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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
IMMENSE TELESCOPE LENS.
Two Years Required by Its MalAr, an Inventive Minister, to
 Complete It.

The great reflecting telescope lens, i've feet two inches in diameter and 5ss Inches in thickness, completed by the ate Dr. John Peate, in 1898, Is soon to be mounted. An observatory with all modern appliances will be built for it It the American university at Wash ington. The mounting of this lens and he building of the observatory will cost $100,000, and is made possible by Ehe gift of philanthropic Pennsylyan- an, reports the New York Times ;.
 Two years were required to make his great lens. It's maker was preach or remarkable for his inventive genius. Many important inventions of the pres- One of the most successful lifeboats ased by the United States life saving service was invented by minister of the Gospel. The Rev. John Peate died about year ago at his home in Green vile, Pa. Dr. Peate was 75 years of age before he began the making of lenses and the study of astronomy aft er his advanced years had caused him to give up active pastoral duties.
 At first Dr. Peate began the study of The methods of polishing glass for as- tronomical uses. Having acquired a technical knowledge, he at once went 10 work upon some lenses of small size. 1t was soon recognized that he had the requisite skill to accomplish great things in this line Tn all he completed l6 mirrors of various sizes before the end of his days. One of these is in In- dia, one g inches in diameter is owned at Thiel college in Greenville. The larg- est one made prior to the wonderful 62-inch lense was one 3o1a inches in diameter
 At first 1t was difficult to find a glass manufactory that would cast the 62- inch lens. Finally the attempt was made at Butler, Pa. Five times, it is said, the molten glass had to be poured into the great mold before the result was pronounced perfect. When the portion of the work to be done at But fer was completed the lens was taken to Dr. Peate's home, at Greenville. Dr Peate here made an enormous grinder which is said to have been the first oi It's kind used in making lens for 8 telescope This shop became Mecca for scientific men, even from great distance, and Dr. Peate became promi- nent among the scientific societies oi Europe and member of the Astro- nomical Association of London.
 When the great lens was completed It was tested in several ways before be Ing sent to Washington A hundred yards distant from 1t in a field dia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
Just How Stubborn a Mule Is. {

A story comes from the Elmdale flood sbout a stubborn mule. He is said to be ! $T, ,500 jack. In attempting to lead him put of the flood he had to cross little ditch that would almost swim him, Sev-' eral men got on enc side of the ditch, the mule on the other, and they all tugged away at the halter rope, but the mule would not budge. He stood there sever al hours until the water got up around his neck and he decided to move. Noth- iss le55 serious than prospect of drowning could have budged him. Elm poSia (Kar.) Gazette
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
Silence for an Entire Month.

A curious custom prevails in Bulgaria which must be a hard penalty for the woman who loves to hear the. sound of her own voice. All newly married wom- en are obliged to remain dumb for q month after marriage, except when ad- dressed by their husbands When 1t Is desirable to remove this restriction per- manently the husband presents her with a gift, and then she can chatter to her hearts content.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
American Genius Every whare.

The last railroad built iE India Eas American rails, Americans export their galvanic wires to South Africa. Egypt, too has more than one Philadelphia bridge. Three hundred railroad cars from Jersey City have found their way into the land of the Pharaohs. and in the founderies of Pittsburg electrical tram. ways were forged to connect Cairo with the Pyramids.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
Mean Thing.

Miss Mcgley--I always try to retire before midnight l. don't like to miss my beauty sleep.
 Miss PepperyYo You really should try harder, You certainly don't get enough of it.--Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
Edge-wise.

-Tneru now" said Mrs Henpeck. con- cluding her curtain lecture, "a word to the wise is sufficient.
 "Yes,' replied her husband, a word in cdgewise Is sufficient. "-P Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
Inconsistent Ignorance of Man.

It occurs to every married woman oc- casionally that her husband doesn't know he is getting old himself. -Chica. go Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
Matrimonial Reform in Afghanista

Matrimonial Reform in Afghanistan.
 It is stated by a correspondent from Peshawur that the amir has ordered that the people of his state should have no more than four wives, and this is to be strictly carried out by the Afghan sardars, It is stated that the amir him. self has divorced his additional wives and that under this order Sardar Abdul Kudus Khan has divorced eight and Mir Ate Ulla Khan 30 wives. London Trib- une.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
United Kingdom Enigrants.

More emigrants left the United King dom and fewer foreigners settled there in 1903 than 1T, t-Sny year since 1889.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
Keeps Of Flies.

