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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18

The gun is a 44-caliber Smith & Wes-
son and is a formidable looking affair
In the chamber were five loaded shells
and one empty, showing that but a
single shot had been fired.
QUARRELED EARLY.
"Slnce Jan. a Of this year Mr.. MCGEE
has been working In the steel works
at Pueblo" said Mrs. MCGEE 70 the
News" man. land came home at
o'clock yesterday morning. Since he
has been away, Mr.. Johnson has been
bothering me because my chickens were
in that chicken coop back there.
wrote to my husband about the trou-
BILE and told him he had better come
home. Mr. Johnson has also been
bothering me about something else,
too, ] don't like to say anything about
1t. But | 'spose III have TO tell It.
Mr. Johnson wanted to take liberties
with me while my husband was away
but / told him TO leave me alone. My
husband came home yesterday morn
ing This morning he went out into the
yard back there and he and Mr.. john
son had some talk, and Mrs. johnson
called her husband In to breakfast.
Then Mr.. Johnson said he wanted that
chicken coop to put his horse In and
said he'd get 1t II he dropped down to
hill the next minute | told Mr.. Nc
Gee to come in and not have any fuss
about II and he went into the house.
Mr.. Johnson went over TO his place
and came out with an axe. He went
down TO the chicken coop and began
prylng the door open. Mr. MCGEE just
then came out of our back door and
when / saw he had a gun grabbed his
arm and said don't shoot, honey but
he Just threw the gun UP and fired
quick like. II was done so quick |
didn't think there was any harm done
but Mr. johnson fell over on the ground
right by the door OF the chicken COOP
My husband said oh, didn't mean to
hit him, and then he said he was sor-
ny he had done IT,
I'VE have been living here much
longer than Johnsons folks and have
always been using the chicken coop.
Just now | have some hens sitting IN
there and my husband locked II up so
they won't be disturbed, That's why
we didn't want to move them till they
got through Matching. II Mr.. johnson
had waited little while we would
have put up little place for our chick
ems and then this fuss wouldn't have
happened. I'm awful sorry and know
Mr. MCGEE didn't intend to shoot Ir,
Johnson, hut Just wanted to shoot over
the chicken coop 10 scare him. He didn't
take any aim and It was done so quick
that he had no time to aim straight Ny
husband Is awful quick tempered and
when he gets mad | just leave him
alone and he gets over II soon. He
Just shot Mr.. johnson when he was
mad and | know he didn't mean TO
XIII him. He has got Indian blood In
him-l think he is one-third Indian
and he is awful quick tempered"
MRS. JoHNsoN's STORY.
Mrs. Johnson wife OF the dead man,
said: 81 heard my husband and Mr.
MCGEE talking about the chicken coop
this morning and called to my hus-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18

Of the same firm; then the Rio Grande
Western and eastern connections can
get what they can In case the ship
pers do not feel disposed to let the
Hartman roads have the entire con-
signment.
Mr.. Clintons shipment Of six cars
goes to the Rio Grande Western for the
reason that he has already routed half
a dozen over the Union Pacific and he
feels like dividing up among the other
freight men who have been supplicat-
ing him for look In.
The wool and freight men who are
at present In town, when seen this
morning expressed themselves as being
very thankful that the vexed question
had been settled. I'VE were In the
sweat-box last week" said one OF them
this morning. "for we did not know
what we were up against and even now
] viii not feel entirely sure on the mat
ter until Acting Traffic Manager T. NJ.
Schumacher returns from his confer
ence with +. II Hartman and ]. c.
Stubs. IL would not surprise me one
biz II even al this hour the ogden gate
way would be closed"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
STREET CARS COLLIDE.

The old drama with plot Of two
street cars endeavorlng to pass on the
same track played TO large crowd OF
spectators on the corner Of West Tenn
pie and Second South streets at 1906
this morning. The climax consisted in
the damaging Of the platform OF the
Sixth street car and the co-incident ex-
change Of eourtesies on the part Of the
respective crews Amid the SCATTERING
OF glass the heavy car No. Sc, coming
east Of the Rio Grande depot bumped
into No. 32, which took an open switch.
No. 80 got the worst Of II, while the
passengers arose unanimously and pro-
ceeded TO vacate their seats. No one
was hurt and those who had been
brought rushing to the doors at the
noise Of the impact. returned 10 their
duties after listening to the dialogue
INDUCED in by the car men.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18

