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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
PROGRESS OF THE
NEW YORK FIGHT
Conference Failed to Name Speaker
Of the Assembly.
FEW MEMBERS ATTENDED
TINY TIM WOODRUFF AGAIN IN
EVIDENCE.
LBANY. y. Y. Dec. s9,-Governor

A LBANY. y. Y. Dec. 22.-Governor
~ Higgins left Albany tonight 20
spend Christmas with his family
LAT clean. He did not attempt 10 con-
Zeal the fact that the outcome Of the
past weeks political conflict was salts
factory to him.
7 regard the contest as practically
over" said the governor providing
always. Of course, that the assembly
must first act for themselves. But in
view of the positive pledges which
have been given for the support of AIR.
Wadsworth ! regard that matter as
settled"
Had a Private Tip.
The governor admitted that he had
personal advices as 10 the outcome of
the conference of The. assemblymeu
held today in Sew York City. Il HAD
Adjourned. he said, after a free discus
slion, bat without action. There might
II might not be another such confer
'enee before the final caucus, which
would make the Republican nominal
ton for speaker Of the assembly. He
said he hoped for unanimous action in
the Republican caucus of assembly
men.
The governor said that Former Lieu
tenant Governor Timothy l.. Woodruff
called upon him this afternoon with
William Barnes, Jr, Republican state
committeeman from A,Oany, and that
Mr.. Woodruff had renewed his express
sions of good viii and approval of Mr..
Wadsworth's candidacy.
Parsons Satisfactory.
Governor Higgins said the result Of
the election last nigut in the New York
county Republican committee, when
Congressman Herbert Parsons was
elected president of the committee, was
altogether satisfactory 20 him. He
would not discuss the probable effect of
The committees reorganization under
the leadership OF Former Governor
Odeil on the ReDu' licau state organ
ization, and he declined 10 add in any
way 10 his reiOinder of last night To
Mr.. Odells attack upon himself. As
Tor what Mr.. Odell had said about
President Roosevelt. the governor said.
Il imagine the president is quite able
10 take care OF himself"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
THE DEATH RECORD.
John carne.

Ventura, Cal, Dec. 22-John CaTne,
president Of the First National bank of
Ventura and one of the leading or
chardists and business men Of this
country. died in this city today. Mr.
CaTne came here from Chicago about
ten years ago. In that city he was
we'll known as chief deputy in the
county clerks office for many years
and later as one of the leading alb
stractoFs OF the city
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
DANGER OF PLAGUE.

Berlin. Dec 22.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Tageblatt tele-
graphs as follows, under today's date;
slowly but surely the danger of a
great plague epidemic advances. Moth
ing more can be done to suppress il,
and already the infection covers an
area of $50 by 300 miles. Owing 20
the lack of doctors, it is impossible 20
isolate the sick."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
SUTHERLAND WILL NOT INTERFERE
Congressman Howell Supreme in the Matter of Selecting
Posmasters Outside Of Sail Lake. So Far as the Junior
Senator Is Concerned.

his own place OF residence. He said:
Il made u fight when | was in the
house Tor the privileges usually ac-
corded a represe utative OF selecting
with the pOstOdice department post
masters at places other than the resi-
.deuce of senators. 1 intend to be con-
sistent and viii not OppOsesany recon-
mendatiOn Mr.. Howell may make for
the appointment Of a postmaster at
ogden or any other place outside Of
salt Lake"
Sutherland states that he had ar
rived al no conclusion as to the course
he would pursue il the Salt Lake City
appointment
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
PRESIDENT SMITH IN VERMONT

South RoyaIon Vt party fifty here
the de1-
Joseph Smith,
of the q
vhere he WASH ornO years.
joseph Anthem h
of the Smt IN a
CITY audan
The of a
bridge and lis even sOcia
u
beenb the OF
vii be Smith viii the ded-
Gator prayer md O
will be Sunday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
LEGATION HANDED ovER.

London. Dec. Civilian Pritchard
Morgan, the consul general Of Korea
and charge d'afaires of the Korean le-
CATION since the suicide Of he acting
minister eight months ago, handed over
the legation 30 the japanese embassy
and the consulate 70 the japanese con
sui general today under the arrange-
menI transferring Korasn foreign af-
fairs 20 the control of Japan
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George Muehlbach.

