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ALL KINDS OF RUMoRs.
Real Truth of Port Arthur Fight Evi-
IDENTIFY Not Known.

London, Feb. I2-Statemeuts OF all
kinds concerning the Port Arthur fight
are published here this morning Ac-
cording to the Che Foo correspondent
of the Daily Mail. the lack of prepare
ton on the part Of the Russians at
Port Arthur was due 10 the fact that
all the naval and military officers were
attending a circus performances at Port
Arthur. which did not terminate until
early Tuesday morning.
According 10 the correspondent of
the Paris edition of the New York Her
aid at Che Foo. the Japanese torpedo
boats succeeded IN entering the outer
harbor by a Fuse; they used the Rus
sian 1ashlIght signals. This corre-
spondent adds that three Japanese tor
pedbo boats We're sunk with great less
Of life.
A correspondent Of the STANDARD at
Toxic sends in this morning an en-
tirely new account of the Port Arthur
encounter. He says Admiral Togo's
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LAND BILL PASSED
BY THE LOVER HOUSE
! 0Special to The Herald0

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE house to-
day passed a bill providing that when
ever it shall appear to the commission
err of the land Office that an error has
heretofore been made by the officers
Of any local land Office in receiving any
applications, deCldratory statement. en-
try or final proof under homestead OF
other land laws and there was no fraud
practiced by the entTyman. and that
there are no prior adverse claimants to
the land described in the entry. and
that no other reason why title should
not vest in the entrymaE except that
said application, declaratOry statement.
entry or proof was not made within the
land district in lands applied for are
situated. such entry OF proof shall be
confirmed.
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Made Good Impression.
DIPLOMATIC DAY.
Great Interest Taken in Progress Of
Events.


Washington, Feb. 1.-THE move made
by Secretary Hay in connection with
. the proposed naturalization Of China
has aroused the greatest interest fin
diplomatic circles here and. in conse-
quence Of this being the regular week
~ diplomatic day, many more than
the usual number Of ambassadors and
ministers called at the state deDsrr-
ment. II is understood that while as
a matter of courtesy, the reDresenta-
tives here Of the powers signatory to
the Picking treaty were informed by
Secretary Hay of the nature of his
proposition, yet this was only for Their.
information. The secretary is uego-
tiating directly with the European for
eign offices on this subject through the
resident American ambassadors and
ministers. II was stated today that
some, but not all, of the countries ad-
dressed had replied, and that these re-
plies were generally favorable and sat
isfsctory
As some doubt was expressed in GER
tain quarters as to whether Jaraar7
would consent to be bound i'm the fash
ion proposed, it can be stated that such
information as the state department
has on the subject is to the effect that
Japan would wecome an international
I
An intimation has been thrown out
that one reason fer this apparent sacri-
flee By japanese Of the prospective
fruits Of victory, if she succeeds in her
campaign, is q fear that some of the
great neutral powers may grow cOvet-
Gus of more Chinese soil ard seize the
opportunity when the belligerents are
exhausted to extend their Chinese hold
ings.
One IF tba ir,oi4a,,+z ,e t1,~ = ,,4,.,.- -
day which was witnessed with interest
In the neighborh1od of The diplomatic
room Of the state department was the
meeting Of the Russian ambassador ana
the Japanese minister. Count Cassint
was chatting with the Austrian charge:
Mr.. Takahira was alone. The Russian.
who is dean Of the diplomatic corps, !
bowed with marked politeness and for
mallty when he perceived the minister.
not once, but twice. and the japanese
returned the bow in like manner With
out speaking, they parted.
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ROBBED THREE TIMES.
C. C. Grape of Sandy Reports Another
Visit From Burglars.

The sheriff's Office has been notified
that the general merchandise store of
&. &. Grape at Sandy was burglarizeI
" ednesday night of about 500 worth
81 boots shoes, gloves, etc The thieves
effected an entrance through res~
door. With a brace and bit they cut
away panel of the door. That en-
abled them TO throw the lock and enter
The store The Sandy authorities said
yesterday they had not the slightest
Clue as 90 who the robbers were.
This makes the third time WITHIN two
and half years that CTdpO's store has
been robbed. About 2 year ago the
second robbery took place, the third Oc-
curing Wednesday mi Chs. Since the
Second one the postOfice at sandy was
entered and a quantity Of stemps and
EOme small change was taken.
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FOUND DEAD IN A
VACANT BUILDING

