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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

Hazelton, Pa, May 16,-The miners
convention adjourned sine die at l14j
a. m, The delegates voted TO leave
the question Of calling out the engl-
neers, firemen and pump runners to the
district officers,
Steps We're taken by the convention
to involve in the strike all the bitumin-
Gus and anthracite coal miners in the
United States. According to the rules
Of the union 1t requires five districts
to call a national convention. The
three anthracite districts will immedi-
ately get into correspondence with the
bituminous districts with the hope OF
gaining the consent Of two Of them for
the issuance Of call for a special ma
tional convention at which the ques-
ton Of involving all the bituminous
miners in the United States in the pres
ent struggle win be discussed The
officials hope that II this special con-
rention Is called, which is not unlikely
they viii be able to bring out the nom
union bituminous miners In Virginia,
West Virginia and central Pennsylya-
mia. Other plans Of campaign were
discussed by the delegates, but on thees
the members of the convention would
not talk
After the adjournment, President
Mitchell issued the following state
ment.
AT this mornings session the con-
yention petitioned the national officers
to Issue a call for a national conven-
ton Of all miners employed In the
United States for the purpose Of con-
sidering the situation In the anthra-
cite field. II the desire Of the an
thraclte miners Is carried into effect
a rational suspension Of coal mining
will be inaugurated, All questions OF
detail as to the direction OF the strike
In the anthracite field were referred Ia
the district and national officers. Def
mite plans will be outlined within the
next few days. For the present the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
Helena smelter strike.

Helena, Mont, May 1G.-There is
every prospect that settlement viii
be effected today between the manage
ment Of the East Helena Smelter and
it's 700 striking employees and that the
fires will be started in the furnaces in
a few days. While the terms Of the
agreement are not known, IL is believed
that the company has agreed TO recog-
nize the union as an organization OF
employees and not as a body affiliated
with the other unions and viii treat
with them whenever a demand Is
more for a conference.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
SUSPECTED TO BE FlURDERERS.
Young and Brown Hodups Captured in Salt Lake, Are Thought
To be the Men Who Killed the Chnaman
In Ogden Last Week.

Detective Fender did smart piece
OF work last night which ended In the
arrest OF two alleged bunco men and
the unearthing Of cache Of valuable
silk handkerchiefs supposed TO be the
proceeds OF a robbery.
While the officer was on the lookout
for hard characters he encountered two
men, who gave the names Of ID. p.
Wells and w. r. Emerson. After rep
resenting that he came from Colorado
the officer accompanied them TO the
wlneroom OF a saloon. where In due
season they unfolded several glittering
bunco plans 10 the guileless stranger.
Fender managed 20 communicate with
the bar tender and In course OF events
officer Farr stroled In and placed all
three under arrest and took them to
the station. When the men found out
how they had been trapped they made
some remarks that would not bear re-
production.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
BURGLARY Ar PROVO.
Robbers Get Away With TOnsorial
Outfit at Garden City.

Provo. May i6-Manwaring's barbar
shop was burgarized last night and 10
razors and other tOnsorial tools Of the
value OF $40 are consequently missing
this morning The police are working
on the case.
Ethel Startin, 10 years Of age, died
here yesterday Of dropsy The funeral
services will be held az the Congrega-
ilonal church tomorrow afternoon al ?
O'Clock The deceased was the daugh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs, Henry staTtin'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
WILL INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS
Commissioner Of General Land Office Advises Senator Ravns
That Supervisor Marshall Has Been Directed to Look INTO
Charge Made by VernaI People Against Sneepnen

dltlonal United States commissioners
and five additional constables In ths
Indian Territory. This bin was Intio-
duced on the request of ]. J Jones. i1i.
merry OF CoalyIlle Utah, but now ot
sepulpa, Indian territory.
POSTMAsTERS APPOINTED
Idaho pcstm3strrs appointed cav
ford. Boise county Alice Higglns ,i'f
VI. S. Gorton, resigned. DARBY ~
mont county Jane L. Hill, vice ]. a.
Hil. resigned.
Idaho pensions Increase, CharleS
Wiswall, Boise, $.
MR.. CAME STARTS FOR HoMb.
Hon John T. Calne and wife left Tor
New York today. They viii visit Cali
cage. 81. Louis and Kansas City before
returning home.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
SCOFIELD MINER INJURED.

