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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-20
FIVE LIVES ARE
LOST In A. FIRE
AT TUNNEL HILL, PA, THIS
MoRNlNG.-FoUR STORES AND
SEVERAL HOMES DESTROYED.

Special to the Herald.
Tunnell Hill, Pa, Feb. 2O.-Mrs.
Mary Grogan and her three children,
Patrick, Willie and Kate. were burned
to death here this morning in a fire
which destroyed four business houses
and number of residences.
Another victim, whose remains
have not yet been identified, was also
burned to death. The city is wrapped
in sorrow over the disaster.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-20
RUN ON A BANK
jackson Trust and Savings Bank Ex.
perienees a Run Today.

Special to the Herald.
Chicago. Ill, Feb. pa run on the
Jackson Trust and Savings Bank was
begun this morning as a result of the
report that the state bank examiner
had begun an investigation of the in
stitution. Up to noon the bank had
paid out about ninety thousand dol
lars. The bank officials say the bank
will not close.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-20
Woman Was Mrs. Walters.

Special to the Herald.
New York, n. Y, February 20
John W. Walters, whose wife
drowned herself and children while
passengers on Fall River steamer
Plymouth last night, collapsed today
when he heard the news of the trag-
edy. Mrs. Walters was thirty-five
years of age. and the children were
aged, girl eight, boy FIVE, and an in
FAINT
The note left by Mrs. Walters read:
Dear John, forgive me for all of this
trouble. My heart is broken. For
give me for giving you this great sor-
row. could not live, and could not
leave the children"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-20
Quiet in Hungary.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Vienna. Feb. 2O.-Hungary remains
quiet today. The royal commission
ers have been dispatched to take
charge Of the districts in case of
trouble.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-20
ANOTHER ARREST
Made in the Idaho Mine Trouble
in Which steunberg Lost Life.
Special to the Herald.

Special TO the Herald.
Baker City, Oregon, Feb. 90
Steve Adams, alias Dickinson. mem
Der of the Western Federation of Min
ers, who is said to be wanted az
Boise in connection with the assassi-
nation of Ex-Governor Steunberg. was
arrested here this morning.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-20
Big Toxic Fire.
to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Victoria, b. C., Feb. 2O.-Mail adj
vices just received here report that
four hundred and fifty houses were
destroyed by fire in Toxic on Janu-
AIRY the thirty-frst.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-02-20
General Miles to Speak
,ecial to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 2O-General
Miles has accepted an invitation to
make the commencement address at
the Nebraska University in June.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-04
Almost Abandon Hope Of
Solving the Murder Mystery.
Small Publicly No Ordinary
Hdup Private Business Affairs Probed- Carried
Finding Of Old Clothes by Tamstr.

The officers OF the law have almost
abandoned hope OF ever apprehending
the murderer or murderers of Nephi NJ.
Sheets or of solving the mystery sur
rounding his tragic death. In vain have
they followed every possible clue that
could be seized upon. Theories have
been pursued and rumors run down un-
I'll the police say they can go no far
Their. 1t was thought that the liberal
rewards offered for capture and convic-
zion by city, state and county, might
cause an accoInplice or other person
with knowledge OF the dreadful crime to
come forward and disclose the facts III
the case, as they did in the, at first
equally incomprehensible and mys-
ferrous Shockley Brighton Gleason
homicide. But thus far they have not
done so. The man on men who took
the life and money OF Nephl NJ. Sheets
have disappeared as completely as
though they had been swallowed by the
earth.
The inquest has been suspended UNI
I'll next Monday afternoon at o'clock.
At that time the inquiry will probably
be drawn to a close. unless some addi-
tional light is thrown on the deep mys-
terry.
County Attorney p. r. Christensen
this morning stated that there was alb
solutely nothing new In the case Mr..
Christensen Is of the opinion that the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-04
NUARY A, 1906. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

