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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10
WHAT SMOOT WANTS.
May Subpoena Two Hundred Wit
nesses to Delay Hearing.

WASHINGTON, Feb 9-The Introduc-
ton of testimony against Senator Reed
Smoot of Utah was closed by the pro-
testants' counsel today, a g Worthing-
ton who represents the Senator, said he
was not ready TO proceed, but that he
would communicate with Chairman Bur-
rows within few days. Tho character of
the evidence offered this session said Mr.
Worthington had convinced him OF the
desirabiity OF calling witnesses for the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10

nounced that he Will not serve on the COM
mittce. To which he was assigned a few
Gays ago. This announcement. II Is be-
lieyed. IS the result OF the trouble with
Senator Fred Dubois over the recent Dem
ocratic caucus. Senator Frazier of Ten
neSsee has accepted the place made va
cant by Senator Pattersou's retirement.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10
Idaho's Latest Railway Project

Special 10 The Tribune.
BOISE. Ida, Feb 9.-The latest rail-
road project is line which the promoters
propose TO build from Boise to Roose-
welt a distance OF lI6 mills II Is the
Boise Thunder Mountain x Big Creek
Railroad company and the capital stock
is given al S1O,G0,00o. Victor NJ. Well Is
nrosIdCut
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10
TO PAVE BOISE
City Council Accepts Bid OF Portland
Construction Company.

Special to The Trihun"
BOISE. Ida, Feb. 9.-Last night the
CITY Council accepted the bid of the War
ren Construction company OF Portland To
rave eighteen blocks In the business sec
tIon of Boise for Sl02aSSoS. The contract
calls for bitulithic paving. SIX lower bids
TO do this work were turned down by the
Council. and Boise people cannot quite
understand the matter.
The County Attorneys of Idaho con-
cluded their annual meeting here TO-DAY
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10
Blew His Brains Out.

Special TO Tho Tribune,
the Arm OF Benncr & Mecham of Stanley
Basin, committed suicide last sun
dny the mail-carricr having just brought
in the news Mr. Mccham blew out his
brains with a shotgun. He was well known
In the Wood river country.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10
Passenger Trnin Derailed,

LOS ANGELES. Cnl. Feb, 9.-PassenEer
truin No s. easrbound the Santa Fc, wns
deraIled near Bolcmont west OF Flagstaff.
Ariz this morning. II Ia stated nj the locnl
Santa Fc Offices that the wreck is not serious.
and that no Hn9 injured.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10
She Poisoned Herself,

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb, "A coroncrs Jury
TODAY decided that MTs. May Hume, who eN-
nlrcd In n room Market street under cir
cumstanccs which caused investigation
suicidal Intent
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10
Many Witnesses for Defense.

With reference TO the list of the mem
bers OF the Utah Constitutional conyen-
ton, members Of the Legislature and
state officers. charged TO have been po-
lygamlsts. hr. Worthington said that It
might be necessary TO call from one hum
dred to two hundred witnesses to dis
prove the testimony Of the prosecutions
unless the committee permitted the Ming
of atfidavits.
Speaks for Smoot.
He said that Senator Smoot was anx-
ious that the case should be closed and
that there should not be one day OF un-
avoidable delay.
Smurthwaite Cross ss-Examined.
G A. Smurthwaite OF Ogden. Utah. was
called for DISCRIMINATION The witness
said the usual course TO settle difficulties
between members OF the church is 10 Law
complaints with the teachers OF the ward
in which the aggricved reside and tho
bishop, after hearing the complaint. or
dinarlly nstructs the teachers to do
everything In their power TO adjust the
differences
Could Not Adjust Trouble.
Mr. Worthington asked Mr. Smurth-
waite II he had any reason TO believe his
trouble with President Smith over their
rival salt interests could not have been
ndiusted In the same way The witness
replied Yes. my knowledge OF the lead
ers OF the church convinced me that was
impossible
Fought by the Church
Senator Knox then inquired OF the Wit
ness II the Mormon first presidency had
followed up Its threat to ruin him he
cause he insisted upon continuing In the
salt business. He said his company went
on and made salt. but Its competitors re-
| duced he price OF crude salt from SO 10 s.
ton. The witness said his company had
| been compelled to pile UP its production.
| The effect, he said, was TO inJure his
credit and depreciatc the value OF the
stock OF the company
Tithes in Corporations.
After explaining the tithing system OF
| the Mormon church. Mr. SmurthwnItc
was asked II the uthcs were invested in
| corporations. Il am fearful that 1t is" nc
| replied. He estimated that the tithing
| brought the church Il revenue of from
! 100000 to 81 Go0G00 year, but no ac-
counting had been made. so far as he
| knew.
| The protcstants counsel then an
| nounced their case was closed.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10
Those Who Did It.

