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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-01

Yesterday Judge Humphreys ad
mitted the will OF tho late Thos. E.
Klouse to probate and sppointe
Frank l.. Hoogs as administrator
under bonds Of SIC %
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-01

A petition is being circulated by
the Inter Island Telegraph Co.
among its creditors asking that in
the event a qua .antee fund be SO.
cured, they will not prosecute their
claims against this fund. The
money for the reopeniug of the sys-
tenn is already pied ye !, but condi-
toned upon such promise upon the
part OF the credits rs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-01

The Pacific Rebekah Lodg', 7. o.
o. F entertained their brothers of
the masculine Oddfellow order, at
Harmony lodge last night and suc-
cessfully presented the pleasing two
act play "Mr. Bob"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-01

On the premises of the Sauitar
Steam Laundry Co., Ltd, between
South and Queen streets,
The buildings are supplied with
hot and cold water and electric
lights. Artesian water. Perfect
sanitation.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-01

Assistant Deputy Attorney Gan
eral e A. Douthitt will 10 future
attend to all crimina' prosecutions 10
the District Court. He was lately
detailed for such duty and made his
first appearance yesterday morning
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-01

The High Chiefess Eliz.be h Re
kaaniauokslani and Miss Ev,
Kuwailanimsmao will leave for
Washington on the Chins, VIII 'ch lie
schedul, d to sal on April 8.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-01

An answer wss fled yesterday by
A. II. Lucar, minor, in the suit Of
S. G. Allen VS.. T. r. Lucas ct al. 1t
is set up as defense that plaintiff
is not entitled to any relief fro N
court OF equity.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-01

There was another cloudburst in
upper Nuusnu lssS Light, which
precipi;ated volume OF water that
came down Nuusnu Avenue at the
rate Of about 40 miles a1 hour.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-01

The old bark Topgallant which
has graced Rotten Row, for many
moons, was sold to tho Walker
brothers yesterday afternoon. The
Walkers expect to USE her as store
house and boat building establish.
ment.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-01

A reception i, being held this
afternoon by Bishop Willis at Iolaui
College, to introduce the members
of the Standing Committee, Boa d
of Directors, Synodsmen, Vest. y.
men, Choristers and other Church
officials to Bishop Nichols.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-01

The ship Dirigo is 65 dogs out
from Hongkorg aud is expected
now to arrive at sny time. She is
OF 4S45 tons burthcn aud is one Of
the largest sailing vesaels a6oat.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-01

The Band will play at the He.
waiisn Hotel this evening.
Acting Governor Cooper leaves on
the Kinau to-day for Hilo.
A---
The Kinau sails at A O'Clock this
afternoon for Hilo and Hawaii ports.
The members of the Young Ha
wall Institute will meet this evening
ct Foster Hall.
James G. Quinn took charge OF
the management OF the Territory
Stables this morning.
The Am. ship S. d. Carleton ar
rived from Tacoma last evening
after good VOYAGE of 81 days.
There will be a regular meeting
and rehearsal OF the Catholic Mis-.
sion Band at o'clock this evening.
Workingmen have invaded Judge
Humphreys chambers, aud are
Transforming it into a spacious
court room.
News was received yesterday OF
the appointment by Judge Edings
OF M. F. Scott as the temporary
receiver for the Kona Sugar Co.
The Rev. Canons Ault and DR..
Weymouth arrived by the Maune
Loa this morning to take part in
the transference services today.
AT the Boys Brigade field day,
Princess Kawsnanakoa will occupy
special box, and will crown the
successful contestants with lima
leis.
Judge Robinson sustained de-
murrer yesterday in he case of Sun
Wong Kau Co. VS.. The Rapid Tran.
sit Co. and gave tho plaintiff leave
to amend.
Yesterday Judge Humphreys ad
mitted the will OF tho late Thos. E.
K'ouse to probate and sppointe
Frank l.. Hogs as administrator
under bonds OF SIC %
The High Chiefess Eliz, h Re
kaaniauosslani and Miss Ev,
Kuwailanimsmao will leave for
Washington on the China, VIII ch ie
schedul, d to sail on April g.
There was another cloudburst in
upper Nuusnu last light, which
precipi;ated volume OF water that
came down Nuusnu Avenue at the
rate Of about 40 miles al hour.
The ship Dirigo is 65 dogs out
from Hongkopg aud is expected
now to arrive at any time. She is
OF 4S45 tons burthcn aud is one Of
the largest sailing vesaels aaoat.
An answer wss filed yesterday by
A. II. Lucae, minor, in the suit Of
S, G. Allen VS.. T. r. Lucas ct al 1t
is set up as defense that plaintiff
is not entitled to any relief irc N 8
court OF equity.
The Pacific Rebekah Lodg', 7. o.
o. F entertained their brothers of
the masculine Oddfellow order, at
Harmony lodge last night and suc-
cessfully presented the pleasing two
act play "Mr Bob"
Assistant Deputy Attorney Gan
eral e A. Douthitt will ia future
attend to all crimina prosecutions 10
the District Court. He was lately
detailed for such duty and made his
first appearance yesterday morning
A reception il being held this
afternoon by Bishop Willis at Iolapi
College, to introduce the members
of the Standing Committee, Boa d
of Directors, Synodsmen, Vest. y.
men, Choristers and other Church
officials to Bishop Nichols.
The old bark Topgallant which
has graced Rotten Row, for many
moons, was cold to the Walker
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-13

