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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
KING EDWARD IS
RECEIVED BY THE KAISER.

Cronberg. Hosse-Nassau. Aug. ID
King Edward arrived here today on d
special train from Frankfort at S.45 "a.
m. Emperor William and Prince ana
Princess Frederick Charles of Hosse-
Nassau met him az the railroad sta
tlon. The emperor assisted tie king in
alighting and then they kissed each
other ON both checks. The meeting was
very cordial The king wore a black
Prince Albert coat aud a silk hat The
emperor had on the uniform OF tho
posen 1aeder regiment, with a steel hell
met.
King Edward was accompanied By Sir
Charles Harding permanent under Sec
Rotary o. the foreign office: MAJ Gen.
Sir Stanley Clark chief equerry. and
Maj. Frederick L. q. PosnOn. equerry
10 his majesty.
Sir Frank Lascelles. the British am
bassador TO Germany. and the British
consul general. Francis Oppenhelmer,
Joined the royal party az Frankfort.
After lntroductions had been ex-
changed the royal party and their fol-
lowing proceeded 10 Frelderichshof I'm
automobiles. the emperor. King Ed
ward and Prince and Princess Freder-
ick Charles occupying the first machine.
The streets were profusely decorated
with eyergreens. flags and streame-s.
The soyereigns were heartily cheered
by the crowds and schoolchildren who
were lined up all along the route.
Many Englishmen from surrounding
watering places were also present
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
W. J. T0LLERT0N,
Oregon short Line Master Mechanic
tenbcr Superintendent OF Motive
w. J. T0LLERT0N,

really the man who carries on the
foreign affairs OF the country and the
Tact that he Is attending King Edward
leads 10 the belief here that the dis
tusslon between their majestles will
be OF the greatest range. take In all
customs outstanding between the two
countries and those likely TO come up
IN the future.
Germany az present is more directly
interested In Persia than any other
country and II Is believed here that
her aim Is To secure a port on the Per-
slan gulf as terminus for the Bag
dad railway.
Great Britain" said an official Of the
Associated Press today, does not on.
pose The ocquisition By Germany Of a
commercial port on the Persian gulf
but as has been stated repeatedly. the
establishment OF naval or military
base on The gulf, such as Kiaochau. In
'hina would be considered d menace
90 Great Britain. II is a very slrnle
matter 10 settle. Though the conces-
sion 70 the Bagdad railway is held by
the German bank. IL has been stated
that they have not sufficient capital to
complete A. n they would applv for
ANN''hN N"iiNAA Wv NNfHNioil would De
an position 20 be taken up between
the two governments.
1T is likely that the monarchs Will
talk over Russian affairs and undoubt-
eddy they VIII try 10 remove the IN.
feeling between the two powers, so
manifest for the last two years
GERMAN PRESS VIEW.
Berlin, Aug, lathe press Of all sec.
tons treats King Edwards visit TO
Emperor William from the standpoint
of being a sign Of improved relations
between him and the emperor and the
BELIEF and hope are generally ex.
pressed that the visit VIII have a ben
eflclal effect upon the people Of both
countries besides putting their pollti-
cal relations on q better footing. The
papers here. however. avoid all ex,ray-
agant hopes In this direction. evldent-
ly trying TO Keep within tho safe mini
mum OF practical results Nobody ex-
poets the rulers fully 20 discuss ell po-
iitictl questions concerning Germany
and Great Britain, besides the general
position Of European politics.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
Officers Of ChevaIier Guards Or.
der Lashes Administered to
Young Girl.
WAS GIVEN TWENTY.SEvEN.
Flesh Terribly Laceratcd-lIer Onense
Was Making Remark About
Them.

St Petersburg, Aug. i5.--Intense
popular Indignation has been created
here by the brutal treatment Of Mile.
Smirnoh, a refined young woman, at
the hands Of the crack cheyalIer
guards. While squadron OF these
guardSmen were passing along the
Neysk Prospect yesterday Mile. Smir-
nom, VINO was accompanied by another
young woman remarked. "They are
as gay az II they had captured Port
Arthur"
Pedestrians hearing the remark re-
peated IT, and quite a crowd collected
and Joined in the jeering. The cora-
mander OF the cavelrymen suddenly
wheeled his squadron and gave the
command to charge with drawn whips.
The troopers then charged the crowd.
laying about them right and left Mile.
SmirnOn and her companion, who I'm
the meantime had passed down a side
street. were pursued. They tried To
escape into a doorway but were
caught Under the direction Of
am officer they we're forced
10 enter cab and were driven
e. the guards barracks where they
were taken before Col Stenbccker-
former The latter was disposed TO
turn Mile. Smlruoff over TO the police
hut other officers interfered and the
girl finally was taken to the courtyard
where troopers in the presence Of
two officers, administered To her p
lashes with their whips The girls
clothing was cut a. II by knives by
the wire thongs " the whips and her
flesh is terribly lacerated
The papers are demanding that both
the officers and men VINO took part I'm
The affair be punished.
No action by The military authori-
tics has yet been announced. The
Twentieth Century, which printed an
other story of the case today, has
been coniscated.
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English Official Circles Maintain
The StricteSt Silence
Regarding It.
CONSIDERED VERY IMPORTANT
Discussion VIII Doubtless Take Ia All
Questions Outstanding Be
tween Two Countries.

