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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-09-22
Mystery and Secrecy Enshroud
The Work Being Done by the
Epatriated American.
MAKING A PERSONAL PARADISE
Mrs. Potter Palmer Negotiating for a
Biiou ROYAL Residence In the
Isle Of Wight.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
I ONION, Sept. l2--society is all
sgog over Hever Castle, the Won
L. derfu retreat" william Waldorf
Aston is hxlng up for himself near
Tunbridge Wells. Much Of this inter-
est IS due 10 the fact that Mr.. Aston
tries to throw mystery Of secrecy over
everything that is done there. Every
one connected with the building opera
tons and the laying out Of the grounds
has strict Instructions to tell nothing
OF what is go progress. But thousand
worhnen are employed, and oonse-
quently things win leak out. II shows
The pains taken % keep the outside
world ignorant of the wondrous trans
formation THAI IL being wrought on the
estate that In the dead of night several
carloads ~ Immense rocks were con-
veyed there They are 20 help form the
banks ~ an artificial stream which,
bordered by reeds. rare Wild flowers ard
tall grass Will be one OF the features OF
the place.
There Is % be an Irish bog In the
grounds ~ bleak and lonesome as any
~ its kind I'm the Wllds Of Connemara.
In this Woodc0ck snipe and wild duck
viii abound Rushes and peaf will
grow Don o. as realistically az
those boz the hogs OF Ireland
Another poetic idea ~ this expstriated
multi-milhonaire Il have a deer forest
and a Scotch moor For the former
nature has Wen provided. the magnlh.
cent pine wood which skirts the place
having existed there rs long az the
Oldest inhabitants NJ Tunbridge Wells
can remember For the moor eptcial
vegetation has been brought from Scot
land and hy the time another year IL
here purple and white heather and
golden gorse WIN bloom as gaily as on
their native heath.
WILL MAKE IT HIS HOME.
when the place is complete. Mr.. Az.
tor will make q bis home and trans
FER beautiful Cliyeien 20 his married
son and daughter-in-law. The irony
81 fate b. Wen ampliiied In the case ~
the latter Aho. her friends are all say-
Ing. Is not keen on ever returning 10
England owing 20 the fancied snuh
she received on her marriage I'm not
being allowed 10 appear az court Il
Is a pity Mrs Aston has got this idea
in her head. She should have known
that on divorced woman, OF woman
who has divorced her husband. is ever
admitted To court In England. This
is'a law as irrcyocahle as any In the
code 81 the Modes and perslans and
viii never he rcscinded for anyone.
MRS, PALMERs PLANS.
Much lnteres; has been aroused by
the rumor that Mrs. Potter Palmer is
negotiating for the purchase Of Oshorna
cottage, IN the Isle Of Wight. from
Princess Henry OF Gutenberg once
before, 4 II aid, the clever ana am.
bilious Chicago woman sought 10 ace
Qulre IL but II that time PrinoAss Han
~ yosid rsot entertain ths proposAL
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-09-22

cial and industrial undertakings, he
has taken but little actual share In d.
recting or controlling them. His broth
az used him as a sort 81 courier when
important dispatches relating TO hur-
rled finance had to be carried between
LONDON. Paris. Berlin and South Africa.
A the Offices Of the great firm Of Wern-
her. Belt O. Co. he was seldom seen.
one Of the heads OF the departments.
IN detailing his experience Of the two
brothers, said ''rhe governor, although
most humane and considerable man.
was excessively eXacting IN all matters
relating 10 business. We always eX-
pected a rough time Of u when We
reached the office at $3.50 or 10 IN the
morning and found him already wad-
lug through piles Of correspondence.
When Otto took mis- place we always
were prepared for an evening out, and
10 have what We liked In drinks and
cigars"
u would not be right 10 say that Otto
Belt has been man-about-town. He
lacks the foolish extravagances OF the
Johnnie but he likes the theater. the
music han and the opera. both before
ana behind the scenes. Indeed Il was
once suggested that II De- m1rried al an
he was sure 70 succumb 70 the fascina-
lions Of some one OF The dozen or so
beautiful actresses who were always
ready 10 share his hospitality at one or
other OF the restaurants where he Is
wont 10 entertain.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-09-22
]. Pierpont Mor8an's Idea Now Working.
United Lookn8 MnDear BudnsI Mem
hal Amount Popuiarze Work OF Modern Artists

club. which has the cachet OF the Duke
Of Northumberland for a president and
IS made UP OF the most aristocratic
families Of the north OF England. Some
idea n us financial importance may
be estimated when Il Is seen that IT'S
members represent $3.50 100000
Az INTERNATIONAL CLUB.
The now club has been established as
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-09-22
Special Correspondence.

