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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
WILL OPEN TUESDAY At NOON.
os,nl Proclamation last issued Rec
ommeuds a Half Holiday 10
la Honor
BUSY SCENE ON THE GROUNDS.
so,odId outlook for All Kinds Of TX
blbts Good Program of
Amusemcuts.

m, o., inc great days Of the year for
IN, elty. and for this state is always
,bs orcning day Of the state fair and
ysu tuesday will be no exception 70
g,s rule. as It promises to be the great
,,' aay Of all the opening days Of state
go h the history of Utah. The un-
.,mey death Of President Empey OF the
IA a N. society recently cast a
al,om aver the preparations for the
ttnming fiesta. but Vice President J. q,
NcDorad. who became nj once eN'
ogclo acting president assumed lhe
duties Of the Office and with charac-
,erstlc energy picked mp the reiny.
snd started IN with q push that infused
,he splrlt Of activity into everybody
,ocntctad with the institution. More
XIV Secretary Bateman, the worthy
,nceessof to the late Sep Sears, the
,otrner secretary has most ably Sec
ended The efforts Of HIS chisf, and with
PATIENCE OF which Simeon Styltes
an hls monument might feel proud has
unrayeled. Strengthened out ana guideu
tho "details with an urbanlty that no
Fiction seems able 10 disturb ne en-
,lre aim and purpose Of these officials,
backed up by the board OF directors
And officials connected with the society
has been TO make Of the present state
falr the crowning glory up 70 date OF
me- d. a. & NJ. society. That their
homes are likely to be realized. may be
inferred from the immediate outlook
Moreover there is one matter that the
ondals OF the society are coming To re-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
Governor and Mayor Join in
Proclamation to Citizens.

Governor Heber NJ. Wells and Mayor
Richard z. Morris this morning issued
an address urging the people OF this
state TO give the state fair their hear
tiest support and suggesting that next
Tuesday afteroon be observed az a hol-
lday and that business be suspended
after / O'Clock on that day 10 permit
all who desire an opportunity TO at.
tend the opening OF the fair. The ad.
dress follows In full.
To the People OF Salt Lake City:
The directors OF the Deseret Agricul.
tural and Manufacturing society give
forth the assurance, and they have ev-
cry reason 70 expect that the state fair
Of 1904 VIII appropriately slgnalize the
great industrial trlumphs and the graf
flying general prosperity which have
characterized the season now drawing
10 close. or the annual exhibitions
given under the auspices OF this society
the approaching one, should lead oil It's
predecessors In the variety complete.
ness and excellence Of It's display,
Such occasions are beneficial and IN.
structiye IN the measure that they are
visited and taken part IN by the public
az large, Their value ms encourage.
ment 10 endeavor and as educational
object Lessons, II properly utilized, cam
not be overestimeted. The state has
Wisely and generously decreed that
these opportunities for healthy COM
petition and for public instruction and
enjoyment shall be maintained, and
II remains now for the people 70 take
unto themselves the profit and the
pleasure provided for them. TO the
Continued ON rage 81
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
FLOOD AT TRINIDAD.
Lives Reported Lost but no Bod
les Found

Trinidad colo, Oct. Although re-
ports continue to be circulated today
that several families have been missing
since the food swept through the city
Yesterday. no bodies have been recov-
cred. and the police officials announce
that they have no reason 20 believe
there was any loss of lite. The prop
orty loss win approximate nearly
million dollars. being even greater I'M
many Instances than at first supposed.
The damage to the Colorado & Wyo-
ming railroad Is fully $4,000 In addi-
tIon TO the weakening Of the $4,000
bridge al sopris. which may fall. TWO
miles OF track between Sopris and jan
sen is gone one thousand feet OF
Santa ne track Is In the river at jan
sen and the bridge at Starkyllle ~
gone. The Colorado & Southern road.
bed In Riley canyon Is wrecked, y
bridges and 10000 ties having been
washed away.
A special meeting Of the city cOun-
ell was held today TO devise measures
for tho relief OF food sufferers, Con-
strnotlon Of a temporary water main
10 the south side to replace the mains
that we're washed away was begun to-
day.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
The Finest Political Gladiator Of
His Age Died Suddenly at
Nuneham Park.
LEADER or ENGLISH LIBERALS
His Wife, a Daughter Of the Late John
LsthrOp Motley, Alone Was With
Him at His Death,

