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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
wARRINER EslBEzzLEMENT.

Cicinnati, O.. Dec. 16.-Charles T.
Warriner charged with embezzling
$500 while local treasurer of the Big
-Four Railroad company. did not go to
trial today owing to the absence of
one OF his attorneys. Another date for
the trial will be set.
Mrs Jeanette Stewart-Ford, the
woman in the case out on bond under
two indictments, one charging her with
receiving stolen money and another
charging blackmail, will be tried on
the latter charge not later than Dec. 90,
Warmer has been unable to obtain
bail and the prospects are he viii
spend Christmas In Jail.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
FREDERICK GREENWOOD DEAD.
London. Dec. 1e.-Frederick Green
wood, author and journalist, died today.
saLTING,s ART TREASURES.

London. Dec l6.-The art treasures of
the late George Sailing. the eccentric
arc bequeathed by his Will
to the nation. The total value of tho
collection. the making of which occu-
pied many years. is estimated at from
SIS. 900. 000 to s2O.000,O00.
Sailing is known to have entertained
q reluctance toward making will and
Ii had been feared that the works of art
might be lost to the national gallery be-
cause of this.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
HOLD-UP ROUTED
BY INTENDED VICTIMS

Chicago, Dec. 16.-One man was shot
and another fired on by holdup mon
here last night and In both instances
the robbers were routed by a return of
bullets from the men they sought to
rob.
Joseph G. Bernier of Detroit. steward
on the steamer Rutland. was shot twice.
but not fatally injured. He was stopped
by two thugs, and ordered to throw up
his hands. Instead OF doing so he drew
his own revolver and fired twice at
the footpads. Both ran but fired as
they fed.
About half an hour earlier two men
attempted to hold up Theodore Pratt. a
watchman. One shot was fired at him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
SWITCHMEN'S STRIKE
AN ENDURANCE TEST

st. Paul. Dec. l6-The switchmen's
strike I'm the northwest seems to have
become n test OF endurance between
the strikers and the railroads. 1t was
said today.
The strikers declare business is still
tied up tight while the railroads claim
to be moving freight. admitting, how
ever, that 1t is not moving In normal
way on all lines.
Gov Eberhart is investigating the
strike to learn IL business is being
seriously intcrfered with.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
ENJOYING MEXICAN TRIP.
Susa Young Gates Writes of Pleasant
Times In Old Mexico.

Writing from Juarcz. Mexico under
date of Dec. II. Mrs. Susa Young Gates
in a letter to the editor OF The News
says:
TT is bright and pleasant here, grass
green and no fires. We are all enjoy
Ing our trip through the three stakvs.
81. Joseph Maricopa and Junrez. with
ali our customary western enthusiasm.
Elders Hyrum Smith. Anthony w. WINS.
Junius Romney and others are out on
\ two days hunting trip. Ida Smith,
Emma Romney and myself arc resting
hero at Juarez. visiting the magnih-
cent stake academy and enjoying the
society OF congenini friends We hope
TO be home In about one week
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
ENGLAND GREATEST
LENDING NATION

New York. Dec. 16.-"England is the
greatest lending nation in the world;
the United States is the greatest bor-
rover" according to George Pa!ss, an
English statistical expert. who is lee
turing before the Finance Forum, a
Y. NJ. c. A. organization.
Both countries have benefited
about equally from this arrangement"
continued Mr.. Paiss. "The wealth of
Great Britain is s1.775 per capita and
this figure Is doubling Itself about once
In 80 years. The wealth Of the United
States Is $3.50 per capita and this
figure will be doubled in 20 years.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
SMALLPOX PATIENT
ALARMED POLICEMAN

Chicago, Dec. 16.-1saac V. Moreil.
photographer who came to Chica-
go two weeks ago from Des Moines.
where his sister and relative are af-
hicted with smallpox. caused alarm
among policemen at the Harrison
street station yesterday. Approaching
Sergt, Bruader and several detectives
he remarked quietly:
II have the smallpox. Where"
The sergeant glanced at his face and
shouted
Get out of here, Hurry up, Run for
the door. I'll show you where to CO."
Morell was sent to the isolation hos
pital,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
PRAYERS FOR RECOVERY OF
PRESIDENT OF RE0RGANITES

