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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
LOOKING FOR LECGETT
Idaho Stockmen Neatly Taken
in by a Smooth Talking
Horse Trader.
(speclal 70 The Herald.l

Blaekfoot. Idaho, Jan. 1g--SeveTaI prom
ineut stOCkmen Of I}lsckfOot are deeply
Interested in the whereabouts of a smooth
horse trader named Leggett. who. after
scooping up several hundred dollars in
notes and checks for Il cheap-Iooking
cayuse of no apparent value made his es-
cape.
Leggett came here about q week ago
ana represented himself a. d large dealer
IT, thoroughbred horses. In a few days,
by the sm0othest kind of confidence work.
ne organized a company of prominent
stockmen to buy standard bred trotting
stallion with d mark of 2:25. The com
pany was to dig MP 5000 and Leggett
was to produce the horses. So smoothly
did he work the game that he got notes
or checks from all but two Of the VIC
tins who formed the company. after
hicb he turned over TO them a very
cheap-looIing animal with neither pedi-
gree or records The victims Immediately
tried TO stop payment on the checks and
notes, but they had already been assigned
to the ''inuOcent third purchaser. and
the parties will nave TO pungle up.
r. T. Roberts. a prominent local bust
ness man. created considerable amuse-
ment today by driving a burro up and
Gown the street with a sign on il offer
ing the animal for sale at 5000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20

saIASHINGTON. Jan. IA confer
w ence of the Democratic senators
to discuss the Panama situation
was held today. More than two hours
were consumed in consideration Of the
various plans suggested of getting fuil
information concerning the alleged par
tieipation by United States officials in
the revolution on the isthmus. Nearly
every senator spoke and It was the
unanimous opinion that the Republican
senators are in possession of facts
which have been withheld from The
Democrats. Despite this feeling. it was
agreed that there is no way the cacai
treaty can oe defeated in the senate.
Tt was admitted that number Of
Democrats must vote for ratification
of the convention az their geographical
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
HOWELL LANDS HIS
FAV0RlTE AT LOGAN
lsnaelal 10 The Heraldl

Washington. -. G.. Jan. r. Represent
alive Howell has recommeuGcd for ap-
point meut as postmaster at Logan. JoseTn
Odell to succeed Robert Murdoch. pres
cut incumbent. The Logan office now
pays "a salary Of s22ll per annum. Rep
rosenfaUiNc lgWclEs candidate has beea
approved be- the postOffice department.
and Odeirs name VIII 50 to the senate IN
a short time.
Favorable report was made bT the COM
mittee on pensions TO-DAY en- Senator
Shoots bin granting an increase in the
pension Of Margaret J.. Liddie of Pays0n
TO SI5 monthly.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
United SIC Ambassador Present.
DOWN THEY CANE.
Representatives Could Not Stand on
Oiled Marble.

Washington. Jan. 19-There was 2 pure
GOD catastrophe in the members lobby
" the house today Representative Mann
ot Illinois. who had charge Of the Hep
burn pure food biil on the floor Of the
house today. fortified himself with nu-
merous samples of pure and adulterated
ConcOctiOnS. bottled and canned. which he
arranged on his desk as ocular evidence
10 members for the necessity Tor pure
food legislation. H. bringing these sam
pies into the house he dropped q bottle
of olive oil on the marble floor of the
lobby. Immediately Gen. Bingham Of
Pennsylvania. the father OF the house"
came along the corridor and slipped on
the spot where the oil had spread over
the floor. His feet went out from under
him aud he fell heavily The general was
helped 10 his committee room. where it
was found he was not injured. In the
meantime Chairman Cooper Of tie in
sular committee eudeavored to navigate
the oiled marble, with a like result Air.
Cooper was rescued from bis fall. BY
that time officers OF the house roped off
the dangerous spot until the oil was
wiped UP.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
FIGHT ON POSTMASTER THOMAS
Salt Lake Official Washington BY President
welt to Answer Certain Charges
Preferred Against Him.

