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Evening star., 1907-07-04
BROKE vERM1FoRM APPENDIX.
Detroit Man Succumbed to Operation
for Injury at Ball Game.

DETROIT, Mich, July 4.-As a result of
the strain in base ball game last Friday.
which broke his vermiform appendix, f. B.
Beck, travelling passenger agent for the
Chicago and Alton railway and until re-
Gently resident of Chicago. died in Grace
Hospital today, twentyfour hours after an
operation.
.-r. Beck was twenty-seven years old and
lost his wife by death last September. When
told at noon today that he could not live an
nour he gripped the hand of his father, who
was at the bedside, and said: Il am going
to die game.
He continued cheerful conversation until
within one minute of his death.
Evening star., 1907-07-04

county and of the school board is given as
$1O4, ,OOS. Smith has made good his short
age to the county and the school board
and is now trying to square up with the
city.
The securities given Smith by people to
whom he had loaned the public funds are
given out in the Parmalee report. Among
the securities are three notes given by
"Dick and Miles" on July g. 1905, for s., 900
each. Only $1,000 has been paid on these
notes. The Dick mentioned in the notes
Is United States Senator Charles Dick.
Smith, 1t is said, will not be prosecuted and
he will be given as long as he wants to
settle up with the city.
Evening star., 1907-07-04
Tug Burned to the Waters Edge.

NORFOLK, Va, July 4.-The steam tug
Virginia. owned by o. F. Smith of Norfolk,
was burned to the waters edge near Cam
postella bridge in the Eastern branch of
the Elizabeth river at am. today, pre-
sumably from spontaneous combustion.
Only the steel hull of the vessel remains.
Loss. $4,000 j. w. Simmons. former
Un,ted States local inspector of steam ves-
sells. saved a sleeping cabin boy who would
have otherwise perished.
Evening star., 1907-07-04
Schnitz Again in Court.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 4.-Former Mayor
Eugene E. Schmitz was before Judge Dunno
yesterday to answer the indictments charg-
ing him with accepting s55,OO0 as a bribe
from the United Railroads and $a,275 from
the gas company but. as the prosecution
had failed to have ready transcripts of the
testimony taken before the grand jury. the
case was continued to next Tuesday.
Schmitz returned to jail.
Evening star., 1907-07-04
KILLED THE BURGLAR.
Night Watchman Also Has a Bullet
in His Breast.

BOSTON, July 4.-One of two robbers who
entered the scrap iron and junk warehouse
of Philip Bloomfield & Co., in South Boston,
at midnight, was shot and instantly killed
in duel with the night watchman, William
Daniel. In the exchange of shots Daniel re-
ceived a bullet in the left breast and is In
a critical condition. The name of the dead
man Is unknown.
Before they were discovered the thieves
had blown open and robbed the safe of sew
eral hundred dollars
Evening star., 1907-07-04

ployment agencies has not yet been replied
to. This affair is considered here as being
of far graver character than the attacks
upon Japanese restaurants and similar anti
j panese incidents in San Francisco as it
is held that 1t concerns the lasting personal
rights of Japanese. The reply of the San
Francisco authorities to the consurs repre-
sentations is being agitated with consid-
erable impatience. Pending this reply no
official action has yet been taken by the
Toxic government.
Evening star., 1907-07-04

Emperor William, the empress. Prince
Adalbert and large party sailed for Copen-
hagen yesterday the imperial yacht
Hohenzollern to visit the Danish court,
after which the emperor will take his an
nual cruise in Scandinavian waters.
Evening star., 1907-07-04
Fatal Jump From Moving Train.

DENVER, Col, July 4.-Frank Schneider
of Silverton Col, who Tuesday wa, elected
a member of the executive board of the
Western Federation of Miners, jumped from
a moving train last night and was killed.
Evening star., 1907-07-04

Schneider was on his way to Silverton for
a short visit prior to going to Boise to tes-
tify in the Haywood trial. In the suburbs
of the city he discovered he was on the
wrong train and jumped off. calling to tne
conductor to throw his grip after him
Evening star., 1907-07-04
Angry Over the Closing of Employ
ment Agencies

