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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26
INTERNATIONAL
AUTOMOBILE RACE.

Lawrence Waterbury did not start
knlff arrived first at Belfort, al
lO:i1;3J. His average speed was 100
kilometers per hour Henry Farman
reached Belfort ~ il.l00i. and Maurice
Farman at ii.i3.@5.
Fournier's tire burst Just after pass
ing Chaumont, where he was leading.
Foxhall Keene dashed into a gate az
a level crossing at Ozlr, II miles out.
His automobile was injured and he was
unable to continue the race. Mr. ksens
was not injured.
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NEEDS OF THE TOWN.

| This will aid In no small measure to
solve the food question.
NEEDS OF THE TOWN.
Regarding the needs OF the town
Mayor Luft said this morning TO a
News" stah correspondent: "0ur
needs were temporary and they have
been relieved 1t was a question of i'm
mediate relief with U.S. There was no
way to get anything to eat Now that
we have got enough to last US for a
day or so We can provide for the rest
ourselves. To Gov. Wells Mayor
Thompson, W. II. Bancroft, John Dern,
Supt. George Edwards and the people
Of Salt Lake Lehi, Provo and Sun
shine. wish to extend the heartiest
thanks of the people Of Mercur.'
DISCUSSING FIRES ORIGIN.
The town OF Mercur is stIll agog over
the question OF how the fire started
Wherever crowd Of three or four men
get together conjectures are put forth.
Each man seems 70 have a pet theory
Of his own. The FIRE had It's origin in
an explosion on the top floor OF the
Oqulrrh hotel. That much is certain.
But beyond that there seems TO be
nothing but a guess, big general guess
IN which everybody is taking hand
INCENDIARIsM MooTED.
There are whispers OF incendiarism,
too. Abe Crawford, the nightwatch-
man, the man who is supposed TO be
conversant with about as much that is
going on as any man in Mercur, has
suspicious Of his own. When asked for !,
His opinion he said;
What | think wouldn't do for pub
llcation. And have reason for what | |
think, too" he added significantly.
EXPLODED THEORY,
A popular theory that went around
last night was exploded TINS morning /
This was that miner was patching
on the top floor Of the hotel and that
his gasoline stove blew up The
cook and chambermald, however
cay that there was not drop OF
gasoline In the hotel. The explosion
occurred In an untenanted part OF the
building. II the gasoline stove blew up
while a man was cooking his meal,
where Is the mani
REPORT OF DEATH.
report OF death In the FIRE went
to pieces this morning when the cold
light OF day was turned upon IL. This
was when an old man named Schmidt.
who roomed In the Palmer house had
been burned to death. II was said that
he went of shift at 4 o'clock Tuesday
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26
ADOPTED STEPS0N.
Legal Proceedings With Reference to
Ten'NOnth Old Infant.

James Parker Treadwell appeared be.
fore Judge Hall this morning and legal.
~ adopted his infant step.son Eric
Leon Driver, aged 10 months The
mother OF the child, Mrs. Abbe Mon
trose Treadwel, was present and gave
her consent 10 the adoption.
Mrs. Treadwel secured a decree OF
divorce from her former husband, 81
L. Driver. In Sonoma county. California,
on Feb 5. 1902 and was married 10 Mr.
Treadwell at Ogden yesterday. by the
terms OF the adoption she valves no
legal rights 10 the child as his mother
The child viii henceforth take the name
OF Eric Leon Treadwell.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26

The board Of county commissioners
and the county assessor OF Salt Lake
county have been cited to appear be-
fore the state board Of equalization to
explain the 10 per cent reduction made
in property IN this county, The county
board reduced all valuations upon I'M
proyements within the city and upon
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26
HUNGRY MEN FED.
Needs Of All We're Supplied Today
Thirteen Tons of Provisions.
Special 10 the "News.")

