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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-03
THE NEWS IN LONDON.
Court Functions Cancelled by His
British Majesty.

London. Feb. 2.-Official announce
ment of the tragedy at Lisbon was re-
ceived at the Portuguese legation be-
tween 3 and o'clock this morning
The details of the tragedy differed but
little from those given in the news
paper cables previously received here.
Three of the regicides were killed and
three others were captured. according
TO the official reports, which added that
at the time the dispatch was sent the
city was quiet.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra,
on learning of the tragedy, sent tele-
grams of warm sympathy to Queen
Amelie in her bereavement. The in
tended visits of their msjesties to the
courts of Denmark and Norway, and
also the next court at Buckingham
palace. have been cancelled as a token
of respect for the memory of the king
and prince
Censored News Unreliable.
Dispatches from Lisbon say that the
strietest censorship is still maintained
by the government, and in conse-
quence the official reports that the as
sassins were anarchists instead of re-
pubicans is received with reserve
here. The censored kilograms state
the effect of the assassinations has
been to strengthen the mOnarchist feel
ing among the masses. and that the
army spirit and discipline are perfect.
Statements regarding political condi-
tons in Portugal will be regarded sus-
piciously throughout Europe until
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-03
MORE THAN HALF
MADE OF LUMBER
Statistics Regarding ConStruC-
ton of Buildings in Larger
Cities of Country.

Washington, Feb. I'm a report to-
day regarding building operations and
the timber supply, the geological sur
vey says that the Increasing price Of
lumber and a rapidly increasing use %
perfected fre-proof systems of COTS
struction. should have much to do Il
holding down the amount which for
ests are called upon TO yield each year
but that SO FAR these more substantial
materials have not decreased the lum-
Der cut of the nation. Notwithstand-
ing the remarkable Increased use of
cement and other fire-proof materials,
the last reports of the building opera
lions in fOTty-nine Of the leading cities
of the United States for the year. col
lected by the geological survey, show
that 50 per cent were of wooden con-
struction. This does not include the
large quantity of lumber used for the
construction of dwellings, stores and
other buildings in the thousands Of
small cities and towns scattered over
the country and not included in the
forty cities on which the reckon
ing was made.
In towns and small cities wood is
usually the predominating building
material, and il is safe to say that if
the statistics had included figures for
all places of whatever size. the per
centage of wooden construction would
have been much greater. These fig
ures. as a rule. are only for the cor
pOrdte limits
In wooden buildings New York City
is at the bottom of the list though &
leads with SlS075 as the average cos1
of buildings. Except at San Francis
co, where abnormal conditions have
prevailed since the fire, Boston shows
the greatest increase of any of the
cities in the total cost of building ope-
rations. The average cost of buildings
is constantly increasing, having risen
over $500 during the last three years.
The average value of building is
given in the report as S2,035
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-03
Grief of Alfonso.

Madrid, Feb. liking Alfonso, while
on his way to Madrid today, visited the
Countess of Paris. mother Of Queen
Amelie, at the Villa Manrique, in the
province of Seville. and offered his
condolences.
The king has instructed the colonel
of the Castillo regiment, of which King
Carlos was an honorary colonel, TO pro-
coed to Lisbon and watch at the bier
of the dead sovereign.
King Alfonso Will be represented at
the funeral by his brother-in-law, the
Infante Fernando, who is the husband
OF the Infanta Maria Teresa.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-03
PORTUGAL IN MOURNING.
On Every Hand In Lisbon Is Seen
Evidence of Sincere Sorrow.

