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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07
CHAPTER OF DISASTERS

The disasters continue, the latest be.
ing q railroad horror by which many
lives were lost AS has been observed
before, the past year was noted for
railroad accidents IN many lands, and
the record Is evidently not yet com.
pleted Among the memorable dlsas-
ters was that on the Bnboa road In
Spain, when a train went through a
bridge, causing the instant death of
100 persons As bad was the wreck
on the Paris subway, by which 100 per.
sous were Killed. Another deplorable
fatality was that Of the Baltimore and
Ohio express, In which GO persons were
hurled into eternity All through the
year disasters Of this kind have oc-
cured, and a glance at the record re-
veals the fact that over GOO were killed
in 90 railroad accidents That Is
record OF over two disasters a month,
with an average OF 30 victims,
The fire record is equally grim The
year commenced by the burning 90 a
portion Of the Colney Hatch Insane
Asylum, near London, where nfty-two
women patients were burned TO death.
II ended with the deplorable lroquols
horror In Chicago, by which sorrow has
stricken 80 many families both In this
country and abroad. Between these
two. there are numerous fires by which
much property has been destroyed as
well az lives lost, In twelve connagra-
lions, including the Chicago theatcr
fire, over 200 persons persisted during
the year In fifteen Of the largest fires
no less than fifteen million dol
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

public schools Of this city" and says,
1T has hoped that whatever hostility
may exist In the University against the
common schools here might wear
away" How this alleged hostility"
has been manifested 10 not made APP
parent. Nobody that we know has
ever pointed It out or suggested its ex-
istence
Now. where Is there any pretenee OF
connection between the State Universe
| ~ and the clerkshlp Of the Board Of
| Education? All! Here Is the wonder
fu clue. The new clerk is brother
in-law of one of the majority on the
board who voted for the appointment
and that member Is also Professor In
the University. Could anything be more
conclusive? The University did not take
any hand In the appointment. That In
sttutlon has nothing TO do with the
school board II would be just as ra-
tiona to credit or debit the entire pro-
ceedlngs Of the board 10 the University,
as to charge this change to 1t. Was the
election Of Oscar w. Moyle 10 the Pres
ldency OF the Board the work OF the
state University? Was he not a gradu-
ate OF that institution? Why not COM
pete the folly and say the President
as well as the clerk was elected as n
mark OF hostility to the public schools?
Fudge
We'll but the new clerk is the broth
er-in-aw Of one Of the members of the
board and he worked and voted for
him" Is that any evidence that the |
University moved In the matter, and II |
it did, is that hostility to the common
schoos?' II so. how, why and where
fore2 II candidate for an office has
brother-in-law who votes for him, |
does that affect his eligibility or, his |
qualifications? Must nobody ever vote
for a brother.n-law? What on earth
Is the cause of this senseless hubbub |
over so simple matter az a change
w tue tIVIhSulp vi a. StiipVl Dodlu.
Observel We are not saying a word
against the former clerk, who served 70 |
years In that capacity and, so far as we
know, with great ability. Nor do we at.
tempt 10 endorse the new clerk, for we
are not acquainted with him and know
nothing Of his fitness for the place.
Time will have to show what he can do.
We are not arguing in favor of the
change. We simply decry the senseless
attempt TO connect the State University
with the matter and to arouse prejudice
In the public mind, on the ridiculous
plea that our school system is In danger
from this movement, no matter how It
was effected or by whom 1t was ne
II II was wrong, do show
IT, IL possible, by the use Of a little
common sense!
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

A most beautiful paper Is the Idaho
Registers holiday edition. Coming
from Idaho Falls, comparatively new
town in the Snake river country, 1t Is a
surprise to older settled cities. Its "a
pages are printed on good book paper
giving them a typographical excellence
that attracts and charms at first sight.
The cuts also show up like magazine IL
Illustrations, while the articles on the re.
sources and attractions of prominent
places in Idaho are we'll written and
full of information. We congratulate
the publishers Of the Register, which
has lived and advanced for over 2Slz
years and Is a strong champion Of the
rights and industries OF our northern
neighbor, 1t is credit to the Falls and
to the State OF Idaho.
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Portland Oregonlan.

