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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
NIEDRINGHAUS GETTING READY
TO RELEASE SUPPORTERS

Jefferson city No. Feb, 23.-No ma
terial change IN the deadlock over the
selection OF United states senator re-
suited from the two ballots Of the Joint
session OF the legislature, taken today,
The SOth ballot resulted;
NiedrInghaus. 65; Cockrell, "a; Kerens
70; Mckinley, 8, Pettiiohn, 1; Albus
and the only change IN the 3ist ballot
was that Walmsley changed from Al
bus to Bittinger
Kansas city Feb GA special to
the Star from Jefferson city says
"Niedrnghaus Is getting ready to
release u.s. was the information passed
about among Republican leaders today
Just where II came from was not easily
traced at first but II developed later
that Niednnghaus had indicated 20 his
Iieutenants that he WAS ready for them
Go see what could be done IN the dlrec-
ton Of getting together on some one
else. We has not announced 10 any
body that he Intended TO withdraw his
raine but the first move has been to
encourage talking OF somebody else.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
WILL PRESS IT WITH ENERGY.
Chiefs Of His Army Tell Hin that
0yama Cannot Defeat
kurOpatkin.
HE STANDS IN DANGER OF DEFEAT
To Accept Peace Now Would be Cow.
ardly aud Give Grounds for
Revolution.

Berlin. Feb %, 1913 p. m.-The en-
peror Of Russia has elected to con-
tinue the war
His position is absolutely firm and
the German court has been advised lr
that sense.
The war win be pressed with the ut.
most energy the domestic situation
now being within control OF authorities
Those who have advised peace and
suggested Inquiries for Japan's terms
the French and British governments
are for the present silent and are likely
20 remain 40, unless something extra.
ordinary shakes the omperors decision
The considerations that led to the
cmperors decision as understood here
ere:
First-The judgment Of the chiefs
Of the army that Field Marshal Oyama
not only cannot defeat Gen. Kuropat
Kim hut stands In danger Of defeat
himself How cowordly, therefore, fot
Russia to ask for mercy with all the
men and money essential TO q success
ful campaign.
Second-All the forces Of criticism
now directed against the government
for having fought rather than yielded
to legitimate interests and for having
failed TO win Victories would be con.
tinued with added fury against the
government that accepted wer and
then betrayed the country. A govern.
| ment that would crave peace Of Rus
! uia's enemy while still capable of Win
! ming victory would bo giving the party
| OF change genuine grounds for a revo-
| lution The facts Of the military situ-
| alton, love Of country and arguments
of exOedlency were all against peace
and for pressing the war hopefully.
SITUATION NOT HOPELESS.
ST. Petersburg Feb. 23.-Although
the city continues fun Of umors that a
big battle rs proceeding below Mukden,
the war office does not offer any con-
firmatIon Of the reports. Special dis
patches, however as well as can be
Judged by the mutiIatcd manner IN
which they were allowed to pass the
censor portond The immlnence OF extern
slve operations The japanese are
showing activity on both TANKS and tho
railroad has again been damaged by
raid Of mixed japanese and Chinese
bandits
In diplomatic circles rumor Is anoat
TO the effect that the opinion express-
ed by German military authorities has.
ed on reports from military experts al
the front mat the situation Is by no
means hopeless has greatly influenced
the emperor and encouraged him
ngalnst The Ilen Of concluding ncace-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
Chicago Milk Combine.

chicago. Feb. 23.-Mllk consumers Of
c,hico co are now confronted by q COM
bInation OF AN the large dairy firms In
he cIty. The leading dealers have met
ara ouietly effected am organization,
which rs ls said, viii be able TO con-
troll nearly the whole supply Of milk
two explanations OF the combination
were offered. Labor men saw In the
movement plan to present united
strength I'm resisting the demands re-
Gently made by 10000 milk wagon drly-
ora FOR higher wages MIX dealers pre-
dlcted the alliance would result in s
cent milk. "a figure which the large firms
0ro known 10 have desired Tor the last
two wears. The moving spirits Of the
oreanlzaNon themselves declared that
the association was formed "for the
general improvement Of the milk busI-
ness"
Thirty concerns, controlling over 800
dalries and milk depots In Chicago,
compose the newly formed organization.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
A RARE DISEASE.
Involves Generation of Sulphur
cited Hydrogen Gas in Body.

