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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
KILLED BY
SUFFOCAT|ON.
Two Negro Tunnel Workers Meet
Death Under East
River.
TWO OTHERS WERE DROWNED
Others Seriously Oycrcomc---Cause OF
Trouble Was the bursting OF a
Compressed Air Pipe.

New York, Jan. 1.-two negro tun-
rel workers were killed by suffocation
and caisson disease two were drowned.
two others were seriously overcome and
the white foreman and assistant suffer-
ed severely In rescuing those who sur
vived. when a compressed air pipe
burst. in the East river tunnel, on Man
OWar reef, opposite Forty-second
street early today.
The bodies of the two drowned men
still lie at the bottom OF The shaft ~
feet below the river level. ''fhesc men
were overwhelmed by the water that
was removed. The other two dead men
were hoisted to the surface by the fore
man and his assistant who also rescued
the two whose lives We're saved. The
foreman and his aasitant left the bot
tom of the shaft and We're hoistcd To the
river level with the bodies Just in time
to escape drowning and death by the
bends, as the dreaded caisson disease
Is called.
Man OWar reef Is Il mass of rocks
which lies Just below the surface of the
liver at low water. When II was fixed
W on as the place for a shaft, a crib
was built when was made air-tight
aud by dumping rocks from the other
shafts upon IL the contractors have
made a little island for the work there.
From this the shaft through the COM
pressed air was driven to the workers
below was sunk.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
". \. Chambers, the 0doriferous
CoIored Barber, Confirmed
A Policeman.
DO DUTY WITHOUT UNIFORM.
Frequently in Police Court as OF.
fender and "Bai|er Out" Of
Notorious Women.
Is IN Have Charge Of His Race In the
Tenderlon Section--Police Are
Themselves Ashamed.

W. n. Chambers, an odoriferous col
ored barber, with police court record,
and known as a professional "bailer
ont, of notorious negro women. was
Inst night named and confirmed peace
oeicer of Salt Lilke-to be a policeman
whose particular business II shall be to
,ook after the criminal elements Of his
own race.
The appointment was made, appar-
Emily. In the full knowledge of the
character OF the man, as the News"
last night, from information furnished
70 II by officers of the department it.
self called the attention OF the coun-
dImen to what Chambers was. And
vet be was voted in. The strongest JUS
,lacation urged is that he was very
literally endorsed by the African colony
Of Salt Lake Another supporting con-
ientlon Is that he will not be required
20 wear uniform, but that he may
move unobserved as an official, among
bis fellows.
1t Is understood that Chambers Is to
be kept on the tenderloin exclusively
and that he is not to mix up with the
white officers OF the force any more
than necessary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
MEXICAN MINING CLAIMS.
Foreigners Have Not Been Forbidden
To File on Them.

san Diego. Jan. l6.-TAe Mexican
consul In this city. Or. j. DiaZ PIieto.
has made public a statement IN which
he denies the statement from III Paso
that the Mexican government has for
hidden the fling OF mining claims by
foreigners. He said:
Regarding the dispatch from III Paso
dated Jan. IA stating that owing 10 the
circulation Of alleged Yaqui stories the
Mexican government had prohibited tho
fling OF mining claims In Sonora and
lower California. | desire to state on
behalf Of my government that there is
absolutely no truth In such reports but
on the contrary the Mexican govern
ment tries TO foster in every way pos :
sible the mining industry in Mexico
and will continue 10 extend 20 all for
eigners every possible security for their
protection"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
JOE COHEN HIT HARD.
several Good Clcrlships, Almost With
In Grasp, Slip Away From Him.

Joseph Cohen, for many years secretary
ana reading clerk of Democratic commit
tees and conventions, and who fell from
ne grace OF his own party in the recent
campaign by listening TO the siren songs
ol American" pie for American" work
III; mas not been very well taken care
VI oy the organization into which he was
aeaopted, Al frst he was expected to get
" clerkship, IN the office OF his honor.
ne mayor, but Sandy Fowler, another
Demucrat who went away into the camp
u the Phillistines, picked up the pnttaga
shu closed that door. Then there was a
essk sergeantship at the police station
Nnleh Cohen's son-ln-law, Arthur Pratt.
vacated and which It was hoped Joe
.ould get But John a, I.enzi crawled IN
70 mar snap. The clerkship of the hoard
" hesltn looked very good to Cohen, hui
W. w. Norrell, another erstwhile Demo
ue' landed that and again was Joe
.up oi disappointment filed IT, s. Atkins
NV me elerkshlp OF the street DEPART
nlsn' hanging from the municipal plum
~ ana having less avoirdupois and
TTnser Eggs than Joseph he got there first
,rovay II was said Joe had set a hear
zap ior me secretaryshlp of the fire de-
pa,lInlent' but that he had not vet sue
'eeoed IN springing II.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
MRS. TAGGART'S ACTION
SURPRISES JUDGE EAS0N.

