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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
IRRIGATION CONFERENCE.
Engineers Of the Inter Mountain States
Meet in This City Today.

state Engineers c. n. johnson OF
wyoming. Wayne Darlington OF Idaho,
w Il. Chandler OF Nevada, and Il. II,
Chandler OF North Dakota, met this
morning with Utah State Engineer A. L,
Doremus, IN the latter's office, and State
Engineer Wade Of Montana was expected
this afternoon. The meeting was called
by Alr. Johnston for more satisfactory
understanding Of the irrigatlng laws OF
the intermountaIn states, how 70 recon-
Gle differences and thus work more In
harmony. to become the better acquainted
with the conditions covering their special
fields OF operation 10 facilitate united ac-
tion on the part OF the people with regard
to pushing Irrigation improvements and
projects. TO consider the problem Of inter-
state water rights, and such other mat
ters az may be thought TO bear On ques-
tlons that come up for discussion In the
western photographic field, The meeting
Minis morning was brief ami informal, and
fhe visitors were taken 10 lunch at the
Sommercial club by Engineer Doremus
later IN the afternoon the conference
bNkled down to business and may eX.
teM the discussions through tomorrow
or wen later.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
WAITING ON The BALTIC FLEET.
Admiral SkrydIofi's Plan is Not to
Risk Any Engagement Until
II Arrives.
ENEMY APPEARS IN MANCHURlA.
May Attempt to Stop Karopatkin's Re-
treat Northward aud Hurl Forces
Against Lao Yang and Mukden.

ST. Petersburg May II d'5O p. m).-'
uhe probability that there viii be no
further communication with Port Ar
thut, thus preventing Vice Admiral
gkrydloff from assuming command OF
The Russian squadron there, has leu
10 the suggestion that Skrydlon VIII
return from the far east and hoist his
nag as commander of the Baltic squad
ron. which is destined for the far east.
Whatever skrydlof's future plar/ may
be the admiralty says he viii certainly
proceed to vladivostok and inspect the
rauadron there, The report that Vladi-
sostok Is blockaded Is denied at the
admiralty kilograms received from
Rear Admiral lessen do not REFER TO
the presence OF a single Japanese snip
n ia said that the Russians would not
have the slightest objection to the
blockade OF Vladivostok since II would
ue up a japanese squadron without
t.using inconvenience, It being Ad>
mlral skrydloff's plan not to risk eitner
bf the Russian squadrons unth the p"i-
lie sauadron reaches the Pacihc'
No official dispatches were given out
mia morning on account Of the delay
accustomed by the emperor's journey
His majesty arrived at Kharkoh THIS
morning, whittier all dispatches nave
been transmitted
In the absence of advices the general
STAFF is continuing its speculation baseo
on the latest reports Of the appearances
of considerable bodies OF the enemy ID
the northwest section OF Manchurla'
The opinion prevails that this is an in
dicaton OF the intention OF the Japa'
nese TO make an attempt TO stop Gen
Kuropatkln's retreat northNard, while
the main japanese force as hurled
against Lao Yang and Mukden. 1t Is
believed here that the japanese gen.
erals must appreciate that they would
lose the fruits of their achievement II
Kuropatkln retires unmolested to Har-
bin and there awaits achievements,
leaving the invaders TO hold the coun-
try and thereby losing men by disease.
The japanese course would have good
prospects, Of success II they had suf-
fcent strength, but the authorities here
are convinced that the enemy is too
weak TO carry II out. AS further show
Ing that Kuropatkn never had any In
tention to attempt to stop the north
ward advance OF the Japanese q rail-
road engineer who has just arrived
from the far east was quoted today as
saying that when he talked with the
commander-ln-ch IN February, the
latter wanted an additional line built
in the rear Of the Manchurian army, so
as to enable It to fall back and subse-
quently advance. The engineer added:
"Kuropatldn said he hoped to advank
at the end of June. or, In case the rains
interfered, at The end of August. |
pointer out that he had better go slow
and make a survey TO which Kuropat-
kin replied Build Immediately, There
r. no time for survey. Otherwise the
whole territory will be in the enemys
hands,"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION,
Young Lady's Band from OlIlaho'
ma Stirs Members to Enthuiasm.