Kansas City, Dec 22.-George AIuehl-
bach president OF the Muehlbach
Brewing company. died at his home
here today aged - years Muehibach.
with three brothers, came 10 this coun-
try in 1852 from Switzerland. In the
hfties they engaged in the mining bust
ness at Denver and later In the trading
and freighting business between Mon
tana and Utah
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IkI AsHINGTON. Dec. SENATOR
w Sutherland was asked his atti-
tude today concerning recon-
mendations made by Representative
Howell for postoffice appointments and
particularly the attitude he would take
concerning any recommendations How
ell might make for the postmastership
Of ogden.
He said In reply that il is not his in
tenti0n to interfere or take any part
in the matter of selecting pestmasters
for places other than in sail Lake City.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
BOSTON CONSOLIDATED
lsneeial 20 the Herald.l

Boston, Mass, Dec. 22.-The report Of
the Boston Consolidated Mining COM
pany fol- the year ended sept 80, 1903,
shows as follows: Receipts, ore sales,
S299. 1873; rentals, $1,2S0; total receipts,
SS00.3i7 total expenses $t2S,3l5; net
profits, S172,15S
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23

. Picking. Dec. @2.-Thc Chino ,
y Japanese treaty was signed today ?
= by Baron K0mura and NJ. UChida :
= i'm behalf of Japan, and Prince =
y Ching and Viceroy Yuan Shi Eat =
= in behalf of China. =
y The Chinese commissioners say .
> the treaty relates solely to Man =
= Churian affairs and that the re-
ports Of a Chin0-Japanese alliance =
are false
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Right to Build Railway.

China also comedies to japan the
right 20 build a railway from Antung
on the Yalu river 10 Mukden. the an
cient capital of Manchura. probably
along the line Of the famous old mill
tafy or caravan road. 1t is provided.
however. that at the end of certain
period the road may be purchased by
China.
Most important OF aif the provisions
of the treaty is an article whereby Chi
ma agrees 10 open 20 the worlds COM
ncerce and trade sixteen principal ports
and cities in AIanchuTid. including
Hardin. the modern Russian capital of
the province and its most important
railroad FER thus marking. in the
opinion of the state department officials
the final success of the long struggle
Of the United states for the open door.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
cHAFFEE DECLINED.

= Washington. Dec. 22.-Lieuten- =
= ant General Chahee today received =
= q letter from Mayor Mcclellan. OF >
> New York rendering him an ap- >
= pointment as police commissioner =
= of New York He returned a :
= courteous declination of the ap- ,
> pointmeut.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
CROOKED WORK
ON THE BOOKS
Profits Juggled to Conceal Losses in
Real Estate.
AN OFFICIAL INCOMPETENT
TESTIMONY OF INSURANCE EX-
AMINER VANDERPoEL.

m EW YORK, Dec. Additional
testimony as to the management
Of the Mutual Life Insurance com
pany was adduced today by witnesses
before the legislative committee on IL
surance investigation, tending to show
that the company used profits from the
sale of securities to conceal the reduc-
ton of book values of real estate, or
losses, as Charles +. Hughes, counsel
to the committee, called them. Fran
els Hendricks. superintendent Of the
state insurance department, when on
the witness stand yesterday, said he
had never heard OF such thing. and
that it had never been called to his at
tentiOn.
Books Falsified.
Today, after auditors of the Mutual
life had testified 10 this fact Isaac
VanderpOel chief examiner of the de-
partment, declared that he had not dis
covered the matter in his examination
Of the company last year when in his
report he gave the company what was
practically certificate of, good char
acter." He said these manipulations of
the figures were not apparent in the
books These transfers of profits 20
the debit side of the profit and loss ac-
count were made by the auditors upon
instruction of President McCurdy and
Vice President Grannis, and the writ
ten instructions were produced
Profits Disappeared.
They named the figures that adjusted
the accounts, and last year, while there
was really a profit of almost a million
and a half dollars. when these trans
fers were made no profit whatever was
shown.
Mr. VanderpoeI said he had examined
the report Of 1904. which showed no
profits from the sale of securities. Al
though he knew this was untrue. he
did not SO report it, because he did not
think il was necessary. The same stu
alton existed in the New York Life.
according TO Mr. Vanderpoel although
the practice was not general, and whom
asked what he did in the matter he
said. Nothing"
Failed to Find 100000.
Mr. Vanderp0el said he had exam
ined the Hanover bank account Of the
New York Life in 1904 and did not ind
the 100000 that was paid 10 Andrew
Hamilton.
Mr.. NanderpOel never knew OF the
year-end loans of the Metropolitan
Life to Vermilye 4 Co, and never
knew how the company handed iis
collateral loans He said he never iu
an examination of a company went
back of its ledgers.
Insurance Legislation.
Henry D. Appleton, second deputy iu
the insurance department was on the
stand a large part of the afternoon
He testified as TO his duties and de
tailed legislation that had been advised
by the department 70 control assess
ment companies. Mr.. Appleton said
that no more attention is paid to the
statement of a New York company
than is paid to the statement Of q
company incorporated in any other
state. He said no actual inspection Is
made OF a report unless an eXamina-
ton is made.
The committee adjourned over
Christmas and viii resume its investi-
cation next Wednesday. Session then
viii be held up TO and including Sat
urday, which will be the last day Of
the committees investigation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
TRAINS SNOW BOUND.