New York. Feb. .3,-A rare disease,
believed TO be caused by a vrulent
germ found IN the coil has been dis-
covered during an autopsy I'm the Linz
coin hospital Il involves a generation
Of sulphuretted hydrogen gas in the
body, The skin IN this case was punc-
tured IN a number OF places at the au-
topsy, ana when a match was applied
the gas that escaped burned with faint
blush flame
Ratio DcmarcO, en- lrishman win an
italian name, WAS the patient, He was
a stone cutter employed IN a Harlem
yard. on Feb. II he dropped a piece
OF marble and broke his right ankle.
on Tuesday of this week II was decided
by the hospital surgeons that the leg
must come of and it was amputated
above tho knee Soon after the patient
died. An autopsy showed that the fatal
result was due TO the disease men
toned and not 10 the operation. one OF
the doctors present slad:
THE disease to exceedingly rare, u
IL produced by a powerful, Nirulent
germ found IN the soil Apparently the
germ got into this mans leg from the
marble dust. The disease means prac-
tlcally the presence OF air forming cor
pulses which produce decomposition
even before the victim r. dead
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
DOMINICAN CONGRESS.
with Notifications. VIII Accept
New Agreement With u, 5

New York, Feb. 23.--One Of the lead
Ing members Of the house Of deputies Is
authority according TO a Herald dis
patch from Puerta Plata, san Domingo,
for the statement that the Dominican
congress win accept the new agree
ment with the American government
with certain notifications. Congress
win begin rs sessions Feb q.
II Is desired. the correspondent
states, that article p of the treaty.
shall be so amended as TO permit the
Dominica government to name the
officials who are to collect duties IN the
ports whose custom houses are IN
charge Of the United States, these OFF,
cials 10 be named with the approval or
the American government ana to he
Americans Is desired,
pominicans also desire such change
I'm article as VIII provide against the
landing Of troops I'm tho republic.
Excitement I'm Monte Christi Is dy-
ing out and lieut. Commander Leiper
continues I'm fun charge of the custom
house Six American war vessels are
I'm the harbur
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
REGENTS RESPONSIBLE.
California Must Put Up for Me-
KOMen's DefalentiOn.

versity in the report of the special
committee 20 investigate the financial
system Of the institution which was
filed with the senate today The report
recommends that the regents be COM
PEELED TO reimburse the &5l,l7S stolen
by McKowen, who is now In the state
prison. II IL alleged by the commit
tee that insufficient supervision was
exercised over the secretary's accounts
and collection OF money A complete
change In the system OF keeping the
uniyersity's accounts is recommended.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
BROKE THEIR PAROLE
Russian Officers of the Lena Who
Were In San Francisco.

san Francisco. Feb, 23-The Exam
lncr SAYS today that the three officers NJ
the Russian cruiser Lena who broke
their parole here and returned 10 Russia
win M an probability De- allowed to re.
main there Tho japanese consul in
This city Is accredted with the state
ment that the Japanese government IL
not DESTROYS OF having The officers COM
peIed to return here. This VIII relieve
Inc United states government for the
necessity OF demanding their return,
which would have TO be done should Ja-
pan make complaint
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
LACKAwANNA TRAINMEN.
No Truth In Report that They
VIII strike.

Cleveland Feb 23,--Grand Master p.
II Morrissey Of the Brotherhood OF
Railroad Trainmen, referring to the re-
ports to the effect that a strike IL
threatened on the Lackawanna road by
his organization as result Of the dis
charge Of a member OF the grievance
committee for that line. said today;
There is absolutely no truth I'm the
report, and no 9trike or serious differ
ences Is contemplated,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
Sidney RlnleY Dillon III.

New York, Feb. 49, Following an
operation for appendicitis sidney Dil-
lon Ripley the fnancler Is critically
nm at his home iu this city The at.
tending physicians say another day
must pass before the patients chances
OF recovery can be discussed,
Mr. Ripley IS well known I'm financial
circles. lie ia a director Of several
banks, leading insurance companies
and lAllroads.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
REPORT ON REVISION or
PHILIPPINES TARIFF LAWS

Washington, Feb. 23.--The senate
committee on the Philippines today au-
thorized favorable report on the house
bin revising and amending the tariff
laws OF the Philippine Islands The
committee was in session only a short
time, and this was occupied wholly by
Secy Of War Taft who discussed fea-
lures OF the measure,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
Wants Riee's Millions.

