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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
Closing Days Of Annual Event
Denotes That There is Little
Rejoicing in Russia.
CRITICISM ON HAY PROPOSAL.
The NOyoe Vremya 10 Leading Editorial
Says Does Not See Why Russia
Cannot Agree.

st. Petersburg, Feb, l9--Today and
tomorrow, the closing days OF carnival
week, will be observed practically only
by a cessation of work There will be
little rejoicing. Such carnival time
is not remembered, There have been
no festivities and no gay partiea TO the
island. Instead, people gathered about
the bands playing In the streets or fol-
lowing the troops departing for tho
front.
None If the reports from abroad u
renewed Japanese attacks on Port Ar
thur has yet been officially confirmed,
although private advlces continue to
reach an attempted landing which was
repulse1,
An official confirmation announcing
Russa's withdrawal from participation
IN the St Louis exposition IL published
In the following terms;
"The ministry Of finance hereby
brings to tho notice Of intending exhibit
tors az ST. Louis that In view Of the re-
fusal Of merchants and manufacturers
owing 10 existing circumstances, 10
send exhibits TO America, the Russian
government has recognized the necessl.
ty 10 decline to participate In the afore-
said exposition
The Noyoe Vremya In leading ed.
torlal on Secy. Hays proposal IN re-
gard to the neutrality Of China, says
II does not gee why Russia cannot agree
to II, y It means only Chinese neu-
tralty
The document appears 10 protect Rus
sIa from flank attack, the Novoe
Yremya adds, and recognizes her ex,
ceptonai position north OF the great
wall but the note stands or falls with
the reality Of Chinese neutrality. 50
long as China uy and successfully
maintnlns neutrality Russia will be un-
willing TO violate II,
w, n. Kokoyosoh. who yesterday was
appointed finance minister IN succession
10 NJ. Pleske, Is considered TO be q most
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
Sail Lake City Seeks TO Restrain County.
Municipality
and Other Officials From DOmS What Would
Greatly JeOpardie its Revenues

about 10 assess for the purposes afore-
said in violation of the laws Of the
State Of Utah. by which the aforesaid
property Is exclusively required to be
assessed for the purposes aforesaid by
the state board Of equalization OF the
state.
That said county assessor and other
county officers, II permitted TO make
and use such assessment OF said prop
erty, VIII exceed his and their jurlsdic.
ton and jeopaslise and imperil the rev.
enue OF Salt Lake city for the year
1904.
Wherefore. deponent prays this court
That II VIII exercise the authority con-
ferred upon IL by law and issue a writ
Of prohibition directed TO said Benia-
min X Eldredge. as assessor, and Salt
Lake county prohibiting the assessor
and other officers Of Salt Lake county
from further entertaining or proceeding
with the assessment of any or all OF
said property and franchises IN Salt
Lake city, owned by railroad, street
railway car, depot, telegraph and tele.
phone companies, and restraining them
and each Of them from bringing into
effect or proceeding upon any assess.
ment or valuation Of said property spe-
cilically herein mentioned. and for such
other and further relief as may be
Just"
IT,, court took the matter OF tho
hearing on the petition under advise
ment,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19

The matter OF the authority Of the
county assessor TO assess the property
OF railroad, street railway. car, depot,
telegraph and telephone companies in
this county instead Of allowing the
state board OF equalization to make
such assessments, was this morning
brought to the attention OF the supreme
court by the fling OF petition Cor "a
writ Of prohibition to prevent the as
SCISSOR from proceeding further with
the assessment Of such property.
The petition was filed by City Attor-
ney Dey on behalf OF the city, and Is
directed against Benjamin II. Eldredge
as assessor Salt Lake county and the
state board Of equalization. Several
weeks ago County Attorney Westervelt
rendered an opinion in which he held
that the statute permitting the state
board of equalization to assess the
above corporations owning property In
this county which does not extend out
side OF the county, Is unconstitutional
and that that power belongs to the
county assessor
1t was stated at that time that the
matter would be tested in the courts
so the action OF today was not unex-
pected. In presenting the petition, City
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19

