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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30

The Wednesday half holiday move
ment received new impetus today.
when circulars were distributed broad
cast over the city setting forth the po-
sition Of the clerks and asking for the
help OF the people. That the employees
do not intend their innovation TO die
from lack OF enterprise is evidenced
from the enthusiastic way in which
they are trying to get, not alone their
employers, but the people who buy. in
terested in the project OF giving them a
rest during the heated months
This is the circular which they have
hal printed and placed in every lot i'm
town. so the people may know.
we. the clerks OF salt Lake City. are
DESTROYS OF obtaining every Wednesday
afternoon. from June LIST 20 September
S0th In each year. as half holiday:
and as an inducement 20 our employers
20 grant us this boon and to show their
own appreciation Of the movement. we
respectfully invite the patrons OF the
various stores 10 give expression TO
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30

When a citizen Of Salt Lake decides
TO take trip TO the mountains or down
TO the old homestead on the farm, and
goes TO his news dealers to have his
favorite magazines forwarded to the
new address, he need not be surprised
If the clerk tells him that It viii cost
him twice the price Of the periodicals
TO forward them. He need not raise his
eyebrows and shrug his shoulders II he
is Informed that the collection Of liter
airy matter which costs him ten cents
on the shelves will be worth about
twenty II forwarded by the dealer.
This condition Of affairs is all pro-
vided for in an order from the depart
ment at Washington, which reached
Postmaster Thomas today There has
been a revision OF the pound rate.
which affects every publisher and
news dealer in this broad land. II has
stirred up a good deal OF antagonism
among the local dealers at any rate.
and they are crlticising the department
In no uncertain terms
In the first place, the dealer is not
allowed to forward at the second class
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30

grant the motion Of the defense and dis
charge the defendant. But II the state
wishes 20 introduce more testimony. !
win reopen the case and continue IT.
Mr.. LOofbourow then asked a con-
tlnuance until Thursday the list lie
said THAT sheriff Naylor was in Idaho
at present and the case could not be
continued until the sheriff returned. BY
mutual consent the case was allowed 10
go over until Thursday afternoon.
The question Of bail then arose. The
defense asked for a reduction In view
Of the poor showing made by the prose-
cution. Gustin was for releasing spry on
his own recognizance, but Justice
Smith said; Hardly its a felony
charge" Tho bail was allowed to stand
as il is-S5O0-wlth the understanding
that Il would be reduced II thai
amount could not be furnished.
The first witness for the state was
John $. Corless. the complaining wit
ncss.and one OF the street sprinklers al
legged 10 have been defrauled by spry
lie testified that he worked for the
street sprlnkling department Of thu
city. that he knew the defendant and
that on July Ord. he gave the defendant
an order on the city treasurer for his
salary for the last half Of Iune ana
slnce that time he had never seeb
Spry until he was returned 70 SAT-
Lake under arrest
Upon REORGANIZATION Corless said
he had received the $3.50 back This
was Yesterday morning.
who gave you the money!
Superintendent condie."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30

did he say anything when ne gave
you the check?"
Yes; he told me It was the money
Spry had taken"
Have you ever made any demand
upon spry for the S525O?'
NO, sir"
How did you receive the money
from Mr. Condle?"
NE gave me his check for the
amount"
Deputy City Treasurer d. A. Swan
was next called upon. He testified that
on the third day of July in the after
noon Spry called at the office OF the
city treasurer and presented an order
for the salary Of the sprinklcrs.
What was the full amount he re-
ceived from your asked Mr.. Loot
borrow.
Seven hundred and thlrty-hve dol
lars"
Witness said the $3.50 for Corless,
was included In the amount. The pay
roll was then offered in evidence, and
Mr., Swan was asked as to who signed
the name Of John s. Corless.
Samuel spry" was the answer
Replying 10 Mr.. DAILY, MIR. Swan said
he did not remember the exact denom-
nation Of the money paid but he was
sure II was IN gold ana silver.
Deputy Sheriff Raleigh testified that
he had not seen Spry from the third Of
July untll the fifteenth. lie had
searched for him but did not find him.
on cross examination he did not know
Of his own knowledge whether Spry
was brought back from San Francisco
by Sheriff Naylor or If he had ever
been there.
The defense offered no testimony
whatever, and after a brief consuta-
ton with his attorneys, Spry was taken
back to the county jail by Deputy Sher-
IN Raleigh. On arriving there he stated
TO the News" that all Of the defrauded
men had been settled with. II Is under
stood that William Spry Of Grantsville,
the prisoners brother, and other rela-
tiyes came forward with the necessary
money which, with the $500 which Sher-
in Naylor recovered, has been paid out
in the settlement.
Spry's wife has made frequent calls
on him the last few days, and alto
gether the future looks brighter to him
than on any day since the forenoon OF
July g.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
RRY ALMOST A FREE MAN AGAIN.
'ame Near Being Discharged Today-Reaves Settle With All
Of The Deirauded Men Including the Complaining Witness
Case Goes Over Until Thursday.