Those responsible for results are the
President, Secretaries Root and Taft,
Senators Foraker. Lodge. Spooner. Crane
and Aldrich, In brief the compromise
means that the Hepburn bill as passed by
clauses In the Esch- Townsend bill of the
last Congress. which grants appeal to
courts, and empowers the judicial tribu-
nails TO pass upon lawfulness, business
or rcasonableness of rate complained of.
A much happier feeling prevails be-
tween the President and his party In the
Senate Attorncy-General Moody is the
only man who dlssente from the pro-
gramme. but as he Is the author of a
clause In the Esch-Townsend bill. 1t Is
likely he Will cheerfully accept the COM
nrnn1ise
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10
COMPROMISE EFFECTED
ON RAILROAD BILL
President and Senator's Get To-
gether and Agree on the
Rate Proposition.
snecIal to The Trihunc.

Special 10 The Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Aftcr weeks Of
patient struggle and unlimited public dis
Cusson, TO say nothing OF elimination
and recrimination growing out of the pro-
posed rate legislation, a pcaceablc settle
ment and compromise of the whole sub
tect is in sight. II can be stated on the
highest authority that President Roose-
welt and able advisers In the Cabinet and
In the Senate have gotten together. II is
one OF the consummations worked out
quietly between the White House and tho
big minds OF the Senate. while the public
discussion outside proceeds
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10

DENVER Feb. 9.-Thomas Johnson.
travelling general agent for the Monarch
Book company of Chicago, was shot and
fatally wounded about o'clock this
morning in the barroom OF the Cottage
saloon by Policeman Charles Secrcst.
ScCrest WAS OF duty and had been
drinking heavily during the night. He
was I'm the Cottage saloon when Johnson.
q stranger. entered. Secrest challenged
Johnson to a game of dice for the drinks
and was beaten several times.
Shot Him Three Times.
This Scmcd to arouse his anger. but just
how the shooting started no one seems To
know Johnson was shot three times.
and died on the way to tho hospital Sc
crest refused 10 submit to arrest until a
detail arrived from headquarters. Sccrest
is considered a dangerous man when
drinking and quick TO use a gun, Sew
cral years ago he Killed a man under
similar circumstances, but escaped pun
iShmcnt.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10
Tillman Butts In.

Mr. Tillman also took issue with Mr.
Patterson, saying that when the Colo
RADIO Senator makes an appeal for allen
labor he would better look little closer
homo and consider the American lnborer
who in the end must pay for building the
canal"
Ny Patterson withdrew the amendment
he had offered and offered another fixing
the limit OF days labor on canal work
at ten hours instead of eight. The amend
msnt was lost,
Mr Tilman expressed dissatisfaction
with tho relationship between the Canal
commission and the Panama Railroad
company. and said he hoped the Canal
commission would find means OF unifylng
the canal and the road. Mr. Hale agreed
With the statement made by AIR. Tillman
as to the dcsirablity of doing away with
the dual arrangement. The bill was then
passed and at 2:0S p. IN the Senate went
into executive session and at 3:l5 ad-
jCurncd unti Monday.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10
8 ')|T SHAKE
\:
Vas Amply Able to
. }are of Him
! self.
ION FAILED IN
TRAP OGDEN MAN
Close Their Case;
Likely to Call
Witnesses.

