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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-03-15
GREASON, COLORED,
GETS NEW TRIAL.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Sends the Case Back TO the
Berks County Court,
MRS. EDWARDS GETS A STAY.
Both We're Under Sentence of Death
For the Murder OF John
Edwards.

Harrisburg, Pa, March 1.-THE
Pennsylvania supreme court having de-
cided yesterday to send the case Of
Samuel Greason, colored, under sem
tence Of death IN Reading for the MUIR
der Of John Edwards In 1901, back to
the Berks county court. the board Of
pardons today granted continuance
In his case and also in that OF Mrs
Kate Edwards white, who is also con-
demned to death for the same crime.
Al the February session Of the par
don board the condemned couple were
reprleved until 10 days after the pres
ent meeting Of the board so that the
attorneys could again take the case OF
Greason before the supreme court. The
decision OF the board today acts as n
stay, pending the disposal Of the case
by the Berks county court.
Grcason and Mrs. Edwards had been
sentenced TO be hanged on Feb. l6,
but on Feb. 10 attorneys for Greason
appeared before the board OF pardons
and submitted evidence to the effect
that Mrs. Edwards had confessed that
Greason was innocent of the crime or
killing her husband. The board there
upon reprived Greason so that his case
could be further Investigated, and re-
proved Mrs. Edwards. IN order that
she might be used as a witness in
Greasons behalf
Nothing has been done looking to-
ward new trial for the condemned
woman. and after the Greason case is
disposed OF by the Berks county court
her application for Communication of
sentence VIII be acted upon by the
board OF pardons That tribunal has
twice refused to commute her sentence.
Both Greason and Mrs. Edwards have
listened TO the reading OF the death
warrant 10 times and both have been
under the eyes of the death watch for
two years.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-03-15
NICHOLAS MAY FIND A
WAY OUT OF HIS TROUBLES

ST. Petersburg. March H. 1920 a. M
A bold way out OF the perpiexities of
the present situation has been sug-
gested, namely that Emperor Nicholas
travel I'm state 70 the ancient capital
Of Moscow summon the mobiles and
leading members Of the zemstvos
around him In the sacred precincts Of
the Kremin, frankly lay the situation
before them, publicly pledge his word
for the execution Of the projected re-
forms, and make a stirring personal
appeal through them to the people TO
Loyalty rally TO the support OF the Rus
sian arms and cooperate In prosecuting
the war TO a successful termination.
Such a personal appeal from the SOW
erelgn undoubtedly would have a pow
erful effect throughout the country, and
for the dynasty would have an advant-
age over the plan OF submitting the
question OF peace or war to the semsky
sober. which some OF the newspapers
are again urging.
The Novoe Vremya, in strong ar
tlcle headed precious Moments Lost
reviews the situation leading up to the
defeat of the army In Manchuria, the
grave nature Of the internal tragedy
at Moscow, the bloody events ut War
saw, Riga and Balu the series Of at
tempts upon individual representatives
OF the civil and military authority and
the increasing holiness OF the claims
of the non Russian provinces, some Of
which are threatening and others even
making attempts at armed uprising,
az In Georgia.
Finland the Novoe Nremya declares,
Is armlng, Jews everywhere are fan
ming the flames of revolution and the
danger Of the agrarian movement Is in
creaslng. The article concludes.
There Is no time to waste, The re-
script is q fortnight old, and nothing
has been done The assembly OF repre-
sentatiVes which 1t coutemplates must
meet at once, and the best form is that
OF the old zemshy sober"
Criticism on the conduct OF the war,
which has been apparent I'm the news
papers has been aggravated by Gen.
Kuropatkln's defeat and Is now of the
most outspoken character The Russ
formally abandons all hope for the sue
cess OF the war under the present re-
CINE, sarcastically pointing out that
the administration In It's desire to pro-
vide Vladivostok with coal is supplying
the japanese fleet.
NJ. Kiriloff, the Associated Press cor
respondent who was wounded at Lao
Yang, declares that the brave, splen-
did Russian troops were defeated as
much by the bureaucracy as by the
japanese,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-03-15
MISSOURI sENAToRsHIP.
Speaker IIill Explains Why lie
Left Niedringhaus.

