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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
NEW CROTON DAM.

New York. Jan. 1l.-EYcept for the
laying OF the last stones OF the spillway
coping, the work on the new Croton
dam is finished. The work on the reser-
voir from which this city win receive
its water supply was begun about IL
years ago. and 1t has taken about Ave
years 10 build the dam. The reservoir
will have a capacity OF 10000, 600, 600
gallons, Water was first turned into IL
on Jan. rs last. but on July % the gates
were opened and the water let out for
an inspection Of the bed OF the reservoir
ard whatever repairs were found neces-
safy to the masonry works near the
bed. The gates were closed again on
Nov. %, but because OF small rslnfalls
since then, the reservoir is now almost
empty.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
PRIVATE SERVICES OVER
DR.. HARPER'S BODY.

Chicago Jan. 1l.-Priyate services
over the body of the late DR.. Harper,
president of the Chicago university
was held today at the family residence
Addresses were made by Or. Frank W.
Gunsauus, pastor OF Central church;
Or. Z. w. Goodspeed, secretary OF the
University and Rev. j. l.. Jackson,
pastor OF the Hyde park Baptist
church.
The only persons present aside from
the members of Or, Harper's immedi-
ate family were the members OF the
University senate and the University
Council.
The body VIII remain IN charge OF the
family until Saturday, when II will be
conveyed To Haskell hall on the uni
verslty grounds. whore IL will lie in
state until Sunday at o'clock. when
the public funeral will be held. The In
terment will be al lakewood cemetery,
a short distance from the home OF the
Harper family.
TO HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICES,
New York, Jan. iL-Memorial SER
vices for President Harper of Chicago
university Will be held at Columbia
university Sunday afternoon. They will
be participated I'm by representatives of
New York university the College OF
the city Of New York and the public
schools.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
MS7O2tANSOFFjCE.
Church OF Jesus Christ
NLetter-dsV Saints.

general conference OF 1904 TO perfect
plans for the unlfoatlon Of the Metho-
dist Book Concern Of New York and
The Western Methodist Book Concern
or Cincinnati Is in session this week
IN Chicago behind closed doors. Th4
chairman ls the Rev. James r. Day
chancellor " Syracuse university, and
there are IA other members A COM
mittee of citizens OF Detroit has ap-
peared requesting that II the book coi-
Germs are 10 be consolidated the Central
plant be located at Detroit \ commit
tee from Columbus, O., Is expected TO
present the claims OF Columbus as "A
manufacturing point for the Book Con-
Cern.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
Logan Train Runs Down
Two Men in Salt Lake.
Victims Were Walking Along Approach
Behind Both Seriously fiu-ljwies o areP Probably
Stories Of Eye Witnesses How 1t Happened.

A bad accident occurred on Fourth
West few yards north Of Third North
ut few minutes before noon today
whereby two careless pedestrians. NJ.
A. Peterson Of Salem, Utah, and Walt
er Robbins, who rooms at $50 East
Second South, We're struck by the in
coming local train from Logan aud
badly hurt.
Peterson Is suffering from O terrible
scalp wound which extends around the
back OF his head from one ear to the
other, also u broken leg. Robbins in
juries are yet TO be pronounced. He ~
badly cut and bruised but prior TO his
removal TO the hospital no broken bones
had been discovered
Both men were walking south to-
ward the Oregon Short Line depot alons
the main line At the time a gravel
train was passing, and owing TO the
noise the men did not hear the train
approaching from behind. The engineer
naturally anticipated that they would
TNNH VI tilt iio'h hih wv hoN III
emergency brake until too late The
train was Immediately stopped and
the two mangled men picked up from
the west side OF the track where they
had been thrown. From there they
were ultimately removed into the old
supply building on Third North, former
lv tho Anheuser Rusch bottiing house
and medical attention was Immediately
forthcoming.
The fact that Robbins was walking
slightly in advance of Peterson saved
the former from worse injury than he
received. Neither was was thrown high
IN the air. They were struck with the
side of the COW catcher and hurled into
the roadway to the left,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS.

