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Frozen Forms Found on Trail Leading Into the Tanana Terrible-Suffering . Prospectors Who ! : FeUon Way, of Woman Confesses That She Killed Brutal y ' ; t Husbands 'V' He Oregon Elopers Tracked Woman With Five Children ;Her While Sheiay;pn Supposed.; : .Deathm v Are Disappointed Talks to the Students at Northwestern University and Later Receives Degree From : President Harper of Chicago University-Speech Tonight BEATTLK. April 2. Death guards the trails leading into the new Eldorado of the Tanann. On the steamer Dolphin, which arrived her tli In morning from the Lynn Canal, came news of a tragedy worked by the elements on the Tanana trail. Of one party that started for the new diggings two men were overcome by the cold and the hnrdxhlpa of the Journey and dropped down to die a mlneiuble death In the now. Their companions were forced to abandon them and- the hardier members of the party managed to reach the mln lng settlement. Another man who attempted to make the trip alone was found by a party of prospectors, ile was in a terrible con dition. Both feet were frozen and t- save his life the others resorted to crude surgery and amputated the members. These and other tales of death and suffering were brought to Rampart by a mall carrier who Just managed to reach the station ulive. lie was nearly overcome several times on the trail. Taiintd Her With Talk of bdhtseahd Hit Her With Fist Oregon Elopers round by Wife, A story of interest to Oregon was brought hy the Dolphin. It tolls of . the persistent .chase of a deserted wife after H faltlilesx husband, whom she found, finally, and had placed in Jail, whera I ha woman for whom ;e deserted wife and children is also incarcerated. Some time ago Mrs. Kranrls M. Rum baugh arrived at Ketchikan, accompanied by five little children. She announced her Intention of locating her husband. who. she sutd. had deserted her In Ore gon, from which atate she had followed Mm Into the frozen wilds of the North. They found him. carousing with his fetnala companion. Myrtle Barry. Had' his wife given the word the man would undoubtedly have been hanged by the angry miners. But she ueclared that all she desired was that her husband should be forced to support his family and the man and the woman who had Accompanied him from Oregon were turnfd over to a lnited States Marshal and landed in Jail at Skagway. Sirs. Rumbaugh tells a graphic story of the hardships she endured while trying to locate her husband. She had but a few dollars when she left Oregon with her flv little children on her long Journey to the frosen land of gold, i , ' (Journal Special Service.) BANOOB. Jrie.. April I. A murder that has long been a mystery ajid which, at tracted national attention, at- the-time It was committed, has been explained by the confession of Mrs. Mary Deerlng, widow of the man who was mysteriously shot down In hi home March 1. Mrs. Deertng Is an invalid and Is dying I with cancer. At the time of the murder" It was thought that she had but a few hours to- live. She now says that, goad ed to desperation by the brutal treat ment of her husband, she fired the shot that ended his life. Mrs. Deerlng's confession is one of the ! most remarkable statements ever lis tened to by the local police. Her statement shows that: Tana ted Bar With Death. After a physician had told Deerlng that his wife had but a few hours to live the roau went Into the room where Mrs. Deerlng lay on her bed of pain. He taunted her with her approaching death and declared "that he was glad she was going to leave the world. The woman was dying as the result of cancer of the breast caused by a blow from her husband's list. When he had left her alone, after shaking his clenched hand at her. she declares that she suffered such terrible agony of both mind and body that she waif Almost insane.. Raising herself by an almost superhu man fturt, - she Crawled from the bed and secured a. revolver. , She wanted to end everything. She : wanted to termi nate, the horrible suffering; she feared that her husband would return and again torture her. as he seemed to delight In doing. ' . ' Staggered to His Boor. She Bays she has 'a. faint recollection of crawling along the hall and of stag gering to the door of her husband's room. ,The bullet found its mark In the heart of the brutal husband After that aha . remembered nothing until she regained painful consciousness In her own bed. She thought she had killed herself. That was her intention, but her strength failed after she had sent the -bullet on Us mission of death into the darkened r-om of her husband. t t M t- i m r , ... ... I... i ............ . . . ....... . . ... .........ess....; , , , nM&WdJ few N ,;is A m A i ' I A si T '. ".. . ' T :l ' " - I : - ' ... 'H aF ' m ' MV aW?V J f (Cowrrlgbt by Boekweee; Jl. X. , . '.' A "tudr of the map la the above h.lf tone wtll oonrr a omprrnlr ,r, of the vst xpe of rre.ild.-iit BoofTPlf preent Wentern tod Northwestern tour. The above half tone of Interior tU of live PrMident's private train skews the style la which the Chief Executive of the fnlted BLtc nuke. . railroad Journey... , 3 Keene and Harriinan In Battle Array, in the Federal Courts Union Pacific Enters Plea of Not Guflty In Answer. . Hearing of Injunction Suit Is Begun At -.Nashville Train With the President's Patty on Its Way to Great Pacific Coast (Journal Special Service.) review the lobulation by Congress. CHICAGO. April 2. Twenty minutes I especially during the recent sesnion. and ahead of time, the President's special I the work of hlx administration in ex train pulled into the Pennsylvania depot ecuting the trust laws. 111111,1 1M . n romw RETURNS TO REIGN at 8:40 this morning, while 10.900 people snouted themselves hourse In greeting. The pressure of the crowds was tre mendous. . Every street approaching the depot was literally packed with strug gling humanity. When the engine of the special appeared those who could see gave vent to a mighty cheer, which waa taken up and echoed again ap4 again by the throngs beyond. Extraordinary precautions had been taken to protect the President from cranks or criminals. Several hundred policemen In uniform and scores of plain-clothes men surrounded the train as soon as It came to a halt, and kept way every one except those who were President Mitchell Makes Definite Forecast. INDIANAPOLIS. April 2. While President Mitchell refuses to give out definite information regarding the agree- The I ment reached at last night's conference ;: : jT ; 'c - ' .1.- - , f .. -.V'nv. - , , t . . V y 1'. ' ' A ; m . . ;.t - 'U'l rr.a ;i - 4 a y ;,. ' SV VW1 t y - f ' - (Photo Copyright fejr 'i Cllnedinst, . Washington, D. C) MX99 JM1TOXAM. WASHINGTON, April 8. -Miss LUngham. the beautiful sister of the American wife of Baron von Bternburg. Germany Ambassador to this .fpuntry, -ia one of the reigning belles of the capital., )Hlss Ungham. after a absence of several years In Europe, has returned to her native land highly accomplished and more beautiful than when she left home to. ?lar her sister in the capitals of Europe. She la a great revorlte with the Rouse velt family, particularly- Miss Alice. -.' t c r well known. From the crowd that, pressed against the line of blue coats came loud crlea for the President, who came to the rear platform of his car and bowed acknowl edgments. The throng wanted a speech and said so vociferously. But Mr. Roose velt shook his head, bowed again, smiled and retired. In Oala Dress. The Chief Executive of the Nation found the city awaiting his arrlvnl In gala attire. Flags were flying from every start In the down-town seetion, and the city was bright- with bunting. Pictures of President Roosevelt were almost as numerous In windows and on dead walls as the pictures of the candidates for of fice In the municipal campaign now at its height It was a busy day for the President. his time being completely occupied by the program mapped out lor him by the local arrangements committee..