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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
Favorable to Baker.

washington, Jan lS.-The Senate
committee on judiciary today agreed
TO report favorably the nomination OF
Hon. Franc 9 f. Baker Of Indiana to
hc circuit Judge in the Seventh circuit
The opposition 90 Judge Bakers con.
firmation was Withdrawn but the cir
cumstances connected with his case
were discussed at some length There
was especial reference 10 the fact that
his father is district Judge TO the In
diana district and the point was made
that with the son occupying the cir
cult bench Il would fall TO his lot to
review his fathers decisions There
was however. a general expression 10
the end that the prominence of a mans
father should not be allowed 10 stand
as bar 20 his own preferment II was
suggested also that In such cases Judge
Bakers own delicaCy could he depend
ed upon TO hnd proper solution Of
the problem, This view was accepted
and the decision favorable 20 report
the nomination WAS not opposed.
Among other nominations which the
Judiciary committee decided TO report
favOfably were those OF Fletcher NJ.
Doane and Richard T.. Sloan 10 be as
sociate Justices Of the supreme court
OF the territory Of Arizona
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
WAS A REAL SCOOP"
Morning Papers Publish Their First
Fresh News Item In Weeks.

The readers OF the morning papers
We're given real exclusive news item
this morning, the first that either one
has published under the community
of interest policy that permits them
to know each others secrets and 10
have access TO each others scoops"
Just what eifec, the surprise Will have
Is rather unCei tain at this hour as
full returns nave not been received, A
partial canvass disClOses the fact. how
ever that many were greatly shocked
at onCe more Dtlng privileged TO read
something mat had not already ab-
peared In the News" the evening pre-
viOus. Bui most Of these quickly re-
covered when assured that Il would
probably be a long time before they
would 4 ,5in be- startled by seeing any
thing thar had not been published at
least once.
The item referred to was profusely n
not brilliantly illustrated and purported
TO show that an edict had gone forth
from the manuEement Of the News
to the effect that the unmarried mem-
bers Of the stan must take unto them
selyes wives before the LIST OF June
prox.. or make room for writers accus-
toned 10 trot in double harness, OF
course the publication was intended 40
a 'oke, but its composition was sucn
that II was necessary to label II in
each case. Otherwise II might have
been construed in the lo-tragic vein
IN which Il Was written
"NeWs" rtaGers will observe Q strong
similarity IN the articles which appear
IN Us contemporaries from day to day.
Il Is needless 10 say that the readers
Of the latter nave already done so and
mnrveed thereat Sooner or later they
win learn how manifold" are their
ways. When that Is done the wonder
viii cease, and they will understand
why the morning papers never scoop
each other now unless, perchance, II
would be through pre-atangement.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
DUEL FOUGHT To DEATH.
Meeting Occurred on Wednesday and Herr Won
Bennglen Was Wounded,
Died Last Nigbt-Right Was With Pis-
sois ut Ten Psces-A Woman
Ia ~, as Usual.

Hanover, Prussia, Jan. 1S.--IIerr Won
Rennigzen, landrath Of Hanover, and
father Of the noted politician Rudolph
Won Bennigzen, died during the night
as result Of bullet eNnnl In the
breast, Sustained In a dueffought last
Wednesday with Herr Falkenhagen. a
tenant OF the royal estate near SPRING
en-, The duel was the outcome Of the
intimacy Of Herr Faikennagen with
FRAU Won Bennigzen The club TO
which Herr Won Bennigzen belonged
Informed him Of the stories In cireula-
ton. On Monday Bennigzen visited
Hanover and returned TO Springer In
the evening, accompanied by Herr
Falkenhagen, The next morning Herr
Won Bennig2en ordered his wife to leave
his house and then challenged Herr
Falkenhagen, The condition OF the
duel was three rounds with pistols at
ten PAGES. Her Won Bennigzen who
was short-sighted, was shot in the first
round, His brother witnessed the duel,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
BLOWN To PIECES
ON THEIR ENGINE.
Boiler OF Rock Island Engine No. SOB Ex-
pIOded at Victor, Iowa Engineer
And Fireman Killed.

