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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-12
WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN FRONT
Natives in North Sumatra Expect European Soldiers
TO Withhold Their Fire. but the Dutch We're
Taking No Chances.

Anew YORK, Aug. 11.-An interest
IL ing explanation of the killing Of
large numbers of women and
children in the recent fighting between
the Dutch expeditions and the natives
in North Sumstra is given by Colonel
H C V. Van BylevIet, a retired officer
of the Dutch East Indian army who
has just arrived here. Colonel Van
Bylvelet, who has had thirty years Of
active service in the Dutch East In
dies, said today:
A small expedition Of about POO men
under Lieutenant Colonel Van DaaIen
was sent to GajOye and the Alaslands,
parts Of North Sumatra. The Alas
lands were well armed. but their guns
do not CITY as far as those of our
troops and in order to overcome this
disadvantage their leaders. being well
aware Of the disincIinatioH Of our men
to harm women and children, placed
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QUIET AT EsOPUs.
Judge Parker Read Comments On His
Speech of Acceptance.

Esopus. y. Y, Aug. 11.-GeOrge F.
Parker OF Indiana, who is in charge
of the literary bureau of the Demo-
cratic committee. spent the afternoon
with Judge Parker Mr.. Parker was
connected with the literary bureau
during the first Cleveland campaign
and as the result Of his services Presi-
dent Cleveland appointed him consul
TO Birmingham, England. and he con-
tinued in the consular service under
Republican administrations.
The question OF putting out in
pamphlet form Judge Parker's speech
OF acceptance and the letter Of accept
ance which viii be issued within a few
weeks was discussed as we'll as other
subjects relating TO the literary side
Of the campaign. Mr. Parker was the
only important visitor today.
Judge Parker read with interest to-
day the newspapers which came to
ROsemount noting especially the COM
ments on his speech of acceptance. He
had nothing to say regarding them. He
went for horseback ride during the
morning, accompanying a carriage in
which was a party of guests OF yester-
day. driving about the grounds
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CONVICTED MuRDERERS
WILL GET NEW TRIAL

Reno. New. Aug 11-Judge Bonnf-
field today granted change Of venue
for new trial in Washoe county for
SeverneT, Lindemann German and
Rizt tie four men convicted of the
murder of Jack Welsh at Wmnemucca
a year ago. After a sensational trial
in Humboldt county the men were
convicted Of the crime the commits
sion of which was for robbery and
sentenced % death. Their petition FOR
a Tehearing- of the case is asked for on
the ground that a member OF the jury
of the first trial had expressed an opin-
ion Of their Suilt before the trial. and
it is upon that the rehearing is
granted.
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back to Kansas City when arrested
Reinger made an effort to escape while
the officers We're taking him to jail.
and ia the scuffle that ensued Detective
John Hay, the Kansas City officer, was
thrown and injured his knee.
Kansas City. No, Aug. III. E.
Reinger is president Of the Reinger
Lumber company, and has been missing
about two weeks. The day after his
disappearance application was made for
q receiver for the. company. and B. r.
Estiil was appointed.
Reinger came 10 Kansas City about
year ago from Escanaba, Mich. and
organized the Mosher- Reinger Lumber
company. which was succeeded a few
months later b. the Reinger Lumber
company, Incorporated. with J. Z. Rein
ger as president.
Chicago. Aug 11-Reinger had
business partner in Chicago For sew
eral weeks detectives Swallowed the
Chicago man (wBo name is wfthheld).
and when the Chicagoan took boat
for South Haven yesterday the detec-
tives followed him. Reinger WAS wait
ing for his friend when the boat landed
at South Haven, and was promptly ar
rested
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-12
MULLINS DECISION
AGAINST MRS. PHlPPS

Denver, Colo, Aug. 1L-Judge john
T. Mullins of the district court today
sustained the validity Of the summons
served on Mrs GenevieVe Chandler
Phipps in New York City in the divorce
proceedings instituted here by heE hus-
band. Lawrence C. Phipps, the mill
lionsire Pittsburg steel manufactured.
The motion Of Mrs. Phipps' counsel 20
quash the summons was OVerruled as to
the defendant, but was sustained so far
as the United States Steel corporation.
J. P Morgan & Co. and the United
States Trust company are concerned.
thus permitting payments Of dividends
and interest to Mrs. Phipps on securi-
ties standing in her name
Mrs. Phipps was given five days 70
plead to the complaint
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Port Arthur Not Expected to Hold
Out Much Longer.

