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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-29

WANTED Bids from bridge men 10 place
ne Fort sullivan bridge across the
hrahoS river near Hcarnc in good state
Of repair. Tom NJ Taylor. county Judge
Franklin Texas II
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-21
,,cs ccowd the Court Room in Way Never Before Wit
,sssed in Utah Prisoner Apparently Deserted by all
Relatives Except Ills Brother Henry and Wfe-facing
no Charqe of Murder in the Same SoicaI Manner That
=, Has Conducted Himself Since his Arrest

his cot This was about seven o'clock
when he was called by Jailer Thomas
who raped lightly on the iron grating
and said, Pete, II Is time for you to
get up"
The prisoner responded promptly and
IA Few minutes barber was at the
jaIl to shave him. The stubby growth
of red beard was soon off disclosing the
fact that the month OF confinement he
has had has removed the tan from his
face and left II light and clear. Shortly
after eight o'clock his breakfast was
served to him In his cell HIS appe-
tite was, as It has always been, good
and he ate with relish that would
have done credit TO sailor.
When he stepped out Of his iron prls-
ON house II was observed that he
had donned suit Of black NTH white
shirt collar, tie and cuffs. He request
ed Jailer Thomas 10 give him his watch
which Mr. Thomas has had In his pos
session ever since the prisoner was
transferred to the custody OF the au-
thorltes. The tlme-piece IL a gold one
and Mortensen consulted 1t frequently
during the day
p At $3.50 Mortensen was asked II he
was ready to be taken to the court
room and he replied In the affirmative.
A few minutes later he came down
stairs, passed through the jailer's Office
and out into the morning sunlight
where Sheriff MAYORS carriage stood
ready to convey the prisoner and otil-
GERS to the joint building, The officers
with whom he walked to the carriage
and with whom he rode to the court
house were Sheriff Naylor and Deputies
Busby and Raleigh.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-21
MILLS MAY SHUT DOWN.
Idaho and Utah Milers Dsmayed
Over New Rates,

There Is more grief In the -four mar
ket. The recent reduction Of the rate
on flour into Utah from all points east
Of Umatilla Junction has affected the
Idaho mlllers even more unfayorably
than the Utah millers. II O. Hardness
OF McCammon and r. r. Roberts OF
Blackfoot, two OF the more prominent
millers in Idaho, arrived from the
north today, and are registered at the
Kenyon with the intention OF present.
ing the situation before the freight de-
partment Of the Short Line They say
that they have 10 pay the same wheat
rare from the Oregon mills as Utah
shippers and in addition have the To-
cal arbitrarles TO pay on outward ship
mcnts Of flour. This adds IL 10 10 cents
per owt, and with the Oregon mills
able to lay -four down In Pocatello.
Boise, or other centers on the road for
just what II costs the Idaho millers 60
ship in their raw material, makes il
necessary for the Idaho people TO quiz
business The Intermountain people In
this city stated this morning that they
would grind what little wheat they had
on hand and would then shut down,
In consequence OF the reduction In
the Hour rate from Oregon there is
movement on foot 10 cut prices on
nOnr and some commission house
agents have been authorized to quote
sl.St. $3.50 and s2lO wholesale for the
three grades OF -four Retail rates are
% cents higher In each case
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-21
THE CyNosURE OF ALL EYES.
In the Court Room Mortensen Was
As Cool as Judge or Lawyers,

In the court room Mortensen was as
cool and collected as the lawyers Tor
the prosecution or defense. He stood
the searching gaze of hundreds with
out wincing or changing color for an
instant
The hearing took place before Judge
Nelson, TO whose court the case Was
recent transferred under change OF
venue proceedings from Judge DIEM.
When Judge Nielsen entered and took
his seat upon the bench, he found the
court room packed from side TO SIDE
and from front 10 rear
Mortensen was, CT course, the cyno-
sure Of all eyes. He sat directly under
the gaze Of the court and newspaper
men, and with his back to curious
throngs that had pushed their way
into the auditorium or gallery, as the
officers call Il. At the prisoners side
was his brother Henry Mortensen, who
bv the way. bears a striking resent
blance TO him. On the prisoners right
were his attorneys Barnard and c. B'
Stewart. Immediately back OF him
were Sheriff Navlor and several depu-
ties. and close to them were District
Attorney Eichnor County Attorney
Christensen and his assistants Messrs
Loofbourow and Ritter. Near the lat
ter was Hon. James SHARP, father-in-
law OF Mortensen's supposed victim.
Back OF them there were friends OF
the dead man. city and county officials
and the general public.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-21
viii be offered Some Other Posi-
ton in City Government.
WILL LIKELY ACCEPT III.
Statement From Authoritative Source
Has IL THAT Either sam Barlow or
Frank Hines VIII be Appointed,

