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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
], NJ Williams, Triple Murderer
Barricades Himself and De-
ies the Officers
THREATENED TO KILL DAUGHTER
Sleep 0yereame Hlm--POsse Opened
Fire on House and Fouud Him
Dead

Fort Worth, Tex. Dec, 1.-The sequel
to the tragedy that cost the lives OF
steve Mckinney. his father ana a hired
man ON their farm near Alyarado Tues
day came today. j, ~ Williams the
triple murderer, baricaded himself In
his home and dehed the officers. He
sent word to his daughter, the widowed
bride Of the man he had murdered,
that IL she did not come to him he
would kill her In fear and trembling
she went TO the house There she
found her father armed with a Win
chester rifle In a frenzy OF rage The
officers were afraid 10 FIRE into the
house for fear Of killing some member
Of Williams family nom he held pyis.
dners there 90 shsM him All night
The officers watched from the Me-
Kinney home where the bodies of thu
men Killed by Williams lay Finally
the murderer seated himself by a win
dow. his Winchester across his lap. he
became drOWsy, his head dropped on
his breast and he slept Assuring her
self that her father was asleep the
MluoNed Dflie SlOle from the MOUSE
and fled 20 the home where her hus,
bands body lay, aud officers were
watching for an opportunity 10 make
the murderer a prisoner
As soon as the posse learned VIII
Hams was alone they opened fire on
the house lie was not slow I'm return.
ing a. Finally the crack Of the Win
chester was heard no more In the WIN
liams house Cautiously the sheriff
entered and found the murderer lying
prone on the floor with a bullet through
his brain.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
LIVELY TIMES
IN ZEIGLER TOWN

DuduoIn. H.. Dec According to
Sheriff Stein am attack was made or
Ieisler last night Firing began Mt
the pumping station two miles north
Of Zeigler and spread back to the min
Ing town where stein said at least 500
shots were fired The machine guns re.
sponded promptly.
All mllltlamen were called out and the
sherlffs son called Tor a posse in
Zeigler but the non-union miners would
not respond.
Supt G. C., Whittier refused to give
details beyond stating that there was
considerable firing to which the COM
p0ny's machine guns responded. Sher-
m Stein said he could not say whether
most II the firing was from the inside
or outside Of the town. II is not
known whether anyone Was Injured.
Adj Gen. Reece who is az Zelgler
stated today that the shooting last
night was OF the same character as
previous iiring continuing az irregular
periods, The militia. according to Col.
Reece, took 40 part IN the shooting last
night Col Reece left for Springfield
today 10 make his report 10 Gov. Yates
on the situation az zeiyler
In an interview today A. r. Dry.
states attornoy-elect OF Perry county.
where the indictments against Joseph
Letter and Henry r. Platt were re-
turned Nov y, stated that he would
take up the matter Of Issuing capases
as soon as he assumes Office Monday.
The HeIgler Coal company has con-
cluded 90 rush into the mining town
as many men rs are necessary TO work
the plant to lis full capacity. Two
coach loads brought IN last night were
drawn directly inside the stockades.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
Found Dead in Bed.

New York. Dec. L. Franklin Pad
dock "a lawyer was found dead In bed
at his home today, having been asphyx-
lated hy escaping Illuminating gas and
il Is believed that he committed suicide.
The circumstances leading up 10 the
tragedy were unusual THE dead man
went to his home last night and found
that hls wife had gone out He wait
cd for time but as she did not return
he went to his room leaving his dinner
untouched on the table. That was the
last seen Of him until his body was
found today A servant IN the house
said that Paddock had had some seri
Gus business trouble and that perhaps
that was the cause Of his self destruc-
ton Mr. Paddock was the son Of
well known lawyer Of this city. He
graduated from Princeton In the class
OF 1890.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
CORRAL is VICE PRESlDthy
Cts Of Mexico Was Brill lantly Dec.
GRATED in Honor Of the Great
Event
NOTIFIED OF THEIR ELECTION
In Hall of Congress Where the Oath OF
Allegiance Was Administered
Rejoicing Everywhere