London. Aug. 12.-RumoTs that Port
Arthur has fallen are again current.
but apparently there is no further
warrant for them than on previous Oc-
casions. II is regarded as impossible
that Port Arthur can hold out much
longer but there is no further news at
hand either concerning the fortress or
the fate Of the Port Arthur squadron
beyond the statement from Chefoo that
the protected cruisers Askoid and No
vik have entered the port Of Iliau Chau
which is German leased territory.
According to the ChefoO correspond
ent Of the Daily Telegraph the Japan
csc tried 10 blow Up the Russian tor
pedO boat destroyer Ryeshitelni and
her crew had to swim for their likes
The same correspondent states that
Lieutenant General StoesseI the COM
mander Of the military forces at Port
Arthur. personally commanded the
Russian forces in the fight fer the pos
session OF Taku mountain, which was
accompanied by fearful carnage The
correspondent adds:
The Russians are short Of ammuni-
ton ana the garrison is exhausted by
incessant lighting. II the Japanese con-
tinue their assaults with fresh troops
the worst must happen"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-12
ROCK ISLAND SHOPS
IN KANSAS CLOSED

Horton, Ks. Aug 11.-Superintend-
ent Cunningham has received a tele-
gram from Rock Island headquarters
at Chicago instructing him to close the
entire shops for two weeks. The clos
ing of the shops Will affect more than
500 employees OF the company. and be a
hard blow for some of the shop en-
pIoyes. as many of them have been
working short hours and only FIVE
days in the week Last month some
Of the WORKINGS only put in eighteen to
nineteen DAYS in the whole month.
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them in front OF their fighting line as
a living screen. The women and chill
dren are sometimes armed and have
often fired at our troops. Sheltered
by this screen the natives often allow
our men to approach within point
blank range OF their positions. Then
they discharge an overwhelming fire.
In almost all enga gements they have
followed the same tactics. though re-
pestediy warned by our officers As a
rule our troops withhold their fire as
long as possible. but they dare not
run the risk of being overwhelmed by
sudden rush OF the natives from be
hind their living wall and are often
forced to fire regardless of the women
and children.
Our expeditions have nearly always
had to fight against ten times their
number. and they cannot risk
being defeated. being far distant from
the main army and unable TO properly
care for their wounded
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EX-ARMY OFFICER
COMMITS SUICIDE

San Francisco Aug. lie. Bissell.
who registered from New York. COM
mitted suicide by asphyXiation at the
Grand hotel. and his dead body was
discovered at noon today. The hotel
people claim not to know anything
about the dead man. except that he
arrived from the east on July .. He
is described as 30 years of age and
apparently well to do. He has a card
of the Bohemian club and asked the
hotel people to have his mail sent
there. An inquiry at the secretary 5
office of the club was barren Of iBfor
nation The dead man resigned from
the army some time ago and lived IN
New York
He was a widower with two chill
dren. His parents live in New York
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ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
C0NFESSES TO MURDER

Lincoln. Neb., Aug 1i--James Cold
en-, arrested BY the Lincoln police after
he had tried to kill himself with knife,
today that he was the slayer
of Officer Reedy of East St Louis. ILL.,.
May >, 1903 Golden said that he and
his brother John Golden. killed Reedv-
The crime has been q mystery and lib
eraf rewards have been offered. Golden
said he was tired of being a tramp and
Guiding the police and wanted to die.
The wounds inflicted upon himself are
nor fatal
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LEWIS NIXON DOING
THINGS FOR RUSSIA

st. Petersburg. Aug. 1.-THE AssOci-
ated Press learns that Lewis Nixon OF
New York, who has been in St. Peters
burg for several days, came here at
the request of the Russian admiralty,
and that negotiations are progressing
between the admiralty and Mr.. Nixon,
but whether for the sale Of ships, ma
chinery or what is not ascertainable.
Mr.. Nixon is going to SebastopOl Fri
day to confer with the commander Of
the Black sea fleet
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-12
BARRINGT0N'S TRIAL
PROVES EXPENSIVE

