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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
IN FEAR Of LIFE
FROM JAP CLAN
Members Dee-Shee Society Ask
Protection From Their
Enemies.
HAVE APPEALED To
POLICE TO PROTECT THEM
Matter Comes to Light in a
Trial Held Before Judge
Diehl.

Two OF the Japanese, Asanama and Ma
kamura, who have been on trial In the
Municipal court for the past three days,
charged with assault with a deadly wca-
pom, were discharged Thursday by Judge
Diehl at the afternoon session OF the
court Gonta, the third member Of the
trio that was on trial, is stin being held.
the court desiring TO make some personal
Investigations before deciding on the case.
r The story OF the hight which caused the
arrest of the men centcrs around the
Dee-Shee society, n Japanese org7riZauon
1t appears from the testimony that the
accused men and several followers have
grown Jealous OF the power welded
among the Japs by the officers and lead
crs or tho Dce-Shcc society, Gonta has
been the leading spirit in movement 70
organize a new society and, II possible,
break up the DccShee.
Afraid of Their Lives.
NJ Takahra, T. Honda, NJ. Matsunama
and other OF the Japanese OF the Dee
Shee testified that they were afraid OF
their lives being taken by the opposing
clan. They have asked the police for
protection from their enemies.
1t appears from the evidence that the
members of the Dee-Shcc society have de-
cided TO down their enemis at any cost.
Gross Perjury Charges.
In dlscharging the prisoners, Asanama
and Nakamura. Judge Dichl said that IL
was cVi1ent that there had been gross
perjury by the testlfying witnesses, and
that he desired to make an investigation
of matters that had come 10 his personal
attention before making any disposition OF
the case OF Gontn. Gonta Is being held
I'm the county Jail PENDING developments IN
this Investigation.
Tho case will probably come up again
al 10 o'clock this morning.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
NOT In POTTER'S FIELD
Women Stenographers of Salt Lake
Will Bury Gertrude Lake

is looking for the dollar. IL refreshing TO
see tho bevy OF young women that gathered
at the Kenyon parlors last evening To tako
steps 10 bury the body OF Gertrude Lake.
The call WIGS 10 Ecnianklnd. and Mrs. Louisa
Coulson led the wny. She said:
1T has been the Sad duty OF myself and
sister workers to orrsr services To
fortunate sister Miss Lake. no doubt. was
woman OF fine feelings and proud OF her posi-
tion. If she failed 10 the bright sido Of
life, perhaps IL that only the dark sido
OF life was hers TO Let uS hope that she
found the reot sho onged for and that Just
there she the light OF his face-a
smile upon his children. We who meet TO do
this last act Of kindness Will be better women
for doing our duty"
The funeral viii be from Halls chapel on
Sunday. interment being ot the City cemetery.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31

II. AS i understand II. the contracts were
drawn by +. S. Richards and Ashby
Snow
After deciding not to have another hear
ing until the return of Franklin S. Rich
ards from Washington. the committee ad-
journed.
Plight of the City.
the matter is loft practically In the
same position as the one in which 1t WAS
found AS pointed out In The Tribune
yesterday the canal companies do not
agree TO convey any specified amount of
water TO the city; neither do they under
take to defend the title which they claim,
And. again, although there is n considerl-
tion OF s57. $50 for the exchange. there is no
mention OF IL In the contracts. In other
words. the city puts up all the money
and takes the sole responsibility And
should there be IA dispute TO the guam
tity of water, or the right of the city 10
take 1t, the canal companies Will simply
look on and smile while the city " de-
Tending their rights.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
FUNDS FOR HIGHWAYS
State Has None to Invest in Improve
ment of Roads.

In answer to an inquiry made by James
Johanson County Attorney Of Morgan
county, as to the construction OF section
4 of chapter l25, Session Laws OF 1903. re-
latlng to the building and permanent Inn
provements OF State highways. under the
direction OF County Commissioners. and
the State Engineer, the expense TO be
borne jointly by the county and State
Attorney-General Breeden has given an
opinion as follows:
/ beg TO advise you that l have advised the
State Engineer upon this subject that thore
IS TO fund out or which payments can be made
on behalf of the State for construction OF high
ways Contemplated by this section and
chapter. You are further advised or AT least,
you will understand by what l have above
stated. that there is no general fund or sur
Plus moneys In the State treasury for the pay
rlent OF claims OF this character a special
nl propration Will have TO be made by the Leg
islaturc before the State Auditor would be au-
tEorizcd to draw n warrant In payment for
BEy such expense as would be Incurred against
the State by reason OF constructing a public
highway under the provisions OF this chapter.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
FLASHES FROM THE VII