Roise Ida, Feb IA special TO the
Statesman from WeiseT says. The
body Of William Rich Johnson. who
arrived here Tuesday from Lewiston.
was found this morning in a building
he had rented yesterday. Johnson, who
was about - years of age, came here
looking for land. On his body were
found checks for $1,000. s., $50 in cash
and numerous papers. His parents I'm
Lewiston have been notified. A corO-
uer's jury returned a verdict of death
from natural causes.
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.DDMBARDNEET Of PORT
ARTHUR STILL CONTINUES

Icontinued From Page ~
twenty japanese transports off south
ern Korea and was herself sunk by the
japanese cruisers.
improbable Yarns.
Another story claimed that four Of
the Vladiyostock warships. under Ad-
miral Stackelberg. had sunk four jap
anese transports.
The most circunlstantial story cur~
rent inst. Petersburg is a report Of
the sinking of the Russian cruiser Va
RAG off Chemulpo.
Still another IS to the effect that the
recent japanese attack or Port Arthur
was q feSnt 10 protect the passage Of
transports bound 10 Shan Hal Kwan 20
land Japanese troops there and effect
a conjunction with the forces Of Yu&n
Shi Kai. the Chinese commapder-in-
chief, and attack the Russians in the
rear.
State of Anxiety.
These asa but samples of the reports
eurreRt in the Russian capital All lhe
Russian navigation companies having
vessels in far eastern waters are anx-
icus about their fate. The volunteer
fleet is particularly concerned regarding
the EkateTinOslav. which left Vladi-
-vostock Feb. f. and Veronej. which left
Shanghai, tea-Iaden {9r singapore. Feb.
J. No news of either vessel has reached
here.
All the naval officers in St. Peters
burg this morning attended a service
at the Church of ST. Nicholas.
The tone Of the press comment today
is less bitter against Jspau. which IS
perhaps significant.
Would Not Accept.
Tie report circulated here that the
United States has offered her good Of
fees is commented upon only BY the
Novosti which emphasizes the previous
statements that Intervention is ir2possi-
pie, and says it doubts whether the Of
Ter OF good services in the strictest
sense would have ANY result The pa
per adds that ii considers Il strange
that the United States has made Il dis
unction between China and Korea.
which, it points out, is also an indie
pendent country.
Repeating the charge that the Jap
anese attack on Port Arthur was made
from Wei Hal Wei, on the eorth coast
of the Shan Tung peninsula, the NovOe
Nremya today bitterly assails Great
Britain.
Violated Neutrality.
In allowing Japan TO use the harbor
as a base of operations. says the Novee
Nremya. Great Britain violated the
fundamental principles Of neutrality
Wei Hal Wei must ~ regarded hence 1
forth as part Of Japanese territory. and
Great Britain has forfeited the right
TO participate in any deliberations over /
the eventual fate of the harbOr."
The NovOe Vremya further holds that |
the case is analogous to that Of the /
Alabama, and says that Russia is en- |
titled to demand compensation from
Great Britain for the losses she has
sustained.
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AGITATION IN FRANCE.
Canal Question Comes Up in Chamber
Of Deputies

Paris, FEB. 1.-THE Panama question
came up in the chamber of deputies to
day when the president of the cham
Der. VI. BruissOn, submitted the inter
peilatiOn of NJ. Ferrette (nadanalist).
asking what measures the government
proposed TO adopt sEai inst the peril
of the cession OF the canal to a foreign
government"
Premier COmbes requested That the
debate be postponed to the bottom of
the list Of all matters now pending.
NJ Ferrette declared that SOC. 600
French holders of obligations were
anXiOusly awaiting to know the gov
ernment's course.
N. COmbes replied: st would like
to know what minister could be ex-
pected to answer sucn an interpella-
ton. The funds Of the Panama. Canal
company are private funds There
fore, it is not for the ministers to an
sWeT such questions"
By a vote of 300 to % NJ. Combes'
motion to postpone the discussion of
II. Fefrette's Interpolation until after
all others on the list was adopted.
The premier's declaration was con-
sidered as expressing the governments
intention not to be drawn into the
controversy.
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TRIED TO KILL
DIVORCED WIFE
Then Attempted TO Blow Up
Building With Dynamite.
FINALLY KILLED HIMSELF
EIENDIsH WORK OF A RAKER
CITY MINING MAN.
FINALLY KILLED HIMSELF