TOXIC. July 4.-The representation made
by the Japanese consul at San Francisco to
the municipal authorities of that city, In
relation TO the action of the latter In re-
,using 10 renew the licenses of Japanese en-
Evening star., 1907-07-04
MIXED UP IN SHORTAGE
SENATOR DICK FAVORED BY
AKRON TREASURER.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July Am report of
the examination of the finances of the city
day, showing shortage of $4,000 against
Fred E. Smith, city treasurer, it is stated
that among the securities held by Smith
are three notes given him in July, 1905, by
Senator Dick and L. c. Miles, former coun-
ty treasurer, for 5000 each and which are
still unpaid Dick is the present United
States Senator Charles Dick; Miles is Sena-
tor Dicks law partner. 1t is contrary to
the laws of Ohio for a public treasurer to
loan public funds.
When Smith resigned as treasurer his
shortage was reported to be $2l2,OO0.
This was money he loaned his friends.
Smith has been realizing all the time on
the stocks and bonds and with the interest
he has been paying back the money appro-
priated. Up to the present time he has re-
turned about 100000. He has paid all he
owed to the county and school board and
now the city of Akron is left with a-short-
age of $1I3,992.
Dick to Issue Statement.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July A special
from Akron says that Senator Dick is ex-
pected to give out a statement some time
today regarding the filing by State Exam
iner F. A Parmalee at Columbus of his re-
port of the examination Of the finances of
the city of Akron in which he deals with
the shortages of Fred E. Smith. the city
treasurer. caused by loaning public funds
to his friends. His shortage Is placed at
$173,992. His shortage as treasurer of the
Evening star., 1907-07-04
Honored Composer Strauss.

PARIS, July 4.-The government has con-
ferred the cross of the Legion of Honor on
Richard Strauss, the composer.
Evening star., 1907-07-04
CLARENDON WRECK
UNDER THE PROBE
OF CORONER'S JURY

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1907-07-04

Beginning Monday, July 8,
store will open at s am. and
close at 5 pm, Saturdays ex-
cepted. Open until 9 O'Clock
Saturday evenings.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-12-18
LOCAL NEWS.

The New Jersey Academy closes to.
morrow for the Christmas holidays.
The school will not be re-opened until
January I.
The Fonnesbeck Knitting Works
has an immense stock OF underwear
on hani which is worth your atten.
ton before you buy.
Mrs f. d. Miles, OF Paradise, an in
valid the past twenty-five years, is In
a worse condition at this writing.
While seated In an invalid's chair last
Friday evening she fell from 1t.
Davis cafe, the Vienna OF Logan,
recently opened; everything new. Eat.
Ing booths for ladies'. Courteous and
prompt treatment. Fresh oysters con.
stantly on hand.
The Christmas Deseret News was
eagerly sought for by Logan people
last Saturday. While the issue was a
great one 1t is the general opinion
here that the publication was hardly
up to the standard OF former holiday
efforts.
John n. Anderson, North Main,
Is the place to 60 for dolls, Christ.
mas toys and presents. The best
that money can buy sold at rea.
sonable prices.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-12-18

A general line Of gents furnishing
goods and shoes at Alexander Smiths,
IA W. First North.
During the holidays Ritter Brothers
Drug Co. are selling superior quality
Of old port wine for 81. so per gallon.
A. Ottenheimer, that Prince Of
good fellows who used to be at
1.-THE Hub" Is up from Salt Lake help
ing during the holiday rush.
James Nelson, one of the original
owners OF the Copper King mine OF
Cook City. Montana, came to Logan
Saturday night.
Wanted.-A home In L d. s family
by young girl. where she may assist In
housework or care Of children while
attending school. Apply to Mrs. Enal.
general delivery, Logan, Utah.
L. II. Muir made a business trip to
Logan last week. and was accompan-
led by Mrs. w. s. Muir Sr. who has
returned to her home at that place
after visit OF several weeks In Ran.
dolph.-Rich County News.
Races at the Auditorium
tonight. Admission as
usual and ladies free.
Brass band in attendance.
Afternoon session ago TO
$50.
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Mrs. Susan Lamb, Of Hyde Park,
died Of general debility last Monday.

Mrs. Susan Lamb, Of Hyde Park,
died Of general debility last Monday.
Pres. VIM. II. Vaughan and Frank.
lin L. Gunnell, Of Wellsville. we're the
speakers at the First ward services
yesterday.
J. w. Crawford Is at home from
trip to Malad and Samaria. He was
also at Coalville, where he took an
option on a fifth interest In a coal
mine there. Mr.. Crawford says ne be.
lieves he has great opportunity
there.
J. b. Racliffe, one of the promoters
Of the Richmond Condensed MIX fac.
tory, came from Maine Monday. &C.
companied by his brother, s. B. Ra.
cliffe. who Is connected with the Swift
Packing company Of Kansas City.
The holiday goods at Eliason's
are unlike anything ever offered
before In Logan. The newest and
best Is to be found there.
The Logan Amusement and Invest.
ment company has entered suit 10
protest to paying 1894 90 taxes assessed
against the Audito.ium. The com.
pany says that the county Is not legal.
ly entitled to taxes for 1907 on auy.
thing they own other than the ground,
which was vacant on the second Mon
day In January, 1907.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-12-18
HOLIDAY GOODS

