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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
MAcARTHUR SURPRISED.
Block Island Not Within the Terri
tory to Be Defended.

Headquarters OF Army of Defense.
Fort Trumbull. New London. Conn,
Sept l.--All day the army officers
here were kept posted in regard to the
movements OF the enemy, even after
the signal stations at Woods Hole
and Block island had been captured.
The detachment of signalmen at Block
island was in charge of a signal Of
ficer of the Connecticut National
Guard. who escaped with all his men
except two. He afterwards estab-
lished a concealed station and sent
information of value TO the defending
forces. Information was also received
from Woods Hole by line other than
that which was supposed to be de-
strOyed by the enemy, thus showing
the efficiency of General Greeleys
corps OF signalmen and the complete
ness of their work in preparation for
the game of war now on.
General Macarthur informed an As
ISOLATED Press representative this
evening of his extreme satisfaction
with the working of the wireless tele-
graph. Most Of the messages received
were by that system and were of de-
cided interest TO the general in COM
mand, this being the first time the
system had been used in the maneu-
vers
Among the first dispatches received
was one reporting the bombardment
and capture OF Block island. This
was somewhat in the nature Of a sur
prise, as the island Is not within the
territory 10 be defended, and, there
fore was not supposed 10 be lombard
ed by the enemy. 1t is expected the
ships. according 70 a description of the
rules governing the game. should have
gone TO sea between the period of
preparation TO make ready for the at
tack instead of lying at anchor Just
TO the east of the fighting territory
until almost the hour for the beginning
Of the hostilities. Still. at the head
quarters Il was felt that the enemy.
powerful though IL be, would be put
20 its severest test in attempting to
reach the entrance TO Long Island
sound by passing Forts Wright Terry.
Michael and Mansfield. in the new
district. The opinion was held gener-
ally the greatest struggle would be Off
New London. as the strongest batter
les are located here, thus giving a
fair test of the coast defense of the
district.
Among the important dispatches re-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
GERMAN DEFENDS AMERICA.
Charges of Cruelty in the Philippines
Repelled.

Berlin, Sept. IA correspondent OF the
Frankfort Zeitung writing from Manila.
replies to the charges OF cruelty on the
part of the American army appearing In
European newspapers He says;
Perhaps no other nation except the
United States would have the patience &c
meet the stubborn resistance of the Fill
piuos in Samar for two long years with
such humanity as. on the whole, has been
the case. II is not 20 be wondered at that
the American leaders finally let their
gall run over az the treaeherous tricks
played upon them and adopted sharper
measures OF course some excuses Oc-
CURED. but IL is highly inadmlSslble TO
select these few cases and serve them TO
the public as typical Of American war
making"
The correspondent also emphasizes the
injustice Of expecting Americans 10 oh
serve IN every case the rules OF civilized
warfare while fighting such a foe
The writer praised the political shFewd-
ness combined with moderation OF max
ing surrendered insurgent officers gov
errors OF provinces.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
OF LIVES LOST
Village Of Mone Rouge Overwhelmed During the Recent Eruption
of Mont Pelee-FuI Extent of Calamity
Unknown.

n AsTRIEs. Island Of st. Lucia,
British West Indies, Sept. The
British steamer KOrona arrived
here yesterday evening from Fort de
France. island Of Martinique. She re-
ports that terrible eruption of Mont
Pelee occurred at o'clock Saturday.
and people who arrived at Fort de
France from the northern part Of the
island reported THAI the village of
MoTne Rouge, near the district pre-
viOusly devastated. had been entirely
destroyed. and that lie Carbet, a VIII
lage on the coast which was destroyed
at the time OF the great eruption, had
been swept by a tidal wave. About 200
persons lost their lives.
A slOOp from the island OF ST. Vincent
which reached here this morning, re-
ports that Mont Pelee's crater is now
quiet. but the detonatiOns during Sat
urday night were the lOudest heard up
TO that time. and that the inhabitants
were terribl yalarmed.
Constant Eruption.
Mont Pelee has been in constant
eruption since Aug. 10. There was an
enormous fall Of ashes from the vol
cano the night OF the 25th. There was
a very severe eruption the night Of the
2Sth. when the volcanic rumblings we're
heard at a great distance. The noun
tain burned fiercely that night, and
out al sea passing vessels were covered
with ashes. The night of the 3Oth Il se
We're three separate eTuptiOns.
II is impossible 10 approach the
ruined town Of ST. Pierre from the sea.
The people OF the village OF lie Carbet.
on the coast, are terror-stricken, and
fleeing 10 the interior. Hot water Is
pouring down on Lorraine and Basse
Polnte, villages 20 the northeast OF the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
At Calder,s Park.