Tie preliminary hearing OF Samuel
wy charged with the embezzlement Of
w from John S. Corless. was taken
" before Justice Dana T. Smith at 10
vuoek this morning and concluded for
'ae Present, within one hour, after
'.nf pretty warm proceedings.
me prosecution was conducted by AS
'@nl County Attorney Loofbourow.
. Dl spIy was represented by Attorneys
ol'uh and Daily. Throughout the hear
s me defendant appeared totally OBJ
''-us 10 his surroundings and sat
aA''uiIng his finger nails. in a care
y ! don't-care-ye ry.much-manner.
ihe state introduced its testimony.
,s .a announced. This Is the case for
IA H'ele. Whereupon Mr.. DAILY arose
AZ. atseo that the defendant be dis
Ia s ,.l on the ground that the State
n ~ I' .,l 70 make out It's case: that
i,,sr, utterly failed TO show fraudulent
|tIrp's'. Vu spry's part 50 far as this par
4, q case was concerned.
|Jus,,ul we conclusion OF the arguments.
"a. IA, smith said:
how court Is bound by the testi-
|thls s ss offered here. al this time
|oon.,s.. l1ge read the papers. and heard
psr,,,,,,,a,u about the case. am not
70 hs~' 20 allow my private opinion
|thsi ny, my sway whatever, | think
|urpo,o,' ', .. the State offeres more los.
wan It has already done, win
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
Vegetables Scarce.

Chicago, July S0--"Though the drouth
has been broken says the Post today,
"the woefu effect on the agricultural
situation Is now being brought home
to Chicago and other cities as we'll.
Prices of vegetables average double
what they were year ago. Poultry
and veal come In deteriorated to an
extent that has caused material fail
ing off In the demand. Eggs arrive
with an excessively large percentage
of loss. So seriously has the fruit crop
suffered that for canning purposes
prices are almost prohibitive and
California fruits are now bringing al
most as much as they did at the be-
ginning OF the season.
Potatoes, which last summer sold at
from 80 to 40 cents per bushel are now
moved at Sl,2b TO $l.30 During the
past few days dry peas and beans have
advanced fifty cents a bushel, owing to
the demand from the drouth stricken
districts. Even at this advance deal
ers are unable to iii all their orders.
The prices quoted are wholesale The
majority OF retail dealers refuse to
keep perishable fruits and vegetables
on hand. as prices are so high that
their customers viii not buy and the
grocers have learned lesson from
previous losses thus caused
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
Tied Up at San Francisco.

San Francisco. July Bolt Is too
early IN the day to forecast the result
or extent Of the general strike Of the
Water Front Federation and the por-
ters and packers who have allied them
selves with the teamsters with a view
TO forcing the merchants Of the city 10
recognize the unions. In some business
sections goods were being moved
somewhat freely, but In others COM
plete tie-up Is the result OF the strike.
Along the water front business Is sus-
pended though one or two river boats
are running on their regular schedules
One or two unlmportant fights occurred
on the water front and the police used
their clubs freely. with the result that
some Of the beligerents were sent TO
the hospital
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
Asto the Green Bottle.