e Paso, Tex, Dec. 22.-There is
three feet Of snow between Carrizozo
and Santa Rosa, y. NJ. on the prairies.
and Rock Island trains from the east
are sneybounds The Dlows are at
work. The cuts are flIled to the level
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
RECEIVER APPOINTED.

Lutte Rock, Ark. Dec. Ell 4. Ira
wick was today apo ted receiver for
the Little Rock Heating company OIL
application Of T. L. Cox. the principal
stockholder and creditor. The com
pany is bonded for s250, 900
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
TlNTIC ORE SHIPMENTS.
lgneeial % Lie Herald.l

Eureka Dec. 22.-Tlntic ore shipments
for the week are as follows: Ajax, 8
ears; Carisa 8; Black Jack. 4: Grand
Central 9; Lower Mammoth. >; Mammoth
8: Victoria, 2 Ridge & Valley, 8; Bullion
Beck S; Grand Central. 81: Gemini 81 ;
Eureka Hill leases, 10;. Swansea, 3; Eagle
& Blue Bell, 8; Yankee. 8; Beck Tunnel
mill coneentrate s. 1 Total 16s.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
John N. irwin.

Keokuk. Ia. Dec. 22-John \. Irwin
died today at Hot Springs. Ark. He
was former minister to Portugal, gov
ernor of Arizona, governor Of Idaho,
mayor Of KeoAuk and head Of whole
sale mercantile company here.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
Lemnel Fnnna

Kansas City, Dec. 22-Lemuel Fuqua
died last night at Excelsior Springs
No, aged - years Ia the early days
he was q trader with the Indians and
freighteT on the Santa Re trail
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
q. 3. kirran.

Brisbane. Queensland. Dec. 22.-The
death is announced OF E. b. Kieran, the
Australian champion swimmer. who
made notable records during his recent
visit 70 Europe.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
MASSACRE OF TARTARs

London, Dee. PA dispatch 10 the
Evening Standard from Constantinople
says that the Turkish consul at Ba-
toum reports that the Armenians are
massaereing Tartars at the rate of 500
daily.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
STUCK I'M SNOW pRIEI.

Topeka Kan, Dec. 22.-Rock Island
passenger No. Al the Golden State linn
tied eastbound. is snowbound i'm New
Mexico and has been annulled east OF
that territory.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
MANCHURIA is OPENED TO TRADE
ChnOapanese Treaty Signed at PeknLiaO lung Peninsula
Leased TO the Mkado and Several Railway
Concessions Are Granted.

far as Chang Chin. This is one OF the
spurs which connects with the Russian
Siberian ra lway system. and the point
named probably will mark the division
between Russian and Japanese con-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
TWO CONFERENCES HELD.
Only the New York Delegation Pres
emit at the Second.

New York Dec 1.-Two important
conferences OF members Of the state
Hsseinbly 10 consider The question OF
he sPeakership were held here today.
All The Republican members had been
Invited To the first meeting, which was
held iu The Hotel Cadillac Only the
New Work delegation in the assembly
attended the second meeting. which
was held late tonight
The first meeting was called by men
whom W. j. WadsWorth, jr., said were
opposed 10 him, although he and every
other Republican assamblymau was
invited. Mr.. WadsWorth sent out many
messages To asSemblymen who are sup
Hurting him, advising them that no
-eod purpose would be served by their
tending the meeting. Although
James z. Rogers, majority leader in
| lr assembly. and two other members
y that body called on him and asked
lim 10 be- present az the meeting. he
Inclined fo 90 sn
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
NEW RECORD PRICE,

Mex York. Dec. "a seat OF the
stock exchange was sold To-Day for ss3.-
600 new high record price
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
.BATTLED WITH
WILD SEA WAVES
Press Representatives Had Rough
Experience at San Pedro.
SET SAIL FOR CATALINA
PARTY NARROWLY ESCAPED A
WATERY GRAVE.

