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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-28
SENTENCED FOR MURDER.

Belleville. his, Feb 2s.--1'he jury in
the case of Pos Seadra, on trial for the
killing of August Genetti by means of
an internal machine, yesterday re-
turned verdict of guilty, and fixed the
penalty at life imprisonment In the
penitentiary. August Genetti and
Louis Cologne, coal miners, were Killed
I'm Mine No. II at Collinsville on the
night of June 19 last. Seadra was con-
victed of having conspired with Joseph
Genetti to kill August Genetti because
he opposed the marriage of Joseph Ge-
netti to Augustus sister.
Joseph Genetti was recently sentenced
to Is years imprisonment for the same
murder.
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SALT LAKE ROUTE MAN
FINED IN LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 2s.-Thomas
p. Cullen, superintendent of the Salt
Lake railroad, was today fined $3.50 by
Justice F'rederickson for having failed
to keep a gateman at crossing at
night. The proceedings followed a
collision between a freight train and
n street car IN which the conductor Of
the latter was killed. The fine was
paid, although the attorney for the
railroad claimed that the company had
no knowledge of such an ordinance.
A similar charge against General Man
ager II. Il. Wells was dismissed.
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WHAT McWHIRTER SAYS,

minds. The matter is now closed and
am glad Of it,
WHAT McWHIRTER SAYS.
Alexander MeWhirter was at his
place of business, working about his
own affairs as IL he knew of no Sheets
trial. we told what we knew and can
say nothing more, l regarded the con-
spiracy as well founded but VIII not
discuss the verdict in the case just
ended. We are here to do business and
win welcome all who come"
WILLIAM SARCASTIC.
William McWhirter is quoted as say
Ing:
diet. / hear they are going to make
Sheets Chief OF police again. By all
means do so. There will be other suck
crs here next summer and the season
Is just opening. We have no plans
for the future
COUNSEL DELIGHTED.
Judge Thurman, Attys. Wedgwood
and Christensen and Atty, Irvine who
unanimous In expressing their salts
composed the defense's counsel are
faction at the result of the trial and
In their assertions Of their belief that
tho defendant was innocent of graft at
an times.
Tho expressions OF others are inter-
osting Some follow
SCOTCH VERSION POPULAR.
Colonel n. W. Clayton--To my mind
lts the Scotch verdict OF mot guilty.
but don't do Il again
Joseph s. Wells-lt appears TO mo
to be tho old Scotch verdict OF mot
guilty. but don't do Il again." don't
think the finding ~ the jury Will much
affect the sentiment OF the pubic
Spencer Clawson-The verdict reads
IKE tho well known Scotch verdict OF
Mot guilty. but don't do il again"
Tx-Councihnan A. W, Carlson-It is
a ma advertisement for the town; /
Ion't Ike 10 talk about H.
DIDN'T LIKE EVIDENCE
Atty.-Gon. Breeden-The verdict Is
not surprise, considering the cnaf-
rcter OF the chief witnesses Tor inc
sroeacutlon who were unworthy OF be-
iisG II would he very difficult 10 ma
h1v who would convict on that KIND
m audience, whether the accused were
ealIy guilty or innocent
Ea-GoV. Wolls-lVe no comment TO
mako; I'm Keeping out OF politics.
oTo CLEAN UP TOWN.
councilman Black It's a victory FOR
lhccts ] never believed he was guilty
ma the efforts of the prosecution we're
he worst l ever knew trying, as they
IA. 10 convict the man on such class
II opldenco I think sheets ought t.
~ nut back Az chief of police, and t9li
,lean ~ the town
EXPECTED VERDICT
judge W. II Rlng-I don't see how
~ tflsl could come out other man
did, with the class Of evidence "
.erea by tho prosecution. No man
Gould be convicted on such testimony
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ITALIAN CONSUL N1ERcEpEs.

81, Petersburg Feb. 2s.-The italian
ambassador 20 Russia, Signor MelegarL
today visited Grand Duke Nicholas
Nicholaleyitch TO request clemency Tor
Calvino. the Italian newspaper CORES,
pondent who was yesterday tounu
rullfv by a military court OF compiled
~ i'm the nttenlDt last week IN TINS
CITY upon the lives Of the grand duke
and Minister OF Justice Chtschegioylt-
off, and sentenced to death.
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THINK THEY GAN ExrRADIrE.
New Hampshire Officers Convinced
They Can Bring Roy TO Trial.