Coshocton, o.. Jan. 1T am more
than surprised that Mrs. Taggart left
the United States with her children"
said Judge Eason, who presided In the
Taggart divorce case, when told that
Mrs. Taggart left for Europe.
THE only point on which Mrs. Tag
CART claims to have an appeal over my
decision In the case is my ruling regard
ing the custody of the children. The
divorce IL final. but she has now filed
an appeal bond for $4,000 In order TO
pay the part of the decree as to the
custody OF the children TO the circuit
court.
MY decree does not permit her to
take the children out OF the courts
Jurisdiction, but II her appeal holds
good she would not be In contempt. but
she would have to abide by the decree
OF the circuit court which meets Feb. 10
at Wooster. If the appeal does not
hold. and Mrs. Taggart has taken the
children out OF the courts Jurisdiction
unless she has an excuse that IL satls-
factory to the court she Is In contempt
and subject TO fine or Imprisonment or
both"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
MARSHALL FIELD
IS EXCEEDINGLY LOW.

New York, Jan. l6.--At 2:15 D. m. Mr.
Field was very low, according to news
from the sick room. and the physicians
are very apprehensive.
The formal bulletin issued by Drs
James. Janeway and Billings shortly
after o'clock this afternoon was as
follows.
Mr.. Field has grown worse this
morning and his condition has become
very grave
Mr.. Fields lawyer, W. G.. Beale. who
was at the hotel today, denied report
that he had been called by Mr.. Field
TO make his VIII.
1t is said that Mr.. Fields will and
other business affairs were put in per-
feet order by him when he left Chicago
and that he has touched no general
business matters since his return from
Europe.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
LIBERALS STILL
CAPTURING UNION SEATS.

London, Jan. i6.-The Laborltes and
Liberals, as a result Of yesterdays cleo
tion at Neweastle-on-Tyne each gained
seat Both these seats formerly were
held by the unionists with ma jorities Of
1000 and 5000, and the force of the anti
Unionist blizzard can be gagged by the
fact that the result which was announc-
ed this morning gives the successful
Laborite and Liberal contestants ma
jorities OF 1000.
The batch of unopposed returns made
public this morning. make the total
to date.
Liberals. 1903: Unlonlsts, so; Irish Ma
tionalists, 81; Labortes, 49,; Socialists,
/.
Sir Charles Dixie. In the forest OF
Dean, division of Gloucestershirc. and
Col. saunderson. in North Armagh
were among the members OF parliament
reelected TODAY without opposition.J. II.
Seaverns, the American, formerly of
Boston. Mass, has been successful in
capturing the Brlxton division OF Lam
beth, London. for the Liberals.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
DITCHING OF DEvINE.
ihe ngratefnlness of Politics and Un-
SUBSTANTIALLY Of Assurances.

me ditehing OF Devine has left aorc
has ss h sure enough. But for days his defeat
iris,Sg ven apparent 10 everybody but hts
TO- y, When the. "News' called atten1
iihSoSp IN, he rise OF YAH stock and the like.
formSs- 'nat ne would be chosen over hla
H. ~ Shlet there was criticism from
on tnSnlhe camp. They said thar sori
p.cis VI mutton but accelerated the n,,oss
worEaS' H., .ue other mans appointment and
csrS,sH. ~ DIVERSE ratio against their o,",,
jtv nY W, But the truth Is the ,r,g,a'
bssrV VI Mayor Thompson FOR Dev,na ~ ~
wesk, matter Of public comment Tar
moi Sat ~ vas stated all aloug thai he dtI
Womb ny 70 appoint Dew and I'm, ~
sltsrn...Ht 10 SO unless there was No n, ~,
ard bii.Ye And there we're severni w,
flor 80 90 supporters saw to The nres.nta'
selec,Iooh one and they were snccess,rI M,
ha,, vu OF almost any other ran ,,,,, NJ
The ss,'a less objectionable 10 pevine
reasons Nv Una may be said OF Bywater. Var
ex.eSios pest known TO themselves he tun
tonshin not on terms OF cordial raia-
Tbn WIN their successor '' 'o'a-
ver,e, uiIoWlng Of Devlne 10 I'm, ono..
tics sr1 y. OF the ungratefulness ~ IN
pronisut we unsubstantiahty on ea,,, ~
resnl, Devine was asa,ired ,ha uapaisn
chief fs s should have his old i ob ~ AN
Tor ths e'uIned TO him. lie worked hs n
Both B,A patty, and he worked hsrd" ' ~.
D'hoid his reward "'" io'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
VAIL IN CHARGE.
New Fire Chief Walks In and Bywatcr
Walks Out--Changcs Come Next.