London, oct. l.--slr William Vernon
Harcourt, the finest political gladiator
OF his age" died very suddenly today
at Nuneham park, near oxford the
country seat which he recently Inherit
ed from his nephew
only his wife, daughter OF the late
John Lathrop Motley the historian and
former American minister 10 Great Bri-
tain. was with him, When Sir William
went 10 bed last night he seemed fairly
well, though he had been suffering from
a slight chill This morning when he
was called he replied cheerily, I'm a
short time" Later a servant entered
the room and found 6ir William lying
dead on his bed. His son, Lewis Ver-
non Harcourt, member OF parliament
FOR the Roseendale division OF Lam
chshire, was hastily summoned from
London.
Among all classes IN the United Kirg-
dom, regardless of party, the uner.
pected news caused sensation and
Genuine regret, The somewhat pathetic
announcement in March last OF HIS In
tended retirement had prepared the
public for Dir Williams eventual dis.
appearance front the active arena OF
political strife, but there had been no
whlsper that hla stalwart constitution
had been radically impaired by nearly
forty years OF parliamentary strife,
The evening edition OF the STANDARD,
ono Of the 1soeased's opponents. APP
propriateiy and generously says
with the lats Liberal leader thefa
has passed away ons OF the last OF thoss
Titanic figures bound up with the most
brilliant traditions OF the house OF COM
mons. There are but few left of thosa
eninsnt slatesmsn who received thalr
political training a, the hands OF Glad
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
Such is the Announcement Of
Joseph Jefferson, the Great
Actor.
BEFORE PUBLIC SEVENTY YEARS
He Will Go to Florida by Easy Stages,
Stopping at Washington and
Atlanta.

New York, oct l.--Joseph Jefferson.
after more than 20 years on the stage.
during which time he has become one
OF the most honored and beloved mem
bers OF the dramatic profession has
decided absolutely never TO resume his
theatrical career.
Mr. Jefferson arrived here from Bos.
ton where he had rested few davs
recuperating from his recen, illness al
BuSzard's day which caused the absn.
donment Of his fall tour. He is con.
Volescent but still must be judicious IN
guarding his returning strength and
viii remain here three weeks. after
which he will go by easy stages Ia
Florida, stopping IN Washington for a
time and again IN Atlanta.
When the decision was ultimately
reached he quietly announced II TO his
family Il shall never act agpin." he
said, MY days upon the stage are
ended"
Once the deeislon was made aud It's
first feeling OF solennity had passed
MIR, Jefferson became more cheerful.
1T will seem strange ~ hrst 10 act no
more" he added, hut | shall soon get
used to that and / shall begin 10 enjoy
what I have looked forward 10 these
many yeau-my long, long holiday, In
which | SHAH enjoy uninteruptedly
nature In outdoor liza my paintings
my books and pleasant companionship
with wife, children and dear friends
begin my holiday At last
Paterson, y, j., was the city where
he last appeared The performance
was in june ami, as an odd coincidence
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
ARGENTINA WHEAT.
Area Under Cultivation This
Year Larger Than Ever

Buenos Ayres. Oct. l.-Emillo sasiue.
chief OF the statistical division OF the
ministry Of agriculture Of Argentina,
states In an interview that the area un.
der cultivation In wheat and linseed in
the republic this season II considerably
IN excess OF last year Assuming thai
the climatic and other conditions Will
be normal, Senior Sasltte estimates the
yield Of the coming crop OF wheat al
100000 tons and that OF lnseed al !.
100000 tons Deductlng the necessary
quantities for internal consumption and
seed for next years planting, Senior
Sasltte calculates that the amounts
available Tor export viii reach, wheat,
100000 tons and llnseed 10000 tons.
Labor. ne says. is scarce.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
Brotherhood of st. Andrew.

Philadelphia, Oct, THE only bust.
ness Of importance TO come before the
Brotherhood Of 81. Andrew Delegates
today viii be the selection OF the next
meeting place,
Al meeting Of the newly appointed
council the following national officers
We're elected President. Robert II.
Gardiner Gardiner, Ne vice president
Judge G.. Harry Davis. Philadelphia.
second vice president. Edmund G, Bn.
llngs, Boston, treasurer, George IT.
Randall Pl,tsburg; general secretary.
Hubert Carleton, pittsburg, official sec
rotary Edgar =, Crswell. Pittsburg.
j. a. HoughtallnR OF Chicago and
Robert ~ Gardiner. Of Gardiner. Me.
discussed the Forward Movement"
and J A. Cato. OF Toronto, NCanada.
ana J, II Smale. OF Chicago epoke on
"IIow Can the Brotherhood Move Be
Best Promoted"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01

stone and Dinacl The coincidence OF
his death with the intended withdrawal
OF the distinguished statesman into well
work and political activity gives added
pathos to the event"
In a similar vein the Pail Mall Ga.
2ettc out and out Conservative I'm It's
views, pays a tribute 10 one OF the
most striking figures OF the political
arena while the Liberal afternoon
newspapers deplore the loss sustained
by their party.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
HERR BARKMAYER
is Under SUSPICION of Having
Sold German Naval Secrets.

