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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-21

Rehearsals are in progress for a
number for four violins TO be given at
the meeting of the Music Club on Jan.
8. Those who will play are Messrs.
T.. ID. Wylly, G. s, connerat, r. @. VIE
gand and w. NJ. Morrison.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-21
| CLEAN SWEEP
USEFUL HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

LADIES' and GENTS HDkFs ENID H'DkF'S GENTS all liner
HDkFS INITIAL DkFS SCARFS TIES CLOVES SUS
PENDERS UMBRELLAS LAWN BINGHAM APRONS
BAGS
HOSIERY
no BINDS.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
ldaho's State Tribunal Goes After
County Treasurers
AND COMMISSIONERS ALSO.
ly 18ki
EYcorIsses Thorn for Allowing Fable
Funds TO be Hoarded In Banks
FOR Private purposes.
Iineclallto the nNews.ol

Boise, Ida. Dec. l7-The supreme
court in two cases decided today takes
occasion 70 exc9rlate county treasurers
and commissioners who allow pubic
funds TO be- "hoarded In banking in
stItutlons 70 be used for private pur-
poses
The drst case IL that of j. ]. Cham
bers, appellant vs.. Custer county
Chambers held warrants OF Custer
county. and being notified they would
be paid on certain days, sent them on
The treasurer mailed In payment checks
on the bank OF c. Bunting q Co. OF
Blackfoot, In which the money Of Gus
ter county was deposited Before the
checks came back for payment the
bank failed The district court sus-
tanned the county on the grounds that
due diligence had not been used In the
presentation OF the checks.
The other case Is that OF Lawrence
Green, appellant, VS.. Custer county, and
In this, too, the judgment OF the dis
trlct court Is reversed. Appellant was
paid checks Of the treasurer OF Custer
county for warrants, payment OF which
wan stopped on the failure OF the
Bunting bank. The bank receiver paid
portion Of the checks and after the
county secured judgment against the
bank and received part payment there
on Green presented his claims to the
county The commissioners disallowed
them and the district court sustained
that action. The supreme court re-
verses the judgment of the lower court.
Charles Timer has gone into the floral
business and built him q 2OxlO0 foot
greenhouse.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
SIGNED BY THE MAYOR.
City's Executive Approves Liquor Or'
dlnaucc As Amended.

The new liquor ordinance, as amend
ed and passed by the council on Mon
day night. was signed by Mayor
Thompson today and is now law Of
this city,
The mayor also attached his sigma
ture TO the resolution. introduced by
Robinson, which instructs the chief Of
police TO arrest all offenders OF the new
li1uor ordinance, The resolution was
the result OF the discussions on the
floor OF the council on Monday night
when It was stated that liquor was be-
ing sold at the Alta club, University
club, and roominghouses In various
parts OF the city, without license hay
ms been obtained from the city. II Is
the lntentsIh Of the council to compel
all of sucn places TO take out a license
and the resolution was passed for that
particular purpose, so that II Is now up
to Chief Pgul to see that the ordinance
is obeyed in that respect particularly,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
THE HAY MURDER.
Foul Crime Committed One Year Ago
Mortensen's Status

One year ago last night James X.
Hay was murdered and buried In a
lonely field near the Rio Grande tracks
in Forest Dale. A year ago tomorrow
morning, Dec. Is, his grave was found
by Young boy. BY mere accident, and
his body was dug up BY the police ON
GERS and a number Of his friehus'
among them being Peter Mortensen.
who now stands convicted Of the foul
murder.
All the circumstances connected with
the crime are well remembered by the
residents Of this city and state, and. III
fact, By the citizens throughout the en-
tire western states, IL viii 20 down
In the history OF the state as one OF
the blackest crimes ever committed
within its boundaries.
The trial OF Peter Mortensen, for the
murder, was one Of the longest In dura-
ton and one OF the most expensive
criminal actions ever tried In this state.
1t resulted In verdict Of guilty OF
murder In the first degree. Atmotion
for new trial was made but II was
oyerruled by Judge Morse and the muir
derur was sentenced to be shot, A
stay Of execution was granted In order
that an appeal might he taken to the
supreme court. Mortensen now occu-
pies cell In death row. at the state
prison, and his case will come before
the supreme court on appeal at the
February term.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
ASK CONCERNING
SALT LAKE CITY
Two PhiIaOthroplc Institutions May
Be Opened Up Here,
BACKING OF A BILLION.
Letter Comes From A. q. Lee OF Don
ton, Texas, 10 Mayor Thompson
Fame Ia II.