Greeuvule, Pa, Feb 23-Robert
sheasley, "a laborer has retained nttOr-
news To further his claim as an heir To
the estate of VIM Rice, the New York
mlllionaIres, for whice murder Attorney
Patrick was convicted. Rice came
originally from this vicinity nud leit
but few heirs, Sheasley IS "a second
cousin.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
SENATE COMMITTEE
FAVORABLE TO
MINT FOR UTAH.
Especial to the "News.")

Especial to the 'News'D
Washington, D. c. Feb, "a
Although the committee on
finance has fayorably reported
Senator Shoots bin TO estab-
fish an assay office In Utah there
Is little or no probability OF its
ultimate passage at this session
with only seven days more for
legislation, only matters OF high
est Importance have any chance
OF consideration, Because of the
opposition OF Speaker Cannon 10
all public building legislation
Senator Shoots bin for a federal
structure I'm Provo Is likewise
doomed to sleep for another year.
Mrs. Smoot, wife OF the sena-
tor, and her son Harold, accom-
panied by Miss Mamie Eldridge,
arrived here this afternoon.
They will witness the inaugura-
tion ceremonies and possibly re-
main until the close OF the extra
session OF the senate,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23

Chicago. Feb, 23,-Fire early today
caused a panic among ~ families occu-
pylng fats In an apartment building az
620l Princeton avenue. Nearly a dozen
persons were overcome by the smoke
and were carried out by nremen. one
woman leaped from second story
window, but was not severely injured.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
Guests Have Narrow Escape,

Reading Pa. Feb. %. Eighty guests
at the hotel Penn had a narrow escape
from being burned 10 death early to-
day by fire that originated In a closet
on the first floor The flames shot up
the elevator shaft. Guests hastily made
their way 20 the streets scantiy at
tired. Several were carried from the
third story windows unconsciouH but
soon revived The loss viii reach $780,
mn
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
NORTH STA INCIDENT.
British Government Has no In
formation rs 90 Decision.

London. Feb % Questioned en- the
house OF commons today regarding the
version OF the result Of the inquiry OF
the North Sea commission published
today Earl Percy undor-secretary for
foreign affairs. said that no information
ON the subject had yet been commune
Gated to the government.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
Irving Has IA Relapse.

London, Feb, 29.--Sir Henry Irvine
who recently had a severe chill, has
suffered a slight relapse and has can
celled the remainder Of his tour His
physicians have imperatiyely ordered
him not to act for at least two months.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
Big Fire in Beaver Falls. Pa.

Beaver Falls, Pa, Feb GA FIRE
that started in the large building occu-
pied by the Martzolf Furniture COM
pany, today destroyed 5000 900 worth
OF property and for a time threatened
the entire business section Of the town.
Frozen fire plugs were the cause of the
heavy loss
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
pr.IInrrer,s Condition rnyorahIs.

Chicago, Feb % President William
r. Harper OF the University OF Chicago
passed comfortable night at the Pres
byteriau hospital following yesterdays
surgical operation for cancer. Hts con-
dition today according to physicians,
was favorable.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
Third Russian Squadron.

Fredrickshaven, Denmark, Feb. 3D.
Tho third Russian Pacific SQUADRON
commanded by Rear Admiral Neboge-
ION, left skagenbay heading westward
during the night
guoz. Feb 23.-The Russian torpedo
boat destroyer Regni, arrived here to-
dav from the south, conveying the
transport Malaga full of inyalids The
Malaga entered the canal bound north
ward
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
cnlnmet nseln Dividend.

Boston, Feb 23-The directors OF the
Calumet and Hecla Mining company
today declared a regular quarterly div
ldeud Of $40 per share and an extra
diyidont OF 81.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
SERIOUS REMAINS.
Solemn Service of Blessing Them
Performed in Moscow.

Moscow Feb 90 Tho solemn cera-
mony of blessing the remains Of Grand
Duke Scrglus was performed at 10
o'clock this morning In the midst of the
tolling Of bells N an the churches ana
monasterls Of the ancient capital. Im-
mense crowds thronged the open
squares I'm front OF the palaces and
there was a considerable display of
troops In the streets. Greuediers N the
Kieft regiment furnished the guard at
the Chaudon monastery which was the
scene OF the funeral services
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
MEMONIAL sENYICEs.

