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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-20

Fire at Halifax, After Being
Subdued, Broke Out in a
New Place.

Halifax, Sept. 19.-The dock fire
which started after midnight and was
under control in three hours, broke out
again today and destroyed several
warehouses and other buildings. The
warehouses burned were new builrings.
The loss is now placed at $4,000, 600.
The firms burned out include Black
Brothers q Co, hardware; Bryant <
Mcdonald, wholesale tea merchants,
and Thomas Fordham & Co.. sailmak
ers. The insurance on the properly de-
stroyed is estimated at about three
quarters of the loss.
The fire which started .on Pickford
& Blacks wharf was made hazardous
by the presence of powder and dyna-
mite upon the wharf, but the explosives
were thrown overheard. Later the
firemen were driven back by a series
of explosions in Black Brothers. ware
house, caused by powder and chemi-
Gals. IN two hours the flames were
thought to be under control. Several
hours later the fire broke out in Black
Brothers large brick building, flames
having worked their way through an
elevator well. unknown to the firemen
and then extended TO a large ware
house owned by Pickford & Black and
TO their office building. These two
structures were new modern blocks of
stone.
The heaviest loss falls upon Pickford
& Black, agents of a number of steam
ship lines. and ship chambers, who
carried large amount of supplies and
other goods, and Black Brothers. Be
sides Bryant & Mcdonald wholesale
tea dealers. and Thomas Fofham & Cos
sailmakers. several smaller concerns
were burned out.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-20
TAKES CHEERFUL VIEW
Chairman Taggart Visits Chi
cage and ConSuIts With
Democratic Leaders.

Chicago, Sept. 19.-Thomas Taggart.
chairman of the Democratic national
committee. arrived in Chicago today.
This is the first visit of the national
chairman TO Chicago since he took his
office as the party's mana ger. and
marks the beginning of The Democratic
campaign in Illinois. Democratic lead
ers from all parts Of the state are
here 10 meet him.
Chairman TaSgart spent the day in
conference with Democratic leaders.
In response to questions he said:
IF the heartiness of Democrats man
Tested since my arrival here is any in
dication Of the political condition I
would say that TIE Democratic outlook
is excellent. have Just spent three
days in Indiana and find Democratic
affairs in that state in fine shape. /
am also able to say that in New York,
New Jersey. Connecticut and West
Virginia and the east generally the
prospect is such as to cheer the Demo-
cratic heart
Replying 10 a question as TO the
truthfulness of the report that he lad
been practically supplanted as chair
man. Mr.. Taggart uttered an emphatic
denial saying that the national party
leaders are working i'm the utmost har-
mony. He declined to make an an
nOuncement as 20 campaign plans
in the west until his return to New
York.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-20
OOREMUSlSPRESlDENT
State Engineers of the Arid
West Organize TO Pro-
mote Irrigation.

State Engineer 4. +. Dcremus re-
turned yesterday from Boise, Ida.
where he attended the meeting of state
engineers of seven of the states IN che
arid west. Those present at the meet
ing were: A. F. Doremus Of Utan,
Clarence T. Johnston of Wyoming. a.
+ Chandler of Nevada, Mr.. TurIey of
New Mexico. ]. W. Wade Of Montana.
Adna Dobson of Nebraska and Wayne
Darlington Of Idaho
One Of the important results of the
meeting was the organization of the
Association of State Engineers, whose
main object viii be 10 promote irriga-
ton work along harmonious lines. The
next meeting of the association was
fixed for Cheyenne, Wyo-, April Is.
Much of the time of the Boise meet
ing was consumed In the discussion Of
problems growing out of the federal
legislation on irrigation, the object be-
ing TO bring about harmonious action
on the part of the different states d.
rectly interested
The officers chosen for the new Or
ganizatiOn are as follows;
President-A F. DOremus Of SAT-
Lake City. Utah.
Vice President-Adna Dobson OF Lin
coin, Neb.
observation-disclosures 7. Johnston Of
{ Cheyenne, WyO.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-20
Treaty Virtually Establishes a
ProteCtorate of the Cow
eted Country.

