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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-19
CHARLES w. MORSE NOW
CHARGED WITH PERJURY
Former Banker and Steamship Com.
pany Promoter Has to Furnish
Another Bail Bond Of $4,000.
(By Associated Press.l

NEW YORK. Feb. 1S-Charles w.
Morse. the former banker and steam.
ship company promoter, who yester-
day was indicted on a charge OF per
jury. today entered n plea of not
guilty to the charge, and was released
ON $4,000 bail. The perjury indict-
ment grew out g a loan or 100000
to f. R. Thomas. concerning which
Mr.. Morse was called befGre the
grand jury.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-19

According to the elapsed time and
The distance covered since leaving
Pnnta Arenas on February s. II Is
evident that the American battlcshlps
are proceeding at the rate of about
ten knots IN hour. AT this rate they
should reach Callao about midnight OF
"Wednesday. II Is probable, however
that they VIII allow down ana enter
the harlor carly Thursday morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-19
Mr. Rohertaon Aern

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph ID. Robertson,
who were married IN Richmond last
saturday. ale visiting friends and re-
latiiyes Of the bride In this city. Mira.
robertson was formerly Miss Alice
Cartwright anu she lived in this city
for many years.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-19
Alfonso sui on His Job.
(Ey Associatad prasa.l

MADRID. Feb 1s-There is no
truth III the rumor current in Paris
last night that King Alfonso had been
assassinated. The rumor probably
was an outgrowth of The bomb ex-
plosion at Barcelona. yesterday. which
now appears to have been sbe work
OF anarchists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-19
Senator Lattimer veru M.
(By Associated press.,

WASHINGTON, d. G.. FEB. is
This afternoon the condition Of SEN
ator Lattimer of South Carolina, be-
came so alarming that members OF
his family were summoned to the.
hospital. His condition remains crit
ical.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-19
NJ. }. West. w. j. AIurden. W. c
Smith and William Wright

Mt. HORe mad been n Resident OF
this city for about 20 years and was
well and favorably known. Up to the
time of his Illness he was employed
In the machine shop ut the local ship
yard. Besides II widow, he is SUR
vived by daughter, Miss Bessie
Hoge. his mother and brother and
sister.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-19
Bishop Duncan Critically III.
fBy Associated Press.) :

spARTANsBuRG. s. C., Feb. ls-
Bishop w. w. Duncan OF the South
Carolina Methodist hurch. is extreni..-
ly i'll. The bishop has been i'll poor
health for year from an abcess on
the back OF his neck.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-19
Minera Rescued.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
SHAMOAKIN. PA. Feb. lS-All but
one of the 20 men and boys who
were entombed yesterday in the Mid
Valley colliery were rescued early
this morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-19

upon the head and face with his ten
mis- racket, tumbled her unconscious
body into the lake. and fled through
the woods 10 keep his appointment
with the other girls.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-19
ia gis to be Tried in May.
lBY AaAncinfnd prnsu 4

JACKSON. KY, Feb. Is-Beecher
Hargis. who was indicted for wlfully
numbering his father, was brought In
to court today and his trial set for
May 49,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-19
Gray and Blue Unite.
| {By Associated Press.)

Vl,,-4 tby .tsSUCIattd PTeSB.1
8A. Feb. 1S-The Florida de-
of the Grand Army of the
and Woman's RELIEF Corps.
Rreunion OF the Third Brigade
Confederate Veterans, both
y pgress here today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-19

Rain In south. rain or snow
in north portion Wednesday,,
warmer: Thursday fair colder;
brisk to high southeast to
southwest wsnds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-19

THE DAILY PRESS is the
only newspaper published In
Newport News that receives the
full news report OF the Asso-
ciated Press.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
CURRENCY REFORM

Chicago, Jan. 15.-currency reform
legislation OF a safe character that
will afford remedy for the lnelastic
System held largely responsible for
the recent financial strain. may have
It's birth In Chicago.
The currency commission OF the AM
efican Bankers association Will meet
here next Saturday This commission
VIII voice tho currency reform ideas
OF the 10000 mombers OF the associa-
ton. II Will represent IN q general
way the bankers OF the United states
metropolitan bankers. country bank
ers. both national and state, trust COM
panies, ane private bankers.
The commission Wlh then discus
the question Thoroughly. The views
OF its members viii DO outlined ana
committees probably appointed 10 go
TO Washington ana Impress these views
upon Congress and the president. The
meeting OF the commission was called
yesterday IN teleeraphic messages sent
90 each Of the members by the chair
man, A. -. Hepburn, president Of
the National Bank OF New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
OGDEN SUGAR PLANT RUN
Output Reaches 1i.5OO,Ooo lbs. or
100000 lbs in Excess OF Record.
Especial 10 The News. y