The lower house OF the Danish fa.n
hos passed q bill providing tor tne Ieo'
OF the historic castle OF Christiansoors'
was burned In 1881.
Tho prospects OF coal strike have
annfher advance OF 50 cents ton IN tne
OF the run OF mIno coal ar F1ttsourss
the rate s.. - per ton
Lord strathcona has come 70 inc ~,
Of the Bodlcian library with oo1a.ion
10 oomplcto the sum which was neoesssis
curc tbc nrst folio Of the works oil SHAKE:
Sor which an American collector oie.eu
Shorty Thomas t. Barrett died yes,er'
Chicago inter lingering illness ,.vnl
cercus affection OF tho thro"t 20 n
elected to the Office OF Sheriff III TT. ~ ~
r.it Vas a prominent member of the 90
trade.
Tho food In the North Platte river nea'
rcr. W-yo., is subslding md an oanss,
believed 10 be past. GrsaI ,,n,,e n, - rnnc
all along the valley of the Platte 10 ral>
rsrm property. especially In the 10"
which wero covered with water
Brig. Gen. Eric Swaync- who vas .,rn -
command in the Somaliland canlpolss" :,
rho Mad Iiullah. has been cppoin.eo c.
coed Sir Rlokhsm Swctt-Escott as 'o
OF British Honduras
pcrna-d Polly. British Niee,Consui
port OF Seattle. received a cnoIs VIE =,
announcins the death Of his oFo'"e'' y
In Korea.
The Ohio SENATE yesterday aaop'thb ~
Uot.se ioint resolution providing TOT ~
,oIntment OF a Joint executive eoH',ta1' a
rSrsIst OF six members to codlty "''-
tho Insurance laws Of the state
Announcement was modc yeg,c,aay
ennointmsnt OF Prof. EuGen hun,sm,s h.a",, !,
Ronn university % Germany La
al Harvard for 1901 the sooohu ''A.
international interchange
The nlenary sitting OF tho conIs's -n
Moroccan reforms yesterday uINN..st uIse rcr1
torifrs and public works and aRTeu Rs- voinc
. number OF details, the remai'ue'
until Saturday.
Tho House Committee on Ma MsIoa IA
,s Etaherics yestcrday auihoriy,u
81 r,,.,rt on Senate Dill rrne ~ :
c",inc hrnt, frnm the riSor oil
.nactm.nt requiring a licensed ehk"-
Premier Wlt;e has tcleerspnc' ,pa 30
.rnor. General of Norkilen thas u the
,nent has received information ~, ~ SGn,-,iflc
~ Gon,el 10 the effect that onu,,o,.t,ou
racca nrc .immirent there In connrS, con,,,,r-( a.
ne elections. and urging the SoSe.Ss
10 prevent an outbreak NJ an
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
SALT LAKER WRITES PLAY
Junior Student at Stanford Is Winner
in Prize Contest

Juniora at Leland Stanford university last
evening presented tho farce written by w. G.
Boteman formerly OF the Salt Lake high
school but now Junior AT that institution. With
scores OF competitors against him, Mr.. Bate
man carried off the prize writing both the
music and the words or his play. The cnsh
nrize Of $50 Ia Incompatible In value with tho
distinction which tho success gives Ar. Bate
,,.. -,
Iifa Strenuous" II is musical comedy with
stanford setting and plenty OF local color Tho
farce Is divided into three vigorous acts. Tnero
ar, ten original musical numbers by the au-
thor comprising waltzcs and songs Tho
wultz ''O1 the quad is n most clever piece.
ON sale after ths fnrcc.
w O. Batemnn was member of the 1893
.-oduotinu class of tho Salt Lake high school
Thc music OF tho class day performance,
vghich wac ono Of the best ever given, was en-
,,.ni,, original with Mr.. Batcman. 1t attracted
i1nrablc VI attention with prominent local
musicians and to them his success at Stanford
n.iI he but tho expected
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
CHILDREN AT A BALL
Sunday-Schocl of Twentieth Ward
Has n Good Time.

