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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07

first case, Of the Western Central Pa
citlc Railroad companies of California
O. the extent of and equal to the
amount OF the government bonds 10
wit. GS.6l6000, with 6 per cent interest
from date OF issue OF bonds payable
IN gold.
The second petition which apples TO
the Union Pacific holdings involves
SI229000 ana Is worded IN practically
the same manner Attached to each
petition are five copies Of certain mort
cages involving the Hartman holdings,
the earliest Of which dates back 10
July /, 1865, The petitions set forth
that Charles Durkee in his life time
bought, owned and controlled all OF
the first mortgage bonds secured by
said mortgages equal to the amount Of
the United States government subsidy
bonds.
1'lc claims set forth insthe above ac-
ton have been made for years and
there have been frequent rumbles re-
garding the likelihood Of the COM
menoement OF legal proceedings here.
Charles Durkee was the sixth govmor
Of Utah, arriving here in 1866 and TAX
ing the oath Of Office In October OF
that year as the successor OF Governor
Doty, He was warmly welcomed here
and made a good official. He COM
pleted his term OF office IN 1869 and
some time afterward returned east. He
has been dead for many years, having
passed away In 1870. That the estate
and those who represent It have q ire
mendous fight on their hands Is some
thing they fully realize Besides, II Is
not thought that the big corporations
against whom the contest Is being
waged are losing any sleep over the
matter
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07
WARM ER WEATHER COMING
Was Cold Today but Temperature Is
Now Rising.

The cold spell is drawing TO a close.
The mercury In this city fell to de-
grees above zero early this morning.
but the local weather Office says today
win see the last OF the cold wave. as
there Is warm wave approaching
rapidly from the northwest coast and
by tomorrow evening,it Is expected that
the weather win be sloppy. The cold
snsp began on the srd inst. when the
mercury registered 2 degrees above.
on the 4th inst. the lowest register
was degrees, on the 9th inst, de-
erees, On the 9Th inst. degrees and
On the 7th inst, I degrees
From the Goth inst, steadily warmer
weather may be looked for. although
there are occasionally cold snaps later
In the winter and in early spring. ON
Feb. ", 1854. the mercury fell to 10 de-
grees; on Feb 2S, 1880, the mercury fell
10 degrees on Feb. 81, 1890, II was
s degrees. on March !. 1890. the Their
mometcr went down 20 zero and on
March u, 1850. Il fell % degrees, But
then this is exceptional.
The mercury last night went down
to IL degrees below at Modena- The
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07

Beyond some comparatively slight
deliberations over the wording of the
protocols no further trouble Is expect
ed here, where the raising Of the block
ade VIII he regarded with almost as
must relief as II VIII be In Venezuela.
EXCHANGE OF COMMUNICATIONS.
Washington, Feb. H. Many exchanges
are going on between Washington and
European capitals as the result Of the
enort1 of the allies representatives
here 10 prepare satisfactory protocols
providing for a settlement OF the Vene-
zuean claims The task of drawing
up the document Is very complicated.
owing to the necessity for providing
against all contingencies and framing
set Of agreements for the settlement
of the claims that will resist the at
lacks of astute international lawyers.
The first protocols provide for ref
erencc of the preferential claims 20
The Hague tribunal. The impression
prevails here that this Issue can be
soon disposed OF by arbitration in the
interest OF quick decision and reduced
expense, II Is suggested that all the
parties 10 the arbitration. including the
other claimant powers than the allies.
which would take In the United States,
shall agree upon one person ms the ar
bitrator and that person probably will
be the minister OF foreign affairs Of The
Netherlands
A more difficult set Of protocols to
arrange will be those providing for the
adjudication and settlement of all
claims against Veuegue emitting any
reference to the question If preference.
but 1t is felt that II the negotlators
are Wiling TO accept Mr. Bowen's pro-
posal constituting separate commits
slons at Caracas to pass upon ques-
tons OF fact, such az the actual value
OF property claimed 20 have been seized
or destroyed. those protocols may be
drawn within a few Gays
Meanwhile the messages are passing
between Mr. Bowen and the allies rep
resentatives IN amlcable manner and
unless some new element Is injected in
10 the situation by the allies flor Mr..
Bowen regards his case ms made up),
1t Is believed that the negotiations viii
proceed to successful conclusion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07
GOV. PARDEE AFTER
.CORRUPT PLOTS.