There Is now a strong likelihood that
Thomas Hilton will resign as chief OF
police. He is ready to concede that II
he were to remain In his present posi-
ton the antagonsm against him in the
department would be a constant source
Of embarrassment TO him. When seen
today he said that he had not absolute
~ made Up his mlnd what he would
do, but he added that he did not see
why he should remain In the Office
when he neither wanted the position
nor did his people want him to have 1t.
"The matter will likely be settled this
afternoon" said the chief. at the meet
ing Of the council committee, when, |
understand, / will be offered some other
position In the city government"
Now that It Is almost an accomplished
fact that Chief Hilton is going to abdi-
cate his office the matter OF his success
sor Is being talked ON the streets by
most everyone. For some reason or
another the Mayor has not seen NJ 70
diyuige the name OF the man he has
selected to take the place OF Mr. Hill
ton, but the word was given out today
as coming from one OF the most author
itatiye sources, that the men who are
being considered are Sam Barlow and
Frank Hines. and the Mayor is IN
quandary as to which OF the two TO
choose. Mr. Barlow is Mayor Thomp-
sons brother-in-law and Is now en-
gagged as a travelling man for some tea
establishment. lie Is quite well known
IN the city but he has never been con-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-21
lN0RzENSEN BEFORE THE BAR OF JUSTICE

rDid you notice what the office Is
built or"
yes, It Is built OF lumber"
did you notice the thickness of the
wallis"
"fhey were not very thick being fin
ished on the inside by paper
The Forest Dale map was then re-
ferred TO again
when did you make the measure
ments on the mapY'
ION December goth"
"Where did you commence your
measurements and what direction aid
you pursue2'
II began at the southeast corner OF
Peter Mortensens lot and measured
west to the southwest corner Of Hen
dry's store, and thence north to the
north rail OF the Park city branch Of
the Rio Grande Western Railway,
Then | returned to the southeast cor
ner Of Mortensen's lot and then meas
ured north across the tracks past the
Young and Cawson lots TO the north
east corner Of Henry Mortensen's lot,
I returned TO the railway track and
measured west along the track to
point opposite and south of the grave
Then | measured from the track TO the
grave"
did you notice the fence?'
Yes, II was q barbed wire fence with
round barbs."
Ibid you observe the height Of the
embankment at THE fenceY'
Yes, sir. II was two feet
ibid you notice the distance between
the bank and the fenceY'
1.-TWO feet"
How far is the lower wire from the
ground9
zone foot"
was that wire tight or loose?"
1T was tight; that Is, not broken
loose from the post"
How far are the posts apart?"
About seven or eight feet"
Did you examine and measure the
graye?"
eyes, sir; 1t was six and seven tenths
feet In length, one and three tentht
feet wide, and one and slxty-seyen one
hundredths In depth"
What was the nature Of the soll9"
1T was soft and marshy."
How far is the Chinaman's hut
from the grave?"
"About 600 feet southwest"
How far is the nearest house on the
northeast"
COOKS house, about fifty rods, There
Is a small house TO the northwest about
60 or 70 rods from the grave"
rs there anything to obstruct the
view Of the grave from the railway
track?"
mo sir"
"Is there anything to obstruct the
view of the grave from the Seventh
East car line?'
Nothing but fences no trees or any
thing that would interfere with the
view"
Witness was then excused and before
another witness was called Justice
Nelson suggested that court adjourn
until pm. An adjournment was then
taken until that time and the prisoner
was removed to the county jail by
Sheriff Naylor and Deputy Raleigh
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-21
HEARING BEGINS.
Diagrams OF Scene of Murder Crit
icalIy Examined.

