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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24
DEATH OF AN
OLD RESIDENT
Theodore Curtis, a Veteran Church
Worker Passes Away.
In EIGHTY-EI6HTH YEAR.
Was Acquainted with the Prophet
Joseph smith aud Game TO Utah
IN lS51-Funeral Tomorrow.

Theodore Curtis, an old resident OF
this city and a veteran Church worker
died at the home Of his daughter, Mrs,
Margaret c. Roberts, on north state
street. early this morning, death being
due 10 general debility Deceased had
lived here for many years and was
highly respected by all who had the
pleasure of his acquaintance,
Theodore Curtis was born In Dan
bury, Fairfield county Conn, Jan.
20, 1915, and was therefore In his SSth
year He received the Gospel In New
York city in the summer Of 1887, dur
ing the time of Elder Farley +, Pratt
was ordained an Elder and az once be-
gan his work in the ministry In 1870
Elder Curtis. who had been active
In missionary work IN New York for
some time near which place was his
home, went To- England In company
with Elder Benjamin Winchester Of
Philadelphia, and on his arrival there
was assigned 90 follow up the labors
begun by the late President John Tay-
lor IN Ireland and the Isle of Man. He
returned from England and settled In
NauvOo where he became personally
acquainted with the Prophet Joseph
Smith. Here he married Margaret Nor
gan in 1916.
Elder Curtis arrived In Utah in 1851
where he erected the first cardng
machine in the state and where he re-
NAMED until 1855 when, in company
with Farley = Pratt and George Q.
Cannon, he engaged IN missionary work
IN California, returning to Utah In
1861 Here he followed the cardlng
business for some years and In other
respects was a useful member Of The
community. He was an active mission
airy for many years and did good work
in the Eastern states after becoming
a resident Of Utah Ho had great
faith in the Gospel and died as he had
lived true 10 his covenants to the
last Deceased leaves one son and four
daughters, the former Theodore w.
Curtis, being in Boston, and one Of
the latter being a resident Of New
York.
Funeral services will be held from the
residence Of his daughter 55 north State
street, tomorrow, Saturday. az D. m
Friends are invited
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24
Expe| Mormon
Missionaries.
Governments of Prussia and Grand DGChy of NeCheH
burg Decide Upon This Sep-ANege Against Them
Their Belief in P0iygamy

quenuy ordered the missionaries to
leave.
The latter would then telegraph to
the Bishop in Berlin, who through the
United states embassy would obtain
a suspension Of the police order indeh-
nitely, or It's cancellation. The foreign
office, owing to the number Of cases
pending, took up the subject with the
view OF settling the status Of the Nor
mons" for good instead Of being both
cred by numerous individual cases.
The result has been the decision Of
Prussia and Meckenburg to eXpel the
'Mormons,' which course is likely to
be followed by saXony, where there are
% missionaries. and by other states.
Bavaria some time ago decreed the ex-
pulsion of 'Mormons" and they quietly
left without making a stir o. attract
ing discussion.
Mr.. Cannon who has been Informed
officially Of Prusslas and Meckenburg's
decisions has not yet determined what
to do but he win ehdeavor to obtain a
reversal Of the policy, lie afirms that
the missionaries never teach polygamy,
never persuade their adherents to emf
CRATE and always admonsh obedience
10 the laws. The members are dis
couraged from emigrating, Mr. Cannon
adds, because the Church desires TO es.
tablish q permanent foundation here.
The missionaries in Germany, at their
own expense, have distributed consId-
cradle sums Of money in charity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24

Springfield, Ills, April 24-The open
ing Of the session OF the Legislature this
morning was a calm after the storm
yesterday although there was a decided
undercurrent OF feeling against Speaker
Miller which threatened 10 break out
again Il anything similar to the tactics
OF yesterday was attempted The chief
interest in the traction question oen-
tered around the appointment OF the
committee 10 investigate the charges Of
attempted bribery in behalf Of the
Mueller bin made yesterday by Speaker
Miller. The speaker would not announce
the members OF the committee this
morning and none Of his followers
would give out the names II they knew
them. The members opposed to Miller
fatty declared that they did not believe
there was anything IN the charge made
by the speaker and announced their in
tention Of pushing home the matter in
such a way that he would be compelled
to prove his assertion OF admit that he
could not make h good In accordance
with an agreement reached this morn
ing between the two factions no at
tempt was made 10 approve the Journal
Of yesterday and the proceedings Of
yesterday were left open.
a number Of conferences were held
previous to the meeting OK the house
this morning. Just before the house
convened Mr. Allen, who acted as
speaker during the session held by The
81 members that remained IN their seats
after Speak er Miiler declared @ recess
yesterday morning announced the fol-
lowing foor committee 10 act for the
anu-organization lorces-Dcmocrais,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24
PROF. HIyCKLEY REMAINS.

