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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-27
A BODY
FOUND
IN RIVER
Probably ThatOfa Working Man.
Was Discovered OF Pumroy
Coal Company's Wharf.

The body Of man was found floating
Off the Pomroy Co.'S coal wharf on Eddy
street at 1890 this afternoon.
1t was made fast TO a pile and left
ehere pending the arrival of Medical Ex
aminer Perkins, who was sent for but
he was out of town for a few hours.
The body was that of n working man.
Il had evidently been In the river for
several days as an advanced stage of
decomposition had been reached.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-27
TWENTY-S|x
PERSONS
DEAD
Terrible Result Of an Accident
TO a Railway Train Bound
for Paris.

Paris. Sept. H-Twenty-six persons
have been killed and score Of people
have been injured as the result of an ac-
cident TO an express train, running from
Lille TO Paris.
the syitch at Arloux, where IL did not
stop and while going at great speed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-27
SAW STEAMER At ANCHOR

Victoria. p. c.. Sept. N.-Captain Lloyd
Of the steamer Spokane, which arrived
from skagway at midnight reports pass
ing the steamer Cottage City lying an
chored in Bella Bella.
lie says he believes the Cottage City
will reach Seattle under her own steam
today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-27
TAYLOR WINS
Given Verdict Of $500 In
Alienation Suit.

In the alienation OF affections suit
brought by Dorr r. Taylor against
a verdict for $500
Mrs Taylor. wife OF plaintiff denied
her relations with Smith had even been
marked by any impropriety H. A. Nc
kenney was plaintiffs attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-27
ELECTED PRESIDENT

New York. Sept. 27.-Charles II. Fam
cher. president OF the Irving National
Bank. has been elected president OF the
Bankers Life Insurance company 20 sue
ceed Richard Morgan. who resigned re-
Gently because OF ill healthi
VIM. sherer the second vice president
Of the Irving bank. was advanced TO hr.
Fsnchers place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-27
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT

New York. Sept Weekly bank
etatement. Loans decreased sl3.S52 600:
eeposits decreased tl2.55i.sOO. circulation
Increased $4,000. legal tenders de-
creased sis2. 300; specie increased 81 .e73. .
goo; Surplus reserves s3.23G.S increased
ot.s7se75.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-27

You promised you would marry mo Is
years hence" complained the ardent
suitor. "and row you break the engage
ment"
Yes" she replied listlessly. 7'and It's
q great walt OF my mind. boston Post.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-27
ONE DAY IN JAIL
Sentence Imposed on James
Granger at Augusta, Me.

Augusta. Me. Sept. 27-James Granger.
indicted at this term OF court for man
slaughter, in which the jury returned a
verdict last night for simple assault. was
this morning sentenced to one day In Jail
by Judge Hall In the Kennebec County
Superior court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-27
New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by FLETCHER
a. TAPPAN. street floor. Banigan Build
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
M'CASLIN THREATENED
TO KILL HIS WIFE.

Mrs. McCaslin was seen at her home
on East Third South street early this
morning. She had been informed of
the tragedy by Walter ]. Meeks. AL
though she felt very badly, it was ap-
parent that the woman has lost all the
love she ever had for her husband.
According 10 the statements of the
family. McCaslin came home from a
six weeks trip about three weeks ago
and Immediately went on a spree,
which has lasted ever since. They
claim that whenever he gets drunk he
wants to shoot
McCaslin went to his house early yes
terday morning. il is claimed, in an
intoxicated condition and fiourished his
pistol, threatening to kill his wife, his
2-year-old baby and Mrs McCaslin's
sister. They got the gun away from
him after much difficulty and gave it
TO a neighbor named Webb. McCasiin
returned to the house about noon and
demanded the pistol of Webb, who
turned il over to him.
The family was terror-stricken from
that time on all through the day and
night. When Mr.. Meeks called at the
home this morning, the wife, thinking
her husband was returning to carry
out his threats. rushed into the house
of a neighbor to seek protection.
MeCaslin is Al years of age, and was
born in Athens. Tenn, where he mar
ried his present wife. who is, however,
a native of Salt Lake BY his former
marriage McCaslin has a boy s years
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
WHO THE VICTIMS OF THE
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY ARE

