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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26

were filed with marching detachments
and the air fairly trembed with the mu-
sic of numberless BRASS bands which es-
corted the various Communicates 10
their headquarters,
Scarcely a building was without its
streamers or gorgeous dress Of bunt-
ing Even shop windows were trim
med with Masonic emblems.
Al local headquarters the opinion was
expressed that the conclave which be-
gins tomorrow Will prove the most
notable ever held II is estimated that
there are fully 80 600 visitors in the
city today The Chicago commander
les, travelling In trains Of five sections,
arrived at noon and made an imposing
spectacle as they marched to the GUS
toms house, where they separated for
their quarters. Among other COM
manderies that have arrived is the Cali
fornia. Today was given up to in
formal reunions. and the escorting OF
communicates to their homes while in
the city The festivities Of the con-
clave will begin at pm, when the
grand commandery OF Kentucky and
the subordinate Communicates Of the
state will give a reception - the Of
flcers and members Of the grand en-
campment at the custom house.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
Ogden Boy Of Fourteen is Acct
dentaIIy Wounded
SON OF JOIN NJ. D. TAYLOR.
While Hauling wood at Huntsville,
- CALDER Rifle Fell From wagon
Bali Entered Near Heart
Gsneclal to the oNews. y


Ogden, Utah, Aug 26.-L. W. Taylor.
the fourteen year old son of John M.
d. Taylor, Of this city, was accidentally
shot IN the side with % caliber rifle
ball this morning. and II is doubtful
If he will recover The accident oc-
CURED at Huntsville, and Or. George
Dickson, who was called OH from Og-
den to attend the wounded 10Y, said
that he would probably die from loss
OF blood. He has not recovered con-
seriousness since the shooting occurred.
Particulars Of the accident are mea-
ger. and Just how II happened no one
here knows IL seems that Young Tay-
lar was out cutting wood with seven
teen year old brother, and they took
along with them the 22-caliber rifle.
While they were hauling the wood home
the rifle slipped from the wagon, and
In falling was discharged The bullet
entered the boys left side just above
the heart, ranging up TO the shoulder.
as soon as 1t was possible medical aid
was telephoned for, and DR.. Dickson
went out with the boys parents to the
scene Of the accident. All the medical
attention possible was given the boy,
but at last reports, his recovery was
doubtful.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
An American Claims Lodg cd.

New York, Aug 26.-Newton Crane,
in behalf Of the American embassy has
presented another claim to the South
African compensation commission. that
Of Charles y. Nelken. a native az Prus-
STA and a naturalized American citizen.
Mai. Gen. Sir John Ardagh, represent
tating the foreign office. pointed out
that the claimants letter said he had
ioined the Beers In order TO protect his
property seized by the Beers, and re-
marked:
mo person who has fought against
Great Britain win receive any compen-
sation on the recommendation Of the
commission
Nelken, said Mr.. Crane, was a man
who had laid down his arms and re-
sumed neutral status at the time he
was deported, and was entitled to the
benefit of his neutral status. Chair
man Alilvain said.
ono person who has fought against
Great Britain will receive compensa-
ton"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
GO FOR A CRUISE.
Outing Provided by Welsh Salt Lakers
for Prof. ApMadoc.

As a hitting finale TO the visit Of Prof.
ApMadoc to this city, cruise on the
lake has been arranged in honor OF the
distinguished lecturer Tomorrow
Cambria II win spread her sails for a
voyage TO the islands around the lake.
under the efficient direction OF that
oldest salt OF the saltiest sea In Ameri-
ca, Captain ID. l.. Davis. II Is very APP
propriate that the vessel upon which
Prof. ApMadoc Is 20 take this outing
IL the Cambria, and that those who are
10 accompany him are prominent
Welshmen and members OF the Cam
brian society. Among those who viii
60 along are Ex-Governor Thomas.
County Clerk John James, William n.
Williams. Nephi L. Morris, Prof Evan
Stephens. H. +. Evans, Thomas +
Thomas w. J. Lewis, David Johns and
others A most pleasant time is an
ticipated
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]. F. EVANS ASSISTANT AUDITOR.
Given Good Position Under r. G. and R. g. W. Consoda.
tiOn-W. F. Skinner Chief Clerk to Assistant General
Passenger Agent George W. fienz