Atlantic city. y. j., July So.-Pres-
crlpton bottles Of new design which
have come into the trade during the
mast year occupied the attention today
OF the wage committee % The National
Green Glass Bottle association ana
the Green Glass Blowers union, N
conference here. The schedule of prices
TO De paid Tor these bottles was arr
ranged to DE satisfaction of both sides.
The listing of these new bottles has
been completed with few exceptions.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
John O'Day Dead.

st. Louis, July 30-Information has
been received in telegram from Bal
timore, Md, Of the death there today
OF Col John O'Day Of Springfield, Mo,
from the effects Of paralysis He was
a millionaire. In the early days Of the
ST. Louis & San Francisco railroad Col.
O'Day was first vice president and gen.
eral counselor. The deceased was chair
man Of the Democratic State central
committee In 1884 when his party In
Missouri sent solid delegation to
Congress. Col. O'Day was married
three times and all the wives survive
him. The first two secured divorces
from Col. O'Day, who was married the
third time only recently.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30

northern Minnesota the crop has sus-
tanned but little injury from heat,
Oats harvest continues In the more
northerly sections, having been delayed
by rains in Michigan Reports Of pre-
mature ripening continue from the up
per Missouri valley A light crop Is in
dicated In the middle Atlantic states
The condition Of cotton over the
greater part Of the cotton belt is I'M
proved. good growth and clean fields
being generally reported.
The apple crop in the central valleys
has been further injured by drouth and
heat. and very light crop is Indicated
in the middle Atlantic states ana New
England,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
MILITARY FUNERAL.
A Veteran of Indian Warfare Given
Deserved Honor.

Chicago July 5O.-Pursuant 10 an or
der from General Miles. military fun
eral was given James a. Bel, former
~ OF Company r. formerly Of the Sew
enth infantry. Bell. with two compdn
ions. during the troubles with the Sioux
Indians In 1876. succeeded In carrying
an important message from Gen Terry
az the mouth Of the Big Horn river 90
Gen. Crook. then on the Powder river.
after scout had failed On O similar
attempt. Medals were voted the brave
trio by Congress. following the issu-
ance Of a general field order recount
Ing the exploit When Bell left the
service he came TO Chicago. where he
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
PRoBABLE LAVE Decision.
Executive Board Must Approve.

New York. July 9O,--It was learned
here today upon high authority that
the action OF the executive board OF the
Amalgamated Association at Pitts
burg today, when II paesed upon the
peace proposals agreed upon at the con-
ference here on Saturday. viii be de-
cisive, There exists no arrangements
for further negotiations, and peace or
a continuance Of the strike hinges up
on the vote. The statement that a
group of officials Of the companies
forming the United States Steel cor
poratlon were 10 go TO Pittsburg for
further discussion with the labor lead
ers were erroneous The agreement
OF Saturday was complet and It's force
depends upon It's ratification by the
Amalgamated association and the sub
sldiary companies OF the United States
Steel corporation. The latter action is,
however, O mere formality. If the
Amalgamated executive board approves
the basis OF settlement the strike will
be over; n ii disapproves II will contin-
ne in effect and In the same state that
existed before Messrs. Shaffer and Will
liams met Messrs Morgan and Schwab
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
The IllinnIs Ont Of IL

Chicago. July "a decision has been
reached by the judges presiding over
the trial races which were held 10 sell
ect defender for the Canadn's cup
II abrogated the plans for another con-
test TODAY and declares that the Illinois
Is not entitled 20 further consideration
and that the victory belongs 20 either
Cadillac or Milwaukee This action IN
the part 81 the board caused n lively
row this afternoon, the unshnt ~ which
was that no race will be held today.
and not until Friday. perhaps. will the
Cadillac and Milwaukee start over the
trlangrl-r course 10 determine the ques-
lion Of superiority.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
SAN PEDRO BOARD TO REORGANIZE

Charles r. Leighton. Of 81. Louis viii
follow suit Ross ". Smith OF this city
has been selected 90 succeed young
CLARK and Feri * Rule. auditor 81
the company. win De- elected 10 the
other vacancy These changes VIII
locate quorum of the dire.t0rs Ia
Los Angeles and facilitate directors
meetings and The transaction cf eSccu-
tive business.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
I.ondon wanted a Irnchine.