Wellington never pretended that he
could have escaped defeat IL Butcher
had not arrived at p. m, and struck
the French in the flank. With $1,000
Englishmen he had stood OF an army
OF 10000 splendid French veterans for
more than four hours Plcton and Pom
sonby had been killed and the loss
among the English colonies and sub
altern officers had brought mourning
into every notable family In England,
The brunt Of the battle had been borne
by Wellington and his English troops
for four hours and Il cost Butcher l5..
600 men to save Wellington from de.
feat. When Blucher's army In full force
could no longer be held of Napoleon
staked all on a charge of the guard
which was repulsed By the English fire
and then came the cry Save himself
who can and the whole French army
dissolved into a wreck Of fugitIves,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

The San Francisco Chronicle has
been doing some figuring upon the ca
pacIty of California TO absorb popu-
latlon, and az II result estimates that
something like 2o,OOOOOO should easily
be taken care Of there by the end Of the
century. II the entire country has a
similar capacity, the fear Of overpopu-
latlon through immigration is, at pres
ent, entirely groundless.
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pEsERET NEWS PHONES.

Persons desiring 10 communicate by
telephone with any department OF the
peseret News, will save themselves ana
this establishment great deal OF an
noyance II they will take time 10 notice
these numbers:
For the Chief Editors Office No "a,
3 rings.
For Deseret News Book Store. "A. .
rings.
Fer City Editor and Reporters, $50, >
rings
For Business Manager. $50, 9 rings
For Business Office. $50. 2 rings
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A POINT OF HISTORY.
New York Mail and Express.

The first use that the German Kaiser
makes of his recovered voice is to re-
sumo the pastime that In the days of
Victorla's reign was sometimes called
Beating the drum under grandmoth-
er's window" At banquet TO Han.
over regiment Wilhelm raised glass
in memory Of its Incompatible deeds
which, in conjunction with Bluecher
and the PrussIans, rescued the English
army from destruction at Waterloo"
This time the British press IL on guard
at the window and the words ''prepos-
ferrous claims" drop from the easement.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

The value OF fire drills in schools
was never better illustrated than In the
Union school yesterday when on an
alarm of fire nearly eight hundred chill
dren marched out in order, not one be-
ing hurt. Had the cry of Fire" been
raised and all discipline absent, most
likely there would have been many
hurt. and probably some killed. Dis
cipline Is the best guard against panic.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer.

The loyal English are decidedly pep
perry over the kaiser's statement that
Bluoher saved Wellington at Waterloo.
They intimate that the German rulers
reading on the subject has been very
one-slded, and that there are English
authorities to quote as well az German
and French ones. Perhaps the kaiser
has relied upon the historical novelIsts,
or the romancers. like Victor Hugo,
who puts the responsibility for Napo.
Icons overthrow on the peasant in the
wood. who said to Butcher, Take this
path and not that one"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

'The Rev. Morgan Dix tells us that
the woman Of today smokes, swears,
CANDLES and drinks. Can't somebody
introduce Mr.. Dix into little decent
soclety?' says the Louisville Courier
Journal We agree with the CT.
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Boston Herald.

John Bull Is very mad at the kaiser
for saying that the German and Bel
gian lcglons saved the English from de-
struction at Waterloo Apparently the
kaiser has never read the works Of that
great historian. William Makepeace
Thackeray, on this subject.
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one eminent engineering authority
says It will take from twenty to thirty
years to complete the Panama canal.
What a soft snap 1t will be for the
commissioners.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

In future, technical training viii be
required for positions In the rubber
trade. But none Is needed for rubber.
necking.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

which a score are killed and two score
injured II Is time that an example
was made OF those responsible for them
and that they were punished accord
ingly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