Ogden, Jan. 1.-the ogden sugar
foctory OF tho Amalgamated Sugar
company. win complete its seasons run
this evening. Grinding commenced
Sept. -. making 1877 days in all, dur
ing which time $1,000 tons Of beets we're
ground up. The output of sugar is
1850, 900 pounds, being more than two
million pounds IN excess OF any pro-
vious year, In every respect the sea-
son was the most successful In the his
tory of the factory,
An average OF ilb men were employed
at the Ogden factory, 60 OF these work
ing on the outside. and there were at
least 80 teams employed. hauling beets
for more than a month. The average
pay roll was $3.50 per man. The fac
tory viii run q short time finishing UP
the process known as osmose.
The Lewiston factory WIN finish
it's season run tomorrow, the IaGrande
Oregon factory IL about through, and
tho one at Logan Will complete IN about
a week. These three belong 10 the
Amalgamated as does the ogden con-
oern. ihs seasons output ~ the four
Is approximately bs.OOO.O00 pounds. The
sugar industry has had most success
full year from every standpoint with
hatterlng prospects for The coming sea-
son. The average price paid for beetk
was $3.50 per ton. Farmers are Sign
ING contracts for next year.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
WEATHER TALK.

Winter is not over yet as one can
SEQ by the following;
The plateau storm has moved rap
ldly eastward uniting with the Bit
ish northwest territory disturbance aud
forming trough OF low barometrc
pressure extending from the south
Rocky mountain slope northeast 70 the
upper Mississippi valley Light pre-
cipitation was caused by this storm
with high winds over the upper Mis-
slssippi and ohio valley II was snow
ing this morning az Denver, Omaha
Lander and Salt Lake city, High pres
sure was reported over the north Pa
cine ana Atlantic states. north plateau
aud north Rocky mounlhin slope at
tended By fair weather over most of
the country Tho rising barometer owe
ibis section viii cause fair weather
by Thursday preceded by snow and
colder tonight,-h j. Hyatt. Section
nrectoL
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
STILL AT LARGE.
Fcinberg, the Clerk Who Stole $4,000
In Diamonds. Eludes Police.

j. reinberg the young clerk who stole
nearly 5000 worth Of diamonds from his
former employer. s. samuelson OF the
Now York pawn shop, yesterday morn
ing, ls stll at large although the police
officers aud deputy sheriffs In the sur.
rounding cities have been notified 10 keep
sharp look out for him. YESTERDAY
afternoon the police thought they had the
but young FeinberG managed 10 ei,de
his pursuerH. lie was at bingham
Junction and there sold a gold watch
for $40. When the officers arrived there
however, Fenberg had disappeared and
al trace OF him was lost, The police are
atill confident he win 30 captured before
many hours slapss,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
NEGRO CONFESSES TO
MURDER AND ROBBERY.

Kansas City. Jan. lion information
furnished the police Claude Brooks. alias
Slim" negro, was arrested late last
night at, Carrollton, Mo, charged with
found dead in his apartments here
Monday morning. Brooks will be brought
to Kansas City today. The negro form
was familiar with the latter's habits
knowing that he kept large sum OF
money on hand. He was seen lurking In
the building both before and after the
murder. Herndon was wealthy and was
connected with a prominent family OF
Tyler. Texas. He was a cripple.
murdered Herndon and robbed his dead
body OF 1850. Herndon was attacked
from behind with a hammer and his
skull crushed, dying almost instantly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
SALARIES 80 DAYS LATE.
Faculty, Instructors and Employees of
U. of U. Must Walt for Pay.

