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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-22
ONLY SIX WERE INJURED
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY
THREE PASSENGERS LANDED
~ SAFELY
INVESTIGATING The DISASTER
STRONG SUSPICION THAT -
FIRE WAS OF INcENDIARYA
ORIGIN

Los Angeles, Calf, Nov. 22.--With
the arrival here last night of one hun
dred and eighty.three passengers or
the Inflated steamer st. Criox, who
spent Saturday night on desolate
beach after their timely escape from
the burning vessel, facts of the mys-
terious sea catastrophe began to de-
velop.
The st. 0koix runs between San
Francisco a Santa Monica. There
is a strona Suspicion that the fire
was of id ndiary origin, but moth
ing has yeti Pveloped to substantiate
that theory. apparently the fire start
ed sonae7 in the second cabin
near tn & quor lockers. The ammdpia
pipes lad been damaged shortly saf.
ter leaving San Pedro and the funefb
were SO overpowering that no one
could get near enough to fight the
flames
No one xas difownsd and -5i shy -
persons were injured, but this small
casualty list was due to the coolness
and bravery of the officers and mem
bers of the crew, who preserved ord
er, saw the women and children
loaded into the life boats first and
spoke reassuringly to the passengers.
The sea was calm and the boats land
ed safely.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-22

Just what Quintana hf4ws, If any,
thing, could not be learned today
There seems to be a disposition on
the part of thoss connected with the
case to keep whatever evidence or
fatcs that they may have, secret. for
the time being. However, the arrest
of Quintana may result in interesting
developments shortly.
The story of the assault and mu5
der of young and pretty Sallie III. e
ton as she was riding from SanA
Rosa to her home in Los ,Tanos. y
still fresh in the public mind. as il was
one of the most terrible and oold.
blooded crimes ever committed In
New Mexico. The body of the eirl
horribly mutilated, was found IN
lonely arroyo and her clothes and be-
longings and horse were discovered
later. The trail Of the murderer ap-
peareds to lead to- Santa Rosa, but ii
spite of days of tireless searchin< by
practically all the residents of Santa
Rosa and Los Tanos, the man had
covered up his tracks SO skl1I61|
that not trace Of him could be lo6nd
Dudley followed one supposed 6Iue
clear to HUTCHINSON, Kan, only Ii IInd
he was on false scent.
A pitiful feature of the traged as
the death two weeks ago OF the <9a(|
sjrfs father from broken heart a,
lowing days and days of broodioe
over the terrible death Of his daueh'
ter.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-22

is being retarded by conflict of au-
thority between the coal company and
the state officials resulted in series
of conferences last night. Captain
Latimer of the national guard, went
to W. w. Taylor, manager of the coal
company, and told him if the reports
that the work of rescue was being
hampered by conflict of authority
were true, that Governor Deneen
would be asked to appoint supreme
authority at the mine. Manager Tay-
lor assured the officer that nothing
but technical conflicts had taken
place.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-22
EARLY CONSTRUCTION OF
RECLAMATION PROJECTS


.El Paso, Tex, Nov. Ex-senator
Carter, of Montana, chairman Of the
senate committee on irrigation, will
endeavor to have funds raised Tor
the completion as soon as possible
of every irrigation project of the
government reclamation service now
under way in the west. The reclama-
ton funds are short, and Senator
Carter proposes to have the secretary
of the interior, Richard A. Ballinger,
issue warrants for ten million dol
lars, to be honored by the national
treasury, the same to be repaid as
soon as the money is paid back from
the irrigation enterprises. Senator
Carter also favors change in the
present law requiring ten equal pay
ments for the land, and would have
system of graduated payments, small
at first and larger later.
Borah Tells of Plan.
Washington, Nov Ex-senator Bor-
ah, of Idaho, who was in the west
with the Senate committee on irriga-
ton, was White House visitor to-
day. It is understood the committee
has decided to recommend to con-
gress bond issue of from thirty to
forty million dollars for the immedi-
ate completion of at least thirty-two
approved project.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-22
TERRITORIAL DISTRICT
COURT BEGINS SESSION

The territorial tdistfict court for
San Miguel county convened this
morning at the court housa on tbeI
West Side. CHIEF Justice L MAS
presiding.
The day was spend Ming the
grand and petit juriek. b n were ex.
pected to be completed today, so that
the trial Of cases might begin with
the opening of court tomorrow morn
ing.
The present term of court viii be
shorter than usual. No cases Of par
ticular Importance are scheduled to
come up for trial.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-22

upon him at tn last moment, the adj
visibility of waiting until he could
hear from citizens of the territory.
who are we'll acquainted with men
and affairs here, as to who would be
the best man for1the place. / thought
he seemed disposed to follow such a
course. Personally have not been
at any time candidate for the gov
ernorship, although, naturally, can
not prevent the people saying what
they choose about the matter | be-
lieve the president is desirous of ap-
pointing a resident of New Mexico to
the position"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-22
Gunboats Ordered outfitted.