There are several distinguished Brit
ish army officers az the Enutsrord The
Enl of i'ugab q major In the British
army ana Capt Harold Sessions Of the
British veterinary corps. arrived yes-
tcrday morning from Denver, and Ws
morning Col H. C de Brugh, ana cant
H., B. Drage Of tn, English army APP
poartd az the Knutstord from Kansas
city The colonel Is the chairman Of
the commission Of officers sent oyer 60
buy horses for the British orny. and
jhe captain - hia aide, their hodd-
quarters being Kansas Cily Cot de
trugh and Capt bragg aro ON trip
ct lnapoction Of horse shipping c.nters
ana have Just been Inspecting Grand
junction. They 80 from here 10 ogden
lc look over arrangements there ior
receiving and shipping horses to Lath-
rep Mo- Where there IS a general siz-
lng up and treatment of the animals
before shipment 10 New Orleans where
they are sent across the ocean After
the Ogden inspection the officials re-
turn east.
They are o very close mouthed and
non-oommlttal corps when thcy scent
the presence Of newspaper men. re
thelr instructions from the British war
Office are very rigid ON that point.
Mhen capt Dragc was approached by
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-13
SENATE.

Washington, March bat the open
ing Of today's session Of the senate Mr.
Wellington OF Maryland presented the
credentials OF Arthur pue German,
elected senator from Maryland for u
term Of six years beginning on March
3 1903. They were read and filed
Mr. Hale Of Maine presented the con-
ference report upon the diplomatic and
consular appropriation bil, The re-
port was agreed to without comment.
In reporting the Hepburn bill for the
construction Of an Isthmian canal,
without amendment and with a recon-
mendation that II pass Mr.. Morgan Of
Alabama said the report OF the COM
mittee would be ready in day or two,
Senator Patterson Of Colorado today
gave notice Of the following amend
ment. which he proposed to offer to the
pending ship subsidy bill
THAT none Of the compensation, sub
sldy or allowance herein provided for,
shall be paid fc< or upon any vessel
for any voyage thereof that has EN-
ployed In its crew any Chinese person
not entitled to admission TO the United
States or to the territory thereof"
The following bills were passed.
Appropriatine $1,000 for the relief Of
Jean Louis Legare, of the Dominion OF
Canada, for services rendered and mon
ey expended In securing the return TO
the United states Of Sitting Bull and
his band; for the promotion Of First
Lieut. Joseph NJ. Smons, revenue
cutter service. TO the grade OF captain
on waiting orders; for the relief Of per-
sons who made the first payment for
desert land under the act OF March g.
1871, but who were unable 20 perfect
entry thereof to divide Nebraska into
two judicial districts: authorizing the
president TO appoint Lieut. Robert
Plat. U, s. ~, to the rank Of COM
mander.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-13
nouse wants Inflammation.

