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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
Such is the Announcement Of
Joseph Jefferson, the Great
Actor
BEFORE PUBLIC SEVENTY YEARS
he viii Go to Florida by Easy Stages,
Stopping at Washington aud
Atlanta.

New York Oct Joseph Jefferson.
after more than 20 years on the stage
during which time he has become one
Of the most honored and beloved mem
bers Of the dramatic profession. has
decided absolutely never to resume his
theatrical career.
Mr. Jefferson arrived here from pos.
ton where he had rested a few DAVIS
recuperating from his recent illness At
Buzzard's day which caused the ahsn.
donment Of his fall tour lie ia con.
valescent but still must be judiolous in
guarding his returning strength and
VIII remain here three weeks after
which he VIII go by ensy stages to
Florida, stopping in Washington for n
time and again IN Atlanta.
When the decision was ultimately
reached he quietly announced IL 10 his
family, II shall never &C, again" he
said, MY days upon tho stage are
ended"
once the decision WAS made and lis
hrst feeling OF solemnity had passed
Mr, Jefferson became more cheerful.
III viii seem strange NJ first 10 act no
more, he added, hut I shall soon get
used to that and ! shall begin to enjoy
what have looked forward TO these
many years-my long, long holiday. in
which shall enjoy uninterruptedly
nature In outdoor life, my paintings.
my books and pleasant oompanionshlp
with wife, children and dear friends
| begin my holiday At last.
Paterson, n, j., was the city where
he last appeared The performance
was In June ana, as an odd coincidence
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FLOOD AT TRINIDAD.
Lives Reported Lost but no Bod
les Found

Trinidad. Colo, Oct Although re-
ports continue TO be- circulated today
that several families have been missing
since the food swept through the city
Yesterday. no bodies have been recov-
cred. and the police officials announce
that they have no reason 10 believe
there was any loss OF life. The prop
erty loss win approximate nearly a
million dollars being even greater IN
many Instances than at first supposed
The damage 10 the Colorado & Wyo-
ming railroad is fully $4,000 In addl-
ton to the weakening OF the $4,000
bridge at Sopris. which may fall. Two
miles OF track between Sopris and Jam
sen is gone, one thousand feet Of
Santa Re track Is IN the river al jan
sen. ana the bridge at Starkvllle ls
gone. The Colorado e. Southern road.
bed in Riley canyon Is wrecked q
bridges and 10000 ties having been
washed away.
A special meeting Of the city ooun-
ell was held TODAY TO devise measures
for the relief OF food sufferers Cons
structlon of a temporary water main
10 the south side TO replace the mains
that were washed away was begun to-
day
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The Finest Political Gladiator OF
His Age Died Suddenly at
Nuueham Park.
LEADER OF ENGLISH LIBERALS
His Wife, a Daughter Of the Late John
LathrOp Motley, Alone Was With
Him at His Death.

London. oct. l.--Slr William Vernon
Harcourt. the finest political gladiator
OF his age" died very suddenly today
at Nuneham park, near oxford, the
country seat which he recently Inherit
ed from his nephew.
only his wife, daughter OF the late
John IAthrop Motley, the historian and
former American minister to Great Bril-
tain. was with him, When Sir William
went 10 bed last night he seemed fairly
well. though he had been suffering from
a slight chill This morning when he
was called he replied cheerily, In a
short time" Later a servant entered
the room and found Sir William lying
dead on his bed. His son, Lewis Yer
non Hsrcourt, member OF parliament
for the Rossendale division OF Lam
cashire, was hastily summoned from
London.
Among all classes IN the United King
dom, regardless OF party the uneN,
peotee news caused sensation and
genuine regret, The somewhat pathetic
announcement in March last Of his In
tended retirement had prepared the
public for Sir Williams eventual dis,
appearance front tho active arena OF
political strife, but there had been no
whlspar that his stalwart constitution
had BEEN radically impaired by nearly
forty years OF parliamentary strife.
The evening edition OF the Standard
one Of the dsceased's opponents, APP
propriately and generously says
with the iats Liberal leader theirs
has passed away ons OF the last OF thoss
Titanic figures hound up With the most
brilliant traditions Of the house OF cons
mons, Thsrs are but few left Of thoss
en,insnt statesmsn who received thalT
poiltieai training AZ the hands OF Glad
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FOR HALF HOLIDAY.
Governor and Mayor Join In
Proclamation to Citizens.

