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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06
Hunter Is Acquitted.

Louisville, KY, Feb. 3.-According
to a cablegram received here from
Guatemala City today by William
Hunter from his father, DR.. Godfrey
Hunter, formerly United States min.
lister to Guatemala, Godfrey Hunter.
Jr., was acquitted Of the murder OF
William Fitzgerald of Grand Rapids,
Mich, in Guatemala City several
months ago. The message to Mr..
Hunter states that there was a con
spiracy against the life of Godfrey
Hunter, Jr.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06
A STRIKE.
Rich Gravel Is Found Below First
Bed Rock of a Mine.

Vancouver, B. c., Feb. "a special
from Dawson says: In the shaft sunk
on the Eldorado it struck the second
bedrock about 60 feet below the pres
ent bedrock with six feet of paying
gravel running as high as $25 to the
bucket. The strike was not far from
the famous gusher, which is now un-
der control. The gusher, when struck,
ran a stream of two feet wide, seven
inches deep, at the rate of IA miles
an hour.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06

ahead until almost upon it. The oc-
cupants of the caboose of the first
train were likewise unaware of their
danger until their car. was practically
~telescoped. The dead and injured
were brought to Chicago On a special
train and the latter were taken to st.
Luke's hospital. The wreckage
caught fire and the caboose and five
cars of stock were consumed.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06

Tucson, Ariz., Feb. Sword has
just reached here that the Twelfth
battalion of the Mexican regulars was
almost annihilated in a battle with the
Yaquis who they were pursuing af-
ter having defeated them in a fight
at San Marcial. The regulars were
caught in a trap and their retreat cut
off by a second band of whose exist
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06
STOCK TRAIN Is TELESCOPED

Chicago, Feb. 3.-Two men were
killed, five seriously injured and six
others slightly injured in a rear end
collision of e%astbound stock trains on
the Illinois Central at Cloverdale to-
day. All but the conductor and fire.
man. were stockmen.
The collision occurred in a dense
fog which prevented the engineers of
the second train from seeing the train
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06
YA0UIS TRAP MEXICAN TROOPS

the regulars were in a critical condi-
ton and had lost a large number, al
though the casualties are unknown.
The Twelfth battalion has been sta
toned for some time at Portam, Rio
Riquero. 1t was made up of soldiers
trained to fight the Indians in the
bush and was differed by some of
the best men in the service.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06
Jeff and Corbett.

New York, Feb. 3.-James j. Cor
bett signed articles here today for a
20-round contest with James Jeffries
for the heavyweight championship of
the world, the fight to take place at
Fort Erie, Canada, on June 20. JEFF
fries was not present, but the articles
will be forwarded to him. The con
test is to be for a purse of 2 $4,000.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06
COUNTY BOUNDARY BILLS.
One Affecting Deer Lodge and Silver
Bow Defeated.
Special to The Gazette.

Especial to The Gazette.
Helena, Feb. BIN the house the
bill to take a portion of Silver Bow
county and attach it to Deer Lodge
has been defeated.
The defeat of this measure. indi-
Gates that the legislature, or at least
so far as the lower body is concerned,
is opposed to a number of bills in
troduced having the same object as
the one just defeated, relating to Sill
yer Bow and Deer Ledge. One Of the
pending measures relates to Yellow
stone, which proposes to take a slice
from Fergus county.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06
S IN PURSUIT.
Mexicans Shoot Down Two Ameri-
cans in Cold Blood.


Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 3.-Charles E.
Goddard, a we'll known sheep owner,
and his teamster, Frank Cox, were
assassinated in a cabin at Goddard
Station, IS miles north of Phoenix,
Sunday night by two unknown Mexi-
cans.
The murdered men were eating din
ner when the Mexicans opened fire
on them through q, window. Their
bodies were, riddled with bullets. Re-
venge, it is thought, prompted the
crime.
Posses from Prescott and Phoenix
have left for the mountains in search
of the ~assassins.
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ence they knew nothing. There were
500 soldiers in the battalion and if
the report of the survivors of the
fight who reached San Marcial is true
a great many of that number were
killed
The reports, however, are believed
to be exaggerated.
According to last previous accounts
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nlits perjury and is liable for punish
ment therefor under section 1892"
In conclusion the report says:
Your committee has most carefully
investigated and considered the testi-
mony taken before it and upon the
same has come to the following con-
illusions:
Il. That the charge made by Mr..
Lessler, that an attempt had been
made to corrultly influence his ac-
ton respecting proposed legislation
is sustained by the evidence; such at
tempt, in the opinion of the COM
mittee having been made by one
Philip Doblin on his own initiative
and responsibility, with the idea of
making money for himself if he should
find Mr.. Lessler c%orruptly approach
able.
20. That there is no evidence to
sustain the charge of an attempt by
Lemuel E. Quigg to coruptly influence
a member of the committee on naval
affairs respecting proposed legisla-
ton pending before said committee
and the house.
THAT there is no evidence to sus-
tain the charge of an attempt by the
Holland Submarine Boat company or
any Of it's agents to corruptly inf1u-
ence a member of the committee ON
naval affairs respecting proposed leg
islation before said committee and
the. house.
In view of the foregoing we recon-
mend that the clerk of the committee
be directed to certify to the attorney
general of the United States a copy
taken at the hearing, with a request
that he take such action as the law
and the facts warrant"
BY a vote of 9 to 6 the committee
decided against the proposition of ad-
ditional submarine torpedo boats.
The minority report, after reciting
that those signing it are unable to
agree to all the conclusions of the
majority, says:
con the twentieth day of January,
1903, Montague Lessler stated to the
committee on naval affairs while that
committee was considering a PROPOSE
+;or IN coo,,rO Holland cr,hp,o
rine boats for the navy, that these
people (meAaning the Holland Subma-
rine Boat company, had, through an
ex-congressman, who used an inter-
mediary offered him, the said Less
Ter, $1,000 for his support of such an
appropriation.
Therefore, to a subcommittee he
gave the name of Lemeul e. Quigg as
the ex-congressman and Philip Doblin
as the intermediary referred to by
him"
The minority report then states the
circumstances of the resulting investi-
cation and submits the conclusions OF
the minority, the first of which is as
follows:
THAT the charge that an attempt
to %corruptly influence a member of
the committee ON naval affairs re-
specting proposed legislation pend
before the house is not sustained"
In other. respects. the conclusions
are identical. The committee, having
| concluded it's report, then resumed
consideration of the naval appropria-
ton bill. A vote was taken on the
proposition to authorize the purchase
of five submarine boats, six voting in
the affirmative and nine in the mega
tive. Another motion to authorize
the secretary of the navy, in his dis
erection, to purchase submarine boats,
was lost by a vote of 5 to 7. The com
mittee completed its work on the
naval appropriation bill today.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06
LITTLE CHILD MURDERED.
Kansas Couple Bound over on Helm
Gus Charge.

q Charge.
Topeka, Kas., Feb. 3.-A special
from Smiths Center, Kas., says Al
bert Jordan and wife, who are charg-
ed with the murder of a four-year-old
nephew were given a preliminary
hearing and bound over to the dis
trict court. In lieu of a bond the de.
PENDANT deposited $4,000 in cash. AL
though free to go from the Jail, Mr..
and Mrs. Jordan remain for fear, il
is said, of lynching, 1t is alleged
that the defendants beat the child
brutally and committed other acts
which caused death.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06

has resigned his position. Winn was
under fire by tease of charges of
grating" made against him.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06

quis of Queensberry rules are to gov
ern the contest.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-06

Resigned Under Fire.
Butte, Feb. 4.-William Winn,
clerk to the police court in the city,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-26
ANGEL Roper Meets Death Return
Ing From the Circus
WAS PURELY ACCIDENTAL.
hoy with Others Was Engaged In the
Dangerous Practise of Hanging
On 10 Trailer.