Promptly at 10 o'clock Justice Nelson
asked; rs the state ready-and Is the
defense ready2"
Counsel for both sides slgnitled their
readiness to proceed with the case. At
torney II. g. Twomey was sworn In as
the official stenographer and Deputy
County Surveyor ]. d. II. McAlister
was called to the witness stand.
In answer to County Attorney Chris
Jensen he gave his name place OF resi-
dence and position In the surveyors Of
fee. Before the attorney began his
examination Of the witness, counsel for
the defense, Stewart & Stewart asked
that all the witnesses except those on
the stand be excluded from the court
room. THE request was complied with
and while the witnesses were leaving
the room there was considerable de-
lay.
Mr. McAlllster's attention was d.
rected 20 a large map hanging on
frame TO the left Of the witness stand,
and he was asked II he knew what Il
was. lie replied that II was a diagram
OF a portion OF what is known as Forest
Dale
What II the scale OF the map"
zone inch represents twenty feet"
What Is this spot in the southwest
corner OF the map-what does IL indi-
cate?"
1T indicates the grave"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-21

III was about three inches deep over
the body"
Glow nearly did the snow cover the
ground?"
'Just partly"
The young man sald he then went TO
the car to 20 IN town but II had gone.
II went 10 the store again and there
saw Mr. Royal B. Young and Peter
MOrtensen They asked me II / had
uncovered the face and told them no,
Then we went back 10 the grave and
uncovered the face, The coat was
placed back over the face and Peter
Mortensen went back to telephone for
the police. When the officers came /
showed them the way to the grave"
"What did you observe first that at
tracted your attention to the graye?
1T was the mound first saw, | was
on the railroad track then"
well, tell us just where you was
them
II was nearly opposite the grave"
Where did you see the blood?'
I'm three places from the grave to
the track and some on the railroad
track"
what did you say to MOrtensen"
ST told him ha1 found a grave and
wanted to see what 1t Was--what was
In IT,
"Who got the shovel?"
peter Mortensen went and got
II himself"
"Who went with you when you went
down to the grave?"
81 went alone the second time
when you went back with Morten-
sen and Mr. Young and uncovered the
body what did yOu discover
I'VE found james Hay and his face
was all smeared with blood
what did Peter Mortensen say at
the Rtorew
u don't remember that he said any
thing"
BY Mr., stewart-"where did you live
with reference to the graye2"
Southwest"
How iar?"
Little over city block"
do you know where the Chnaman
lives?'
yea
"You went through the fields that
morning"
Eyes"
what did you think that mound was
whom you saw ltY'
II thought some animal had been
buried there"
DO you often see dogs buried like
thaf?'
yes, there are lots Of dogs killed
down there
How many sets Of tracks were
there
Two; and ] went west Of them"
"Had they been used more than
once?'
~ think not"
1ow far were they apartY"
about three feet
The witness was still relating the
details Of the CHASTITY find when the
News report closed,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-21
No.
LATE LOCALS,

The regular meeting OF the High
Priests quorum OF Granite stake VIII
convene in Farmers ward meeting
house Saturday morning al 10 o'clock.
The regular meeting OF the home
missionaries OF Granite Stake viii con-
yene I'm the MIL Creek meeting house
on Wednesday, 18th inst, at 1880 y. m.
George NJ. Beardslee OF Sacramento,
who died suddenly on the 18th inst,
leaves a sister, Mrs Il. A. Price resi-
dent OF this city. The report that the
deceased was IN any way connected
with the Deardsleys, formerlv OF N
state, Is erroneous 1t Is another fam
lily entirely.
Paymaster Major George +. Downey
OF the regular army son OF Major
George NJ Downey Of this city IL IA
passenger on the transport Grant row
in quarantine In San Francisco har-
Dor. II was expected this morning that
some time this evening, the major
would be released so he could come
ashore. He will be welcomed by his
father and wife and children who have
gone 10 san Francisco TO welcome him
home. The paymaster Is looked'for In
Salt Ldhe by Friday.
The zlon's Savings Bank & Trust
company sold today 10 Jens Anton Jen-
con, the 1914 acre farm In Mill Creek
known as the Jesse Murphy farm, for
sgi5O. This property was taken by the
bank some years ago In foreclosure
proceedings from John W, Young.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-21
THIS AFTERNOON.
Increased Jam of Humanity Crooks
and Cranes 90 See Mortensen.

