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II was beer?' he asked me. could
not do this, and the case went out OF
court right there, That is what hap
pens when you try TO prosecute a man
for keeping hs saloon open on sun
day. know, | have been chief OF po-
lice In this city before.
And have tried TO keep them closed
tried more than any other man who
ever held the place ! have gone
around myself, sent my men around,
and have hammered and Kicked doors
In. Then when got the saloon keepers
up In court they were turned loose, be-
cause my evidence against them WASH
positive. 1t couldn't be posltive-I tell
you II is an imposslbllity
Regarding gambling. my order has
gone out and II must be obeyed. is-
sued the order Saturday night on my
own responsibility, | don't know
whether | will be criticised for 1t by
some people and don't care--I am not
worrying about that now. This order
is that all gambling houses must
CLOSE AND STAY CL0SED--TO-
NIGHT, TOMORROW NIGHT AND
FOR SOME TIMES TO COME. This
is my order and for the PRESENT 1T
MUST BE OBEYED,
The notorety which Salt Lake has
secured on the gambling question the
last week viii do the city no good--it
can do nothing but harm. IL will at
tract gamblers here from all over this
lntermountain country, as they will get
the impression that this ~ a wide-open
city. wish II to go forth that this Is
not wlde-open city; that gambling Is
closed down here and must stay closed
down.
When took this Office there were 10
gambling houses running Wide open.
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was much better II We could have
kept II down to four II would have
been good thing but that was impos-
slble. The advertising IN a gambling
line that the city got brought other
gamblers here and ! know Of five other
houses that were to have opened this
week, had ! not ordered that they close
There was altogether too much gamb-
ling here when took my otlice--too
much for a city OF this size"
Are you acting under the direction
Of the mayor In this natter asked the
reporter.
Il am not" replied the chief My
order Of Saturday night came indie
pendently."
MINISTER'S CONCLUDE TO WAIT,
Some radicalGction was expected TO be
taken today at the meeting Of the city
Ministerial association, relative TO the
reopenng Of the gambling houses In
this city, and the liberation Of the
open saloon on Sunday But owing
10 the fact that Chief Of Police Paul
intends sending list of appointments
this evening before a special meeting Of
the city, council and because OF what
Is regarded as very unsettled condi-
ton OF this much yexed question for
the immediate present, the association
concluded to wait Tor few days un-
I'll II became clear Just what the city
administration proposes to do. Then
the committee on public morals will act
as the association has given It carte
blanche 60 act as II sees best To the
regular committee. consisting Of Reys.
r, Wake. p A. SImpkn and DR. w,
NJ Paden We're added Rev DR. X. g..
McNiece and Rev. Plnkerton, and this
committee Will meet on call from It's
chairman. The association adjourned
for two months,
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declared was not opposed to expansion
founded upon American principles.
Expansion was one thing colonial em-
pire was another The Democratic
party was anxious TO see the country
expand rs expansion was understood
by The fathers. Expansion upon the
American continent, north or south, he
said. was the Democratic idea Of ex-
pansion, not holding by subjugation TO-
COO 900 people 1000 miles beyond our
borders
In conclusion, Mr.. DeArmond told OF
his presence In Havana May 20 when
the American nag was lowered and the
flag o. the Republic Of cuba hoisted.
To him, as an American citizen he
said, the sight was inspiring, FAR more
inspiring he continued. than II the
American flag had remained put In
cuba and the faith Of the American
people violated"
Mr. Olmstead OF Pennsylvania, who
succeeded the present secretary OF the
navy as a member Of the insular com
mittee, followed Mr. De Almond. tie
summed up the situation In these
words
"The bill proposed by the minority
means a complete remuneration by the
United states Of the duties and respon.
siblities which IN the providence OF
God have been cast upon US. II means
II cowardly retreat II means that we
shall be degraded and dlsgraced in the
eyes of all the world. II means some
thing that the American people VIII
never tolerate. On the other hand the
bill which We present and propose TO
pass maintains the honor and dignity
OF the American people, enables us TO
carry out our treaty obllgRtiQ TO
maintain peace aud good order In the
Philippines and to be more instrument
al and effective In maintaining peace
throughout the world. At the same
time II enables the Filipino 10 partIci-
pate as fully as possible in the bless
ings Of our Republican form OF govern
ment, II gives TO them more ndepen-
dence OF action. more Of self govern
ment and more Of liberty than they
have ever enjoyed or ever expected TO
achieve II is all sthat they demand
and when We have passed Il then, in
the language Of the Prophet Isaiah let
them give glory unto the Lord and de-
clare His praise In the Islands"
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UTAH SHOULD RECEIVE BENEFIT
Postmaster Thomas Returned from Washington Talks About
Irrigation and the Provisions Of the Recent BiN-Utah
Land for Reclamation.

