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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
WINNIE MERGERS CASE.
San Francisco Police Scout the idea
That He Was Murdered.

San Francisco, Jan. 1.-THE police OF
this city scout the idea that winnie"
Mercer the popular baseball player,
whose body was found In his room ON
Tuesday with gas tube In his mouth
and giving every evidence Of suicide,
was mWFered No credence whatever
Is placed IN the theory Of eastern friends
that MERGERS death was the result nf
foul play. He left several letters adj
dressed TO relatives and friends teinn-
Of his intention to make away with
himself and expressing regret for an
act which he knew would give pain 10
10 many He wrote a memorandum let
ter to Tip" O'Neill, the ball player. and
his intimate friend, detailing his imam
cal condition, In which he enumerated
Lis debts and told OF moneys owing
him, the balance being considerable
one on his side Of the ledger II was
reported here on the day Of his death
that Mercer was the victim or pumon-
AIRY and other diseases which rendered
his life miserable and his intlmates as
sign ill-heath as the real cause Of his
committing suicide,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
DEATH OF MRS, ELDREDGE.



Mrs Sarah w. Eldredge, widow OF
the late Horace S. Edredge died at
1920 this morning at the residence Of
her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Stringham, Of
Bountful The deceased lady lived for
years In this city and was well known
and highly respected in the community.
SHE was a native of Vermont, where
she was born In 1921, being therefore 76
years OF age. She was a sister of the
late Gideon Gibbs and Mrs Eliza Fox
mother Of Jesse W. Fox, and leaves two
children Mrs. j. II. Grant and Mrs Dr.
Strlngham.
The funeral win be held from the
West Bountlful Westinghouse on Mon
day at II a. m. The body will be
brought to this city for interment,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17

OF separately, the Wolcott men will
not vote to seat single Republican.
All the Democratic senators but one
have pledged themselves 10 "unseat
Republican senator Tor every Demo-
cratic member Of the house unseated.
man for man. so long az Republican
senators remain upon whom retaliation
can be had"
Concerning this proposed policy OF re-
taliation Mr. Wolcott. In his address
10 the Republican, says.
THE threatened importation into the
state stnate By Democrats OF the
bloody methods which have forever
blgckened the good name OF the state
Of Kentucky. must not swerye us The
Patriotic Republicans In the state SEN
ate are loyal to their party. and they
are able. backed by a Republican gov
error, 10 take care OF themselves"
Many Of the Il Republican members
Of the house who are opposed to VOL
cotte election are pledged not TO vote
for him under any circumstances and
viz not Join in any caucus for the pur-
pcse of selecting a senatorial candi-
date
II the Republican factions fail to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
ENATOR WOLCOTT
ISSUES AN APPEAL.
'Uuu llaVe Republican Members OF the Lower House Of
u" Colorado Legislature Unite and E<pel Seventeen
democrats Where Seats Are Contested.

',e p,'r colop Jan. i7.-Former
~ ~, states Senator Edward O. VOL.
1'O Is candidate Tor election "a
1 'ss'r to Henry NJ, Teller. has is
| a. On appeal TO the Republican men.
I,o y we house to unite and expel II
- members whose seats are
- .' o'aerwIse he declares. a
' ~ !, WI be elected senator A ma.
-, " 'ne Il members Of the house
\, Importing wolcott have sign.
~. as's'ment that they will vote
~ ''s ~. and an the time for him for
y. i, s'als' senator and win not cast
|s,,r, .oi an, any other candidate.
tef n fS ,s1ve Frewen. the woloot,
tnptory' W, , mouse has served an orsi
be- ~ .Suee on Chairman Drecs-
Ilers.0 u me house COMMUTE %,
unls, sna elections. 10 The enc,
n Of arh, .le committee report IN
hocrs,ia.' O.liarlly unseating al ~
hy. sna members from Aranabas
. ~sn Be made Jointly Instead
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
T00ELE WANTS TAXES.
Asks for One Half of Those Collected
From Transient Herds,

