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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01
Gar Has MISGIV!NGS PENALTY IS PRISON
Joseph Letter indicted on
Three Counts for Violation
of Illinois Statute.

Duquoin. Ills. Nov. 36.-It became
known here today that three weeks
ago Joseph Letter was indicted on
three counts. on the charge of bringing
armed men into the state contrary to
a recently passed statute. No attempt
has been made TO arrest Letter. because
States Attorney Scott. who viii retire.
wishes TO leave the case over for his
successor.
The indictments We're returned Nov
u by the Perry county grand jury sit
ting at Pickneyville and include Henry
r. Plat. Joseph r. Letters attorney
The indictment against each man en-
braces three counts. The first count
charges them with having feloniously
taken men under armed guard through
Perry county on their way TO ..eigler.
The second charges them with having
hired armed guards for the same pur-
pose The third charges them with adj
visiug. aiding and abettinG the hiring
of armed guards and the tranSporta-
ton of men under guard. The punish
ment for the offense on which the Two
men have been indicted is confinement
i'm the peniteitnsry from one TO five
years, with no fine as an alternative.
Union miners and railroad men in
charge Of the cars on which il is al
legged imported miners rode and were
guarded By armed men We're the Wit
nesses before the grand jury.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01
EVERYBODY GLAD
STRIKE Is ENDED
Boom Expected at Telluride as
a Natural Result.
MEANS MUCH FOR COLORADO
MINERS HAVE BEEN DFPoRTED
IN THE LAST TEN DAYS.

Telluride, Colo, Nov. 3O.-Both mine
owners and union miners are rejoicing
over the action of the San Juan Dis
trict Miners association, in session at
Ouray. ending the strike in this dis
trict. which was called Sept. !. 1903
President Charles H Meyer Of the
Western Federation Of Miners l,rho
was imprisoned here for several months
last summer during military occupation
OF the camp, has made the following
statement concerning the action Of the
Miners association which was taken in
accordance with his advice
Demands Conceded.
Eve have called the strike off be-
cause We take the position that the is
sues involved have been conceded by
the mine-Owners and operators in this
district in that they recently posted
notices to the effect that on Dec. I they
would grant an eight-hOur work day
beth for their mills and their smelters
and a minimum wage scale of SO day.
These were the demands we made over
a year ago.
We have had no conference with
either the mine-owners or mine opera
tors, and have no knowledge of what
position they are going TO take regard
ing the union. But the fact that they
have granted our demand indicates that
they viii ask no questions. and neither
will we ask any questions. and | be-
lieve that within sixty days every mine
and mill at Telluride and Ophir viii be
running their full capacity with the
best workmen i'm the west employed.
Recent Deportations.
During the past ten days the Tellu-
ride Citizens alliance has depOrted six
or eight of our men, but | do not be-
heve the mine-owners Of Telluride had
anything to do with this deportation
l believe the mine-Owners are inclined
to treat US fairly. and to meet US half
way. and | believe that public senti-
ment will demand that the Citizens al
liarce keep out of the question en-
tiTely."
what do you think Will be the result
Of this action on the Cripple Creek stu
atom" Mr. Meyer was asked
y believe "A change viii occur i'm sixty
days that will be for the betterment
of the Cripple Greek situation" be re-
piled. THE strike may not be settled
entirely in that time. but ] am sure
a larger number of men will be at work
than at present"
During the past few days many
union miners. including some Of the
men deported by the military and bust
ness men last summer, have returned
expecting the strike to be called off
Since the Inauguration of the strike the
mines and mills of the district have
never been operated to their full ca
pacity.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01
TIME FOR REFLECTION
Senator CoCkreII Has the Offer
of President Roosevelt
Under Amusement.

Washington. Nov. Ex-senator Cock
rell of Missouri, who arrived in WASH
ingt0n last night from his home. called
To-Day on President Roosevelt and had
ala extended conference with him. 1t
was the first time the president and
Senator COckrell had met since the
election in Missouri. When il became
evident that the result of the cleo
ton in Missouri would result in
the retirement from the senate of Mr.
Cockrell the president let it be under
stood that he would offer to him a
federal appointment commensurate
with his ability, knowledge of public
affairs, wide experience and high char
acter. At the conference today the
president Informed Senator COckrell
that he would appoint him as member
either of the isthmian canal commits
sion or Of the Interstate commerce
commission as the senator might elect
Senator Coclrell did not indicate 10 the
president what he might do regarding
the prefer. and said 10 friends after
the conference that he would not an
nounce his decision perhaps for sew
eraI weeks. and it was not necessary
that he should do SO Immediately.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01

