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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-30
MIND UNSOUNO;;
WILL INVALID
So Says Supreme Court With Ref
ereOce to Fredk. Van AIstIne,
CHARGE OF HIS CHILDREN
II Was That sis Mental Condition
Was Unbalanced by opium and
IntoKicauts-sierits Of Case,

In the case of the matter Of the estate
OF Charles Van Alstine, deceased, A. G..
Ewing and Isabelle Van Alstine, APP
pellants, We Charles G. Van Astne and
Helen l.. Van Alstlne, 10y Dora S. Van
Alstine, their guardian ad lltem the
supreme court today handed down an
opinion affirming the judgment Of the
lower court the purport OF which was
that Frederick Van Alstine was not Of
sound and Of disposing mind at the
time he made his will and hence the
same was Invalid,
on May 10, Dr. A. c. Ewing, executor
of the Will. filed the same for probate In
the Third district court On June u,
Charles G.. and Helen Il. Van Alstine.
children Of deceased, filed a protest
against the admission OF the will To
probate, They charged that their faith
er was addicted TO the excessive use
of opium, stimulants and intoxicating
drinks, and at the time he made his will
he did not have the mental capacity to
make VIII or dispose Of his property.
The contest was heard before jury
in Judge Stewards court which found
that Van Alstine was not of sound and
disposing mind when he executed his
viii.
Van Alstine left an estate valued at
more than $1,000, consisting OF cash in
bank and mining properties. Decedent
bequeathed TO his sister Isabelle Van
Alstine the sum Of $4,000, and the re-
mainder to his two children. At the
trial Dora s Van Alstine, the divorced
wife Of decedent and mother of the two
children, testified In their behalf. An
objection was raised TO her being al
lowed TO testify on the ground that she
had direct interest in the event OF the
suit and was disqualified under sub
division 8. section 3tl3. Revised
Statutes The supreme court holds that
MRS, Van Alstine has not a direct in
terest IN the suit and hence she is not
diaqualihed from testiiyins The opin.
ion Of the court. affirming the iudg-
ment, was written by Chief Justice
Raskln and concurred in BY Justice
Bartch. District Judge Rolapp dissents
from the opinion.
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AMERICAN SQUADRON AT KEEL.
Sailed Away Today All the German Ships Sung the Salute
Being Reurned-Wll Arrive at Portsmouth July .
Germans Bea; Americans in d Gutter Race

Kiel, June 9O.-'rhe United States
squadron sailed at ,. m. today from
Keil, all the German ships salutng and
the Americans replying.
The flagship Kearsarge. Togo and
San Francisco will go through the Cat
taPat stopping at Kallundborg, Dem
marx, for two days The Machas will
40 by way OF the Kiel canal 10 Bruins
butel and thence will rendezvous with
the other American ships off Splthead.
The SQUADRON win arrive at Portsmouth
July T.
The visit Of the United States Euro
pean squadron 10 kiel is drawing to an
end, tn salutes OF the imperial stand
ard were fired as the Hohenzollern
sailed for Eckernforde this morning to
accommodate the emperor and EN-
press tonight. after the cruiser yacht
race. The emperor started for Eckeru-
iorae on board the Meteor at a.. m.
The empress was on the lnduna. which
also started for Eckernforde.
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UNITED STATES AND RUSSIA.
is SemOffcialy Stated That There Have Been No Neqoja
tons Between Them Regarding Presidents Intention 10 For.
ward Petition From American Jews on Kshineff Events

The Jewish agitation is chiefly lnstl.
gated by influential Jews outside OF
russia, such as the members OF the
society In New York. which has pre-
scented petition, especially the power
full Jews IN Berlin.
Il do not condone the civil admins
tration. The governor Of Kishineff al.
though an old officer decorated for
bravery, appears to have lost his head.
But directly application was made to
the military authorities who cannot
intervene without being requested TO do
so-the crisis was ended In two or three
hours. Military assistance was sum
moned too late and the governor has
since been removed"
The grand duke was asked what re-
ception would be given the American
petition In Russia. He replied:
There can be no question OF inter-
yention by America in the purely in
ternal affairs Of Russia Nevertheless,
! am aware that the relations between
Russia and America have always been
OF a very cordial nature. especially
since 1919. when Russian feet visited
New York"
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ton OF the remarkable losses. One was
TO the effect that there were internal
differences in the pool ranks and an.
other That certain element OF the Nav
Orleans contingent was leaking cot
ION After the first rush OF liquida.
tloh' however there was a partial raj.
" on renewed evidences OF olique sun
port but the market remained very
nervous. wy
huH support was continued an the
forenoon and prices were almost unin.
terruptedly forced upward until al mid.
dag the near months showed a net de.
ellne OF 5eflO points. while the new cron
positions were unchanged to 5 points
higher Then came the weekly report OF
me weather bureau. which received a
Dulllsh Interpretation and further gains
OF from 10 points were scored,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-30
STONE CUTTERS STRIKE.
Those Employed at Curleys Yard 60
Out, Also Others.