Jefferson city, Mo, March l5.-The
legislature today took two more IN
effectual ballots for United States SEN
ator
When the roll cali on the second bal
lot had been completed, Speaker Hin
explained his vote,
81 have been accused he exclaimed,
"of being a deserter. l want to say
that as "a last eXpedient and with the
consent Of the caucus nominee, / voted
for Judge Spencer | desire to say
that / Wil be u deserter to the extent
OF voting for a Democrat before this
assembly adjourns without electing a
senator"
Speaker Hills announcement was
followed by clamorous cheering but It
apparently provoked storm Of indig-
nation from the Republicans, The FIRST
BALLOT resulted; Spencer, So, Cockrell,
n, Pettljohn. 49, Bartholdt, 2. Med
ringhaus 2.
Necessary TO o choice a.
The supporters OF v. G.. Kerens all
went to Or, a. c. Pettijohn, who was
heralded by brief speech from Sem
ator McIndoe, prior to casting his bal
lot, In which he said,
Until the fifth day Of January | was
for that silver-haire veteran who has
done more for his party and received
less than any Republican In Missouri
Richard G Kerens." Senator McIn-
doe went on 20 ay that when MIR, Med
ringhaus was selected as the caucus
nominee for senator he decided to sup
port him. but the time had como when
II was apparent he could not be elected.
The second ballot resulted
Spencer. g.; Cockrell, n; pettljohn,
IG. NeidrlughauH, l.
After the announcement OF the second
ballot Representative Tubbs arose 10 a
point OF personal privilege and exclaim-
ed.
MIR. President declare emphatlcal-
~ that j shall never desert the Repub-
llcan party, II Speaker hin desires to
vote for a Democrat demand here and
now that he resign his Office and seat
IN this legislature"
Instantly the assembly was IN an up
roar There were cheers for Tubbs by
some. and others climbing on chairs
loudly called for the sergeant al arms
10 restore order. After pandemonium
had reigned FOR IS minutes, Senator Nc
David, Republican made q motion that
the Joint session be dissolved. This
was met instantly by confederation
for O recess until evening, Again tu-
mutt arose but was quickly quieted by
the ordering OF the roll call on senator
McDavid's motion. which was carried
By a vote Of 81 10 80.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-03-15
FACTS IN MRS. STANF0RD'S
CASE FIT MANY THEORIES

Honolulu March 15.-"You can take
all the facts and fit them TO four or FIVE
theories said Capt. Jules Callunden
representing San Francisco detective
agency to the correspondent OF the
Associated Press this morning, IN speak
ing of the death OF Mrs. Stanford, II
hope that very soon after our arrival
al San Francisco we viii find the So
luton OF the mystery" he added.
Deputy High Sheriff Rawlns viii not
go TO San Francisco on the Alameda,
contrary to expectations,
The detectives are Of the opinion
that the verdict Of the coroner's jury,
te-tha -effect thai MIS-, stanford died by
strychnne poisoning, was not JUSTIFIED
by the evidence presented.
Dr. Jordan, president Of Stanford
university and Timothy j. Hopkins OF
the board OF trustees OF the university,
will make Joint statement OF their
conclusions regarding the case before
leaving on the Alameda.
High Sheriff Henry I'm an interview
accuses the San Francisco detectives
OF an intention to discredit the work OF
his department. He says he supposes
they will endeavor 60 make Il appear
that Mrs. Stanford died from natural
causes
The evidence up TO date It il point
ed out indicates that Mrs Stanford
took one-seventh OF a grain Of strych-
nine. this quantity being combined I'm
the cascara capsule and the bicarbonate
of soda, that both the capsule and the
soda would be required to cuse fatal
result, and that both would be fatal
only TO n person Of Mrs. Stanford's
age
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-03-15
WHISKY MAKING
DOWN IN DIXIE.
"MOonsbine' Still Captured Near
Leeds by Deputy Revenue
Collector.
WAS DOING A GOOD BUSINESS.
Operators Are Known to the Authori.
ties and Will be Vigorously
Prosecuted,

