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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-18
BILL
GOES THROUGH
First Of the Large Supply Bills
Passed BY the House.
EVERYTHING ELSE DISCUSSED
THEN A VOTE WAS TAKEN ON
THE MEASURE.

Washington, Dec. 17.-When the
house convened today the speaker
signed the bin. carrying into effect the
Cuban reciprocity treaty, using gold
pen provided by the Cuban minister.
Objection was made to the present con
sideration of the bin permitting Phoe-
nix Tempe and Mesa, Arizona, to bond
themselves Tor the construction Of a
wagon road from Phoenix TO the site
of the S3.O0000 dam TO be constructed
by the government for the salt river
valley irrigation reservoir.
MIR. Olmstead (Rep.. Penna..) face
ti0Usly inquired if the proposition 20
dam salt creek had been submitted 70
the minority Then the house went
into a committee of the whole 10 re-
sumo consideration of he pension app
propria ton bin
Mr. Scott CRep. kan.D reviewed the
history of the rural free delivery
showing the attitude of the Democratic
and Republican administrations to-
ward the system. and cOntending that
credit for its successful establishments
Is duo the latter
MI Miers Dem. Ind-.} addressed
himself TO the pension appropriation
bin.
Panama Question.
TIE Panama question was discussed
by ny. Sims. Dem. Tenn..) who TOOK
the ground that the consistent course
20 pursue was for the Democrats IN the
senate 90 vote against the treaty rms.
he said. would defeat it. in which event
Zee believed the precedent would build
The Nicaragua canal
Mr.. Calderhead (Rep.. kan.,) spoke on
tie pension appropriation and advo-
Gated service pension and spoke TOT
the deserving veteran.
Mr. Burgess Of Texas, taking the
policy of stand pat for his text, de-
MED that any measure Of prosperity DIS
dUe to the Republican policy Of pro
lection. He denied that protection had
increased the wage of the laborer he
understood the expression stand pat
90 have come from the senator from
Ohio 10 whom he referred as the great
est player of American politics, but
said he might be termed the sup
pressed possible president"
He said that the stand pat hand
had been turned over 90 the New York
man To play After the election the
hand would be called and the Demo-
Gratis would demand to see all the
cards He predicted that on one card
would be found the Iowa idea" on
another stand pat" and on another
General Leonard Wood
When Mr.. Burgess had concluded the
committee rose and the pension bin
was passed without division. Adj
journed until tomorrow.
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-. - -.

Dec. 1.-THE inter
w state commerce commission to-
day gave a hearing on it's pro-
posed requirement that after Jan.1 1904,
the tariffs on export and import traffic
be published and filed with the COM
mission the same as domestic tariffs. A
large number Of representatives Of
both the railroad and shippers attended
the meeting. The former cOntended
that under the present system the
shippers are better protected than I'M
der an ironclad printed tariff. as they
now set the benefit of the lowest COM
mon rates among the various ports
which are secured from steamship COM
panies from day 20 day by the rail-
roads agents and are available to ship
pers who inquire The railroads con-
tended that that constituted as fair a
public advance notice of rates as pub
lished tariffs on domestic traffic
They explained the methods Of the
steamship companies and the competi-
tiOn Of the various ports with the re-
sulting constant changes that make the
filing of the ordinary published tariffs
IN advance imDracticable asato export
business
Damaging Admission.
During the session an admission was
made by Frank WaterhOUse. repre-
sentiug. the Boston Steamship company
of Seattle. Of a discriminating contract
between that company and the North
ern Pacific railway Mr.. WaterhOuse
was discussing the 70 cent through rate
on hemp from Manila to St. Paul
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voting today and argued in favor of
this course. 1t was declared that to
vote today would lead to the inference
on the part of the public that the case
had been pre-judged. Il is said the
unanimity of action in closing the in
curry did not have any direct bearing
on the vote for confirmation.
Senator Scott made the protest
against reporting on the nomination
today claiming that. the committee as
jurors should read and weigh the evil
dence. he expressed the opinion that
any attempt to railroad the nominal
ton through the committee and the
senate would confirm the opinion that
the matter had been pre-judged
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which Mr.. Adee sent to Mr.. Leishman
to demand an apology and reparatiOn
from the porte for the treatment Of
Consul Davis received Mr.. LOOMS
hearty approval and he has prepared
to push the matter vigorously.
Further advices from Minister LeIsh-
man, at COnstantinopIe, to the state
department show that he has made
an enegetic protest to the porte gainst
the action Of the Turkish officials at
Alexandretta. Mr.. Leishman's last
cablegram further sUstains Consul Da-
Wis in his action and the state depart
ment consequently is not disposed TO
regard favorably any complaints from
the porte against the defense of
Eaturalized American citizens
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FRIAR LANDS WILL BE SOLD FOR
THE BENEFIT OF THE FILlPlNOS