Concord, n. H., Feb. 2s,--Atty. Gen.
Eastman ana County Solicitor Batchel-
der held q conference here today with
GOV. Floyd and Secy. OF State Pearson,
In reference TO the eNtradition of Roy
The attorney general said he was
firmly convinced that Roy could be ex-
tradited. No action has been taken
up to noon.
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GInLs I'm rANIo Avn rInn.

Chicago, Feb. 2S.-A fire that de-
stroyed the plant Of the Rubber Goods
Manufacturing company az 7d2 West
Lake street today drove 20 young wo-
men employees into the street In a
panic Several OF them were slightly
overcome by smoke but recovered IN
a short time, Loss $4,000.
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ARRESTED FOR STARTING FIRE

Johnstown, Pa, Feb. 2s.--charged
with having started fire at Barnes
boro, near here, last week. when
caused 500 900 loss and burned woman
~ Tsoth Terov AdamoslSy, a tailor who
oec,,,ied one of the burned buildings,
yyas arrested today. II is alleged he
started Inc fire In order 70 collect In
surance.
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SHOOTS WIFE, FIRES
HOME, KILLS HIMSELF
Colorado Engineer Believed 90
Have Become Suddenly
Insane.

Colorado springs Colo, Feb. %.
--Edward Price. Colorado Md
land railroad engineer, shot and
killed HIS wife. set fire 10 the
house and then blew out his own
brains at Florissant, Colo. today.
The shooting Is supposed to
have been tho result Of insanity
NeIghbors were attracted to tho
scene by flames bursting from tho
kitchen, MIR. Price has been an
engineer for the Midland about
year. He was 50 years old There
We're no children.
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NAM or soorr cnrIsrn.

Rocklund, Me, Feb. 2S-The scout
cruiser Chester, built by the Bath
ron works, left her anchorage early
lonay for the official Standardization
trol on the Rockland mile course. The
Weather was clear and there was a
'sll westerly wind
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BULGARIA AND REUSS
UNITED BY MARRIAGE.

Coburg, Germany, Feb. 2S.-Prince
Ferdinand OF Bulgaria and Eleonore
Caroline Gasparine Louise, Princess Of
Reuss. were married here today. At
the conclusion of the religious and the
civil ceremony which followed 1t, the
wedding party left here for Gera, the
seat of the younger branch of the Reuss
family.
Prince Ferdinand proceeded to the
Catholic church, where the religious
ceremony was held some time in add
vance of the bridal party, and he re-
NAMED alone in silent prayer until the
princess and her escort entered the edi-
nee. She was accompanied by Prince
Henry XIV of Reuss- Kostri2, Prince
Henry XVIII OF Reuss and other rela-
tives After the exchange of rims,
mass was celebrated and then CIVIL
ceremony took place.
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria Is a
member of the house of Saxe-Coburg-
Et- Gotha. He was born In 1861 and In
1887 he was elected Prince OF Bulgaria.
In April. 1898, he was married to Prln-
cess Marie Louise OF Bourbon Parme.
who died IN 1893, The prince has two
sons and two daughters.
Princess Eleonore IS O daughter OF
Prince Henry ~ OF Reuas- Kostriz. She
was born near zulllchau, Prussia in
1860. She 10 a member of the younger
branch OF the Reuss family.
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pAvoRs FOWLER BILL.

Washington, Feb, 2s.-The house
committee on banking and currency
today voted 10 report fayorably the
Fowler currency bill
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rIRE IN KANSAS VILLAGE.

Elinwood. Kan. Feb. 2s.-Fire here
today destroyed the opera house BLOCK
ana three stores causing a loss OF slfo,-
600. The town has only a volunteer ile
department Fire apparatus sent ironl
Great Bend succeeded IN qhecklng we
fames. which threatened the business
district. origin Of the fre Ii unknown
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crlAABERLAINs TAKE A REST.

London. Feb. 2s.--Joseph Chamber
lain. accompanied by Mrs, Chamberlain.
left London today for the Riviera:
They win remain there for several
months. Mr.. Chamberaln's health
continues 10 improve slowly
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KANsAs pANK pYNANnTEp.

wichita. Kan, Feb. 2s.-lThe bank at
Llncolnvllle. Kan. 9G miles northeast
OF this city, was dynamited last night
and $500 IN currency taken The bur
l.larg escaned.
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WI TING FANG ARRIVES.

