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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-02
FALLING OFF IN GOLD COINAGE
Caused by Death Of Melter and Re
finer at San Francisco.

The total coinage &C the United States
mints in March was $3lsS. .734, of which
81. $50 was in gold, s.. 965.577 in silver. and
S2l6 600 in minor coins The falling of in
gold coinage was due 70 the death of the
melter and rehner at the san Francisco
mint where the bulk Of the gold coins OF
the country are executed.
The quarterly statement Of the Director
Of the Mint says that the value Of foreign
coins indicated a decrease in the price Of
silver As compared with January j last,
IL Is SO.OI477 per fine ounce
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-02
PROMOTION FOR
COLONEL SHERIDAN

Famous Generals Bother to Be Bngadier
Of the Line
The President viii nominate CO.. Mich
aeI Y Sheridan. OF the Adjutant Generals
Department Of the Aru2y, 10 be 5rigadier
general in the line.
Colonel Sheridan is a brother os the late
Gen. Phil" Sheridan, Of c5vI var IA ne.
anu is now the senior colonel OF The Al
jutant Generals Department. lie was
born in and appointed from Ohio
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-02
STRANAHAN SWORN IN.
New Collector Takes Oath Of Office in
New York.

NEW YORK. April Q Nevada ".
Stranahan was sworn in at $50 o'cIoc <
this morning as collector Of customs.
United States Commissioner Shields aC-
ministered the oath, and Collector BE-
well Witnessed the ceremony
Mr. Stranahan was seen afterward, ari
said
Il am going to Washington to have my
bond approved"
The bond is for $500 900, and is guar
anteed by the Fidelity and Casualty Trust
Company, of Baltimore Nd.
Mr.. Stranahan said that he would as
sumo the duties OF his new Office on
Thursday.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-02
TROUBLE IN MONACO.
Princes Son Plotting to Dethrone His
Father.

PARIS. April 2.-The Nice correspond
ent Of the "Patrie' wires that Louis. the
son Of the Prince Of Monaco, is plotting
to dethrone his father.
The highest functionaries Of state, the
correspondent says, support Louis.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-02
START TO COPENHAGEN.
Prince and Princess of Wales Leave for
Danish Capital.

LONDON, AIriI 2.-The Prince and
Princess OF Wales started for Copenhagen
today to assist in the celebration OF the
birthday Of King Christian OF Denmark,
the Princes grandfather.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-02
SANTOS -DUMONT'S VISIT.
AerOnaut Engages Passage on the Linel
Deutschland.

PARIS, April IN. Santos -Dumont
the Franco Brazilian aeronaut, has en-
gagged passage for the United States on
board the Hamburg American liner
Deutschland which sails from ChcrbOurg
on April 4
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-02
RUSSIAN PRISONERS MUTINY.
Brutality Engendered the Revolt-Many
Persons Wounded.

because OF alleged brutalities, occurred in
the prison at Vladi- -Kavkaz, Cjscaucasia,
today.
Troops were called out and suppressed
the turbulent prisoners
Many persons were wounded.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-02
HEARING ON CHANGES
IN THE DISTRICT CODE

pending bill containing a schedule OF fees
to be charged by the register in probate
matters.
Levies and Bits.
Mr. Dent said that the old law enacted
the Maryland statute Of one hundred years
ago and fixed the fees in .levies" and
bits" so that il took almost the entire
time OF a Sl-2OO clerk 10 estimate the
fees. Mr.. Dent said that mis- Office was
sc'f-sustaining. and that the surplus went
in 10 the Treasury. There was. however.
Htle surplus, as he expended the receipts
in the Office for the benefit OF the public.
Mr.. Thorn said there had been much
dispute between members Of the bar and
the Register as 10 fees which were re-
garded as very high
Fees in the States.
Mr.. Dent replied by saying that he had
endeavored 10 ascertain the costs Of pro-
bate in the various States. Where he had
been able 60 learn the conditions he said
In ten States the fees were higher. IN
four abou. the same. in four others lit
tie lower. in ten considerably lower and in
seven there were no fees. but IN those
States there were legacy and inheritance
taxes which the District did nos have
In - per cent Of the States. ne said
the fees we're more in the average than
in the District. He declared that he was
opposed to the fee system in general
Mr.. Brown the-eupon declared that in
his opinion the Bar Association would en-
dOrse the proposition to abolish the Zee
system. He personally thought il shoul1
be salaried Office with specific appro-
prietion for it's maintenance Judge Jen.
kins, Of the committee expressed disap-
proyal OF the fee system.
Plea Of UudeTtakers.
Mt. Robert P. SheeIy made a statement
in behalf Of the undertakers Of the city
who wished TO have the Norton bill
which makes undertakers' accounts prior
! claims against the estate Of a decedent
10 the extent Of $500, embodied in IN,
code
In answer 20 questions BY Representa-
tive Samuel W Smith he said such q Law
had been on the statute books but the
. undertakers wanted it 90 be more definite
and to compel an administrator or ex-
ecutor to turn over 10 satisfy undertak-
ers bills the first moneys received al
once after paying probate fees.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-02
Matter Discussed at Con
ference at White House.
TIE AMENDMENTS AGREED UPON
States to Have Control OF the
Distribution Of Water.
TIME FOR THE SALE OF LANDS