Governor Heber NJ Wells and Mayor
Richard Z. Morris this morning issued
an address urging the people OF this
state 70 give the state fair their hear
TEST support and suggesting that next
Tuesday afteroon be observed as a hol-
iday and that business be suspended
after | O'Clock Oh that day 10 permit
all who desire an opportunity 10 at
tend the opening OF the fair. The ad-
dress follows In full
To the People Of Salt Lake City:
The directors OF the Deseret Agrlcul-
tural and Manufacturing society give
forth the assurance, and they have ev.
cry reason to expect that the state fair
OF 1908 VIII appropriately slgnalize the
great Industrial triumphs and the graf
Tying general prosperity which have
characterized the season now drawing
TO a close. OF the annual exhibitions
given under the auspices OF this society,
the approaching one. should lead all its
predecessors IN the variety, complete.
neHs and excellence OF its display,
Such occasions are beneficial and IN
structlye IN the measure that they are
visited md taken part IN by the public
at large. Their value aa encourage
ment to endeavor and an educational
object lessons. II properly utilized. can.
not be oyerestimated. The state has
Wisely and generously decreed that
these opportunities for healthy com.
petition and for public instruction and
enjoyment shall be maintained; and
II remains now for the people 10 take
unto themselves the profit and the
pleasure provided for them. TO tho
CONTINUED ON paee %
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tald more and more seriously every
s'. ana that Is an intermountan
s, "w ialI, which shall include the Inter i.
,Ss ~ VI Sli the states and territories b..
zen me plains country and the Paci.
rt coast II Is held that Salt Lake
~ y peculiarly adapted for the loca
Ivy Vt such a fair, and that the time
-" lar distant when this expecta.
Nv" snsll bear gratifying fruit
BUSY ON THE GROUNDS.
d.. as extensive grounds Of the state
sa No. sle hive OF activity today. with
,,o..y onicials, exhibitors. horsemen
s 49, showmen, conceasionairss
t swarm Of workmen OF Ali kinds
Nav ', ,s about, all with one aim In
Inc n. w. 70 get everything IN work.
cons S'ues ior the opening day. This
lhs \. 'nls year on Tuesday, Oct 4
Art,rNn sohtnulng through Ave daya
a.s president Mcdonald IA on Ia
M uueeting affalrs In person ana no
In. oeing lost, Men have for aonos
ihs zen ousily employed improvlng
no,a I've track. which IA now in ane
sss.. on Tor fast speeding. Anv a.
n. s. saAt may have been noticed IN
bn ~ 'anustand have been remedied
pasdo.ss a y. end OF the stand a saddlIng
l. 49,. ~ no" rady, 40 that II win no,
SIAM. ny 70 take horses back 10 the
psfs '' between heats. ana 20 new
II. s,. toL horses have been added 10
e., eae nV se, equipment. 90 that all COM
And /, Nv oe suitably accommodated
10, nans ssnsrai, ! may be said that
h. .,a.ion TO the wants ~ ,S a', hcua.
thst 49,, sua 70 race track EQUIPMENT M ~
y ne outcome. '0's results may
M sA NH INTERESTED.
rai, marked interest ali ov.r a ~.
fu.s \, ona the exhibits OF fhls cis.. s rs
tsSe. IA =. worth coming a long d,s'
ioF the very best OF Titan
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
ARGENTINA WHEAT.
Area Under Cultivation This
Year Larger Than Ever.

Buenos Ayres. oct l.--EmilIo Sasitte
chief OF the statistical division OF The
ministry OF agriculture Of Argentina.
states In an interview that the area un-
der cultivation In wheat and linseed in
the republic this season Is considerably
IN excess OF last year, Assuming thai
the climatic and other conditions Will
be normal, Senior Sasltte estimates the
yield OF the coming crop OF wheat al
$500, 900 tons and that OF linseed al /.
100000 tons. Deducting the necessary
quantities for internal consumption and
seed for next years planting. Senior
Sastte calculates that the amounts
available Tor export will reach wheat.
100000 tons and linseed $50, 900 tons
Labor, he says. is scarce.
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brotherhood of St. Andrsm