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. IA tragedy of
unusual fendisbness, and which mar
rowly missed being accompanied bv
horrifyins results, occurred this even
ing in this city. Edmund D. Tobin.
mining man from Baker city. this state
visited the rooms of his divorced wife
IN the AinswOrth block and begged TO
be accorded an interview. The woman.
VINO conducts a dressmaking establish
ment spurned the man persisteufIv. re-
1uSinS 10 nave anything to do with. him.
seeing that his ex-wife was deter
mined 10 avoid him, Tobiu drew q re-
Hoiver and fired three shots at the yvo-
man Two Of the bullets struck her
body but were DETECTED by her corset
steels, ana the third her arm. inficting
q serious injury. Mrs. TObn and q
Mrs Burphee. who vas visiting aer.
rushed from the apartment screaming.
Applied the Match.
Left to himself TChin applied a light
ed match TO "A ten-pound box OF Gyna-
mite which ne carried. From one cor
me- of the box protruded a fuse which
was hidden IN the folds of the paper
IN which the box was wrapped. Tobin
ihen placed the muZEie OF his revolver
10 the back of his ear and fired He
expired Immediately. Attracted bv ne
noise Of the shots. Robert Z. Dean IF
the United States recruiting service
who has an Office iH the Ainsvorth
building, rushed to Mrs Tobin's apar--
ments and, seeing the box blazing on
the floor beside TObin's body. succeeded
IN eXtinguishing the flames.
Lighted the Wrong Corner.
1t was then that the full scope of To- |
bln's hou1fying plot was laid bare. 1t
appears that in his excitement Tobin
iighted the wrong corner Of the box
am the flame had not yet reached the
fuse when Dean succeeded in extin-
gushing the IRE which i'm a few more
minutes would have reached the fuse
and terrific explosion would have fol-
lowed. There was enough dynamite in
me box to have completely demolished
the AinswOrth building. which is one of
the largest business blocks in this city
HAD Tobin's plan not miscarried it is
probable that score or more lives
would have been sacrificed to his horri-
Die cunning, az there are always a large
number of people in the building.
Bent Upon Murder.
The TObins were divorced last April |
Mrs. TObin coming to this city from
Baker City TO 90 into the dresSmaking I
business with a Mrs. Pin. Tobin mas I
been in this city for several weeks but 1
MS presence was unknown to Mrs. To- /
bin until tonight when he made his APP t
pearance at her rooms bent upon muir !
ger Of the most horrible description.
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JAPANESE AT SEOUL.
Army Of 5000 Men at the Capital of
Korea.

Paris. Feb, 1.-The foreign Office re-
ceived a dispatch this morning. dated
yesterday, reporting tnaI 1000 Japan
csc troops are encamped near Seoul
Korea, some Of which have entered the
town. It is added that quiet prevails
there.
No mention is made in the dispatch
Of the presence of the Korean emperor
a the French legation, where he has
been reported 10 have sought refuge.
and therefore. the authorities here
place no credence in The report.
Regarding the announcements that
Russian sailors from the Variag and
KOrietz. sunk by the japanese of Che
mulpo, have sought refuge on the
French cruiser Pascal which are con-
hrmed. the foreign office says the
French commander offered them ar
asylum only IN the interest of human
ity; that no protest on the subject has
been made by the Japsuese govern
ment, and that the refugees VIII be
sent 70 Russia. They probably viii DE
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Gunboat Mandmr 50.

Shanghai. Feb. 1.-THE Russian gUn5oat
MondJur Is still here. Tt is understood
that two japanese Warshius are await
ing her at the mouth of the Yang Use
kiang
The Mandjur was previously ed TO
have been undergOirg repairs sit %aSa-
sa-S1. japan and 10 have been seized tEcrc
Dv the JapeneSe. A later dispsi ten how
ever, stated that the vessel Wcs at ShanE-
hal. ready for sea at Il moments notice.
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BAD OUTLOOK FOR RUSSIA.
Opinion Of italian Admiral on the
Situation.