Flies will not settle on windows that have been washed in water mixed with little kerosene. Literature.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-05
FUNERAL SERVICES OVER
WILLIAM COLLINS WHITNEY
Held In Grace Chureh, Many Of the Lead =
ing Men Of the Country Being
Present.

New York, Feb. 5.--Funera, services
over the remains Of William Collins
Whitney, former secretary OF the navy
and prominent fnancler and turfman,
were held here today at Grace Episco-
pal church. The Rev. Or, William u.
Huntington, the rector. conducted the
services Bishop Doane Of Albany also
participating. In the assemblage which
filled the church We're many men OF the
highest prominence In New York and
the United States and scores Of ems
ployes OF the corporations with which
Mr.. Whitney had been connected.
Seventy pews IN the center OF the
church were reserved for the family
and relatives, intimate friends, repre-
sentatIVes o fthe army and navy, bust
ness associates, The rest OF the church
being thrown open to the general pub
lc, crowds " whom had gathered be-
fore the hour set for the services,
OF the immediate family only Mrs.
paget a daughter, was absent being
unable TO return from Italy In time for
the funeral. The honorary palbearers
were Grover Cleveland, Ellhu Root,
Thomas r. Ryan, j. Pierpont Morgan,
Thomas DOlan Grant h. Schley 4. A,
Is. Wldener II, Nick, Twowbley. Col,
William Jay and G, g. Haven. but Nor.
gan was unable to attend and his place
was taken by N II Vreelaud Mai.
Den. Henry c. COrhn and Rear Admi.
raj Frederick Rodgers. IN uniform.
represented the army and navy. aud
Mayor Mcclellan the city government.
a The conclusion Of the services the
remains were conveyed by "a speolai
train 40 Woodlawn cemetery for inter.
ment IN the family plot
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-05
Two Of Them Eventually Went
Back TO Owners, but Mrs
Halliday is a Loser
SHE HAD $500 IN HER VALISE.
Whoever Got Away With II Carried OF
Three Road Certificates - Pay.
ment On Them Stopped,

Mrs, NJ. Halliday Of Kanab IL mourn
Ing the loss of her grip and likewise
three road certificates Of the value of
about 500 which she intended to cash
at the state auditors Office today. Mrs.
Halliday came In on the morning train
from the south and when she left the
train she picked up a grip which looked
like hers and took il to her hotel.
When she arrived there she noticed
that she had the wrong yalise. so she
returned to the depot and found an
other which looked like hers. After In
spectIng Il she found that 1t did not
belong to her but 10 a third party. A
card was attached to II requesting the
party who took grip marked u. b
to return II to the Wilson hotel, As the
one she had was marked In that man
ner she took II 20 lis owner but failed
to get any information concerning her
own
IL seems that there IL a third party
mixed up In the AFFAIR and Mrs. HALL
day would be pleased to have the per-
son return her grip to her. The certili-
Gates In Mrs. Halllday's yalse were is
sued by the special road supervisor OF
Kane county and were payable 10 Full
Ter Broadbent, John Cram and John
Adams. State Auditor Tingey will re-
fuse payment on the certificates when
presented unless presented by person
well known to be legally entitled to
them
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-05
SKIPPED BY
LIGHT Of MOON.
Z. Freeburg, a Salt Lake Tailor,
Disappears With Customers
Money, So it is Alleged,
USUAL WOMAN IN THE CASE.
Police Broke Into His State Street Is.
adjustment to Find He Had
Flown to Parts Unknown.

f. Freeburg, a tailor who has been
conducting an establishment on State
street between First aud Second South
for some time, has mysteriously disap-
peared, The police have been notified
and are trying TO locate the man. There
is absolutely no suggestion Of foul play
other than that participated in By the
missing man. II is alleged by mum.
Der Of his customers that he has alb
seconded with more than 5000 OF their
money and they also declare there Is
woman IN the case Her name is said
to be Anna Carlson, and she Is sup
posed TO be with Freeburg, wherever he
Is. He has been missing from his US
ual haunts for about three days. His
disappearance was discovered this
morning by Officer J. ID. Brown. The
latter says he noticed the tailor shop
closed and wondered where Freeburg
was,
This morning he reported the matter
TO Chief Lynch and the latter suggest
ed that an investigation he made. OF
flcer Brown forced I'm the back door
and searched the place but the man
was not est The bed had been
occupied, but how recently could only
be surmised.
After Brown had reported at head.
quarters. several OF Freeburg's patrons
came In and declared that the tailor
had collected various amounts from
them and jumped out with the money.
From one man he secured nearly 500
and from another $50 II Is estimated
that he has cleaned up over $500. The
compliments believe that he has left
town with the Carlson woman as they
declare he was on intimate terms with
her.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-05
COLD SPELL COMING.
Heavy Snowfall Causes General Re.
joicing Among Livestock Men,