London. Feb. ga memorial service
for Grand Duke SerGius was held today
NJ the Russian church conducted by
Count Benkendorff the Russian am
basyador to Great Britain, and The 9th
err members ~ the Russian embassy.
representatives of King Edward and
the Prince OF Wales Ambassador
Choato and other diplomats, Sir Bsr-
uard Eric Darlington, private secretary
OF Lord LausdDWue, the foreign secre-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23
A REQuIEM MASS.

ST. Petersburg, Feb. ga requiem
mass for the reposc of the soul Of Grand
Duke sergIug was celebrated at Tsar-
koc-Scl0 today in the presence Of Em-
pcror Nicholas, the imperial family and
foreign ambassadors.
A similar service at So Isaacs' cGthe-
dral here was attended by persons
prominent I'm society government oni-
GERS and military officers. The public
was not admitted
The services here and 40 Tsarkoe- Selo
passed on without incident st. lsaacs
was crowded by functionaries,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-23

Hunting for Opportunities is the most
interesting work Of daily life. In tho
want columns il is "open season" for
Opportunity hunters all the time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-04
Players Preparing
For Football Year
Coaches of Leading University Teams Are
Getting Their Candidates Into Line
for the Coming Season.

With candidates for the Pennsylvania
under the direction of Coach BY
d ,ssor. the football season in the East
Is practically under way. and The M
terc:. in the strenu rls spo,- is i:cTeGs-
ing apace-
There IS evers indication that the
strong rivalry IN ;'thls.i.,s which c1l SIS
between West Point ani Annapolis VIII
result this yea in tac most In;"reSIil.,
struggle between them for the sridirOn
supremacy which has yet Deel seen. At
both of Uncle Sans institutions prep
erations for this falls football campaign
MAJ be SAID to have been under way
ever since they parted IN TIE Er,dir IN
al Fin aGelphia last fall. The cadets
ii q The middies, OF ::r;ir:;e icv..c Lr..;Ik
ira ni1G.
The Navy is conf len INA; it is to
triumph over the Army tn. ear at
las. For the last Inre, :-nrs Nest
p ;rIr las gone To Philadelphia each
November and put it all over AnnapO-
lis. but the middies firmly believe that
the tax les are TO be turned 4bis wear
when the rival teams meet for the first
game of a new series On Princeton Fiel l.
Last years work of the Nav eleven
was big Improvement over that Of sew
erai previous years. and there Is h:cle
doub. that the middies' greater success
was due more than TO any oti;'r c=,uS,-
TO the coaching of it's team by IT. Paul
]. Dashiell. for many years one 81 he
leading football experts IN the in; 4.
This viii be Dashielrs seconI yea- at
Annapolis, and il IS reasonable 1" sup
pose that he will have even greater sue
cess with his charges tnan he had a
year ago. The men have learned his
system. ARD stvle Il play now. mi
there YIN T. no lrss )f time carly IN
the tall III nc RAINING II sc Dashieli
IundaIG::f as.
The Navy will have a great advantage
over West Point at the start of the
season in the fact that most of its ~lay-
ers OF a year age are still in the Acad-
envy, while West Point will suffer the
loss of most of its stars. The men
lost at Annapolis are Farley, tackle;
McClintic, center: Goss guard: Whiting.
end; and Wilcox, quarter, but their
places will be filled with men who were
last season rated as almost their equals.
The Nays partisans point out that
West Point, on the other hand, VIII
hardly be able 10 develop in a single
season five men who will come within
measure BILE distance Of Graves, Ham
mOnd. Upton. Doe and Prince. the ca
Diet players who will be among the miss
ing this fall. All in ell II does seem as
IL the Navy would DC likely this year
TO give the Army much Greater grid
iron argument than it has for a numbe-
of years. The meeting between Uncle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-04
PLAYGROUND ATHLETICS
FOR COlORED CHILDREN

