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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
SILK CULTURE.
Commission Addresses Letter to Thos,
Interested in the Work.

The Utah silk commission is pleased
to again notify the People on our state
that 1t Is prepared to send silk worm
EGGS to those who desire to engage I'm
this Industry this year. We have al
ready received many letters from those
who intend taking up the work TITS
season, and hope all those who have
raised silk In the past will continue to
do so, as their past experience win } IN
them TO raise much better coroons than
before. To those who do not care to
take up the Keeling We will say the
government Is buying cOcoons as 1t did
some years ago, as soon as we re-
ceiye the full information 1t will be
published.
The commission desires to encourage
people TO reel their own silk and let IL
come from the home ready for the man
ufacturer as We feel that the future
growth Of the industry In the state
depends largely upon this line OF work.
In few days we Will receive from
the agricultural department in Wash
ing IN quantity Of mulberry tr -es,
also cuttings may be used az graftsiif
the season in some parts OF TIVE state
is too far advanced for this they ,an
be planted and this years growth can
be used next year. We will be pleased
to forward these TO any one applying
for them, We were very sorry last
year to find 50 many had bought and
plan ed trees, the leaves Of which tho
worms VIII not eat; also seeds which
We had sent out with Instructions to
have the trees grated had been neg
lected, we gave information where
gratis could be obtained near to them.
and trust that those whom we may not
have hea from will see that they have
good trees. as the production OF large
quantities OF silk I'm the future depende
ON the planting of trees now, and car
ing for those we have.
Address all letters TO the secretary,
No. 70 east Third South, Salt Lake City.
The silk worm eggs, books of instruc-
ton. trees and cuttings, as we'll as any
information we can give VIII be fur
nlshed 20 those desiring 1t absolutely
free by the commission.
MARGARET a. CAME,
Secy Utah silk Commission,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
HOME FROM THE FAIR.
Hon. L, W. Shurtltf Says Utah 0ccu.
pies Distinctive Place

Hon. l.. w, shurtiff returned from
the worlds fair today. lie says the fair
Is far from being ready for the public
as the exhibits are not In place, nor are
the grounds In the shape they VIII be
IN a few weeks. However, work In this
direction is being pushed, and the prob
abilities are that within 80 days there
will be wonderful transformation in
the scene
Utah, says Mr.. shurtlff. stands well
10 the fore in the matter Of exhibits,
and he heard visitors to the Utah sec
ton say that the mineral exhibit, while
not the largest, was doubtless the very
best at the exposition. The grlcultural
exhibit Is also fine and is daily admired
by thousands Of visitors to the big fair.
Mr. shurtlln thinks this state Is spe-
cially favored In the matter OF build
ing site as the home Of the Beehive
state Is situated just across the way
from one OF the large hotels and In this
way attracts thousands who otherwise
would perhaps be led IN another drec-
ton The manner In which Utah ar
fairs have been handled az the cXposl-
ton reflects great credit. says the gen
tleman on Director General Whitaker
and his asslstanty
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
WESTERN MINERS SCORE
GOVERN AND Fuel co.
Al8e Thai The With Militia
n 4 Mother Jones"-Aid Offered Striking
Iners Elected.

Whereas, Their children and wives
have been refused the privilege of
walking on public roads by the author
ity OF. and cowardly action Of Gov.
Peabody and the militia, therefore be It
Resolved That we win stand by
our brothers and give them all the
moral and financial aid TO help the
brothers win the battle in Colorado
they are fighting for justice and hui
manlty and help them TO have their
revenge at the ballot box
After adopting these resolutions. the
ccn' ition turned 10 the election Of
officers, With the following result:
a. w. Charter president y p. Lang
ford. secretary and treas" r; Frank
erickson, vice president Executive
board, David Baxter. Thomas Faoey, T.
w Splann, d. j, Russell. Robert
WorKs
This afternoon the convention Is in
session to meet It's expenses and adj
JourH sine die.
'Mothc p Jones was not I'm attend
auce today. She left last evening for
san Francisco,
Tho next convention of the Utah
union Will be held IN this city on the
first Tuesday In October.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
COLORADO REPUBLICANS.
Sharp Contest for Delegates on
When Convention Assembled.

