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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
S. H. BABCOCK
WAS REMEMBERED

This afternoon s II. Babcook, assist
ant general traffic manager Of the Rio
Grandc system pulled down the top OF
his desk for the last time. on Monday
the retiring official starts with his wife
and family for California, where he
VIII go for couple OF months rest
rnd recreation. The outgoing traffic
manager viii be missed IN local rail-
road circles on all sides today were
heard expressions OF regret It goes
without saying that man In his posi-
ton has made a number of friends and
possibly some enemies, but one and all
this morning paid high tribute 20 his
career as a successful traffic manager.
A friend OF Mr.. Babcook this morning
said: MIR. Bahcock may not like 10
have such q thing made public, but |
know that he leaves the employ OF the
Gould system amid regrets from all.
A an indication OF the esteem In which
he war held I have reason Co know that
II was only the changes in the direction
OF economy In Salt Lake that brought
the acceptance OF his resignation. Mr..
Babcock was offered a position lmme-
dlate'y under Traffic Director Bird In
Chicago, but he did not care to take IT,
As an appreciation OF his past efforts
however. the company handed him a
cheef that would Keep the wolf away
from the door for some time 60 come n
MI BabcOck were not on Easy street
aa he ls In addition they offered him
other courtesies which are only prof
fefod to men who have made a record
end With whom the company is 10th
10 part"
AZ a further mark OF regret and H.
Illustrative Of Mr.. Babcocks thoughtful
ness. II came 10 his ears couple OF
days ago that the employees were going
to give him testimonial I'm the fore ora
service OF plate or some such token. He
lost no time In announcing that he did
not desire the men. many OF whom had
large families. 10 set aside a portion Of
their salary for the purpose Of buying
him present He was so pronounced
n his statement that the scheme was
ltendoned and IN It's stead round
obin OF regret for his resignation was
irawn ~ and signed by all the mem
,ers OF the traffic department. This
morning Mr. Babcock sent each OF the
Individual slgners OF the eommunioa-
ion personal letter wherein he said |
ome very nice things
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
KAISER BREAKFASTED
WITH ADMIRAL COTTON

Kiel. June E.-when Emperor william
was congratulated today at the launching
OF the German armored cruiser Room on
his yacht Meteor winning the American
cup yesterday. he replied
THE American shippers brought me
luck. would not have won II they
had not been with me-"
The Room Is the eleventh Of Germany's
armored cruisers She was christcned BY
Countess Won Maliersee,
Rear Admiral Cotton. the captains Of
The American warships aud the members
OF the United States embassy were In
the empcrors party The American
squadron saluted the new cruiser.
Emperor William and Prince Henry OF
Prussia took breakfast with Admiral Cot
ton on board the kcarsarge today, In the
party also were the German admirals
Ambassador Tower. Mr.. Meyer. American
ambassador 10 Italy, Chancellor Won Bue-
low Admi-1l -'r TirNtz. the principal
members Of the emperor's household. All
the niciab,.r g., tao ,inted States embas-
sy, an the captains and executive officers
Of the American ships and Admiral Cot
tons stan, Cornelius Vanderbilt. r. W.
Goelet y H. Smith, James Lawrence and
Edmund Baylies Admiral Cotton
thanked the emperor Tor the cordial man
ner In which the squadron had been fe-
ceived
-Four groups Of small yachts. IN light
air started today on a race over a li-mlle
course.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
HEATH WILL ---HEATH WILL NOT
Eastern Press and Politicians Have Much to Say on the Cues
ton of Whether or Not He viii Continue, to Act as
Secretary Of the Republican Committee
NO, Saws New York Herald.

On the same subject the New York
Herald Democratlc) publishes the fol-
loving:
A personnel friend OF Perry $. Heath
telegraphed him today asking II there
was any foundation for the persistent
reports that he was 10 resign the Office
Of secretary of9the National Republican
committee on account OF the revelations
in the postal scandal. This was Mr..
Hcath's reply received tonight Have
no Intention of resigning, and know no
reason why should
From this telegram, from published
interviews with Mr.. Heath, and from
what Is known OF his attitude on the
question, It Is assumed by his friends
here that he viii continue defiant and
fight his own case. whatever may come
II was said In the postoffice depart
ment today that when Mr. Heath as
sumed the Office OF first assistant
postmaster-general he made the remark
that he had q tremendous undertaking
on hand-"that OF making good on TO-
600 political promises"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
BURGLARS MARROW ESCAPE
Mrs. Madsen Takes a Shot at One as
He is Leaving.