4 A number Of workingmen rushed
kesthlessly into the police station this
kopIng with the startling announce
4 t.r that an internal machine had
& ~ found IN the cellar OF Hill &
Knows new house on First between A
[|nd B streets. To Desk Sergeant Smith
esy described the death-dealing de-
5ce as being several feet long and
pded with powder, nails and chunks
y iron with fuse attached. The men
3lr careful not TO touch the machine
HI after its discovery they remained
n a respectful distance for fear of be-
kg hurled into eternity. For a time
reat excitement prevailed and the
fsldents in that vicinity were In a
tate Of profound agitation.
,Sergeant Smith seized the list Of
ficers names and checked off those
shose lives are insured, finally select
kg officer Emil Johnson to make the
hnprous investigation, officer john
Fn babe his comrades an affectionate
hrewel and marched brayely TO the
gene keeping time TO the tune played
y the grind organ on the corner. Of
Per Johnson knows how TO march,
pms an ex-soldier, but that's another
rory
With unfaltering steps he proceeded
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
Murder
This M0rnjnQ.
Henry johnson Killed BY Thomas MCGEE During Row Over
Chicken Coop Both Men Coiored-Tad Qusrreied Be-
fOre-McGee in jail, his Victim Ready for Morgue.

A quarrel over chicken coop at
Murray this morning between Henry
Johnson and Thomas McGee, both col
ored, resulted in the killing Of the for
mer by the latter at about 10 o'clock.
As soon as the homicide occurred,
Sheriff Naylor was notified and that
officer and Deputies Raleigh and BUS
by, with a News" representative, i'm
mediately left town for the scene Of
the tragedy, about miles south Of the
city.
MCGEE had already given himself up
to Deputy Sheriff Mauss Of Murray and
that officer locked him up in the jail
there, taking possession Of the weapon
with which Johnson's life was taken.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18

grated TO Utah In 1862 and established
o reputation here for honesty and up
rightness OF character that none could
lmpeach He was weaver by trade
ana after following that occupation for
some time, he purchased a store which
he conducted for many years. The
last years Of his life, however, he
spent IN the Temple, where he was q
faithful and devoted worker
John Furster was one of the first 10
men to embrace the Mormon" faith In
Denmark, having heard Il preached by
the late Apostle Erastus Snow. by
whom he was also baptized. He
leaves a large family and host Of
friends who respected him throughout
his earthly career, and who now wish
him a peaceful repose In "the silent
halls Of death"
The funeral win be held from the
Eighteenth ward meeting house at TO- 30
Sunday morning The remains may
be viewed at the home from 9 10 10.
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AGED CITIZEN GONE HENCE
John B. Furster Dies at Age Of
Elghiy'Seyen Years

John h. Furs,er. one Of the most
aged men Of this community and one
who was very highly respected. died
at his home. 100 North East Temple
street last night in a sudden manner.
He had reached the venerable age Of
81 years. having been born In Kullund-
borg, Denmark. on Aug. u, 1915. He
had always enjoyed good health and
when he retired last night at the usual
hOur he sceined 20 be ss sell as ever.
But he awoke about II O'Clock with a
pain in the region Of the heart and
within ~ minutes he expired. He emil
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
FORGERY CHARGE.
Schuckers Valves Examination and is
Held to District Court.

j. c. schuckers was arraigned before
Judge Diehl this morning on the
charges Of forgery and utterlng a
forged instrument He waived prelim-
mary examination and was held to an
swer in the district court, his bonds
being fixed at $3.50, In default OF which
he was lodged in the county Jail.
II is alleged that Schuckers forged
the name Of Rudolph Knoid TO Des-
eret National bank check for $50. and
passed II on S. J. Kelly. The offense
was committed about Feb. 3, 1902.
The defendant Is the young man
brought to this city yesterday by
Sheriff Naylor and on the trip home he
told the sheriff he would plead guilty
20 the charge.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
Police Get BOOTY Back.

