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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
EIGHTY.ONE DEATHS.
Number Of Persons Who Died in Salt
Lake in January Last.

The report Of the board Of health for
the month OF January shows a MORTAL
lty IN Salt Lake city OF 81 persons, a
males and IS females, equivalent to n
death rate OF 1896 per 1000. All OF the
decedcnts We're whites but one; 81 were
natives OF Utah, a were single, and Is
were under i've years of age.
There were II deaths from pneumonia
during the month. : were due 70
Bright's disease, : resulted from various
forms OF tuberculosis. there were each
from disease OF the heart and digestive
organs and 8 resulting from external
violence
The births reported during the month
decreased Is, compared with the pre-
ceding month, l3i having been report.
ed. IS males and Is females. all whites.
Six still births were also reported dur.
ing the month, but are not Included In
the birth or death rate
Seventy-three cases OF contagious ana
infectious diseases were reported dur
lug the month as follows: 10 case Of
diphtheta with . deaths; cases OF
scarlet fever: 3 cases OF typhoid fever
with one death: 5 cases OF smallpox 70
casee of chickenpOr 10 eases OF whoop-
Ing cough with one fatality.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
Postmaster Thomas Will NOT be Removed
Charge That lie Short in
Ills Accounts a Bein8 RidIcuousb faIse-Decnes to
Proposed Libel Suit

, Geo. w. Beavers, superintendent Of the
salaries ard allowances division The
senator asked Beavers 20 take care OF
Adams, and Beavers mid "rhe senator
could have anything he wanted
After Mr., Adams died because Of
Dougherty's removal, the charge was
made against me Of having paid Adams
his salary while absent and sick
When asked about the publication NJ
telegram In the Tribune TO which was
affixed the name of \. T. Phillips, and
which charged him with "a shortage OF
about SllOO IN his accounts, and
that he would be permitted
to work the amount out Mr.
Thomas said that anyone familiar
with official methods knew the charge
TO be ridiculously false The govern
ment Of the United states did not per-
init any officer to work out shortage
I'm his official accounts, and that II a
shortage was discovered the goyern-
ment would demand immediate restitu-
ton
when asked what steEN he would
take IN regard to the publication in the
Tribune. Mr. Thomas said he had Moth
ing to say for publication at this time,
but that the matter would be given
proper attention and consideration,
Speaking Of the future OF the post
Office here Mr., Thomas said that he
found a very friendly feeling for the
Salt Lake Office IN the department at
Washington, and there was no doubt
the Office would be fully cared for
Mr.. Thomas further said he would
not be removed from office, and that
he wanted to publicly acknowledge his
indebtedness to both Senator Smoot and
Representative Howell for their kindly
action IN his case.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
WILLIAM c. WHITNEY
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
VIII Not be Perfected Until His Son
Payne Arrives Home from
Georgia.

New York, Feb. 3.-Denuite arrange
ments for the funeral OF the late Will
liam G. Whitney, former secretary of
the navy, who died late yesterday ar
ternOOn, are awaiting the arrival OF his
son, layne whitney, from Thcmasvllle
Ga, He is expected late today. The
funeral will tax epIace from Grace
church, probably Friday and the inter-
ment will be at. WOODLAND.
kilograms AMI messages OF condol-
enCe IRON relatives and friends Of the
family have been arriving In large num-
bers since the announcement OF Mr..
WhIiaey's death.
WASHINGTON MoURNs HIM,
Washington, Feb 3.-.NcNs of the
death Of William c, Whitney caused
painful impression here, particularly
among the employees OF the rayy depart
men. and among naval officers who had
served under the Whitney adminstra-
ton The first class cloved him be-
cause Of his many warm traits OF
heart, his generous acts and the active
sympathy he always manifested IN the
welfare OF the humblest workers In tho
department. He was always seeking to
better their condition and the clerks
owed to him many indulgcnces which
made their lot happier and their work
less Cnerous,
Naval officials held him In high es-
teen because Of an abiding belief on
their part that 30 William c. Whitney
was owing In great measure the present
magnificent naval establishment He
Is regarded by the sea officers as the
father OF the American modern navy,
Ohlcla notice OF the late secretary's
death was taken today when the flags
over the navy department building and
the annex were ordered to be placed at
half mast and to be kept so until after
the funeral.
LEGISLATORS EULOGlsE HIM.
Albany, n. Y, Feb. S-Eul0gistc ad-
dresses concerning the late William c.
Whitney were delivered In both
branches Of the legislature today and
the assembly adjourned as mark Of
respect to his memory
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
CANADIAN PACIFIC WRECK.
Seven People Killed and Several
More Injured.