Des Molnes, Iowa, Jan. lS.--A special
from Victor Iowa, says
AS the Denver limited passenger train
No. 8 OF the Rock Island was passing
through this town this morning at
1865 the boiler Of engine No SOB cxplod-
ed resulting in the death Of the en-
gineer and fireman and slightly injur-
ing two porters and brakeman. The
Killed are.
w Williams, Of Brooklyn, engineer,
Il. Hoar Of Valley Junction, fire.
man.
The accident took place within $50
feet of the depot and the noise OF the
explosion aroused every person In the
town. The force Of the explosion threw
every one of the seven coaches of the
train from the track, bur only over
turned the Des Moines Pullman. For
tunately the passengers were unin-
jured. Pieces Of the wrecked engine
was strewn around for a distance OF
200 feet and the boiler was found $50
feet awGy from the scene of the ac-
cident, The causes leading up TO the
explosion viii never be known owing
to the death OF the engineer and fire.
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Admits 20 Half a Million.

Boston, Jan ia concession OF LA
bihty by the Edison Electric illuminate
ing company in the subway explosion
Of March 4, 1891 in which a dozen per-
sons were killed and scores injured,
promises 10 end speedily a mass OF 1T
lgation for damages involving claims
aggregatlng nearly Sl,500,OOO Previous.
ly the courts had found the Boston Gas
Light company and the Edison COM
pany Jointly liable, but the Edison
company has contested the finding.
Next Monday when the damage cases
ale called in court, on continuance. the
announcement will be made that the
Edison company comedies liability with
the gas company Il is thought that
thia ection will mean the payment OF
at least $4,000 Of the damage claims
by the Edison company.
The explosion was said to have been
caused by n spark from electric light
wires ignlting gas which had leaked
from the gas company's pipes into the
subway excavation at the corner OF
Themont and Boyston streets.
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man Superintendent Lawrence Of
this division arrived at s o'clock from
Des Moines and Immediately proceeded
TO clear away the debris He refused
TO make any statement with regard
TO the accident The bodies OF the
engineer and fireman were horribly
mangled and were found only short
distance away.
Train No. 8 does not stop at Victor.
This morning he limited passed
through the village nc speed of forty
miles an hour Three hundred feet
west Of the station begins slight
down grade which extends mile to
Crawford where the RockIsland cross
es Bar Creek. The accident occurred
on the grade and II Ia suggested that
Williams had decided 10 let his engine
out for burst Of speed, during which
the accident occurred.
Williams, the dead engineer, has been
In the service OF the Rock Island com
pany for twenty-elght years and was
regarded as one Of the ablest In the
employment Of the company, This
mornings run was not his regular one,
he having taken II TO accommodate a
brother engineer For years he was
stationed at stuart, Iowa, but in 1897
he moved to Rock Island, where he has
been stationed since.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
WANT THEIR S37G,6OO.
Silver Bullion fror, Salt Customs Captured by
The American Marines,
Would Have Been Returned Before,
Hut There Was No One 90 Pay
The Money 10.

Washington, Jan. 1S--Minister WI
called upon Secy Hay today in con-
nection with the restoration to the
Chinese government OF the value Of
silver bullion, amounting to $316,60O
which was captured by the American
marines at Tlen Tsin forming part Of
the revenues of the salt customs This
money would have been restored long
ago and, indeed, Secy Long had con-
templated turning It over soon after
1t fell into the possession Of the mar
ines, but in the disorganized state Of
the Chinese government there was no
official to whom 1t could be handed Mr..
WI has now been ordered by his gov
ornment TO receive this money and 1t
will be given to him in the shape Of a
draft on the treasury where the money
Is deposited, which may be readily ex-
changed for bills on Shanghai,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
MYI0N COMES TO TOWN AGAIN.
This Imehe Major Did Not Talk Much TO the Deseret News
He Only Smiled Broad Diplomatic Smile

legged in the controyerted ground, or in
deed anywhere on the Ulntah reserva-
tion, The major said the Caleb Rhodes
mine was about fifty miles from the
agency near a large lake well stocked
with fish, and which is much resorted
10 by fishermen
Major Wainwright, the commanding
officer Of the post, has gone into Calor-
ado with a detachment Of cavalry to
hunt for the next thirty days. He Is
hopeful Of securing an additional troop
Of cavalry for Fort Duchesne. Major
Myton reports II very dusty between
the military post and Price station He
says that OF the spring annuity to be
givcn the Indians later, $4,000 Is 10 be
expended on roads and irrigatng ditch
es, the work to be done by the Indians.
Lieut.. Hall Ia In command Of the escort
guard, and came on TO this city with
the major. He is enjoying his stay In
Salt Lake,
Major Myton was asked II j. ii.
Mease had struck mares nest In his
eplstolary efforts and the major
laughed and said that he did not know
but he had That was all he had to say
for the present anyhow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
STAKE OLD FOLKS OUTING