Al regular meeting Of the Womsnt
Democratic club held yesterday aftec
noon NJ the residence OF Mrs. r. 4
d. Roundy, the following officers ven
chosen for next year: President, MIA
Edna Burke Groshell vice president
Mrs. SinHh y. Reed secretary. Mrs r,
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hayward. The ex-
ecutive committee yin be composed
OF Mrs. Isabelle q. Kenuer. First
precinct, Mrs. n. Rudolph. Second pre-.
cinct; Mrs. J T. Flashman. Third pro-
cinct; Mrs. Anna Piercey, Fourth PIE.
cinct, and Mrs. 4, MarioneauX, F'ifth
prsoinet
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
WAS RYAN HELD UPl
Poiice Discredii Story But Man En-
hibits n Black Eye.

John Ryan, employed at the Murray
smeters. told the police lurid ia q
OF assault by thug today He said
that the assault occurred last night on
Second South between East Temple AMI
West Temple streets He said he was
walking along the street when sudden
~ man stepped up behind him AMI
dealt him blow on the head with i
sand bag. Ryan says he grapped with
the Thug but the latter made his escape.
The would-be robber did not secure
anything from Ryan, so the latter said.
Ryan. who resides on First West and
Ninth South. exhibited a cut over the
right eye in support Of his statement.
but his story ia discredited by the po-
lice.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
81. Petersburg "Reds" Would
Force Conflict and Repetition
OF Moscow Barricade.
PREPARED FOR MARTIAL LAW.
Situation in Trans-Caucasia is
Admitted to be Decidedly
Alarming.
,.Lutsk. Siberia. Prefcct OF Police AS
sassinated---M. Witie Has Gone inc
Limit In Making Concessions.

CT Petersburg, Jam 1.-THE demon
,tratlon of mourning planned to COM
uemorate Jan. 90. Cred sunday, IN
dudes calling two-day general strike
beginning at noon. Jan. a. The "Reds'
of 81. Petersburg are striving to force
conflict and repetition of the Moscow
,arrlcade of streets and other features
NJ the rebellion there. but the authori-
,es are ready to declare martial law AT
moments notice and scout the idea
that anything serious will occur
TRANs-CAUCAsIA SITUATION BAD.
81 Petersburg, Jan. ll.-According
10 the Slave the complete report of
Count Won yerontozoff- Dashkoff, vice
roy Of the Caucasus shows that the
situation IN TRANSIT aucasla is much
more alarming than outlined in the
rublished statements on the subject.
Portions Of the report indicate that the
problem presented consists practically
Of accompanying the whole country
,alns an urgent appeal for reinforce
ments.
WITTE WILL NOT CONCEDE.
st. Petersburg, Jan. 11.--According
Witte. according to the Novoe Vremya
ut his reception yesterday OF the dele
cation headed by the mayor of st. Pc
iersburg which called ON him TO re-
quest a relaxation OF the orders of the
project OF police against meetings In
the interest Of the electoral campaign
declared emphatically that the governs
ment would not go an inch beyond the
imperial manifesto In the question OF
transforming the national assembly In
To constituent assembly for the pur-
pose OF formulating constitution and
VIII not tolerate any attempt to do so
which would make II a revolutionary
assembly and subject to dissolution by
the emperor.
The Novoe Vremya also claims that
the premier announced that the em-
peror had not abroga ted autocratic
power and could still by an imperial
manifesto broaden, abridge and even
abolish the rights granted to the peo-
pie. Continuing, the paper quotes
Premier White as saying that much Is
expected OF the Manchnrian army In
the restoration of order i'm Russia. only
The rear forces, otherwise the reservists
comprising 80 per cent of the army.
are demorallzed. The remainder are
IN splendid condition.
REVOLT IN ESTHONIA.
Reval Esthonia, Jan. 1.-THE re-
volt in Esthonia Is collapslng. The
cavalry are operating up to the border
Of Livonia.
Money coined by the revolutionlsts
~ Umlauf, showing the head OF the
leader of the Social Democrats In the
Baltic provinces stamped on one side,
Is being circulated in Llvonla. The
town OF Lemsal, Iivonia, where a large
band of revolutionists Is located. has
been surrounded by Gen, Orloffs
troops.
PREFECT ASSASSlNATED
lrkutsk, Siberia, Jan. 1.-THE project
OF police has been assassinated. The
murderer escaped.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
SENTENCED FOR ROBBERY.
Man Admits Charge and Gets 80 DAYS
In County jail.

George Wilson, who. wish a woman
named Compton, was arrested several
Days ago on the charge ~ rohhlug 4,
man I'm Sindar's saloon, was before
Judge Diehl this morning, Wilsoa
pleaded guilty 70 the charge OF petit
larceny and was sentenced 10 80 day6
IN the county jail. The case against
the Compton woman was dismissed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
MRS. HARRY PAYNE WHITNEY.
VIII Design Decorations for Interior of
New Hotel Belmont.