a burglar visited the residence OF
Mrs. G. p. Madsen at Boise avenue
last night and came very near losing
his life whom he was IN the act OF leav-
ing the place Mrs Madsen says that
her husband was away from home and
she visited some friends IN the neigh
borhcod in the evening When she re-
turned home she was startled 10 see
window raised and man In one Of
the rooms prowling about. She at once
ran To neighbours and telephoned for
the police, but says that they refused
10 send on officer to capture the burg
lar Mrs Madsen then decided TO take
matters In her own hands and aTming
her'elf with revolver went back to
neT hone to walt for the burglar 10
come out She was accompanied by
friend and the two waited on the
porch Suddenly they heard noise In
the rear and although somewhat
frightened the women ran into the
house Just in time to see the burglar
jump through window and run for
the back fmce Raising the weapon
Mrs. Ma1sen fired several shots az the
fellow, but none Of them took effect
When Mr. Madsen returned ~ search
was made Of the premises and Il was
found that the fellow had ransacked the
place from one end to the other. A
gold watch and chain belonging 70 Miss
Hansen, who lives In the house. was
stolen.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
KILLED BY A TRAIN.
Unknown Greek Receives Fatal ljnr-
les Near Murray.

a Greek section hand employed on the
Rio. Grande Western was hit by train
at o'clock this morning near Murray
He was badly mangled and rendered
unconscious and was brought TO the
hospital about six, At o'clock he died
ana his remains We're removed TO the
lnorgue where they are awaiting ldentl-
iication, Neither the officials of the
railway nor police nor sherfr's offices
know his name He VIII be buried in
the course OF couple OF days.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
Yes, Says New York Tribune.

Just now the press and politicians
Of the east have much TO say on the
question OF whether or not Perry $.
Heath Of Salt Lake will continue TO
act as secretary Of the Republican
national committee. Under the head =
Ing, Won't Prosecute Heath-Bellef
That He VIII Resign as National
Committees Secretary" the New York
Tribune Republican) says
Washington is confidently pre-
dlcted In Washington that because OF
the postal scandals Perry S. Heath will
not retain his present place Of secretary
or the Republican national committee.
IL Is said that, regardless Of the accur-
acy OF the differences which may be
drawn from the Bristow disclosures
the unfortunate light in which Mr.
Heath has been placed viii prevent his
being reelected TO his present post. on
the other hand. II Is authoritatively
stated that there win be no prosecution
Of Heath, as nothing of a criminal ma
ture has been disclosed IN his record.
and the irregularities charged to him
do not warrant any action In the case
OF q man who is no longer an employe
or the government
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
WILMINGTON QUIET.
Excitement Over burning Negro
White Has Disappeared.

Wilmington. Del. June 27.-This city
today Is In It's normal condition. The
excitement over the lynching Of George
White and the events following the
burning have entirely disappeared. The
closing OF the saloons last night had
good effect. There were no drunken
brawls during the night and the police
were not called upon TO quell any dis
turbances BY order OF the police COM
missioncrs all saloons will close their
doors for the night at p. m. this eve
ming, The LIQUOR dealers have heartily
agreed 10 the closing movement and
they are being commended generally
BY the citizens for sacrificing business
Tor the protection and order OF the
city, These precautionary plans adopt
ed by the police few days ago will be
fept In force until all danger of further
lewlessness is past. There was appre-
herslon that Saturday would see more
disorder but the closing OF the saloons.
u Is thought, Will have the effect OF
Seering disorder In the minimum. A
detail OF Is men OF the First regiment,
national guard, Is on duty In the ar
mofy today protecting the arms and
ammunition In the building They VIII
be relieved by another detail tonight.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
GROVES 1. u. s. HOSPITAL.


