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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
SPRANG A SURPRISE.
Damage Case Comes to An Abrupt
Termination in Ogden Court.
1Speoial 10 HE oNews," ~

Ogden, Utah. Dec, 1.-THE case OF
Weber county VS. Thomas Smart, suit
for Sjjl by reason of damage by
Smart's sheep in Weber aud South
Fork canyons, came to an abrupt ter
mination this morning by the defense
sprlnging a surprise which they had had
mp their sleeve all the time, The coun-
ty placed Mr. Smart on the stand in
order TO prove that the sheep had tray
ersed the roads in question. smart
willingly gave this testimony ana went
a step farther by explaining that while
the sheep belonged to him they had
been leased for nearly two years to a
Mr. Butler, consequently Butler was
the party responsible. This coming
from plaintiffs own witness was made
the ground for a non-suit which the
county attorney did not resist, merely
STIMULATING that the case should be dis
missed without prejudice to the bring
ing of new action against Butler.
The case of John ID. Harren VS. Og-
den Sewer Pipe & Clay company was
decided this morning against the plain
I'M when a sealed verdict brought in
last night by the jury, was opened,
nndlng that there was no cause of ac-
ton. Harrell sued for $4,000 for the
loss of fingers in the companys clay
crusher.
The remittitur from the supreme
court ordering a new trial In the case of
Nelden .Judson Drug Co. VS. S. n. Ash,
ct al was filed in the district court to-
day,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
FIGHTING FOR WYOMING.
Fuel Company Officials Size Up Situa.
ton Of Coal Strike

There was an increase OF five miners
at Clear Creek this morning, the num-
Der at the other camps remaining the
same, and there was a slight increase in
the tonnage, Fuel company officials call
attention to the fact that their COM
pany has In reality been fighting the
battles OF the Wyoming coal camps
and II is claimed that had the agitators
been successful In unionizing the Utah
coal camps, they would have made a
move on the Wyoming camps in short
ordar and then evey coal mine In Utah
and Wyoming would have been closed
up until the Colorado coal troubles were
settled. With coal fannie on in the
three states, there would have been
wide distress
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
Preparing for Convention.

Chicago, Dee. L--preparations for TAX
ing cure Of the Republican national con-
Vcntion VIII begin soon after the hOh
days Ia fact come Of the prcnmlnaues
are being disposed Of now
Acting on the authority delegated 10
him by the Subcommittee OF the national
committee on arrangements, Graham
the committees headquarters at the Au-
ditorum annex, lie also has appointed
samuel b. Raymond chairman Of the
Chicago committee that Will attend To the
mttee win hold its first meeting about
the middle OF January, IL includes SEN
ator Hanna h,nIy g. Payne. Senator W.
b. Scott of West Virginia, Harry &.
New OF Indiana, and II. b. Schneider OF
Nebraska.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
Address to Panama Nation.

New York, Dec. l7--with the view OF
maintaining good feeling during the cleo
tons on the isthmus the provisional junta
has just ISSUED an address to the nation
of the Herald.
The iunta states that decree No. 2j Is
sued Dec. IL, and published Dec. II, con-
yoking a national convention for Jan. Is.
In this city makes II the duty OF the
members thereof TO frame constitution
In accordance with the spirit Of the rev.
olution which took place Nov. 3,
The address asks for the tolerance and
general good feeling which have existed
on the isthmus since the date of the re-
belllon. and cautions the people TO hold
steadfast to their patriotic principles
through the exciting times of the forth
coming election.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
w. Rockefeller Loses a Suit.

Malone, n. Y, Dec l7---WIlliam Rookie
foller has been defeated In an action for
trespass, which he brought against oliver
Lamora a poor resident OF the A1rion-
daCks mountains
Lamora was charged with fishing in
streams on Mr., Rockefeller's estate. but
asserted that he had a right tU do 50
because the streams were stocked by the
state. The case was sent back TO the
county court from the appellate division
Of the supreme court aud again Will be
carried W on appeal as II involves the
interests OF many millionaires, who have
large estate In the mountains and desire
the hunting and fishing as their exclusive
priYlleGes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
FIRE IN PORTLAND, OR.
Three Chinese Lose Their Lives,
Others Having Narrow Escape.