The Mutual Improvement organIza-
tons Of Granite stake viii give the
regular mId-wlnter entertainment to
their "old folks on January 81, at
Farmers ward meeting house, COM
nencing at l p. M This outing for the
veterans promises an exceptionally
good time, There are upwards OF 300
persons over 20 years Of age in Granite
stake, and all are invited to participate
without reference to kind, color or
creed" and most OF this number are
expected out,
An excellent program has been ar
ranged which viii consist Of some Of
the best local and city talent obtain
able to be followed by refreshments
provided by the young people Of the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
'iatters Eypedited

las r ,as'on, Jan. iS.--secretary HAY
Bs,b,D ryoslyed a telegram from Mr..
States ', 1a,.. President of the United
eare. s'' ,ls,, at the Pan-Americon
hs ~ NAY complete und ie l,ess re-
suatlon reached on the ouestio ,' os ~.
vas me- ny The congress. TbjS sr sr ~ at,
aASipy only one promising ,' SUBJECT su, D.l
10 now sa ~ ,s.Ssluss,ment and the ofIlciaIs
SATISFIED that the congress S,,S viii
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18

Major II P Myton, the Indian agent
u White Rocks and Lieut.. c. G. Hall
Of he Fifth United States cavalry, ar
nVsd this morning from Duchesne, and
aNN the Knutsford hotel. The major
h nefe 10 draw $4,000 from the U. s.
0el0slIoyy with which to pay the In
aals lhe'r Regular governmental allow
an'e' He Will be met at Price by a
detachment Of the Fifth cavalry to act
a. an escort to the military pest, and
woe oellde the lmprudent ho!d-up who
ventures to show his gruesome vlsage
"l'hln range Of the cathines Of those
tayarymen.
NaloI Nylon was asked this morning
' 1ss, ne mad to say about the leases
s.Eh Mcconnell, Tlmms and Hender-
sVl asl been after, but he only smiled
@lse square mile Of smile and said
nv Msg nothing beyond what had APP
r i' IN me papers, and he had not
ISL. Mese Tor three or four days. How
.'i, l0e major observed his doubt as
" w''e being the precious metal al
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
Special to The -News.nl

VsUen. Utah Jan. lS,-Thls morning
'''0F G.asmann solicited the aid OF
.'e physicians to visit and inspect
~, Wy Ia'lent who was sent to the isola.
w, ,'D hospital last week and about whom
,s ''' mas been such controversy be.
o c.ysn Tie mayor and DR.. Condor, the
,o s-'u o'y medical officer The doc.
,,, ' aplouned to the scene and after
t,o.5 su,y examining the suspect they
~, .''''d The following report:
AZ c, William Glasmann. Mavor and
lee ooN man OF the Health commit
led tbo y, your request we have vis-
an ~ man at the pest house AZ oA-
horop"b l laa HIM disrobe and after a
Non ss, investigation and examlna-
M s, nnu absolutely no evidence 90
"lSIapod1na Nns had the smallpox.
H. ! RICH, ND
aSTgyhN DRIVER NJ. n
Oi''E W. BAKER, NJ. D."
a a., Three Of the doctors whose sigma.
men nay, appear are we'll known medical
GAM ~ acre and Baker has had consld.
yAperience with smallpox cases
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
S250,000 To LOUISVILLE.
Andrew Carnegie win Contribute That Amount
For Free Public Library,
Wants the city 10 Contribute 1000
Annually for the support Of
The institution.

Louisville, Ky,Jan, 1S.--Mayor Grain.
ger received o letter from Andrew Car
negie's private secretary today, in
which Mr. Carnegie offers to give
Louisville s250,OOO for a public library
provided the city viii contribute s25. 900
annually for It's support, and provide a
suitable site. The letter was IN reply
to n letter addressed 10 Mr. Carnegie
by Mayor Granger Mr.. Carnegie made
the city a similar offer some time ago,
but II was not accepted
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
lower RATES FOR OREGON FLOUR
Short Line Grants Petition Of Northern Dealers to Give Them
Reduced Tariffs to Utah Points.