The faculty instructors and employees
Of the University of Utah must ask
the grocer for trust or save Their
money. A notice has Just been sent to
all the above named. to the effect that
they win receive January salary on Feb.
l, but that February salary will not be
paid till March Is. and each month
thereafter all salaries Will be paid on
the 18th.
The reason given in the notice is that
owing to the operation of the appropria-
ton bill passed by the last legislature
this action was necessary to avoid pay
ment OF interest on large overdraft
at the bunk
The freshmen had a meeting today
ut the University of Utah and elected
Benny Grant as captain OF their class
track team, and also decided on a
roller skating party Friday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
DEEP WATER AT SALTAIR.

The level OF the great lake is now S3
It. above the zero mark. The lowest
level known, 1t is stated, was measured
In November, 1905, whom the level was
IL It. below the zero mark. This means
that since that time, the lake has risen
"A IT., and Manager Langford OF Salt
air is confident that 1t Will rise two
feet further before the stationary level
for the season is reached. This win
give comparatively deep water under
the pavilion. Now that plenty of wa
ter is assured. Manager Langford is
anxious to see the Salt Lake Rowing
club resume operations; and special
courtesies will be extended to members
who will go out and row.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15

M. Royle in New York, stating that
she had received n cablegram from
Lewis Waller, the London manager and
actor who produced Mr. Royles play in
the English metropolis last Saturday
night. The message stated that Mr..
Waller had cabled her as follows.
Your husbands play is great and
a deserved success" The family here
are naturally very much elated, and
Mr.. Royle's friends will be correspond
ingly pleased, as all were awiting with
anxiety the result of the London YER
dict.
As the News has already an
nounced, most of the American char
acters In the play were acted by Amer
leans, while Mr.. Waller, himself, and
his company assumed the roles of the
English characters.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15

Kcarns ]. A. Murray, Monterey, Cal.
lnhu Phipps Nov York. N Parker
Ohicers are: Frank Knox, president;
j. A. Murray. Vice president: w. f.
Eni'ls. cashier.
Walker Brothers Bank--Oflicers and
directors; Matthew II. Walker, preai-
dent Thomas Weir. vice president; l..
II. Fafnsworth. cashier; f.. o. Howard.
assistant cashier: John II. Walker, as
sistant cashier; w. Montague Ferry, II.
@. Mcmillan,
Commercial National Bank--Direc-
tors: j. Il. Cosgriff. j. b. Cossriff.
John j. DAILY NJ c. Fox, A. Il. Holden
George z. Merrill, w. p. Noble
AT the Commercial National. Mr..
Merrill takes the place made vacant by
tho death OF o. j, Salisbury. The bank
declared a semi-annual dividend OF
per cent, amounting TO $4,000, and pay
able Feb. 1 The stockholders election
OF the Utah National bank was post
poned until the Soth Inst, as there was
some uncertainty as to the selection Of
directors Whether Mr.. Heinze will re-
appear on the board or not, cannot at
present be stated. The directors of
the Commercial National bank WIN
choose officers as soon as they can be
got together; but number of them
are now out OF town.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
NEW WITNESSES TESTIFY
IN THAW CASE

New York, Jan. 15.--Many witnesses,
entirely new to the case. testified at
the trial of Harry X. Thaw today and
told stories of his eccentrlcities during
the years preceding the killing of Stan
ford White. They all declared he i'm
pressed them as being irrational.
The most interesting was that OF
Christopher Baggan. a steward of the
New York Whist club, who told of
Thaw's doings the day of the tragedy
and who, under crossexamination by
Dist.-Atty. Jerome, gave amusing de-
tails OF whist games in which Thaw
and several men of prominence partici-
pated-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
DAY AND BLANC SENTENCED.

A T. Day and Jean Blanc, men ar
rested for importation OF wo-
men for immoral purposes, have
been sentenced by the Unit
ed States courts at Helena, Mont. In
spector Longley of the local immigra-
ton Offices has received word that
Day was sentenced to pay q fine OF 5000
and serve IS months in jail while
Blanc was fined 500 and sentenced To
serve six months. The two women
brought into tho country will be de-
ported. The case has local interest
in that Inspector I.ongley has worked
efficiently on the case with other Of
ficials.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
100000 FREIGHT CARS
IN EXCESS OF DEMAND

Chicago, Jan. 15.-Railroads OF the
United States and Canada have 206,S00
freight cars in excess of business de-
mands, according to a statement that
will be issued this week by the car SER
vice committee of the American Rail
way association. Shortages exist on
only a few roads, the total number Of
additional cars that could be used on
these lines amounting to ia.
The figures compiled from reports
made to the committee by 1853 railroads.
Assuming the average value of a car
to be $500, equipment representing
1924 100000 of capital is lying idle on
side tracks. The surplus cars aggre-
gate nearly 10 per cent of all the cars
owned in this country and Canada
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
STRUCK BY A CAR.