This Subject Also Talked Over by Mem
beTs Of Senate and House and the
Pre5idert-Extent OF the Notifications
That Are Suggested.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-28
Chicago Great Western Sends Out
A Man from ST. Paul,
+. A. STARKWEATHER HERE.
His Territory VIII Cover Utah and
Wyoming-W ~. Lownsbery Gets
To Denver Tomorrow.

The Chicago Great Western railway
following out its policy Of an active
campaign in the west has appointed
f. A. starkweather as general agent,
with headquarters in Salt Lake. Mr..
starkweather's territory win be Utah
and Wyoming, whether he will hustle
the freight and passenger business for
his road.
The new general agent arrived In this
city yesterday and this morning VIII
liam H. Lownsbery, who leaves tomor-
row for Denver to enter upon his new
duties there as general agent for the
Maple Leaf. escorted him around the
city and introduced him to his fellow
railroad men and prospective clients.
Mr.. Slarkweather comes from ST.
Paul with good railroad record, hav-
ing been to date seven years In the em-
ploy Of the Chicago Great Western and
for the past couple Of years contract
ing agent for that company there.
Prior 10 that time he was chief clerk
at Chicago He entered the railroad
service dozen years ago as clerk In
the Northern Pacific offices at st. Paul.
The first general agent for the Maple
Leaf In Salt Lake promises 10 be a de-
cided acquisition to local railroad cir
cles.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-28
SCHOOL BOARD TROUBLES.
Letter to County Commissioners Ask
Ing for Increase of Allowance.

The board OF education held a meet
ing in its offices at the city and county
building late this afternoon to consider
some of the grave financial problems
that are confronting IL. Last year the
board received 2-5 mills from the coun-
IS levee for the maintenance OF the
schools, by the practice Of strict econ
omy and the assistance received at the
hands of the last legislature the board
was enabled TO struggle through this
year. but the members fully realize
that they could not get on with that
allowance next year and the difficulty
that now confronts them Is that the
county commissioners have positively
declined TO increase the allowance. No
conference has been held as yet be-
tween the two boards but al the meet
ing this afternoon the following letter
was drawn up and the clerk was direct
ed to send 1t to the commissioners:
"Gentemen-Foryo your information we
submit the following
"The board Of education Of Salt Lake
City held a meeting to estimate the to-
tai amount Of funds that will be neces-
sary 90 run the schools for the school
year 1929; and the total estimated eX-
penses for that year was put al the
sum OF 100000 The board also estl-
mated that the city school tax. at So
mills which Is the highest levy the
board Of education can make. would
bring about $4,000. and that the state
school funds would bring about $50. 900.
the balance, being about 1900. can
only be procured, Il nj all. through the
county levy. which. we understand
you are about 10 make. You can see
the position IN which the school board
Is put Unless the county levy is made
sufficient 10 produce about that sum OF
money, the schools cannot be- carried on
for the full term required by law. AS
stated. we cannot make the levy higher
from the city school tax. and we can.
not procure more from the state fund
and the only fund upon which we can
now draw Is the county school fund
which Is under your coatrol. We have
no doubt that YOU win appreciate the
situation. and will help VS. carry on our
schools for the fui term. and not cut
them down by making any lesser levy
than Is necessary 10 produce the
amount stated
Eve also understand that the county
superintendent Of schools r. in favor OF
this proposed amount OF levy"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-28
SNOW-BARTCH
CONTROVERSY.