Kiel oct. Although directors Of
the Germanla shpbuildlng works said
Yesterday that Herr Barkmeyer, chief
Of the confidential bureau OF the Ger
mania works, had not been arrested for
selling military secrets 10 foreign
power Il appears 10 be nevertheless
true that he Is under suspicion OF sell
ing the plans OF ships TO another Ger
man Arm, and II Is known the German
navy departments perfected plans for
the construction OF submarine boats
have IN some manner come into the
possession OF tho Russian government,
whether through Barkmeyer or not Is
not clear. The navy department has
been experimenting for two years with
submarine boats and committed a de-
sign, some months ago for a now sub
marine boat 90 the Germania works
10 execute. II Ia a copy Of this plan
that Is reported TO have reached Rus
STA
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
TRUCE CONTINUES.
Between Uruguayan Authorities
And the Revolutionists.

Buenos Ayree. Oct 1.-The truce be.
tween the Uruguayan authorities and
the revolutlonlsts continues. pending
the acceptance or refusal OF new peace
proposals the provisions Of which have
been made public.
ParaguayEn advices give reports OF
small engag ements between the rovolu-
tionists there and the government
forces, but they are 80 conflicting as to
render the making OF accurate state
ments impossible. Both sides claim 10
be masters Of the situation. but II Is
believed that the conditions are prarti.
eally unchanged from those last re-
ported,
Il is reported from Corrlenies that
the American consul az Asuncion. Para
quay, IL acting as agent for President
Escurra. and has telegtauhed TO Wash.
ington directly through American Min
ister Finch at Monlevldeo for a. war.
ship the object being 20 assist the
government
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01

tstl more and more seriously every
sNI' ana that ls an intermountaln
s sSW ialr, which shall include the intel
~ p all The states and territories BE-.
~ t"'sy 'ne plains country and the PACT
r ~ e1At II Is held that Salt Lake
~ u peculiarly adapted for the loca
~ OF such a fair, and that the tim,
no, lar distant when this expecta-
Nv" snail bear gratifying fruit
BUSY ON THE GROUNDS.
aae extensive grounds OF the state
-, ,sI are hive OF activity TODAY. win
$3.50 officials exhibitors. horsemen
s ~ showmen, concesslonaIres
so a swarm Of workmen OF all kinds
ssfted about, all with one aim In
Inc y, ,. We, 70 got everything IN work.
eona S'uer Tor the opening day. This
h. J, thls year, on Tuesday, Oct. 4
As,,sn continuing through Ave days
n,M PRESIDENT Mcdonald IL on ina
nv aiectlng affairs In person ana M
,,r.. y being lost. Men have for sons
h. Veen eusty employed improyln ?
no,s age track. which Ia row in nne
t .,s Tor fast speeding. ANY de-.
lAs v,ss may have been noticed in
On ' tnanditand have been remed,ed
paa ,,e st y. end OF the stand a saddling
49,. Is now rady, no that II viii mo-,
HAM. 70 take horses back 10 ths
rail- between heats. ana 20 new
Il. s,, tor horses have been added 10
q, es sau ss equipment. so that all com.
Ana n NV Pc suitably accommodated.
ny MANAGEMENT has riysn n sa.s tnss
n" 49, TO the wants N ,ba u hou.l
tSsi , soa 70 race track equipment ~
y we outcome. ' 'esu''s may
~ aAhlBIroRs INTERESTED.
,,. .s cattle and sheen mar 80.
shi. marked interest ali over IN
M, q, ene the exhibits OF this clas. W. W.
lance "a % worth coming a long S,,'
W. ioT the very hest OF utoh
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
Maj. H. t. Alyord Dead

st. Louis, Oct l.-Maj Henry h.. Al
word. chief OF the dairy division of the
United States department Of agucul-
turc, died today from uu attack of
paralysis. lie was here attending the
international Pure Food congress.
Maj Alyord was stricken last We'd
nesday while boz the live stock farm al
the worlds fair He was 20 years old
and "a graduate Of West Point he al.
tanned his rank iu the Ciyil war
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
Chess by Wireless TeIeeraph.