St Louis, Mo. Aug IA transcript
containing 1,6S4,5OO words, and costing
the state for stenogra piers work more
than $1,000. has been made Of the evil
dence in the case of T. Seymour Bar
ringtOn, the alleged English lord, who
was convicted at Clayton several
months ago on charge Of numbering
James p Mccain. the horseman. and
sentenced to be hanged. Before pres
entatiOn to the supreme court with the
appeal the transcript duplicates viii
have to be compared with the original
at an additional cost Of 81 000 This is
the most expensive and extensive tran
script ever gotten up in St Louis
county.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-12
COAST GETS LIE TRADE.

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-THE federal
authorities have announced their inteD-
ton 10 have all the clothing used by
the officers and crews OF the revenue
cutter service on the Pacific coast man
ufactured and supplied by dealers on
this coast. With that object i'm view
the government viii shortly publish a
statement of the supplies required. Bids
are 10 be submitted to Lieutenant G. g.
Carmine, government purchasing off,
Ger at the appraisers building. san
FranciscQ. These supplies have been
made in the east hitherto.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-12
FOREST FIRES.

St Johns n F. Aug. 1.-THE raw
ages Of forest fires along the outskirts
of St Johns continue this evening. and
threaten the section in which the asv-
lum for the insane, containing 100 pa
tients. is situated. A force of police
with detachment of blue jackets from
the British cruiser Cbarybois and the
French warship Troude. have gone to
the scene. in an endeaVor to prevent
the fire from destroying the asylum and
other buildings. The confagration is
81 extensive that railroad trains are
unable to penetrate the forest.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-12
ROOT Or HIGGINS.
New York Republicans Picking Out
Candidate For Governor.

New York, Aug. 11-''Elihu Root
must take himself out of the field for
the gOvernOTship in a more positive
manner than he has yet Indicated or
he viii be nominated at the Saratoga
convention next month
That was the opinion expressed by a
member Of the New York Republican
state committee after he had been
comforting with other members Of the
committee today
Other members Of the committee
talked in similar strain and the Root
boom IS again on in earnest. While
the talk today was all Root, it was
not so absolute that an alternative
was not suggested.
If not Root, then Higgins will be
the man. was the verdict of the com
mitteemen who were giving their at
tentiOn TO the gOvernOrship-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-12
ARMY REUNION.

St. Louis. Mo, Aug. IA reunion
of the Army Of the Philippines began
today on the Philippine reservation, at
least LOCO members of the society from
various parts of the United States be-
ing present. a session for the con-
of routine business was held
in the Visayan theatre, with General
Charles King, the president. in the
chair, and Albert Z. Fout Of St Louis,
the secretary, present, with other Off
GERS
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PORT ARTHUR FLEET
PROBABLY SCATTERED
AskoId and Novk Reached the German Port of
Kiao eSau Thursday
Two Big 8aeshps Forced Put Back-Japanese Captured
DsmantIed Russian Torpedo Boat
Destroyer at CheOO.
Destroyer at ChefOO.

chefOo Aug IL mIh Russian protected cruisers AskOd and
Thursday and exchanged sautes with German vessels
ChefOO Aug II 1850 Wednesday is said to have been chosen
for warhip
the the
previous e
Arthur by
Monday Russians
Chefoo, 1.-THE
to imperative orders Admiral SkTydlof
to Por
watching torpedo Rhiten
the
St Petersburg Aug II SOS The admiralty has received
Aezief officially
Of the Port Arthur squadron It details doubtless
Pedo boat destroyer Ryeshitelni from ChefOO
constad Aug gTleh in command of the naval forces
today Admiral
tic fleet and his battleship
SouvaToh and to be readiness o Aug ID
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DESPERATE CHANCES.
Port Arthur Fleet Went Up Against
Great Odds.