The athletic carnival and field day of
the Fairgrounds will be held Friday.
September s. at the Coliseum. The list
Of entries is extremely large, PrelinnI-
naries Will be run at p. m The events
on this day are open TO all colored bows
and girls in regular training on the
different grounds under sixteen wears
Prizes will be medals of gold, silver,
and bronze for first. second, and third
places, respectively.
The officials of the meet are: Referee.
Garnet Wilkinson: judges at finish. Cap
tain Webster Nathaniel Guy, DR.. w.
Evans; announcer. Aubrey Morton: field
judges. Silas A. James. James E. Walk
er. Thomas Johnson: timers. Albert
Ridgely. Chester Jarvis. John Francis:
inspectors. L. w Hall. John f. Wash
ington. Mr.. Jenkins: clerks of the
course. Samuel ID. Milton. Miss Jordo1.
assistant; starter. Bernard ]. Wefers.
Tickets are on sale by the directors OF
the various Fairgrounds
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-04
Will KESRARRE LEADS
I'M NEW YORK STATE

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Sept 4.-The
WiIkesbarre club now leads in the race
for the pennant in the New York State
League BY winning two games from
Binghampton Saturday the local club
PASSED Syracuse which has been in the
lead for some time.
There are two Pennsylvania clubs in
the league, Wilkesbarre and Scranton.
The latter is among the tail-enders, but
OF late has been playing good ball.
WiIkesbarre and Scranton play a series
OF eight games this week. and If
Wilkesbarre loses the championship il
will be due to the superior playing of
the other Pennsylvania club. The New
York State clubs would rather that one
of their own number would carry off
The penrant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-04
OUTLAW LEAGUERS
THREATEN AGAIN
Old Story Of Duel With
National.
RIVALRY IN PIWSBURG
Scheme Is to Plant Team There With
out Conflict of Dates-Also
Philadelphia.

PITTSBURG, Sept According to an
amateur sporting authority mere,
grounds have been leased on the South
Side of PittsburD in which a team con-
nected with the Tri-State League will be
playing ball next summer.
The same story goes on to say that
Patsy Donovan, formerly a Pirate and
later manager for the Washington team
is to be manager This could not be con-
frmed. and other stories had it that Red
Calhoun. of Harrisburg, is to be released
to take charge. Otto Jordan. managing
the Atlanta team. and Campbell, pitcher,
of Harrisburg, are also mentioned
In Philadelphia.
1t Is also proposed by the promoters
to place a club in Philadelphia The cir
cult proposed is TO include Pittsburg,
Johnstown, Altoona, Harrisburg. Will
Transport, Wilkesbarre, Scranton and
Philadelphia. 1t is proposed to take the
teams from York and Shamokin. al
thought IL is expected York will put up
q great fight to retain its winning club
Lancaster and Wilmington are to be
dropped.
The Tri-State claims to have the back
Ing TO buy the best players outside of
the major leagues. The dates will be
arranged in Pittsburg so as not to con-
flict with the Pirates but in Scranton
ana Wilkesbarre a fight will be made on
the two New York State League teams.
or which those towns are now members
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-04
LAF AYETTE'S FIELD
ONE OF THE BEST
Present Plant to Be Greatly
Improved
NEW CEMENT GRANDSTAND
Will Seat 1000 Peopie-Diamond Nov
ed One Hundred Feet-Grounds
for Each Sport.

EASToN. Pa, Sept 4-When the
work according TO present plans is COM
pieted. Lafayette will have one Of the
pest athletic fields Of any Eastern coll
iege- Through the combined efforts OF
ten prominent alumni of Lafayette the
atnlehc field Is to be greatly enlarged
ana improved at a cost of $4,000.
n tract of land, $50 feet by 400 feet, adj
joining the present field on the north
mas Deen purchased. and Is being put
ground purchased Is a large reservoir
which Is 10 be cut down at once 20 o.
leNel with the rest of the field In the
tar northeast corner of the new ground
VIII pc erected baseball grandstand,
mostly or cement, and with a seatine
capacity OF 1000.
Separate Grounds.
The present diamond will be moved
go feet TO the north The gridiron viii
run straight north and south. The base
ball and football fields will then be sep
arate, and not necessitate the change OF
one at the approach OF the season of
the other.
Along the east fence, on both sides OF
grandstands, with seating capacity
of 5000. The entrance for teams will be
at the northwest corner. A new quar-
ter mile track will be built around the
diamond and gridiron.
The alumni. through whose efforts
these improvements are made possible,
are James GayIey, ". H. Hulick and
Charles ID. Marvin of New York city:
Thomas Fisher. George Woodside and
r. T. Whitmer. of Philadelphia; Fred
Hart. E. F. Fackenthal and J. B. Hell
Ter. of Easton-