st. Petersburg, Sept 19.-The Russian
press, discussing the Tibetan treaty
with Great Britain, unites in agreeing
that the latter country has succeeded
i'm establishing a virtual prOtectorate
over Tibet.
The Sveit terms the treaty a repi-
tition of the fable of the wolf and the
lamb, and expresses the belief that
the success of the British expedition
will shake Russian prestige among the
Buddhist subjects of Russia.
The Bourse Gazette thinks il has sue
ceeded beyond her widest dreams. but
concealed a yelled threat under the
inquiry whether the success can be
lasting. AS soon as Russia'S hands are
free. the Gazette predicts that il is
more than likely that the middle east
question will become another apple II
discord.
The Novosti, on the otker hand, con-
tends that British and Russian inter-
ests in Asia are identical and opposes
the idea that the treaty will become a
bone Of contention, especially as il Ias
concluded with the knowledge and
consent of Russia.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-20
UNITED STATES
GAINS A POINT
Result of the Protest in Case of
Russian FoOdStuffs Seizure.
CONCESSION HAS BEEN MADE
ENGLAND WANTS INDEMNITY
FOR KNIGHT COMMANDER.
CONCESSION HAS BEEN MADE

Washington Sept. I9.-The state de
partment has received from AmbaSSa-
dor Mccormick a cablegram summarize
ing the answer of Count Lamsdorff. the
Russian minister of foreign affairs, to
its protest against the seizure by Rus
sian warships of food supplies Of
American origin carried on neutral
ships. Count Lamsdorff says that in
structionS have been sent To the prize
courts and naval commanders sup
plementing and explaining the regula
items respecting cOntraband of war,
originally issued. The conditional con-
raband character Of articles of dual
use is admitted in the new instructions.
If articles of dual use are addressed 70
private individuals i'm Japan they will
not be subject to seizure and cOnfisca-
ton unless such private individuals
are shown TO be agents or contractors
of the military authorities Of Japan.
The construction thus placed upon
the regulations is eminently gratifying
to the state department officials and it
| is directly in line with their con-
tentions. The result will be TO firmly
establish as 4 principle of internal
tiOnal law the exemption Of fOOdstuffs
conveyed under the conditions described
from seizure, a matter which has not
heretofore been one of universal prac-
tice. The burden of proof as to the
ccntraband character of the goods is,
for the first time, placed squareiy upon
the naval commanders attempting TO
make the seizures, and. if the ships
papers are regular the shipper would
be regarded as having established prima
f2cie the non cOntTaband character of
his shipment This IS regarded as Of
great importance to commercial inter
eStS.
Ii is understood here that the next
steps to be taken relative TO the seiz-
ures already made viii be eXamina-
items by the prize courts which origin
ally condemned the goods at Nladivos-
tok with the purpose OF ascertaininG
whether any OF the food was destined
for the Japanese government or lis
agents. Nothing has yet been heard
from Mr.. Mccormick respecting the
machinery and railway material Sc
cured. which must be left TO further
negotiations
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-20
KNIGHTS TEMPLARS IN A WRECK
Union Pacific Express. DeraiIed in KansaS-One Pullman
Went Over i5.FOot Embankment Six Persons
Seriously injured.

4 JUNCTION CITY. Kan, Sept. H.
The Pullman section of the east
bound Atlantic Express on the
Union Pacific was wrecked six miles
west of here shortly after 1 O'Clock this
afternoon by the rails spreading. The
train was travelling about forty miles
an hour. Three Pullman cars left the
track and the one at the rear of the
train rolled over u fifteen-foOt en-
bankment, turning over three times.
There were thirty-twO persons in this
ear. Six of them were seriously in
jured and the rest received slight but
painful injuries. The injured:
Fred S. Coburn, Woonsocket, Il. l.;
cut badly about head
George +. Paddock, Woonsocket. r.
l.; overcome by gas and legs bruised.
A. Johnson, Providence, r. l.: cut
about neck and head; may prove fatal.
George Engle. colored. Pullman por-
ter; crushed about chest.
Mrs. II. w. Price, ; bruised,
serious.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-20
MILLENNIUM AT HAND
John Alexander OOwie PerfeCtS
Reorganization of the
Church.