Washington. Nov. 90--The annual report
OF Commissioner Yerlles OF the internal
revenue bureau shows that for the fiscal
year ended June 30. 1891. the receipts Of
the bureau were S232. 904 .O04. an increase OF
s.. l63 079 over the collections for the next
year preceding. The cost Of collection was
LIS per cent. as against zoo for the year
1903 and 2.S3 per cent. the average cost 81
collection since the forms ton of the
bureau.
The estimated receipts from al sources
Of internal revenue for the fiscal year
ending June 90, 1906 arc 500, 100000.
In 1868 the total production of distilled
spirits was las HS.S15 gallons: in 1904 49,
5O52l4 gallons. In 1905. i'm round numbers,
ia on. 900 gallons of taX-paid spirits were
withdra wn; in 1904 li7.tW.cB. There has
been "A decrease in the amount of tobacco
manufactured and an increase in snuff
There was an increase in the production
of beer.
The commissioner calls attention to the
fact that the government relieves the dis
tillers and wine makers from the tax oil
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01

out Sister Phillips remained cool. direct
ing her attention to the nurses and the
doctors in having these who were be-
heFed 10 be most in danger removed first.
II was not long before il was seen that
The fire was under control and then the
patients we're removed from the east end
Of the building 70 rooms where the water
and smoke had not caused any inCon-
Yenience.
The whole thing was over within forty
five minutes from the time the fire was
discovered The prompt work by the fire
men and attendants kept the fire con-
fined 10 the fifth story of the building.
where there were only five patients. The
loss is expected to approximate $1,000
fully covered by insurance.
Several patients who were seriously Ill
are now said to be in critical condition
from the shock sustained Several were
also slightly injured. One appendicitis
patient freshly operated upon sprang
from the bed and ran across the room
Ordinarily this would have been COnsid-
cred a fatal action. but it is believed
that even this patient Will yet recover.
One OF the firemcn was cut off from es-
cape and was removed in an unconscious
condition.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01
EVIDENCE ALL IN.
Argument in the Coal Hearing WI
Begin Dec. ).


Washington. Nov. S0-When the coal
hearing was resumed toda- before Jla
interstate commerce commission AiI.
Sheard OF counsel for DIr- Hearst COM
tiuued his cross-eXa minatiOn OF Ar BliU-
Welt. comptroller of the Erie railroad,
The witness was questioned par tlOt'l.-lLs
concerning the amount OF ODeratlllE 80
penseS 9er train mile OF his roau cui!-
pared with the net earnings per tl'.l-A
mile Mr. BIauvelt admitted that me Of
ficial reports OF his road showed li'tt .v-
the wear 1893 against 1900 the opttal-l,
expenses were less. while the net earnings
were more for the same period. Inc llvt
income Of the Erie road from - go
companies for the year 1913. MI hIagN ~
said was 1854. and for the year 49, -. 81
which they acquired the Feiil's- ''9---'
Coal company. Sl-Zl4-o5t- ,
Mr.. Blauvelt. I'M. reply % Mt s-.e,.-t,
declared thar these amounts rtfiFSc
y,blr vas actually turned over by the egt4
connDaoies afrer paying interest uh 49,
90 600 OF bonds and after q pay men "a
account of the sinking tUnu- Mt. I,.g
Welt said prior 90 1903 the cqat ON ,,,I,
az the Erie company did not earn e,.VueA
~ naN- +bo .ost of operation ant tlt llt-
terest on the purchase o9uus- Z 5-
said the condition was improved ali" AZ
1905 il became normal ,,-il-,--
A. tho afternoon session " ~ ~ u.s.. p
auditor Of the Lchieh Valley iaHtpe..
gave evidence tending 40 snow t.t-N
rate received hy' his road ioF ~ ~ ~.
mage other than coal between tne az .ll-
cifs reeions and tidewater back and torth
is higher than the rate OF aiie''i IS
the taking Of testimony was coilSl4,.e w.
today and the chairman aAA'NtiAft
oral arguments would b. heatA sNS..i'''is
Thursday, Jan. :.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01

