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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
An ANCIENT CEREMONY.
'P'for Francis Joseph Washes the
rect OF Twelve Aged Men.

Nna' April emperor Francis
~. assisted by II archdukes, in
idourg today performed the an
Holy Thursday ceremony OF
.as me fee; Of u aged men
ases ranged from 80 to 90, az
lns livs2 years. The emperor
l1'ed dishes Of food before each
ghleh the archdukes removed
la'ely afterwards, the viands be-
.ll ialer to the mems homes. The
',ly ended with the emperor hang
4g containing 30 pieces OF silver
y ,4lh mans neck. His majesty
al@ 10 be In excellent health.
\ was a large gathering of court.
.otg and military officials pres.
s...aaing Ambassador Storer and
,eIeT Second Secy. Elves. Mill
ava 1'laeae Harris, the British am
20 \. IN Frederick Plunkett and
nlnket5 and the Duchess of
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
READY FOR WORK.

We are pleased to say that Dr. David
G. Bulge is now able 10 attend 10 his
professional duties, TO the extent at
least Of receiving patients az his Office
IN Logan. 10 which city he has just re-
turned after serving on the Medical
Board. lie was recently appointed q
member Of that board by Governor
WeeIs who recognized his ability and
knowledge OF his profession. gained
by five years study az the best col.
leges in the east, IN which he graduat-
ed with honors. lie Is one OF our M
tive sons, his father Is President w.
Bulge OF the Bear Lake stake. Or.
Bulge has not yet fully recovered his
strength. but hls numerous friends WIN
be glad to learn Of his eonyaleseenes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
CANAL CLEANED OUT.
Work on Salt Lake and Jordan CON-
pleted Last Night.

The work of cleaning out the Salt
Lake and Jordan canal was completed
last night Twenty-Five miles Of the
canal were cleaned out and It IS now in
first class condition. The work was
done under the supervision Of Land
and Water Commissioner Mcknight
who had 30 men and 30 teams employ
ed IT took two weeks to complete the
job, The greatest trouble was encoun-
tered In removing the SAID bars at the
head Of the canal, which had been form
ed there by the discharge from the
new Utah lake pumping plant. The
bars. after considerable trouble. were
removed very satisfactorily
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09

anxious 10 know IT'S rights In the mat.
ter Of railroad construction and OBJ
Grafton, Railroad men want to know
whore they stand.
The decision today Is Just one step
closer TO a decision from the United
States supreme court which shall be
hnal for even Il the Securities COM
pany had won today the government
would probably have appealed
The question was Of such Import
ance that an appeal was assured, no
matter who won These facts are GER
tain. Both railroads held by the
Northern Securities company stlll ex-
ist and are doing a good business.
When railroad men know exactly
how the law is to be interpreted they
VIII probably find good ways TO see
That properties are operated economi-
cally and probably"
A conference Of leading nnanclers
wns held this afternoon in the ollco Of
j. i Morgan q Company to discuss the
details OF the decision and It's bearing
upon railroad properties In the future
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09

partment could proceed to approve the
payrolls and take charge Of the DEPART
ment as soon as such Judgment Is rem
dered BY the trial judge. Jude Morse
has Issued the writ of quo warranto
which Is returnable on Saturday. April
H. such date Is the earliest possible
one for the hearing for the reason that
Judge Morse has been called 10 his
former home In Kansas by the severe
illness OF his mother, and may not re-
turn before that date
COMPLAINT A LENGTHY ONE.
The complaint is very lengthy one
and goes into details as TO all the facts
connected with the matter. II quotes
the ordinance which authorizes the
mayor 10 appoint chief Of police
with the concurrence OF he city c0un-
ell and also the rule Of the council
which provides that all appointments
shall be confirmed by The vote of a ma
iorlty Of councllmcn elected. A complete
history Of the appointment of Mr.
Sheets by the mayor and the actions
Of the council I'm regard TO such APP
polntment Is given. The vote on The
confirmation under which Sheets
friends claim he was legally con.
iirmed Is also set out. ag Is also all the
law relative to the case.
Attys. G. +, a. r. c. Loofbourow ana
city Atty Nye win represent Mr..
Sheets In the controversy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
FULTON GOES TO SANTA FE.
Former q. :. J.. Freight Man TO
Hustle Wool Ia This Territory.