There Is more weather today, and
great deal Of 1t, In the shape Of a heavy
snowfall. The low barometric area from
the northwest covered this part OF the
country last evening and II began snow.
ing about Q o'clock this morning A heavy
storm then set In, and the local weather
office looks for the snow tn continue
through tonight, Then IL will be partly
cloudy and colder The storm II extend
Ing over all Of the west the lines on to-
days map extending as far east as the
leghty-ffth meridian. The coast cities
have had a big rainfall, the precipitation
at Los Angeles being 10 Of an Inch, II Is
claimed this last Is IN direct response 10
prayer. as the city pastors recently held
a special meeting In order 10 pray for
rain. The mercury I'm this city well down
TO ~ degrees this muTnlu, but rose later.
making the snow a wet one and filling
the streets with slHh
The livestock men arc iubilant Reports
were received here this week that the
1ooee deserts were getting bare Of snow
so that sheep owners were apprehensVe,
while a heIder on the Red Deserts IN
wyoming wrote 20 a local banker that
unless snow came soon II would be nec-
essary for him TO move his herds north
10 the Montana line at considerable eX-
pense. hut now the snow has come. fall.
Ing heavier 10 the north and west OF this
city. and thus relieving the fears OF tho
stockmon. The severe cold continues to
tho north and east Of this state, Tho To-
cal weather Office believes that the storm
viii extend as far south as the territories,
which will be great thing for tho
southern deserts,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-05
FAIR TRIALS LAW. I
Invoked in Several Salts but Not
Passed ON by Montana Courts.

Helena, Mont, Feb. 6.--The fair trial
bill recently enacted by special ses-
sion OF the Montana legislature has
been invoked IN several suits of minor
Importance since it's passage but has
not been passed upon by the supreme
court Counsel for The Amalgam0ted
Copper cOmpany's interests have Sc
cured a change of venue from Clancys
and Harneys courts In Butte for about
10 actions. In only one instance has
the lower court refused to grant a
change OF venue after atlidayits alleg-
Ing prejudice had been filed. That was
In the contempt case now on trial be-
fore Judge Clancy, In which IL Is al
legged that the Boston & Montana oper-
ated ground In the Leonard covered by
an injunction. In that ease Clancy de-
cl0red talr trial bill ala not apply No
appeal has been taken from that de.
cslou The aflldavits illed In Butte In
the case OF MacGiuniss against the Bos-
ton q Montana and two other cases
decided by the supreme court Monday
In favor Of the Boston & Montana come
pany allcge prejudice ON the part OF
clancy The usual course has been fol-
lowed to secure a change under the fair
trials bin. About 70 other lltigants,
other than the copper mining companies
have sought RELIEF In the various courts
under the fair Trial blu
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-05
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman
Reveals Some Boer Ante
War History.
STARTED AS A GAME OF BLUFF.
lingo Joseph Told Liberal Leader That
There Would be No
Fighting.

London Feb, SAN interesting bit Of
ante-war history was revealed by the
Liberal leader, Sir Henry Campbell
Bannerman, in the house Of commons
today In the debate on the proposed
amendment to the address in reply to
the speech from the throne. Referring
to Joseph Chamberlain gibes az the
attitude Of the opposition when Mr..
Chamberlain yesterday defended the
course OF the government toward the
Transyaaal, Sir Henry said that when
Mr.. Chamberlain interviewed him June
20, 1899, prior to the war; and asked
him II the opposition would support
the government in sending out 10000
troops to Cape Colony, he Sir Henry,
expressed surprise, whereupon Mr..
Chamberlain said.
Don't be alarmed. There will be no
fighting. We know these fellows won't
fight. We are playing game OF BLUM. y
AS result, Sir Henry added the OPP
position refused to relieve the govern
ment OF any responsibility regarding
the course II chose to pursue
The statement Of Sir Henry was
greeted with roars OF laughter from the
opposition benches.
Mr. Chamberlain, IN reply said he did
not remember using the word bluff. ="
His only object In approaching Sir
Henry was to make sure that the South
African question should not be treated
in partisan spirit, so that the Beers
might be convinced Of the earnestness
Of Great Britain,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-05
NEITHER MAN ENTERED A PLEA.
Got More Than Statutory Time and
VIII Answer to the Charge on
Monday Morning.
BOTH APPEARED MUCH WORRIED.
Neither Spoke a Word Save For a
Brief Conference With Their
Attorneys.