Philadelphia, Oct THE only bust
ness Of importance TO come before the
Brotherhood Of ST. Andrew deleaates
today VIII be the selection OF the next
meeting place
Al meeting Of the newly appointed
council the following national ofIloers
We're elected President Robert NJ.
Gardiner. Gardiner, Me. vice president
Judge G. Harry DAVIS Philadelphia.
second vice president. Edmund G. Bill
llngs, Boston; treasurer, George r.
Randall, Pltisburgi general secretary.
Hubert Carleton, plttsburg: Official see.
rotary. Edgar p Crlswel, Pittsburg.
j a. Houghtallng OF Chicago and
Robert n. Gardiner Of Gardiner, Me.
discussed the Forward Movement.
and " A. Cato. OK Toronto. NCanada.
ANA J. u Smale, OF Chicago. spoke OIL
How Can the Brotherhood Move BE
Best Promoted"
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stone and Disraeli The coincidence OF
his death with the intended withdrawal
Of The distinguished statesman into we'll
earned reposc after a career OF hard
work and political activity gives added
pathos to the event.
In similar vein the Pail Mall Ga.
2ettc, out and out Conservative I'm its
Views, pays a tribute TO one OF the
most striking figures Of the political
arena while the Liberal afternoon
newspapers deplore the loss sustained
by their party.
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TRUCE CONTINUES.
Between Uruguayan Authorities
And the Revolutionists,

puenos Ayres. Oct 1.-The truce be-
tween the UruguayRn authorities and
the reYolutlonlsts continues, pending
the acceptance or refusal Of new peace
proposals the provisions OF which have
been made public.
Paraguayan advices give reports Of
small engagements between the revolu.
tionists there and the government
forces, but they are 40 conflicting as 10
render the making OF accurate state
ments impossible, Both sides claim 10
be masters OF the situation, hut II Is
believed that tho conditions are practi-
cally unchanged from those lest re-
ported,
Il IL reported from Corrlentes that
the American consul al Asuncion. Para.
quay, IA acting Nd agent foy President
Escurra, and has telegranhed 10 Wash.
lngton directly through American Min
lister Finch at MonteyIdeo for war
ship, the object being to assist the
government
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Chess BY Wireless Telegraph

San Francisco, oct while cruis.
iug down the coast from San Francisco
TO Magdalena bay, lower California,
Admiral Goodrich and the officers OF
The United States cruiser New IorK
engaged in a chess game by wireless
telegraph with Capt Hubbard and the
officers Of the cruiser Boston The ships
were several miles apart, bat there was
no difficulty iu communication and the
players made their moves almost as
readily as " they had been together
The game was finally Won by the
players on the Boston
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
HERR BARK MAYER
Is Under SUSPICION Of Having
Sold German Naval Secrets.

Klel. oct Although directors Of
the Germania Shipbuiding works said
Yesterday that Herr Barkmeyer, chief
Of the confidential bureau OF the Ger
mania works, had not been arrested for
selling military secrets to a foreign
power. It appears 10 be nevertheless
true that he ~ under suspicion Of SELL
ing the plans OF ships to another Ger
man firm, and It Is known the German
navy departments perfected plans for
the construction Of submarine boats
have In some manner come into the
possession OF the Russian government,
whether through Barhmeyer or not is
not clear The navy department has
been experimenting for two years with
submarine boats and committed a de-
sign. some months ago for a new sub
marine boat 20 the Germania works
10 execute. II Is copy Of this plan
that is reported TO have reached Rus
sia
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
\ Younger Yale in Orient.

San Francisco OCT, l--Rev Warren
Seahury sailed today for China 10 be-
come the pioneer resident professor of a
younger Yale that Is about 10 De- start
ed there His destination rs the city Of
Chang sha, province OF Hoonan. where
q committee Of Yale graduates have,
after investigation decided to rstab.
fish q college for undenominatlonul
Christian training among the lNUOO00O
inhabitants OF the province
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
BERLIN THEATERS.
Season Begins With an Addition
of Two to its Twenty.Three

Berlin. Oct l,-Berlin begins rs thea
trica season with two additions TO It's
% theaters, The new National thea
ter, devoted TO opera, located In the
northern part Of the city, was opened
Thursday under promising auspices.
The house is constructed on the Bay
ruth model. This gives Berlin four
opera houses. A new theater, for conc
edy, on the lower Friedrich stTasse, was
opened yesterday evening,
Among the musical events announced
for the season Is the engagement OF the
famous lameroux orchestra Of Paris.
Geraldine Farrar, the American sing
or Of the royal opera, goes TO St Peters
burg within a fortnight for Ave per-
formances at the court opera.
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Maj, H. L, Alyord Dead