Special to the "News")
Nercur, Utah, June 26.-Up the long
steep trail that reaches for three-quar-
lsrs Of a mile from the business part
Of the town to the old company board.
ing house the people Of Mercur walked
his morning empty handed and hun.
sfy With boxes full of things to eat
they went down again to cook what
they had got over their more fortunate
rlshbors' stove. 1t was a significant
procession.
TONS OF PROVISIONS.
The 70 tons Of provisions which had
Been sent down from Salt Lake, Provo
ana Lehl, were stationed at the board
As house In charge Of Mayor George
W Lutt i was there that the peo-
's We're told to come to get what they
hseded In the way OF food. over
lundIed families, which would other
wise have been hungry had their
'lsaAiasi this morning. Not as usual.
VI course but still It was breakfast
THE MAYOR CoMMIssARY-GEN-
ERAL.
IN most efficient manner were the
supplies distributed. Mayor Luft had
''efy able corps Of assistants at work
spu 'he provisions were given out with
la'ness and dispatch. A long row OF
Ap'es IN the main room Of the boarding
MUSE served as a counter and the
'nole establishment was run very
"ueh the same as a store except that
''Oooy had to pay for what he got.
GOT WHAT THEY WANTED.
As one Of the hungry advanced to
ny counter an assistant would ask
.''n what he wanted. and then hand Il
w, 10 him quickly. Stakes. canned
' s'Ols' CHEESE. crackers, coffee. tea,
ss'y'n'hg that goes to make three
Tuaie meals, was dispensed with. The
!. were checked on at the door
/" TWO other assistants.
me line vas a long one when the
y, commissary opened at
a 80 ihls morning, and It lasted un.
=, ssa'ly noon. Up the tran they came
~ a0En they went with enough TO |
n.y. Tor the days. In add. |
a., I" this Mayor Luft made |
b,,,s,,'sl aen's FOR the opening Of the
hin. house which has not been run.
VA, " some time. The old range
sis,. ~ u order and by this afternoon
VII De served to some 90 men.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26

Paris. June 26.-The international au-
tomobile race from Paris TO Vienna
was started at half-past 3 o'clock this
morning from the village OF Campigny.
~ miles east Of this city.
Foxhal Keene left at S:i5 a. M.
W X. Vanderbilt Jr.. started at
5:43 a. m His skllful maneuvering
was much admired. Immediately az
ter the flag fell. Mr. Vanderbilt left at
high speed and quickly disappeared,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26

afternoon, went over to his room and
went to bed, and that he had not been
heard of since. II was supposed that
his body was In the mass of ruins. The
story gained currency until man came
along who said that he had seen and
talked TO Schmidt after the fire, and
that the old man had left on last nights
special for Salt Lake.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26
HEMSLEY FUNERALS.
Both viii be Held Tomorrow, One in
Morning, Other In Afternoon.

Tomorrow morning at II o'clock the
funeral services over the remains OF the
late Edward Hemsley will be held at
the family residence, 1901 south Twelfth
East street. All friends are invited to
attend. In the afternoon. at 4 o'clock
at the Twentieth ward meeting house,
services VIII be held over the remains
OF the latf Mrs, Sarah Brooks Hemsley.
The remains may be seen at the home,
SlS Fourth street from 1880 to $3.50 D.
m These were the victims Of yester.
days awful tragedy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26
DROWNED IN BEAR RIVER.
Oliver Smith of Centervllle Meets
With Sad Fate
Especial to the "News."I

Brigham city. June ga telephone
message received here this morning
states that oliver Smith. young man
about "A years OF age was drowned IN
the Bear river near Collinston this
morning No particulars were obtain
able except that the bdly had been re-
covered and would be shipped 10 his
home In Centeryllle on this evening
train. The unfortunate young man was
the son Of Mrs Mercy Smith Of that
place and had been working in the
hayhelds OF a Mr.. Capener,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26
TO CHOIR MEMBERS.
viii Meet Tonight TO Prepare for
Stephens Birthday.

The members Of the Tabernacle choir
viii NEE, at 1880 this evening to receive
instructions from Prof Mcclellan about
the details Of the program arranged for
Saturday next at saltair at which time
and place the birthday Of Conductor
Stephens. now IN Europe viii be OBJ
served. The rehearsal win be a brief
and interesting one and win have much
10 do with the success or failure Of the
excursion. The effort Is being made TO
have IL eclipse all OF It's predecessors
both In artistic endeayor and IN the
matter OF attendance
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26
BIshop of AuckIand Dend.

Wellington, n. H., June &c The RI.
Rev William Garden Cowie, y. D..
bishop OF Auckland. Is dead. He was
born in 1881. He had been bishop Of
Auckland since 1869, and primate of
New Zealand since lsqS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26
GOV. Wood Made a III. o.