postmaster A. l.. Thomas returned
yesterday morning, from his II days
eastern trip, which extended to wash
'ns'oh' While at the national capital
ne called on the president the postmas.
"r'seneral, Congressman Sutherland
ana senator Kearns. He made special
inquiry with reference to improvements
I" 'he local postal service he recently
accommodated, and received assurances
'"S' MS suggestions would be carried
Wv. Inc postmaster also made inquiry
= " "hst steps would be taken in the
iS 'e'w ,sI, Of Carrying out the provisions of
CAM r gallon bill recently passed by
ns57asss with view TO taking i'm
pos, ,ae aayantage Of the law In Utah.
sSsed ,ss,tr Thomas ascertalned that
co., ,a ne citizens Of Wyoming and
hsms aIo had taken steps to avail
Ths ' Ives Of the provisions Of the law.
'ec'ors OF the chamber OF COM
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merce OF Denver have invited Chief F.
". Newell OF the photographic bureau
OF the coast survey az Washington TO
see what course would be best to take
In the distribution In that state OF the
moneys available for Colorado, and II
was understood that Mr.. Newell had
consented TO attend the proposed meet
Ing, Then In Wyoming an effort is be-
ing made to secure an official survey OF
Laramie plains, with view TO building
there a reservoir. which would re-
claim vast areas
Postmaster Thomas calls attention TO
eastern Utah, where there are fine OPP
portunltles TO reclaim 100000 TO slb0S,
acres OF what can be made highly val
able land In Grand county by the use
OF the Grand river, and suggests that
Utah citizens take early action with a
view to securing as much as possible
OF the funds now placed al the disposal
OF this irrigation movement before the
citizens Of other states secure for their
own commonwealths so much that but
a medicum be left for use in Utah.
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swenson says that in view OF Christ
mas character and "absuni and con-
Trajectory statements" he attaches no
importance to the letter He says the
opponents OF the sale OF the islands are
using the Green-ChrAtmas scandal TO
prevent ratification OF the treaty.
Mr.. Whites letter Is a detailed ac-
count Of his visit TO Denmark TO bring
about an agreement for the sale Of the
islands.
H. II. Rogers OF the Standard OIL
company sent a letter IN which he says
he had but one interview with Christ
mas and that was devoid OF Import
ance. He adds:
"'fhe story he tells as TO my claim.
the ownership Of 20 United States sena-
tors Is simply a falsehood and 80 alb
surd on its face that IL Is hardly worth
referring to-"
Mr. Rogers offered TO come as a WITT
ness n the committee wanted him.
Richard =, Evans. one Of the attor-
neys mentioned. denied some Of the
statements made concerning himself
Mr., Rogers viii not be asked 10 ap-
pear, but Chairman Dalzell has written
him Ia forward an explanation Of a dis
patch which Christmas quoted as sent
by Rogers, saying the negotiations
were again ON.
The committee also talked over the
report and viii reassemble later 10 pass
on this branch,
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London, June 23,-Klng Edward and
Queen Alexandra arrived In London
from windsor at 1880 p. m. today His
majesty appeared to be in his usual
health
With the return Of the court to Lon
won from Windsor today the festivities
Of the coronation may be said to have
commenced and eatfl day until mid
night Saturday when the last gun of
the royal salute win be fired by the
feet at splthead viii furnish It's quota
OF the attractions which promise to
make the week memorable. From today
the special ambassadors, ENJOYS and
princes invited 10 Join In the festivl-
ties become the guests Of the king,
Throughout the day umbers Of royal
personages have been arriving from the
Continent. They were met at the rail-
road stations by royal carriages and
guard Of honor and were escorted to the
ofcial residences assigned TO them.
Consequently, plenty OF entertainment
was provided for the crowds OF sight
tsers filling the streets. A big throng
took the opportunity OF greeting the
King and queen on their entry into the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-23
VALUATIONS CUT DOWN $4,000

