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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
LAWLESS STELLAR
Az|MUTH MACHINE
Given a Test by Practical Use and
Proved Most Valuable.
ON THE FLAGSHIP NEW YORK
Greatest Discovery In Science Of Nave
igstion Since That of the Mag
netic Needle.

San Francisco, Cal, May l2.-The
stellar azlindth machine, invented and
patented by Capt, II. 7. Lawless OF the
Oceanic Steamship company. has been
given the test Of practical use, and has
proved most valuable addition TO the
mariners aid In navigation, one Of
these machines was used on board the
flagship New York during the just end
ed cruise Of the Pacific squadron, and
the trial not only proved its value, but
demonstrated the wonderful posslbili-
ties OF Capt. Lawless invention
According to the navigating officer Of
the New York, the stellar azimuth ma
chine is an advanced step In the dlrec-
ton OF mechanical navigator, which
VIII solve the problems Of position and
courses with absolutely accuracy, the
factor OF mental miscalculaton being
entirely eliminated 1t is to this end
that navigators have been working ever
since they discovered the art Of laying
out trackways over the ocean.
II Capt Lawless has solved this
problem he has given to the science OF
navigation the greatest help since the
discovery of the magnetic needles pro-
cllvlty to point 10 the north.
Rear.Admiral Glass speaks very
highly Of the machine. and the one that
went with the squadron will be sent to
the navy department at Washington TO
be tested IN conjunction with the nayl-
eating officers report.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
Gen. viljoen In New York.

New York, May i2.--Gen, Benjamin
Vilioen, former assistant commander
general Of the burgher forces In thel}oer
war. and a member for johannesburg In
the Transvaal yolksraad. and Gen. w.
n. Snyman. n Ger commander have ar
rived In this city from Mexico, after
completing arrangements with the Mex
lean government by which $4,000 acres
OF the best land Of that country has
benn secured tor q home FOR immigrants
from South Africa.
Gen. Snymen win await here the arrl-
val OF his family and Gen. Niljoen VIII
sail for South Africa on May II TO con-
duct the first expedition 10 the new
country.
"a expect" said Gen. Vijoen, ito
bring so families Immediately and that
others will follow soon. Fully 1000
families win Join the movement to seek
freedom on the American continent. The
land secured By US Is beautiful fer
tile strip known as Santa R0salia, in the
state Of chihuahua and near ORTIZ sta
ton on the Mexican Central railway.
Already men are at work there sowing
corn. The new corners will be landed az
Very Cruz. We would have liked to
bring them to the United states, but the
immigration laws are TOO strict to allow
OF that.
"Wd Beers are now practically a peo-
Ele without a home but we hope TO find
one in the new country. our success In
getting this tract OF land was in great
part DUE to the assistance Of President
niaz, Enrique Crel and Mr.. Limontour,
the minister of finance"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
Carlo Briazl, Composer, Dead.

Newark, n. j.. May l2.-Carlo Brlzzi
who came Of distinguished Italian
family Of composers and was the au-
thor OF several successful operas Is
dead. For the las tslx years he lived
IN this city.
For half an hour before he passed
away bis son sat at the bedside and
played the dying mans fsyorite airs.
While the vlolinlst was playing sim
pie folk song. with a gentle harmony
and plaintive melody, his father raised
his head from the pillows and reached
out ms II to take the instrument from
the hands OF the player, Then he
sank back again on the bed, dead,
Pneumonia was the cause Of death,
Bnzzi wrote, among others, the
opera christopher Colombo" In
which Adelina Patti sang when the
work was produced for the Chicago ex-
hibition. The prayer at the funeral
OF King Humbert was composed by
Rrlzz
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12

YALE'S FOUR YEAR COURSE
Cooperation Makes Il Entirely Elective for
Freshmen.
Greek ne a Required subject for En-
trance Examination Abolished,
Taking Effect June, 1904.

