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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-27
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store on State street south Of Murray
| at the intersection Of that street with
| Bingham Junction street. He was the
! last Juror OF the special open venire re-
turnable yesterday, and was In the box
under examination when court ad-
| journed.
His examination lasted Just 40 min
utes, G. b. Stewart leading for the de-
| Tense. He said that he had not formed
an opinion on the case, but had some
impressions which he could lay aside
without evidence TO remove the same,
and try the case fairly and imparti-
ally.
do you know Mr.. sharp?"
"No, sir"
did you hear of his testimony at the
preliminary hearing2"
yes, sir
did you hear that he claimed to have
had a revelation to the effect that de-
PENDANT was guilty?"
Eyes. sir"
"Do you believe he had that revela-
tom
mo, sir; do not"
do you believe God reveals to man
the guilt or innocence Of persons
charged with orime?"
mo SIR
would the fact that defendants wife
and brothers-in-law had deserted him
influence you in the least In your YER
dict?"
1T would not"
"Do you believe in the maxim OF the
law that II is better than 80 guilty men
should be turned loose than one inno-
cent man should be convicted?"
Yes sir; / wouldn't like TO convict
an innocent man"
IF you had a reasonable doubt as
TO defendants guilt would you sur
render that doubt to II Of the Jurors?'
mo, sir; never"
"Do you believe In capital punish
ment?"
Eyes, sir"
would you vote for a conviction OF
murder in the first degree where the
evidence Is circumstantial|"
yes sir"
Mr. Eichnor asked the Juror n few
questions and soon came to the conclu-
sion that he was acceptable TO the
state.
THE state has no challenge TO make.
said Mr.. Elchnor.
portunity to use its seventh peremptory
challenge. but was of the same opinion
as the state. and the Juror was accept
ed and ordered sworn In by the court.
FOR IMPLIED BIAS.
After Mr. Rock was accepted and
sworn the following jurors We're ex-
amined and excused for implied bias:
George II. Rose, Edward II. Howe,
John NJ. Hendry, who was excused be-
cause he was well acquainted with the
murdered man, James Il. Hay; William
NJ Bean, Henry Simon, who lived near
Henry Mortensen, and had strong
opinion; and Ether f. Carlisle.
f. II. Richards, q farmer Of West
Jordan, said he had formed no opinion
or impression. He had read about the
case but said he could not come to any
conclusion from reading the accounts
In the papers.
After getting this far In the examin-
alton Judge Morse ordered court ad-
journed until o'clock this afternoon.
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Afternoon Session.

The examination Of Juror f. II. Rich
ards was continued al the beginning OF
this afternoons session, but he was
soon excused on the revelation ques-
ton He stated that he did not have
an opinion nor an impression as 10 the
guilt or innocence OF the accused, and
stated further that he did not feel
justified In forming an opinion by
reading the papers.
We'll what Is your definite answer
about that"
"My definite answer is that have no
opinion or impression"
Asked If he believed that James
Sharp had the revelation he said;
II could not form an opinion because
| know nothing of his yeracity only as
| have heard the ma tier mentioned here
In court. | think such things might be
possible but | believe Mr.. Sharp had a
very strong impression. But II he had
the revelation | would not consider It
In this case"
Judge Morse-"Mr, Richards, did |
understand you TO say that you do not
believe that Mr. Sharp had that revela-
TOM
81 believe Mr.. sharp might have had
that revelation"
Mr. Stewart challenged the Juror but
the state resisted and asked the Juror
the question again. The same answer
was made and Judge Morse said; II
think the Juror should be excused. The
challenge Is sustained>
James Il. Moss said he had formed no
opinion. He stated that he was
teacher in one OF the public schools.
and when informed that he was exempt
II he claimed that exemption, he did
so and was excused
John Wood, Edward l.. Hartman and
Rasmus Rasmussen were excused for
implied bias. Andrew H. Busby stated
that he had formed a strong opinion
and when asked II he could lay II aside.
said:
mot without evidence, and pretty
strong evidence, too
Evan Arthur. Samuel Benjamin, c.
w. Raeburn. Andrew Thomson, Chas.
II. Wright. Herbert Pembroke and Ar
thur G.. Morris were then excused in
quick succession.
J. III. Jackson stated that he was a
miner by occupation. and had been EN-
ployed for several years past by the
Daly-WeSt company. but at present
was laying OF He said he had not
read much about the case and had
formed no opinion.
He didn't believe that James Sharp
had a revelation that defendant was
guilty. He said that defendant would
have TO prove himself innocent before
he would vote for acqulttal He was
for that statement and ex-
cUsed ny the court.
These men were all excused on the
ground NJ implied bias. Joseph Chris
Jensen, james ]. Gallagher David Gala
CHER George A. splere. William II.
Morgan, l.. T.. Hall, Hyrum stauffer.
Joseph Il. Simmons, Charles w Symns. |
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N. Y. GOVERNOR BANQUETED.
Executive Of the Great Empire State Given Warm Welcome in
The City Of the Sants-Drve, Organ Recital, Speech
And Alta Club Luncheon