Washington, Dec. 17.-Governor TAFT
has informed the war department that an
agreement has been reached FOR the sale
Cf the friar lands. 1t is in contemplating
10 sell the lands for the benefit of tie
FiipinOs themselves. for the money VIII
so into their treasury. Payment will De
made by bonds. either turned over direct
ly TO the friars or sold by the Philippine
government at the best price obtainable.
the principal being given to the orders
The landseare to be sold as far as pOssi-
Bile 10 tho tenants who live upon them
now, and on longtime payment at a very
moderate rate Of interest on the deferred
payments
greatest possible number Of landlords i'm
the Philippines, for IL is believed such
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ITALYAT ST. LOUIS.
Chamber oS Deputies Discussing an
Appropriation.

Chamber oS Deputies Discussing an
Appropriation.
Rome, Dec. lin the chamber Of
deputies today there was a debate on
the appropriation OF $50 600 Tor italian
participation i'm the St. Louis expOsi-
ton. Deputy MaggiOrino Ferrari
spoke i'm favor of the appropriation.
saying that while he Old not insist
upon increasing the amount propOeed
by the measure, he thought it was
most necessary that Italy should be
well represented at the st. Louis ex-
position.
Siguor Luzzatti, minister Of the
treasury. promised that the govern
ment would do everything possible to-
wards a proper and adequate repre-
sentatiOn.
SignOr Rava. minister Of agTicul-
ture, said he wished to demonstrate to
the people of the United States that
Italy had become an Industrial and
manufacturing nation. He believed
that the people of Italy fully approved
the bin and desired to be well repre-
scented at st. Louis.
A secret ballot on the bill win soon
be taken and it is generally believed
that the appropriation viii be in
creased TO 5000 900.
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DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN
A JURY TN COLORADO

Georgetown. Colo. Dec lI.-Au the We
niremcn so far examined in the district
court have been discharged from service
ass jurors st the trial of the miners
charged with completely i'm the explosion
at the sun 81 Moon mine in Idaho Springs
on July - last. and today Judge a. Fl Dc
France ordered an open ven.rc Of twenty
five men, returnablc forthwith TO be fol-
lowed by another open Venire Of twenty
five men for tomorrow. Attorneys for the
prosecution objected 10 this method of
securing a jury. but their objection was
Overruled by the court
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body would be a strong CONSERVATION o.
peace and would act to discourage future
revolutionary movements.
The question of the withdrawal Of the
friars, it is said at the war department.
practically settled itself. OF the gov
erning body of friars in the islands at
the outbreak Of the war only 300 are said
to have remained and nearly all Of these
are at Manila. Even if a few remain. IL
is felt that their power to further embar-
r8ss the future relations OF the govern
ment and people in the islands has dis
appeared. 1t is not doubted that the
president and Secretary Root Will approve
Governor Taft's arrangement. particu-
iarly as IL appears that the people of the
United States are not to be charged
with any of the money to buy the friar
lands.
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MEETING AT WEImAR.
Controversy Between German Artists
at Boiling Point.