New York, Jan. ll.-Mrs. Harry
Payne Whitney. who before her mar
riase was Gertrude Vanderbilt. and
who has for several years been a very
industrious sculptor yesterday accept.
ed from the builders OF the new Hotel
Belmont the commission to do much Of
the designing for the interior decora :
tions of the hotel she IL especially 20
design the caryatides for the corridors
and dinngrooms.
Mrs. Whitney took up sculpture as a
diversion and has devoted much time to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11

As is usual in such cases, there were
nesses. Some affirmed that the train
was coming along at 80 miles an houg
and did not give any warning. others
state that the engine was making 20
miles an hour and ample warning, both
from whistle and bell, was given.
AS luck would have it DR.. Charles
+. Wilcox was calling on patient
half a block away, and ne Was on the
scene within u few minutes, Under his
directions the unfortunate men were
picked up. Peterson being the worst
hurt, received his first attention. Heart
stimulants We're administered, and the
wounds hastily aud temporarily
dressed pending the arrival of ambu-
lances. Peterson Terained conscious
ness long enough 20 give his name and
then lapsed into insensibility, The doe
tor at the time expressed fear that
the skull was fractured
BY the time the ST, Marks hospital
ambulance arrived attention was turn
ed TO Robbins, and additional measures
were undertaken To restore conscious
ness. Finally he rallied and gave his
name and stated that he came from
Logan, but he was TOO dszed TO say
anything further
IT develops that the young man Is
barber by trade and rooms at sec east
Second South He Is q years OF age
and a single man. His father resides
at Stone, Ida During the summer
months Robbins was working at Heber
City.
STORIES OF EYEWlTNEssEs.
II. f, Canterbury, who resides at 224
Iowa avenue, Witnessed the accident
and to the News Is minutes after It
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11

occurred told the story of the affair as
follows
II was standing on the corner OF
Third North waiting for .he trains TO
pass and | saw the two men coming
along the line walking towards the de-
pot. Al the time gravel train was
passing. II was making considerable
noise and | guess the men did not hear
the train coming down on them from
the yards along the main line. The
train was coming at 80 miles an hour,
and In a second | knew that they would
be hit. II was all over IN minute, The
c0wcatcher hit the men, but strange
20 say, did not throw them In the air,
simply tossed them to one side. The
engineer pulled up at once, ! am posi-
tive that neither the whistle nor bell
were sounded"
Equally positive Is William Mason.
who lives at 20 south West Temple, and
who Witnessed the accident that the
engineer blew his whistle and the bell
was being sounded Otherwise his story
Is about the same as that told by Cen
terhery
The accident apparently was una
yOldable and as Il did not occur on the
crossing of Fourth West and Third
North. but some distance north OF thar
intersection the two men were tres
passing on the track at their own risk.
Shortly after the men had been re-
moved DR.. Stewart. the city physician,
arrived on the scene, having lost no
time In getting down from uptown.
However, as Or. Wilcox had already
done all IN his power for the men his
services We're not required.
Both men We're on the operating ia
bic az 81. Marks shortly after their
arrival at the hospital. and the out
come is stil In doubt.
Robbins, it Ia understood. was a
student at the Moer Barber college.
from which he recently graduated.
Both men were Mt the college this
morning where they remained for ~
short time. The men were ohums and
were together n good deal Of the time.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
LONE BANDIT HOLDS
UP TWENTY MEN.

Butte, Mont, Jan. ll.-Twenty men is
the Thompson saloon were held up
early this morning by u bandit while
the bartender was compelled at the
point Of gun to turn over the con-
tents OF the cash register to the robber.
about $40. The hlghwayman escaped
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
CLEARING HOUSE ELECTION.
Bankers Hold Meeting and Choose or
hccrs for the Near.

The salt Lake Clearing house held
It's annual election this morning. when
the following officers were chosen:
President, Byron Groo; vice president,
Charles :. Burton; secretary, Frank
KNOX executive committee, Byron
Groo, chairman ey-ofiicio; i. $. Hills,
W, 5. Mccormick. c. $. Burton and NJ.
~ Walker The executive committee
will choose 2 new manager 20 succeed
Mr Bu1zo of the Walker Bros bank.
at q meeting to be called later. The
new manager WIN come nom the Des-
eret National bank. and be selected by
President Hils.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
ORDER OF THE GARTER
FOR EMPEROR OF JAPAN.

