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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
ROYAL PRISONER
ELUDES GUARD
Daughter of Belgian King
Makes Sensational Escape.
WATCHED FOR SEVEN YEARS
BELIEVED TO HAVE GONE WITH
FORMER LOVER

Berlin. Aug. 5L-Prineess Louise Of
Coburg. daughter of the King Of the
Belgians. whose relations with Kegle-
WIGHT Mattasisch, the former lieuten-
ant of the Austrian army, caused
great scandal in European royal circles
seven years ago. and who mas since
been kept under the closest restraint,
has vanished from Badelster. where
she had been taking the cure. 1t IS
presumed that the princess is in the
company of Mattasisch and is seeking
to gain an asylum where she viii be
safe from recapture-
The escape of the princess was &C
complished in a mysterious and roman
tic manner. Ladders and a swift auto
mobile were brought into play 70 effect
her release from the hotel where she
has been immured almost as q prison
or. and 10 convey her to some refuge
regarding the location Of which hoth-
ing is known. Not the slightest trace
Of the Whereabouts OF the pair mas been
discovered, and nothing is known be
yond the fact that the princess ana
another guest of the hotel believed to
have been Mattasisch. have disap-
peared, and with them the Jewels OF
the princess and an automobile.
Princess Louise, accompanied by q
lady in waiting and two physicians.
who were her Warders. came three
weeks ago TO Badelstor which is noted
as health resort. on account oC the
long lapse Of time since the original
scandal. the watch on the princess had
become slightly relaxed. but il was
made more stringent than ever when
it was noticed that efforts to commu-
nicate with the princess personally anu
through the medium Of notes were be-
ing made
Nevertheless arrangements for the
flight were successfully completed ana
the room Of the princess was found
empty.
Princess Louise. before going 10
Badelster had long been confined ln
an asylum for nervous diseases az In
dehof. near Dresden. Mattasisch. who
after the discovery of his relations with
the princess was convicted Of forgery.
expelled from the army and impris-
oned received a pardon from Emperor
Francis Joseph early this year. Since
then he has succeeded in seeing the
princess at LindenhOf
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
GIVES NINE REASONS
Edward M. Sheppard Tells Ver-
mOnters Why Parker Should
Be Elected President.

Bennington, Vi, Aug. 31.-From the
steps of the Bennington court house
tonight Edward NJ. Sheppard of New
York spoke on national issues. urging
his hearers to support the Democratic
party ticket in the state election next
November
He said if Judge Parker is elected the
following reforms viii be instituted:
The return Of the executive 10 the
responsibility of law, national and in
ternational.
A refusal 90 NEEDLE with the affairs
of other nations except when 1t is nee
essary TO protect cur own rights.
A persistent effort TO reform the tar
if and especially to abolish or to the
utternost point practicable reduce
those duties, the plain effect of which
is TO create mOnopoiies ard is not. a.
pretended. TO extend or diversity
American industry. but rather 10 stItle
its freedom.
a return to public economy.
\ resolute investigation Of the eX-
ecutive departments.
The granting of independence OF the
Filipino people.
\ dissolution OF the partnership be-
tween the great corporations and the
United States government.
4 refusal OF subsidy 10 the shipping
or any other interest.
4 refusal 10 reopen the negro ques-
ton.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
CROWDS WAITING FOR
GRAND OPENING DAY

Blackfoot. Ida. Aug. 31.-Interest in
the opening Of the reservation lands
near Pocatello on Sept 8 is undated.
The crowd in waiting at the land office
is increased upon arrival OF every train
Inquiries pour in 10 the land officials
from ali parts Of the country, and the
outlook is that an immense crowd Will
be lined up by Saturday. Today sew
eral women put in an appearance, bat
We're discouraged b. the size of the
crowd and the prospect of a long wait
They expect to return later in the
week. however An effort was made
today to have all in line sign an agree
ment that each would respect the rights
of those who hold a number. but it was
soon overruled. Fear of complications
prompted the action Had this been
done it would have relieved the strain
and permitted the parties in line free
dom they do not now enjoy. The
weather continues favorable. and de-
termination is written in the faces of
the weary walters. Practically every
walk in life is represented in the
lineup.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01