T ONDON. Sept i?--London's latest
| club-the United Arts-has been
! evolved and set In motion by j.
Pierpont Morgan. and embodies
ideas after his own heart He is de-
termined TO go to any extent 10 advance
II socially and. more important sun,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-09-22

" You Are Just waking Up To the
Fact Of Want Advertisina--of ia
Possibilities for You-Why, Better
Late Than Nsver!"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-09-22
ttr Bet All al Once Finds Him.
sell he WeaIthieSt IN.
married Man.
|Ml An EASY.G0lNG CHAP.
srr Battered Himself Nbout Nc-
suFmcnl of TrcasurC aud Won't
Start IN Now.

fftA Correspondent.
I oNDoN SEPT l.-By ths death Of
ls brother Alfred Otto Belt, a
a'st.w age3 81, becomes practlc-
ally he Fchest man in England
.'aay ihe richest untitled citizen.
" hfllns Of The dead millionaire is
s''allgeIy estimated at any figure
re hoeaol3 and $4,000. 900, and
y bun q this is Def. to his brother.
|. '''' must be REGARDED as the king
|lsha men Of wealth.
0sSy To- OTTO Bot that he had
'.'a possessing such tenacity OF
'''-so keen strerl and en,erprls.
'''a'l'e itIeit m bis own initiative
~. -,i. Y whether hc would ever
re- " controlling millions
- were no iH0 bofb,rs who NO.
J., I NJ. widely Different Character.
AeT., y . ihe midst or ali his lpancIaI
Nar , ,na eacitemeats Alfred Be,f A.
r. h,a. u,lole4iy attached 10 his
Er.,s l., ana I.Iafiyes. ana when
b. m "" ~ le Shared t literally with
h = ~, ne happr-go-iucky Sisnosi'
n hK hrnfk ~ Ntep'>l-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-09-22
DRESSES WITH CARE.

While the new multi millionaire is
fond OF life and the eHcitements OF
fashionable London there is nothing
objectionable In his manner OF doing
things. lie dresses with great care
but resembles his late brother In alb
horing iewelry. he carries sometimes
"A common oxidi1ed metal watch. to
which is attached leather strap held
TO his waistcoat buitonhole by means
of a buckle lie likes sport. from box
ms wrestling. billiard playing to horse
racing, and has now succeeded 10 his
brothers racing stables IN Germany,
which are, however, OF no great con-
sequence. His patronage Of sport Is,
however more Of the quiet. unassum-
ing type than OF the senseless extraya-
gances OF the youth who has Just come
INTO an unexpected Inheritance. His
luncheons both ~ fashionable hotels
and al his private residence. are dis
tnguished for the absence Of shady
hnanciers, butterfly lordllngs and para
sltical sports. Every person present
might carry In his pocket a certificate
OF character and respectability from
Father Bernard Vaughan who has
been laundering lately against the
smart SET. No one even in his pre-
millionaire GAYS ever accused Otto
Belt OF associating with shady people
he cares little for reading his books
are the newspapers He has not as
yet manifested any particular interest
Ia art.
Personal HABITS.
Unlike his brother, Otto does not be-
we've IN the early-to-bed and eariy-to-
rise rule, but IS he does not saturate
himself with wine and keeps In form
by means OF plenty Of physical exer-
else, little sleep satisfies him. A din
[ N the lake IN Hyde Park In the earl,
morning Is luxury he never misses
Nhen he II IN London He and "a
couple Of his dogs may be seen hav-
ING Their bath any morning during tho
sumner months. In the choice 81 his
1000 he Is peculiarly simple I'm his
habilA and prefers chon or steak to
anything else. For this reason he ha4
no distinguished continental chefs or
COOKS OF European fame on hts prem
lses a. ~ Belgrave Square Incident
all,. he inherlts his brothers beautiful
mouse IN Park Lane hut n IL under
stood that he Is going TO sell n.
When he has dinner ar sunpor
raItl az his house al the food il sup
pnen oy hrni of caterers from out
slu@ looking on the premises. he
~ destroys The aimosnhere OF the
p'ace sno encourages insects and
nl'oIobes ~ every description. Tie Is
IN VeIms OF personal intimacy with the
ahs ana The Prince OF Wales, and his
nvuse is one of the few In London
ne,e ms majesty visits TO have a
, urna AZ cards and game al bllliards.
nile Alfred Belt was accommodating
1nhiohs Tor himself and HIS friends
w erother Otto was culilyating the
society OF Lcndcn's rroudest aristo-
-Icoaiinned on page slgh.ssp.)
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-09-22
AMAN oP vpr,ion