Evidence of Sincere Sorrow.
Lisbon, Feb. 2.-All Portugal is in
mourning today for the king and
crown prince, who yesterday met death
at the hands of a band o. assassins. In
this city there is to be seen on every
hand evidence of sincere sorrow unlike
anything ever before manifested in the
history of the monarchy. A flood of
kilograms from every section of the
country express only grief over the
tragedy and assurance to the authOri-
ties of the support from the people.
Already it is apparent that the act of
the assassins has had a result directly
opposite TO what they desired.
That the monarchy will continue
there seems no doubt at this moment.
The leaders of all the monarchist par
ties from the most conservative to
those where the most advanced ideas
prevail. have reached a complete
agreement TO this effect, and they are
bending all their efforts toward the
maintenance of order in the country.
Accession of Manuel.
Tomorrow the Official Gazette will
announce the accession to the throne
of Prince Manuel. who, with the queen
mother, had an almost miraculous eS-
cape from death in the storm of bull
let's which poured into the royal car
riage yesterday. His wounds, which
at first were believed to be serious,
proved to be of comparatively slight
consequence, and today he is well on
the road to complete recovery. 1t is
confidently believed that this young
man, in his accession to the throne
will find his great task considerably
lightened owing to the fact that he is
known to be of a charming, sympa-
thettc nature, which has always been
delight to those about him. Even
with his wounds and amid the dreadful
scenes which accompanied and fol-
lowed the tragedy the young prince
has preserved a demeanor of utmost
dignity. His wounded arm is carried
in sling, but he makes light of the
own hurts and protests that he suffers
no pain whatever.
Names of Regieides Withheld.
The greatest secrecy is being MAIN
tanned as to the identity of the regi-
cides and the details of the investiga-
ton which is being made into the as
sassinatiOn The names of the as
sailants who were shot down by the
police guard and the others who were
captured while they were fleeing from
the scene of the fatal attack are being
withheld, If, indeed. they have been
learned by the police themselves.
The bodies of King Carlos and the
crown prince are lying today in the
palace lin the same room of the suite
which was occupied by the king No
arrangements have yet been made for
the funeral.
The accession to the throne by
Prince Manuel was announced i'm a
proclamation issued by the council of
In CT ~ Of
the murder, the proclamation declares
that when the assassins attacked the
royal carriage Queen Amelie acted
with the greatest courage, heroically
attempting to shield her sons at the
risk of her own life, and at the same
time striking at the murderers with
large bouquet which she carried
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-03
BROUGHT ON BY FRANCO.
Portuguese Premier Charged With
Responsibility for Tragedy.

Paris. Feb. $50 great was the shock
experienced at the Portuguese legation
here over the announcement of the as
sassination of the king and crown
prince that at first dispatches from
Madrid giving an official view of the
events at Lisbon scarcely could be
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-03

news through uncensored channels be-
comes available.
An uncOnfirmed news agency dis
patch dated Lisbon declares that an
other sensational episode occurred this
afternoon, when a party of armed re-
publicans attacked the residence of
Premier Franco. The dispatch says
that the military guarding the pre-
mier's residence exchanged a fusillade
with the republicans, wounding sew
eral of them
The attack on Premier Frances re-
residence probably occurred yesterday
as mentioned in tonight's dispatch
from Madrid
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-03
Decided Not to Go.

Naples. Feb. 1.-The Duke of Or
leans, brother Of Queen Ameie of Por-
tugaL was greatly affected when he
received the news from Lisbon that
King Carlos and the crown prince had
been assassinated. He Immediately tel
egraphed Queen Amelie, telling her
that he was going to Lisbon, out on
receiving a telegram from her he de-
cided to forego a visit to Portugal and
left tonight for Egypt, where he will
meet his sister. the Duchess of Aosta.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-03
Beaten OFF by Guard.

Paris. Feb. Especial dispatches re-
ceived here from Lisbon say that a
band of republicans attacked Premier
Frances house last night, but was
beaten off by the guard. Several of
the attacking party are declared TO
have been wounded
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-03
LOSS 100000.

Buckhannon, w Va. Feb. 2.-FiTe
which started in the Morrison hotel
here early today destroyed the post
office, four other buildings and one re-
sidence. Loss, $780, 700.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-03
FEAR AROUSED IN SPAIN.
Close Watch viii Be Kept to Pre-
vent Anarchist Outbreak.