Chicago. May ia dispatch to the
Record Herald from New Haven,
Conn, says
The Yale coropratlon has made the
entire four years of the college course
elective by allowing freshmen in the fu-
ture to pick five courses annually out
Of a set of eight dropping any three of
the eight they wish. The vote makes 1t
possible for the freshman TO drop
Greek. Latin and mathematics II he
wishes.
Greek as required subject for en-
trance examination was abolished, the
change taking effect In June. 1904. ADJ
yanced mathematics and modern Ian
guages win be accepted as q snbstl-
tute for Greek hereafter The change
win make large difference in tn pre-
paratory schools of the country.
Yale professors will be retired at the
age Of IS years, except when specially
requested by the corporation 70 con-
tinue In active service, according TO a
vote passed by the corporation This
rule Will take effect three years from
date, and will apply to all officers OF the
university who hold permanent APP
polntments. Several years ago the cor
poration voted to allow professors to
retire voluntarily at c. years old.
Clifford Pinchot, national forester,
was appointed professor In the Yale
forestry school. Prof William II. Brew
er head Of the Yale department of
agriculture, resigned. and was elected
professor emcrlt1is
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
P0CATELL0, IDAHO.
WORK ON NEW WESTINGHOUSE
Lady Missionary Called - Arrival OF
New Citizens.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Pocatello. Ida, May lO-The new
westinghouse Is progressing nicely, and
at the stake Priesthood meeting last
Thrrslav svsninR u was decided 10 nut
in the gallery 10 the main room, occo 4
ing to the original design, making The
edifcc suitable for conferences OF the
stake or other large gatherings The cx-
ira cost Is estimated at Si2i which the
stake Is putting up. This viii give q
seating capacity Of about 800 as near a.
can be estimated NJ the present time
one OF our esteemed Young ladies'
Miss =. Helen Dram, has been called
as missionary to go 10 Rolse q
proselyte IN conjunction with Miss
Florence Benson " whitney, lda. This
Is the first lady missionary called from
the Pooatelo stake. and our ward fees
pardonahle pride IN being able to send
out q lady missionary 30 well qualified
for this delicate task.
Mrs Noah 8. Pond presented her hus-
band with another fine son last We'd
nesdsy. and Mrs. H. Smith Woolley in
troduced a fine son TO our worthy
Bishop Friday morning. all are doing
we'll
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
worlds Fair "Modcl city,

81. Louis, Mo-, May l2--It Is likely
that considerable number Of Amer-
can cities will maintain a municipal
pavilion as n part Of the Model City"
or install a municipal exhibit as part
OF the general exhibition OF the Loulsi-
ana Purchase exposition. The commit
Tee on legislation has begun move
ment TO induce the municipal law max
ing bodies TO make appropriations TO
this end. New York city has already
made an appropriation OF $4,000. Bos-
ton Is al work on a similar approprla-
ton. and preliminary steps have been
taken in Washington, d. c. Secy.
Charles +. Reeves OF the committee on
legislation has addressed to the mayors
Of the % largest cities Of the United
States letter urging thai each city
make a representative exhibit as a part
Of the general municipal exhibition. II
Is the purpose Of the exposition 10 in
stall the most comprehensive municipal
exhibits possible. illustrative OF the
civic development and progress Of
selected number OF the largest cities IN
the United States. These city exhibits
VIII be arranged according 20 their
proper classification In the departments
OF social economy or liberal arts, OF In
the case Of q city which Is a great In
dustrIal center. It's exhibit may be
placed with that department Of the tx-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
Pacific Coast rouris, Travel.

New York. May ll.--About 5000 tour
lists 70 the Pacific coast began their
journey today by special trains over the
Pennsylvania railroad. Seven special
trains will be used, each composed OF
Pullman vestibule. baggage, dining and
drawlngroom sleeping cars. Each train
will be in charge Of a Pennsylvania
railroad tourist agent and viii be ac-
companied by a ohaperor, official stem
ographer and special baggage master.
The destination Of the party Is Los
Angeles where many Will attend the
general assembly Of the Presbyterian
church. Two OF the special trains left
New York today and five will leave to-
morrow.
This Is the largest transcontlnental
party ever handled under the personally
conducted system.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
Big strike in Denver.

