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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
Mission of Eoer Leaders.

London, Aug. 5.-The correspondent
of the Daily Mail at The Hague says
in a dispatch that it is becoming in.
creasingly difficult to combat the gen.
orally accepted Dutch. theory that the
poer leauers nere are campaigning to,
ward the ultimate subyersion of Brit.
isn RUE III south Africa. The Boer
General Lucas Meyer, who has just
reached Holland from London, instead
OF going to Germany has stopped at
The Hague and is going to visit Mr..
Kruger, while several ether prom
inent Boer leaders are assembling
here. Nobody believes their story
that their mission is to collect funds
for Boer widows.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
SIXTEEN C0NY|CTS ESCAPE
Inmates of Tennessee Pen
itentiary Use Dynamite.
BLOW OUT THE PRISON WALL.
Train Robber Hyatt Heads Band in
p--' s. ':.r. 60 - III.
Gaping Party is Killed and TWO
Others Recaptured.

Nashville, Aug. 5.-Armed with
dynamite, with which to blow his way
out of prison. Louis Hyatt, the train
robber and desperate, last night led
a desperate band of sixteen convicts
to liberty from the Tennessee peniten-
tiary. Fifteen of the escaping party
got ertiralv cleor Of rho ,,~o,,,i-o~
one, Ed Carney, a safe blower sent
up from Nashville, paid the penalty of
death in the bold undertaking. Joe
Loss and James Work were traced
down by bloodhonnds and "a ant"res
but the rest of the prisoners had got
ten SO far out OF bounds by midnight
that no trace of them could be had.
The prisoners were evidently fur.
nished dynamite from the outside and
used 1t In blowing an opening in the
main wing of the prison. Hyatt stood
OH the inside guard with a brace of
revolvers which had been furnished
from the outside, while the men pre-
ceded him to liberty. The dynamite
was iald by Doe, the Manchester
train robber, and he made good his
escape. Six Of the prisoners who
got away were government convicts
and the others were state convices.
1e---- "-.n olvounuuuus are III puc-
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
Robbers Eaii 10 ataa Tssis.

Everett, Wash, Aug. 5.-The Great
Northern eastbound overland train
was set upon by gang near Ed
munds, presumably for the purpose OF
holding it up. Several volleys were
fired from the darkness. crashine
through the winooWs oi IA fulinran
sleeper and dining car A cook re-
ceiTal 4 slight flesh wound in the
forehead. The train was not stopped.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
Hundreds Listen TO Discussion.

All this was preliminary to the real
conference of the day. Various coun-
ties and districts had sent delegates
to the convention, and after dinner
these delegates reassembled in the
convention hall and through their
speKeenen lala their wishes before
the railway presidents The spectacle
was impressive. The large hall was
packed to the doors and scores Of
farmers, fruit growers and miners
stood in the aisles. Many sat on the
carpeted floor Earnestness was
stamped upon their features and earn
estness ran through all their speech
es. Mr.. Hill was the only president
speaking at this conference. He an
swered many questions from time to
time. offered numerous voluntary ex.
plantations of matters that seemed all
wrong 10 the farmers and repeatedly
asked the farmers to speak out their
49, >e:-.- 4.->e-oA4S. ~ llE~
quently applauded The entire pro-
ccca!IsS wero .An1act.e4i.,d Dy good
spirit and there was much good ma.
ture in the badinage
81 am getting to be an old man." re-
marked Mr.. Hill. have not many
years to live. If l accomplish all
have set out to do things must move
with celerity."
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
Admiral Taylor Denies Story.

Chicago, Aug. 5.--Rear Admiral
Taylor denies the story wired from
lieves the United States and Germany
may GO to w"r in 1897. W"!,iic4s. as,,.u !
if he had set date for conflict be-
tween the two countries, he said,
Such assertions as have been credit
ed to me are without foundation, other
than that have said our seacoast de-
fenses should be well protected against
attack By any European power. All
naval officers are of this opinion. it
would be ridiculous for me to predict
war with any nation. Our navy
should be strengthened, in readiness
for any possible war"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
1EFEAT BAND OF FANATICS.

police Force of Five Towns in Phiiip.
pines Engage in Fierce Battle.
Manila, Aug. Ex-Governor Bandoltz
of Tayabas province has telegraphel
-.c....as GoserAcl M4isut ti.at tne com.
bined police force OF I've towns at.
tackled sna defaatea ? fcroe nrao,
Roberto Rios, leader in fenatical
Filinino encie+v
Many OF Rios followers were killed
or wounded, but only few OF the po.
lice were hurt. The fight occurred
near Antimonan. General Davis has
arrived here from Mindanao and has
ii-u IN eAtvlaeI conference with Ten
eral Chuilee on the Niofo SITUATION.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
Body Of Murdered Man Found.