The sensational mining suit OF A. d.
Morrison VS. Alyiras p. Snow, the Nor
rison Mining company ct al was begun
In Judge Halls court this morning. The
suit was brought by Morrison to re-
cover possession of $4,000 shares of
stock in the Morrison Mining company.
Alviras Il. Snow In his answer made
sensational charges against George w.
Bartch, alleging that he eonspired with
the plaintiff and induced him to bring
the action; also, that Judge Bartch had
during the time he was president Of
the mining company committed acts
which We're detrimental to the interests
Of The company; that he personally Sc
cured the location Of certain mining
claims which belonged to the company
Judge Bartch was, on motion Of de-
PENDANT Snow, made party defendant
TO the suit and In his answer denied
the allegation Of defendant Snow and
brought counter charges
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-28
ADJUSTMENTS.

The management of the Salt Lake
Opera company, learning that George
h. Lask, stage manager of the Flor
dora company had been engaged to go
to San Francisco to rehearse the Fraw-
ley company there In new round Of
plays, wired him asking his terms for
stopping off in Salt Lake three or four
days EN- route, 10 rehearse them In
THE Jolly Musketeer" Mr. Lask made
a reply which WAS satisfactory, and the
company promptly engaged him by
WIRE He win arrive here on May 9Th
to spend three or four days,
Miss Gates VIII arrive next Thursday
and begin WORK with Prof. Mcclellan at
once prior TO Mr. Lask's arrival. The
members OF the company say that a
great part Of the success Of THE We'd
ding Day was due to Mr. Lask's
coaching, and all are much pleased that
he Is TO instruct them in the new work.
Mr. Lask had charge of the Jolly
Musketeer' company shortly after ii
was brought out by jeff DAngeles, LII
Han Russell, and Della Fox.
Both places OF amusement will be
dark tonight Tomorrow night the
engagement OF Lewis Morrison in
Faust will open. Mr.. Morrison him
self enacts the role of Mephlsto.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-28
AFFAIRS OF fdE COUNTY.


The commissioners today confirmed
the appointment of C. M. Brown MS
chief deputy in County Assessor FL
dredge's office at a salary of 500 per
month. the appointment to take effect
May Is.
The constable Of Farmers precinct
was instructed TO take charge OF the
matter of sheep and other stock tres
passing on farms along Twelfth South
street and put stop to It, Sheriff
Naylor called the boards attention to
the matter and stated hat he had APP
pointed James Hood to attend TO il.
The commissioners decided that Il
would not be necessary 20 employ
man for that particular purpose.
The constable at Bingham canyon
was instructed TO arrest the owners Of
the hQrses that are allowed TO run az
large In the canyon. Also TO impound
the horses and hold them as estrays
Auditor Wood submitted his report
OF the fund entrusted to him TO nav
bounties on English Sparrow eggs as
allowed by law. The amount paid In
bounties is Sl76.05, Of this amount Sis
has been heretofore appropriated by the
commissioners, leaving a balance due
to the auditor Of sl.05. On motion of
Commissioner Horne $50 was appro-
priated to pay off bounties allowed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-28
AFTERNOON MINING CALL
Daly-West Was the Feature Declining
Over Thirty Cents.

For no apparent reason. Daly-west
this afternoon took the toboggan at a
great pace Sales aggregated over 800
shares. and the stock, which this morn
Ing. traded as high as Sisf5 was held
at $3.50 this afternoon without takers.
beerish report 10 the effect that
the uncertainty Of the silver market
may effect earnings and also a report.
supposedly from the inside. that the
dividend rate win not be increased I'M
til July and then only 20 80 cents a
share, were talked about on the street
this morning. The present market
worth OF the mine is sS.l00 .000. and
dividends at the rate Of something over
l01 per cent are being paid.
Carisa continued strong this after
noon and traded TO the extent OF ID. 700
at figures around %.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-28
WILL NOT ISSUE WARRANTS.