At the meeting Of the beard Of coun-
" commissioners today a claim was re-
ceived from Tooele county for one-half
OF the taxes on transient herds Df
sheep owned by Salt Lake county resi-
dents, and which grazed In TOoee
county during part OF the year 1902
The number Of sheep 50 grazed was To-
coo. and Tooele county claims one-half
OF the taxes on the assessed valuatb Il
Of the sheep. The claim was referred
10 the county auditor 10 be computed
and TO verify.
a similar claim was received from
Boxelder county. The total number Of
sheep grazed In that county was 400.
This claim was also refcrerd 10 the
county auditor.
The county clerk was Instructed TO
notify the oregon Short Line Railroad
company 90 remove It's fence at the
narrow portion Of the highway az the
Point Of the Mountain as Il Is an OBJ
struction 10 the highway and danger
Gus to travellers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17

Tanner VS. A. c. Nelson, state super
intendent Of public instruction, appel
liant. In the lower court Judge Hall
rendered O decision In favor of plaintiif,
holding that the state text book con.
yention held In this city on May 80.
1902, did not comply with the law in
regard to publicly opening and reading
the bids received by the convention for
text books for use In the schools Of the
state, except In cities OF the first and
second class, during the ensuing FIVE
years
Upon appeal the supreme court re-
Nersed the decision. Plaintiff then filed
a petition for a rehearng before the
supreme court, which petition was de-
MED by that court yesterday afternoon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
ALLEGED ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS


Susie NJ. Free has filed suit IN the dis
trict court against Fannie Maria Little
and other minor heirs to the estate OF
James T. Little, deceased, 10 compel
the specific performance OF contract
of sale OF certain real estate. entered
into between James \. Little aud plain
tiff on Jan. 6, 1898. The complaint a..
lcges that ON the above date, James T.
Little agreed to sell to plaintiff, on OF
before five years. s2lsx2O6M feet Of
ground In lot 4, block Sc plat A, f,r
the sum n $1,000 On Dee. 50, lg0-,
plaintiff rendered the above sum 10 the
heirs Of James T. Little and demanded
the specific performance Of theaco
tract The heirs refused TO convey the
property. therefore plaintiff asks judg-
ment for the specific performance OF
the contract.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
BERT RHODES AnRaIGNEo.
Man who Entered Big Boston Store
Charged with burglary.

Bert Rhodes was arralgned before
Judge Morse this morning In the dis
trict court on the charge OF burglary.
Rhodes is charged with burgarlzing
the Big Boston store on the night Of
Dec 80 1902. lie secured Is cents
from the cash drawer Of the store, but
was caught By an officer before he
escaped from the building, His attor-
ney was not present In court this morn
iSg. SO defendant was ordered 10 APP
pear on Thursday, Jan. p, and enter
his plea.
Upon motion OF Dist. Atty. Eichnor
Judge Morse ordered that Minerva
Alexander be released from the county
iail on her own recognlzance. The wo-
man was convicted by Judge Diehl OF
petit larceny and sentenced TO four
months. OF which time she has served
about five weeks.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
THENATIONAL WOOL GROWERS

Kansas city. Mo-. Jan. 1.-THE Ma
tlonal Wool Growers association met
here today In annual convention and
many delegates to the National Live
stock meeting remained over 10 attend
It's sessions. speechmaking. reports Of
officers and consideration Of resolutions
took up the time Senator Francois T.
Warren OF Wyoming president Of the
association. delivered his annual ad-
dress. which was followed by the re-
ports Of the executive committee and
the treasurer.
The program included addresses as
follows
How knowledge Pertaining 20 the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17

Sheep and Wooden Industry both Ma
tional and International can be
Brought 10 the Attention Of Those In
terested, by Hon, Frank =. Bennett,
Boston. state and Federal Inspection"
DR.. p. T. Salmon, Washington. chief OF
the bureau OF animal industry; "The
Cotswold sheep" Frank w. Harding,
Wisconsin, Mutual Interests Of Wool
Growers and Wool Manufacturers, s.
u. North. Boston; Benefits 10 be De-
rived from Organization and Corpora
ton" Hon. Jesse NJ. Smith, Utah; THE
Sheep that Produces 100 Per Cent Fine
Delaine Wool. l.. L. Harsh Michigan;
Transportation OF Livestock 10 Mar
ket' r. T. Butler. Idaho and Coop
eratye Wool Selling" Joseph z. Wing,
Ohio
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
CLOSES TONIGHT.
Poultry Show Comes to an End After
A Successful Career.