Effective tomorrow there VIII b. a
new travelling freight agent in the field
IA the person OF ! A. Fulton. who cn-
ters the employ OF the Santa Fe In that
capacity, with headquarters IN Salt
Lake. under General Agent Warren.
Mr.. Fulton is well known In this terri
tory as a freight hustler and for a
number OF years was ga the employ Of
the Union Pacific and the oregon Short
Line, both as travelling freight agent
and as city freight agent at ogden.
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Thurber conducted the simple service
IN his invocation Dr.. Thurber made n
feeling reference to the beauty OF the
character of Mrs. Porter. The choir
sang Mrs. Porter's favorite hymns
Jesus. Lover Of My SOUL and Lead
Kindly Light"
At the conclusion Of the ceremony,
following the established official Gus
tom, Nine. Loubet and various men,
hers OF the ministry addressed a few
words of personal sympathy to the
ambassador and his daughter.
After the public service the casket
was borne to the mortuary chapel ad-
joining the church, where It win re-
mdin until Its removal 70 America.
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Whence Comes
His AUTHORITY
ono Watsanfo Proceedings Instituted c4gaina George A.
Sheets Today BY Attorney General Breeder, al Re In.
Agohon Of H. G. SlicNA'an-Sua a Fncnalp One 10
Settle The Present Chief of Police Muddh

The controversy as to whether Geo
A. Sheets is entitled to act as chief
OF police or whether he Is an.usurper
and should be ousted win finally be
settled In the courts. QUO warranto
proceedings We're instituted ln the dis
triet court today by Atty Gen. Breed b.
en-, at the instIgation OF H. G.
Mcmillan, who signed the complaint
requiring Geo A. Sheets to show by
what authority he Is holding the office
OF chief OF police. The proceeding Ia
such IN the laW that IL takes prece.
dence overall other civil actions which
VIII insure an early hearing and deter.
imitation to the great relief OF the pub.
lic IN general ana the members of tho
police department In particular. as the
salaries OF the latter for the past
month are tied up pending the settle
meht or the action so that the proper
oiilclal may approve the payrolls.
ACTION A FRIENDLY ONE
The action Is merely a friendly ono
ana the decision OF the court will settle
me controversy FOR good. OF course
the matter may be appealed to the SUI
preme court but should JUDGMENT
OF custer be rendered In The district
court an appeal win not stay The custer
ana hence the ranking officer in the de-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
AFTERNOON CALL.
Mining Stock Mrrket Continued Firm
Yankee Cen.

The mining stock market was practi.
cally unchanged this afternoon. Price.
ranged about the same as at the fore
noon session. Yankee Con-, however
weakened and sold lower. The sales
posted were as follows:
Daly-West. 100 at 1870. $50 at is.i5:
225 al 1926; 50 az i322ia.
Daly-Judge, 100 at g95
Lower Mammoth 200 at a. 100 al
iO'i 100 AT lOla 800 at lOA 100 at 40.
Sacramento, 500 al 26#.
Joe Bowers. 1000 az ~.
Martha Washington. 1000 at 9%.
Wabash 800 at 2gA 800 az 2ai4.
Yankee Con, 100 az 36is. 100 al S6,
900 at 35ls; 500 at IS, 100 at 3js; 100 at
a. 30
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09

That statement in a morning paper
20 the effect that only one man has
been killed on the Lucin cut-on since
operations commenced is al rot" said
a gentleman who visited promontory
last week Two Greeks were killed out
there about a week ago when some
piles snapped under a heavy train and
the track spread. The statement. how
ever. that the cars were lost is untrue.
The wrccking crews was soon ON the
spot ana with the bringing into action
of a heavy crane Il took about Just
seven minutes TO get each car out Of
the water and on 10 the track again,
when once they got down 10 work"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09