Articles OF INCORPORATION Of the Or.
w. il. Groves Latter-day Saints Hos
pital' were filed in the county clerks
Office today The object OF the lncor-
poration is to erect and maintain a
hospital and to accept the legacy Of
real estate, described as block i2S. plat
D. aud $4,000 In cash left by the late
Dr. W II. Groves TO be used for such
purpose. The trustees OF the moor
poration are William y. Preston. Rob.
ert r. Burton, orrin p. Miller +. $.
richards and Dr. j. $ Richards. w
=. Preston is president; Robert T. Bur
ton, vice PRESIDENT John Wells. secre-
tary and treasurer Or. j. 5. Richards.
medical director
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
NEW RAILROAD SHOPS.
Ogden is Apparently to be Provided
With Them Work Begun.
lsneclal 10 lhe "News. p

Ogden, June 21.-It seems that the
hopes Of the Ogden people for the
construction of extensive railroad shops
here by the Southern Pacific railroad
company are about to be realized. The
hrst active work IN the consummation
OF that much desired object was done
this morning, and consisted In testholes
being made ON the proposed site Of the
buildings The contract for excavation
work has been awarded to Gilmaith A.
zltzman, the contract for the brick work
has been let TO Frank Smith OF San
Francisco. and that for the steel struc-
ture work to the American Bridge COM
pany. When completed the shops VIII
be the largest and best equipped in the
west. They viii coat upwards OF $780,.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
JOHN HAIRS DEMISE.
Burdened With Years a Good Man
Goes to His Reward

John Hair, an old resident Of Salt
Lake, died AT 1880 Yesterday afternoon
81 his home ln Sugar ward. the cause
Of teath being old age and general
debility The deceased was native 81
England having been born IN Newcas-
tle-an. Tyne. Aug. 49, 1891. He Joined
the Church In an early day and emf
grated to Utah IN 1854. since which
time he he's been q highly respected
resident Of this city For % years he
lived In the Twenty-hrst ward Wrerp
he was known for his integrity wi
whole-souled devotion TO the church
and It's institutions lie leapes wife.
-four sons, one daughter and numerous
grandchildren.
The funeral viii be held from the
Sugar wa;d Westinghouse az 2 p. m.
tomorrow Friends are invited. The
remains may be viewed az the family
residence. 1876 south Seventh East
street, between the hours of u and /.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
"NYE SHALL BE MY DEFENDER. /"
nus Spake Councilman Fernstrom Regarding the Criminal
Libel Suit Brought Against Himself and Colleague,
By the CITY Attorney

city Attorney Nye is my accuser
He shall also be my defender or SHOW
dat he Is not equal to the occasion
and Lack down and out. 1t may be
fomewht anomalous for him to cham
plon the cause of myself and col
league Before the court, but tell me
pray, why he shouldn't 1t is his duty.
II is the law He can't get away from
II ami act honorably The statutes and
tAe city ordinances are both plain on
that. Tie charges MIR Cottrel and my
self with having officially libelled and
Injured him, that Is. llbelled him by
making an official report containing
something that he alleges is not true.
Very Well the statutes and ordinances
n'akt Y alsin make It binding In fact
-thartt Is his duty to defend all suits
and court actions arising out Of the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27

had pulled IN. Both trains were trav-
cling az a high rate OF speed.
FIREMAN AND ENGINEER KILL
ED.
Roanoke, Va. June 27.--The Norfolk
q Western train westbound which left
here yesterday afternoon was wrecked
near Marion late last night. Engineer
spalding Of Roanoke and Fireman Hoo
yer Of stanton were instantly killed
and Express Messengers Otey and
Wood Of Bristol, seriously, and Mail
Clerks Adams and Jenkins OF Lynch
burg slightly injured The accident
was caused by the engine striking a
COW None Of the passengers We're hurt.
KILLED BY THE CANNON BALL"
Richmond, Va, June 27.-"The Can
non Ban tralu on the Norfolk q West.
ern which left here this morning for
norfolk, collided near Petersburg with
q freight train standing on the track.
the engineer and hremen of the pas
sehger train We're killed, the conduc-
tors arm was broke, and the passen-
gers badly shaken up
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
IRRIGATION CONGRESS BOARD.