This will be the winter OF our dis
content If there is a scarcity Of water
next summer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

Russia and Japan pitch their war
note too high and keep up the blare too
long,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

Now It is Port Arthur. But Il looks
as though II would be Port, arms" in
q little while.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

After Christmas comes the bargain
counter. our advertisers win tell YOU
where to find It,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

The Boston Herald says that Secre-
tary Shaw is az smart as real Yam
kee." DO tell
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

Henceforth Mr. Sully. the cotton
king win live on velvet and II won't
be cotton velvet either
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

Horse shows are more popular in
New York than beauty shows.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

Back east the mercury Is down about
as low as Steel common.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

Russia's attitude just now Is that of
bear Couchant.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

Governor Peabody Is writing history
with a bul-pen,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-07

Cold weather never cools boys ar
dor for skating and coastIng.
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Another terrible railroad accident in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-21
SEARCH FOR MURDERER.
Chicago officials Trying to Unravel a
Murder Mystery.

CHICAGO, November 21.-Search for the
murderer of John W. Bate. jr., the young
chauffeur who was found dead in an auto
mobile near Lemont, was continued today.
The fact that the mysterious MIR. Dove
who ordered the machine from the Audi
forum Hotel has not appeared to aid in
solving the problem caused the police to
believe that beyond doubt the passenger
with the checked suit and the red necktie
is the man they are seeking. That Dove
had two victims is new theory developed
by the discovery of blood under the cush-
ion on the rear seat Of the automobile.
One theory as to how Dove was able
to escape without being by men who
would remember him in the light of the
description which has been furnished is
that Dove had in the canvas suit case
which he carried another suit Of clothes.
1t is now thought he removed his blood
stained garments and donned the others.
afterward tying his cast-off clothing into
bundle, for which search was instituted to-
day.
A post-mortem examination showed that
two bullets entered Bates head in such
short succession that their course was
nearly Identical. The coroners physician
said this indicated the murderer was either
highly excited or wished to make sure of
Bates death. Either one Of the bullets
would have proved fatal.
John Seller, the farmer who first told of
hearing womans voice raised in dispute
among the angry tones of the men. has
changed his statement, and now thinks
there was no woman's voice
John w. Bate, father Of the murdered
man, says that his sons voice was high
pitched, and might have been mistaken for
a woman's in a quarrel.
Dove" is said to have made arrange
ments with Chauffeur McRae Of Canary's
garage to go on night ride to Joliet about
four weeks ago. McRae thought he was
race track man.
Among letters found in the dead chauf-
feur's pocket is said to be one in a wom-
ans handwriting which contains the words:
when love. 1 love; and when 1 hate /
hate
One of the letters, signed by Leila J.
Halle, was mailed in Auburn, N Y. Miss
Halle. however, is believed to be Chicago
girl who was visiting in the east
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-21
TRIAL COMMENCED.
William Jenkins, Charged With Man
slaughter, Faces Court.

The trial of William Jenkins. indicted for
manslaughter, was begun today before JUS
tice Wright and jury in Criminal Court
No. /. Assistant United States Attorney
Easby-Smith is conducting the prosecution.
The defendant is represented by Attorneys
A. A. Lipscomb and George C. Meigs.
1t is alleged that Saturday night. June II.
last. between II and 12 o'clock, while in
front of bar room on the south side Of
Pennsylvania avenue between AZ and 9th
streets. Jenkins struck a man. named
James Hopper, blow with.his fist. Hop
per was "felled, his skull being fractured
by forcible contact with the sidewalk.
Death occurred at the Casualty Hospit,,,
soon after the arrival there of the injured
man.
According to witnesses, Hopper and two
companions were intoxicated, and were i'll
duced too,leaRe the bar room referred to.
Outside they in some manner met with
Jenkins aYas testified that the latter
struck each Or the three men. Knocking two
of them PROSTATE, and the third to his
knees. Homer was the only one of the
trio to be seriously injured.
Jenkins will claim that he was attacked
and ASSAULTED by Hopper and the two
others. and That he struck them merely in
self defeIse, not intending to cause them
any injury.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY.
Program Of Exercises at Epworth M
E. Church.

Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church
South, on Capitol Hill, Rev. L. d. Blake
more pastor, was filled almost to over
flowing last night, the occasion being
rally of the Sunday School Missionary So
ciety. The general conference of the
Southern Methodist Church has directed
that every Sunday school shall be organic
ed into missionary society, and Epworth
has had such organiza ton for several
years.
The superintendent of the school. w. f.
Hummer, presided over the service and
presented a splendid program, prepared by
Miss Margaret B. Waesche president Of
the society, and Miss Julia Porter After
an anthem by the choir, Chas Smith.
leader, the pastor of the church read a
scripture lesson and offered prayer.
Miss Grace Roper recited Mission Band
Greeting. after which chorus of four
teen little boys and girls sang the Little
Mission Band. Mary Young recited Just
Penny, and very pleasing solo was
Seal Us for Service"
One of the features Of the evening was
the shining of the light, participated in by
some foreign country and each bearing
lighted candle They sang Jesus the
Light of the World
The Misses Blakemore rendered a duet,
gave recitation entitled THE Lighthouse
Keeper" solo, Ring the Bells of Free
Salvation" by Juanita CLANCY. was fol-
lowed by missionary exercise by seven
girls, entitled IAN Old Song With New
Meaning" Two girls took the part of beg
gars, and in the singing Of the song II
am so Glad That Jesus Loves Me-" i'm
parted a lesson to others representing more
fortunate girls.
The address of the evening was delivered
by w. w. MILAN. president of the Sunday
School Union of the District, and secre-
tary of the Baltimore Conference Board of
Missions. The speaker said thirteen mil
lions of people on this continent are band
ed together in Sunday school work, among
whom the missionary spirit is fast taking
hold. He further declared the missionary
movement is here to stay and is going on
until it takes the world; and the Bible
must be made free to all lands.
Upon the conclusion of the address of
Mr.. MILAN the roll of the classes in the
Sunday school was called by Silas e.
Moore, secretary, and each class respond
ed with a contribution for the cause of
missions The sum of $50. 10 was contrib
uted, making total of $1S932 raised this
term. The school expects by March, the
end of the conference year. to raise sum
in excess of $500. the amount of last years
contribution. The school Is In flourish
Ing condition and has an enrolment of
about 400 members
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bought and sold the stock several times at
q profit, but IN December the stock drop
ped ten points, and his brokers closed out
the deal without consulting him.
Witness said that as result OF thus err
substance he has suit stu penatns
against the brokers. Mr.. Stutler said ne
and this paper was returned to him, ne
said. without protest when he informed
Robinson that the money was lost
Witness was not positive whether the
sum contributed by Mr.. Robinson was $50
or $500. He understood that 1t was simply
Mr.. Robinson who took part in the deal,
though he thought Robinson secured the
money from Mr.: Lilly, and witness could
not remember whether the due bill or note
was in favor of MFR. Lilly, Mr.. Robinson
or Lilly & Robinson.
In reply to questions Stutler said the deal
in stocks did not influence his relations
with Lilly & Robinson as contractors.
Never Demanded Campaign Money.
Commissioner West then proceeded to
question the witness. He asked Mr.. Stutler
If he had not told him some days ago that
he the witness, had said something to Rob-
inson in joking way about contributing to
the West Virginia campaign fund. Mr..
West explained that his question was
prompted by Suffers emphatic denial to
Mr. mcfarland of having ever said any
thing to Robinson about campaign funds
at all.
duInltted tnat lie nad tOiQ MI.
West about speaking jokingly to Robinson
about the campaign money. He declared.
however, that he had never demanded cam
paign money from Robinson.
Witness said that RObinsOn's name did
not appear In the stock transaction. The
stock, he said was bought in his own name.
with the understanding that Robinson was
to have his share of the profits If there
were any.
Mr. Robinson then questioned Mr. Statler.
He asked Stutler IL he had ever thought
Senator Eikins would be defeated for re-
election. Witness replied in the negative.
why, them" asked Robinson, did you
tell me that, just prior to Commissioner
Vests appointment as Commissioner, you
asked Commissioner Macfarland to take
under his supervision the street cleaning
Commissioner
Commissioner Mcfarland here stated that
he could not recall that Mr.. Stutler ever
requested him to take the supervision of
the street cleaning department, and Stutler
denied having ever made such request.
Gould you have confused me with some
one else In relation to this stock deal?"
asked Mr.. Robinson.
mo. SIR" replied Stutler.
Mr.. Stutler stated in response to ques-
tons that on one occasion he had given
Peter Bissett, gardener, information that
led the latter to invest in Reading railroad
stock. Bissett, he said. lost on the invest
ment Witness said his nephew. Homer
Stutler, had once gone in with him to the
extent of 500 in a stock deal. Witness had
once been unfortunate in a sugar deal;'
he said. Mr.. Stutler said he has not specu-
lated since 1892 when he lost heavily in
Reading.
The inquiry was then adjourned at z
o'clock until o'clock today.
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APPRAISERS, REPORT.
Valuation Of Land Condemned for Use
of B. and o. Railroad.