The stonecutters at the yards on the
west side who have ben cutting stone
for Contractor George curley, struck
yesterday ebcause OF the employment OF
non-unlon brick carriers. and the car
penters employed on the Holmes build
ing at Eagle Gate also struck, and one
lone, lorn,plumber The contractor re-
CARDS this act as a piece OF unmitgated
toolishness. as Il Is impossible for the
Hodcarriers' union % furnish anywhere
near the number Of men required. He
says there are, perhaps. 25 union car
riers In this city. and he alone needs rs.
10 say nothing Of the demand IN scores
OF other quarters. So where is the tenso
OF ordering a strike. when the union
can do nothing to speak IL in providing
the necessary men? However. IL Is be-
lieved that wiser counsels will prevail.
and the strikers return TO their work
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PRESENT SESSION OF
THE SKUPSHTINA CLOSED

Belgrade June 30--At the meeting
Of the skuptshina today. Premier Ava
kumoylcs read a ukase closing The ses-
sion specially Summoned by the pro-
visional government June H..
After reading the ukase, the premier
thanked the skupshtina In behalf Of the
government for the election OF King
Peter and added that the government
had concluded that II was better to
postpone all legislation until the new
skupshtlna was elected. The premier
pledged The government to see that the
elections were carried out with perfect
freedom, 50 that the result may truly
represent public opinion.
The elections are expected 20 take
place In the middle Of September. and
Will doubtless resul; IN a considerable
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Agetbe Hono1ed
Monazch Today
American FOX GreetS Win Watm Welcome The Red Blae
cAnd While R'bboned PtigsmS From Sail Lake, En-
tered hRe Cap Like an cArmy WIN Banners, Castymg
I'll Before Them-Fi Weather, Fine Program.

There have been mary notable days
In the experience Of salt Lakes old
folks. But this one must stand conspi-
euous among them all as u red-letter
occasion Fine weather, fine program
and finely executed details contributed
TO It's success.
Yesterday lowering clouds, dropping
temperature and falling barometer
caused many to think that the day
would be an unpleasant one But there
was a change during the night on the
meteorological horoscope and this
morning the sun rose upon perfect
day Accordingly the hearts of thou
fand or more silyer-haired veterans
boat as they have not beaten since the
last similar outing, aud their blood
coursed through their veins at an in
creased rate. While the time for the de-
parture OF the Oregon Short Line spe-
.lal was set for $50, long before that
hour many Of them were on the streets.
invading the cars for the DEPOT and
wearing their red. blue and white RIB
bons. according TO the number OF sum
mers ana winters that had passed over
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-30

st. Petersburg, June 3O.--The follow
Ing seml-oiiicial statement was issued
today;
There have been no negotiat tons be-
tween Russia and the United States in
regard to President Roosevelt's inten-
tion to forward the Russian govern
ment a petition from the American
Jews concerning the events at Kishi-
nef'
Concerning the events at Kishinea no
communication has been made TO Rus
sla by the United States on this sub
sect. But had such been received,
Russia would naturally have known
what to reply to such an attempt at
interference IN her internal affairs.
The foregoing note was issued by
the semi-oflcial news agency
CAUSE OF JEWISH AGITATION.
New York, June 30 special dispatch
20 the World from Hamburg, Germany,
reports an interview with the Grand
Duke Vladimir. uncle Of the car. on
the Jewish question in Russia. The
grand duke says.
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their heads; and right proudly, too, did
lhey display these little colored en-
blems that indicated whether they be-
longed to the septuagenarlan, 0ctogen-
drl9n or nonogenarian class; and the
older they were the higher they stepped
and the brighter their eyes flashed
Very many Of these most aged stall
warts Of other days. now living In the
evening Of their mortal career, made
their way TO the depots unaided and
alone AZ easily and expeditiously 40 In
TIRES of yore. More than one modestly
boosted Of his ability 10 take care CT
himself or herself for 4 long time to
come AT the depot that ever untiling
and sunshine ditfusing body, known as
the Ola Folks Committee, was on hand
with It's aids to greet with kind words
and give directions as 20 this or that
detail--in fact TO make the pilgrims as
comfortable and happy ms possible; and
right well did It's members succeed.
They have now been IN the business so
long that Il mas become second nature
to them All were placed aboard with
out the slightest disorder or confusion
and soon the train was bearing them
southwark through green fields and
fruit laden orchards en- route to Ameri-
can Fork, whose guests they were for
the day.
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II Feast Of Fat Things TOR The Visitors;
Committee Says EcipseS III Other OuiAnqs.