Portland, on Dec. l7.-As the result
OF "a ire which visited the lower portion
OF the business section Of the city at MID
night, three Chinese are known To have
lost their lives and damage TO the amount
NelOpments may show a sun greater loss
II hfc, because portions OF the burned
buildings were occupied by Chinese opium
smokers, who, IN the excitement ana
fright caused by the fire and not CONF
pretending the danger fought ucspur.
atcly with the hremgn who dragged them
from the burning structures. over 80 Cm-
nese were saved thus, but search OF
the ruins today resulted ia the recovery
of three bodies aud the police and htc de-
partmcnt othCals express the belief that
lurtntr search viii reveal the fact that
there were many more Victims Of the
flames
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
F. L. WILLIS HERE.

General Secretary f. l.. Willis OF the
Omaha y NJ, c. A. is visiting today
with Secretary Coke of the Salt Lake
association, enroute east with Mrs.
Willis from an extended coast trip. Mr..
willis reports a membership OF LOO
In the Omaha central ASSOCIATION and
400 In the south omaha association, and
the work at the Nebraska metropolis
is progressing finely. Mr.. willis says
that the military secretary Of the Y,
NJ. c. A. Is j. H. Banks of New York,
and he believes that that officer will be
able to organize a fine branch at Fort
Douglas. Mr.. Willis speaks very hope
fully OF the growth OF Christian senti-
ment in this country.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER
President Tenders Place to Gen.
John G.. Black,

Washington. Dec 1.-THE president has
rendered the position Of civil service com
missioner made vacant by the death Of
John r.. Proctor. to Gen. John G. Black
Of Chicago, Commander-n-chlef Of the
Grand Army.
Gen, Black has not indicated wheth-
er or not he Will accept the appoint
nent. He was commissioner of PEN
sions during the second lministration
of President Cleveland.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
Remarkable Typhoid Cures.

New York. Dec l7.-Romarkablo cures
OF typhoid fever patients are reported by
Beth-isrlel hospital. where a serum inn
ported from italy and Switzerland Is be-
In use more than three months 4 has
Just been made public
I'm that time 10 eases have been treated
NJ the hospital. which II the most crowd
ed Quarter OF the east side.
Not one u the patients died and In
some instances Improvement set In before
the fever hal run more than half Its reg
ular course. The Improvement was In
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
CAPT. PHILLIPS TROUBLES.
Col. Dodge Charges Him With
Duplicating His PAY Accounts.

New York, Dec. l7.--Charges Of dup
Heating his pay accounts for the
months OF october and November We're
today preferred against Capt. w. l.
Phillips, Twenty-seventh infantry, by
Col Francis $, Dodge, chief paymas-
ter Of the department of the east. Col.
Dodge has forwarded the papers in the
case to the paymaster general at
Washington for further action.
Capt. Phillips Is on leave of absence
from his regiment. which is now sta
toned In the Philippines.
Following Immediately on the heels
of suit for divorce brought by the cap
tain, In which Mrs. Phillips brings
counter charges. the case has awak-
ened unusual interest In army circles
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
Enforeing PennsylvanlaPrcss Law

Allentown, Pa Dec lt-Tho FIRST suits
brought In this state under the press law
been Instituted against three newspapers
here by a wealthy banker of Northhmp-
ton county.
The action rs baged on the publication
Of a statement that the banker had last
month escaped from a hotel undcr quar-
antine, In his home town. for smallpox.
Tho man was believed To be- In Allen
town. and n was at the request u the
local board Of health that the publication
was made
The papers IN describing the banker
said he had dyed his beard The subject OF
the article is 55 ycnrs old, had recently
married n young woman and alleges that
the statement ancnt his bread caused him
to be r!diculei by his friends.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
Gen. Lew Wallace Has Cancer.

indianapolis Dec IA special To- tho
News from New York says:
Con Lew Wallace ls IN this city un-
der the car" OF nm eminent specialist llc
iY nkinC tho N-rav treatment fer q can-
cerous condition of the nose. AMI n this
treatment s not successful may submit
to an operation as % last resort Ice has
suffered from this allmout Tor "a number
~ wears u has not affected hlH general
health and the allmcut may NOT shorten
hs days For several years he has gono
periodically a. cincinnati FOR treatment
and for months nj a time has t-ied tho
cess In aircstlng the progress of the dio-
ease. X is understood that his trip ~
New York was taken al tho earnest
solicitation OF his family and near friends
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.