Denver May Ga sharp contest has
been waged for weeks FOR places on the
delegation TO the ntional Republican
convention from Colorado and was stlll
in progress when the state convention
met today Tor the purpose Of namng
six delegates at large and six alter
mates. Fractional differences that have
divided the party In thu state for the
past two years had been adjusted, how.
ever, before the meeting of the con-
vention, and an agreement had been
reached to name Former Senator Ed.
ward o. Wolcott as the first delegate
at large, II had also been agreed that
he shall be chairman Of the Colorado
delegation ~ was further decided by
the leaders before the convention as
semblcd that Gov, James II. Peabody
shall be "A delegate and that, contrary
TO custom none Of the congressman
shall be stgt TO the national conyen-
ton.
Tho convention, numbering 705 dele
gates. was called TO order at 1874
o'clock by ID. G. Farley chairman OF
nominated Edward O. Wolcott for tenn
porary chairman and he was elected
without opposition. In his address to
the convention Mr.. Wolcott declared
that the members Of the different wings
OF the Republican party In this state
We're determined on unity and that
Massachusetts was no more certain
than Colorado TO cast It's electoral vote
for Theodore Roosevelt. He reviewed
the acts Of tho Republican national adj
mlnistrntlon. showing what had been
accomplished by Presidents Mckinley
and Roosevelt MI WolcOtt praised
the policy OF Gov. Peabody IN main
tanning law and order I'm this state. Re-
fcrrlng to ballot box frauds IN Denver,
he said the situation was critical and
seemed to be well nigh hopeless, the
public utility corporations having Joined
hands with the corrupt element yet
the aroused public opinion manifested
IN the heavy registration, gave hope
Of a Republican Victory I'm the city
election on May II. Mr.. Wolcott called
upon the Republicans OF the state 10
work for q heavy majority In the legls-
lature and suggested that II should
even take away the charter Of the city
and county II necessary in order 90 put
an END 20 the election frauds.
GOV. Peabody was then produced and
an ovation was given him. lie made a
brief speech advocating harmony.
Speeches were also made by John W.
Springer candidate for mayor of Dem
yer, and Congressman VI, NJ Hogg.
A recess was taken until 2 O'Clock
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06

The newly organized Utah union Of
the Western Federation Of Miners
adopted rousing resolutions this morn
ing concerning the Utah and Colorado
strikes, Shortly after the convention
was called to order, the committee on
resolutions was called ON for report,
and presented the following resolu.
lions. both Of which were unanimously
accepted and spread upon the minutes
After hearing the reports from some
OF our brothers In Carbon county and
the full statement from Mother
Jones.
Whereas, the Utah Fuel company,
with the aid of the governor Of the
state and the state militia, have, on
many occasions. violated the laws, and
Whereas, many Of our brotheis have
had to suffer imprisonment, and IN
many casey have seen thei; families
mistreated and driven out Of Their
homes, ana
Whereas, the action of some % the
county officers, sanctioned by state 81
{ 'ty, caused 1 arrest and conflne
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06

in bull pens many Of our brothers un-
der false pretenses, and
Whereas even sympathi3ers with
our cause were ordered out Of our
county, therefore
"Be II resolved that We, delegate 10
the Utah state Union No. l w. f, OF
NJ, give TO them all our aii, morally
and financially, to help them out of
their struggle and fight their battle for
liberty"
The second set Of resolutions was as
follows
Whereas on reviewing the situation
IN Colorado, the struggle In which thou
sands Of our brethren are implicated.
20 fight the Citizens Alliance and the
Mine owners association, and
whereas Said Alliance and Mine
owners association has all the support
from the government of the state, and
Whereas, The abolition Of .he law
10 deprive our brothers Of the rights
of citizens Of America has been udru'ed
by said corporation, aud
Whereas Many Of orr brothers
have been deprived Of the pleasure Of
giving their support TO. or seeing their
loved ones. but have be,L uhJustly
driven from tGcir homes. and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
SANTA FE MACHNHSTS.
They VIII Submit New Prop
osition TO the Officials.

Topeka. Kan, Nav 6--Vice President ].
Il Buckalew OF the Machinists union,
says that the union will submit settle
mcnt proposition to the Santa Fe officials
today, which VIII be a modification Of tho
one previously made by MIR. Nudge.
Mr. Buckalow said that seven machn.
ists who had been working here quit last
evening and Joined the union and that
more will follow tonight. he says that
i've machinsts have quit at Emporia
there.
Nr Nudge says the situation Is salts
factory 10 the Santa Fe officials at all
ular traffic is due 10 washouts along the
division points today. lie says that freq
line and not 10 the Strike,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
CRITICALLY ILL.
Hon. James Sharp Brought Home from
Idaho in a Ssrious Condition.