Davenport, Ia. April 1S.-The police
today secured all the booty OF the rob-
bers who went through three fine resi-
dences Wednesday night The articles
had been placed In sacks and scattered
through a car OF shelled corn consigned
from Peoria to the glucose works 1T
Davenport. In the lot were four gold
watches, FIVE diamond rings, a diamond
brooch diamond pin and three unset
diamonds. the whole valued at several
thousand dollars. Two mel taken from
the same car at Rock Island this morn
ing by officers Barney and McCahe
overpowered the latter and escaped.
but one was re-oaptured later.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
WADDELL Is ARRAIGNED.
State Prisoner Pleads Not Guilty to
Charge Of Attempted Murder.
Especial to the "News."l

Ogden, April lS-Harry Waddell, who
Is serving a term In the state prison
for housebreaking, was brought to Og-
den today to be arraigned before Judge
Rolapp, to answer TO the charge Of as
sault with intent 20 kill lie was rep
resented by District Attorney Hayes,
Waddel pleaded not guilty and his case
was set for May S.
The four men charged with hav-
Ing robbed two men on a freight train
last Tuesday. were arraigned today
before Judge Howell. As the prosecut-
ing witnesses were unable to Identify
any OF the suspects the case was dis
missed and the men We're discharged.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
ELKs SECURE HEADQUARTERS.

The visiting Grand Elks completed
arrangements this morning with Land
lord Holmes OF the Knutsford hotel
whereby that hosiery viii be the head.
quarters of the Elks national organi-
cation during convention week. The
members Of the grand lodge viii arrive
here August 10, aud remain In town
through the i4th. The visiting Elks
left this noon for the east, very much
pleased with their trip TO this city
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
DEATH OF AMELIA NELSON.
Young Lady Of Tooele succumbs to
Stomach aud Bronchial Trouble.
[specIal 10 the "News."l

Tooele City. April ls-Miss Amelia
Nelson. daughter a Mr.. and NJ.
Sven Nelson OF this place, died last
night from a complication Of bronchial
and stomach troubles. from which she
had been a sufferer for several years.
Miss Nelson was well known IN salt
Lake. where she attended school and
acquired q good education. She wac
born in Tooele In 1870 and was raised
here. For the past ten years she has
acted as secretary OF the Sunday school
and was one OF the most useful mem
bers OF the community being one Of
The leaders In the musical and social
circles.
The funeral win be held from the
Tooele ward meeting house on sunday
afternoon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
j. Mechanics, Theatrical Man, Dead

I'll Paso Tex. April 1S.--James Nc
Daniels, ain old-tlme theatrical mama
ger and actor, died today at the age Of
GO. McDaniels was at one time mana
ger Of John McCulough's theater in
san Francisco and later owned the Nc
Daniels block at Cheyenne Wyo..
which was burned, leaving him penni-
less His only support In recent years
was an allowance from the Actors
association He at one time played
with Clara Morris and Frohman,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
WILHELFl NINA HAS TYPHOID.

The Hague April ls.--An official bull
flin was issued this morning from
rslle Loo, stating that Queen VIII
hlmina passed a fairly quiet night.
'ne alarming fever which complicated
" queens condition, is now officially
omitted to be typhoid.
4 special edition OF the Official Jour-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
Philippine Investigation Postponed.

Washington, April lS,-The senate
committee on the Philippines did not
hear testimony today because OF the
failure Of witness to arrive This
expected witness is Grover Flint Of
Cambridge, Mass, who spent some time
in the Philippines and who Is reported
to have stated that he had seen the
water cure" administered. He Will
be heard Monday. On motion Of
Senator Beverldge, the committee. by
a party vote Of five TO four, adjourned
until Monday, although Senator Car
mack stated that he had requested Ed
ward Atkinson to come to Washington
for the purpose Of testifying tomor-
row
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18

nal this morning publishes the doctors
statement as follows
THE superstition, entertained by the
queens physicians since the commence
ment of her maJestys Illness, has be-
that the queen is suffering from ty-
phoid fever.
up to the present time the malady
has run its ordinary course.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
MRS. JoHNsON's STORY.
GLENN BOUND OVER.
CRATER Must Answer to Charge OF
Criminal Conspiracy.

Harry Glenn. the alleged CRATER
who film TANNED II. c. Butler out
OF $3.50 by means Of the lock trick,
had a preliminary hearing before Jus
tice Kroeger today on the charge OF
criminal conspiracy. The prosecution
was conducted by Assistant County
Attorney Loofbourow, and Attorney j.
NJ. Hamilton. represented the defend
ant. Glenn was unable 70 make a good
defense and was ,eld to the district
court. In default Of 500 bonds he was
remanded 10 the custody OF the sheriff.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
Santa Fe Freight Wrecked.