-. On his arrival he was greeted at the station by Gover nor Yates, Mayor Harrison and the mem' bers of the reception committee. The President did not leave the car, whtch Waa switched to the tracks of the Mil waukee road, and proceeded immediately to Bvanston. . Talks to Students. Arriving in the north-shore suburb the president addressed the students of Northwestern University. ' , Upon the conclusion of his remarks he returned to the city and after a brief visit to the Press Club and luncheon Wfth several friends he waa driven to the University of Chicago, 'where the dsgree of Ult- D. was conferred upon him. This was one or the chief, events of the day's program. The ceremonies took place In the main nail of the uni versity, which was filled with" students. members of the faculty and other per sons who were fortunate enough to ob tain tlokets of admission. The degree was conferred by President Harper, who made a brief address appropriate to the occasion and to which President' Roose velt made reply. t Both to and from the university Michi gan boulevard and other thoroughfares through which the Presidential party passed were lined with spectators who cheered the President tumvltuously, - Instead of tne banquet which, had. been originally planned by the local commit tee for this -evening the President will dine quietly with friends and Afterwards address a public gathering, nt the Audi torium. It is expected that his speech on this occasion will be the. principal one of his tour. It la expected that he yrttl The President was greeted with col lego yells and was given a big ovation on his arrival at Evanston, which lasted until he reached the speaking place on the steps of the University Library. Caused a Wttutf.' Just as he stepped off the train at Evanston, a small, dark man with an overcoat on his left arm, rushed past the officers and said. "I greet you In the name of the Brotherhood of Firemen." at the same time extending his hand. A police captain pushed htm back. man rougnt until he was forced back ( with the bituminous coal operators, he Into the crowd wh re a ecret service i doe gay thut lt ig.hu liHt that the tun ii paeu ii ia nanus over nlS doming FAIIOUS . DAEIDIT5 II (Ml Taken in Chains to the Scene of Crime nd searched him for concealed weapons. He was allowed to disappear In the crowd. - On the nmrrh to the University the party 'was preceded by a large de tachment of. regulars and military, and a band from Fort Sheridan. RooseVelt was Introduced by President James. His address was largely devoted to character building, rather than educa tion, this being the mission of univer sities. He told the students there was no room In America for educated idlers. The students rshould feel that higher education increases his rsponsibl)l)les to mankind and country.'', They need all the training they can get," both In mind and body. He said: "I therefore welcome every form of good, rough thletlo sport, all kinds of manly, vigorous, rough athletic exer cise. It is good to have stronir bodies and lino minds, but better than hnth well balanced characters." On the return to the depot at EvAna. ton. school girls nelted the President with flowers. He nu ked ud a carnation and pinned It to his lapel. At the sta tion another supposed crank, wheeling a i yellow bicycle, crowded Into the line' and tried to rearh the president. He i had to be strenuously .handled before i nn desisted. 10,000 men now out on strike In the Indiana coal fields will be back at work tomorrow under satisfactory conditions. This is considered a remarkably quick settlement, and much praise is being be stowed upon Mr. Mitchell for the part he has taken In Its arrangement In discussing the business of last night's session, Mr. Mitchell said he was not at liberty to disclose the action tak en, but his forecast of what the mor row will bring about is considered as authoritative. ADVANCE ENTRIES AT OAKLAND (Journal Special Service.) KANSAS CITY, April Chief of Po lice Allis, of Houston, started for Texas today with Pearl Hubbard and Elmer Owens, the famous bandits and jailbreak ers, whose last exploit , was the escape from the Central Police Station of thla city. These, men