Spokane. Wash. Dec. 16.-The local
congregation of the Reorganized
Church of Latter-day Saints has been
requested to devote next Sunday to
prayer and fasting for the recovery
of Joseph Smith. the only surviving
son OF the Mormon prophet He has
been the head of the Reorganized or
anti-polygamy branch for so years He
is reported to be dangerously Ill at his
home at Independence. Mo, and all
the churches of that denomination are
requested to observe the day of fasting
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
Those of National League Are in
Session to Select a Presi-
dent of the Organization.
WARD-HEYOLER FIGHT.
IL Is Feared That National May Be-
come Subservicnt to Interests
or American League.

New York, Dec, 16.-"Who's who" in
the affairs of the National league for
the coming season was the sole topic
cf discussion today when the magnates
OF that organization met to select a
president. All signs indicated a stormy
meeting.
Overnight conferences did not seem 10
develop any progress In bringing about
a solution of the tangle in the National
leagues affairs.
Pittsburg. Cincinnati and Boston are
holding out for the reelection of John
A. Heyler and Barney Dreyfus. head of
the Pitsburgs. says that Stanley Rob-
inson OF st. Louis. has informed him
he Will not vote for John NJ Ward,
though not indicating that he will stand
by Heydler.
New York Is making the fight for
Ward. and John T. Bush. owner of the
local National league club, it was said
today. feels that If Ward is thrown
down IL Will be a victory for Ban john
son. president of the American league,
and that In such an event. the Ma
tional league would become subservient
to the interests of the American league.
L will vote for nobody but Ward"
said C. II, Ebbetts. OF the Brooklyn
club
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
REXBURG CITY DRUG
STORE BURNED DOWN
Especial to Tho Nows3

RexburG. Ida. Dec. I5.-Fire de-
stroyed the City drug store this morn
ing at 80 o'clock. The fire originated
in the back room and soon filled the
frame building. The fire department
was prompt and soon had the flames
controlled but the entire stock of goods
was ruined and the building was much
damaged. j. c. Vorce. the proprietor,
WAS with some friends at a supper in
O nearby restaurant at the time. In
cendiarism ~ suspected as the cause.
The loss Is estimated at $4,000. insured
for 5000. The watch repair stand OF
Mr. Jacques In the front of the build
ing was also damaged
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
REAL SEAT OF
PUBLIC LAND FRAUDS

washington, Dec. 16.-Charging that
..the real scat of the public land frauds
is in the land office rather than out
side Representative Hitchcock of Ne
brasIta. In the house declared the situa-
tIon called for congressional investi-
gatlon.
my resolution to investigate is be-
fore the committee on rules continued
Mr.. Hitchcock. but there is no way to
force the committee to report. II 90
per cent of the public desired an In
quiry, such inquiry would be impoS-
sible. under the rules. without the
speakers consent"
Mr. Hitchcock attacked secy. Bal
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
1NspEcroR cnuRcn DEAD.

Winnipeg. Man. Dec. 16.-Inspector
Church. head OF the Royal Northwest
ern mounted police at Regina, Sask-.
died today.
Inspector Church was chosen by the
Prince of Wales TO be the latter's com
panion during the princes last Visit 10
Canada
He was regarded as the best horse
man In the mounted police service. and
trained for the Prince of Wales his
charger George He received many
valuable gifts from the prince
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
CONAN DOYLE ASKED
TO ACT AS REFEREE

London. Dec. 1e.-Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle has received a cable from n COM
mites in charge of the arrangements OF
the Jeffries-J Johnson tight asking him TO
act az referee. Although the author Is
greatly pleased by. the Offer he has re.
lust now as he is busy rehearsing his
'.Drama of the Prize Ring. the House OF
Tcmperloy," which is due for production
at the Adelphi theater on Dec, q.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
NEW PRESIDENT OF
SWISS CONFEDERATION

