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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-03

/ 10 become a missionary, and in No
! vember, 1884, was ordained a priest
and went on missionary tour through
! Arkansas. Tennessee and Kentucky.
where his labors were attended with
marked success.
In May. 1887, he commenced a second
missionary tour, which extended over
three years. this time visiting Maine
I and Fox islands. April 26, 1889, he was
| elevated to the rank of apostle at Far
West. No.
In August following he went to Eng
land on mission, and established the
! first branch of the Mormon church in
London. His preaching was attended
by such success that in eight months
he baptized l 800 persons. He returned
to Nauvoo in 1S41, and two years later
was again laboring as a missionary in
the eastern states, but returned to
Nauvoo on hearing of the assassination
of Joseph Smith. the prophet.
In 1874 he made another missionary
trip toNEngland, returning in time to
Join the exodus of the Mormon people
from NauVoo.
CROSSED THE PLAINS IN AZ.
He came across the plains with the
earliest pioneers. in 1S47. Leaving his
family and friends at Winter Quarters,
he Travelled with Brigham Young and
the pioneer company of 143 men a thou
sand miles across the desert into the
midst of the Rocky Mountains, arriv-
ing in the valley of the Great Salt Lake
on July "a, 1S47. He assisted in laying
out the future city of Salt Lake, and
in building a fort.
President Woodruff ploughed a fur
row and planted a half pushel of po-
tatoes which he had brought, on lot
little east of where the Knutsford
hotel now stands. He assisted u build
ing dams and constructing irrigation
bitches and other improvements neces-
sary to make the place habitable In
1SzS he returned to the east on mis-
sionary work, and came back to Salt
Lake by wagon in 1850.
ELECTED STATE SENATOR.
In that year he was elected to the
senate of the provisional state of Des-
eret. and served for 81 years in the
legislative assembly of Utah. He was
closely identified with every movement
for the advancement of Utah, and the
state owes much to his untiring efforts
and patriotic zeal.
BECAME PRESIDENT IN 1889.
At the general conference of April.
1889. he became the president of the
church, with George Q. Cannon and
Joseph F. Smith as counselors.
The multifarious duties which de-
volved upon him. as president of the
church kept him constantly busy and
his daily life up to the last was one of
activity quite extraordinary for a man
of his years. He enjoyed good health
generally, and it was seldom that he
was not in his office by 9 in the morn
ing, where he generally worked till
or in the afternoon.
In addition to his work and RESPONSE
bilitieS as head Of the church, which
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Especial to The HeraldA

San Francisco Sept. president
Wilford Woodruff of the Mormon
church arrived here on August "A, the
guest of Colonel Isaac Trumbo. From
that time until Thursday he was ac-
tive and his health was apparently
good. Last Saturday ni-ht he attend
ed an octogenarians' dinner given by
the Bohemian club in nonOr of DR.. Her
man Behr, a distinguished member of
the San Francisco Academy of Science.
He delivered an address, speaking more
than 10 minutes, for a man of his age
he was regarded as an oratorical Won
der.
II remember the bombardment Of
New London he said in that address.
when in the war of 1872 I was a Con-
necticut boy. The English guns were
then fired on an American city, but I
am glad to believe that if the same na-
tion's guns were to be fired today they
would be side by side with the Amer
leans and against a common foe"
Referring to church matters he said
that he hoped to see the common
brotherhood of man united in an uni
versal religion, worshiping one God
at one altar.
Last Sunday. he preached at the Nor
mon church on Market street, giving
"reminiscences of his so years of church
work and describing Brigham Young
as he first looked upon the Salt Lake
valley.
Yesterday he wrote in the journal
that he has kept for 65 years, noting
that he was greatly enjoying mis- San
Francisco visit.
st night he became seriously i'll with
3. sharp attack Of kidney trouble. DR..
Ekinslow Anderson, Dr.. McNutt and
Dr. Buckley were called in consulta
tion at l o'clock this morning. Presi-
dent Woodruff did not think Of death,
and soon after the medical consulta-
ton he fell asleep. In that sleep he
died at $40 o'clock. Mrs. Woodruff and
the nurse were at his bedside.
The funeral party started for Salt
Lake at o'clock this evening in a
special funeral car Ell Descanso. Mrs.
Woodruff and President and Mrs. Can
non We're accompanied by Colonel
Trumbo and other friends.
President Cannon declined to speak
directly in connection with the success
sor of President Woodruff, but a direct
statement was obtained to the effect
that Lorenzo Snow, the senior apostle,
would be the next president. Among
the members of the party there seemed
to be no question about that.
81 have tried to speak Of President
Woodruff" said President Cannon,
when interviewed concerning the dead
leader. He was a great, good mar
and we loved him. Beyond that words
fail me-"
During the two weeks in San Fran
cisco President Woodruff received
many distinguished callers and ne was
regarded as one of the most remarkable
of men
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LOOK FOR MORE FoRGERIEs.
All Documents In Dreyfus Trial In
Hands of Experts.