Joseph W McCaslin IS a name well
known throughout the state. He came
TO this city from VernaI and is inter
estea in oil and gilsonite properties.
which. it is popularity supposed. have
Melted him a comfortable estate during
the past few years.
McCaslin was a man of magnificent
appearance, being very tall and well
proportiOned, and attracted A good deal
OF attention on the street. 1t is known
that his domestic life has not been A
happy one He obtained a divorce from
has first wife. and about three years ago
was remarked. Friends of Mrs. Me
Caslin resent the idea that she de-
ceived her husband, as he stated was
the case at the Salt Palace. The fam
lily resides at AS East Third South.
McCasiin is an Elk
Max A. Peters is well known in Salt
Lake as an amusement promoter For
a season he had charge of the Salt
Palace and last season he MANAGED
Cdiders park. Mr.. Peters is president
OF the Citizens Foundry & Manufactur-
ing company. He belongs TO the local
lodge of Elks. Mr. Peters is a married
man, his family residing at 80 West
Sixth South.
Miss LOttie Russell was % years of
age and lived with her mother at tke
home of Mrs. Heath at 135 South Sixth
West street She arrived in this city
two months ago from the east and went
into business with Mrs. Heath. The
two conducted a lunch parlor at the
Salt Palace An aged mother waited a [
home for the return of her daughter
and was not notified last night of the
murder of her daughter
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02

and unconquerable. be not spared-in
fact, that the country be laid in waste
and no prisoners be taken.
Did Not Mean All He Said.
THE literal construction of these or
ders, and their exact Interpretation
made up the bulwark of evidence
against the general At the courtnartial.
There is no doubt but that General
Smith did not mean all he said. He
certainly did not expect the action
which the president had taken
General Smith. who is wearing civil
ian attire, appears exceedingly nervous
and worn. His 81 years are plainly
read in his every action. and his init
mate friends fear he is breaking down
under the severe strain 10 which he has
been subjected in recent months.
1t is not known as yet when General
Smith viii proceed east. His sealed
orders require him 10 report to the
adjutant general at Washington, and
II IS likely that he viii lose no time in
starting east
Repeated efforts made during the day
to induce General Smith 70 discuss his
campaign in the Philippines and the
CONTINENTAL which followed as a Sc
quel to his work, failed entirely. He
even declined to take up the subject
with intimate friends. The transport
Thomas brings portions of the Twenty
fifth and Twenty-sixth infantry regi-
ments and the Tenth cavalry.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
ALL QUIET AT SHENANDOAH.
Physician Says Beddan Received a
Terrible Beating.

Shenandoah, Pa. Aug. This was an
uneventful day in Shenandoah and the
surrounding country, Absolute quiet pre-
varied everywhere and the general feel
ing OF uneasfnesS which had prevailed Is
rapidly disappearing
The troops spent the day in pArfec+fp,r
theif camp arrangements and comma ra-
lively few OF them were in town None
Is permitted out of camp after dark
Much sympathy was expressed toda =
by the citizens generally over the death
last night of Joseph BeddalI as a resulr
OF injuries received in the riot of Wed
nesday night.
His funeral will take place, on Mondav
afternoon and he will be buried with Ma
sonic honors. Rev. w. II. Stewart of The
William Penn Methodist EpiscopsI
church said today that Beddall on his
death bed denied that he was carrvinsr
ammunition 10 his brother Thomas the
deputy sheriff. who was besieged in the
railroad station where the trouble o.
CURED.
The inquest as to the death of Raddau
was begun today and after four Witnesses
mad been examined, the further taLiprr
OF testimony was postponed until nexS
Thursday.
According TO the testimony of DR.. 7 G
Blddie OF the Miners hospital, BeddaU
received terrible beating at the hands
of the mob. The direct cause of death
was fracture of the skull. four aud a.
nall inches long. and one inch wide.
BESIDES this the unfortunate man sus-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
GENERAL SMITH
RECEIVES ORDER
Commander Learns of President s
Action in His Case.
DECLINED TO BE INTERVIEWED
AGED COMMANDER IS SAID TO
BE BREAKING DOWN.