San Franoiaoo, Fob. rs The steam
ship siberia, with Wa rns Fang, tho
new minister from CHINA 70 III unit-d
States, on board, IS enseIlps this har-
Dor.
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BIRCH RECORD OBSCURE.

Although Lillian Carkins, the original
name of the woman who now calls
herself Glacia Gala, is known TO have
been born within the city limits Of
Portsmouth In 1871. no record of her
birth can be found upon the city rec
ords, but an entry Is found recorded in
1880 of the birth OF "Glacia Gala" In
this record the fathers name Is given
as"Cieorge f. Gala, of Portsmouth" and
the mothers name as Carrie e. Gala, OF
Epplng."
This does not appear In the same hand
writing Is that which the births OF 1880
are written In but ii Is said to re-
semble the penmanship displayed in en-
tries made several years later.
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TO APPLY FOR EXTRACTION.
County Solicitor at Portsmouth Be-
lievcs Roy Can Be Brought 10 Trial.

Portsmouth. N. H., Feb, 2s.--Believ-
ing that Paul Il. Roy, the husband of
Glacia Gala can be brought back from
France to answer the charge OF muir
derlng Mrs. Roy's brother. George A.
Carkins. County Solicitor Batchelder
and Attorney General Eastman left
here today for the state capitol at Con-
cord to apply for extradition papers.
The attorneys carried with them the
report of the medical referee on the
autopsy performed on Carkin's body as
well as the affidavit of Glacin Gala,
James l.. Kelly, her. stepfather. and
Mrs. Kelly, her mother. 1t is expected
the state authorities viii take the mat
ter before the state department at
Washington which will decide If the
facts justify a request for Roy's ex-
tradition.
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,,,,, 20 MFR. Advertiser; The News"
w" cs bec-linc 20 the home Of
The prospective buyer.
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"oNcE BIT TWICE SHY"

Sheets is not at all reticent in dis
GUESSING the case. But when the ques-
ton of accepting the Office OF chief of
police, is put TO him, he balks.
Without mincing words, he says
1t would take al of salt Lake
to get him to consider the propo-
sition. 81 was jobbed once; that isn't
what l want again." he explained. The
ex-chief is vlndictive and his anger is
directed at the county officials. not the
men who appeared against him in the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-28

Thousands of Readers VIII Sem the
News Want Ads Tomorrow. What
DO YOU Want?
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minds. The matter is now closed and
/ am glad Of IT,"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

physician. On this trip he met Mrs.
Martha Custis, widow of Daniel Parke
Gusts, one Of the weathiest planters
In the colony. They were married some
FIVE months later. Very little is known of
her except that she was petite. pretty
and exceedingly devoted to her husband.
she was very proud of his successes, and
used all her energy to make his trials
as easy as she could. There are those
who attribute washington's first step up
ward to his marriage. This is certainly
untrue. for he was on the road to sue
cess when he married her. Whenever
Washington went on long campaign
his wife took up headquarters where she
might be near him. These winterings
gradually became regular custom. She
seldom complained. although she fire.
quently had to put up with inconvenient
headquarters. when Washington was
chosen commander-in- chief of the Army
he did not accept the place with great
eagerness, for he knew 1t was to be a
long and hard fought war, and a position
latent with responsibility. The struggle
was as difficult as he imagined, for many
times during the war the soldiers were
ready to lay down their arms and go
home, nut his courage never failed him
and he pushed on.
When the sky looked blacklist he would
plan some campaign to make of defeat
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