Charles 7. Vail, who was appointed at
last evenings council session, to be chief
o. the Salt Lake fire department, to sue
coed W IL. Bywater. took charge OF the
department. this morning
There we're no ceremonies associated
with the change of chiefs. VAN appeared
With his papers, accompanied by members
n the ire committee. shortly after, Mr.
Bywater arrived. All assembled IN the
secretary's office and the transfer was
made without any long-winded speeches
A few moments later the party broke
up Bywater went down the street, and
chief Vail and Chairman Martin of the
committee, walked away arm In arm.
Now will begin the talk of changes,
removals and appointments Tho men
wonder IL the new chief and the commit
Tee will follow the example set by the po.
Ice department. and reward the faithful
That changes will be made there can be
70 doubt, as every new chief has his own
IDEAS Of how 10 conduct the fire depart
nent new secretary will be likely lie
Installed, There may be changes In the
lineup OF officers from the assistant chief
down, but as to this no definite informa-
ton Is forthcoming,
With reference to the police depart
meht II Is limited today that other heads
fre TO fall In the near future. The police
and prison committee was closeted with
Chief Sheets for some time this morn
Ing but It was impossible 10 get line"
on the business under consideration.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
FIERCE GALE SWEEPS OVER
OHIO, INDIANA, KENTUCKY,

Cincinnati, O., Jan. l6.-Dispatehes re-
ceived today from various points in
ohio, Indiana and Kentucky tell OF
great damage by a severe wind, rain
and hailstorm last night. During the
height OF the storm the wind reached a
velocity Of from 40 TO 60 miles an hour.
The telegraph and telephone COM
panies suffered severely by wires be-
ing blown down In all directions.
AT Lancaster, o., several buildings
Were wrseSee and considerable dam
age Is reported throughout the country.
The roofs Of several dwellings at
Springfield and Hamilton, o.. were
blown off during the storm
AT Lima. o., the Main street Presby-
terrain church was struck by lightning
and Quilted by flames.
At Eaton, o., a schoolhouse was razed
and many dwellings,, barns and small
buildings were demolished. Miss Bertha
Harland and 90 pupils We're in the
school building when 1t collapsed, but
aside from few minor bruises. all es-
capped injury.
Paducah. KY, reports that a num-
Der of houses and sheds were unroofed
and other damage done. Several
barges in the harbor there and al Rock
port and Joppa, Ill, were sunk.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
BURGLAR CREATES
SCENE At THEATER
Arises From an Orchestra Seat
And ProCIaims Himself a
Safe Breaker.
PASSAGE IN PLAY MOVED HIM.
In Piece Burglar Was Telling Clergy
man World j. Against Criminal
Who Tries lo Reform.

Chicago, Jan. l6.- Dispatch to the
Record Herald from New York says
Moved by a passage IN u play where
a burglar, caught in the act. tells
clergyman that the whole world Is
against a criminal whu tries TO reform.
a young man who gave his name as Al
bert Emerson, arose from an orchestra
scat In the Garden theater last night
ana before the audience proclaimed
himself an expert safe breaker and rob-
Der and declared his experience proved
the words of he stage character. His
interruption, made In tones loud enough
To be heard throughout the theater.
stopped the action of the play. He was
arrested, and at the police stat ion his
statement and record were verified
Emerson has served several terms in
prison.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
N. Y. LIFE HOUSE CLEANING
COMMITTEE READY TO REPORT