Devils Lake, N. D, Aug 5.-The
body Of Nick Nacheshein, All old bach
elor, who lived alone. was found in
the cellar of hie ont+o~N rrir 49,. y
was severed from his shoulders and
there was q bullet hole in Ire orcyv.-..
As the body was in bad state of de.
composition it is evident the criins
was committed several days ago and
the absence of blood stains shows
that the man was killed outside and
his body placed in the cellar. The
tragedy is shrouded in mystery and
the only motive apparent is robbery.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
Innocent Man in Prison.

Denver, Aug. 5.-On his death bed
William Thompson of Villas, Baca
county, mas confessed that he killed
his son, Benjamin, aged thirteen, and
l---s~ A,-~4.eAsoA, was cOHv lcS-
ed of having murdered the boy and is
Serving d .,oAteuce vi ten 10 twenty
years in the penitentiary, is en-
tirely innocent. A petition for Mich
olson's pardon was filed with the
state boasd OF pardons today.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
70 SEARCH TOR BOYACA
Cruiser Ranger Will Try to
Locate Missing Gunboat.
YET AT Aqua DuLcE.
Details OF Engagement Not Expect.
- on.,t ooae r,-.4fns 10 .-s,arna
From Scene of Conflict-Reported
Cefeat OF Rebels Not Confirmed.

Panama, Aug. photographic corn
munication with San Carlos was es.
tablished YESTERDAY and General Sal.
azar received telegram from there
saying that some officers belonging to
the revolutionary forces had passed
the town in fight They reported
e.io ue4~... .4le le,o4utioAists at
Aqua Dulce. This news has not been
confirmed and details and further in
formation are awaited.
The United States cruiser Ranger is
lor the purpose OF bringing wounde>
back to Panama. Definite news of the
engagement is expected when she re
turns. The government gunboat Boy.
aca, which is missing, left here Tues
day with reinforcements for General
Berti. She was attacked by the rev.
olutionary feet and obliged to re.
treat. Since that time nothing has
been heard of the Boyaca, but being
factor than the revo'ntio,nrv ~,,-',o--
Padilla she is believed to have es.
capped. The Boyacas rudder was re
Gently found to be in bad order and
the repairs made to it were conducted
rapidly and not very thoronehlv.
tinted States Consul General Gudges
and Captain Potter OF the Ranger have
sent kilograms to Washington, asking
permission for humanity's sake to
search for the gunboat, which was
granted by the navy department and
the Ranger authorized to proceed on
this mission.
Washington, Aug. 5.-A dispatch re.
Geiyeu u, lue colombian legation IRON
Governor Salazar OF the department
VI ranalna reports rnat the nghtlne
between the government troops and
the revolutionists at Aqua Dulce still
continues. The battle has now ragged
since last Tuesday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
Women in a Fierce Fiqht.

Clearfeld, a., Aug. 5.-Carl Pelgier
tenant, quarreied yesterday with
his landlord. Urich Bastoe, on the
farm one mile north of this place,
over the division of the wheat crop.
The wives of the ncl wsra present
during the quarrel. IN the fight which
followed Mrs. Pelgier grabbed hoe
and struck Mrs. Bastoe a violent blow
on the head. cutting deep cash. She
will die.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
Dynamite Kills sherman.

Clinton. Ia, Aug. 5.-Arb Mcdonald
dropped stick of dynamite from u
boat into the Maquoketa river for the
purpose Of killing fish. The dynamite
exploded directly under the beat and
Mcdonald was blown to atoms. John
Ralston and Peter McCabe who We're
IN the boat with Mcdonald had mar
row escapes. They viii be tried for
violating the game laws.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
Couple Found Dead in Bed.