DR.. d. G Bulge has been having a
severe siege OF la grippe.
OvercOatsl OvercOatsl at
half price at NewbOld's.
Geo. d. McCullock is at home from
a lengthy stay In Salt Lake city, incl.
dent TO Federal court business
Attention Is called to the special
sale OF millinery at Mrs. Kartchner's,
on South Main. Great slaughter In
prices.
"A Wife's Sccret'at the opera house
Monday night attracted medium
sized audience that was fairly pleased
with the presentation.
SPECIAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS,
one fullquurt OF superior whiskey for
sl.OO or four full quarts for 81 SO, at
Ritter Brothers DrugCo
Edward Hansen, surveyor, went to
Dewey on Monday to confer with two
surveyors Of Box Elder county regard.
Ing lines that have been run in that
county, about which law suit is now
pending 10 Judge Maughan's court.
The best assortment of
ladies' hats for the least
money Is at Mrs. Kartch-
ner's, east of Thatcher
opera house.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-12-18

The NJ. l. A. of the First ward will
not meet ntil January 2, 1908.
Newb0ld's are selling
out their line of overcOats
at half price.
THE DEVILS ACTION a pretty
good show, will be here before long.
Then comes the Josephine Deffry Co.
for three nights at the end OF the
year.
The faculties of the A. G. and B. Y.
G. are said to be arranging for
basketball game Immediately after
the holidays. This ought to be hum.
mer.
If you want a $40 ladies'
hat for So, a $I2 hat for
So, or a Sc hat for So, go
to Mrs.Kartchner's, south
Of Methodist church.
The December number OF 1.-THE
Portai Is a beauty and filed with
excellent reading matter. The ar.
chitect's plan Of the new st. Johns
church and rectory to be built during
the coming year indicates that the
structure will be commodious and
attractive. The corner east OF the
Lindquist undertaking establishment
has been secured for the new building
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-12-18

The case Of j. s. Petersen vs.. T. B.
Bulge for the recovery Of certain
property has been set for December
% Judge Erickson will sit on this
case.
Rust & Reading, at the Palace
Meat Market. will have the finest
display Of all kinds Of meat and
poultry for the holiday trade.
Everything In their line Is fresh and
juicy; everybody can be suited.
This is the season of the year when
everybody is going to want a Christmas
tree. 1t has been the custom in the
past to 60 out and cut the incest tree
that could be found and bring it In,
use II and then forget about II. The
National Forest Service does not like
this practice for the reason that II all
the towns In the state are allowed to
cut from one hundred to several hun.
dred trees for decoration purposes It
meansa forest OF immense area destroy
ed every year. The Forest Service pro-
vides penalty for the cutting 0f trees
and we have been advised that this
matter will be closely looked after by
the men In the forest service. The
governor Of the state has also forbid
den the cutting Of trees for the pur.
pose of Christmas decoration. The
reason for all this Is the fact that
people are beginning to realize the
value OF timber. H
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-12-18
Wines and Liquors.

You want the best wines and liquors.
We keep nothing else. 1n any guam
THY A certain amcunt will be con
sumcd Why not get it here?
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-12-18
Shaving
Supplies.

Razors, Mugs, Brushes, strops, Soaps,
III greatest variety. Serviceable ar
ticles, fancy OF plain, any price. Ask
to see our complete stock.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-12-18
Brushes.

Hair and cloth brushes OF all descrip.
lions and prices. Military Sets In at.
tractive cases You couldn't think of
anything better II you puzzled your
brain a week. Let us show you what
we have In this line.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-12-18
Books.

1t Is doubtful II there is a gift more
universally satisfactory than a Book.
They are acceptable any time, any.
where and by any person. The only
question Is a matter of choice and a
good ctock to choose from, Our offer.
Ing this Christmas makes the book
problem easy, for 1t includes all the
standard and latest copyright litera.
ture done In the most attractive bind.
ings Burnt leather binding is a new
feature, and our offerings in this are
very superior.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-12-18
albums.

Every family needs something 10
which to preserve the photographs of
friends and relatives. One OF our fine
Albums will answer the need. No Hner
stock was ever brought to Logan. or
any desired size, fancy design, superior
quality, attractive In appearance, they
will indeed prove thing Of beauty
and Joy forever. We pride ourselves
on our selection and completeness Of
stock. Let US show them to you while
you are shopping.
We also have Autograph Albuns
with best quality covers, good paper,
at reasonable prices. These are dainty
gifts.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-12-18
christmas
Cards.