Paris, Sept. 2.-After cOnversing with
representative Frenchmen or every
class and after mixing with eXclteu
groups in the streets and cafes, II is
evident that the popular tide is at last
turning in favor of a revision OF the
Dreyfus trial, no matter what the con-
sequences may be. 1t is slgnIncanI
that such newspapers as the Gaulols'
the Echo de Paris and journals Whlch
are known to be in close touch with
the army, now declare that the feeling
of military men is out and out for re-
vision of the cOurtmartial ana tnat
many prominent officers insist that II
is the honor of the army itself Walch
necessitateS such a revision.
General de Boisdeffre, whose mon
strOus threat to resign with the WhOle
s-eneral staff of the army if Zola was
scauitted. has now, by his resignation,
cdmitted that he was the blind dupe or
a forger.
This inspires grave anxiety as to
whether or not the general stan mas
heen duped in other matters-that or
rational defense, for instance Henri
Iochefort. who still champions the
Validity of Dreyfus' condemnation, is
authority for the statement that all
the officers of the French general staff
employed in Paris have applied to be
relieved of their present duties and sent
back to their respective regiments
The minister OF war is conscientious
IL subjecting all documentary evidence
rSed in the Dreyfus and ZOla trials to
expert tests to ascertain whether any
more forgeries exist. There is every
indication that the army and people
now demand that the prisoner on
DEVILS island shall have new and
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B. Clawson. For some time he had
suffered from kidney and bladder trou-
bles, but in appearance he was vigor
Gus. and though over 81 years of age,
it was predicted that he would live to
the century mark.
A few months ago he showed signs
of weakness, and in July came to this
city to secure a much needed rest. He
seemed benefited by the change of eli
mate, and at a dinner given in his hon
or at the Bohemian club a few nights
ago, at which no man under so years
of age was seated, he was declared to
be the most active of the party.
Yesterday he spoke of going out fish
ing, but in the evening he complained
of feeling i'll. DR.. Anderson, his ply
sician, called in Drs. McNutt and
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THE FUNERAL.

None of the Arrangements Have Yet
Been Made.
Nothing has yet been done in regard
to the funeral. 1t is only known that
it will take place at the tabernacle, and
that the remains will lie in state there
Accompanied by Mrs. Woodruff, Pres
ident Cannon, Bishop Clawson and
Colonel Isaac Trumbo, the special fu-
neral car will reach Ogden early Sun
day morning, and come down to the
city over the Rio Grande Western.
The apostles, or so many of them as
can be assembled, will meet today and
a delegation, representing the church.
will go up to Ogden this evening and
meet the remains, accompanying them
to Salt Lake.
No day has yet been fixed for the
funeral.
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IDAHO LAND CONTEST DECIDED
WOODLAND GIFTS TITLE IN
BLACKFooT DISTRICT.
Wyoming and Utah Pensions and
Postoffces = No Prosecution Will
Result From Bond Investigation.
fspecial to The HeraldO


Washington, Sept 2.-In the land
contest of William W. Woodland VS..
Daniel S. Stow, from the Blackfoot
district, Idaho, the secretary of the in
terror today affirmed the decision OF the
commissioner of the general land office
Woodland is held to have the better
right to the land in controversy and
Slows homestead entry is held for can
collation..
Postoffices established: Utah-Ran-
som, Cache county, Farley Morrill,,
postmaster.
Wyoming-Cloverly, Big Horn cOun-
ty. Wolfgang R. Chapman, pOstmas-
ter.
Pensions were granted today as fol-
lows:
Idaho-originaI; Addison l. Ewing.
Boise. Sc.
Utah-Widows; Annie E. Wilson. salt
Lake City, S..
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KILLED BY DYNAMITE.
Eight Met Death In Horrible Affair
at Bloomington, Ind.

Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. "A special
to the Sentinel from Bloomington. Ind,
says:
A horrible accident occurred at
Stintsville this afternoon, in which four
men were instantly killed by dyna-
mite explosion and many others were
seriously injured The men were blast
ing rock for new pike when the terri
BILE explosion of dynamite occurred
The injured were brought to Stintsvilie
and the coroner was summoned from
Bloomington. The men killed and in
jured were well known citizens of this
countryf All had families and some
had grown children They ranged in
age from 40 to so years. AIilten Hike
lost an arm and leg and is dying to-
night.
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THE HERALD BULLETIN,