ST. Louis. oct Mai. Henry D.. Al.
word chief OF the dairy division Of the
United states department ut agrlcul
turo died today from am attack OF
paralysis. he was here attending the
International Pure Food congress
MAJ Aiv0rd was stricken last We'd
nesday While n the live stock farm al
the worlds fair NE was 10 years old
ana a graduate VI West Point He dt-
tained his rank IN the Civil war
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stock can be seen. Then the swlne
ralsers are unusually active as may be
inferred from the fact that this years
display promises 10 be four times the
size OF last years That Utah can
raise as fine line OF livestock Of all
kinds as any state IN the Union viii
be demonstrated, Then the fruit AMI
agricultural displays are or unusual eS-
tent and excellence Of quality ;nis sea-
son. They completely MI UP the nuild
ing devoted 10 them, and u has be-
come something OF hair soggtegating
proposition how to accommodate an or
the applicants for space. The main
building, completed last year IN time
for occupancy, VIII be crowded TO
death this year by numerous exhibit
ors who propose TO make aftlstic as
plays that shall put every previous ef-
fort to the blush. n. G, NJ. L. Hewlett
Bros, the local florists, the Knitting
company the Provo woolen mills. and
other commercial aud Industrial con-
Germs OF note are planning for speclallS
attractive displays. and the state fish
cries and dairies' display VIII he OF un-
usual excellence. lt IA considered q
matter OF c0ngratulation that the dis.
NAV I'm the arts win exceed that "
last year. as Messrs, Gunner and Har-
wood are maplfestlng unusual interest
and arc to have their best works on ex-
hibltlon. NJ NJ Young, one Of the
states promising young art students Is
also TO have fine specimens of his hand
work on exhibition
PUBLIC ADJUSTMENTS.
The matter Of public amusement mas
not been overlooked and line Of clean
aud interesting features are In pro-
spect. These win include free amuse'
ments for children, also doll racks,
shooting gallery, merry 10 rounds. soda
water peanut and pop corn stands, an
electric fountain with living pictures
and coored lights the diving horses
OF which so much has been said and
various other attractions. The restaur-
ant facilities have been enlarged. par
tlcularly IN the way OF an additional
hotel range, and care IA being taken
10 place the management OF the YES"
taurant IN charge Of an experienced
man who can cater quickly and well to
the demands Of the fair patrons,
FAIR OPENS TUESDAY
The formal opening comes at p, m,
Tuesday next, although the public VIII
be admitted TO the grounds during the
morning. Last year, President Empey
declared the fair officially open, and
chat was all This year, there may be
something Of program, although as
yet no details have been arranged
Hcld's band OF 20 pieces will furnish
the music for the FIVE days of the fair,
and Mn Held Is arranging a series Of
programs likely to please all classes OF
tastes. Governor Wells and Mayor
Thompson issued a Joint call last sea-
son, for a public half holiday, on the
opening day. that all classes Of people
might be able to get out 10 the grounds.
and take IN the shows,and a similar call
Is expected this year. The street rail-
way management is prepared 10 han
die the heavy traffic that Il customary
on such occasions. and II the weather
VIII only continue fair through the
coming week. the d. A. 4 NJ, society
viii come out ahead The unpropi-
tious rains that occurred during last
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Pos,omee Dynamlted.

Philadelphia Oct, 1.-The safe In the
postoftlce at Rosemount suburb was
blown open by dynamite today Post :
master Stillwagon says that at the close
of each month dividend checks amount
ing TO batween i5,ooO and $4,000 are sent
10 wealthy suburbanites and that mary
lsttsrs containing such checks were
stolen.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
Three.year.old Child Dsported.

San Francisco, Oct l.--Jesus Rivera,
three year.old boy, has been debarred
from landing by the immigration au-
thoitles and ordered deported because
his father was Chinese. His lo-year-
old aunt, Miss Arcadia Rivera, was also
denied a landing for the reason that she
had the care Of the baby
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
S. Z. Mint Coinage for Sept.

San Francisco, Oct 1.-The coinage In
the United States mint at San Francis
co for September Ia as follows
Double eagles, Nf,0Oo.0O0, Philippine
coinage pesos siOs,000 20-csntavos,
SCI, 900 IN pesos. Total coinage for the
month, sli,i76o0O. The mint has large
supply OF eagles on hand, about ,21,OOO,-
000
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Judge porker's Ward Married.