Q AN FRANCISCO. Aug. Island
, ing on the bridge of the transport
Thomas, eagerly waiting with the
ships captain for a glimpse of his ma
tive shore, General Jacob II. Smith
tried by courtmartial for having or
dered the island of Samar transformed
to a bowling wilderness, was doomed
this morning TO first learn that the
president had retired him from active
duty.
The pilot boat, which met the Thorn
as Just outside the heads at , O'Clock
this morning, brought to General
Smith the first news of the president's
action.
In the failing light of a pinnacle
lamp, the veteran read the message
that apprised him of his fate
An hour later the dawn came, and
with it the sight of land. but General
Smith had retired to his cabin, where,
with his wife and chief aide, Lieuten-
ant G.. II. Shields of the Twelfth in
fantry, he discussed the outcome OF
the long ordeal through which he has
passed. Six hours later, when the
Thomas reached the quarantine station
in the harbor. Major DQval. of the
transport service. boarded the ship
with his secretary, and met both Cen
eraI Smith and Lieutenant Shields at
the door of the generals cabin.
Smith Receives Document.
A~sealed document from the war de-
partment was handed to General
Smith. 1T contained the official notiff-
cation of President Roosevelt's action,
and, upon reading it, General. Smith
retired, overcome with emotion.
He was not again seen until the
United States customs house tender,
the Hartley. was ready to take the
general and his party ashore.
He then denied himself to all inter-
viewers, who were met by Lieutenant
Shields. Together with his wife and
aides, General Smith proceeded to the
Occidental hotel. repairing then at
once to army headquarters in the Pie
Ian building, where he remained DUR
ing the morning.
General Smith has. absolutely moth
ing TO say for publication" said Lieu
tenant Shields, to a representative of
the Associated Press. He is not at
liberty to talk and Furthermore has
nothing TO say. He has been hopeful
that the president would not take ae-
ton against him, and of course feels
keenly the force of the blow he has re-
ceived. The general admitted to the
courtmartial trying him that he had
issued orders which in effect expressed
his desire that the enemy, if obdurate
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
Five Shots Were Fired.

The weapon which caused the rOr-
rible tragedy was d As Colts revolver.
Five shots were fired and the cham
bers were all empty when found in the
hands of the dying man. The ball
unaccounted for is supposed to have
been fired at Mr.. Heath and the young
French woman who were some dis
lance ahead The weapon was taken
from the hand of the man by Root
COnley, night Waterman at the Salt
Palace. who was a short distance be-
hind the party when the shooting be-
gan. He was taken to headquarters,
where he delivered the weapon to the
desk sergeant, and it will be kept as
evidence should the man recover.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
PRESIDENT TO INVESTIGATE

oyster Bay, n. Y, Aug. The feel
ing of unrest among the crew of the
Aayhower, which had led to several
assertions. has been brought to the at
Ientlon OF President Roosevelt. He re-
ceived an inkling of the troubles sew
eral days ago, but supposed that the
cases of dissatisfaction were sporadic
and isolated. He had no idea until to-
day that the members of the crew were
so incensed at what they regarded as
Ill treatment, that quite half of the 14I
men were ready to seize the opportuni-
~ to leave the ship without warning.
IL is understood that Mr.. Roosevelt
will make a personal investigation of
the matter, with a view of remedyinc
the trouble, IL possible.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
NEITHER HAS AUTHORITY.
CrandalI Informed That Cadet Pen
dIeton Cannot Be Reinstated.

Washington, Aug. 1.-Ex-DelegatS
CrandalI of ARIZONA was at the war
department today in the interest of
Cadet Pendleton, who was yesterday
found guilty of hazing at the West
Point Military academy Young Pen
dleton was appointed to the academy
by Mr.. Crandall and he has a great
interest in having him retained in the
academy, as he will be ready to enter
the army next year. He was informed
that the law in the case is very ex-
plicit and that neither the secretary of
war, nor the president can prevent the
dismissal of a cadet who is found gull
" of hazings
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION VI
MASONRY WATER DAN FOR
CHEYENNE, WYOMING
WATERW0RkS.

