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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-14

read over his notes, the reporter hurried
down to his office, wrote them out. and
had printed slips at the dinner, which
were held on Mr.. Depew when he rose
TO respond to his toast.
With all the sparkle and spontaneity
OF what seemed altogether lnpromptu
effort, the gifted orator delivered the
speech word for word as he had dictat.
cd 1t, Remembering that his remarks
dealt in due sequence and order with
various little known events and cpl
sodes, chapters and characters connect
ed with the Dutch settlement and adj
ministration of New Netherland, deity
and wittily related TO men and matters
Of interest In our later history, this ia
cility Of preparation seemed to call for
remark
MEN have told me-" DR.. Depew said,
that they wouldn't dare to make a
public speech of this sort without two
or three days of preparation. Well, /
wouldn't dare to make after-dinner
speeches If ! had to drop everything
else and spend days In preparation. |
suppose II comes easier TO some men
than to others"
But this feat OF memory-not at all
feat to Senator Depew--is quite cast
into the shade by Seth Lows perform
ance at the time of his inauguration as
president OF Columbia. on that occa-
sion, at the Metropolitan Opera house,
Mr. Low made four separate speeches.
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diluyion' now. The necessity of
complete overhauling and enlargement
was emphasized when Mai Young OF
the Eighteenth infantry came here with
his battalion, and two light batteries
were FIRST stationed here, There We're
corrals only for one battery, and Il was
necessary TO build wooden ones for
the second artillery command, and the
battalion OF infantry was so crowded
that men were sleeping on the floors of
barracks, just like Mexican soldiers.
until special provision could be made
for them. Then for some time, the lack
of modern conveniences In the barracks
have been severely felt, and the same
was true in the quarters around Off
GERS row, The plumbing in all OF the
buildings Is decrepit and worn, the floor
ing poor II not rotten, and there was
promise that things would shortly fall
into general decay Representations
and protests have been made from time
to time, but nothing of a radical ma
ture was undertaken In the way OF i'm
provements as II was realized that a
general rebuilding must come shortly
and II has,
si,i4o,OOo TO BE SPENT.
Efforts that met with success were
made at Washington by Utah represen-
tatives in Congress. backed by the
stronges recommendation from army
officers last session and the re-
suit was an appropriation by the ma
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-14

W@ UILDING operations are be.
: !. !. I. !: !. !. !. !.
n ing pushed with all possible
celebrity AZ Fort Douglas
Construction is active on the
Va new harrack buildings and
the gymnasium on the
southern part Of the post
~ grounds and laborers have
for some weeks been tearing up the
streets and roads OF the post laying
new sewers and water pipe, and grad
ing and laying macadam. all In pre-
marathon for the rejuvenation OF Fort
Douglas from what would hardly have
been enough 90 years ago, to a condi-
tion that will meet the requirements of
the great garrison that is to be placed
here when the rebuilding shall have
been completed.
SOME HISTORY.
when Mai. Gen Conner located the
site OF the fort In 1862. the place was
waste dry and barren, Connor's men
lived In tents until log huts could be
built for their convenience, and the
next step IN the building improvement
was adobe houses which today wouli
be called shacks. II required years for
the era of stone houses TO be estab-
lshed, and when Fort Douglas was
brought to what 1t was UP to the be-
ginning Of the present era of improve
ment, It was regarded as a very at
tractiye place But that time has gone
by, and what was luxurious, II not
palatial then, is out OF date and "ante-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-14

enlisted for service with commands
stationed at Fort Douglas. But when
the new Fort Douglas Is ready for
occupancy, II will be one OF the most
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-14

tional legislature OF si,1iOOOO for the
complete rebuilding of the old time
army post Even In It's antlquated con-
dition 1t has been great attraction to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-14

officers and men; and officers have
striven for transfers here from less de-
sirable posts, and men whose terms OF
enlistment expired elsewhere have re-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-14
FULL REGIMENTAL POST

The foregoing improvements have
been approved at Washington, and
other improvements are In contempla-
ton which viii exhaust the appropria-
ton OF Sl.i4O,0OO The new Fort Doug
las will be, when completed a 10 COM
pany, or full reglmental post, with a
population of about $500 souls. The
cost OF maintenance viii approximate
100000. The present parade ground
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-14
attractive military posts either IN
or In any country.
THE IMPROVEMENTS.