Esopus, n, v, Oct, Judge Parker
and members OF his family today at
tended the marriage OF his ward, Miss
Katheryn Lawton and Robert living
ston. which took place at Westpark
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In his autobiography published last
year Mr. lIoar relates an anecdotc
anent the late James @. Blaine. which.
while II doesn't affect the Massachus-
etts man personally. is "a token OF his
keen appreciation OF situation.
After Thaddeous Stevens died q
friend OF Blaine's was walking with
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01

for publication next sunday said a.
newspaper correspondent 10 Mt Hoar
short time ago
Certainly he responded Garland
20 and sit for the picture"
Answering the look OF astonshment
on the correspondents face the sena-
tor said.
n always have Garland, my clerk.
sit for my pictures. as he is a much
better looking man than ! am, When
anybody wants my autograph / have
my other clerk Goodwin, write H. for
ne IL a much better writer than ! am.
When | am asked for my opinion on
any subject | refer the iuterlocutor 10
ms messenger, Doherty Re talks more
freely than ] do
This same Doherty guarded the door
TO MI Hoar's committee room for al
most u eei Araioa and Was The sena-
tors factoum. Some one IN descrih-
ing him not long ago. referred to him
az Senator Hoar's "Fldus Achates."
"DO YOU see what these newspaper
men have been calling you?' said SEN.
ator Hoar directing Doherty's attention
to the paragraph
what does that mean SENATOR"
anXlously inquired Doherty, az he read
TO him-the strange expression.
u would not Ike TO tell you, Do
herty." solmenly replied the senator.
Doherty Immediately started out to
discover the offending newspaper man.
but IN telling his troubles TO a fellow
employe he was enlightened as TO the
meaning Of the Latin words
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P M. CEN. PAYNE BETTER
But CONDITION SERIOUS

Washington, oct .-Postmastor-Geu
Payne, according to Information com.
ing from The sick room at Z o'clock this
morning gained more rest last night
than during the two previous nights
hut his sleep In the early hours of the
morning gained more rest last night
spells, the most severe OF which Oc-
CURED at o'clock In. GIaysOn Inn
medlatey administered modeiate doses
OF stImulants and rest0ratlyes and
these suillced to bring about a prompt
rally.
Doctors Magruder and Rixie called at
the hotel this morning and Joined Dr.
Grayson, who had remained with Mr..
Payne during the latter part Of the
night Dr. Ostler came In soon after
ward. and the physicians went into
consultation.
Dr. Ostler. at $40 came from the sick
room and said that Mr. Payne was dis
tinctly better this morning than yes
terday, although his condition was still
grave,
At $3.50 the following bulletin was is
sued
MT Payne passed much better
night slept well for number OF hours
Heart action much improved. General
condition more favorable
"OSTLER,
"R1XtE,
AInIfnIp N
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SATURDAY. OCTOBER l. 1904 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Interesting Anecdotes of Senator Hoar
Dead Statesman Reserved Ills
Ills Dignity lie Might Easily Have oR the
Chamber'ome o

Had Senator Hoar, OF Massachusetts
whose life has passed away at his home
IN Worcester been less dignihed In his
appearance and bearing he might have
attached TO himself that most danger.
Gus OF all titles, n a member expects
to WELD influence, the wit OF the
chamber" says the Chicago Tribune
His humor was as keen as a rapler, and
1t was a rare thing Tor him to pro-
coed FAR In private conversation with
OUT giving his companion a taste Of II.
The anecdotes related by and Of him
during the last twenty years would
make a lorge.sized book And yet 70
strong was his belief In the most au-
gust dellberative body In the world"
that he always tried to restrain himself
on the floor reseryIug his satire aud
easy flow Of less caustic pleasantrles
for the cloakroom and the lobby.
Occasionally, however, he was 'front.'
cd with an opening IN the sacred pre-.
cinots OF the chamber which he could
not resist. For instance the Popullst
Senator Allen, once In using the ex.
preston appendicitis pronounced It
With the short T. which Is wrong. and
which by the way, is the pronuncla-
ton of most persons, including doctors
Senator Tillman called Allen down and
appealed TO Senator Hoar supposed to
be an authority II was only a little
while before that Allen had broken the
record with the longest speech ever de-
llyered In the chamber. He had talked
fourteen consecutive hours. Hoar
gravely arose and said to Tillman he
had no doubt the senator from Nehras.
ka knew that the short | was wrong,
but being jealous OF the time OF the
senate, and not wishing to waste It.
he mad committed solecIsm for the
sake OF breyity,
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fair week were both mentally ent
physically distressing