associations. A. succeeding generation.
however tore down the chimney and
the remnant of the walls In order to Sc
cure the bricks. A marble slab, bearing
an inscription giving the date of Wash
ington's birth and other information,
which had been set into the great arch
of the fireplace above mentioned was at
this juncture removed to the old family
graveyard. but in placing it between two
ancient fgtrees planted by the mother Of
Washington this heirloom was broken and
its fragments lie there today moss-grown
and vine-covered.
Later on 1t became the custom for pic
mic parties to land on the sandy beach.
Z and many Of these excursionists made it
a practice to carry away bricks as SOU
venirs. until John w. Wilson, owner Of
the farm, took steps to prevent further
trespassng. A very few of the old
bricks, together with the cornerstones,
are the only vestige of the historic manor
house now Remaining. These bricks. by
the way, were brought over from England
nearly two centuries ago, serving as bal
last for the vessels which also brought
all the woodwork and other finishing and
furnishings for what was, In its day, one
of the notable plantation homes OF that
section Of the OLD Dominion.
The broad portico ct the old house in
which Washington was born faced the
Potomac, and IT does not require any
very great stretch Of imagination to be-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
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iieve that the vistas presented between
the massive pillars of this portal must
have surpassed even the famous view
from the veranda at Mount Vernon, the
home of Washington during his mature
years On either side of the site of WASH
ington's birthplace are groups Of noble
trees. which have the semblance OF Silent
sentries guarding the spot.
Most visitors to Wakefield are willing
to believe that the cherry tree which still
stands near the site of the mansion Is an
offshoot of the historic sapling which met
such untimely fate at the bands OF the
New Worlds hero. AS may be surmised,
the points of interest connected with
Washington'a boybood are not as nu-
merous at Wakefield as would be the
case had the plantation buildings been
more carefully preserved. Almost the
sole remnant now remaining of the Old
time structures are the slave quarters,
row of abandoned log huts, several OF
which are now used as corncribs. lana
mark of the vicinity is Georges Creek
which has taken its name from the nero
who, as a boy. romped on its banks.
As has been said, the historic spot at
Wakefield has not been left unmarked,
although isolated and neglected insofar
as the tide of twentieth-century tourist
travel is concerned. 1t was In 1898 that
the national government erected at Wake
field a copy or facsimile in reduced size
Of, the Washington National Monument
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

neglect of Wakefield Plantation is that
the old farm was visited by vastly great
er numbers Of people few years ago
than 1t has been more recently. The
secret of the whole thing is that Wash
lngtons birthplace Is very Isolated. In
deed, 1t would be difficult to find a more
out-of-the way nook In the eastern part
OF the United States. No railroad APP
proaches within many miles of 1t, and
the only means of access Is found In the
steamers plying up and down the Po-
tomac River. In days gone by these
river craft carried many interested per-
SONS to Wakefield. The United States
government built a pier at the planta-
ton and steamers were enabled to land
passengers almost at the site Of the
manor house in which Washington was
born.
During recent years. however the gov
eminent pier has been In shoal water.
and none of the river steamers can
reach it. The sightseer who now sets
out TO visit Wakefield Plantation had
best have plenty of time at his disposal
and not be deferred by unexpected obsta-
cles The first stage Of the journey IS
made by steamer from Washington to
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

Washington's advice. The General was
shot In one OF these engagements. With
this the Redcoats began to run, but
Washington tried to call them back. All
day he was in the midst of the hght.
Four bullets went through his coat and
two horses were shot under him.
The war at an end, Washington re-
turned home. He was anxious to see his
mother. whom he had not seen in some
time. Though Mrs. washington was
not brilliant woman, she had plenty of
good judgment and common sense. and
was always ready to give her son wise
counsel. Proud though she was of her
boys energy and desire to serve his coun-
try, she was careful not to spoil him by
excessive praise. She loved to hear of
the hazards Of war, but she emphasized
the dangers more than her boys success.
Hardships and long-fought campaigns
had done much to impair his health, and
he went to Williamsburgh to consult
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

sent on perilous journey of over
thousand miles. He had many narrow
escapes in his journey over noun
tains. fording streams and through for
ests where Indians lay In hiding. After
his interview with the French COM
mander he started for home The Jour
ney back was worse than going, for the
rivers were full of Ice and the Indians
were exceedingly treacherous- The
French governor refused to heed English
commands and continued to build forts,
so George Washington was appointed to
command soldiers to march against the
French In the spring. This was the be-
ginning of a war between the French and
English, which lnsted seven years. Cen
eral Braddock was sent over from Eng
land and George was made a colonel and
commanded the Virglnian troops. Though
Braddock was q capable general, he did
not understand the art of lighting the
Indians and refused to heed young
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