Berne. Switzerland. Dec 1G.-Parlia-
mcnt today elected Robert Comtesse
president of the confederation for 1910.
Marc E. Ruchel was chosen vice pres
ident of the federal council in success
sion to Comtesse, who has held this
office during tho present year. Ruchel
was president of the Swiss confedera-
tion in 1905. The retiring president is
Adolphe Deucher.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
MANAGUA INSISTS
on zELAYA'S RESIGNATION

San Juan Del Sur. Nicaragua, Dec.
16.-No news has, been received here
from Rama today. The public of
Managua insists OH the resignation of
President Zelaya.
Dr. Madriz, Zelaya's candidate for
the presidency. is acceptable to a
majority in the departments of Man
aqua and Leon. but not to the revolu
tionists and the people of the depart
ment of Granada.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
ASSASSIMATED WHILE
SITTING BY HIS FIRESIDE

East Las Vegas. N. M. Dec 1s.-seated
at his iresIde reading and in the pres
epce of his family, Serapo Menzon.
wealthy politician. living at Genzalcs.
northeast of here, was assassinated Tues
day night. Two brothers named Torres
have been arrested and arc held for in
yestigatlon. Because of his activity In
politics McD2on had made bitter enemies
and it is believed they inspired his mur-
der
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
1.Asr OF THE sloHICANs DEAD.

SVineland. y. j.. Dec. 16.-Old Danny
Dcerskin. said to be the last descendant
of the famous Indian Chief Mohlcnn.
who once ruled the tribe that inhabited
south Jersey. Is dead Danny claimed
TO be about 100 years old When Vine
land started IS years ago he was found
by the pioneers living ON a lonely is
land In a swamp. The last of the Mo-
hicans made his living In proper Indian
fashion By hunting and fishing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
SHIPS MESSENGER
IN BRAWL WITH SENTRY

Cn~'nto. Nicaragua, Dec, 16-A brawl
oc. ed in the street last night during
which a ships messenger from the
United States cruiser Albany was
forced off the sidewalk by a Nicara-
guam sentry. The incident was forth
with reported to the commander of The
port, who Immediately rendered an
apology to Commander Oliver of the
Albany. The apology was accepted.
Commander Oliver has ordered his
men at quarters at night.
The ammunition lifts of the Albany
are loaded. --
The harbor is quiet today
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16

linger for his conduct in the Cunning
ham Alaska coal lands cases and held
up as a martyr l. r. CLAWS who was
dismissed from the land office because
"he had shown too much zeal in pro-
tecting the government against frauds. .
He said he pltied the helpless sub
ordinate official who was forced to
choose between holding his position in
silence and endangering 1t by open
protest against frauds entrenched in
power backed by influence"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
PENNY WISE, POUND FOOLISH

Asbury Park. n. J., Dec. 16.-Charles
]. Bowler of this town, decided yes
terday to save a few dollars by re-
pairing his automobile. Today he is
in bed with painful injuries. The gas
oline tank of his machine exploded
while he was searching for a leak
with a lighted match.
Bowler was blown through the side
of the garage and the automobile and
garage were both completely wrecked
The loss is $4,000
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
NO FURTHER DETAILS
OF TELEPHONE DEAL

New York, Dec. 16-No additional de-
tails concerning the purchase of the
two Independent telephone companies
In Ohio were obtainable today at the
Offices OF ]. P. Morgan & Co. except
the statement that no merger OF the
newly acquired properties with the Bell
company is contemplated.
Members OF the Morgan firm were
non-committnl regarding the report
that the Independent companies in the
central west are likely to be taken
over
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
GERMAN CROWN PRINCE
IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT

Berlin, Dec. 16.-Crown Prince Fred
erlck William was In an atomobile ac-
cldent early today. but escaped serious
injury. While driving In Charlotten-
burg, his motor car collided with an
other machine. Tine crown prince was
severely shaken up but otherwise unin-
jured. His adjutant, Lieut.. Col. OPP
pen, was thrown to the ground and bad
ly cut on the head.
The occupants OF the other car were
apparently unhurt.
Their Identity was not learned.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
WELLS COLLEGE GIRLS
TURNING SUFFRAGETTES

