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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
EVANS DISLIKES HIM
Paymaster Harry E. BiSCOe
Has Been Charged With
Neglect of Duty.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The navy de-.
partment has been informed by Rear
Admiral Evans. commander in chief OF
the Asiatic station, that Paymaster
Harry z. Biscoe OF the battleship Ore
gon cannot be detached at present as
requested by the department. and tha5
he has been pla eed under arrest pend
ing his appearance before a cOurtmar-
tial On a charge Of neglect of duty.
Little is known Of the case at the de-
partment. but the paymaster general
OF the navy has found upon eXamina
ton of the records here that Paynls -
ter BisCOe's accounts with the depart
ment are absolutely straight The
charges We're preferred by Captain
Burwell. commanding the Oregon. 1t
viii be RECALLED that Paymaster Biscoe
protested to the secretary Of the navy
last year against the arraignment in
severe language by Admiral Evans of
court of which SIR. Biscbe was a
member for what the admiral consid-
cred as an Inadequate sentence.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
WORCESTERSHIRE. OVER CANADIAN LINE
Trains Came Into Ogden by
Way of MCCammOn About
a Day Late.

ogden, Feb 25.-TVo washouts on
the Union Pacific near Baskin, about
twenty-five miles east of here. have de-
iayed traffic for almost twenty -four
hours on that line. no. s. which was
due to arrive here at $3.50 this morn
ing. was caught between two washOuts,
one being a bridge at Baskin and the
other a few miles east of there. This
train arrived in Ogden at 1875 tonight,
almost a day late.
No. 1. the Overland Limited. and lO1.
the fast mail. came in over the Short
Line via McC0mmOn. but they did not
reach here much sooner than did No.
3. No. also went east that way.
The most serious trouble was the
washing out of some of the piling in
the bridge and the piledriver could not
reach the bridge until the other wash
ont was repaired. Trains are said TO be
running as usual al midnight.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26

st. Petersburg, Feb. 25.-It is now
said the Russian Baltic squadron,
comprising eight battleships, two
armored cruisers, three protected
cruisers, two large transports and
thirty torpedo boats viii leave for the
far east at the end Of June. It is ad-
ded that it viii be commanded by
Rear Admiral Rojestvensky.
Nr. PETERSBURG, Feb, 25.-Accord-
ing 10 information received by we'll
Informed military men, the Rus
sian army which is intended 70 operate
IN Korea viii consist of an advance
vanguard of two regiments of Sibe-
Iian sharpshooters. a vanguard of six
teen regiments Of infantry, with nine
ty-six quick-hring guns, three bat
teries OF mounted guns and a CORE
spending force Of cavalry. The main
body will consist Of forty regiments,
including Cossack cavalry, with 800
guns.
It is added that no important milf
tary operations viii be possible before
the melting of the ice, and that the
present operations viii be confined to
necessary prepare tons.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
DEFENSE OF HONOLULU
Colonel MCCIeIIand Advocates
a Battery on Punch
bowl Crater.

Honolulu. Feb. 25--Colonel John Nc
Clelland. commander of the United
states military district Of Honolulu, is
discussing with Governor Carter the
advisa bility OF placing q battery of the
largest guns on PunchboWI crater
close behind the city of Honolulu It
is reported that cousiderati ton OF this
plan may be recommended instead of
the recent suggestions of the army
board for a general shore line Of forti-
fcatiOns. on account of the Punchbowl
Qualifications being quicker OF compile
ton and more effective than long range
defenses along the ocean shore.
The Commercial Advertiser urges
Governor Carter to protest against the
proposed placing of artillery on the
PunchbowI Tt declares that the prac-
tice firing from that point would break
every window in Honolulu. There is
scarcity Of japanese rice in Homo
lulu and the dealers viii be obliged to
make importations from the United
states. The price of saki. the popular
japanese drink, is rising Oh account of
the scant supply. II is said that Cali
fornia vine may be substituted for
saki
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
YOUNG DUVALL MUST
MAKE THE OCEAN TRIP
Special to Tho HeraId.1

