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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
DEATH OF A PIONEER.
Joshua X. Whitney Dies Suddenly on
Sunday Evening.

Another Of the sturdy pioneer figures
OF this community passed to the great
beyond on Sunday Joshua X. Whit
ney, who came to Utah In 1SiS, died
suddenly at his home In the Ninth
ward, where he had been living for
some years with his sister Mrs. Mary
j, Groo, Mr.. whitney had been in fall
Ing health for some time past but he
was able to walk about, and on Sunday
afternoon between and 5 O'clock he
went to the barn to attend TO his horse.
As he did not return, Mrs. Groo went
out 10 look for him and found him ~
ing upon the floor OF the barn almost
unconscious. He was at once con-
veyed TO the house and Dr. Bower was
summoned. He pronounced the case
hopeless and said that the trouble was
due 10 the forming OF a cot Of blood
around the heart. Mr., Whitney passed
away about three-quarters of an hour
later.
Joshua Kimbnll Whitney was born
In Kirkland o., on Feb 10, 1884, ana was
the son OF Newell Is. whitney the first
presiding Bishop Of the Church IN
Utah, and Elizabeth Anne whitney
Two OF his brothers, Horace X. and
Orson X, were In the original band Of
pioneers IN lA7 He himself remained
behind and came 90 Utah with his par
ents In 1913. His early life was passed
In aiding 10 subdue the wilds OF nature.
He followed the business Of rancher
and stockman for years, and formed an
intimate acquaintance with many Of
the Indians who were so numerous here
IN early days He spoke their tongue
fluently: his fair and honorable treat-
ment of the Indians greatly endcared
him TO them. and no one was more
loved among them than Uncle Josh,
He was one Of the band that went to
Carson, New, and that suffered great
hardships on the desert from the iail-
ure Of the water supply
He filled three years mission 10
England. returning IN 1866 on lie
voyage ne was counselor 10 Elder Jonn
Nicholson. I'm charge OF the emigrdnts
who sailed from England In the ship
American Congress the last sailing
vessel I'm which the Saints made a
voyage from Great Britain, steamships
having been used after that time lie
never married. and OF late years he had
lived almost the life OF a recluse He
was very modest and retiring man
and was rarely seen IN public, He Yves
the soul of integrity and honesty IN all
his dealings, and many OF his old tire
friends who had not heard OF him FOR
wears will be panied 10 learn " his de-
parture 49,, 60,
The funeral will be held az 45S. South
Fourth East Wednesday, OF IL, noon
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
TWO DIVORCE SUITS.
Anna Lobcrg aud Mary A. Byrd Seek
Separation from Husbands.

Anna l., oberg is suing her husband,
Carl j. Oberg, IN the district court for
a'divorce, The parties were married
In this city Aug, IA, 1876, and plaintiff
alleges that for more than year last
past her husband has treated her in Il
cruel and inhuman manner aud that
about the first Of this year he aban-
doned her, for which reasons she asks
a decree OF divorce from the court She
also asks that certain real property
owned by herself and husband as ten
ants in common be set aside 10 her in
lieu Of allmony The property as de-
scribed in the complaint Is a part of
lot 4, block go plat c, and part OF lot /,
section 10, township south, range
east.
Another divorce suit was also filed
this morning In which Mary A. Byrd Is
plaintiff and A. Byrd Is defendant. The
parties were married at Park city June
ID, 1900, and plaintiff complains that
since July ST. 1901, her husband has
failed TO provide her with the common
necessaries Of life, for which reason
she asks decree OF divorce
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
VAN ALSTINE WILL
CONTEST IN COURT

In Judge Stewards court this morn
ing jury was summoned TO decide a
point raised In the contest OF the win
Of the late Charles Van Alstine, de-
ceased,
The matter was transferred from
Judge Hairs court so that jury could
be accommodated, The point TO be de-
cided and the sole purpose for which
the jury was summoned, Is whether or
not the deceased was OF sane mind at
the time he made his viii
In the will, Van Alstine left property
60 the value Of about 1900 to his sister
and practically shut out his two chill
dren who are minors, from any share
In the estate.
The contest was brought by Dora Van
Alstine, divorced wife OF decedent, as
guard an OF the two minor heirs and
the grounds OF the contest are that Mr..
Van Alstine was insane at the time he
made the will.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
BIG DYNAMITE
EXPLOSION.

