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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
TOLEDO MURDER MYSTERY,
Aged Woman Identifies Alleged
Murderer in Court.

Toledo. o.. Feb. 24.-"Thats the man
who split my sisters head open; that's
the man who killed my sister. That's
the man, there. therel' cried aged Jo-
hanna Sullivan. IN court today when
Al Wade was brought into the court
room to BE- tried on the charge Of muir
derlng Kate sullivan. The sullivan
murder has been the most profound
mystery that the Toledo police have
had TO deal with in years. The crime
was committed two years ago. The
victims were two aged spinster sisters.
They were attacked in their home Just
outside the city limits and robbed. az
ter Kate Sullivan had been brutally
murdered Johanna sullivan escaped
and crawled a mile for assistance,
bleeding profusely with every move.
The arrest OF Wade on the charge OF
being implicated created a genuine sur
prise here. The alleged identification
here today created no little excite
ment
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
Coadjutor Bishop consccrated.

Pittsburg, Feb, A.-With all the
splendor and solemnlty OF the Roman
Catholic church, the Rev, j, +, Regis
Canevin was consecrated as coadjutor
bishop Of the Pittsburg diocese this
morning at o'clock The ceremony
was held in the cathedral which had
been deliberately decorated for the oc-
casion. Archbishop 7. j. Ryan OF
Philadelphia ofliciated as consecrator
and celebrant Of pontlfcal mass assist
ed by Archbishop Elder, Of Cincinnati,
and Bishop Phelan, OF Pittsburg, and
Right Rev. p j. Donahue OF Wheeling
preached the sermon.
As an evidence Of the high esteem in
which Bishop Canevin is held he was
presented with a purse Of $1,000, OF
which $1,000 was from the congregation
OF ST. Paurs cathedral and 5000 from
the clergy OF the dioceses.
All the vestments were gifts OF either
friends or societies.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
Commission to Consider silver.

Washington, Feb. A.-The senate
committee on finance today authorized
Senator Aldrich to reoprt to the senate
an amendment to the sundry civil APP
preparation bill providing for the APP
preparation Of 100000 to carry into ef-
feet the recommendations Of the pres
ident for an international commission
to consider the relationship OF the sill
Yer using countries TO the gold standard
countries. The purpose Of the appro-
priation as set forth In the amendment
is to ENABLE the president 20 cooper
ate through diplomatic channels or by
the appointment Of commission. or
both, with the governments OF Mexico,
China and other countries for the pur-
pose set forth In the message OF the
president and the accompanying notes
submitted to Congress Jan. 20. 1903
This amendment was put on the Phil
lppine currency act, but the house COM
mittee rejected II.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
House Proceedings.

Washington, Feb, 2i.-The house to-
day with preliminary business proceed
ed to the consideration Of the senate
amendments to the Philippine currency
bill. II was agreed that there should be
one hour debate on each side.
Mr.. Cooper Of Wisconsin in explain
ing the bin read a cabegram from Gov
Taft saying that the failure Of Philip
pine currency legislation would create
CONSERVATION in the Islands,
Mr.. Jones (Vlrginla) appealed to the
members who voted for the house bill
extending the American coinage system
to the Islands to stand by their former
action, Mr. hin Comm, who supported
the proposition for American currency
in the original debate, said he would
continue to stand by his former posi-
ton II II were not so late In the session.
As IL was, he said II was temporary
purgatory for the Philippines, or eter-
nal damnaton for the United States
and he should support the senate bill.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
|AVAl STATION IN CUPA
AGREEMENT SIGNED

would be unsafe for an enemy. At
Guantanamo there will be erected ex-
tenslve coal docks and perhaps q short
line Of railroad TO connect the
port with the backbone railroad al
ready finished by private enterprise.
Bahia Honda will t6r some time prob
ably be used simply as place for the
storage of coal
When Minister Squiers returns to
Havana he will take UP for settlement
the question OF the possession Of the
Isle of Pines. The indications are now
that the United States government will
not press strongly In this matter The
reason for the indifference u.s. first the
unavalability of the island as naval
base, owing TO the shallow water sur
rounding Il, and. second, the really
strong sentimental attachment of the
Cubans for the place which would
cause feeling of resentment toward
the United States In the event that
the isle was taken away
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
..BOWenMQkeS
ANeu Proposal
To The allies is That The Gar Of Russia be Asked 10
Name Three Arbhator, Who, as he Hague Tribunal,
Shall Decide he Question of Preferential Treatment
Stale Department Approves Suggestion.