The death Of Mrs. Leona Demegs some
weeks ago at the Holy Cross hospital in
this city. il is now charged. was due To
an attack made By a man dressed in
women's clothes Mrs. Demers was a
resident of Lone Tree in the extreme
southwestern corner Of Wyoming. Last
august she and a neighbOr. Mrs. NauCJ
Richardson. quarTelSd over an Irrigation
ditch and during the trouble Mrs. De-
mers received injuries that resulted in
her death some weeks later at the Holy
Cross.
Mrs Richardson was arrested charged
with tho murder. she would neither deny
nor a. firm the charge ana was ready u
pay the penalty without making state
ment. 1t is now charged that she kept
silent to save ner son-in-law from death
or imprisonment for life
A short time after the quarrel in which
Mrs. Demers received her fatal injuries
she told her husband that at the time
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01
ANNUAL REPORT OF COMMISSIONER
OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE BUREAU

81. 10 per gallon on the grape brandy used
to fortify sweet wines, and in addition
paws all the expenses incident 10 the
gaugine aud use of such spirits IN view
of this latter fact the commissioner rec
ommeuds that a moderate tax, If not the
fun tax. be imposed upon wine spirits or
grape brandy produced and used for foru-
UcatiOu purposes.
The present cost TO the government or
supervising the use of grape brandy for
this purpose is estimated AT from $500
10 S30 coo a year. Tho report says if
tax of only > cents per gallon was as
sessed as against the brandy withdrawn
and used for fertilization purposes. the
actual cost OF the wine would not be IN
creased more than > cents per gallon ana
would have produced 10 the government
during the fiscal year 1893 revenue OF
81 .042 591.
The commissioner submits for consider
alton the propriety OF the imposition.
through necessary legislation. of tax on
wood alcohol TO an amount sufficient to
place wood and ethyl alcohol on a basis Of
equality.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01
ONCE MORE IN ACCORD
White Knob Copper Company
ReOrganiZed- Work TO
Start at Once.

Boston Mass Nov. 30-Au agreement
has finally been reached by the various
waring interests of the White Knob Cop
per company. operating properties al
plan was made public today II provides
Tor an assessment of s. per share for
which preferred stock viii he given.
Stockholders viii receive seventy shares
Of common for every 100 shares of pre-
ferred to which they are entitled ON pay
ing the assessment. IN the ue2s company
no bonds of any kind viii be issued and
holders Of the present LGaQU0A Gec6nture
bonds will receive preferred stock in lieu
Of their holdings Those holding the Sfu0
go bills payable viii receive preferred
stock for the debt The new company
Will have a capital OF SLHB.;G0 IN SO
shares of which 81 $4,000 will be preferred
and the balance common Treasury stock
amounting 10 S200N.'G3 Conmul VIII be
held for Improvements. Work viii be
started at Mackay within few days.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01
SWEARS TO COMPLAINTS.
j. f Kirk Formally Charges Burrell
Brothers With Robbery.

The county attorney yesterday issued
warrants for the arrest OF Waiter and
Edmund Burrell who are accused by
John r Kirk with relieving him Of A5
in his store 3e2 South Fourth West street.
Nov. %. Kirk gave his story 10 Assist
ant County Attorney Dana r. smith. who
issued a warrant charging the brothers
with robbery. Another warrant WITS is
sued charging Edmund Burreh with as
sault with a deadly weapon. During the
ribhcry this brother took shot AZ Kirk.
bat missed him. The prisoners WIFI De
brought before Judge Dlehl today ;nd ar
raigned.
q Warrant MAS issued for The arrest OF
q. d. Manning who is charged by +. q.
McElruv with obtaining motsy under
false pretenses The latter claims that
Manning persuaded him 70 cash a SIC
check unon making representations,
which afterwards turned out 10 bt false.
that he had ON depeSit !n the National
Bank of the Republic Sl0.oc0.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01

