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MRS. GEORGE BRAsTow.

That Death loves shining mark
has had striking exemphhcation once
more in the passing of Mrs. George p.
Brastow, her demise occurring sudden
ly last night, at o'clock. Mrs Bras
tow had been III only for few days,
and this illness was not considered as
being of a serious nature until yester-
day morning when 1t assumed a more
critical phase ending in her death and
plunging her family and friends into
the double grief of totally unexpected
parting. With those of her near and
dear ones. upon whose lives the blow
will fall with crushing force. there are
hosts Of others, who knowing the beau
titul spirit that has passed away will
be overwhelmed with sorrow at the sad
event, There are few who have known
Mrs. Brastow well, who have not loved
her Possessed Of an exceptional grace
and beauty that in themselves won
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Donald Rose, commercial agent for
the Illinois Central, with headquarters
in salt Lake, has been appointed assist
ant to Vice President ]. Il. Harahan,
who has charge Of the operating and
traffic departments OF the Illinois Cen
trail On and after September Mr..
Rose will be in pos. lion where the
traffic officials of the big system VIII re-
port to him, while, IL is understood, Mr..
Harahan Will look afNr the operating
details OF the road, although, of course,
he still stands at the head Of both de-
partments,
j. A. Foley, from the traffic depart
ment Of the general offices In Chicago,
arrived In Salt Lake this morning. He
will succeed Mr.. Rose on Monday as
commercial agent with headquarters IN
Salt Lake.
The announcement Of the appointment
comes like thunderclap from clear
railroad sky and just as soon as the
good news spreads undoubtedly the
popular railroad official will be kept
busy shaking hands. Salt Lakers will
be sorry 10 lose Mr. Rose. but they will
be glad 10 think that this city has been
honOred TO the extent that
It has by the selection The appoint
lnent Is a plum that is seldom ever
pucked by a commercial agent of
new agency, II Is one Of the biggest
railroad promotions of the year,
Mr. Rose win not take his vacation
this year. In fact he has not done so for
five years past. Two weeks ago he left
Salt Lake with Mrs. Rose with the
avowed intention Of taking a three
weeks rest fishing in Canadian waters.
lie had hardly started, however when
q wire came TO local headquarters call
ing him into Chicago. The dispatch
Was forwarded to him on the train and
he fully expected that II was a call for
one OF those freight consultations that
fall to the lot OF most general agents
81 stated intervals. Needless to say he
was decidedly surprised when Mr.. Har-
ahan broke the tidings to him. AS soon
as the necessary details were arranged
Mr. Rose TUNED his face towards Salt
Lake, accompanied by HIS successor
here, and arrived this morning. He pro-
poses TO clean up his desk with dis
patch and start for Chicago by Satur-
DAY morning II possible.
That Mr., Rose did not contemplate
tleaying Salt Lake City is demon-
trated by the fact that he recently
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Troops and
SkikeEs Clash.
f~Sf Hostile cNeting OccutS in Coal Strike Reqion- Cas-
WIN Soldiers on Are Stoned-A Succession of Czowds
Sf'p2hem- Finally cNen Leap Off and Capture Sepeeal
Of THEFT c4SSaian6-Siuahon Serious.