Portsmouth, N. H., Nov. 22. Rush
orders were received here today for
the outfitting iof the gunboats Pa
ducah and Dubuque. preparatory to
their return to the Caribbean sta
tion.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-22

The dispatch to the Chicago Jour
nal under date of November goth, in
which it is stated that Judge Abbott
has been selected as the successor OF
Governor Curry as territorial exc
cutive, reads:
Judge Ira A. Abbott of Albuquer-
quer will succeed George Curry as
governor of New Mexico Judge Alb
bott was summoned to Washington
by telegraph, arriving at the capital
last Monday, and for several days he
held conference with President Taft
Postmaster General Hitchcock and At
torney General Wickersham. The
president urged him to accept the ap-
pointment as governor, and Judge
Abbott consented.
"Judge Abbott is a Massachusetts
man. He also is a resident of Haver-
hill and was a fellow townsman of
Associate Justice Moody when he was
appointed to a vacancy to the su-
preme court of New Mexico The
president met him at Beverly last
summer and was so favorably i'm
pressed with his personality that
when Governor Curry resigned he. de-
cided to make Judge Abbott governor.
"The news of the presidents action
has been so closely guarded that only
a few persons know about it and
those are under promise not to tell"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
WRIGHT AEROPLANE
PLUNGES DOWN TO EARTH

Berlin, Dec. IA Wright aeroplane
which Capt Engelhardt was plotting
oyel. Johannlsthal field today lost its
balance and plunged to the earth. Capt
Engelhardt was unconscious when
picked up and removed to hospital
The extent of his Injuries was not de-
termined. The captain. who is for
ner naval officer. was pupil of Orville
Wright and accompanied the latter
when he broke the record In carrying a
passenger by flying hour and IS min
utes last September.
Engelhardt developed much skill,
and on Oct 30 he made a flight of Al
minutes and 30 seconds near Potsdam.
establishing distance record for Ger
man nviators. Recently he has been
taking passengers up with him.
Later it was found that Engelhardt
had not been seriously injured, though
his face was lacerated and the left
leg sprained The machine can be
easily repaired.
on recovering consciousness the
aviator said that his horizontal rudder
failed to work when he had reached
a height OF 10 or 20 feet. and this
caused the aeroplane to overturn.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
In the Terrific Storm That Passed
Over Lake Erie Middle
Of This Week.
PROPERTY LOSS A MILLION.
1t Is Not Thought Possible That Any
or Thirteen Members of the Clar-
ions Crew Have Survived.

Cleveland. Dec. 1.-THE terrific storm
which passed over Lake Erie Wednes-
day night and Thursday reaped har-
vest Of lives and laid waste moro. than
sl.Oo0,0o0 worth of vessel property. LA tc
reports show that 50 lives were lost,
that 20 steamers were rescued, that
four boats were destroyed and that one
Is aground and sustained heavy dam
ages
The summary shows;
Steamer Clarion, burned. Is lives lost,
six saved.
Steamer w. C. Richardson. sunk; five
drowned IA saved
Car Ferry Marquette and Easemer
No. 2. wrecked; 3S lives lost,
Steamer Josiah G. Munro. went
aground attempting to rescue sailors
from the Clarion. tow barge sunk: no
lives lost.
Sailor from Richardson. crazed by
exposure. committed suicide.
No one now considers there is any
chance that any of the 13 members of
the crew of the Clarion have survived.
Two of the crew are known to have
perished. Neither Is any hope now held
out for any OF the members of the
crew of the car ferry. Marquette and
Ressemer No. 2, which have been miss
ing four days.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
ARMED MEN HUNTING
FOR DOUBLE MURDERER