Mayor Thompson received a coinmu-
nicatlon today from A. G. Lee, Of Den
ton, Texas, asking for Information con-
corning Salt Lake CITY. The gentle
man and his associates have IN view the
construction Of two phlanthropic insti-
tutons.and thought perhaps this would
be a good city IN which 70 build them
The communication, which follows in
full, was referred 10 the secretary OF
the Commercial club for further nc-
tom.
NY associates and ] are going TO
build two philanthroplc lnsiltulions--the
International Political Specialists
school and the Worlds Dlathetic lnstl-
tute, and we thing Salt Lake City would
be suitable place TO locate them The
International Political Specialists
school and the Worlds Dlathetic lnstl-
tute have a financial backing OF a bill
lion dollars.
'These institutions will make salt
Lake city famous the world over. Send
me a brief description OF Salt Lake
City. Yours truly, A. q. LEE"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
LAID TO REST.
Impressive Services Over the Remains
OF Mrs. Harriet Stanley,

Impressive funeral services over the
remains OF Harriet Stanley, wife Of
Frank Stanley, We're held In the Fifth
ward westinghouse ct noon today.
Bishop Louis G, Hoagland Of the Twen-
ty-sixth ward presiding The house was
crowded with sympathizing relatives
and friends, and there was profuslon
OF beautiful floral emblems, all testi-
flying to the csgeem in which the de-
ceased was held. Elder Richard Brim-
ley offered the opening prayer, and the
speakers We're Bishop Harrison sperry
OF the Fourth ward and Elders knight,
8. II. Harrow. Don G. Rushton and
Bishop Hoagland. The benedlction was
pronounced by Elder Smith. The music,
which was appropriate and touching,
was rendered by members OF the Twen-
ty-slxth and Fifth ward chOirs. A long
cortege followed the remains to their
last resting place In the city cemetery.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
Meils,rom Divorce Case.

c. Il. Meistrom today filed suit for
divorce against his wife Anthonia Neil
strom on tho ground OF cruelty. The
parties were married In this city In
April, 1897, and 1t is alleged that de-
PENDANT commenced her cruel treat
ment Of plaintiff In May of this year.
II Is claimed that defendant accused
her husband Of being mo good and
Of Hanging around home in place OF
being out at work." when she we'll
knew that he was in III health and un-
able to work. Plaintiff claims
that he was finally ccGpelled
to leave his home and take
UP his abode elsewhere. He asks
that his wife he awarded the custody
Of the minor child and he is willing to
pay IS per month for its support
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
Damage Suit Filed.

John w. Wright filed damage suit
In the district court today against
the American Smelling and Refining
company, to recover 1875 for injuries
alleged to have been received while EN-
ployed at defendants smelter on oc-
tober II. 1909. II Is alleged that plain
tiff was employed as switchman on a
locomotive used for hauling Stag from
the smelter TO the dump. and that on
the above date, the defendant negli-
gently permitted car of hot molten
lead to stand near the entrance to the
blast building and the locomotive coll
li0ed with said car. Plaintiff was
thrown TO the ground with such vio-
lence that his leg was broken and he
vas otherwise injured. He also re-
ceived severe burns, for all OF which
injuries he asks damages in the above
amount
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
GRAND LARCENY CHARGED.
John Murphy Caught Robbing q
Drunken Miner

Last night Officer Simpson arrested
one John Murphy on the charge OF
grand larceny. Simpson happened to
enter the Silver King saloon and saw
Murphy searching the pockets Of Nick
Randall. miner, who was drunk and
asleep in a chair. Murphy secured
some tobacco. but got no money as
Randall had none. This morning the
county attorney filed complaint
against Murphy. charging him with
grand larceny.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
MErGHAN's BOND.
Was Expected from Ogden Today
Judge Marshall's Statement.