John Rice and Abe Hunter, the al
legged murderers Of old man Beutler,
were quietly grraigned before judge
c. y. Diehl In the criminal branch Of
the city court this morning. They were
brought up from the county Jail by
Deputy Sheriffs Cowan ana Butler, and
Immediately after the complaints were
read TO them, were taken back TO the
county jail, where they will remain UNI
I'll Monday morning
Both Hunter and Rice declined to en-
ter a plea this morning, and took un-
Ill Monday TO plead Rice was repre-
sentad by Attorney ], NJ. Hamilton, and
Hunters interests are being looked az
ter by Attorneys Fowler and Elder
The prisoners were handcuffed to-
gether when brought into court, and
they appeared TO be greatly worried.
Neither spoke word except to consult
briefly with their attorneys. Upon mo-
ton they We're allowed longer than the
statutory time In which to plead. no
arrangements We're made for their pre-
llmlnary hearing, but the date will ba
set when the prisoners plead.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-05
TELEPHONE TALK.
Bell Company's New Cables in Service
Another Line Coming.

The Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone
company has now In service all Of the
new cables which Il has been stringiug
IN the last six months. thus giymg
greater capacity than ever before In the
outside wires The company is adopt.
ing the sepcial two party line service
for residences al $50 per year which IS
the same an obtained before Tor four
parties. the Increased facilities Of the
nlant allowing this. The duplex ser.
Nice has been tested by the big east
crn companies and found 10 work very
satisfactorily
The Pacific states Telephone CONF
pnny Is NOW stringng wire eastward
through Nevada ln lhe direction OF
Salt Lake. and ai present has lines up
east of Reno AS me Pacific people
near the eastern Nevada border the
Rocky Mountain Nell Telephone com,
pany uli extend west from Curnno Ca
meet thc other people az Lucn As
tha wlll now occur ln "a few months 10
MIN um b. long before salt Lake win
ht ablu to CiU up S1U flBnUlsoo over
ihn .Wnp WhDro Wlll hr something of
n teromnHy u ths CltY lu connection
wlih thr opmlns un of ieltuhunle
communication beiWeon lho Two cons
l0fH
li 90 Iark.0u Nul leave uu thp ittb
mtt, ior lhp raD,Ne ,osab where 10
expects " temalh
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-05
EXAMS FOR WEST POINT.
Senator Smoot Writes Requesting
Supt Nelson to Conduc. Them.

state Supt OF Schools Nelson is In
receipt Of letter from Senator smoot
requesting him TO take charge OF the
examinations for the appointment Of a
candidate for West Point and two AL
ternates, The examinations must be
held IN this city before the first OF
March 80 that the candidates may pre-
sent themselves al Fort Logan Colo,
by the first Of May. Senator smoot
expresses regret al the. failure OF Utah
candidates last year as follows.
IL am sorry that some Of the appoint
ments made from Utah last year failed.
and to prevent a similar occurrence IN
the future, ! wish you would visit the
leading schools OF the state and advise
the presidents OF said schools that
number Of bright young men can be
appointed each year either to West
Point or Annapolis, providing they can
pass the required examination. Urge
them to take a special interest in the
preparation OF young men who express
a desire TO enter the military or naval
academies"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-05
DEATH WAS SUDDEN.
Prcst. M l.. Shepherd Of Beaver Elk.
pires in His Own Yard,
lspeclal to Ihe oNexs. y

Beaver City Utah, Feb 5.-President
NJ. l.. Shepherd died suddenly this morn
Ing while repairing buggy In his own
yard. lie had lust eaten a hearty break
fast and to oil appearances was In splen-
did physical condition, when suddenly he
reeled and fell. dying instantly. The de-
ceased was first counselor 10 President
G. u. White Of Beaver stake. and was a
highly respected resident Of this section.
The funeral has not get been arranged.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-05
shlpbuilding Go. Reorganization.