The Sunday-school OF the Twentieth
ward held their annual ball and recsp-
tion for the children In the ward amuse-
ment hall. Thursday afternoon which
was attended by over three hundred Of
the younger set From to 6 the little
tots spent n most enjoyable afternoon
Refreshments in the shape OF lemonade
and cakes were served The affair, which
was under the auspices Of the Sunday
school board, was pronounced the most
successtui one held In some time.
In the evening a ball and reception was
given for the older members of the school
ut which about two hundred were present
Dancing was the order OF the evening
Tor which Kings orchestra furnished the
music. well as In the nflnrnnnn
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
INVESTIGATION ENDEI
Subcommittee Of New York Le
ture Will Make Report.

NEW YORK. March S0.-The sun
mittee OF the legislative insurance I
tigating committee. which has pee
this city considering with counseI
on several of the insurance bills y
the LEGISLATURE. has practically CONF
It's work and Will leave for Albany =
The subcommittee will lay lis
before the full insurance comnilte
both houses this afternoon AS s9c
the committees have agreed, the oli'
be reported TO both houses, prooaul
morrow ~
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
HIS LAST JOURNEY
Member of Twelfth Battery Laid to
Rest With Military Honors.

At 8 p. m. Thursday the Stars and
Stripes were furlcd at half-mast at
Fort Douglas, the solemn notes OF church
call rcsounded throughout the post as
Charley Miller of the Twelfth battery
made his last journey. with fun military
honors The deceased's battery composed
the firing squad pall-bearers and chief
mourners- Chaplain Paul T. Brockmann,
Twenty y-nlnth infantry. oticated The
infantry band was also present and rem
dered the solemn airs appropriate for
the occasion, while the battery trumpeter
sounded taps over the grave of the dead
soldier-but who will sound reNeille2
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
BURLINGTON IS I
AGAIN SOLE 1O|
Another Official of the Hill /
Visits Salt Lake /
City.
c. b. & q. IS CERTAINLY |
HEADED TOWARD
Bamberger Road From OgdI
This Point May Be Pun
chased.

iAiiToad row" is again. agog oy
intentions OF the Burlington wl
opening OF tho week two CO.
prominently Identified with @ r.
intcreots visited the CITY Tha.,
Charles f. Perkins. former prcs,d
inc road. and j. g. Carroll. gene,
torn,y. Now comes Gcorge F /
president OF the First NaiIonai y,
New lork. and one OF the Board
rector5 OF the system. who Uas
city .or a few hours yesterday
burlington Is Coming
Like those who preceded him h.
only on his way home from tho W
mere was nothing 20 his visit bnt
tHeIGES, inc frequent visits of RurI
oinclals 10 this city gives rise ia
surmiSe. That the Burlington Ia to
salt Lake is beyond question: ius
lhe road VIII reach the goal Is a
OF speculation.
Reference has often been made
I3amberGer read as providing nm
lent entry for tho Eill road into mi
ii is moro than possible that the p,
ton VIII utilize that highway. II il
generally believed that Simon pam
would dispose OF his Interests in
concern should the offer be suf5,
tempting. and II IS probable tha
%" VIII enter Salt Lake throurf,
gateway. but let 1t be saId ris6s
and now that the Burlington viii
reach this city via Ogden canyon
not feasible: as u probable route
entirely eliminated from the oue
Other interests ere pushing toTar(
den canyon besides thoec Of Mr.
berger. and IL Is believed that
Others" Will be there first.
Interurban Road Would Be Bu
But even although the Salt La
Ogden road Was 10 pasI Into the
OF a transcontlnental system this
not destry the project OF an inter
line between this city aud Osder
other cities on the north. Other
moters hold franchises for the ests
ment of such a system-Some Ogden
tnl being iuterestod-and the effol
ing made at present 10 extend the
street car line 10 the mouth OF
canyon and ultimately through
beautiful gorge. IS but a part of d
Yelopmcnt contemplated But all
can he done at present is to wal
watch
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
GEN. KENT HERE
Former Colonel Twenty Fourth In
fantry O Visitor in Zion

Maj.-Gen J, f. Kent Colonel of the
Twenty fourth infantry while stationed at
Fort Douglas, was in Salt Lake Thursday,
en- route from the Pacific coast 10 his
Salt Lake with his command for Cuba at
the breaking out OF the war with Spain,
and this is his first visit here since that
time. Yesterday he went up to the fort
and met the officers and viewed the ex-
tcnsive improvements that have been
made there since his departure He is
now retired from the service. which he
entered Immediately after graduating
from West Point In 1851
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
JURY COULD NOT AGREE
Unable to Reach Verdict in $4,000
Damage Case Against Short Line.

