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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
ITALIAN BLACKMAILERs.
Four of Them Held for EXtortjng
Money from q Contractor.

New York. Sept H--Four Italians nave
been held In bonds Of 5000 each, charged
with Matchmaking Nicola kappiollc, n
wealthy brooklyn contractor out Of a.
co..
For several weeks Capplell0s family
have been IN dread Of sudden death bee
cause of letters received by the contractor
signed Black Hand threatening The de-
struction OF their residence by dynamite.
Large sums were demanded for immunity
and finally Cappiellu paid over Sl,Qu0, Moro
threats soon followed and the demands
OF the conspratos we're redOubled Tho
members OF the household feared 10 ycn-
ture out Of doors and IN despair they
appealed TO the police,
Tho gang was exposed by a man who,
several years ago. elopei with the rich
mans adopted daughter. and who NOW
hopes 10 secure the forgiveness ~ Nla
father-in-law
According TO tho police many rich ltg'.
fans Of Brooklyn have been mulctuG {
large sums IN a similar manner
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
RAILROAD FRANCHISES.
Councilman Look Into Oregon Short Line
improvements X. q, Petition Tonight.

Tonight the petition Of the Rio Grande
Western by General Superintendent j.
II. Young WIN be presented to the city
council for their consideration. The PEE
tition, as already set forth, asks permis-
sion TO erect a handsome depot, shops.
coal trcstles, y M. G, A. club house and
other improvements aggregatlng IN the
nelghborhood of sl00O,O00. In order that
these Improvements can be perfected II
is necessary that the right to lay and
operate a double track on Fourth West
street from Ninth South to Sixth North
be granted MI. Young stated this
morning that unless thu Rio Grande
could secure the right fora double track
as asked the erection Of the big 100000
depot was out OF the question, az II was
necessary to have these two tracks for
the operation Of traiiic.
On Saturday afternoon 10 members Of
the city council accompanied by the city
attorney, engineer and several oregon
Short Line officials drove out to North
Salt Lake and inspected the sites OF the
proposed improvements TO be naugu-
rated by the Oregon Short Line. Conn
ing home they drove along Fourth
West where several stops were made
and the situation thoroughly Canyassed
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Is \ conductor on the road here,
OLD SALT LAKER DEAD.
Hon. Albert ]. Spencer Of Toana, New,
A Victim Of Heart Failure.

Hon. Albert j. Spencer, son OF the
late orson Spencer and Martha T.,
Spencer, died In this city at 4 a. m.
Sunday OF heart failure, aged SO years.
The deceased was a native OF Salt Lake
and for a number of years lived on
the corner OF East Temple and Third
South streets When quite young
man, however, he went TO Nevada and
established himself In business at To-
ana, which has been his home for the
past 20 years, and where he achieved
some prominence, and made many
friends. The funeral will be held at
p. m, tomorrow from the residence OF
his brother in-law, Ellsworth Daggett,
if East South Temple street Friends
are invited. The interment win be pri-
Vate
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
CHARLES pFisTER DEAD.
Was an Abolitionist and Friend of
Fremont and C.. NJ. Clay,

Chicago. Sept. ll--Charles Phster Of
MaysylIe. Ky. friend Of Cassus Nj.
Clay and of John G. Fremont and an
abolltlonist OF note in Kentucky In ante
bellum and war days, is dead here at ne
home Of his son. Walter B Pfster lie
was 81 years OF age. The decedcnt, who
was a lumber merchant for 80 years, was
the only man IN Maysvllle to vote for Free
mont for president IN 1856 and was one or
only six men TO vote for Lincoln In 1850.
The other i've were burned In chlgy hut
Mr.. pAstor was spared that ndignity be-.
cause II was generally realized That he
voted from princlulc He built Fort HUI
commanding the ohio river Tor Ave miles,
and turned II over % the Union army anu
muneratcd him IN efter years. lie once
arranged meeting at which Gen, O..
NJ clay spoke DE general holding a re-
yolyer In each hand while he delivered MS
discourse
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
A RUNAWAY HORSE.
One in Brooklyn Injuries Fiji.
People, One Fatally.

New York, Sept N-At least 50 persons
have been injured, one fatally by a horse
that was being broken TO harness n
Brooklyn Women ana children fled n
terror but some not quick enough 90 g5-
cape tho hoofs OF the animals.
The screams OF the panic stricken wo-
men and children ami the shouts OF tho
men who were trying TO subdue the horse
attracted q large crowd and sent the poe
lice thithor on q run IN the belief that 4
riot was In progress.
George Lane, the only person seriously
hurt. had gathered three children IN hts
arms and was running away from tho
maddensd animal wher ho was Knocked
down; the children were slightly hurt
probably win die, The horse at,er DASH
ing through several streets cniliGed VITA
IA trullnN cor nrl Nra KIN ,-I-h hlVn
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
CARNIVAL TONIGHT.
Everything Ready for Big Crowds at
The Salt Palace.