the employment. of the person in qucS-
siun Is that while he was borne on the
postOffice rolls and paid q monthly salary
se performed little or no work and sub
let his duties out 10 a cheaper priced
man, making the difference in pay as
profit while performing 10 services.
The report of the inspectors on Post
master Thomas administration was be-
fore Postmaster General Payne for ex-
animation and by him sent I'D to the
president for his action. The papers have
hsea before the president for several
weeks and the visit of Postmaster
Thomas is said TO be at his request. 50
that he may have an opportunity TO meet
the charges before action is taken.
Friends Of Postmaster Thomas said last
TeiinK that the charges agaiusf him bad
been fully met and explained. They as
serted that there is not the slightest basis
for any reflection on his integrity. and
they added their earnest belief that Presi-
dent Roosevelt viii undoubtedly disre-
gard the charges that have been made.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20

lklASHINGTON. =. c.. Jan. J9.-Post-
w master Thomas Of salt Lake Clay
reached here last evening and to-
day was a caller a the postoffice depart
ment- MIR. Thomas would not state the
reason for his visit to washington at this
time, but it is learned from authentic
sources that ne is here at the request
Ct President Roosevelt 10 make explana-
ton Of certain alleged Irregularities in the
administration of his duties as postu7as-
ter, reported to the department by fnspec~
tors who made an inspection Of the salt
Lake City office during the past year
Details Of the alleged Irregularities are
not obtainable al this time. bat most iu1-
p0rtant Is charge that POSTMASTER
Thomas appointed a cOlored man TO a
place on the postof5ice laboreTs' roll and
Their collected from him monthly sum
to. apply on indebtedness owed by thls
cmpIoye.
A further charge in connection with
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
1RoaUoIs PLACER MINE.
Considerable Gold Being Taken From
the Ruins.

Chicago, Jan. 19-The municipal placer
mine in the debris removed from the
IroQuois theatre is panning out better
that at first expected. Up 20 the pres
cnt an average OF over 800 a day has
been extracted from The refuse.
As far as possible all articles foun
arc returned 60 owners. but ali loose
money. which il is impossible to identify,
viii be applied 10 the police pension fund
Eight more churches and q number Of
halls were closed today by order of City
Building Commissioner Williams for ViO-
lation of the city ordinances.
The police tonight arrested Frank Uhler.
a printer. 10 years old. on "a charge OF
r0bbing the dead after the fire in the IrO-
QGois theatre. Uhler attempted TO dis
pose of q diamond ring valued at $500.
and when taken into custody confessed
that he had stolen it from the hand of d
dead man which was. hanging over the
edge OF wagon when the load OF coTpScs
was backed up in front Of the morgue.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
MONTANA MAN WILL
HAVE A NEW HYBRID

Dillon, Jan. 1s.-Aceording to a re-
port received in Dillon from one of the
bands OF sheep owned by the Woods
Live Stock company. and which is be-
ing ranged in the canyon Of the Big
Hole. mountain sheep ram made his
home with the band for several weeks.
and soon became SO tame that II would
net leave the sheep night or day. Quite
a large number Of d0mesticated ewes
are due 90 drop lambs from the wild
sheep in March and the people of this
section are most curious to learn just
what kind OF a hybrid Will be brought
forth.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
EX-SENATOR CANNON
VISITS WASHINGTON
lsuecial 70 The Herald.

Washington. Jan. 19.-FIank Cannon.
OF Ogden is i'm Washington and was
caller today on Senators Eearns and
SmOOt and Representative Howell Mr.
Cannon says he is here or personal
business matters connected with mining
enterprises and with his newspaper,
and not to take any part in the fight
against Smoot. He said today: My
paper viii say nothing concerning the
omOOt case during my absence. but will
have something more TO say when 1 re-
turn home"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
NOBODY EXPECTS WAR.
Situation in the Far East Has Sim
mered Down.

London. Jan. 1o.-Thc German news
papers this morning appear 60 be paving
the way 90 explain the Russian retreat
IN the negotiations win Japan, and in
ell the capitals Of Europe opinion now
rclinss TO a peaceful issue IN the far
EAST.
Tn a dispatch from Toxic the CORE
spondent there Of the Dali Mail reporte
that lengthy conference Of the japanese
cabinet was held Tuesday, and saws the
emperor il receiving the ministers OF
finance and marine and the naval chiefs
The correspondent says De has learned
that Mr.. kurjno. Japanese minister at 81.
Petersburg. has sent i'm a confidential re-
port in which he SAYS that at secret
meeting recently Of the Russian grand
dukes and the ministers. War Minister
Kuropatkin and some of his colleagues
declared in favor of peace.
According TO the Toxic correspondent
% the Standard the privy council VIII be
convened Wednesday 70 discuss lmpoF-
tant measures bearing on the situation
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
VOTING FOR SENATOR.
John Walter Smith the Strongest
Candidate IL Maryland