murderer OF Sheets was no ordinary
holdup. No witness has been found
who saw the murderer. In all prob
ability the last man seen on the streey
at the time OF the tragedy was Sheets
himself.
Yesterday afternoon testimony was
brought out to this effect. The witness
who gave this evidence was James
Durand. teamster who resides at $50
Third East street. He was driving home
at about S:l5 o'clock last Thursday eve
ming. In fact he delivered coal to y,
d. Mckee, who resides in Mr.. j. p. ",
McAllister's house. After leaving the
coal and as he was backing into the
street, he said he almost ran into a
man. In describing him he said:
"He was OF medium build and
should Judge he weighed about i60
pounds. He wore a derby hat, black
overcoat and the collar was turned up.
am sure that he had very heavy
moustache. did not know Mr., Sheets
but from his photograph I would say
that the man | saw looked like Sheets"
Yesterday afternoon some boys play
ing on the corner west of McAllister's
found some old clothes under a bridge.
The remor Immediately started that
the murderer had thrown away blood
stained garments. The police were no
tilted and secured the clothing but Il
did not take long TO determine that they
had no connection with the tragedy
The clothing was found 10 DO very old
and had evidently been In the ditch
for long time.
The officials are working diligently
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-04
TO RE0RGAN|zE
POLICE FORCE.
American Party Managers Want
To See a Complete Sweep
In Department.
GEORGE SHEETS IN CONTROL.
j. Slated for Chief But Has Hard Sled
ding---Siny be Head Detective in
Charge of rcndcrloin.

salt Lakes police force is to receive
complete or nearly complete re-
organization. Detective George A.,
Sheets Is a dominating factor in the
new lineup. He is slated for chief, but
is having some hard shedding from
within the ranks of his own party.
Failing to land first place it IL stated
he Will be perfectly satisfied as head
OF the detective force also that Ia the
event of securing the last named no
sitlon, he win be directly in charge OF
the gambling and tenderloin districts
and that he Will enforce his own ideas
of law and order In them Some Of
those who are urging his appointment
for either one or both places say that
gambling will be doomed under his rigid
enforcement of the city ordinances.
Others smile and think OF the past
This latter class are the ones who are
most vigorous in their opposition TO
Sheets.
Sheets Is one OF the oldest and best
known officers in salt Lake. Since the
early nineties he has been connected
with police and detective work for the
city the greater part Of the time. And
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-04
CHARLES EDWARDS CASE.
Autopsy Expected 10 Decide Whethcp
shooting Was Suicide or Murder.

New Haven. Conn, Jan. i.---An au-
topsy which will be held on the body
of Charles Edwards. the New York
business man who was fatally shot la
mysterious manner while the guest of
his brother n-law. Charles A. Hitler.
Of College street early yesterday. is ex
pected TO determine whether the shoot
ing was suicide or murder In case
the latter Is indicated the police VIII
proceed TO run down some clews when
they possess. but which do not at pres
ent offer much promise OF rsult.
When DR.. Benz. II. Cheney was called
In to see the dying man yesterday ha
did not discover the bullet wound UNI
Ill he turned Edwards over, He ran
a probe into the wound and located the
bullet in the lower section OF the brain.
The bullet has not been removed
Under supervision of the police,
Numbers were set at work today IN
the Hitler house tearing UP the traps
and plumbing and to Law bare for
scrutiny most of the drainage pipes.
No explanation was given for this
move.
A servant girl In neighboring house
told of hearing three pistol shots dur
ing Tuesday night and scrutiny wee
made OF The walls and ceilings OF So,
eral rooms to see II any stray bullec
could he located. That the bullet vas
fired at close range Is indicated by the
statement OF Or. y. IL. Cheney, who
was summoned 10 attend the injured
man, that the lobe OF the ear was black
with powder stains around the wound
Or. Cheney found no stains on Mr. Ed
wards finger.
II seems 10 be generally known thar
there were dissgreements between Mrs
Edwards wife Of the dead man. and
her brothers. Charles a. and Maxcy
Hitler over the settlement OF the estate
OF their mother, Mrs Abigail HllleL
who died six weeks ago, Mr. Edwards
recently consulted counsel preliminary
TO what was expected to be contest IN
the courts over the division of the es-
tate which is said 10 be worth 100000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-04
CONTEST OVER
YERkES' WILL.
Not Improbable as a New One
Was Drawn up and Ready
To Sign.
DOCTOR PREVENTED SIGNING.
Matter Preycd Upon Dcceased's Mind
New Document Radically Changed
Disposition of Estate.

