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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
Rear Admiral saith Dead.

Washington, May 27.-Rear Admiral David Smith, U. S. N. retired, died here to-day, aged seventy years. He was a native of Scotland. He was member of the United States steel board appoint ed by President Grant and also of the board that began in 1890 systematic plan for reorganizing the methods and plan of navy yard administration.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
CONSTITUTIONS SHOWING.
Now Considered Formidable Candidate
 for Cup Defender.

Glen Cove, L. T., May 27.-That Cap tain Rhodes of Constitution believes with other observers of yesterday s race that the Belmont is a formidable candidate for cup defender is evident from his comment to-day. He said:
 Tt was a sharp, close race, and a margin of victory was slender enough to make future contests an interesting uncertainty. We hope to do better hte next time, but We realize that Reliance is a wonderful boat"
 Both the older boats were at their moorings off Glen Cove to-day, while their crews overhauled their sails and rigging. Reliance lay at her moorings at New Rochelle. To-morrow and Sat urday the three boats will race off Glen Cove.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
Hartford Man Attempts Suicide.

Hartford, Conn.,, May 27.-U. L. Steel, aged thirty-ive. attempted to commit suicide at the home Of his brother at 10 Village street late this afternoon by cutting his throat with a razor from ear to ear. He was removed to the hos pital. His condition is critical. Steele was to have been married in a short time. It is believed that he became de- spondent. He was a butcher and was locked out during the trouble among the butchers in January.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
GROFFS ARRESTED.
One surrenders Himself-Both Released t+.e.- < Under Bonds

Washington, May 27.-Diller B. Croft, one of the partners in the firm of Groff Bros, who was accused of having bribed August W. Machen for the pur- pose of procuring purchases by the gov ernment os their letter box fasteners, called at police headquarters tonight, stating that he had heard warrant for his arrest was out. He was served with the warrant and was released on $10,- 900 bond. pending a hearing before United States commissioner tomorrow.
 Samuel A. Croft. the other member of the Croft firm, was taken into cus- fody later and was released on receipt of bail in the sum of $5,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
Suit Against Aetna Thrown Out.

Springfield. H.. May 27. - The suit against the Aetna Fire Insurance com- pany of Hartford, Conn.,, to compel pay ment of $30O,0OO penalties for failure of agencies to report next yearly receipts to the state in order that they might be taxed, was thrown out of the Sangamon circuit court by Judge Creighton to-day. The court held that the statutes imposes no penalties for failure to report.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Officers Elected nt Annual Meeting
 Held in Hartford.

Hartford May 27.--The Connecticut Historical society held it's annual meet ing in this city tonight, with President Hart presiding. The following officers were elected: President. Samuel Hart Of Middletown: vice. presidents. J. J. Goodwin oe Hartford. Morris w. Sev- mour Of Bridgeport. Theodore s. Gold of Cornwall. Frank S. Starr of Middle town, Allen D. Larned of Thompson, E. Stevens Henry of Rockville.
 Recording secretary. Albert c. Bates of Hartford; corresponding secretary, Rev. W. D. Love of Hartford; treasurer, John E. Morris of Hartford.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
SQUADRON GOING TO KEEL
SPECIAL MARK OF FRIENDSHIP
 TO GERMAN EMPEROR.
American WarshIps on the European Station win he Present During the Regatta by Direct Order of the Presi- dent-omcers W.II be inc Guests of KNnuOw