ha v a long record of similar escapades behind them. Chief of Police Allis Is using every precau tlon ao that they might not escape from him. He had double shackles placed on their wrists and ankles, , whloh are. con nected withrAthelr , necks by means of chains. To further render their escape Impossible, Allis attached himself to them by means of two double chains five feet long. . . Arrangements at Madison. MADISON, Wi.. April 1 The capital city of Wisconsin 1 In readiness to re ceive President Roosevelt,, wha comes here tomorrow morning from-Chicago. The program here will ! limited to a visit to the. state capltol. where the President will address the m- ;nbers of the State Legislature. Follow lug the conclusion of the address the Presidential party will proceed Immediately to Milwaukee, mak ing a brief stop en route at Waukesha, Cream City in Keadiness. MILVv AUKEK, Wis . April-8. The fin Ishing touches to lie preparations for the visit of President Roosevelt are being put on today. The down-town section of the city is taking on a gala appearance and pictures of the President are much In evidence. Upon arrival in" the after noon the distinguished visitors will be taken for a drive ahout the city. Iater there will be a reception at the Press Club and then will follow the main fea ture of the program, a banquet at the Hotel .Pflster "under the auspices of the Merchants' and Manufacturers' As solcatlon. The Presidential party wij) aepart rrom me cny at midnight. OAKLAND RACE TUACK. April 2. The over night entries fur tomorrow races are u ful- t'list race. Futurity Course, mdllug: 4420 Malum lH'ttll Kel Vtata 1H ISiM Marlneiwe UH 40MT Holtalri- na 44NS IUoro 11UH41HI Mixs I'ulver ...114 44tH) (.'faerrle li 4504 rourlanii .....11(1 4344 Loyal S 110 Spcoad race. Ave furlougn. aellluf : 427H Martha I) K:422N Cousin Carrie j 4-!H (iruee Iiuhln . 1'iS Ace of Siadea 4f24 lm Cheveden . 1 1" 4Jo4 Victoria 8 44i j l,, Culver 10SI44U4 l'ldalia . .. 4j.ilura.I HO 4.'i.",il Irma A Nam.v Cu lor!4?:!4 Myrtle II ... ONE IS KILLED T9REE INJURED The Result of Balvon Accident in Budapest. ins loo HA 1O0 1( 110 Third race, half mile, ellltig. 2-year-olda: 5L Ivcosh .... 4'.25 The Mighty 4507 St. Ytisrf (Journal Special Service.) BUDAPEST; April 2. Deputy Bubik. former Deputy Orgoszy, and two other ascended in a . balloon thla morning. They proceeded but a short distance when a squall struck the balloon and smashed lt against the side of a factory ...k tji 'ttaveiena ...,..io. i chimney. Ol aroHlv lurrmed and waa fa. K-l lVi.,M.U. ' .v, -.-Tr . . ..11.1 . .lo3 4So: 447H. Sail Hum 44 f:plenre Hone Karr e mmrter. banuli .11S.4.",I4 Heliltoil l'i:; 1514 Money Mima. 100 lo.'i .107 441W lilemletiullltf .. l)H.!.l K. V. UraUaln.UC rum rai-e. uiue anil alktiNintu. aellttiir: tally Injured. Hla companion clung to the car. which struck the earth with terrific force,- seriously Injuring them. NASHVILLE. April 2. Keen and Harrlman are now fairly in battle array In the great fight to fore the Union Pacific magnate to cease control of the Southern Pacific. While the case opened yesterday, the fight was pot fairly launched until this morning, when the main points of the defense were brought out. The defense continued its arguments. denying that the Cnion Pacific con trolled the majority of the stock of the Southern Pacific. The Union, however, ' acknowledged' that it controlled ninety ' millions of the Southern stock, tt was declared that there was no firoof to show a transfer of the Central Paclflo to the Union or that any such thing waa ever contemplated by the directors of the latter road, or by any directors. sTo Illegal Aota. The defense claimed that lt had Vio lated no provision of the constitutions, -either of Kentucky or Utah. It Is not n question of law. to be de cided by outsiders, said the attorney for the Union Paclflomen. whether the net surplus of the Southern Pacific should be given out In dividends) or should be . expended In Improvements. 