sue for II and the court will settle the
matter Of the constitutionality OF the
ordinance.
Mr. Reiser stated this morning.
II have concluded that there is but
one course for me to pursue In relation
TO the firemen's salaries The city at
torney says that the ordinance cannot
legally be made 10 apply TO the present
incumbents, but only TO future appoint
ments. Some of the councllmen who
voted TO pass the ordinance over the
Mayors veto say they did so with the
understanding that the question Of APP
plying the ordinance 10 the salaries Of
men now In Office would be passed upon
by the courts | shall therefore, con-
tinue TO pay the firemen their old sal
aries and shall withhold the amount Of
the increase until II has been judicially
determined that they are legally en-
titled to Il. This will protect the inter-
ests Of the taxpayers without working
a hardship upon the flremen."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-28

City Auditor Reiser has decided not
to Issue warrants for the increase OF
salaries Of the members Of the fire de-
partment in accordance with the or
dinance passed by the council several
weeks ago over the mayors Veto City
Atty Nye held that the increase pro-
yided for by the ordinance could not
be legally allowed to the present incum-
bents as II Is unconstitutional to In
crease an officers salary during his
term Of office. Notwithstanding the at
tofneys opinion and the mayors veto,
TIE ordinance was passed by the coun-
gu and was passed up to Mr.. Reiser for
action
The city auditor has given the sub
ject careful consideration and has re.
ceiyed other legal advice than that
given by the city attorney and has CON
cluded that If the ffemen want their
increase In salaries they win have TO
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-28
Joseph FaIsetta Shoots William
Manning During Row 0yerWcmen
FORMER is LOCKED IN JAIL.
Trouble Occurred at the Favorite Sa-
Iaon shortly After AIN. Wound
ed Man Not Seriously Injured.

There was a shooting scrape In the
Fayonte saloon at an early hour this
morning, and as result OF the same
one man is nursing a flesh wound in
his left arm and the other man is
locked behind the bars OF the city Jail
on the charge Of committing an assault
with deadly weapon with intent to
commit murder.
According to the police the trouble
occurred shortly after o'clock at the
saloon, which is situated at the corner
OF State and Second South streets. The
wounded man is William Manning, who
runs lunch counter in the same build
ing as the saloon, and the man who
fired the shots Is Jos. Falsetta, bar
tender.
from statements made by the police,
II appears that two women, Pearl
Hinkley and Annie Barrau of al west.
Second south street. were IN Manning's
place, and that they were intoxicated.
Just what words led to the trouble
the officers say they do not know, but
that the row was over the two women.
IL IL said that Falsetta then drew re-
volver and began shooting. Two shots
were fired, one OF them cutting through
Mannings coat and vest, just grazing
his side and infilcting flesh wound In
his left arm. From all accounts he had
very close call. After the wound had
been dressed he was taken to his room
at 22I east Second South street Police
officer John ]. Roberts heard the shoot
ing and was soon ON the scene oftrou-
BILE. He at once placed the Italian bar
tender under arrest and took him 10
the city jail, where he was locked. II is
quite likely that complaint will be
filed against him In Judge Diehls court
this afternoon, and he will be arraigned
tomorrow
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-28
SOL. SMITH RUSSELL DEAD.

Poor Sol Smith Russell The news of
his death, contained In today's dis
patches, win BE- sad reading to many
OF his old time frlehds. Since the time
80 years ago when Russell flrst began
TO come to Salt LaSe as comedian with
the Swiss Bell Ringers. he has been a
great fayorite here, and no where mas
his steady climbup the ladder of fame
been watched with more interest than
Ia Salt Lake. Re had come TO be a
rare artist and the plays he produced
Just prior TO his hrsak down several
seasons ago, are said to have brought
him a great amount G. wealth
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-28
o WATER DITCH DISPUTE.
Between Residents of North Point and
Senator Brown.

During the last few days there has
been a more or less earnest dispute be-
tween the residents of North Point and
Ex-senator Arthur Brown regarding
the rights Of the latter to have a ditch
dug that will, according to claims.
cause the surplus water Of his farm to
run on 10 the farms OF the directors
whose homes are situated in lower
country. Yesterday the affair became
somewhat exciting, each fide contend
ing for what II termed was fits rights
In the premises though there was no
demonstration Of a startling character.
reports TO the contrary notwlthstand-
ing. An injunction against Mr.. Brown
is threatened In the meantime tenn
porary truce has been patched up, ana
the hope is entertained that II win be
made permanent.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-28
SURVEYORS HURT.
r. b. Iehan and w. u. Young In
iured az ToOele Thursday.