Since the publication In yesterdays
News" OF the fact that BENJAMIN
Goddard is to be the principal OF the
L. n. $. business college. numerous in
guries have been made as TO Prof. h.
S. Hnckley. who was principal last
wear. President Paul states that Prof.
Hnckley made application year ago
20 be transferred from the principal
ship ~ the business department TO the
chair OF economics. This request was
granted by the board and during the
present school year Prof Hinckley has
been engaged mainly IN the teaching
Of civics and economies, and has not
acted as principal Of the business col
lego For the ensuing year the professor
viii devote his entire time 20 the sub
jects OF his choice. civics and econOm-
les. and VIII be freed entirely from the
commercial lines. He has not, IN any
sense. been displaced by Principal Cod
dard.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24
AMERICA AND MANCHURIA.
Political Impression in Washington That Russas Action d
Distinct Breach Of Faith with the United 0tates-She
Has Made Three Formal Pledges

quit Mauchuria on the Sth Of this
month, according 10 thai treaty But a
plausible explanation for temporary
retention OF the remaining Russian
troops was offered by Russia In the
claims that the country was still dis
turbed. and that vigorous military
methods were necessary Ia the interest
of sanitation officials declare that
there Is no danger Of war with Russia
over this incident The government OF
the United States has recorded It's IDEAS
Of what should be done IN Manchuta
and as the result Of Secy. Hays pro-
lccted conference with the president II
10 probable that a further remonstrance
win be added. But It IS anticipated
that Russia win. for the time being &C
least. allsy foreign opposition, or al
least that OF .he United states by carry
Ing out its pledge as TO the open dooT.'
There VIII be no additional treaty
rorts in Manchuria II Russia succeeds
in this last move, New Chwang now
ever. Is still q treaty port ana when
Russia makes a further move Of apply
ing her customs system to that port.
United States products may enter there
q. the same uniform rate Of per cent
DUTY that IL collected IN the southern
Chinese ports.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24
TRAVEL IN CENTRAL ASIA.
Special Permits for Il Are Not Now
Required.

st Pet9fsburg. April 2i.-speclal per-
mits are not now required for travel
in Central ASIA, excepting certain por-
lions OF the military defense. Travel
ers may proceed direct from any part
OF Russia "ithout giving notice Of any
kind, the passport regulations being
just the same for Central Asia as for
the rest Of the empire
Tho railroad commission Of the fin
ance ministry has selected a southern
ly route for the connection between the
Siberian railroad and the ST. Peters
burg Niatka line. II will start at Kur-
gan, east Of Chelybnsk and pass Sad
rinsk, Yekaterinborg and Krasno-
Ouhmsk.
one main consideration was that the
new bridge over the Kamara river may
be as far south as compatible with the
shortness Of the line
a special commission Of the finance
ministry has just completed examna-
ton of the new German train law from
the view point Of Russian export inter
ests. 1t gave special attention TO the
German veterinary requirements and
Il Is believed that preparations viii be
made TO comply strictly with them on
this side of the frontier
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24

Washington, April 2i,-Minlster Com
ger from Pekin, has cabled To Secy. Hay
a synopsis OF the demands made upon
China by Russia respecting the control
OF Manchuria. This account agrees
precisely with the full ana accurate
press report OF Russia's last coup from
the Chinese capital secy. Hay will
tqkc no action in the matter until he
has communicated the facts TO the
president and has learned the latter's
wishes
The political impression here Is that
the Russian action is a distinct breach
Of faith with the United statese Tho
Russian government pledged itself
three times formally, and the docu.
ments are Of record, that the open
door should be maintained In MAnchu
ria aud Russian troops would be With
drawn as soon as peace was restored.
Finally, the latter promise took the
shape OF treaty stipulation, i was
provided that the evacuation sbOuld
take place within three distinct plriods
The last Russian soldier should have
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24

