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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02
a,,emp,ed Train Hold Up Fails.r

Eureka Springs. Ark, May 2.--An at
tempt to hold up the st. Louis Frisco
express was made near Sellgman, the
first station north Of here. Two men
boarded the train there and under COW
err Of darkness, crept over the tender
and leveling their revolvers at the en-
gineer ordered him to reverse his en-
CINE. He told thin that to stop lis
train before reaching the next siding
meant certain destruction. as he was
closely followed by an extra. When the
train slowed up at Washburn, the rob.
beers became frightened and He'd into
the timber. Two suspects have been
arrested at Seligman.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02
BIC PLUMBING COMPANY SALE.
The Crane Firm of Chicago 10 Purchase Business of Utah
Plumbing Supply Company for Considerd-
ton Above $4,000
ion Above $4,000,

At o'clock this afternoon papers
were to have been signed whereby the
Utah Plumbing Supply company would
hand over It's business, premises and
good will to the Crane company Of Chi
cago. which is one Of the largest
plumbing supply houses in the country
and also represents the international
Radiator company. The consideration
for the transfer is said 10 be slightly
above $4,000. or on a basis Of Sis
per share owned by the Ellerbeck fam
lly.
Manager II. S. Ellerbeck was seen
on the matter today and expressed
surprise that the contemplated trans
fer had leaked out 30 SOON. lie stated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02
MINISTER WAS DRUNK,
rev. II. ?. Williams Admitted He
Took Too Much.

In Judge Diehls court this afternoon,
II. p. Williams pleaded guilty to the
charge OF drunkenness. lie claimed
he TOOK whisky for a bad cold. but
admitted he got Too much Williams
claims 10 be a minister OF the gospel,
ana saii he had Deen In the ministry
for several years. Asked what church
he renresented he said he was min
is,ar ~ the "UEdeminational church"
Williams wife vas In the court room
and accompanied her husband from the
court .com when he was discharged.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02
ARTICLES OF LAGOON
BASEBALL ASSOCIATION,

The Lagoon Baseball association fled
It's articles of incorporation with the
county clerk this afternoon. The cap
ital stock OF the company Is $500 in
81 shares. Julian REILLY Is president
c. G. Seyboldt, vice president, and j.
Bergerman, secretary and treasurer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02

however. that the deal was on ana
would undoubtedly be consummated
this afternoon with the representative
OF the Crane company who has been in
this city for several days past engaged
In negotiating the purchase. As TO the
terms OF the deal or how much money
was involved Mr.. Ellerbeok stated that
he was not prepared 10 state.
The company was originally incor-
porated in 1890 with a capitalization Of
500. 900. divided into 10000 shares Of the
value OF SO each Since that date, how
ever, there have been q number OF
changes In the personnel OF the com
pany and the capitalization. At the
present time the major portion Of the
stock is owned by the estate Of the late
Brigham NJ. Ellerbeck, who was prea-
dent and manager Of the company
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02
HEARING is POSTPONED.
Postmaster Meighans Attorney Thinks
Flaw Is In the Books.
Special to the "News.")


Ogden. May There was large
ana Interested gathering Of officials
,.... a.. 49, 90 Indigo Ma
anu lawyers a' Wv UNIV " SN1es
loney The United states COMMISSIONER
this morning. the occasion being the
preliminary hearing OF Postmaster
Meiehan. Among those present were
me defendant and his attorney. Judge
w. L. Maginnls, II. II. Henderson, rep
resentjne the United States Fidelity,
Guarantee ana Trust company, the
two posloffice inspectors, James A.
Small u WASHINGTON, ID. c., and A. p.
Frederltks OF Denver, United States
Deputy Marshai smyth and Assistant
tInitel States DIST. Atty. Cherrlngton.
Directly after the court was opened
Mr.. Cherrington moved that the bear
ing De pos,poneu un',l INA nes ro :, a ,he
week n order to get in hand some
facts mat he dad not have at present.
The court asked the defendant II he
had am serious objections TO the hear
ing going over one week and Judge
Maginn,s replied that he had no 'serl-
Gus" objections but he would much pre-
fer to have the hearing go on, however
he would accede to the reQuest OF Mr.
CherrlnS(on. He then asked that the
court appoint an expert bookkeeper 10
20 owe. the accounts OF the office, con-
tending in support Of the request that
no money was in reality missing but
the apparent discrepancy was due to
laws IN 'ne eohu,toh ., s"s hi, 9o OWN am
thority 70 appoint such an agent and
therefore denied the request
judge Maginnls states that he VIII
likely ask the favor OF United states
Judge Marshall for he stoutly main
tains his position that the fault Is
not in the funds at the office but In
the books, and that an expert ae-
countaut VIII be apie 10 elear up Tue
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02
TO POSTPONE THE EXPOSITION
Secretary Hay Sends to the Senate Letter Stating the Neces
sN Of Putting Off till 1904 the Louisiana Purchase
Fair--Documen Is Were Enclosed With It.