AunapoliS. Nd. Jan. 14-Balotlug Tor
United States senator ~ succeed Sena-
tor Louis T. McComas, began iu the leg
fslature today, the senate and house vot-
ing separately. The vote in the senate
wa. John Walter smith g. Isador Hay
ner 8. Bernard Carter. ., Eiihu il. Jack
son. 2: Josiah Miles ]. Edward Warfield.
]. (au Denocrats). ard Louis T.. Nc
Comas (Repubhca9 s I'm The house ~
DELEGATES the vote was: Smith, 23s Ray
ner 9f. Carter. (. Jackson. 3; 3liIes. 81.
yvarfieId /. James =. Henderson. D iall
Democratsl and Louis F. McComas tile-
publcane. 80.
There not being a ai0rity for any
candidate there was ne election. The
victims will be resumed tomorrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
INCREASE EACH YEAR.
Naval Academy VIII Supply Enough
Officers by 1907.

washington. Jan 1s.-According to the
testimony of Captain Browuson., super
intendenf of the naval academy. before
the house committee on naval affairs TO-
day.-the United States sill have naval OF
ficers enough IN 1907 to man ali naval
vessels. There will be I'D increase Ia the
classes graduating each gear from the
academy.
Captain BrowBsou declared The prae-
tice OF hazing IN the academy was being
eliminated. lie spoke strongly against
the massage Of the Lacey bib 10 restore
The three cadets recently dismissed from
the academy for hazing Tnts aetian
must not be taken If discipliae IS t. -
maintained However. be did not want
70 &c personal against the three cadeis-
whom be characterized as fiI all otheF
respects desirable students.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
AVALANCHE OF SNOW
CAME CRASHING DOWN

snow left the mountain side some miles
west of Calgary last night al q point
known as THE Bow and crashed down
the height. carrying everything before It.
The INDUSTRIOUS pile tore up the Canadian
Pacific track for several hundred feet
Fortunately no train was on the track az
the time. or IL probably would have been
buried beneath the snow The Canadian
Pacific TraHscOnuneutai Express from
the west due to reach Winnipeg this
morning was held for twenty-four hours
by the slide
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
HAD TALKED ENOUGH
Various Resolutions Sent to
P0stoftice COmmittee---Pure
Food Bill in the House.

Washington. Jan. 19-The senate re-
quired less than minute today to dis
pose Of the motion to refer TO the COM
mittee on DostOffices the various reso-
buttons looking to an investigation of the
pestoffice department The question had
been previously debated for hours at
time, but today no senator manifested
any disposition TO discuss il further, and
it was adopted without negative vote
After the passage IS a half doben bills
the senate returned to consideration on
the Panama question Mr.. Quarles spoke
for almost two hours in support of the
course of the administration and wa
followed by Mr.. Patterson, who criticised
the presidents course IN Panama Mr..
Patterson was subjected to many inter
ruptions. and had not concluded when
the senate adjourned
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
NATIONAL BOARD OF
TRADE CONVENTION

Washington. Jan. 19.-The National
board OF trade began its sessions mere
today.
The principal matter of interest which
came Up TODAY was the report OF the COM
mittee on crop statistics. which discussed
the standing recommendation that gov
eminent reports be collected either by the
census bureau or the department of agri-
culture alone. The opinion seemed TO pre-
vail that the bureau OF statistics of the
agricultural department is the better pre-
pared 10 do the work.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
BOOST FoR HEARST.

Trentor. Y J.. Jan. 1e.-The bTicklayers
and masons International union. az its
convention TODAY adopted a resolution
Draising William r Hearst. member or
congress and owner of several newspa-
pers. for his hampiouship OF oFga nize0
labor. TIE resolution was opposed by
some OF the delegates, who feared that
it would assume the appearance of the
introductior OF politics into the 9rgaui-
zat}on. but the resolution was neFerthe-
les. alnnf ed
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
TRAIN WRECKER is
SENTENCED FOR LIFE

Denver. Colo. Jan. ia special from
Ia JUnta colo. says. John DeFine was
TODAY convicted in the district court Of
wrecking the Santa Pc passenger train
near Fowler last summer, at which time
Engineer John walker was fatally III
iurc1. Judge Voorhees, sentenced Deviue
To- life Imprisonment. Deviue was a tramp
and was found within 10 Yards OF where
ihe wreck occurred. apparently asleep.
and claimed that ne had been sleeping
there for some hours. not being At ai
disturbed by tho noise Of the wreck.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
REPUBLICANS HIDE THE TRUTH
Democratic Senators VIII Introduce Resolution Inquiry
Regarding the True Inwardness of the
Panama Deal.