Wllllamstown, Mass. June 26-Among
the honorary degrees Just conferred.
vas that Of Ill, d. upon Gov. Leonard
Wood By Williams college. AT the
alumni dinner Gen Wood talked brief
~ Of his work I'm Cuhn.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26
Loss of as Gseaf as First Reported Estimate Today is
that WIN SNof Exceed $3.50, 600 Sliercur SN,iqbf
JVaebman hfimaies That Contiasrafon Was The Re
aH Of hcendiasism- VIII be Thoroughly Investigated.
MAYOR LUFT SAYS c1lERCUR WILL BE
REBUHT

When the future Of Mur Mayor George
mis- afternoon "News' stan correspondent "Mcur
build at least five hundred employed
means that the will not be as many bu
nos, blocks but these will be more
ntrated future is safe 1t still
and will continue So
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26

King Edwards progress In GONZALES
cence occasions the greatest satisfac-
ton IN all official circles.
His majesty Is already displaying the
greatest interest In all public ques-
lions and is expressing his gratitude
over the evidence OF the worlds So
llcltude by opening q number Of tele-
grams with his own hands, as re-
ported In these dispatches last night.
This action excited him slightly caus-
ing some restlessness during the night
ana aroused some trfingg sollcitude
on the part Of the attendant doctors.
All this really was unlmportant, as
his majesty soon quieted down. and on
the whole, rested satisfactorily,
improvement in the kings condition
this morning was most marked Every
body in Buckingham palace is delighted
and high hopes are entertained thar his
convalescence viii be much more
speedy even than was expected last
night.
AT no time has there been any seri-
Gus suggestion Of the establishment of
regency. The most that was done
was In the way OF pure speculation,
suggestion that the Prince Of Wales
might act for his father as King Ed
ward (then Prince Of Nales) fire.
Quently did for Queen Victoria In
former days and, particularly, during
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26
INSURANCE ApJUsToR.


This mornings train from Salt Lake
brought down several people. among
them was Harry Windsor, Insurance
adjustor, who viii make his headquar-
tiers at Mercur for some days, Mr..
Windsor after looking over the situation
and being versed In values better than
any one here says that he thinks the
actual loss viii not reach quarter Of
a million dollars
BANK IN LUCK.
The opening of the vault OF McCor-
hicks bank this morning showed that
everything was all right and that not
paper had been scorched by the fire
This win be welcome news to many
All Of the money and papers OF the
bank were in the vault so that the to-
tai loss Of the Mccormick company viii
be in building and fixtures.
PEOPLE ARE GRATEFUL.
The people Of Mercur expressed them
selves as appreciatlve of the many
kindnesses shown them In the way Of
provisions and many aids They wish
to thank the oregon Shot Line and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26

London, June 26.-1he following bull
letin was posted at Buckingham palace
at els D. m:
His majesty passed a good day and
has taken nourishment we'll. lie is
less weak and his temperature is now
normal,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26

This will aid in no small measure to
solve the food question.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-26

That the advertiser wants 20 get into
Vai ~ tbe News Office and We will
satlsiy you that tho News II the papar
t thnt reaches the peopls ~ their ire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-25

Picking. Feb. 2J.-The news from
japanese sources that Russia is trying
to obtain port in COrca has been re-
ceived with Il great deal of interest,
but skeptically. because-if true-it
might test the efficacy of the Anglo
JapanSe alliance as Il barrier to Rus
sian expansion. Favorable effects of
the alliance in giving confidence and
stability to business ventures i'm north
ern China are already noticeable. The
court continues to- manifest Il friendly
disposition towards foreigners and for
eign enterprises. one Of'the practical
evidences of this spirit is the permits
sion accorded to the Tien-TSin-Pao-
TinE-Fu railroad to establish stations
mt the Chen gate close to the Chinese
city. Still. the Chinese rcformerS de
cleare their disbelief in epermanency
of the reforms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-25
ACCIDENTS IN THE FOG
City is Yelled Gloom in for Several
Hours This Morn
ing.