pany showing the necessity for the
postponement Senator Cockrell had
the letter read In the senate and then
offered an amendment TO the sundry
civil appropriation bill now pending in
the senate, providing for the postpone
ment OF the exposition In accordance
with the request
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02

Washington, May 2-Secy. Hay today
sent to the senate letter stating the
necessity for postponlng the Louisiana
Purchase exposition from 1909 10 1904
Enclosed with II was a letter from
Chairman Garter OF the government
commission, and telegram from Pres
ident Francis OF the exposition com,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02
THEY STRUCK rHE GIRLS.
And Judge Diehl Fined Them $50
Each.

Ed Peterson and ]. II. Beaumont, two
big huskIes. were convicted In Judge
pIehrs court today Of committing an
assault and battery upon two CONNER
clal street girls After giving the men
n severe scoring, Judge Dleh fined
them $50 each. and In default Of pay
ment they were thrown in the bastile.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02
HE LORENZO SNOW ESTATE.
Tt Grants Permission for Partial Distribution OF Properly
Mrs. Minnie Jensen Snow Asks for Monthly Allow
ance Of $50 10 Date From November Last

ed $3.50 TO the attorneys for the es-
tnte and 500 TO the administrator The
children each received 5000.
Minnie Jensen snow has hled psu.
ton In the district court asking lhas
she be granted family allowance OF
$50 per month from the estate OF the
late President Lorenzo Snow, deceased
for the support OF their minor child
rem Lorenzo L. Snow. aged 10 years,
ana .hea l.. Snow. aged five years, ~
Is asked that the allowance date BACK
from November 1, 1901.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02

~ what he thinks "monkeylng with
'auFts prerogatives," Judge Diehl
-laed out" County Attorney Chris
~ a red hot roast from the beach
nornlng.
nat the court meant what he said
quite evident from the expression
:, Usually CHEEKY countenance, and
soae VI delivery. Today the ex.
"n or good nature was replaced
nas OF sternness and indignation.
- explosion came during the NJ.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02
Downfall of Jlminez Expected Soon

Cape Haytien. Hayti, May 2,-Vice-
President Nasquez OF Santo Domingo,
leader Of the revolution against Pres
dent Jimine2. has arrived at Guerrero
near SantO Domingo, the capital.
The fall OF the Jlmlnez government
Is expected tomorrow. Porto Plata
the principal port Of San Domingo, is
quiet. Large numbers Of troops have
been concentrated The governor Of
Porto Plata, Gen. Des Champs, has de-
clded to defend the place.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02
Cummings Not So Well,

Baltimore, May 2,-Thc physician in
attendance upon Congressman A. j.
Cummings issued the following bulle-
tin at IL o'clock last night. MFR. Cum
mlngs passed bad night and he Is not
so well this morning, He experiences
considerable difficulty in taking nour-
ishment and his temperature is higher
than yesterday"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02
lTY JUDGE VS. COUNTY ATTY
hi Gives Christensen to Understand That He Mustn't mon
key With The Courts Prerosaives

ra,Vnment Of George l.. Woods, charged
Nth The embezzlement OF horse. Az
Ter a plea OF not guilty was entered
Nc announcement came that yester-
day when Officer Davies brought the
dsSendant into court, County Attorney
Christensen presumed TO release the
man on his own recogniEance. a oond
az 500 had already been fixed by Judge
DlehI and when he learned OF me STU,
alton this morning he delivered himself
"The county attorney viii In the iu-
,urs please not undertake 10 iet per-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02
MRS. DupLER BACK.

Mrs Amelia Dudier, who was released
from the city jail few days ago, was
an court again this afternoon on the
charge Of drunkenness. and she pleaded
guilty. The court sent her up for a
term Of thirty days
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02

Nage Hall today granted the petit
o. 0. G. Snow. admlnistrator of
state OF Lorenzo Snow, deceased,
partial distribution OF said es-
h The administrator had s7.76lB
nnds on hand and stated that 5000
\ yet to come In. The claims
'aa The estate were estimated at
\ " 1SOO The total amount DIS
Isa'ed today was s7.O5O. OF which
Ssni 1880 was ordered paid to the
Sa'en and grandchildren OF deceas-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02
Cofrigan Gains strength.