London. Aug. l5.--The strictest sill
ence Is maintained In official circles
as to the subjects Ia be discussed by
King Edward and Emperor William
at their meeting at Friederichshof. Up
10 the last moment 1t was not admit
ted at the foreign Office that Sir
Charles Hardinge would accompany
the king. He had been away on a
holiday aud broke It up to join the
royal party on the continent.
His presence adds significance TO the
meeting for, As tho permanent UNDER
secretary Of the foreign office, he Is
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
NEBRASKA DEMOCRATIC
STATE C0NVEnTlo

Lincoln. Neb.. avg. i5--Wheg
Democrats Of Nebraska met here t1.
Day Tor their state nominating con
FO7uo1 The purpose which seemed 20
De- uppeimost IN the minds OF the dele
E.tes was 20 DO nothing which miyht
dl-plelse William j. Bryan. LOO behalf.
of whose proposed presidential cane
dldaCy The Nebraska Democrats e.
sire % insure The greatest possible
degree OF harmony The conventi1.
net GO tvo o'clock this afternoon Wit.
Judge e. A. SE'les Of David city. as
temporary chairman The ruber1a-
torisi candidate who slowed the most
strength Ji the opening of the conVen-
ton wGs George w Befge II Lincoln.
who was the nominee OF toe Demo-
Gratis and popuiisis against Go
Mickey two years ago There YVES
some opposition 90 Beire from q fte
Of the Democrats who opposed fr.
tlen fusion with The Popuusls. bt
ls Ber-e has declared TINT he
Democrat thi- disappta- ei.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15

uver embracing $500 miles Of track
operating 575 locomotives
This comes in the form of a big
promotion for the popular Salt Laker
o., double his present salary. to say
nothing Of the big advance in title.
Nr Tollerton's jurisdiction win ex-
tend into ST. Louis. FL Paso, Tex,
Kansas city. New Orleans and Okla
bona. where the Rock Island is now
actively building a network Of feed
eIs.
When he bought a farm at Rupert.
Idaho, erected q $1,000 house and then
wen; 10 ST. Louis and induced Miss
Clara Deal to change her name last
April there were grave rumors In
oregon Short Line circles that one OF
the best Of master mechanics was
going TO retire aud live the pastoral
NE OF a farmer, but It seems that he
Is destined for greater fame.
Mr. Tollerton is well known In this
city where he spent number Of
- +.fN' - rNlA'N fAAiN &c AdNAtN IL "a
salt Laker IN railroad and social
circles he has always been favoriie
with all For Is years he has been
connected with the oregon Short Line.
starting In as a machinist. Aug. Z,
iNsl \ year later he was made fore
man OF the shops az Shoshone. and i'm
ls95 was appointed general foreman OF
me shops at Pocatello on May Is
iNst. he was appointed master me-
chanic OF the Utah division with head
quarters at salt Lake. He remained
mere until two years ago when he was
transferred TO Pocaiello in charge OF
The big shops.
Supt. Dunn ~ the motive power and
ichinery department Of the Oregon
snort Line regretfully sees Mr. Toll
l-Fion leave the service here. but I'm
me face Of such big promotion he
SIMPLY succumbs. just who viii sue
ceed Mr.. Tollerton az Pocatello Is not
'i This time decided. Mr.. Tollerton
came down from Pocatello yesterday
" no Mrs Tollerion and they are quar-
tered At the Wilson.
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PERsIAN nEFORM Party.