There are some To whom YOU do not
care 10 send q costly present Why
nor send one 81 orr dainty Christmas
cards as remembrance? Or book.
let from The SOCK We have These
cost bur few cents. yet are most
acceptable, as they are the latest and
most beautiful
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-12-18
Japanese
HntiknOny Ware.

Useful little tricks that are pleasing
to the eye as well. Pin trays, Crumb
trays and such like in ornamental de-
signs, from Is cents to 81 so. Such
dainties are absolutely necessary In the
average home, Look here for your gift.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-12-18
Mirrors.
household, Hand,
and Pocket.

Has your home needed a large Mir.
ror? Make yourself a Christmas pres.
ent OF one Of the very fine ones we
now have In stock We have exactly
the kind YOU have been looking for
the kind that will st Off your room in
the proper way, They are fiawless, in
any size and shape, with artistic, solid
and well put together frames, very at.
tractive In appearance and worth al.
most double the price we ask for them.
These are tie very finest household
Mirrors ever brought into the city.
In fact, they are too good to be carried
In stock very long, and we are making
prices that ought to move them.
Come and see how attractive good
mirror can be.
Toilet Mirrors, Hand Mirrors, Peck
ct Mirrors are essentials We have
them in unlimited quantity, variety,
shape and price These make the
most attractive presents. for where is
the person that doesn't like TO see
himself as others see him?
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-12-18
Fine
Perfumes.

You always want the best or none,
and Ritter haseve kept the best. Ask
the Smart Set" Besides our usual
superior Christmas stock, we are now
offering Van Tines Oriental Per-
fumes. The name is guarantee OF
Its perfection. A bottle of this 10
dainty case will make a present that
will delight any feminine soul. We
have perfumes In BOTTLES of any size,
and the price is not such as you would
expect to pay for truly splendid per-
fume. The most perfect assortment.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
Dead in His Carriage.

As the Shah's siI-horsed carrit &c
passed by was still more surprised
to see his hishness. the prime minister,
sitting opposite hip-a very unusual
sight in Persia. where court etiquette
prescribes that the sovereign always
ride alone I'm his carriage. There, was
the pallor Of death on Nasreddln
Shah's visage, and yet distinctly saw
him lift UP his hand and twirl his
mustaches with HIS habitual swagger.
while his faithful Sadrazam kept fan
ming him vigorously.
On my way to the hotel. which was
near the American legation. a court
chamberlain, with whom I was ac-
Quainted. gallOped by, and. seeing me.
he pulled up his horse and whispered:
His majesty is dangerously III. so
you better remain Indoors and order
your cook to take IN few days pro
visions" Then. without any further
explanations. ne disappeared. I could
not for he world, see what the Shah's
Illness had 10 do with our cocks pro-
visions, but when 1 reached the hotel
and whispered the news 10 the pro-
prlotOr. its effect was most astound-
ins, indeed. In an instant the whole
caravansa-ai was in eommotsn. Ser
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
TlOne Brought Delhi India

wants were dispatched 10 buy provi-
sions, while gates and doors were
banged aud barred as II in prepare
ton for an imminent siege. The
streets were thronEed, as II by magic,
with crowds Of frightened people,
them carrying loads OF bread and
other provisions.
Then, about an hour later. the streets
were absolutely deserted and, save for
the occasional wall OF some frightened
women: or the casual clatter Of gallop-
ins horses. a profound and OminOus
silence reigned all over the city.
Runlor had. II that the Shah had sud-
denly died and SO everybody was ex-
pecting the usual anarchy Of murder
and pillage during the interregnum.
But, thanks 70 the Sadraxam Emln-os-
Soltan's vigorous measure, nothing I'M
toward happened and, gradually. the
story OF the assassination leaked out.
finally learned that. as the Shah was
entering the mausoIeum OF Sh abdo-
laxim to worship at the venerated
shrine, somebody approached him. all
rnuffed up like "A Persian woman,
holding out a paper in the left hand as
II wishing to present a petition What
is it, inquired Nasreddin Shah. and In
reply a deafening pistol shot rever-
berated throughout the sacred. edifce.
fired point blank at his heart His
majesty gasped and fell-dead.
Then. in order to prevent as long as
possible. the portentous news from
reaching the populace. the energetic
prime minister hastily summoned the
palace and legation doctors Qncluding
Dr. Wishard OF the American Hospital
and pretending that the Shah was
only having a fsinting spell. had his
body placed in the imperial coach. sup
ported and held upright by Azlz-us-
Soltah's father. II was this diminutive
Mira Mehemmed Khan who hiding
himself behind his Shehid (martyred)
masters ample shoulders kept on
twirling with flourish the imperial
mustsches. while the Sadrazam vigor-
ously famed him All the way back to
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
Sixth OF the KaiOr DYNASTY.