The novel feature of the Labor day
celebrations at Callers park last night
was an open-air wedding. For some
time past II has been advertised that
an Se5 bedroom set would be presented
TO any couple that would get married
at the park upon this occasion. and
when the time came Miss Sadie Bath
and Mr.. William Smith came forward
TO claim the prize. The ceremony was
performed by Bishop Watson and was
witnessed by perhaps 5000 people. The
celebrations at the park yesterday drew
one OF the largest crowds that has ever
attended the park upon a like occa-
sion, about 1900 people being there
during the day. The crowd enjoyed
the usual attractions of the resort and
other field sports were provided for the
occasion.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
HEAD.0N COLLISION
ON THE ROCK ISLAND

Kansas City. Mo-, Sept. Am east
bound Rock Island cattle train and an
engine and cabOose cOllided head-on near
Birmingham. Mo. ten miles east OF Kan
sas CITY last night. killing four trainmen,
iniurlng three others. The dead:
James Speyer. engineer, Trenton, Mo.
Thomas Griffith, engineer, Trenton Mo.
Clarence Manhardt. fireman. Trenton.
No.
c. W. Ballinger. fireman. Trenton. Mo.
Injured.
X. O. Gibson severe.
- Gibson. conductor. brother of above.
serious.
Dudley. conductor. serious.
The trains were running al full speed
when thev met Both engines were de-
mollshed and the entire train OF thirty
cars was overturned. The train was
heavily loaded with cattle and nearly
go head of livestock were killed.
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crater. Horrible detonations were
heard. the ground rocked and quaked.
and articles on tables were thrown to
the floor.
The governor of Martinique has or
dered every available boat TO remove
the people from the coast villages to
Fort de France.
A Magnificent Spectacle.
At o'clock in the evening of Sat
urday, the 30th, the sky was cloudless.
Suddenly, and without warning. one
half OF the horizon was Obscured by
pitch black cloud of dust This cloud
was OF magnificent electric effect, the
flashes of light surprising the most
elaborate fireworks. Flames and
flashes continued 10 burst from the
cloud until nearly midnight Columns
or names shot out OF the crater of Mont
Pelee. TO explode about the cloud in
showers of balls Of golden fire which
fell through the darkness In myriads Of
sparks. A tidal wave rushed upon
Fort de France. and the terrified in
habitants fled in large numbers TO the
Interior. The wave was not severe, and
did but slight damage.
Shower Of Ashes.
At midnight of the S0th Mont Pelee
was quiet shortly after this hour there
came another shower of ashes, accom-
panied by vivid sheet lightning.
In addition to the 200 persons re-
ported to have lost their lives at lie
Carbet and Morne Rouge, many other
persons are said TO have been killed all
over the northern districts Of the
island. The governor OF Martinique is
believed 10 have started for the scene
of destruction.
When the steamer Korona arrived
here yesterday she was covered with
ashes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
STRIKERS HAVE WEAKENED.
Omaha Carmen Accept Scale Offered
by the Company.

Omaha. Sept 1.-Two hundred carmen
employed in the Union Pacific shops here
who went on strike two weeks ago de-
cided to return to work at the scale Of
fered by the company. The entire force
will return TO work tomorrow morning
and their leaders say they will live uD
10 the premium scale contract with the
company. The first break I'm their ranks
occurred Saturday. when twenty of their
number returned TO work. This was fol-
lowed by a meeting of the remainder at
which il was decided 10 accept the com
pany'S scale
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
ENGINEERS LOCATING
COOS BAY RAILROAD