The jury in the $4,000 damage suit of John
L Livingston va rho Oregon Short Line Rail-
way company advised Judge Richie THURSDAY
morning that IL was impossible to agrco upon
verdict Tho jurors were then discharged
Livingston sought 10 recover from the com
pany the result OF injuries which he re-
ceiVcd In the shops at Pocotcllo While MS
cending ladder the ladder collapsed and IIy-
lneston was severely hurt, Tho Jurors II ia
underslood. Mers oYcnlv diXidnA - -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
Alleged Wife Beater Pleads.

Leslie Bates. charged with beating his
wife and threatening to murder hcr VS.
gwen preliminary hearing before Judge
Diehl In the Municipal court yesterday
Through his attorney, Seren " Christen-
sen, Bates withdrew the demurrer TO the
complaint and entered q plea OF not guilty
PGtes Is new confined In the county jaiI
ir default of 5000 bonds '-'i
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
Where Frauds Were Perpetrated.
= = 2 = Z = = : = = = :
HELP TO PUSH GOOD
THING ALONG.

Z Most every one believes in \
+ spending money so as to keep 4
I 1t at home. The merchants 4
+ favor it above all others. The +
+ movement inaugurated by the +
+ association, which has for its 4
+ purpose not only the develop +
I ment Of Salt Lake, but the slim 4
\ ulating of pride in home indus 4
4 tries, could be advanced i'm +
+ mensely if the people Of Salt 4
+ Lake and Utah would make it 4
4 point to always purchase from 4
I local industries. +
4 A dollar spent at home may I
4 eventually come back to one, +
= In order to demonstrate this \
+ thing The Tribune started in +
+ circulation yesterday ten silver \
4 dollars, to each Of which is +
+ attached bangle giving the +
4 number Of that dollar. On one \
4 side Of the bangle will be found 4
4 these words: Spend This Only 4
I at Home" On the reverse side: \
\ when you receive this notify \
4 The Tribune and spend it \
4 quickn +
+ Ten Of these were launched +
\ yesterday and they are now on +
4 their course Of debt-paying and \
4 trade making. They will doubt 4
+ lessly fall into many hundreds \
+ of hands before many weeks \
4 have passed. In order to keep 4
\ them in constant circulation The 4
4 Tribune will allow S15O for +
4 each one presented to a collector \
4 OF at the counting-room in pay 4
4 ment for subscription or ad- +
+ vertising.
4 The dollars turned into The \
+ Tribune will Immediately be 4
+ placed in circulation and 1t Is \
+ hoped that every person in 4
I whose hands these dollars fall +
4 will enter into the spirit of the \
\ enterprise and push it along 4
4 This is not an advertising en- \
+ terprise, but purely a business \
\ proposition which Is intended as 4
\ an auxiliary to the good work +
\ which is being planned by the \
\ local business men to interest 4
\ the people in home affairs The 4
\ proba bility Is that before many 4
+ days these dollars will find +
\ favor at numerous business
4 houses at a premium of from \
\ ten to fifty cents or more in \
\ exchange for goods.
+ The Tribune starts them Off, 4
4 as heretofore stated, giving the +
\ ten silver dollars to the enter \
y prise and paying fifty cents \
\ premium on each one applied on \
\ payment for subscription or \
\ advertising amounting to 81 so. 4
\ LOOK OUT FOR ONE OF +
\ THESE DOLLARS. MAKE
\ NOTE OF THE NUMBER AND \
+ SEND US WORD BY PHONE \
\ OR LETTER WHICH DOLLAR \
: YOU HAVE RECEIVED, AND \
4 WHEN.
y It will not be necessary to +
+ state how you received it or to 4
I whom you paid it out. It Is i'm \
\ portant, though, for the success 4
4 of the enterprise, that you do +
\ not carry it about. DISPOSE OF 4
y 1T AT THE EARLIEST POSI- y
r BILE MOMENT
\ These dollars are bright, new y
4 ones, and doubtlessly Will have 4
+ quite a history before they are \
\ finally called in. \
\ Neither of them is mutilated y
\ in any way and all are worth 4
\ S1.5O at The Tribune office any y
\ day in the week, or any num- \
4 Der of times in the day. \
+ Spend the money at home, 4
\ and spend it quick +
y y 4 4 + \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 4.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
Brownlee Loses Case.

Judes Lewis found for the defendant Thurs-
day In the SJ0o5 damage suit OF H. e Brown
Ice against the Utah Light and Railway COM
pany. In May, 1904, MI Erownlce was in
jured By a car and tho suit was tho result
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
PATTISON IS WORSE
But Physicians Say His Conditi
Not Alarming.

