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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-03

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men who make a business of
hunting them are not tempted
to reckless destruction. They
keep to themselves their knowl-
edge of the winter quarters of
the animals, where they are
most easily captured, and find
no difficulty in picking up as
many little ones as are wanted
by padding in canoes along the
shores of the bayous and catch
ing the baby reptiles as they
sun themselves on
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
VOTE AGAINST BONAPARTE
Some Opposition Also to Confirna-
ton of Secretary Moody Is De-
veloped in Senate,

Washington, Dec. 12.-The senate today
confirmed the nominations of William H.
Moody of Massachusetts to be an asso-
ciate justice of the supreme court of the
United States; Charles J. Bonaparte OF
Maryland to be attorney general; Victor
II. Metcalf of California to be secretary
of the navy, and Oscar s. Straus of New
York to be secretary of commerce
The opposition to Messrs. Moody and
Bonaparte, which has been raised in the
senate by a number of Democratic sena-
tors, was not strongly pressed at the ses-
sion today, and no roll call was asked for.
On the viva Yoce vote for Mr.. Bona parte,
however, there were a numbe of negative
votes on the minority side, estimated at
about fifteen.
Senators Culbertson and Carlnack led
the discussion against both Mr.. Moody
and Mr.. Bonaparte. There was no oppo-
sition to either Mr.. Metcalf or Mr.. Straus.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
WILL OBEY PRESIDENT.
House Committee to Formulate Bill
to Lease Coal Lands.
Especial to The Herald

Washington, d. c., Dec. 12-On Mon
day next the public lands committee of
the house will commence holding a Sc
ries of hearings upon that portion of
the presidents message which recon-
mended that laws relating TO the dis
position of public coal lands be changed
so as to lease instead of sell them. The
opinions of all who have an interest in
the subject would be invited by the
committee. which will probably make
an effort to formulate legislaulcr IN line
with the presidents recommendations
and the wishes of western people as
they may be shown by the testimony
given on the subject
The question of alleged fraud In the
acquisition of coal lands which has
been exploited recently will not be
taken up by the committee excepting
as it may be referred to in the testi-
mony of those who may offer sugges-
lions on the general subject of coal
lands legislation.
The committee today reported favor
ably the Mondell resolution calling
upon the secretary of the interior to
furnish congress with q statement of
the acreage of coal lands withdrawn re-
Gently from public entry, together with
the location of such lands.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
GILLETTE TAKEN TO AUBURN
Mother of Condemned Murderer Be-
comes Hysterical When Time
for Parting Came.

Herkimer, n. Y, Chester z. Gillette
was taken from the jail today by Sher-
fn Klock and a deputy and started 70!
Auburn state prison at noon. While
waiting at the railroad station Gillette
was surrounded by crowd.
Mrs. Gillette consented to remain
behind to avoid possible scenes on me
way, and she was promised that she
might visit her son tomorrow. She VIII
go to Auburn tonight.
Mrs. Gillette had farewell breakfast
with Chester in his cell, and Just at the
close of the visit the mother became
hystericai.
II can stand it no longer" she
shouted, and a guard led her to another
part of the Jail.
An hour later she went back to heI
sons cell and bade him farewell.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
WOMAN STILL PURSuES HIM
french Woman insists on Marrying
Arizona Miner, Who Escapes
on Foot.