London, July sat- the first meeting
OF the creditors today and at a subse-
quent meeting Of the shareholders Of
the Standard Exploration company. one
on the mining concerns known as the
Whitaker Wright group" the official
receiver made such astounding reyela-
lions that he drew from the excited
shareholders demands for the lynching
Of the persons implicated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
Kimberly Wants Release.

Washington, July S0-A letter has
been received at the navy department
from Admiral Kimberly asking TO be
excused from the Schley court OF in
quiry on account OF the state OF his
health. The admiral Is understood 10
be suffering from heart trouble. The
application was placed in the hands
Of Secretary Long who will dispose
Of the matter from his home In Hing
ham. Mass.
Admiral Schley has made answer 20
the precept The letter was mailed by
his counsel last night by navy depart
ment officials say II has not yet been
received at the department.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
R. T.. Hanna Dead.

Springfield, ms. July SO.-Hon. r. p.
Hanna one Of the best known Demo-
cratic politicians Of southern Illinois,
died last night at his home In Fairfield.
lie was an eminent lawyer and preceded
Tanner as a representative from the
f0fty-fourth district.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
TO Inspect Dairy Products.

New York, July sO.--B F. Valken-
burgh, OF Brooklyn. assistant commits
sioner Of agriculture Of New York. has
been appointed inspector OF dairy pro-
ducts for this port. His duties win be
TO collect and compile for the use OF
the department statistics Of the ex-
ports OF dairy products with a view OF
putting in force the law passed by Con-
gress relative TO the purity OF dairy
exports.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
Omaha Has Rain.

omaha, Neb.. July S0-Eearly this
morning a heavy rain fell here for over
an hour. Reports from various parts
Of the state say the lste corn has re-
ceiyed great benefit Farmers along the
81. Paul & Omaha road expect, with a
few more such rains. the corn crop
viii equal that of last year. The tenn
nerature al 4 q. m was 69.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
Student Drowned.

Ithaca. n. Y. July 3O-1t Is believed
that the Percy Proctor, aged ~ ~ oak
land. Md. a student In Cornell uni
yersity. was drowned In Cayuga lake
some time Saturday evening. Young
Proctor left Ithaca for Taughannock
Falls on Saturday afternoon. At Eve
O'Clock he asked permission 10 leave his
wheel nj samuel McFlv0v's fam house
near the lake. That Is the last time
he was seen. Today a bundle OF clothes.
some Of which were marked Percy
Proctor" was found by the lake. The
body has not been found.
Percy Proctor, Jr. was the son OF
Percy Proctor Of Cincinnati
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30

Los Angeles, July 3o--The director
ate Of the san Pedro. Los Angeles &
Salt Lake railroad Is 10 be- partially
reorganized with a view 10 having a
majority Of the directors located In this
city. Charles w. Clark, sonu Of Sem
ator W A. Clark has already resigned
from the board and Perry Heath or
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
Jail Breaking.

Toledo. Ohio, July 30.-This morning
when the turnkey entAred the coun-
" jail with the prisoners breakfast
he was held up at the muzzle of two
revolyers, and locked In a cell. John
Brown alias Topeka Joe" Thomas
Keegan and James Stewart, all held
for robbery OF the West Toledo post Of
fee, and David Morgan. n local pris-
oner, then marched out Of jail, and so
far have not been caught
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
Fishermen Return.

McKeesport. Pa. July 9O.-Hundreds
OF idle men are lounging around the
gates Of the mills ready to 90 to work.
Morning trains from UP and down the
Moncngahela, where fishing camps
abound. brought In hundreds OF strik-
ers who had gone into seclusion when
the strike came. Their return strength
ems the belief that word has been
passed that the strike will be ended
within forty-eight hours.
The rumor that the Demmler plant
had been started yesterday was caused
by the management testing some new
rolls.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
Riotous Demonstration.