Eugene Ore. Sept. 1.-G. Lyman Moody
and q. =. Cook, locating engineers for
the Salt Lake a. Coos Bay railroad. were
In Eugene today. They have been over
the Mckenzie pass through the Cascade
mountains and are now examining the
Middle Fork pass, which Is generally con-
sidered as being the most desirable. The
engineers are looking over the country
est route over which 70 construct a rail-
road, but are also observing the business
conditions and the probable tributary
traffic upon which the road may depend
Tor revenue. That the new road will use
the Middle Fork pass Is confidently be-
lieved by the best informed persons here
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
UNIONS
ALL TURNED OUT
Monster Psrades Marked the Day
in the Big Cities.
BOSSES FIRST OBSERVANCE
COLLECTIONS TAKEN UP FOR
STRIKING COAL MINERS.
BOSSES FIRST OBSERVANCE
Especial to The Herald)


~ OIsE. sept. I.--Boise's initial eele-
X bration OF Labor day has been a
huge success. The amusement
features were ushered in this morning
by a concert given By three bands. the
Columbia OF this city and two from
Payette These. stationed on the inter
sections OF three different streets. took
turn In rendsling harmonious selee-
tlons until nearly noon. Al l:45 p. m
the monster parade, first section. hove
IN sight. being preceded by the usual
platoon OF police. Following them
came the Typographical union, altired
in black silk coats, win Whlle uuSA
trousers and carrying white umbrellas
decorated with red ribbons.
The order easily surpassed any other
IN respect to striking costumes. Ihese
We're followed by the carpenters, Who'
in turn. were succeeded by the painters,
and so on down the list of some twenty
unions, the procession terminating with
the recently organized NewsDoys
union. Interspersed throughout were
several striking floats. typifying the
various cailings.
The parade took three-quarters OF an
hour 20 pass a given pOl1t. ana was
considerably over a mile long. lmme-
diately after the parade had counter
marched along Main street, the parucl-
pants, accompanied by several thou-
sand friends, adjourned 10 hlVe. SIDE
park. where they were addressed ey
ex-Mayor Chase OF HaVerhll. Mass.
After him several OF the local orators
took a turn, and at o'clock the pan
inc raNT
played between A picked local nine and
a team composed OF players from Nam
IA. Caldwell and Emmett clubs. Inc
Boise club scored a hard-earned vic
: tory by z to 5.
Next upon the days programme were
a number of funny races. intended
} mostly for juveniles. all of which ere
: ated much amusement supper then
{ being in order. the crowd let 80 TO
I all up.
After a brief rest succeeding that
! function. a vaudeville performance
was witnessed at the close Of when
! prize cake walks and waltzes were
danced until the winners were selected.
Then the crowd turned IN and danced
4 en- masse TO their hearts content the
: midnight hour having struck long ere
they finished and gayly wehded their
way home. The crowded condition or
{ the hotels and restaurants indicated a
: large attendance from outside towns,
end Main street was certainly congest-
ed during the time OF the parade for
several blocks. Altogether Boise had
no reason 10 be ashamed Of the pro-
gramme furnished By her sons OF toll.
. and the day, as a whole, Viii be some
thing 20 look back upon with pleasure
f0r a long time TO come.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
POLITICS CAUSING TROUBLE.
Riot in Porto Rico and Six Men
Wounded.

San Juan. p r., Sept. lat Caye.
yesterday evening. there was a conflict
between persons attending meetings OF
federals and republicans. during which
six men, including a police captain
were wounded. The fighting was
caused by strictly political dispute.
Acting Governor Hartzell has in
structed Andreas. a lawyer and men,
Der OF the executive council, to make
a thorough Investigation of the recent
rioting at Hnmacao. where three per
sons we're killed and three injured.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
At Chicago.

Chicago, Sept more than half the
usual business Of Chicago Is at a
standstill today Ia honor OF Labor day.
During the morning great throng
OF workingmen passed In review
through the downtown streets. A novel
feature OF this parade was the contri-
button Of money for the striking an
thracite miners thrown into a number
of outstretched American flags borne
along the route by several OF the
unions. In the afternoon picnics were
held az many of the parks, where ad-
dresses on labor questions were made
BY prominent speakers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
At San Francisco.