Appetizer "moonshne" whisky still
has been unearthed in Washington
county by Deputy Internal Revenue
Collector Stewart. who returned from
that county yesterday, bringing with
him the worm out OF the still and its
attachments. The find was made near
Leeds, on the anch OF william Stir
ling, and the matter will be brought to
the attention OF the federal grand jury,
which Will bring indictments against
the operators of the Joint, who are well
known TO the authorities and can be
located at any time.
The still was IN good condition and
had been recently operited II Is the
best one yet found by the officials ana
had capacity OF about rs gallons per
day, The quality Of the fruit brandy
turned out, Mr.. Stewart said is first
class, being 80 and 100 proof. The own
er Of the land denied that the still be-
longed to him or that ne knew II was
being operated on his land The still
had two worms, one OF which was
brought 10 this city and the other was
left IN the keeping Of Sheriff Bentley al
ST. George, that official having accom-
panied Mr., Stewart in his explorations.
WAS PEDDLING GOODS
The first information secured in re-
gard to the still was from a frelghter,
who had been peddling the moon
shine" goods on his trips. through Bea>
yer, Parowan, Mnersvllle and other
towns on his route. The information
obtained was traced up and the still
was finally located, whereupon the two
officers raIded It and took possession
Of all OF the equipment.
SEVERE PENALTY ATTACHED.
According to the United States stat
utes the penalty attached to running a
still Is very severe. 1t not only reaches
the parties who own and operate II, but
also the owner Of the land on which
II Is located The statute provides for
a fine OF from Sl00 to $1,000 and impris-
onment from 30 days to two years.
and also that the land upon which II is
located or through which egress or IN
gress to the plant is obtained, shall be
conflscated 60 the United States. III
this case the plant is located on a tract
containing 100 acres of land, all OF
which is subject to confiscation. This
is the fourth still which has been found
in Washington county during the past
few months
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-03-15
INTERESTING FURRY OVER
SAN DOMINGO AFFAIRS

Washington, March i5.-When the
senate met today there was very in
teresting furry over Santo Domingo
affairs.
MIR. Teller, (Colo) introduced a resou-
ton Of inquiry asking the state depart
ment for all information concerning
relations with the Dominican govern
ment between July 1, 1904, and March
/, 1905.
The reading Of the resolution was
scarcely begun when Mr. Cullom OBJ
1ected to further reading, saying that
the matter pertained to executive ses-
sion business and should not be read
in open session.
"The senator cannot take me off the
floor" declared Mr.. Teller. ~ deny the
right Of the senator to interrupt the
reading Of the resolution"
Mr. Cullom maintained that he had n
right to inquire into the nature OF the
resolution 10 ascertain II II belonged
20 open session or to executive busl-
ness
you cannot prevent the reading Of
the resolution" asserted Mr. Teller
warmly.
Mr.. Kean suggested TO MIR, Cullom
that he move to proceed to'the consid-
Grafton OF executive business, but Mr..
Teller had the floor and was still in
sistlng that his resolution should be
read.
Commence ut the beginning and
read It ALL" directed Mr., Teller and the
clerk did so,
The resolution IL as follows
Resolved, That the secretary Of state
is hereby directed to send TO the senate
for use In executive sessions copies Of
the Instructions given to Commodore
Dillingham; and Minister Dawson or
either OF them, regarding Dominican
affairs, and copies of all correspond
ence and kilograms relating no the
Dominican affairs, or relating TO any
proposed agreement, protocol or treaty
between the United states and San Do
mlngo from July |, 1904, to the first Of
March 1905,
81 object TO It's present consldera-
ton" Mi Cullom promptly said.
THAT ls the right OF the senator"
said Mr. Teller. II wanted this resolu-
ton to 20 upon the public records. The
information asked may be sent TO the
senate for use In executive session II
the president 50 desires II Is part OF
the public records and not part Of the
secret archives Of the government
know that any senator or representa-
tive can have access to II, but / want
II for the use Of the senate"
The senate then went into executive
session.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-03-15
sCHEME TO SEAT MCDONALD.
tls 10 Seat Peabody, Then Have Him
Resign aud Put 10 the Lieutenant
Governor
Ne SEEMS A VERY WILLING PARTY
n.eores that ia Case Of Tie Vote He
viii yOte-Rumors of kidnapping
Some of Adams Supporters.