There win be civil service examina-
tons in this city Dec. 30, for the posi-
ton of trained nurse in the Philip
pine service, with salary at 1920 per
annum. with age limit is to 50 years,
also, Jan. H. for the position of cleo
trotype moulder, and heating and VEN
tilating craftsman IN the supervising
architects Office; and on Jan, 10, for
position of interpreter Dutch and
Flemish in the immigration service,
81 600 per annum.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
HESS FUNERAL SATURDAY.
Arrangements for Special Train to
Pennington on That Occasion.

The funeral services over the remains
OF the late President Hess of Davis stake
VIII be held on Saturday morning at II
o'clock at the Pennington westinghouse.
A special train will leave Salt Lake over
the Salt Lake q Ogden railroad at 70 a.
m, returning leave Pennington 30 min
utes after the services. A special rate OF
50 cents for the round trip has been au-
thorzed for the occasion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
VOTES FOR QUEEN.
Seventy.Fom Thousand Cast to Date
At Granite Stake Fair,

The Granite stake fair continues to
be well patronized. Yesterday, chill
dren's day. was perhaps the banner day
Of the season, there being nearly b,Ooo
youngsters there during the afternoon,
with an attendance of fully half that
number\ during the evening. There Is
no denying the fact that the people OF
Granite stake have entered into the
spirit of the thing and they are turn
ing out in immense throngs with no
other object in view than that OF max
ing the fair successful The booths
are we'll run upon, and each days pus-
mess amounts to a good, round sum
Last night there was very credita-
BILE operate performance and tonight
there will be other features to add to
the enjoyment of the occasion. Won
derland," under the capable and pains
taking management Of b. motifs
Young, Is still one of the amusing fea-
lures of the big show, and trip
through its darkened labyrinths Is well
worth the money paid. Then there Is
the historical relics booth, which con.
tains perhaps the finest collection OF
such things In the state. The candy,
toy and art booths are also features OF
the occasion, while the gypsy booth Is
true 10 life, even to the unraveling OF
hidden mysteries of the future. Vot-
ing for queen IL being pushed with
much vlgor and indications are that
before the contest Is completed there
will be many skirmish for first place.
At the close OF the evenings ballot the
vote stood as follows:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17

variahly permanent and many patients
were dismissed from the hospital from
TWO To three weeks before the usual time.
a small quantity Of the lymph Is in
loctcd INTO the body thrcc times a day
sometimes In the thigh. some lmcs I'm mo
breast The operation Is OF the simplcs,
and practically painless, The injections are
IN addition 10 the regular treatment for
reducing the temperature careful diet
and nursing,
Physicians In charge Of the institution
refuse 20 discuss the matter fully, pend
ing the preparation Of q detailed report
ON each case for the use uf the medical
profession They admit the successful
use of the new serum but maintain that
tho treatment Is sim In It's experimental
stage,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
PANAMA ELECTIONS.
Decree for Constitutional Con.
vention Warmly Received.

Panama. Dee. 1.-THE iuntas decree.
fixing Dec, p as the date for the election
OF representatives to the national con-
vention has been received with enthusi-
asm in the towns of the interior OF the
republic There rs no doubt that public
opinion favors the canal treaty with the
United States, and the candidacy Of Dr.
Amador FOR the presidency.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
Insane Murderer Surrendcrs.