The court room was crowded before
o'clock this afternoon and people con.
tinued to push their way in long airer
court reconvened. There were more
ladies present than at the morning SEES.
sion, and crowds OF both sexes stood
around In the hall listening intently for
a word that might be heard over the
transOms.
County Attorney Christensen said in
answer to u question that he did not
know Just when Mrs. Hay would be
called TO the stand but that she was
within reach II wanted
When Mortensen entered the court
room accompanied by the officers there
was a great craning Of necks and
everybody seemed anxious TO get
glimpse Of the man Mortensen walked
In with a quick step and flashed an
angry glance at the crowd, That pecu.
liar CLEAN which has shown itself on
several occasions since HIS arrest was
noticeable this afternoon when he
glared at the spectators, Suddenly he
dropped into a chair and turned his
back upon them.
The defense recalled Mr. McAllIster
and asked him II he measured the
height OF the walls Of the cellar from
thu ground to the ioists.
II think l did but / cannot find the
notes at this time"
Witness was then excused and Coun-
~ Attorney Christensen offered all the
maps in evidence. Mr.. Stewart said he
did not object except ar to the contents
Of Mortensen's house. He thought that
part should go out His objection was
overruled and the maps went in as evil
dence.
FRANK ToRGERsONs STORY
The next witness called was Frank
Torgerson. Asked whore he was on the
18th day Of December he said he was
home and that his home was al Forest
Dale. The young man then in clear and
distinct tones related the following
story
II was in Forest Dale az home" said
he land early I'm the forenoon I went
out TO look for some horses.
went across the fields TO the
railroad track and In looking north
/ saw grave. also saw the horses
and crossed over. II was then I saw
tracks leading to the grave and ] kept
to the west OF them and went over TO
the mound This was between and
o'clock I saw blood stains between
the grave and the fence. After looking
around a minute ! went w to the store
TO get pick and shovel. couldn't get
shovel there but I got pick.
Just then / saw Peter Mortensen COM
ing around the corner OF the store and
! told him had found grave and
asked him for a shovel ] got the shovel
from him and ne said nj the time that
II was the only shovel he had then
went hack 10 the grave alone and
cracked the frozen ground with the
pick and exposed a piece Of clothing"
How deep was the soil?"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-21
AFTERNOON MINING CALL,
California, Ajax and Uncle Sam Led
In Further Decline.

Without exception, this afternoon,
the mining stocks quoted on the ex.
change ruled at lower figures and
closed at the lowest figures for the day,
Ajax commenced trading at "a and
sold of TO g. Carisa ruled around ~
and &c. DAILY. West was sold for 2S.S5,
Small sales were made OF May Day
and Mammoth and star Con. was trad
ed in 10 the extent OF 1850 shares at
figures around 20, Uncle Sam Con. was
very much on selling as low as 90 and
California with sales totalIng $500 sold
off from Az to 40, Century hung
abound 2O.2l and Yankee Con,was trad
ed IN for 2lO to the extent Of 300
shares,
The sales made and the closing quo
tations are as follows;
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-21
PATENT ISSUED LOGAN MAN
Postmaster al leh, Mercut and Eureka Con.
Rrmed by Senate,
Gen. burton Attending the Annual
Meeting Of the Washington
National Guard.
Especial to the News. y

Washington d. C., Jan 2l.-H, o.
Williams Of Cheyenne has been APP
pointed railway mail clerk
]. r. Daley of Ogden, railway mail
clerk, has resigned.
A patent has been granted to A. b.
Power OF Logan for steam cooker
The Senate has confirmed the APP
polntments Of Stephen w. Rose as
postmaster, Leh city; H. w. Watts
of Mercur, and j. T. Driscol of Eureka,
General G. S. Burton Of Utah, Col. J.
Boardman Of Wyoming, and Col H. c.
Young OF Idaho are here attending the
annual meeting OF the state national
guard
Senator Heltfeld presented a resolu
ton of the governing board Of the
Lewiston commercial club, approving
the plan Of Captain Hart for improving
the Columbia river at The Dalles and
Cello,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-21
RECEPTION TOMORROW.
Western Canadian Editors to Have Il
Good Time Here,