At meeting OF the county board Of
equalization this afternoon the resolu.
lions providing for reduction In valu-
alton Of 10 per cent on all improve
ments in the city and all real estate in
the county, were adopted. The resolu-
lions were introduced by Chairman An
derson on behalf OF the board. and the
general reduction made is In addition to
the reductions and attachments already
made by the board, The value OF i'm
provements In the city is reduced by
$500, 900, and the real estate Of the
county by $4,000. making a total re-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-23
Kansas populIst Leaders Confer.

Topeka, Kas., June 23--Many leaders
Of the Populist pa,sy OF Kansas, in
Guiding Congressman 4. NJ. Jackson
and Senator w. A. Harris are In Tope-
ka today In conference "a hours IN ad.
vance OF the state convention. IL Is UNI
derstood that the convention win en-
dofse the nominations made by the
Democrats az Wichita aud on in the
remainder Of the ticket themselves.
Hugh Ferrelly, chairman OF the Dem
ocratic state central committee, has In.
vlted all OF the delegates who sat in
the Democratic convention 70 be In To.
peka TO advise with the Democratic
state central committee which meets
az that time with all the power OF the
state convention delegated Il.
Mayor C'raddock OF Kansas City,
Kss. the democratic nominee for gov.
ernor. has opened headquarters and
says that q trainlosd OF Caddock rooters
viii be up from Wyandotte county
Tuesday 60 aid him.
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VENEZUELAN
REVOLUTIONISTS GAIN.

willemstad. Island OF Cuacoa, sum
day, June l5.-(Correspondence OF the
Associated Press. 1.-The revolution In
Venezuela Is gaining ground and the
government OF President Castro Is los
ing ground daily and IL obliged to con-
fess In its organs. In spite OF the ter
ror hich reigns In the capital, Caracas.
that it's armies are not always victori-
Gus
A revolutionary movement broke
out during the night Of May % In
Cividad Bolivar, capital of the state
OF Bolivar A-colonel named Farrera
headed the revolt In the barracks, and
after five days Of fighting In the
streets constrained the president Of the
state Of Bolivar Gen. II. sarria, to
eyacuate the town and fall back on
Puerto Tablas.
The revolutionary general Riora, one
OF Gen. Matos best liutenants,'
whom President Castro represented as
fleeing with four men, appeared last
week before l. Vela, on the Gulf OF
Coreo with l.l0O men, and after a
struggle OF FIVE hours. took that port
In the eastern part Of the republic
where the government has 1900 OF its
best troops the situation Is unchanged.
The revolutionists dominated with
out however. having occupied BARGE
Iona. Carupano and Cumana. Gen
Matos. whose march ON Caracas has
been delayed by rains, Is at present
In the vicinity OF those districts. and
hundreds OF bands are awaiting his pas
sage 20 incorporate themselves with
his army. In word. the situation is
less favorable for President Castro
than Il was a month ago, and every day
becomes more unfayorable 70 him.
Caracas is believed to be on the eve
OF grave events.
II is positively affirmed that Presi.
dent Castro intends to offer resistance
in the capital II he IL beaten In the
decisive battle which will probably be
fought In the environs OF Valencia.
President Castro has signed decree
providing for the temporary opening Of
the port OF urana, on the frontier Of
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duction Of sl,22o.O00 on the 10 per cent
cut,
The board during the 10 days II has
been In session, has reduced valuations
and abated taxes amounting in all to
s5SS, 1856. 60 and the closing session this
afternoon will probably bring those fig
ures up TO about s55000O. With the re-
duction OF 81. 220, 900 as provided for In
the resolutions, the grand total is a.
10000. Even with that great reduction
the assessed valuation OF Salt Lake
county property Is sl,sOOO0O more than
last year
At this mornings session the board
considered IS claims and reduced valua.
tons sis.sS2. and abated taxes amount
ing TO 3ls5.5O.
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STEWART GETS THE MORTENSEN HOME.
Transfer Of Property Said Represent Price Paid by Prisoner to
His Attorneys for Their Efforts to Clear Him
OF Murder Charge.