The chicken show closes tonight after
successful run. The attendance has
been better than customary and the
award Of prizes satisfactory. The Brook
ranch people were the most extensive
exhibitors and they have the credit OF
having the largest display ever given
by any one exhibitor IN this state.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
MRS. SCOTT DEAD.
Mother of Seven Children Falls a Vic'
tim to Heart Failure.
special to the "News, y

Provo, Jan. l1.--Mrs. Winnifred Scott,
wife of Andrew II. Scott. died sudden
ly this morning from heart failure, SUI
perlnduced by fatty degeneration. De-
ceased was AZ years OF age and leaves
husband and seven children. Funer-
al will be held Monday at II a. m. from
the Second ward Westinghouse,
After being out two hours the jury
IN the case of Frank Cunningham came
into court and announced verdict Of
nnilAn
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17

get together Senator Teller will be- re-
elected or a deadlock viii result which
may prevent an election Of Senator at
this session.
The house committee on elections VIII
make tic report ON the contested seats
next Monday and II is the intention Of
III Republicans to have II acted upon
by the house on that day as the first
bellot for senator viii be taken next
Tuesday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
DECISION REVERSED.
Supreme Court Changes Decree In
santaquin vs.. High Roller.

The supreme court handed down an
opinion yesterday afternoon, reversing
the decision Of Judge Booth in the case
Of the Santaqun Mining company, ap-
pellant. vs. the High Roller Mining
company, and remanding the case for
a new trial The action was brought
10 quiet title 10 the Silver King lode
claim, located IN the Sautaquin Mining
district The lower court granted de-
PENDANT company's motion for a non
suit and an appeal was taken. The
opinion Of the supreme court, reversing
the lower court, was written by Dis
trict judge MarioneauN and concurred
in by justices Baskin and Bartch.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
BURNS b RTHDAY.
Ladies' Auxiliary Of Caledonia Club
viii Celebrate L..

The anniversary Of the birth OF Rob-
ert Burns viii be httingly celebrated on
Monday. Jan. %. when the Ladies' Aux
Hilary OF the Caledonian club will give a
concert and ball in Harmonic Hall. at
which characteristic program OF Scot.
tish songs and dances Will be carried
out A general invitation is extended
the clans being especially urged to at
tend.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
THREATENED COAL SHORTAGE.
OgdeRs EquanmV Disturbed Because Of bTrouble in the
Strike on the Union Pacific Which Renders
Coal Shipments Almost Impossible.

formerly and the output OF the Rio
Grande 10 a great extent is contracted
by the Southern Pacihc and coast
trade. The railroads have employed
detectives TO patrol the yards here az
a protection against coal thieves.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17

Ogden. Utah. Jan. i7.--There Is
threatened shortage OF coal In Ogden
caused by the fact that the Union Pa
cllc strike renders It impossible for
the road to move coal from Its mines as
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
Killed by Boiler Explosion.

West Newton. Pa. Jan IA boiler
exploded at Bells mills wrecked saw
mill killed two men and injured two
others. one probably fatally.
THE DEAD.
William Hunter.
Rnhnrf Dnrn
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
Mr.. Hewitt No Better.

New York, Jan. l7.--This bulletin on
Abram $, Hewltt's condition was issued
today:
"The restlessness of last night has
passed away and Mr. Hewitt Is again
quiet. There is no other different
change.
(Signed) H. l.. KEYES.
H.. l.. KEYES JR."
Both physicians remained with the
ratient all night
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
TEXT BOoK CASE,
Petition Cor Rohcsrlng Denied by
Supreme Court.

The supreme court has denied the
plaintln's petition for a rehearing In
The text book case, entitled Stewart T.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
William Hunter.
Robert Pore.
THE INJURED.