Paris, April 9.-The Passlonlst Faith
ers, who have been conducting the An
glo-American Catholic church here de-
parted for England today without a
demonstration. An early hour was
chosen so as to avoid a manifestation.
Qdite a number Of American and Eng
fsli members OF the church gathered
and hade goodbye to the fathers.
Secular priests Immediately took up
the usual work during holy week The
services are proceeding uninterrupted
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
TITLE GIRLS INSTANT DEATH.
Ehened at Two Horses She Ran Upon Railroad Track
In Front Of an Approaching Train and Was
Killed in TwRklng

she ran up the grade right In front OF
the approaching train, which apparent
ly she did not notice, The next instant
she was hit by the engine and thrown
off the grade. When the train was
brought to standstill the body was
picked up and found 10 be not mutilated
in the least the only outward sign of
injury being small stream OF blood is
suing from the nose Dr. Frank Noyes
was called, but could do nothing, as the
spark of life had fed. The body was
later taken to the home Of the grief
stricken parents, who reside about a
mile out Of American Fork The be-
reaved family has been sorely afflicted,
as three sons were killed In the Scofeld
disaster.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
Presidential Train.

The train that has been assigned to
the use OF President Roosevelt ON his
nlne-~eeks' tour across the continent
Is one Of the handsomest an1 most
complete on wheels II IL composed OF
seven cars, and was especially decor
ated and equipped for tho tour. After
the engine follows a baggage car. a
combination buffet and baggage car, "a
ciner' a section slcePrf a compartment
car, and finally the presidents private
car In which is arranged parlor and
observation compartment state sleep
ing rooms, dining room. two sleeper
sections, q kitchen and sleeper sections
for servants.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF.
Marcus Schumann Wins His Suit
Against the City.

Judge Stewart has rendered judgment IN
favor Of plaintiff for $3.50 and costs Of suit
IN the case Of Marcus sohumann vs. Salt
Lake City. The action was originally
brought IN Justices court 10 recover the
above amount as damages TO plaintiffs
house by the bursting of one OF the city's
watermains The water flooded plaintiffs
premises and did considerable damage
judgment was rendered IA the Justice
court In favor Of plaintiff for the fun
amount and the city appealed TO the dis
trlct court VITA the result as stated
above
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
WOMEN no MEET.
Daughters of Pioneers to Hold Great
Encampment.

Next Saturday will witness a notable
event in the encampment OF the Daugh-
tiers Of Utah Pioneers In celebration Of
the second anniversary OF the organ
ization of the society, the event to be
held at Barratt hall at o'clock y, m.
There wiz be an entertaining program.
and II is expected that there will be
present the First Presidency and other
Church officials, the Invitation includ-
Ing the Mormon" Battalion, and all
who have taken part in any pioneer
movements, their descendants, and all
others who may be interested, the idea
being TO hold great reunion of the
pioneers and lovers Of pioneer move
ments
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09

considered to be q strong local oandl.
date.
The Liberal success was due to the dis.
affection of the non-conformist Cor
nlshmen with the governments educa-
tlonal measures.
Sir Wllfrid Lawson's election brings
back TO Westminster a picturesque fig
ure, long known for his vehement in
terest In the cause Of temperance.
Colonial Secy, Chamberlain sent a
telegram to the electors pointing out
that throughout the war Sir Wilfrid had
invariably sympathlzed with the enc
mics of his country"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
FIGHTING AT FRAJALA.
Twice Attempted to Garry the Fort
ress but Repulsed Both Times.

Madrid April "a dispatch from
Melilla, Morocco, gives details of the
fighting at Frajala. II says that s
insurgents made a desperate alta < on
the fortress of Fraiala April s. After
the customary prayers the trib glnen
advanced with wild rush, TO tie ac-
compartment Of religious eXhortations.
Twice they attempted to carry the for.
tress by assault, but were repulsed by
well directed fusilades, which killed
numbers Of the insurgents. During the
etteck the powder supply Of the tribes
men exploded killing many Of them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
Indian Tribes LAW unheld.

Washington April 9.-'rhe court OF ap-
pells Of the District of Columbia has sus-
tanned the authority Of the Indian tribes
In Indian territory 10 make the payment
OF permit Zee or tribal tax prerequisite
10 grazing cattle and other live stock
within the Indian territory by persons
who are not members Of the tribes and
has sustained the authority Of the score
tary of the interior 10 enforce such an
Indian law by removing from the Indian
territory all cattle and other live stock
upon which this fee Is not paid
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09

few shots during his stay. Notwith-
standing that numerous notices had
been given TO the outside world that no
newspaper men would be allowed in the
park while the president was there, one
enterprislng reporter tried to force his
way in yesterday, He rode horse and
had a dog with him. The man was ar
rested before he had proceeded far and
the dog shot. Later the correspondent
was released.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
CRUSADE HAS BEGUN.
Sheets Says He viii Clean Out the
R0Oming Houses.