A UBURN, Cal, Nov. S0.-Another
n step has been taken in the case of
Adolph Weber. charged with the
murder Of his mother. and held To an
swef by Justice Smith He was ar
Taigned in the superior court this morn
ing and the information read TO him.
VIII Plead Next Monday.
Judge Prewett remarked that the in
formation named him as Adolph Weber.
and that if he made no statement to
the contrary he would be tried under
that name, He acknowledged it TO be
his true name. Ben F. Tabor. of his
counsel. is absent from the city and :
J. Pullen. his other attorney. requested
the court 10 postpone further proceed
ipgs until next Monday The court
then announced that on next Monday
Al 10 a. m would be fixed as the time
for him TO plead.
District Attorney Robinson then ad-
On essed the court. saying that he de-
sired George W. Hamilton to assist
him in the trial. and asked that he be
made one of the prosecuting attorneys.
The court made the order Mr. Hamil-
ton is the son of the late Attorney Cen
eral 10 Hamilton. formerly one Of the
best known criminal lawyers in the
state
Young Weber has appeared more
flushed and feverish for the past few
days than he did at first. and no longer
assumes the cool. nOnchalant manner
as before.
His confinement is evidently begin
ming to tell on him, and his expression
IS more thoughtful and worried. He
wore slippers into court and when he
rose TO leave the court room Under
Sheriff May said 70 him:
Come on. boy with the slippers. "
he answered with faint smile.
Where do you propose TO go now
and the under sheriff ansN cred. Down
stairs, 7 guess. and ne moved off 20
reOccUpy his cell.
There are no further developments
in the case so far as known. the prose
cUtion preferring TO keep their evil
dence 20 themselves.
May Have Killed Chinaman.
About four years ago a Chinman was
found murdered just over the hin from
the Weber place. his head nearly cut
OF, and the evident motive being rob-
berry. No particular suspicion attached
TO anyone at the time but for the past
few days some persons have revived
the story and profess TO think AdOlph
may have committed the crime He
was only about Is years old al the time,
and the belief does not find much
credit in this community.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01
WYOMING WOMAN READY TO DIE
TO PROTECT HER SON-IN-LAW

stronger than ever before: that hev voice
was distinctly masculine and mat she
threw stones with the power and accuracy
OF a man.
the strength OF the clue George O. Rem
Ier. son-iT-laV OF Mrs. Richardson. was
arrested on the charge Of being im2i-
Gated in the crime. Renner Is promi-
nent ranchran of Lone Tree.
This remarkable and StarJling story Was
confirmed reluctantly by Mrs. Richardson.
She said that ReuDCr was discussed 10
represent her wearing her clothes she
AYERS he first stoned Mrs. Ocmers and
then shot her. Mrs. richardson was Sc
GREETED In the sazebrUsh and witnessed the
tragedy. She says her son-in-laW COM
PEELED her to accompany ner TO the spot
where the murder was committed.
The murder OF Mrs DemerS throws
three little children upon the world with
cut mother.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01
SENATOR MITCHELL
BADLY TANGLED UP

y Portland. Ore. Nov 3O.-The =
y Telegram quotes Special Prose y
= cutor Heney as saving. y
4 United States Senator John II. y
= Mitchell has refused 10 come TO y
= Portland at the earnest and re- y
= peated request Of the special pros =
= ecutor 10 testify in the land frauds y
= trial. Senator Mitchell also re- =
= fuses to divulge the name OF a y
= prominent attorney" who intro =
= duced Puter 10 him by letter al =
= the time when Puter asked him .
= TO urge Mrs Watson's claims be- =
= fore the land department
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01
Word from Kuropatkin.

st. Petersburg, Nov 30.-General
Kuropatkin under date of Nov. % re-
ports that the Japanese force which
evacuated Tsinkhetchen (near Da
pass, took up a fresh position near the
village of Suidun about seven and a
half miles southeast of that place
They carried off many wounded. The
Russians in the morning of Nov. %
resumed the offensive. advancing in
the direction of Suidun. Within one
aud One-quarter miles they encountered
japanese artillery fire BY midday
the Russian artillery opened and under
cover of its fire the Russian infantry
resumed the advance. Elsewhere all is
quiet
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01
PRESENT FOR OPERATOR.
W. NJ. Wootton Receives Gift from
Colleagues Miles Away.

w. NJ WOotton. VINO far several years
has been chief operator Of The Ass0ciatec
Press in Salt Lake. received a handsome
present in his mail last niSnt Mr.. WoOt-
ton leaves Jan I for the Sac; dmcHtO Of
flee of the Associated Press and the gift
is a testimonial from the operators On
the north wire. The present IS a hand
some fob with a gold lOckct One side
OF the locket is engraved with his
initials while the other side bears a.
Maltese cross and the initials OF The Com
mercial photographers Union OF America.
The present was mailed at seattle. ac-
companied by letter III which the
donors express appreciation of Mr.. Moot
TOMS ability and unfailing courtesy and
extend their best wishes for his success
and happiness. The gift was wholly un-
expected. but none the less appreciated
by Mr.. WoOtOn-
Mr. Wootton is recognized a. ore Of the
best operators in the service Of tine As
sOciated Press
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01
REGARpLFss OF COST.
Japs Lost 5000 Men in Two Hours
Before Port Arthur.

st. Petersburg, Nov. 30.-Official and
private dispatches received here today
indicate that the japanese are falling
back below Sinm:ntin where, for sew
eral days they had apparently been
attempting a turning movement. After
four days of tolerably severe. but UNI
successful fighting. they are now retir-
ing with the Russians i'm pursuit. 1t is
impossible as yet TO tell whether either
movement has real strategic signif-
canoe.
The Russian consul at Chefoo tele-
graphs that the japanese captured two
forts in the storining operations against
Port Arthur Oh Nov 20. but the news
is not confirmed from any other quar-
ter. The consul says the japanese
losses were enormous and that 5000
men were sacrificed IN two hours
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01
NOBILITY IN CONF ERENCE.
Liberal Spirit in Russia Seems to Be
Spreading.