San Francisco, Feb THE Call says
that Gov. Pardee is the custodian Of
evidence tending to prove that bribery
end corruption have lent full meas
ure Of influence in the appointment OF
pilots for the port Of San Francisco
and he has inaugurated an investiga-
tlon. A summons, It is said. has been
issued to prominent pilot Of this port
directing him TO appear before the gov
ernor next Tuesday and tell what he
knows OF the charge that gold bought
him the appointment II Is alleged
that his position cost him 5000. The
CAN aserts that unsuccessful negotla-
tions for the sale OF a position as pilot
We're carried on directly With Pilot Com
missioner Charles n. Pratt, by Can't
Charles Hall, master OF the South
Portland.
II is alleged that revelation OF this
fact prevented the appointment OF
Pratt as hGrbor commissioner by Gov
Gage.
The Cal asks for an investigation
Of the causes Of the retention OF Pilot
Jordan after the wreck Of the Rio de-
Janeiro. and also requests an Inquiry
into the appointment of Capt Won
Helms az a pilot,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07

Reading. Pa, Feb. 7--Wlliiam Pratt.
who has been on trial two weeks.
charged with the murder OF his wife
Was today declared not guilty. Mrs.
Pratt was found dead in Noyembei
1901, at her home In Chester county
Her husband was charged with the
crime and at his trial IN Chester couu-
{, was convicted OF murder IN the first
degree. Pratts counsel argued tha
the woman committed suicide and ask
co for a new trial and q change OF
venue. alleging that the minds Of the
Chester county residents had been pols.
oEed against their client
A change Of venue was granted and
Pratt was placed on trial In Berkf
county With the above result
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07
GEORGE MOORE RESIGNS.
Has Left the Management Of the Suns
shine Mine.

A rumor was aaoat today that Mr..
George Moore had rendered his resigna-
ton as manager Of the Sunshine mine.
at Sunshine and that representative
Of the eastern shareholders had arrived
to consult with him as regards 10 the
future of that property.
Mr.. Moore was in Mercur whence he
Is conducting some experiments with
the filter presses Of his own patent He
was reached by telephone and from him
confirmation OF Che report was OBJ
tanned, The resignation. Mr. Moore
stated. was handed 10 the directors Of
the company about three weeks ago.
but Il was not acted upon promptly
Mr.. Moore would not state his reasons
for leaving the Sunshine.
A Mr. Harris formerly in the employ
Of Samue Newhouse. has been named
as his successor and his arrival from
the east has been noted,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07
b. w. winters Arrested.

New York, Feb. 7.--Byram w. Win
tcrs, for seven years IN charge OF the
customs bureau here. was arrested to-
day on a charge Of embezzllng money
belonging to the United States. The
alleged theft Is over 5000. Collector
strenahan was the complainant Win
tiers was held 30 $4,000 bail by Com
missioner Shields for trial. eXamina-
ton being waived.
Collector Stranahan made this state
mont.
"Byiam II. Winters, n clerk In the
custom house. who for seven years had
been In charge Of the customs bureau
az the postoflcc, has been found short
IN his accounts, He was appointed
March 2S 1859 The shortage on the
present figures would seem 10 be about
s. 600
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07
BoER BREACH wIDEcED.


Bloemfontcin, Feb 1.-THE conference
here yesterday between Colonial Secy.
Chamberlain and 40 Beers Of the ex-
IRENE party, including Christian De
Wet at which Chamberlain rebuked
the delegation for presenting him with
an address, which he regarded as In
sulting, lnasmuch as II impugned the
good faith of himself and government,
has further widened the breach be-
tween the Boer factions, Christian
De Wet, who spoke after Mr.. Chamber
lain, said;
HIS remarks would come Ike mus
tard after meal" and concluded with
asserting that no cooperation Of the
Beers was possible 30 long as PET De
Wet and Christian De Wet both rep
resented the people The country
would not be ruled By them, but would
rule them. De Wet would not rest un-
IN he had caused a rebellion, not an
armed rebellion. but rebellion OF agi-
tation and discomfort against the gov
eminent.
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!, - il an laieroew Which Was Submitted 10 nm
1884,, publication Today, That He Was MOI MIS-
-, bot That Others Put Msconstsuchon Upon Whaf
= NJ Sov-HearAIy Endorses Deseref NeuS Policy
erptnHT FROM THE SHOULDER
0iN grOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS

those who got notices from Chief Paul today tha they must
As r nroperty gambling run the FISK OF vigorous
cease eno"s % of the most prominent citizens OF the town.
prosecution h will make no difference with him. He declares
il plain that h proposes to hereafter enforce ue Ia"
~' ,osnecter Of persons. His order is as follows
OFFICIAL NOTICE
omco Of Chief Of Police Salt Lake CITY, uah' Feo Two All,
~ s ko CIV Utah SrYou are hereby specially nou
% be provisions of Chapter 80 of the Penal CODE contain
revised statutes Utah 1885, being sections 1861 to 4ZS6 ooh
- # Is unlawful for person to knowingly permit any game
,te opee ansqu ct noir rondo or any game
Z vim cards dice other device for money cheeks credit
NV other representative value to be played conducted or dealt IN
~ toose owned or rented by him in whole or In part
ivan are further that heretofore on the premises known as
a. more follows description of premses) and owned and controlled
van here has been conduce Of such games and you
warned that you lease let rent such premises
PROMISES owned by you for such purpos
- or hermit them so o be used In the future
r failure TO comply with the notice and warning contained here
IN ~ IN your being vigorously prosecuted for the ofense Very
,,,nv SAMUEL PAUL,
"Chief Of Police
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BOu,en' S Lack
OF Etiquette.
CcaSed winch ktaafoR in LondoH-AnbaSSador HerbesiS
Structures F0and Sympathetic Support in DoScnmg
Siseef-Foreign office c4cerSe 70 Gong 10 The Hague
Lest Ne,o Complications c4tYe Prior 10 Decision.

London, Feb THE announcement
from Washington that the Venezuela
protocol is In The course Of prepare
ton, confirming the hopeful views Of
the situation expressed here. has Great.
cd great satisfaction. During the
latter part Of the week official circles
here eyinced quiet confidence that IN
spite of alarming reports a settlement
was in sight There have been private
expressions Of intense Irritation at
Minister Bowens alleged breach OF
etiquette, but these have never been
allowed to interfere with the dtermlna-
ton voiced by both the British and
the German diplomats TO secure a ter.
mination OF the difficulty through any
feasible channel. Ambassador Her
berts structures found sympathetic
support In Downing street and appar-
entity formed the subject Of exchanges
OF messages betNcen Berlin, London
ana Rome. whence the representatives
OF those powers at Washington were
instructed 10 present a united front
ana prevent the recurrence of the pub
llcation Of news Of the nature OF which
he had complained.
The refusal Of President Roosevelt
to arbitrate the question as to wheth-
er the powers shall receive preferential
treatment In the settlement OF their
claims against Venezuela is regretted,
but as cabled yesterday, It was an
ticipated here
The strong disinclinatlon Of the
British foreign office to have recourse
20 The Hague court of arbitration was
founded chiefly on the fear that be-
tween now and the rendering Of the
courts decision new complications may
arise and the decision to refer the mat
ter 70 The Hague was only arrived at
as a last resort when the negotiations
threatened to drag on indefinitely. The
officials here are confident that The
Hague court will give the allies at
least some measure of different treat
ment In the settlement of claims from
that accorded TO the other nations who
did not take aggressive steps to se-
cure their alleged rights.
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on MAYORS ppr,nrrn
Dr. ROGERS DEAD.
|"t w. % Grove Physician Succumbs
| 10 RaSage' of Pneumonia. D''
'Speolal to the News,

H. Grove Feb. 7.-Dr. r. NJ.
Il. e. ~ : pncueIng physician Of mi.
c. S,ed At bis home here lac, - ,,' ',','
4 SaGss q death being r ,as, night
hls Sso ,n elling for some time 40
eetsi W was not altogether nm
3ion, n vuyased was born an We'll.
Oubs ma. - Jan. 10. 1893. and when
I mr. 'laI moved west In Eir,, lre,'
Urh became a member az I'm tbs
sns A.. % came to Utah In 1871
70 No., 9. 70 Draper ana moving lot.
h. az o'oni then to Provo "a az -
tsls.g' risasant Grove. where ne
i psl., ever since. Dr. I Boge ps
sv's g,se AZ ~ OF Gen. Warren &
IN o, ~ curing the Indian ,ront.,, ?,
isny N ~, RESPECTS he assIs,ed ms
iis,Ion e ,og up the country ~ ~
practice !. u. e,uement, He bad a
rosn -,''ee IN this vicinity ana i ',aa .
himself s, sTag business ccndra, ,ss
I'VE. NM sons 4 large family
s,s '1l esral win he hs,a -
Saaasv !. Westinghouse iomers
soiy v1i q p. NJ. after which
home. vh,, 'aken TO Draper his
b. g,r sanefe, after services ., ~" y
family o,,,.l Il win be inferred IN
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07