Today Chief Sheets began a crusade
against women Of the town who hold
forth In roomlng houses. He says he Is
going after the women and also pro-
poses TO prosecute the prOprietors.
Under the law, the inmates must be
notified TO clear out before anything
can be done, and then II they persist,
arrests win follow.
This afternoon Sergeant Hempel lo-
Gated eight such characters and in
formed them that they must seek other
quarters The proprietors were also
warned not to rent rooms to women Of
this character.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09

, s CIV Negotiations are pro-
lgivees u.ls 10 the Birmingham
Hn,,Ira IA. ihe United states and
Z n6,t,,.'l the view Of obtain,nr
h sntsls for Bntiet com
ami '0uhecuon with The pan
o. when built The Pos,
p IN r1,.is ons include oppor-
l1fsge. llHng and coallng shlps
ia's N N..lIii 20 tho Britisb
, sl,srs N'ofln Atlantic ana Wcsi
'ae United States nayy. ~
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09

turns after the proceedings, whenever
that may be. The Orei on Short Line
also VIII put In special excursion To
Mercur on Sunday, train leaving Salt
Lake at 9:l5 a. m, returning at II D..
N. A special rate VIII be put IN from
Poeatello 81. Anthony ana Intermediate
points TO Idaho Falls. April "A. on inc
occasion Of the laying a. the foundation
stone OF the new sugar factory.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09

Trenton. n. j.. April 9-The United
States Biscuit company with am author
lied capital stock Of S.jO0O00. was ncor-
porated here today. The stock Is divided
into Sl,50o0o0 preferred. drawing per
cent cumulative dividends, and s3,0o00OO
common. The object OF the company Is
TO manufacture and sell biscuits. crack
ers and other food products. lncorpora-
tors: Louis j. Nallley X. X. McLaren
and Joseph NJ. Mitchell Of Jersey City.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
-. -
p0STMASTERS AND PENSIONS.

TNVVNIdI 10 ITe NENN, ]
Washington, ID. c.. April colbert
Stevens has been appointed postmaster
at Rongis Fremont county. Wyo., vice
Charles Fletcher resigned
Pensions granted ldaho-Increased
AmesIah Strickland, Emmett, sl2 Fran
els ~ Root, Houser, S.
Wyoming Increased. William II. HON.
m0ntrce Beet0n S.
Utah-Martha f. Parker Payson, S.
original, Benjamin d. Knorr, Grangeyille,
Ida, war with Spain, S.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
MAKES EARLY START

fapabar Mont, April 9.-President
.syst made an early start this
,rhg from his headquarters in the
II for an extended trip through GER
\ portions OF the reserve. There are
|,gs number Of mountain lions In the
Il and as the authorities are making
(srmlned effort to exterminate them
| possible the president may get a
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
IlIInoIs Central Morlgnge.

Chicago, April 9.--A mortgage Of s.
100000 given by the Illinois Central
railroad company to the United States
Trust company Of New York has been
filed for record 10 Is designated as the
Illinois Central Railroad companys exc
tended first mortgage gold bonds, ma
lures April !, 1851. and bears 3iz per
cent interest.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09

Manila, April 9,-Maj. Gen. Davis has
disapploved the findings OF the court
martial at lllgan, Island of Mindanao,
IN the case Of Lieut. Joel r. Lee. of the
Tenth United State1 infantry, holding
that the accused who was charged VITA
manslaughter In connection with the
killing Of two native prisoners of war.
was not entitled to an honorable ac-
qulttal.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
Train strlkcs rrollcy an.

Battle Creek Mich, April "a troll
ley car was struck by a Grand Trunk
train today at the Jefferson avenue
crossing and smashed into ltindllng
wood Two passengers, Miss clara
Moorehouse and A, /. Rossman We're
seriously Injured, The escape Of the
other occupants Of the car was almost
miraculous.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
Mrs. Townsend Was Insane.