Especial to Tho Heratd.3
Washington. Feb. 25.-At the request
Of the boys parents Senator Kearns
has been making efforts TO secure the
discharge from the army of Birdie DU-
vail of Salt Lake city, who enlisted
at the age Of II and is now serving in
the Twelfth infantry. Under the Tegu-
lations discharges are not granted
while the regiment of an applicant is
being moved, and Duval cannot be re-
leased from service until his regiment
reaches the Philippines.
Representative Howell today present
ed in the house the resolutions Of the
Womau's Lincoln circle, Ogden, favor
ing the service pension measure.
Senator Hepburn today introduced
bill granting to the town of Occur
O. AIene lands comprising part of the
abandoned Fort Sherman military res
ervation for use as public park and
cemetery.
Senator Kearns has introduced bills
granting an increase of pension to $50
each to Eugene II. Cunning and James
Neitch. of Salt Lake City
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
MURRAY CRANE FOR CHAIRMAN
Roosevelt Wants Relieve the Republican National Con-
vention of the Responsibility of sc Getting
Campaign Manager.

tsfAsHINGFON. Feb. 25.-Senator
w Scott Of West Virginia had
long conference with the presi-
dent today. discussing fully with him
matters relating to national politics
Quite naturally. among other topics
considered, was the Craftsmanship Of
The Republican National committee.
Several men, since the death of Senator
Hanna, have been mentioned in con-
nectlon with the Craftsmanship. but
thus far the subject has not proceeded
beyond the realm OF suggestion
Among the names of the men pro
posed for the Craftsmanship are former
Governor Murray Crane Of Massachu-
sets. Postmaster General Henry G.
Payne of Wisconsin. now acting chair
man of the committee. Senator Boies
Penrose of Pennsylvania. Senator Scott
OF West Virginia and General Charles
Dick OF Ohio who next week probably
viii be elected 70 succeed Mr.. Hanna
in the senate. Mr.. Crane II a personal
friend of President Roosevelt and one
Of his closest political advisers The
president desires IN the event OF his
nomination for the presidency. that AIR
Crane should be identified IN an ind
portant capacity with the conduct OF
the presidential campaign. but il is
known that Mr.. Crane hesitates to un-
dertake the responsibility of directing
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
TEN CHILDREN BADLY BURNED
Distressing Accident al Entertainment Richmond
Street Christian Church. Cincinnati Result
of Alcohol Explosion.

OINCINNATI. o, Feb 25.-An acct
dent at the Richmond Street
Christian church here tonight re-
suited in ten children being seriously
burned and others painfully burned.
Seven are in the city hospital and it
Is thought that many whose names
we're not learned were badly burned.
The sunday school room was crowd
ed for AN entertainment given by the
pastor. Rev. Vernon Stauffef. The
evening bad been set apart for the
small boys. and 2 small crowd Of girls
gathered on the outside. The pastor
was telling fairy stories. one Of the
stories was 70 nave an air - mystery,
with ghostlS scenes IN order 80 make
the story realistic the pastor provided
kettle whieh had salt in the bottom
o. j. This was saturated with aice-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
WAITING FOR NEWS.
1t Was Known at Toxic That an At
tack Was to Be Made.

tack was 70 Be Made.
Toxic. Tuesday. Feb. 23.-Oelayed in
transmission)-Advices are hourly an
ticipated here of the third naval en-
gagement which has taken splace at
Port Arthur
Il was known that the fleet under
command OF Admiral Togo had been
IN motion, but the nature of the opera
ton about % be undertaken had not
been disclosed to the navy department
The latter admits anticipating informa-
ton. but says il does not expect to re-
ceive any before Wednesday. II is
thought here that Admiral Togo first
attacked with his torpedo boats and
then shelled Port Arthur. The opinion
expressed By he foreign ministry here
Is however, almost united against the
ability of the japanese ships to shen
the place without dangerous exposure
10 the heavy guns OF the shore batter
les. The japanese. however. are conf
dent that the place il vulnerable at
three points on The sea side, and in
proof of their opinion is the explosion
OF a number of smells in the town on
the occasion Of the recent night fight
The japanese once POSSESSED Port Ar
thur and they have the most c0mplete
Information in regard 30 distances and
ranges. A b0Tnbardment of the place
ihould prove highly destructive, as il
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FIRE SET TO HIDE
CRIME OF MURDER

Colorado Springs. Feb. 25.-Aecord-
ing 10 a theory upon which the police
are now working, the fire of this morn
ing. in which two lives were lost, was
started by persons who desired to hide
a crime Of murder.
Nike McG.iire was found dead on
the roof Of an adjoining building. and
it is believed that during drunken
brawl which preceded the fire. Mcclure
received injuries which scared the 9TH
ers 50 that they threw ilim cut Of the
building and then started the fire under
him TO hide their crime. No arrests
have been made.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
JOHN C0NR0Y HANGED
FOR KILLING HIS WIFE