Halifax. y. s., Feb, 3.-Seven persons
were killed and several were injured IN
the wreck today OF the Canadian Pacific
express on the lnter.Colonial road near
Halifax The Canadian Pacific has run
Ming rights over the lnter-Colonial, The
train left thIa city this morning for
Montreal and Boston The accident
occurred 40 miles from here and was
caused by a broken rail Several cars
were thrown down an embankment.
Conductor Bonk and six passengers
We're killed and several persons injured.
a later report says that three per-
sons are known 10 be dead with 10 or l2
injured
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
Especial TO the "News.")

Sandy, Utah, Feb "A one-armed
tramp whose name could not be
learned was arrested at Bingham June
tion yesterday afternoon and taken to
Sandy where he was lodged IN the city
jail Less than an hour later or about
1880 o'clock, boy named Arthur Spen-
Ger happened to be passing by the
Jail and noticed smoke issuing from II
window He Immediately hunted UP
the marshal who, on making an lnyes-
tlgatlon. discovered that the fire was
In the room occupied By the prisoner,
lie endeayored 70 enter the cell but the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
Col. Leutwein and Forces Safe.

Berlin Feb. 3.-Col, LeutweIn, gov.
ernor OF German Southwest Africa and
his forces are safe In the southern part
OF the German Southwest Africa COLI
ony, according 20 an official dispatch
sent over the British lines from Cape
Colony. He seemingly made no enort
10 fight hls way northward through the
Hereros, but after receiving the sub
mission OF the Bondelswarts left his
troops and IL now on his way to Cape
town. where. Feb, 8. he Will take a
steamer for swakopmund, German
Southwest Africa.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
Nationalist Member Resigns.

London, Feb, 2.-Wnllam J. Duffy.
Nationalist member Of parliament for
South Galway has placed his resigna-
ton IN the hands Of the Irish parla-
mentary party Another vacancy Will
be caused at Davenport, by the bank
ruptcy OF John locke, Conservative,
against whom q receiving order was
made today.
William ]. DUFFY Is honorary secre-
taTy of the Land league, National
league. National Federation United
Irish league and County Galway Gaelic
Athletic association.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
STRUCK MORE GAS.
Drills at the Guffey. Galley Wells En-.
counter Another Reservoir.

Supt W. r Rumbaugh, In charge Of
the Guffey-Galey oil drilling operations,
was struck last evening and for some
time the water and mud was hurled In
the ait to the height Of the derrick.
Today the spoutlng has practically
ceased and the force employed there Is
engaged In cleaning mp, Drilling will no
resumed tomorrow,
Judge T. j. Anderson and Charles A.
field today.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
Fire Started In the Basement and
Made Rapid Progress Through
The Building.
THE FlREMEN COULD DO NOTHING
Water Pressure Was Light So That
Total Destruction Was Evident
From the First.
Especial to the "News.")

Idaho Falls. Ida. Feb. AT 1919
this morning Are broke out in Ander-
son Brothers large department store In
this city and at this hour (ilS0) the
building appears doomed with all its
contents. The firemen are hard at work
and have two hose playing on the
flames, but the water pressure Is such
that their work In almost without avail.
The fire started I'm the basement but
from what cause is not definitely
known. The loss viii run up into the
thousands. Fortunately, the building
stands alone and in time the FIRE will
burn itself out without damage to add
jacent property,
Later-The loss is estimated at $4,000,
fully covered by insurance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
ON TRIAL FOR FORGERY.
H. ". Engler Mus. Explain His Con.
duct Before q Jury.

The trial OF II. w. Engler, who IL
charged with forgery and uttering a
forged instrument vas commenced be-
fore a jury In the criminal division OF
the district court this morning, Engler
is charged with forging time check
Of one of the mines at Bingham and
passing II upon the Miners Mercantile
company.
The following Jurors were secured to
try the case. Henry r. Pascoe. Il. L..
Butterneld. f. H. Ford, r. Dumback,
Henry Wilson. T. r, Parry, Il, e. Nay
lor and Theodore Iovendale. Dist. Atty.
Eithnor Is prosecuting the case and
Atty, T.. O. Leatherwood Is defending
Engler The case will probably be
concluded this afternoon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
To Save His Nephew's Life.