the end Of this month. as only the rank
and file would go to Denver
SKINNER FOR CHIEF CLERK.
with the first Of next month there
viii also be changes inaugurated In the
passenger department OF the Rio
Grande Western under the consolida-
ton with the Denver & Rio Grande.
On thar date w. f. Skinner will be
made chief clerk TO Assistant Passen-
ger Agent Geo W Heintz. Probably
no better selection could have been
made as Mr. Skinner Is wellknown and
universally liked in this city. In addi-
ton 90 his other good qualities he Is
the possessOr OF that amount Of busi-
ness acumen and tact which are ne
cessary In one holding such a RESPONSE
BILE position Combined with the train
ing he has enjoyed under such a hust-
Ter as Mr. Heintz. Mr. skinner is un-
doubleday the right man IN the right
place and his many friends will be
glad 10 hear Of his promotion. The
other changes I'm the passenger depart
ment VIII be- the cutting down OF the
existing force by one stenographer ana
a Junior r A. Dunbar viii in all pro-
liability 60 90 Denver 10 take similar
position under the new management.
FREIGHT CLAIM DEPARTMENT.
j. B. Caldwell, and his assistants In
the freight claim department are Won
dering what Is in store for them Some
time ago they received instructions to
pack up an the records and ship them
to Denver but nothing was said re-
gardlue any Of the men going with
the records All are in the dark, and
roundup OF the force this morning
demonstrated that the universal oplp-
ION OF all WAS 20 the effect that the
claim department was 20 be wiped out
as far as any salt Lake men going TO
Denver was concerned This viii mean
the discharge OF about ten clerks un-
less there are places found for them
elsewhere.
Beyond the possible cutting down OF
the force hy two men IL Is said that
the freight department win be left
practically untouched under tho con-
solidatIon.
with the trans9rring Of the pur-
chasing agents Office % Denver me
general baggage agents Office VIII oe
moved down "a he south end OF the
hall In the vicinity Of the tram us
patchers quarters
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Preparlng for odd Fellows.

Indianapolis Ind, Aug. 26.-Prepar-
ations for the 18th annual convention
of the odd Fellows sovereign grand
lodge. in this city. beginning three
weeks from today are now practically
finished. The committees are count"
ing on an attendance of 100000, includ'
ing visitors and delegates Every state
in the Union is TO be represented and
visitors will come from Canada, NOVA
Scotia. Mexico and even from Europe
officers Of the Indiana grand lodge eX,
peel that the meeting win be a record
brealler. The principal feature OF the
week win be the pairde on TUESDAY,
scpturher Il, in which 25,o0O odd Fol
lows win appear 500 OF whom VIZ b..
mounted. The parade is 10 be reviewed
by Grand Sire and Comm1nder-in-Chiet
Cable from point IN Monument Place.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
CHAMPION ABSENT MINDED MAN.
Leaves Grip Containing $500 in Cash on R. G. w. Train
and Forgets All About lt-tiis Property Returned.

The champion absent-minded man
came to town from Eureka over the
Rio Grande Western yesterday.
Throughout the entire trip he solicit
iously Rugged a delapidated old grip
that apparently had seen years Of &C
tive and hard service on the firing hnC
Then upon arriving at Salt Lake be
made rush for the door and left The
yalise behind A few minutes later
Conductor Gaddie went through the
train and in the course Of his walk his
eye alighted on the article On pick
ing 1t W he found out two things
first, that It was very heavy; second
that when shaked II emmtted a musi-
cal sound seldom heard by the ordlu-
airy individual outside Of the halowed
precincts Of banking establishrlent.
Conductor Gaddie took his find over
to the express office, where he and II.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
PRINCE CHUN's ILLNESS.
Said TO be n Mere PreteSt TO Avoid
Hurrying TO Berlin.

Rome, Aug. 26--The illness Of Prince
Chun. brother OF the emperor Of China,
who as Chinese mission. has ar
rived at Basic, Switzerland, on his way
10 Berlin 10 apologize for the assas-
sinatiOn OF Baron Won Ketteler. the
German minister at Pekin. Is. according
to dispatch received here today from
Basic, preteyt for delay, Prince Chun
having received orders from Pekin not
10 proceed, Is fresh complications have
arisen with reference 20 the settlement
protocol.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
a Cyclone Wind storm.