Pittsburg. Feb 25.-John ConrUoy.
convicted of killing his wife while she
was asleep in their home in this city,
was hanged in the county jail yard to-
day. He was very weak and had to be
supported to the scanold,
At the trial Conroy asserted that
while he was kneeling at the bedside
saying his prayers he saw his wife
pointing "A revolver at his head. He
turned the revolver aside. ne said. and
l. was discharged, the bullet entering
his Wife-S head
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
BEEF REMOVED FROM
THE STEAMER CHINA

San Francisco. Feb 25.-The sailing
of the steamer China for the Orient has
been postponed from tomorrow TO Sat
urday. On board Of the steamer tonight
workmen are removing the 100000
pounds Of beef sold the Russian gov
eminent by a local firm. Three million
pounds Of beef had beer, contracted for
by the Russian government. and the
first two installments were shipped on
the steamers Coptic and Korea The
beef was seized by japanese officials.
and it is believed the local sellers re-
ceiVed orders at almost the last moment
TO remove the third shipment from the
China
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is narrow and cramped. a few shells
thrown over the hills into the basin
holding the bay and town could not fail
10 do serious execution. The japanese
shells are charged with high explo-
sive and are very effective and it is
believed possible to render the harbOr
untenable for Russian warships by
bombarduent and force them 20 put 10
sea and fight in the open.
1t is thought here that the withdraw
al of Admiral Alexief from Port Arthur
and the removal of headquarters ana
headquarters to Hardin is an admis-
sion Of the weakness OF the place and Of
its inability to make sustained de-
Tense 1t is believed that the japanese
intend to make a vigorous onslaught on
Port Arthur. Its possession would de-
prive the Russians OF naval base and
insure the japanese a base for future
operations on the Lao Tung peninsula.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
SIXTH INFANTRY TO
GO TO THE ISTHMUS

= Leavenworth. Kan. Feb % y
= Colonel ]. w Duncan, commander =
> at Fort L4eavenworth. issued am >
= order today for the Sixth infaaIry =
= soldiers 10 be fitted out for field =
service Each company is ordered =
. 10 Be ready for a campaign on .
, short notice. Colonel Duncan ,
> stated that the order was intend >
= ed 20 bring about a greater state >
' Of efficiency in the regiment. >
= other officers are Of the opinion =
= that the order means service in ,
? Panama.
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
FIVE LIVES LOST
IN MINNIE HEALY
Celebrated Butte Mine Scene
of a Terrible Accident.
FOUR CAUGHT BY ROCK FALL
THE FIFTH RAN AND FELL
DOWN A CHUTE.

nUTTE. Mont. Feb. 25.-Fiye lives
were lost by cave-tn of earth
and rock in the famous Minnie
Healy mine this afternoon, The dead;
Thomas Haggerty. shift boss
Thomas Furlong. miner.
William Dwyer miner.
Ike Abraham. miner.
Anton Triuetti miner.
The accident occurred on the sixth
floor of the 1000-foot level Early in
the day Foreman Joseph Kane was
informed that the ground i'm shat place
was very soft and in danger OF falling.
He withdrew all the miners who were
working there This afternoon Shift
Boss Haggerty took Furiong. Dwyer.
Abraham and Trinett into the place
to bulkhead and otherwise strengthen
the weak spots.
Almost Escaped.
Just how the fan came win never be
known. as not one of the five men was
left TO tell the tale. only the time Of
the fan is known, and that By the
noise, which was heard in other pof-
tons OF the mine. Work was 81 once
suspended and everyone went - The
iESEuE. EltkAL E1ttre AAa-Eei a.
found on the edge of the mass OF earth
and rocks. buried to the waist he
was able 10 tell the rescuers that he
and FUrlOng had neatly got clear OF
the place when they were caught by
the cave. Furlong was only a few feet
behind IIaggeYty. Haggerty had
scarcely had time to tell Foreman
Kane this much when there came a
second cave. buryine him.
Work of Rescue.
Despite the danger attached to the
work of rescue. the miners of the
Minnie Healy kept right ON with il.
But it was not until G O'Clock that the
body of Haggerty was found and taken
TO the surface. That of Furlong viii
probab bly, not be reached for hours. As
70 rthe bodies of DWyer and Abraham,
Il is believed they were too far in when
the warning of the fall came to make
any considerable run for safety, and
It is likely TO be days before they are
reached
Fell Down Chute.
Trinetti was not killed directly BY
the fall. but as consequence Of IL.
Like the others ne heard the thing COM
ing and made dash for safety In
doing so he ran into chute. down
which he fell His dead body was
found in the manway at the bottom Of
the chute.
The work Of recovering the remain
ing bodies viii proceed slowly, as the
management Of the mine VIII NOT let
the rescue party endauger any more
lives, for the reason that there is not
chance that any Of the men can be
found alive.
The Minnie Bealy mine is being
orked by the Montana Ore Purchas-
ing company. II is the property that
became celebrated because Of the great
legal battle for the ownership, which
just at present rests with the Montana
Ore Purchasing company.
Furlong's body was recovered later to-
night. 1t is now reported that Tom Pow
er=. another miner is missing, and may
be under the earth and rock
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PRESERVE SECRECY.
Nothing Really known Of Operations
Of the japanese.