Savannah, Dec. J1.-Although hun
dreds OF armed men assisted the police
last night In the search for a negro be-
llevcd to have been the murderer OF
Mrs Elm Gribblc, an aged white wom-
an. and her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Ohl-
ander. and to have fatally injured Mrs.
Maggie Hunter. the fugitive Is still at
lnrge.
All OF the victims had been cut or
stabbed with q knife and then their
heads crushed with some blunt instru
ment. presumably an axe.
Mrs Hunter. despite her frightful in
juries. is thought to have chance for
recovery.
Mrs. Gribble Was 72 years old. Mrs
Ohlander was 40 years old and former
ly lived In Montgomery, Ala. where she
left her husband three years ago. Mrs.
Hunter is 35 years of age. She also
LEFT her husband.
The statement today OF Mrs. Maggie
Hunter. who was attacked and left
for dead yesterday at the same time
that Mrs. Eliza Gribble and her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Carrie Ohlander. We're killed.
that IL was her husband. J. Hunter.
who attacked her today led the police
to re-arrest Hunter and he is being
held under strong guard.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
CREDITABLE PUBLICATION
Christmas Number of Goodwin's
Weekly Brimful OF Merit.

The Christmas number of Goodwin
Weekly is-~the first OF the holiday Is
sues TO reach the exchange table of Tho
News With cold blue cover page sug-
gestiye OF the season and a bright in
terior- II is creditable to high degree.
The salutation Is an editorial Christ
mas Day" from the pen OF Judge C. c.
Goodwin in happy style. This depart
ment is graced with several other Ie-
views of passing events altogether
pleasing a feature contribution is from
the facilc pen of Ike RUSSELL. late of
this city, but now a newswriter on the
New York Evening Sun. Its title is
Sally of Our Own Particular Alley"
and Is Il neat little tribute to the work
of the inlmitable Sally Fisher, Illus
trated with splendid portrait OF the
charming little woman and one OF her
in one OF her song successes. a repro
duction of the beautiful Shoshone falls
IS only one OF the striking pictures In
the number. John l.. Consldine. Richard
II. Little of the Chicago Record-Herald,
Lynn S. Gillian. Tod Goodwin August
Stocker, Tryntje Du Bois. W. II.
Bramel. Capt. Joe Cainc, r. w. Sloan,
Murray Schick. Horace Dunbar and Miss
Nora Gleason are numbered among the
contributors of Items altogether readable
and enjoyable. The number Is one OF
which the publishers may be pardoned
for being proud.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
JUDGE EXCOR|ATES
JOsEPH-E fowler
Husband Who Abandoned Woman at
Critical Hour Held for Trial
In District Court.

This Is the worst case of its kind
that ever came before me- said Judge
John M. Bowman this morning In police
court. when he bound Joseph e. Fowler
over to the district court for trial on d
charge OF non-support of his wife end
four small children since last May, dur
which time the mother has gone hope
lessly insane and she and her babies
have almost starved to death.
Il shall raise your bond from $500 to
$1,000" continued the court, and thei,
he delivered an eXcoriatlon that made
Fowler turn as white as a sheet as he
sat with bowed head and took it all.
You had no excuse whatever for
Your aotions,' said Judge Bowman.
and tho story told by your wife and
her poor. old father and mother would
make any decent mans blood boil. The
evidence proved conclusively that you
deserted your wife and children and
left them In filthy. tumbled-down
shack. in Huntington, Utah. Last Aug
ust she bore her fourth child, after she
had been driven mad by grief and wor-
ry over seeing her little ones without
food. The sides OF the hut were filled
with large chinks. and the cold winds
swept through the place and chilled
your wife and babies. They didn't even
have a bed to sleep on. They were act
ually dying from starvation when Mr..
I3roberg. her father. went down from
Salt Lake City and found them. She
was wandering about the outskirts or
the town. roving crazy. and she and the
children were in rags and almost nude
"I greatly regret that can not deal
with your case further In my opinion.
the law does not provide for sufficient
punishment for creatures OF your class.
There are lots of men now In the pcnl
tentary who have more real manhood
in their hearts than you.
And / want to say that other men
like you can take warning from me now
that IL they ever get up before me for
mistreating and descrting their families.
they will get all that can possibly give
them.
Amy man who will desert his wife,
when he knows that she Is about to be-
come mother. and leave her alone
without a cent TO support four children,
Is so depraved and cowardly and low
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
with demand that the insurgents II
the vicinity of Rama surrender
INSURGENTS ALARMED.