One of the worst fogs experienced
in recent years rolled down upon the
city shortly before this morning
ana for about two hours ii was inn
possible to see more than 80 feet
ahead.
Trains and street cars were partic-
ularly endangered and even teams
and bicycle riders were obliged to
proceed with caution. The Mississippi
valley was filled from hill to hill with
the cloud of moisture. and Old Sol
struggled long and desperately before
he finally succeeded in getting under
where he could boost il up to where
il belonged.
There were very few accidents re-
ported resulting from the gloom, al
though there were number of mar
row escapes. On Third avenue in the
west part of Moline a team hitched to
a heavy wagon ran away and dashed
into the front of car 33, in charge of
Fry. smashing the fender
and damaging the vestibule and
n general miN-up. No one
was hurt and the horses came of
serious Disagreement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-25
KELLY AND HERRICK GO
New York and Rochester Pugs
Matched to Fight Here
March 3.

Cal Harris has arranged his pro
gram for the next glove tournament
to be held before the Tri-City Ath-
letic club at the quarters in this city
on the evening of Wednesday,
March ).
The main bout Will be between
Spider" Kelly, of New York City. and
kid" Herrick, of Rochester. y. Y.
These men are well known in pugi-
listic circles and need no introduction
to local sports. They will weigh il
at 127 pounds and go six rounds for a
decision.
One of the preliminary bouts will
be between two colored Heavy
weights, "Dusky" Bowman, of this
city. and Charles Bell. of Iowa City.
Kid" Rod, of this city. will go on
with an unknown and there will bo
other minor contests. The admittancc
to the tournament will be limited to
club members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-25
The McComhs-Younr NuptIaIs.

Harry +. McCombs and his bride
who was Miss Matte Young, and
whose wedding last Wednesday was
briefly mentioned in The Argus, have
taken up residence in Marshalltown,
Iowa. where the groom. who is a
brother of W. 5. McCombs, of this
city. is one of the leading young
business men. Both MIR. McCombs
and his bride have many warm
friends here who will wish them well
in their new life. The Marshalltown
Reflector. commenting on the we'd
ding. which was celebrated at the
home of the brides parents. in Min
neapolis. says: The groom was
born and reared in Marshalltown.
All his life has been spent here and
all his interests are i'm MarShalltown.
The city has felt the impetus of his
business ardor and activity. pluck
and self reliance. by the death of
their father the McCombS brothers
were practically thrown on their own
resources carly i'm life. With i'm
domitablc energy and Il laudablc ann
bitiOn they have worked their way
into the front rank of the city's bust
ness circles and the result of their
well applied efforts shows and speaks
for itself. Harry is the younger
brother. but his business capacity and
energy are recognized by all and he
shares equally i'm the credit of pro-
noting the firms interests. and con-
tributing to the Improvement and adj
vanccment of the city. His many
friends will congratulate him upon
having won so worthy woman fer a
life companion"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-25

Since he stopped writing the fam
ily have been able to get no trace
whatever of him. and have even re-
ceivcd no reply to letters addressed
to the firm for whom he worked. The
anxiety and suspense so proved upon
the mothers mind that il gave way
under the strain and she was commit
ted TO the hospital at Watertown for
treatment. The two elder boys for
two months worked hard and did
their level best to keep the little ones
at home. but of course. were unable
to give them the necessary care and
finally they were brought to the Mis-
sion. where they could have the care
needed.
The young men are making a fresh
effort To locate their father. for hav-
ing no known reason for deserving
his family, they fear ne may have
died or become injured in some way
50 as To prevent his communicating
with them. At any rate he seems tn
have been completely Swallowed up in
oblivion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-25
MYSTERY IN Alb JEECE
OF CHARLES HENDRICKS

1t appears that there * consider
able of a mystery connected with the
disappearance of Charles Hendricks.
of Moline. who was supposed to have
deserted his family some time ago.
and whose little children were recent
~ brought to the Union Mission. Mr..
Hendricks has not been heard from
for three months and half. when
he wrote from some town in central
Missouri. Up to that time ne had
written regularly. once or often twice
Il week. and regularly RENTED good
share of his wages. He was employ
ed on the road for steel range com
pany in ST. Louis and Travelled over
several of the western and northwcst-
erH states. lie had been injured in
two or three accidents anA-a -coHPIe
of years ago WIS laid up for a month
with fever while i'm one of the Da-
kotas. but with these exceptions
there has been no break in his com
munications with his family. and a
one of the sons puts il. lie had al
ways been a good father 10 us
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-25
Favor.te Nearly Everywhere.