The following detailed enumeration
of improvements have already been de-
hntely decided on. and viii consume
$Sib,OOO OF the whole amount appro-
priated,
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Lot 800 pairs of ladies' Ideal kid
Wei kid, Velour calf and fine box calf
I'm hand turned and hand welted soles
all the newest heel and toe shapes,
sizes 10 8, widths "A to E, SO so and
81. 90 values, In this sale 60 az
your choice .,...,,.,,..'.. %So~V
LOT $500 pairs of ladies' Corona
colt, Wei kid, Velour calf and box calf
shoes, In heavy extension and turned
solcs, all the latest toe and heel shapes
sizes to 8, widths to ee, SO so and
SO. 90 values, In this sale &1 OK
your choice ..,.....,,,,.., .VuoSV
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-11
ARMED MOB
IN PURSUIT
Enraged Farmers Determined To
Avense Murder OF Their
Neighbor.
A CONFLICT IS IMMINENT
Company OF Militia. With Prison.
ers In Charge, May Be
Cut To Pieces.

Bird city. Kan, June i0,--persIstent
rumors Of conflict between the COM
pany Of Kansas militia guarding the
prisoners accused Of the murder Of
Dnniel Berry and sons. and 200 far
mers. are heard In town today, The
iisrt word was brought In by II young
settler. He said the fight took place
shortly after daylight and before the
camp was thoroughly organized for
the days march. Later other arrivals
from the ranges and farm districts told
similar stories.
The people OF the town are inclined
10 take The stories as greatly exagger-
atcd. though the number 0f the variety
Of them seems 10 indicate q battle has
taken place. The militia II. NO II is
said, here. making no effort TO reach
~ Francis tomorrow, the time set for
trial. The continued lack Of news from
them would cause no uneaslhess IL IT
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-11
MUST ANSWER
CHARGE or BURGLARY
Detected in IIouyc by pIueky Woman
Who Drove Him Away with Well
Directed shot.

Eric samuels was bound over IN
Clatskanle yesterday TO the grand jury
on O charge Of burglary
samuels entered house IN Clnts-
kane the preceding night, arouslng In
the process two women that were the
only occupants. He was moving about
in the kitchen, when one Of the women
approached him, and plueklly ordered
the intruder to clear out ut once. SAM
uels refused and the woman picked up
revolver, fired and hit the man In
the forehead. This proved sufficient
argument and he decamped being Ia
ter captured In the vicinity
AT his hearing yesterday samuels at
tempted defense by saying that he
had gone TO the house TO ask the way
TO logging camp whore he expected to
get work Az the women sny that he
was hunting around In the kitchen for
some time. his story does not appear
to be in harmony with the facts OF the
caae,
Samuels' wound ~ slight the bullet
having merely gra2ed his forehead.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-11
Women Praying From House Tops.-Many
Cottages Deserted And None Have
knowledge As To Whereabouts
or Former Occupants.
District Practically Under Martial Law Guards Having Orders 10
Shoot River Thieves.-Families Seperate Amid The Most
Pathetic And heartRsndins Scenes.


aud whistles were blown, bella rung,
shots were fired aud cries Of warning
were sounded. but even with all the
pandcmunium. u majority of the inhab-
itAnts aroused failed 20 leave their
homes, 4 wall Of water ruahcd onward
and Within an hour houssa stood IN
water with only their roofs visible Al
though rtHcuc boats found many i'eopls
In second stories and on huusetopa there
wers rows upon rows of cottages that
did not show slgn Of life II 's.not
known what became ot'.hc occupants,
II WAS currently reported today that
seven arsrnsn caught l',"ting hnuAen on
the north side last night were all shot
TO death They were ON raft and were
surprised by gnarla who shot them
down and threw their bodies into the
wale1
United States District Attorney Dyer
has issued an order 10 conflEcate tom-
pararily an bnats seen Ia and about
81 Louis and rush them TO East St
Louis Four companies OF military
arrived for guard duty tonight and
they have orders 10 XIII river thieves
on sight
Aa wlycs entered boats they became
too allcd 10 carry husbands, and 40
children were sent ahead OF their par
cuts. they wcpt and cIaHped each 9th
er In one Anothor's arms fearing that
some calamity might separate them.
Mothers knelt on housctops with hands
lifted In audible prayer for safe WY.
age aa their children were taken away
from them
Martial law has not bncn officially
proclaimed but Fast 81 Louis In prae-
ttcnly being governed under such com
litiona Commisarles have been estab-
lshed and the homeless and destitute
are being fed
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-11
soLDiERLY AMENITIES.
Confederate Writes an Apprecia.
tive Letter 10 Root, and IL
Answered Ia Same strain.