Attorney Dey requested that the court
determine the matter at this term Of
court, as 1t is question Of great pub
lie importance. County Attorney West
crvelt also Joined IN the request that
the court give the matter early atten-
ton.
The petition, after reciting that Ben
Jamn r. Eldredge Is the duly elected
county assessor recites the following
facts: .--...........
That said Benjamin r. Eldredge, az
such assessor, under the advice and
direction Of the county attorney Is
about and intends to assess all proper
~ and franchises owned by railroad.
street railway. car. depot telegraph and
telephone companies, and the net pro-
ceeds Of mines, In said county for the
purpose of having such assessment used
az basis OF valuation for the purpose
Of taxation, for the county and city
taxes Of Salt Lake county and city
for the year 1904 that It is the inten-
ton 20 use such proposed assessment
for such purpose by the officers OF Salt
Lake county, as deponent Is informed
and believes
That exclusively within the boun.
dares Of Salt Lake City. subject 10 as
sessment for taxation and revenue OF
said city and county, there is extensive
and valuable property and franchises
owned by private corporations, which
the said county assessor intends and Is
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
MALCOM FORBES DEAD.
Was n Patron of Light Harness
Racing and Yachting.

Milton. Mass. Feb. "a. Malcolm Forbes
widely known as patron of light har-
ness racing and as q yaghtsmln. died to-
day at his residence here Mr.. Forbes
had been suffering from an internal all
mcnt for about n week Two operations
performed aa u last resort failed.
Mr. Forbes was nearly 90 years " age
lie was very wealthy and for many years
was n heavy shareholder IN the Amerl-
can Eel Telephone company ami other
properties. As "a hUrscmdn ne was pr)mi-
ncnt both AZ an owner ana breeder Of
famous racing stock. ana aus yuchtsman
he had actively participated In interna-
tiOnal cup races.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19

determined opponent Of the financial
policy Of NJ. Witte, who resigned his po-
sltlon as minister Of finance In August
last. He has for many years been am.
bilious TO become finance minister and
was appointed NJ, Whites assistant
while the latter held the portfolio. but
owing to a disagreement he resigned
NJ. Wokoyosoif is regarded here as be-
Ing safe, conservative financier, and
II is believed under his administration
Russian credit abroad will be sustained.
In spite Of the appointment It is per-
slstently rumored that NJ WHITE VIII
be given supreme control of the f.
nances.
AS a means Of meeting the extraor-
binary war expenses, the Bourse Ga
zette says II believes the present is a
favorable time for an income tax. which
VIII not meet with opposition owing TO
the general readiness OF the nation 10
share the burden imposed by the war
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
Iowa Resolution.

Des MONIES, Iowa, Feb. 1a--The
house committee on federal relations
OF the Iowa legislature has received n
Resolution calling attention to the nos.
siole effects Of the Russia japan wor
ON Christian civilization ana commerce
In the far east; Of the uniform kindly
attitude Of Russia toward this country
during our entire history; their aym-
pathy Tor our struggle for independence
ana thelr great service to us during the
war Of the rebellion II urges that ms
a neutral power we should carofullv 70.
frain from expressing a sympathy that
would Indicate that we are unmlndful
OF past fayors, II the time comes
when II is necessary In the interest of
foreign commerce 10 take hand I'm tho
conflict, We should, II soys, cast our lot
with a power that Is friendly rather
than commercially unfriendly to us.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
w. 6, Raoul VIII Retire.

New York Feb, l9-Wmlam G.
Raoul, president Of the National Rail
road company of Mexico has announced
to the directors his intention not to
accept reelection in April His desire
Is to devote moro time to personal az
fairs
No formal action on the matter was
taken at the meeting Of the board nt
which Mr. Raouls statement was pre-.
scented.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
FRENCH NEUTRALITY.
Government Issues Instructions
Relative To its Observance.

