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Evening journal., 1910-12-23
COUNCIL GETS EARLY
VISIT FROM SANTA

Clerk Of Council George H. Nc
Govern last night remembered the
members OF Council with gifts which
were much appreciated. To most OF
the councilmen he presented gold
stick pins. Several others received
pretty CLOCKS, which were much ap-
preciated The coancilmen appoint
90 a committee TO make appropriate
gifts 20 the clerk and bailih OF Coun-
ell
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
MOTHERS HARD WORK
SECURES SONS PARDON

Kansas city. Mo- sept /. ~ Eod ear
rying was not too hard work for Mrs.
Margaret La T'rassc. 56-ycar-old
woman Of Kansas city. Kan when
she was trying 10 earn money to aid
In getting her son psFoled from the
Missouri penltcntiary. and today she
got her reward. The boy was paroled
by Gov Hadley.
Troubles never came slngly for the
aged and bent mother. Floods of
1904 almost ruined her little home.
Then her husband became H. and he
has been almost q helpless invalid ever
since. Scarcely had he taken to his
bed when the boy was sentenced To
10 years Ia prison FOR a robbery COM
mitted near ST. Joseph The home was
mortgaged to get money to defend
him. but his WIS a lost cause.
Willie as she called her son, went
10 prison and the mother home IL work
ana earn money to get him ont BY
much persuasion she got q job carry
ing hod Then she prevailed upon
her employer to let her lathe and plas-
ter a house. Her savings she invest
ed in restaurant and aided by tho
profits from this ventura she managed
to get her sons case before the gov
crDOr.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
HAPPY ENDING OF
CIVIL WAR ROMANCE
Phillip Carr Separated From Wife by
Widowed. Rcmarrics Early Love.

| KentOn o. Sept las quaint roc
nance as was ever written down in
fiction has found its ending here, in
real life
Phillip carr, REMARKED to the wife
he lost in the turmoil Of the civil war
nearly half a century ago, is enjoying
with her his second honeymoon They
were reunited in wedlock a few days
since, but IT was only yesterday that
the facts BECAME known as TO their life
history.
Separated by raiding guerillas who
captured the federal mails, divorced
because &C a believed desertion, each
REMARKED and each again wldowed
they found the love OF their youth s;ill
ahame upon an accidental meeting not
long since and their new be,rothal fol
lowed at once.
Carr is now "a years of age, and his
wife IS.
1t was In 1862 that Carr responding
10 I.lncoln's second call for troops,
marched to the front leaving his bride
OF year and his infant daughter bt-
hind When some mouths later. his
letters and remittances stopped, she
was induced 10 apply for a divorce. on
the grounds that he had deserted her.
Some time later she REMARKED and
went to live in the east. When Carr
returned from the war his bride was
missing and he learned OF the divorce
Stung to the quick. he, too, MARI ed
again.
Many years later her second husband
and his second wife died. Recently he
returned 10 the scenes OF his boyhco al
and here he met the girl he LETT be
hind him" in the dark days Of 50 He
explained how the mails had been raid
ed and the letters written With the
stubs Of the pencil In the trenches Of
Tennessee, stolen with his slender say
-inss -feom his soldier pay OF sls Il
month. And he told how when her let
ters stopped. he too believed that ne
had been deserted
Both the old people say. however,
that the tragedy o. years has been
made up To them by their happiness II
now.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
TALK OF ROOSEVELT
FOR ADVISER TO CHINA

New York. Sept. 1.-The news that
Col. Roosevelt may be asked 10 accept
the post OF adviser TO the regent at
China al very large salary was cur
rent i'm Pekin month ago. according
TO Or William Edgar Giei. who has
just returned to America, after a year
spent in studying the political situa-
tion in China.
DR. Giel left Pekin on Aug. ! and
at that time. he says. IL was current
gossip In political circles that the pal
ace authorities were considering a
proposition 20 engage Col Roosevelt to
assist in plotting the country through
a rather stormy period. Many Of the
diplomats. DIR. Giel declares. were con-
fident that the offer would appeal TO the
American ex-presldent and might in
ducc him TO abandon the fight against
the bosses here 10 become boss him
self I'm the Flowery kingdom.
Speaking OF conditions, DIR. Giel said
there was an anti-baby movement in
China, the leaders being opposed to
the rule OF the child emperor. This
movement. he said, II II grew rapidly
as many thought IL would, might result
in revolution China is friendly 20
this country. he said. and the political
leaders in that country regard Presl-
dent Taft highly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
No HELP FOR NINTH
SOUTH RESIDENTS
Canal Nuisance Probably VIII Not he
Abated on Account of Lack
OF Funds.