The many friends OF Hon. James Sharp
Of this city will regret TO learn Of his
critical illny +. news Of which was recelv-
ed on his arrival home from the north
last night
Mir. Sharp was taken III last Saturday
while AT Roxburg Ida, IN the culmina-
ton OF outorc troubles of long standing,
and BY Tuesday he had become much
worse. Or. q, H. Hyde was called in
TO attend him, at the residence Of his son
Hebor, who Is In the mercantile business
there; and on the following day, II Was
found advlsabl b get the patient home
as soon as possible. SO DR.. Hyde accom-
panied Mr. Sharp 70 this city, where they
arrived last evening, and saw him safely
10 his residence on east South Temple
street.
Dr. j. s. Richards was IN Immediate Of
tendance. and has kept a careful eye on
tho patient since He says that Mr. Sharp
is n very sick man, but at the same time
there Is as yet no occasion for any un-
due alarU
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
Nine Out of the Necessary Twelve
Have Been Secured in the
Wade Case
DARKE AND Elk THE NEW ONES.
Judge Morse Will Hold a Half Days
Session OF COdrt in Order
To rush Things,

The twelve jlro,s 20 try the case II
the state OF Utah w James IL Wade,
charged with the - Ter OF Lee Quen
You. a Chnaman, al Alta on Dec. 10,
1908, have nc' yet been secured, Nine
out of the necessary twelve have been
sworn In, but 1t seems that the other
three are hard to get, No new ones
we've secured at this mornings session
Of court, and II is doubtful whether or
not the jury will be completed this ar
ternoon, as there are not very many
names left in the jury box from which
TO choose the other three. Another
snecial yenlre was issued yesterday
afternoon, and 1t may be necessary to
draw another one today In order TO
complete the jury.
The two jurors secured yesterday ar
ternoon are Joseph S. Darke and Carl
A. lex. both Of this city The seven
others heretofore secured are w. II,
Atwood, r. l.. Shannon, J. j. Toronto,
r. r. Sharkey William Quick, G. G.
Trip and David Cameron. The venire
issued yesterday consisted Of 20 names,
out of which number five were not
served Dy the sneflU ana uepullVS, anu
one was too sick TO attend court.
or those who appeared In court this
morning and we're examined on their
volr dire by District Attorney Smith,
II were accepted and their names were
placed in the jury box, three were ex-
cused on account OF physical disablli-
Ties. three were excused upon their own
motion, and one was served under the
wrong name. Six Jurors were called
to the box for examination this MORN
ing. Three OF them were challenged
for cause by the attorneys for defend
ant. two were excused upon the ninth
and tenth peremptory challenges by the
defense and one upon the tenth per-
emptory challenge by the state.
Judge Morse VIII hold a halliday ses-
sion OF court tomorrow, so that as
much progress as nossible may be made
l., Tho pnqa
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06

win smoot retain his seat?" was
asked
We'll what IL the use of an out
slider trying predictions ON such sub-
Jeet? probably b, 3e not the hopeful
nature that Mr. King and others who
have preceded me possess. But / do
not care TO discuss that question at all.
You may say for me that the situation
In the east regarding this community is
deplorable II is hurting us nightly.
The country Is greatly excited over this
question. Senator Borrows, ! was I'M
formed, has a constitutional amend
ment TO present to Congress at the op-
ening OF the next session, and public
sentiment is certainly not with Utah.
| don't want to say much that is dis
couraging, but | certainly am unable to
take an optimistic view Of the situation.
Ex-Sherlm Abhotts testimony was the
hardest blow the defense has received.
And the fact of the investigation con-
tinung out here Is not pleasant to
contemplate"
Judge Powers visited New York and
ST. Louis during his trip. At the lat
ter place, he took In the fair. II win
be six or eight weeks before the exhibits
are in place, according to his state
ment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
Japs Have Cut Land Communications With Port Arthur

hung on the walls ~ tho Woman's build
ing, This decision was reached with tne
provision that the pictures contained must
be those Of bonaHde prominent women
and that they must pass an inspection
TO be made by specially appointed com
mttoe the personnel OF which TX not TO
be revealed About iDp pictures have been
collected, all Of which had received the
approval Of the former president or the
board Mrs James Blair
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
PRIZE HORSES BOUGHT.
Chief Lynch Secures Pair of Fine
Bays for the Patrol Wagon.