Steubenville. Ohio, July S0.-A riotous
crowd gathered about the Mlngo juno
tion plant OF the National Steel COM
pany this morning and was dispersed
by the police. Ninety-hve Slavlsh fur
mace men struck because they were re-
fused an advance Of rs 20 20 cents per
day. Their places were filed by Ital-
ians and trouble Is anticipated
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
Settlement Sure.

pittsburg. Pa. July 80. 2:45 y. NJ
The conference has just resumed.
While the delay in reaching a decision
indicates that there NAV be some DIFF
ference OF opinion among the members
as TO the settlement. a definite conclu-
sion Is expected before adjournment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
Rain at Des Moines.

Des Molnes. Iowa, July 3O.-Half an
inch of rain fell during the night in the
northern part OF Iowa. The condition
Of the corn crop Is considerably i'm
proved In that section Throughout the
Des M0lnes valley running across the
central part OF the state there was a
trace Of rain.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30

died five days ago on the anniversary
of his return to Gen Terry after the
eomplct1n of hts mission. Gen Miles
heard OF the old fshjers demise aud is-
sued the ORDER which was solemnly eX-
agufp1 tDIlE
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
10OAY WILL SEE
STRIKE SETTLED.
,,,h REPRESENTATIVES of the Operators and
Those OF the WOrkmen Are Sure OF
An Understanding Now.

journed for lunch TO meet again at 1870
p m. Just before the Adjournment
there was loud laughter. When the
members came out they were appar-
entity in good humor, but every one was
silent when approached on the question
OF the proposed settlement
sIrAFFER WILL SETTLE.
A member Of the executive board
stated that II the terms Of the combine
were accepted President shaffer would
be given discretionary powers 20 set
tie the strike at the final conference be-
tween the representatives, Of the COM
bine and the Amalgamated assocla-
ton.
PROBABLE LATE DECISION.
Pittsburg. Pa, July 9O--President
Shaffer said he could not say anything
at this time further than that the en-
tire afternoon would be taken up in
discussing the proposition and II would
probably be late before a decision was
reached.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
No Such Thing.

London. July 3o-There Is no truth In
the report circulated In the L. s. by a
news agency that a Greek feet has
gone 10 Canea. Crete, for the purpose
OF proclaiming the annexation OF that
island 10 Greece.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
Principal Temperatnres.

Chicago, July 20.--Temperatures at
a. M: New York. 20; Boston c.; Phil
adelphia. so; Washington, 81; Chicago,
"A; Minneapolis, 62; Cincinnati, so; 81.
Louis. so.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
CrIspI Maintains Improvement.

Naples July 3d. According TO the
bulletin Issued this morning. the slight
improvement noted yesterday In the
condition Of signor Crispl has been
maintained.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
Cassini az Home.

81 Petersburg. July 3O.-Count Cas-
SIM, the Russian ambassador to the u.
;. arrived here yesterday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-30
CLAIMED BY BOTH.

Both railroad companies lay claim TO
right Of way through this property
the Oregon Short Line 20 the entire
ranch, and the san Pedro 10 a strip VI
land 100 yards wide running across the
contested land. Under the decision of
Judge Hawley al Carson city last week
the Oregon short Line claims that the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-26
Lieut.. Bryan Retired.

First Lieutenant r. ". Bryan, former
" Company G, First regiment North
Carolina State Guard, having served more
than ten years, is, at his own Request.
placed on the retired list Of officers q
the North Carolina State Guard, BY order
Of the Governor and Adjutant t,'aelal
Lieutenant Bryan enlisted in Company
A. Third regiment \. G. S. G., Noycm-
her ii. 1887; re-enliste1 Noycaiot3 =
1892; appointed Corporal Iuno t, 1873;
promoted Second Lieu.audnt June =. $50;
promoted First Lieutenant Jane {. 1851.
Upon call for troops from N1rth Caroi;Ia
for the Spanish Am sriral War. Licu'tn-
ont Bran volunteered with lis tomnal
and was mustered into ,hc service o, the
United States rs First Lieutenant {.
Company c. First ). Z. Nolnnt ,er lufan-
Try April y. 1895: sarrvA n Cuba, ana
was mustered OUT with his company at
Savannah. Ga, April p. 1892. AZ the re-
organization Of Company G. First regi-
meDt \. c. s. c.. June %, 1899, he wae
elected First Lieutenant, and served ~
Ill November 90. 1900. when he declined
re- election On account of feeble health
and business engagements.