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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-28
Party Leaders In National House of Representatives;
Character Sketches of Serene E. Payne and John S. William

without a hard struggle, for his be-
llefs political or otherwise are based
on what he regards as bedrock facts.
facts which he has examined from all
sides. from top and from bottom. That
he has cultivated the habit OF searching
into essentials IL another point In his
favor as a house leader and is due
both to horedty and education. SUI
perfciality Of thought or conduct has
never appealed TO him That he is one
of the most urbane and courtly OF men
thus becomes significant I'm any study
Of his character for reasoning by anal
ogy from his mental traits. It means
that he Is innately courteous and that
he respects his fellows MS he would
have them respect him Herein hered-
lily again makes Its effect manifest.
MIR. Williams comes OF line of dis
tingulshed southcrncrs Ills father,
who died on the bloody battlefield of
shiloh, was brave officer of the CON
federate army southerner OF the old
school. His great great-grRndfather
Colonel John Williams, WAS likewise a
soldier and as commander of the
Ninth North Carolina regiment render
ed conspicuous service during the war
OF the Revolution, Yet another martial
progenitor was Mr.. Williams maternal
grandfather, Colonel John sharp who
as senior captain Of the First Missis-
sippl rifles. the regiment commanded
by jefferson Davis. served IN the war
with Mexico His patcrnal grandpa
Their, Christopher Harris Williams, was
n legislator like himself and back IN
the forties and tlfties represented for
ten years the old west Tennessee dis
trlct In the national house Of repre-
sentatives. From such as these Mr..
Williams inherited a degree of mental
vigor and Independence OF thought that
marked him among his fellows even
while he was boy
AS a speaker MIR Williams is fluent
and forceful. and II he cannot be AZ
couuted oratoricul In the full meaning
OF ;he telIr. lac pussesses the faculty of
expressing his ideas clearly and log
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-28
The Industrial Development Of the Island Of Cuba;
American Ideas Are Helping the Countrys Agriculture

In the exploitation Of the Orange In
dustry.
A most important factor in the de-
velopment of the agricultural resources
OF the island Is the large urea Of virgin
soil which 1t boasts. But small pro-
portion OF the 1900 square miles has
felt the pillow. one reason for this Is TO
be found IN the fact that individuals
hold large blocks OF land, of which they
work q comparatively insignificant
portion. Under the new regime how
ever and the benencent influx Of for
egn capital q change for the better Is
becoming apparent, and II large hold
ings are not decreasing 80 rapidly as
some would desire they are being cul-
tlypted to a grenter extent. In this,
again. American influences are making
themselves felt
In addition to the tobacco, sugar cane
and fruit Industries, an enterprise for
which some predict 4 brilliant future is
cotton growing An American grower
of experience who has looked into the
question carefully believes that the va
rety best suited TO the climate and
soil of cuba Is the famous sea island
cotton and has also given It az his opin-
ion that every acre OF fair soil planted
In cotton should provided It be cultl-
waited intelllgently yield an annual In
come of Slo0 to $3.50. An American
company has gone into the business ON
large scale.
Grains are not grown to any great
extent, with the exception OF maize.
which IL TO be found all over The island
and is used largely for the feeding of
live stock. Some experts consider 1t
doubtful whether the output OF wheat
will ever meet the home demand. Rice
Is cultivated to a certain extent, but
not in quantity sufficient to do more
than supply domestic needs. In some
sections, particularly In Santiago prov
lnce, coffee is n staple product An i'm
portant food stun In evidence every
where Is the sweet potato, the natural
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-28