New York. Jan. ls.--Thomas p. Row
Ter chairman OF the house cleahing
committee Of the New York Life Insur-
aioe company, said yesterday that the
committee would be ready to report to
the trustees IN about 10 days. lie said
that the report would go TO the trus-
tees. who undoubtedly would make IL
public.
I'VE can only report now that we are
hard at work and making progress"
said Mr.. Fowler last night. we meet
four or 1--WE times n week and the ses-
sions continue until late In the evening.
We have not yet begun the work OF
framing the report, stu being occu-
pied with accounts, figures and facts.
We should be able IN wind w the In
yestigation aud report within 10 daya"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
CASHIER DISAPPEARS,
RUN ON BANK STARTS,

Pittsburg, Jan l6,-As the result OF
the mysterious disappearance Of :. G.
Armstrong, cashier of the Washing
ton National Bank of Pittsburg. over
three weeks ago, the depositors. most
ly foreigners, started run on the bank
last evening. The Withdrawing Of de-
posts was resumed today
The banks deposits aggregate over
100000. The officials said today that
the cashier has been missing for more
than three weeks, but stated emphatic
ally that there was no discrepancy in
his accounts. Every depositor making
application for his money was paid and
the bank officials say there is plenty Of
funds TO meet any demand which may
be made
Mr.. Armstrong has always borne a
good reputation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
MI0SHIPMAN MERIWETHER
TENDERS HIS RESIGNATION

Annapolis, Jan. l6,-Mdshipman Minor
Meriwether. Jr., has handed in his res
ignation from the naval academy 1t
Is said that 1t Is not likely that II will
be accepted as there are now charges
pending against him and for The further
reason that he is under sentence OF
confinement to the academy grounds for
one year on account of his connection
with the fight In which MIdshlpman Jas.
Il. Branch received fatal injuries.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
ARREST ALL MEMBERS OF
W0RKMEN'S COUNCIL

st. Petersburg, Jan. l6.-AlI the menu
bers of the worhmen's council. number
ing y persons, We're arrested during the
night. The police seized many revolu-
tionary documents and mass OF COR
respondonoe.
The government officials consider
That the future action OF the rsvolu-
tlonists Will be hampered by the cap
ture OF the members OF the council and
the revolutionary documents.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
THE GARsIDE MURDER.
Matter of Reward VIII be Looked In
10 by Wyoming Governor.

In reply TO the message sent by Gov.
Cutler on Saturday asking If Wyoming
would Offer a reward FOR tho arrest and
conviction Of the murderer or murdcrers
Of \. u. narside In sweetwater county,
Wyoming, last Wednesday. Gov H. r..
Brooks yesterday wired that he could or
fer A reward only upon the request OF tha
prosecuting attorney Of the county where
the crime was committed and that no
would wire the officials of Sweetwater
county In relation to the mattaa
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16

Washington. Jan, l6.--Taking up the
Philippine bill for amendment, Mr..
Payne secured the adoption Of the COM
mttee amendment when Mr.. William
Alden Smith took the floor Mr.. smith
offered an amendment making the duty
on sugar 60 per cent Of the Dingley
rate instead of % per cent "a provided
per cent tariff, or even 80 per cent.
would not be open to the objection of a
% per cent so far as retaining the
20 TO 1917.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
w. T. ELDRIDGE'S TRIAL.
Acquitted Of Charge OF Murder in One
Case. 10 be Tried for Another Killing.

Bellville, Tex, Jan. l6-The trial OF
W. 4. Eldridge, n wealthy citizen OF
San Antonio indicted for the murder
OF w Il. Calhoun, comes UP here to-
day and both sides announced ready
for trial. Eldridge shot and killed
William Dunovant, his business part
ner, some time ago. On the trial he
was acquitted. Afterwards an attempt
was made to assassinate him, and he
accused Calhoun, who was Dunovants
brother-in-law. Last summer Ed
ridge saw Calhoun on a train near here
and shot him to death. Rangers have
been sent here to remain during the
trial
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
On First Test Vote in the House
They Lose Nearly Three
To One.
BABC0CK'S HOPES ARE FADED.
Admits IL for First Tme---Thc Whip Of
The Administration Drove Ills
supporters Away.
(speclaI 10 the .NeNa.'l

Washington u, c.. Jan. l6.--Thc In
surgents' in tho house Of Representa-
tlves, VINO are opposing the passage OF
the Philippine tariff bll, were beaten
three TO one ON the first test vote today
on the proposed amendment by smith
Michigan, aimed 10 reduce but not Wipo
out the sugar tariG. Less than dozen
Democrats. all from the south except
Town, New York, supported the amend
ment which was defeated BY a vote Of
IS TO 1893. Babcock. who organized the
revolt against the bill admits for tie
first time that his hopes nave faded
away The whip Of the administration
has driven away many of his support
crs and the determination Of Minority
Leader williams, who holds the Demo
Gratis IN line for the bill makes II i'm
POSSIBLE for Babcocl<'s followers to form
an alliance which would have resulted
in the success OF the revolt. If the bill
is beaten at al it must be in the sem
ate. whore there Is an opportunity TO
talk II to death.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
REV. ". IL. CLEVELAND DEAD.