Judge Marshall's statement.
The 5000 bond for the appearance of
Charles Meighan, the defaulting Ogden
postmaster, for his appearance at the
end Of the 50 days stay Of the sentence
OF the court, Is expected to arrive from
Ogden today. Meanwhile Mr.. Meighan
Is In the custody OF Deputy Marshal l..
II. Smyth. Mr.. Smyth stated this
morning that Salt Lake parties had Of
fered to furnish the bond but Mr..
Meighan said he preferred that the bond
should come from his home town.
In the arguments for a new trial
yesterday. Judge Maginnis reviewed
the case quite extensively but the mo-
ton was overruled by Judge Marshall.
who held that there was ample evidence
TO show a shortage which had not been
explained and the conditions consti-
tuted embezzlement.
Before sentence was pronounced c. s.
Patterson made an exceptionally strong
and sympathetic appeal for light
sentence for his client.
The court In pronouncing sentence Of
one year. said that II could not be so
light as TO encourage wrongdoing. He
also expressed the belief that the short
age had originated by carelessness in
keeping accounts and not from criminal
intent. but stated that such system Of
carelessnes nearly always led to serious
results.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
NO DECISION.
None Yet Announced In the Hoag
land Contempt Case.

No decision has yet been announced
by the federal court in the proceedings
for contempt against G. 5. Hoagland OIL
the defunct Boston store which We're
heard yesterday. The question mainly
at issue is Hoagland's residence. lie
claims his domioile at ST. Antony, lda-,
and for that reason contends that ne Is
immune from the processes OF the court
in this district In the involuntary bank
ruptcy proceedings against him. The
creditors allege that Hoagland dispos-
ed of his Idaho store some months ago
and then became resider- OF Utah.
In his examination, Hoasland ad-
mitted receiving check for $4,000 from
Mr.. Anderson, which was ostensibly
the purchase price Of his Idaho store,
but he claimed that the transaction was
not bona fde, being merely a makeshlft
TO make 1t appear that Anderson, who
Is a Mormon" was the owner so as
to secure a Mormon" patronage for
the store. Hoagland claimed that An
derson is still employed by him on
salary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17

SMITH-In this city, Dec. II, 1902, OF
old age, John NJ, Smith, father OF
John G. Smith, the molder, born
March 20. 1916, in walsall, Stafford
shire, England came to this city
in 1871.
Funeral services will be held Thurs.
day al 2 p. m. from the funeral chapel
of Undertaken Jos. VIM. Taylor, q
South West Temple street. Friends are
invited TO attend. Interment in city
cemetery.
Mllennial Star please copy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
ORANGES HIS MIND.


Ed Dalton. who on April q last at
tempted ~, rob Mrs. Emeline Drcssler,
an aged lady residing in Ouray Terrace
on Fourth South and Fourth East
streets, this morning appeared before
Judge johnson and withdrew his plea
Of not guilty. heretofore entered to the
charge OF assault with intent to COM
nit robbery, and entered plea OF
guilty TO the same charge. He waived
the statutory time and will appear to.
morrow morning at 10 o'clock for SEN
tcnce. tf
Charles I.ade, a negro. was arraigned
on the charge OF robbery and entered
q plea OF guilty. He also waived time
and will be sentenced tomorrow morn
ing. On Dec. 10, Lade robbed Jerry
Farrell OF $50 In cash.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
AFTERNOON STOCKS.
Daly-West Firm but Closed Lower
Wabash Looking Up.

The appended schedule shows that
DAILY West made something OF a squirt
at the opening, but fell back 10 this
mornings figure at the close. also,
that Wabash was gaining ground;
DAILY West--25 at s9.io: . at 1919; l6
at $500.
Lower Mammotb-lo0 AZ Iiis.
May Day-5oo at 20 500 at 20A 200
at GOA 500 at 20is.
sacramento-i5 500 at 20, 100 at S9i4 ;
500 q, COZ.
star Con. --2.o coo at 10.
Uncle Sam--l,509 AT %.
Ben Butler--l,50o at 5.
Callfornia--l.000 at 2ils 60, 400 a,
"a.
Martha Washington-9,50 az 3.
Wahash--l00 at IS; 400 at &c; 200 al
ssh 100 at s.: 100 at sflz; 100 at 81.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
TENDENCY IS
TO COMBINE.
It Is Most Significant Feature OF
Railway Developments
COMPETITION SUPPRESSED.
or Has Been thought TO Condition
Entctive Restraint, says Interstate
Commrrce commission Report