Preparations for the reception and
entertainment OF the Western Cana.
dian Editors are now about completed
The visitors win be met at ogden by
ID. p. Felt, VIM. Buys, /, r. Dehl and
II, A, Littleheld, Ben. II, Atwell and
ladies, the reception committee Of the
Utah Press association
The visitors will arrive tomorrow
morning at o'clock and after hur.
rled breakfast will take a special to
Saltair, returning at II for lunch and
IT y. m, Will "see Salt Lake" for two
hours, visiting Fort Douglas and in
spectlng the batteries, At p. m. the
Tabernacle will claim their time where
Prof. Mcclellan has arranged a special
recital for their entertainment. At the
close Of this function a reception viii
follow including an address of welcome
by Governor Wells, a response from the
visitors, greeting by VIM. Buys Of the
Wasatch Wave on behalf Of the Utah
Press association, short address on
Utah by b, H. Roberts, The Salt
Lake papers VIII then be represented
by remarks from representatives. Of
the press including Hon. c, W. Penrose
Perry s. Heath and A. e. Mackay
other remarks viii probably be made
by some of the visitors after which
a general handshaking will follow In
the evening dip in the santatIum and
an informal musical at the Knutsford
parlor viii close the days entertaln.
ment The party will leave Friday
morning for home
An Canadians are cordially invited
by President Felt to become special
committeeman and join the visitors on
the ground floor Of the Tabernacle.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-21
WALKED TO DINNER.
Ate Hearty Meal Though He Dis.
posed OF Il In Silence.

When the noon hour came and are
cess was announced Mortensen was
taken to dinner at the county joil
though he did not ride this time. ON
the contrary he walked the entire dis.
lance, accompanied by Sheriff NaylOr
and Deputy Raleigh. He was escorted
to his cell, where he found good din
ner ready for him. Of which he ate
heartily and with much relish, although
It was disposed of In silence. When he
had finished and rested briefly he
walked back 70 the city and county
building with the same officers, appar.
emily enjoying the exercise very much
II is the opinion Of the officers that
Mortensen quailed inWardly at the star
ing crowds and that he sensed his con-
dition more keenly today than at any
time since taken into custody Also
that the hope he has been entertaining
that he would be released at the prelim-
mary hearing has all disappeared. That
he now expects TO have to stand trial
for murder.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-21

nected with the police department Ia
any particular.
Mr., Hines ~ the prag.nt avperintend-
ent ot the waterworws department and
while he Is well known IN the city he
has, perhaps. never been thought of
as receptive or any other kind Of q
candidate for the position OF chief OF
police, He has never been IN the po-
lice department and he also is there
fore untried.
given the statement that the Mayor
was considering the above named gen.
tleman In connection with the Office
OF chief OF the police department, were
II not for the fact that 1t was made by
one who Is as likely 10 know as most
any other man IN the city.
IL Is stated that II was Chief Hill
toms intentions to tender his resigna-
ton with the provision that 1t was not
TO take effect until his successor was ap-
pointed by the Mayor and his appoint
menl ratified by the City Council. For
the reason that II the Mayor should
appoint a man who was obnoxious to
the Council. the latter body could re-
fuse to endorse the appointment and
the police department would still have
head.
Hut Mr.. Hilton was told that his res
ispaAOn could carry no conditions with
1t there being provision In the city
ordinances TO that effect. In that event
1t Is probable that Mr.. Hilton WI re-
sign outright and step out OF the police
department into some other Office In
the city government which viii be
equally as lucrative. II Is understood
that the fight the aay0r is making on
the chief Is not because OF any personal
esteem. but h. thinks the chief Is want
ing IN that executive faculty that Is
essential 10 the proper conduct OF the
department, and to show his good faith
he mas offered the chief n good posi-
ton which the latter viii likely accept.