she returned to
her room and nothing more was seen
CT her until her absence was noted by
her younger sister.
The latter went at once to Leah's
room. Opening the door she found
Leah stretched out on the bed. She
called TO her, and receiving no answer
became frightened She at once told
her parents, and messenger was dis
patched to DR.. Koones, but the girl was
dead before he arrived.
Miss Wein9an had host of friends
in the city and was exceedingly popular.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Realty Transfer Recorded.

Albert Carry and his wife, Wilhelmina
Carry, yesterday placed on file a deed
conveying to Albert Carry and Robert
Portner part of lot 2S, in reservation
b. with all the improvements and ap-
purtenances. The consideration named
is $40. It is stated that Messrs.
Carry and Portner are TO hold the prop
erty for the use and benefit of the Ma
tionai Capital Brewing Company.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Escapes From Negro Footpads.

James Travers, living at Fort Foote
Md, reported to the police OF the sub
station in Anacostia yesterday morn
ing that while driving along country
road near Gicsboro Poi2t. Md. about
i2 O'Clock Wednesday night. he was
halted by four negroes, who attempted
TO get into his buggy. He managed tc
whip his horses up, however. and es-
capped. The police are making an effort
70 Iccnto The narrnoc
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Overcome BY Heat.

Walter Walden. colored, thirty eight
years of age. residing at 337 Pomeroy
Street northwest, was overcome by the
heat at the corner of North Capitol and
Quincy Streets yesterday afternoon. He
was found by Officer J. ]. Geier, of the
Eighth Precinct police staten. who tele-
phoned for the Freedman's Hospital am
bulance. He was taken to that institu-
tion. where he received medical atten-
ton.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
NO SPECIAL ENJOYS.
Resident Ambassadors Only to Attend
the Coronation.

LONDON, July 1.-THE King has de-
cided not to invite special foreign mis-
sions to attend the coronation on Au-
gust 0.
sent their respective governments.
The assemblage Of British warships
in the solent on August IL is ordered
for the purpose of a naval review a few
days subsequent to that date.
1t is expected that the only foreign
warships present will be japanese.