position and the consequent commercial
conditions demand it,
Just before the close of the corfer-
ence a motion was adopted apthoriz-
ing Senator German TO appoint a COM
nittee to draft composite resolution
Of inquiry which viii have the unani-
nous support OF the Democrats. This
committee vas instructed to report to-
morrow. The resolutions introduced in
the senate by Messrs. German, Morgan
and CaTmack and others calling for ir-
formation concerning the Panama rev
olutioD and the formation OF the repub-
lie Of Panama viii be considered in
drafting the resolution. which it is ex-
peeted will be adopted at tomorrow's
conference.
The committee. az announced by Air.
German. is composed of Senators Car
mack. CoekrelT and CulbersOn,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
ARMSTRONG WILL HANG.
United States Court VIII Not Inter
fere in the Matter.

Portland. ore. Jan 1a.-The United
States district court today declined to
intervene in the case of Pleasant Arm
strong. the condemned murderer of Bak-
eT county. oregon. An appeal VIII be
taken 10 the United States circuit court.
a member Of which is expected 10 ar
rive in Portland tomorrow. and in case
lie refuses TO interfere tho appeal will
be carried to the United States supreme
court.
Ii is very unlikely that the United
States circuit court viii intervene. in
the face of the adverse decisions of both
the state supreme court and the United
States district court. AS Armstrong Is
10 be executed Friday, Jan. p, the time is
50 limited t would be almost impos-
sih!e to get the m9-ter before the Unit
ed States supreme court before the exc
J-slrfgsl occurs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
ATTORNEY GENERAL
STANDS BY DREYFUS

Paris. Jan. 19.-The Associated Press
learns that the report Of Attorney Gen
eral Baudouin is favorable to Dreyfus
following the views adopted by the
court which recommended a revision
of the case before the court of cassa-
ton. The decision of the court, which
is not expected for some weeks. un-
doubtedly VII be in favor of Dreyfus.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
HALL SEEMS TO HAVE
LEFT MANY WIDOWS

Los Angeles. Cal. Jan. 1g.-The estate
of Charles Hall. for which more than
dozen widows have entered their
claims, was distributed today by order
OF court. the entire estate. amounting
70 $4,000 going 10 heirs iH Boston.
The names 81 the fortunate claimants
are. Salem T.. Charles. Helen a. Bliss.
Mrs Leonard A. Hyde. Byron ".
Charles. Fred a Charles Jennie +.
Sherry. Mrs Mary b. Charles and Mrs.
sarah +. g. Barrett The state re-
cefved over $1,000 out II the estate as
tic inheritance tax
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
KING SENT TO BRIDE
A HANDSOME PRESENT

London, Jan. 19--Lady Marjorie
Grevilie. daughter of the Earl ana
Helmsley. heir apparent Of Earl of
Feversham. were married at Warwick
today The ceremony. which was bril-
liart took place in the presence OF
many prominent persons. The presents
dominating. King Edward sent Lady
Marjorie a diamond and ruby brooch.
accompanied by an autograph note,
reading:
To Queenie on her marriage with
the best wishes for her happiness.
From Edward Z"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
SOLEMN RITE OF
GREEK CHURCH
Ceremony of Blessing the Wa
ters at ST. Petersburg.
GORGEOUS DISPLAY MADE
SIMILAR SERVICES ALL OVER
RUSSIAN EMPIRE.
GORGEOUS DISPLAY MADE