ANGEL Roper, 15-year-old boy lly-
ing at Cooper Place, fell from the
front end Of trailer car at 1920 last
night, while catching ride on the
way home from the circus and was run
aver and almost instantly killed. The
car was in charge OF Motorman Frank
Pickering and Conductor f r. Bost-
wick and the Roper boy, with half a
dozen others, had Jumped ON the car
unbeknown TO the conductor; and not
withstandIng that they were warned
by passengers OF the danger, they pald
no attention, and abused the conductor
when he ordered them to get on the
car. In lodging around, young ko-
per struck his head against pole,
which knocked him under the car the
wheels of which ran over his abdomen,
The body was removed TO the central
police station, and later taken TO Joseph
Il. Taylors undertaking establishment.
The boys mother was heartDroken
when the news was brought u her.
When the conductor asked for the
names Of passengers who saw the ac-
cident, some 20 OF them refused to give
their names and one man made HIM
self particularly Oflicious by calling out,
Don't give your names!
IL is wonder that some such accl-
dents have not occurred before, for ar
ter The salt Palace entertainments the
cars are besleged by boys stealing
rides. Notwithstanding the efforts OF the
police TO stop the practise.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-26
KING EDWARDS
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

London, June 26-King Edwards
birthday was officially celebrated to-
day In London at the home naval and
military stations. All the government
buildings were decorated with flags,
salutes were fired. the warships at all
the ports dressed ship and the troops
were reviewed. The main feature was
the troOplng OF the colors on the Horse
Guards parade here. which the king at
tended on horseback This was the
first time he had ridden a horse since
his Illness The parade ground pre-
scented a highly picturesque scene.
Queen Alexandra. the PRINCESS OF
Wales, the Duchess Of Albany. the
Duke and Duchess OF Fife, the Duchess
OF Conneught the Princess Henry Of
Battenberg and their children. and the
khedivc OF egypt occupied seats IN the
central windows Of the Horse Guards
building, while all the other vantage
points were occupied by smartly dress
ed women. cabinet ministers members
OF the house OF lords and house OF CON-
mons and others Many Americans
were present. Including the stan OF the
United States embassy and the Ameri-
can rifle team, who were under the
guidance OF Mai Gen. Lord Chyles-
more.
The king, who wore the uniform OF
colonel OF the Grenadler guards rode
on the ground surrounded by brilliant
stan and an unusually large gathering
Of foreign military attaches As the
king halted at the saluting place the
massed bands played the national an
them. After an inspection OF the troops
the ceremony OF trooping the colors
was carried out
Their majestles returned 10 Bucking-
ham palace. heartily cheered by the
crowda along the route.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-26

Poughkeepsie n. Y, June 2s.-When
the college oarsmen looked out Of their
windows this morning they were sur
prIsed to find their race day opening
with clear skies and 10 see the sun for
the first time in 20 days The wind from
the south was hardly more than a
zephyr. While the conditions this morn
ing We're exceedingly favorable there Is
no assurance that they will continue so
propltious, for the wind is In naturally
bad quarter, the majority of storms
alone the Hudson valley being heralded
by south winds
The notllla Of yachts and pleasure
boats OF all kinds began 10 arrive this
morning some Of them coming from
New London, where the owners had
witnessed the Vale Harvard races yes
terday. Among them was the Gov
ernor Flower" the state quarantine
boat. carrying Gov Odell and party.
The governor affected the cOlors Of
Columbia, his alma mater
Cornell is still the tavorite.
Coach O'Dea Of Wisconsin said today.
~ have been trying TO instill In my
men the idea that they must win race
on their merits and not merely on a
chance accident 10 the Cornell crews.
but the public press and the people sur
rounding them are trying TO pound in
TO them that they have no chance and |
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-26

Belgrade, June 2d-King Peter held
reception this morning. Only two for
elgn diplomats. the Russian and Austrian
ministers. attended. The representative
u three or four other countries appar-
entity were willing TO recognize King Pc
ter but not the Seryiau cabinet. in which
Colonel Maschin, one Of tile chief con-
spiratOrs, holds a portfolio
The kings regppoIntment of the minis
ter yesterday Is regarded rs equivalent to
notification that no punishment will be
melted ont 20 the assasslns OF King Alex
ander and Queen Drasa.
Forengn Minister Kalieyics has sent
a circular letter to the Servian repre-
senlatyes abroad explaining that King
Peter reappointed the cabinet because
he considered that he could not do bet
ter than entrust the government to the
men in whom parliament had few
days ago expressed its full confidence.
one of the first tasks Of the ministry
would be to order ncW elections and
the king would then be able to select
second cabinet from the predominant
political party.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-26