The Southern Carnival, which has
been so widely advertised opens It's sea
son at the Salt Palace tonight 1t re-
Quires a train Of 20 cars to bring the
big spectacle to this city, and as the
price Of admission win be merely nom
nal, It Is expected that some big turn
outs WIN be presented during the week,
Every precaution has been made by the
Salt Palace ito handle record break
Ing crowds,
The carnival comes In today from the
north, where II has been doing some
heavy business, II was IN Boise last
week, and the reports from there are
very faVora Bile.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
COURT NOTES.

Failure TO support "a the ground for
divorce IN an action filed In the dis
trct court today by Christina Lewis
against George V. Lewis, The parties
were married at Butte. Mont oct
49, 1901 Plaintiff asks the custody Of
their minor child. and such other re-
lief as may be equitable,
Judge Hall made setting Of equity
cases this morning, trials TO begin this
afternoon and extend Up to and lnclud-
Ing Dec. 4.
Suit to quiet title to Got H. block 8
Five Acre plat A. Big Field survey
was filed in the district court today by
Lydia Y. Merrill against Parker Is.
Pratt as administrator OF the estate
OF Alma Pratt deceased
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
HIS DEATH WAS SUDDEN.
Hon. Lester Taylor of Moab Stricken
With Heart Trouble in this City.

Hon. Lester Taylor. one of the most
prominent residents Of southeastern
Utah, passed away at II O'Clock last
night at the Wilson hotel In this city,
death being due to heart trouble. with
which he was attacked several days
ago, The deceased was leading
ranchman of his section and five yeu-s
ago was elected to the Legislature from
his county. He was 80 years OF age ami
leaves a wife and 10 children. Mrs
Taylor was at his bedside when the
end came, The remains were shipped
home today for interment
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
Three Months Enough.

Sadie Heh today filed suit for d.
vorce in the district court against
Clarence r. Hed on the ground Of
cruelty, The parties were married on
June ~ last, Just three months ago
II Is alleged that on July 7, 1908, at
Bingham defendant accused his wife
Of adultery and threatened To kill her,
She alec alleges that he has made a
number Of other similar accusations
and threats. She asks that the court
award her alImony suit money and
attorneys fees In a reasonable sum.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
Gathering Sure to Mean Much to the
Entire Arid West Which Bids all
A Warm Welcome.
MANY MEN OF NOTE ARRIVING.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson Wiz
Reach Ogden This Eyening--Ac.
commOdatlons for All

ogden, Sept 14--There have been a
good many Irrigation Congress dele
gates reach Ogden today They are
coming from far and near. and all are
getting warm welcome The adj
vance guard is arriving a little earlier
than was anticipated, but that fact has
in no wise Inconvenience anyone, as
ample provision has been made for tho
accommodation of all who will come.
Secretary OF Agriculture Wilson viii
arrive this evening, Senator Carey Of
Wyoming came In today, and there will
be some other notables here tonight
The citizens Of Ogden are fully
aroused to the Importance Of the occa-
sion and win see to It that their repu-
tation for hospitality does not suffer.
They know that they are about TO en-
terrain many distinguished men and
that the topics 10 be considered nj the
congress mean much to the arid west
and to the home-seekers Of the nation
who are most interested in the work
that is 10 he done,
HORTICULTURAL EXHIBIT
The horticultural exhibit at thu
National Irrigation congress prom
Uses TO be tho best in the history OF
Utah. Not only are outside exhibits
coming In plentifully, but Utah will
surpass herself In the most magnih-
cent display since the institution Of
such competitions here, The county
horticultural boarda liz readily Sec
ending the efforts OF the state board
( and as a result splendid display IL
1 forthcoming.
SENATOR TELLER,
Senator Henry NJ. Teller OF Colorado
/ writes as follows 10 Hon. Frank J..
/ Cannon:
| ~ have your telegram Of the 10th
! concerning the Irrigation congress. t
/ viii be impossible for me 10 be prcs-
/ ent at the congress, much as ! shon
| like 20 do 30. Some time rlnca
/ / undertook TO prepare a letter eXpreaa-
! ing my opinion as to the importance
( of irrigation and the benefits that are
< to be derived by discussion Of these
questions by the congress ana 0th'r
! bodies / found the question so large.
! however, that II seemed impractical
/ for me to express myself In a letter,
| and therefore I abandoned the attempt.
| / should be glad II you would say to-
| the congress that am not absent from
| any lack of interest I'm Il, but because
OF Illness in my family and the press
| OF business"
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.
secretarv Agriculture Wilson and
Miss Wilson. and senator and Mis-.
Fred r. Dubois Of Idaho will be guests
OF Hon and Mrs, Frank j Cannon.
Senator VIM. a. Clark, president of
the congress, viii be the guest Of Hon
Fred j. Klcsel.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
sMOOT.LOOSE SYNDICATE.
Being Organized in New York to Build a
Great Trolley System.
Especial to the ''News.")