Cheyenne. " Eo-. july - -
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL 81 hf.-
ceived BY the city clerk of thay elt.s;;
Wyo at his office in said CITY. Nl--
noon OF Thursday, Aug. y, ls- TOT ~
construction of a masonry Gam OH '
middle fork of Crow creek.
Plans and specifications Tor nc pr,
posed work may be seen at the p-ll-1S -
the city clerk or the CITY engine -
blank forms Of proposals VIII De Az
nished By the CitE clerk I'D
Each bid must be enclosed IA a $3.50
envelope, and must be aceOmpaill-u ~ %
certified check Tor S1.e)9 as a gEaTa.--sgo
that the successful bidder viii enter -.--'
a contract. -
Bidders must furnish satisfactory -
dence of their ability TO do the e-aS7
work required. .--5-r
Bids viii be opened at a special 1l5 5.,.-.7
Of the city council of said city OF -. -
enne. Wyo. TO be held on ThuTsaaS- ->-9
q 1902, at O'Clock 2. N.
J. l. MURRAY. MaZCI-
- A. ABRY, City ClerE
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
DAN HAWKINS ESCAPES

Boise. Ida. Aug. Dan Hawkins made
his escape from the penitentiary at
O'Clock tonight. He was one of the last
TO be locked ND at night, and after the
main crowd had gone TO their cells he
secured a board. placed il against the
wall and climbed over. Hawkins was
sent from Lemhi county in Nav 1909
for robbery. having been concerned with
Bert Hillman in holding up the employees
OF a store OF the American Mining COM
pany at Gibbensville
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
PEARL NECKLACE SEIZED.

New York, Aug. AFTER consulta-
ton with the treasury department the
revenue collector has seized a pearI
necklace, valued at $12,3oO. which was
found in the baggage of a prominent
Fhllaoelphia woman who returned re-
Gently from Europe and who failed to
declare the jewels.
Duty OF so per cent will be asked on
the pearls.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
RACES AT OGDEN.
Mayhower Beats Pat L. in 40o-yard
Dash.
Especial to The HeraIdD

Especial to The Herald.)
ogden. Aug. 1.-THE races at the fair
grounds today were well attended and
furnished good sport
In the free-for-aII pace, Polly q. owned
by +. N. Conroy, won in three straight
heats in 2:3924, 2:3ei@ and 2:391z: Pearl r,
owned by Ezra Richardson. second: Sage
Bird. owned by o. NJ. Runyon, third.
The most interesting race of the day
was the running 40o-yard dash match for
500. between Mayflower and Pat l., owned
by Parker q Child of Ogden, which was
won by Mayflower with splendid dash
at the finish that gave her a length to
spare Time.
The three-eighths of a mile dash, be-
tween CAPTAIN Tom and Miss Dickey Was
won easily By the latter in SSss. ----7-
The Judges wkfe Cal Swan. Moroni
Stone and j. NJ. Graham. Starters-JOhn
d. Murphy and Ira Thompson.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
TREATS MATTER LIGHTLY.
Japanese Press Has Little to Say
Relative to Marcos Island.

London, Aug. In a dispatch from
Toxic the correspondent of the Times
says the Japanese press treats the
matter of the ownership of Marcos ISL
land (which is claimed by an Ameri-
can citizen and also by the Japanese
government calmly. The correspond
ent says that public opinion is evil
IDENTIFY convinced that the United
States may be trusted to act with
strict justice and that the so-calIed
guano deposits are illusory. as the ISL
and is subject TO heavy rains, which
wash the guano out
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
OFFICERS RECOVER $50, 600
Two More Train Robbers Captured
Much Booty Recovered.

Ell Paso, Tex. Aug. 1.-Two more of
the robbers. who held up a Mexican
Central train and secured $4,000 from
the Wells-Fargo Express car. have
been captured at Gomez Palacio and
nearly $4,000 has been recovered.
The first robber to be caught has
been fully identified as "BilI'' Taylor,
who held up a Santa Fe train in Tex
as and killed two men. He was SEN
fenced TO death for that crime, but
escaped to Mexico. Fifteen thousand
dollars of the booty secured in the re
cent robbery was recovered from Tay-
lor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
HOTTEST DAY OF YEAR.

Denver. Colo, Aug. This was the
hottest day so far this year in Denver
and many other parts of Colorado. At
o'clock this afternoon the mercury
registered 1908 degrees in Denver.
Reports from various points in the
state show that the tempera ture was
Jog in Greeley, 100 at Longmont, 90 at
Idaho Springs and 80 in Estes Park.
The last two places are in the noun
talns and the figures named are un-
precedented
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
OFFICE OF THE EAGLE & BLUE

OFFICE OF The EAGLE & RTT-F
Bel mining company Notice is hereby
Of the Eagle & Blue Bell Mining oo-7-
pany is hereby called TO be held Al fba
office of said company. Room No ~
Progress Building, Salt Lake City. Utah
at II O'Clock a m on August 18th 1g7
for the purpose of considering and acriDr
upon the proposition to ratify the acti08
of the board of directors in making
certain contract for the sale and lease AZ
all the property of this company. and
such other business as may properly come
before said stockholders meeting.
SARAH \ MCHRYSTAL
President
W r. WALLACE
Secretary.
Dated July 18th, 1892.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
Talk Of
The Day
Today Is Saturday, and Sat.
urddy Prices Prevail.