At the meeting OF tho committee OF
the whole In council tonight. the abat-
ing of the Ninth South canal nuisance
Will be thoroughly considered but
despite the undenied merit in the pro-
tests OF citizens. nothing can be done
this year TO rectify the matter for the
simple reason that 10 do so would be
10 violate the law The sdministra-
ton has spent so much money that
now tho law forbids the expenditure
OF another cent outside OF the budget
Section OF article XLX Of the state
constitution reads;
NO debt in excess OF the taxes for
the current year shall be created by
any county or subdivision thereof, or
by any school district therein by any
city. town or village or by any
subdivision thereof in this state; un-
less the proposition to create such debt,
shall have been submitted to q vote
OF such qualified electors as shall have
paid a property tax therein, in the
year PRECEDING such election and a
majority OF those voting thereon shall
have voted in favor Of mourning such
debt"
Some time ago II became necessary
to Appropriate some money Or the
publishing o. a few copies OF the auto
mobile law but the available money
of the council was all gone and city
Recorder Rfves gave $40 out of his
own Office allowance for the purpose.
There viii however. be a special
meeting of the council tonight but as
the new high line water main matter
was laid over for one week on Mon
DAY last. ii win not come up for con-
slderation
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
Uprising Against Government Re-
ported in Province Of Nueva
Vizcaya. luzon.
LEADER is SIMEON MANDAC
Former Governor of Ilocos Nortc. Has
Cut Wires--Number OF Follow
ers l. Unknown.

Manila. sept IAN uprising against
the government Is reported in the prov
ince OF Nueva Viacays. \ constsbulary
force Is hurrying to the scene and a
battle is expected hourly.
The rebel movement T. headed by
Simeon Mandac. former governor Of
the province of 1locos Norte. who has
been a fugitive from justice.
Manddc occupies Soiano. a town Of
about 5000 inhabitants. northwest Of
the center Of Nueva Vizcaya ana about
1--WE miles north Of i{ayonong. The tele-
graph wires north Of Bayonong have
been cut, and IL is impossible 10 learn
the number of Mandac's followers. II
IL doubted, however, that the rising
is serious
col Taylor. at the head Of the con-
stabuary at Bayonung, Is preparing for
an attack and the COASTAL uary forces
from other points are moving toward
Solano To- surround the outlaws and
capture them. Government reinforce
ments are available II needed.
Word OF the trouble reached Manila
today Maudac. while governor, sub
jected 4 prisoner to a third degree"
exa minatiou OF such severity that the
man died The governor was con
Victed OF homicide and sentenced to "a
years imprisonment. He appealed from
tho verdict OF the court and while the
appeal was pending. jumped his bond
and has been missing for several
months.
Nueva Vixcays Is the central prov
ince NJ I,uzon and Bayonong is its
capital.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
RESOLUTIONS ON
PANAMA EXPOSITION
Western Pacific Enlists Md Of civic
Bodies tn ScCLrc Fair for
san Francisco.

In furtherauc. OF the plan for sccur-
ing for san Francisco the Panama
Pacific international exposition cole
brating the completion Of the Panama
canal la tho year 1915. tho management
Of the Western Pacific Hallway COM
pany has enlisted the aid OF the civil
bodies Of the cities Of the western states
and has sent out suggestive copies ~
resolutions to be adopted by these
bodies in aid of the project col I. \.
Benton. general agent Of the passenger
department OF the Western Pacific, this
morning received from 4. l.. l>pmaN.
passenger traffic manager. copies OF
resolutions which col Benton will sub
NIT to the Commercial club, with the
request ;nat they interest other civic
bodies, aud that the resolutions be fully
discussed adopted. ana copies sent to
the congressional delegation at Wash
ington. The resolution II as follows;
Whereas. The Panama canal now In
process n construction viii have been
completed in the year 1915, uniting the
waters OF the Pacific and Atlantic
oceans and
Whereas. There is unanimous sem
thnent that the completion Of this gil
Rantic work should be celebrated in "A
most fitting and memorable manner,
and
Whereas. II is the consensus OF opin-
ion Of the president of the United states
members OF Congress, other officials,
and the citizens generally that an inter
national exposition be held commence
rating that great event therefore be Il
Resolved, That We most heartily
endorse the proposed Panama Pa cific
international exposition TO be held In
san Francisco In 1915. and pledge our
corporations and assistance, and he u
further
Resolved. That all or the senator's
and representatives from our state be
requested 10 use their influence 70 Sc
cure for tho exposition iu San Fran
cisco. governmental endorsement and
recognition;
Resolved. That a copy OF this pro
amhlc and resolution be sent to the
senator's and representatives i'm Con
gross with request that they assist
In carrying out their letter and spirit;
and that copy be also sent TO the
Panama Pacific International Exposi-
ton company IN san Francisco. Cali
fornia
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01