There is no more agonizing torture
than piles. The constant itching and
burning make life intolerable. No
position is comfortable. The torture
is unceasing. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve cures piles at once. For skin
diseases, cuts, burns, bruises, all
kinds of wounds, it is unequalled. j.
S. Gerall, st. Paul, Ark, says: From
1865 1 suffered with the protruding,
bleeding piles and could find nothing
to help me until L used DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. n few boxes
completely cured me. Beware of
counterfeits. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-25
MERCHANTS TO HAVE
ANNUAL BANQUET MARCH 10

Last evenings meeting of the Retail
Merchants association was given up
TO n discussion of the coming ban
quet. which has been arranged for
Monday evening, March 10. The com
mittce in charge consists of George
4. Mcdonald. T.. Il. Stone and DIR. II.
II. Chase. They have given the work
of preparing and serving the banquet
over to the Lady Maccabees, who gave
the merchants such excellent service
last year. AMI Maccabec hall will be
used for the function. The mayor
and city council are To he invited and
the committee is now al work on a
program of toasts calculated to bring
out the speakers ideas of the city's
needs and of means which should be
taken to further municipal develop
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-25
REVOLUTION Is GAINING GROUND
Things Look Dark for the Venezuelan
Government just Now.

Things Look Dark for the Venezuelan
Government just Now.
Whimsical. Island of Curacao. Feb.
25.-In spite of the bulletins of victO-
ries over the insurgents published by
the Venezuelan government adviceS re
ceiycd here from Cara Indicate that
the revolution is gaining daily. New
uprisings are reported IN almost all
parts of the country. notably in the
Tachira district on the Columbian
frontier. and in the vicinity of BARGE
Iona. where the Insurgents are cOncen-
trating. 1t is also asserted that Gen
eral Mato'S revolutionary steamer Lib
ertador, having landed arms, ammuni-
ton ana reinfOrcementS ut PedarnaleS,
in the Gulf of Paria. the insurgents as
Scmblcd at Maturing. assumed the Of
fenSive and defeated the government
troops at IL Pillar. Il 'IllaGc situated
fifty kiIOmetcrS from Carupano (Statc
of BermudeZl.
The latter place is said to he threat
cned by the insurgents. The report
that the inSurGent General Riera had
been defeated by the government at
Sauca has not been confirmed. The
Venezuelan government continues TO
cause numerous arrests here and there
of persons believed to be hostile. with
the result that the population generally
is becoming eNasperated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-25
PILLSBURY LEADS ALL
IN CHESS TOURNAMENT

Monte Carlo, Feb. 25.-H. NJ. Pills
bury, the leader of the internationa
chess tournament, was winner yes
terday in his match with Reggie. and
his score now stands nine games won
to three games lost. The round was
the thirteenth of the tournament.
The other winners i'm the play of
the first session of the day were
Tarrasch and Albin. who respectively
defeated Mortimer and Scheve. Mieses
and Schlechter drew and Teichmann
and Gunsberg had Dyes. Mortimer
has thus far won one game and lost
eleven games and occupies last place
among the players.
The following results were recorded
in the afternoon sittings: Tschigorir
beat Eisenberg, MarOczy vanquished
Napier, Mason and Marco drew. Wolf
and .Ianowski adjourned their game
in Il winning position for the latter.
while the game between Marshall
and Popiel was adjourned in an even
position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-25
Something That VIII DO You Good.

We know of no way in which we
can he of more service to our read
ers than to tell them of something
that will be of real good to them.
For this reason we want to acquaint
them with what we consider one of
the very best remedies on the market
for coughs, colds, and that alarming
complaint, Group. We refer to Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. We have
used it with good results in our fam
lily so long that it has become Il
household necessity. BY its prompt
use we haven't any doubt but that it
has time and again prevented Group.
The testimony is given upon our own
experience, and we suggest that our
readers, especially those who have
small children, always keep it in
their homes as safeguard against
croup.-Camden Is. c. Messenger.
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-25

The undersigned savings banks will
on March 1, 1902, reduce the rate of
interest on savings deposits from
four to three and one-half per cent
per annum.
Rock Island Savings Bank, Rock
Island.
Central Trust & Savings Bank, Rock
Island.
German Savings Bank, Davenport.
Davenport Savings Bank, Daven-
port.
Scott County Savings Bank, Daven-
port.
Union Savings Bank, Davenport.
Farmers e. Mechanics Savings Bank,
Davenport
Peoples Trust & Savings Bank,
Clinton.