Berlin. Dec. 17.-As a result OF the
controversy between the artists of the
Tmprcssionists' schools and the general
association OF art societies of Dresden
concerning the representation OF German
art at the St. louis exposition. COnven-
tiou of impressiOnists from all the lead
in- cities Of Germany was held at Wei
mar today TO establish "a league I'm OppO-
sitlOu 90 the general association
Count kessler director of the Wcimar
art exhibition. took the initiative IN
bringing the protesting artists together.
and che Weimar government. it lis re-
ported. intends to DO everything possible
e. promote the new movement
Addresses were made by Count kessler
ard Professor Hans Oldc. director of the
Grand Ducal Art school Professor Olde
pointed out the necessity Of a new or
lanigatiOn tO represent the interests OF
tho 1mpressiouists. and said that this
Organization should have It's own art
jury.
After q ful discussion &C. was voted 20
establish German artists league. with
permanent headquarters at Weimar. lhC
leagues plan OF campaign FOR forcing
rrprc-rutation M the ST. Louis exposition
haa mot set been divulged. but IL is cx-
p.cted shat "a formal demand viii soon
De- made ON Herr Lewald. imperial Ger
man commissioner. 20 force the old as
ISOLATION To- concede 10 the new organ
iza,ion portion of the space allotted TO
Germany az ST. Louis.
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anarchist, prompted by the utterinEs Of
Hlen VINO are not crazy. viii attempt my
lite' i snall SIN condemn unionism.F
Other Men Speak.
After speaking Of the manner Of or
kamLauon and reading the principles Of
lle NolQraQQ organizations, ar. Craig
.lllaneq ms talk amid great cheering.
speak.
Colonel y. A. Wall expressed himself
aA heartily in favor Of the alliance. g..
W Whitney OF the American Smelling &
ReLlning company spoke similarly Fish
u Harrls said he favored any Organiza-
tlon mat would cause "a cessation ~ law
lessness and inquired 81 the alliance
would be as effective in preventing or
Eanized capital from bearing down on
me people. James w. Nell favored it
heartily, and suggested that everybody
present, or those who favored the or
ganization, place their signatures upon
paper TO that effect
W. G. Bogue moved that the sense Of
tne meeting be taken and by unanimous
rising vote 1T was decided to organize
me citizens Alliance Of Salt Lake City
Committees Appointed.
Upon motion OF J. "a. Young. the chair
appointed J. ". Neil. G. II. Mason. r.
:. Campbell. Joseph A. Silver and Benner
p smith as "a committee on constitution
and bylaws.
The executive committee was next
named. as above. and was empowered 20
eject the general officers of the alliance
inree cheers were given for Craig ana
az The Colorado mans suggestion three
were heard for Governor Wells. The ad-
lourumcnt was subject TO call
among the many prominent men ia at
tendance were. NJ H. Walker. w s.
Mccormick, W. III. Dickson. Frank Knox,
FRANK =. Stephens Joseph a. Silver.
isner s. Harris. ID. s. Murray. r. :.
campbell. j. A. Reeves. IL. A. Wall. Fred
toF, r. A. Nichols. O.. W. Whitney.
James w. Nell. W. O.. B0gue. j. H.
Young s. v Shelp. George H. Robinson,
j. j. Moran and H. Pembroke.
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SEARCH FOR BODIES
IN PORTLAND RUINS

Portland. ore. Dec. 11.-AltnOugh the
Trurch Tor bodies among the ruins of the
burned buildings continued during the
day. mo- more were recovered. 10 fs rec
ported in Chinatown tonight that four or
lItc Chinese are missing TO cannot De-
stated at this time how much insurance
was carried on the burned buildings but
DO is understood that most of The Amer
Jeans who suffered losses were will I'M
FUred.
rho fire is likely to create havoc among
the chinese. because So MANY Of them
lost their certificates or residence TINS
VIII cause them trouble when the iumi-
grafton inspectors cali around.
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INSANE MURDERER
FINALLY GIVES up

River Head. L. T.. Dec. 17.-Tuthin
Reeve the demented farmer who yester-
day shot and killed q deputy sheriff while
the latter was trying 20 serve an exeCu-
tiOn for debt at his home near here. sur
rendered today after an all-night siege.
Although Reeve had fired a number Of
shots from the house in which be VISA
barricaded. none of the besiegers was
wounded Reeve was wounded by the
fire Of the posse which surrounded the
house. lie was shot TN several places,
but his wounds are not serious
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SENATE COMMITTEE POSTPONES
ACTION IN WOOD CASE UNTIL JAN q

committee on military affairs today
decided to postpone action on the case
of General Wood until January 4. 1t is
planned to go over the entire testi-
mOny that was introduced in the in
VestigatiOu and give time for the prep
aration of the majority and minority
reports which viii be made. The ma
jority report win, it is expected, be an
endorsement Of General Woods mill
tary and civil record in Cuba.
The action Of the committee was un-
animOus in deciding to close the in
PRODUCTION of testimony and taking a
vote January T. although a few mem
bers of the committee were in favor of
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MONETARY COMMISSION.