Auburn. N. Y, Dec. 1s.-The recent
visits here of Mrs. Emmalinc Pank-
hurst and other prominent British ad-
vocates of woman suffrage appear to
have converted many Wells college
girls TO the cause OF votes for women
Last year Wells college declared IL
self unanimously opposed to woman
suffrage. but today the formation OF a
suffrage society, with the sanction of
Dean Piutti was announced About
half the college girls have already en-
rolled as members
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
TRANSPORT PRAIRIE
SAILS FOR COLON

Philadelphia, Dec. 16.-The transport
Prairie with 700 marines and 500, O0o
rounds of ammunition on board today
made its second start for Colon. On
Thursday, Dec. 2. the Prairie with
similar cargo. started for the same port
but when about 40 miles down the
Delaware river the vessel stuck in the
mud of Pea Patch island and remained
there for nearly 10 days.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
POSTAL APPOINTMENTS.
Especial to The Ncws.)

Especial to The Ncws.)
Washington. D. c., Dec 1s.-Samuel
d. Wilcox has been appointed ruSai
carrier. route 2. at Logan. Utah.
Ada johnson has been appointed
westminster at Freeland. Natrona coun-
~. wyoming, vice F. Kennedy. re-
signed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
DEATH OF MRS. LLOYD.

Mrs. lone Bird Lloyd, wife of Henry
C. Lloyd, aged so years. died suddenly
Wednesday afternoon from heart dis
case. Her death occurred at the faniily
residence. Mrs. Lloyd was, born at
Murray April II. 1873 She was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry NJ.
Bird. Arrangements for the funeral
have not been completed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
EXPECTED DEADLOCK.

The first ballot for president of the
National league developed the expected
deadlock Four votes-Philndelphla,
New York, Brooklyn and Chlcago--were
cast for John NJ. Ward: while Pitts
burg, Boston, st Louis and Cincin-
natl voted for reelection OF President
Heydler.
Mr. Brush suggested a compromise
candidate, but Ebbetts and Murphy de-
clared against any one except Ward.
Their declaration was followed by
general discussion.
The absence OF Stanley Robinson from
the early deliberations OF the council
started a rumor that he had been kid
mapped by Heydler's opponents. The
latter's friends sent out scouts. and
Robson was found and hurried to the
meeting before the first ballot was
taken
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
FRESNO BANK DYNAM1rED.

Fresno. Cal. Dec. 16.-Robbers blew
open the vault OF the Bank of Exeter
and secured $1,000 In cash last night.
The discovery was made when the
clerks opened the bank today. The
robbers escaped in a delivery wagon,
stolen during the evening. and which
was found outside the city limits.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
GAVE THOUSAND DOLLAR
BILL FOR TEN DOLLAR ONE

New York, Dec, 1s.-George Sangster.
cashier of the internal revenue depnrt-
ment's Brooklyn office. has just dis
covered that In making change yesterday
he gave out $1,000 bill by mistake for
a so bill. He has made good the amount
which is more than half his slary for
a year. but he is still hoping that tho
man who carried off tho $500 extra
change will bring 1t back.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
GEN. F. D. GRANT TO GO TO
GOVERNORS ISLAND

Chicago. Dec. 16.-A Washington
special to the Tribune says:
Mai. Gen. Frederick d. Grant, VIII
be transferred shortly from the com
mand of tho department OF the lakes
with headquarters at Chicago. to the
department of the cast, with headquar-
tiers at Governors Island, New York
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
INDIANA COUNTY LOCAL
OPTION LAW VALID

Indianapolis. Dec 16.-rhe supreme
court OF Indiana today held constitu-
tional the county local option election
law enacted In 1908. under which 65 OF
the e2 counties OF Indiana have closed
their saloons.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
Gov. HAsKELL NIpRoyINC.

Guthrie. Okla. Dec. 16.-Gov Has
kells physicians today announced that
his condition showed a decided i'm
provement. although he still Is extreme
~ weak.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
ROBINSON CONFESSED MURDER.