Denver Colo. May liza aght TO a
finish between the organized business
men of this city and union labor VIII be-
gin tomorrow. The fire and police
board submitted plan for the estab-
lIshment OF permanent board Of arbi-
tration, to consist OF 1--WE men chosen
by the Employers association and five
by the unions, the ten to elect an UNI
pire. II provided that agreements made
through this board shall be recognized
and lived up TO By both sides. AT a
meeting Of the Citizens alliance 1.-THE
employers organizatlon) this plan was
accepted
At midnight the Joint executive COM
mlttee Of organized labor rejected the
proposition OF the Citizens alliance de-
clarlng its belief that It was not made
In good faith, but was simply TO gain
time. Former Lieut. Gov. d. c. Coates,
chairman Of the committee, announced
that the Inauguration OF general
strike would be made tomorrow. II Is
estimated that about 10000 men will be
involved,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
SKIN AND BLOOD
PURIFICATION
Cuticura Soap, ointment
and ReSo|vent
Cleanse the Skin, Scalp
and Blood
OF Toturins, Disflsurins Hu-
mOurs with Loss Of Hair
WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS
WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS

Thousands Of the worlds best peo-
pie have found instant relief and
speedy cure by the use Of Cuticura Re-
solvent, Ointment and Soapin the most
toriuring and disagurlng Of itching,
burning and scsly humours, eczemas,
rsshes, feelings and Nominations.
Thousands Of tired, fretied moth
ers, q skin.tortured aud disfgnred
babies, Of all ages and conditions,
have certified TO almost miraculous
cures by the cuticura remedies when
the best medical skin had failed to re-
lieve, much less cure.
Cuticura Treatment Ia local and con.
stitutional = complete and perfect,
pure, sweet and wholesome, Battle the
affected surfaces with Cuticura Soap
and hot water to cleanse the skin Of
crusts and scales and soites the thick
ened cutlcle, dry withou, hard rubbing.
and apply Cuttcurs Ointment freely 70
allay itching, irritation and inHanms-
ton, and seothe and heal, and lastly
take CutIcura Resolvent 70 cool and
cleanse the blood, and put evory func-
ton In Q state OF healthy sctiyity.
More great cures Of simple, scrofu-
lous and hereditary humours are daily
made by Cuticurs remedies than by all
other blood and skin remedies CON-
bloed, a single set being often Sufficient
TO cure the most distressing cases
when all else falls.
ssIi tAiosgssui tls ye,lt. cstsgs nsse-tst n
sss. H.. fsa,, Ikss % 4 fsis, 1ssss, - esss.
e - ~ ga fi X sss -. * s Ss: % -: Prop
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
PHILIPPINE MONEY.
No Time Fixed for Establishment OF
Gold Standard,

Washington, May ll.--Secy. Root. Mr.,
Ide OF the Philippine commission; Mr..
Edwards OF the insuar bureau, and
members OF the monetary commission
held conference today and discussed
the Philippine money situation In It's
relation to the operation OF the new
currency laws for the Islands. After
TIE conference cable message was
sent TO Gov. Taft for his Information, as
follows:
Henry c. fde, Charles A. Conant and
Prof Jeremiah w. jerks recommended
no time be fixed for the establishment
OF gold standard until full preparations
have been made. covering In detail
methods OF maintaining parity. Letters
VIII be mailed you In few days. Rec
ommend continuing present policy as TO
fixing ratio between Mexico and United
States currency. Recommend no legis-
lation 20 interfere with either import or
export Of Mexican dollars
Recommend ultimately taking up
FilIpino-Spa currency al approx
mate bullion value. Recomcmnd that
Mexlcans be not taken w at any tine
by philippine government. but their use
discouraged by receiving them for gov
eminent dues only for rates below bull
Hon value after sufficient supply OF
new currency Il on hand 10 meet wants
OF Philippines Secretary OF war APP
proves all these resolutions.
edwards"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12

Chicago, May IA dispatch TO the
Chronicle from Columbia Mo. says A
negro employe OF circus here was
obliged to fee from the tent at the
performance last night TO escape lynch
ing by mob Of Missouri university
students. During a rush for seats the
negro struck Stanley Slsson OF To-
leslo, Ohio, q student a blow on the
head with tent pole causing a dam
gcrous but MOI fatal wound, The stu
dents. ON seeing the blood flow, rushed
over the ropes, ana one Of the football
team caught the negro with his fist on
the point OF the chin. The negro rolled
under the tent and escaped IN the dark
ness. The students assaulted a num-
Der Of the employees and then demand
ed the negro be given up that they
might string him TO the center pole
but he could not be found. The circus
was allowed to proceed but when a
negro singer appeared in the concert
the performance was broken up In an
uproar Of groans and Kisses,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
COLO. CATTLE QUARANTINE.
A Very Extensive One Soon to be
Inaugurated.