City OF Mexico Dec. 1.-THE inaug-
uration Of Cen pcrhrio Diaz as press
dent Of the republic Of Mexico FOR the
seventh time and Of Senior Don RAJ
mon Corral as FIRST vice president took
place today IA the hall Of the chamber
Of deputies under most ausplclous cir
cumstances.
Preparations for the inauguration
have been going on ever since the cleo
ton, june last but have extended
actively over a period Of about a fort
night, beginning with The grand ball
given In honor Of President and Mad
anne Dlag, Nov. 20. which was attended
by the Mexican and Spanish arlstOc-
racy OF the capital.
A, sunrise today all the artillery sta
toned In the federal district ard also
The infantry here and at barracks
throughout the republic fred presi-
Dental salute and days were h0lsted
over all public buildings
The principal strceta and edihces and
residences were decorated profusely
with arches and national flags, freely
interspersed With the flags OF foreign
nations. one OF the features Of the
street decorations with two allagorical
arches over the Paso de Ia Reforma, the
principal street Of the capital repre-
senting Peace and Glory" There
was q huge procession az the head OF
which rode many members of the local
police force The pageant was made up
~ thousands OF federal troops. the re-.
serves bands, societies political organ.
lzations and many prominent person
ages, Including The governors OF the
states conn lsed IN the union The
procession proceeded TO the hall Icon.
gress where, amid great enthusiasm.
he president and vice president were
formally notified ~ their election, and
took the oath OF allegiance. After an
exchange OF fluctuations between the
president ana the governors. the for
oign diplomatic representatives and the
prominent citizens who had received in
vitatlons, went TO reviewing stand
whore they witnessed the passing OF the
procession enroute TO the castle OF cha
plllepec, where II was dsbanded.
The day was devoted 10 field sports
and meTy-maklng
Tonight there viii be- music on the
various plazus BY military bands and
an inaugural ball to which over 1000
persons have received Invitations.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
ANGELEsEYs .IEwELRY.
Fashionable Crowd Gathers to
Witness Opening OF Disposal Sale

New York. Dec ia great crowd OF
fashIonabes has gathered 20 Witness
The opening OF the disposal sale OF the
Marquis Of Angelesey's jeWeIry cables
the Henlds London correspondent.
Despite the numbers Of interested spec
tators. the bidding was entirely LEFT 70
about q dozen Leading dealers
Among the objects VI value sold was
a magnificent round oriental pearl OF
ihe finest quality mounted as q stud.
which reached the high price of Sls.25O.
a black pearl mounted as a scarf pin
brought $4,000 while a pair nj ruby
links went at $4,000 The total for The
days sale was SS5,005. but All these
gems VIII probably fade into Insignia
canoe by the side Of the pair of Cabo-
chon yapphlres Of unusual size, mount,
ed as sleeve links. witch come up for
sale The marquis is said 10 have paid
100000 for these stones.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
Senator SmOOt viii Retain
Ills Seat in the y. s. Senate.
Especial to the "Ncvs"J

New York correspondent the fol-
lowing Washington DCThe Senator Reed will
drag along until just before the adjournment Congress March,
be declared entitled his the United committee said
will prepare lengthy which will be addressed
Utah how far should eng seproessg
Senator SmoO the Twelve Apostles the Mormon Church but
there sufficient evidence that he pac poygmy exclude him
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
ELVERToN X. CHAPMAN.
Suicide During Temporary In.
sanity" Verdict in Ills Case.

London, Dec H." Suicide during tenn
porary insanity" was the verdict of the
c9r1n9rs inquest on ENerton r. Chap
man Of New York City VINO commit
ted suicide on the evening OF Nov rs
at the Carlton hotel by throwing HIM
self from the third floor landing 10 the
vestbule The evidence OF friends
showed that Chapman while in Paris
exhibited signs Of arrangement. He
therefore was closely watched al the
hotel but euded the vigilance Of his
attendant and succeeded In throwing
himself into the yestibue
Chapman never recovered conscious.
ness. Prior 70 committing suicide his
lest act was TO hand his banker letters
addressed 60 his father and sister ex-
pressing regret n they had any dis
agreements IN the past, and wishing
them long and happy lives.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
TRIALS, TRIBULATIONS AND
CREDITORS or MRS. CHADWICK

Cleveland. O.. Dec. 1.-The receiver.
ship case brought by Herbert Newton
Of Brookline, Mass, against Mrs. Cas-
sic l.. Chadwick, was called IN com
mon pleas court today. Atty, Carr rep.
resenting the plaintiff, requested the
court 20 again postpone the hearing
Judge Babcock granted the request with
the consent Of counsel for Mrs. Chad
wick, and the hearing was Fixed to take
place next Saturday.
The action was taken. Il Is under.
stood, as a result Of negotiations, which
II Is said, VIII probably result IN settling
the claim OF Mr.. Newton out OF court.
New York, Dec. 1.-The announce
ment that one u the largest creditors
of Mrs Cassie J.. Chadwick, the Cleve-
land woman whose financial affairs
came into prominence IN a sensational
way a few days ago, had agreed upon
6 settlement, has given new phase 10
this strange case That all the legit-
innate claims against Mrs. Chadwick
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
ARBITRATION wIrH RUSSIA,
Prompt Acceptance of American
Proposal Commended.