Arkansas City, Kan, Aug. 5.-The
bodies of John w. Kirby and wife
were found in bed yesterday at their
home, three miles north of Burgen, a
settlement in the northeastern part of
Cowley county. Each had bullet
hole through the head and revolver,
with two empty chambers, was lying
on the breast of Kirby. They lived
alone on farm. All indications point
to suicide.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05

Fort Benton, Mont, Aug. 5.--In a
quarrel over card game John Allen,
a sheep herdel. shct and probably ia
tally wounded John Reavis III the Of
flee of the Overland hotel at this place.
Before Reavis fell he Knocked Allea
down, took his gun away IRON him
and beat his head to a jelly with the
butt of it. Aliens skull is crushed In
and it is likely that he will also die.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
Electrical Storm At keokuL

keokuk, Ia, Aug. AN electrical
storm, lasting twelve hours, struck
dozen houses in this city and a num-
Der OF barns in this county. The losses
are large in the aggregate. 1t was the
hardest storm this city had for years.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
Kaiser Goes TO Russia

Kiel, Aug. 5.-The imperial yacht
Hohenzollern, with Emperor William
on board, sailed yesterday for Reval,
Russia, where his majesty is going to
pay a visit to the czar on the occa,
sion of the Russian naval maneuvers.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
LASH FARMER WITH WHIP.
Taken From Home by Mob, Tied to
a Tree and Severely Beaten.

Owensboro, KY, Aug. 5.-William
Dedwell farmer living near Yelving-
ton, was taken from his home at mid
G!SSE., sSa4ia 10 q tlee anu beaten with
a blacksnake whip until he was al.
Over seventy-five lashes were admin
1stered. The bark was torn from the
tree where the ropes which bound the
unfortunate man touched it and the
wh'n loft r~o.l-- -
wells wife and daughter attempted to
go to his rescue, but were prevented
by the members of the mob The
cause for the whipping is not known.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
DENIsUN, IOWA, TUESDAY
WILL REDUCE GRAIN RATES
Result Of Conference Between
J.. ]. Hill and Farmers.
HUNDREDS ATTEND MEETING.


at Davenport, Wasairston.-Ra;:.
way Presidents Enter Heartily Into ,
Spirit of the Occasion.
Spokane, Wash, aug. 5.-Grain
rates will be reduced from all points
in eastern Washington and the reduc-
tion will take place in time to benefit
the farmers on this years crop. The
amount of reduction is not yet deter
mined hut cnniect"rn rar fror' to . !
cents per bushel. The Great North
ern and the Central Washington
branch of the Northern Pacific VIII
be connected by a cross road. AS
result Of this Arrangement the Norhl'- |
ern Pacific VIII cease ~ .uling grain
eastward 10 Spokane anS thence west. |
ward to the coast and Will move its
share of the tonnage to the terminus
OF the Central Washington brancn.
There it will be taken by the Great
Northern and carried to Seattle, in.
stead OF to Tacoma. as heretofore.
President Mellen OF the Northern Pa
cific at Davenport yesterday.
Hlll Enjoys Himself.
The occasion was unique in the his
tory of American railroading. Threa
railway presidents, in response to a
petition from the leading farmers of
nls county, ndu assembled
at the county seat Of Lincoln county
to hear their case, plead their own
interests and tender argument. They
were James J. HILL president of the
Great Northern and Northern Securi.
ties company; President G. s. Mellen
of the Northern Pacific and President
A. L. Mohler of the Oregon Railroad
ord Na"i~o+ic-, lines sf ~
system. With them were group Of
,~--.sc.l -,......t. -...--,>,. ...... ~
dresses were delivered by the three
presidents. Then adjournment was
taken to the armory, where an old
fashioned country dinner was served
to the railway ruasts and visitors
from the surrounding country. The
presidents entered heartily into the
spirit OF the occasion. Mr. Hill depos.
tied his hat under his chair, remarked
that he had not enjoyed himself so
thoroughly in many a day and rubbed
elbows with q WHEAT srowef nom the
Egypt country and another from the
Cedar Canvon camn.
After dinner hundreds of people
gathered around the railway rreei-
dents shaking hands and listening to
spirited discussions. Mr.. Hill talked
farming and stock raising. Mr.. Mel
len elaborated on his previous an
nouncement and Mr.. Mohler spoke Of
,4e -4.-i-.-e..s.ioA p44Aa vi ,ne ,1aiIi.
1i-t, incEs
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
Drowned in Skunk River.

Oskaloosa, Ia, Aug. 80. G. Crom-
er thought to have resided at Bates
vile. Ark, was drowned in Skunk
river, nerthest of Fremont. while
bathing The body is held at Fremont
unclaimed.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-05
TO DYNAMITE OPERA HOUSE.
Attempt Made to Destroy Theater at