stand off as to cost with the wheat
So where does this terrible loss to the
mlllers come in? They have been max
ing about dollar per barrel, and the
change will cut this down somewhat
that Is ALL For a long time both
wheat and -four have been shipped into
Denver at a rate Of 60 cents each, and
there has been no kick or trouble be-
tween the millers and the dealers in
Denver
on the other hand, the lntermountain
Milling company of this city Is in
clined to take a gloomy view OF the
situation. and the management says
that there Is on hand enough wheat TO
keep the mills busy for the coming six
weeks, and after that II Is uncertain
what will be done. The company has
received a large consignment Of wheat
from the northwest, Of late but has
Cancelled a recent order for Palousv
wheat and thinks Of placing an order
for ilour with the Oregon mills, They
hold that the railroad would get more
tonnage hauling IN wheat than -four,
and do not remember that the roads
have given a rate on flour out of tUah
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
Men DO Land.

New Orleans, Jan. 1S.-Capt. l., De
Vllllers, late from South Africa, wishes
TO correct the assertion made In his
name, that no men willing to fight for
the Beers could be landed In South
Africa capt DE Yilliors says that
men anxious TO fight for the cause
have found and are finding their way
to the Transyaal country every day
as the statistics Of Lord Kitchener
shows that he has captured, killed and
wounded $1,000 Beers, while the popu-
latOn Is only 10000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
Krause Gets Two Years.

London, Jan lS.--The lord chief JUS
tce, Baron Alverstock, today sustained
the contention OF the defense of Dr.
krause, that the charge of melting to
murder must fail, as there was no evil
cence that the letters in the case had
reached Broeckman, but held that the
question OF attempting TO persuade"
must go to the jury.
DR.. Krause was found guilty and sem
fenced to two years imprisonment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18

rse oregon Short Line has granted
A. reduction In the rate on flour asked
- BY Oregon mlllers and the O, r. &
K and on and fater the Goth inst, the
ME- Oh flour from all points east Of
rratllIa Junction to Utah points will
y n cents the same as on wheat. A
Irmlnent grain dealer claimed this
nonIng thot 1T Is all moonshine about
he Utah millers having to shut down
because oil the reduction In the rate
"a -four from 81 to 40 cents, Now, look
ise, Our mllers pay IS cents per
tu,he for wheat in Washington and "a
cents freight, making 1t 70 cents in
Utah. AMI az five bushels of wheat
make a barrel Of -four, and the cost
O, manufacture Is 80 cents per barrel,
there IS d cost to them OF $i46, but
which Includes 100 pounds of bran and
shorts from The five bushels of wheat.
Nov, four In oregon costs 1925, and
he freight from there here is s1.25-,
81 he rate Of 10 cents per cwt; an even
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18

several wards. Time will be given for
the renewal Of old acquaintance.
The First Presidency and members
Of the Apostles will be present and
assist In the entertainment Of our
friends, besides members OF the "Od
Folks committee
Through the courtesy OF the Street
Hallway company the badges OF the
veterans will be recognized for fare on
the Eleventh and Ninth East, Calders
Park. Waterloo and Murray lines, from
IL noon until p. m, Those living or
the street railway lines will be escorted
10 and from Farmers ward by the
young people IN the most comfortable
vehicles obtainable.
Each ward has an active corpse OF
officers working hard for the success Of
this entertainment and It goes with
out saying that no effort win be spared
n rendering a perfect day OF happiness
20 our gray haired friends,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
BURNED BABY TO DEATH.
An Ohio Father, Badly Burned, Sees The Child
Buried Under Burning Roof.
Had Rescued Three Others OF His
children aud Was Returning for
The 2-Year.OId Daughter,

Springfield Ohio, Jan. ia fire des-
troyed the house of r, l., Spears at
Harmony seven miles east Of this city,
and burned to death his two year old
daughter Four children were sleeping
in the room in which the fire started,
The father succeeded in getting three
'of the children out Of the house and
was himself badly burned, Just as he
started in after the baby, the roof fell
IN and the child was consumed by the
flames
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
They Don't Parallel.

New York, Jan 1S,--A representative
OF j. 2. Morgan q Co., today denied
that Mr. Morgan was organizing a
great steamship company to absorb
the American, Leyland White star and
Cunard lines He said
There is nothing to II, The whole
thing is just so much talk That's the
sum and substance Of IL all"
The Stats Zeitung today published
n telegram from Berlin saying that the
director generals of the North German
Lloyd and Hamburg American COM
rany would come to the United States
tngether IN February.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
STOLE $4,000 YESTERDAY
Burglars at Chicago are Fond Of VaIuabIes
Belonging TO Others
People Were Away Fran Home az the
Time, but Returned soon Enongh
To Alarm Firemen.