formation with reference TO the two
men when juestiiies them IN keeping
the men prisoners. The police are GER
tain II the men We're not directly con-
cerned In Monday nights lnwless af-
fair, they Know who the guilty par
ties are, and are able TO throw much
light upon the matter
Yesterday afternoon the dead bandit
was buried. The body was placed in a
common wooden casket and lowered in
TO pauper's grave.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07
CANNON IMPROVING.
Condition is Much Better Today Than
Heretofore.

Although former Senator Cannon IA
not entirely out OF danger his condition
today showed so much improvement
over that OF any other time since the
operation, that his family and friends
were very much gratlhed, The stomach
complication which proved to be so dis
tressing on Thursday night has almost
entirely disappeared and the prospects
now are for more restful eriod and
consequent rapid recovery,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07
Bad Situation
In Macedonia.
Sultan of Turkey Orders Immediate Mobilization of Two
Demons ration firm Note from Russia and AUSTRIA

Paris, Feb, 7--01icial advioes have
been received here confirming the re-
port that the sultan OF Turkey has or
dered the immediate mobilization of
100000 troops for military demonstra-
ton in Macedonia, The steps taken
are regarded with apprehension by the
French officials as being likely to in
yolyc complications between Turkey
and Russia and Austria II is said that
the Russian and Austrian governments
have agreed on firm note to the sui
tan, which viii be presented within
the next few days, insisting on admins
istratye and official reforms in Mace
donia, Although France win not be
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07
persisted IN THE COLD.
Old Man Frozen TO Death in Small
Idaho Town,
(spccial to the "News.")

Boise. Ida, Feb. News was re-
ceived In Boise today Of the freezing TO
death Of William Martin at oreana.
Owyhce county. last Tuesday night. He
had been drinking heavily during the
evening. aud when the time for closing
the saloon came, he was required to
leave. He made his way about hum
dred yards from the saloon, when he
presumably fell. 10 was a biting cold
night and when he was found next
morning nv was IN a precarious condi-
ton and soon died. Deceased WIS about
g. years old. Two years ago similar
death occurred at the same saloon. an
old sheepherder being frozen 10 death
after being turned out late at night
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07
II. b. woodbridge Dead.

Chicago, Eel. III. b. Woodbridge
a well known newspaper man, Is dead
at st. Paul, Mimi Of consumption.
lie was formerly city editor Of the
Chicago Times. city editor Of the New
York sun, ono telegraph editor Of thu
Omaha Bee Mr. Woodbridge was 40
years old, and native Of Vermont
H. was son OF the late United States
senator Woodbridge Of that state, and
'Sas q Graduate Of Dartmouth college
Mr. woodbridge was unmarried. but
several members Of the family reside
in Vermont
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07
PresIdentiaI Nomination..

Washington, Feb 1.-THE president
today sent the following nominations
T. the senate
Lieutenant Commander Rob-
Ell G.. Denig. to be commander.
Revenue cutter service promotions
First Lieut. William i. Reynolds 70
be- captain, second Lieut. Edward c.
Johnston 70 be first lieutenant Third
Lieut.. Joseph e. Crozier, to be second
Lieutenant.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07
Consul Carroll Dead.

Paris, Feb, 7.-Consul-Gen. Gowdy
has been Informed that John II. Car
roll. United States consul at Cadiz
Spain. died today OF consumption az
Mentone, where he was on leave Of alb
seuce.
The United states yice-consul at
Genoa telegraphed that Hubbard T.
Smith, the vice and deputy consul-gen-
eral at Cairo, who Is lying ina hospl-
tai at Genoa, suffering from cancer OF
the kidneys, is gradually sinking.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07
VIII settle oats Trades.