New York, Jan 27-A quantity OF
dynamite, stored In temporary siruc-
ture at Fortieth street and Park ave-
nue. and used by contractors on the
rapid transit tunnel, exploded today
For hours after the explosion much
confusion existed and conflicting re-
ports were made as to the number
killed. The coroner's Office gave odt
the names Of j. Roderick Roberts Cor
Robnson), OF Nelson b. G., and James
Carr Besides these II was reported
that William Todd, Il section foreman
and an engineer named Thompson mad
been killed and that one Of the injured,
name unknown, had died IN Bellevue
hospital. Della Maher housekeeper OF
Grant Union hotel, was reportedalo Os
fatally inquired Roberts tor l,ohhson),
who was a guest of the Murray Hlll
hotel, was in his room When nc Was
killed. a quantity of iron came
through the window and struck him Us
he sat in chair.
AT 1880 the police department gave
out statement placing the number OF
dead by the explosion at ilve. Or these
four were killed instantly and one man
died In Bellevue hospital
Fire Commissioner Sturgis after con-
sultation with Chief Grower said the
explosion was due 20 the shock OF a
blast on the tunnel level. This, he said,
probably produced enough conclusion
to set off dynamite lying near the com
bustible storehouse on the street
The shock Of the explosion was felt
In all the large buildings In the neigh
borhood. All the windows on the south
side of the Grand Central station were
broken as were those in the Grand
Union hotel the Murray Hill hotel he
Manhattan Eye & Ear hospital ana the
hospltal for ruptured and crippled chill
dren. all of which are near the place
where the dynamite was stored.
Every private house In the neighbour
ohod felt the shock. Lamp posts were
knocked down, pedestrians were cut by
falling glass and oabmen ana cap
horses we're thrown to the ground.
THE Murray Hill hotel suffered most
Of ali the neighboring buildings
Through the windows huge pieces OF
tinhar known as "nodllng' beams we're
sent I'm as If they were arrows
All of the workmen within several
h,ocks Of Fortieth street were hurt'
one man. Hamilton Jones was ol0N.n
nearlv gb0 feet but vas not Killed nut
was badly cut and bruised
only few Of the injured were bad
" cut. They were cut by flying glass
and were able to go 20 their BONES az.
tsr their wounds had been dressed by
Ambulance surgeons. a.
seattle Wash. Jan. 27.-A special to
,he Times from Nelson, y. c. says j.
Eoderick Robertson OF Nelson, Is. ~
who was killed by the explosion IN
New york this morning was the gem
ami manager In Canada for the British
columbia Cold Fields, limited one OF
the largest mining companies s OPERA ha,d
w rious offices in mining associations
and was the prime mover In the or.
Sallzalon of the associated boards OF
trade OF southern Britsh (oiuniDilas'
Nc VAS a scotchman and leaves Yite
ana four children. He was consldereu
very wealthy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
nAwllNs QUESTIONS LODGE
Asks Him About Acts OF the Philip
nine Commission.

washington. Jan. 2i-When the Phil
,nnine tariff bin was taken up Mr. Raw
Inns u,suoned Mr.. Lodge about acts
~ the philippine commission which we're
Gssigned 10 prevent the discussion or
phl,innme Independence in the Islands;
Mr. fodse said such acts were passed
mi they we're for the purpose OF sup
,rssging the Instructions that i was
desirable that pcac should be estan-
llsbcd before independence OF the ISL
onds and other questions be discussed
Wr paw Inns SAID ats Of the commits
,,on Ncro a suppression Of free speech
IN the Philippines.
Mr. ,odge said that the act related
,vhnliv 10 armed insurrecuor in the ISL
anh. - a.. M. o,o,
IN, ia.oi. said he objected &c army oih-
es,s :, itlcislng the Senate o. to- min
'.,itc of ne Philippine commission ana
saving that their action was eitour-
.1,ng ne F,ininos, lie aald the army
oTrere naturally wanted the wal to
',on1,n1f they were the pecple who
shr,,ed ON Il.
Mr.. 81, oner said the.c shoald be no
has,v acton In the matter OF Gel>
Wheaton who. he said. was an officer
~ biell reputation The facts should
Nrst be ascertained.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
AN IDAHO MONSTER AT LARGE.
Queer Story Of People Said to Have Been Frightened by Long,
Haired Creature in Human Form.