washington, Dec. 1.-THE tendency
10 combine continues the most signlt-
cant feature OF railway development
according 10 the annual report OF the
interstate commerce commission issued
today. The report says:
1T Is not open 10 question that the
competition between railroad carriers
which formerly prevailed has been
largely suppressed o. al least brought
to the condition Of effective restraint.
The progress OF consolidation IN one
form or another viii ct no distant day
oonhnc this competition Within narrow
ana unimportant limits because the
control OF most railway property VIII be
merged In few individuals, whose
common interests impel them to act In
concert. While this win insure. as
probably nothing else can in equal de-
gree, the observance OF published tarilt
and 90 measurably remove some OF the
evils which the act IL designed 20 pre-
NGEt. TIC iotulbltb HllhutAph ili'''f w
consequences TO the public wheh clam
the most serious attention, law
which might have answered the pur-
pose when competition was relied upon
to secure reasonable rates IS demons
strably Inadequate when that oompeti-
ton 10 displaced by the most far reach
ing and powerful combinations 80
great a change IN conditions calls for
corresponding change In the regulating
statute"
The commission rcaflirms is recon-
mcadatlona for amending the interstate
commerce laws and urges the grave ne
cessity for legislation.
The report says that the fact that no
convictions have yet been obtained nor
indictments found in the cases of the
roads which were shown by an investl-
CATION last winter TO be giving secret
rates 10 grain shippers emphasizes the
fact that the criminal provisions OF the
present Interstate law are practically
dead letter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
smith Gets an Appointment.

Denver, Dec 1.-THE appointment Of
william @. Smith to be In charge OF
rights OF way OF the Denver, North
western & Pacific railway was an
nounced today at the general offices OF
the Coiorado- Utah Construction COM
pany. Surveyors Will be kept In the
field all winter on the western slope and
In Utah, and as socn as the officers OF
the construction conrany decide upon
the most feasible rolIe Mr.. Smiths de-
pGrtment viii secure rights OF way.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
Damage Suit On.

In the federal court today jury Is
hearing evidence in a case brought by
the Mammoth Mining company against
the Employers Liability Assurance
company of London. The action is bas-
ed on damage claims for personal in
juries to employees In the mine and
which have been paid by the plaintiff.
The question at issue Is the sufficiency
OF notice Of the injuries given by the
plaintiff to the defendant,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
RoMNEY ARRAIGNED.
Pleads Not Guilty to Charge Of Muir.
der in Second Degree.

Miles w. Romney was arraigned be-
fore Judge johnson this afternoon on
the charge Of murder in the second de-
gree, for the killing of Harry Strong
In the Oasis saloon on Sunday, Sept.
IA. 1902. and entered plea Of not guilty.
Mr.. Romney appeared in court, ac-
companied by Judge W. II, King, his
attorney, and waived time In which to
enter his plea TO the charge, and after
listening TO the reading Of the infor-
nation, entered the plea as stated
above,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
Decree Of Foreclosure.

Judge Stewart today rendered De,
cree for foreclosure of mortgage w
favor OF plaintiff In the case Of August
Dttmann vs. o. s. Booker, Anna Il.
Booker and ]. c. Weeter. The amount
of the Judgment Isl S60.70. and the pro-
porty foreclosed Is 100 acres Of land IN
section Q, township south, range 1
ypet 4t ~
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
DIamondfeld Jack Davis Liberated
By a Majority Vote
CASE A CELEBRATED ONE.
The story OF which IL Perhaps one
or the EIost Interesting In His
tory Of the West.
tspecIol % the DNews.')

Boise. Ida, Dec. l7,--The state board
Of pardons. at 1880 this afternoon par
doned Diamondheld Jack Davis by a
majority vote. Gov, Hunt and socy' OF
state Bassett voted yes and Atty
Gen. Martin mo.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
EDITION De LUXE.
N AND AROUND SALT LAKE

Former Price 1850, now $3.50. Hand
somely bound and profusely illustrated.
An elegant gift souvenir book Of Salt
Lake City. The regular edition. I5c.
We have also Xmas cards, calendars,
booklets. souvenir spoons. views, ETC.,
iust the things TO send TO friends
abroad. Postofiice right In the store.
Come early.
pEsERET NEWS BOOK STORE.
Main Street.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
Case DIsn,issed.