special dispatch received early this
morning from Kemmerer announced
that the mines Of district % had sus-
pended operation awaiting definite re-
ply from the sub-scale committee at
Denver, whore the question of the min
ers' wage scale. in which an Increase
In all departments over the scale pre-
vailine during the past two years was
demanded, was being considered The
two-year contract between the miners
and the operators expired Aug 81, and
II was generally understood that II the
demands for increase in pay was not
conceded. the mines would go out
This actually happened in the mines
at kemmerer, but according to the
above dispatch settlement. at least
of a temporary character. has been ar
rived at. The special convention called
for Cheyenne, Sept, = will no doubt
make the settlement permanent.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
HONEYMOON HAS
TRAGIC ENDING
Fred W. Cheney Of Manchester,
NJ H., Shoots Himself in Brides
Presence in Hotel.
WIFE TOLD OF DISSIPATION
Leit Boston In June With $1,000; Had
$500 of That SUM When lie
Attempted Suicide.

Grand Junction. Colo. Sept. L.
he!1-t resulting from three
- ,'hs -.oncsmoon marked b, a riot
7 90 dissipation following his elopement
WIN woman nearly twice his axe,
is believed to have been the cause Of
the attempted suicide here last night
of FRED W Cheney 20 years old, son
ot George w cheney. manager of the
Manchester H., branch OF the New
york Mutual Life Insurance company
and member OF an old and well-to-
40 New England family Cheney shot
himself I'm the head with a revolver
at q hotel in the presence Of his
pIlde. lie has small chance OF re-
cheney ana his wife arrived late
yesterday afternoon from Denver.
stopping at this place, according To-
Mrs thcncy, to break a journey to
inc PACING coast They went to a
hotcl and short time after they had
retired to their room, a shot was
Hotel employees found cheney on the
moor with a bullet I'm his head, and
Mrs cheney on the bed in a dead
Later the woman told of her young
husbands dissipation since their
~ 'AAl DN'AffNl ieNi June, ana
did not deny that cheney had ex-
pressed regret for his action ana
threatened TO return TO his parents.
She declined to tell anything about
herself
Five hundred dollars was found in
Cheney possession tho last. Mrs
Cheney said. Of $4,000 which he had
when they left Boston
WHO CHENEY IL.
Manchester, \ II. Sept Fired
W Cheney who shot himself at
Grand Junction, colo. Is the son OF
n. II. cheney Of this city. state agent
OF the Now York Mutual Life lnsur-
ance company He had moved in good
society and was we'll liked He was
married early IN June to Miss MAY
Alyee Morse, daughter OF H. Frank
Morse, an accountant. The marriage
which took place outside Of this city
was a great surprise To both families
as II was unknown to them until
they received letters from the bridal
couple announcing the event and stat
ing that they were on their way west
No reason for the shooting II known
here.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
SAN FRANCISCO sAENGERrEsr.

San Francisco. Sept. lone thou
sand singers and many musicians from
ali parts OF the Pacific const are in
San Francisco to take part IN the
saengerfest. which opens tonight. one
Of the features OF the five days festi-
val is competition among German
singing societies for a 10000 gold cup
presented by Kaiser Wilhelm. An
other contest will be for n $4,000 trophy
given by the emperor OF Austria for
the best team OF Tyrolese singers
This morning reception was given
by Arthur Gleason, one OF the chorus
conductors. to the directors Of the
societies represented at the festival
and TO the ssengerfest executive COM
mittee.
Many visitors from the east and
thousands from the coast cities have
come to hear the concerts
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
AVIATOR HAMILTON
WILL DO GREAT STUNT