London. June 2G-The Constitutional
club today entertained Colonial Secy'
Chamberlain at luncheon and presented
him with en- address enclosed IN a cas-
ket, in recognition Of his services to the
nation Premier Balfour made the pre-
sentation speech. Referring TO MI
Chamberlain fiscal proposals he SAID
II would be absolute folly for the Con-
servative- Unlonist party to make opin-
ions on economic questions u test OF
party loyalty. The present economic
position of the country demanded the
most careful consideration. The coun-
ivy was now in the position Of an
aeronaut who kept his balloon In the
air by throwing out sand bags. That
was a very proper course 50 long as he
possessed a suflcleney OF sand bags,
but when these were exhausted II was
time To reconsider the position. IL
n,ust not be supposed because self-gov-
eminent had been given TO the colonies
they could be regarded as separate po-
Bhcal entities. On the contrary, they
were integral portions OF the British
empire The question at issue was not
new. but Mr.. Chamherlaih, more than
any man. dead or living. had given life
to she expression Of the Idea Of I'M
perial Unity.
Mr.. Chamberlain received a remark
ahlc ovation when he rose to reply, His
POSTS sang For He's Jolly Good
Fellow and then cheered MIR. Cham
bcriau. who was among the spectators.
The secretary opened his remarks with
repudiating the suggestions OF personal
competition between himself and Mt.
Balfour. remarking that he could not
conceive any occurrence that could
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-26

Washington, June 26.-The last meet
ing Of the cabinet before the presi-
dents departure from Washington to-
morrow was held today. Shortly af-
ter the members had assembled, former
Postmaster-G General Smith, who took
breakfast with the president, was ush-
cred into the cabinet room Upon
leaving the White House. Mr.. Smith.
when asked II he had anything TO say
concernig the postofice Investigation.
replide that his statement In response
to the references himself IN the Brlstow
report would be given 10 the public
The cabinet meeting was devoted
chiefly to the clearing up Of routine
departmental matters In anticipation Of
the presidents departure although
Postmaster General Payne occupied
considerable time In not only present
ing the current system as developed
BY the Investigation now In progress
In matters of the postoiilce department,
but In discussing his future plans rela-
tive to the Investigation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-26
ADDRESS TO CHAMBERLAIN
Enclosed in Casket and Presented by Bafou Who Said That
To Make Opinions on Economic Questions Test
Of Party Loyalty Was Folly

shake the political and personal friend
shin existing between them. He desired
on the eve OF great controversy to
publicly state that he believed that the
leadership of Mr.. Balfour was essen
tial TO the success Of the Unionlst party.
If the Unlonst alliance was dissolved
and weakened, the home rule snake
was only scatched and not killed. ana
would come TO the front again.
Turning to the problem occupying the
center OF the political Held, MI. thanl-
berlain declared that the commercial
Union OF the colonies would be FAR more
profitable than their political union. IL
Was not true that he had raised the
cry Of preferential tariffs for the benefit
OF himself or the party, but Il was 1e-
cause there was no other alternative
to man holding his position and he
believed that only thereby could the
empire be held together
ON the inquiry about TO occur ne
continued. all questions should be re-
garded on their merits A policy Of
retaliation could be better described as
a policy Of negotiation. The ministers
would endeavor to break down the ex-
listing wall OF hostile tariffs and II they
failed In these negotiations they would
endeavor to retain for their own cDun-
try the vast possibilities for production
qs opportunity for employment the
lack OF which was now driving British
subjects 20 foreign lands. Great Brit
ain wanted something TO bargain with.
During long business and political
career he had never been able TO make
satisfactory deal until he had some
thing to give as well as to receive. The
time was surely drawing near when
decision must be reached on this guess
ton but he was now speaking for him
self alone and he did not ask any one
10 commit himself to theacceptance OF
his views
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-26
WIN Tnke Up rtrer Case.