Judge Hall today dismissed the case
OF Fritz Riepen VS. the Albion Mining
company. by the consent OF both par
ties. The action was brought to quiet
title to the area In conflict between two
mining claims located in the Big Cot
tonwood district.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

The Utah sugar Co. Notice Is here.
by given that dividend No. OF IA per
cent on the preferred stock OF fhe
Utah Sugar Company. will be paid at
the Office CT the company In the Desc
ret News Bldg, Salt Lake City, Utah,
Dec. 81, 1902: to stockholders OF record
on Dec. "a. 1902, the stock books will be
closed for transfers Vt 5 O'Clock D. m.
on Dec "a 1n0,, and will be reopened
on Jan. 2, 1903, az 10 n m.
HORACE @. WHITNEY, secretary.
Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. II. 1909.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
DIVORCE Granted.

Judge Stewart today granted Lena A.
Dinsmore a divorce from her husband,
James N. Dinsmore, on the grouni of
non-support The couple was married
at Rock Springs, Wyo., on Dec, IL,
1894.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
BIND YOUR MAGAZINES.

old Books, Music and Magazines Put
them IN strong nsv covers for preser.
walton. Many records Of value car be
saved by having them bound. The
''News'' bIndery can do the work In any
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
Alice Wants a Divorce.

Alice T. Langston filed suit In the dis
trict court today against her husband.
Frank Langston. for a divorce on the
grounds Of desertlon and non-support.
Tire couple was married In this city on
Nov. 10. 100. and In February this year
defendant deserted plaintiff. Mrs
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
TO Tux PUBLIC.

VIII J. Lee, representing himself TO
be in the employ Of Goodwln's Weekly
and the Inter- Mountain Press Clipping
Bureau Is not connected IN any way
with either establishment.
JAMES 4. GOODWIN. Mgr.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17

A limited number OF the Christmas
eNews'' win be bound In magazine
form and sold at % cents per copy No
charge for domestic postage. Foreign
postage, 10 cents extra.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
sANFoRD's STATEMENT.

Mr.. Sanford made a statement In be-
Malt OF his client and asked that the
court exercise lenlency towards MN,
He stated that McGee had always peen
a peaceable citizen and was goou
prisoner, which went TO show That ne IS
moi n bad man. The circumstances
surrounding the shooting showed clear
ly.that there was considerable provoca-
lion and the act was committed on the
spur of the moment, hence ne was OK
the opinion that justice would be met
nv imposlng a light sentence.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17
THE OGDEN REGULAR.
Lone HIghwayman Robs Boy OF $500
- Meeting Postponed.
Especial to the "News."l

Especial TO the "NeWs.I
Ogden, Dec, 1.-THE usual robbery
occurred in this city last night, the
victim this time being delivery boy
named Carl Poulter, in the employ Of
the Ogden Furniture g. Carpet COM
pany. The boy had been out during
the afternoon delivering goods and col
iectjng, and when returning TO the
store about In the evening, at a point
on Twelfth street. near the place where
Fred McCabe was held up and shot, O
lone disciple OF Dick Turpln sprang out
and seized the horse the boy was driv-
Ing, and ordered Poulser to get out OF
this vehicle, This order was complied
with, without ceremony, as the robber
held large gun on the boy. When the
latter reached terra frma, the road
agent proceeded 10 go through one OF
his pockets. and finding the sum OF s4.50
therein, evidently supposed that to be
all the money the boy had on his per-
son, and told him to hop into his
wagon and drive on. Had the robber
Investigated little further he would
have discovered about $50 in gold and
greenbaclIs, which was slowed away In
an inside coat pocket, and w,Hfrn the
boy had collected during the afternoon.
The police are working on the case. but
as the boy could not give very good
description Of the man, II Is not likely
that he will be apprehended.
MEETING CALLED OFF
The meeting Of the school teachers Of
the northern part OF the state, which
was TO have been held In Ogden during
the holidays, has been abandoned ON
account OF the pedagogues being unable
to secure the eminent educators to lee
tire before them whom they expected.
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Complaint has been issued against J.
L. sackett charging him with seduc-
ton. Sackett was formerly resident
Of ogden In the employ OF the South
ern Pacific as operator. He is charg ed
With having seduced a young girl
named Dtysdell: under 15 years Of age
aachett left Ogden several months age
but was arrested today In San Francis.
90 by the police there Requisition pa
peers will be secured from Gov. Wells
tomorrow and he will be brought here
TO stand trial. Sachett Is well known IN
Ogden and was quite propular in social
circles.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-17

Langston also asks that her maiden
name, Alice Fairclough, be restored TO
har