81. Petersburg, Dec. 1--There Is uni
versal commentator Of the prompt
ness with which Russia accepted the
American arbitration treaty proposal
but beyond expressions OF satsfac-
ton at the fact that It viii bind the
two countries closer together the papers
indulge In little comment. The only
exception is the Bourse Gazette which
declares the understanding viii dspel
the falsehoods regarding Americana.
Russian relations Russla's victory In
the far east, the paper contends. is iuat
as necessary for the United states as
for Russla's ally, France, and her
friend, Germany Mutual ties between
France, the United states and Russia.
argues the Bourse Gazette, win tend to
Isolate Great Britain. the real breeder
of International strife, whose lingo am.
billions the paper declares, are the real
mepace TO the peace Of the world.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
SEARCH FOR NIssEN.
His Friends and Relatives Have
Started One.

Chicago, Dec. with tho hope OF
discovering some trace OF Peter Mis-
sen and his rolling wind bag 'Foolklll-
en- No g., tug with relatives and
friends Of the missing inventor on
board left Chicago today The tug was
manned by a crew Of old sailors, and
on their knowledge Of the lake and the
winds which sweep along the shores,
VIII depend perhaps the success or
failure of the search, The relatives
OF Nlssen who were on board were A.
NJ. Gantzel and Walter Gantzel. his
nephews and Andrew Nissen, a BROTH
en-,
Even II the bag is still on the top
Of the waves, Nissens friends fear that
he Is by this time either dead or dying
from cold ana exposure
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
MANY HAPPY RETURNS Of
THE DAY, ALEXANDRA.

London Dec l,-Queen Alexandra Is
celebrating her sytleth birthday today
at Sandrlngham. Flags are flying ey-
erywhere, the church bells are pealing
and the usual saluies were fred at the
naval and military stations al home
and In the colonies, The festivities at
Sandrlngham were OF simple charac-
ter the main feature being the enter
lainment OF the school children OF the
estate, at which the queen and her
guests personally attend to the wants
OF The llttc folks.
The queen was the recipient Of an Inn
mense variety Of presents, mostly cu-
rious and artistic knlcknacks. Tele-
grams ~ congratulation from friends
and public bodies to which the queen
always responds personally reached
SandrIngham IN very large numbers
during The morning
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01

rated with s5O,OOO0OO The November
total compares with S2l5OOO.O00 In o.
tober but Of this large amount the new
American Tobacco company c0ntHbut-
cd SlSOOOO 600. In November a year
ago the total was s5G,l0OOOO, and two
years ago Sll5,1i00OO AS usual, New
Jersey heads the list.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
"kid" LeaYY Arrested.

Chicago Dec l-"Kid" Leary. veteran
safe blower who is said 70 have stolen
more than 10000 In hts career has been
arrested after a determined resistance.
Suspected Of completely in recent safe.
blowing I'm Chicago. and two bank rob.
berries In Wisconsin, the police learned
of the mans presence IN the city. lie
WAS surprised while asleep IN a rooming
house and was unable 90 reach the weas
pons secreted IN the bed for defense Des-
plto the threats and display Of reviewers
by the policemen Leary struggled until
OverpOwered
Leary recently was released from tho
penltentiary at Waupun, Wis.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
TRACING GOLD.
WeIls.Fargo Detectives Looking
For $4,000 that is Missing.

san Francisco, Cal, Dec, 1.--Slncc
Tuesday of this week officials Of the
Wells, Fargo Express company and n
force Of special detectives have been
seeking the trace Of $4,000 In gold which
has disappeared from the cOmpauys
Offices in this city. The money was In
double eagles and was delivered 10 the
company's agents for shipment to San
Jose. II has been found that the money
was properly waybilled. but from that
point all trace OF the gold Is lost Em-
ployes Of the company have been ques.
toned and searching investigations
have been made but with no success.
Whether II was lost or stolen no one
knows.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
Young Rockefeller Going Abroad