Das Moines, Iowa, Feb. 3.--Lemone
Mott. the wealthy flour miller, whose
nephew, l.. r, Mott, is under sentence
TO hang a Missoula Montana for MUIR
derlng his wife year ago, has gone
to Montana with the avowed Intention
OF spending a fortune In an effort TO
save his nephew's life, Mott has al
ready spent large sum OF money fight
Ing the case but now that court has
sentenced his relative to hang on March
IS, he VIII not hesitate az any sum In
order TO secure a stay Of execution and
a new trial. The murder was commit
ted year ago. Young Mott, whiic IN
n Jealous rage, discharged a gun point
blank at his wife,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
Dewey Case .Jurynen.

Morton. kas. Feb. 3.--ln the Dewey
case. 100 extra jurymen have been sum
monCd. Atty..Geu. Coleman, for the
prosecution, asked the court this morn
ing to add four new witnesses 10 the
Indictment. to which the defense OBJ
iected. but was oyerruled The de-
Tense then objected to the regular and
special panels Of jurymen on the ground
that the names were kept in an open
box IN the vaults Of the county clerk
and could be tempered with. This was
overruled. Court then adjourned un-
I'll . o'clock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03

took part as Union soldier. he came
to Colorado and engaged In mining. lie
soon became widely known as one Of
the foremost mining superintendent In
the entire wet. He was a business part g.
ner and intimate friend OF the late
United States Senator Jerome b. Chat
fee.
MI Hamill never held any office ex.
cept that Of state senator but was n
long time the recognized state chair.
man, national committeeman and dele.
gate to the national convention on sew.
eral occasions He was an ardent sup.
porter Of James q. Blaine IN his can.
didacy for the presidency.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
TWO MEN KILLED.
Struck by q Train During n
Blizzard

Helena, Mont, Feb. The blizzard
that has ragged for the past 80 hours IN
eastern Montana and western North
Dakota has about spent Itself, Two
more fatalities on account OF the storm
have been discovered Near Kurt2, SD,
three section men, Swedes, were struck
by a train Two were killed and the
third was picked up by the plot and
carried two miles before the engn-
eer knew about the accident, The OPP
orators at one OF the stations passed
by the train saw the man and tele-
graphed ahead 10 flag the train. The
man was badly bruised and half dead
from cold lie said he and hls COM
panions failed 10 see the train because
OF the storm,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
IMPROVING NICELY.
German Missionary Recovering from
Operation for Appendicitis

4 cablegram received this morning by
the First Presidency from Elder Hugh
j. Cannon, president Of the German
mission, states that Elder Joseph X.
Tuddenham who on Jan. 10 underwent
an operation for appendicitis, is now
progressing nicely towards recovery.
Elder ruddenham s son of Council
man w. j, Tuddenham, and has many
friends In this city who viii be pleas
cd 70 hear Of his condition.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
Released Bonds Not Approved.

Cripple Creek, Colo, Feb. S--Judge
Lewis In the district court today de.
clIned TO approve the bonds offered for
the release OF Charles Kennison, w r.
Davis and Thomas Foster, miners
union leaders, who are charged with
having caused the NindicatOr mine ex-
ploson and having attempted to wreck
train on the Florence d Cripple
Creek railroad The cases Of conspir-
acy To wreck a train ana OF the attempt
to do 90 alleged to have been made on
Nov Is last were set for trial Feb, Is,
and the similar eases concerning acts
of Nov. II were set for trial Feb. IL.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
Pope Unites Congregations.