Madrid, Feb. 2.-The assassination
yesterday of King Carlos and Crown
Prince LUZ Philippe has created gener-
al sorrow in Spain, but at the same
time it has awake d the fears that
once obtained that a recrudescence of
anarchistic deeds is not improbable in
this monarchy, where d propaganda of
the anarchists already has secured for
them a strong foothold.
Especially in Barcelona, where the
anarchists and revolutionists are nota-
bly, powerful, did the news of the as
sassination cause great excitement.
1t is understood that for a long time
there has been active communication
between the radical reVOlutiOnists of
Portugal and Spain, having in view
acting in accord at the psychological
moment.
Meeting of Council of State.
These facts induced the government
today 10 take a firm grip on the Span
ish situation, with the intention of fore
stalling a possible outbreak of violence
i'm the monarchy. A meeting of the
council of state was held today, at
which IL was decided to observe es-
peciaI precautions at the frontier, and
rigid rules will be enforced concerning
the passage across the frontier of in
dividuals traffic and merchandise.
Immediately after the council of state
had concluded its sessions Premier
MauTa left for Seville by special train
for a consultation with King Alfonso.
Six Assassins.
The foreign Office today gave out
statement saying that the assassins
numbered six, all of them being armed
with carbines and revolvers They
were paid by political agitators, enc
mics of the government. One of the
slain regicides was a Frenchman. ac-
cOrding to the statement, and encir-
cling his body was a belt filled with
gold. the profit for his share in the
murderous act.
simultaneously with the assassina-
ton, the statement also says, an arm
ed band surrounded the home of Pre-
mier Franco in the outskirts of the
city, but was beaten off by the guard.
The dissidents have announced that
grave events would develop from the
situation in Portugal, but it was not
imagined that they would take the
grave turn they did.
The Spanish press, while expressing
sorrow and indignation at the assas-
sinatiOn, makes various comments on
the political aspect of the murders. The
Liberal says they probably were pro-
voked by the negligence of the Portu-
guese government, adding:
1--WE can only suppose that Premier
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-03
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-03
FRANCO HAD BEEN WARNED.
Assassinations at Lisbon Result of
Republican Conspiracy.

Madrid, Feb. 2.-According to news
received here. the assassinations OF
King Carlos and the crown prince were
executed under the orders of the re-
publican ferreira, and the intention
was to assassinate the whole Portu-
guese royal family.
Premier Franco had an intimation
of these intentions, and, fearing that
the police would be unable to give the
royal family adequate protection at
Villa Vicosa, had arranged for their
return to Lisbon, taking many precau-
tionary measures for their safe jour
ney, such as stationing special service
police and detectives at various points
and occupying the landing stage by
strong forces. Crossing the Tagus by
steamer was advised by him in prefer
ence to the long route by railroad,
where protective measures would be
more difficult.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-03
Thirty Men in Plot.

II seems IldL altogether SOitc tliil y
men concerned in the plot were secret
ed among the trees along the Villa Vi
cosa road, in the vicinity of the land
ing stage and at other points along
the route. A group was stationed in
the Praca do Commerce.. There were
a dozen men in this group, and all of
them wore long cloaks TO conceal their
weapons.
1t is even stated that the Portuguese
government has proofs that several
men prominent in the Republican par
ty. including one ex-minisiter belong
ing to the regeneration party, were
concerned in and betrayed the costs Of
the plot Some of these men, it is
said, have escaped across the frontier.
The Portuguese government has re-
quested the Spanish authorities to
guard the frontier and prevent further
escapes, and rigorous measures have
been taken in all the Portuguese ports
to arrest any suspected persons at
tempting to leave the country.
Bombs and Arms Seized.
During the night following the as
sassinations the police of Lisbon dis
covered and seized a large store of
bombs and arms and republican pro-
carnations, and arrested a number of
republicans and regenerados, including
a few well-known men.
The reported attack on Premier
Frances house would seem to indi-
cate that there was foundation for the
reports current of the intention of the
conspirators, after wiping out the
members of the royal household, to kill
Franco and proclaim a republic.
1t is difficult here to procure reliable
details of the assasSinatiOnS. One ac-
count says fourteen of the assassins
were killed, including their leader, and
that only half a dozen Of them effect
ed their escape.
1t is also stated here that Queen
Amelie only escaped by miracle sew
eral bullets striking her. hat, the muir
derers having fired with deadly intent
at the heads of their victims.
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The temper Of the troops is admir-
able and unfaltering.
The principal regicide killed has been
identified as Manuel Bulca, a sergeant
in the Seventh cavalry and a teacher
in an elementary school. For eight
years he acted as a private tutor in
this city. He was about 80 years of
age.
The two other assassins who were
killed are believed to be Portuguese.
The police, however, refuse to make
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-18
HEARD IN PASSING.