New York, Jan, 4.--rhe Times says
today:
II was learned yesterday that IN the
hope OF prolonging the life of Charles
i. Yerkes, DR., II. =. LOOMS, Mr.
Nerkes' physician, By word OF pro-
fessional advice to his dying clients
lawyer, Adrian III, Joline, prevented
the signing OF new win or codlcil
which would radically have upset the
present disposition OF the Yerkes es-
tate.
DR.. Loomis gave his consent TO Mr.
Yerkes directing the drawing of new
will three weeks before his death, It
was given then only because the sick
man constantly talked about the neces-
slty of a new viii being made. II
preyed on his mind so greatly that DR.
Loomis, in the hope OF restoring him
to mental quiet and polse. that he
might better fight OFF death. finally per
mitted the patient to have an inter-
view with his lawyer. AIR. Joline
II took Mr.. Joline two or three days
10 draw UP the new will. and In the
meantime Mr.. Yerkes became much
weaker. He was stu conscious when
the lawyer returned with the docu-
ment but he was In such condition
that Dr. Loomis considered It unwlse 10
have him meet the attorney again or
attempt to attend To any business. The
hoped for rally of Mr.. Yerkes did not
come. He lapsed into INCONSISTENCIES
and the Joline will was never signed.
The Yerkes will. published Yesterday
exists only as the result OF the care OF
DR.. LOOMS for his patient. A word
from him and the name OF Charles T.
Yerkes would have been affixed TO a
document which IL is said would have
changed the disposal OF his SIS. 900, 600
in almost every particular save In the
requests to the city giving the art
galleries the family mansion and the
Bronx hospital.
Mr.. Joline would not talk Yesterday
about the will that IVES never signed,
saying:
II cannot talk of Mr.. Yerkes' private
affairs, because they were private and
do not concern the public"
DR.. Loomis said last night that he
had consented 10 the will being draw,
because he believed his patient was
worrying over the matter and thought
Il wise TO have his mind relieved. He
was not IN the chamber however when
Mr.. Joline and Mr.. Yerkes went over
the provisions for this new instrument.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-04
MORALES TROOPS
WERE DEFEATED.
RepuIsed by the Caceres CARR
son After Very Sharp
Fighting.
GEN. RODRIGUEZ WAS KILLED.
Puerto Plata Streets observation-disclosures
ness nj Observation-Disclosures
can Exilcs Returning.

Cape Hayden Hayti. Jan. I.--Follow-
ing the attack made Jan. 2 on Puerto
Plata. on the northern coast OF Santo
Domingo by Gen. Demetrio Rodriguez,
commanding the troops of the fugitive
president, Gen. Morales, which resulted
In the repulse of the Morales forces by
the Caceres garrison after sharp fight
ing, the Caceres troops. commanded by
Gen. Cespedes. attacked the Morales
troops yesterday In their position out
side Puerto Plata. stubborn lighting
followed during which many men were
killed or wounded on both sides, re-
sulting In the defeat of the Morales
forces. who were dispersed by the Ca
ceres troops. Among the killed WAS
Gen, Demetrto Rodriguez, former GOV
ernor Of Monte Cristi. who, Il Is re-
ported In Monte Cristi had announced
that II his attack on Puerto Plata was
successful he would proclaim himself
candidate for the presidency OF San
10 Domingo. The streets OF Puerto
Plata are almost deserted the stores
are closed and business IL at a stand
still The Dominican exiles who have
been authorized by the Morales party
20 return TO Santo Domingo are land
Ing at Monte Cristi not far from Puer-
90 Plata.
RODRIGUEZ DEATH CONFIRMED.
Washington. Jan. 4.-Mr. Joubert. the
Dominican representative here. received
cablegram today announcing that
Gen. Rodriguez was killed at Puerto
Plata yesterday; that the fighting there
he'd lasted three days but that the
country was Qiiet and N was noDed the
situation would be cleared today. Mr..
10 Secy Root
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-04
SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO
MURRAY COUNCILMAN.