b. T. Babcock, a miner employed In
No. mine at Scoheld, was brought in
10 St. Marks hospital today suffering
from injuries received from two empty
mine cars running away from the
dump back into the tunnel Babcock
IL suffering from a broken leg cut head
and bad bruises caused by the first car
running over him. His home is in
Spring Glen. Utah. He was accom-
panied 10 this city by DR., lsgreen.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

London, May 16-The Daily Mail
this morning says Il understands that
sufficient indications OF the attitude
OF the Boer leaders az Fcreenglng
have transplred to justify the assar-
ton that peace In South Africa Is ab-
solutely assured a powerful factor In
attaining this result the paper says
has been the British generosity In
the matter Of farm rebuilding for
which II believes, about eb,0oOO90 has
been granted.
New York. May l6-The result Of The
conference OF the Boer leaders at We
reenlging Is anSiously awaited here
cables the London correspondent o.
the Tribune. The government Is hope
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Especial TO the "News.'O


ogden. May l6-Detective PendeT'
Chief Browning and Sheriff Layne' VINO
have been investigating the murder OF
Gee Yam, the Chinaman. during last
week, are confident that Young ana
Brown. the two hold-ups arrested IN
Salt Lake after the shooting Of Walter
Clawson, are the men who did the deed
1t has been established that the hold
upts were in ogden on the night OF the
murder and that they left town the
next morning Before doing so Young
purchased a black hat here, presumably
TO replace the one left behind by the
robbers In the Chinaman's garden dur
ing their flight Chief Browning VIII
go down TO Salt Lake tomorrow In or
der TO measure the shoes OF the sus-
poets and compare them with the foot
prints found around the Chinamans
hut.
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SHOOTING GALLERY ROBBED.

The proprietor Of a shooting gallery
today reported 10 the police that some
time during the night the back doors
Of his place was broken open and two
guns and q pistol were taken. no
clue whatever as to the Identity OF the
robber was furnished, but a lookout Tor
the firearms is on.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
Special to the "News."Y

washington, y, c.. May Ex-senator
Rawllns has been advised hy the CONF
missioner Of the general land office that
he has directed Forest Supervisor d. $.
Marshall to investigate the complaints
that have been made concerning Tia
grazing OF sheep on the headwaters uf
Dry fork q Ashley creek and Brush
creek and in the Uintah reservation.
The residents OF Vernal have mace
complaints that sheep are destroying
the underbrush. diminishing the water
supply and polluung the streams anu
springs
FOR ADDITIONAL COMMISSION
Frs
Senator Rawlins today introduced a
bill for the appointment OF Ave aI'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
To Consolidate Steel Plate Concerns

New York, May lG.-It Is stated, says
the Journal Of Commerce, that, at the
next meeting Of the steel plate associa-
ton which is subject to the call Of
Judge Cray a plan will be discussed
for consolidating the various concerns
which are included In the eastern assoc
citation with a capital Of something
like $4,000 COO The intention of the
promoters It is generally believed, Is
to operate the company in harmony
with the United states Steel corpora
tion, as In the case Of the Allls-Chal-
mers company, the International Nickel
and other companies in which Judge
Gary and President Schwab are inter-
eSted
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PEACE IN SOUTHAFRICAASSURED

fult " not sanguine The uncertainty
with regard 10 the decision Of the
Beers and a fear that the negotiations
may be still further prolonged are In
terfering seriously with business. The
South African winter has now begun
and military men anticipate that this
fact viii go a long way toward Undue
Ing the Beers 10 surrender
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
Carrie Nation Gets Thirty DAYS.

Topeka, Kan, May 1G.--Mrs. Carrie
Nation was today sentenced to 30 days
In prison and to pay a 800 fine by
Judge Hazen in the district court for
smashing bar fixtures stored In va
cant barn in this city in February, 1901.
she will not appeal the case and has
gone TO iail
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To he Minister to Cuba.