Vladivostok. Aug. Interpretations
are being completed here for the re-
ception and protection of the Port Ar
thur squadron The departure OF the
squadron from Port Arthur is gener-
ally Interpreted TO indicate that the
siege of the fortress is entering on
its final stage, as the programme has
repeatedly been announced by the As
ISOLATED Press for the squadron to
leave as soon as the situation at Port
Arthur became desperate. The pres
ervation of the squadron is considered
10 be vital 10 Russia's future plans
and while il is acknowledged that its
departure viii greatly weaken the de-
feusiVe power of the garrison, without
the capture OF the squadron. the fall
of the fortress would be robbed OF
much Of its strategic Importance. The
smaller ships probably were left be
hind on account Of their slow speed
and inadequate fighting power, while
the torpedo boat destroyers would
constitute a constant menace to the
Japanese fleet outside
Took Desperate Chances.
Definite news OF the result Of the re-
ported battle outside Port Arthur is
awaited here with feverish anxiety.
Even if the squadron succeeded in get
ting through the japanese ships it is
realized that il runs q desperate risk
in trying 10 reach Nladivostok, as Ad-
miral Tog0s fleet is larger. Of SUI
pcriOr strength and faster than the
Russian squadron. Besides the
Straits Of Korea are understood to be
mined and the squadron probably will
be compelled TO take the longer route
around Japan.
1t is believed that the purpose Of the
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CANNOT INTFRvENE.

Milwaukee. Wis, Aug. I1.-Judge
jenkins has denied motion Of Arte-
mus H. Holmes, who holds some first
mortgage bonds, for permission to in
tervene in the Northern Pacific case.
The petition was denied without preju
dice to his rights at law or 10 bring
an action against the company.
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PRATsED ~ &c.

Mexico city. Aug. 11.-Judge Par
ker'S utteTances in opposition 70 m3ii-
farism and conquest Of territory IS weil
received here in political circles. His
speech is praised III the press for as
moderation and judicial temper,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-12
ROOSEVELT INVITED.

Washington. Aug u-President
Roosevelt today received personal in
vitation to visit the St Louis EXPOSE
ton from W n. Thompson, treasurer
Of the exposition company. The presi-
dent did not encourage Mr.. Thompson
in the belief that he would attend the
fof
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BARRED IN BUTTE.
Big Packers Lose Market in Mon
tana Cities

Butte, Mont, Aug 11--At a meeting
of the Butte Butchers union tonight d
resolution will be passed refusing TO
handle any further meat here from
Chicago packing houses whose en-
plOyes are on strike. The butchers
union in Anaconda. Mont. took SINH
lar action last night. and the move
ment is expected to spread to the prln-
cipal cities of Montana. in all of whica
the butchers are organized.
Local meat dealers say Montana can
Kill enough local beef to supply the
demand. and Montana people are not
dependent on the packers.
The restaurant employees Of Butte are
expected also to refuse TO handle east
ern meat.
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STATE OF sEIGE.

Paris. Aug 1.-THE foreign office
here confirms the report from BuenOs
Ayres that state Of siege has been
proclaimed III the republic OF Para
quay. owing to the fear OF a reyolu-
tonary outbreak
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: St. Petersburg. Aug II, 5:25 D =
, m.-Dr. Rott, the imperial ac- =
= coucheur was hurriedly sum =
, moned 10 the villa Alexandra al >
= Peterhof this afternoon and an =
= announcement thence is expected :
: hourly.
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END SEEMS NEAR.

and that they refused to rescue any Of
them
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LAST EDITION
The METeLs

Silver, Ssl4c per ounce
Copper tcasting}. 117sc zser pound.
Lead, IN ore, $50. New y ora Si.ii-
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Takushan Port Arthur which by
Monday night by the Russians the
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Earth Trembled
Black Powder Used.

The explosive was placed about for
ty-five feet below the surface. blacA
powder being used because of its lift
ing tendencies. The preparations Of
the blast were under the immediate
direction Of Foreman T. L. Scott, with
A. H. Christensen OF the Utah Con-
structiOn company in general charge.
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ChefOO, Aug Il, 11:5o p Wednesday
for the escape Of the Russian rhs at Port Arthur because tn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-15
RUSSIANS NOT SO SLOW.