The battle ended at o'clock last
night when many positions occupied
by the Japanese were retaken and
again held by the Russians.
The report of Lieutenant General
Sakharoh Is as follows:
From 3 O'Clock this morning until
3 tonight the Japanese forces attacked
our frontal positions before Lao
Yang and left bank of the Taitz river
Both their artillery and rifle fire was
intense. Their main efforts were di-
rected against our center positions
and left flank, but numerous attacks
were repulsed along the whole line.
Our troops made several counter at
tacks, eliminating in bayonet fight
ing.
Many positions which had been &C.
cupied by the Japanese were retaken
al O'Clock in the afternoon. During
the artillery attack our batteries did
very effective work. About this
afternoon the enemy was observed at
tempting to turn our right flank with
considerable forces. but several bat
talions of reserves advanced ana after
fierce engagement. checked the
japanese and compelled them 20 re-
tire. The battle continued until after
dark and only ended at O'clock
The spirit of our troops is excel
lent The men are rejoiced over the
news of the heroic behavior of the gar
risen at Port Arthur, the repulsing Of
Japanese attacks, which has been
communicated to them.
Our losses today have been con-
siderable. reaching about 5000. The
Japanese losses must have been
heavy"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
INEFFICIENT SHERIFF
MAKES SOME EXCUSES

Cripple Greek, Colo. Aug. 3L-In a
letter 10 Governor Peabody. Sheriff
Edward Bell has formally declined the
services of the state militia TO pre-
serve order in this district and ex-
pressed the belief that the best in
terests of this county and state will be
subserved through the determination Of
the sheriff's office and the will Of the
best people of this district"
4 believe" writes the sheriff. that
most of the disturbances occurring re-
Gently in this district have been occa-
stoned by the united efforts Of the
Western Federation to create an i'm
preston of alarm regarding life and
property in this locality and bring dis
Tepute and Odium upon my ddminiStra-
ton of the sheriff Office
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
SHAW IN OREGON.
Cabinet spenbinder Trying to Earn
His Salary.

Portland, Ore, Aug. S1-The first
gun Of tie Oregon campaign was fred
at the Marquam Grand theatre tonight
when Secretary Of the Treasury Leslie
NJ Shaw addressed a crowded house
upon the issues of the campaign. MI
Shaw analysed The political SITUATION
from the various points affecting Mr.
RooseVelt's nomination in a foTCcfui
manner. cliCiting frequent bursts Of
applause from mis- hearers.
This is Nj. Shaw's first visit 60 Port
land and TO Oregon. and with his visit
TO tits state he has completed g chain
of visits 10 every state in the onion
Idaho. Washington and oregon being
the only states he had not visited
when the present tour was started.
The secretary was variOu6ly enter
tanned today by drive around the
city and To the Lewis & Clark eAposi-
ton grounds. Late this afternoon he
was the guest OF honor at dinner
served at suburban resort.
Mr.. Shaw viii so TO Oregon City to-
morrow to deliver an address 10 the
employees of the great paper mills
tlsere. Tomorrow evening he win al
dress the people of Salem and continue
his trip 10 san Francisco. stopping az
various points en- route to promote the
interest of Mr.. Roosevelt for the pres
idency.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
kEMMERER BANDITS HEAD
FOR H0LE-IN THE WALL
Drop Currency Amounting to $4,000 and Escape
With $1,000 in Silver After Locking Up Guards.
Sheriff Organizes Posse and Starts in Pursuit But Robbers
Have Twelve Hours Start-ROute for Eighty Miles
Through Well Settled Country