At a cost Of 500, Chief Of Police Lynch
has purchased line team Of horses for
tho patrol WAGON The animals will be
down from Ogden tonight They were
purchased from Preston Blair.
At the Weber county fair the animals
captured first prize. They are dark bays,
ana are seven years old.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
PARKER'S CHANCES.

On the subject Of national politics,
Judge Powers said: 1T is my opinion
that none of the candidates who have
been prominl lily mentioned for the
presidency on the Democratic ticket to
date can get the nomination. | look
for somebody outside Of Parker and
Hearst, Parker was endorsed by the
New York convention ON a platform
that IN satisfactory to the trusts, and
Hearst has been gaining ground ever
since. The people point TO Hearsts
opposition of the trusts and declare
for him IN preference 10 Parker. And
the fact that the corporate powers are
working against Hearst gains ground
for him every day, He may not secure
the nomination. but he will go into
the convention with enough votes to
defeat Parker. / look for compro-
mise candidate"
Attorney Wsldemar Van Colt who
returned several days ago from Wash
ington, declined to be interviewed on
the Smoot case, but he intimated that
he quite agreed with Judge Powers IN
the statement that Abbott's testimony
wGs the hardest blow yet to the de-
tense.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06

floor. stepped on her, kicked and
abused ner i'm n cruel manner. Ever
since their marriage plaintiff alleges
that her h"sband has failed to support
her 81 asks that she be awarded s2j
p, month aiimon", $3.50 as attorney =
fees and that her maiden name, Lena
Barsh III, be restored TO her.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
Bakers Cause a Riot.

Chicago. May 6,-strlklng bakers caus-
ed a riot today The occasion was an at
tempt on the part OF II Piper & Co. to
send out % delivery wagons with non
union bakery goods In spite Of the et-
forts OF the striking bakers to stop the
wagons by throwing brlcHs and other mis-
silos at the drivers the wagons hnally
made a successful egress. None OF the
rioters were arrested,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
POWERS ON sMooT CASE.
Bays lie Does Not Care to Dis.
euss the Matter; Then Docs So.

Judge O. w. Powers returned last
evening from Washington. whore he.
testified In the Smoot Investigation. He
was extremely reti1eDt when an effort
was made TO interview hin this morn
ing insisting that he had said all, and
more thar he cared to say about the
case.
would not talk TO the newspaper
men IN Washington" said Judge Pow
~, and do net care TO do so now. /
understand that the subcommittee Is
soming TO Utah about July rs, after
ihe St. Louis convention, and having
la'd the foundation they will then
prone deeply into "Mormonlsm," es-
peclally as to the work IN the Endow-
ment house, and Church influence I'm
sohtics' My understanding il that no
psclel subcommittee will be called,
WI that all members will be called to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
Coal Miners Entombcd,

shamokin, Pa, May G-Fire that broke
our late last night in the Locust Gap slope
operated by the Philadelphia & Reading
Coal & Iron company'is still raging fierce.
~ John and Michael Boglan and Michael
Shannon OF Locust Gap who were I'm the
mine when the fire started, were unable
TO reach the surface aud "A rescuting party
is at work endoayoring to reach the en-
tombed men.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
Charges Husband with Cruelty

Cruelty and failure 10 support are
the grounds for divorce set forth IN a
complaint fled In the district court to-
day by Lena NJ. Waters against J. ..
Waters. They were married In ogden
on April rs. 1903. about a year ago, II
is alleged that on May /, 1904, defend
ant struck plaintiff. threw her TO the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
TRIED TO SHUTTLE OFF.
Hugh Mckinney Takes Strychnine With
Suicidal Intent.
special to the "News.O

Dillon, Mont, May 6.-Hugh McKin-
ney' who CAME TO the Springs three
months ago from Salt Lake. took 10
grains Of strychnine with suicidal In
tent last night. Physicians were sum
moned and saved his life.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
Fire in Thousand Islands Park.