Hon. A. b. Hunter, former mmber of
the Pennsylvania legislature, badly
scalded, win likely die
James Dyke, viii recover
II is thought the explosion was
caused by low water.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-15
WEDNESDAY, EVENING,

often made that our high schools are
intended primarily for those who can
never expect to go to college. it would
seem that their patrons were fairly en-
titled to decent preparation for those
activities of life into which they are most
likely to be called.
All honor to those whose ambitions lead
them higher and who have the means
and time to crafty their desires. AZ
ford them every facility as far as pos
stble. but not at the expense Of those
who do not care to go on or who are
forced to begin the struggle for an exis-
tence without the training that comes
with a college or university course.
Much of the work done In our schools
is admirable. The school system Of the
United States is the best in the world.
and we ought to be proud Of It. I yield
to none in admiration of the faithful,
consecrated men and women who in sea-
son and out Of season, thru evil report
and good report, are a constant source
of inspiration to thousands of our youth.
This, however, does not necessarily imply
perfection or suggest that the schools
are above criticism. II by viewing the
situation from all standpoints we can arr
rive at a solution of the problem that
will result in the greatest good to the
greatest number the discussion will not
have been In vain.
W s. winpate
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-15
"Not So Very Easy"

To the Editor Of The journal.
The journal does we'll in its issue
of the 9Th inst. to take up the com
plant Of our Mr.. Tawney that SO many
OF his candidates for the naval school fail
to pass the entrance examinations.
Doubtless Mr.. Rankin does we'll also to
notice these complaints that they are not
In the least germane to the question.
why SO many failures?' The obvious
answer lies in the questions submitted to
the candidate, part Of which T h 9
] Journal publishes. A unique bit of
enterprise, by the way. am certain, from
many years Of careful observation, that
no newspaper In this country has In the
last twenty years ever done the like.
What is required OF these young men,
suppose. not one teacher in a thousand
could tell
The examination is highly technical and
kept SO year after year. for, suppose,
good reasons, good and sufficient to the
men responsible for the kind Of stuff that
goes to make the modern mildly. y
AS matter OF fact, no young man
stands a show OF entrance who does
not spend from six weeks to three months
at some one of the several preparatory
schools which exist for this purpose In the
city Of Annapolis.
The usual fee Is $50 for a coaching
course covering the entire entrance re-
quirements. Railroad fare and board will
hibitory to the ordinary country boy. I'm
der the system in force the alternate"
must also be to all this expense, upon the
mere chance Of his principals failure.
This alone to such boy must deter him
from undertaking the special preparation
Of the absolute necessity Of which he Is
usually Ignorant.
What is the effect Of all this? That
the very boy the country most needs the
bright, honest young fellow off the farm,
whose ft is a common school, all
around education, a., sound body, q strong
arm and a heart to do+and dare all that
man may. do; stands practically. no chance
Of entrance. But if he tries and fails,
he none the less sizes himself up by his
failure and knows thereafter that not all
the good fellows nor all Of the heroes
in embryo get into the navy, God bless
It! The men who do, bring us honor
enough and glory enough ito go all
round"
In this matter the writer speaks by the
card and knows whereof he affirms.
Mr.. Rankin also knows, and Is quite
able to maintain successfully that the pub
lie school Is the best place in the world
to get that all-round waking up that goes
to make up the American citizen. If the
American boy doesn't avail himself as he
might of Its advantages to the end, it is
because life opens up opportunities to him
without 1t. But year by year, as the
pressure on him increases. he will more
and more seek those advantages that come
from this wider training, and the public
school will extend its helping hand WIN
new facilities as the public necessity may
require. "A. M. 5.
Dodge County, Mimi, July II, 1908.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-15
a SEAT, ANYWAY.

0I. LOUIS Republic.
There We're 4.000,0 900 street car pas
sengers in 1902, and but $4,000 Of them
hurt. The relative mortality among
chauffeurs was far greater But there is
this to be said in favor of automobiling.
even Il you don't live as long-you have 4,
seat while it Lasts
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-15

STONE, BRICK AND CEMENT REPAIRING
done short notice. Man and rig always
ready We look after chimneys, walls, stone
floors, sidewalks, etc. Prices reasonable. John
-. Layne, stone and brick contractor, Kasots
building N. W., 1S06-J1; T. c., 2451.
NoTICE-JULY CLEARING SALE, ENTIRE
stock pictures, portrait frames, ovals, room
mouldings. We frame pictures cheap Zes-
baugh, II 9TH st s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-15
LADIES TURKISH BATHS