New York, Dec, Lat the eighth an.
nual banquet Of the Young Mems Bible
class Of the Fifth Avenue Baptist
church, John d Rockefeller Jr., lead
en- Of the class, has announced that
within week he would be on the ocean
bound for Europe, with his family,
having been advised by his physicians
to seek rest by trip lasting three
months, because he is not in his usual
good health
There were 253 members Of the class
present at the banquet. No wines or
liquors were served Tobacco, however
was not tabooed, and the air was heavy
with cigar and cigarette smoke when
speaking began.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
Northern Securities Case.

Philadelphia Dec 1.-The United
States court Of appeals OF the third ju-
dlclal district ended ia September
term here today Among the cases ar
gued before the court during the term
was that OF Hartman versus the
Northern Securities company in which
no decision was reached. Il is eN-
pected that when the Judges arrive az
conclusion The opinion will be filed
with the clerk OF the court.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
Montan Coop. Ranch Co.

Butte Mont. Dec III Residents "
Michigan representing about $500
of stock of the Montana Cooperative
Ranch company have interviewed IN the
suit brought against that company by
sam H. Wood. the promoter at Great
Falls,
They charge Wood with fraud ana
with having converted to his own u.s..
about $4,000 Of the c0mpany's funds.
and further charge that Atty j. ".
Speer. appointed receiver OF the COM
pany ON Woods petition, MS a creditor
Of the company for $4,000 and that
he has been Woods adviser and Is act-
Ing 10 collision with Wood
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
ARMY MANEUvERs.
Report on Those at American
Lake COMPLETED.

Van Couyer Barracks. Wash. Dec. /.
Tho report Of Mai r. X. Evans, as
Nstnnt adjutant general, United States
army. chlei umpire Of the maneuver
division held az American Lake. has
been completed MAJ Evans especially
praises ne adaptabillty OF the maneu-
YER grounds nt American Lake and ex-
presses hts desire 10 hold the next
maneuyer al this point After describe
ing the site together with its chain OF
fye lakes and setting forth It's advan-
tages from a military point Of view,
Mai. Evans says.
when one considers the particularly
favorable conditions existing at Ameri-
can lake for the assembling OF large
masses Of troops. It's advantages are
apparent and should war conditions
arise II Is unexcelled as a point OF
departure for troops requiring trans
portatlon on the Pacific ocean"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
Artillery Ordered to PHILIPPINES.

San Francisco, Dec 1.-The Fifth bat
terry Of field artillery now stationed az
the Preside In this city which was
scheduled 20 sail for the Philippines on
the transport leaving Feb /, has had
It's orders changed and will sail on the
Thomas on Jan. 1, The rwcnty-sixth
field battery, from Vancouver barracks
Washington. and the Twenty-elghth
from Fort Leayenworth, Kan, viii
ssll With the Fifth On the Thomas.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
Vsnllv Credllors Agree.

New York, Nov. sO.--The creditors o,
the d. J. Sully company as well as
the bankrupts have withdrawn all OBJ
lection to the claims fled against the
company. and the creditors have agreed
to accept 25 per cent dividend on the
i3Q00,oQQ Of assets now In hand.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
EARL GRAY.
Starts for Canada to Assume
Governor.Generalshid,

London Dec, Earl Grey, who sue
ceeds the Earl Of Mimic az governor
general Of Cauada, started today for his
post, accompanied by the countess.
their two daughters and two aides de
camp.
The travellers will embark on the Al.
Ian line steamer Partisan after an ON
cial reception by the lord mayor Of
Liverpool
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
Interpretations for November.

f or, YORK Dec. 1.--Ncw companies
n Seu under the laws OF eastern states
M ai ',,SsVs.nner with an authorized capl.
M I. slvgO.OoO or more according to
,ot e Sourllal Of Commerce. md grand
s AM OF S2i 10000. Nearly haIf Of this
suhsi' was Furnished by the Chicago
"1' company which Was mcoflo.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
Earthquake in Nebraska.

West Point. Neb.. Dec LA slight
earthquake shock was felt here at .
O'Clock this morning, The residents OF
The town were awakened and dishes
were ratified. No damage was done.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
FRESHMAN EXPELLED.
From Princeton for Violating
The Honor System!