Listen,
Worth While TO visit our just COM
pleted big basement today. Groceries.
hardware, dueensware, sporting goods
and chinaware clearance.
And, ladies-just a wordi
Don't fail to see the new Lycoming
SkiTt-main floor.
Clearing-out sale of fancy sample
shoes for men (save 100 per cent if you
can get a fit)-
Visit our big cut-price grocery,
queenswars hardware and sporting
goods department in newly completed
basement. Over 200 tons of new goods
in.
Ladies-Be sure and see the famou.
Lycoming Skirt.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
MEXICAN PETE WINS.
Ike Hayes, His Arm Broken, Quits
in Tenth.

Poeatello. Aug. LAT the end of the
tenth round tonight in the fight between
Mexican Pete and Ike Hayes OF Butte.
the latter threw UP the sponge. The fight
was one of the best ever put up here and
nounced that his arm had been broken
in the fifth round
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02

tanned other serious fractures and con-
tusions- 1t was testified at the inquest
that he did not use a revolver.
Two witnesses told the story OF the
riot. IL was brought out that Deputy
Sheriff Thomas Beddall. who was es-
cortfng the three workmen from the col
ilery, did not use his pistol until after
he had been assaulted several times b.
q shower of stones and bricks. Ills first
shot was fired in the air and his second
INTO the ground There were more than
a hundred men in the crowd and many of
them carried clubs.
Goblin Commends Troops.
Brigadier General Goblin said tonight
feeling OF unrest among the great army
OF men and boys 1t is believed the sol
dIers Will stay in the field to the end OF
the strike. The following general order
was issued from national guard head
quarters here today:
Inc br1gadler general commanding de-
sIres 10 commend the officers and men
of the several companies now in camp at
shenandoah for their prompt response TO
the call for duty and the rapid cor1ceptra-
uon where their services We're required
II IS most commendable and cannot
ran 10 esIaDLSh 10 still greater extent
the confidence of the people in the ef-
nelency and reliability of the troops Of
this brigade
olSclpfine is enjoined upon ALI The pc
culiar character of the service required
renders IL necessary for officers and men
TO be constantly ready to respond TO what
ever may be required of them. The visits
to saloons and drinking places by officers
and men are strictly prohibited and vfo-
latlons of this order will be rigidly dealt
With. The good name and reputation
thus far achieved can only be maintained
by strict observance of military law and
the same adherence to duty always re-
quired of soldiers
BY command of Brigadier General j.
s. Goblin
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
REPORTS EXAGGERATED.

san Francisco. Aug. IA staff CORE
spondent of the Associated Press who
was sent from here to Los Aiamos wires
that the stories sent from Los Alauoz
ABOUT the recent earthquake disturban ces
nave Deen greatly exaggerated. He re-
ports that while there have been nurner-
out EARTHQUAKES since last Sunday. the
damage has been comparatively slight
me people nave been needlessly alarmed
The total damage to property in T,os
Alamos Will not exceed $1,000. No one has
been injured during the entire series of
aiSfIIrhan -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
Wants Lajoie to Come Back.

Cle=eland, o., Aug 1.-=Jphn l. Rogers
of the Philadelphia National baseball
club today filed proceedings in the COM
mon pleas ceIrfe TO compel Napoleon La
joie. Elmer Flick and w H Bernhard,
members of the Cleveland baseball club.
to quit Cleveland and return to Philadel-
phia to play ball.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-02
Leander Beats Lawson.

Atlantic City, y, J., Aug. 1.--George
1eIhder OF SnieSgo, IA q Ien-alIle neal
Salt Lake. Leander won the first heat
in 1872 2-5 and Lawson the second heat
IN 1884. The third heat was fiYe-mile
heat to decides the race, Leander winning
in S:f7 rs.