Washington, March l3-'rhe restu-
ton Of Representative BnrleRoh OF TEX
ak asking the secretary Of state for in
formation as to requests by Rev Hiram
w Thomas to bear relief funds to The
l}oer concentration camps, was ordered
reported by the house committee on
foreign affairs today As agreed to the
resolution recltcg
Resolved, That the secretary Of state
be, ana ne Is hereby respectfully re-
quegtcd # not Incompatible with the
public interest to inform the house Of
representatives whether he declined Ga
comply with the request Of the said
Rev Hiram W. Thomas or anyone act
ing for him for passports or TO ask the
British government for permission for
the said Rev Thomas and bis wife or
10 ond his offices To- secure through tho
British ambassador permit from the
British war Office for them to visit
south African military concentration
camps FOR the purpose Of distributing
funds raised IN the United States for
the relief of non-combatant prisoners.
A letter from Secy Hay was present.
ed by Chairman Hitt explaining the cir
cumstances Of the case.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-13
STRIKE
SITUATION HOPEFUL.

The sitting was behind closed doors
and II was announced that nothing
would be given out until Mr. Hasley
was fully In touch with the situation,
While the general aspect or the
strike was much the same as 1t mas
been on previous days there were some
slight changes. Until late yesterday
the Brine Transportation company,
(non-union), was doing principally an
the teaming of the city, all other team
sters having been tied up BY the SYM
pathy strike. During yesterday, now
ever, some concerns found that IN Or
der TO save their contracts with large
firms. they must undertake to deliver
goods or give the business over to the
brine company This led two or the
union teamsters TO start out with nom
union drivers and today several others
followed this action. AS those at work
Yesterday met with no trouble II lea
10 the hope that operations might De
resumed IN limited degree, although
II was felt that the presence OF nom
union men on the teams might cause
disturbance IN the great army OF strik-
ers.
The coal situation was Improved con,
siderablv during the night, seYeral
firms having taken advantage OF emp,
Nv streets and darkness to convey coal
10 large consumers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-13

Another episode In the Daly-West-
quincy litigation was enacted yester-
Gay when Arthur Brown, counsel for
ue latter company went to Coalyille,
nisd a complaint, alleging trespass,
against the Little Bell company and
peuuoned Judge Stewart for temper
a'y restraining order against the Little
sen The petition was granted and
me Little Bell enioined from working
u the 200 and 800 foot levels of the
property.
IN The complaint It Is alleged that the
i''ue Bel company has crossed lts
boundaries on the 200 and 800 foot levels
ana mat in one instance work has been
p'oseou'ed distance Of lio feet In
Quincy territory.
Ex-senator Brown, when seen this
morning stated that the above state
.sn's are correct. "The Little Bell has
zen respassing," said he, ION Quincy
'''pe''y and We have simply put stop
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-13

Los Angeles, March iS,-William $.
Mccormick, of Salt Lake has tele-
graphed to Senator Thomas Kearns of
Utah, at Washington, that he win ac'
cept the position Of secretary Of the
interior in President Roosevelts cabl-
net, should II vacancy occur through
the resignation of secy. Hitchcock.
Mr.. Mccormick was asked before he
left Salt Lake If he would uhe
the cabinet portfolio were 10 offered to
him. but would not then make a posi-
tive reply. At that time he telegraph
ed to Washington that his answer
would be sent from California. whwe
he was then bound. So on reaching Los
Angeles, Mn Mccormick received an
other request for aSeXpresslon Of his
sentiment toward acceptance OF tue
high government honor After further
deliheratlon he has replied that hn
would accept.
Gan that has been done said Mr..
Mccormick rs that Senators Kearns
and Willard have asked me whether
would accept the place, and / answered
that IL the president offered It, ! would
accept
WILLARD CONFIRMS STORY.
Washington, March Ex-senator Mil
lard confirmed the report that he had
asked W. S. Mccormick If he would la-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-13
HOUSE.

Washington, March 13.-The house
today after some routine business, re-
sumed the consideration OF the post
Office appropriation bill
II was agreed that general debate ON
the bill should close IN three hours.
The annual discussion Of items for adj
dItional compensation for special mall
facilities between Washington and New
Orleans and Kansas city and Newton,
Kansas, was then inauguratod In a
speech by Mr. Crumpacker Of Indiana
in opposition to the special appropria-
tions. The amount OF these approprla-
tlons was reduced in the present bill
from Slg6.OOO 20 Sl67 600 because Of the
abandonment Of the subsidy between
New York and Washington. During the
existence of the subsidy for that por-
tion OF the route, $4,000, he said the
cost OF carrying the mails for that dis
lance excessive OF the subsidy aggre-
gated 1900 per mile per annum against
an average throughout the United
States OF only $3.50 per mile.
The Southern Railway, which received
the subsidy between Washington and
New Orleans, he said now received 1863
per mile Ia regular mall pay against
S3SG when the subsidy was inaugurated
In 1893 He contended that the road
could not afford to withdraw It's fast
train II the subsidy was withdrawn
Mr.. Underwood Of Alabama, defended
the subsidy 10 the southern railroad on
the ground that n was absolutely
necessary 10 give the south quick mail
facilities. The whole south. he said.
was benefited by the extra train run IN
return for this appropriation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-13