The board Of the Irrigation congress
ned meeting last night Or. d. H.
Anderson, editor Of the Agricultural
age, was present and gave many valu-
able hints as to the conduct and man
agement OF the arrangements for the
congress. He said 1t Will no doubt be
the biggest thing OF the kind ever held
" this country and that there will be
A. least l.500 delegates in attendance.
After transacting some routine bust
ness the meeting adjourned.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
GOOD WORK OF SHERIFF JENKINS
Single Handed and Alone He Runs Down Two Noted HORSE
Thieves, Getting he Drop on Them and Marching Them
Back to Idaho Falls the Scene Of Their Depredatons

arsenal from their persons. jenkins
started the pursuit Of the outfit 10
days ago. They made their appearance
In the vicinity Of Idaho Falls early In
the month and began their depreda-
lions at once. Nobody knew who the
pair were. but their handlwork was un-
mistakabls. Finally the birds few, Just
as net was about 10 be drawn. Be
llevlng they would be less likely to no.
tlce one man than posse, jenkins set
out on their trail alone. Night after
night he camped. but they were al
ways just over the next range They
twisted and turned about the border,
suspecting pursuit and hoping TO throw
it of. But at the Black Tan prairie. 81
miles east of here. Jenkins came up
with them just as they We're about 70
break camp, and now they are riding
back over the hills,with him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
AVID jew CIreuIars seIred.

London. June 27.--The Odessa CORES.
poniert OF the Daily Mail telegraphs
that the seizure by the Kishineff police
o. copies of printed appeal TO the citl-
cons 10 continue the attacks on Jews
has created uneaslness IN official circles
The circular says: THE governments
warming need not be taken seriously.
II the persecution Of the Jews Is car
ried Out with proper determination. the
southern centers WIN ultimately follow
suit, resulting IN the wholesale exodus
OF the detested and detestable jew
from the south OF Russia"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
7hr0wn From
Moolng Tain.
rae c'1aSked Hgh@apmea Beat and Rob Too Psooo sfs,
9Near Soldiers Summit = William Nelson Svso,h
h"ed-SecfO" Foreman al Pleasant Galley function
cqho Held pp-Ro6bers Were DeSpesak.

was beaten into lnsensibnlty and nfer
pelns robbed was thrown M the traic
while II was under way How long he
Jay beside the track he does not Know
But during the night he recovered con.
seriousness and made his way to the
wax mines, a mile distant. There h
was discovered that his right arm WAS
broken IN two places while hls tight
shoulder was reduced almost TO frar-
ments. This morning he was brought
to Provo In a very serious state and ia
now under the care OF physicians.
AZ noon today telegram was receiv-
ed from Warner stating that he wac
not much hurt and that he escaped
with the loss OF his money. whlh waa
every dollars he possessed. A repors
has also been received 10 the effect that
the section foreman was held up ana
robbed az Pleasant Valley Junction by
the same gang which Is headed east,
ward.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
SIDNEY LEE DEFENDS CARNEGIE.

London, June 27-Sidney Lee, the
author, in behalf of the trustees Of
shahesreare's birthplace. has written
lengthy letter, which will appear in
the newspapers Monday explaining
their action In accepting Andrew Car
negie's offer Of a library for STAFFORD
on~Ayon. declares that the accusations
thet The trustees are destroying the
historic spot where Shakespeare was
born are untrue, adding:
Through the generous aid OF Mr..
Carnegie they are doing precisely the
opposite. They are permanently pre-
serving all the structural work which
has been proved on accurate examina-
ton 10 possess any kind OF archaeology
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27

ical Interest. Modernizlng has of mast
years progressed very far and Of late
hut for Mr.. carnegies interposition
threatened u conspicuous advance"
The rnmors that MH Carnegie pro-
posed to erect an destinations build
ing OF palatial splendor' is not true.
Mr. Carnegie has Nft everything In the
hands OF a Stratford corporation and
has expressed the wish that his name
he not bestowed on the building.
Nh Lee quotes d letter showing that
Marie Corelli. who is the chief critic
OF the trustees ard Mr.. Carnegie. had
herself negotiated for the property in
question for the purpose OF erecting
library The negotiations failed owing
70 the price being higher than Miss
Corelli wished TO pay.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
MANCHURIAN RAILWAY.
Through Communication Between
Moscow aud Port Arthur.