Councilman Walter Henry Atwood OF
Murray, one Of the pioneers of the
smelter city. and an old resident of
Utah. was probably fatally injured yes
terday afternoon In sleighing acci-
dent. His scalp was torn completely
on his head. to within four inches of
The neck. and II required 80 stitches TO
again fix ii into place.
II was loosened by the sharp edge of
q gate post, against which Mr.. Atwood
was thrown as his sleigh capsized and
although the blow was terrific he did
hot lose consciousness. His appeal for
help brought his wife out OF the house
nearby. and with her hands she lifted
me scalp back into place, Then with
the assistance Of pedestrian who hap
pened to be passing, Mr. Atwood walk
ed INTO the house. removed his overcoat
aud coat and sat down on a lounge.
Dr. Ferrebee Of Murray was hastily
summoned and he stitched up the
wound, after which the patient seemd
70 be resting easily. This morning.
however after spending a night In COM
parative ease, he became restless. and
seemed to be suffering IN his chest.
Nhere ne was also strfck with great
force as the sleigh capsized.
me tact that Mr. Atwood Is In his
tN'y,hfth year is counted against his
nauces Tor recovery. although h, is a
man OF great vigor, and rigorous health.
sAcept Tor the fact that one of his legs
wac hurt several years ago at Draper.
time pp'S s'''Ve 'nat
mrs Atwood, when seen at her home
,uls morning, gave the following nc
count OF the accident I'VE have a
soh Oh mission In Chicago. and Mr.
a'Wood suggested yesterday that we
so Ut sleigh ride to visit family
81 Nhleh member has just returned
,toil me Chicago mission field. After
sm s sieisn was hitched up. Mr.. Atwood
basss es.eu 'hat he had better visit the
transact. '"'"'VsS W
.. lie left home for this purpose. ana
n was on returning that the accident
Seurreu' In front OF our home thew
su recently graded the road, making
aI'on between the turnpike and the
SIs vi the road, and II was I'm this
Az Nn mat the sleigh was capsized. and
wi Atwood, who Ii a powerful man
meghing nearly $40 pounds, was thrown
teauist four-by-four gate post rho
'"aIp edge or which cut open his scaln
en- neard MIN scream. and ran our OF
80 7 muse found his scalp of clear
no NH the forehead to the back of the
n'Vn ana | lifted II into place. Then
na, VINO happened to come along.
,b'ped Mr. Atwood into the house. AZ
hH, s ne walked himself and removed
befoyo erGoat and coat after getting In,
LII SUING down on lounge.
va ~ eondition today is hopeful, and
,. ulhk lie Will recover. He IL reat
,rss, however and seenns IN H. -.
ihg In his chest" NC '"'te'-
ln xnonnellman Atwood is one OF the hest
sy S,xious friends are extending their
fnpauny to the family Tho
.o,'se ne was driving was
erd,n one but was feeling more than
s utnsriiy spirited on account n, ~
eral days 'e'" uSeh Tor sew
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-04

now TO discover everything possible
about the dead mans personal affairs.
They have gone thoroughly into the
business of the Sheets estate but find
nothing OF a nature to throw light on
the murder Did Sheets have some
other business besides his connection
with the telephone company! That IL
question the authorities would like
to have answered Another Is; Did he
have an enemy through some private
business transactions, who would COM
init murder?
IL IL known that Sheets had very lit
tie, " anything. left out of'his portion
OF his fathers estate. Through sickness
IN MS family. and from business losses
the money was used.
The question OF his insurance has
been fully gone into. As previously
stated In these columns, he carried a
policy for $4,000 In the A. o. u, W. on
Nov. 10 he took out an accident policy
FOR 1850, In favor OF his wife. Sheets
also carried $4,000 insurance IN the In
dependent Order Of Foresters, and on
Dec. 2s. paid his dues to Secy. A. r.
Tibbs. The dues amounted to $40. 1t
was on the same day that he paid $3.50
dues to the A. o. u. W. On these oc-
casions Sheets appeared to be In a
cheerful frame OF mind.
At present the officers are working 70
locate every person who heard thr shot
fired, or who was on the street near
the time of the shooting. In fact, they
are seeking every scrap OF testimony
which might in any way throw light
on the mystery.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-04
.FRANCO-GERMAN
SITUATION.
British Official and Unofficial
Circles Do Not Consider
It Serious.
THE MOROCCAN CONFERENCE.
Arrangements for IL Going Ahead
Admitted Germany Might Raise
Irritating Questions.

London, Jan. 4.--Official ana unofficial
circles IN Great Britain do not consider
the Franco-German situation as seri-
Gus 1t Is true that the reports eman-
atins from France had a slight effect on
the stock market. but this was only
temporary. The British government liz
going on with the arrangements of the
Moroccan conferences, ara while 1t is
admitted that Germany might raise
questions which might cause irritation,
1t Is not believed that this Will prevent
the conference from arriving at a final
and satisfactory settlement. 1t is GER
tain that Great Britain desires this ana
while her action will be In accord with
France, she will exert herself to pre-
vent any approach to q rupture. II
Germany's proposals regarding the pro-
, lection OF her trade do not interfere
with a fair field for the trade OF all
countries she is not likely to meet witt.
any opposition from Great Britain.
While the correspondents I'm Berlin
and Paris are sending lengthy dispatch
es outlining the views OF their respect
I've capitals the London papers make
no comment on the Moroccan situation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-04
HUMOROUS RECITAL.
English and American Joke Makers
AZ Barratt Hall Tonight.