Report Sent to Congress by the
President.
washington. Dec. 1.-THE president
sent to congress today a communica-
ton from Secretary Hay submitting
to him the report Of the commission
on international exchange constituted
under authority Of congress to make
an effort to bring about a fixed rela-
tionship between the moneys of The
gold standard countries and the silver
using countries. The secretary says
to carry this policy TO completion it
yet remains TO submit the conclusions
OF the foreign commissioners to the
Chinese government to defray the ex
penses of which the secretary says an
appropriation of $4,000 Will be necee-
sary. This recommendation the presi-
dent approves
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FAVORABLE REPORTS.
Two Senate Bills in the Interest Of
Literary Workers.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE senate
committee on patents today directed
reports on two bills in the interest of
literary workers, artists, inventors,
composers and other workers in the
fine arts. In one bill protection is af-
fOrded foreign exhibitors Of the LOuisi-
ana Purchase exposition by giving
them the sole right of producing and
vending their literary or art works for
a term Of two years under the copy
right law upon payment OF a fee Of
81 so for each title or description re-
corded at the library Of congress. The
full term of the copyright privilege
may be obtained by filing two copies
of the original text of any book or
copies of any work Of art brought into
this country for the purpose Of exhibit
ing at the ST. Louis exposition. An
other bill increases the protection Civ
en- to authors or proprietors of books
in foreign languages in obtaining
translations into the English language
for sale in this country.
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WEAVING THE WEB.
Strong Case Being Made Out Against
Gravelle

Strong Case Being Made Out Against
GTavelle.
Helena Dec 1.-THE letter received by
the Great Northern railway. demanding
money for immunity, was today one OF
the important features I'm the GraYelie
trial This afternoon Luther Mills. post
master az Cascade was put on the stand
and he identified Gravelle as the man
who came 60 the Cascade DostOffice on
the evening Of oct. last and got several
sheets OF paper and some envelopes. The
paper had the Monarch brand, and the
witness Identified the letter sent the
Great Northern as on the same paper
and also the envelope as the same sort
ke had sold Gravellc. Paper found in
the coat of Gravelle after he was ar
rested also bore the same brand. and
Mills said it was of the same sort as ne
had sold to the defendant. The letter
making the demand on the Great North
crn was dated Cascade. oct. s. The wit
ness testified that be had made no sales
Of the sort of paper he had sold era
velle either during the week preceding
or the week following the sale to him.
Gravelle was also identified by two wit
nesses as having been az BOzeman and
Chestnut at about the dates the North
ern Pacific tracks were dynamited there
early I'm August.
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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.

New York. Dec. Representatives
of the big steel companies throughout
the country assembled here again to-
day behind closed doors. The prices Of
steel rails, billets and plates were dis
cussed at the different meetings, il IS
asserted, but no decision s6 to the
prices that shall prevail has been
reached
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DREYFUS TO BE MADE
LIEUTENANT COLONEL

Paris. Dec. 1.-THE Liberte confirms the
report that the council OF the war office
has considered the details Of the Dreyfus
reinstatement in the army and the regi
mcnt he will command. with the rank 81
lieutenant colonel. has been chosen. II IS
added that "a determination has Deeen
reached 70 deal vigorously with Qtticers
who Cypress disapprovai OF Dreyfus' rec
instaftfneut
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Gnnd Pancake Recina.

To two cups Of Falcon Self-Rising
Pancake Flour add enough milk or
waller to make q comparatively thin
bsiter. or use two cups OF Pancake
Flour. two cups milk, one tablespoon
full sugar or syrup. one egg; have grid
die hot: bake most after turning Get
Falcon Self Rising Pancake Flour at
any grocer's.
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STOCK HUSTLER ARRESTED.

Billings. Mont, Dec. I7.-Sheriff Robert
son Of Park county has placed under ar
rest Charley Clifford. whom he captured
after an exciting chase toward the Idaho
border. Clifford was an accompHce or
Ryan, who was arrested in Illinois a
week ago. The two men were said to
be at the head Of gang Of stock rustiers
aud were badly wanted by the authOri-
ties. 1t is alleged their thefts were ex-
tensive.
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DUPLICATED PAY ACCOUNTS
Ugly Charges Against Captain W. I.
Phillips. u. S. a.