His imperial majesty, Mohammed
All Shah. the present ''Imperator'' OF
Persia. Is the sixth Shah Of the Ka1or
dynasty. When. during the middle
ages, Persia was overrun by the Tur-
comans their numerous tribes settled
in various parts OF the land Like the
ahorigines Of America. they are all
known by special tribal names Dur
ing the second half Of the eighteenth
century. while Persia was In the throes
OF complete anarchy. the Kajor tribe
OF Turcomans came into prominence
and their chief ultimately became mas
ter OF the northern section OF Persia.
Then. toward the close OF the century.
AEha MOhammed became shah or
Persia and thus the Kajar dynasty
was founded.
The present Shahinshsh IS the eldest
OF several brothers. When his father
assembled TIE throne. ne was. through
the .intercession OF Emin-os-Soltan.
the prime minister. appointed valiahd.
or crown prince. in spite OF the fact
that his moJSe- was not a princess.
The story of he tragedies and ro-
nance OF this IN fortunate lady sounds
very much ike a page from the
Arabian Nights" Her father was the
famous Mira Taghi Khan-perhaps
famous Mira Taghl. Khan-perhaps
former, and administrator that modern
Persia has produced. His bigoted enc
mics. full OF envy and spite, constant
" plotted and intrigued against him
and finally succeeded IN frightening
the Shah. So. enc fatal morning. as
Mira Taghi. Xhan was taking his
bath, suddenly the Mirghazab or chief
execuuoner, eaterei with an ominous
silken cord N his hand The hapless
minister. knowing that he was mex
Orably doomed, ecmnit'ed suicide and
thus avoided the ignominy OF being
executed.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22

Nasreddin Shah soon realized his Ia
tai mistake and, stricken with remOrse.
he tried hard 70 make amends by
lav,shing all sorts OF royal favors on
the widow and orphans lie married
one OF the daughters OF HIS son. Crown
Prince AIozafrereddin. and unto them
was born Prince Moham'1ed Ali. the
present monarch.
But Omm-el- Khaghan- Mother OF
SOvereign-uDable TO forgive and forget
her fathers tragic death. was filed
with such revengeful hatred for the
Kajar dynasty that the marriage
turned ont an utter failure She was
finally divorced. and. after n check
cred career. she married Mira ALI
Khan. who, IN 1905. died rather sud
denly while on a visit 10 MS imperial
stepson-
-Iohammed Ali Shah is Young man
OF thirty-hve, Of medium height
strong, healthy. and stout In spite
The Washington times., 1907-09-22

in the very midst OF his jubilee fss-
tlvities. was Assassinated by Mira
Reza. the fRnatical regicide.
h2ver can ! forget the dramatic in.
cidents of those eventful days. hap
pened to be in Persia then-Just Re
Gently arrived from America. On a
bright and sunny afternoon as I was
crossing Artillery Square 1 heard the
trumpets announce the Shah's ap-
preach. stopped TO see the parade.
and soon the troops presented arms
while the drums and bugles gave the
sovereisn's salute. I was surprised to
note that the imperial cortege was
driving along at a furious pace-a
strenuous activity so incompatible with
the Oriental idea OF dignity and re-
nose
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
The Anderson. Palace. Home of SHAH
Harein,

the palecc. al II the Emperor were
stu aEvei
Nasredd'IS Shah's three principal sons
were the zil-Os-Soltan. the Caliahd
fcrown Trincel and Maybe Saltaneh.
The eldest. being born OF a pleblan wo-
man. could not inherit the throne. and
'or this reason he was. for a long time
bitter enemy OF his younger brother
the late Mozanereddin Shah. Deter
mined 70 seize the throne even by force
Of arms II necessary, he carefully pre-
pared a regular army corps n the
province OF Isapahan. OF which he was
the governor. II IS said that he had a
trenchant saber made for him. which
he called the 'Bfozafrerkosh''-k osh
meaning slayer" These warli1e
preparations so alarmed his imperial
sire. that finally. through an Oriental
ruse. his army was disbanded. and IN
later years the two rival brothers were
reconciled