Tamaqua, Pa, Aug. 2S.--The first
clash between the strlklr miners and
the troops occurred this morning, and
az result five prisoners are in the
guardhouse, and Capt. j. Beaver Gear
hart of company II, Twelfth regiment,
Is suffering from wound on his shout
der, made by a stone thrown by n
striker This morning a report gained
currency that the striking miners we're
gathering Ia force to make a march on
the No. 4 colliery where tha Leldsh
Coal ana Navigation company Is min.
ing and cleaning coal The colliery IS
al the west end OF the Panther Creek
valley Companies Il and X Of the
lWelith regiment, were placed on troll,
ley cars aud run thorugh the valley.
Al summit Hi the cars were sur
rounded by strikers, who hurled rocks
at the soldiers and called them hard
names. While Jimmy Mafteen. an
llallAn, was In the act of hurling q
stone at car, several soldiers jumped
on and attempted 10 capture him. Mar
teen offered resistance and the sol.
diers were compelled to fix their bayo-
nets In the melee Marteen was
woundd slightly In the left side. The
troopers started back TO camp and a.
the cars rounded a curve. Just outside
OF Summit Hill, at point where the
tracks take an abrupt dip, lie motor
man on the first car made the dis.
c0Very that the rails had been creased
The cars were stopped and soldiers
were sent ahead to place sand upon
the rails. When this had been done,
II was possible by moving the cars
slowly, 10 reach LansfOrd In safety. A
mob had gathered there and for a time
Il looked like riot, As the first car
was passing through the mob Capt.
Gearhart was struck on the right shoul
der by a stone. Several soldiers jumped
from the car In pursuit Of the stone.
thrower. After an exciting scuffle they
captured Joseph Mccain, young
miner.
They proceeded again but had not
gone far when another crowd was en-
countered, and the soldiers were again
tainted and stoned. Half dozen sol
diers jumped on and captured three
men, who, II is said, were urging the
crowd to attack the troops. The men
gave their names as John King, Tim
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Nashua, n. H., Aug 2S.-For the
afsl time since beginning his tour o.
New England, Prest. Roosevelt last
night slept aboard the train. He re-
manned up til late hour talking
over Old times with "Bill' seweli, his
|f'rmer guide, who he insisted SHOULD
|e'company him to Ellsworth and back
% Bangor. In all probability the presl-
Dent viii return TO Maine in October
'or a hunting trip. Early this morn
Ing at Kittery Junction, Maine. the
Train was boarded by Gen. Aging. Of
concord, n. H., secretary of state. Ed
tNard Pearson and George II. Moses
',sp!esentlng Coy. Jordan Of New
.fdinpshire, who extended the president
III Nelcoma 20 that state as soon as the
uhn had passed the boundary. In
ny eMlety TO reYrOnd 10 the greeting
Aapeople AT Clefmont. a small ata-
ION. The precedent who had not finish
oirslrg, rushed to the door Of mH
ped 10 an oyercoat and bowel
A thg Rte gathering.
Az hyudham Junction the lcpulace
% astlr early and as the t,sln ap,
REACHED the station, salute was fired
uu Z rouslng cheer went up as the
esiuent appeared on the rear plat
I'm The train reached Nashua on
me president and his party were
0otted TO carriages and all proceeded
tne city hall. At the station and
|ong The streets and massed around
D. Platform which had been erected
= "ont Of the city hall. were thous-
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PAYMENTS TO PENSIONERS
For Fiscal Year Binding June so
1902, Were S137,iOO,54I

Washington, Aug 2S.--The annual re-
port Of the auditor Of the interior de-
partment shows hat the disbursements
from the appropriations for army PEN
slons for the year ending June 80. 1902,
amounted to 1888 5j6,O39 as follows:
survivors Of the Mexican aud Indian
wars and the war OF 1872. 1858 20: IN
vallds 500 10.lO9, widows, S2S,l55,G71;
minors, N,ll2,30l; dependent relatives,
S4OO,6l6; helpless children, Sl23,g3O,
army nurses, Ss3.362
The disbursements for navy pensions
for the same period amounted to $3,Sii,-
7O2, as follows;
lnvalids S2,6l7907; widows. Sl.114,9S9:
minors, s33. gS9; dependent relatives,
$16,O9l helpless children, Sl,776.
The total payments 10 pensioners was
slSl 400 al during the year ended June
&c. 1902.
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friends, she had besides a disposition Of
unusual sweetness and character of
purity and nobility that combined to
awaken the respect and love OF all
who Intimately knew her
She was known throughout her early
giThood as one Of Utah's most beau
tiful daughters, and in 1887 was chosen
from among the fairest TO take part in
the great local carnival Of that year as
goddess OF liberty. Her beauty SO far
from waning, matured with the years
that brought responsibilities OF Wife
hood and maternity into her life. these
seeming only 20 add new graces both 10
her personality and character.
She Is the daughter Of Apostle Brig
ham and Mrs. Catherine Spencer Young
and was born in Salt Lake January
10, 1875.
In 1898 she was married to George p.
Brastow. and leaves two children to
miss her care and devotion. The funeral
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
4 o'clock from the family residence, 1923
Third street.
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National Fraternal Congress.