ST. Louis May 1.-THE second days
session of the National Editorial associa-
ton was marked by q largely Increased
attendance, a great number OF delegates
having arrived during the morning
Before inc session was called TO order
q band composed Of young women from
Oklahoma played a number OF national
airs so thoroughly inspiring the assem-
bled delegates that they burst into song
accompaniment.
When the convention was called to or
der, Col. John Lyman OF Louisiana read
o paper by Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer, OF New
York, entitled, "InstItute Of Journalists
This was followed by a brief address
from Sir Hugh Gllsean-Reld ~ London,
president Of the Worlds Press paria-
inent, He paid a compliment to the ex-
position In saying II was worth coming
thousands Of miles TO see in the center
OF America a sea OF palaces In which
were gathered products OF the arts Of
The world lie said that what most inn
presst him, however, was enc wonderful
citizenship OF America and the genius VI
Americans.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
GOOD ROADS.
Gen. Miles Makes Strong Plea
In Favor of Them.

ST. Louis, May lin the International
Gool Roads convention today the prin-
cipal speaker was Cen Nelson A.
Miles. He declared himself to be thor
oughly in sympathy with the movement
for better roads. and in his address rec
commended that 5000 men in the army be
used In times of peace as an engineering
CORPS to locate the best and most feasible
roads and cooperate with the surveyors
of the various states. He said that the
government would be vastly benefited by
such a plan when II became necessary
TO use such roads The preliminary work
of surveying could be done by the army,
he said. and the work then left to the
state TO he carried TO completion and the
general Of the army TO have control. Gen.
Miles said he would have introduced In
Corgres a resolution or bill to this ef-
feet,
works of Ontario, who has charge OF the
construction OF roads I'm the province Of
Ontario, for which the provisional gov
eminent granted 100000 discussed,
"The Science OF Road Building" San
tIago Mondez. representative OF the Mex
lean government spoke on the highways
OF Mexico.
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LAKE CITY UTAH

warded to the emperor. The foreign
oiiice Is not advised as to whom the
administration OF Newchwang was
banded over TO, but the authorities ex-
press confidence that the Russian com
mander arranged for the safety OF the
foreleners before his departure.
The ministry Of tire Interior denies
the report OF riots among the peasants
In the province of Voluynla. II IL said
that the western section Of European
Russia IL enjoying a great prosperity.
instead OF the bad crops which are al
legged TO be the cause OF the outbreaks.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
KING EDWARD FOR PEACE,
He is Seeking to End Hostilities
In the Far East.

ST. Louis, May 17-sir Hugh Gllsean-
Reid, president OF the Worlds Press par
lament, In an interview today. said that
King Edward is seeking to end hostill-
ties In the far east. lie said
"Ning Edward is for peace lie did not
like 10 sec the war between Russia and
japan begin, and wishes TO see II brought
to an end as soon as possible. When the
new British ambassador went to ST.
Petersburg he carried message from the
be brought about His WIS the hrst sug-
gestlon OF peace made, This message
from the king has greatly Increased his
popularity With the masses In England
England at large sympathizes with
japan"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
WAS IN A HURRY.
Divorced Woman Wanted License
Before Decree Had Been Signed.

Within m hour after n divorce had
been granted her by Judge Hall. Mrs,
Caroline Nelson called at the county
clerks office shortly after II o'clock this
morning, accompanied by man,
and applied for a marriage license. Her
application for Il license was denied by
Deputy Clerk Eldredge. who informed
the woman that she would at least have
to wait until the decree had been sub
mitted 20 the court and signed.
Mrs. Nelson was granted divorce
from Nlels c. Nelson shortly after 10
o'clock by Judge Hall on the ground Of
cruelty. Her attorney was instructed TO
draw up and submit 10 the court for
signature the findings Of fact, conclusions
Of law and decree, This had not yet been
done, but the woman supposed that she
could go another license TO wed without
waiting for the decree 10 be signed by the
SVSr' h m sbS appied NJ tbe Clerk aow
flee for the license.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
Roosevelt League Rally.

Lincoln. Neb., May 17-As a preliminary
to the Republican state convention, which
meets here tomorrow the Roosevelt
league of Nebraska will hold its rally
here tonight. The league will ask that
the convention instruct itH delegates at
large to the national convention to vote
for President Roosevelt. Several OF the
state nominations are settled now Gov
Mickey will be selected without opposi-
ton and Congressman Burkett Will be
nominated for United States senator.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
Hearst Hopes in Montana.