Denver. March 15.-All sorts of wild
,umors regarding the situation In the
r,bernatorlal contest were in circula-
lion this morning. one OF these was to
me effect that two Of Gov. Adams sup
,orters In the joint legislative conyen-
lion had been kidnapped. This lacks
rerhcation.
II is evident that the final vote which
Will determine whether Gov. Alya
Adams shall continue to hold the chair
IN which he was seated on Jan, TO- or
,bsll surrender It to its former occu-
pant, James II. Peabody, viii be very
,lose It was on this account that the
Peabody leaders secured an adjourn
nent OF the Joint convention yesterday.
Although As Republicans only one
less than a majority of the Joint con-
rentlon, voted yesterday for the recess,
Il is confidently asserted by Adams
friends that Peabody viii not have
more than A votes in the final deter
mnation Of the contest, Three Re-
pubHcans who voted for the recess
have said that they did SO merely to
enable Senator Wood. who was absent
Yesterday 10 be present when the vote
On the contest Is taken.
The efforts OF the Peabody leaders to
have his contest treated as a political
issue seem to have signally failed. The
Republicans have clear majority Of
& on Joint ballot. but one-thlrd Of the
81 Republican members II is commonly
reported. have pledged themselves not
to vote for Peabody under any clrcum-
stances Il Is said that these Republic
cans have even rejected a proposition
10 vote for Peabody on condition that
be would resign after being seated.
The action OF Lieut. Gov. Mcdonald
In casting the deciding vote on the mo-
ton for recess yesterday has opened
up wide range OF discussion, Adams
supporters claim that the lieutenant
governor has no right to vote In Joint
convention under any circumstances,
but Lieut. Gov Mcdonald claims he has
such a right and has strongly intmated
that he will even vote on the governor
ship contest In case OF a tie
Lobbyists were excluded today from
the moor OF representatives nall where
the Joint convention meets Yesterday
lobbyists working I'm the interests of
Peabody were permitted on the floor
and they mingled. freely with the mcm-
bers during the session. The galleries
were crowded today in anticipation of
final action on the prolonged contest.
Immediately after assembling the
Joint convention took "A recess until
2.3O p m. today, The motion was
carried on viva voce vote, The Pea
body and anti-Peabody Republicans are
comforting on proposition to seat
Peabody as governor with an UNDER
standing that he win Immediately re-
sign, leaving the office TO Lieut.. Gov,
Mcdonald. one Of the leaders of the
anti-Peabody Republicans said after
adjournment that peabody's reslgna-
ton had already been prepared and
would be placed IN the hands Of his
opponents If they would agree to this
proposition.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-03-15
DISAPPOINTMENT OF
RUSSIAN LOAN.
1t is Very Likely to Have Pow.
erlul Influence 10 Bringing
About Peace,
DETAILS AS TO HOW IT CAME.
Authoritatlyely Denied that French
Government Exercised Any Pres
sure 10 the Matter

Paris. March l5.--The postponement
of the Russian loan is definitely con-
nrmed. This is likely TO exert q pow
erful influence towards peace. as It is
the first time the French HnanclerA
have shown an indispositlon to adj
vance funds while the uncertainties Of
war continue.
The following details Of the postpone
ment are from an authoritative source.
A committee representing the syndi-
cato OF French underwriters went to
ST. Petersburg TO arrange the conditions
with the minister Of finance and con-
tract was drawn up for a Sl2O,OOOOOO
loan taking the form OF treasury bonds
running severn years at per cent. The
contract was then brought back to Paris
for the approval of all the undeiwrlt-
ers In the meantime the disastrous
events In Manchuria naturally aroused
doubts on the part of the fnanciers as
TO whether Russia should make peace
or pursue the war. The influence OF the
financial clements was almost unani-
nous for peace, but Russia's dlslnclina-
ton 10 consider peace appears to have
induced the decision not TO proceed
with the contract and accordingly the
signing OF which was expected yester-
day has been postponed and all the
pending negotiations are also post
poned, According TO the Russian view
this does not mean that the negOta-
lions have been broken off, but merely
that they are adjourned az the Russian
authorities say the syndicate holds IT,
self bound towards Russia now as be-
fore. However, the circumstances of
the adjournment tend TO show that the
syndicate intends 20 walt for some def
mite development OF peace before pro-
ceedlng any further
IT is authoritatlyely denied In the
highest Russian quarters that the
French government exercised any pres
sure toward preventing the increase of
| French holdings of Russian securities.
| Nevertheless, II IL probable that some
| members Of the government acting In.
! dividually voiced the prevailing view
'het cantleA- YRs- Desirable Since NJ.
| Rouyler has combined IN himself the
! presidency Of the council OF ministers
! and the ministry Of finance, the govern
/ ment has indirectly exercised strong
/ Influence on private financial affairs. II
/ Is significant that the postponement OF
! the loan Is coincident with
! fuentinl French press favorable
/ 10 peace. The Matin prominently dis
| plays a statement believed 10 reflect the
views OF financial circles which declares
| that n Japan is ready to adopt a gem
| erous attitude by waving an indem-
| nifty or impose any humiliation upon
| Russia, then Russla's policy Of war to
| the bitter end viii cease, II Is notice.
| able that some Of the Russian officials
| speak aprovlngly Of the latter proposl-
| tons. They say peace Is impossible II
! an indemnity or humiliating condl-
| lions are asked, so that the elmna-
/ tion Of these two points VIII go far
toward securing favorable consideration
| Of peace.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-03-15
WHOLESALE PROSECUTION
OF M0RMONS IN ALBERTA