Topeka. Kan. Dec 1e.-Robert Robin
son, arrested here for forgery today.
has confessed to the officers that he
killed George Bowen. captain of the
base ball team at Monroe. Ca on July
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
POSTAL CLERK COHEN
CAUGHT IN PARIS

Paris. Dec. 1s.-The police today ar
rested an American postal employe nam
ed Cohen, who is accused of having
stolen registered letters from the San
Francisco postoffcc. Cohen ttsnies the
charges. lie will be eNtraditeG.
San Francisco, Dec ga deputy Init
ed States marshal left here several
weeks ago for Paris to take charge of
Casper Cohen. the postal clerk who fed
from this city two years ago while un-
der bail to answer to charge of steal
ing from the United States mails.
A worldwide search for him was made
but he wns not heard of until be was
located In London several months ago.
From there he fled to Paris
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
FArAI AUTO ACCIDENT.

Honolulu. Dec. le.-Harriet smith of
Hyannis Mass. was Instantly killed last
night by the overturning OF an auto
mobile she was making a tour OF the
world.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
NO DEATHS IN NOVEMBER.

Colorado City. Colo. Dec 1s.-This
community with a population OF 1000.
enjoys the unique distinction of having
passed through the month OF November
without the recording OF a single death.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
GOVERNOR OF NEW MEXICO.

Nomination of W. J. Mills FavorabIy
Reported on by Senate Committee.
Washington. Dec l6.-The nomination
OF William j. Mills TO be governor of
New Mexico was ordered favorably re-
ported today by the senate committee
on territories.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
A WoRpY COMBAT.

When the magnates went into ses-
sion here today Heydler was backed
by Cincinnati. Boston and Pittsburg;
Wards adherents were New York. CHI
cago. Brooklyn and Philadelphia
Preliminary 10 the meeting Ben Shlbe
one of the oW e-'s of the Philadelphia
Americans and Charles w. Murphy
president OF the Chicago National
League club, engaged In a wordy COM
bat in the hotel corridors over an In
dianapolis player. whom Shibe claimed
he had drafted and Murphy had cap-
tured by unfair means" The argu-
ment was becoming heated whel
friends intervened.
For the first time in many years
John IT. Brush attended u National
league meeting. Assisted by friends
he left a sick bed and was brought TO
the meeting room and made known mis-
readiness to fight for the election OF
Ward for president.
When the eight league presidents con-
vened for their session President Heyd-
Ter Withdrew.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
DISCOUNT RATE UNCHANGED.

London. Dec. ls.-No change was made
today In the rate OF discount OF 1'c
Bank of England.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16

in the Old World. while the cramped
quarters which the Sicilians occupy in
New York city are not SO desirable as
Italy
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-17
BLOOMFIELD-GLEN RIDGE

Amos Kent. a student at the Cen
tenary Institute, in Hackettstown,
where he is preparing for the minis
try, is spending his vacation in town.
A conference of the members of the
Bloomfield Town Council and Mayor
William p. Sutphen will be held in the
home of the latter in Austin place Mon
day night. when matters of Importance
to the town will be discussed.
Mrs. Joseph r. Rusby. of Liberty
street, and her granddaughter, Miss
May Bailey, OF East Orange, are in
Princeton.
Frederick Coons, of Newburgh, n. Y,
has been the guest of relatives in town
William Elliott, sr., of Watsessing, is
spending the summer at Bradley Beach.
Frank C. Losee and family, of liz
Thomas street, will spend their vaca-
ton at Lake George,
Chaplain Dupre and Sergeant-at-
Arms Lind, of the Muskoka Canoe
Club, will spend two weeks in New
York State.
Smith, of Baldwin place, are in Atlantic
City.
Mrs. Joseph Law, of Myrtle street, is
at Bradley Beach.
Mrs. Henry E. Worcester, of Beach
street. is spending several weeks at
Bass Rocks, Me.
Charles w. Martin and family. of
Washington street, are occupying their
cottage in the Orange Mountains.
is spending her vacation in East Dem
mark. Me.
Mrs. Charles Bradley, of Watsessing,
has been entertaining Miss Lillian Tay-
Tor, of Chicago.
Jesse c. Green, of Thomas street, has
returned from Philadelphia.
Harold c.. Baxter, of Monroe place,
went to Asbury Park today.