IT. PETERSBURG. Jan. 1s.-The
czazr made his first public ap-
~ pearance this season at todays
solemn. ceremony of blessing the wa
tiers. IN the orthodox church this rite
is commemorative of the baptism Of
the Saviour 1t took place in an open
chapel built oct on quay extending
far from the winter palace, which was
attended by the imperial family with
the exception Of the czarina, whose
condition was such as TO prevent her
being present. and the court officials,
nobility and representatives Of the for
elgn powers The latter drove to the
palace in great state with. Outriders
wearing the traditional hunting knives,
bets, caps and streaming plumes Of
the national cOlors.
Impressive Scene.
The scene outside the chapel was ex-
tremely impressive. The Thermometer
registered below zero and the atmospheTe
was clear. Along the quay the people
were held hack by a troop OF mounted
Eendarmes. The barehea0ed procession
moved through double lines OF imperial
infantry and q sailor guard from tne pa
ace 10 the chapel. with the cross ana Cos
pels held alOft. preceded by the metrcp j.
iten and the higher clergy. IN gold en-
hroi6orcd VpctmpUts with church ban
ners. and followed by the scarlet Eowned
court choir. the cbamberlains and otner
court officials. Then came the Officers
OF crack regiments without their over
coats thus permitting a gorgeous as
play Of uniforms, bearing the flags OF me
empire Next was the magnificent CheN-
alier guard, in white TUNES, with gold
cuirasses and double eagied helmets; hus-,
ssrs and red lancers, with sabie-tlpped
hcadgear and crimson 1aClngS.
Appearance of the Gar.
The grand dukes Immediately preceded
the car. who carried himself easily He
wore a simple uniform. that of the fla
nous Preobraieusky regiment the cross
OF St Andrew glittcring on his breast.
This was bis only decoration The car;
who held his helmet in his hand looked
strong aud well. 4 rocket screaming up
from the middle of the river s1gualleu
his majectiy's appearance, which was
gEeeted with a salvO of artillery OF l0l
guns from the fortress OF Saints Peter
and Paul. punctuated with the simulta-
neCus Ginning OF bells throughout the
city. When the car had taken I'D his
position in the chapel and the ice below
had been broken, the metropolitan blessed
the shadowy waters and the cross was
dipped thrice therein.
United States Ambassador Present,
The diplomatic crops and the ladies OF
the court Witnessed the brief ceremony
from the windows Of The palace.
Init ed States Ambassador McCOrmiCk
sud Mrs. Mccormick. Secretary EDDY OF
the embassy. Naval Attache smith and
the japanese minister, n. EuriuO. were
among those present.
When the rite was finished thousands
O. people sWarned across the Ice ana
dipped up water with which 70 sancufs
their homes. Similar ceremonies were 0b-
served throughout Russia.
The diplomats. exchanging views al the
palace, unanimously agreed that the
Russo-Japanese situation has much i'm
proved.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
OEFIsD TIE COURT.
Tugboat Captain Piling Up Trouble
For himself.

Seattle Wash. Jan. l9-Captain George
Stuart of tho United States engineers tug
J. NJ. Wilson. defied the United States
marshal and the United States court com
missioners this morning and put off for
Port Townsend, carrying With. him First
Mate George Layton. who was under ar
rest on the charge of aSsaulting a sailor
The steward. cook and a deck hand Of The
army tug had been subDoenae6 d. Wit
nesses and when they failed to appear in
court this afternoon bench warrants were
issued hy COMMISSIONS kiefer for the
captain mate, steward cook and deck
hand. Baiiiff Berry of the commissioners
eOssrf had taken the first mate after his
arrest To the tug 10 secure his duUnage.
The captain put the balIiff ashore and
pulled out
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
80 KTTING CHFcKs.

Wiunemucca. New Jan. Declares
Wallace. claiming 10 be mining investor
from Joseph. Ore. was arrested hero to-
dax on a warrant charging him with OBJ
Gaining money kinder false pFeteuses- ~ all
lace Obtained 50 from q local saloon OH
p check drawn on a bank ia Joseph s
dispatch 60 the sheriff from Reno SAYS
he obtained 500 there in Ike manner
wallace claims he OEerGreW with permits
sion of the bank
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
RonY FouND FLoATINe.

Port Angeles Wash. Jan. l9--fhe BODY
OF Homer T. Swaney was picheq up ~
mo fug Rabada anout O'Clock this sfi-
ernoon t--o miles north OF DungenileSs
light and was brought TO thls city am
taken iu charge by Coroner wilson ne
body was floating with a steamer GRAHAM
life preserver on. Boti his eyes are goile.
but otherwise the body Is in good stare
OF preservation. Mr. Swaney was presi-
dent Of the Pacific steel COMPANY 81 ifcn-
pauy Of Seattle.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-20
HEAVY LOSS TO
THE MANAGERS
Chicago Theatres Cannot Com
ply With Regulations.
ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL
PRINTER ARRESTED FOR ROB
BING THE DEAD.

CHICAGO, Jan. l9.-The city council to-
| night took action that Will in all
probability. result in the closing Of
nearly 81 Of the theatres in Chicago for
the remainder of the present theatrical
season. Last night the council passed an
ordinance setting forth what must be
Done by the theatres of this city before
they wiz be allowed 10 remain in con-
tinuous operation. Tt convened tonight
to consider the passage Of an enabling act
that would allow tae theatres to operate
for the rerra indcr of this season without
being compelled 10 fulfil an the require
ments Of the ordinsnce. as some of the
conditions are of a nature that viii re-
quire the practical reconstruction of a
number Of the piayhouses- After q long
debate the council decided on the follow
ing essentials which the theatres must
meet before they viii be allowed to reopen
their doors.