about their work deliberately, and had
II not been for beclTHng scared of pur-
sulJ Just after securing the $4,000 and
dropping $4,000, they would have had
much more 10 show TJr their efforts 10
equallze the distribIlon oc the wealth
OF the country than they now have.
10 IS not supposed that they threw the
$1,000 away but that tI~y lost it in
their hurried flight
How Robbery Was Committed.
When train No. on the Oregon Short
Line arrived I'm Kenmerer at I.o5 a. m.
three packages OF money, one contain
ing 5000 IN silver and 500 I'm paper
money and the other two 5000 and
$4,000 respectively i'm paper money,
were transferred from the ex-
press car % truck. and as the
train pulled out Ben Harding. The
agent and George Merritt. the guard.
started 20 wheel the truck into The
depot Office. Harding had hold OF the
handles Of the truck. while Merritt was
al the rear pushing. Just then the rob-
Ders, three in number appeared upon
the scene. stepping out from the shad-
ows alongside the depot They ordered
the men 20 throw up their hands. Mer-
ritt eudeavOred 10 draw his gun. but
bTAuiE ne tDulQ 90 80 G-e OF me DRl-
dts struck him on the head with the
butt end of a revolver. telling MIN ID
the station Platform. Merritt shouted
Just before he was knocked down. ana
Switchmen Mason and Clark. who were
in the yard, ran q his assistance. The
robbers covered them and Harding with
their guns and marched them into the
depot or station Office telling them 10
lock the door and remain quiet for
thirty minutes under penalty OF being
shot
The bandits then secured the pack
ages Of money and ran up the Hill from
the depot and entered an alley in the
rear Of keenan's saloon. where they
mounted their horses and rode away
Agent Harding followed on foot and
found the two packages containing
$4,000 in currency where they had tied
their horses when they went TO the
depot TO commit the robbery.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
CAMPING ON
CR0SBYS TRAIL
Wyoming Committee Urged to
Take Action.
INVESTIGATE IN SALT LAKE
CHAIRMAN VAN oRsDEL RE
FUSES TO DISCUSS IT.
IN RESPONSE to u query as to what
| action the Wyoming Republican

IN RESPONSE TO u query as to what
| action the Wyoming Republican
state committee contemplates in
the case of Jesse ". Crosby, polyg-
amist and electoral candidate, The
Herald correspondent at Cheyenne
wires:
Chairman Van Orsdel says he does
not care to discuss the matter further
at this time and all efforts 10 get an
expression out OF him failed"
IT develops now that as soon IS the
Wyoming state committee had the
facts in the case presented to II
through some of the members from
western Wyoming a subcommittee
was sent TO Salt Lake 10 investigate
CrOsby's record and report back 10
the fUN committee Ii is said this sub
committee OF TWO had a conference
with Apostle John Henry Smith and
Apostle George A. Smith. These two
chGreimen, il IS understood. said that
to the best Of their knowledge Crosby
had at one time lived in polygamy.
but they were not IN position TO know
whether he is a pOlygamist at the
present time or not.
The indictment found against Cros-
by in the federal court here in terri
ADildi udgE UlQtT ifiE rsuIlluifNS- uEhCi
law is said To have been copied and
forwarded 10 the Wyoming state COM
mittee, together with CroSby's record
which was compiled during the Rob
erts agitation. According 10 that rec
ORD, CTosbys legal wife died after ,ha
indictment was dismissed and am
nesty granted him under Cleveland :
proclamation. il shows further that
Crosby took unto himself another wife
! designating her as his legal spouse
while one of his first wives was still
living: and by this legal wife of 1897
or 1888 bore a child. This record does
not show where the Two wives are
living now, or what their relations 10
Crosby
The organization which brought the
matter to the attention of the Wyom-
ing Republicans urged that Crosby S
record is enough to Justify the belief
that he is still living in pOlygamy, and
If he is not, is a conspicuous example
of violation of the spirit and intentions
of the church manifestos and civil laws
on this subject.
Tt is understood the record in eros
by's case, with the part he is playing
in Wyoming politics. has been pre-
pared for presentation to the Bur
roughs committee when il reassem-
bles after the presidential election. 20
consider further TIE charges against
Senator SmOot-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
JUDGE KING is CONFIDENT.
Especial 10 The Herald.l

Washington Aug. 3Judge King, who has been in the
for some time today had conference with Chairman Cowherd of
the congressional King assured Cwerd that there
excellent chance eecng Democratic member succeed
Howell and has also assured the national committee that the Utah
electoral could be if after busineke He
bases his opinion the fact that the bitter fractional fight
between Kearns and Smoot viii divide the Republican strength
Judge King confident that both and
Democratic committees win cooperate every with the Utah
Democrats in effort place Utah in the Democratic column
and officials of both tonight stated their intention of
also beginning active with this object IN and
considerably encouraged by the information given by King
Republicans alike here believe the will be very
November intend make every effort for every
that Is considered debaable.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01

poraTy line and the other is TO be per
manent. The temporary track will oe
rushed TO completion so as to get sup
plies along the entire line of construc-
ton. The permanent grading work in
cludes a lot of very heavy rock work
and one tunnel Of considerable length.
The construction company viii swing
the outfit which is now in that locality
and which is being released by the
completion of the other contracts onto
the new work. and it is expected to
complete the entire route in record
time.
I II is estimated that the cost Of con-
structing the present contract viii ag-
gregate i'm the neishborhood of half II
million dollars
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
NINE PERSONS. KILLED OUTRIGHT
Terrible Accident the Grand Trunk Richmond
beC-SpeciaI Fair Train Run Into by Regular
Passenger Train.