O. News reporter this morning, the
gallant captain OF the kings army, was
sliced with % sudden palnr, gave q
Gasp as he clQsped hits hand to ljs heart
TO ease its throbbng, and away he new
up the marble staircase away from the
presence Ut the dreadful interviewer,
at he managed 10 calculate;
"Hi-hi ayon't time, doantoherknow
Ham Worry very busy cawnt stop az
an. Pray heycusc me- The gallant
captain is real handsome. fast the man
The girls to far w love with, and his
m0ustachc ls what Va known as the
Prince Imperial, with dash OF Kaiser
Wilhelm The depth of his hrogue in
dicates that he belongs 20 che Prince
Of Wales set" ana when h1 Is in fuil
dress H'Ifor~, Adoui0 himself Is not in
The same swim.
When others G. the party were asked
what they thought OF the recent shake
up IN SoG,h Africa. they looked dream
ily towards Main street, and wanted 10
know VI &C r9rt. OF a show Buffalo
Bill ettfctcd to have the coming sea-
SOM and yren asked ag tu what the
Beers propomd Going with Gen. Meth
uen, tho vlsi.ivg officials remarked their
regret that ~ 'ra Henry had not come
west, as .hey had counted on seeing
him.
The reporters On The morning papers
will have 'ar. streuMous time trying
to interview CSC E.gi-A officers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-13
CONFESSES He
IS A BIGAM|ST.
John ShOuSe, Coachmau for W, s.
Mccormick, Makes Affidavit
MARRIED SALT LAKE GIRL
Innocent Remarks Of Little Girl Led
10 Discovery That shouse Had
Wife In Omaha,

John shouse, a coachman. in the en-
ploy Of W. $. Mccormick, has made an
affidavit before notary public, CON
Tossing that he is bgamist and that
he has a wife In Omaha and one here.
The investigation which led to
shouse's confession was made at the
request Of his latest wife whom he
married In this city oct, 49, 1901 The
innocent remarks Of little Mildred
Shouse, the daughter of shouse by his
first wife aroused the suspicion of the
latest Mrs. Shouse, who, AFTER consult
ing her mother, laid the matter before
Attorney VIII H. Wanless, with IN
structions to make a thorough inYes-
tlgatlon Of the affair.
II is said, Shouse came to this city
six months ago and was employed as
coachman by MIR. Mccormick a short
time atterward he met MISS Jessie
HopWood, who lives with her mother
Mrs. Elizabeth Hopwood, at 80 Center
street and the couple were married at
ST. Paul's Episcopal church on the
date given above He had told his wife
that he was q wldower and had two
children living with their grand par
ents IN omaha.
His new marital relations moved
along smoothly until two or three
weeks ago, when he went back to
Omaha and brought his little 6-year-
old daughter back with him to be plac-
ed in ST. Marys academy, She was
taken TO his home, where she soon won
the hearts Of her new relations. But
one day during her fathers absence,
she Innocently told Of her mother who
was alive and hearthroken over being
separated form her child. These re-
marks led to an investigation,
Shouse was summoned by Mr.. Wan
less and was told of the suspicious Of
his wife, and made a full confession
in the form OF an affidavit, so that his
new wife may have the marriage an
nulled and be free to remarry him af-
ter he obtains a divorce from his Oma-
Ia wife,
The affidavit follows in full
Il, John Shouse, make affidavit that
] was married to Jennie Strader In
Omaha, oct, H. 1895, and have two
children by that marriage. SO far as
know ! am stlll married to her ana
am not divorced from her and believe
her to b. still alive,
ION Oct. 1901, went through the
ceremony Of marriage with Jessie Hop
wood Of Salt Lake City in st. Paul's
Episcopal church, | then had wife
living and undivorced, ! make this af-
fidavit for the purpose Of allowing said
Jessie Hopwood 10 resume her maiden
name and to show that she has the
right to remarry John Shouse,
(Slgned) JOHN SHOUSE
Shouse was not the least concerned
about the allegations Of his wife, and
merely stated that HE would not have
thought Il Of her" Since the discov-
cry was made, Mrs shouse has not
lived with her husband, and, although
she does not desire to prosecute him,
she would appear as q witness. II the
authorities decide TO prosecute the
case.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-13
statu QUO Ante,