shliiot n , NAV of method and A..
.as.a a.. Everything ne hsd nm
- 10 ,.t WI lle other hani Was
Slrsrlts, ~ lmngs easy ana h.,
'siln, siae Perbsrs ~ &c, .st
s.aisi s 'ss, ne brother had sr,
4. lsssy , s.ricent Nealth 70 s snr 90.
h, sssp iheir al r l,-',. mes ia over
\, . MIR. '.h lnxgries thai esmss li
y. ''synsr,,. nore 70 me + sa .r,sa
\ &C.,, Taere K M nan r.l he 9TH
sasily a ~ ", ga lady lives mons y
~ sfSs em'y home In ~,
10 Fe,,i.- sppafentIv sons s Esr-
! s,, ,ssi rAisb ,hralga vim tRe !, u'l ~,
''''t 70 s.,s, ~. A.fri Bells A.,
I. .".ssD WITH Hno7Hrp
: ''lss N ~ g his oNn fortune ~ ~. The
=. o. ,ss'i'r.i;rls rttb ~ sne NE most
=. - e,,s n ~ aSs,'slop4d INTO a pili NM 70
~. H.. a. sf.r 81, eui'e A. rsp,sly ''', sa.
7 ~ - ; ,ralti-ufIIepss u ne has now
,sst.ls ss sr 'sr a number ., 10y. 7.
P<au !. nrslnied win ~ yesrs
y as dsAa hrnilsr. . tl1ssi
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-26
Carolina Case Workers.

Washington, December 25.-An agree
ment has been reached by the Interstate
Commerce commission with the railroads
interested regarding the complaint of the
North Carolina Case Workers assoeia-
ton filed with the commission several
weeks ago. The complaint was that on
shipments of furniture from North Caro-
lima and Virginia points to the coast,
the railroads demand a minimum weight
OF furniture in 36-foot cars of g, oO0
pounds. This weight the association
claimed was excessive, as it was not pos
sible to load a 36-foot car with more than
5000 pounds of furniture. Today it was
agreed by representatives of the railroads
to carry the furniture to Pacific coast
points at the present low rate with a
minimum weight of 1000 pounds to car.
The agreement contemplates a readjust-
ment of the rates on furniture and it
is expected that in about thirty days the
new tariffs will be filed with the commits
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-26
L. F. DUFF FOUND
STABBED ON STREET
Mystery Surrounds Cause of Injuries
of Bessemer Man Which May
Prove Fatal.

Bessemer, December Specially
Stabbed in the side and back, horribly
mangled, the body of L. f. Duff was
found early this morning on the sidewalk
at Second avenue and Twentieth street.
The man was almost unconscious when
found and has been suffering so terribly
that no statement could be gotten from
him.
There are many curious features to the
tragedy. AS yet the cause of the as
sault seems to be a mystery, but the
detectives are hard at work. and will
probably unraYel the hidden part.
Whether he was attacked on the cor
ner or staggered there from some where
else is a matter of speculation. There
did not seem to be as much blood on the
sidewalk as he had lost 1t is evident
that he met with false play as the in
jures were all inflicted from the rear.
Duff is a collector and solicitor for the
+. A. Little Furniture company, and
his business carries him among all classes
of people. He might probably have got
ten into some difficulty with a negro
on his rounds, who took this means of
avenging himself. Several other theories
are advanced, but nothing has been def
nitely discovered.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-26
SHEA TRIAL HELD
ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Ruling of Court In Famous Transfers
Case Is Regarded as Victory
for the Defense.