Denver, Colo. May l2.-What Will DO
the most extensive quarantine OF cattle
in the west for many years will be in
effect within a few days as the result
OF the general prevalence Of the mango.
Gov. Peabody will today issue his pro-
cHmation. Other states and terrific
rles to the number Of six or eight Will
come under the. same rule before the
end OF the week,
Cattle from the Mexican border TO
Canada will come under these regula-
lions. Such a sweeping quarantine
movement has not prevailed for many
years
officials OF all states and territories
Included within these bounds are act
lug together In the movement to stamp
out the disease and protect the herds
Everything possible will be done TO
win the battle against sickness that
has spread to such an extent that Il
amounts TO almost a plague. Prae-
tically all Of the territory from the
Rocky Mountains TO the Missouri river
Will be included In this quarantine.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
Laughed Three Days and stopped.

Glassboro, n. j., May l2.-For three
days Lewis Krechner, of Monroeylle,
laughed. The doctors who attended
him said Il was hardly possible for him
10 recover. but he has finally stopped
laughing and he will get well.
Kechmer was seized with laughing
mysteries In the midst Of the excitement
OF the burning of his home Friday
night. Relatives and friends did all
they could 10 stop him, but did not sue.
coed. The sufferer kept on laughing at
intervals of few minutes until he was
weak and practically helpless Many
physicians We're called In consultation,
but their efforts were vain for long
time. Finally. however, the paroyisms
became less violent and finally ceased.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
stolen Money Recovered.

Philadelphia. May ll.--Detectives to-
day recovered all but $500 Of $4,000 In
currency stolen from the safe Of the
United States Express company IN
transit from Pottsville, Pa. to this city.
William j. Murphy an express nessen-
ger in the employ of the company, who
was arrested Saturday ON suspicion Of
having some knowledge Of the mys-
terlous disappearance OF the valuable
package, Is said BY the police to have
made a confession which led to the re-
coyery of the money.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
smalIpox il narteord, CONN.

Hartford, Conn, May l2.--The health
authorities have discovered FIVE new
cases Of smallpox In a family living on
Health street. The victims are all
children. who havoc been attending
school either at the Barkyille pubic
school or ST. Anne's Parochlal school.
Both these institutions win be closed
temporarily and house to house cam
vas viii be made by physicians to make
sure that none Of the other children at
tending the schools have caught the
disease.
-Four other cases In the same house
are under surveillance, but II is believed
they are nothing more serious than
chickenpox.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
G. A. Kolb suddenly Located.

San Francisco, Cal, May l2-GeOrge
4, Kolb, business manager OF the Ma
rine Engineer association, who so mys-
teriously disappeared from New York,
a week ago, was located today In San
Francisco.
Kohl reached San Francisco In the
morning, having come from the east
by way Of III Paso. The first person
he called upon was Coroner Leland,
who has known him for some time. 10
the coroner he said he remembered
nothing from the time he left New
York City until he reached El Paso on
the westward Journey Then he came
to himself and began to realize where
he was
Acting upon Coroner Leland's advice
Kolb Immediately telegiaphed his wife
IN New York Of his safety and he will
return TO his home today.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
Sues for Injuries From vieilan,cs.

Freehold, ~ j., May l2-Former
State Senator Henry s. Terhune is the
defendant IN an action begun by
Charles Herbert OF Matawan for $4,000
damages sustained. he alleges, al the
hands Of vigilance committee led by
Mr.. Terhune. A series Of supposed In.
cendlary fires OF which Herbert was
suspected Of being the author occurred
In Matawan two years ago He tesu-
fed that on the night OF Feb, "a, 1901,
Terhune reused him from his bed and
took him 10 a cowshed where, after be-
ing urged to confess, he was twice
strung up TO the rafters with a pair OF
pillow lines He also alleged that he was
badly beaten
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
The BLACK Mans Side.

New York. May i2.--At the Methodist
preachers meeting the Rev. Chas. s.
Morris. speaking on THE Black Mans
side OF the Negro Problem" declared
that the charges OF criminal assault
against negroes In the south We're one
phase OF a preconeerted and determined
assault being made, and systematically
abetted by southern men In the north.
In the pulpit In the press and in pub
Tic addresses. with the avowed purpose
10 50 blatken the good name OF the ne
gro as 10 get the north 10 turn the
whole problem over 10 the south, 10
solve az the south sees ct.
Through length OF residence through
steadfast service 10 the country IN hoth
peace ana war. and through the wisdom
he had shown N the uStsof his vote the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
sheidon's Paintings Sold.