]. b. Blanchet. NJ p, ST. Hyacinthe,
Quebec.
Charles Sinard. St. Hyacinthe
T. n. Hackett, route agent, Cana
dian Express company.
William Mountain. Windsor Mills.
The fair train was packed with peO-
pie. There was a terrific crash and
the first two passenger cars in each
train telescope the baggage cars,
while both engines were smashed 10
pieces. The cause Of the wreck is I'M
known. Within five minutes there were
many willing helpers on the spot, and
the rescue was commenced. Physicians
were teleDhoned for from all the sur
rounding country and a special train
was Immediately sent from Sherbrooke
with half-dozon doctors and nurses.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
ATTEMPT TO WEECK TRAIN.
Miscreant Puts Obstruction on Union
Pacific Bridge.

, Grand Island. Neb., Aus. SI.-An at
tempt was made last night az tie
north end of the bridge over The Platte
river to wreck an incoming passenger
train on The Union Pacific Running
at full speed the engineer saw an OBJ
structiOn and saw man leaving me
bridge He brought the train % 2
stop before any damage resulted Iur-
ther than TO raise one truck on the
track. A new pIling was found lodged
under the engine IL is the second ali
tempt of the kindein the same vicinity
within tkirty days,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
GLASS PRICES ADVANCE.

PittsbuTE. Pa, Aug. 5t.-Evidence Of
a shortage Of window glass was shown
today by the withdrawal Of former
quotations hy the American Window
Glass company. the leading producer,
and the only concern operating facto-
ries in the country. Prices have been
advanced from Is 10 20 per cent over
the rates prevailing last week, and the
company is said 10 be quoting 50 per
cent of the list on all desirable orders
Several factories IN the west are
ready 10 start tomorrow, and others
are expected 90 be in full operation by
the FIRST Of the coming week.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
VICTORY FOR RUSSIANS.
Confidence Felt That Kuropstkin VIII
Triumph.


st. Petersburg, Aug. 81, p. M
Success crowned the Russian arms the
first day OF the great battle Of Lao
Yang and the utmost confidence pre-
walls here that the issue of the fight
VIII be a complete victory for Gen
eral kurOpatkin. From dawn until
dark yesterday the battle ragged, first
in the center and left and then on the
right of the Russian line. The Japan
csc charged CALAMITY and desperately
in an effOrt 10 break the center and
then in the afternoon came a move
ment against the opposite flank. This
attack was delivered from the west.
but General KurOpatkin had evidently
anticipated just what happened, for
he not only met and repulsed it. but
actually was able by superior force to
overlap and envelop the Japanese.
their positions.
Losses Were Heavy.
No attempt was made by Lieutenant
General Sakharoff in his report to esti-
mate the japanese losses, except to
say that they were extremely heavy
and the Russian losses were only ap-
proximated at 5000. NO Russian gen
eral officers fell.
General Kuropatkin's forces oc-
I cupied positions forming a semi-circle
about Lao Yang. the hanks resting
on the Taitz river, east and west Of the
city.
The battle divided itself into two
I periods. After a preliminary bonn
bardment OF the Russian lines on the
/ right and center the japanese in
fantry advanced 10 the attack, charg-
Ing the Russian center. Although re-
peatedly checked they came on with
/ bulldog tenacity. hurting themselves
against the Russian positions with the
bayonet. There were many bloody
hand-to-hand encounters. }v noon
the japanese actually succeeded in
occupying portion of che Russian
trenches. Then General Kuropatkin
sent forward the reserves delivering a
series OF coUnter-attacks. recapturel
I the lost positions and drove back the
japanese all along the line
Attack on Center Failed.
The attack on the center having
failed, the second half OF the fight he
gan al O'Clock in he afternoon when
I the Japanese tried 10 turn and roll up
the Russian right. Here also they
failed, but only after a desperate
struggle which was continued until 8
O'Clock at night. Reserves dispatched
I
succeeded not only in checking the
| Japanese but in enveloping and driving
them back In confusion
During the progress OF the battle
General kuropatkin encouraged his
men on the fighting line by sending out
the news of the repulse OF the attack
upon Port Arthur Aug. %
The Japanese flank movement from
the west began Monday from Chandi-
Z ear.rrF l-rs
khe, which is eleven miles northwes.
OF Lao Yang
One of the striking features OF the
battle was the splendid work Of the
Russian artillery, ia which arm the
Japanese have heretofore excelled. IN
! dispatch filed last night by one Of
The Associated Press Russian CORE
spondent5 he says that a report was
current at Lao Yang that forty six
japanese guns We're captured during
the day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
.IcHMoND. quebec. Aug. 81.