whom he now naturally crosses lances
most frequently.
Mr.. Payne, who has long been prom
inently before the public as a leader III
the councils OF the Republican party as
well as floor leader In the house, WIN
appear as stranger to many VINO
have In past years watched him ron
the visitors gallery for he has lost JUS
full beard and now possesses by way
OF hirsute adornment but u inustache
Like Mr.. Williams. Mr. Payne is
lawyer of long experience, but "
much older man than the leader OF 'h'
minority, being In his slxty-iirst year
He is D veteran legislator having
served IN the house since the Forly..
eighth congress with the exception ot
one term.
IL may be said that Mr.. Payncs lcs-
Islatve reputation was won as a tar1i
debater, but he had previously ae-
quired more than local fame through
his forensic ability at the bar. TO Whl'p
he was admitted in 1866 practicihg 'ie
profession az his home city OF Auuu'n
N. Y. He Is a man OF dignihod pres
eral as well az legal aud le8lslauhy
subjects, In debate he Is earnest al's
forceful, driving his points home WIZ
smile that betokens confidence n'u
proves most tantallzlng 10 his oplV,
nents II has been said that THIS s'nlH
Is one OF MIR. Payne's most Na'uep"
assets. His voice Ia powerful ana 'N,
pansvc, as BELTS one Of DIS phSs,,"
build, and when he speaks every sym.
bic can be distinctly heard IN all pare
OF the large chamber, A man OF 81"
dIous inclnations, like Mr. Wllll'ln9
he too, makes a point Of a'aiimB n.nr
self OF every possible source OF inlp,
nation IN the preparation OF his spee.~
es, thereby adding weight to ms s'uW
ments, which are delivered without 'y
great attempt at word painting "
rhetorical effect. What no seeks !
hammer his arguments home WIN q"
energy that cannos be resisted
PERCY g. GENTRY
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conditions being very favorable -
cultivation. Az may be experted
prollficacy OF vegetation tends W
establishment OF large stocl, farms as'
the live stock industry Is beglnnlns
recover from the effects of tho n.
which was as disastrous to Il ms to a''
rlculture. In 1891 the island boa,,.,
bSif25 horses. 2,4s6, 1865 cattle 5To,a,
hogs and sS,i0i sheep while five ~
later, when II again became possihlov
take a census. IL was found Thai c,A'
then possessed but $4,000 horses sGga
cattle, S5s,SCS hogs and S,9s2 sheen Tss
trend has been upward ever since.
Truck farming, to which comma,
lively little attention was paid nrinr
the American occupation, now forms :,
important Industry, potatoes. Onion,
tomatoes, eggplants, beans, asparosn,
caulilower,' cucumber, celery, gtro~
berries watermelons and cantaloun0,
being among the small vegetables ma
fruits that are produced bountifupy H.
the rich soil OF Cuba
The exploitation of the forests =,
cuba Is also proving remuneratlvo
Mahogany and cedar grow I'm nhun
dance, the latter being used extenglvo,
In the manufacture of cigar boxe.
Manufacturing, 1t may be remarked
has not as yet attained any degree q,
prominence save IN the tobacco husl
ness but with the development OF N.
Islands railroads and the bettermer,
of the ordinary methods and routes 4,
transportation rapid progress in many
manufacturing industries may he OK.
pected. This will follow. too. as a 70.
suit of the development OF the sanda
mines. Copper gold. silver and lead
ure found in small deposits IN varlon,
localities, but the principal mineral,
are iron and manganese. which ocu,
chiefly In the eastern end of the coun.
try and more particularly In Santiago
province, where American capital IA,
been heavily invested
TRUMAN l.. ELTON
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spectively, of the Republican and DEM
ocratc parties Mr. Payne by virtue
OF his position as chairman Of the COM
mittee on ways and means has been the
Republican leader IN the house since
the death of Nelson Dingley but this
Is Mr.. Williams first taste Of leader
ship. The position which he holds IL
one entailing heavy responsibilities, for
upon the ability and force Of the leader
depends In no small measure the sue
cess Of the party In availing itself OF
every opportunity to strengthen It's po-
sition. At the same time II cannot be
said that the leader necessarily ma 8
or breaks his party, for at any time ne
may find himself confronted with cir
cumstances or conditions over which he
has no control and which contribute
materially 20 the success on downfall Of
the party as whole. In any event
however, his position is such that much
credit or blame, as the case may be,
viii attach to him, The personality OF
the house minority leader is therefore
of absorbing interest to political
friends and opponents alike.
by training and experience Mr. VIII
liams is well equipped for his new du-
ties one of his leading traits IL to-
nacity. quality which Is prime
essential 10 successful leadership
Throughout his career as lawyer and
legislator Mr. Williams has been noted
for his stick-to-itiveness, hut :, has
also been observed of him that his to-
nacity. tempered by good judgment
has not degenerated into that species
OF mulish obstinacy so often found II
men of strong will Yet he Is not ;
man to be turned from his conviction
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-28

and Engllsh initiative. The opening of
the trunk railroad traversing the back
bone Of the island from east to west
has already been followed by good re-
suits from the industrial standpoint
aud IL the scheme of Sir william Van
Horne and his associates looking TO
the upbuldlng of great system OF
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-28