Philadelphia. May i2-Seventy.four
paintings owned by the estate Of Henry
Sheldon of Brooklyn have been sold al
public sale here releasing Ne,720,
Among the most noteworthy pictures
was j. L. Geromes Tiger Hunt In In
dia" which brought $1,000. and Francois
August Bonheur's Castle In Foutain-
bleu Forest, for which $500 was
paid.
Among the pictures to be sold before
the conclusion OF the sale are Biem's
Grand Canal" Jules Breton's famous
"Gleaner" and Rosa Bonheur's Deer
IN the Forest"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
mineral Resourees of ireland.

London, May l2,-Horace c. Plunkett,
vice president of the department OF ag-
riculture and technical instruction for
Ireland, at a lecture given In London
by the department mining expert on
the mineral resources OF ireland. inyi,-
ed capitalists to deyolp Irish granite
and murble quarries which he said the
investigation and experiment conduct
ed by the department showed offered
most promising prospects All the nec-
essary unskilled labor could be obtain
ed on the spot
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
Attempted Bribery in Honolulu.

Honolulu. May il,--(By Pacific cable.)
"A committee representing the keeper
Of Chinese gambling houses has been
placed under arrest chaged with at
tempting TO bride Deputy Atty. Gen.
Andrews TO permit four games. OF paka
pho TO be run without molestation An
drews arranged meeting with the
gamblers and concealed witnesses
heard the offer OF $4,000 month made
II Andrews would permit the conduct
ing OF gambling games The Chinese
state that they had formerly purchased
protection from other officials and in
teresting disclosures are expected.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
Montana Rancher Arrested.

Dillon, Mont, May ll.-Ollver Will
comb, rich ranoher OF Twin Bridges,
is under arrest for leading a party OF
men who slaughtered Max Lauterbach's
sheep a week ago. The men rode up In
the darkness and virtually annih!lated
the whole band The slaughter is the
result OF the old range war between cat
tlemen and sheepmen.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
War vessels to Unload Ammunition

New York, May ia telegram has
been received at the hayward from
Washington ordering the different war
vessels In commission now stationed at
the yard to unload at once all the am
munltion remaining In the magazines.
The dispatch stated that the details
would be sent on by letter The Offices
on board the different ships immediate
ly set about carrying the order into
ayacutIon
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
@. V. Hankins a Bankrupt.

Chicago, May l2.-George V. Hanklns.
once known as the prince OF the SPORT
ing fraternity" Of Chicago and whose
fortune was accounted at over s.. 900 .O0O,
has been relieved Of debts amounting
to Ssi46ls by bankruptcy proceedings
before Judge Kohlsaat Of the United
States district court He told the court
that he had no available assets. The
petition in bankruptcy was filed several
monthS ago
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
Oldest Railway Engineer Dead.

Chicago, May l2.--Rynere Van Sickle,
said to have been the Oldest living rail-
way engineer is dead In the aims house
OF Winnebago county, ILL.,, at the age
OF 70 years. He was graduate OF
Princeton university, and after leaving
school had an engine on the old Bor-
dentown a Trenton railway He had
lived In Rockford since 1874.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
Church Member Not Liable to Pastor

Chicago. May ia dispatch to the
Record Herald from Kansas City, No..
says: The Western Missouri court OF
appeals mas decided that a member Of
the church congregation Is not liable
In law for the payment Of the pastors
salary and that minister OF the gospel
must depend upon the good consclenc,s
Of the members Of his flock for his pay
and has no legal hold upon them for It.
THIS decision was made In the suit
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-12
Girls Jump for their Lives,

Pittsburg, Pa, May ll.-During fire
In ,he Plttsburg Bedsteod and Bedding
company's building, No. lie Water
street, this afternoon, number OF
girls at work on the fourth floor be-
came panic stricken and three Jumped
from the window into net held by
the firemen. All were seriously injured
and were taken to the Homeopathic
hospital. Their names are Clara Prom,
Alice Smith and Annie White. II was
reported that a number of others were
missing, but all have been accounted
for. The damage 10 the building and
stock was about $4,000