Chicago, December 25.-For the first time
In many years a trial was held on Christ
mas day in the criminal court. The case
was that of Cornelius P. Shea and other
labor leaders who are charged with con-
spiracy.
At the opening of court the attorneys
engaged in long arguments regarding the
admssbility of testimony pertaining 10
the controversy between Montgomery,
Ward e Co, and the garment workers,
which preceded the strike of the team
sters. The court ruled that the defensse
would be allowed to introduce evidence
regarding the controversy, but not as to
the merits of the controversy. The de-
cision of the court was considered a
victory by the defense
Charles Dold, president of the Chicago
Federation of Labor, at the time of the
Transfers strike, then took the stand
and declared that before the teamsters
went on strike he and President Shea and
other labor leaders had visited the office
of Ward & Co. and had sought to have
the trouble settled by arbitration. This
was refused, he declared, the officers
of the company saying there was Moth
ing to arbitrate. The witness then told
of other efforts that were made to Sc
cure arbitration and said that Mayor
Dunno was asked to use his good offices
TO bring 1t about. The mayor did all
that he could, the witness declared, but
was unsuccessful.
1t was contended by the defense that
these efforts of the labor leaders to bring
about arbitration showed that they were
not in a conspiracy to wreck the business
of Ward e Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-26
FATAL BLOW DEALT
BY WHISKY FLASK
Jaw Bone ofJ.W. Porter Broken
In BeSSemer
FIGHT IN BANK SALOON
J. H. Laudermilk Arrested on Charge
of Throwing Bottle In an Angry
Fit-Porter Not Expected
to Live.
FIGHT IN BANK SALOON

Bessemer, December 25.-(special.) As a
result of a quarrel and fight in the Bank
saloon this afternoon, J. W. Porter, a
white man, is lying in a hospital, in
a very serious condition, and j. II. Laud-
ermilk Is confined in the city Jail without
bond
The wound was inflicted with a whisky
bottle which struck Porter on the side
of the face. breaking the jaw bone and
cutting a great cash in the side of the
head. The neck of the bottle passed
through the cheek and became buried in
the flesh.
1t appears that the two men were drink
ing at the bar in the saloon, on Nine
teenth street and Second alley and were
already intoxicated. A dispute arose over
the drink. After considerable exchange
of words, Laudermilk picked up the bot
lie and hurled it with all of his strength
at his opponent The aim was accurate.
Porter fell to the floor, and blood gushed
from the wound.
He was taken to the hospital of the
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad COM
pany in the ambulance of the Vermillion
Undertaking company. The doctors set
the injured jaw and did all possible for
him, but there is not often much hope in
a case of this kind. Blood poison or other
complications are very apt to set in.
Porter has a wife and four children
and lives in Brighton. He was an en-
ploye of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and
Railroad company at the Robertstown
furnaces, connected with the supply
house.
LaudermillI will be held in the city
Jail for a few days to await the re-
suit of the injured mans fight for life.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-26
CONFINED TO ILLINOIS.
Supreme Court Rules on Exemption of
Church Property From Taxation.

Washington, December 25.-The
opinion of the supreme court of the
United States in the case of the board
of education in the Kentucky annual
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church, south. VS.. the state of Illinois,
which was handed down by Justice
McKenna was favorable to the state.
The suit grew out Of a contention
over the point as to whether the Hi
nois state law exempting religious and
educational institutions from the opera
ton of the inheritance tax law applies
to institutions outside the state. In
the case decided the state authorities
undertook TO collect the tax on build
ing in Chicago, which was devised by
Kentucky lady to the church in that
state. The Illinois courts held that the
law was intended only for the protec-
ton of state institutions and that it did
not cover the Kentucky bequest. The
opinion of Justice McKenna affirmed
that decision.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-26
MERRY CHRISTMAS
IN MARVEL CITY
The Elks' Tree Was a Great Success.
Special Services at Trinity
Episcopal Church.

Bessemer. December (Special.)-As a
general thing Christmas went off smoothly
in Bessemer, everyone enjoying himself
Immensely. with fireworks and turkey
dinner. More of the feathered birds We're
sold this week than ever before, not even
excepting last Thanksgiving Hundreds
who were unable to provide for them
selves were made happy by the officers
of the Salvation Army who reached eV-
cry needy family with baskets laden With
fine edibles.
At II o'clock there were special Christ
mas services held at both the Catholic
and the Episcopal churches The Trinity
Episcopal church was crowded and beau
tifully decorated. The services were most
impressive. After holy communion the
Rev. l. o. Adams delivered an eloquent
address. special choir which had made
preparations gave several numbers APP
propriate to the occasion and altogether
the congregation is said to have received
great benefit from the hour.
Three hundred and fifty happy children.
filled with the Christmas spirit, and eager
for the many good things prepared by
Santa Claus, gathered at the Elks' hall
this afternoon and together with a crowd
of older children, had a jolly good time.
W
holly and cvergreens and the tree was
triumph in Yuletide array The COM
mittee which had charge of the arrange
ments Mrs. A. c. Mitchell, Miss Minnie
Cahil, Mrs. E. a. Little and Mrs L. h.
Candles had accomplished far more than
could have possibly been expected.
Santa Claus appeared on time with his
pack of toys, and with many jokes. load
ed the arms of every little one present.
His work was we'll done A remarkable
fact. and one which caused much worry,
was the fact that w. 7. Kennedy, an
enthusiastic Elk. was not in the audi
ence and efforts on the part of several
messengers did not result in finding him.
Santa Claus seemed to be especially de-
sirous of meeting him, saying that at
one time he and Mr.. Kennedy looked very
much alike and had known each other
personally Mr.. Kennedy appeared imme-
diatelv after old Nick had left the build
ing.
The Baptist Sunday school held its en-
tertainment tonight at the church. There
was no Christmas tree but many pres
ents were distributed and prizes for good
attendance during the year were awarded.
Today's Programme.
Young people are looking forward with
great pleasure TO the holiday ball to be
given tonight by the Beavers at the lodge
on Third avenue. Many invitations have
been issued and the event will be the
greatest in Importance in the social whirl
of the week. No admittance will be
charged for the ladies'
The entertainment to be given by Mrs.
Annie Glen Grove at the Elks' hall to-
night will be marked by a most carefully
prepared programme. Her music pupils
are among the best musicians i'm the town,
while she has several beginners who are
making fine progress.
The Presbyterian party for the little
children of the Sunday school will be
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-26
RETROACTIVE INHERITANCE TAX
Cohen Case Decision Upheld BY Unlteo
States Supreme Court.