Ann Arbor Mich. April 2L-The dele.
gates to the annual convention Of the
National Municipal league came over
from Detroit today TO hold two ses-
si1ns at the University Of Michigan.
At the forenoon session Frank Il. Scott
vice president Of the Municipal Voters
league OF Chicago. delivered an address
on the municipal situation IN Chicago.
The municipal question in Detroit
was the subject Of a paper by Sherman
ID. Calender attorney for the Detroit
Municipal league.
f. J. simmons. president Of the Mer-
chants association Of san Francisco,
was on the program 10 speak on the
California municipal situation Mr.
simmons was unable to attend but sent
his paper to the secretary and Il was
read
W. a. Frisbie. city editor Of the MINI
neopolIs Journal reviewed the recent
municipal scandal OF that city which
las resulted 30 far IN AZ indictments
10y the grand jury and 1--WE convictions.
The visitors were entertained az
luncheon hy President Angel
Tonight the convention win close with
a banquet IN Detroit
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24
CALM IN ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE.

Wilson. N. L. Mckinley and Burton;
Republicans. Murray, Brundage, Tee
A conference was had With the menu
beers of the Republican steering commit
lee and Il was agreed that no attempt
should be made 40 approve the Journal
Of Yesterday. The plan decided on was
TO haze the matter Of approval Of the
journal postponed until the next legis-
latlve day, thus leaving the proceed
ings OF yesterday open. Mr. Rinaker
was selected to make the motion TO
postpone.
The house was called TO order at
9.15 by Speaker Miller. Chaplain Pow
ers offered a fervent prayer but made
no reference 10 the exciting scenes Of
yesterday or the charge Of attempted
bribery which Speaker Miller made at
the session last evening.
The clerk proceeded with the reading
OF the Journal ny to the close Of the
regular afternoon session. Then Mr..
Rlnaker moved that the further reading
Of the journal and its approval be
postponed until the next legislative ses-
sion. The motion was carried without
opposition.
Mr. Llndley then started to call up
the motion 10 reconsider the vote by
which the amendments to house bill S6i
Ohe Lndey ownership bid were
adopted yesterday.
~ there are no objections said he,
the motion can recover"
He did not complete the sentence,
some Of the members nearby interrupts
ing him I'm an undertone Before he re-
sumed a message from the senate was
announced The message announced
The passage OF number OF bills When
the reading Of the message was cons
cluded Mr. Lindley said
as 10 h1use bin S6l az the request OF
some members o. the house,
Mr.. Curtis, by unanimous consent,
then called up a number OF appropria-
ton bills on second reading.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24

all Lake, Utah. April 24.-so far as
r' Western Union Telegraph company
ieoncerned the city OF Butte, Mont,
hs been wiped of the map Acting
laer Instructions from Minneapolis,
Manager McMichael of the Western
'nioa office Of Butte promptly at mid
lsal last night 1T out every instru-
D'a' working In that office except the
H'@ leased wire. When $50" on night
"Pf' had been sent this too was cut
w.t. 'he Office locked up and the oper-
'u'ss relieved from all further duty.
'D@ the troubles with the labor
'Ols are settled it is announced that
~ company viii remain closed. Not
gy does this affect the commercial
SHES Of the city. which is large.
also the leased press wires and
~ used by commission houses. and
Unsequence the newspapers will be
i''' YEA IN their news TO what little can
M IVusht IN over the long distance
rtgaone aud the wires Of the Postal
i.egraph company.
n. trouble arose over the demand OF
n. ~ ~ ~ i, messengers employed by
"A, western Union TO deliver messages
\ q .iitecogniilon Of their recently form
u'ioh' This was refused. The mes
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24
4 MYSTERIOUS RESIDENCE FIRE.
ne housand Dollar Blaze at the Home Of Manager Shep Of
Walker Brothers Dry Goods Conpany-Origin Of it
lot Known-Assstant Chief Wood Hurt

house was soon filled with smoke An
alarm was quickly sent In and the ap-
paratus from No. ] responded. Chief
Devine and Assistant Chief Wood were
quickly on the scene and through
prompt and efficient work the blaze was
ext.ngulshed with the chemical so that
il was not necessary TO turn IN a
stream OF water. In this way much
valuable property was saved,
Assistant Chief Wood found Il neces-
sary 20 break a window, and In doing
so received painful cut In his left
hand
How the FIRE started Is a mystery.
At first Il was Thought TO have been
caused by an electric iron, but Mrs.
shelp said that the iron had not been
used today
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24