New York, Sept. Alt is reported on
excellent authority in Wall street to-
day that Senator Smoot ana Hon II.
C. Loose Of Provo are organizing a
syndicate for the construction Of a
great trolley system In Utah. The line
from Provo to Brigham City, Is to be
constructed at once.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
AMNWSGMA9mGSo


NN>utO ~
At the Theater tonight the opera OF
THE Burgomaster" which made such
a pleasant success In Salt Lake last
year opens a return engagement. The
company Ia said to be a big and a merry
one, and without doubt win do good
business. Among the guests OF the
evening VIII be the party Of noted
newspaper men who are here from
Washington,
The advance sale for Lady Audley's
Secret" which opens at the Grand
Thursday ia now going on.
Al the Tabernacle tonight occurs the
farewell testimonial 10 Miss Luella Fer
rim. The lady herself, the full choir,
the organ, Arthur Peterson, the violin.
let, and the Ashworth quartet make up
the program.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
WANT MONEY BACK.
Representatives Of Marcus DAILY Estate
Ask Refund Of $4,000.

A demand has been made upon In
terual Revenue Collector callister by
the representatives OF the Marcus Da-
ly estate Of Montana. for refund OF
N4I 600, paid to the government as an
inheritance tax upon the estate IL
is claimed that the estate Is not sub
ject to the tax, as Il does not come
within the provisions OF the govern
ment inheritance tax law. The matter
VIII have 10 be submitted to Commits
sioncr Of Internal Revenue Yerkes at
Ma ehi n ptou for "A deCielan.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
HAYDEN Liberated.

Judge Morse this morning dismissed
the case OF the state against William
HAYDEN, charged with an attempt to
commit grand larceny Dist. Atty.
E'lchnor stated that the complaining
witness in the case had left the state
and Is now In California, hence, he
asked that the case he dismissed and
the defendant released from custody.
Hayden attempted to pick the pockets
OF T. f. Cahill,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
ED. MAZE RESIGNS.
Contracting Freight Agent OF o, s. l.. Re
tires from office.

Ed. V. Maze contracting freight agent
for the Oregon Short Line. has resigned
his position and there Is now vacancy
In the office of the general agent on East
Temple street. Mr., Maze came to Salt
Lake from Butte some time ago and has
been connected with the Short Line for
q number Of years. He has resigned to
leave the city and go east to engage in
other business
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
COLLISION ON THE C. N. & w.
four Persons Injured and Pas.
sengers Shaken Up.

,hicago, Sept. lA.--Four persons were
illur'd, one, Henry Wakefield, Chicago,
uuggAgeman, probably fatally, and
many passengers badly shaken up In
a collision on the Chicago e North
western railroad at Des PLANES today.
IN open switch Is said to have caused
tne accident, the passenger train west
toouha, crashing into the rear of a
freight on n siding.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
BULGARIAN SITUATION,