a. Petersburg, Aug 1J.-Tn addl-
lion to the details OF the sweeping
change Of regime presented By the re-
form party IN Persia and 10 which the
shah mas given his tentative consent.
as announced last night. which came
aifeoily IRON The correspondent Of the
associated Press ~ Teheran. another
telegram iooay says the shah's action
was preceded by lighting or a reyolu-
uoiafy character during which many
persons were killed ~ the troops The
correspondent evidently was prevented
rom ieiegraphing the particulars
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
INVESTIGATION ORDERED.
Into Conduct Of Certain Army Officers
IN the Philippines.

san Francisco. Aug. l5.-The can
says today
Maj.-Gen. Wood Of the United states
has summoned q commission to go to
the Philippines to investigate the con-
duct of certain army officers on duty
IN the islands. lie is keeping secret
the object ~ his investigation and
even the members Of the commission
declare that they do not know what
they are 10 do. They will receive their
instructions when they land at Ma
Mia.
The following officers make up the
commission. Capt. Ira l.. Fredenhall,
quartermaster's department. Capt.
Frederick w Cole. quartermasters de-
partmont; Mai Amos W. Kimball,
quartermaster's department; Clerk Eu-
gene Pearson and ID. y. McChesuey,
the recently appointed inspector Of sup
plies al Jacksonville. Ind.
Capt. Fredenhall and Mr.. McChes-
ney leave on the Logan. sailing today.
aud the balance OF those ordered 10 the
investigation leave on the next trans
port.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
INSANE MANS DEED.
MURDERS Brothcr-in-Iau. Cuts Wife's
Throat and Commits Suicide

Chicago Aug. l5.-In a NJ Of insanity
Today Emil Berner. a mechanic Of Ba.
'a'la, Ills. murdered his brother-in.
Jaw Ernest TrsHzen by cutting his
lhroat with razor. slashed Mrs. Ber-
ner 50 severely that she viii die and
men cut his own throat dying within a
few minutes.
ne tragedy was enacted at the Ber-
yer nome. Berner had been I'M for
srNeral weeks and for some time had
neen delirious. Today stealing upon
nls broiher-in-law who had been watch
Wg AZ the sick mans bedside. but who
.da dropped into doze from exhaus-
uon berner slashed Franzens throat.
,Httlng the jugular vein. Berner then
met MS wife In the doorway. seizlng
her IN his arms. slashed her face. body
and throat
believing her dead. Berner dashed up
me stars 10 the rooms occupied hy
us daughter aud the boarder Warned
ty The scerams OF the mother and
Ilghiened by the wild appearance OF
berner, both the daughter and the
uptfder Jumped through windows 10
we Fround, 10 feet below. Berner then
s'ashed his own throat
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
THE RED CROSS.
lts Use For Advertising Purposes May.
BE Prohibited.

Washington, Aug l5.--Antlseptio
barber shops. pharmacies and patent
medicine manufacturers IN the United
States viii be compelled to cease using
the red cross as a trade mark II the
convention agreed upon at the recent
international red cross conference in
Geneva e lived up TO IN every detail
by the United States. This conven.
Ton provides that each signatory
country shall DO all In It's power 10
bring about legislation preventing the
use OF the red cross insignia FOR any
sort OF commercial purpose. Il was
suggested al the convention that such
Jaws De put into effect within five
yests. Nearly all other countries have
safeguarded the insignia of Inc res
cross very carefully except the United
States
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
Board Of Public Works win Have
To Finish the
Jobs.
CHARGES ARE REITERATED.
By Utah FlreproOiing Company
against City Engineer kelsey
TO Hold Final Conference.

All work on the sidewalk contracts
held by the Utah Fireproohng company
In this city, was stopped yesterday and
from present indications the Sidewalk
extensions left uncompeted by the
company will have TO be finished by
the board Of public works. The few re-
naming men at work for the company
were discharged yesterday and 1t is be-
lieved that the company will stand by
It's statement In letter sent to the
board Of public works a week ago in
which IL declared that It would have TO
stop work as a matter Of self protec-
ton because the engineers Office had
hampered it In it's work by not being
able to furnish the grade stakes when
needed.
The company last night sent an
other communication 10 the board I'm
which II reiterated the charges made
week ago. The board decided 90
give the company two days in which
tu resume work or forfeit the contracts
'lI'i lAN N'AIN lI INV sum NI fHtNNNs No
tlce To that eject was also mailed 10
the American Surety company, The
surety on the companys bond.
II was also claimed by the company
that the engineer had held up csu-
mates due 1t Tor work already done and
hence II would do nothing further until
the amount due was paid by the city.
In answer to this the engineer informed
the board that be- had held up IS per
cent NJ the amounts due under the es-
Inmates as provided iu the contract
aud that was AN that remained unpaid
\ final conference ON tho matter viii
probably Boz held some time during the
day AT Chairman Lconards office. al
which Manager owens of the company
will be present and will state definitely
what his company proposes to do i'm re-
lation 10 the work.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
CAR AND AUTOMOBILE COLLIDE.