Washington. Feb. 2t-Mr. Bowen.
the Venezuelan plenlpotentiary, has
proposed TO the allies that the cza Of
Russia be asked to name the three ar
biIators who, as The Hague tribunal,
shall decide the question OF preferential
treatment. The suggestion has been
approved by the state department.
REQUEST ON MIR. BOWEN.
Berlin, Feb, 2i.-The German foreign
Office attaches no importance to the rer
quest made Of Mr. Bowen BIZ Herr Bal
tazzl, the former German charge DAT
FARES at Caracas for the immediate
payment Of the $4,000 forming the first
installment OF the sum to be paid to
Germany by Venezuela, but which Is
not due until March 10, Foreign Sec
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24

the cage, where with the aid OF a bar
they made hole in the iron ceiling.
once out on the roof they cut a hole
IN q window and then let themselves
down with q rope Of blankets. thus get
ting clear away. The sheriff was quick
ly notified by one Of the TRUSTEES. but
falling to locate them q posse was gent
after them and they are nov out in an
endeayor TO run them down.
Davis 10 five feet four 20 six inches
tan, weighs $50 pounds aged about "a.
is dark complexioned, has dark hair
and blue eyes stout build. and has n
three or four days growth Of whlskers.
He wore a black coat and vest. blue
oVeralls, a black sateen shirt, stained.
and new shoes. Fish Is % years Of age
nVe teet eight or nine inches IN height.
weighs 1856 to llO pounds has blue grey
eyes Is Hight compexloned, and has
hght hair lie wore a dark coat and
vest, brown corduroy trousers. dark.
brown wooden shirt, new shoes and a
round black hat He was clean shayen.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
WHO WILL BE CHlEFY
W. 'ot Sheets is Stlll a Long
Wa From Landing Office.

The recently renewed report that De.
tective Sheets will succeed CAPTAIN
Paul as chief Of the notice department.
appears to be without foundation. de.
MAI being made In emphatic terms that
certain councilmen have withdrawn
thelr opposition TO him, When seen In
relation TO the matter today they as
serted that they could sul be counted
on TO east their ballots against his con-
nfmation, regardless OF all reports to
the contrary They assume that they
are only doing their plain duty in at
tempting to defeat a man for the place
that the sporting elements of the city
are breaking their necks" TO elect.
IL Is a question of almost anybody
before Sheets with a majority Of the
councllmen. At least eight members
out OF the fifteen feel that way. al
most anybody IN fact anybody with a
single exception was the way II was
put today From what can be CLEANED
In the matter, Il Is not improbable that
that exception will be named by the
mayor In the event that Sheets is
turned down. Meanwhile the state
ment made few days ago that a fight
is imminent stu holds good
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24

as was solemnized at noon today. In
the absence Of Col Cody, the bride was
given away by DR., d. Frank Powell,
Of ST. Paul. an intimate friend OF the
brides father. The ceremony was an
imposing one and there were present
persons of prominence from all parts
Of the country. Col Cody, who is In
England, sent a cabegram OF congratu-
latlons and his blessing Mr.. and Mrs
Stott left in the afternoon on a two
weeks journey They will make their
home at Fort Clark, Texas.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
lTlONAL EDUCATIONAL
| ASSOCIATION MEETS

h,Innati, O., Feb. 2i.-The depart
y Of superlnteudenls OF the Nation
Vocational association met here to-
3vlth representatives. from all the
! and cities, for session Of three
Over loco were present at the
5ng session. In addition TO the SUI
mdents Of instruction in cities,
~ @. Harris, United States COM
cner Of education, many state
commissioners, college presi-
B and professors are here. Charles
BIOL president Of Harvard, and
president Of the National Educa-
association. speaks tomorrow
On How to utilize fully the plant
city school system. At different
. The National Society For Scien-
A Study, the National Educational
association, the National Associ-
Of College Teachers and kindred
flntlons will also be In session
u this week.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24

rotary Won Richthofen sent no such in
struCtions to Minister Won Sternbarg
and 1t Is assumed that there has boen
81 Misunderstanding IN the matter The
foreign office does not doubt that Nen-
czuela viii strictly carry out the terms
Of the protocol
PROTOCOL DRAFTS SUBMITTED.
Washington, Feb. 2i.-Minater
Bowen today submitted the drafts of
the protocols which he hopes viii be
signed by the allied powers, to Judge
Penheld solicitor of the state depart
ment. a few changes were made, after
which Mr. Bowen prepared to submit
the document TO the representatives Of
the allied powers The protocols speci-
fy the conditions under which The
Hague tribunal VIII settle the indem.
nifty question.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
BLACK PEARL IN FEAR,
IL Afraid He VIII be Lynohed for
Killing Another Negro,