|sLikely to Call
Witnesses.
Fbune.
III, D. c., Feb. 9.-Thc case
Is against Senator Reed
sl today before tho Senate
Privileges and Elections.
rthwaitc OF Ogden was
1Itand today for cross-eX-
Not Recalled.
- Owen was not recalled
,ly for cross-examinatlon,
ID himself so well yestcr-
ommittee. and seems so
hat the attorneys for
y let him alone,
/: SDlurthwaite.
onslaught was made on
e was subjected to a
.mination by Counsel
Z by Senator Knox. He
amply able to take care
f. was shown TO be true
IN tried TO trap him into
Qhe portion of Joseph
y to which he objected
n page l3l, +. first volume
testimony Of the former
Witness demanded that
when this was done he
IL.
led Evidence.
sat by, promptly sug-
evidence which the Wit
1was to be found on page
lhmc. and when this was
=. identified II as the Ian
4 shocked him and really
elation OF the hierarchy
Passage Was.
deferred TO was that In
= Smith justified his con-
s.tIon with his numerous
ntement that his wives
ems wives" and that his
'essary to preserve peace
his family.
Control of Church.
discrimination was d.
business side of the hie-
Hired closely into the cap
Vorganization OF the Salt
1ch Mr. Smurthwaite was
The answers showed the
rcial control exercised by
Its membership. which he
fraternity "
ient-House Oath.
&C result OF the testimony
ced by the protestants at
/ may be said that every
ccd but Mr, Owen. who
pr another purpose, testi-
Wmcnt-housc oath, as did
and the other witnesses
4aring- Thomas and Wolfe
9 of polygamy that have
he manifesto; Wolfe tes-
wing names.
Fy to Protestants.
nnounced that he reserved
lroduce In the record the
ease tried In 1889 before
In Salt Lake City. Alto
has proved very satisfac-
1testants. and has appar-
the defense.
Henry Smith Present.
ipectators was a wife OF
NTH. who has been hero
Her husband has been in
not appear at the hearing.
't's Witnesses.
announced today that he
1rmber OF witnesses. He
IL might be necessary to
pesses TO dlsprove the ac-
list furnished by Charles
'ontaining former State Of
OF The constitutional con-
fnpcrs OF the various State
post CT whom were Nor
" OF whom were polyga-
doubtedly was Il thunder
nse.
q Owen Quickly.
gton. attorney for Smoot.
cross-examine Owen con-
but he asked but a single
ere do you get your In
frning the records of births
st?"
cords In Salt Lake city"
reply.
ient for Mr. Worthington
the inquiry no further.
I'll Soon Be Ready.
'ws said today that he be-
:nsc would Introduce very
He expects to conclude
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10
Not Recalled.

IL Owen was not recalled
|, ,ly for cross-examinatlon,
ID himself so we'll yestcr-
ommittee. and seems so
hat the attorneys for
+ let him alone.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10
Isthmus a Slaughter-Hou

The amendment was voted down without
rcsorting TO a Toll-call.
What II all means, in plain, brutal
English is that there is being prepared on
the isthmus a slaughter-houso for aliens
and that the canal is TO be built at
fearful cost not only OF money, but OF
life" said Mr., Patterson, In perslsting In
pre- sslng the amendment upon the Senate
MIR. Gallinger called attention TO the
statement of the canal officials that sani-
tary conditions on tho isthmus were much
improved and Mr. Patterson replied that
these statements did not correspond with
the testimony given by Senators,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10
Speaks for Smoot.

He said that Senator Smoot was anx-
ious that the case should be closed and
that there should not be one day OF uu-
ayoidnble DELAY
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No 8-HOUR DAY
ON THE |STHMUS
Senator Patterson Says Canal
Job Is SlaughterhOuse
for Aliens.
DITCH WILL BE BUILT
AT FEARFUL COST OF LIFE
COlOradOan Tries in Vain to In
Sert Labor Amendment in
Canal Provision.

WASHINGTON, Feb 9.-Almost the en-
tire session OF the Senate today was de-
voted to the consideration OF the urgent
deficiency appropriation bill, which was
passed practically as 1t was reported from
the Committee on Appropriations. The
only discussion in connection with the
bill was over an amendment suggested
by Mr. Patterson to strike out the pro-
vision relieving alien workmen on the
canal from the operations of the eight
hour law.
Mr. Patterson contendcd that TO require
men TO labor more than eight hours day
in the tropics was inhuman. and argued
that the requirement would do injustice
TO American labor, Several Senators on
both sides OF the chamber controverted
the position.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10

~, D. c., Feb. 9.-Thc case
Is against Senator Reed
sl today before tho Senate
Privileges and Elections.
-rthwaitc OF Ogden was
1ltand today for cross-eN-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10
Wants to Avoid Difficulties.

''Thcse suggestions are made In the In
terest OF the public and OF all the parties,
for the purpose OF avoiding future diff
culties by continuing whatever beneficial
results followed from the settlement OF
the strike OF 1902. 1t is earnestly hoped
that they viii commend themselves TO the
best Judgment OF all as the proper course,
and as far wiser than entering upon new
and uncertain methods OF procedure"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-10
Don't Want New Methods.