his limited time the governor OF the
Empire state would he unable to shake
hands with those present but he would
possibly have time 10 say few words
to them. Amid applause Governor Odell
bowed his acknowledgements and start
ed off by saying:
Your governor Is a diplomat. He
has been trying TO engage ME to speak
ever since have been In your city, but
public speaking is not one Of my. ac-
complishments, However | viii gladly
use this opportunity 10 thank the gov
ernor and the people OF Utah for the
generous courtesy they have shown me
and my friends during the delightful
few hours We have been in your midst
We have enjoyed and admired e. gy-
thing you have shown US, your btaui-
ful city and It's magnificent Cdiiccs,
this historic old building this grand
Instrument and the sweet singing OF
your lovely daughter. Miss Gates
! can assure you the remembrance OF
them all will linger long IN my menu
DRY. We have fclt while in travelling
around the country md witnessing the
industries and occupations of the people
the same bond OF sympathy Is existing
between tie Atlantic and the idcidc
coasts. We have been unable 20 dis
tinguish by word or law, that We were
In the state Of New York, South Caro-
lima or California. This makes us bet
ter Americans and bnngs us closer to-
gether. In the wonderful growth and
development OF the West. ! take much
pleasure, and We should look upon each
others growth without envy, for your
prosperity means Our success" As the
governor concluded his graceful talk
ne was greeted with loud applause.
From the Tabernacle The party was
driven to the Alta club. where q SUNNI
tuous luncheon was INDUCED In. the |
members present being the guests OF |
Gov. Wells.
The party left New York on April %. |
going first TO Charleston. S. c.. TO at |
tend the exposition on New York day. |
From there the special made fiylng |
return TO New York. and back TO Attain |
"a. and from there TO New Orleans. |
From there the party went 20 Ca,if0r-
MA, ana stops were made az Los Angc-
les Santa Barbara, san Francisco. The |
Yosemite valley and Sacramento. The
nomeward journey Is now being made.
but how many stops win be made be-
fore New York Is visited 1t viii be i'm.
possible 10 say.
Governor odell stated today that he
eft his politics at home. and was now
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Gov. p. 3. Odell Jr Of the state OF
New York, and his party were the
guests OF Gov. Wells and the city from
$50 last night until S:l5 this afternoon.
and the distinguished executive de-
clared that every moment Of his stay
here was a great pleasure to him The
limited time OF the visit Of course pre-
cluded any elaborate program but the
brief period spent In Zion was utilized
10 the best advantage The party was
met In ogden last evening by Gov.
Wells, Gen. Burton, Col. Clayton and
Col. Ferry and were the guests OF the
eastern party at dinner on the car.
After arriving In Salt Lake Gov. Odell
thought the wisest thing TO do would
be TO get In a good nights rest and ac-
cordingly the party proceeded to the
Knutsford hotel and retired early.
They were aroused this morning, how
ever, by their Utah friends who wanted
TO show them the city. and in pursuance
TO that desire carriages were procured
and drive around Zion consumed the
major portion Of the forenoon. At
II o'clock the party arrived at the
Tabernacle, where a delectable bit OF
music was served up to them from the
grand old instrument interlarded with
two choice solos by Miss Gates. who
was at her very best The pieces play
ed by Prof Mcclellan were, the Nor
ma" overture by Belllni. the Mignon
gayotte by Thomas. "Repentance, by
NicOde. the Largo by Handel. the In
termczzo by Mascagnl and the Lohen-
grin overture by Wagner. All Of the
numbers were enthusiastically receiv-
ed. especially by the ladies' OF the par
ty Miss Gates rendered the Ave Marie
from Cayalierla Rusticana. pres ntlng
II IN as engaging tones and manner as
she ever did In her life. In response
90 an oyerpowering encore the gracious
little sOngstress gave Thou Lovely
Bird" from the Pearl OF Brazil, the
piece that has won for her so much !
Ifaise In the Jolly Muskcteer.."
~ The conclusion OF the recital the |
party surrounded the organ and sren, |
q delightful half hour IN seeing the kew |
hoard manipulated by Prof. Nc. |
Clcllan and having the wonder.
ful Versatility OF the organ described |
10 them. A large number of people re-
maiued and crowded as near the organ |
as they were allowed 10 and Governor
Odell gasped for breath when Governor
Wells stepped to the rail IN front OF the
choir seats and stated that owing to
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YALE ALUMNI TRIBUTE TO DR.. MEACHAM