In the matter of the condemnation by
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany of a strip of land at the intersection
of Florida avenue. Delaware avenue and
Brentwood road. known as the Patterson
estate, Messrs Robert s. Fleming, John
A. Hamilton and G. w. Howard, the APP
praisers appointed by the court, today
submitted their report The appraisers
award total of $40, 1880, being S35.-
800. 80, an allowance of $3.50 a foot for
the 27.225 square feet Of land taken, and
$4,000 for injury and damage to the re-
mainder Of the tract.
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MI. Suffers Denial.


Superintendent Stutler then took the
stand and denied the charges contained In
Robinson's affidavit In succession as they
were asked him by Commissioner Macfar-
land. Mr.. Stutler denied having ever re-
quested a loan of money from Lilly, Robin
son. the firm of Lilly & Robinson, or any
representative OF the firm. Witness also
said he had never asked Robinson to con-
tribute money for West Virginia campaign
funds. He denied having stated that he
was afraid Senator Elkins would be de-
feated, and that he would lose his job, as
Senator Elkins was his hacker In re-
Spouse to questions he said he had never
heard of any District official losing his po-
sition through any senator's defeat
Witness then stated that in 1899 he told
Robinson that he believed there was a
chance for them to make some money on
Reading railroad stock. Robinson, he said,
then went in with him and they made
up 500 purse to buy the stock. Mr..
Stntler explained that he already held 100
shares of stock in this road. and that he
desired to purchase 100 more shares but
did not have enough money to his credit at
his brokers' Ffoulke & Co.. and he asked
Robinson IL he cared to go in on the deal.
Robinson paid him $780, said witness, In
Suffers office, with which he completed
the purchase price of 100 shares. He
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-21

New designs in Faconne
Taffetas and Louisines for
Shirt Waist Suits. Just the
thing that will be excellent
for wear all winter. 20
inches wide. Worth Toe.
and SOC. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-21
STANTON ACADEMY BURNED.
Many of the Students Lost ALI Their
BELONGINGS.

RICHMOND, Va, November 21.-Staun-
ton Military Academy at Stanton was al
most entirely destroyed by fire early this
morning. Many of the boys lost all their
belongings. Damage, $1,000. Insurance
$4,000
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District Veterans as Escort.

A. Hart. commander in-chief of the De-
partment of she Potomac. G. A R., tender
ed to the--President today the veterans
under his command and the Spanish War
Veterans as personal escort on the day of
the inauguration from the White House to
the Capitol. The President said re would
be pleased to consider the offer. Mr.. Hart
said the District veterans acted as escort
to President Mckinley four years ago.