high, covered with long reddish brown
hair, the face was hidden by immense
bushy whlskers. and no part OF the
naked skin was 10 be seen except a
small spot above the eyes. The boys
concluded not TO bag the game that
night Measurements the following
morning showed the tracks TO measure
long, by seven and one-quarter Inches
broad, with the imprint Of only four
toes. The stockmen report having seen
similar tracks along the range west OF
the river, but as far as known no one
has ever before seen the animal, who
was trekklng westward The people
feeling unsafe while this beast Is at
large. have sent some twenty men on
It's trail TO effect Its capture, Interested
parties are referred to John Gooch, who
was on the scene from the appearance
to the disappearance Of the monster
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27

ogden, Jan. 21--Chief Of Police
Browning Of this city received a tele-
gram from Chief OF Police Whitman Of
San Francisco, asking him TO keep
a particular lookout for a couple of dia-
mond thieves who stole 1890 worth Of
glittering gems in the Golden Gate
city on Friday last.
The robbers are believed by the San
Francisco authorities to be headed
eastward through Utah Their names
the given as Raymond sanscht who
is supposed TO be Cuban. He Is
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27

for the year ending Dec. 81, submitted
TO Congress, shows number patenta Is
sued to Utah So, one to every 5,OSl per-
sons.
Idaho. number OF patents 20, one ~
5,b7S persoi =.
Wyoming, number H. one TO 500 per-
sons.
POSTMASTER AT DEWEY.
Samuel j. scharf has been appointed
postmaster at Dewey Grand county
wise samue. N. King, resigned.
INCREASED PENSION.
Increase Of pension, Alexander Bat
trun, Lander, Wyo., Sl2.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
THIEVES STOLE GATHERING GEMS
Two Daring Robbers With $1,000 Diamonds in Their Posses.
sion Are Said TO be Heading This Way
Theft at San Francisco.

twenty-one years OF age, Ave feet and
nine inches high and weighs 100 pounds,
his complexion is dark and he has high
cheek bones. The other suspect Is
John or Joseph Steepeles. twenty-five
years Of age, five feet six inches high
and weighs rs pounds. He also Is
dark compleXone1 and has q round
smooth shaven FACE and looks very
much as though he had negro blood
IN bis veins,
The two men went TO San Francisco
from New York In August last and
have been working for the Union Iron
Works company since that time. IL
believed that they have been waiting
for Just such q chance as that when
presented itself on Friday last.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27

the tragedy. The defense M we'll as the
prosecution realizes that It IL going TO
be very difficult matter to get jury
that has not read about all that has
been published on the case. Attorney
stewart who represents the accused
appears 20 take a more sensible view Of
the qualification or disqualification OF
jurors, than Is usually entertained by
lawyers In such cases. In speaking on
that subject today he said he did not
think man who had read a little, or
even extensively ON the case would be
debarred by that fact. All that was
necessary In his opinion was for iu-
ror to be fair He preferred trusting
the interests Of client TO an intelll-
gent man who had read Of the case
rather than to an unintelligent man
who had not.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
Writ for John Collins Refused,

Topeka, Kan. Jam 27-Judge HaGen,
In the district court, today refused the
writ of coram nobis for John Collins.
The writ was asked for the purpose of
securing q new trial Of the Collins
murder case. The questions arising
over the writ will be appealed to the
supreme court,
John Collins was convicted three
years ago of killing his father, j. s.
Collins, n prominent real estate man
Of this city, Mr.. Collins carried a large
amount of life insurance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
BASSETr Is PRESIDENT.
Apostles John Henry Smith and
George Teasdale Home from North.