PAGE ONE
Death of President Woodruff.
Idaho Land Contest Decided.
France Will Be Plunged In War.
PAGE TWO.
Vote Taken In Battery C.
No Peace For Idaho Populists.
Officers Afraid to Talk.
PAGE THREE.
Little Emil Schoenfeldt Killed.
Skaters Story of Santiago.
Reported British German Alliance
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.
PAGE FIVE.
State Politics.
PAGE SIX
The Hercules Mine.
Trade Outlook.
PAGE SEVEN.
State News.
In Wall Street.
The Washakie Club Meets.
PAGE EIGHT.
Local Politics.
Another Rough Rider Returns.
In the Social Realm.
Winner of the Time Prize.
Federal Court at Ogden Monday.
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A WOMANIN THE PLOT.
Indications That Painter Of Caldwell
Qda.) Was Murdered.
Especial to The Herald }

Boise, Ida, Sept. 2-Governor Steun-
enberg today offered a reward of 81, 600
for the arrest and conviction Of the
person or persons who may have mur-
dered Thomas c. Painter, a young man
of Caldwell, who was found dead on
Soldier creek on August Is. At first it
was supposed death was due to an ac-
cident, it being thought Painter was
thrown from his horse, sustaining q
fracture of the skull. But investigation
leads his friends and relatives to be-
lieve there was foul play. Detectives
are now working on the mystery
shrouded case. and it is intimated that
the developments will be sensational,
with the inevitable woman in it.
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WILL GO SCOTT FREE.
No Prosecution of Parties Who OBJ
tanned Bonds Irregularly.

No Prosecution OF Parties VINO OBJ
tanned Bonds Irregularly.
Washington, Sept. At was an
nounced at the treasury department
that there would be no prosecutions as
the outcome of the recent investigation
of the manner in which several thOus-
and bonds were subscribed for in New
York City. Secretary Gage had con-
ferences today with some of those in
volved in the scheme for securing the
subscriptions at wholesale. AS a re-
suit. in all cases where bonds were sub
scribed for in an improper way, the
bonds will not be issued. but an ar
rangement was effected by which bona
fide bids forwarded by bank or other
means will be accepted This course
was decided upon in order that those
not guilty of improper conduct should
not suffer on account of the bids OBJ
tanned in other ways, but forwarded
through the same channel.
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CIV Associated Press-N

San Francisco, Sept. 2.-wilford
Woodruff, president of the Mormon
church, died today at the residence of
Isaac Trumbo in this city. At his death
bed were his wife and several close
friends, including George Q. Cannon of
the first presidency and Bishop Hiram
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Ever since the celebration of Presi-
dent Woodruff's ninetieth birthday, on
March 1, 1897, there has been specu-
lation as to President Woodruff's sue
cessor. and the manner in which the
selection would be made. 1t was seen
that he could not live many years lon
ger, n the natural order of things, al
though his vitality was marvellous. At
ter the pioneer jubilee last year, ne
became ILL., and fears of his recovery
were entertained. but he regained MS
accustomed health, and not long ago
took part in the dedicatory exercises
at Pioneer square. But his health was
failing. and this trip to California was
taken in the hope that he might recu-
perate.
During all this period, the discussion
regarding his successor has been going
on outside the church, the majority
holding that the president OF the quo
rum of apostles succeeding to the pres
idency of the church by virtue OF that
office. while others contended that any
selection from the quorum might be
made.
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
To get an official statement of the
matter, The Herald yesterday secured
this brief and clear review of the sub
ject from one of the church authorities,
authorized to speak;
when the president of the church
dies or is removed for any cause, the
first presidency is at once dissolved
and the council of the apostles then
forms body equal in authority to the
first presidency and succeeds to that
position without further action, thus
becoming, in fact, the presidency of
the church.
1.-The president of the quorum of
apostles, Lorenzo Snow, then becomes
virtually the head of the church, as
he is the head of the quorum. When
that body decides that tie first preSi-
dency shall be reorganized it reaches
the conclusion by its own vote. and
reorganizes the presidency by choos-
ing the president by unanimous vote.
The president then chooses his first
and second counselors, with the ap-
proval of the apostles; the new presi-
dency, thus chosen, must then be pre-
sented to the church at the general
conference, and when sustained by the
vote of the church, the reorganization
of the presidency is complete and ef-
fective. 1t takes the vote of the body
to institute the presiding authorities,
a fundamental principle being that all
things in this church shall be done by
common consent
APOSTLES TO ASSEMBLE AT ONCE
after the death or removal of the
president, his two counselors serve ad
interim, and carry on the business of
the church until the apostles can as
semble, which is at the earliest pos
sible moment after the vacancy occurs.
This quorum will come together at
once, just as soon as word reaches
them. and as they are nearly all close
to the city, this will not be delayed at
all in this case. The apostles then as
sumo the authority before indicated,
and may or may not elect a new presi-
dent at once. In this election, however,
the vote must be unanimous.
COUNSELORS BECOME APOSTLES
ONLY.
presidents Cannon and Smith be-
come simply apostles when that quor-
um assumes charge.
THE PRESIDENTS.
"As to the selection of the president,
there is no fixed rule of the church re-
garding the successorship, although so
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Buckley, and after consultation they
decided that there was little hope. The
aged president passed away peacefully
about o'clock this morning His body
was placed in a special funeral car at
tached to the train, which left for Salt
Lake at s o'clock this evening" Mrs
Woodruff, President Cannon and Bish-
op Clawson accompanied the remains
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required him to sign and approve Of
every draft and official document, he
was president of Zion's Savings bank
and the q. G. NJ. L, two immense
financial and mercantile establish
ments. He was also director in various
companies, and was identified with
other minor business interests.
HIS FAMILY.
He had 80 children, q of whom are
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F RANCE WILL Be
PLUNGED IN WAR
Predicted to Follow DreyfuS
Disclosures.
ON THE HUNT FOR
MORE FORGERIES
Documents In DreyfuS and ZOla
Trials In Hands Of Experts.