Washington. June 2e.--The grand jury
which has been considering The post
Office case held a brief session today,
examined several unimpoftant witness
es and adjourned until Monday What
is known as the Tyner cases involving
the abstraction OF papers by Mrs Ty-
ner from the safe in the Office OF the as
sistant attorney general for the post
Office department VIII probably be
placed before the grand jury next week
Although two indictments. have already
been returned against A. w. Machen,
the former general superintendent OF
the free delivery system. additional evil
dence Is being put into shape for sub
mission to the grand jury The case OF
alleged forgery which posiofiice inspect
ors have been looking into In connection
with other charges brought against
Machen win not be pressed as antclpat-
ed some time aso. the evidence not be-
Ing conclusive, and the alleged offense
being barred by the statute OF limlta-
lions.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-26
Yacht Races al Mel.

Kiel, June 26.-The starters Of the
American cup presented by j. p. Nor
gan We're the Emperor's American
built schooner yacht Meteor the EN-
press Iduna and A. Tiegen's Hamburg.
The emperor with Rear Admiral Cot
ton. Commander McCrea Of the Ma
chias, Capt. Walker OF the San Fran
cisco, and Capt Cornwall OF the
Chicago on board as his guests. sail
ed the Meteor, steering her much OF
the time. The empress was visible most
Of the time, standing ait on the Iduna,
with a lady In waiting. The start took
place at 1910 a. m. in an eight TO ten
knot breeze.
r. W. Goelet's sO-footer Swan was
first over the line in the start for the
race for the Commodore's cup offered
by the emperor The other starters for
this prize were Gustav Simmer Gueck-
auf Herr Mendelssohn's Johnny and
Robert Il. Leossener and Won Stumm's
Betty vi
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-26
BOAT RACES AT POUOFKEEPSlE.

am afraid this affects the mems minds
and this the chances OF winning. But
a race Is won by the men al the oars
and not by the people making the bets
In the hotel lobbies."
Hanlon OF Columbia ls next to Court
ney Of Cornell, the most confident OF all
the coaches here this morning He says
that his men, especially the varsity
crew, have a good chance to win and
that It is anybody's race The Syracuse
coach is confident that his youngsters In
the freshman race viii give the other
crews a good fight and stand a chance
10 land first. Cornell puts the heaviest
crews on the river this afternoon and
Syracuse the lightest. The fact that
Cornell has the heaviest crews shows q
decided change OF sentiment on the part
Of Coach Courtney as to the weight of
the men behind the oars. Some years
ago when Yale and Harvard We're row.
ing with Cornell Courtney contended
that a light crew was better than a
heavy one aud. In fact he won two
races from very heavy Yale crews, The
program for the day Is as follows.
4p. m.-Four cared race. 4:45 ?, m.--
Freshmen; 6 p. M Varsity race.
Cornell won the four-oared race after
n gallant struggle with Pennsylvania.
$3.50 ~ Unofficial time OF the first
race, four-oared, Is as follows
Corner first, 1924.
PENNSYLVANIA, second. 1876 40,
Wisconsin. third. 10 IS S-5.
Columbia, fourth, ili4A.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-26
PRESS CLUBS WILL MEET HERE.
International League Decides 10 Hold It's Annual Convention
In Salt Lake Next Year-Whdl 1t Means to the State
Some Of Those Who Are Coming

throughout the country. This conven-
ton Will bring to this city the largest.
most representative and influential
body OF newspaper men II has ever
seen, the leagues membership being
confined to active newspaper and mag
azine writers Of the large cities. Names
that are household words In the pro-
fession will be seen in the flesh here
Text year. Among those who yester-
day signlfled their intention Of coming
To Salt Lake were Charles Emory
Smith. Col. Alexander X. Mcclure JUL
an Hawthorne, William Allen White,
Joe Howard, William Cullen Bryant.
and other noted writer's. In addition
large delegations from San Francisco,
Seattle, New York, Boston. Pttsburg,
Buffalo and Baltimore press clubs will
be present, as wen as members OF the
Pen and Pencil club OF Philadelphia,
The news was received with JOY at
the Salt Lake Press club and the local
boys propose TO start at an early date
to make preliminary arrangements for
the entertainment OF the visitors.