Chicago. Dec 12-The Chronicle today
says:
The story of a man who has Travelled
half way around the world ard most Of
the distance on foot 10 escape the wiles
OF woman who. he asserts, has mdtri-
mOnial aspirations in which ne figures as
the prospective husband. was unfoided -
the Chicago police yesterday. he tale.
in which a flight from the United Stat
10 Germany and back to this country
aga-n. was included, was related by Joan
NOvatnC, half Owner Of a gOld mine near
Prescott. Ariz
Novatne arrived in Chicago with bit
Is cents in mis- pocket after having walked
all but seven miles of the distance from
New York.
Novatne. who is nov GG years old, first
came to the United States in 1897. ana
went Immediately to the gold fields OF
Arizona, where, ne asserts, he later at
CURED hale interest IL one Of the
largest mires IN that section. Then. ac-
cOraing to his story he returned to Aus
tria, where he rccOunted his coed for
tune to relatives and friends. Again ne
came 10 the Uin,ed States. but upon MS
second return to his native country No
vatncs love affair begain. as did also
mis- subsequent financial misfortUnc5.
Il was in Z, cafe in Paris one night
he said yesterday. when | made the
acquaintance of a young wOman-a widow
who at once fell desperately in love
time, but soon l grew suspicious, for she
asked so many personal questions. She
wanted to know the value Of nv mine
and she wanted TO know exactly how much
morey l worth Then she suddenly
proposed marriage I was surprised at
the offer. but she insisted. I viii marry
you, whether you like it or not. she said.
but l decided right there that there would
be no marriage so | left
The miner then told of his flight
through various European countries and
of the pursuit of the widow. Finally be
embarked or an American bound steamer
and arrived in New York last October
The day after landing he learned for the
first time, he says. that other persons
interested in his mine had defrauded him
out of his share and had sold the prop
erty to a corporation.
The once wealthy and much sought aft
er man passed the night on a cot at a
municipal lodging house. Today he saws
he will resume his long walk to Arizona
where he will seek to regain possession
Of his mine.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. ca.
and in order to cure it you must take in,
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly on tbe
farrh Cure is not a quack cine T.
was prescribed by one Of best nh
sicians in this country for Ars and Is a
regular prescription 1t composed of
the best blood purir & acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The nerfeot
combination of the two ingredients ie
what produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh Send for testimonials
free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props.
Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
CURZON is NOT COMING.
Will Not Be English Ambassador tc
United States.

New York, Dec. 12.-Lord Curzon of
KedIeston, former vicerOy of India. will
not be the next British ambassador To
America according to a statement made
today by his brother-in-law, the Earl of
Suffolk, who sailed for Europe on the
steamer Celtic. The Earl and Lady Suf-
folk came over with Lord Curzon several
weeks ago. Just before the Celtic sailed
today the earl said in reply to a Ques-
ton:
"You may say for me that there Is
absolutely no chance of Lord Curzon
coming to America as ambassador for
England, for he told me so himself.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
ABANDON CHICAGO TUNNEL
Vessels Strike Its Top and 1t Can't Be
Repaired.

Chicago, Dec Pit was decided TODAY
by engineers employed by the citv that
the tunnel under the Chicago river at Ia
Sale street must be abandoned For
years the tunnel mas been an Obstruction
10 navigation. as its roofs are Sc high that
deep draught vessels h~avily loaded al
most invariably strike its roof The wo-
department ordered the tunnel loWere1
and the work hiss ben in progress for
some time. The engineers have how
EVER found the roof 80 badly damsre5 IN,
the pounding e has -9c.'ved from, vessels
as &c Re iEcaDable Of repair. and they
have therefore recomm ended il be aban-
dOned
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
We Guarantee
-HEWLETT'S

Three Grown Baking
Powder, Flayoring Ex-
tracts Spices, Coffees
and Teas, to comply with
every requirement of the
national and state pure
food IawS-in fact, they
are much better than the
law requires. Buy Hew-
lett'S, and you've got the
best and the pureSt.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
a Western Wonder.

There's = Hill at Bowie, Tex. that's
twice as big as last year. This wonder
is W. L. Hill. who from a weight of 80
pounds has grown to over 49, He SAYS:
L suffered with a terrible cough. anG
doctors gave me I'D to die of consump-
ton. L was reduced TO 80 pounds. when
/ began taking DR.. Kings New Disco
cry for Consumption. Coughs and Colds
Now. after taking II bottles. I have
more than doubled in weight and an,
COMPLETELY cured. Only sure Cough
and Cold cure. Guaranteed by T. c. NJ.
J. drug department. SOC and 81 90 Trial
bottles free.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
BAIL is INCREASED.
Indicted Insurance Officials Must
Hustle Larger Bond.