When seen at the banking house to-
day By a "News' representative. Cash
Ter Barnett said that he had not per
sonally received any intlmatlon as TO
this latest development In the cabinet
situation as II affects Mr. Mccormick.
II rs too early to designate what II
any changes may occur IN the official
personnel OF the banking institution,
Mr. Barnett ls now unadvlsed of any
readiusment which may occur ut the
house, and says that all Is moving as
before
II was IntImated IN certain quarters
that Mr. Mccormick had received a
personal communication from President
Roosevelt assuring him that the secre-
iaryship was open to the bankers ac-
ceptance; but Of this Mr. Barnett as
sured the News that he knew moth
Ing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-13

Boston, March 1S.-With the labor
leaders in conference with Secy. Eas-
ley OF the Irvine Civil federation with
the prospect Of general meeting or
the representatives Of all the leading
business interests at which Mr.. Easley
should be heard after having learned
the workmen's side OF the case, and
the Indications that teaming Is to be
resumed by some concerns after tie
UP Of two days, Bostons strike situa-
lion was more hopeful this morning
than II has been since the trouble be-
gan last Monday morning. Still 2l,OOO
men We're numbered among the forces
Of the strikers and threats that hum
dreds Of others would Join in the move
ment were freely made.
secy, Easleys conference with the
labor representatives was begun at )
o'clock Besides the committees OF
the freight handlers team drivers and
longshoremen's unions, James Duncan,
Nce-president OF the American Feder-
alton Of Labor, John Il. O'Sulliyan,
fourth president Of the lnterna-
uonal Typographical union; Frank
n Mccarthy, president Of the Massa-
ehusetts branch Of the A. +. OF H., and
Vthers were present at the meeting.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-13

sheriff Naylor returned this morning
With August Miller, whom he got at
sol,da Colorado, and who Is wanted
here to answer to the charge OF house
breaking. The sheriff had quite "Trip
of,t having to first 80 to Denver to Sc
cure reouisitIon papers from the gov
ernor But he was free from worry as
IN Miller for that worthy had been ar
rested at salida, and was In prison
there waiting the arrival of the sheriff
Miller Is hard character and mas
given the officers here as well as else
where much trouble. The crime ior
which he is now wanted Is that of bur
glaraIng the home of James Chamber
lain 2S ] street, on the afternoon OF
March 2.
Ho was released from the penitentl-
AIRY on the morning of that day, after
one wears confinement for the same OF
tense OF which he Is now being held. lie
secured gold watch and chain from
tbe Chamberlain residence and tnat
evening boarded Rio Grande train for
the east. Sheriff Naylor wired the ON,
GERS at sallda to look out for him, ana
they aid SO with the result already
stated Before Sheriff Naylor left Sail
"a with his prisoner he searched the
aters bunk In the prison and found
pieces Of a watch chain that Miller
had broken up and hid in the bedding
Although all the chain Is not there
enough Of II IL preserved to enable the
owner 10 readily identify 1t.
BELIEVES MAcEs STORY.
As to the man Strange, who has re-
Gently been brought into the case sur
rounding the murder Of Col, Prowse,
Sheriff Nayles stated that he intended
to bring that man back with him, but
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-13
Working on Mitchell.Kahn Bill.

Washington, March lS.-The house
committee on foreign affairs today yot-
ed against considering the bill OF Rep
resentatlve Sherman Of New York, con-
tnulng the existing Chinese exclusion
and then voted to proceed by contin-
uous sessions with the consideration Of
the Mitchell Kahn rigid exclusion mea-
sure, having the endorsement Of the
Pacific coast senators and members.
The vote against the sherman bin Is
understood TO have been 6 10 7. When
this measure was laid aside there was
general concurrence In going on With
the Mitchell Kahn bill The actual
work on this bin by sections began
this afternoon and il likely 20 proceed
uninterruptedly until results are Sc
cured