Attempt Made to Destroy Theater at
Richfield, Utah, Proves Failure.
Ae.on44.4u, Clan, Aug. 5.-An at
tempt was made last night to DESTROY
lne Christensen opera house with
dynamite. Peter Christensen, owner
OF the building, happened to enter
the theater late in the evening and
noticed the odor of coal oil, and u
haStv ea.~o', ro-.,l-o, $, y,
a burning fuse leading to a heg OF
giant powder in the midst of a large
pile of oil-sosked paper.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-02

the purpose OF electlng precinct off,
GERS and otherwise arranging for the
campaign.
The required signatures having been
secured, the Socialist ticket VIII be a
part Of the official ballot
The Republicans held big rally az
Brigham City last night, the speake s
being Hon Joseph Howell, Congress
man Sutherland and State Chairman
James II. Anderson, William NJ. Gibbs
presided over the meeting and music
was furnished by Christensens orches-
ira,
Federation hall was the scene Of a
Socialist rally last night. The sreak-
ers were Warren Foster A. b. Elder
and Henry w. Lawrence. The rary
VIII hold mass meeting In the same
place every Thursday night during the
campaign
The Democratic state committee Is
arranging FOR rousing rally at Og-
den oct "A or 10, The meeting will
be held In the opera house and sena-
tor Rawlins and Col. William ]. Bryan
Will probably be the speakers.
An enthusiastic mass meeting Of
voters was held in Wellsvills last night
the speakers being Judge Kiag and
Major Richard W. Young Judge Kings
talk was In reply to that delivered by
Hon, Joseph Howell the night before.
The Republican county committee has
opened up headquarters for the coming
campaign at 2Oj South State street.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-02
SUBMITTED
FOR ARBITRATION
Novel Case Referred for Adjudl-
cation in Court Today
A PEAC ABLE ADJUSTMENT
Is Between Or. J. y, Richards ana
Joseph u. smith, the Later ~
Trustee In Trust Of the church

A matter Of rare occurrence In court
circles was the submission to arbitra-
ton today Of the case OF Joseph >
Richards VS. Joseph f, Smith, trustee
In trust for the Church of Jesus Christ
Of Latter-day Saints. The agreement
Of submission, in accordance with
chapter 49, title 20, Of the Revised
Statutes Of Utah, 1888. was fled today
In the district court, and sets out mat
plalntlff claims that defendant is in
debted to him in the sum Of Sb5,5OO as
damages for failure TO carry out a
certain agreement made between plain
tin and the late Bishop Edward Hun
ter In regard TO the purchase and sale
OF certain piece OF land.
No complaint was flied In the action
at all, but both parties merely agree
to submit the matter to four disinter-
ested persons for arbitration, with
privilege In said four persons 10 select
NTH arbitrator II they so desire. l..
$, Hills and James Sharp, on behalf OF
plaintiff, and W, W. Ritter and John II.
Barnes, on behalf OF defendant, are the
arbitrator chosen by the parties to
the suit and are named as such In the
agreement OF submission,
The parties to the suit agree that
the arbitrators are to hear the evidence
and determine the cause and the Iudg-
ment OF the majority of them shall be
binding and final upon the parties To
the action. II is also stipulated that
this agreement shall be entered as an
order of the district court
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-02
HILLS ACCEPTS.
Takes tho Place OF Col, Ellis on the
Democratic Legislative Ticket.

Col, Adrlan G. Ellis having with
drawn from the Democratic legislative
ticket, Hon. l., S, HIS, president of
TIE De8eret National bank, has been
prevailed upon to accept the place IN
his stead and was accordingly nom.-
nated and placed upon the ticket a.
last nights meeting OF the Democratic
county committee. Col. Ellis's letter,
sent TO Chairman Warrum under date
Of Sept, 80, Is as follows
was informed last evening that |
had been nominated by the Democratic
county convention Of Salt Lake county
for the office Of member OF the house Of
representatives. Of the Legislature Of tho
State of Utah
lnformat ton Of this action by the con-
yention came AS a surprise 20 me. |
had no knowledge or information Of Il.
nor had | been solicited TO be q candl-
date.
desire by this means to express my
grateful acknowledgment for the con-
siderntlon shown me by the convention.
and to thank my friends for the cour-
tesy but circumstances wholly personal
to myself, and Incompatible with my
candidacy, compel me respectfully 10
decline.
recognize that II may become the
duty of a citizen ~ make reasonable
sacrifices In the services of the state,
and Of those political associates whose
views Of public politics are in accord
with his own but this obligation is only
Imperative when the public interests
would be seriously impaired or the sue
cess OF the political organization to
which allegiance Is due, imperilled,
cannot but feel that the committee
Will FIJI the vacancy which | create by
one quite as well qualified as | to dis
charge the duties of the Office faithfully
and we'll, and that no harm will thereby
come to the Democratic party to which
/ claim allegiance.
| shall by all honorable, available
means, endeavor to secure the election
Of all the nominees Of the Democratic
county and state conventions ! cannot
but believe that the people viii heartily
=, cond the action of the Democratic
state and county conventions. Very
respectfully, a. G. ELLIS.
Call at the Deseret News booth at the
Fair and see It's unique wallpaperlng,
formed Of the $4,000 names OF its coun-
try subscribers, set up In type.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-02
BUSINESS NOTES.