Great Falls Mont. Maj lL--Friends
OF w. r. Hearst hope to secure an in
structed deleation from Democratic
state convention in session here today,
but party leaders for the moA part IA
vor an uninstructed delegation The
st. Louis delegation viii probably in
clude United States Senators wv. A..
Clark, Paris Gibson, and Cow Toole.
&. Is. Nolan OF Lewis and Clarke Ncoun-
~ ia temporary presiding object and
Miles Romney Of Rayalll Is Temporary
gecretary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
Krupp's Works Busy.

Berlin, May ia special dispatch
from Essen says the Russo-Japanese
war caused great activity In the Krupp
works In the production Of both cannon
and ship building materials Large or
ders for field guns have been received
and the shell department is very busy.
The dispatch does not say which coun-
try causes this activity but It Is as
sumed to be Russia.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
PHOTOGRAPHS OF
FOUR HUNDRED
SOCIETY WOMEN.

81. Louis, May 17--The hang
ing Of the 400 photographs OF dis
tlnguished society women In the
house Of the board Of lady mar-
ayers at the worlds fair was fin
ished today There are photos
OF the majority Of the leading So
ciety women OF the country The
names will not be made public
until later.
A master Of ceremonies for
President Francis, who viii de-
eide all questions OF rank ana
precedence at public functions
during the worlds fair, is TO be
appointed by the executive COM
mittee OF the exposition.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
WARD DIVIDED.
Certain Portions of Sixteenth Added to
Seventeenth and Twenty Ninth.

Al tho meeting held in the Sixteenth
ward Sunday night at which Elder Ed
win T. Parry was sustained as Bishop TO
succeed Elder George II, Emery, now
in the stake presidency II was the sense
Of those present that that portion OF the
ward lying east OF Fourth West street
be detached and made a part OF the Sew
onteenth ward II was also voted to take
the two blocks bordering on Agricultural
park and lying north ~ North Temple
and west of Eighth West streets, and
make them a part Of the Twenty-ninth
ward.
second counselor TO Bishop Emery, was
recently sustained as an alternate High
Councillor 20 succeed Elder David II.
Davis, who was permitted 10 remain in
the bishopric of the Center ward
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
President Roosevelt Issues a Pro-
clamation Embracing Territory
In the Beehive State.
FISH LAKE AND EVANSVILLE.
Notice Also Received at the U. S. Land
Office Regarding Restoration for
Public Entry.

Register and Receiver Hobbs Of the
L. S. landofIice is in receipt Of three i'm
portant documents which will be of
decided interest to those who are look
ing for homesteads, One received from
hea dquarters at Washington, d. c., this
morning announces the cancellation OF
a portion Of the proposed Wasatch for
est reserve and restoring Cor public
entry several townships in SEWER ooun-
ty The notice Of temporary withdraw
al Of this vast section embraced In the
proposed forest reserve was nude May
20, 1902 This morning came the OFF,
cial announcement that number OF
sections in townships from % 20 rs In
elusive had been restored to public en-
try.
The other two documents were pro-
CARNATIONS issued and signed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt relative to the Fish lake
and the Grantsyille forest reserves. The
text OF the proclamations follows In
full:
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PATENTS FOR UTAHANs.
Especial to the "Newsr)

Washington, D. c., May 17.-Patents
issued: Utah-Charles p Goodspeed
Salt Lake city car yentiIator; Snyder
J.. Hague, Salt Lake city retort
Idaho-Edson W. Packer Mace min
er's candlestick; Darwin ID. Ranney
Payette, carbureter.
Miss Minnie sterret has been appoint
ed postmaster at Cove, Bannock coun-
~, Idaho. vice Edward j, Turner re-
signed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
withdrnwal from Newchwang.

st. Petersburg. May II, 7.1O p, m. \
The complete withdrawal OF the Rus
SLAMS from Newchwang is believed to
ly Gen. Kurol,i The exact conditions
under which the evacuation was
brought about are not known here as
ell the official dispatches have been for
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
catholic Organization Federation

New York, May 17.-Plnns 20 form a
federation OF all the Catholic organl-
cations IN THIS city, TO begin its exist
enoe with 10000 members, have been
discussed az meeting Of delegates
from the various societies, No def
mite plan was made. however, IL being
decided 20 bring the matter before n
mass meeting later at Carnegie hall
The object OF the proposed fedora ton
ls not stated
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
No Talk of a Strike.