London, April "a coroner's jury to-
day rendered verdict of suicide while
temporarily insane in the case Of Mrs.
Mabel Townsend, formerly Of the AL
eazar theater San Francisco, who killed
herself with a revolver on the doorstep
OF the house of her sister, Mrs. Rowe,
on Monday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
Special to the "News.")

Special to the "News.")
N, April 9.-Llttls Violet, the nine
i.od daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs, Pot
vas run down by passenger train
oregon Short Line, northbound,
morning and instantly killed. The
Feat happened at a point about one
Nuih Of l.ehi as the little girl was
n way to school. Violet was COM
doFn the wagon road which at this
\ runs parallel with the railroad
Hhen she became frightened at
lIaelous appearance Of two horses
7 were running down the road be-
Wagon, In order TO avoid them
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
A l'cw Excursions schcdulcd

At 5lj this afternoon a special train
win leave salt Lake for Provo over the
Rio Grande on the occasion OF the or
ganization Of new lodge. p. p. o. r..
In the Garden City Aside from the
Salt Lake Elks there viii be delega-
lions from ogden. Park City. Bingham.
and Eureka on hand. The special re.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
STRIKE IN ROME.
''ce'ul solution of IL Seems
Quite Probable.

~. y april s--Apeaceiul solution Of
@e continues to be probable.
" mas almost resumed its nor
''' The only difference being
ssy e Of cabs. Many pilgrims.
h.. Germans have arrived for
n .,' functions They will be re-
!, Saualence by the pope on Mon.
/ s' y |,oIe Than 300 churches Holy
|n , Tt are proceeding without
Bar. ' ne. people rushed to see the
h M an. Anu especially admired the
'uuFeh Of the American col
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
Trunk Lines Made Respon dents.

Washington, April 9.-The interstate
commerce commission today made a
number Of trunk railway lines respond
ents IN proceedings involving the legal
ity Of their local rates on grain and
grain products, and IN the case of two
of the roads the class and commodity
rates, ard issued an order requiring the
roads to file answers by May /.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
''fal Of Mrs. Porter.

i asll !, 1.-The funeral Of Mrs
N. hslS 81. NE United States am.
\ as An.,a,l.ll o'clock this morn
hi rs s. church in tie rue
las q ,ba !" impressive tribute.
e.nbsfs w we French government
h s,sss,,niatiyes Of American
-''nE The Rev. DR..
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
" btldley, Retired. Dead

4 n Isi XIII April s-The adiutant rea.
FsH p eg9 OF the death OF Cant
4,gtls 'W,saiey L. S. A.. retired n,
|,,gn,s.~e ssh Capt Bradlev served
|lnnlt /, curing the civil war first
III nm lne Second Missouri eay.
BE Adm as captain and ma
-''nl generals department
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
stenhonson,s New Ioh.

James Stephenson Of the engineering
department OF the Oregcn Short Line
nj Pocatello, viii next Wednesday
sever his connection wish Che railroad
system and assume the dutie, oil as
sistant state engineer Cor Idaho.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
Sentinel KIlIed One Man.

Rotterdam, April "A sentinel on
the railroad today fired on four rail-
read men who refused TO leave the line
after being warned. One of the men
was killed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
Appointment OF Negroes Endorsed

Schenectady, N. Y, April 9,--At mass
meeting held here last night resolutions
were adopted with much enthusiasm,
indorslng the action Of President Roose-
welt IN appointing negroes TO office and
UNFOLDING the rights OF the colored PEG.
pie to partake Of the fruits Of citizen
ship.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
Would Settle Differences.

The Hague, April 9.-Accordng to
the Vaderland, the Railroad Employees
mdon has asked the state railroad COM
panies to agree TO negotiations for a
settlement of the dispute and the rein
statement Of the mon
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
INFORMATION WANTED.

Salt Lake city, April 9,--The address
Of Alonzo Il, Smith. who Joined the Nor
mon Church In Ohio. is desired by A.
NJ Musser Historians Office. this city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
Ex.Moyor of Des Niolnes Dead.

Des Molnes, Ia. April 0,--John Camp
bell, mayor Of Des Molnes II years ago,
is dead at his home here, the result
OF stroke Of paralysis.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-09
The MisslssIppI Is FallIng.

Washington, April .. Special river bull
letln' The Mississippi river continues
to fall slowly from Vicksburg to New
Orleans.