HAN PEDRO. CAL Dec. -2.--for
- twelve hours To-Day the eastern
newspaper representatives who
are the guests of the Union Pacific
railroad and touring through southern
California. were in danger Of going TO
The bottom OF the Pacific ocean.
Their special steamboat, the War
rior, ia which they essayed 10 make a
tIip 10 santa Catalina islands, was
buffeted by the highest waves which
have ragged over the channel for many
months. and in the end the visitors
We're glad 10 be taken from the boat
without being able 10 land on the is
lands az all
Warning Not Needed,
Early this morning, despite the
warnings of the sailors. the special
boat win the forty press representa-
tives, accompanied by their railroad
chaperons, left san Pedro for Cata-
lima. Very soon the wind bezan blow
ing heavily and the WaVs Wnt noun
tain high. Afr a rough trip the party
reached Avalon but We're unable 10
land because Of the high waves After
trying for some time ii was determined
20 return 10 San Pedro. But here
again jhey were unable TO land, after
IA trip lasting four hours. and the cap
tain took the vessel out into the chan
nei until a favorable opportunity for
landing arose.
Life Savers Were Ready.
The efforts of the ship 10 reach land
was seen by those on shore, hundreds
of people came down 10 the beach to
SEQ the maneuvers. The life saving
station got ready TO offer assistance.
but they We're not needed.
At o'clock tonight the party sue
ceeded IN reaching land. after almost
every man i'm the party had been laid
out with seasiclness.
Wet and Hungry.
a special train of the San Pedro
railroad met them at the station and
took them 10 Los Angeles. The men
had been without food since early
morning, many OF them were wet 10
the skin from the great seas which
broke over the ship and altogether IT
was most bedraggled party which
finally left san Pedro.
The rough weather is said 10 be a.
trely unusual in California at this
time OF the year. and this is said TO
have been the only case in which the
ships have had SO much trouble in
several years.
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New York, Dec. 22.-The promised
end Of the YOhe-StrOng scandal, which
completely blighted the brilliant pros
poets of the young man, does not come
as a complete surprise. lie and MAY
Yohe have quarreled many times since
he suffered social Ostracism and loss OF
position in the army 10 marry her after
their open association while she, was
still the wife Of the foolish Lord Fran
els Hope.
Strong was a handsome young chap,
a social favorite. a member % the best
clubs in New York, and gave promise
of a brilliant career. He was appointed
a major of volunteers in the Spanish
American war by President McKinley
who eVinced q warm personal friend
ship for the young man. Afterward he
received a commission, as captain in the
regular establishment, and was under
orders to proceed TO the PHILIPPINES
when he met May YOhe.
The actress then was in New York
on a starring tour of the New YOrk
theateT. Lord Francis Hope was WITH
her, and her & splay OF her own jewel
ana the famous Hope diamonds crea-
ted a nightly sensation. Young Strons
quickly became a favorite with her and
Lord Hope returned to England where
he obtained a divorce. Meanwhile
Strong disObeyed orders to return 10
San Francisco to embark with his reg
iment, and was in danger Of being
cashiered, but was allowed 10 resign
StrOn0 and May then went 10 Japan
On their return they took up their resi-
dence in a villa on the Hudson. Their
money ran out and Strong suddenly
disappeared. May Yohe declared he
had stolen her jewels, valued az S15.00V.
- rg..N -.
the young m ms widowed mother'
paid that sum to the actress.
May Yohe Immediately went abroad.
where she was joined by Strong. and
wnen she next appeared as Mrs Strong
she had her jewels.
Last spring the couple had the
tAmerity TO, return TO New York on
Starring tour vaudeville tour, but they
met with distinct failure.
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tkIASHISGTON, Dec. 22.-Important
W details of tho treaty between
China and Jasah signed at Pc
king today have reached the state de-
parJment by cable. China consents tn
lease to Japan the LAO Tung PENN
sula at the southern extremity Of
which is Port Arthur and Dalny. This
territory formerly was held by Russia
under lease from China China con
cedes 10 Japan the control Of the rail-
way on the peninsula northWard as
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
YOKE BECOMES HEAVY
May Yohe Sues Captain Strong for
Divorce After His Ruin Is
Complete.