A serious accident happened yester-
day to the party OF Oregon Short Line
surveyors that are camped In this city
and working on the new bennington
cutoff. They had prepared TO take
lunch In the wagon, and the boy drlv-
ing the team had forgot 10 unhitoh the
tugs before he unbrldled the horses; the
men IN the wagon saw the boy's mis-.
take and had Just called his attention
TO the fact, when the team started on
a run, and in a short time the wagon
bed was thrown of, and the surveyors
all bundled In heap. In the accident
Mr., f. p. Lehan had his jaw fractured,
and Mr.. w. r. Young had a shoulder
dislooated, The rest Of the party es-
capped without any serious wounds or
bruises: but II was narrow escape
that prevented some Of the surveyors
from being killed in the runaway
Tooele Transcript
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-28
AWFUL EXAMPLE
OF MORPHINE HABIT.

William Nell, probably the most
shocking example OF the morphine hab-
Il, was In court before Judge Diehl
this afternoon. charged with vagrancy
Nell entered plea Of not guilty, and
he was remanded until 1t is decided
what 10 do with him. An effort Is to be
made to sent him back to his home az
Sacramento. California.
Neil is a physical wreck, and Is un-
able to stand up only when he is full Of
dope"
lie claims that few days ago he
was given athropia I'm place OF NOR
phine, and that the drug nearly killed
him. He claims to have several alb
scesses on his body, and said he would
like TO get back to his home before he
dies
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-28

due to arrive In Salt Lake from Cali
foinla tomorrow.
Smallpox and measles have broken out
In the camps on the Ogden-Lucln cut
OF.
Additional men and teams have been
secured for work on the oregon Short
Line California line.
The Oregon Short Line has purchased
the site for the depot at Erda on the
bennington CUTOFF from Paul Droubay.
Il. p. Turner, general freight agent,
and Travelling Freight Agent Pawkett
OF the /. < G. n. were In Salt Lake
yesterday.
John Sebastian, general passenger
agent for the Rock Island, viii pass
through Salt Lake tomorrow on his way
home from the coast.
General Passenger Agent ID. Il. Bur
ley OF the Oregon Short Line Is doing
some lne work with rod and line at
Catalina Island.
partment OF the Rio Grande lines at
Denver, is shaking hands with his many
friends In Salt Lake today.
james Barker, general passenger
agent OF the M. X. 4 H. at ST. Louis,
IL numbered among the prominent rail-
road officials who came In yesterday
from the coast
J. b. Frawley, district passenger
agent for the Union Pacific at Kan
sas city, and one Of the old-timers in
the Overland service, is In charge OF
the WomeD's club special from Kansas
Travelling Passenger Agent Drake Of
the Rock Island has presented a couple
OF handsome pictures 10 the Commercial
club, With the compliments Of the Rock
Island
The Rio Grande Western will run a
special train leaving Salt Lake at a.
M, returning leave Ogden at II p. m.
The excursion will be under the aus
pieces Of the @. A. X.
Now there is another line heading to-
wards Salt Lake according TO the dis
patches from Denver To date the Bur
lington, Rock Island. Maple Leaf, Chi
cag0 q Northwestern, San Pedro, Moi
fat road. Colorado MldlanCs,> Denver &
salt Lake Railway, Mining & Tunnel
Co., Sanpete Valley, four electric lines
from Ogden, Provo and other towns,
the Union Pacific Southern Pacific and
several other lines have all been built
to Salt Lake-on paper. Yet the union
depot proposition is still in the air
When these roads do come TO town
somebody is liable to get run over, on
the west side.
Yesterday the Rio Grande and the
Oregon Short Line passenger trains in
obliged In their daily race TO Ogden out
Of salt Lake at 1850 and see-sawei
until within seven miles Of Ogd n when
the Short Line pulled the lover wide
open and came galloping In under the
tape with several minutes to srare.
The passengers and train crews have
bushels Of fun over the daily event: the
firemen, however. do not have any time
TO do more than shovel coal. Both en-.
gineers are regular artists when It
comes 10 blowing the Rooster CROW"
when their respective engines forge
ahead for the time being. The run yes
terday was made in IS minutes.