lumber company TO C. p. Stewart, the
mortgage being the one given by Peter
MoItenser 20 the lumber company,
pledging his home for the payment OF
certain accounts. No consideration Is
stated IN this last transfer, from the
the transfer Of the home 10 Mr.. Stew
art IL made for II consideration of one
dollar. The transfer OF the real estate
and house was made by Henry MOrten-
sen, TO whom Il had been tqsned over
by Peter.
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All the property OF Peter Mortensen
has gone out Of his possession, as well
as the interests which he transferred
to his brother Henry some time ago. To-
day transfer OF property was record
ed with the county recorder, conveying
the home of Peter Mortensen, technl-
caly ana officially known as lots and
AZ, block IL, Forest Dale, to G. h. Stew
art. There was also recorded an as
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BOnOIOd MOzQs
60 on Wa1pah
c4Uo'oed Purpose 10 XII Negligent c4merlcans Party of
rive SoldietS Of Tuent.serenh hfantrp Acting as Is.
coA Attacked BY BoIomen-Dahos Hold a Conference
Sentiment Divided Between Was and Peace

Manila, June 2S.-Flve soldiers OF the
Twenty'seyenth infantry forming an
advance guard which was escortlng a
wagon train half mile from Camp
Wears island Of Mindanao, were at
tackled today by 10 bolomen. one SOL
der had an arm badly cut and another
was seriously wounded IN the head
The Moros captured a rife and escaped
uninjured. The Badmglam Moros say
the attackers wereMoros from Bonolod
who went on the warpath In the morn
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Observation-Disclosures
Ia; Been Determined That None Can be Submitted at Present
Session Of Congress Administration Circles Not Sure Of
Ability Of Senate Managers 10 Secure Ratification.

must go to Havana and be returned
before II can be submitted to the sem
ate. This, Of course, cannot be ac-
compllshed In the short space of time
intervening before adjournment If the
estimates OF the leaders that Congress
will adjourn by July 4. are correct
No confidence Is felt In administra-
ton circles as to the ability Of the sem
ate managers to secure the ratification
OF a treaty, even II one is drawn and
while the president may feel called
upon to put the matter to a test, II VIII
be rather with the idea OF demonstrate
ing his own purpose to do everything
possible for Cuba than in any expecta-
ton that two-thIrds vote for ratin-
cation could be received.
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Washington, June 2S.--It has been
determined that no reciprocity treaty
with cuba can be submitted at the
present session Of Congress. 1t was at
hrst planned that. IN the event OF the
failure Of the administration managers
IN The senate to secure favorable ac-
uon on the cuban sugar bill. a treaty
would be drafted at once, This was
on the understanding that Senior Ques-
a. the Cuban minister here, had full
powers, and that a treaty could be
oaWh In Washington entirely. 1t is
Slated now, however that this cannot
Oe done, and that any draft OF treaty
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NOMORERIOTINO IN TORONTO

Toronto. Ont, June 23-The street
railway company made no attempt 10
run It's cars this morning About ! 500
militia men arrived here during the
early morning. and are CHARTERED at the
armorles, A conference between Off
cials OF the company and the board of
trade committee was held during the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-23
$4,000 FOR UTAH FEDERAL BUILDING

President Frank Knox Of the Nation
al Bank OF the Republic, received this
morning, as disbursing agent for the
accounts connected with the new fed
eral building, a warrant for $4,000 from
the treasury department at Washing
ton. Mr.. Knox was also notified By the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-23
Kitchener Given an Ovation.