The last issue OF the Yale Alumni
Weekly mas the following interesting
tribute to the late DR.. Meacham Of this
city from brother army officer
Major Meacham's birth and nurture
In the regular army, his life at frontier
posts with his father and hospital ex-
perence in Salt Lake, made him not
only disciplnarian, but an expert in
army hospital methods and operative
surgery. AS head of the Salt Lake hos
pital, he became an hygenic expert and
in organizing the Second T. S, " En-
gineers at Fort Sheridan. ILL.,, and in
the huddle at Montauk, the majors
past experience was invaluable. The
Second engineers properly vacclnated
by HIM went through smallpox,
brought next to US in Cuba by the One
Hundred and Forty-hrst Indiana.
At Montauk Major Meachams spec
ia report on the general hospital of the
Seventh corps (printed In history Of
Second U. S. engineers) caused Surgeon
GeHtldl oleTnueIB 10 seitct nilu IOI the
highest duties later. When Major
Savage took the Second engineers and
First Maine artillery from New York
10 Savannah. November TO H. 1898,
Major Meacham, the surgeon in charge,
would not let the vessel start until all
requirements were hlled The result
was no disease and no trouble. Arrived
at Savannah and going to Havana with
The advance party Major Meacham
aided In selecting the ground held by
Major Savsge's command, between the
Cuban and Spanish armies, for health
as well as strategy. II was taken later
for the general hospital Of the Seventh
corps, the highest compliment, The
war department recognized the camps
Of the Second engineers at Montauk
and Havana as models, due to Savage
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being a veteran West Pointer and Mea-
cham regular born and bred surgeon,
knowing the absolute necessity Of hy-
giene and cleanliness.
Major Meacham was detached 20 take
military hospital No. 1 at Havana the
largest I'm Cuba, in Difference to his
moral fearessness and success, as well
as energy His personal and profess
slonal manner was IDEAL
Returning after the muster out Of the
Second engineers, Major Meacham
went out to the Philippines for active
service. In the field he honored Yale
and the family name as soldier,
while earning the highest professional
iaurels ION the hike and battlefield"
When his two years was up the great
hospital at Manila was given TO him
as resident civil surgeon.
No one can overestimate the work
OF the last year and a half Of Major
Meacham's life. All classes from gem
eral to wounded deserter, "amigo" and
beggar came under his hand AS a
man he was refined and sensitive TO a
degree His social charm. his polish
and learning, his domestic affections,
his loyal friendships all marked him
as one Of natures noblemen, crowned
with his soldierly laurels and with the
highest nonors as physician and sur
geon In the regular volunteer army,
the Seventh and Eighth corps. In Salt
Lake and Havana and Manila, Frank
Meacham has left living monuments OF
his skill, hundreds who would have
died hut for him. His aged mother.
his wife and two little twin girls, aged
five, survive him to be wards Of the
nation! They all arrived at Manila
a week after his death, save his wife.
who was detained by Illness In New
York, and was 20 join him In July.
Alas, all that remains Is to fitting
~ honor him and cherish his memory.
RICHARD HENRY SAVAGE.
Major Second Y. S. Engineers.
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use Of Il, Mr.. Rawlins sharply resent
ed this remark and said II he could not
be protected In the committee he would
remain away. Chairman Lodge stated
that Senator Dletrlch's remark was not
In order and the latter responded that
he did not intend TO call high minded
senator's designing politicians. Capt.
Mcdonald was questioned c0ncerningthe
taking Of prisoners and also the burn
ing OF some towns. He said he gave
orders 10 burn several towns which
We're in hostile country and sheltered
ladrones and insurgents. Capt. McDon-
aid stated that he intends to ask that
O'Brien be prosecuted by the federal
authorities for perjury.
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situation in south AmIca.