WATERFOWL. ". v, May Ga con
Narration o. mrlng M Thousand II.
lands park. Nine cottages have been
destroyed, and the ere Is spreading
rapidly,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06

Walla Walln, wash, May e.-James
Champoux was hanged I'm the state peni-
Tertiary at j;li this morning Tor tho muir
1909
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
PROMINENT WOMEN.
Their Pictures win he Hung in
The Woman's Building.

g. Louis May 6.-Thc board OF lady
managers OF the worlds fair has decided
unanimously that the pictures Of proml-
nent women VI ''-~'".' states shall BIO
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06

PORT Arthur May Surrender al Any Time
on With fne Great Was Such Force TO Discourage
Paris May GA dispatched aya St. Petersburg Japanese who
at
Petersburg May 6(248 m)The landing e the Janec FNo northeast of
ani Don e
a
10 the o o raj loa1m
in fore to
A
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
No News from Pan Handle Dist,

Dallas, Tex, May 6-No particulars
have been obtained up 90 9ij a, IN. OF
the tornado reported last night IN the
Panhandle district All wires leading TO
that part Of the state are down and tele-
graph facilities In all directions are SER
iously impaired.
Fort Worth Tex. May 6Evory effort
to reach Rutherford and Cisco BY wire
up to noon today has been unavailing and
the result OF last nghta tornado In these
sections Is unknown. Several persons are
reported killed and injured and much
property damaged, Shackolford county,
where a tornado Is reported 10 have done
much damage, Is also Isolated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06
10 PAGES LAST EDITION
HE IS NOT HOPEFUL.

Utah by the chairman, and all who de-
sire to attend may do So"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06

While Everything About Your Store
Should be as Well Done as Your Ad.
vertising, Nothing should Be Better
Done.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-06

n the Advertising Campaign Of Store
IL Weak, or Non aggressive, All 9th
err Plans and Purposes viii Be De-
featsd.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02
ACCEPTS THE CALL.
Rev. Mr.. Whitehurst to Take
Church in Northumberland.

/ Especial 10 Inc Tllncs-Dlsp atcn)
FREDERICKSBURG VA, October L.
Fairport and Smithland Churches, In
Northumperland county, have rendered a
call 10 Rev. 4. G. Whltehursl, of Ac-
ccmac county. Mr. Whitehursi has ac-
ccpted and will enter upon his new du-
ties November lst,
Mfr. l.. f. Ewing and family, of Ohio,
who recently purchased the fine estate.
.lIayfield." on the Rappahdnnock River,
about ten miles below this city, In Caro-
Inc county. have arrived and taken pos
session OF The property, to make 1t their
home The residence has already been
handsomely fitted up,
Rev. Dr. John Pollard, who recently
reaigned as pastor OF Bowling Green and
Zion Baptist Churches, In Caroline coun,
~, on account OF III health, VIII go to At
ian,a, to spend the winter with his daugh-
te, who resides there.
| Cards have been received here for the
marriage Of Miss Sadie Gorriey, former
| " OF this city, daughter Of Captain Ma
| son GolirlGy, Of the Wcems Line 81
steamers, NOW Of Baltimore, 10 Mr. j
Thomas Frentz, the ceremony 10 take
place at the home ~ the bride October
| I'd, at 7 40 o'clock =. NJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02

friends Tuesday when they went t. to
tBridge water where they We're married Dy
tho Rev. II. a.; Brown The bride IS
n charming young lady and daughter OF
Mrs. NJ. u Keller. and niece Of Major
u. G. Sexton, OF Wytheville. Mr.. Glenn
is the senior partner Of the. Messrs. Clem
BROTHERS, ice manufacturers. The bride
and groom Will reside in Staunton.
The Success Literary Club, OF the =.
NJ. C.. a.. met and organized Friday night
Protractcd meetings are going on at
both the German Baptist Church and at
the Second Presbyterian Church. The
German Baptist meeting is being con-
Quoted by Rev D. b. Wampler. OF Fen
Laird. and those at the Second, by Rev.
.W.%D 5Burkhead
The Stonewall Brigade Band. who ac-
o!nrs.nled the Richmond Blues to ST.
Louis. reached home Monday, all de-
claring they had a fine time ss
Mrs. G. G.. Morris, after visiting Miss
Jan tie Summerson, has returned to
Washington g&s
Miss Lavi,la Fisher, who has been visit.
Ing numerous friends in and around
Stanton has returned home to Rich
,nOnd.
Mr.. Ernest ~ Hartman was in Rich
mora this week.
Mrs, D. E. Laird and David Laird. after