Tonight and part of tomorrow Jsr-
ONE X. Jerome. the noted English hui
morist, will be guest in Salt Lake. lie
Is on his way to the coast on n tour
OF America. and tonight will appear at
Barratt hall In an authors recital
with Charles Battell LOOMS,
an American humorist OF note The
lecture OF DR.. G. Stanley Hall before
the State Teachers association VIII be-
gin at o'clock instead OF at eight. so
that teachers who care TO may hear Mr..
Jerome After the recital, recep-
ton will be rendered the noted English
man by the Press and Commercial clubs
ut the latter's quarters Hon. Fisher
Harris OF the Commercial club viii in
troduee Mr. Jerome and Mr. Loomis
at tonight's recital. Indications point
to crowded house.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-04
Represented That He Had Letter
From Denver Bishop to Salt
Lake Bishop.
PASSED OFF AS RICH MAN.
Also Passed OFF a Bad Check on
futile Bros. -GambIed, Con.
fessed and Landed In jail.
Had Bought Ticket to Get Out OF Town
when Caught He Said He Was
A Confidence Man.

An old CRATER named Charles Hogs
from Colorado was arrested this morn
ing by Officer Sperry, just as Hogg WAS
about to board Short Line train for
Ogden.
Hosg arrived here Yesterday and rep
resented that he was worth several
thousand dollars, and proposed to To-
cate here. He went into the futile real
estate office and explained to them that
he was to make some investments.
Hogg had lettersalleged to have been
given HIM by an Episcopal bishop OF
Denver. The letter WAS to Introduce
him to the bishop OF Salt Lake. Hogg
said he found that the bishop was
away, and he went to Mr.. Franken of
Druehl & Franken. The latter read the
letter and introduced Hosg to Mr.. Tut
lie, who then took Hogg about town
and showed him various property bar
gains. Hogg was greatly impressed. He
then asked Mr.. futile to cash a check
for SS5. MIR. futile advanced the
money. The check was Drawn on ire
First National bank OF Las Vegas.
Later Mr.. Tuttle became suspicious
and had Hogg watched. Last night the
fellow began gambling. This morning
he purchased ticket for Ogden. Mr..
futile immediately notified the police
and officer G. A. Sperry hauled the
CRATER from the train and lodged him
IN Jail.
Al tha rricnn ~ xpaa haiurr Ied NAV
he admitted that he forged the check.
Among his effects were found several
checks, and r. printing outfit for maxi
ing checks. Just before he was taken
10 his cell. Hogg turned to the News
reporter and remarked: ,s.
Say. YOU can jist put ME down for a
confidence man but a DIN bad bungler
and gutter"
Hogg appears to be about so years OF
age. lie Is very small man, and has
but one eye.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-04
TEN YEARS A STATE.
Today Is the First Decade Ami.
yersary or Utah's State-
hood.

Utah was admitted to the union
10 years ago today by proclama-
tiou of Grover Cleveland as presi-
dent, and Richard Olney as sec
rotary OF state. The receipt Of
the news from Washington was
the occasion Of much jubilatlon
on the part OF the people. Tho
full proclamation was first pub
lished in the Deseret News on
that date, Jan. I, 1895.
Gov. West, who was then the
executive Of the territory. was in
Washington at the time and teie-
graphed as follows to Acting Gov.
c. c. Richards:
President Cleveland signed
proclamation at minutes past
10 o'clock. Three cheers for our
new state"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-04
ROCK ISLAND DIVIDEND PASSED.

New York, Jan. 4.-The directors OF
the Rock Island company of New Jer-
sey. which operates the Rock Island
system at meeting today voted to
pass the quarterly dividend on the COM
mon and preferred stock
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-04
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

Washington. Jan. i.-The president
today sent the following nominations
to the senate
Richard W. Austin, Tennessee. consul
at Glasgow, Scotland.
Secretary OF oklahoma--Charles H..
Ellison.
Register OF Land Ofiice-Alpha 81,
Hoyt az sun Dance. Wyo.
Receivers OF Public Moneys Robert
II. Heron, at Lander Wyo. Levy T.
Davis, at Sun Dance, Wye.
Also q number OF appointments sEa
promotions in the army, navy. revenue
cutter and marine hospital service.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-04
WANT TO onEy TIE LAW.

Washington, Jan, 4.-Througn COM
mit,ee representing the traffic mana
gers OF the eastern trunk lines which
came here yesterday assurance has
been given the interstate commerce
commission that the roads have indl-
Gated a desire to comply with the law
with respect 10 the granting OF rebates
and other special privileges Following
conference OF tho traffic managers
with the commission some days ago.
this committee has been at work secure
Ing pledges TO this eud