Centralla, Ills. Aug. PA cyclonlc
wind storm and cloud burst
did thousands Of dollars of
damage in Centralia last night
The colorcd Baptist church was
wrecked and peach orchards were de-
stroyed. In the city the telephone and
electric light systems were seriously
damaged and the streets are blocked by
hundreds OF fallen trees Many resi-
dences were damaged by falling trees
The rainfall was one inch and a quar-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
"AUNT ZINAn REACHES HOME
Sank Slightly During the Night-Her
Condition About the Same.

Aunt Zina" Young arrived in Salt
Lake yesterday morning at 1910 o'clock
accompanied by her daughter Mrs.
Card She was met at the depot by a
number Of her relatives here who con
veyed her in an ambulance TO her
home. li6 Fourth street. She was in
an unconscious condition when she
arrived here. and has remained so up
to the present time II was given out
last night that the venerable lady was
growing weaker, and - a late hour
this afternoon her condition seemed I'M
changed. II was thought by some who
are attending her that she revived suf-
flciently this morning 10 realize that
she was home, but others who have
been watching over her feel quite sure
that she has never reused at all from
her deep stupor
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26

John r. Evans, assistant auditor, Rio
Grande Western, has been appointed
to I'll the same position for the Denver
& Rio Grande and Rio Grande Western,
with headquarters in Denver. The APP
pointment is effective September l. and
Mr., Evans will in all probability leave
for Colorado to enter into his new du-
ties at the end Of the week,
The publication in the News" on
Saturday night to the effect that Au-
ditor Theron Geddes had rendered his
resignation was doubted in certain
quarters. The appointment Of Mr.
Evans over his head will no doubt set
any lingering doubt al rest.
Mr. Evans is well known IN this city
as being numbered among the most
efficient and trusted of the Rio Grande
Western employees. He has had eX-
perlence In every branch Of railroad
service since the time when as a boy
he started IN as junior in the
general offices Of the Baltimore
& Ohio. Since that time he has
worked In the operating, traf-
&c and express departments OF various
lines. He can be said to be essentially
a Denver & Rio Grande man, as b. en-
tered the employ Of that company
twenty years ago when he worked
as chief clerk for the division
superintendent az Pueblo When the
general Offices Of the Rio Grande West
ern were opened here he came % Salt
Lake as a clerk IN the auditors depart
ment and such was his record that he
was made assistant auditor for the
company a year ago last July
HEADS Topped OFF.
Mr.. Evans stated to the News this
morning that he would probably take
ty,aky FIVE clerks with him from the
general offices here. From another
source II was learned that all the high
salaried men IN the auditors Offices
would step down and ont on Septem
Der LIST unless they were content TO
take subordinate positions in Denvei-
II Is said accordlngly that Messrs.
Scott Kincaid and Dickinson, the heads
OF the freight accounts. passenger ace
counts and disbursements respectively,
would sever their connection with
the Rio Crande Western Other
high-priced men would also retire at
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26

Cole opened the grip. When this had
been accomplished without difficulty,
both took a deep breath and gaSd
speechleSs at the contents Before their
eyes was heap of gold ana silver
which when counted made the neat lit
tie sum of eight hundred dollars. The
grip was eventually put ia The safe and
developments awaited with interest. In
the meantime the unknown individual
with the apparent surplusage Of cash
was taking In the sights Of the city
such apparently was what he was do
ing for It was matter Of hours ere
he loonrd up around the depot When
he finally came II was like unto the
advent Of cyclone lie burst upon the
scene wildeyed and painting. Finally
ne found his way to the express Office.
and after proving that he had lost the
money grabbed his grin and cnntents
and vanished without as much as say
ing thank You
II is said that he was an elnploye
Of the BulllOn-Beck store az Eureka
and the money he had brought to town
was for deposit with q Salt Lake banE
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
Gen. Lukban's Fumily Captured.