Apostles John Henry Smith and
George Teasdale returned this morning
from the town Of Rexburg, ldaho.where
they attended the Fremont Stake con-
ference, They report prosperous times
among the people Of that district The
most important feature Of their visit
was the calling OF Elder Thomas H.
Bassett TO the presidency OF the stake
to llll the Office left vacant by the death
Of the late President Kicks,
The snowfall IN that section Of Idaho
has been very plentiful which presages
a bountiful harvest next season, The
conditions IN the north are very salts
factory and the people are happy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
CITED TO APPEAR.
Mortcnsen Senior requested to Ap.
pear and Defend Civil Suit.

This morning deputy sheriff
called at the residence Of Henry Nor
Jensen az Forest Dale and served d
summons on the father Of Peter Nor
teusen 20 appear In the Ogden courts
and defend a civil action begun against
collect debt alleged to have been due
for many years, and Is brought by sid.
ney Stevens, of the Stevens Implement
company The debt, Il s claimed, Is
between Sl0O and 5000, due on note
given nearly ten years ago
The presence OF the father In the
state was taken advantage Of and the
suit was filed I'm court and q summons
sent to Sheriff Naylor to serve.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
colorado Legislature convenes,

Denver Colo, Jan. 27.-~The Colorado
legislature convened IN special session
today In q response from Gov Orman
to enact a revenue law tnd an em-
poyers' liability bill and consider leg
lslation ON the subject Of corporations.
Both branches adjourned soon after
converting today out ofSrespect to the
memory of members Who had died
since the regular session ended,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
APPEAL FOR STATES RIGHTS.
TO Visit Kentucky Legislature.

Louisville, KY, Jan, 27.--A party OF
distinguished Missourans many OF
whom formerly resided In Kentucky,
arrived In this city today on their way
to Frankfort where they viii memorial
ize the general assembly TO make an
appropriation for Il state exhibit for
the Louisiana Purchase exposition In
1903 They held an informal reception
today az the Pendennis club.
Tonight Il public reception viii be
given at the Louisville hotel
In the party are former Cows Stone
and Crittendon
Former Gov, Francis, president Of the
exposition company, viii arrive tomor-
row.
The party win leave here tomorrow
for Frankfort and on Wednesday Will
visit Lexington,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27

The members Of the Ministerial asso-
citation met with a number Of prominent
laymen in the First Presbyterian
church vestry this morning where they
were addressed by Rev. Dr. Campbell
OF Pawnce, Neb. and General Secre-
tary Baer of the United Societies OF
Christian En1eavor from Boston,
on the progress OF the work In the
evangelistic field which they thought
VA highly encouraging. The members
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
MINISTER'S DISCUSS POLYGAMY.
Association Listens TO Reading OF Paper Which the News
Was Not Permitted to See-TO be Changed
And Used in the East

OF the association afterwards adj
iourned 10 the rooms OF the Y. NJ, c.
A.. where they listened TO q paper from
Rev. Dr.. wishard, which dealt large
" with alleged polygamy in this state.
A request from the News for the
paper Tor publication was declined, as
The doctor aaid there were TO be some
changes made. and then the paper VIII
be sent East II was understood that
the paper viii not be published In this
city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Pocatello Ida, Jan. Pa letter from
Chesterfield, Idaho, Jan. IA, contains
startling rumor of having been visited
by an eight foot-all-hair covered hui
man monster while a party OF young
people were skating on Portneuf river
in the field Of John Gooch. The creature
showed fight and lourshing a large
stick and giving vent to a series of
yells attacked the skaters, but It be-
ing slow Of movement, they regalned
their wagons and got away In safety. A
party Of young men returned armed
and got good view OF the monster
warming himself by the fire they had
left. The beast was at least eight feet
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
CACHE VALLEY IRRIGATION.
Rep. Sutherland Sees Director of Geo.
logical Survey About Surveys.
lspecIaI 10 the oNews."D

Washington. Jan. G-Representotlye
Sutherland called on the director o.
tie geological survey this morning
about investigating the irrigation posii-
tl'iics Of Logan river, Little Bear and
TIC streams flowing through Cache VAL
ley and cmptying into Bear II .cr The
M ector said that surveyine would be
dope thil summer as to location Of res
ervoirs and watersheds and other
means OF water supplies
PATENTS FOR WESTERN INvEN-
TORS.
Report OF commissioner of patents
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
FAREWELL CONCERT.