A schoolgirl in Kansas Was asked to give a definition of the word denIagog the other day and said that 1t was vessel holding beer and other liquids.
 Sixty-nine heirs and 1u lawyers are fighting for S10,0O0 farm out in Ohio. There'll be a whole lot of the farm left by the time the faithful 10 get through.
 New York city gains in taxable real estate this year $4I2,00O,O0O. That is a wonderful showing for her assessors. It exceeds the entire list of many large city.-Bridgeport Standard.
 There's only one congressman on the republican side who pleads guilty to favoring the presidential boom of Sen ator Foraker, yet Senator Foraker is lively in inverse proportion to his smallness and just now is very anat- omy of the Taft boom.-New Haven Register.
 The thug, burglar, sneak-thief and pick-pocket are too common for com fort. Whetheh hard times are respon sbile for their appearance or not the revolver and watchdog should be kept handy. Give the crook warm re- ception, when cOnvenient-Paw- tucket. R. l., Times.
 Southern California has shipped l .722 carloads of oranges and 657 car loads of lemons thus far this season. There is money in growing fruit in that part of the country. particularly since better freight service enables such good connections with the east ern market-New London Day.
 That the military service of the United States government is thor oughly alert to the possibility of war with Japan, is we'll demonstrated in the appeals now being made to the naval and military committees of congress for appropriations to be used in perfectlng the fighting arms of the nation.-New Haven Leader. Judge Gray Is prudent He has de- clined to attend a dinner 10 Mir Bryan in Philadelphia on the ground that since he went on the bench he has made it a rule not to attend political functions. It is @ good rule for a judge to follow. though perhaps Judge Gray would not be very enthusiastic over doing honor to Mir Bryan in any case-Providence Bulletin.
 The inspector of polio In New Or leans entered the office Of The Morn ing World" last night and fired two shots at the editor as a result of some uncomplimentary remarks made about him in the paper The shooting at editors Is bad business. Sometime they may be hit and then there will he more trouble Editors cannot be per- nanently removed by shooting No sirree.-New Britain Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-18

The panic was chiefly financial says Banker Clews, and mainly due to the gross abuse of credit and too rapid transformation of capital from liquid into fixed forms. The storm which began in October has, however i'm mensely clarified the financial situa- ton. Confidence is reriving at rapid rate; money is coming out of hoarding; currency is returning in large volume from the interior; bank reserves are rising with unexpected rapidity and the whole tendency of existing forces is toward recuperation. The patient is still somewhat reduced by past ex- cesses, but his constitution has not been impaired; strength is returning and the disease is being gradually conquered. The most encouraging feature is the growing ease in money, and the very pronounced improvement in the credit situation: the latter a
 
 very vital matter in commercial af- fairs. In view of the large additions to our currency supply and the na- tion's stock of gold, we might be in danger of rather too violent recovery and accompanying imitation: especial ly as lower prices for securities and commodities have in effect materially increased the available supply of funds. It is somewhat fortunate, therefore, that counter-demands. such as the withdrawal of public deposits, provision for trust company reserves, retirement of clearing house certifi- cates, etc, have intervened to prevent an undue surplus of idle money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-18