Regatta by Direct Order of the Presi-
 dent-Omcers WHI be fhe Guests of
 Honor.
 Washington, May 27.-The navy de- partment announced this afternoon that the European squadron would visit Kiel. The battleship Alabama will sail for the other side June and join the European squadron, consisting of the Chicago, Machias and San Fran cisco, at Lisbon. Thence the squadron will proceed north to Kiel. The action was taken in accordance with tele- graphic instructions received to-day from Secretary Moody.
 The American men-of-war will go to Kiel for regatta week, by order of the president, as special mark of friend ship to the German emperor and in ap- preciation of the many courtesies he re- gently has shown to the American peo- pie. ,~ a.... ..... Orders have been prepared for Rear Admiral Cotton. commanding the Euror pean squadron, to cruise westward in the Mediterranean en route to Kiel. The Alabama will join the European squadron at Lisbon in time to reach E<iel for the opening of the regatta on June 25. It is learned on high author ity that the Americans will be the guests of honor at Kiel for the reason that they have been sent under special orders from the president. Picked crews from the. squadron will partici- pate in the boat races, and Emperor William will give dinner to Rear Ad- miral Cotton and the officers of his squadron. The emperor has instructed Rear Admiral Prince Henry, who has taken his squadron on a practice cruise to Lisbon, to return to Kiel in time to greet the Americans. All German na- val officers on leave are under orders to be at Kiel for regatta week. Ships from England and many European countries will be present. is * Dispatch of an entire squadron under special orders from the president in compliment to a foreign sovereign is re- garded in naval and diplomatic circles | as quite unusual
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
Large Projection on Mars.

Cambridge, Mass, May. 27.-A tele- gram has been received at the Harvard college observatory from Professor Percival Lowell at Flagstaff, Arizona, stating that large projection on Mars was found by Slipper May 26 at fifteen hours thirty-five minutes Greenwich, mean time. The position angle was 200 degrees, and the projection lasted thir- ty-fiye minutes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
Sample Waists.

There are a few of the sample waists here yet. This is a truly splendid offering samples are Of course the best effort of the maker; prices are ptionally low, S3.5O and $500. Values from $7. .5o to $I5.oo.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
SHERIFF CALLAHAN,S CASE
Continued for One Week ia the Derby
 Court.

Derby, May 27.-The case of John Callahan, the Bridgeport deputy sheriff arrested last night by a local policeman while the deputy was confronting a mob which hooted at a trolley car, was continued to-day for a week. The pros- ecuting attorney desired the oontinu- ance in order that he might interview some of the people who are said to have yelled at the deputy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
Paxvtuclket Bakers Win.

Pawtucket, R. l., May 27.-Bakers to She number of 125, who have been on strike for more wages since May IS, re- turned to work tonight, having won their contention, the union also being recognized and a shorter work day given.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
FIRES BURNED FOR ROOSEVELT
Blaze from Mountains Near Butte as He Leaves for south.

He Leaves for south.
 Butte, Mont. May 27.--As the guest of the labor and trades assembly of Silver Bow county. President Roosevelt to- night addressed 10000 people at the Co., lumbia Garden. Frank A. Boyle, presi- dent of the organization, introduced the president.
 As the president was leaving the plat form secret service man leading the way roughly showed a military man aside. The president saw the act and, calling to the officer to desist. said: Amy man in the uniform of a United States soldier is my friend. want to shake hands with him.
 During the trip to his train immense bonfires famed from every mountain point, Illuminating the way.
 The president left for the south late tonight.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
Pennsylvania Crea,es New oHice.

Philadelphia, May 27.The directors of the Pennsylvania railroad made a number of changes in the personnel of the minor officials of the road to-day. U. R. Wood was appointed passenger traffic manager, which is a new office.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
Teamster Arrested.

Daniel Cavanaugh, a teamster resid- ing at 127 State street, was arrested last night and charged with having commit ted breach of the peace on Charles Kane, who lives at the corner of State and Fair streets. &T.. a 1
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
BIG INDIGNATION MEETING
NEW YoRKERS MAKE PROTEST AGAINST KISHINEFF MASSACRE.
Carnegie Hall Packed-Resoiutions Passed Amid Tremendous Applause Grover Cleveland Receives a Flatser- ing Ovation-Speaks of the Atrocious- ness of the Outrages s-President SchuI- man of Cornell Also Addresses the Gathering.