New York, Dec. 12.-The bail Of Fred
tiIaI Reserve Life Insurance company
and George d. Eldridge, vice president
of the company. both of whom are under
Indictment on charges of forgery and
larceny was increased c Dy Jus +oGe Green
Burnham's bail was fixed at $40 600 and
that of Eldredge at $4,000. Both gave
the bonds required.
Hitherto both had been held in Sl2.J00
bail. The action was taken on request
of the district attorney, following the con-
vietion yesterday Of George Burnham, Jr,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
VERDICT OF GUILTY.
Jury Cinches President of the Omaha
Coal Exchange.

y Omaha. Dec I2-After being out =
y two days the jury in the case of s. =
= f. Howell, president of the Omaha >
y Coal Exchange charged. in company y
y with seventy-nine other members, =
= with maintaining a trust. in viola y
= ton of the state law, returned a =
y verdict of guilty this morning. The =
b case will be appealed. This is the \
= first trial under the indictment. y
= which includes practically every coal =
\ firm in the city. The court has in =
\ Dictated the intention of trying each \
y defendant separately and the next =
= case will be called Monday. =
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
LITTLE ONES DID WELL.
witch of the Woods Presented at
Rexburg, Ida.
Especial to The Herald)

Rexburg. Ida, Dec. 12-The extrava-
ganza THE Witch of the Woods was
presented here Monday night and also
on Saturday night. There were over 200
local young people in the cast. The opera
house was crowded both nights. The
young people were trained and directed
by Mrs. Harriet Purdy Smith Of Chicago
The entertainment was presented under
the auspices of the local Sunday schools
and was managed by Arthur Porter, jr.,
superintendent of the First ward Sun
day school The young people took their
parts well and much credit is due Mrs
Smith for the able training which she
gave the large cast. Her work and the
efforts of the students were highly COM
plimented by all who attended the rem
dition of the performance.
The 2-weekS-old baby girl of Mr.. aad
Mrs w W. Beckstead died last Satur-
day and was buried on Sunday from the
Second ward meeting house. The SYM
pathy of the community is extended to
Mr. and Mrs. BeekStead in the loss of
their little one.
]. w. Roylance and Miss Nellie Fogg.
both of Rexburg, will be married in the
Logan temple on Wednesday. Both young
people are well known and their many
friends extend TO them their best wishes
and congratulations.
A new floor is being put down i'm the
Commercial club hall. When completed
it will be one of the finest dancing floors
in the state.
The NJ I. A of the First ward is pre-
pairing to give a grand Dutch" dance
and supper in Woodvines hall, Friday.
Dec. A.
A series of lectures viii be given this
winter in local ward meeting houses
every Thursday night The course is
given under the auspices of the mission
airy class at the Kicks academy. The
lecturer is Professor Ezra Christiansan
principal of the academy. There will be
fifteen lectures in all. dealing with the
doctrines of the Lateer-day Saints ard
other general topics. The first lecture
of the course was given last Thursday
night. The subject was Life by Faith
Professor Christensen is one of the ablesc
speakers in the state and a great deal
of interest is manifested in the lectures.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
UTES ARE IN DIRE STRAITS
Military Secretary Authorizes Expen'
diture of $4,000 for Immediate
Necessities.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Major General
Greedy today telegraphed the military sec
rotary in reference to published reports
of the pitiable condition of the Ute In
dams at Fort Meade, who recently en-
deavored to escape from their own res
er-vation tn the Crow reservation. Cen
erai Greedy says the Indians need cloth
ing. blankets, shoes and forage for their
livestock He believed some assistance
to sDend 5000 which request was
granted.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
Sixty Years Experience of an OLE
Nurse.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is the
prescription of one of the best female
physicians and nurses in the United
States. and has been used for sixty years
with never-failing success by millions of
mothers for their children. During the
process Of teething its value is incalcu-
liable. 1t relieves the child from pain
cures diarrhoea. gripping in the bowels
and wind collie. By giving health to the
child il rests the mother. Price 70 cents
bottle.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
Furs of Integrity.
Mehesy, the Furrier, KnutsfOrd.
SANTA FEE TRAIN DERAILED.

Guthrie. Okla, Dec. 12-NOrthbound
Santa Fe passenger No. IS was derailcd
while passing Seward, eight miles sou.h
of here at O'Clock tonight. The mail,
baggage and express cars, smoker and
seriously hurt One passenger sustained
internal injuries. The train was running
slowly when it left the track, which was
badly torn up. Traffic will be tied up
until tomorrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
Public Speaker lnterrupted.