Rome, Feb. 3--The pope today IL.
sued an order by which the congre-
CATION OF indulgences and scored relics
II united with the congregation OF rites.
Cardinal CretOnl. the project OF the
latter congregation, viii be project OF
the united congregations but az he Is
seriously IN. Cardinal Trlpepi, now pre-
feet OF the congrt cation Of indugences
and sacred relics has been appointed
project Of the united congregations.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
One-Armed Tramp Cremates Himself.
Burned Death Arrested at Bingham
Afternoon Ills Identity Has Not Yet
Been he Officers

had set fire to the bed, which later
communicated the flames to his own
person
The man was charged with indecent
exposure and was arrested by Deputy
Sheriff Ira Beckstead TO whom COM
plants had been made Of his strange
conduct. II IL believed. by the officers
that he was mentally derangcd and
that this accounts for his setting fire 10
the bed The cell was but slightly
damaged as It has brick walls and a
cement floor An inquest viii be held
at . o'clock this afternoon, after which
the body will be prepared for burial,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03

smoke was 50 dense that he was over
come and failed in the attempt. A it,
tie later the marshal was Joined by
Jack Hanson and William Davis and
the three succeeded in getting into the
cell and pulling the man out. They
found him lying PROSTATE on the floor
with his head IN u spittoon and his
clothes burning tiercely When taken
out the unfortunate fellows body was
literally roasted and he was totally UNI
conscious, In which condition he re-
mained until o'clock this morning,
when he passed away An inspection OF
the cell reVealed The TACT that the man
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
WERE In A HURRY.
Telluride Power People Wanted Ap.
praisement Made by Moonlight.

4. r, Bacon and Atty Lachner reprs-
senting the Telluride Power company,
appeared before the state board OF land
commissioners yesterday afternoon and
attempted 10 induce the board TO maks
hasty appraisement Of some land
near Logan which the company wished
TO purchase and invited the board to
take a trip up to Logan last night ana
make the appra Isement 20 that the deal
could be made at the meeting today
The board refused To make any sucs
an apprals.ment so the company VIII
have TO wait until the property can be
appraised ard advertised according 10
law
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
Epidcmic of Lead Poisoning.

Buda Pest, Hungary, Feb. .S-An cpl.
demic OF lead poisoning has broken out
in the villages Of Obrczsa Marga and
Glunboka, In Szorney county,
as the result Of drinking brandy made
I'm lead lined stills, over 100 persons
were poisoned and number Of them
are dead. The dlstillers claim that lead
lined stills give a higher degree of al
cuho than other kinds Of stills.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
Japan May Send An Ultimatum To Russia Any Moment

verse feeling but beyond the decided
Russian military activity there Is little
definite news.
N, Kurlno denies that the foreign Of
flee has given him an intimation Of the
nature OF the reply The japanese e-
cation Is without advlces indicating i'm
portant developments In Japan, but Il
is admitted that the long delay In the
response. coupled with the reports OF
Russian military activity, are doubtless
Increasing the tension and gravity OF
the situation In Japan.
ALL QUIET AT NEW CHWANG.
Pekln, Feb. 3-The latest adyices
from New Chwang, dated Jan &c. say
that all Is quiet there, though the Jap
anese exodus continues. The Russians
at New Chwang are apprehensive that
the Russian public works there will be
brought to a standstill
SITUATION, IN SEOUL.
New York, Feb. 3.--The situation is
quiet, here but native disturbances
throughout the country are continuing
cables the lleralds correspondent at
Seoul, Corea. The efforts OF the gov.
eminent are entirely concentrated upon
obtaining recognition from the powers
OF the neutrality OF Coreh. believing
that the notice Of neutrality will lead
to treaty With other nations guar.
anteeing Corea's parmenent Independ.
ence under conditions similar to those
protecting Belgium and Switzerland.
For this purpose Min Yung Chul, the
newly appointed minister 10 China.
leaves Immediately for Pekln 10 obtain
@ special treaty.
Corea Is now arranging to send her
most competent officials to other coun-
tries for the same purpose.
HOW TO AVERT WAR.
Seattle, Wash, Feb. 3-"Only a COM
plete backdown on the part Of Russia
can avert war" said A. Burllngame
Johnson, OF Maulla last night, who was
formerly for five years In the diploma
tic service In China and who achieved
some distinction there during the Box
er uprisings. THE hand OF Japan has
been forced by her own people and she
dare not recede from her position Ow-
Ing TO divided sentiment In Russia II
Is improbable that that nation, either,
will draw back Half OF the country
wants war and II is a question whether
the half that wants II does not repre-
sent the strongest party, Russia Ia en-
tirely prepared for war japan can
land more troops In Manchuria and
Corea In two months than Russia can
IN year and half, Japan stands a
good chance Of winning out IN short
decisive war"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
IDAHO POSTMASTERs.
THOs. l.. JAMES MARRIED.
Ceremony Performed in Shakes
peare's Church.