New York, May 27.---Carnegie hall was packed tonight, the occasion being the indignation mass meeting to pro- test against the massacre of the He brews at Kishineff. The announcement that Former President Grover Cleve- land would speak lent additional in terest to the gathering.
 Mayor Low, in his opening remarks expressed the hope that Russia would give more liberty to her Jewish sub jects. Freedom of opportunity, he said, had proved here d cure for such disturbances as thoseg@hich recently shocked the world. What New York had done for 250 years, Russia could do if she would.
 . While Mayor Low was speaking MT. Cleveland entered and was greeted with a tumult of cheers. Mayor Low walked across the platform, grasped his hand and greeted him. .4
 William H. Baldwin, Jr., read letters and telegrams sympathizing with the objects of the meeting from Lyman Abbott, John F. Dillon, Carl Schurz, Senator Thomas c. Platt, William D. HoWells and the Rev. W. c. Biting.
 MT. Baldwin also read the resolutions which were received with tremendous applause. They denounced the massa- ere, urged the claim of the Jews in Russia to just treatment and protection and declared that the people of the United States should exercise such in- fiuenee with the government of Rus sia as the ancient friendship between the two nations may justify, to abate the spirit of persecution, to redress the injuries inflicted upon the Jews of Kishineff and to prevent the recurrence of outbreaks such as have amazed the civilized world.
 When Mayor Low introduced MT Cleveland there was a roar Of applause and the audience again arose and cheered, waved handkerchiefs and gave MT. Cleveland a royal welcome MT. Cleveland said:
 T have only a word to say but wish to be counted among those who are in hearty sympathy with the pur- poses of this meeting. The influences which have called us together tonight grow out of our recognition of the promptings of Christian civilization and our dutifuI devotion to the best and deepest of our national characteristics This demonstration furnishes cheering and reassuring evidence that our Amer ican sympathy for the oppressed ana abused wherever they may be, oul American love of humanity and our at tachment to justice and right, are still active and unimpaired. There is an other American trait interwoven war; and wool of our national character which is here exhibited in most grati. flying freshness and strength. Oul people, when their sympathies are touched, when their humane instincts Continued on Seventh Page.S
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
Antl-Trad.ng stamp R.l. slgned.

Boston, May 27. Governor Bates has signed the bill to prohibit. the sale or distribution of trading stamps or simi- lar devices. The act takes effect on the first day of October.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
MoufrcnE strike Off

Montreal, May 27.-The street railway strike was formally declared off at a meeting of the men late tonight.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
THE HOWE& & STETSON STORES NeW Ha0en- 1KRysday, lEuy 2Skh.
Great Selling Of Muslin Underwear

This sale has been a decided success from the start.
 The special prices are special prices.
 The quantities are large and the assort- ment extensive.
 Raw cotton Is high.
 But these prices are lower.
 Here's half a adozen of the good things--- there's s a score more not mentioned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-28
Stone Throvvers Tried.

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The San Francisco call., 1903-09-20
ON this building be good now and forever
MAYOR PHELAN SPEAKS.

The school children then sang THE
Stars and Stripes and at the conclusion
Of the song ex-AIayor Phelan was intro
duced. The distinguished citizen was ac-
corded a hearty reception. His oration,
delivered in behalf of his friend. Andrew
B. McCreery, was an excellent one and
was received with hearty cheers. In part
he spoke as follows:
I am here to-day at the request Of Mr. Nc
Creery, whose beautiful and munihcent gift to
the city Is about 10 take tangible form. The
= ~ ttie y ooe " oot seIi-
erous fellow citizen and, although he would
much prefer TO allow his Ciit speak for
itself, Yet in the Judgment OF Tie Board of
Free Public Library Trustees ana of the Ma
tive Sons of the tiolden WeGt II decided
that such opportunity should be suf-
fersd to pass by without some formal .cere
mony.
O;her cities are constantly ths recipients of
useful and beautiful gifts and occasionally
has san Francisco been. 50 favored Flie ex-.
ample Of Mir. McCreery should net be lost
and when the minds OF turned upon
the worthy object OF such public gifts this
his example, ! am sure, VIII be followed
Having come to San Francisco in Its early
days, his foresight, industry and enterprise
have enabled him to accumulate large for
tune, which has grown With the growth of
the community of which he was one os the
founders. Re helped to lay the cornerstone
OF the city and II is fitting that he should
participate to-day in laying the cornerstone
OF public library, which speaks for the COM
pleted structure OF our great metropolis Lii
brares, museums and galleries of art are the
flowers of our civilization, which come after
the tree has struck its roots and attained its
growth and so the husbandman now sees with
delighted eyes the harvest of his fondest ex-
pectaGcns. / know that Mr.. McCreery has
taken the keenest pleasure In making this gift
to the city. He has given freely and ac-
cept IT gratefully, glad of the fact that he
participates in the pleasure which he has con-
ferred on others and ii was happy thought
to select the Mission district for the location
OF the library. The mother section of the city
has been neglected by her children. Here was
the earliest settlement Of San Francisco. Pub
lie buildings have been erected, parks have
been laid out, but the newer sections of the
city have been the benehciaries of these public
works.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-20
ROAD CONTINUES
TAKING TRAFFIC
California Nor thWestern
Strike Develops No
Vital Changes.