Enid. o. r., Feb 2i-"Black Pearl"
the negro who came near being lynch
ed here last night for having killed Jim
Jones' a Kansas negro In a saloon
quarrel, today IN a confession, alleged
that he is the pugilist who fought Fitz-
simmons IN 1891, and who fled In 1893,
after having Killed man IN California
in a street fight. The prisoner. IN abb
ject fear for his life stated in Jail to-
day that after committing the Callfor-
MIA crime he went to Cuba IN 1896, but
returned to this country IN 1900, He was
supposed TO have died on the Pacific
coast. Two weeks ago BLACK Pearl -
who has been IN the territory for some
time. fought six rounds with local
man. All talk OF lynching has sobsid-
ed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
puIRAGEs ON NEGROES.
Homes In Indiana, Penn, Are
Demolished.

ana Pa, Feb, "a Ten days ago
y AIKEN a NJ 70, shot and
Y Nellon Thomas a bookkeeper
soiun Aiken escaped, but the
"a residents ordered an the ne
"a tle town-about 20-to leave
usnotrnood. Failing TO comply
sPes'ed requests, the white resi-
yesterday attacked the negroes
suh ropes and poles and pulled
4 VIVA The negroes then took
, =. ,l, and boarded a freight
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
National Securities safes Opened.

st. Louis, Feb, Alarmed with a
writ of attachment. Sheriff Dickman
today opened the two safes Of the Ma
they contained only books and papers.
The affairs Of this cooperative invest
ment company are now under investi-
cation. The writ OF attachment was
secured by Mrs T.. c. kaufman on a
claim for 81 7qg
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
Indiana Coal Operators Trial Begins

Chicago, Feb. A-The trial Of the
Indiana coal operators began before
Judge Chetlain today, Much difficulty
is anticipated In securing jury There
being eight individual and nine corpor-
ate defendants, $50 peremptory chal-
lenges are allowed the attorneys In adj
dltlon to challenges for cause.
State-Atty. Deneen viii take active
charge OF the prosecution when the jury
has laan occurred
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
YOUNG LADY DEAD.
Fourteen Year Old Daughter Of Reps
resentatlve Brink Called Hence.
Especial TO the "News."l

Especial TO the News. j
Bingham, Feb. 24-Death claimed
Mamie Brink, the l4-year-od daughter
Of Representative Brink of the Utah
state Legislature. shortly after /
o'clock this morning. Her demise re-
suited from an impoverishment Of the
blood following an attack OF typhoid
fever. In action the deceased was
much older than her years would indi-
cate, and was prominent in the social
and musical Affairs OF the camp. For a
considerable time past she had been the
organist OF the l.. ID. s. sunday school,
and regular meeting choir, and was
very proficient at the instrument, be-
sides being a general favorite among
her friends and acquaintance. II has
not yet been decided whether inter-
ment will be In Bingham or In Salt
Lake
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
baseball League Champions.

aaelphia, Feb. gi-The local
~, YEA league baseball champions
ls city today for New York.
4 ~ u,y WIN sail on the steamer
w ior jacksonville, Fla. Man
~ ny, accompanied the team.
4 WI ,', remain south for several
~ cunning in time to play the
[Ses..IIll preliminary games. waddell
o.,.,,. are at present in
II .ll I' Coakley the Holy Cross
a !, @' ..l poi 90 south as he win be
M 's .o9, until June 20. al the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
[ anderson Dies Suddenly

y ND n pee ai.-Flery Anderson.
! q hs,pr,0 political ~ leader-died sud, ,
Fy loan IoSsy disease sea. a, his home in
I,aalt' ' ssa was an Indepepder,
IL Re- vs !. t Ihe councils OF that +
<.aa.snse M ~. one Of the leaders Of
FslIroSas receiver :, Of the Union ISS'p po'
as iIrsctgon1s iine. and held po.
lnies '''0r In other railroad
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
CHARLES GRETHER HANGED.
For Murder of Constable strunk in
September, 1901.