Situation.
Rome, Feb. IA cipher cabIegram
received here contains the informa-
ton that the japanese cruisers Niashin
and Kasuga are expected to reach the
scene of war on Sunday, and that they
viii disembark their Anglo-Italian
crews and substitute japanese.
The Official Gazette today publishes
the Italian statement Of neutrality re-
garding the RUssO-Japanese war.
Admiral Candiani, who commanded
the Italian squadron in the far east
during the ChinO-Japenese war, and
who is considered here q most compe-
tent judge of the situation, has given
an interview to the GioruaIe di Italia.
He said:
1t is reported that Port Arthur has
provisions for nineteen months. and
that there are no civilians there. but
this is doubtful. / believe Port Ar
thur to be lst to the Russians. and
that their Il 1t is destined to be gTadu
ally destrO, ID. excepting the few ships
taking refuge at Vladiycstock.
II believe Russia can bring together
10000 men on land. and it would he
difficult TO increase this number. while
Japan can concentrate $780, 600 troops in
Korea, where she will be supported
by local sympathy
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SENATE COMMITTEE
ADDS TO HOUSE BILL
Special 70 The EIsrall.t

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate
committee on agriculture mas decided
TO add 10 the house agricultural aDDro-
prlatiOn bin an item of $4,000 for es-
tablishiag four cattle feeding expert
meut stations. one TO be located in New
England. one in the south. one in the
middle west and one in the west The
western station viii be at Fort Collins
Colorado. The committee also added
$1,000 20 the bill foc irrigation investi-
cations. making the appropriation S70.-
09B. Five thousand is added for inves-
tigdtlug poisonous Pants in the Uess
and 100000 for the e. -stry bureau
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Concerning Seizures

Berlin. Feb. IA dispatch received
hero from Toxic says Che imperial decree
concerning the seizure ~ Russian ner-
chant vessels. except those leaving japan
or sailing from other than JauauEs= ports
for Japan up to Fob. is. provided the lat
ter leave Japan after dischurEiug their
CaTg7es and keep To the route mapped out
for them. and provided also that neither
inward-bound nor oUtwarG-b0uud shiuS
have on board articles contraoGud OF
war.
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SECOND DEGREE MURDER.
Frank Bell Pleads Guilty in Price
District Court.
fSpeCial to The Hcrald.l


Price, Utah. Feb H.--FraElS Bell. on
trial i'm the district court here for the
murder of an Italian countryman at
Sunnyside a few months ago today
Withdrew his plea Of not guilty OF
murder IL the first degree ana entered
plea of guilty of murder in the sec
ond degree. He is to be sentenced by
Judge johnson some time during the
day tomorrow.
IN the case Cf Charles Babbitt, found
guilty yesterday of grand larceny in
FobbinS fellow passenger OF board q
Rio Grande Western train ont of salt
Lake City. Judge Johnson granted the
motion OF his attorneys for q new trial.
Jherc being some technical error i'm
the matter of instructina the iu,~v xes
terday. Rabbits case now aoes over
unit! next term. he in the meantime
giving a cash bond of $1,000 for his ap-
pedrance at the next term of court.
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Rome. Feb. 1I.-As Sc is customary
for each Pope to proclaim a Jubilee
during the firsL year of his pondficate.
Pope Plus X has issued am encyclicaI
dated Feb. 2. pr0Claimiug d jubilee for
teo. 10, the anniversary of the pTocla-
nation of the dogma Of the ImmaCu-
late Conception. granting three
months Indulgence
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FATAL CAVE-IN OF WELL.
Ed. Putnam Killed and Hugh Moss
Badly Hurt at BountifuI.

The Cave-in of a well at BOuntifuI
Wednesday, caused the death of Ed
ward Putnam and seriously injured his
fellow workman, Hugh Moss. The dead
man leaves a wife, mother and four
small children. The funeral VIII take
place sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the BOuntiful tabernacle.
At the time of the accident Putnam
and Moss were engaged in sinking a
well. It is located upon the premises
of Mr. Moss. While the men were at
work a portion of the side of the wen.
about fifteen feet from the top. sudden.
~ gave way and fell upon the two men.
Putnam was instantly killed and Moss
seriously injured.
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METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
Yesterdays Record at the Local Office
of the Weather Bureau.

Maximum temperature. 80 degrees. min
imum temperature. p degrees, mean tenn
5leTa tuTe. 81 degrees. which is I degree
below the normal Accumulated deficiency
of temperature since the first of the
month. degrees Accumulated deficiency
OF temperature since Jan J. 50 degrees
Total precipitation from p. IN. 10 6 y. m.
none. Accumulated excess Of precipita-
lion since the first of the month. % inch
Accumulated excess Of precipitation since
the lst Of January, .e6 inch.
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Must Get Permission.