With all its trains and boats operating
on schedule time and with its ability, up
TO the present time, to handle freight de-
livered at its wharves the California
Northwestern Railway claims that It has
the strike its road well in hand and
expects no further trouble. Yesterday
was quiet one at Tiburon, a fact which
is attributed to the desire Of the men
who have quit their work to carry on
the strike in a peaceable manner and to
that end they have taken every possible
precaution to prevent outsiders from mix
ing in their affairs and getting them into
trouble.
Several reports received at Tiburon yes
terday from points up the line were to
the effect that a number Of new men
had Joined the strikers and the committee
in charge of the striAe was exceedingly
jubilant over what it considered indica-
tions of general walkout President
Foster and the other officials of the road,
however, declared late yesterday that no
men had left the employ of the company
during the day and, that no trouble was
being experienced in tile running Of trains
and boats. President Foster said:
Reports have been given out to the effect
labor organizations of San Francisco that we
have all the men We want TO take the
places OF the strikers. l have had no cOmmu-
nications from the labor organizations on this
subject and the company has made no over
lures to them regarding the filing OF places.
We are. however, besieged by applicants for
work and Will have little trouble in filling the
places vacated in the railroad shops when we
are PREPARED to do In any event we do
purpose to reinstate Watchman Mcdonald
and under circumstances will we be COM
PEELED to confer with the United Brotherhood OF
Railroad Employees any other outside bodies
regarding how we shall conduct our business.
Yesterday the company had the time
checks of the men who have struck ready
for issuance. but the latter did not call
for them, having, so it is reported. been
advised by the strike committee not to
do So
F. Halton. auditor Of the U. B. r. E.
who has charge of the strike in the Az
sence of General -Ianager Estes. stated
during the afternoon that another appeal
would be made to President Foster Of the
road to-day to reinstate Mcdonald and II
the request was met with a refusal at
least 90 per cent of the men still work
ing on the road would be called out mon
day The officials of the road claim that
they have no fear Of a general strike.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-20
Eoualized Assessment to Stand.

OAKLAND. Sept. 19--The City Coun-
ell will be formally advised Monday night
by City Attorney AIcElroy that the as
sessment for taxable purposes in this city
must be based upon the assessment as
given by the Assessor and equalized by
the City Board of Equalization. This will
not necessarily change the present levy
Of Sl257. although the members Of the
Council are agreed that the rate Of $1se
will be better because Of the ease with
which the extension can be figured By the
Assessor
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-20
FRUITvALE WILL NOT
BE INCORPORATED
Majority of Citizens Vote Against
Proposition Which, They Claim,
Would Increase. Taxes

OAKLAND. Sept 19.-The project OF in
cooperating Fruitvale was defeated to-day
by a large vote at the election held in
that place.
The forces opposed to the incorporation
gathered strongly and polled about $50
votes to 20 for incorporation.
The election was hotly contested. The
main argument used by those who dis
favored Incorporation was that the taxes
would be increased too much.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-20
Stanford
VosMER SMOKES UP.

There viii be another big time at Coney
Island. the new pleasure resort. near Clid
House this afternoon. Professor Vos.
mer will ascend in his monster airship.
There will also be refined vaudeville
show and band concert
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-20
Time CHECK Trapped Him.