Washington, June i0.--Aftcr the cioge
Of the Confederate Reunion at New
Orleans there was an exchange Of let.
tefs between General John u. Gordon,
president Of the Confederate Veterans
Association, and Secretary Root, Cen
erai Gordon wrote:
My dear Secretary; piease accept
fiom me and the United Confederate
Veterans whom ] represent the assur-
ance Of our sincere appreciation Of
your generous eourt. In urging the pro
vision for roster OF ali ex.confcdar-
atcs as well an Of ex.unlon soldiers.
The readiness OF all cnnfederates 20
cooperate with you was also fully ex-
pressed"
Secretary Root, under date OF June Q.
replied as follows
My dear General Gordon thank
you for your kind letter Of May 2s, ad-
vlsing me OF the gratifying way in
witch the Confederate Veterans look
upon my course In regard 10 the publ
cation of d roster of x.CongedsraieN
and ex-unlon soldiers beg you To
believe that | fully appreciate and
highly prize this expression. | think.
next to the spiiudid iighiing which was
done on bath sides In the Civil war.
the re-eRtabllshmens or friendly rela-
tlons and common sympathies between
the two sections within the lifetime OF
the very men who fought 80 desperate
iy against zach other IL high title
10 respect for Americans by all the
world
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-11

VI, Louis. June io,-Almost two'
,hirda of East st. Louis Is under water
from two TO 10 feet Between twilight
last night and dawn today. eleven h'en
we're lost and damage which no man
today attempted TO estimate, waa done
10 property Since rhursd5s morning
5000 men, with little rest aud FOOD
snntrhea at Intervals, had talied un-
ccasIngiy In East ~, Louis strength
,ning lcyers. building shcm up. Greeting
additional safeguards, and doing every.
thing Ia the power Of man 10 save the
city. hut Il WAS fshI that 80 Ear has
terminated half Ia victory anu h"'' Ia
defeat
Not wheel OF industry is turning In
East ". Louis. The vast railroad
yards ave made more apparent by hun
itrds N half submerged cars and loco'
motives Huge grain elevators nre nur'
rounded by verltabie sea. 10 tllc
south. beyond the railway ynrlE, are
thousands OF homes, the greater num'
ber or them beins humble cottages of
Mborcrs, submerged 70 ,he eareH'
IN northern East ST. Louis dcstruc-
tlcn is repeated, but no, on SO large
scale. The bnsincsa portion OF the city.
ana tho district containing better resi-.
denccs, are stiil intact
Broadway. running from EadS bridge
east 10 Limits. Wide street huIlt Of
sand and walled with stone Is feet high,
divides the city in halves over 10 feet
of water IL pressing against Broadway
from the south and IN many places "
sweeping through IN streams aH thlrk
ag a mna's body Al along the river
front 60 the west water leyee of sand
bangs from two TO aiS feet high aud
two miles long shuts the river out,
When the rmhankmont broke last
night. the alarm spread like wild ft,e
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-11
were not for the rumors.

Lincoln, Neb., June 10.-specals re-
oelyed from towns In the northwestern
part Of Kansas Indicate that a great
deal Of uneasIness is felt regarding the
safety OF the company Of militia which
has chauncey Dewey, Clyde Wilson and
]. q. Mcbride In charge. The three
are accused OF the murder Of Daniel
Berry last week on the Berry ranch.
near Atwood. They are beiEg escorted
overland TO St Francis for trial. and q
mob OF farmers numbering about 40
has been seen along the trail OF the es-
cort. This morning Bird city, Atwood
and 81. Francis, Kan, reported that
rumors OF conflict between the militia
and farmers were frequent, but lacked
confirmation. The continued nonap-
pearance OF the party. which was due
70 arrive In 81. Francis last night, gives
the rumors strength.
The settlers claim 10 have been
crowded out OF much land by the oper-
atlons OF the Dewey Cattle company,
and the murder OF Daniel Berry. who
was unarmed at the time and more
than 60 years OF age. has aroused them
10 determination 10 kin or drive out
the employees OF the Dewey company.
LABOR UNION ELECTION.
Denver, June 10. - Official ballots
have been printed for distribution
among local branches OF the American
Labor Union for general election. The
election is TO be conducted according TO
the initiative and referendum method.
each union holding an election. The
candidates for president are |. L.
Hughes, Spokane, aud Daniel NJ. Dom
aid. Butte.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-11
tNclTE 10 VIOLENCE,
Roumanlan Press Urge Native Priests
TO Massacre Jews