RICHMOND. Quebec. Aug. 31.-The
II worst railway accident that has
taken place in this province since
the Craigs road disaster in 1850, oc-
CURED here today when the regular No.
Grand Trunk train from Island Pond,
VI, eollided with the special ff.ir train
from Montreal to Sherbrooke Nine
persons were killed outright two Of the
injured died later of the hurts. and
about fifty others were injured. TWEEN
ty-five Of them seriously. Many of the
dead are So BADLY mangled that they
are UnrecOgnizable. The dead, who
have been recognized. are:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
WILLIAM J. BRYAN OFFERS
SERVICES IN CAMPAIGN

New York, Aug. 31.-Secrctary Trey
Woodson OF the Democratic national
committee. has received 4 letter from
William J. Bryan, IN which Mr.. Bryan
says he viii be at the disposal OF tic
Democratic committee for campaign
purposes during the month of October.
Mr.. Bryan. Indicates that he would
prefer speaking in the wesg, mostly
in Indiana.
Chairman Taggart says that TIE
committee has not yet taken up the
suoJeci Of Mr. Bryan's Itinerary and
it is not known whether he VIII speak
in the eastern states. although there
have been several requests from differ
ent localities that if Mr.. Bryan enters
ism he should make one or
two speeches in Connecticut and New
York.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
TORRENTS OF BLO0DSHED
BUT ISSUE is UNDECIDED
fanatical Bravery Of the japanese SOldiery Is Mel
by Russian St6:CiSm.
Most Terrific Contest in the History Of Modern Times Being
Enacted at Lao Yang
r he NEWS silence regarding the

BE NEWS silence regarding the battle of Lao to be
began with dispatches to the As Ocaed Press direct from the battle
field Tuesday night dispatches
soues
n
Yang
throughout south south
the cannonading continued
either ST
officially
1t
lively stated Petersburg that he had received yesterday
disclosed
fled that the
getting the Russian left flank while later dispatch stated that
railway southwark
Reports reaching Petersburg
favorable Rus slams
regarding the Lao battle has been
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
CONTRACT is AWARDED.
Utah Construction Company to Build
Another Section Of the San Pedro.
Especial to The Herald9

Especial to The Herald.)
ogden. Aug. Sl.-The Utah Construc-
ton company was advised today thu,
the contract for grading the San Pedro.
Los Angeles & Salt Lake road from
the Las Vegas ranch to Good Springs
summit had been awarded the firm.
This contract comprises the principal
part of the work required to close tie
gap between the two ends of the line.
\ small stretch of tight work lying be-
tween Good Springs and the west end
has not yet been awarded, but the
character of the work is such that this
stretch can be built on very short no.
tice. The contract awarded today comr
Yrises thirty-seVcn miles of line. Part
Of this mileage is made by counting
double tracks One track is a tenn
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
YALE MAN is KILLED
Supposed Graduate of Institu-
ton Meets Death Mysteri-
OusIY Under Car Wheels.
Especial to The TIeraId1

Ogden. Aug 3f.-The mangled remains
Of man were brought i'm tonight from
Box Elder county. where they were
found on the Southern Pacific tracks
near PrOmontOTy. There was no means
OF establishing the identity of the body,
which had been Tuu over by n least
three trains and which was literally cut
to pieces. There were fragments Of 4
certificate in one Of the pockets indicat-
ing that the owner had been graduated
from Yale university. Whether the dead
man had fallen off n train or got in the
way OF locomotive has not yet been de-
termined. An investigation is being made
The body was so frightfuily mangIed that
the remains were brought TO ogden in q
ts~en to Richey's undertake
inc Establishment
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-01
JUAREz. NIX, ON FIRE.

El Paso. Tex. Sept Tile city Of
Juarez, Mex, across the river from ri
Paso. is threatened with destruction
bv fre Dready one block Of the best
iaess houses has been burned ana
asl EFFORTS, az the fire department have
thus far been futile. The lees VIII be
heavy