1T therefore does not seem desirable
TO abandon the results reached with such
difficulty and so valuable I'm themselves.
and resort to new methods which are un-
certain and difficult AS already said
there Is no association or organization OF
the producers OF anthracite COAL but even
II there were any arrangement between
parties purportlng to represent all the
employers upon the side and other
parties purportinR TO represent all the
employees upon the other side, might be
subject to the charge OF illegality. and
might not commend itself to public conf
denCe
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nnounced that he reserved
troduce In the record the
Ease tried in 1889 before
In Salt Lake City. Alto
has proved very satisfac-
,testants. and has appar-
the defense.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02
10 OPEN 1T
Eagles Club Will Receive
 BaptiSmal

The club features, for which Skag- way Aerie, No. 25, F. O. E.. has been preparing for some time, will be open ed tomorrow night and the occasion will be celebrated by keeping open house. The box-bsll alley, shooting gallery, reading room and other feat ures of the club will be opened to the public, and as many of the people of Skagway as will accept the cordial in- Yitation extended to all to enjoy the hospitality of the Eagles are insured a pleasant evening.
 Bux-ball, which the Eagles will in- troduce in Alaska, Is @ fascinating game, and one that is sure to become popular. It will DC enjoyed very much by ladies, and they are particularly re- ouested to be present at the opening tomorrow eveug,
 Owing to the inclemency of the weather, which has delayed the work, the contemplated opening dance will not be given.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02
ARE HOT
Canadians Do Not Like Ger
 man Methods

Special drspatch to the Daily Alaskan)
 London, Feb. IA Cape Town dis patch says:
 "Canadians here are enraged because of an outrage committed by German soldiers at Swakopmund, German Southwest Africa. The soldiers shot and killed Dr. Anson Donaldson, who was walking peacefully in the streets of the city. When he fell to the ground and was lying wounded they stood over him and riddled his body with bullets"
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02
ONE MORE
Yet Another Wreck Reported
 By Indians

Bamfeld, B. C., Jan. 90-(Yia Geor- gia from Juneau)-Sechart Indians have arrived from up the cosst and re- port that another large steamer has been wrecked near their village, on an island iu the middle of the channel. They report that two survivors of the wreck reached shore, but are unable to give any further details in regard to the fate of the rest of the crew and pas.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02
Now wolkoF For Poniol Mission

The corps of workers at the Peniel mission in this city has been increased by the addition of Mics Clara Breeze, who comes from Portland, Oregon. Miss Breeze arrived on the Jefferson, and already has made many friends in Skagway.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02
TELLS PLAN
Laborites Would Have Close
 UliOn of Empire

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 London, Feb. Kerr Hardie, mem- Der of parliament recently chosen, an- nouncing the plans of the labor party, says they will send a deputation of la bor members of parliament to the Ya- rious colonies to confer with them and agree upon a common course of action, so the relations of the colonies and the motherland will be strengthened.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02
STAGE LEAVES
 FOR DAWSON

Whitehorse, Feb. "A White Pass stage left here for Dawson this morning with J. B. Leclair, O. Garvin, F. c. Berry, c. B. Durham and A. J. Brown, as passengers. It had 2OOO pounds of freight and express and 75O pounds of mail
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02
KUROS KILL
Slaught~r of Armenian
 Christians Legins Again

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
 Constanticople, Feb. Fresh massa- cres of Armeuiaus by Kurds have been reported. It is feared the slaughter ot Christians may be great before order is again restored. .
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02
TO FIX IT
Italy Proposes Plan to Set
 tie Venezuela Matter

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.
 Rome, Italy, Feb. 1-The Italian gov ernment has proposed the establish ment of spermanent court of arbitra- tlon for the purpose of settling all questions between Venezuela and Euro pean countries. The powers are favor able to the proposition.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02
GETS JOB
French Catholic Defeats
 Irish Catholic for Offic'

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 Montreal, Feb. 2-Alderman Ekers, a French Catholic, defeated w. A. Do ran, SD Irish Catholic, for mayor ot Montreal yesterday by 3O5O majority. Religious matters were among the is' sues of the campaign.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02
CANADA PACIFIC BUYS ST.
 ATTLE REALTY
Queen City Real Estate Dealers Excited Over $6oO,Ooo Purchase By Cannuok
 Transportation Company

worth of real property here, The com pany is seeking a right of way from this city north, to connect with It's own line at Sumss, near the .international boundary.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02
.SHOW orr
Zealanders Play Exhibition
 Football