London, Feb. 3,--Thom0s L. James,
former postmaster general Of the
United States, was married today In
Shakespeare's church at Sratford-on
Avon. TO Edith daughter Of Alder
man Colbourne, Of Stratford -on-Av
Numerous relatives and friends were
present.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
Miners and Operators.

indianapolis Feb. 3.--The joint scale
committee Of the miners and operators
conference continued discussion Of the
wage scale today but both sides re-
manned firm. A general open meeting
OF miners and operators to discuss off
ferences was held this afternoon,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
BUZZ SAW ACCIDENT.
Employee In Oregon Short Line Shops
At Pocatello May Lose Hand

pocatello, Ida, Feb, 3.-Mr, c f. Crid-
die, a Young man Of about IS years was
seriously injured about IT'D o'clock this
morning by having his let hand cut hall
Short Line planning mill here. II was his
second days work. He is a stranger and
rooms az 1915 north Hayes avenue.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
william Arthur Hamill Dead.

Denver. Colo. Feb, 3,--William Ar
thur HamIll, one of the most prominent
figures In Colorado political history,
died at ST, Joseph's hospital this morn
ing Of blood poisoning He was born
in England and was about 70 years Of
age. After the Civil war. In which he
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
Senator Kearns COnsuIts Director
WOIcOtt Of Geological Survey
On the Subject
PLANS FOR UTAH IRRIGATION.
MesSrs. Dorcmus and Richards Will
Discuss Them With the Secre.
tay of the Interior.
lspeclal 70 the oNews.nl

Washington D. c., Feb 3-Senator
Kearns viii hold consultation this af-
ternoon with Director Wolcott OF the
geological survey, relative to some plan
for restoring the waters IN Great Salt
1,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
UTAH IRRIGATION.

Mr.. Doremus and Mr. f. S. Richards
have an appointment with the secre-
tary OF the Interior for tomorrow morn
ing. when all papers In the Utah irri-
CATION projects will be presented for
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
SMITH MooLLEY CASE.

The senate committee on finance has
referred the nomination Of Smith Wool
ley assayer az Boise to sub.commit-
tee. A report favorable to confirmation
is expected next Tuesday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-03
SENATOR KEARNs' DINNER.

Senator and Mrs. Koarns Of Utah
We're hosts at a very handsomely APP
pointed dinner last evening IN honor Of
Cardinal Gibbons. who came from
Baltimore for the occasion. To meet
him were the Mexican ambassador and
Nine. Axpiroz, charge d'affaires for
Italy, Count and Countess dl Cellere,
Archbishop Ireland, Justice and Mrs.
McKenna, Senator and Mrs. Scott,
MonsIgnor O'Connell, ex-senator and
Mrs. Carter, Montana Rev ID, j. stat
ford, Miss McKenna, Miss Millard and
Miss Day.
IDAHO POSTMASTERs.
Idaho postmasters appoInted-Iola,
Kootenai county, Charles 7 Jenkins
vice Fred II, Walters, resigned, VIII
liams, Kootenai county, A. l., Lee, vice
Tony y. Lemly, resigned
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-06-01
BIDS AWARDED.
Board of Education Lets Contracts fol
 School Supplies

Board of Education Lets Contracts for
 School Supplies.
 Bids were opened at the rooms of the board of education yesterday for fur Inishing supplies, including text books, stationery, printing. drawing and jani- tors supplies. The bids submitted were two for stationery, three for print ling, one for text books and three for ljaniors' supplies. The money involved in these transactions amounts to about $1O,O0O.
 The committee awarded the furnish ling of stationery and drawing supplies to John R. Rembert. The printing con- tract was awarded to A. D. Steinbach. The furnishing of text books was given | to the Edward P. Judd company The pcontract for the furnishing of pens, pencils, miscellaneous and janitor sup plies will not be awarded until later. 1 The board of education requested the Edward P. Judd company to furnish the high school pupils with books at
 the same price at which they were will | ing to furnish them to the board as a whole. MT. Judd stated that he could not do this, but he agreed to furnish 1 them at the publishers wholesale list Iprice. This offer the board agreed to.