Bakersfield. Cal, April ls.--The Santa
Fe freight No. SO, southbound, Conduc-
tor Bowyer, Is reported wrecked at
Rosedale. eight miles west OF this city.
Ten cars are ditched Santa Fe Off
oials Of this city have gone TO the
scene of the wreck,
No one is reported injured.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
IOER LEADERS LEAVE PRETORIA

and the Boer delegates al Pretoria,
Lord Kitchener. while refusing TO grant
an armistice. on military grounds. has
agreed 10 give facilities for the election
and maintaining Of representatives Of
the various Boer commands TO consid-
err the position. The Bosr leaders have.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
"wiId Bill" Hanrahan Dead.

Chicago April 1S--"Wlld Biz Han
rahan, the pugllist, died at a. m. to-
day at the county hospital Of pneu-
monia. Hanrahan was about TO enter
the ring when 1t was discovered that
he was sick A doctor was called and
discovered that the puglist had tenn
perature Of 104 He was Immediately
sent to the hospital.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18

to leave Salt Lake by 10 o'clock tomor-
row morning.
This Is the last time you VIII be
given a chance under suspended SEN
tence," said Judge Dlehl. ~ you are
brought In again and convicted | Will
give you all the law allows"
"All right" grunted Pete. as he shut
fed out OF the court room.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18

therefore, left Pretoria to carry out
this plan"
Mr.. Balfour added that It was not ex-
pected that communication between
the British authorities and the Boer
leaders could be resumed in less than
three weeks.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
SENATE.

Washington, April 1S.--At the con-
clusion Of routine business In the
senate today, consideration Of bill to
provide for a union railroad station
In the District Of Columbia was be-
gun.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
BELGIAN DEPUTIES
AGAINST REVISION

Brussels, April 1S-The chamber Of
representatives today by 81 TO Ga votes
rejected the proposal TO revise the Bel
gian constitution so as to provide for
universal suffrage.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
PETE IN GOOD LUCK.
Judge Diehl Gives Him Another
Chance 10 Leave Town.

Mexican Pete was given another
chance 10 get out OF town today by
Judge Diehl Pete pleaded guilty to
balng q vagrant but promised tbs court
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
FALSE PRETENCE.

Deputy Sheriff Mauss Of Murray to-
day arrested Wallace Thurston at that
place upon charge of obtaining money
under false pretenses. Thurston has
been employed at the coal yards there.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18

"uon April ls.-The government
'e' A j. Balfour. in the house Of
1 mons today made the following i'm
4 ant statement;
-1'er TWO conferences between Lord
~ ne British high commissioner
WIN Africa, and Lord Kitchener
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
New Russian Minister of Interior

st. Petersburg, April Ex-senator Won
Plehew secretary Of state for Finland,
has been appointed minister Of the in
terror succeeding the late M slpia-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
AN awful WOUND.

The bullet that ended Johnson's life
was OF 44-caliber, and entered at the
front OF the right shoulder close to the
base of the neck, ranging down and TO
the left side As the body lay on the
ground a mass Of blood stained froth
protruded from the mouth. showing
that the bah had passed through the
lungs, and from the fact that death was
so instantaneous. II is quite probable
that II ranged over TO the left side and
penetrated the heart
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
THE WOMEN.

Mrs. Johnson has one child about two
years old and Is now In a delicate con-
dition. Mrs. MCGEE has a boy II years
old, who is the son OF a former hus-
band, this being her second marriage.
Her parents live In Denver, where she
and her husband came from TO Utah.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18
OFFICERS THERE.

Besides Sheriff Naylor and Deputies
Raleigh, Busby and Mauss who were
on the ground very soon after the oc-
currencey Justice McAlllster Of Murray
went TO the scene OF the tragedy IN or
der to take official cognizance Of the
facts, Assistant County Attorney
William Ritter also went down
and directed the details for
the prosecutors Office. The spot
was also the object OF visits from citi-
gems living thereabouts who We're cur
ious TO see all they could of the affair.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-18

That the advertiser wants 10 get lnto
Call at the NoWs Office and we will
satisfy you that the News Is the paper
that reaches the people az their ire.
sldes.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-13
General Markets.