Denver. Colo, Aug 2S.--Joseph A.
Langfitt Of Pittsburg, Pa, past SUI
preme regent OF the Royal Arcanum.
was today elected president OF the Ma
tional Fraternal congress Other Off
GERS were elected as follows:
Vice President. +. A. Falkenburg, OF
Denver. Colo. head consul Of the Wood
men Of the World, Pacific Jurisdiction;
secretary-treasurer. W. NJ Sackett, OF
the Ancient Order Of United workmen.
reelected,
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RELIEF OF STARVING NAVAJOS
Indian Commissioner Jones Advises Senator Rawlns From
Washington That the Needs Of the Nations Wards will
Be Supplied al Once Good News

That Uncle Sam is quick to respond
TO the cry of need found prompt yerifi-
cation today in a telegram received by
Senator Rawlins. Yesterday that Off
cial wired Indian Commissioner Jones
at Washington that 5000 Navajo lndl-
ans in this state were in dire distress,
the dispatch being based on information
that he had received during the day
from Sheriff Christensen OF San Juan
county. 1t is evident that the matter
was given immediate consideration for
today Senator Rawlns got this reply;
"Will do what can TO relieve the In
dams at once as per your telegram of
yesterday"
When Senator Rawlins was asked this
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Minnesota HIbernIans Prosperous

Minneapolis, Aug. 2s-The Minnesota
branch OF the Ancient order OF Hiber-
mans is In a prosperous condition. ac-
cording TO the biennial report OF the
secretary. Thomas Connolly, which has
been read 10 the convention. The or
years. making the total membership al
most 6,0OO. The total receipts OF the In
surance department for the two years
amounted to ss3, 2o7. OF which $500 was
paid to settle death claims. The ball
ance In the treasury II yS5,lS9.
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superintendcntof Naval Observatory

Washington, Aug. 2s.--The navy de-
partment has announced that Can't
Colby NJ. Chester would succeed Capt
tleshio Alabama as the successor Of
the naval observatory. Capt. Davis
will be placed In command Of the bat
tleship Alabama sthe successor OF
Capt. w II. Brownson. who I'm turn
will succeed Commander Wainwright
as superintendent Of naval academy at
Annapolis, Commander Wainwright Will
be assigned TO the command Of the pro-
tected cruiser Newark when she goes
into commission Oct. 10.
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afternoon as to Just what he thought
would be done he replied that he could
not state specifically, but he added that
he presumed Indian Commissioner
Jones would communicate with the
agent in charge of the Navajos and then
send a special representative TO the
Navajo reservation and see that all suf-
ferlng families were supplied forthwith.
There IL a general emergency fund in
the custody Of the commissioner for
just such cases and II Is thought that
Will be drawn upon for the present. The
outcome OF the above telegraphic cor
respondence will be good news to the
people OF southeastern Utah who have
been fearful Of raids being made upon
them by the Indians during their need.
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NEVADA FUSIONISTS AGREE.

gresham, encouragement, long term
regent and superintendent OF public
instructions. The other offices fall 10
the Silver party, and are lieutenant
governor justice Of the supreme court.
secretary Of state treasurer. comp
troller. surveyor general, state printer
and short term regent.
Nominations will be made today.
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Markham Libel Case Settled.

London, Aug. 2S-The libel action
brought by Werner. Belt & Company.
the South African merchants against
Arthur b. Markham. NJ. p, arising
from the latters speech I'm the house
OF commons. March 10. 1901. character
lzlng the firm as nothing more or less
than a gang Of common thieves and
swindlers" has been settled by Mr.
Markham publicly Withdrawing the
charges he brought against the firm
and auologiZiug
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Missionaries Warned out Of Mexico

Plainfeld. Ind, Aug. 2s.-Word has
been received from Everett Morgan and
wife, formerly residents Of Plainfleld.
now missionaries at Cotovci, Mexico,
that natives OF that place have warned
them that unless they leave the city by
Sept. II. they will be put to death
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan were sent out
by the board Of foreign missions of the
western yearly meeting OF the Friends,
about four years ago and have been at
that place about year.
Appeals for protection have been sent
to the government authorities.
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HoLBEiN FAILED.
He Could Not Swim the English
Channel.