Capetown, June 2S.-Lord Kitchener
received great public ovation on his
arrival here this morning. The town
with troops and the mayor and cor
mander az the town hall and presented
him with an address. During his reply.
Try Of his nativity, paid a special trib-
ute TO the services OF the Irish SOL
diers
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night This morning Manager Heating
OF the street railway company said
There is a possibility OF a settle
ment."
Business Agent Macdonald, for the
men, stated that after conference of
l2 hours with the officers of the COM
pany the question Of wages and recog-
milton OF the union had been practically
settled.
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ing for the ayowed purpose OF killing
negligent Americans.
The first and second squadron brl.
gades have been consolidated.
Lieut-Col. Frank ID. Baldwin. from
the Island Of Mndanao, reports that
the Moros have held a big conference
at Bacolod. The sultan urged a poll
cy Of friendship with the Americans.
but two Of the dattos said they would
die first Others declared that II the
two dattos caused war they would not
assist them.
Three towns in the western part OF
the Island are inclined to be unfrend-
ly.
Col Baldwin hopes to win them over
to peace.
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department that Superintendent Ash OF
public buildings would be in this city
by the first Of the month. This, Mr..
Knox believes, indicates that active con-
struotion VIII begin at an early day.
He has also received a certified copy OF
the contract with the Campbell Con-
struction company OF Chicago.
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Colombia. for the outlet OF Colombian
merchandise which has been stored for
upwards of nine months in Cucuta
These goods belong TO German and
American firms, and consist for the
greater part OF skins. estimated TO
number $4,000 and OF coffee, said TO
aggregate $4,000 sacks. Venezuela
charges heavy toll on the transit and
II Is therefore clear profit for the gov
eminent.
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PATTERSON SILK MILLS.
Many Open but Very Few Regular
Employees Report.

Paterson, ~ j., June 2s-Although
many OF the silk mills were open this
morning, II was estimated that less
than one-third Of the regular number
OF employees reported for work. A meet.
ing OF the strikers is to be held today
but II is not expected that any definite
action will be taken until the decision
OF the bosses as TO the holding Of con-
ference with representatives OF the
strikers has been announced. Details
Of infantry and cavalry were on duty
at the mills today. There were large
crowds In the vicinity Of the mills and
the streets were full Of idle working
men. but there was no disorder OF any
kind | nthe early part Of the day.
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Panic In an Asylum Averted.

Lincoln. Ills, June ga large laun.
dry building located in the group OF
main buildings OF the Illinois asylum
for feeble minded children. was burned
at an early hour today. There was great
excitement among the inmates. but no
lives were LOST. A serious panic was
averted by prompt and persistent ef-
forts and only one employe was In
ured
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THE SEVENTEENTH LOCUSTS.

Or. f. @. Gowans OF the Agricultural
college at Logan has gone 10 Spring
city TO investigate the destruction By
l7.year locusts. OF Judge Johnson's or
chard. The doctor Is elated over the
pleasing success OF the scheme OF the
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Phone Girl. sun on strIke.

Des Mones, Ia, June 2S,-The strike
OF the telephone operators shows no
signs OF settlement The electrical
workers and linemen's union viii 20 out
in sympathy when authorized by the
trades assembly, Despite the lmpOrta-
ton OF q number Of operators, the SER
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Vessels start. for England.

The Hague, June &C. II. Vessels
and =. @. W. Groebler. who have been
on the continent Tor some time past.
In the Interest Of the Beers. have start
ed for England. WITH the view. II Is said
OF taking the ste'e necessary to per-
init Of their return 10 South Africa
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sllk Plants Omen.

~, YORK June 2S.-In accordance
,s,', NE decision OF the mill owners.
bl,..' o on Friday last, all the silk
q, u Hudson county. N. j., opened
ness today. At only one mill,
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however that OF r. II. Simon. In Union
Hill. did the fun number OF men re-
port for work. There is a force OF police
on the guard az the plant and no one
not employed In the mill was allowed
to approach the gates There was a
crowd Of idlers In the vicinity, but no
demonstration Was made.
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Won Thielen's Resignation Accepted

Berlin, Jnue 2S,--The Cologne Ga
zette today says Emperor william has
accepted the resignation OF Herr Won
Thielen. the minister OF public works.
who was appointed June p. 1891 and
has appointed Gen. Budde his successor.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-23

department Of agriculture to destroy
the grasshoppers by injecting them
with poisonous fungus. lie says the
hoppers are dying on in consequence by
the million, and hopes that the state
will soon be rid OF theri.