New York, May 2.-Dr. T.. l.. Reyes,
Archbishop Corrlgan's physician, said
today that the archbishop had passed
a good night and was steadily gaining
strength.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-02
Rival Albanian Chiefs riebt.

Constantinople, May 2-The disputes
OF OIL Two a6SnY" chiefs X Riza b ssy
,ie hs,,s Until r,,sens a. n,akova
on 4 pie beet 81 two parties ulti,
matelyns troll N to their towers
The inhabitants of Diakova were panic
stricken.
Evening star., 1902-04-23
DEAD NAM IDENTIFIED
REMAINS FOUND IN THE RIVER
THOSE OF ROGER MURRAY.
His Mother Recognizes the Clothing
Taken From the Body-Arrange-
ments for Burial.

The man, whose body was found in the
Eastern branch Monday afternoon, was ].
Roger Murray, Baltimorean, twenty-seven
years old. Mrs. Murray, the young mans
mother, came over here this morning from
Baltimore. She visited the morgue and did
not hesitate to identify the clothing taken
from the body as being that worn by her
son when he disappeared October 80 of last
year. His body has probably been in the
water since that time
Inc garments worn by the victim bore
the marks of Baltimore firms, and believing
the man was from Baltimore, Capt. Board
man sent Photographer Johnson to that
city to continue the investigation there.
Last night Capt Pumphrey of the Balti-
more detective bureau made some inquiries
ana was given description of the clothing.
he then suggested the belief that the body
was that OF Murray, and the Identification
was made complete. this morning by the
mother or the drowned man.
foung Murray was a volunteer during
the war with SPAIN and after his dis
cnarge from the service he accepted po-
sltlon with the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company. His employment with the
railroad company terminated at Martins
burg, w. Va, during the latter part Of Oc-
tober
He came here from the West Virginia
town and met his sister, from whom he
learned that his brother was critically i'll of
dlphtheria at his mothers home in Balti-
more. Murray and his sister remained at
the mouse of Mrs. Curtin, 656 Massachusetts
avenue northeast. The young man was wor-
rled over his brothers Illness and spent
only two days there before he disappeared.
he had been drinking, 1t is stated. His
irlends and relatives believed he went west
IN search of employment. His sudden dis
appearance was reported to the police, and
athough every effort was made to locate
MIN, nothing was heard of him until the
pody was found Monday afternoon by
man VINO was fishing. 1t is believed
ne went out H street as far as Benning
prldge and accidentally fell overheard
coroner Nevitt gave the necessary death
certlhcate and the body was turned over
10 local undertaken to be sent to
Baltimore for burial.
Evening star., 1902-04-23
River View Season Opens Sunday.

The sixteenth season of River View as
an excursion resort will open on Sunday
next and an unusually large throng is ex-
pected to take part in the opening of this
pretty resort.
Since the River View grounds were closed
tc the public last September many i'm
proVements have been made in the many
amusements there. The little river and the
island amusements have been enlarged and
extended The mirth provoking water chute
has been given an oVerhauling and the
grounds Of the View have been greatly
beautified. New trees have been set out
new walks opened, and now, when the trees
and lawns are clothed in their new dress of
vivid green picture pleasing to the eye
is presented to the excurSionist. On Sun
day next the steamer Samuel ]. Pentz will
make three trips, leaving her wharf here
at II am, 2:45 and 5:45 pm, and, return
ing, will leave River View at l, 5, 7:3O and
9:3O pm. The other steamers Of the line
will be ready to assist her, and there will
be undue crowdng.
The excursion next Sunday will be given
under the auspices Of the Hessendarmstae-
der Verein, well-known German-Ameri-
can social organization, and those who at
tend are assured a pleasant time. A small
army Of men are now at River View busily
engaged in putting it in order for the OPEN
ing Of the season, and on Sunday next all
the many attraction of the View will be
ready to give pleasure, and music lovers
will have a treat in the concerts by the
View orchestra on the steamer and on the
grounds.
Evening star., 1902-04-23
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
General and Personal News From the
West End