Venice. June TO- Two hundred Rou-
manian Jews haye arrived here on
their say to America, They naseis that
the conditions in noumania are daily
growing more and more perilous. The
antl-aemlte press II openly inciting the
people 10 follow tho example q the
Russlans At KlsuhIneff. The Vocea Tut
ovel. Berlai, Rounaaia, concludes an
article on Klschlnefr an follows
'The orthodox Russian priests have
done their duty II is your turn, linu-
maulan priests Raise the cross and
begin the battle her against the
wretched Jewish horde which has
brought the Roumanian people to beg
gary aud your reward In heaven VIII
be greater"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-11
DECIDED HE WAS SANE,
After an Insanity Plea, Prisoner Nd
mits Guilt,

Chicago, June iO-"Gentlemea, I
ought to 20 10 the penitentlary," said
william wardner, to a jury In Judge
McEwan's court yesterday. II am no
more crazy than you are"
The jury agreed with the prisoner
and sentenced him to states prison for
~ years for the murder OF Walter
Osborn on February 2. wardner'a ad-
mission that he deserved punishment
came after an elaborate insanity de-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-11
Miss McCarty Awarded Big Money In
United states Court

Portland, June 1.-The jury In the
United states court tonight awarded
Miss Birdie N. Mccarty q school teach
er, OF Wayne. Mich, s29,bOO In a breach
or Of Wayne, Mich, s22,5OO In a breach
ford, wealthy stockman of Lake
county Oregon Judge Bellinger
stated that he considered The verdict
excessive and that he would set Il
aside. Miss Mocarty sued for $4,000,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-11
BouRKE COCHRAN ENGAGED.

New York, June 1O,-Bourke coeh-
ran's engagement to Kathleen
youdgest daughter of Lord Chief JUS
tlce Mathew of the English supreme
court may be announced shortly ae'
cordlng to World dispatch from Lon
don. Mr.. Cochran Is now IN Ireland
Lord Chief Justice Mathew Is q ne
phew Of the Apostolic OF Temperance
Father Mathew. His eldest daughter is
the wife OF John Dillon, M. p.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-11
BERLINs JACK THE RIPPER.
Cowardly Murders Committed by
Mysterious Person

Berlin, June TO- The Tageblatt, com
mentIng on the recent increasing num-
ber OF horrible murders Of little girls ir
Berlin, expresses the opinion that the
city hnrbor has Jack the Ripper
II points out the similarity In the
Berlin methods OF the perpetrators OF
the murders and that the Berlin mis-
crennt, like his London prototype dis
appears into impenetrahlo mystery
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-11
TIE-uP ENDED,

New York. June TO- A great build
Ing tle.up was practically ended today
when the lumber and brick yards
throughout Greater New York were
thrown open for business BY the end
of the week It Is expected that between
100000 and 10000 men now Idle may be
at work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-11
THOUSANDS FOR NEEDY

New York. June lO,-A committee
appointed by Mayor Low to solicit re-
lief for the food sufferers has distribut-
ed by telegraph $4,000 as follows'
Topeka, $4,000; Kansas city $1,000;
Gainesville, Ca, $1,000, and Spartan
burg, $. G.. $1,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-11
ALLEGED MuRpERERs SAFE,
Late Special States They Have Arrived
IN 81. Francis Under Escort.

Denver, June l0,--A special to the
News from st. Francis Kan, says
Chauncey Dewey Claude Wilson aud
w. J. Mcbride, charged with the MUIR
der Of several members OF the Berry
fpmily near Colby, Kan, arrived here
tonight under military escort Thus
ends one OF the most remarkable
marches OF troops In peace time.
BREACH or PROMISE SUIT,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-11

fpnae," II was d feature Of the short.
est murder trial Ia the records Of the
criminal court.
The case was called at o'clock IN
the afternoon and the verdict was en-
tered al $50 The evidence was that
Wnrdner and Osborn had quarrclled
over woman and that Osborn was In
Wardners saloon when the shooting
took place.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-11
FIGHT OVER WOMAN,
one Italian klilvd and others Wound
ed in scrimmagc,

New York. June l0,-Glocomo san
tanillo, n butcher, was shot dead IN
Mulberry street last night Ills cou'
sin, Docco Simiacalo OF Newark, mad
hls lower Jaw sho, away and VIII die
Clementinc Almlo, Giovanni SohioSzo
ana Frank Callaudi were shot IN the
legs, sImlscalo, who cannot speak,
wrote that Rafralo CoscIcgne, q COLI
lector. shot him. Coscignc was arrest
cd. Tho men fought over a woman.
The daily tribune., 1903-06-02
A Good Proposition.