Washington, December 25.-The
supreme court of the United States
decided the Inheritance tax case of
Camille Cahen and other legatees UNI
der the will of the late Matthias Colby
of New Orleans against the tax author
tiles of that city. The state law pro-
viding for a tax on requests was at
tackled as unconstitutional because of
its retroactive features and its lack of
uniformity. Colby died a month be-
fore the law was enacted, but it went
into effect before the estate was set
tied. The opinion in the case was de-
livered by Justice McKenna, and af-
firmed the decision of the supreme
court of Louisiana, which upheld the
law.
In passing on the validity of the
law, Justice McKenna accepted the
reasoning of the Louisiana supreme
court, saying:
"As we understand, the supreme
court made the validity of the case de-
pend on the various acts which counsel
attack as On improper basis of classic
cation. The decision of the court was
that property bequeathed was property
that the state could tax until it has
passed out of the possession of the
testator It was certainly not improper
classification TO make the tax depend
ON a fact without which it would have
been invalid. In other words, those
who are subject to be taxed cannot
complain that they are denied the
equal protection of the law because
those who cannot be legally taxed are
not taxed"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-26
Murder Newborn Infants.

Paris, December 25.-A midwife liy-
ing in the Vivienne quarter has been
arrested on the charge of the system
attic murder of newborn infants. The
attention of the police was attracted
by the fact that no deaths of children
were reported from the establishment,
and an investigation resulted in the
discovery that the midwife, with the
completely of a servant, had cut up and
burned the bodies of the children in a
big stove in the dining room of the
midwife's residence. The evidence OBJ
tanned indicates that 120 children were
murdered by the two women.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-26
EMPEROR WILLIAM
GIVES AWAY GOLD
Christmas Trees at Potsdam Palace
Are Features of the Days
Celebration.

Potsdam, December 25.-Emperor Will
liam took his usual Christmas morning
walk in the environs of the palace today
and chatted with chance passers-by. Ae-
cording to the time-honored custom of
Prussian soVereigns, he gave at part
ing to such as We're of the lower ranks
of life a freshly minted gold piece, which
like all money for the emperor's use,
was highly polished by the mint. Return
ing to the palace, he received deputa-
tons from various bodies who brought
gifts such as a huge cake, presented
yearly by the Second Guard regiment.
Among the trees at the Christmas eve
celebration at the palace was a tiny one
for the imperial grandchld. who tool;
part i'm the family reiocings. Their maies-
ties conducted each member of the fam-
ly to the light Christmas tree. beneath
which the presents lay for distribution.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-26
GAYETY
Ladies' Matinee Every Day.
The
Boston Bellies
MUSICAL COMEDY
Burlesque Vaudeville
Bell Phone 1892
Col. S. P. HoveY Resigns.

Fort Worth, December 25.-S. p. Ho-
vey, vice president and general super
intendent of the Chicago, Rock Island
and Gulf railroad with jurisdiction
from Chickasaw TO Fort Worth, and the
Rock Island lines in Texas. has re-
signed effective January /. His resig-
nation has been accepted. 1t is unofii-
cially announced here that he will be
succeeded by Jesse Robbins, now super
intendent of the Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fee at Cleburne. Colonel Hovey
has been connected with the Rock
Island since 1876.