Sacramento. cal. sept 1.--Charles x.
Hamilton. who arrived here last night.
win attempt 10 out joy-ride the auto
mobile at the California state fair next
week
In the light OF a powerful searchlight
the New York aviator viii try each
night TO encircle the mile-track at
Agricultural park in his Curuss Li-
plane ahead OF a high power motor car.
In addition he declares he Is going
after the International aeroplsne record
for mile.
When told that a prelimlnary .injunc-
ton asked Tor him IN New YORK 10
nroxent Glenn Il Curtlss from inter
fettng with his contracts FOR hying ex-
hibitions had been denied, Hamilton
said.
II merely asked Tor an injunction a.
a precautionary measure and not that |
exl ected any interferonea from Curtiss'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
CHINESE AND JAPANESE
MAY ATTEND SCHOOLS

Chicago. Sept. f.-Japanese and Chi
nese over 81 years OF age are eligible
TO attend the public day schools OF the
city of Chicago as we'll as the night
schools, provided they arc OF good,
moral character and are vouched for
nv persons known To the board of edu-
cation.
THE was decided by the board of
education yesterday at its first meet
ing OF the year, when Vim Cham,
chinese. 2s years old. and YonezI va
maka. japanese. q years old, were
given permission to attend.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
NEEDHAM. IF REFLECTED.
WON'T VOTE FOR CANNON

Fresno. Cal. Sept i.-Congressman
J. c. Needham, IN a letter to Chair
man NJ. II. Harris Of the congression-
al committee. announces that in the
event Of his reelection, he will not
vote for Cannon for speaker Of the
house.
Il have no personal feeling against
Speaker Cannon" said Mr.. Needham
but / sincerely believe that II is to
the best interests Of the Republican
party that change in the speakership
be made
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
MRS. D. S. MURRAY COMING,
No Funeral Arrangements Undertaken
Until Widow Arrives Tomorrow.

Until the arrival tomorrow morning
from Los Angeles OF Mrs. David :.
Murray. and her brother-in-law, J. II.
Gevne, the body OF David s. Murray.
former general manager OF the Boil
Telephone company, who committed
suicide Wednesday morning by leapiag
from the roof Of the Deseret National
bank building, is lying at O'Donrelrs
mortuary Without any funeral arrange
ments having been made.
Following the tragedy OF yesterday
morning Mrs. Murray. who was az the
time preparing for a visit 10 Salt Lake,
was notified, and hastened her depar-
ture. She is accompanied by her broth
er-in-law. Mr.. Gevne. and Is now
speeding towards salt Lake.
while no arrangements OF the fun
erai will be completed until after the
arrival OF Mrs. Murray and Mr.. Gsvae
IL has been announced that tho Elks, ~
which Brotherhood Mr. Murray was a
member. viii take a part In the serv-
ices.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
CoNsTABULaRy NND
SCOUTS 10 BE UNIFIED

Manila. Sept t.--Socretarv OF War
Dickinson has given his approval of
the project to unity the constabuIary
and the scouts. He plans to appoint
a board OF officers consisting OF two
scouts and two members Of the con-
stabulary who under the presidency
or Major General Duvan. command
ing the department Of the Philippines
will work out the details and submit
a plan which 1t is hoped may he piac-
ed before Congress In December.
II Is estimated that II viii be pos
sible 10 effect the saving of a million
dollars "a the war department and at
the same time to increase its efficiency
by unifying the corps.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
NEBRASKA WILL ADOPT
THE OREGON SYSTEM

omaha, sept. 1.-The result Of the
canvass OF tho votes Of the recent
primary elections on members OF the
two houses OF the legislature shows
that the oregon plan viii almost
certainly carry for the election OF Il
United States senator 20 succeed Sem
ator Burkett regardless OF the political
complexion OF the next legislature. or
the Democrats - Of the 80 candidates
for the senate and Is OF the 100 can
dldates for the house are slgners OF
statement No. l. while on the Republic
can side ~ senatorial candidates and
a. legislative asplrsnts have taken the
same pledge.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
GEORGIA ENDORSES H0KE
SMITH FOR PRESIDENT

Atlanta. Ca. sept The Democratic
state convention met here today Nith
.bout qcnl Delegates in attendance The
adoptlon Of = platform was the princi-
rai business scheduled. The convention
viii also nominate formally the state
candidates who were chosen I'm last
weeks urinary. including Hokc Smith
for governor.
4 resolution endorsing Hoke smith Tor
president 81 the United states pa ISL
wss adopted hy the convention this ait
ernoon IN declared him 'emincntly htcd
20 perform tho srduous duties Of the
hugh office Of president, and was sub
mitted by r E, Patterson cf spslils.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
RESPONSIBILITY FOR
NEWARK, OHIO, LYNCH|NG
Grand Jury Places II On the Then
Mayor. sheriff Of Licking County
And Chicr of Police.