New York. May 27.-The reassam-
bling Of parliament has done little to-
ward clearing the situation In South
Africa, says a Tribune dispatch from
London. a langlid house listened TO
non-commiial explanations. a sug-
gestlon that the King is 80 anxious TO
have peace before the coronation that
he Is bringing pressure 20 b.ar upon
the ministers to make large concessions
10 the Beers Is secuted in OFFICIAL cir
Giles.
The hing Is described as not less pa
tilotic than his mother was, and equal
~ a. mindful of the Obligations OF a
ruler 30 be guided by the
advice OF his ministers. The king can
hardly be more anxious for peace than
the ministers Of the country.
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Mt Pelee Again
In Etuphon.
huge hby-Bldck Clouds c4se Rolling OUer Fort de France
Huge ShaSSes = People Fzockiag Into Great Square
Of The 7oUn-H Present STATE Of affairs Continues a
Pane is Imminent

Fort de France, Island Of Martinique,
Monday, May 2G.-Mont Pelee Is again
IN eruption. Huge, inky black clouds
are rolling over Fort de France IN
great masses, In which there are pecul-
lar lightning flashes. The inhabitants
are now Hooking into the great square
OF the town. If the demonstration in
creases a panic Is imminent.
A very heavy surf has been beating
on the shore for the last two hours.
and an enormous, greyish yellow cloud
az great height Is dimly visible I'm the
direction Of Mont Peiee. The night is
Intensely dark and the stars are only
family visible.
Fort de France Is in no danger from
the volcano, but there is considerable
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-27
GERMAN POLICY IN POLAND.

Berlin May 27-The debate on the
bill providing for strengthening the
German element in the Polish PROV
inces of Prussia began In the lower
house Of the Prusslan diet today. The
Prussian chancellor, Count Won Buelow,
said the government was compelled
FOR the sake OF the security Of the
monarchy 70 erect a bulwark against
agitation in favor Of granting Po-
land constitutional rights. The Poles
would be safeguarded but any effort to
change the existing relations of the
two nationalities would be vigorously
suppressed. The governments object
was TO continue the policy naugurated
by Prince Bismarck in 1885. The pres
ent Dill was only commencement.
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Especial to the News. y

Pueblo. May 27-There are five fam
HES of Latter-day Saints or "Mor-
mons In the flooded district. Mrs.
Cummings, who was confined TO her
bed with young babe, was rescued
being carried out to a point of safety by
men who arrived just in time to avert
fatal consequences. The infant was also
saved without injury The Saints sus-
tanned some loss but all are well and
no evil results are anticipated.
THE DAMAGE.
Pueblo, Colo, May 27--The damage
done in this city by the flood IN the
Fountain river last night is estimated
at 100000. The railroads are the prn-
cipal sufferers, No through trains are
running, owing TO washouts and des-
truction Of bridges. So far as known
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apprehension OF a panic in the night
time should the greyish yellow cloud
reach here and ashes and stones begin
TO fall. There are no noises from the
volcano at present.
ASHES FALL AT ROsEAU, DoMIN-
ICA.
Roseau, Island of Dominica. B.W. l.,
May 2I~-During the whole of last night
ashes from the volcano on the island u
Martinique fell here in greater guam
tlty than has been experienced since
the outbreak OF Mont Pelee.
WILL DISTRIBUTE REFUGEES.
Paris, May 2L-In order to avoid
possible epidemic among the 1000 ref
ugees now at Fort de France It has
been decided to distribute them among
a number Of depots.
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"MORMON' FAMILIES CAUGHT.
Five Of Them Overtaken in the Flooded District at Pueblo
Mother and Babe Are Rescued Without Injuy-They
We're Mrs Cummings and Infant Child