Paris, Feb, 19-lt is announced Of
fcIally that the French government
has issued instructions relative to the
Observance of neutrality, and that,
practically they are the same rs those
Issued concerning the observance Of
neutrality during the Spanish-American
war but IL Is pointed out that the
French navigation laws contain no posi-
tive requirement that belligerent ships
shall leave a neutral port within a
hours, and that, therefore this matter
Is one Of regulation by custom, instead
OF being a legal requirement, as under
the British navigation laws,
No change has yet been announced
relative to permitting the Russian
squadron to remain at Jibutil, French
Somaliand, the authorities evidently
being DESTROYS TO fully observe the re-
uulremcnts Of neutrality without un-
necessarily causing ofcnsc or embar'
rassmont to power with which France
IS closely allied,
RUSsIA's REPLY RECEIVED,
Washington Feb. i9-Secy, Hay re.
coiycd by cable from Ambassador Nc
Cnrmlck the reply of the Russian gov.
ernmcnt 10 the proposition relating to
Chinese neutrality II ~ considered
By the department 20 be responsive to
our note and rs substance has been
90 the governments Of
Japan and China.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
sop FOR BOBS.
King Edward Gains Lord Roberts
Wounded SensibilitIes.

London, Feb, l9,-The royal eulogy
Of Lord Roberts contained In the special
army order issued yesterday evening I'm
which the king took leave OF Lord Rob.
erts as commandcr.ln-chict Of the army
is commented upon as another instance
where the tact Of the king rescued the
ministers from an awkward dilemma.
The exceedingly curt manner In which
the war Office dismissed Lord Roberts
deeply inconsed the late commander In.
chief, and this feeling was shared by
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
19OLs LAKE CITY,

the public TO such an extent that Il
threatened 10 lead TO u serious attack
on the government in parliament, The
kings first intimauon OF his dlsap-
proval OF the WAT Office treatment was
To invite Lord Roberts to Buckingham
palace, whore marked attention was
shown to the neld marshal This has
now been followed by general army
order when was sent oat by the king
personally,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
ChaS. W. Graves Indictes.

Des Mones, Iowa, Feb, l9-Charles
W, Graves, under arrest charged with
putting his wife to death and burning
the body, was indicted today for muir
der In the first degree. The charred
remains Of Mrs, Graves was found In
December last, locked in their home A
daughter of Mrs Graves. Miss Winnie
Reader. OF the Grau Grand Opera com.
pany arrived home a week after her
mothers body was found to spend the
holidays, and was then first Informed
of the tragedy. She is the principal
witness for the state against her step
father,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
TWO GAS VICTIMS.
Jos. b. Garfield and Hired Girl
Asphyxiated.

Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. l9.-AsphyXi-
alton by coal gas from a coal stove Is
said to have been the cause Of death
Of Joseph b. Garfield. superintendent
of the Garfield Rubber company, and
his Swedish maid servant whose bodies
We're discovered in their sleeping rooms
I'm the Garfield residence, this city to-
day. Mrs. Canheld apparently Is suf-
fering from the effects Of gas inhala-
1 i'm
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
BATTLESHIP GUARANTEED.
The Maine Arrives az Guantnna'
mo with Measles and Smallpox.

Guantanamo. Cuba, Feb. 49, The
United states batleehip Maine, which
was quarantlncd on her arrival here
yesterday owing to her having a num-
Der Of cases OF measles on board also
had case Of smallpox The sufferer
has been Isolated IN the hospital
The auxiliary cruiser Yankee has a
case OF measles on board.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
RUSsIAs REPLY RECEIVED,
DOMINICAN REBELS
FINALLY FIRED ON.
L. s. Cruisers Newark and Columbia
Forced 20 Fire on Them Because
OF Their lnSOlenge.

New York, Feb. ia French mail
steamship which has arrived here re-
ports that the United Stetcs cruisers
Newark and Colombia have. says a
Herald dispatch from ST. Thomas, ID.
W. l.. been forced TO fire on the Domin-
acan rebels outside Of the city of San
Domingo because the insurgents fred
upon an American mail steamship, The
American commander has forbidden
either party fighting within the city
limits Great distress and starvation
prevails In San Domingo city
The town of Joremie, IN southern
Haytl, has been declared IN state OF
siege.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
Victim of the War.

Berlin Feb. l9.-Max II, Meyer a
wen known broker ON the bourse, shot
and Killed himself with a revolver AT
his villa last night His mind had be-
come dsordered owing to the loss Of
100000 by the fall In Russian securi-
ties. Herr Meyer had, however q for
tune several times larger than his la
bilIlips
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
GENEVA CONVENTION.
Conference 10 Revise 1t Indef.
nitely Postponed.