Captain G. l.. Nicholson, superintendent
of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal has
gone to Cumberland for the purpose of in
specting the recent repairs on the water
way. The water at the Georgetown level
has been turned into the river and the
company is cleaning the canal bed This
is done every spring just prior to opening
it to traffic, during which time the various
millers make needed repairs to their
plants.
DR.. G. P. Vaughan of the Georgetown
Hospital performed a successful operation
on Mr.. Joseph A. Sullivan at that insti-
tuition this morning for hernia. Reports
are to the effect that the patient is get
ting along very nicely. Mr.. Sullivan's
home is at 2O3 II street northeast.
Silver Star Lodge No. 20, I. o. G. T., of
Tenleytown, will give a complimentary en-
tertainment tomorrow evening at it's hall
on BroOkviile road, that place. A musical
dramatical and literary program has been
arranged.
Mrs. Marian Clements, wife of Mr. L.
l.. Clements of 1920 34th street died yes
terday afternoon of paralysis, after an ILL
band, she is survived by six grown chill
dren-fve daughters and one son.
Mr.. Horace HoWes, father-in-law of
Lieutenant John A. Swindells of the
seventh precinct police station, is lying
dangerously i'll at the residence Of his son,
Mr. Harry Howes of 1414 35th street.
Evening star., 1902-04-23
MR.. CoVILLE's COMPLAINT.
Col. Biddle Says the District is Not
Liable

Ihe District Commissioners have received
a letter from Mr.. Frederick V. Coville COM
planning of damage to building in the rear
OF premises 1896 California avenue caused
py the grading of the alley in the square
bounded by 18th. 10Th and Vernon streets
ana California avenue. and saying he would
hold the District responsible for the dam
age.
Col. John Bddle, the Engineer Commits
sloner after considering the reports of an
investigation made by the department to
him, has forwarded the complaint to his
colleagues, recommending that Mr.. Coville
be informed that the shed in question was
above the established grade of the alley
ana encroached upon the same He says the
grade of the alley was adopted only after
careful consideration of all the properties
TO be served, and, as established Col Bid
Ole believes it to be best for all interested
Col. Blddle adds that Mr.. CovIle was no.
tlfed of the encroachment and failed to
protect his shed. Though the Commission
ers regret that the shed was damaged by
the grading operations, Col. Biddle saws the
work was necessary and the damage grow
ing out of it to the shed equally so and
for that reason the District cannot be held
liable Col Biddle also states that the Dis
trlct has no funds from which damage could
be paid if it was liable.
Evening star., 1902-04-23
TO WELCOME GRAND SIRE.
Odd Fellows Of District Preparing
Elaborate Program.

The Odd Fellows Of the District are look.
ing forward to the visit of A. c. Gable of
Covington, Ohio, grand sire. as the feature
or the exercises to be held Saturday, the
10Th instant, In commemoration Of the
efghty-thrd anniversary of their order. The
committee in charge Of the afternoon meet
Ing has completed its program and is direct
ing its efforts to getting out the member
ship OF the fraternity in force to welcome
Grand Sire Cable. A personal invitation to
in the District
Inc. afternoon meeting will be held at
Mount Vernon Place Church, 9th and K
streets northwest, at 2:30 o'clock am. H
Il. r. Macfarland. president of the board
or Commissioners, will make an address of
welcome, and Grand Sire Gable will speak
on the principles of Odd Fellowship. Mrs
Alice S. Byrnes will preside at the organ
two numbers. The church will be appro-
priately decorated for the occasion.
As this is the first time the Odd Fellows
of the District of Columbia have been hon.
'ored by visit from the executive head of
their order since 1870, when they had a
grand sire from their own ranks in the
person of the late Fred. D. Stuart, the an
niversary exercises of this year, 1t is con-
ceded, will be Of greater interest than ever
before
The committee in charge OF the program
of the afternoon meeting is composed of
w. w. MILAN, chairman; VIM. E. Clapp,
j. G. Durfey, Samuel Howison, E. B. Russ
and Philip Walker.
Evening star., 1902-04-23
Archaeological Institutes Lecture.

The recently organized Washington So
ciety of the Archaeological Institute Of
America has just issued cards for lecture
entitled American Excavations in Crete,
1901: The Discovery of Mycenaen Pro-
vincial Town. by Miss Harriet A. Boyd,
MA, instructor in Greek archaeology,
Smith College, for Saturday afternoon.
April 20, at 4:30 o'clock, in the Columbian
University hall. Miss Boyd has had an in
teresting career as an archaeologist. Be-
ginning her studies in Athens in 96-97, her
work was interrupted by the Greco-Turkish
war. She at once became a volunteer nurse
with the Greek army in Thessaiy, and was
decorated by the Queen of Greece for her
invaluable services. She was later appoint
ed fellow, 1S9s-99. and also the Agnes Hop
pin memorial fellow, 1S99-19OO Of the
American school at Athens. In the summer
of 1900 she had the good fortune to un-
EARTH near Cavousi, In Crete, a hitherto
,unsuspected Mycenaean town, dating prior
to 1900 B. c. Her discoveries, which have
thrown considerable light on the prehistoric
history and art of Greece, will constitute
the theme of her lecture. The lecture will
be illustrated with the stereopticon.
Evening star., 1902-04-23
A Anthropological Topics.