there has been no loss OF life, but soma
persons are reported to be missing.
RAIN STILL FAILING.
a heavy rain is falling today all along
the eastern slope OF the mountains and
is delaying the work Of repairing rail-
road tracks and telegraph lines. No
bridges are passable between Pueblo
and Fountain. All trains are held at
Pueblo. County and city bridges were
damaged to the extent OF 100000, pri-
vate property 100000, and railroads as
much more. Fountain river Is stu
beyond the banks but no further dam
ger is apprehended. Five hundred 100
pie are homeless. Street car traffic in
East Pueblo Is shut OF, and cannot be
resumed for many days. The Arkansas
river is not yet out OF Its banks. but Is
rising rapidly.
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Next winter further measures would be
introduced TO strengthen the German
element In the eastern provinces in
Guiding an increase Of salaries Of the
officials Of the middle and lower ranks,
and those Of the teachers Of the ele.
mentary schools.
The chancellor concluded with an ap-
peal to the house TO support the gov
eminent In It's protection Of German
customs and manners Herr Fritzen,
Centrist, protested against the expendi-
ture Of a quarter Of , million marks
while questions OF create. importance
were shelved on he ground OF the bad
financial condition of the state.
Herr shuman, a Pole. bitterly de-
nounced the government for not keep
ing faith with the Poles, end al the
conclusion of his speech. the Polish
members left the house in body.
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The Philippine Hearing.

Washington, May 27,-Capt Melon
aid continued his statement before the
Philippine commission and presented
official statements 10 refute the testi-
mony Of Corporal OBrien. Senator
Rawlins said the statements were un-
necessary 10 refute OBnen. Senator
Dietrich retorted that II OBriens state
ments had been suppressed al the point
where the minority wanted Il, enough
would have leaked out 10 give design
Ing politicians an opportunity to make
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MORO TREACHERY.
Under a Flag of Truce Moro Tries 20
Kill American officer.

Manila, May 27.--Whlle Second Lieut..
Robert c. Humber OF the Tenth in
fantry, and sergt, MARKING Of the same
regiment were walking about six miles
from Camp Vickers, In Minandao. they
perceived a single Moro carrying a
flag q truce. When the native had
approached close 70 the Americans. he
suddenly drew his kris and slashed
Sergt MARKING, cutting his arm COM
pletely on Lieut. Humber attempted
TO shoot the Moro but his revolver
missed fire and the native escaped in
the tail grass.
Gen Davis, commander OF the Amer
lean forces In Minandao. has reiterat-
ed his orders that no American soldiers
are to leave camp unless In a party OF
at least eight men, who must be armed
and prepared for any emergency.
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reeninging and report TO the burghers
who are still assembled there.
London, May 2L-A j. Bafour. the
government leader. made no statement
IN the house OF commons today regard
ing the peace agreement, but he an
nounoed d postponemont Of the budget
discussion, fixed for this week, remark
Ing that II would be very nconvenlent
to debate the budget while there were
other things in the balance. He ex-
planned that It would be impossible, in
discussing the budget, to prevent refer
ences to the peace negotiations.
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Omnibus Claims Dill Signed.

Washington, May 2L--The cabinet
spent much time To-Day in discussing
two important measured The Indian
appropriation and omnibus claims bin.
roth were found 10 contain objection
zion we're decided 20 be Of trivial Inn
p0rtance compared with the other fea-
lures Of the bin. Both measures we're
signed By the president.
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Killed His Sweetheart. then suicided

Chicago, May 27.-Emll Rossman ged
10, last night shot and killed his sweet
heart Sophia Battal, aged II, and then
shot himself II Is believed he win die.
The girl and Rossman came TO Chicago
two months ago from Bohemia where
they had been sweethearts. The girls
aunt opposed the union They dlsap.
peared Sunday night and today they
were found lying eide by side under
side walk on the West Side.
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NJ. Loubet Back to France.

Dunkirk, France, May 27.--The French
squadron Of warships which recently
visited Cronstadt, Russia, as an escort
to President Loubet arrived here to-
day. NJ. Loubet landed at noon He
was welcomed by the mayor and re-
ceiyed an ovation from the populace
The president proceeded TO the cham
Der Of commerce. and had luncheon.
He expressed his delight at the extreme
oordiality of the welcome extended TO
him by both the imperial family and
the people OF Russia
The strengthening Of the bonds unit
ing Russia and France would, he be-
lieved have the beneficial effect OF
causing Frenchmen to forget their own
difficulties, which We're more apparent
than real, and to turn their united at
tention to financial, economic and So
cial problems urgently requiring settle
ment.
President Loubet concluded with
drinking a toast ITO the reunion OF all
Frenchmen."