New York, March l5-- Wholesale pro-
secution OF "Mormons" on the charge OF
polygamy have begun at Raymond. Al
berta. one Of the Northwest Territories,
which has been made In a province, ac-
cordlng to Tribune special from
Winnipeg. The mounted police have
taken up the campaign against the
'Mormons' who number several thou
sand having moved from the United
States and Europe In the last FIVE
years. The first action was taken
against "a well known resident OF Ma
grath, who recently brought two wives
from the United States whom he IL
said 10 have married In Utah, He de-
clared he was not living IN polygam-
Gus state, but was given his choice Of
leaving the country or being prosecute
ed. Similar notices have been served
on many others known to have more
than one wife.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-03-15
NEW COMMANDER IS
GRAND DUKE NICHOLA
Selected to Succeed KurOpatkin
As Best Means Of Putting
A Stop TO lutrigues
PEACE IS NOT CONTEMPLATED.
Prince Hikof Says that Russla's Re-
sources Of Men and Money Must
Prevail.

ST. Petersburg March Is. 6.2l p. m.
1t Is now definitely stated that EN-
peror Nicholas has approved the de-
cision OF the council Of war to send
Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholalevltch
to replace Gen. Kuropatkln as the best
means Of putting stop TO the In
trigues and jealousles among the gem
erals of the army. both at St Peters
burg and at the front Gen. Soukhom-
lnoff will be chief Of staH.
While no further dispatches have
been received from the front TO show
whether the renewal Of the lighting
yesterday was continued today there
was persistent report on the Bourse
that Lieut.. Gen Linevitch has achieved
a notable success against Gen Nogi,
cutting off and surrounding two d.
visions which were marching north to
the west of Tie pass, with the view TO
engaging In a new turning movement.
The fight yesterday indicates that
Field Marshal Oyama is determined to
pursue the Russians TO the bitter end.
NO THOUGHT OF PEACE,
st. Petersburg. March 49, 3:45 D. M
The question of peace still enRr0sses
public attention but the attitude Of
the government apparently remains
firm. Minister Of Railroads Prince Hill
koff, in am interview, declared he per-
sonaly would welcome peace but il was
difficult to see how II was possible. To
end the war under the present Circum-
stances, he insisted, would be shame
full. a peace which would surrender
Russia position in the far east after
the sacrifices of blood and treasure
made to attain Il, and which would in
yolve the complete loss Of Russia's
prestige throughout the world. would
be folly. II was better to go on fight
ing. The country would never be beat
EN- while an army was In the field ana
in the test of endurance Russia's re-
sources Of men and money must pre-
vail There had been no relaxation IN
the preparations to prosecute the war
He was now getting ready TO 80 to
siberia, he said, and personally super
intend the Improvement and double
tracking OF the line, Tho prince eN-
pressed tn hope tnat tne diaaannf 70
the arPs was not as bad as represent
ed road. He had received a business
telegram from Gen, kuropatkln yes
terday, which indicated that the com
mander. in-chief was calm and handling
the railroad situation shlfully
Personally the prince was surprised
that Kuropatkin allowed himself to be
drawn into general engagement at
Mukden as he knew the Japanese were
in superior numbers by 10000 men. Be
sides, the Russians had Chinese under
guise OF bandits to reckon with.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-03-15
FEARFUL STORM
ON ENGLISH COAST
Extent Of Damage Not Known,
But it is Feared Many Dis
asterS Have Occurred.
The SHIP KHYDER WRECKED.
Twenty. Three of Her Crew We're
Drowned--lhere Are Many
Minor Wrecks.

London, March ia storm Of hur-
rlcane force burst over the Irish and
English coasts during the night and
It is feared that many disasters have
occurred. The telegraph lines are
broken at many points. TIE British
ship Khyber has been totally wrecked
on the Cornish coast. Twenty-three OF
her crew were drowned and three were
saved. The Khyber sailed from Mel
bourne, Australia, Oct 20, for Queens
town
The storm swept over the north Of
Ireland early this morning and did
great damage to property Fears are
entertained for the safety of the Ash
ing fleets
The high winds have caused terrible
havoc along the coasts OF the United
Kingdom. Telegraph between London
and many points is cut on, The life
boat stations are busy and shipping
everywhere IN seeking shelter Num-
bers OF minor wrecks accompanied by
loss OF life have been reported. Ter
rifle seas are running
The departure Of Queen Alexandra,
Princess Victoria and other members
OF the royal family from Portsmouth
for Lisbon TO return the visit Of the
king and queen Of Portugal which was
TO have occurred yesterday, was post
poned until tomorrow.