London Feb. 1.-THE question Of tie
passage of the Dardanelles by Che Russiau
Black sea fleet has not been raised at the
foreign office here. where the following
statement was made To- the Associated
Press tonight. .'Russia has nos asked
permission for the passage Of Warships
through the DarGanelies. IF Russia
should attempt amy such thing without
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Loss s85,00OOoo.

= Baltimore, ATd-, Feb. IA com 4
y posite estimate of the total loss 4
> from the fire by twenty-five expert 4
= representative OF leading iusur- Z
= ance companies outside Of Rati- 4
more places the figures at $50. 0t0.- 4
, 000
4A+44+A44 4+44&4+
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FAvoRABLE REPORT.
SPECIAL to The HeraId3

|"T'| ~ - ~ II"T0IU-T
washington, Feb. 1.-THE house
LolIlI4llttee on printing fled a favora bic
report on Senator Eeares, res.r5.f;..,,
providing for n reprint of 5uIIe+in ~.
ia. irrigation IN Utah" for which n
demand has been created ON account ~
irrigation projects contemplated tia
Utah.
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London. Feb. liking Edward. an a
council held at Buckingham palace this
ing Great BTilain's netItraIifv- 5I.riT.,[ 81.
war between Russia and japan Ta.
British proclamation o. neutr4lir, fz 9,.
tne gsual lines and covers ali the British
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STOPPED THE PANIC.
Russian Finance Minister Issues
Note of Warning.

Note OF warning.
St Petersburg, Feb. 1.-THE minister
Of finance has issued a communication
Which warns the people against becom-
ing panic-stricken ana sacrificing the
securities they mold. as thereby they
viii only benefit the spectators. The
ministry exh0rts the people TO remain
calm and collected regarding events in.
the far east. which while they NAV
create temporary difficulties cannot
shake Russia's economic power. Tt
points out that stocks fell at the out
break of the RGssO-Turkish war in
1917. but that within a fortnight QUO
tations recovered. This experience. II
says, is now being repeated.
The note of the finance ministry had
a good effect. on the bourse Russian
ponds recovered ? per cent and rentes
and other securities improved
Orders have been issued FOR the for
nation Of a third Siberian army corps
and a trans Baikal division of COssacks.
These VIII be Incorporated in the Man
churiaE army.
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REJOICING CONTINUES.
laps Go Wild Over the Success Of
Their Fleet.

London, Feb. ia dispatch TO the
St. James Gazette from Toxic under to-
days date, says:
There are great reioiciDgs here at
the successes Of the japanese navy. The
public buildings, residences and bust
ness houses are decorated with flags.
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FuNERAL NOTICE.

The funeral services over the remains
son Of 3Ir and Mrs. G. T. Pace win be
held Sunday at p. m.. from the South
Bountiful meeting house. Friends are fn-
Vited 60 attend. Hte funeral a0rteEe Wilf
al y. noon. SUNDAY, the 18th.
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, 4%A+&%4*4*+*4*-
BALKAN TROUBLE.

y Constantinople, Feb. lin di- :
= plomatic quarters here the fear is (
, Increasing that Turkey and Bulga- I
> ria viii take advantage of Russia's I
= preOccupation in the far east to :
= settle their differences Turkish I
. securities have been falling since I
= Friday.
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o FibrOid Turr1Ors Cured.
Wis Hayes' Els &c AppeaIng ID ~ Pina 90 -

DEAR Mrs under Boston DOCTORS treat
ment for long time without relief They brd
tor cannot SIT down without great the
up my spine have pains both back and front Ny
doen swollen and have had flowing spells years
petite not good Icann0t walk be
Inc symptoms OF Fibrod 1nor your little book
caey describe write advce"(ned)
T. F. HAYES, 252 Dudley st, (oxbury) Boston, Mass.
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LONDON. teo- ll--lt was said at the for
assertion OF the N0voa Nrevmc u S.
/ 6etefsoure that the Japuuese fleet used
. Wei ltal Wei rs q base for its attack Oh
FQrt arthur Is absolutely untrue
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nTARRIAGF LICENSES

AkseI IT. Holmes. salt Lake City.-.......2f
Winnie Grow, salt Lake City ...........1s
Ernest Luun. Salt Lake City mil
Esther Evans, Denver ..................2f
GeoTee KAY. Topeka. Kan. ......-.......s5
Belle Leonard. Murray .......-..........l6
William Pate. Union .....-...............2 q
Hazel d. Walker. Union ................l3