San Francisco. Sept. 1.-The CelebTa-
ton OF Labor day in this city was more
generally observed today than ever be-
fore. IL being the first time in the his
tory of unionism In this city that the
laboring classes have been brought to-
gether in one great parade. the three
divisions Of labor. the Building Trades
Council, the City Front Federation and
the Labor Council uniting 20 make the
parade the largest ever seen here, and
10 more closely unite the three central
bodies in their efforts TO promote
unionlsm. Fully 10000 men and women
formed the procession, representing
every union in this city. Immediately
after the parade literary exercises were
held. addresses being made by Mayor
Schmitz. president of the day, and
other leaders in the cause of labor in
this city
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
TRADES UNION CONGRESS.

London. Sept. The thirty-ffth trades
union congress commenced a weeks ses-
sion in London today. Upwards OF 500
delegates, representing "A million and a
quarter of workers. were present. includ-
ing many women delegates. The United
States was represented by Harry Black
more and Patrick Dolan. One of the
principal resolutions which will be sub
mitted demands legislation creating a
supreme court of arbitration with com
pulsOry power to settle disputes between
employers and employees.
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OBSERVED AT PocATELLo.
j. R. Sovereign Delivered the Grafton
of the Day,
Special TO The Herald)

Pocatello. Ida. Sept. Labor day was
fittingiy observed here All business
WA suspended. and the morning was
devoted to a parade. participated In by
al the local labor organizations, about
] 600 men being IN line. There were
many embiematic floats, and some very
handsome trade displays In the parade.
Formal exercises were acid at the
Auditorium, where Mayor Steely deliv-
cred an address of welcome, and j. X.
Sovereign the Grafton Of the day
Mr.. Sovereign said that he had no
sympathy with or charity for that
phase OF the labor movement mat con-
tlnuany agitated and drove labOrers 10
do violence, 10 go on strikes or 10 de-
stroy property but he advised labor 20
appeal 10 the ballot and 10 remedy
their wrongs through legislation.
Mr.. Sovereign. who IS prominent
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton FOR congressman win remain VI
PocatellO until after the meeting OF the
Democratic state convention, which
conVenes here on sept. 4.
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cone. with rather firm. or unyielding.
palm, which contains few markings
outside Of the principal lines. The joint
of material order is more in evidence
than that of mental order, showing
order. arrangement. system and SYM
metry: great power 20 endure. lover of
outdoor sports and inpocent games;
quite practical and unaffected, broad
in mind and not easily biased.
THE general summing up of her hand
signifies an early and wealthy mar
riage with the one Of her choice. The
fate and sun lines tell OF a remarkable
destiny, both as TO distinction and
wealth; one who will be admired and
loved by all for her modest and gen.
tie ways. The heart line gives serious
ness in her affairs of the heart, not
given to amorettes or little love at
fairs. Her likes and dislikes are
strong, and she has the hand Of tn
true, good woman Not n striking
beauty. but an honest face"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
NANCE o'NEIL's SUCCESS.

London, Sept. Nance O'Neil, an
American actress. presenting 'Magda'
for her London debut at the Adelphi
last night, made a daring challenge
for comparison with Sarah Bernhard
Eleanora Duse and Mrs. Patrick Camp
bell. Miss O'Neil displayed some ner-
vousness, but aroused the big audience
to enthusiasm in the climax Of the
third act and got a good reception.
The play was well staged and the
company included Mckee Rankin.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
FIRST HON0RS
FOR HIGGINS0N
Olympia Dashed in and Captured
Block Island.
LAND FORCE WAS SURPRISED
ISLAND SAID TO BE OUTSIDE
THE LINE OF DEFENSE,