TO show what may be done in the
way Of fruil culture might be cited the
fact that last year $4,000 900 pneapples
were shipped from the island. This
means employment for hundreds upon
hundreds Of Cubans. Orange growing
is also assuming significant proper
tons, The native oranges while OF
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-28

small land holdings is carried to its
logical conclusion II will OF Itself tend
to inaugurate an era OF prosperity
hitherto unknown by the Cubans. The
building OF branch railroads il pro-
ceeding apace. thus Offering stir great
er Inducements TO those who would
venture upon agricultural experiments.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-28

- RAZiNG Is carried on In some
II parts OF the republic Of the 18TH
mus, the aristocrat Of the upland
regions being the owner Of a cattle
range. Many Of the Panama herds
men are sturdy, independent looking
fellows, by their very appearance
commencing themselves to foreigners.
The herdsman shown In the iIlustra-
ton has just brought to market
powerful looking animal OF which he
Is evidently very proud Ranch life
clearly agrees with this isthmian.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-28

/. !. !. j. !. !. !. !. !. !.
nW n view OF the discussion
~ In congress of the Gu
ban reciprocity ques-
ton widespread inter-
49,. est Is naturally felt In
ESs.A the condition Of Cuba
I'LL today. From an in
dustral standpoint the
island is Of much more importance to-
day than II was in the heyday of the
Spanish regime. | Is true that the two
great Industries Of the island, sugar and
tobacco growing, have not yet recover
cd from the devastation wrought dur.
ing the long years OF the struggle for
independence, when every mill. and prac.
tically every plantation and railroad
was destroyed but the impetus which
the American occupation gave TO the
recultivaton Of the leading staples has
already had marked effects, and the |
sugar and tobacco plantations seem
more like their old selves than NJ any |
time since the close of the war. II is
stated, for example, that 10000 people |
find employment IN the tobacco fields. |
But from an economic standpoint this
does not mean so much as does the fact |
that an intelligent effort is being made
in the direction of diversified farming, |
whereby the island will not be so de- |
pendent upon It's two principal prod |
ucts as has been the case In the past
Why such an effort was not made |
during the long period Of European oc- |
cupatlon II is somewhat difficult to say. |
In the west end of the island are to |
he found all the conditions requisite to |
the successful cultivation on large |
scale of tropical fruits as well ms fruits |
that are not essentially tropical. Or
anges, pineappes. grapes and bananas
might be made lending staples. OF |
course one thing that formerly milf
tated against any Extensive enterprise |
was the lack OF transportation facili-
ties. a condition which Is being revolu-
tlonized. thanks chiefly to American
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fair quality, have not brought a good
price In the past owing largely TO
crude methods OF cultivation. They
were seedy and Of uneven flavor, both
of which defecfs may be removed by
scientific pomology. AS in other of the
present industrial occupations of the
island, American capital is finding vent
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-28

THE life Of a soldier has always ap.
peared to have great charm for
the average Panama man, or,
for that matter, boy. The Colombian
army, whether II be governmental or
revolutionary, numbers in its ranks
many mere lads. As a general thing
soldering in Panama is equivalent to
soldering" In the slang sense Of the
word. As the illustration shows, the
problem Of keeping his uniform neat
does not worry the Panama soldier TO
any noticeable extent.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-28
VEISlToRs are always impressed by
" the sjuht of a number Of women

" the sight Of number Of women
In the streets carrying heavy
bundles on their heads and backs.
One familiar type is the water carrier,
a woman who balances jars Of pottery
on her head. Another type is the
earthenware dealer, one Of which
class Is portrayed In the illustration.
The weight which these women can
support is very heavy, but they are
consoled by the reflection that there Is
a brisk demand for their goods.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-28