Shortly before noon today Laron
Pratt WAS knocked down and some
what seriously bruised by South Tenn
pie street car. Mr.. Pratt, who Is quite
aged and entirely deaf, was crossing
to the north side OF the street, when
he stepped behind an eastbound car.
directly IN front Of one coming from
the other direction.
Mr.. Pratt did not~full under the car
but was struck with such force as 10
knock him to the pavement. His legs,
hips. arms and head were bruised, ana
he had TO be assisted to the job room
Of the "News." where he Is employed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
A HUGHES CLUB IN EMBRYO.

Providence, r. l., Jan. 15.-At a smok-
err held by the senior class OF Brown
university, In the Brown Union last
night, the irst steps toward the forma-
tion of Hughes club were taken.
The president OF the class was nuthoriz-
ed to appoint a committee to form club,
Coy. Charles u. Hughes OF New York,
the purpose Of which will be to boom
40 Republican candidate for president OF
the United States. This action was taxi
en- as result OF President w. II. u,
Faunce's suggestion that the students
take some action along this line.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
MURDERED AND ROBBED.
Wealthy Young Banker Found Dead
Beside His Wagon.

New York, Jan. 15,-Another murder
In West Chester county, Is puzzling the
authorities. The body OF Frank Nunno,
a wealthy young banker was found be-
side his wagon In a lonely road near
Adrsley last night. He had been stabbed
IN the neck. evidently after fierce
struggle. He had large sum of money
when he left Ardsley, and that, as well
as his watch. was gone when his body
was found. The authorities believe that
he was killed by the same gang which
murdered young Insurance agent near
Elmsford two weeks ago ana has rob-
bed several postoffces In the country.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
NEGRO ARRESTED.

This morning Officer Curran arrested
a negro named Albert Bland on the
charge of petit larceny. 1t is alleged
that Bland stole harness last night
from the barn OF Mulholland q Son, 1b7
east Third South street. After taking
the harness Bland sold the same TO a
second hand dealer. Detective Burt
located the stolen property and officer
Curran arrested the alleged thief. The
man will be tried before Judge Diehl.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
LIBERTY WARD MEETING.

Sunday evening, Jan. 10, Elder Benja-
min Goddard will be the speaker at a
meeting to be held in the newly-formed
Liberty ward, to which everybody is
invited. The gathering will be at the
store building on Third East, between
Ninth and Tenth South, commencing at
g. 80 o'clock
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
MAY ARRIVE SATURDAY
Detectives Chase and Shannon Leave
Portland With Sullivan Tomorrow.

Detectives Chase and Shannon will, In
all probability. leave Portland tomor-
row morning with their prisoner. Joe
Sullivan. Chief of Police Pitt stated
this morning that he did not expect the
Officers and their prisoner to arrive
here before Saturday or Sunday morn
ing
In the meantime Sullivan is being
closely guarded by the officers at
Portland, and he will not be given
the slightest chance to escape or do
away with himself. The officers thor
oughly recognize the dangerous and
desperate character of the notorious
criminal and they realize that he win
not overlook any opportunity TO escape
the consequences OF his crimes, and
therefore he will be guarded day and
night until he is landed behind the
bars.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
FLORENCE GIAUQUE DEAD.
Little Girl succlImbs After Very
Short Illness.

Florence, the fve-year- daughter
of Bishop Arnold G. and Louisa Poul-
ton Giauque, died Monday, after an III
ness of less than "a hours. from an alb
normal condition of the heart. She
was a very loveable child, and her sud-
den taking away was a severe shock
to the family. The funeral services
will be held Thursday from the resi-
dence, AS west Sixth South street, com
mencing at o'clock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
BESSIE CONLEY'S MOTHER
THREATENS TO GO INSANE

Reno, New, Jan. 15.-Bessie ConIey.
who committed suicide at Salt Lake
last night, Is a daughter of Mrs. j. w.
Devine of Sparks. The mother threat
ems to go insane, being crazed through
the thought of not seeing her daughter
before she is buried. The Devines are
poor and unable to secure money to
take them to Salt Lake. The only
news of the tragedy reaching them. has
been through the press reports.
The story of the tragedy appears on
page 10.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
THREE CENT FARES OR
NO NEW FRANCHISE.