NEWPORT. Sept 1.-Admiral Hig-
~ ginson did not long delay after
the declaration of hostilities today
10 cut out the work for the jackles and
marines OF his fleet. accomplishing by
daylight, but under cover of "a fog, two
things that General MacArthur's army
had not anticipated. These were the
seizure of Martha's Vineyard and
Block island, and the capture of the
armys signal station at each place.
Tonight he followed up his good work
by a demo astration in force against the
extreme western end OF the line OF de-
Tending forts. but it cannot be deter
mined until later II he actually at
tempted to force his way into Long
Island sound, or simply 70 give his
crews some big gun practice ana MS
captains the opportunity 10 maneuver
within striking distance, 10 determine
the location and calibre OF the ord
nance in the forts. .
The navy's night attack was not ex-
pected at the western end OF the line
quite so early in the game. The theory
was held all day, after IL was known
that Admiral Higginson had secured
base on the outlying islands, that ne
would send his cruisers for a recon
naissance against both ends Of the
line, then swing his feet into the CEN
ter or around Newport for sharp,
heavy attack there. maneuyering
quickly, and then, when things became
most interesting, sail to the westwasa
and make his grand effort TO force
way into Long Island sound. T
would have been his night attack, ~
Il seems almost certain that the day
attack will be against Fort Rodman.
the eastern point.
Scare at Newport.
Once tonight Newport got scare,
when a message came from Point Jul
dith that marines were being landed
there in the fog.
All communication with that point
was cut OF. Then. at 1880. came an
official bulletin, announcing the bonn
bardment of Fort Niche and Fort
Wright, but when Point Judith signal
station was again in touch with the
central intelligence bureau, 1t was ex-
planned that the signal men there were
given a drill in saving equipment in
supposition that the enemy was max
ing a landing. They cut out the tele-
graph and telephone wires, picked W
their equipment and made a record
breaking retreat, then, returning, re-
established the station, being a credit
able piece OF work. Outside OF this in
cident the routine work OF war duty
along Narragansett bay was simply a
good measure of hard work all day,
and some very lively searchlight work
tonight.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
BEGINNING TO GET ANXIOUS.
Roosevelt's Friends Dismayed by
His Recent Utteranees.

East Mortified. Mass. Sept. 1.-Presl-
dent Roosevelt's speech on the subjects Of
trusts and she Monroe doctrine have Civ
en- rise 20 more or less discussion and in
some quarters surprise has been ex-
pressed at his giving such rigorous and
emphatic utterance 10 the views which he
entertains on thOse subjects.
number Of those who have accom-
panied the president at different times
on his journey through New England as
strt that his recent statements on both
subjects, which seem 10 have excited so
much interest at home and abroad, are
but a TeiteratiOn of similar views eX-
pressed by him on the stump, when he
was governor Of New York. when he
was campaigning for vice president and
I'm his message 10 congress, and that the
views have remained unchanged. except
as far as he has developed certain de-
tails which he has heretofore expressed
only In general way
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At Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Sept. i.--More than or
binary interest was displayed in the
celebration OF Labor day here from the
fact that John Mitchell, president OF
The United Mine Workers OF America,
VAS the central figure Of the Demon
Ktratl0n. The weather was perfect,
and il Is estimated that 1900 men par
ticipated IN the street parade OF labor
organizations. The principal event OF
the day was procession al Washing
ton, on the Delaware river, where two
addresses We're made by President
Mitchell.
All the money collected during the
festivities VIII be devoted 10 the cause
OF the striking miners.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
DISPUTE OVER WAGE SCALE.
Strike Closes Work on Two Tunnels
at Telluride, Colo.

Telluride. Colo, Sept. 1.-The Ophir tun-
mel and Cameron mill tunnel at this
place have closed down because of a dis
pute over the wage scale. Officials OF the
Miners union claim that the scale agreed
upon early in the summer. when a strike
was threatened In the district, has not
been put In force at these places and
demand upon A. +. Reynolds, manager
OF both of them. resulted in a refusal to
change conditions. Mr. Reynolds was
notified that he must abide by the agree
ment referred TO and this was followed by
the closing OF the properties. An early
settlement of differences seems unlikely.
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ceived prior to 10 O'Clock tonight were
the following:
"4:30 D. rn.-Escaped signal party on
Block island. from concealed Visual
station, reported: Enemy encamped
northeast side near New Haroor,
about thirty round tents. Collier IN
harbor coaling converted yacht just
outside are the Indiana, Puritan,
Montgomery, Peoria, Panther ana -FOUR
other cruisers or battieships ana DIS
patch boats"
"4.S7 D. m.-Olympia just came
through vineyard sound from the d.
rection Of Woods Hole"