Manila. Aug. 26.-Capt. Harold L.
Jackson OF the First infantry, recently
surprised Gen. Lukban at Pampubiken
In The mountains OF the Island OF sa-
mar. Three Of the generals guard
we're killed and Lukban was wounded,
bui escaped. His family was captured.
A captain and a lieutenant Were also
made prisoners.
DR.. Ohllnger, returning contract
surgeon. was drowned by the swapping
III a boat In the Pambujan river His
body was not recovered.
civil Governor Taft received az Apar-
RI province OF Canagan. the biggest
ovation OF his trip. He announced that
Aparri would be port OF entry and
receive a large appropriation for the
Improvement OF the harbor and Ca
gayan river.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26

.,,oople. Aug. sG.-The amount
l'i'1 .aSemnity which the sultan
ss' y nav the quays COMPANY Tor Tor
e'' y win its rights is 'Oo.oOO
ris''''T r,e sultan will also pay CO. :.
ta,s 4. grenchman on account OF tn the
. ~ Y q hi, lands in Albania I Ie
~, .y renounces for a year lne
ral-I y Ia concession regarding 'he
a's y. ot the quays to Turkey only
~ waved to save appearances Tor
y '. ,,ors the French ambassador
y Co nsIrg farewell calls on MS col, u,
I'd pla SNI's'srday left here today on
n'se, ysa,our for stamboul' where
sa Nh I'd lake the train
v coYsrANs DEPARTURE
,ae 26.-The despatch from
lena, aUni' Sr announcing that me me
ca. .s ambassador, NJ. Constants ieit
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
CoIored Ks. Of p. 10 Camp.

Chicago, Aug. 26.--Colored knights OF
Pythias went into camp here today for
the biennial convention OF the order in
the United States.
There are l5O tents in the camp where
COO members. are to be accommodated.
Among the officers encamped are MAJ.
Gen f. X, Jackson of Chicago, and his
adjutant. Joseph l.. Jones of Clncin-
natl; Supreme Chancellor S. W. starks
and Quartermaster General James A.
Hazelgood of Charlestown. w. Va. and
Brig. -Gen d. S. Miller n Paris.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
Japan Lodges a Remonstrance.

Washington, Aug. 26.-The japanese
legation has lodged with Secy. Hay
remonstrance against the action OF the
health officers OF the United states
treasury department, having particular
reference TO the treatment accorded 10
the newly arrived japanese consul az
Honolulu and his wife by Dr. Cogan,
representing the marine hospital ser
vice In the quarantine branch The
state department has referred the com
munlcation TO the secretary OF the
frpa gtirN
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
MINSTREL KING Is Ill.
Jack" Haverly. Lies in a Dangerous
Condition at 81. Marks Hospital.

Col. ]. II Haverly, who 10 the min
strel world. OF which he was one time
king. is simply Jack Haveriy. Hes
near TO deaths door at the ST. Marks
hospital. His condition is so serious
that his wife has been telegrophed for,
and is now on her way 10 this city from
New YorY Col Hoveriy. who went
out Of minstrelsy for mines early IN me
eighties. made his home In salt Lake
but short time ago Ills aiiicilon
Is principally weakness 81 The heart
Jack" Haverly laughed bis way INTO
the hearts OF the American people ana
secured such a hold there as no comic
singer ever had Before or since. Regret
al his illness Will be felt all over the
country.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
Killed With a Pscke, Knife.

Seneca Falls, n. Y, Aug g6.--Justn
Apple and George Shelter, of Geneva,
and James Colgon and Edward Rolfe,
OF this village. became involved in a
quarrel at Bulls Grove yesterday dur
ing which Apple and Smeltger were
both stabbed with a large pocket knife.
Apple died this morning and Smetzer Is
not expected to live. Rofe and Colgon
were arrested together with two coll
ored and two white women who are
held as witnesses.
SmelZer died today.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
THE CITY ELECTION.
Registration Work Heralds its Early
Approach.

That election time is rapidly APP
preaching IS heraded by the fact that
preparations are now being made for
registration. The announcement was
made today by County Clerk James
that he Is anxious TO hear from the
fifty-odd registration ohiceres theer are
dfty-odd registration officers there are
ready and willing 10 act in such capa-
city again and " not, 10 so notify him
at once in order that steps can be
taken TO IN their places which must
be done on recommendation Of the city
chairmen Of the Republican and Demo-
cratic parties. Mr. James says they
must qualify on or before a week from
tomorrow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
Fierce Fire at a Coal Mine.

Lewis Pa, Aug pa fierce fire IS
burning IN The Ocean mine az Meminie
and the flames cannot be controlled.
Water was turned In yesterday about
noon. but without avail. II is expected
it viii require several days to eXtin-
guish the fire, No one was in the mine
when il took fire. The Ocean mine is
one Of the best equipped in the btu
minous region and the loss will be
large.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
NOT WILLARD CnRISTOPHERsOS.