Chicago. Feb. 7.--As a result Of the
arbitration of the difficulties growing
out Of the July oats deal Of last year
the firms which defaulted in their set
Elements will now be allowed TO settle
all their own trades at 5jh according
TO decision rendered by the arbitra-
ton committee. The decision which
fixes the price Of settlement at 65A
ends long fight, which has been car
rioa on since July.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07

). announcement in last evenings
.r,r NAT Chief Of Police Paul had
idsd that all gambling must cease III
Lake from date, was glad tidings
4 n, lav.ablding element Of the COM
enIy Just as it was bad news to the
nent that rifles, robs and de" $ law
order The statement was general
accepted as an earnest Of the good
,ntIon Of the chief, particularly as
. declared that he had taken the step
Hthout authority or instruction from
y one
|.fhe publication Of the story appar-
3lIy aroused Mayor Thompson's anger
J he cited chief Paul before him for
q explanation. The interview lasted
nearly an hour, When the mayor
srsed from the conference he was
very angry man. It Is not
6pwn whether Chief Paurs statement
+ bin was entirely satisfactory but
presumption is that It was not,
4fst happened at the meeting formed
I1cy morse for the morning papers,
"a Of which sought to convey the idea
y The Interview with the News"
Eprday afternoon was not genuine.
3 they might as wen dismiss all
et from their minds In this regard
4 chief Paul affirmed to this paper
ay That Il was substantially correct
AZ respects. What the chief said
Ifelday and what he Is willing to
" % TOT today Is that he declared that
vas going TO stop all gambling in
elly- and that he proposes 10 see
mat It stays stopped, that II the
lAences OF the city are not sufficient,
he viii resort to state statutes.
heretofore he has been In favor Of
nollhg under police restriction. hut
mat time is no more: that he has
Viuaed since the big holdups on
hlay night that gambling houses are
FENCES and hiding places for rob-
ana other criminals, that had Il
4 zen 10Y them the police would
! yen able TO do a great deal more
@u appfehendlng the thugs who
~ Nofrlson's store than they have.
nleh ne mayor asked him why he
guered gambling stopped he told
lus. what he told the Deseret
a, sI.hai he was doing it without
1y,,'y or Instructions from any one;
4 y wey didn't Ike II he. the mayor
~ appointed him. could also re-.
hlm mat there would be no moro
q u slg and that from this time
sassllnghouses must close their
Sl,t anu lhat the owners Of these es-
' ..ils would be notified that
4 IA Tv ,a be prosecuted II they con-
rehllog their premises for any
unlawful purposes ''' any
+. w MAYORS PREMISES.
H. ,' ~ eh ls Of Police Paul is very
4 49,, ~ earnest is evidenced nv ne
,, u,a. Ne Is sending ont notices ~
h. u. y owners whose premises are
Ia ,,s sVe rambling purposes. n has
mans usa,pired that Ezra Thomns aT'
t 4 tSbs y .. 'he city has property
~ BUSINESS district. The ban viii viii
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-07

Montreal Feb, THE employees OF
the Montreal street railway at a meet
Ing today refused TO ratify the terms
agreed upon by their committee and
President Forget Of the railway COM
pany, for q settlement OF the strike
which begun Thursday night.
Lieut. Col Gordon. deputy officer
commanding the Fifth military district,
has been In consultation with Mayor
Cochran. Measures were discussed for
the protection Of street railway prop
orty in the event OF the strike becom-
ing serious.
The Duke OF Connaught hussars and
the Victoria rifles have been unofficial
ly Informed 10 be in readiness to mo-
bolize at moments notice.
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SUSPECTS WERE "SwEATED"
Police Severe on Two Men Held Under
Suspicion.

The police now have two men under
arrest suspected OF implication In Mon
day nights attempted robbery and the
tragedy that followed. The two men
are being held pending further invesi-
cation. and their identity Is being
Withheld from the public Yesterday
afternoon the men were "sweated" In
Chief paul's private Office. but what
information the officers received was
carefully suppressed. On thing Is Ger
tain. The authorities have received In
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party to the note she will approve OF
IT, 10 is considered that the suItan's
mobilization Of such an army Is clear
ly an effort to forestall the presenia-
ton OF this note The mobilization OF
so many troops is regarded here as un-
wise and dangerous. especially as 1t
Is said that the soldiers who are to
be brought into Macedonia from
Aslatio Turkey are semi-bovharous
leyies and are hostile TO Christians
which 'will tend to inousurate another
series OF massacres. II ia understood
the powers are exchanging views as
TO the course to he pursued towards the
mobilization Of Turkish troops,
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Incrense IN Cnnltnl stock.

New York, Feb lit is seml-ofilcial-
~ stated that the protl ied increase In
the capital stock OF the Pennsylvania
railway viii be from 1926, 900 0OO the
present capitalization to 100000, 600
The Increase viii be made from time to
lime, as circumstances may require
There being about $4,000 shareholders
and the Pennsylvania laws requiring a
majority