The nrIncInsi d,r,na o,ao. uo. =,
AnolIo Hail a a., p,ave Nas W tne
esneciaiiv sor Ine ,e" Suuc'ure pun.
Win a hsrd wa ud" ans ~ Is equipped
snrings H. a, "poa moV' pu,.' upon splrai
Weight ~ H. da % way a. W yie'u 70 we
large ana s,os ua".ers VINO snde over ils
its s,1a 80 su h,o 9olie luea OF
stated that i,s a. op ~ 10. w sn u Is
bas tarso ' aa ia 80 W " ieet' IL
6ns band s,asa az V.'e emu afu a
vss hasS,tI,,ii,' "a wy otner, me nan
hnn,ins S anwa ueSora.eu WIN nags'
ana ,its t tbe ,, anu o.heI auorhmenls,
na @ m me- '"e NV" plesshts - gaia APP
nsottnebo,sd a slove auJolillhs the
yhIoh ~ VIZ se'en more tables az
f,i"nds , ne non n'g quests ana Their
ins ana "o,s ssa'eu. During the least
nassad us Se'e . young girls
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Especial to the nNews.ol

American Fork, June 3O.-The Salt
Lake special Of 10 cars pulled out Of the
depot at Just S:37, only seven minutes
after schedule time. An official count
showed that there were Sl3 persons ON
board. Out Of this number all but l67
Were over 10 years Of age. The 1871 were
aides to the Old Folks committee.
there were 652 between 70 and so and
nVe were over 80, These five were Ann
Marsh born In England Nov. 4, 1871, and
resident OF the Sixteenth ward. Mary
Ann Ballam, born in England Jan. II,
lsll, ana now a resident of the Seventh
ward; Margaret Hart born Jan 1913, In
Scotland and now living in the Tween
ty-third ward; Benjamin j. Beer born
In England, Sept, 70. 1872 resident Of
the Twelfth ward Marian -- born
March ", 1873, in Vermont member OF
the First ward.
AS the train whirled through the Salt
Lake and Utah valleys the Old Folks
choir rendered q number OF choice Sc
lectlons in manner most stirring while
lemonade and cakes were served the
aged pleasure seekers by the aides Of
the committee. on arriving at Ameri-
can Fork the band played number Of
old time melodies in the grove near the
meetinghouse to which the old folks
Were escorted, There they were warmly
Welcomed by Mayor Joseph ]. Jackson
and President stephen L. Chapman OF
the Alpine stake. The band again rem
dered some fine numbers and way was
made In the crowd for Thomas Barratt.
chairman Of the Old Folks committee
OF Alpine stake After brief and inter-
esting speech the Old Folks choir was
again heard and applauded. Then came
the great feast Of the day. A spread
that comprised all the good things that
the farms and orchards Of Utah county
could produce was placed before the
great throns that was again enthusi-
astically welcomed and hidden to eat.
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HAD A NARROW ESCAPE.
Frank Foote Was Seriously Injured,
But is Now Getting on Nicely.

Frank Foote was seriously injured
the other day near Wells. New, by be-
ing caught In lariat fastened to a
stampedlng broncho. He was dragged
for 200 yards, when the rope lossened,
Us the horse halted second to jump
an arroyo and the young mans life
wae thereby saved He was picked up
unconscious and given every attention.
ana 5. G., Ewing of this city. his uncle.
was telegraphcd for MIR. Ewing went
out there Immediately and found his
nephew alive and with the prospects OF
pulling through all right. He returned
home this morning, having left the pa
ticnt on the mend. MIR. Foote is
brlgh, young High school graduate,
with many friends IN this city, who
are solicitous about him,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-30
DIDN'T KNOW WAS LOADED.
The Result Was That Little Boy, Les.
ter Pickett. Lost His Life.