stroudburg, Pa, Feb. 2i.-Charles
Grether was hanged here today for the
murder Of Constable strunk In septem-
Der. 1901. strunk had gone to Grethers
home to arrest him for robbery when
the latter shot the officer dead
Grether was convicted OF murder In
the first degree and sentenced to be
hanged
Since his Incarceration he has twice
broken jail and the sheriff who con-
Quoted the execution today Is under in
dictment for allowing Grether to es-
cane.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
Report on X. NJ. 4. lns. Co.

Topeka, Kans., Feb A.-The trustees
appointed by Judge Hook, OF the federal
court on Feb. 5 TO ascertain the finan-
cial condition OF the Kansas Mutual
Life Insurance company have presented
their preliminary report which shows
the company to be solvent The company
is one OF the biggest insurance organ
izatlons In the state and at the time the
receivers were appointed II was report
ed that II was financially crippled.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
CALIFORNIA EXCURSlONlS1S.

Attention IS called 20 an who are
counting on accompanying the choir on
their next trip TO the coast that they
should not fail 10 secure tneir places IN
the Pullmans this week. Prof. stephens
announces elsewhere that II ls neoes-
sary TO have the lists completed abso-
lutely the LIST Of March. Arrangements
can be made for everything by calling
at Daynes Music store.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
schultrc Plant Entirely Destroyed

Plttsburg, Feb. 2i.-The entire works
OF the schultze plant OF the American
Bridge company. part Of the United
States Steel corporation at Mckees
Rocks. near here. was totally destroyed
by FIRE early today, entailing a loss Of
100000.
The plant was composed OF four
buildings, the largest known as the nit
ting and riveting department, being $50
feet long The fire started In the pat
tern department, and its origin Is un-
known. About 200 men are thrown out
OF employment. The loss fully COW
cred by insurance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24

(. .s,,s,on Feb 2i-President
H., has signed the agreement
4 m under the terms of the Plat'
kdment providing for the a'Qu's',
4 N the United states Of a naval
IN, :, Guantanamo and o coallng
M A, Bahia Honda, both In Cuba
i document had been previously
IN BY Preside Palma and was
4rbt 10 Washington by Minister
H. # does not specify the price
\ propsrtIes to be acquired by the
IN States ard this detail is LEFT 10
<,ied by the usual legal condemna-
4 proceedings after the navy depart
4 has decided exactly the amount
I'M 4 wishes at each place.
In these two places properly fortl-
a naval bases, the Gulf of Mexico
4 not be possible Of occupation by
k,tlle fleet, and the Caribbean sea
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
BOYLE BLOCK TO BE SOLD.

The Boyle block, situated W Washing
ton avenue and Twenty-fourth street,
it Is understood, is about to be sold
through Hon Fred Keisel to a syndi-
cate of eastern capitalists for the sum
Of $4,000 II is very substantial build
ing, and when erected cost much more
than the sum offered. Recently the
upper stories have been unoccupied and
It has been a source Of loss TO its own
ers. II will be thoroughly overhauled
and remodeled by the new purchasers,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
T;r0 States Plan
Finally Fails.
h. Senatorial Caucus Rejects The Proposition
, II Fuythes Negotiations Lef 10 Democratic Mem
4 Poslottice Committee, in Whose Charge IS The
~ .,,,,n Bill 10 Which is ATTACHED Statehood Rider.

less there is an assurance Of success
the Democrats will not vote for the
rider. The Democrats will not accept
anything on basis of two states,
Senator Blackburn was authorized TO
bring up the Littleheld antitrust bill
and at least TO obtain a vote on the
question Of its consideration.
II has been agreed TO withdraw the
omnibus statehood bin as an amend
rant to the postofllce and agricultural
appropriation bills. The omnibus bill
Is to be- kept before the senate, but not
10 interfere with appropriation bills.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
Bnrglars Got No Money.

Atchlson, Kas., Feb. 2i,-Burglars
early today blew open the safe AT the
east Atchison postohice with dynamite.
The explosion set fire TO the building
which, with two adjoining buildings and
contents, and all the mail matter In the
postotlice, were destroyed. No money
was secured.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
TWO CHILDREN sUFFocATED
In Fire that Destroyed House Of
August schultz.