ment In his makeup is bound TO be n
tribe saddened by the appearance OF
that Wakefield estate of many traditions
as 1t stands today In magnificent decay.
simple granite shaft marks the spot
where Washington was born. and few
bricks and stones are ali that remain
OF his early home Here was spent
George Washington's infancy, boyhood
and early manhood. At this secluded
rural home the parents inculcated in their
son those principles which made Of him
so able a leader In after years, and this.
too, was the scene Of his boyish pranks,
including the famous cherry-tree episode.
In after years Washington made no se-
cret of the fact that this pastoral retreat
looking out upon the placid waters OF the
Potomac was, to him, one of the dearest
spots on earth.
The old country mansion where Wash
ipgton was born was burned early In
the last century, but the brick chimney
within whose arch four people could sit,
and the cornerstones, with portion of
the foundation, were saved. Shortly be-
fore the Civil War the historic farm
passed into the hands of family which
at first showed some appreciation for Its
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

Valley. Though the work was no easy
task, he was so strong and enthusiastic
he acquitted himself exceedingly well.
He did not go alone--a boy, George Fair
fax, went as his aid. They rather en-
joyed the new experience of hunger, cold
and facing Indian strategy. In istef
years George recalled his experience of
roughing 1t in the Shenandoah VALLEY
with great pleasure. This wort -as sud
denly interrupted by sickness in the fam
lily. Lawrence, his half-brother, was Ill
and the physicians sent him to the West
Indies. George went along to keep him
company, only to be taken with small
pox. Although Lawrence started for
home, he died after his return. This was
a great shock to George, for the brothers
were exceedingly devoted; but the sting
of this loss was partly forgotten by
commission to go 10 the French who
were building forts on English territory.
He was made major at the age of y and
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a victory A happy illustration OF this
was when one Christmas night the sol.
diers were quite ready to give up and go
home. They were camping on the banks
OF the Delaware. Pointing to the other
side, he said: "our enemy Is campins
there" They were Hessian soldiers. and
since it was Christmas night, they were
celebrating, 1t was with difficulty the
army crossed. for the night was wild,
dark and cold. But, In spite of the great
blocks of Ice on the river, Washington
managed to get his army across, and
victory was the result. more difficult
year was spent in Valley Forge. 1t was
a long, cold winter, the soldiers hungry
for food, and they did not have enough
clothing and blankets to keep themselves
warm. Many times they were on the
verge of mutineering. 1t was only by
means of his tact and good Judgment
that he brought harmony into camp and
gave the war a successful ending.
After leaving the army he went back
home and spent much time improving
the farm. The Mount Vernon estate
gradually became an expensive affair.
Here he kept open house, and never
and friends. Some Of the dinners and
levees were often elaborate. and he strug-
gled hard not to appear bored. He had
hoped to spend the rest of his life among
these pleasant surroundings he often
told his friends: "Let those who wish
such things as office be at the head OF
things. l do not wish them. All ] desire
now is to settle down at Mount Vernon
and to enjoy my farm" But after the
Constitution was ratified and the votes OF
the electors were opened and counted it
was found that everyone had votsd for
Washington. During his presidency he
had many knotty problems, but he met
them all with good sense and judgm ant.
Because he played the doubis role OK
commander of the army and the 1rst
president Of this nation equally well he
is entitled to the name. the Father If
His Country.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

Colonial Beach, a summer resort located
not so very far from the mouth of the
river, aud at a point where the stream
Is some eight or nine miles wide. Colonial
Beach Is, indeed, a deserted village in
winter with infrequent steamer commu-
nlcation with the outside world. SO that
the stranger who would make the pilgrim
age to Wakefield under the best possible
conditions is advised to postpone hfs ex-
cursion until the summer season.
Arrived at Colonial Beach, the citizen
seeking TO do honor 70 Washington's mem
DRY has the alternative of chartering a
light-draft launch to convey him to Wake
field pier or Of engaging vehicle OF
whatever sort offers for a drive of sew
eral miles across country, The latter
route is, perhaps, TO be preferred. for It
carries the visitor through a backwoods
section OF Ole Virginia where the print
tive conditions prevailing are calculated
to cause a progressive Yankee TO gasp
with establishment Moreover, the col
ored guide and driver, provided TO pilot
the precarious-appearing 'carry-all' Is a
local oracle whose observations are alone
worth the price Of admission.
However. the visitor with any sentl-