MI NEITHER the Climate or hered'
w ity Is to blame, certain II Is
that a most Characteristic oc.
cupation Of the people Of the republic
Of the isthmus is iding time away.
They are adopts In the gentle art Of
loafng All Panamsnians are not
drones, but the great majority OF them
prefer inaction to activity, unless a
revolution Is on foot, when they are
all life and hustle. The gentleman
shown in the Illustration Is an lnhab.
liant OF the city OF Colon
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-28

ne rural districts furnish some
most interesting types, most Of
which are to be seen in the
streets Of the chief towns on market
days. A unique figure is that Of the
fowl peddIer, who promenades up and
down the streets with an odd looking
cage containing chickens Of doubtful
age slung over his shoulder. Il can.
not be said that this Industry is very
lucrative, but the peddler derives
from Il an income sufficient to pro.
vide for his few wants.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-28
AN industry that is cultivated ex-
~ tensively bv both men and Wo-

~ tensively by both men and wo-
men is weaving, The basket
weaver is a happy go lucky indvid'
ual, picturesque In manner and cos
tune. The old woman seen In the
illustration earns her living weaving
fancy bags, for which she finds a
ready sale, Grasses Of many kinds
are found In the Iowlande, and from
them bags, mats and baskets Of pleas.
ing design are woven, An artisan Of
similar type lie the bird cage maker.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-28

the many interesting
figures in the house
Of representatives at
Washington two who
inevitably arrest the at
tention Of visitors are
Serene u, Payne and
John sharp Williams,
the floor leaders. re-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-07-06
< L0ST CHILD ON TRAIN.
Relieved to Belong to wsii-to-do
 Parents.

.. { ' &s 3l g s a When the train which leaves New York at 5 o'clock arrived in this city at $50 o'clock last evening . boy between three and four years old was found de- serted on one of the seats of the srnok- ing car. The conductor waited for some time and as no one claimed the boy he was given to the policeman at the de. pot, who turned him over to the Organ-
 ized Charities, where he is awaiting identification. The train on which the boy came to this city Is an express. stopping only at Stamford and Bridge- port between New York and here. The conductor said that he did not remem-
 Der having seen the child during the
 trip, but found 1t on the trains arrival
 in this city. The child is light com-l plexioned, has light hair, blue eyes, small features, and has marks of recent severe burns on the body. The boy was dressed in blue pants, white blouse and white straw hat with red rim and a red ribbon The child answers to the name of John Rourke. but is not old
 enough to tell anything about himself
 The police think that they boy may
 have been abandoned and are investi- gating his case. They think that he belongs to well-to-do parents. @
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-07-06
WATERBURY, STRIKERS REFUSE
wili Not Accept Alleged ofrsr of Trolley $ Company.

Waterville, July 5.-By unanimous vote of fifty-one, the local trolleymen's s union voted at a meeting held this af- ternoon. not to accept what they call proposition from the Connecticut Railway & Lighting company to return to work on the cars Three did not vote The officials of the company de- ny that any offer has been made. The men say the proposition was to take back eight of the men to be chosen by the company and to work on the local lines, and thirty men to be chosen by tine union and to work on lines on which there is no strike. On no con- ditions whatever would the company take back Barrett, KeIiAvs Maloney or the eight men acquitted on the charge 8of committing the Waterville line as- sault Nor would the men be taken as union men. The show at Forest Park closed this evening to remain closed till there is some settlement. One of the managers says that he has dropped $1, 800 this season at the park.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-07-06
HANNA TO VISIT ROOSEVELT.
with His wife He win Make n sooiaI .1 T.E .5 Call. ... 4E asf.-

Oyster Bay, N. r., July 5.-Senator Hanna accompanied by Mrs. Hanna and a small party of friends is expected at Sagamore Hill early this week. The party will arrive in yacht in which Mr. Hanna proposes to take a short cruise and will take luncheon with the president and Mrs. Roosevelt and their house guests. Assurance is given that the senator's call will be purely social and will have no political significance.
 President Roosevelt. the members of his family and his guests attended ser vices this morning at Christ Episcopal church. When the carriages reached the outskirts of the village at the con- clusion of the service the president and one of his friends alighted and walked home across the country.
 Clarence H. Mackey has presented to President Roosevelt small section of the new Pacific cable. It is beautifully mounted and rests in a handsome mo- rocco case.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-07-06
THE HOWE& STETS0N STsREs
 New Haven-Monaay JHly 6fb.
Reduced Prices
 0nUphoIsterieS