TOPEKA, Kan. May 17--General Mana
ger Nudge Of the Santa Re departed to-
day fer El Paso, Tex. Before leaving
MIR. Nudge said I'VE now have 1876 ma
chlnists al work In the shops here where
there were only $50 AZ the time Of tho
strike. There Is no talk OF strike
among the boilermakers here that we
know Of
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
Federation of womans' Clubs.

st. Louis. May l7-When tho first ses-
sion OF the biennial convention of the
Federation OF Women clubs began today
delegates from all parts Of the country
numbering 1900 were present The most
prominent subject OF discussion is the
question as to who win be the next pres
ident. At least dozen names nave been
mentioned.
one OF the subjects considered today
was proposed amendments to the consti'
tuition,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
ELECTION of Eight Rishors.

Los Angeles. May i7.-The epigcopa 4
committee recommends the election 81
eight new bishops The accommodation
of the committee has been accepted hy
the general conference and election will
be held tomorrow morning
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
Association of Manufacturers.

pittsburg, May i7-Nearly 100 delegates
were Ia their seats when the ninth an-
nua convention Of the Rational Aasocia-
tlon Of Manufacturers was called 10 or
der today.
AZ the conclusion Of tho welcoming
speeches, President D. NJ Parry OF In
dianapolis, delivered his annual address.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
WISCONSIN, DEMOCRATS.


Milwaukee, May t7-The Democratic
state convention which will elect four
delegates to the national convention ut
ST. Louis met here today Before the
convention was called to order the opin-
ion generally prevailed that Edward G..
Wall would easily defeat William IL.
Hearst IN securing endorsement for the
presidential nomination. Former Con-
gresham Wells OF Fon du Lac was
chosen temporary chairman
CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATS
Santa Cruz. Cal, May 1.-THE chief
feature of interest ut the state Demo.
cratic convention today will be the re.
port Of the committee on resolutions.
1t is probable that two reports will be
presented, one by the majority Of the
committee. which Is understood to fla
vor an uninstruoted delegation, and am
other by the minority favoring the en-
dorsement of william ,R Hearst for
president There is possibility that the
debate on the resolutions will be pro-
l0nged so that vote VIII not be
reached until tomorrow. Should this be
the case. todays session VIII be deYot
ed chiefly to oratgry, as the selection
Of the delegates 10 tho national conVen-
ton VIII not begin until after the
adoption Of riatform.
The vote ttle late yesterday on the
election of 4 temporary chairman
showed that ne opposing factions were
nearly evenly divided and neither side
seems prepared to force a vote on the
main issue before the convention,
The delegates TO the Democratic state
convention We're slow in putting In an
appearance. The committee on plat
form met at 10 o'clock to hear the re-
ports Of the subcommittee. The IN
dicatlons before the convention was
called together were that the fight for
instruction Is still anybodys. During
the night great pressure w9s brought
to bear upon the San Francisco delega-
tion by the Hearst leaders and II was
thought with some success, Whether
enough have broken away 20 secure
his endorsement cannot be determined
before the vote Is taken. The Hearst
leaders seem more confident this morn
ing. Those who approve an instructed
delegation claim that the san Francis
co delegation stands pat. They suggest
that a compromise can be reached By
the passage Of Mandatory resolutions Of
Hearst but do not concede that the del
egation shall be instructed for him or
that the unit rule shall prevail
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17

set my hand and caused the seal OF the
United States 10 be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington, this
eth day OF May, In the year of our LORD
one thousand nine hundred and four,
and Of the independence of the United
States the one hundred and twnty-
eighth.
[seaL1 THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
by the President
JOHN HAY, Secretary of state,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
SCHOOL BURGLARIZED.
Dictionary and Other Books and Sup
plies Stolen from the Whittier,

The whittier school was entered by
burglars last night and number OF
books, supplies etc, stolen from tho
principals room The theft was discov-
cred this morning by Mrs, Fritz, the
principal, and the matter reported TO the
police Among the books stolen was an
international dictionary which may serve
az clue 10 the location OF the guilty
parties.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
Tube Workers Strike.

somervlle Mass. May Theoretically
all the workers employed al the American
tube works here today struck for an In
crease I'm wages. Nearly COO men are out
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17

Fifth, Sixth, Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh
districts. The First Third and Eighth
have already chosen their delegates,
and this afternoon the Seventh viii pick
out two men to represent the district
at Chicago.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
Congressman Hull Renominated.