Not Since the Fall of Sedan Has Any
Event Created So Much Emotion
as Henry's Confession-Germany
Believed to Have a Hand In the
Matter-ohcers of Highest Dis
tinction Threaten to Resign
Gen. Pilleux Explodes In Wrath
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CHURCH LEADER
PASSES AWAY
The End Came Peacefully In
San Francisco.
DIED AT COLONEL
TRUMBO'S RESIDENCE
Mrs. Woodruff, President Cannon
and Others at His Bedside.

The Remains Now On the Way to
This City On Special Funeral Car
Sketch of the Eventful Career
of the Dead Ecclesiast-No Ar
rangements Yet Made for the Fun
eral-The Body Will ARRIVE Here
Tomorrow Morning
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far the president of the twelve has in
each case been elected to the vacancy,
and presumably, President Lorenzo
Snow will be thus selected. However,
action on that matter may be delayed
a considerable time. In the case of
President Young, it was three years
after the death of Joseph Smith before
he became president. 1t was also three
years after the death of President
Young before John Taylor was chosen.
During the period intervening. they
were presidents of the quorum of
aDostles
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THE NEXT PRESIDENT
Manner In Which He Will Be Sc
lected, Described.
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Is NO FIXED RULE IN THE
CHURCH.

Lorenzo Snow, the President of the
Quorum of Apostles Will Un-
doubtedly Become the Head of the
Church-Action May Be Taken In
October or Delayed Indefinitely.
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THE OCTOBER CONFERENCE.

I'm this instance, it remains to be
seen if the election will take place at
once. If it should, the new presidency
will be presented to the general con-
ference, which convenes on Oct. 6. The
quorum of apostles will now really
consist of IA members. Presidents Can
non and Smith being added to it, and
with the reorganization, the selection
of the president and two counselOrs
from the quorum will leave one va
cancy in the twelve TO be filed"
CHANGES IN THE TWELVE.
There is, however, practically no
doubt but that the precedents will be
followed and that President Lorenzo
Snow of the quorum of apostles will be
elected to the presidency and will be
succeeded iby Franklin D. Richards as
president of the quorum of the twelve.
1t is possible that the apostles may
assemble today, as word was sent to
all of them yesterday morning, but it
is more likely that they will not as
sumo charge until the remains arrive
here Sunday with President Cannon.
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BIOGRAPHICAL.
Sketch Of the Active Life of the De-
ceased President.


ceased President
Wilford Woodruff. fourth president of
the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter
day Saints. was born at Pennington,
now Avon. Hartford county, Connecti-
cut. on March 1. 1907. His father was
Aphek Woodruff. who married Beulah
Thomson. They had three sons, of
whom Wilford was the youngest. He
came of a longlived stock. His great
grandfather. Josiah Woodruff, lived to
the age of 100 years, and his grand
father, Eldad Woodruff, also attained
a ripe old age.
In youth and early manhood Wilford
assisted his father in his business of
a flour miller, and later conducted a
similar business on his own account.
In 1882 he purchased a farm and saw
mill near Richmond, Oswego county,
n. Y, and settled there.
BAPTIZED IN 1884.
He was always of religious turn of
mind. conscientious and upright in all
his dealings. He first heard the gos-
pei of the Mormons preached on Dec
29. 1888, by Elders Zera Pulsipher and
Elijah Cheney, and so quickly became
convinced of its truth that he was
baptized into the faith on Jan. l of
the following year. In April he went
to Kirkland, O., and became acquaint-
ed with Joseph Smith, the prophet. and
In May ACCOMPANIED the little band of
Mormons, called ''Zion's camp" to Mis-
souri,.
He was seized with a strong desire
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DEOOmG al vs.
ONLY.

presidents Cannon and Smith be-
come simply apostles when that quor-
um assumes charge.
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THE PRESIDENTS.

there is no fixed rule of the church re-
garding the successorship, although so
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