authority to prevent unnecessary cruel
~.
BULGARIAN SITUATION.
Paris Sent 1.-THE foreign adylces
,,om Bulgaria, show that the situation
/. growing more serious owing to re-
norris that the Turkish troops are slow
10 nearing the border. II their advance
continues there win be IA general
mobilization of the Bulgarian forces
prparatory to meeting eventualltlos.
A Russo-Austran note to the powers
has been received here and is now un-
dor consideration. II sets forth that In
the event Of hostlitIes by Turkey and
Bulgaria. Russia and Austria Will not
nye their support to either OF the par
lies but Will hold each Of them TO n
strict accountability for their actions.
It's expected that France will adhere to
the Russo-Austrian attitude.
HOW FERDINAND LIVES.
Berlin Sept, l4--An extraordinary let
Ter, purportlng to have been written by
Bulgarian statesman, appears In the
Kleine Journal The writer asserts that
subterranean passage leads from the
castle where Prince Ferdinand lives as
though besieged, to the river, through
which the prince can escape by water
when convinced that his position Is no
longer tenable. IL IN added that the
Princess Cementine, mother of Prince
Ferdinand, saw King Edward at Wen
ha told him that her son was In n
deporable position and in danger Of his
HE and begged the king to have n yes
sci IN readiness TO carry him away from
Bulgaria King Edward II Is asserted,
assured Princess Clementine that Prince
Ferdinand would always find an asylum
In England.
MURDERED IN ALEXANDRoPoL.
s., Petersburg Sept. IL, (FrIday). AN
orthodox architect, Vassolov, was
stabbed to death IN the streets Of Alex
andropol, Trans-C aucasia, Aug. 20. The
murderer escaped
The Novoe Nremyas correspondent at
Evlan, Trans-C aucusia, says the MUIR
der was one Of series OF assassInations
committed by the Armenian malta, and
adds that Nassilov had been backllsted
The correspondent further recounts
another recent brutal murder ut Alex
andropol railroad station In the presence
Of crowd OF people. In this case also
the murderer easily made good his es-
cape Judicial investigation Of the
many murders committed shows, It is
asserted that so per cent OF the many
recent Armenian murders were the work
Of ArmenIans who emigrated from Tur-
Roy inspired by fanatlclsm and that the
others were simply the crimes Of paid
assasgins
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
THE COLD SNAP.

Tho mercury went down to 80 this
morning in this city But It was 90 de-
grees ut Winnipeg, 2S at Bismarck, ana
2S at WInnemuoca. A good frost is pre-
dicted for tonight, with warmer wealth
or tomorrow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
LEHI FACTORY STARTS.
Utah Company's Plant Begins the Nota-
BILE Campaign,
(specIal 10 The News" y

Leh. Utah, Sept, 1.-THE Utah Sugar
company's factory started up in full
blast this morning with over 5000 tons
OF beets on hand The sub-staton at
Bingham Junction viii commence
crushing beets and pumping the juice
tomorrow Everything Is IN good shape
for Il big run and Supt Gardner Is con Is
fident he Is going TO break some rec
ords before the season has finished,
gS-C,SS oy@ON-o>Os .oy%0s-0v ON
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
KILLED INSTANTLY.
Old Man Raynor Crushed by the Cars
At Pocatello this Morning,
Especial to the "Ncws.")

Pocatello, Ida, Sept, l4,-A deplora-
BILE accident occurred about IL o'clock
this morning, when old man Raynor, 70
years OF age, and stonecutter by
trade, was run over by the cars IN the
yard here and killed almost Instantly
He attempted TO cross between n Grip
pied car that was chained to another
when both cars came together and he
was crushed to death, His son Charles
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
POSTMASTERS APPOINTED
Several Changes are Made in Utah
And Wyoming.
(snecinl 10 the oNews."N

Especial to the "News")
Washington, ID, c., Sept. 14,-Post-
masters appointed:
Utah--Manlla, Uintah county, Rate
Searle, vice s. A. Smith, resigned.
Wyoming--Olson, Fremont county,
Lizzie II, Allen, vice Fred b. Morris,
resigned.
PENSIONS GRANTED.
Idaho-John Hager. SIC.
Utah-Mlchael Hasson, IS,
Wyoming VIM III. Barnum, ST.,
Margaret G. Junk, IS.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
BULGARIAN SITUATION WORSE.
o..,i, and Austria viii Refuse to
suooOrt Either Bulgaria or
Turkey.
UNIV PRINCE FERDINAND LIVES.
, subterranean Passage Leading from
pis Castle Where He is Besieged, to
The River Affords Escape.

81 Petersburg, Sept. 1.-THE Novoe
v,onya today demands active interview
,lon in Macedonia and proposes, as So
m,lon Of the difficulties, the attaching
!, officers OF the foreign powers to all
turkish represslve expeditions, with
sn,bority to prevent unnecessary cruel
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14
HlSTORIANS OFFICE.