Special Correspondence.
Marion, Cassia Co.. Ida, June H--A
terrible accident occurred here on the
24th inst, by which Lester Pickett. a
lS-year-old son Of Moroni Pickett, los,
his life. The boy had been out shooting
birds with a 22-caliber rifle. and came
into the house. and forgetting to take
the load out OF the gun laid II on the
table, when daughter OF ] ]. Mabey
about the same age as the boy, thought
lessly toyed with the gun not knowing
II was loaded when the gun was dis
charged the ball entering the right
breast Of the boy breaking a rib and
passing through the lung and lodging
near the back, Or, Hannberg was sum
moned but was unable 10 extract the
bullet The boy fingered TN the eth
when. after much suffering, he passed
away.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-30

The American naval officers will at
tend a series N receptions on board the
GermanNarships this afternoon.
The l4-oar cutter OF the GermaA tur-
roishin Kaiser Wilhelm III beat the Chi
ego l2-oar cutter today in a race over
two mil course. covering the distance
IN % seconds better time The winning
German cutter on account Of having
an extra pair. started Is seconds after
the Chicago's boat and finished eight
reconds ahead
The Kaiser Wilhelm lis cutter Is ths
champion Of the German squadron ana
won cup from IL other German ll.oar
cutters yesterday The crew. which
was In excellent training. challenged
me best boat Of the American squadron,
which was Chicago's, the winner Of sew.
eral competitions In Mediterranean
ports this spring After about milo
and a quarter Of the course had been
eo'cred, the nose OF the German boat
dreW level with the stern OF the ChlcA-
go's boat and eventually, inch by inch.
paesed the latter and pulled away
me Americans kept up losing race
moT manfully, but continued 10 lose
ground until the finish.
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PLEASED WITH THE TROOPS.
Gen. Baldwin Completes His Inspection
And Leaves for Fort d. A. Russell.

General F, ID. Ralwln concluded to-
day his inspection of Fort Douglas and
left for Fort d. A. Russell which he
will give looking over before return
ing to Denver. He was much pleased
with the exhibition OF. the troops at this
post and the condition OF the buildings
and highly complmented Colonel Bubb
and his officers and men on their high
efficiency The general could DOT state
anything definite about the summer
encampment, but said he favored con
ocntrating the troops OF the department
near Fort Russell for such an encamp-
ment. General Baldwin was handsomely
entertained last evening at the Post.
ana the occasion was made more In
terosting by the attendance Of Governor
We'll and his staff
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Rome, June s0.-The pope descended
to the Vatican gardens this morning for
the FIRST time this year and was driven
about for an hour and a half lie SEEM
ed TO enjoy the air immensely and no.
tired the changes made In the gardens.
He was specially interested Ia the
growth OF the vines planted by himself
and made Inquiries regarding the pros
poets for the vintage When the pope
returned 10 his apartments he seemed
not in the least fatigued and received
several bishops.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-30
LAKE HOLDING IT'S OWN.
Captain Davis Says II is Doing Better
Than Year Ago.

Captain d. l.. Davis says the lake is
holding its own better than last year
az this time. He also states that the
springs around the shore OF the lake
from the point OF the mountsln east
ward and north TO the Promontory are
more or less salt. the fresh water
springs obtaining to the west Of Black
Rock. The captain calls attention 70
the setting out Of several thousand
trees az Garfield early In the SOS. and
says they We're nearly all killed by
being irrigated with water from
springs just east Of the point OF the
mountain.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-30
GOV. WELLS WILL SPEAK.
People OF yernal viii Hear Him in
Fourth OF July Grafton.

Governor Wells. General c. s. Burton
and Harold Russell. the actor, left fer
Ncrnal, Uintah county by train this
morning. The governor will deliver
the Fourth OF July grafton at Vernal.
and then proceed by easy stages on a
hunting and fishing trip through the
strawberry valley country. The party
VIII he joined AZ Nernal by Isaac Rus
gel who went ON ahead by team and
who Will act rs driver on the return trim.
They will be gone about 10 days to two
weeks.
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Fireman dubbed by Engineer.