London. Jan. ll.-Prince Arthur Of
Connaught, attended by Admiral Sir
Edward Seymour and other members of
the royal commission appointed by
King Edward 10 present the order II
the Garter to the emperor Of Japan
started today for Toxic
Prince Arthur IL also the bearer Of
three Orders of Merit for Admiral Togo,
Field Marshal Oyama and Field Mar
shall Yamagata.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION.
First Action Towards Erection Of
Memorial building Taken by -. A, ".

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE first action
toward the erection Of memorial
building at the jamestown exposition
by the Daughters OF the American Rev
olution was taken today when the adj
mlnlstrative board OF directors voted
$500, for the preparation and submits
sion Of designs.
The president general. Mrs. Gerald
Mclean made report OF Continental
hall and turned In numerous checks TO
the treasurer as material evidence of
interest in the proposed building
The request of the president general
that entertainments for the benefit OF
Continental hall be held throughout the
United States on Feb. %, has mot with
hearty response.
The secretary's report showed total
membership Of 54,05e.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
FOR NAVAL ACADEMY.
senator Smoot Writes Concerning Ap-
polntnent of Cadet From Utah.

A communication was receiyei by
State supt. Of Schools Nelson today
from Senator Reed Smoot. asking him
20 arrange for the examination OF APP
plicants for the appointment OF cadet
for the naval academy at Annapolis.
Senator Smoot viii make the appoint
ment this coming spring. and arrange
ments for the examination will be made
by Supt Nelson at an early date.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
\ Wholesale MURDERER.

Tacoma, Wash, Jan. li.--Nels Nelson,
logger at Wilkeson, killed his mother
with razor this morning cutting her
throat He then attempted to kill his
wife and two children. and then think
ing they were dead, killed himself with
a revolver. The small house I'm which
he lived presents an awful scene. Mel
son was IS years old and came from
Sweden three years ago.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11

Arkansas CITY, KAN, Jan u.-Eliiah
O. Parker. formerly connected with the
firm OF Cladiu Co., New York city.
was found dead IN his home here today.
He had succumbed during the night 10
heart disease. Parker Was Il years old.
MS family lives IN New York city. He
had business interests here.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
CHINESE STUDENTS.
Representative of President viii Offer
Them Greeting.

san Francisco, Jan. l1.--Prof. Jere-
miah jerks arrived from Ithica. n. Y,
last night. He comes to represent Pres
ident Roosevelt In offering the greeting
OF this country TO the members OF the
commission OF Chinese students due to
arrive here today on the steamer 81
IBERIA
Prof jerks will meet the heads Of the
different state, city, naval and military
departments today and with them will
make arrangements for the reception
of the distinguished visitors.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
TO HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICES,
MARSHALL FIELDS ILLNESS.
Physicians Diagnose Case as Inciplent
Lobnr Pneumonia.

New York, Jan ll.--After the confer
ence OF physicians II was stated that
Mr.. Fields illness had been diagnosed
as incipient lobar pneumonia. His ply
slcians We're said to be bending their
energies TO prevent the spread of the
area of congestion.
DR.. Walter y. James issued the fol-
lowing bulletin on Mr.. Fields condi-
tlon at II o'clock today:
Mr. Fields condition Is favorable.
lie "a suffering from mild form Of
pneumonia. He IL IN no danger
At 2:i0 p. m. today 1t was said at the
Holland house that Mr.. Field was much
better. -.........
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
MRS. CHADWICK'S CASE.
Will be Taken to State Prison Without
Further Delay.

Cleveland, o., Jan. ll.-United States
Marshal Chandler today received "A
mandate from the circuit court OF APP
peals, directing him to carry out the
Judgment Of Judge Tayler Of tho United
States district court In the case of Mrs.
Cassie l.. Chadwick. This means that
Mrs Chadwick VIII be taken to the
state penitentiary .at Columbus without
further delay to begin her sentence OF 10
years Imprisonment. Marshal Chand-
Ter expects TO start for Columbus with
Mrs. Chadwick tomorrow morning
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
CAMPBELL CHAMBERLAIN
WILL BE REELECTED