London. Feb. 26.-War correspon-
dents and Europeans in Japan COM
menting in ama1ement upon the sue
cess of japanese officials in preserving
secrecy regarding ali the operations of
war. declare that this conspiracy OF
silence" is not only confined to gov
ernment and service circles, but that
Sc extends TO every section of the COM
muufty. All classes of people are sub
uniting with marvellous patience TO be-
ing deprived of news. which they rec
Ognize as Imperative to the success Of
The cause 1t is undoubtedly IN pur-
Buance Of this policy that no Japanese
account OF the Port Arthur attacks
has yet been published and none Is
expected until Admiral Togo has com
pieted his designs there.
Open to Grave Doubts.
In the meantime, if the reports from
Yinkow OF a japanese landing near
VIadivostok, which at present is based
ON missionary and native statements,
should prove correct, a most import
ant and new development in the jap
auese operations viii have been re-
vealed. as it points TO an attack on
Vladivostok. from which POssiet bay IS
only a little over seventy miles dis
dant.
The report that the railroad has been
Cuu between Hardin and Nladiyostok
may possibly be connected with these
operations, but until reliable iuforma-
1i0n is forthcoming this report must
he received with reserve. II has al
ready been reported from Toxic that
certain Russian forces were conceu-
1rating at Possiet bay.
London Press Opinion.
no further news of an attack on
Port Arthur after the engagement in
which the Japanese attempted 10 sink
vessels in such a manner as 10 block
the harbor entrance has reached Lon
don. Almost all the English uewspa-
pcrs. IN discussing NicerOy AleXieff' s
reports. incline TO the belief that Adj
miral Togo succeeded i'm so fer as to
make the channel impossible for large
battleshIps. even If it is still free TO
smaller craft. and presume that the
reported second attack If IT DID &C
cur. was devoted 10 an attempt 10 sink
further obstacles 10 navigation.
The Morning Post today devotes a
long editorial article 90 a historical
record of the rapid growth of American
activity in far eastern affairs. cOmpar-
ing the present attitude Of the United
states with her passive interest in the
ChinO~Japanese war. The paper re-
marks on the notable friendship with
Russia, and contends that American
friendship for the empire was always
artificial. Admiral Dewey's guns, the
paper says, literally shattered the SUI
perstition that Russia was the APP
pointed friend and Great Britain the
foe Of the United States.
we believe the Morning Post con-
cludes, that the appearance of Amer
lea as a working element In far eastern
affairs, and her attitude. is destined to
be epoch-marking, if not epoch-mak-
ing
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
VERDICT OF CORONER'S JURY
Accident at Jackson Siding Might Have Been Avoided Yet
No Blame Is placed Inquest Covered
Several Days.

liam Horsley. justice of the peace Of
brigham city, The jurors were W. L
wight James Knudsen and Chris Han
sen.
The testimony taken al Brigham City
today was that Of Engineer stanton Of
the Westbound train. A. 4. Reed, fire.
man Of the eastbouud train, and NJ NJ
Hope, master mechanic.
The testimony Of these men was
strongly IN favor of Engineer Luuna
goiag to show that he blew the whistle
and did all that he could 10 stop his
train
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
STOCK TRAIN WRECKED.
SEVERAL MEN KILLED