Columbus, O.. Jan. G-Rov. w. n.
Cleveland. brother ~ former President
Grover Cleveland. died last night from
tho effects Of paralysis. aged is years.
Rev Cleveland was A retired Presbyterian
minister.
Former President Cleveland has bsen
notified ot tho death and the funeral ar.
rangements await word frJm him Burial
probably will he In this city
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
RESOLUTION ON PHILIPPINES

washington, Jan. is.-chahman Ohm
stead, of the committee Of the whole,
ruled as out OF order an amendment
by Mr.. Mccall, declaring that II was
the settled policy Of the United States
10 grant tho FilIpinos Independence as
soon as they we're capable Of self
government Mr.. Mccall Immediately
appealed from the decision. The vote
on Mr.. Mccall's appeal resulted In the
chair being sustained. ies 10 1913. Only
three Republicans voted to over ruls
the chairman. These We're Mr.. Me
Call. Mr.. Hoar Of Massachusetts, and
Mr.. Fordnay OF Michigan
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
BIG FIRE IN RUssELLvILLE. ARK

Russelville, Ark. Jan. 1.-the fire.
that broke out here last night wiped
out the entire business district. Loss
5000 900.
The ira practically burned Itself out
this morning An audience In the
It was with difficulty "A serious pauic
was narrowly adverted
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
DENIsON, PRIOR 4 co.

Cleveland. Jan. 16,-According to an
official statement issued by the Bank
ers' committee inves ugating the affairs
of Denison, Prior & Co., the bankers
and brokers who failed several days
ago, the liabilities of the firm, includ-
ing the forged bonds, put out by l.. W.
Prior. will aggregate 100000
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
PORT OF MONTE CRISTl.
II Has Capitulated and the Revolution
L. Ended,

san Domingo, Monday, Jan. 15--The
port Of Monte Cristi, on the north coast
which recently was In the hands Of the
revolutionists, capitulated to the gov
ernment forces today. the latter guar
nnteeing 20 protect the lives and prop
erty OF the rebels,
The Dominican gunboat Independent
ella, which supported Gen. Morales, the
former president of Santo Domingo, al
so surrendered after her commander
had sought refuge on one OF the Amer
lean wdrshps.
The revolution Is ended and all is
quiet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
MIDSHiPMAN MINOR
MERIWETHER'S TRIAL.

Annapolis, Md, Jan. 1.-THE trial Of
Midshipnan Minor Meriwether, Jr., on
charges of hazing In six separate in
stances, proceeded this morning.
His counsel, James NJ. Munroe. en-
tered challenges To certain members OF
the court this morning
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
PATENTS FOR WEsTERNERs
Especial to the News. ..

Washington, ID. c.. Jan. l6.-Patents
Issued Utah-Wiliam Broadbent.
Salt Lake, carved gum form; John T.
Mendenhall, Springville, self dumping
scraper.
Wyoming-Frank d. Lingenfelter.
Patrick, running gear.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
A SANGUlNARY FIGHT.


Buda Pest, Hungary. Jan. ia san
culinary fight between peasants and
gendarmerie took place today in con-
nection with the election of a judge at
the village of Bike, IN the Bereg dts
trict. Six peasants and two gendarmes
were killed and number wounded.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
MAGoON PosTPoNEs START.

Panama, Jan. i6.-Gov. Magoon, on
receipt Of a cable message from Wash
ing last night postponed his proposed
trip to the United States until Jan. q.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16
APPoINTEEs QUALIFY.
VIC 'n'ef VAN and Others File Their
Official Bonds.

pa,,r s. taarles T, Vail of the fire de-.
cord, ',, Med his bond with city Re.
"0fs'on today The amount Of
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-16

~ these days a want ADVERTISER
one !" offer for sale something you
VII Wiz. long looked for--but you will
=" none the wiser II You overlook
the adj.
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