A very fine program has been pre-
pared to be rendered on Wednesday
Jan. %. 1909, in the Cannon ward meet
ing house. II Is for a farewell concert
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27

to Elder Willard n. Cannon, who is
about to depart on mission. The oc.
casion VIII no doubt be one OF unusual
interest.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
Transport sheridan Arrires.

Manila Jan. ei.-Tht United States
transpo-t sheridan has arrived here
MN sau Francisco with many sick on
board including thirty cases OF measles
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27

ton Of Minnesota He pointed out that
as neither Of these companies IL a
party to the suit no relief could be
granted against them.
APPEAL FOR STATES RIGHTS,
In conclusion, Mr.. Guthrie contended
for the continuance Of the policy
which had prevailed he said, during the
history Of the government of allowing
each state TO control It's own AFFAIRS
without interfering on the part Of the
federal Judiciary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
(specIal 10 the "NewsD

Ogden, Jan. 21--The city court has
decided against Mayor Glasmann m the
case wherein he was charged with hay.
ing violated the public health laws by
invading the pest house. The decision
was rendered by Judge Howell who Inn
posed fine of $40 on the defendant
who gave notice OF an appeal TO the
district court
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-27
MINNESOTA STATE
IN SUPREME COURT
,,too for Leave TO File Bill OF Complaint
,c,;ust Northern Securities Co. Renew
ed-To Prevent Merger.

capacity as the representative Of It's
citizens, 10 maintain his action In any
court Of competent jurisdiction,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-08-06
LARGE AREA INUNDATED.
From 10000 to $4,000 Acres Under Wa.
ter Near Bryan.

Bryan, Texas, July S1.-The owe
flow situation has grown steadily
worse. The river rose three feet at
Mumford yesterday and one and hall
feet opposite Bryan, and at the last re.
port, sundown, was rising one and
half inches an hour. The bottoms now
are nearly all covered and a careful es.
innate by those who are posted place
the area covered at $4,000 to $4,000
acres along the river in and opposite
Brazos county.
The planters have about given up
hope OF anything being left. They say
II the water stands on the cotton thir-
ty-six hours it will kill it, and great
deal of this has now been under forty.
eight, with no prospects of it's getting
off before Saturday Ii any should es-
cape in the top of the stalk it would
be destroyed by the boil weevil, and
the hills are now the only hope for
crop
Beeville, Texas, July 31.-The wealth.
er continued cloudy and threatening
throughout this section yesterday and
lightning in the north and northwest
can be seen every night. but no rain
falls. 1t will soon be year since the
drouth set in, and it is a safe assertion
to say that less rain has fallen during
that period than ever before for the
same length of time within the memo
ry of the oldest citizen of Bee county.
However, the people have managed to
stand it pretty well, and while crops
have been short and the cattle range
is very slim they are managing to pun
through pretty well.
Palestine, Texas, July 3l.-The sun
shone for a few hours yesterday, but
last night rain again set in and contin
ued during the night A.h trains on
the International and Graet Northern
are badly delayed.
Affair, Texas, July 31.-The Colora
do river at l p. M yesterday was q
! feet above the average water mark
and was rising at the rate of four inch
es per hour. No material damage sc
far.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-08-06
Mixing Plant Completed.

Galveston, Texas. July a1.-The mix.
ing plant of the Greater New York
Home Oil Company is completed. 1t
is erected at Pier 81, where the storage
tanks of this company are also located
The plant will use the Beaumont oil
and turn out all kinds OF lubricatlng
oiis. The matter of establishing a re-
tinery at Galveston has been favorably
considered by this company, but it has
been decided to postpone action in the
matter for the present,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-08-06
Bow Broke Hls Neck.

Durant, Miss, July S1.-Louis Hoff.
man, a 10-year old child from Waco,
Texas, met with peculiar death at
Castilian Springs, a summer resort
near Durant, night before last, The
child was asleep in bed, and, while
probably stirring restlessly about, tum-
bled to the floor. The neck was in.
stantly broken by the fall, and it was
some time afterward before the acct.
dent was discovered ny the Mortified
parents. The Hoffman family is prom
inent in Waco. The remains were con.
.veyed there for interment.