Chicago, Jan, 1S.-Burglars last night
entered the home OF NJ, j. sherwood
secured $1,000 worth of vauables and
escaped after setting fire to the house
to conceal evidences Of their crime. Mr.
Usher wood and his wife returned la
time to summon the fire department
but the flames did 5000 damages.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
No Impediment TO Sale.

Paris Jan. lS,-.It is explained here
that II the sale OF the property OF the
Ianama Canal company is concluded
jurist consus Will be appointed to de-
eide wether ratification by French
tribunal is required or whether the vote
Ct a general meeting OF stockholders
viii suffice. IN any case, however, il
WIN be a matter OF form. No OBJ
stacle Is antIclpated on that score.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
Communication In sessIon.

Washington, Jan. lS.-The members
Ct the lsthmian canal commission met
at 1880 They expect TO remain In
session until decision is arrived at
and report may not be made to the
President until late In the day. II then
Washington, Jan. 1S-rhe supple.
mental report OF the lsthmian canal
commission on the Panama proposition
was delivered 10 the president by Ad.
miral Walker at 2:45 o'clock this after.
noon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
Fighters Discharged.

Philadelphia. Jan. ls-Peter Maher
and Tom Sharkey, who were arrested
yesterday at the instance Il is al
Legged, OF the Law and order society,
and held IN 5000 bail TO keep the peace,
appeared az the magistrates office to-
day and were discharged. James II,
mcfarland, the promoter Of last
nights bout. who was also under bond.
was released. The magistrate announc-
ed that as the men had not committed
any overt act which might be con-
strued as a violation Of the statute
prohibiting prize-hghtlng, there was no
complalnt ngnlnsi them
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
AppROPRIATI0N FOR
THE UTAH INDIAN
,,..,h Reservation Boundary Resurvey
And Marking = Mr.. Sutherland
Names More Postmasters.

seven east of Salt Lake meridian, estl-
mated distance 1876 miles at $40 per
mile, and for field examination Of said
survey, $4,000.
For .he support of shebit and Kalba.
DO, $4,000; tIlntah and Ouray agency
1880, support and education Of seven
~ Indian scholars ana incidental eX-
penses of same In Utah Sl3,025,
Congressman Sutherland has recon-
mended the appointment OF the follow.
ing postmasters' w, J., Darow at
Westwater. Michael Hanson at Loa;
Thomas James at Paradise,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
FOUND DEAD IN BED,
Mrs. A, c. Bailey Of Salt Lake Dies
In ogden.
Lsneclnl 10 the 'News.'l

ogden, Jan. 1S,-Mrs. A. c. Bailey, an
aged lady who resides in Salt Lake, was
found dead in her bed al ten o'clock
this morning at the 81. Paul rooming
house on Twenty-nfth street Mrs.
Bailey. who has been staying here for
some time past seemed TO be IN the
best OF health last night before retir-
ING. but upon her non appearance this
morning her room was entered with
the result stated.
The old lady leaves a daughter, Mrs.
Henderson, who lives az 2SS East Sec.
ond South street, Salt Lake city and
two grandchildren, Annie G. and NJ. l..
Henderson, who are employed al the
Troy steam Laundry In Salt Lake. They
were notified Of the sad AFFAIR by tel
ephone this morning and came up TO
ogden on this afternoons train. II is
expected that the remains VIII be re-
moved to Corrine where they VIII be
Inferred
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
War Boats Wanted,

Glasgow, Jan. ls.-The British gov
eminent has invited tenders on the
Clyde for ten torpedo boat destroyers,
larger and stronger that those hereto
fore built The idea OF the govern
ment is reduction OF speed TO twenty
five knots, will be more than compen-
stated for by the superior power, more
reliability and greater coal room.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18
Many Killed Here.

Barcelona, Jan ls.--The boiler Of a
spinning mill near Mauresa exploded
today and wrecked the building A
large number Of working people We're
buried in the debris and many OF them
were killed A number Of bodies were
hurled long distances.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-18

prisoner here TO answer charges Of
swlndllng and forgery may be Pat
Grove, who Is charged with having
been one Of the kldnapers CT the Cuda-
ny boy The age, complexion and
height Of Wilbur tallles with Donahues
description OF Grove. II IL also known
that WILDER was associated here Will a
person Of the identical description Of
the man Donahue described as No. 2.