Dover. Aug. 2s.-Holbein failed In
his attempt TO swim the channel He
was taken out Of the water when a mile
from Dover
Frank Holmes OF Birmingham, who
started from Dover at o'clock this
morning In an effort 10 swim the Eng
fish channel, was seized with cramps
and abandoned the attempt when six
miles out.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-28

Reno, New, Aug. 2s.-The conference
committees Of the Silver party and
Democratic congress agreed upon the
distribution Of the offices last evening
and will report as soon as the conven-
ton conyenes today
The appointments follow:
To the Democrats--Governor con-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-28
After a Naval Concession in China.

London, Aug. 2S.-Privata advices
from Paris say II Is reported there that
Sir James -Mackay Is trying to
secure from the vlceroys Of the Yang
Use valley a concession for q permanent
British naval station at the mouth OF
the Yang Use Kiang, but that II most
likely will not be granted, as the other
powers viii certainly object"
Nothing confrmatory OF this state
ment has thus far been obtained in Lon
don.
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Suit to Forfeit Pearl yeclacc.

New York, Aug. 2S-Collector stra-
han, OF the port OF New York, has To.
Qucsted the officers Of the United
States district attorney TO institute
forfeiture proceedings In the case %
the 100000 pearl and diamond necklace
seized from a wealthy female passe j.
ger on the Kron Prinz Wilhelm, a
week ago Tuesday,
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Jumped from a Window.

New York, Aug. 2S.-Mrs. Eva Arndt
ives killed and several other women
suffered from shocks and burns rs
The result of fire in Ave story fiat
house in west one Hundred and
1wenty-first street early today. Mrs
Arndt, who lived on the fourth fiocr
Of the house Jumped from a window,
The money loss was $4,000
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STARVING NAVAJO INDIANS.
Senator Rawns Advises Commissioner Of Indian Affairs Jones
Of Their Condition, Asking for Relef-Latter Recon-
mends $1,000 be Expended for Supplies for Them

are 5000 Navajo Indians IN southern
Utah who are starving and asked for
immediate relief for them. Mr. Jones
at once recommended 20 the secretary
Of the interior that $1,000 be expended
for supplies Tor their use.
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IDAHO NAVAL CADETS.
Academic Board Recommends V. T..
Coffin aud X, L. GhOrmIey

Annapolis Aug 2S.-rhe academic
board OF the naval academy has rec
commended that Y. p. Coffin and r. l..
Ghormley. Of Idaho, be accepted as
having passed their mental examina.
lions for admission as midshipmen.
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nennion OF Ncw Jerser Smiths.
The presIdent SAID In part:

New York, Aug. 8.--Peapack. n. j..
is In holiday garb In honor Of the an.
val reunion OF the Smiths OF New
rsey. More than 1900 persons beat
le the name sat down 10 dinner The
5rst reunion was held on the same
20, Sept ., 1915, and the officers then
cht sen stu otflclate.
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COLONIAL RELICS UNEARTHED

New York. Aug. 2s.-Lsboers em-
ployed In the subway excavation at
As,or and Lafayette places have uh-
sartbed some Interesting relies Of cal
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onIal times In the shape OF town
criers bell. made Of brass and with an
ivory sndie; the hilt OF an officers
sword and bronze powder task. The
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ident boarded his special train for The
Weirs.
WELCOME TO TIE WEIRs.