Further evidence OF the alarm of
the insurgents is shown in connection
with movements of the Blueflelds
steamship company's steamer Di
Gorgio.
This company. which derived q big
revenue through concession from
President Zelaya, has always been be-
lieved to be in sympathy with the
source of It's revenue. Its ships are In
the practise of ascending the river
from Bluefields TO, Rama to load with
fruit However on Monday. Gen. Es-
trada. fearing a. plot through which
the government troops which were be-
lievcd to have made detour to Rama
would make fake seizure OF the vcs-
sci. ordered the up-riyer trip aban-
doned
He rushed 800 troops toward Rama.
and Thursday evidently convinced
that, these could control the situation.
gaye permission for the. steamer to
proceed to Rama
That same night tho Information
was received that a large force of the
government troops was stationed be-
tween Rama and Bluefelds, and at
once Gen. Estrada ordered the steam
er to stop. at. Cana, whic. she did.
Another cause. for alarm among the
| insurgents is, the report brought py
tho cruiser Des Moines that Zelaya 8
mon at the Grcytown are far from De-
Ing in the desperate condition which
has been reported they arc. They arc
said to number more than 5000 well
| fed and we'll paid soldiers and are op-
| posed only by Gen. Chamorro with
| 400 Insurgents. The excellent condi-
| ton of tao army In Greytown- Is said
| to be the main reason While IL does
not lcayelits quarters and attack Caa
MORO. The soldiers are not enthusi-
astIc over Zelaya and his cause and
prefer being fed to fighting. g
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
Among other special features OF the
CHRISTMAS NEWS
To be Issued Sa urday Next
viii be the following /:

greeting to the Latter-day
with an interesting review of the
historical events in the Church dur
ing the year.
Gov Spry reviews the outlook for
Utah.
Mayor Bransford contributes an
article on the city's greatness,
Alfred Lambourne will be repre-
scntcd by typical article on Utah
scenery.
Gov. Brady of Idaho will tell of
the progress of the temperance wave
in the Gem State.
Other features of timely interest
VIII be:
a story of the Mormon Battalion
entitled IA Battle With the Bulls"
A Tenderrall on an Inspection
Trip. by joel l. Priest
y new chapter in the Journal or
u Salt I,aker-s Pilgrimage"
Dry Farming by Prof. L. A. MGR
rill.
"reminiscences of old Salt Lake
by old Salt Lakcrs. with an hither-
TO unpublished humorous poem by
Bishop Orson F. Whitney.
Christmas News Prize Story and
Poem.
How the Salt Lake Temple was
built
The Big Real Estate Deals of tho
Year
The Wonderful Bpilding Review
OF the Year.
The Utah National Guard
Utah Art and Artists. written by
one OF the profession.
Real Estate values of Salt Lake
today and twenty years ago.
Railroad construction OF the past
year
Utah and Idaho Cities and Towns.
With many other timely business
and holiday features.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
SAMUEL ANDERSON DIES.
Old Resident Came ~ Utah In Earl,
Days With OK Team.

Samuel Anderson. formerly a well
known tailor. died at his home in the
Thlrtieth ward on Dec. IL. of old age.
Deceased was born In Sweden and
came to Utah in 1860. crossing the
plains with ox-team. He was the
husband of the late Anne o. Anderson
and father OF 10 children. two of whom
survive him, Z. S. Anderson of this city
and James ]. Anderson of San Mateo,
Cal. Deceased was a member of the
Mormon Church, and at the time of
death held the office OF high priest. and
exemplifed In his life the prin-
ciples OF the Church to which he faith
fully adhered to the time of his death.
The funeral services will be held in
the Thirtieth ward chapel. corner of
Goltz and First West streets, Sunday,
Dec. IL, afternoon. Friends Invited TO
attend. Interment in city cemetery.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
COPPER MERGER MAY
BE EXPECTED VERY SOON

New York. Dec. 1l.-Indications today
were that official announcement OF the
first step In the proposed merger OF
Amalgamatcd. cole-Ryan and Guggen-
helm Copper properties might be expect
cd shortly.
Negotiations for the construction OF
the Nevada Consolidated Copper com
pany the Utah Copper company and
the Boston Consolidated Copper company
are said 10 have been practically closed
and an official statement OF the terms Is
expected early next week
From present Indications the terms
provide for an absorption OF the Boston
Consolidated by the Utah on basis OF
two and one-half shares to one and the
Nevada Consolidated on either two and
one-fourth or two shares 10 one share
OF Utah stock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
FROZEN BODY or
MURDERED CHILD FOUND