Nottingham and Scotch iace Curtains -3 yards and 3H yards long, finished with cord- ed edge, overlook stitch. Were selling for 1.75 to 200. Sam pies slightly soiIed, in lott os from 1 to 6 pairs of a pattern. ITo close them out, S5c a pair.
 Irish Points In odd lots of from 2 to 4 pairs of a pattern. lin plain and relief centers, worth $50, 400 and zoo a pair, Samples soiled. TocIoSe them out, ? 95 par.
 Raffled Muslin CnrtaIns Tn stripes, dots, figured and plain effects. Finishedwith a good iflll ruffle. LOO to 1.50 a pair. Price to close, z5c a pair. Savoy and French Sash Cur- tains 2h yards long, i;, white and Arab, made of afine quality cable net; also some of bobbinet, worth 2.75 to 400. a pair. Samples slightly soiled, Price to close, I.95.
 Tapestry 50 inches wide. lin a variety of stripes and col- brings, for hangings, draperies and cosey corners, wortIl 75c| ito 1.50 the yard. Price to close, 49c the yard.
 Remnants Of velours, darn- asks, silk tapestries and tapes- try damask for furniture cov- ering; lengths from 1 yard to IS yards, prices have been!f from HOO to 1.50 a yard. Price tol jclose are 0ne-iiaIf and less: ] PilIOWS--Odd lot of tapestry covered pillows. filled with feathers and floss. worth i. 25.' Price to dose. 50c each. 2
 22-ineh Squares in oriental! patterns, finished with tasselI corners. worth soc. 29C ca.
 Japanese MattIngs Rem nants and odd rolls, a variety of colorings and pattern our. own importatlons.
 { 25c and 29c values. 19c tine yd 35c and 39c values, 25c the yd! 45c and 49c values, 35c the val 55c and 59c values, 45c the yd The Howe & StetsonCO CO,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-07-06

Half-Two Men Lose Their Lives flu
 the Flames and Three Are Ipjured-
 Nelson Morris and Swift Plants Bare.
 ly Escape.
 St. Joseph. Mo. July 5.-The main building of the Hammond Packing plant was destroyed by fire this after noon. The loss is estimated as high as $1, ,5O0,0OO. It is entirely covered by in- surance. Two men lost their lives in the flames. One of them is reported to be Charles Miller. fire marshal at the plant. This could not be verified. Three men were injured. one seriously.
 For a time the entire stock yards dis trict was threatened. By hard work the Nelson Morris plant, 300 feet north of the Hammond plant, was saved and this saved the Swift plant, which is north of the Nelson Morris building.
 The fire started a little after o'clock. By 9 o'clock most of the building was gone. The greater danger was at 6 o'clock when part os the north wall fell and the fierce flames were shot to- ward the Nelson Morris building. E
 The carcasses of 4,50O hogs, 1,S00 cattle and 800 sheep were burned. Nearly 100 0O0 pounds of oleomargarine were destroyed. The contents of the smoke house were consumed.
 K The origin of the fire is a mystery. There was no fire i'll the casing depart ment in the eastern part of the building where the fire started
 Daniel c. Maley, foreman of the car department from the read sheds on the north of the building and suffered seri- .ous injury.
 A man with hose, said to have been Miller, was seen at one of the windows on the north side in the hog depart- ment He walked back into the building and a few seconds later those on the outside heard terrible cries. The. man did not appear again, and is believed to have been killed.
 Two young men who were in the room and left few minutes before said that two failed to escape but they did not give the names of the men who were said to be employee of the company.
 The building and machinery were cov- cred by insurance to the amount of about $550,0O0 and the stock was insur- ed for about $600,0O0.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-07-06
LAMorHE DEAD.
Young Man Who shot Miss Goddu suo.
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New York. July 5.-Joseph Agenar Lamothe, the French-canadian who was wanted in winchester. Mass. on suspicion of having murdered Georgiana Goddu. died in St. .Lukes' hospital this morning from the revolver shot wound in the abdomen which he received dur ing struggle with Detective Becker in the reception room of the hospital Sat urday morning. From the time he was shot Lamothe sank gradually and never regained consciousness. Attendants at the hospital say that the dying man did not utter work which could in any way be taken as a statement.
 E It is said that when the injured man was being taken to the ward of the hos pital he murmured T want to die.'