Put an Ad In the "News" " you Would
Reach the Purchasers in This City.
Our Readers Look for Your Store
News,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-14

e..o,day and semi-WeekIy
Tho ssa .u N 100000 Readers. Spec
Ne " Rates Accorded Advertisers IN
Tbsss Two Issues
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-05-16
SUNDAY sgRVlcEs.
ST. Paurs episcopal Church

st. Paura Episcopal Church.
Services Sunday at 10: 30 a. m and
p. m. Sunday school at ~ m. ser,
vices hursday-Ascension Day - AZ
8 a. m.
W. C. 7. U.
Charles T Hurd. pastor OF the Unit.
"a Evangelical church, will preach In
the W. c. r. u. rooms Sunday, May
l7th. at 4 p. m.
christs Evangelical Lutheran Church
On East State street. Rev. Adolph
Eberlo pastor. Altar service. lO:3O
a. m. Sermon ] a. m; Confirmation
n 80 a. m. Strangers welcome.
Central Congregational.
Tomorrow is the pastors regular
DAY az jefferson. Sunday school as
usual at 10 a m; Endeayor meeting
at p. m. Bible study meeting
Thursday evening
Methodist Episcopal.
John Parsons. pastor. Services at
1880 a. m. and p. m. Subject OF the
morning sermon. Christ and Bar
abbas." Sunday School at ~ m and
Epworth League at p. m.
First United Brethren
Corner 18th and Mission, G.. O.
OllNtIr NAnAhNH ~ ~ a. AAAHH
Preaching services at II a m. and \
.. m. Christian EndeayOr at 1880 p.
m. Mrs. Martha Campbell, leader.
First Unitarian.
Corner OF Chemeketa and Cottage
streets. Frank Abram Powell, pastor
Services at II a. m. and s p. m. Morn
ing subject: The Triumph OF Truth.
Evening subject. What Must I DO
10 BE Sayed?" Mrs Halle Parrish
Hinges will sing
Christian Science.
First Church OF Christ Scientists.
Services. Lesson sermon and child
ren's classes az II a. m; subject OF
lesson sermon: Soul and Body.
Reading room open daily except sun
day. Christian Science Hall, corner
Court and Liberty streets.
United Evangelical
Al the United Evangelical church,
Cottage street. near Center, the ser
vices will be as follows: Sunday
school 10 a m: preaching al N a. m.
and p. m by the pastor. Chas T.
Hurd. The Christian Endeavor SO
ciety az D. m.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-05-16
PERSONALS.


Ed Giltner is in Portland on bust.
ness.
Rev W. c. Kantner has returned TO
Salem
Miss Agnes Gilbert is visiting
friends in Portland.
Miss Hortense Kimball is visiting
friends In Portland.
Mrs. c. b. Shelton is spending Sun.
day In Portland
f. w Poorman is spending the
weeks end at his home In Woodburn.
Hon. Claud Catch has returned
home from his trip to Jackson county.
Prof. r. G., Schmidt and Prof Chas.
Burden, Of the University OF Oregon.
are in the city.
Buch Smith, an insane patient. was
received at the asylum from Grant
county yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. McMahill left yes
terday for Columbus, Ohio. where
they will make their future home.
Mrs. Fletcher Linn, Of Portland.
who has been visiting Mrs. ~ j. Ia.
mon. returned 20 her home this morn
ing.
MIR and Mrs. J. G. Graham. who
have been visiting In Portland re
turned yesterday. They made the
trip by team
John Brooks, Of Portland. attend
cd the funeral OF his son here yestor
day. and left for Silyerton In the al
ternoOn.
City Recorder ~ j. Judah yester
day sentenced Harry Dunn and A.
Carlson to serve five days In the city
jail on charges OF drunkenness.
DR. John II Coleman went 10 Port
land yesterday afternoon. lie will ad
dress the State Sunday School Con
vention. now In session In that city
Hon. James T. McCleary, of Mime
sota aud Ex-Governor Geer addresse,
the citizens OF Lane county on th'
political issues at Eugene last night.
G. II. Brown. formerly manager o
the Salem Light, Power a Traction
Company. left yesterday afternoon TO
Tacoma. Mr.. Brown has not as ye
decided whore he will make his home
His family accompanied him.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-05-16
Mr.. KURZ
DOWN.
AND OUT
Files His Withdrawal From
Lighting Contest

The Silverton Light a Power Com
pany. that had an application before
the Salem city council for compet-
ing franchise for this city have to
day nlcd the following letter by their
counsel. Withdrawing the same;
Salem. or. May 10, 1903
To the Honorable Mayor and Common
Council OF the City OF Salem:
Gentlemen; Pursuant to a letter OF
instructions received from the Union
Light a Power Company which We
have been representing In the matter
OF the application OF A. y. Kurtz for a
franchise. we hereby withdraw the
said application of Mr. Kurtz. The
reasons for this action are fully set
forth In the letter referred to, copy
of which Is hereto attached.
Yours very truly.
CARSON A. ADAMS.
Attorneys for the Union Light A Pow
er Co. and A. B Kurtz.