Bone. Switzerland. Feb. l9--ln con-
sequence OF the war between Russia
and Japan. the federal council has
postponed indefinitely the conference
summoned to meet at Geneva May &c,
to revise the Geneva convention with
the view OF improving the treatment Of
wounded men
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
Russia Has Replied to secy. Hays Note


Handed TO Ambassador Mccormick
8urafe CniOm Police China
Reported DadA Japanese Arrives Shanghai
ST PETERSBURG Feb IqRussa reply Sec Hays China
handed Ambassador Mccormick today
SHANGHAI Feb I0t reported Wei Iisen U the
OF Shan Iug that Germany the uniform
police all the Shan Iun The Chinese received the
hvonby.
LONDON Feb IoA special dispatch from Canton says reported official
circles there that the Dowager Empress of China is dead
The Chinese legation has heard nothing the reported death the dwager
and dsc it, Neither Canton Hong Kong reliable of
SHANGHAI Feb I9-A large Japanese cruiser arrived WI Sung eleven miles
north of Shanghai today
MADRID Feb Io-A Russian wap has Canary Island port The
authorities have notified her commander that his ship port limited
provided with coal quantity sufficient enable
him to reach the nearest Russian
Premier Mua denies the that the British limited Spain the
necessity adopting safeguard her neutrality the Russone
dispute asserting diplomatic whatever have been received
question and that the military taken required by
elementary prudence
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
1t. MACRAE AND SIX PRIV.
ATES KILLED BY FANATICS

Manila, Feb l9,-Lieut. Macrae
and six prvates OF the constabu.
lory have been killed by a bolo
rush OF 900 fanatics, while pa
trolling the east coast Of the lsl.
and OF snmnr Private salamon'
Of the Fourteenth cavalry, sta.
TONED at Jolo, has also been
killed by bolomcn.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
MONTANA MURDER,
Body of Unknown Man Riddled
with Bullets Near Stockett.

Helena. Mont, Feb 19-The body Of
an unknown man was found on the
prairie near Socket, There were I'VE
bullet holes In the body and the VIC
tins pockets We're turned inside out a
companion OF this man has disappeared,
The victim Is known to have had $50.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19

Handed TO Ambassador Mccormick Today the Plight TO I'M
3urafe Uniform Police Shan China
Reported Dcad-A Japanese Arrives Suns Shanghai
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
No CAnlNET MEETING.

Washington. Feb. l9,~By direction of
President Roosevelt, no cabinet meet
lng was held today Three members Of
tho cabinet have gone TO Cleveland 70
attend the funeral Of Senator Hanna
and Atty. Gen. Knox is In the south
The president concluded that Il would
be a fitting tribute 20 the senator's
memory not to hold the meeting today.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19

,.,u,day Niqhts the Real Estate Col
ea Inns Of the News" arc Closely
Studied by Those Interested in Buy
inc or Selling Real Estate
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19
rrprpAI, OFFICES CLOSED.

Cincinnati, o., Feb. 10.-By direction
of President Roosevelt, all the federal
Offices IN Cincinnati closed al o'clock
this afternoon as a mark Of respect to
Inc memory Of the late Senator Hanna
The United states courts, after order.
INK resolutions In honor Of the deceased
senator entered upon the Journal, ad'
iourned MS further mark Of respect
An the local courts adjourned, and the
chamber Of commerce ana the stock
exchange adjourned at l p. M" The
traction companies power was shut OF
Tor Ave minutes at o'clock and every
street car on the lines stopped 70. that
lcn,gh Of time.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19

New York, Feb. l9-Reports received
mere from Korea state that Russian
troops are advancing toward Seoul and
that stronS position nj Ping Yang has
been occupied by them, says a Herald
dispatch from Toxic
Their present movements, however do
not indicate any immediate Intention OF
attacking the Korean capital. Tho
japanese legation In Seoul has been
greatly strengthened during the last
few days,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19

SCRIPT FOR SOLDIERS.

New York, Fob. l0.--The japanese
government has decided, says Herald
dispatch from Seoul. to Issue special
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-19

All the Big Advertisers use the Dee.
eret News. II Il Pays Them il viii
Pay You, Too.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-14
MISSED HER OWN PARTY.
Kitchen Aunt Sally Had to
Lend Hand.