London, Jan. 1l.--There will be no
opposition TO the reelection OF Premier
Sir Henry Campbell Zimmerman TO
represent Stirling district. the Union
list candidate. Mr.. MuMhison being
seriously III, which caused the Union-
lst committee TO abandon their con-
test.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11

:, We" York Jan. Thames Hazen
, a., was dropped as vice president Of
we Equitable Trust company at the
S s,anual election yesterday. His Mace
no 6s not hlled Mr.. Hyde received 40
., a. yearly salary as vice president
OF eais institution. P'es''e"'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
INCREASE PRICE or pooHs

Raleigh. n. G., Jan. 1.-THE Yellow
Pine Sash. Door & Blind Manufactur-
ers association met here last night
with over 30 plants represented. II wns
agreed to Increase the prices on com
mon doors 10 per cent, other prices 10
continue as az present.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
BUTrE STORE ROBBED.

Butte. Mont. Jan, 1.-THE u, j. Hem
messy Mercantile company's store which
was robbed OF $4,000 by two ubbers
Tuesday night has authorized an Of
fer reward OF $1,000 for the CAPTURE
of tho bandits
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
DEPEW'S RESIGNATION.
senator Brackets Resolution Request
ing Il Reintroduccd

Albany y. w. Jan 1t-seuator
Brackets resolution requesting the re-
slgnaiion OF United states Senator
Chaunccy Nj Depew was re-ntroduced
IN the senate today and was made a
special order for next Tuesday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
TON JAM m IoOss LAKEC TYU

The asphalt property which Is In the
state OF Bermudez, is now being operat-
ed by Ambrose Howard Garner as re-
ceiver under appointment by the high
federal court.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-11
BRYAN AT JoLo.

Manila, Jan. ll.-William j. Bryan
arrived at Jolo today, Ell route to Sand
skan. Borneo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-26

window IL sounded low, faint whine, close to
the opening. Through the darkness she seemed 70
see the fierce blazing eyes of the young Indian who
had seized her bride reins.
Seldom in her life had Beta cried; but the white
blood quailed in the Indian veins; and she crouched
beside the snakes box crossed her long arms and
laid her head upon them and sObbed until morning.
When the sun had risen clear above the straight
eastern horizon Beta saddled her pony and took
the qulch road Suddenly the pony stopped short,
and Beta looking up, saw the young Indian stand
ing before her She was not frightened, and looked
him calmly in the face 1T you, she said
1T was YOU heard all last night!
YES / call my squaw / call her all night.
He came a little nearer, and she reined her pony
backward With her free hand She shifted her belt.
and he saw the pistol pocket on its side
Il call YOU all night" the Indian said: some
times like bird sometimes like horse sometimes like
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-26

wolf, more times like coyote You know it me-"
She held fixed stare the Indian, alert as
fencer, her hand ready on the rein, her free hand
near the belt pocket. If go with you" she said,
will you let them take away if they come for
me! wal you hide me! Will you see they cannot
get me?"
II keep my squawi" he said, and laughed dehantly,
only as an Indian can laugh scOrn or defiance.
Beta felt the weakness of her white blood, but
only for a moment. He had seen the quailing of
her eyes, with an impulse to spring forward; but
the next instant Beta pulled her pony backward
with firm rein and her free hand had sought the
belt pocket. The Indian stopped short.
Her face wholly Indian. " am not a
squaw like your squaws," she said COldly. My
father is a white man. he is a great white man. He
is Senator in Washington"
But he no want Your mother" the Indian in
terrupted. " He SEN her way. Pretty quick
he get all white squaw. White men so; no Indian
wife when white woman she come"
If am your squaw," Beta said, and you ever
beat me, she raised the whip with angry gesture
-" If you beat me, will kill YOU
No, no., the Indian said gently, q no beat my
squaw; go to white man school; civilize.''
He called her nice squaw and pretty squaw"
and made movement forward; but Beta gave her
pony sharp cut and in another moment was speed
ing down the gulch road
After supper Beta locked herself in her room.
From the porch she could hear the chatter of
Allces voice; sometimes the strains of a waltz
came from the library; the brOken-stringed guitar
sounded internationally from behind the bunk
house; and a coyotes howl came from the quch
She closed her to all. She took out the snake
and laid 1t on her bed. She lay down and watched
its beady eyes. She like the rattesnake she
told herself: everything dead within her even
tear Her dread OF the Indian out IN the deep black
gulch bowling To her in coyote velps was gone;
everything was gone but hate. Burning and eating,