Several papers of interest were read at
the meeting Of the AnthropologicaI Society,
held last evening in the assembly rooms Of
the Cosmos Club, among them one by DR..
Emily Brainerd Ryder. on the "Parsees Of
Bombay, India the modern descendants
and representatives of the ancient Persians
THE Winners Bush was the title of a
paper read by Dr. II. C.. Bolton on the
ancient custom of using a bush as a wine
shop sign. Mr.. G.. H. Mathes who has
lately returned from Sumatra, read paper
on the Malays of that island illustrated
with lantern pictures. Lieutenant W. E.
Stafford, L. s. N, read the concluding ma per
on the Ethnobotany of Guam"
Evening star., 1902-04-23
Club Gives a BANQUET.

The fourth annual banquet of the Oak
wood Debating Society took place last
evening at Freund's, on 10th street The
members of the club and few invited
guests were received by the entertainment
and reception committee, headed by F. H.
Pdcock president of the club, and the fol-
lowing members of the organization: E. s.
Brashiers, Charles Camalier and W. L.
Bowie. The reception hall was tastefully
decorated with palms and flowers and the
club colors, orange and purple, stood out to
good advantage in every direction.
The evenings entertainment was opened
by brief speech by W. L. Bowie vice
president of the club, who acted on this
occasion as postmaster. He outlined in an
interesting way the history of the club
since it's organization a few years ago and
it's achievements since that time. The other
speakers of the evening and their toasts
were as follows: Our country" F. H. Pid-
cock; Our navy E. S. Brashiers: "Our
army Charles Camalier; american vol
unteer," Lester Holt: Unknown heroes"
j. H. Cooper; "Acorns of our oakwood
tree" ]. H. Hill; Merits of our club" c.
e. Gresham; Good old times" J. R. Wey-
rich; ITO the ladies'" A. Sharp. During
the evening Our Country, IT'S of Thee
was rendered on the piano by Miss M. R.
Camalier, in which all present joined in
singing. The members and guests present
were presented with unique little souvenirs
in the shape of miniature gavels surrounded
with the club colors.
The officers of the Oakwood Debating So
ciety are: President. F. H. Pidcock; vice
president, w. l.. Bowie; secretary ]. IT.
Cooper; assistant secretary Blake Wood;
treasurer. Alfred Sharp; sergeant-at-arms,
P. McDevitt; chaplain. H. Sharp, and libra
ran, Charles Shaver.
Among those present at the banquet were
Miss M. r. Camalier, Mrs. w l.. Bowie.
Miss Mary Ancona, Miss Gertrude Pidcock,
Miss Flossie Sharp, Miss Evalyn Taylor,
Miss A. w. Connor Miss Bertha Fansley.
Miss Nellie Nolan, Mr.. F. H. Pidcock, Mr..
J. H. Cooper, Mr.. w. L. Bowie, Mr.. Alfred
Sharp, Mr.. Calvin Schamel Mr. Fred
Campbell, Mr.. Charles Camalier, Mr. How
ard Fisk, Mr.. Lester Holt, Mr. Charles
Shaver, Mr.. J. r. Weyrch Mr.. c. E. Gres-
ham and Mr.. E. S. Brashiers.
Evening star., 1902-04-23
Anacostia and Vicinity.

The reckless and dangerous riding of a
horse is the charge preferred by Officer
W. w. Andrews of the Anacostia station
against Edward Hodge, young colored
man living in Hillsdale. Hodge rode the
animal from Hillsdale to a water tank in
Anacostia. last evening, it is said, in such
a manner as to endanger life. He was noti-
fed this morning to deposit s. as collateral
at the station house
Fireman w. d. Baxter Of No. 10 Fire
Engine Company, Anacostia, has been
granted leave of absence.
A frame residence is being erected on
Howard avenue, near Anacostia, by Build
er James Wilkinson for Justice Emmanuel
NJ. Hewlett.
The work of completing the interior of
the Anacostia Methodist Episcopal Church
is proceeding rapidly.