Moscow, Nov. 3O.-A conference here
of the marshals of the nobility discuss
ing the most advisable use for the
fund subscribed by the nobility in
honor of the birth of the heir to the
throne. unanimously opposed the pro-
posal 10 devote the money 20 found a
Sc cond naval college or scholarships in
tho existing college, favoring the use
OF the money in opening village schools
on the models Of the Desnoulins schools
in France and the Litz schools in Ger
many. This action is considered signi-
fiCsnt.
The town council has unanimously
adopted the proposal of Prince Galitzin,
mayor of Moscow. TO summon a con-
ference of all the municipal councils of
Russia. The resolution sets forth the
desirab ility of mutual cooperation and
the exchange of ideas. points out the
admirable results of the joint action
of the zemstvos in Red Cross work and
asks the government TO authorize the
meeting
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01
U. S. MINING DIRECTORS.
Adolph Lewisohn Elected to Place on
the Boerd.
Especial to The Herald

Especial TO The Herald
Boston. Mass. Nov. Sat "a meeting OF
the Emitted States Mining company direc-
tors today AdOIph Lewiston of New York
was elected OF The board. vice Stllmau
r. +. Kelly. resigned Mr.. LCwisohu is
connected with the { nited Metals Selling
company OF New York, and with Others
of this company mas been a large buyer of
United States Miuin- stock within the
last few weeks His party is now given
representation i'm the management No
action was taken today on the dividend
The declaration of a dollar dividend on
Centennial Eureka stock. however, is
taken to indicate an early dividend on
United States Mining. President +. +.
AbcrCrOmbic vice president of the Boston
Consolidated. will leave for London early
next week 10 attend the annual meeting
there Dec Il.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01
Toxic Report.

General Oku's Headquarters. via
Fusan, Tuesday. Nov 29.-(Delayed in
ransmissiOnD- 1.-The position of the two
armies is practically unchanged. There
has been no fighting save outpost
scouting, skirmishes and occasional
Russian bOmbardments which are
usually unanswered Neither side
shows any indications of moving. The
Japanese are not affected by the in
cTeaSing cold weather
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-01
CIRCUIT COURT
WILL HEAR CASE
Halt Called in Colorado EIec-
ton Matters.
SCHEME TO SEAT PEABODY
LATEST MOVE OF THE C. o. 2.
ATTORNEYS.

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= exception of one precinct, which =
= was ordered held up by the SUI =
= preme court the official count of y
= the vote in Denver county at the =
e recent election has been completed. y
y II gives a plurality 10 Adams, y
= Democrats candidate for COVER =
= nor of 5.310. The vote follows: =
4 Adams, S9.577; Peabody. 2S,267. =
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1T PAUL, Mimi, Nov. 3O.-Through
y the medium of a petition of Mi
chael Dowd. who deposes that
he has been illegally deprived Of his
liberty by the supreme court of Colo
RADIO. the election contest of Denver
was brought before the circuit court
of appeals today Attorney E. F. Rich
ardsOn of Denver presented the petit
ton of Mr.. DOwd 10 Walter n. sam
born, presiding judge of the court sit
ting in chambers, and asked for writ
of habeas corpus for the plaintiff Dowd,
claiming that the supreme court of Col
-orado had exceeded its authority III
committing Dowd and incidentally a
number of others to Jail for contempt
Of court i'm connection with the election
contests.
The state Of Colorado. through At
torney General Miller, wired General
SanbOrn that it desired to be heard
IN the matter and after Mr.. Richard
son mad stated his side of the case in
presenting the petition Judge Sanborn
made an order setting Dec. 10 as the
Gay for a hearing of the case on its
merits the court sitting EN- banc at st.
Louis unless for some good reason il
might appear necessary TO change the
date. Judge Sanborn wired the attor-
ney general OF Colorado 10 this effect
and unless good reason is shown the
case will be heard then Mr.. Rich
ardson said he believed the other side
would be ready at that time.