Washington, May l6.-The president
today sent to the senate the nomina-
tions Of Herbert Goldsmith squiers,
New York. TO be envoy extraordinary
and minister plenlpotentlay 10 the re-
public Of Cuba, and Edward S, Bragg,
Of Wisconsin, consul general at Ha-
vana.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
Fort de France Threatened.

Paris, May IA private telegram re-
ceived here via La Guyara, Venezuela,
says Fort de France, Martinique. Is
seriously threatened by the volcanic
disturbance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16
SIX THOUSAND
REFUGEES ARRIVE.

Washington May le.-secy Moody
has received the following eablegram
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sTENcH IS TERRIBLE.

The stencil In the afflicted districts
Is terrible beyond description. Neally
all the huts left standing are filed with
dead bodies. In some cases disnfeet-
ants and the usual means OF disposlns
OF the dead are us less and cremation
has been resorted TO- When II Is pos
sible the bodies are dragged with ropss
10 the trenches sd are there hastily
covered up. qulcklime being used whcn
available. Many OF the dead bodies
were so covered with dust that thcy
were not discovered until walked upon
by visitors or by the relieving officers
or their assistants The scenes wit
messed were unprecedented in the his
tory of this colony
LOSS OF PEASANT PROPRIEToRS.
Kngstown, Ja. May l6.-Much i'm
portance is attached 70 the loss when
Inc colony has sustained in the injury
TO the peasant proprietary a schems
for the development Of which was
lately inauglratei rs the lmpeilai
government with th Wow Of assisting
The inhabitants an order TO eneour-
age the people Q lin prosperity
Adyices receive ~ from FoFt ae
France say tha Ing and robbery
ARE on the ncrlaee 20 81. Pierre and
elsewhere and t1t the authorities
cannot cope with 'nn conditions es-
peclully as local % It'i Quafrels az %;
Pierre are inter- win practeaaii
harmonious aCl' Ihefe are oVuV
r.furees M Fort france, and riot
ug is feared tl-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-16

That the advert ser wants to got Into.
CAL a, tho News office and we Will
satisfy You that tuu News Is the paper
inst reaches the people az their ire.
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-01
THE SITES SELECTED.
Governors Of the Different states Made
Speeches Of Acceptance,

Governors Of the Different States Made
Speeches OF Acceptance,
ST Louis, September 80-Under a lower.
Ing sky and swept by chilling wind from
the cast, over 1000 people, composing spec.
tators and delegations from nino States.
this evening witnessed the ceremonies In
connection With the allotment OF sites for
Federal and state buildings nc the Louisi.
ana Purchase Exposition grounds. Sites for
The government building and state build
ings Of Missouri Louisiana, Texas, Illinois.
Ohio New Jersey. Kentucky, Arkansas and
Wisconsin were presented aud accepted.
At tho site for the government building
President Francis Of the Worlds Fair made
a speech or welcome aud rendered tho site
70 the government, which was accepted
by Congressman j. ~ Bvnrham, chairman
OF the government board
Louisiana was tho next atnte allotted
site and II was accepted by General Leon
dastremski private secretary 10 the COVER
nor.
The site for the Texas building was ac-
ceptcd by Governor Gaycra.
Governor Davis, the youngest governor IN
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District Averages.

Not Included in means.
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MR. MORGAN HELPS THE HUNdRY-IN WALL STREET