= Des Moines, Ia. Feb. 25--The ,
= fToEt section of fast stock and =
= freight train ran into the rear end y
= of another stock and freight train =
= on the Chicago Great Western rail- .
= road tonight just out of Dycrsville. =
= Fireman +. W. GriswOld of the =
= rear train was killed. Three stock >
= men on the front section were =
= killed and their bodies Cremated. =
y Their names we're not known and =
, VIII have to be learned from the =
= stock shipments record. =
= Three other stockmen who were =
= riding in the cabOCse of the first =
= section were badly injured. The =
= wreck caught fire and the caboOse =
= and a refrigerator car were =
= burned
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hol and set afire for the weird light Of
the ghost story. When the boys were
gathered around tie weird IRE sud
denly wind struck the stream Of al
eohcl and an explosion followed. All
those seated around the fire We're
burned. Beside the seven taken to the
hospital. three oeTe taken home badir
burned. and others moi seriously i'm
jured Were baAdaged up and taken
home
Those taken - The city hospital were
George AIangeio aged 6 years Carl
Bertram, aged 8. Earl carson. aged u.
Arthur Massar, aged g Edward
Young. aged T.. WaldrO Lariby. aged
Is. and Waiter Merrill. aged ~
Among those takeia TO their homes
who were badly buried We're Freddie
Brennan. aged Y years harrE Bort
rap. aged il, and Freddie Bertram.
aged -.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
HORACE BURT AND HIS
WIFE WERE ON BOARD

Omaha, Feb 25,-Horace G. Burt
former president of the Union Pacific
railroad. and Mrs. Burt were paSsen-
gers Oh the Korea. reported seized by
the japanese at Nagss azf- The Korea
had passed Honolulu. the last cable
station. when the war broke out and
Mr.. Burt COULD not be notified of the
opening of hOstiiities. His friends mere
have had no word from him since he
sailed from san Francisco. Feb. 2
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fsnecIaI 10 - Herald1

OGDEN. Feb 25.-The eoroner's jury,
u which held an inquest over nine
teen of the victims Of the explo-
sion at Jackson siding on the Lucin
cut-oT Feb. 19. brought 10 q verdict at
$50 this evening stating that the ex-
plosion was caused by collision be-
tween q water train. carrying also a
car OF powder. running east, and "a
gravel train running west
The jurors further state that the ex-
piosion might have been avoided il the
car of powder had been placed farther
away from the engine.
The jury held its final session at Brig
ham city. its first session being held At
the scene Of the accident and the fol-
lowing session was held TUESDAY at
Ogden.
The inquest was conducted By VIII
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laps |" AMERICA ARE
SENDING HOME MONEY

Vancouver, ). G.. Feb. 2j.--The Jap
auese of Vancouver have contributed
81 900 20 the war fund The Japanese
OF san Francisco. Seattle and NancoU-
yer have now raised. inclusive OF Chi
nese contributions 1926. 000 In Van
cCuveF the contributions were from la
boring men earning from 50 cents to s.
day. the average contribution being
$3.50 a man. The japanese consul
says:
"A large sum viii go forward from
here on every boat till the end of the
war"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
BRITISH DO NOT THINK
GERMANY Is INVOLVED

London. Feb 25.-Replying to a CUES
zion i'm the house Of commons today.
the foreign under secretary. Earl Per
cy. said the government was not aware
Of any negs, iations between Germany
and Russia whereby. as announced i'm
some newspapers. III return Tor Ger
many affOrdiDg Russia certain advor-
tages during the war Russia N9Iid
support Germany tn rehard to the Bag
dad railroad question and q general
extension Of German predominance i'm
Asia Minor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
NEW WYOMING BANK.

topttIai 20 Inc IeraId-l
Washington, Feb 25-Frederfck II
Mann mas been appointed postmaste err All
Aladdin. CrOok county. Wyoming vice
Dennis ". Hickey removed
The comptroller Of currency has an
proved the application or j. l. Baird
Fred Horton, r. l.. Horton A. r. and J
G.. Baird to organize the First National
bank Of New Castle Wyo.. with S25.0g
capital
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BREATHITT COUNTY
PURIFYING ITSELF

Jackson. Ky. Feb. 25-The grand
jury today returned indictments
against 3. r French, attorney for
Curtis Jet. and I'd Callahan, former
sheriff Of Breathitt county. on the
charge of subornauon Of perjury I'm
the late lett Mhitc trials
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
DARING BANDITS
Desperate Attempt to Rob East Port
land Freight Office.

Portland ore. Feb. "a daring and
desperate attempt Go carry away the con-
tents OF the Southern Pacific safe at The
East Side freight office was made to-
er rQbbiSg ~ b. Better. the ulgbt clerk.
Of his ready cash and ransaCkinE the Of
flee for articles % value. theE informed
Butler that he must open the safe Ey the
time thex counted three or have his
brains blown out Baffied FRI this they
marched him 100 Yards I'D the track 20 q
box car ard locked him in until they
could make rood their escape He Te-
NAMED q prisoner for nearly an hour be-
fore he was discovered by a passer-bE
The actual plumber received by the rob
bcTs was small. The police have 10
trace OF the robbers.