The report became current here today
that the Elder Christopherson who died
in Scandinavia a few days ago. was
willard Christopherson. the well known
salt Lake singer friend and prolege
OF Prof Evan Stephens. Such. how
ever. Ia not the case. The deceased
Elder. as stated in the News at the
time. was a resident Of Richmond,
Cache county.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
out!awed Horscmen Reiustated.

ST. Louis. Aug. 2e-All the horse
men stationed at Kinloch. whose
horses were outlawed for racing over
turf congress tracks. were notified thus
morning by General Manager Marphy,
OF that track, that they had been re-
instated by the Western Jockey club.
and that their entries would be re-
ccived for tomorrow's races. This viii
put $50 additional horses, that had been
waiting at the track, into the races.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26

afternoon were posted last night, and
today nearly all blacks not employed
or owning property are missing u,
S. District Attorney Soper has wired
that he will prosecute the offending
whites. Surrounding towns are tax"
inc up the fight against the negroes
and 1t is said that cowboys and horse
men will help drive them out OF Sa-
pulpa
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
Case Against scannell Called.

New York, Aug 26.-The case against
Fire Commissioner Scannell and w l..
Marks, a contractor in FIRE department
supplies, was called today The indict-
ments charge Commissioner Scannell
separately with wilful neglect Of duty
in respect to certain contracts for fire
hose and scannell and Marks jointly
with com piracy In the purchase OF tlIe
hose and other supplies.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
Joliet Machinists strike.

Joliet. Ills. Aug. 26.-All machinists
employed by the Bates Machine COM
pany struck today giving as their rea-
son an objectionable foreman. The
plant employed. altogether 200 men.
There has been no material change In
the steel strike situation. The advisory
board was In session today discussing
plans for a public mass meeting IN de-
fene OF the strikers
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
steamer Lusitania sunk in Collision

Havre. Aug 26-The Spanish steamer
Amboto Capt Munitz, from New Or
leans, August 2, for this port. colllded
last night with the German steamer.
Lusitania from Hamburg FOR Mediter-
ranean ports, or the Casquet rocks.
The Lustania sank in an hour. -Four
Of her crew We're drowned. The re-
mainder. all men, were picked up.
The Lusitania was an iron vessel of
1884 tons. Shebeonged TO A. c. De-
freitas & Company. and hailed from
Hamburg. She was built In 1854
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
M0RMONS IN HUNGARY.
Elder Matthew Hackey Arrested and
Expelled for Making Converts.

Vienna. Aug. 2e-Matthew Hackey. a
Mormon missionary from Salt Lake
city. has been arrested at Teinesvar,
Hungary. for seeking 90 make con-
verts. lie wiz be expelled from the
country.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
THREE OFFICERS,
SIXTY-FIvE MEN.
Beers Capture That Many British Steyn
and Dewet Write Kitchener They
Will Contine to Fight.

London, Aug. ga dispatch from
Lord Kitchener dated from Pretoria
today says;
Three officers and slxty-fye men
who were sent north of Ladybrand.
(Orange River Colony, on the right Of
Elliots columns, were surrounded on
unfavorable ground and captured by a
superior force August %. one man was
Killed and four were wounded. The prls-
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Has PLAYED His Last Game.

Baltimore. Aug. 2s.-Manager John J.
McGraw. Of the Baltimore American
League team, announces that he has
played his last game Of baseball lie
will retain his interest in the Baltimore
team and manage II from the bench.
AT present McGraw Is IN bed with his
broken knee In a plaster cast.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
Brakeman Killed in Wreck.

Topeka, Kansas, Aug. ga west
bound Santa Fe extra reight was
wrecked by broken axle az Cedar
Point, midway between Emporla ana
Newton early this morning Eight cars
were derailed and the track blocked.
Brakeman L. F. Ziegler OF Emporia
was caught under the wreckSge ana
killed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-26
wASATCH HOTEL CLOSED.
Cottages at the Beautiful Resort sun
Open. However.

Manager seldom Clawson Of me
Wasatch hotel was In the CIV ', .,a,
making arrangements % cose ,n l6i
bostelry nm tomorrow when he WI, WI
bring his family in for the season. i n
clogine OF che hotel does not mean lne
shutting down of the resort all'eelnt,,,
howovcr. az me cottages VIII iell"'-
r.rriad fcor some time Mt. dawson
vul return 90 camp this evening