New York Feb o. Although U was
stated last night Tat lhe new plan of
reorganization of enc United states Ship
building company put out by iho neN
Capitalization committee nud Tho receive
co. and 0sHontCd lO 10y samuel Vulor-
mNcr ON behalf 90 the hondholders pro-
UctiNe committee thus settling mo mAn
litigation between those parilc would ho
arrecd 90 hy RU iho lpree mwwsb thoro
NNa uQ Hlsn TODAY that lho common
wealth Trust COMPANY, W successor 10
thH lyus, company Of the Republic WN
tlln % position m aCyoid WITH il n WH
nuih0rllNufry mated that lho rommpl-
wealth. COmIMnY uH ENlrf iu lhn
DummnN llnAnNlnH thn .hlphuldlnF 'nm
nlnF Wlahl Nm HIarnilUf too plan n
which 500 ahlnhuNllng stock m w w
wiped 0ui Wltn uatll lhf huii ul tilnNh
lN .ielkHOMtra md place lhs reinns'pil
nN uaO where
"a Ma stated snmo Tina Hfo tmt hn
dirtclUn NO lhN NummuuN NRlih liHt
NmlanN Oal dlc.ln uuNn hNnrnF
un NJ 20 WNit PIP lNN puipN NI N
lhAtlug lhfN inNnl n ll HIWhuI IlNs
uenasoeos pa ibls pelie, aas nvl p,'N
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-05
WILL MAKE SODA WATER.
New Company to Start Business in
Ogden Death of Mrs. Sullivan.
lSneclnl to the oNews.ol


ogden, Utah Feb. "a new soda
water factory is to be opened In Ogden
about March /, The promoters are n,
4, Miller and w. a, Turner two well
known business men OF this city, The
firm will be known as the Ogden Bot
ting companNuud win manufacture all
kinds of sodaWater and summer drinks.
The machinery Is now ON route from
the east and business viii be conduct
cd at 211-2Si Twenty fourth street
Dick sullivan was arrested last night
ON the charge Of rolling a man named
Frank Stein in the rear Of the Board Of
Trade saloon, and taking from him the
sum NJ Sll. Az the evidence was very
meagcr against him he was tried for
yagwncy found sulty aud sentenced
to 60 days
Mike Riley was arrested this morning
by Detective Fender charged with
stealing vallss containing quantity
of clothing from the Central hotel
tie was caught IN the act NJ removing
the clothing from the valise and viii
likely Dee held 10 answer To- the charge
VI NNMHNNANNNlliN
Mrs. Annie sullivan wife OF John c.
Sullivan. aged 90 years died this morn.
ing no her home in kauesvllle She
leaves q husband and several children.
The funeral viii be announced later
Mart lillm and Joseph kluslo>. who
Wero arrested yesterday charged with
attempting 20 rob g. Orthello BroWu.
the Ogden money-lcudor were arr
rlgnei thls morning and their hearing
set lor Tuefiay teh ut O. D.. m. Ther
bonds wero fixed at $3.50. which both
men were trying 90 secure this aitor-
uOou
The Southern Pacific company began
tcuug down lts shops uud station ut
ToUNop Monday mOuWN InI WII
build station ai uH urN terminus tt
harvard Instead
Iho complaint uglnsJ James Hare
comb John turoUg Wd jom n.N-
wood Wlu Nrr. alleged tn hIfr hIukDu
nio thr pool mom of b. NNIk hlH
neon Nilhdmun Theirs seeming lu have
botn some m4ltko ln lhe matub
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-05
A TEMpEsTUoUs VOYAGE.
The Butcher Has One Seaman
Washed Overheard,

New York Feb. bone seaman was
washed overheard during the rough and
tempestuOus voyage OF the steamer
Butcher, which arrived today; another
fell and broke his leg and boy was in
jurcd. The steamer encountered sue
cession OF high gales and very rough seas
with hurricane squalls The steamer Fin.
land which arrived today from Antwerp,
on her first trip since she grounded Off
Flushing, had an exceedingly rough trip,
but without damage to the vessel or in.
jury 10 passengers or crew.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-05

from the large bodies Of ore In the
vicinity OF Dugway, Granite Fish
Springs, Willow Creek, Dutch Noun
tain and Clifton that have already been
thoroughly prospected, Such Of these
points az are not touched by the main
line will be reached by short branch
feeders.
The road from this point runs no
Phelan creek TO Ruby lake. Between
Salt Lake and this point there are no
engineering difficulties. The maximum
grade VIII be ~ per cent
THROUGH ROUGH COUNTRY.
From Ruby lake west the road
trayerses rough, broken country.
which will some day become noted for
the grandeur ~ it's scenery Along this
distance there are many points where
great care and engineering ability Will
be required.
This region Is especially rich IN min
erals, and will be great source Of
revenue 90 the road. Eureka Mineral
Hill, Sellgman, Eberhardt, Hamilton
and other mining districts in the vcin-
ity viii seek q market in Salt Lake
over this route. Diamond valley will
be the shipping point for this entire
territory. The line viii cross the Eureka
q Palisade railroad, feeder for the
Southern Pacific, az q pass known az
Marrow Gap. From Ruby lake to Aus
tin the grade will not exceed 1895 per
cent