Coroner Hoffman of Chicago IS impressed with the fact that out of the 4,607 deaths investigated last year a large proportion was caused by industrial accidents. He has ob- served the resulting destitution and points out that the men killed in shops, factories. elevators, etc, are generally young and leave young widows with several helpless chill dren. This condition is so grave, in the estimation of the coroner, that he is undertaking an investigation and in his next report he expects to state the financial status of heirs at law and next of kin of those who have met accidental deaths. the size of the surviving family. what prop erty was left, whether insurance was carried. and the sex and ages and ability to earn of the surviving members of the family. and all other data that will give a fair idea of their resources, wants and needs. 4 request has been made, says this writer. upon the chief of police to cooperate and the same data be gathered by the police concerning the families where a permanent in- jury is received" These statistics are intended by Coroner Hoffman to give legislators an intelligent basis for protective legislation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-18

be specially trained for the work if possible. should be familiar with the literature on the subject, and by fre- quent visits to other schools and in- stitutions should be reasonably fa- miliar with what is going on in schools at their best. AS Dr John stone we'll puts it, What We need is forward teachers for backward pu- pills" Such teachers can be found by persistent effort on the part of principal or superintendent. In any teaching force there are always some who are willing to engage in this special line of work. These children should receive kind and sympathetic management. They are usually affectionate and will respond quickly to any reasonable demands of the teacher.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-18

It begins to look as though the former aldermen who now oppose paying those back salaries were not up to snuff when the measure was passed making the raise. They thought so and so, but it appears did not take interest enough in the mat ter to know positively whether date was set, at which time the salaries should be raised. As this was not done there was nothing left for the lawmakers at Hartford but to make the new law effective from the date of its passage. No Use crying over split milk, gentlemen, you helped make the law and now let the bills be paid, but make a resolution that next time you will put in the resolution what you thought ought to be there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-18
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS: Tonight and Tomorrow Morning. Sun sets, 45s; rises, 7:iS Moon rises. ':02 p. m. Moons age. Is days.

During the past season of naviga- tion on the great lakes thirty-eight vessels were lost. The aggregate loss was $1,692,O00. Navigation be- tween Kingston and American ports closes about Christmas and usually opens just before Easter. During this period the commercial inter- course is necessarily hampered. Goods and merchandise are sent by Niagara Falls or the railroad bridges at Prescott and Montreal and linn ited amount over the ice from Cape Vincent to Kingston. During the closed season at Kingston exports fall off two-thirds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-18
STATE GRANGE OFFICERS.
Important Resolutions Passed and
 Several Changes Made.

Hartford, Jan 1S.-The annual session of the Connecticut State grange closed Thursday afternoon, after long and busy day. The cleo ton of officers, continued from tho morning session, was completed about o'clock, and then reports cf committees were made and several resolutions passed. The complete list of officers elected follows:
 Master, Leonard H. Healer. Woodstock.
 overseer, Burdette A. Peck, Bris- tol.
 Lecturer, Joseph H. Putnam, Litchfield. Steward. F. P. Johnson, Warren
 Assistant steward, Walter s. Hine, Derby.
 Chaplain. Rev Frank Country man, Stony Creek.
 Treasurer, Norman S. Platt, New Haven.
 Secretary, Henry E. Loomis, Glas- tonbury. Gate keeper, E. F. Hutchinson, Andover.
 Ceres, Mrs Ida II. McAllister, Say brook.
 Flora. Mrs orra A. Phelps, Sails bury. Pomona. Mrs Addie c. Hyde, Brooklyn. | Lady assistant steward, Mrs liar. riet Chapman Crockett, North Ha. ven. Retiring State Master Orson s. Wood of Ellington was elected a member of the executive committe. for three years. succeeding Preston B. Sibley of Danielson. whose term expired. A resolution was passed creating a standing committee on lecturers work. to he composed Of the state and Pomona lecturers, whose duty 1t should be 10 visit subordinate granges and assist in the develop ment of the literary and educational work of the various subordinate granges. Another resolution reported by the committee on education and passed authorized the appointing oi a standing committee to be com posed of the state lecturer and two al large. to be appointed by the state master. to be known as the standing committee on public schools, whose duty it should be to look after such legislation in the next state legislature pertaining su the public schools as would promote the best interests of the rural schools.