John Wilson. colored man, was arrested
Yesterday by Policeman Henneberry or n
charge of burglary. Wilson is accused of hav-
ing robbed the room OF 4 stevedore named Judd.
rre loot he as alleged to have secured included
an SIS time check OF Judd's. and 1t was in at
tempting to get this cashed at Steuart-strest
wharf that Wilson came to grief
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-20
Lou Dillon Fails to Beat Record

CLEVELAND, Sept. 19.-Lou Dillon
(2:0O) in an attempt to beat the worlds
wagon record of 2:04l2, held by herself,
trotted a. mile in 2:o5l4 to-day at the Glen
Vile track. The weather was extremely
cool. while the track was somewhat heavy
as q result of recent rains.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-20
YOU'LL Mead. Trunks

Some day. so do not forget that we sell at
carload prices in the leather goods depart
ment Suit cases and travelling bags at
prices. Sanborn, Vail & Co,
~ Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-20
F00TPAD SHOT
AND CAP PTURED
Police Catch John De-
wins, but His Com
panion Escapes.

Louis Lawson was aocoSted by two
men at an early hour this morning at
the corner of New Montgomery and
Howard streets. The men attempted
to hold him up, but he shouted for
help, and Patrolmen HeinrichS and
Tillman came to his rescue. The
footpads took to their heels. The Of
ficers fired two shots at them and one
bullet hit John Devins, one of the rob-
bers, IN the head, inflicting slight
wound. DeyinS was captured, but
his companion escaped.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-20

has changed the history OF the world snd
added treasures untold to the wealth OF na-
tions. ana to-day she has before her posi-
bilities for the future far greater than the
accomplished facts she has already left upon
her RACES Of history
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-20

are stated Mr.. Crocker himself will ap-
preciate my position. My attitude may be
acceptable to him..
A prolonged session Of the officers of
the United Republican League was held
last night The secretary was instructed
to say to the newspapers reporters that
the session was. executive. ,.
The Thirty-eighth District delegation to
the .epublican convention met last even
ing and indorsed D. r. taktor and Dr.
J. 1. Stephens for the Board of Super
visors. A. Van Der Naillen Jr. was i'm
dorsed for patronage office. the position
of County Clerk being preferred.
Sylvester Shaben, vice president of the
Retail Clerks Union and a member of
the District Council of Retail Clerks, is
making an active campaign to secure the
Republican nomination for County Clerk.
There are signs of an interesting con-
test for Public Administrator between for
mer State Senator Thomas c. Maher and
William E. Lutz.
A strong effort is being made in the
Fortieth District delegation to bring about
the Endorsement of M. l.. Asher for Su-
pervisor. Fred W. Meyer, a we'll known
merchant of the district. has legion of
friends in the convention who are advo-
eating his nomination to represent the
people in the Board of Supervisors.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-23
BOY SHOOTS HIS
BABY BROTHER.
Shocking Tragedy at Home of
Nephi Miller on Ninth East
Street Yesterday.
SMALL RIFLE CAUSED DEATH
Infant Shot Through the Lip, Bullet
Ploughlng on Through the Brain
Parents Griei.Stricken.

Late yesterday afternoon a most
shocking tragedy occurred at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Nephi Miller, 647 Ninth
East street, when their nine-year-old
son George accidentally shot and al
most instantly killed his seven months
old baby brother with % caliber rifle
The boy and baby were alone in the
house at the time of the terrible affair.
Mrs Miller had gone down town to do
some Christmas shopping and had left
little George to care for the baby, Soon
after the mother left the house, the
boy took down rifle that had hung on
the wall and was playing with II when
II was suddenly discharged and the
bullet struck the baby in the upper lin
and ploughed into the brain.
AS soon as the boy realized what he
had done he ran screaming out OF the
house, ALBERT IL dying" Some OF the
neighbors rushed to the scene, but In a
few moments the child was dead. DR..
Joseph Milliron was summoned, but OF
course he could do nothing for the little
one.
The father. who Is an employe Of the
brewery. was quickly notified, and has
tened to his home. He was almost
frantic with grief. and the boy who did
the shooting was scared so badly that
II was several hours before he could
explain how II happened. In the mean
time Mrs. Miller was down town shop
ping and did not know until she reached
home of the tragic fate of her baby.
The shock was a terrible one to her
and she Is Frustrated over the deplor-
able AFFAIR.
The funeral will be held tomorrow at
the Miller home