Special Dispatch to the Daily Alaskan
 New York, Feb. 2-In Washington park, Brooklyn, today, the New zea- land football players gave an exhibi- tion of their playing.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02
GEORGIA ARRIVES
 AFTER BAD TRIP

The Georgia arrived from Juneau at p. ID. today after very rough trip, taking 38 hours to make it. She had few passengers and light mail. She sailed for Juneau at 2:3O p. 10.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02
WILL LOOK
Duke of Abruzzi 10 Explore
 Africa

Especial Dispatch to Daily AlNskan.l
 Turin, Italy, Feb. 1-The duke of AbruzziI has completed arrangements for a voyage of exploration to the wilds of Africa.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02
AFTER GRAFT Gov. Pennypacker Attacks
 Special Fees Grab

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.)
 Harrisburg, Feb. 1-Gov. Penny packer, of Pennsylvania, is after the "secret Fees" system of the state in- surance companiss which, according to makes the state superin- tendent of insurance $lO0,000 a year. The governor says 1t must be stopped.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02
STE4NSHIP COLUMBIA IS IN GREAT DANGER
 ~1NA-' S1 '
  Portland San Francisco Ship Strikes Log Raft in Columbia and is Very Badly Damaged Lacking

of the Willamette river and the ocean. She struck log raft last night on the lower Columbia and was very badly damaged. Particulars of the accident are lacking.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02

Special Dispatch to Daily Aloskan.)
 Portland, Feb. 2-The San Francisco Portland steamship Columbia is in 8 dangerous position between the mouth
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02

Special Dispatch to Daily AlaSkSn-J
 Seattle, Feb. "A sensation in realty
 circles was created here today by the announcement thas the Canadian Pa ci6c Railway had secured s6o0,oOO
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02
Locket Lost

Lost, lady's gold locket. with the in- itials "G. B." Finder please leave at B. M. Behrends Mercantile Company Reward paid. A St
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02

The Mascot ssloonsells liquors by the bulk or case goods at wholesale prices. All the old brands always on hand.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02
skaGwRy Laundry

For frst-class work try Skagway Laundry. Twenty-Five years expert ence. Telephone S9. tt
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02

The Pack Train Restaurant will serve wine with dinner orders, free, in place of tea or coffee, Come on, boys
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02

You can get a boG of fresh candy at , he Boss BIkery tor25 cents. tt
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02

II you are out of kindling see E McC Weste. have it by the sac< or cord Phones 90S4. tt
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02

Valentines from l cent to SIPS each at Harrisons'. -
The daily Alaskan., 1906-02-02

Flows Candy, the best made, for sale at the Bcss Bakery. tt
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-03-16

Notice hereby given that l. ii. Il. McElheny
county drain commissioners OF the county of Van
Buren, and state of Michigan, will ON the 26th day of
March, A. ID. 1906. at the residence OF Matthew
Dillon n Ia the township OF Waverly, In said
county of Van Buren,. al 10 O'Clock In the forenoon
of that day, proceed TO receive bids for be con-
struction OF a rtain drain known and designatsd
as Erich Dillon Dram" located aud established In
the township OF waverly in said county Of Van Blu
rem.
Said Job will be let by sections. The section at
the outlet OF said drain will be let first, aud the
manning sections In their order up stream, ac-
cordance with the diagram now file with the
other papers pertaining to said dram, In the office
of the county drain commissioners OF the said county
OF Van Buren,, TO which reference may be had by all
parti interested and bids will be made and receiy
ed accordingly. Contracts will be made with the
lowest responsible bidder giving adequate security
for the performance of the work, In sum then and
there to be fixed by me, rtserying 20 myself the
right to reject any and all bids. The date for the
completion of such contract. and the terms of pay
ment therefor, shall and will be announced at the
time and place of letting.
Notice in further hereby given, that at the time
and place of said letting, or at such other time ana
place thereafter 10 which /, he county drain com.
missioner aforesaid, may adjourn the same, the
assessments for benefits aud the lands comprised
within the erich Dillon Drain" Special Assessment
District" and the apportionmen thereof will be
nounced by me and will be subject TO review for one
day, from nine o'clock in the forenoon until five
O'Clock in the afternoon.
The following IL a description of the several tracts
parcels of land constituting the special asses >
ment district OF said drain. viz;