TURKISH, RUSSIAN, vAPoa AND SHAMPOO
baths, electric treatment; hair dressing, mani.
curing and face massage. Roney Bath Parlors.
121 9th vt =, Phone 3620-L2.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-15
CUTLERY GRINDING

SHEARS, RAzoRs AND KNIVES sHARPENED
We grind everything that requires an edge.
verbeck, practical grinder. 211 Attn st s. Afpls.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-15
BICYCLES AND AUTOMOBILES
BUSINESS SPECIALS

uent1y removed by electricity. Miss HOLSTER,
77-7S Syndicate block. Pioneer stand of the
northwest. Exclusive specialist.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-15
FURRIERs
INSTRUCTION

INSTRUCTION GIVEN IN LATIN GRAMMAR,
all high school branches and advanced mathe-
matics by competent university man; terms
reasonable. Address $751; Journal.
HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE NORTH
STAR BUSINESS SCHOOL, Minneapolis. MINI.
Write them for particulars.
wANTED-PR1vATE INSTRUCTION IN NUN.
son shorthand. Address $500, Journal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-15

things get into the circulation, caus-
wreck and ruin to the whole system.
its health-giving, nutritious qualities,
terry state, when it can no longer sup
'ften to the simplest disease.
blood it means an end to good health.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-15
CLAIRvoYANTs
DYEING AND CLEANING


NORTH STAR DYEING AND FRENCH DRY
cleaning work; 722 Hennepin av; both phones
THE PANToRIUM w. Z. wALDRoN, PROP.
fancy dyer ana French dry cleaner; renovator
of clothing for men and women; two stores;
925-7 Nicollet and $50 LIST av =. Both phones.
TWIN CITY, DYE WORKS, THE LEADING
French dry cleaners for ladies' and gents
clothing and all household goods. S16 Nicollet.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-15
CENTER MAY SHIFT.

8 The center Of population for the United
States is located in Indiana, but it isn't
likely to be there very long If the mobs
keep on.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-08

pointed out in the annual reports of the
secretary, there is little doubt that
many entries have been made by agents
or corporations seeking to get control
of these lands for present and future
benefit. I do not mean to say that all
the entries made under the act are
fraudulent, but a large percentage of
them have been made in violation of
the law, in that they were not made in
good faith; for the benefit Of the entry
man alone, and not as the agent of some
person or corporation. It is not possi-
BILE to tell how many acres of land are
involved In these fraudulent entries, but
they run into the hundreds of thousands
in the aggregate, taking in the entire
sweep of country east and west of the
Rocky mountains. The opportunity for
fraudulent entry is not SO great now as
it has been in the past, because every
application is carefully investigated,
and no patents are issued unless the
department is satisfied Of the good faith
of the entryman.
"Ail of these reasons are, think,
sufficient cause for the repeal Of the
present law"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-08
FOR DRuNkARDs' WIVES.
Carrie Nation Buys Home for Them
In Kansas City, kas.

Kanas City, Jan. S.-Mrs. Carrie Ma
tion. the Kansas joint smasher. who
has been raising money in the east TO
establish home for drunkards' wives,
yesterday closed negotiations for the
purchase Of the large residence of S. N.
s Simpson, the real estate dealer. at the
corner Of Reynolds and Grandview av-
enues, in Kansas City, Kas. The price
paid was $500. The negotiations were
/ conducted by Campbell Moore, brother
of Mrs. Nation. thru Allen Thomas and
Charles Wilson.
The building is large two-story
4 brick structure, containing fifteen
rooms, with modern improvements. 1t
is situated on tract of a little more
than one acre Of high ground, west of
Riverview station and three blocks
I. from the main line of the elevated rail-
way, an admirable location.
Mr. Simpson, who has occupied 1t as
{ mis- home for fifteen years. will give
possession inside OF three months, and
st is understood that Mrs. Nation will
spend several thousand dollars in inn
Sproying and remodelhng 1t, with the
ultimate purpose OF converting 1t into a
/. home for drunkards' wives.
Mrs. Nation was In Kansas City. Kas.,
on New Years day. She went to Ia
peka the day following, and it is said
that she will return to the city in two
weeks.