Princeton n j.. Dec. Announcement
has been made officially that fresh
man has been expelled from the univer-
sty for violating the Honor system. +"
This is the first breach this year Of
tho honor system
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
CUBAN VICE PRESIDENT.
Louis Estevez Resigns Because Of
III Health.

Havana, Dec. l.--Vlce President Lou
is Estevez has resigned on account Of
~ health.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
SIlLL AFTER JAPs.
no NEW NEWS

po ,GS,eioo' Dec, i.--No further news ro.
Pa. ths me progress Of the Siege Of
w N''huf was received here today.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01
CHL0RoFoRMED HIS DOG.
scratched His Hand Doing it and
Died in Consequence.

pea,,i'anton, Pa, Dec. 1.-Philander X.
r,oy. VINO was scratched on the hand
,gs.sff9uy while choloformlng a pet dos
""Yl ne believed TO have hydrophobia,
V,n,,al AFTER two days severe illness
is'iis was thought OF the scratch at
w. TINE II was received. Potter being
vS'v concerned at the death OF HIS pct
sl,nnCs.l ne determined 70 kin painiossly
'''''e1 instead Of trusting It to others.
STILL AFTER JAPs.
n Petersburg, Dec. l.-Gen. Kuro.
,t a'"ln reports under yesterdays date
, NIX continued pursuit OF the japanese
'1 ~, retreatcd from Tsinkhetchen.
ul russians Nov. "A, forced the Jan.
mn ilse rear Uiard to eyacuate a pass 10
p, southwark OF Tslnkhetchen. The
'''''ah losses We're insignificant
JAP GENERALS WOUNDED.
ioNio' Dec. l.-Reports from tho Jan
g tb,, army besleglng Port Arthur say
'.as Lieut. Gen Thuchiya Is among the
.ogn ded and that Gen Nakamura The
, v@ueT Of the specially trained body Of
prolu,slaen which charged into tho
i Scsslan forts Nov 80, was Injured IN
M A-u,ty N-f,,,s..
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01

that the "suro customer for whatever
vou have 10 sell Is reader Of the
can't ads. is one Of the safest guesses
YOU can possibly make In an uneer'
tain world.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-12-01

Many Of those who are advertising IN
tho classified columns today for tho
first time will develop, In tho course
Of a year, into regular and successful
advertisers,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-02
Northern Pacific Passenger Train From
Portland is Flagged by Bandits
But Engineer Does Not Come
to Full Stop Sheriff
DenhOIm in Pursuit

morning. The station is "a miles south Of
Tacoma, at the edge Of the prairie which
stretches for miles in a southern direc-
ton. One Of the bandits tagged the train
with a light He did not exhibit it. how
ever, until the train was so near that the
engineer could not stop. He slackened the
speed Of the engine and saw that
the men who were trying to stop the
train were armed with rifles. He could not
stop as he passed them and they called
to him to do so, at the same time levehng
their rifles.
When the train had passed and the en-
gineer saw that an attempt to hold up the
train had been made he again put on all
steam and arrived in Tacoma short time
later.
Seeing that their attempt was foiled
the bandits quickly mounted their horses
and rode away. Near Roy is pine grove
and it is supposed that the would-be train
robbers took advantage Of this to get away
The engineer claims to have seen only
one clearly, and would probably recognize
that fellow if he should see him again
When the train arrived in Tacoma Sher-
if Denholm was notified, This afternoon,
with Special Agent Cumming of the
Northern Pacific and the engineer of the
train, he left for the scene Of the at.
tempted hold-up.
AT the local offices of the Northern Pa
cifc this morning the report was at first
denied, but later it was admitted that u.
attempt had been, made to hold up the
train.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-02
RESIGNED

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 2.-President Burt
Of the Union Pacific has rendered his res
ignation. He gives no reasons. The com
pany has issued an announcement saying
that the resignation will be acted upon in
the near future. Burt has been engaged
in active duty for thirty years without
rest or recreation. He contemplates an
extended trip with his wife, but has no
other plans.
1t is currently reported in railway cir
cles that the cause of the resignation was
disagreement with Hartman over a
piecework system in the shops Burt is
a strong advocate of the system and it
was that principle which was involved in
the recent strikes Hartman has ordered
the system abolished.
Burt is credited with bring the Union
Pacific out of a chaotic condition to it's
present state of efficiency.
III Thorn, vice-president Of the Texas
Pacific, is mentioned as his successor.