san Francisco, oct, While crula.
Ing down the coast from San Francisco
to Magdaena bay, lower California,
Admiral Goodrich ana the officers OF
the United states cruiser New NorK
engaged IN a chess game boy wireless
telegraph with Capt Hubbard and the
officers of the cruiser Boston The ships
were several miles apart but there was
no difficulty iu communication and the
players made their moves almost as
readily as lf they had been together
The game was finally won by the
players ON the Boston.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
a Younger Yale in Orient,

san Francisco. OCT l.-Rer Warren
SeabuiN sailed today for China TO be-
come the pioneer resident professor of ID
younger Yale that ~ about 90 be- start.
ed there His destination Is the city OF
Chang Sha province OF Ho0nan where
4 committee of Yale graduates have,
after investigation, decided to cstub-
fish q college for uudenominatiOnul
Christian training among the 100000
inhabitants OF the province,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
BERLIN THEATERS.
Season Begins With an Addition
of Two 10 It's Twenty-Three

Berlin, Oct berlin begins IFS thea
trical season with two additions to It's
% theaters, The new National thea.
ter, devoted to opera, located IN the
northern part Of the city, was opened
Thursday under promising auspices
The house Ia constructed on the Bay
ruth model This gives Berlin four
opera houses, new theater, for cone
edy, on the lover Friedrich strasse, was
opened yesterday evening,
Among the musical events announced
for the season Is the engagement OF the
femous lameroux orchestra Of Paris,
Geraldine Farrar. the American sing
or Of the royal opera goes to ST. Peters
burg within a fortnight for Ave per-
formances at The court opera.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
5. T. Mint Coinage for Sept.

San Francisco Oct 1.-The coinage In
the United States mint at San Francis.
co for September Ia as follows,
Double eagles, SlAO0O0o0; Philippine
coinage--pesoe. NOs.00O, 2o-centavos,
$4,000 IN pesos Total coinage for the
month, til,l7s0O0, The mint has large
supply OF eagles on hand, about .21 Co.,.
900.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
Pos,oniee Dynamlted.

Philadelphia, Oct. 1.-The safe In the
postofiles at Rosemount suburb was
blown open by dynamite today. POST
master stillwagon saya that al the close
Of each month dividend checks amount,
Ing to between 5000 and $4,000 are sent
10 wealthy suburbaniies, and that many
lstiers containing such checks were
stolen.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
rhree.ycar.old Child Deported.

San Francisco Oct Jesus Rivera.
q three year-od boy. has been debarred
from landing by the immigration eu-
thoities and ordered deported because
his father was Chinese. His la.year-
old aunt, Miss Arcadia Rivera, was also
denied landing for the reason that she
had the care Of the baby
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01

stock can be seen Then the swine
raisers are unusually active, az may be
Inferred from the fact that this years
display promises 10 be four times the
size Of last years, That Utah can
raise as fine a line OF livestock Of all
kinds as any state In the Union VIII
be demonstrated. Then the fruit AMI
agricultural displays are 81 unusual ex-
tent and excellence Of quality ;nis sea
SON They completely hll up the build
ing devoted to them and II has be-
come something OF a hair segBregatlng
proposition how TO accommodate all OF
the applicants for space. The main
building, completed last year In time
FOR occupancy, Will be crowded to
death this year by numerous exhibit
ors who propose 10 make artistic dis
plays that shall put every previous et.
fort to the blush u G. NJ IT, Hewlett
Bros. the local florists, the KNITTING
company the Provo woollen mus, anu
other commercial and Industrial con-
Germs Of note are planning TOT specially
attractive displays and the state hsh-
cries and d0lrles' display VIII he OF UNI
usual excellence. II Ia considered
matter Of congratulatlon that the as
NAV n the arts viii exceed that "
last year. as Ncssrs Culmer and Har'
wood are mauifestlng unusual Interest,"
and are to have their best works ON ex-
hibltion. M, NJ. Young one Of the
states promising young art students, Is
also 10 have fine specimens Of his hand
work on exhibition
PUBLIC ADJUSTMENTS
Tho matter OF public amusement mas
not been overlooked, and a line OF clean
and interesting features are In pro-
spect. These VIII include free amuse-
ments Tor children, also doll racks,
shooting gallery. merry 30 rounds. soda
water peanut and pop corn STANDS, an
electric fountain with living pictures
and colored lights, the diving horses
OF which so much has been said ana
various other attractions. The restaur-
ant facilities have been enlarged par.
flouIarH In the way Of an additional
hotel range, and care IA being taken
10 place the management OF the res
taurant IN charge Of an experienced
man who can cater quickly and well 70
the demands OF the fair patrons
FAIR OPENS TUESDAY
The formal opening comes at p, m.
Tuesday next although the public VIII
be admitted to the grounds during the
morning. Last year, President Empey
declared the fair officially open, and
that wax all This year, there may be
something Of a program. although as
vet no details have been arranged,
Held's band Of % pieces viii furnish
the music for the Ave days Of the fair,
and Mr. Held Is arranging a series OF
programs likely to please all classes OF
tastes Governor Wells and Mayor
Thompson issued a joint call last sea-
SON for a public half holiday on the
opening day, that all classes OF people
might be able to get out to the grounds,
and take IN the shows, and a similar call
IS expected this year The street rail-
way management Is prepared 20 ham
die the heavy traffic that IA customary
on such occasions. and II the weather
viii only continue fair through the
coming week, the u, A. & NJ. society
will come out ahead. The unpropi-
tious rains that occurred during last
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01