Detroit, Jan. 15.-Mayor William 3.
Thompson. in his message to the COM
mon council last night. referring to
existing street railway franchises here,
declared that the railway companies
can obtain mo new lease of life ex-
cept upon the fundamental basis Of
3 cent fares for all the people all the
time"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
Offensive and Defensive Alliance
Outlined at the CONNER
ciaI Club Today.
JOHN DERN MADE PRESIDENT
Tariff, Labor. Silver Coinage, Railroad
Freights, Smclter Rates and Fuel
Among Subjects Discussed.
ARTICLE II.

) The object of this association
shall be to guard the interests
OF the mining industry in the
State of Utah; to promote needed
state and national legislation
affecting the mining and smelt-
ing industries and the metal
trade; to encourage amlcahle re-
lations between employers and
employees; to obtain equitable
adjustment of railroad Freight
and smelter rates; to promote
friendly relations between ore
producers and custom smelter,
and mills and to cooperate with
similar organizations in other
states and to better all conditions
under which the mines of this
state are operated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15
BANK ELECTIONS,
Three Nationals Rc-elcct Entire Old
Boards With But One Change.

The following banks held their an
nual stockholders elections yesterday
afternoon. the result follows;
National Bank Of the Republic
Frank Knox, W. +. Earls. j. Q, Lynch,
q. s. Holmes, Stephen Hays, Thomas
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-15

A movement officially started at the
Commercial club this morning and one
that Is fraught with Significance and
all-in-all one OF the most important
events In the mining history of this
state for some time is the organization
OF an association to be known as the
Utah Mine Owners association. Its
object and purposes are told tersely In
article of the preamble OF its con-
stitution. The most important ques-
tions to be taken up are present rail-
road smelter rates; labor conditions and
the promotion of needed legislation.
John Dern, who acted as chairman, In
short talk said the association should
hold a meeting in the near future to
take up the smelter smoke question
and work hand In hand with those
seeking an adjustment OF these affairs.
He said the association should encour-
age the permitting OF the smelters to
run until new locations can be selected
and covered with new smelters.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The officers elected today are: Presi-
dent, John Dern. Mereur; first Vice
president. Thomas Kearns, Park City;
second vice president, w. f. Snyder,
ophir; treasurer, Col. Ed Loose. Tintic;
and secretary, Harry Joseph, Bingham.
These men with George w. Ritter. Tin
tic: Ernest BaInberser, Park City; La
fayette Hanchett, Beaver. and w. C.
Alexander, Stockton comprises the ex-
ecutive committee,
Among those present We're c. e. AL
len. John Dern. Ed Loose Charles
Read, George Ritter II. S. Joseph, Will
liam Hatfield, James Chapman, A. II.
Tarbet. Willard Snyder, Herman Bar
nett. p. l.. Williams. Jr.. Messrs Woo
ten and Tying OF American Fork, and
Messrs. Brunton and Crismon. II was
estimated that the amount OF capital
represented was Sl5.000,000 at a moder-
ate estimate. Forty men were present
half hundred mines. Fol-
lowing the election and process of or
eanization. the following matters were
brought up for discussion:
MATTERS DISCUSSED.
Protective tariff on lead and Zinc:
silver coinage; labor situation; rail-
road freights and demurrage resula-
tions; smelter rates: moral support and
contracts OF output to independent GUS
tom smelters; fuel and water rates;
timber; state legislation affecting the
operation of mines mills and smelters;
with similar existing state
along above lines and
the organization OF similar associations
In states where none exist.
AN OBJECT LESSON.
In accepting the position OF secre-
tary, Harry Joseph made a talk in
which he pointed out what can be done
by cooperation in all lines ana
why mine owners as much as any
body should get together, "The Tinuc
association saved opera
tors OF that district $4,000 In freight |
rates alone" he said "Trhe whole state |
needs n body of men TO represent 1t |
and watch out for its mining inter,
ests."
Enthusiasm ran high throughout the |
meeting and expressions of satisfaction |
On getting something started were |
heard from almost every man present |