Des Molnes, Ia. May 17.-Congresspan
John A. IT, Hull was renomlnated today
by tho Republicans OF the Seventh dis
trct
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17
All Quiet at Chefoo.

Chefoo. May II, 1880 a. m.-There were
no Developments here today.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17

"How ls RusinessT Is q Question
Which the Wiso Advertiser Always
Answers SmlingIy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17

Tho Whole Structure Of Store. Prosper.
Ity Rests Upon the Foundation Of
Publicity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-17

Des Molnes, Ia, May IT-WIth Secy
Shaw, Senators Allison and Doliver.
and every member OF the lower house
IN Congress In the city to attend the
state Republican convention, which
meets tomorrow, the indications point
10 one OF The largest gatherings OF lta
John N. irwin OF Keokuk will be ten.
porary chairman. OF the 1900 deit-
gates over 1000 are conceded 10 be with
the stand -patters and the only Discus
sion before the delegates at the present
time Is the wording OF the resolution
upon tho tarlff question. II Is conceded
that the plank Will be worded iust as
the stand patters desire.
Delegates to the national convention
WIN be chosen by the Second, Fourth,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-12-02
FIGHTING At PORT ARruus-
eesIeued City seama 10 IA In IN.
Grasp Of the Japanese.

~@r w esS ~apaUSSS.
After three days of continuous bonn.
bardment Of Port Arthur, which
caused extencive destruction to the
Sojusan and Nifyusan forts In tho
west center Of the Russian line of de-
Tense, and also to Kekwan fort, the
right wing OF the Japanese army as.
saulted Sojusan on Sunday afternoon
according to q dispatch from Dalny.
Having carried these approaches to
that HEIGHT. the assailants entrenrhed
themselves Under the glacis of the
forts In the evening the left wing
delivered an assault On Kekwan, fight
ing its way to the lower parape,.
There the japanese held their ground
stubbornly in the face of Russian
counter attacks.
Having been reinforced during the
night. the Russians charged down
upon the Japanese, and desperate
hand-tohand conflicts ensucd. The
Japanese beat back the enemy and dc.
stroyed two covered positions in tho
front moat.
A Japanese sub.lieutenant, with
thirty volunteers, then succeeded in
making his way to the rear of the fort.
There he engaged in personal con.
flict with Russian officer and killed
him. Having discovered two more
defenses in the rear moat, the sub.
lieutenant Withdrew his force with a
loss of two men. '''>t
Later in the night the advanced 20.
sition Of the Japanese was taken and
retaken twice. The besiegers succeed.
ed in holding the approaches and con.
structing trenches connecting with
the army's front parallel. At dawn
numbers Of dead We're visible on the
slopes. Fort P. north OF the new and
old batteries in the left center Of the
line OF the defense, was captured by
the severe fighting Of the night.
These operations have successfully
driven an effective wedge into the Rus.
sian center Severe explosions and
extensive fires have occurred in the
fortres, within the last few days.
The total casualties of the japanese
in the late attacks were HOO Over
500 were killed up to October 20. The
sririt Of the men Is magnificent. The
firing OF all the guns Is wonderfully
effective.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-12-02
Killed His Son.ln.law

". r. Shomake, a man 70 years OF
age, shot and killed his son.in-law.
Oliver Sargent, In cold blood, at
Grants Pass, Ore. Shomake gave
Sargent a farm in consideration Of
Sargent's caring for him and his aged
wife during their lifetime. Ever since
the gift was made there has been
constant wrangle. Monday night there
was another quarrel and as Sargent
was le1virg Shomake and his wife,
the latter having brought their meal
to them, Shomake fired q revolver
into Sargent's back. causing instant
death. Shomake's mind Is thought to
be affected. -#