Tacoma Wash, June 9O.-In an az
Tray al Eatonville. 80 miles south OF
Iacoma this morning, NJ. J. Morgan.
fireman, was struck on the head with
a club by I'd Eastman. engineer Of the
donkey engine. and II Is feared he win
die The men were working In Dona.
hue's lodging camp The hert' has
gone 20 the scene of the tragedy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-30
HOLT GETS CONTRACT.
Will Commence Eycavatng for L. d.
5. Hospital Tomorrow.

At meeting OF the executive board
OF the l.. d. S. hospital held late yes
terday afternoon John Holt was
awarded the contract for the excaVa-
tion for the building which Is to be
erected on Eighth street between e aud
u streets. Today city Engineer Kelsey
was running the grade lines and tomor-
row Mr.. Holt win commence work.
Another meeting Of the board will be
held tomorrow 1T which time II Is ex-
pected the contract for the foundation
VIII be let Bids are being received and
will be considered nc that time.
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Mai. j. II. simpson Dead,

Tacoma, Wah. June SO.-Mai l. IL
simpson, commercial traveller of San
Francisco and a member of the IovaI
Legion, died suddenly on Sunday of
iatty degeneration Of the heart. AZ the
soldiers Home al Orting. in this
county lie had gone TO wait ON an
old cOmrade.
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STATE COMPTROLLER
LOVE ASSASSINATED

Austin, Tex June 30--state Comp
troller H. NJ Love was assasslnated in
his Office In the state capitol at 1880
this morning by W. q. Hin, a dis
charged employe of the office. No cause
FOR the deed Is known at this time.
W. g. Hin, the assassin OF Love
committed suicide Immediately after
the shooting OF Love.
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PATENTS, PENSIONS, POSTOFFICEs
lspeelal no the oNews."l

Washington, ID. c.. June 30.-Patents
Issued. Idaho-Myron Toplin, Wallace
eccentric.
Utah-Thomas p. Joseph Mercur.
gold extracting process. Thomas b.
Joseph. Salt Lake city cement. Also
metal teaching process
Jacob ]. Facor has been appointed
postmaster at Avon. Utah, vice j. r.
Lowe. resigned
Pensions granted. William n.
Nandooser. S12
Wyoming Washington A. Boyer, so.
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investigating Mccray's Case.

Peoria, H.. June 3o--A special grand
jury convened today to consider Ire
case OF John McCray, the negro. who a
week ago tonight shot and instantly
Killed Detective Murphy. McCray IS stiil
in the Galesburg jali.
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PRIZE FIGHTS IN BUTTE.
After Present Carnival is Over There
Will lie No More

Butte. June SO.-Aiayor Mullins an
nounced today that he -ould draw the
line on prize fights in Butte after the
present carnival is over. Three cham
pionship bouts are TO take place here
within a week His honor says they
are plainly against the law and that he
shall overlook the violations Of the sta
tutes no longer
Butte has become the mecca OF Amer.
lean pugilisism and the city is now full
OF fighters.
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Sensational Break In Cotton.

New York, June So.--A sensational
break occurred IN cotton this morning
July contracts broke IS points and Au-
gust 80 For a long time such De.
cline has been predicted and various
stories were In circulation In sxplanA-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-30
No BrIlIsh omoers Prisoners.

London. June 20,-Gen. Manning. the
British commander IN Somallland. has
telegraphed 10 the war Office discrodlt-
Ing the reports that several British on
GERS are prisoners In the Mad Mullah's
camp. The general says deserters from
the Aullah't forces deny the rumora.
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Killed His Son.

Richmond. Ind, June SO.-Bernard
quinn. aged "a. killed his son James 81.
aged 80, last night rho son had been
drinking and attacked his father who
used a small pocket knife In defending
himself. He has not been arrested.
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Killed by a "Foul Tin Rail.

Coshocton, o.. June 30.-Newton Van
Horn, aged H. was instantly killed last
night by being hit by foul lin" base.
ball. His skull was fractured.
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NoyeIIs, ,Isre,II,h u.,,a,

London, June 30--George Meredith.
the novelist whose condition yesterday
was announced 10 be critical. Is better
today.
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Increase in the number OF extreme
Radicals in the house.
The king has already promised that
the new cabinet shall be composed in
accordance with result OF the elections.
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Grenadier Guards Band Master Dead

London, June 30-David Godfrey. the
bandmaster OF the Grenadler guards,
died today OF paralysis.