1 The. complainant produced an affidavit I showing that it would 1 be necessary t " e-xpend $40,000,000. in order , to put tas , system in first 'class repair. WILLIAM : BALDWIN PARDONED SBaSSaSBBBSBSJBSJSJSSJaBVBBWBB ' -V ' Gov. Chamberlain Gives Liberty to Portland Murderer SALEM, April . Because of ago and1 infirmity and upon the statement ot physicians that he cannot Ions; survive, William Baldwin, serving a term of two years in the state penitentiary, has been, pardoned. Governor Chamberlain signed . the papers this morning that made Bald- - win free and he will leave" thl evening for hla home In Portland. Baldwin was convicted of complicity - in the crime for which' his soft George Baldwin, was sentenced a year ago and is now" serving. 'In a' fight - over the affections of a girl young Baldwin killed Fred Carlson, and , tba father of ths murderer was In a. measure responsible for the deed, as ho urged upon hla son to enter the fight, which was with bars flats. The killing occurred in Portland and old - man Baldwin was received at , the prison last October.' "' MRS. McKTNLEYrS TEAM RAN AWAIf CANTON", Ohio, April'" J.A- ' team drawing Mrs. McKinley's carriage . rat away this afternoon half, a mile befort it was stopped. . The. carriage, was. not overturned, ., Mrs. McKlnley ; and ' hat companion were uninjured., but the'for- mer- sustained a severe nervous shock; completely- prostrating hen 4a ki t'lioto . itm i. o. u. 1,2 Tulare . . . i!2H Karlno . . 4(i3 Star Cottou . . loH' 44.V) A 11 About S . . . HH'42li I'lutoulu IH , . .Ius;441i7 Tlaona .Ion . . liw tt!i Ix)iiel.-a 102 . hmim jiouee . 103 443o Kl IMlar 1021 Sixth race, one tnlle. nelling: 4ft21i Itose of May..l7 4.-27 Koreat Kins 112 ll' (iawnlue In5 4.l Sleeuinx Child. liat 4flft Sw-t Tttith. . .1 12 443 Hlo Shannou ..lo7 ' 46HS Key Dale HI.Y4.t13 El Orleute J.06 4513 Jllvliin HIS Indications Weather clear, truck heavy. , WEATHER BUREAU REPORT. According to the freport oftho Wather bureau for the month i of- March, the highest temperature waa Tl.on the S3d and the lowest temperature was SO on the 13th. The pn vailing direction of the wind for the month was northwest, and the maximum velocity was -St miles Pen hour. The average-preolpltatlon for the month was There were 10 clear days, 6 partly - oloudy and 18 cloudy last month. , ; t TENEMENT i-ALLS, (Journal Special Service.) LOUISV1LJ.E, April 2. Warned by the creaking and crackling of walls. 60 negroett this morning rushed from u tottering tenement house and escaped, but two negresses," less fortunate than the rest, tarried too long and ' were crushed to death beneath .the fal'lng mass when it crashed to the IsrdUnd. Twelve others were injured by splinters and' flying brick. The building was densely populated and but for the slight warning given the death list would have been very large. L ... .7 NAILS HIS HAND TO V . ? BOX FOR ITS COVER Some of you bys will have to help me." loudly called J.-H'Ounthley while at work at the Standard Box Factory late yesterday. "I'm nailed to this machine and can't get loo,se." - Two companions hurried to the place in the shop - where 'GuntKloy waa working, and were hoi ruratrk-ken to aee the man's hand flnnly nailed to box which he had been riveting together. A four-penny wit nail had passed through his middle linger, bone and all. and held the hand close to the box where the cover should have been. . , Gunthltoy took the matter philosophically and calmly asked that na.lt puller be given him in order that, he might liberate his digit. "I might want to use that hand after awhile." said the injured man, "and it's surely no account on earth nail dL up as. It ia now. ' . The nail puller was-produced, but more humane methods wera-' used to free Ale Uunthlsy from his painful predicament. When, free, h i mad hurry-up call on Dr. Humphrey who dressed his wound- Ounthley got Jut d hi trouble while engaged In making egg boxs. TIs said after lt was all over that he waa thinking more about eggs thaO about the boxes. Just at the time he subatltuted hla hand for a cover. ll txillves today that the close approach of Easter is responsible for his nriiumy. . J v.