Public speakers are frequently inter
rupted by people coughing. This would
not happen If Foley's Honey and Tar
we're taken, as it cures coughs and colds
and prevents pneumonia and consurnp-
ton. The genuine contains no opiates
and is in yellow package. F. j. Hill
Drug Co., 1.-The never substitutors."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
UNION LUMBER co. ESCAPES.

San Francisco. Dec. I'm reporting a
fire in the lumber district on Dec. & IL
was enormously stated that the Union
Lumber company, of this city, suffered
a severe loss While the yards of the
Union Lumber company were Threatened.
the fire did not reach them and the com,
pany suffered no loss whatever
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
Xmas Sale
and
New England Supper

Given by the ladies of the Unitarian
church at Unity hall 13S South Second
East street. Friday, Dee ii. afternoon
and evening. Sale opens at p. m.
Supper served at $50 y. m
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
REPORT MoNpELL RESOLUTION

washington, Dec. 12.-The house COM
mittee on public lands decided today to
make a favorable report on the MondeIl
resolution providing that the secretary of
the interior shall make a full report to
congress of all public lands withdrawn
from entry since July l, 1906
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
Be Sure

The fur you buy is from Mehesy's, and
the lady will be satisfied. Sixty thou
sand dollars worth of furs at sale
prices. Mehesy, the Furrier, Knuts-
ford.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13

Basket ball Saturday night. Dec. Is.
3. Y. c., Logan. VS.. Y. N. G. A. frs.
Granite Stake high school VS.. Y. NJ. c.
A, second. s p. IN. Admission 25c.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
Headaches and Neuralgia from Colds

LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. the world
wide Cold and Grip remedy removes
cause. Call for full name. Look for sig
nature Z. W. Grove. 25c.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup, the new
Laxative. stimulates. but does not irri-
tate. 1t is the best Laxative. Tuaran-
teed or your money back. F. ]. Hill
Drug Co. the never substitutors."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
Found,

At Mehesy's Fur Store, elegant black
lynx and white fox throws, stolls and
mUffs. The most appropriate Xmas
presents. Mehesy, the Furrier, Knuts-
ford.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
Money Saved

On all furs bought at Mehesy's, Knuts
ford.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13

charge of larceny, under which he WAS
indicted jointly with Frederick A Burn
ham and Eldridge
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
WANT POSTAL SAVINGS BANK

J. Washington, Dec. IA petition for l.
l. the establishment OF postal savings 4
J. banks. bearing the names of nearly 4
J. $1,000 persons, residing in eighteen !
/ states was presented to congress to- /
+ day by Representative Boutell, of IL !
y linois. !
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
Don't Experiment.

| Buy at the original fur hoUse-estab-
/ lished 1890. Mehesy, the F'urrier, Knuts-
/ ford.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
Christmas Furs.

Buy right from the manufacturer
Mehesy, the FurTier, Knutsford.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13

People VINO live Wen are Che most en-
thusiastic Patrons of MOUNTS Pickles
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13
HARTJE LOSES
DIVORCE SUIT
Court Makes No Reference to
AIimony in the Decision =
Handed Down
APPEAL is DECIDED UPON
MOTHER GETS CUSTODY OF
CHILDREN.
APPEAL IS DECIDED UPON