Chicago. Sept. 19-Wearing a rich
robe and inter r.odeled after those of
an ancient Jewish high priest, John
Alexander Dowie has proclaimed him
self John Alexander first apostle Of
the Christian Catholic church.
The announcement was made in the
tabernacle A. Zion City, where I.000
people had assembled.
DR.. DOwie referred TO the robes in
assuming the office. After quoting
scriptures in support of the claim he
had made 10 the title of first apostle
he said.
Il did not create the Office. 1t was
appointed by the Lord. I did not create
il any more than ] designed these robes
II you are i'm doubt as TO my author
its TO wear them, you viii find ii in the
twenty-eighth chapter of Exodus. the
pattern given ~ God to Moses when
the high priesthood was established -
Or. DoWie wore a long garment Of
heavy white satin, lined with white
silk over this was a purple satin
robe. fringed with gilt of knee length.
The "brOidered coat" the richest fea-
tire Of the costume. was of white satin
embroidered with geOmetrical patterns
i'm purple and gold. the COlOrs of the
church.
The girdle was there with historical
accuracy bat on the breastplate in
stead of the twelve jewels prescribed
by the Jewish ritual was embroidered
scarlet cross edged with gold. Dowie's
head dress consisted of a white silk
mitre or turban, Ornamented with two
purple bands White silk hose and
white canvas shoes completed the cos
tune
The Office of first apostle is per-
petuaT said Dowie after he had read
( several long passages from scripture.
1T should have been continued. Sue
cessors 10 the original twelve were
chosen to the number Of nine 10 MI
vacancies caused by martyUdOm or
death. Ny assumption of the first
apcstleship is the final step in the
organization of the church as planned
| by Jesus Christ.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-20
RUSSIANS TRY TO
LIFT THE VEIL
Japanese Movements More or
Less Of a Mystery.
ANOTHER OUTPOST AFFAIR
LOSSES SAID TO HAVE BEEN
VERY HEAVY.
ANOTHER OUTPOST AFFAIR

OF. PETERSBURG. Sept. ia dis
y patch was received today from
General Kuropatkin announcing
that Generals Rennenkampff and Sam
Sonoff are conducting important recon-
naissances which have resulted in rath-
er heavy fighting with many casualties.
From General KuTopatkin's telegram,
which was dispatched at 6 O'Clock yes
terday evening. it appears that General
Rennenkampff had recovered from his
wound and had resumed command of
the troops. The "Reminiscences dis
closed a further increase in the Japan
csc forces at Yer Tai and Bentsiaputze.
The Russians have occupied several
villages nearer the japanese lines.
General Kuropatkin yesterday re-
viewed the Thirty seventh division of
the First army corps.
London. Sept. IA dispatch to a
news agency from St. Petersburg today
says the reconnaissance were toward
the Japanese front and right flank, re-
sulting i'm the Japanese being driven
back. The Russian losses, according TO
this version, are said to be slight, and
ii is not clear whether the many
casualties, referred to by General Ku-
ropatkbn. were inflicted or received.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-20
KNIGHT COMMANDER CASE.
Great Britain Still Hopes to Get an
Indemnity.

London. Sept. 19.-Russia's reply TO
the British protest on the subject Of
Russia's Interpretation Of cOntraband
OF war includes a decision to respect
the British demand in the case of the
British steamer Knight Commander,
(sunk by the Vladivostok squadron off
Izu and afterwards adjudged a lawful
PRICE 1t is understood that Russia
upholds the principle that Admiral Jen-
sen was justified in sinking the steamer.
The British government is still hope
full of settlement by means of an
indemnity. but in view of the decision
Of the prize court at Nladivostok il is
said that Russia does not see how she
can comply with the British demand,
as she thereby would recognize her
officers TO be at fault. This question
will be the subject OF further negOtia-
lions between the two governments. the
British authorities approaching the
fact that Russia has made a substan-
tial concession In making distinction
between conditional and absolute con-
ira hand.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-20
SECOND ARMY FORMING.
General Linevitch VIII Probably Be
Placed in Command.