River Head t. l., Doc l1-Tuthul
Reeve, the dcmerted farmer, who yestcr-
day shot ana Killed 4 deputy sheriff while
the latter was trying to serve an cXecu-
ton for debt at his home near here, sur
rendered today after an all-nlght siege
Although Reeve had fired q number OF
shots iiom the house IN which he was
FABRICATED, none OF the bcsegCrs was
wounded. Reeve was wounded by the IRE
Of the posse which surrounded the house,
lie was shot In several places, but his
wounds are not serious,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17

Washington, Dec i7.--Ffancls Il.
Looms, the assistant secretary OF state,
whose address before the Quill club of
New York on Dec Is created a profound
impression In diplomatic circles here. has
returned to Washington, and is acting
secretary OF state today IN the absence OF
Secy Hay, who Is recovering from an
attack OF grippe, Mr.. LOOMS held a
conference with MIR. Adcc, the second as
istant secretary regarding the Turkish
situation. which became acute while Mr.,
LOOMS Was In New York The emphatic
instructions which Mr., Adee sent 10 Mr.,
fepar"tion from the porte for thde treat
ment OF Consul Davis received Mr..
Loomls' hearty approval, aud he has pre-
pared to push the matter vigorously
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
All the veniremen Discharged

GEORGETOWN, colo. Dec H--All the
veulrcmcn 80 far examined In the district
court have been discharged from service
as Jurors at the trial OF The miners charg-
ed with completely IN the explosion AT tie
July q last and today Judge A. H. Dc
France ordered an open yenirr Of % men
returnable forthwith TO be followed hy
another open vcnlro Of . men for tomor-
row. Attorneys for the prosecution ub-
icctcd 10 this method Of securing q jury
but their objection was overrultd By the
court
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
Dreyfus to be Reinstated.

Paris, Dec 1.-THE Llberte. con-
firms the report that the council Of the
war office has considered the details
of the Dreyfus reinstatement in the
army and the regiment he will COM
mand, with the rank of lieutenant
colonel, has been chosen.
II Is added that determination has
been reached to deal vigorously with
officers who express disapproval OF
Dreyfus' reinstatement,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
RELIEF SOCIETY FAIR.

The Thirteenth ward Relief society
will hold a fair this evening in the
ward assembly rooms, at which many
useful and beautiful Christmas pres
ents will be on sale. An enjoyable en-
tertainment will also be one of the fea-
lures of the evening. Doors Will be
open at I o'clock and the program VIII
commence at S:15
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
NEW KIND OF FUEL.

d. NJ. McAlilster of this city found a
regulation army revolver cartridge in his
coal this morning. AS the coal Is Cum
berland, and came from Wyoming, 1t Is
believed that the cartridge came there
purely by accident. All the same, had the
cartridge got into the stove unbeknown TO
Mr.. McAlllster's people, there would have
been trouble
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
Mrs. James b. Angel Dead.

Ann Arbor, Mich, Dec, 17.--Mrs.
James b. Angel, wife of the president
OF the University OF Michigan died
today from pneumonia, Mrs. Angel
was the daughter of a famous college
president, Alexis Caswell of Brown
university She presided over the
American legation of Pekin, China.
while Mr.. Angel was United States
minister to that country.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17

timated that the course which had
been entered upon was for the pur-
pose of securing partisan advantage
In the approaching presidential cleo
ton. lie complained bitterly OF the
course of Asst.-Secy Of State LOOMS
In giving the facts bearing upon the
treaty at banquet I'm New York,
which was, he said, violation Of So
cred precedent and also said the facts
did not justify the statement by Mr..
LOOMS that the Nicaragua canal was
not feasible, He concluded by declar-
ing that the arms Of the United states
should not be use J tn sustain the for
tunes Of a falling party
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
Attarian Wants His Money.

Constantinople, Dec. 1.-THE Amerl-
can vice consul to Alexandretta tefe-
graphs that Attarlan, the naturalized
American whose arrest caused Consul
Davis to leave Alexandretta, has de-
clined the TRANSPORTATION rendered him
by the authorities until the latter re-
fund him the money, amounting to ST.
$780, seized at the time of his arrest.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17

grand larceny by stealing a 5000 coat
from Walkers store, viii be given q
preliminary hearing before Judge Diehl
on Saturday morning. She was ar
raigned this morning on the charge OF
grand larceny and entered a plea Of
not guilty
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
BOUQUETS FOR KRAMER,

Manager p, j, Quealy of the KEN
merer coal mines Is at the Knutsford,
He reports the situation In Wyoming
as quiet, and free from attempts at
unionism He considers Vice President
Kramer as having won a notable fight.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
New President of Switzerland.