Berlin, Dec. 22.-May Yohe the act
ress, formerly Lady Francis Hope. has
brought suit here for divorce against
her husband, Major Putnam BradIee
Strong, son Of the late Mayor William
l.. Strong, of New York. She was here
for three days but has now gone 10
Monte Carlo TO await the result OF the
divorce proceedings.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23
Wadsworth Was Absent.

Mr.. WadSWorth T.. y. Merritt. jr one
OF the leading candidates for the speak
ership, was present. as were also sew
eral former candidates who dropped
out OF the contest when Governor II g
gins declared in favor of WadsWorth.
After having been In session more
than three hours the conference adj
1OuTned without having taken any ac-
ton whatever. Ii had been reported
that one OF the purposes of the gather
ing was 20 ascertain whether OF not
the members could agree upon a COM
promise candidate for speaker. but As
semblyman Jesse Philips. who had is
sued the call for the conference. de
clared that no compromise candidate
was even discussed and that no test
vote showing the strength of any cam
didate was taken.
Merritt Satisfied.
Mr. Merritt said tonight that he is
not at all dissatisfied with the result of
the conference; that the purpose Tor
which II was held was 10 bring the
members together for a frank discus
sion OF the subject. 60 inform them as
10 the present status Of the contest for
the speakership. and TO forestau any
attempts 10 bind the members to any
candidate before they knew what the
facts are.
1T vas not an Oden meeting" de-
cIared Mr.. Merritt
Mr.. Merritt was asked tonight wheth-
er. IN The event that he Thought il
necessary Tor him 10 withdraw i'm the
interest of candidate who might be
able 10 unite all the interests onposed
TO Wadsworth he would be willing to
do 50 He replied: Il have not come
20 that yet"
The appearance OF such a candidate
would not surprise some Of the men
who are Well acquainted with the stu
alton
Wadsworth's Statement.
SIr. Wadsworth said tonight:
u regard the conference as beneficial
to me, as having promoted harmony.
which Is the purpose of my candidacy.
Slsh 10 make IL abs0lu ely clear that
Vam not a factionist It is not true
THAT anybody has asked me 10 with
draw from the contest. I am satisfied
with the situation, and while / do not
care To give any estimates Of the num-
Der OF votes in my support, / am as
sured OF a safe majority"
Adiounment was taken subject TO
the call Of Jesse p. Philips. who said
he would issue another call if requested
% do so.
=. p. Odell. the Republican chairman.
left for Newburgh as soon as the con-
ference adjourned. and without max
sng any comment upon IL.
The meeting of the Republican mem
hers OF the assembly from New York
county adjourned tonight without hav-
ing taken any action, They win meet
again tomorrow night.
Herbert Parsons the newly elecfe
president OF the New York county Re
publican committee. tonight contrib
;ltsd the sum of $4,000 toward liQuidat-
Inc the committees Indebtedness.
Continued on Page 2.
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LAST EDITION

WEATHER FOR SALT LAKE
Fair.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-23

Silver. 655sc per ounce.
Copper tcasting), 1915 per pound.
Lead. in ore, $3.50; New York, s5.S5,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-03

NJ. l.. wICKS DEALS IN THE HILLS, BE-
cause It will be recognized as best and be-
come high priced property. Business goes
southwest, but residences will seek elevation.
He offers ten lots on Burlington avenue. 800
feet north Of Temple street: graded, cement
curb and cement sidewalk, at S4O0 each. being
$40 a front foot. $40 a month payments.
Put up any kind Of house so feet back from
street line to use temporarily while stopping
rent. Be your own landlord The increase in
and a profit. AS population increases values
advance. A family will be more noble and
independent owning the lot and house. Re-
member you own 1t forever. II is exempt
from forced sale If declaration of homestead
is filed. In few years 1t will in all human
probability be exempt from public debt or
taxes. Get home; be it ever so humble
there's no place like home. See NJ. L..
WICKS and get maps of this and other prop
critics. Room 128 Hellman block, Second
and Broadway.