Senator Joe Blackburn tells a story
Of quaint old woman in a remote
Kentucky village who was locally
famed for her kindness of heart and
good will toward her neighbors, says
the New York Herald.
For months and months she had
been saving her slender means to
give great party, so she said," the
senator relates, land at last came the
great event. All of her friends, dressed
in their best, were on hand to render
the occasion notable in the annals of
the village and all voted the party a
great success, the only false note in the
gamut of their enjoyment being the
mysterious absence of their hostess.
Meeting her the next morning, one
Of the guests of the night before spoke
rapturously Of the party.
"I'm certainly glad you enjoyed
YOURSELF returned the old lady, BEAM
ing her satisfaction. so it really was
a success? Yes? My! certainly
should like to have seen it.
but why were you not there,
Aunt Sally, at your very own party?'
Laws, child answered the erst-
While party giver, I had to stay in the
kitchen and wash the dishes'"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-14

to brightest rose, and there are many
chrysanthemum shadings which can
be introduced into the tea gown with
more success than in the ordinary
toilette de visite. The ideal fabrics
are chiffon, sole de Chine, mousseline
de sole, laces plain and laces en-
broidered, and some beautiful raised
designs and quaint patterns in old
world embroideries. Lovely, too, are
the laces worked in dull steel and
pearls. There is a revival of sequins:
jet is also getting popular; but these
are chiefly used in the orthodox robe
de diner and the robe de bal for the
demoiselle.
The jewellers of the rue de la Paix
are really very clever, and I think
their taste is better than it has ever
been. They are copying the best de-
signs of the Louis XIV. and Louis XVI.
periods not only in diamonds but In a
judicious mixture Of precious gems of
different colors.
In the day time, I must tell you, the
real French elegante is wearing very
little jewelry, and does not commit the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-14

This very neat and attractive house
can be erected upon rubble stone foun-
''ation for $4,000.
There are five rooms on the first floor
and three rooms and alcOve on second
;:oor. The size of rooms on first floor
~ as follows:
Parlor, 14x14 feet, with fireplace and
closet. Library, Sx10. Dining room, 13x13
1',et. Servants ROOM 7xS feet. Kitchen.
:S1O feet. Pantry, SKI feet Reception hall,
GxS feet.
The rooms on the second floor are 1Ox13
f~et, SXl3 feet, 10X20 feet. and alcOve 9x1O
f3et.
The entrance to the house is on the
side, making very novel feature and
one especially adapted for house which
- to occupy corner lot, as the side and
front are very nicely treated. The rub
Tile stone walls project feet inches
Into the ground and 6 inches above the
ground. This makes very good foun-
cation and one that can be put in for
about one-third the cost of one that pro-
;ects or feet above the ground. The
cable upon the side is cemented with
imported Portland cement and has or
namented work in the apex. The siding
= 4-inch o G, laid inches to the wealth
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-14

aroma of the burning logs, which they
profess in appearance to be, and they
should not be substituted for a real
fire, except in dire necessity. Worse
than the logs are the asbestos CRATES,
with their cheap and tawdry setting
and fiat fcrwardness. Anything more
ugly, more unromantic, and less likely
to inspire one with anything more than
the feelings of an unsympathetic world
can hardly be imagined.
The mantel should be broad and SIM
pie. This is very often entirely OF
brick, even to the Shelves A heavy
wood shelf, with bold, massive brackets,
simple in outline and with the mantel
facing of brick, of a color to harmonic
with the wall treatment, makes a very
appropriate mantel for a living-room.
The brick should always return to the
wall at the sides of the chimney breast,
and the runners should never be cased
with wood, as this gives feeling of in
security, as of strong (nearing) mate
rial, being contained by weaker one.
If domestic happiness has a god, it is
the fireplace, and so are we still 'fire-
worshipers." The hearth flttingly
typifies the home, and around it clus-
ter the dearest memories of earth. It
is home. In the playing light and
shadow of cracking flames we medi-
tate of the past, philosophize ON the
present, and dream of the future.
Around it's glowing embers, "a world OF
love shut in, world of strife shut out"
We feel wealth Of peace, comfort and
satisfying happiness. There is nothing
in all the length and breadth of the
house that will be more satisfying than
this essence of the home, the living
room fireplace.
GEORGE A. w. KNIT