The late reports show that the Russians received
check There is possibility though that in details the stua
ton grave those
little brown infer be the The slaughter
rible and both sides showed that disregard
while appears to be bravery of chl belief
advancement OF the world Perhaps the best those which
the the fghtul because
of other nations than those disposed
difference the point where peaceful possible
deeply interested in humanity oathe
1t will take and much lequted toll
nation the condition before this
began
Though the whole trend OF the
Russians they have done things that the
who talked for newspapers declared impossible
things the retaining Port Arthur
the working of the Siberian railroad great advantage
with which the Japs began their against
correspondents and who should
make statements that Port Arthur would Ay
flag They became definite and
that would the Russians leave place that
the had been declared great stronghold For quite
the Japs have been unable make impression the
nade his The defence of Port Arthur
of the great military in history.
AS for the Siberian railroad has proved
expended it The Russians have shown remarkable
ability using the road and in making
likely be advantageous the conflict advanced One of the
remarkable things about the railroad the building
around Lake Baik very difficult engineering problem
and believed could be accomplished within
active and have the Russian engineers been the
break of the that the loop reported finished less than half
the time il expected to take complete it,
The Russians railroad
have the best Of the admit that the Russians have
ability and energy only retaining Port Arthur
the very difficult feat of making the Siberian railway powerful
q factor in the great
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REPUBLICANS ARE UNITED,

Addic apparently rumphs Delaware That is he has got
the other faction of the Republican Join with him this
campaign While be especially enthusiastic that is
who believes Rpubanism stands for the highest
principles public life yet there may be good local for the
compromise.
has been long and bitter fight between the Addcks
and the regulars and unquonaby profitable
Tor Addic has reached the goal OF his
states senate The compromise does
senate out does make probable the election of Republican
oket and msu the casting the Roosevelt and
Fairbanks.
There can be that OF factona fights
Tor the present at least is highly desirable state Until
the actual election OF Addck Republicans the
country will not believe such thing possible In the meanwhile
the union OF the warring elements OF the party Delaware will be
effective nsurng better and hopeful feeling in surround
ing Sometimes differences opinion have 60 be settled in
what unsatisfactory that some grca,
purpose may be accomplished
The Republicans Of Delaware be depended upon to e,
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DECISION
OF INTEREST
TO AUT0|STS

Baliston, ". y, Oct i1-Injuries re-
sultins from disregard OF the laws govern
ing the speed OF automobiles shall be
sufficient ground for the recovery OF dam
ages, according TO verdict which has
been returned In the supreme court.
The case In court was that OF Charles
Clement. a farmer. against Milton G.
Hastings, chauffeur for Edward
Murphy. Jr.
Clement alleges that Hastings collided
with his team, that the automobile was
being driven at n reckless rate OF speed
and asked that he be awarded damages
for the injuries sustained as a result OF
the collision.
In charging the jury. Justice Spencer
said that X Hastings was driving the
machine at q rate OF speed demonstrating
reckless disregard OF its proper use and
was wantonly Indifferent 10 the conse-
quences that might happen TO others. the
act constituted wiiful assault on
Clement and his property and entitled
him TO damages.
The jury returned q verdict. awarding
the plaintiff damages In the sum OF $500
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SUCCESSFUL
RALLY IN
THIRD WARD

The rally OF the friends OF Councilman
John l. Devlin. who is d candidate for al
derman i'm Ward 3, held in Capitol hall,
last evening was a most successful and
enthusiastic one Alderman Dennis f.
Mccarthy presided and In very eloquent
and earnest speech advocated tho promo
tion OF Mr Devlin 10 the upper chamber
of the city council
Mayor Augustus $. Miller spoke briefly
on state aud city issues He was given
great reception.
John J. Deviin made q ringing speech
I'm which he condemned the course OF
Councilman Dunn at the last Democratic
caucus held in the ward. Mr.. Devlin de-
lclared that many old property voters
had been told by Mr.. Dunns young and
irresponsible clerks that their names
were not on the voting lists.
Councilman James McGovern made an
earnest and logical address on local Is
sues lie was warmly applauded
Arthur L. flaming. former school COM
mittee man. discussed IN careful way
ward affairs. Mr.. Fsnnins Is candidate
for the council.
william p Nolan, another candidate.
made a clear and business like address:
r. J. Mccarthy, ESQ. spoke on national
and state Issues.
Every speaker was cheered loudly. IL
was the opinion OF voters present that
Dunn stock had dropped many points.