Bralnerd. MINI. Feb 2i-Fire about
midnight DESTROYED the house Of August
schultz Of this city, and two Of bis
children were suffocated. One was
about eight months and the other about
two years old. The parents left the two
children In the care Of an older daugh-
ter, and went 10 a masquerade ball
given by the ere department.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
CITIZENS OF NARySVALE.
They Ask That The Wasatch Forest Reserve BE-
Made Permanent
Senator Rawlins Refers Petition 10
Commissioner OF General Land OF.
Postmaster aud Patents
Especial to the News.

Washington, d, c., Feb. Ex-senator
Rawlins has received petition from
citizens Of Marysyale and other points
Of southern Utah, asking that the
wasatch forest reserve which was ere
ated as a temporary reserve. be made
permanent The petition was referred
to the commissioner Of the general land
office
Senator Heltfeld has received pc
tition from the citizens of Nee Perces,
Idaho. asking that two rural free de-
livery routes be established for that
place. The petition was filed with the
postofiice department.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24

the silver service given by the people
Of Alabama TO the United States bat.
ileship Alabama were held In the thea
Ter mere today. The orator was Hon. II.
". Robinson. The service was accept
"a on behalf Of the officers Of the Ala
lama, by Captain Davis, commander
Of the vessel.
The silver service consists OF seven
pieces and cost about $500.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
Cabinet Discusses Panama Canal

Washington, Feb. 2i,-Dlscusslon Of
the Panama canal situation consumed
a large portion OF the time Of the cab
met at today's meeting, Just prior to
the meeting, Atty Gen. Knox had a
conference with Atty. Cromwell who
represents the Panama Canal company
I'm this country. The details of the
conference were not disclosed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
Lane Theological Seminary.

Cincinnati, Feb A,--Dr. William Nc
Kihbln, pastor Of the first Walnut Hills
Presbyterian church, has accepted the
presidency Of the board OF trustees Of
Lane Theological seminary His ac-
ceptance determined that the conserya-
tlyes will control the institution Three
trustees known as liberals have re-
signed from the board since the cleo
ton OF DR.. McKibbin.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
JAILBREAK AT PROVO.
Joe Dayis and Fred Fish Take French
Leave of County Jail.
Especial to the "News)

Provo, Utah. Feb. 2i--Joe Davis and
Fred Fish. two men arrested IN Salt
Lake about 10 days ago. charged with
burglarizing a Rio Grande ear at
springvllle Jan II. and held in the
county jail to await the action OF the
district court, escaped from that insti-
tuition last night Their means OF es-
cape was somewhat novel and consisted
IN their picking the lock with a wire,
thus permitting them TO climb on top OF
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24

st. Louis, Feb. V-The carsheds and
81 streets cars OF the St Louis a Sub
urban Railway company at De Hodia-
mont We're destroyed by fire this morn
ing, entaiiing a loss estimated at near
~ 100000. The origin Of the fire Is
not known, but It is supposed TO have
started from an electric wire. For a
time the four divisions OF the street car
system were disabled by severed wires
and shortage OF cars.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
@AGOSER.BUTLER CASE.
<iious Committee No, 2 Recon-
mends Seating Of Former.

3shhgton Feb. Affections COM
No. gof the house today report
The Wagoner-Butler election con-
From the Twelfth district OF Mis-
recommending the adoption OF
rIions declaring that Mr.. Butler
oi elected and that Mr. Wagner
llled to the seat In the house. The
4 rejects entirely the returns from
clncts the result giving Wagner
loTlIy Of iSl All the Republican
eh q the committee voted for the
The Democrats were not pres
Chairman Olmstead viii call the
w N the house at the first OPP
knliy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
Removed TO Avoid a Lynching.

Eustis, Neb., Feb, 24,--Gus Frymer
who shot and killed Mrs. Fred Pluz and
beat the womans husband into insensi-
billty. has been removed to Stockville
to avoid lynching.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-24
''El0'AmerIean College Chess.

lllivO.' h ,, FEB. 2i.-The oxford and
H. s, rnsss clubs have suggested ted
H. cs i,gus, Anglo-American uni
N ,b y, ' q. q and %. II is like.
Et,rss ssS oates ,l.. VIII be accepted by
kisltlss VI 'he American