Pittsburg. Dec 12-The famous divorce
case brought by Augustus Hartje. the
millionaire paper manufacturer. against
his wife, Mary Scott Hartje. in which he
named Coachman Thomas Nadine as CO.
respondent, was today decided in favor
of Mrs. Hartje.
Judge Frazer denied the petition of the
complainant, but makes no reference to
the question of alimony. The children
are to remain in the custody of Mrs.
Hartje until further order of court.
The court costs must be paid by Hartje
Hartje Will Appeal.
Hartje's counsel announced the case
VIII be appealed. The case aroused pub
lie interest all over the country. Hear
ing of the testimony took nearly five
weeks. The trouble certered in the pro-
duction CT i series of letters alleged TO
have been written by the wife to Thomas
Nadine, the coachman of the family For
five days handwriting experts gave their
opinion on the authenticity of these let
tiers.
During the trial, Mr.. Hartje and John
s. Welshons- his friend. together with
Clifford HOOe. cOlOTed former coach
man of Hartje's, were arrested on charges
of conspiracy. Hooe was also charged
with perjury.
A separate suit brought by Mrs. Hartje
| for temporary alimony, counsel fees and
$4,000 expenses incurred during the trial
is still pending
Mrs. Hartje Ill.
Mrs Hartje was not able to be in
court today on account of Illness. With
her two children she returned to Pitts
burg from California yesterday and while
en- route home contracted severe cold
Her mother. Mrs. Scott. denied the report
that Mrs. Hartje would take up her res
idence in California permanently after
the close of the divorce proceedings.
Mary las no intention of leaving Pitts
burg" she said of course the nOtn-
riety is Cigagreeable but she has many
true friends here and has not suffered
from the sensational charges.
When Informed Of the decision, Nj.
Hartje. the libellant, said:
We'll that is not the finish. | VIII
appeal the decision and carry it to the
bitter erd- My conscience is clear. I
have done no wrong"
Il am very well pleased with the de-
cision OF the court" said Mrs. Hartit
and l consider the decision vindica-
ton for me"
She refused to have anything TO say
relative 70 pressing her claim for divorce
and would not talk about the disposition
of the children.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-13

If you are trying TO figure
out what you are going to buy
for Xmas, look in our window
and you'll be SatiSfiSd that it's
a pair of "Money-Back" Shoes
or Slippers.
An endless variety to suit
your purSe.-DaviS Shoe Co.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-04-13

bs done when The formal request Is
made ind The time fixed 70 suit the
LEGAL Acre
A state convention of the Eagles
would mean the gathering Of ac-
credited delegates from the thirty
of more Aeries Of the state together
with large delegations as members,
not delegates, who would attend in
not delegates, who would attend in
ceedings.
With membership of about FIVE
thousand in the state one-fOurth,
possibly would be in attendance for
at least part Of the time the con-
vention was in session, bearing fnan-
cial good to the city during the en-
tertainment.
Z 50 far, however, the matter is still
in allowance. and as the rules Of the
order does not require state conven-
ticns 10 be held, its holding is NOT
obligatory and may be dispensed
with.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-04-13
||NASO|VS laid
CORNER stone

Fairmont, April 9 Monday was
a gala day with the local Masonic
fraternity, when the cornerstone cf
the new Masonic Temple heing
erected on Jefferson street, was laid
The ceremonies which began at 3
O'Clock we're in charge of the grand
lodg Of West Virginia. and there
were a large number of visiting
Masons here. Hon. 0. s. McKia-
ney, Of this city, acted as the grand
master, in the absence Of the Official
grand master from Charleston.
Several Of the grand lodge officers
were here. At two o'clock the grand
lodge was called to order at the hall
Of Faimont Lodge No. 8. and head
ed by the Fairnont band. went N
procession to the scene of the corEcr
stone laying. Hon. u. NJ. Showal-
ter, Of Fairmont. was the orator d
the day. and addresses were made BY
several other MasoIis. A luncheon
was served at the Masonic hail at
the conclusion Of the ceremonies.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-04-13
HUNS JURY

The jury in the Payton case at
Fairmont came into court Saturday
evening and announced that an
agreement was impossible. Judge
Mason thereupon, discharged the
Of the jury
Prosecuting Attorney Lowe inn
announced that the case
would be tried again, and the court
fixed June II as the day.
The jurors maintained the strict
est secrecy as to how they stood, and
definite information on the subject
could not be obtained from any q
them. This ends Mrs. Paytor's
second trial on the charge Of poison
ing her husband.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-04-13
KELLY LATE
W|THW|TR DRAVVAL

City Clerk VIII II. Cole is in re-
ceipt Of a letter from /. N, Kelley.
at Coal Run Pa, in which he at
ternpts 10 withdraw his resignation
las councilman from the second ward
and informs the clerk of hisexpecta-
|tion to arrive here soon and resume
the discharge Of his duties as such
official. However, Mr.. Kelley's lct-
fer arrived loo late as the council
accepted ut Friday nights meeting
'of that body Mr.. Kelley's resignation
and appointcdDr. G. w. Haltcrman
to the vacancy.
Or. Halterman has qualified a.
councilman, taking the oath Of office
in due form.