San Francisco, Aug. i5.--As a result
OF collision between an owl car Of
the Eddy street line and an automo-
bile az the corner OF Webster street az
an early hour this morning four men
were seriously hurt. r. ], Bauman.
Joseph Murphy, John lawson and West
Lowry were the victims,
Baumsn Is badly hurt internally. and
~ IL doubtful II he can recover. Muir
phys right leg II broken. and he has
cuts ard bruises all over HIS body
Lawson's injuries seem to be largely
superficial, but he IL cut ami scraped
from head 90 foot.
The car was crowded with passen-
gers, who were thrown into panic by
the collision.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
GOES TO POSITION SEPT. |.
Not Yet Decided Who viii Sue
coed ToIIerton at PoCatelIo,
Friends are Guessing.
Ipcky Man Has Grown Up In His Pro-
fe.sion and Knows II Thoroughly
--I,ccord Of Advancement.

Effective September /, W. J. Toller-
on. master mechanic at Pocatello for
TIE On gon Short Line. goes to Topeka.
Kaas. as superintendent Of motive
rover for the Rock Island, in charge
Of an lines west OF the Mississippi
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
THE EIGHT.H0UR DAY.
typographical unon In Favor Of Keep.
Ing Up Fight For II.

Colorado Springs, Colo, Aug Ire
ports Of committees and the nomination
Of cities In the race for the next annual
convention were the matters Of busl-
ness before the International Typo
graphical union today. The principal
Interest In the committee report CEN
tiers IN that Of the eight-hour day which
urges the continuance Of the fight for
The eight-hour day now being waged
throughout the country. In cities where
q longer day IL IN force.
The selection Of the next meeting
place will occur tomorrow. the cities
IN the race being Nicksburg. Mss:
Springfield. H.. Scranton. Pa. Rich
mond, Va. and Baltimore.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
S. F. PALACE HOTEL.
Lady Hcskcih VIII Not Help in Re.
building IT,

san Francisco. Aug. l5.-Lady Hes
keith. daughter ~ the late United States
Senator William sharon OF Nevada. has
given notice through her London sollc-
itor that she win not help In the re-
building OF the Palace hotel. She ar
rived at this decision after a thorough
discussion Of the subject with Sic
Thomas Hesketh. who advised his wife
TO devote her funds TO some other pur-
pose
This information has been conveyed
10 the other Sharon heirs, who how
ever announce that the Palace viii be
rebuilt. Architects are already study
ing plans Tor the new Palace.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
Reaching Of Seyenty-Fifth Annual
Milestone Made Occasion
OF Big Celebration.
MANY TRIBUTES BESTOWED.
Interesting Speeches by Presidents
Windcr and Lund and Apostles
j. n. Smith and Pcnrosc.

The Romncy family reunion which
has come to be- au event Of consider
able Importance was held in the
Twentieth Ward annex last night on
the occasion Of the celebration OF the
18th birthday OF Bishop George ROM
uey.
The interior Of the hall presented
e. most beautiful and artistic appear
auce The stage WAS bedecked with
bright colors. potted plants. cut flow
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
ATTEMPT TO MURDER POLICE.