st. Petersburg. Sept, 19.--0:57 p. ND
Acting upon the advice of his mill
tary advisers, Emperor Nicholas has
decided TO form second Manchurian
army. II will be formed of the corps
which are being sent to the far east.
and Lieutenant General Linevitch
probably wilel be given the command
of the Second army. General Kuropat-
kin viii become chief of both armies,
but probably without the title of COM
mander-in-ch 1t is this impending
reorganization which seems to have led
to the countless rumors and reports
ahOat here OF Kuropatkin's superses-
sion Of Viceroy AleXieff as commander
in-chief Of the army, the l2tters resig-
nation. etc. but the Associated Press
investig cations indicates that the above
is the real situation. The Associated
Press is informed that AleXieH viii
continue TO be viceroy and that az SUCH
he could not be subordinated in title
TO the commanding general, which
would happen if kurOpatkin was given
the title OF COMMUNICATIVE New
ertheless. the Associated Press is in
formed, Kuropatkin will virtually be
I'm complete, untrammelled command.
Never Interfered.
As has been heretofore stated on high
authority the stories Of AleXien's inter-
ference with Kuropatkin are entirely
without foundation. On the contrary
Alexief has always shown the utmost
appreciation of the peculiar delicacy OF
his position as Huropatkin's superior
studiously avoiding even the semblance
Of interference with the operations OF
the Manchurian army.
The Associated Press is authorized
again TO deny absolutely the story that
Read Admiral Prince Ouktomsky has
been court -martialed. 1t is positively
stated that he has never been under
arrest al Port Arthur and that there
has never been a question Of his trial
by court martial. He has simply been
superseded by Rear Admiral Wren IN
the temporary command of the Port
Arthur SQUADRON which Ouktomsky
took over when the late Rear Admiral
Withoeft fell. This does not necessari-
Is mean that the admiralty is satisfied
with Rear Admiral Oul6tomsky. on
the controry, his shortcomings are rec
ognized. leading To the decision to
place Rear Admiral Wren in COM
maud.
Report Was Premature.
The latest dispatches received by the
war Office here leave the situation at
the front practically unchanged. There
is no truth in the report cabled to the
Express of London from Toxic that a
battle is progressing at Mukden. There
is nothing yet to SHOW that Field Mar
shall Oyama has begun to move in
force. The reported fighting between
japanese and Major General Mistchen-
ko probably refers 10 the sharp Skin
rnish southeast, Of Mukden. news Of
which has already been cabled to the
Associated Press.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-20

Others receiving slighter injuries
We're:
Mrs. A. l., Peck, Providence, Z. l.;
bruised about body and limbs
Henry \ CARPENTER, Providence;
body slightly cut and bruised.
Waiter Darby. Providence; bruised
body and sprained shoulder
Walter 5. Grout, Providence; slightly
cut about head.
Dr. w. n. Carpenter. Providence;
limbs and back badly spTaIned.
G. w. Webster. Putnam. Conn.
sprained shoulder and cut hands
II. Reynolds. Providence; sprained
arm.
]. GoG and s. T.. Clarke, Charlotte
n. c.; badly bruised body and limbs.
The injured were rought TO this city
and will be cared for here. The last
two cars of the train were occupied by
the St. Johns commandery, knights
Templars, No. 1. and Calvary comman-
derry, Knights Templars. No. Is. both OF
Providence, r. l., The members were
returning home from the San Francisco
cOnclaVe
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-20
RUSSIAN PEOPLE
ARE PATRIOTIC
Conditions in the Empire Better
Than Generally Believed.
CRISIS TO COME AFTER WAR
REFORMERS NOW FIGHTING
FOR THEIR COUNTRY.

OF. PETERSBURG Sept. 20. 215 a.
y m.-fnvestigation of the internal
conditions Of Russia by a gentle
man who has Just returned from am
extensive tour of TIE interior discloses
a much better situation than foreign
ers generally believe to exist in this
country. The investigator found abso-
lutely no evidence Of an impending
crisis. but on the contrary found spec
ial features in the situation making for
cOntentment of the people. The great
est of these is a wonderful harvest
throughout Russia, excepting the three
smaller provinces in the south, where
drOUtE ruined the crops In the west
ern border, all through the black soil
belt and especially along the VOlga.
IN southeastern Russia, the bQuntful-
ness of the yield IS almost unprece-
dented. The demand for labor is SO.
great and the wages are 50 high that
men thrown out of employment i'm the
mills and factories of the cities have
returned TO their native villages where
they find plenty OF work. Bread for
al allays discomfort i'm Russia.
Poor Time to Sow Discord.
It is true that the observer found am
intense dtLlNllE or the part OF various
revolutionary organizations, especially
in the southwestern provinces. Circu-
lars and proclamatious of the most
violent character, most Of them printed
abroad. had been spread broadcast
among all classes of the disconnected,
in the hope of taking advantage of the
war in the far east 10 fOment q revolt.
but his observations led tie tourist TO
conclude that the moment for the Ill
WiShers of Russia was badly chosen.
While it has been noticeable that the
war has not been popular with the
people these appearances Of dislOyaity'
especially in the midst of TeVerses 10
the Russian arms. are being resented
and. instad of producing tie effect de-
sired. have done much TO arouse and
quicken the patriotic spirit
The gentleman found that many
members Of the upper classes who
We're of liberal tendency and who have
been fighting ali their lives for reform.
now argue that there is a higher duty
than internal agitation. and that un-
til tie war is over all their sympathies
and energies will be with their coun-
try in her struggle with foreign en-
emy. In the opinion of this investi-
gator the real crisis in the interior Of
Russia viii come when the war is fin-
ished-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-20
MURDER AND ROBBERY
HOId-Ups Raid a Section House
in South Chicago and Kill
Two Men.