Detroit Dec. 1.-THE murder of
Helen Brown. 1S-years- old. of 27l
Third avenue. was revealed today by
the finding OF the child's half frozen
body In Whitman's truck yards. The
child's face and head were cut and
battered and there was evidence that
she had been mistreated.
The girls mother sent her last eve
ming TO visit an aunt. Mrs. Brown
appealed TO the police early today
when she learned that her daughter
had started home from the aunt's
When found the girl evidently had
been dead several hours. Finger
marks on her throat indicated that
she had been checked.
Crowds gathered during tho day at
the scene of the murder and there
were mutterings and threats OF
lynching II the murderer should be
caught but no serious disorder was
reported
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11

that he deserves no mercy. You did not
get on the witness stand and testify
IN your own behalf, and ] certainly
believe that you did not do so for the
simple reason that you knew you were
guilty and that you could not open your
mouth without further discriminating
yourself"
Asst County Atty. Aaron Myers pros
ecuted the case. and the punishment of
Fowler is due to that officials vigorous
efforts. Fowler first escaped to Albion.
Ida, but Mr.. Myers determined to
bring him back. and Gov. Spry issued
extradition papers, which is rarely
done in non-support cases.
Asst. County Atty. Myers said that
cases OF this nature would be severely
dealt with in the future, and II any
man who deserts his wife and children
Is captured. he may expect to get the
limit that the law allows
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
PRIEST. JOHN R. w1NDER.

Eighty-nine YEARS ago today presi-
dent John r. Windcr was born at Bid
dcnham. Kent. England, and after u
life of unceasing activity the venerable
Church leader IS once more allowed the
privilege OF meeting the members of his
family in social reunion this evening.
This meeting in commemoration OF the
passing of another milestone in the
journey OF his life. Will take place at
the home OF President Winder on West
Temple street. Only members OF the
family will be present and they viii
gather in time for sumptuous din
ner which will be served at 6 O'Clock
After dinner is over the evening Will be
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
BATTLESHIP UTAH
THE BEST OF ALL

Gen. c. S. Burton is In receipt OF
a pleasant letter from Lieutenant
Commander Pearson. U. S. N. Of
this city, now in Philadelphia. The
latter says:
II notice in the clippings from
Salt Lake papers that Miss Spry.
daughter of the governor is to do
the honors and that delegation is
coming on. l also see something
of the Utah. which is being built
just across the river. She is really
the very finest product in naval
construction up to date. and Utah
did well to be patient. for It's GER
tainly case where the last shall
be first "
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11

spent in the enjoyment of games. songs
recitations. in which the younger mem
bers of the family OF grandchildren VIII
take prominent part.
In spite of the fact that SO summers
have passed over his head. President
Windcr is actively engaged every day
in the duties of his calling as member
of tho First Presidency. and takes Il
liveller interest in what Is passing about
him than many a younger man. His
wonderful memory of events and grasp
of details seems just as good as ever,
and his bodily powers warrant the be-
lief OF his friends that his life of use
fulness will be extended for some years
to come.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
STRIKE SITUATION
REMAINS ABOUT SAME

st. Paul. Dec 11.-Therc was no ma
terial change in the switchmen's
strike situation today, according TO
reports from railroad officials and
strikers.
The executive council of the state
federation of labor will hold meet
Ing tomorrow morning, when IL is
expected that resolutions will be
adopted extending the moral and
Financial support of the federation
to striking switchmen.
President F. T. Hawley of the
Switchmen's union, Is expected back
In strike headquarters here tomorrow
morning.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
CHRISTMAS NEWS PRIZE WINNERS

The committee having charge the awarding the offered for the
Fifty dollars to Elerbeck Read
Read has been awarded a prize.
Other contributions warmly commended by the committee bda
The A.
H. W.. "Love's Conquest, Florence and"B
disc Quest whose unknown failure dentf
committee The will
satisfactory Other
''The Babe of Bethlehem by of
NJ X.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-11
TONG WAR VICTIMS
NOW NUMBER EIGHT

Oakland, Cal. Dec. 1.-THE list OF
dead In the bloody tong war between
the Yees and the On-Yicks was In
creased by one this morning. making
the total eight Shortly before
2 o'clock the body of Voc On
"A member OF the Yce family was
found. In the hallway OF a house at
Fifth and Harrison streets In the
heart OF Chinatown. with four bull
let wounds In his head. Several strange
highbinders believed 10 be imported
gunhghtcrs are under surveillance