for the complete reversal we're the action
Of Secretary Shaw In removing the re-
etraiDt on bank reserves and persistent re-
ports that the anthracite coal strike had
at least reached the point where negotta-
lions for settlement we're under way. For
this last rumor there appeared 10 be little
or no foundation according to the state.
ments OF the large operators made after
the regular weekly meeting. Another inhu-
ence for better prices was the decline In
call loan rates. large part 81 the days
the rate at the close went down to per
cent, but this was really nominal, no money
being placed al that ngure.
Opening prices were better ~ the way
from fraction TO points, Wide oTera-
tons IN which blocks OF 1000, 5000 and 5000
shares changed hands were numerous. The
greatest gains were ia the standard railway
shares, notably st. Paul louisville and
Nashville (which bore the brunt Of the
previous days poundingl, Missouri Pacific.
Union Pacific. the coalers and a number Of
specialtios.
ON the door of the stock exchange a
great activity prevailed through the frst
hour. Brokers on the short side were
covering with all possihle spond ana the
trading showed q vscillating tendency after
the Arst bull and most 81 the active stocks
whose initial gains had been largest re-
coded from / to points. Tho opening rate
for call loans was - per cent. hut soon
advanced To 49, creating general confusion
among those committed 20 higher prices
The most sensational operations developed
In the afternoon on news from Washington
that the president and his cabinet had
taken steps 10 terminate the coal strike.
In spite ~ tho absence Of any confirmation,
the market seized upon this announcement
md with the coal stock IN the lead, the en-
fire list shot upward the market de-
veioped a buoyant tone In the last hour,
though operations were confined largely 20
fhe coaiers. which were heavily traded In
ana closed nj practically the best prices or
the day The days operations we're In ex-
cess az L. 0OaCOO shares.
Secretary Shaw's visit To the street and
his talks with the leading banking In
terests helped In no small measure 20 re-.
store confidence. Local bankers loaned
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THE PASSING OF lola
PARIS is STILL DISTURBED OVER
THE WRITER'S DEATH.
The Funeral Win Be Very imposing.
Appeal Is Already Made to Erect
a Monument.

Paris, September 3o-lTne autopsy on the
body Of Emile Zola has resulted IN an ofti-
ciaI declaration that ne died from asphyxia-
tion caused by carbonic acid fumes. A
crowd Of people drawn there by curiosity
has remained in front OF zola's house since
morning, and his tragic death continues to
he the chief topic OF conversation here
The funeral has been hxed for Monday and
interest is shown 50 the question whether
Dreyfus will attend.
The Patri says; III he dares 10 show
himself IN the procession the looks Of con
tempt Of all the spectators will he concen
trated on him. II be hides himself In the
decisive hour, he will show himself % be
his own Judge OF the work Of his bene-
The post mortem examination Of zola's
remains this morning resulted In an adj
ton 70 the official report that his death
was due 20 asphyxiation caused by carbonlc
acid fumes. in showing that the novelist
fell into densely saturated atmosphere
aud was snffoeated. Madame zola. "
waited position Of the bed. A medical hulle
tin THIS morning says. MADAME IOia IL
progressing as satisfactorily as possible In
spite Of the terrible shock BY the news Of
Isolation are Indispensable. She had a
heartrendlng eight Of anguish when told Of
his death. which was only communicated
TO her this morning. II was followed BY
a state OF tOrpor She Is now still unable
20 say q word or make "a gesture
The remains Of NJ Zola viii be Inferred In
MOntmartre cemetery. The funeral will be
q civil ceremony, though probably, the body
viii be accorded the military honors to
which the deceased iH entitled as M Off
Ger OF the Legion Of Honor The League
Of the Rights OF Man IS organizing an im-
posing feature FOR the funeral mud has IS
sued an appeal for funds to build a monu-
ment 10 the novelist. Among those who
sent condolences were Premier Comhes, a
majority Of the cabinet ministers; NJ.
Waldeek Rousseau. Maitre Labcri, Colonel
Picqdart and NJ Millerand.
Jules Ciaretie has written for the Temps
az eulogistlc appreciation Of Zoia literary
labors IN which he says the name ~ the
dead no7ebu will resound IN the history
OF French letfers his name and work viii
1--we FOR ccnturles, and concludes With re-
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Cholera Is Carrying OF the Natives Of
the PhiIinpinea

INC Tnlllpplnes'
Manila, September 8u.--it is announced
1924 cases or cholera and 2T4o deaths from
that disease were reported IN noio Panay,
on Monday. This ia the highest record FOR
any day since tho outbreak OF tue disease
and exceeds the total for Manila aud many
Of the provinces. The people are fleeing 20
tho mountains leaving tho dead unburied
and tho dying uncared for The govern.
ment has ordered additional doctors and
medicines TO be sent to Iloiio. The number
OF ylcums makes ordinary sanitary meas
ures Impossible,
The totals Tor all the provinces Monday
were $3.50 cases and 1901 deaths.
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MaY Re Erost a penIson.