Chicago. Sept. 1.-Two men were killed
and another shot and seriously injured in
battle with hold-up men at Riverside,
small Town on the Illinois Central
railroad. fifteen miles south Of Chicago
tonight. Late tonight two robbers broke
into the section house. which was occu-
pied by several Italian iaborers. and the
railroad men who had retired for the
night. were ordered 10 produce what
money they had in their possession. IN
stead of complying with the demand the
Italians rushed on the robbers and tried
20 overpOwer them. Ia the fight that fol-
lowed revOvers and knives were used
with the result that two Of the Italians
were killed and another severely injured.
Seeing that they were getting the worst
or the fight the other occupants Of the
section house fled from the place and
IeIt the robbers in full possession. The
ioooers then searched the place and Sc
cured $3.50 set fire TO the shanty and
escaped I'M tho darkness. When other
employees Of the railroad reached the
pace the building was I'm flames. The
tHTce men who had been shot were w
ING on the floor. but the fire had not
reached them The police so far have
feen unable TO learn the names of the
TWO men who were murdered
'lncnzos Bruno. the man who was in
Jured was unconscious when found and
could not be revived sufficiently 10 Give
the names Of his dead companions
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-20
GRAND JURY FINES THE BLAME
Officials of huntsville Ala viii Be mpeaChed for Neglect
of Duty in Not Preventing the
Maple Lynchng.

and failed to use proper means to dis
perse them, and failed TO adopt any
measures to preserve the peace Of the
city.
Chief Overton of the police depart
ment is charged with failure or re-
fusal to disoerse a riot or mob or re-
fusal to carry aid to the Sheriff upon
the summons of that officer and
adopting no effective measures for the
prevention of the mob.
Tie action of Governor Cunningham
in sending militia TO preserve order is
commended and in view Of the fact
that a court of inquiry is Investigating
the conduct of the local militia during
the riot no comment is made on their
actions except that they appear to be
under the command of an officer in
competent and ignorant of his duties.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-20
TIE PASS THE PLACE.
Russians Not Expected to Make a
Stand at Mukden.

alldlAu 1T NuuhuCh.
St. Petersburg, Sept. IS, Csc p M
While still insisting that General Ku-
ropatkin has sufficient troops at Muk-
den to contest the japanese advance,
the war Office admits that il is not like
ly a decisive battle viii be fought there.
Everything goes TO show that the main
Russian position lis now at Tie pass,
flanked by hills running out on the left
and by the river on the right. Official
reports to the war office are to the eff
feet that the japanese did not make
any further move toward Mukden I'M
til Sept. Il, when reconnaissance in
force disclosed that they were still
massing at Yen Tai and BentZiaputZe.
No japanese have been discovered east
Of the latter point. The reconnaissance,
General Kuropatkin says. were hril-
liantly carried out by Generals sam
sonoff's and Rennenkampff's Cossack
brigade witt a mixed detachment of
infantry and artillery under Rennen-
&ff's personal command. They cap
ured a village north of BentZiaputZe,
which was used as a pivot The Rus
slams drew off later. losing a few men
killed or wounded. after securing valu-
able information regarding the Japan
est strength and position. a couple
of days earlier General MistchenkO's
leLdGnnleHL. OIL AOsSdNkS INLuillOALtANN
toward Yentai at the cost of a few
score wounded. as reported in the As
sociated Press dispatch from Mukden
Sept 10.
General Kuropatkiu says he reviewed
yesterday the Thirty seventh division,
commanded by General Ckekmareff,
which had then just arrived at Muk-
den II belongs to the First European
corps. of which the Twenty-second di-
vision. General Fana<ovitch, reached
Lao Yang in time TO take part in the
battle there. Tie appearance of the
newly arrived European troops al Muk-
den. instead of being evidence of the
complete Russian concentration there,
as many persons hastily assumed, Is
more likely due 10 the desire of Cen
eral Kuropatkin TO set these fresh and
INFESTED troops i'm contact with the
Japanese and give the soldiers who
suffered the brunt of the fighting at
Lao Yang an opportunity to rest and
recuperate.
KurOpatl1iu has ordered the issue of
heavy winter clothing in the middle
OF October The Russian troops lave
already exchanged their summer khaki
for their ordinary cloth uniforms.