Newark Ohio. Sept, In report
made today the Licking county grand
Jury places responsibility for the
lynching of Dry Detective carl
Etherington on July 5. ON the then
mayor OF Newark. the sherin OF
Licking county and the chief of police
OF Newark all Of whom have since
resigned or been deposed
a total of 5S indictments was re-
turned by the grand Jury In the 81
DAYS OF It's sitting. all in connection
with the lynching OF these, IS charge
the alleged rioters with murder In the
first degree; 81 are accused OF riot
ing, 10 with assault and two with per-
jury.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
SUMMING UP IN
LEE O'NElL BROWNE CASE

Chicago. sept. 1.-The last witness IN
the trial of Lee ONeu Browne. charged
With bribing Representative White 10
vote - for william Lorimer for Inited
States senator. gave Ms testimony IN
Judge I<efsten's court today and s,aie ;
Attorney Wayman began the summing
IN Tor the prosecution.
rne Indictment voted BY the grand jury
Yesterday against v IL keeleN.
browne witness was returned N court
tndav and bond nNed AZ $1,000 The bill
charged perjury. t-...
Keslcv was a city detective assigned
10 line states attorneys office. Tie les
ttsed for browne however declaring
that he had been ordered To treat
Beckemcyer right" and that pursuant "a
sttch INSTRUCTIONS no had piled with drink
PREVENTATIVE B.ckcms -er. Who was one
of The Democratic representatives, VINO
voted for Lorimer Kelley SAID that
t3arkemcycr was intoxicated when he
confessed 10 receiving u,oco for voting
for i.orimer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
ARRESTS IN GREAT
JEWELRY"ROBBERY CASE

Philadelphia, Sept. 1.-Two arrests
were made here today in connection
with the $4,000 jewelry robbery In At
lantic city on Aug e. The names OF
the prisoners have not been given out
and the police say that other arrests
VIII follow. The robbery was cieverly
executed. The burglars entered the
iewelry store OF Errico Brothers on the
board walk during the night and re-
moved tho Jewels from the windows
and show cases.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
WHY GENERAL PROPERTY
TAX is A FAIL URE

Milwaukee, sept That the failure
~ the general property tax il due to
the inherent defects Of the theory is
the conclusion OF the COMMITTEES on
the causes OF the failure OF such tar
after a years invostiga tion, the report
being made TO the International Tax
Association convention today.
The committee on uniform classif-
cation 81 real estate reported that n
fair and accurate assessment OF real
estate will be promoted by the adop-
tion Of tax maps and the classification
Of real estate as presented IN the report
Of the committee on uniform listing OF
real estate. The latter committee IN
its report favored the listing Of reai
property under the two heads OF ''Vala-
OF land" and value OF improvements
and that the rule OF listing real proi
crty values in New York city is be.t
adapted for securing an equitable ~
Sessmcnt
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
BASEBALL DRAFTING
SEASON HAS OPENED

Cincinnati. Ohio, Sept. To-day
the baseball drafting season opens and
the National baseball commission will
meet to Rpportion players according TO
tho drafting rules OF organized baseball.
Competition for minor league players
never was so keen and every club in the
two major leagues has representatives
haro WI, --tf' ..--.~~-' '''
league players they wish to secure for
ttst.t tsssf. -s.sN s.+.t-l-
Ia addition to spportioning players,
the commission VIII consider a num-
Der ~ cases which are on the docket
of tho supreme c6Url 1nf basebnh
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
STRIKE SITUATION AT
BILBAO Is ALARM NC

Bilbao Spain, Sept, 1.-The strike
situation Is alarming The funds
OF the men have been exhausted
and the strikers arc In an ugly
mood Collisions with the police.
gendames and strike breakers oc-
cur constantly Many factories are
being closed and the work In the
harbor has been wholly suspended.
Troops are being concentrated
aud Gordon Of soldiers has been
thrown about the city to prevent
the entry of strikers from other
districts
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-01
CHARLES EspEn DEAD.

philadelphia. sept i,--Chsrles Esper.
Athletics OF this city, In tho American
association. died here last night Of
Brights disease He also was connected
with the 81. Louis club and with the
Baltimore Nationals when that team won
the pennant In 1894