New York, Dec. 1L-Charges of dupli-
eating his pay accounts for the months
of October and November, were TO-DAY
preferred against Captain ". T. Phillips.
Twenty seventh infantry. By Colonel
Francis s. Dodge. chief paymaster Of the
department of the east. Colonel dodge
has forwarded the papers in the case to
the paymaster general at Washington for
further action.
Captain Phillips is on leave If absence
from his regimetn, which is nov stationed
ut the Philippines.
Following ir1mediately on the heels IF
suit for divorce brought by the captain,
in which Mrs. Phillips brings counter
cahrges. the case has awakened unusual
interest IN army circles.
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MORE NEGOTIATIONS.
Russian Proposals Are Not Agreeable

Russian Proposals Are Not Agreeable
to Japan.
London, Dec. 1.-THE Associated
Press is informed that an intimation
has been received here in official quar-
ters from Japan that the Russian draft
Of the proposed agreement is not ac-
ceptable in it's present form and that
further negotiations on Important
questions Of principle would be neces-
sary before a final settlement can be
reached. Both the japanese and Brit
ish officials in London, however, main
tain the Views they expressed in those
dispatches Dec. Il, that a distinct step
towards peace has been made. and they
remain optimistic in regard to an III
innate specific settlement.
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TOBACCO COMBINE.

Evansville. Ind. Dec. IA c0mbi-
nation was effected today Of three in
dependent tobacco factorles-HamptO
Tobacco company. Newburg. Ind:
Bowling Green factory. Bowling Green.
Ky. and n. NJ. Ryan company Marlin.
Tenn. The combination is capitalized
eft 500. 900 The Bowling Green plant
SIN be removed 20 Newburg.
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VS.. Baily. 20. True, Texas. writes: My
wife had been suffering five years with
paralysis in her hcs arm. when I was
pursuaded to use Billiards. Snow Lini-
ment. which cured her all right. T have
also used it for old sores, frOstbites and
skin eruptiOns 1T does the work" 25c
soc and S10O. Sold by 4. C. NJ T. Drug
liant
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BuRNED 20 DEATH.

Philadelphia. Dec. T7.-Mrs. Harry l..
Smith and her two young sons were
burned to death TODAY by a fire I'M their
home at Oaklaue. Mrs Elizabeth She'll
mire was badly burned while endeavoring
to awaken them.
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Heart Fluttering.

TTndigested food and gas in the stom-
51ch. located just below the heart. pres
sae against 1t and causes heart palpi-
taffou When your heart troubles you
fn that way takes Hcrbine for a few
davs. You VIII soon DE all right. SOC
sold b. T. G. IA. J. Drug Dept.
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foe infant feeding ia the uncertain ways
of the novice when you can have always
with you a supply of Borden's Eagle
Brand Condensed Milk. a perfect cows
mii6 from herds Of native breeds. the
perfection Of infant food? Use it FOR
tea and coffee.
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COLLISION III PARTs.

Paris. Dec. IA dense fog which
enveloped Paris today caused q col
lision between two electric cars in the
suburbs Of Noiey-le-Sec. Nineteen
persons were injured. seven Of them
seriously
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coLoFApo,s BUTLpTNe

Denver. Dec. 1.-THE Colorado
Worlds fair board today accepted
plans for "a 5000 state building 10 be
erected ,at the So. Louis exposition
and work OBJ The structure VIII begin
at once.
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DEPART

For Ogden, Omaha, chicago
L BsaseF. hansas city and 1000 a N
For Ogden. Portland ST. An
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For Ogden. Omaha. Chicago.
R a6d s5n f Fraaeis S5'y 81 Louis ll0 M
For Ogden, Cache Valley. Den
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For Ogden. Cache Valley. Butte,
Helena, Portland. san Fran-ET.fE % ~
cisco and intermediate points. ll-1U Y ~
II. M. SCHUMACHER.
Traffic Manager.
D. u. Blu riley.
C.. =. & II. A.
d. s. SPENCER.
a. O.. F. & r. A.
City ticket office, 201 Main street. TeIe-
phone $50.
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nnLn FRnM FrRopr
Whv Modifv Mnk

New York. Dec. 17.-Goldman. SCANS &
co. announce a gold engagement IN Lon
con Of $4,000 for import.
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METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
Yesterdays Record at the Local once
of the Weather Bureau.

Maximum temperature. - degrees. min
imum temperature. p degrees: mean tenn
OF temperature since list OF the month Cd
degrees; accumulated deficiency of tenn
perature since Jan. i. 80 degrees. Total
precipita ton from p. 10. 90 j. M.
none; accumulated deficiency Of preclDi-
tation since lst 81 month, .GS inch. ae-
cumulated deficiency Of precipitation