COLUMBUS, O.. March So.-Gov. ]
sons condition took an unfavorable
tonight. but IL is not regarded as a
ing. The physicians issued the foil
bulletin at 1880 tonight;
Gov. Pattison Is not quite so We
night. During the latter part OF th
and evening he has been more res
Temperature normal; pulse 20. respi'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
HEAVY SNOWFALL
Drifts of the Beautiful Fully Thirty
Feet Deep

w. G Swcndsen. local photographer OF the
reclamation service. who recently returned from
trip into the eastern part OF the State.
whlo absent took a rido over the new limo
of railroad from Dragon TO Mack Mr. Swcnd-
states that the snowfall In that region is
unusually heavy and that In places along the
ioad drifts OF snow have had to be removed
that fully thirty feet deep.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
charge Against OHaver.

complaint wns sworn 10 against II II.
o'Haver In the County Attorneys ofTlcc
ghursdny, charging O'TIaver with having bor-
royyed ssTS from l.. l. Henderson furniture
,rhinh he clnImnd to own. but which is nI-
legged TO have belonged TO mother person. The
specific charge In obtaining money BY false
prctenpeG.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
1nterurban Road Would Be Bui
That Closing Ordinance.

The proposed ordinance 10 close the ID
on sunday nights VIII DC discussed befo
Committee on Municipal Laws next tn
night Two ministers we're present I
committee meeting last evening. but The
inIttes decided TO put the matter over
the next meeting. when everybody Will be
an opportunity TO be heard.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
PERSONAL MENTION

n Iinnsn inspector to the Secretary of
~ 1nterior who has spent the past two weeks
Lib his family in Salt Lake left lnst night
for the East Oh business connected with the
department.
Mra s. Grant. Jr. OF Ogden Is In the city
AIra
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
Willing Workers Society.

The Willing Workers society OF the
First Baptist church will present an
unique entertainment this evening entitled
AN Old Fashioned Album and Art Cal
lcry.' No adntittance Will be charged,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
Women of Mormon Battalion to Meet

On April u tho Women OF the Mormon Bat
TALON Will have meeting at the homo OF
Mrp Philo Farnsworth a reception to follow
Tho event promises to be n very enjoyable and
Instructive ar1air. as the various committees
orc ousy with their preparations
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
Condemnation Suit Filed.

Thu Western Pacific Railway company has
nIed an action against John Rutherford In the
Third District court to condemn four and Q
half by seven rods Of lot l. block so, plat c
The property liz tho corner OF First South
and Sikh Wcit streets
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
Water Company Files Articles.

Tho Middle Canyon Irritation company OF
Tooelc county hled articles of Incorporation
in th3 offices OF the Secretary OF State Thurs
day The company IL capitalized for $40. 800
and there three classes of stock ranging
I'm value from s. To 81 per share. The com
pany will carry general water and irri-
EatLon business.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
Big Elevator Burns.

KANSAS CITY. March 9-The
vator OF the W L Kempter Eli
company. on Chestnut street. In tn
bottoms, was destroyed by fire ia
Loss, Sie5. 900: Insurance. slS5.Ooo.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
Ju(Igment for PlaintiN

In tho cnse OF the Gcrmanln Mercantile COM
pany against Mary Goodall, Judge LOWS hns
rend s.sd Judgment in favor Of the plaiptIr
foC 2ss75 and coats.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
BOGUS BOUNTY CLAIMS
cost Utah LARGE sum
Face of Claims Aggregate $751;
41S, but Only $28,459.V
viii Be Paid.

The bounty fraud swindlo which -four
ishcd In Utah during tho latter part OF
tho year 1904 and portion of tho year
1905 Will cost the State s2S,i590 The
FACE of the claims aggregate $A,4lS, but
the Board of Examiners. having decided
TO allow only the amount actually paid
Tor tho claims, there VIII be a saving OF
SSs1S.23, which represents the discount AT
which the claims were bought
Where Frauds Were Perpetrated.
Actual frauds were only perpetratcd in
salt Lake. Weber. Cache, WasatCh Box
Eider and Utah counties, although the
ihw was not complied with in number
OF other Instances, The following table
SHOWS the amounts OF the fraudulent
claims In each of tho six counties mem
TONED and the amounts allowed In pay
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-31
Suit to Quiet Title.

The Salt Lake Investment company filed nm
action against T. ]. Lynch ct nl TO oulct the
title to n largo numosr Of lots in additions 10
the city.