Today's local bank clearlngs amount.
ed to 1861 1858 OF as against s545,32l6t for
the corresponding day Of last year.
John a. Hickey has sold to II. NJ, Al
lIson, Jr., for IS 800, 2laxl0 rode in lot D,
block 81, plat b, S. l.. c. survey
Andrew Peterson has sold to A. +. II.
Peterson ix6 rods in lot /, block g., plat
d, for $4,000
Local nnanclers claim that the talk
from Wall street about moving west
ern crops being the occasion OF The
recent squeeze there, Is folderol. and
that the cause Is local speculation, The
Chicago and 81. Louis banks are able
TO furnish all the money needed to move
the western crops, without any assist
ance from New York And when more
is needed. Denver San Francisco, St.
Paul, Milwaukee, and Kansas city can
supply II. Wall street, they say, Is
not what It once was.
The prolonged pleasant weather Is en-
abllug builders TO continue their opera
tIons rapidly about town, and contrac-
tors are hurrying TO anticipate the
coming cold season II Is not believed
that the open weather will continue
much longer as two feet OF snow fell
last night on the eastern slope OF the
Rockies. the heaviest for this time Of
year on record so II Is claimed; ana
precipitation Is looked for IN this sec
ton shortly
Contractor w. II. Wight has erected
81 houses In this city In two years,
averaging 5000 each; and he has six
houses averaging $1,000 each now under
construction.
Architect Headlund Is planning FOR a
slx.rom cottage to coast $500 at Eighth
West and sixth South streets for Louis
NJ. Cannon: also for a S0yl00 feet store
hnlldilng to cost 5000 for the Union
Mercantile company Of Mercur; also a
2bx10 feet store building, with second
story Tor lodge rooms, 10 cost 1900
for Mine & Smelter supply company
OF Mammoth.
The foundation plans for the Uni
verslty club building are so FAR done
that the contractor can begin 10 throw
dirt IN two weeks \ desirable change
In the detail Of the first floor plan has
been made whereby the partition Is re-.
moved from between the diningrOom
and the stairway. thus making both
apartments more roomy and homellke
Construction will progress through the
winter as the weather viii allow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-02
POLITICAL POINTERS.

At last nights meeting Of the DEM
ocratic county committee Col. Noble
Warrum was reelected chairman and
was given authority to name his own
secretary Mr. Warrum will also APP
point an executive committee Of seven
members.
w. o. Carbis. Republican candidate
for county treasurer, has returned
home from sojourn in the east.
Republican county headquarters are
TO be located at POS South State street,
where Chairman Eichnor will be at
home TO his friends on and after the
beginning OF next week,
Hon. William NJ. Roylance, late chair
man Of the Democratic state commit
tee. Is seriously m at his home IN Pro-
yo with an aggravated case OF appen-
dicits. lie is being attended by Drs.
Taylor and Robson. His many friends
viii hope for his speedy recovery,
The Democratic district chairmen Of
the Second precinct will meet at Dem.
ocratlc headquarters In the Knutsford
on Monday night next at o'clock, for
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-02
NEW LETTER DISTRICTS.
Outlined by superintendent Slade at
Instance of Postmaster,

The new letter carriers delivery dis
tricts in this city have just been laid
out by supt, Sade In accordance with
the plans Of Postmaster Thomas for the
further improvement OF the postofIice
service In this city and made possible
by the Increase In the force Of carriers
as the postmaster recommended some
months ago. The districts are: District
42--Seventh South TO Ninth South
streets, and Third East TO Eighth East
streets-glving earlier and quicker
service than before In that section OF
the town District 4-First South to
Fourth South streets. and Fifth West
street 10 the river-douhle daily SER
vice as against one heretofore Dis
trlct S1--North Temple 10 South Temple
street, and Fourth West to Sixth West
streets, and North Temple to First
South streets west Of Sixth West street
to the river; District iO--new business
district. Both sides OF West Temple
street South Temple to Second South
streets. and both sides OF First and
Second South streets from West Tenn
pie to First West streets; both sides
of South Temple street from Main TO
First West streets including the Dooley
block, and giving service four times
daily instead Of three times as here
tOfOTe