for publication next sunday said A
newspaper correspondent TO MI Hoar
short time ago
Certainly he responded Garland,
20 and sit for the picture
Answering the look OF establishment
on the correspondents face. the sena-
tor said.
Il always have Garland my clerk.
sit for my pictures. as he IL much
better looking man than J am When
anybody wants my autograph | have
my other clerk. Goodwin, write IL, for
he IL q much better writer than ! am,
When | am asked for my opinion on
any subject | refer the interlocutor 10
my messenger Doherty. Re talks more
freely than | do
This same Doherty guarded the door
10 MI Hoars committee room for al
most seiAra t0M and vas the senR-
tors fhctotum Some one. IN describ-
ing him no, long ago. referred to him
as Senator Hoars 'Fidus Achates.'
DO YOU see what these newspaper
men have been calling you?' said Sem
ator loar directing Doherty's attention
TO the paragraph.
What does that mean. SENATOR
anxluusly inquired Doherty, as he read
Ito him-the strange expression
II would not Ike TO toll you Do
hcrty' somcnly replied the senator.
Doherty Immediately started out to
discover the offending newspaper man.
but In telling his troubles TO a fellow
employe he was enlightened as 20 the
meaning Of the Latin words.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
ludge porker,s Wand Married.

Esopus, n. w. Oct i.--Judge Parker
and members Of his family today at
tended the marriage Of his ward, Miss
Katheryn IAwton and Robert living
pton, which took place NJ Westpark.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01

In his autobiography published last
year Mr. Hoar relates an anecdotc
anent the late James g. Blaine, which,
while II doesn't affect the Massachus-
etts man personally, is a token Of his
keen appreciation OF situation.
After Thaddeous stevens died
friend Of BlaInes was walking with
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
P. NJ. GEN. PAYNE BETTER
BUT CONDITION SERIOUS.

Washington, oct -Poslmastcr-G Gen,
Payne. according to Information CONF
ing from the sick room at Z o'clock this
morning gained more rest last night
than during the two previous nights.
but his sleep IN the early hours Of the
morning gained more rest last night
spells, the most severe Of which oC-
CURED at O'clock Dr. Grayson Inn
medately administered moderate doses
OF stlmuants and restoratlyes and
these suillced to bring about prompt
rally
Doctors Maguder and RlNie called a
the hotel this morning and Joined Dr.
Grayson who had remained with Mr..
Payne during the latter part OF the
night Or. Ostler came In soon after
ward and the physicians went into
consultation,
Or. Ostler, at $40 came from the sick
room and said that Mr. Payne was dis
tlnCtly better this morning than yes
terday, although his condition Was still
grave.
Al $3.50 the following bulletin was is
sued
MT Payne passed much better
night, slept well for a number of hours,
Heart action much improved General
condition more favorable.
"OSTLER,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-01
"OSrlER,
"RINIE.
"MAGRUDER,

when Or. Ostlei lett the hotel after
the consultation he said he would not
come back until tomorrow morning, I'M
less the patients condition grew very
much worse Upon awakening this
morning Mr.. Payne asked FOR the time
and when informed, said he thought II
must be much later. His sleep had
been q long one,
President Roosevelt called a the no
tel this forenoon and remained a few
minutes in the patients apartments.
When he came out he said he felt much
encouraged regarding Mr.. Payno's con.
dltion.