Berlin, April 24.--The governments Of
Prussia and of the grand duchy Of
Mechlenburg have decided to expel the
Mormon" missionaries Of whom there
are l45 in Germany and 80 In Prussia.
on the ground that they are propaga-
ting a form Of religious belief incom-
patible with the laws of state and pub
lie morals and because polygamy is not
excluded from their doctrines.
The missionaries. who are all Amer
leans, will BE- allowed sufficient time to
settle up their personal affairs.
None Of the "Mormons" have yet been
deported.
The government Of Prussia defines
the expulsion as being simply a police
measure, for which no explanation need
be made.
Peter Lautensook, a German natural
tied in Utah, first organized mission
airy work here in 1896, He was sue
seeded in 1899 as bishop by Arnold
schulthess, Swiss naturallzed in
Utah, who directed 100 missionaries.
Hugh ]. Cannon replaced him in 1900,
and the latter has steadily increased the
number Of Mormon" preachers and
has doubled the membership, which is
now 1900.
When a Mormon" arrived in a Ger
man village he would rent hall and
begin to preach and the common re-
suit was that the local pastors would
complain to the police who not infre-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24

Butte Mont, April 2i--Acting upon
instructions from Sugt McMlchael at
Minneapolis Manager wild closed the
local Office Of the Western Union Tele-
graph company at midnight and an
nounced that business through the COM
panys Office in this city would be en-
tirely suspended until further notice.
This order Manager Wild stated, APP
plies TO all leased wires leading into
Butte,
The trouble arises out OF a strike OF
messenger boys. and the decision OF the
company 20 close It's Office here followed
an unsuccessful attempt TO deliver its
messages yesterday. Men were EN-
ployea at S. per day, but were pelted
with eggs and driven back to the office,
The telegraph officials complain that
the police protection given their en-
ployes is wholly inadequate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24
Collision on The Rio Grande.

Glonwood Springs Colo, April A-Early
this morning east bound passenger train
No. ON the Denver & RIO Grande coll
llded with west bound passenger train 40.
at ghoshone siding IN the Grand canyon
No one had been ordered 20 take the
siding NJ shoshone and the engine had
crossed onto the siding when the train
VAS struck by No. The baggage ear
was overturned aud the day coach con-
taining a number Of passengers, was de-
rallied No one was seriously hurt The
dent was caused by the failure Of air
brakes To work.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24

'H7le was a costly fire about II
.'','A 'his morning at the residence
~ :, w. shelp, manager for Walker
80, .s.'ls dry goods store, al 2A east
my south and the origin Is some
-'' U mystery The blaze was in
~. s.l in which Mrs. shelp kept her
'-'''s ana there was some very cost
material among IT, The damage
l.. /" me house is estimated at S2j,
''' Ma shelp says that at least 81 600
glv IN. ol clothing was destroyed. The
~ est y, present IN the house were
h. si,nslp ana a servant and they did
sa.i5.,-r The fire until It had gained
aole headway. The entire
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24
soldier Leper's Case.

Washington. April 2L--The case Of the
soldier leper recently referred to In these
dispatches is the first ever known In the
army. When the disease first developed
the man could have been discharged Ton
disability but it was decided to keep him
In the service. In order TO give the sur
geons an opportunity 70 study the dis
ease. a special house was built for him
near Fort ScreVen, Ga, and he has been
living there nearly three months. An
army surgeon has been detailed to at
tend him and to study the disease with a
view 10 ascertaining If II can be cured.
No reports have been received from the
surgeon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24
HELD FOR HOUSEKEEPING.

This morning Judge Dlehl ordered
George logan and II. X. Long held 90
ihe district court TO answer 10 the
charge Of housebreaking. The men
were accused Of entering a second hand
store on Commercial street and steal-
ing thcrefrom q suit Of clothes James
Sandforth who was arrested with him.
was discharged.
william Latham, charged with as
sault with intent to commit rape.
waived reading Of the complaint and
entered a plea OF not guilty. his case
has not been set yet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24
Jingo's Body Sighted.