Warsaw, Aug l5-Aitempts were
made today in various streets 10 mur-
der police officers II Is reported that
20 murders have been reported 10 the
authorities.
Al Wloolawek Chief % Police Nirno-
wicz and Provincial Police Captain
Hietrow have been murdered.
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were The descendants Of the bishop be
coming
PLEASING PRESENTATIONS.
\ pleasing feature Of the evening was
the presentation by the family Of a
beautiful gold lockct. one side OF which
bore the bishops monogram and the
other the figure %, upon which were ~
pearls. one representing each year of
his life Another feature was the pres
ontation ~ boquct Of IS carnations.
emblcmatic Of the same idea. The
speech " presentation was made by lit
tie Oulngcr Romney a lS-year-old
grandson. whose eloquence made
great bit with those present.
The exercises concluded with prayer
offered by President Frank Y Taylor
Of Granite stake.
During the evening elaborate refresh
ments were served 10 the large gather
Ing that flled the amusement hall.
BIRTHDAY LINES.
Following is the birthday poem writ
ton and read by John h. Hansen, and
dedicated 10 Bishop Romney,
Dear bishop. the ties that have held US
so long
In foudest affection to thee,
Are stronger tonight, as with speech
and with song.
We picture thy sure destiny.
The course OF thy bark toward the ha-
ven beyond.
A true as the arrow that flies
Or trust that is held IN most sacred
bond.
or pole star. in far northern skies.
Seventy years and five thoust sailed
he sea Of Life.
In fair and in stormy weather.
4 mariner bold midst The oceans roar
ing strife,
Since thou LETT thy native heather
Thy white sails set 10 the winds %
truth and rlght
To a new land ala bear thee.
A land made glorious by modern gospel
light,
Aud where God vas kind unto thee.
he hath blessed thee much and He will
bless thee more.
Zen with All thy souls desire;
With the riches of earth. in basket and
store
And those Of character higher:
With NE that's eternal. dominion and
power
That man cannot measure or bound.
Even see while scaling the heights 81
LIES tower,
Whose tops only reached by the
round.
And while Bishop Romney, our voices
shall ring,
As humbly Ne circle thy shrine.
The songs % this night we will joyous
b sing,
To thee and the thought Of Lang /
Syne
To scenes % ike pleasure, Oh. of may /
we comet
And thou be's, spared to us long.
To cheer and inspire aud make us /
gladstone.
In combat with error and wrong
For love is the motive that prompts US
tonight
To greet thee and honor thy name.
4 symbol Of strength. writ iu letters % +.
~ light.
10 Nuillr IN AA' fUaluhtlH OF lame.
HaIioNed be- the spirit that broods Ger
this fair scene.
10 beCk0ns us on 90 the shore
Whore tempests are s,liled. and an is
serene,
Where Life's troubled waves never
roar.
When the Father o. an shall cau thy
ship home.
When elrths sails are folded away
ana the trumpet shall sound for none
more 90 roam.
Al break 81 eiemiiy's day.
May The wreath OF fresh flowers that l
We have entWined.
And ,cnderly placed on thy arow.
As roth u our love. be az clearly de-.
lncd.
And pure and sWect.seented as non.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
P0STMASTERS APPOINTED.

Washington. ID. G.. Aug lj.- Poslmas-
tcrs appointed: Utah-Mosb. Grand coun.
49, David 4. johnson vice Melissa stark.
resigned
Wycming-Thayuc linta county. Frank
a Roberts vice VIM. Hemp. resigned
The name Of The postofhce at Leigh
Fremont county. Idaho. has been changed
TO Clawson, with Anna LamoreauX post
il2Ffcr.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
sINCERE IN sQrARE

Apostle e. w. Penross said be- as
mired Bishop Ronncy Tor the reason
thrt there vas ring OF sincerity 10
eyfrything thar Ne dii. end that every
;hing he DID was always done on the
rQuarc. II commenced 10 look 90 Rim
very much as though the part of ire
city in which tie Twentieth ward Was
located would soolor or later have 10
be known as Romneyyllle, 90 numerous
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
TO OPERATE AGAINST zrLus.

Greytown. Natal Avg i5-Roysions
horse have arrived here on the way
10 the Tugela valley and zuiuland 70
operate agains; the irreconciliable ma
uves.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
JOHN OLIVER HOBBIES.
Inquest shows That Novelist Died
From Natural Causes

London Aug i5.-The Inquest on
the body Of Mrs Craigie John oliver
Hobbes) resulted today IN a verdict
90 death by natural causes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
KNEW THE BISHOPS FATHER-

Apostle John Henry Smith made en-
eloquent and patriotic speech and
spoke of the steadfastness and integri-
% of Bishop Eomney. saying that be
was loyal 90 every trust. The sneak
or said he also knew Bishop Rom-
neys father and that the younger man
had inherited the virtues OF the elder.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
KANSAS PIONEER DEAD.

Emporla. Kas., AuF. i5.--William T.
soden a pioneer Kansan. and one Of
the wealthiest men IN the state. died
last night at Boulder, Colo. aged Il
wears
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
PRESIDENT wINDER.
PRESIDENT LUND.

President Lund was the next speak.
e. ana congratulated Bishop Romncy
not only upon having reached the sey-
onty-hfth annual milestone 81 LIES
Journey, but commended him for what
be had done en- route and the showing
that Do was nov able 90 make.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-08-15
GEN. EDWARDS WELL AGAIN.

washington, Aug i5.-Brig -Gen-
w. renee r. Edwards chief Of the
~ Of insular Affairs. who Is al
taysrd, y. NJ. undergoing treat
pa an affection Of the throat. Is
10 be almost completely re-