The Welrs, N. H.. Aug 2S,-Fully 5000
people Joined In welcoming the presi-
dent on his visit TO the encampment
OF the New Hampshire G.. A. r., here
today. The special train came In a
few minutes after noon Gov Chester
y. Jordan and Congressman Frank d.
Currier who had boarded the train at
Concord, were with the presidential
party, After luncheon, the president
was escorted to the camp grounds,
where the speaking took place. Pres
ident Roosevelt was introduced TO the
veterans and when he could make him
self heard he began his address, speak
Ing In part as follows;
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AUGUST %. 1902. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.

hilt Of the sword evidently had been
studded with precious stones.
The hilt is Of silver, and at it's base,
almost obliterated, were the initials
&c. w"
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Fairs Remains Shipped.

lIavre, France, Aug. 2s.-The re-
mains Of Charles l.. Fair and Mrs,
Fair arrived here today from Paris
ard viii be forwarded to Southampton
tonight.
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(snecIal TO the oNews.vl

Washington, d, c., August 2s.-
Commissioner OF Indian AFFAIRS Jones
has received telegram from Senator
Rawlins in which he states that there
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Champ Commands zeig,er Expedition

New York. Aug. 2s.-willIam II.
Champ. secretary OF the Baldwin Zeig-
Ter expedition. is in command OF the
second Zeisler Polar expedition, accord.
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RospIGLIosI CONTROVERSY,
All Members or cacred College Have
Become Participants.

Rome, Aug. 2S.--The Rospigliosl
controversy Is increasing in bitterness
and nearly all the members Of the Sc.
cred college here have become particl-
pants Prince Rospiglosi. under the
advice OF one Of the cardinals has for
mally protested to the congregation of
the holy Office against the order for
bidding the assistance Of a nun dur
Ing the recent contlnC aent Of the
princess, his wife
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-28

The Princess Rospigliosi, who was
Miss Marie Reid of Washington, u.
c.. was married to the prince after her
divorce from Frederick Parkhurst of
Bangor, Maine. The Roman Catholic
church did not recognize this divorce
and refused to give permission to a
nun TO nurse the princess at her con-
iinement, holding that the marriage
OF the prince was non existent. The
princess gave birth TO a daughter.
Aug, 2.
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PRESIDENT ADDRESSES
GRAND ARMY VETERANS

ards who cheered necessarily from the
time the presidents train appeared UNI
III he had begun TO speak to the great
assembly. The president occupied
about 10 minutes with his address.
Withdrawing from the platform, The
president the reception committee ana
those with the president resumed Their
carriages and proceeded 20 the Nashua
junction station. The ovation TO Pres.
Roosevelt was continuous and as The
train drew out prolonged cheers FOL
lowed.
ARRIVAL AT MANCHESTER
Manchester. n. H., Aug. ga pres.
idential salute. mingled with the
cheers OF a great crowd, greeted the
president as his train reached here. As
many Of the men on the reception COM
mltiee here were personally known TO
the president. the exchanges OF cour-
tcsies We're unusually cordial Inc
president was driven about The city IN
a barouche drawn by four horses. On
one OF the bridges The two lad ng
Horses became unnanapaahle and had
TO be taken oii Auot1er delay &C.
Cured when the PROCESSION vas he'd
10 by a passing Ieigh, train Al
point opposite MerFimac common, the
presidents carriage was brought To
stop by the local company OF Spanlsi +.
American war veterans who rendered
the president a salute. Their command.
er. Col. VIM. Sullivan. stepped forward
and presented bouquet OF roses. In
accepting them the president spoke ior
ten minutes He was enthusias tical,
cheered al the close OF his remarks
following which the line OF march was
taken up for the depot where the pres
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FIRE ON MINERS.

Blueiield. W. Va, Aug. 2S.-strikers
today fired on the miners and tipple
men at Crane creek, operations. Two
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DELEGATE TO PHILIPPINES.
,ionsignor Guidi IL Appointed by
The Pope,

Rome, Aug. 2s.-Mgd. Guidi has been
appointed delegate In the Philippines.
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Big place for
donald Rose.

Local Commercial cagem Of the Illinois Central cAp-
pointed Assistant 10 Vice President James T. Hara-
han = j. A. Foley Of Chicago Succeeds Him in
Salt Lake.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-28

OF the ards and two of the
strikers We're killed. Several were
wounded.
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