New York April 4-The British ship
Colorado from Hull reports that on April
II the body OF the elephant lingo was
sighted In latitude 1925. longitude 35ij.
This Is the animal which died AT sea
while being transported from Liverpool
for New York. and was said 20 have
been the largest In captivity. The ele-
phant was thrown overheard from the
steamer George on March IL.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24
HAD A CLOSE CALL.
Old Man Too Eager to See the Fire
RIM.

Just before noon today a false alarm
from Dinwoodeys was turned into sta
ton No. /, The department made one
OF the quickest runs Of the season in
going to the supposed FIRE. As Chief
Deyine and Assistant chief Wood were
dashing down First South an old man
had a narrow escape from being run
over by them.
Following the example OF hundreds
OF others the old man saw the chemical
engine rush by and he Immediately ran
into the street 90 watch the chemical.
forge ting that other apparatus was fol-
lowing. CHIEF Doyine checked his
horse for second giving the careless
individual chance to get out OF the
WaV
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24

Atty Gen. Crow who is conducting the
jefferson city end OF the inquiry, was
present and assisted Circuit Atty. Folk
In questioning the witness. Several In
dlctments we're returned by the Cole
county grand jury as the result OF Nj.
I.ee's TESTIMONY az Jefferson City and Il
is expected that a number viii be hand
ed down here.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24
.[eiHch Under
MezciIeSs Fire
Sohng Charses shade O4gadnst Him Ae Utah Christian
,Advocae-EdHos Kemp Given From Last Scgh Until
This :1dornmg 10 Reisact- REFUSES 10 DO So Whole
Trouble Has Reached The Crisis Stage

us,bodlst conference came TO an
'| ,, night. There was no such
os was imminent for time,
~, ,be gathering did not close in
Some scathing charges were
against Leilich in yesterdays Is
n be Utah Christian Advocate,
0,.bad By the Rev. Mr. Kemp, pas
of the Liberty Park NJ. e, church
rloht a demand was made upon
T. IA retract them. He was given
.,,u mis- morning to do so, and he re-
49, poipt blank. II is understood
n,t the whole case has gone to the
,,1 Of bishops that VIII meet in
p.anyyanio on April 20,
THE ADVOCATES CHARGES.
pdgci from the declaration of chart
!, displayed IN attractive fashion upon
4. ffst mage Of the Advocate, the at
Ak (. somewhat homogeneous In fact.
XIX very much 50. The editor pays
N apostrophe 10 charity and then.
aaEgaly enough, proceeds TO 80 after
n. ofendng Ieillch with hammer and
.sgs In series OF editorials he de-
tsras that LeiiiCh has a mania for
ir,ing preachers out of the field that
\. ought to resign but has not the
UmptIon" to do so; that he has an
excessive supply Of gan, that he prob
ly loves his salary better than the
na,, Of Christ that at least 90 per
nst OF his charges refuse 10 contribute
d his salary, that the Methodist
D-sschers are talking of leaving Utah
si going elsewhere that he has In
uted the wives of some Of the pastors
lr The reason that their cooking has
10. been satisfactory to his taste, that
business men, lawyers, railroad men,
b short-people Of all classes, dislike to
have anything whatever to do with
l.n.
Another charge Is one that is not only
sHous but amusing as We'll u IL TO
he effect that l.ellich. while In the east
iiea weeks ago Tor the ostensible pur-
Jcse Of fighting Senator Smoot SO far
hgot himself as to not only unlaw-
hly use a mileage ticket on the rail-
ned but 10 forge the name Of another
rsh one Franks. and impersonate that
tiIviua In the face of convincing
NOol that he was decelrlng. that he
omitted that he had been guilty Of ly-
hg and that he demanded the return
NJ he mileage book that had been TAX
Cd away from him by the conductor,
t0 refused 10 give It up, and lastly
nal NE members Of his church on ac-
cunt Of his conduct are ashamed to
Wn that they are Methodlsts
10 this connection 1t is interesting to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-24
Louis Decker Found Guilty.

ST. Louis, April 2l-The sealed verdict
returned last night by the Jury before
which Louis Decker. a former member OF
the house OF delegates, has boon tried on
the charge OF poriuy in connection with
suburban franchise Doodle legislation.
found him guilty and imposed nu mnri-
soumcut In Che penitcntiary of four years.
the verdict was read Iu rcOurt t1day
Counsel for The defendant Immediately
appiiei for new trial Judge Ryan took
the application under advlsemcnt.
eXntlled q hd