Berne, Switzerland, Dec, I'm. Com
tesse, a member of the bundesrath from
Neuchatel, and NJ. Ruech member
from the Canton de Wand, were today
elected respectively president and vice
president Of Switzerland for 1904
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
Mother and Sons Burned to Death

Philadelphia, Dec l7,--Mrs. Harry L.,
Smith and her two young sons were
burned to death today by a fire in
their home at Oaklane, Mrs Elizabeth
Shellmire was badly burned while en-
deayorng to awaken them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
Female Doetor Convicted.

Pueblo, colo, Dec. l7--Aftor sonsa-
tunal trial before jury IN the district
court Mr.. I Carrie Johnson. a fcmalo
doctor. was today pronounced guilty of
murder In the second degree, by perform
ing criminal operation upon Mrs Pearl
Gordon, wife OF United States recruiting
OfflCer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
ihLY GET THREE MONTHS.
'D'''n and Burke Sentenced for House.
Oreaklng-Lloyd Discharged.

IN. Ouuge Dlehl's court this morning
Ian, a'g OF The state VS.. Joseph Smith,
c cams Burke, J. W. Lloyd and Mrs
inc burke charged with housebreak-
~ 5, was called On motion OF the coun-
and NJ .,ey the complaint against Lloyd
thew ,,I NJ, burke were dismissed and
pleaded - discharged. Smith and Burke
tentenc.s guilty to petit larceny and were
'0aa'y ioI. wv ''ree months In the
- Ferguson, charged with
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
ANOTHER PIONEER DEAD.
George Woodward of st. George Passes
Away Early This Morning.
(specIal TO the oNews.vO

ST. George, Utah, Dec. 17.-George
Woodward. one of the original Utah
pioneers of lSi7 and DiXie's philan-
thropists, died this morning at 1880
O'Clock.
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VIII Reduce Wages.

Pittsburg, Dec. l7.-lt Is reported that
the wages of the employees of the Cruel
bic steel Company Of America win be
reduced on Jan. l. and that a number
OF employees are to be dismissed then.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17

This brings Big Cottonwood. Farm
ers and South Cottonwood In a neck
and neck race with Mill Creek; For
est Dale and Murray In the second
class. Many rumors are ahoat as 20
the activity among the smaller wards.
BY some II Is thought the small voting
will be Increased 20 the front rank. To-
night n great surprise II anticipated
from Taylorsvllle. which Is vigorously
working game Of generalship; South
Cottonwood showed gain OF nearly
1900 votes last night,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
PENSIONS FOR UTAHNs,
lsneclal to the oNews. y

INpVVIdI 10 VIC NVWH'
Washington, ID, C., Dec, lL-Utah
pensioners: Ephraim G. Holmes, S.
Eugene l.. Austin, slii Eugene IL. Dun
ming, sl2.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17

New Haven, Conn, Dec l1-When the
night express from New York to Boston
arrived here over the New Haven road at
live minutes past ! O'Clock this morning.
tolls, went abroad t. reinforce the guard
already on the train. one man rode In
the engine cab and three IN An express
car. Every trip Of the express is being
made under similar escort because of the
threats OF hodup received by the oX-
press company officials An engine, with
steam up. is being kept IN the yard here
ready fot a call to point on the line.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
Armed Guard on Train.

New York, Dec. l7.--Armed detectives
formed part Of the crew Of an express
train from New York for Boston, which
left here about midnight, The train had
a cargo valued at "A round million, In
GLIDING a large sum In gold
Tho armed escort travelling In a special
car attached to the train was sent out
because Of threats said to have been re-
ceived by officials OF the Adams Express
company that unless certain amount OF
money was forthcoming, the train would
be robbed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-17
FOR CHEAPER COAL,

The Weber club is taking up the coal
question in Ogden, and to THAI end the
board of directors this morning APP
pointed committee whose duty II Is
to ascertain why coal is so cents higher
here than In Salt Lake. The commit
tee consists of Joseph ScowcrOft David
Eccles, Sidney Stevens. James Pingree
and A. T. Wright, and they will look
into the matter right away.