Denison. Texas Sepfember 80. The cold
est weather Of the fan prevails here, There
are clear skies touighE AID Indications o.
FROST -u-z
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Presidents Condition Good.

WashiprtoD September go bulletin
was lsshed from the White House today
but II was stated that the presidents condi-
tlon was satisfactory He passed Il com
Portable night and participated today Ia q
conference over tue coal situation which
was held at the temporary White House.
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DYING eY T4ousANps.

attendance, made brief speech accepting
the site allotted to Arkansas.
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STOCK MARKET REACTED.

Two Factors Were Instrumental in the
Sensational Reversal.
New York, September SO--The stock mar
ket which closed utterly demoraiized as a
result Of stringent n hetary conditions and
other unfayorable fumEtances. made
Sensational recovery day. The chief cause
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Note-Msximum IS for previous day; mini
mum for twenty-fouf hours ending 8 a. n
yesterday.
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calling how the votes OF lola at the cleo
tlon for members OF the academy dwlndlCd
until the last time there was only one re-
mine -
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MUST INCREASE CIRCULATION.

n. W. Cannon, president OF the Chase
National bank, and United states Senator
John Kean Of New Jersey spent brier
time with the secretary. who is reported
20 have requested the bankers TO increase
their circulation without delay Several or
them, II is said, promised that they would
do so.
Chairman z. H. Gary of the United
states steel corporation and James still
man OF the National City bank called IN
the early afternoon.
Il simply called To congratulate the sec
he has shown good judgment and I frilly
believe his plan viii 90 a great way toward
easing the situation
Mr. Stiliman remained With the secretary
for some time. On taking his leave ne
said: = think the secretary's act is very
commendable."
Comptroller Of the Currency Ridgely met
the secretary at the subtreasury.
Secretary shaw during the afternoon re-
ceived a number OF kilograms from a num-
Der Of bankers OF various sections OF the
country commencing his action
Ex-secretary OF the Treasury Falrchiid
was one Of those who met Mr. Shaw. Thelr
subtreasury Mr.. Fairchild had been asked
his opinion OF Secretary shaW's action. 1T
Is a radical departure from precedent q.
said he. "but Il is q good thlng-lt was
Just what was needed In the eircum-
stances.
The representatives OF two large BOND
houses also conferred with the secretary
In an interview the secretary said mat
all savings banks securities accepted BY toe
treasury department IN place ~ government
bonds would be OF the highest eIass-as
good in London as IN New York.
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RrLIEF is 70 BR oBNERAL.

That the secretary has attended all along
that the relief should he general and IA the
West as well as at New York was shown by
remark he made IN explaining how the
relief would be immediate in New York.
He explained again how he relieved the
banks Of the necessity OF carrying reserve
and gave them the opportunity to extend
credits with the reserve released. You
see, he continued your New York banks
do not care anything for cash, as they do
their business by means OF credits. Their
loans and deposits are IN the form OF checks
and bookkeeping and all they want Of cash
Is 70 maintain their reserves.
Then what is the use Of increasing circu-
lationr was asked.
ooh" replied the secretary, your banks
here do not do all the business When IL
comes to the Western banks, when they
want TO make a loan for the purpose OF
paying for cattle or grain, they have got
TO pay out the actual currency. They don't
do so much OF their business ON paper.
That is where the cash is needed, and they
call on the banks here for Il i"
Secretary Shaw visited the sabtreasury
today, He came to the financial district
for the purpose of discussing the situation
with bankers, His callers Included Presi-
dent G. +. Baker OF che First National,
II. l.. Pine vice president Of that bank,
and Vice President Vanderlip OF the M
tlonal City bank; W. A. Nash, president
OF the Corn Exchange bank and chairman
of the clearing house committee; j. T..
Hendricks, president OF the National Bank
OF Commerce; w. II. Perkins. president Of
the Bank OF America: President o. g. VIII
liams OF the Chemical National bank, and
President Delaheld Of the National PARK
bank
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Cotton Renion RuIIetln.

For the twenty-four hours ending at
a. M. yesterday, 10th meridian time;