The Blaney Oil, Gas and Refining
copmany owns the lease on the S. w.
q of s. E. a, section 20, about half
mile southwest of city limits; also N.
e. "a of N. W d of section l6. cor
neringFrazer orchard on northeast and
this lease covers sixteen lots on State
addition ON North Pixies Peak avenue.
l.. blaney. president; @. W. Blaney,
secretary. Office 1876 East Main
street. tt
The daily tribune., 1903-06-02

Commander Shultz was called. A
few more years aud the Grand Army
of the Republic; you Of the blue aud
of the gray will be of the past. But
your deeds of bravery, your months
of suffering and privation will ever
remain cherished memory to the
future generations of Americas citi-
zens.
No America is not ungrateful for az
long as time exists your deeds will be
held rs a cherished memory; when
the archives at Washington where
these records are kept shall have
crumbled to dust; when these marble
slabs that mark your last resting
place shall be by time obliterated;
when that glorious sun whose benign
and warmful presence cheered in by
gone times shall have passed away,
then and not till then, will the Amer
lean people fail to assemble on this
May day And now kind soldiers,
comrades and preservers Of this Amer
lean nation. / trust that an all wise
Father will SO como uct you through
life that you may feel like the drum
mer boy at Shiloh who when he was
dying called the color bearer to his
side and said:
Now wrap the flag around me boys
To die were far more sweet,
With freedoms starry emblem boys
To be my winding sheet.
In life loved to see it wave,
And followed where ii led,
And now my eyes grow dim my hand
Would grasp its last bright thread.
The daily tribune., 1903-06-02

Why should prejudice against put-up
medicine hinder you from trying what
has cured thousands of suffering men
and womenp
Tonly for DR.. Picrce's Golden Medical Dis
eovery think would be in my grave today
writes Mr. Moses Miles, Of Hiliiard, Uinta Co.
Wyoming, III had asthma 80 bad could not
sleep at night and was compelled to give up
work. 1t affected ray lungs so that coughed
all the time both day and night My friends
all thought had consumption, My wife had
had helped her so much snc insisted my try
ing his Golden Medical Discovery which
did. have taken four bottles and am now a
well man, weighing iss pounds, thanks to DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery"
The sole motive for substitution is to
permit the dealer to make the little more
profit paid by the sale Of less meritorious
medicines. He gains; you lose.
The daily tribune., 1903-06-02
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Dlarrhoea Remedy.

Is everywhere recognized as the one
remedy that can always be depended
upon and that is pleasant to take.
1t is especially valuable for summer
diarrhoea in chilrden and is undoub-
tedly the means of saving the lives of
a great many children each year.
For sale by all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1903-06-02

Manufacturers price plus the freight
is what I. NJ. Howells asks for his
fancy china. S0.S2
The daily tribune., 1903-06-02


dropped down tn
perry log over the
offers a chance of
ed at. The @ Il,
He cares nothing
for the means to
that end.
There are thou
sands Of men and
women whose
lives are at stake,
who are hindered
from accepting
the one means of
safety by foolish
prejudice.
Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical
Discovery has
been the means of
restoring health
to many men and
women whose hol-
low cough, bleed
ing lungs, erna-
citation and weak
ness seemed to
warrant the state
ment of local phy-
sicians-r There is
no cure possible. 4"
The daily tribune., 1903-06-02
WHEN IlFf'S AT STAKE

The most tinid man will take any
chance of escape. The slender rope
dropped down the precipice, the slip
perry log over the abyss, anything that
offers a chance of life, is eagerly snatch
ed at The esld the man secks is safety.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10
COFFEE As a sr,muLAnr.

An Antidots for Alcohol and 10
Otherwise Distinctly Beneficial.
One of the highest authorities
among medical publications. the Lon
don Lancet. gives few words Of ad
vice and comfort to the lovers of cot.
fee and says that this most popular
OF all drinks is not harmful.
As an after-dinner drink it believes
coffee is distinctly beneficial. Coffee
also is an antedote fer, alcohol. The
dyspeptic. It says. should not drink
coffee or tea. because both are injuri
Gus to weak stomachs
As = substitute for the hot drink,
however. coffee jelly is recommended.
In this form 1t can be taken into any
stomach without injury, provided
there is no stinting of the quantity
of coffee in the Jelly. 1t has a cooling
effect, assuages the thirst and is gen.
orally beneficial.
Coffee, the Lancet declares, Is a
stimulant, like alcohol. but. unlike
alcohol. 1t arouses muscular energy
without the collapse which follows al.