New York. March n. FLOUR-Dull and a shade easier with the drop in wheat; Minnesota patents. Ss S5atlo: winter straights, S3.soaSe6; win- ter extras. g. S.2oa3so; winter patents. ps6a AS0
 wHEAT-opened steady, but was soon weakened by heavy unloading based on the favorable weather and crop news: May, SssaSsMc.: July, s2AaSsMo.
 RYE-steady; state. eoasie., O. l. f.. New York, carlots: No. 2 western, eSAc.. f. O. b., afioat.
 CoRN-steadier on the buiush govern ment report; May, sT@a67ste.; July, seHa 66Ac.
 oATs-Also bullishly affected by the re- port on farm reserves: track, white, state. 62lsa5Sc.; track. white western. 62ssa6so. PoRK-steady; mess, nS.boaie.bo; fam fly. sl7ai725. LARD-steady; prime western steam. s75c.
 BUTTER-Firm. state dairy, 1Oasec. {: creamery, 22a27c.
 CHEESE - Strong; state, full cream. small early made. fancy, coiored, i7Ma l2Ac.: state. full cream. small. early made, fancy, white, 12Mal2Ae.; full cream. large. fall made. fancy. oolored, lihailNo. {: full cream, large, fall made. fancy, white. ilhhllAc.
 EGGS-Firm and active: state and Penn sylvania, i7c: western. at mark. lie. SUGAR-Raw steady; fair refining. 25kc.: centrifugal, sS test. SAG: refined quiet; crushed. b25c.. powdered. AS5o. MoLASSEs-F New Orleans. s.atlc. TURPENTINE-Firm at tsateslo. RICE-Steady; domestic. 4Nasitc.; Ja- pan, 4Aa5Ac,
 TALLow-stesdy; city. GAG; country. sA a6Ssc.
 HAY-Firm; shipping, eOaeso. reed to choice Q2ikaa5c,
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-13

given by Mrs. Ogden Mflls, ana Tn the evening he attended the large banquet of the Deutsche Gesellschaft in the ball room of the Waldorf Astoria.
 Prince Henry put In busy day on Sunday, starting in the morning with a musical entertainment furnished by the members of the Arion society of Brook lyn, who wanted to sing for him tho song that won Emperor Williams prize at the German singing festival in Brooklyn. Then followed a luncheon at the University club, given by the presidential delegates who have accom-. panied the prince on his travels in this country. A brief interval of rest at tho hotel was succeeded by the dinner giv- en by MT. and Mrs. Cornelius Wander bilt at their home, eos Fifth avenue, the days programme closing with a visit to the New York Yacht club, where a reception was held in honor of his royal highness.
 On Monday Prince Henry visited Philadelphia, leaving New York at a. m. and returning at 5:45 p. m.
 The prince was met at the railroad station in Philadelphia by the citizens reception committee, headed by Mayor Samuel H. Ashbridge, who accompa- nied him to the city hall. The First and Second troops, Philadelphia city cavalry, in command of Captain John c. Groome, acted as official escort.
 Leaving the city hall. the party was taken to Independence hall and later to the Cramps shipyards.
 At 1:30 p. m. the prince attended a luncheon at the Union League club house and late in the afternoon started back to New York city.
 On arriving in New York he boarded the Hamburg American line steamship Deutschland preparatory to his depar' ture from America.
 Prince Henry gave a farewell dinner on board the Deutschland to Admiral Evans, General Corbin, Assistant Sec, retary of State Hill and Colonel Gil more, who were his official hosts dur, ing his visit. In the evening he attend ed a gala performance at the Irving Place theater. After the performance he returned to the Deutschland.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-13
oden Remove. sh.rin Guden.

Governor Odell has removed Sheriff Charles s. Guden of Kings county and has appointed Norman s. Dike as his successor. Sheriff Guden was elected last fall. Some weeks ago in a public speech Lawyer Bert Reiss charged that before the nomination Guden gave to Colonel Michael Dady, Republican leader of Brooklyn, a signed agreement to turn over to Dady all fees received above $12, GOO and also to allow Dady to appoint all subordinates in case of his election. Charges against Guden were preferred before Governor Odell, based on Reiss' statement. The gov ernor in a memorandum filed with the order of removal does not find there was any agreement with Dady. but finds there was a promise to name Reiss as his counsel and that Guden is generally unfit" for his office. He finds that in view of his promise to Reiss he took false oath" in enter Ing office