London, June 27.--The St. Petersburg
correspondent of the Daily Chronicle
says the Manchurian railway authori-
ties have completed arrangements for
through railway communication he
tween Moscow and Port Arthur. The
russians, he adds, evidently intend to
exploit the mineral resources OF Man.
ehuria 10 their own advantage. The
Manehurian railway has been given the
flsnt TO work all coal mines situated
Wthin 80 miles right and left OF the line
Tor its whole length, and even outside
TINS unit all concessions must first be
offered to the Manchuriah Railway
company.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27

~ H. Williams assistant superInten.
pent on the Rio Grande Western wns
Drought IN from Sallna last evening ,n
Seheral superintendent ]. n Yonng's
liivaete car. II ls understood thar NJ
williams has been a sick man for 4
Week past so much SO that Mr., Yonng
hnaiiy sent his private car down ana
Drought him to Salt Lake. where ne
WI receive good nursing. Mr. Young
left for Denver last night in COTS
quence In a Pullman NV'9e-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
Especial to the "News.,9

Provo, June 27-rhe I'VE masked
hlghwaymen who went through the
train crew on the Oregon short Line
near Pennington on Thursday night as
reported in last evenings News have
apparently transferred their operations
TO the Rio Grande Western In this
county
Last night two Provo men. William
Nelson and Sam Warner. got on a
freight train at Soldiers Summit 10 ride
70 Cotton, being en- route to uintah
COUNTY. where they were going 20 work
They had hardly entered the car he
lore being confronted by five masked
men, revolvers In hand, and told TO sur
render and submit to being searched
Nelson objected and showed fight a
fact that nearly cost him his ME. He
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
HINES AFTER THEM.
starts a Crusade Against People Who
Waste Water.

superintendent OF Waterworks Hines
this afternoon commenced a crusade
againts water users on the north bench
who use their hose without a nozzle
and thereby allow a great deal Of water
to go to waste. II is a hard matter for
enough water to be forced through the
three-inch mains in that section OF the
city for the use Of the residents aud
there certainly Is not enough 10 allow
any OF u TO be wasted, so Mr.. Hines
states. He has therefore instructed his
men TO make a thorough investigation
ana turn on the water Of any found
using their hose without a nozzle.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
"Dr" Bossey Guilty or Murder.

Philadelphia June 27.-The trial of
George Z. Hossey negro herb doc
tor for the murder Of VIM. Dame
has resulted In verdict OF murder In
the first degree. Hossey was indict-
cd with Mrs. Catherine DAME. who Is
charged with administering 10 her hus-
hand poison furnished by the doctor"
She Is awaiting trial.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
GOOD POSITION FOR McuRDy
slated for Titled appointment on
salt Lake Route

David 5. McCurdy agent for the New
York Life Insurance company here. so
says persistent rumors. is SLATED for a
good position on the Salt Lake Route.
Just what Is the position. however. Mr.
McCurdy viii not say. Ia fact he shuts
up like the proverhlal clam when APP
preached on the subject Il IL stated.
however, that circulars viii shortly
be Issued from headquarters announc-
ing his appointment as either purchas-
ing agent or land and tax agent FOR the
san Pedro, Los Angeles a salt Lake
railroad.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27

official acts OF officials and agents NJ
tht city In the discharge of their duties
Now Mr.. Cottrell and myself were in
.he olscnalge of our duty and II Is only
lar that Mr.. Nye should do his. Be-
roc there is no good reason why we
should continue 10 employ special coun-
SCI every time the city has little OK.
lra litigation ON It's hands We have
zone mat three time OF late aud il 4
Getting tiresome when we have an AZ.
lorncy who draws his pay with clock
w wOrk regularity for that sort Of thing.
~, the city council win instruct NJ
Nye TO step up 70 the manger ana en-
nay whether Il Is to his liking or moi
ihhs spoke Councilman Fernstrnn
today concerning the libel case tbat
mas d been Instituted against hin. SRI
rer'lslroia spoke deliberately as well
as Ironically and added grayeiv ~ an,
very much IN earnest and mean every
word say."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
Cause OF Big Fire In Milwaukee.

Milwaukee. juno 27.--The fire early
today In the big elevators owned by
the American Mailing company r.
shown to have been caused by an ex-
pioson OF dust. The buildings destroy
ed are malt house &. yearly output
se0,o0o bushels OF malt, engine house
end boiler room. three stories; eleve.
tor +. six stories, capacity 5000 bush
els. malt house a. output 700000 bush
els, elevator T. was badly damaged by
watei hut the efforts OF the firemen
saved II from destruction.
J. II. Reihs, local manager OF the
American Mailing company. made the
following statement.
'Th- loss 10 the entire plant aAd con-