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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
First Speaker to be Furnished by
National Committee Arrives
In Salt Lake.
TO TALK AT SALTAIR OUTING
Woman's Democratic Club Preparing
For Large Crowd AT RatlH
cation Exercises.

When the Rio Grande Western train
from Denver pulled into salt Lake at
noon today it brought as a passenger
the first spellbinder of the national
campaign to be sent to Utah in behalf
of either of the presidential candi-
dates
The orator is Raymond Robbins.
sent out by the Democratic national
committee, and the purpose of his
visit is to boom things for w. j. Bry-
an. Robbins comes with his praises
in the way of previous record unsung,
as none of the local Democrats are
personally acquainted with him, al
though several figure that being sent
by the national committee, he must
have had extensive experience in the
party work.
Mr. Robbins comes specifically TO
lead the speech making at Saltair to-
morrow afternoon, when the Wo-
mans Democratic club viii be host at
a gathering of Democrats from all
parts of Utah.
State Chairman Martineau stated
this morning that while the state com
mittee was not participating officially
i'm the outing, it had endorsed the plan,
and its members would attend in
force, with all good Democrats, re-
gardless of locality.
The program at Saltar tomorrow
will consist of gathering over which
Hon. w H. King will preside, which
will assemble at $50 O'Clock on the
dancing floor of the pavilion. Besides
Judge King. Hon. Raymond Robbins
and w. w. Ray, president of the
Young Mems Bryan club, VIII deliver
IL aNsaHH. a
by w ID Phillips and a letter from
William j. Eryan win he read.
The Bryan ratification day with its
national committee orator as fSa-
ture, is part of an extensive campaign
that is being opened up. President
Ray of the Bryan club stated this
morning that the officers of that or
ganization would meet this afternoon to
select an executive committee, and to
send out literature to other cities urg-
ing the organization Of Bryan clubs at
once. For the Democratic convention
| at Logan, rate of single fare for the
| round trip is TO be made, with spec
| ial train to return after the convention
! Special efforts, says state Chairman
| Martineau, VIII be made TO secure a
: large Attendance f9,eiDg-the south, be
cause of the good that a get ac-
| quainted" meeting can do in one Sec
ton of the state attended by people
from other sections.
Hon. T. II. Fitzgerald who has just
returned from the pleasant task of
| serving on the committee that notified
Col. Bryan Of his nomination believes
il would be a great mistake for the
Utah Democracy TO fuse with the Am
ericans'' He is of the opinion that the
nomination of Uncle" Jesse knight
for governor ON the Democratic ticket
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
u. S. TREASURER CONTINUES
TO GET STOLEN CHECKS

Washington, Aug. l9-Checks drawn
ON the treasurer of the United States to
officials of the public health and ma
rine hospitals service which were re-
Gently stolen from a messenger i'm front
of the department of commerce and
labor in this city, continue to be re-
ceived by Chief Wilkie. of the secret
service The pouch was found between
this city and Alexandria. Va. but the
$1,000 in cash had been distracted.
So far the identity of the robber has
not been learned To-day one of the
checks drawn in favor Of A. II. Glen
nan. assistant surgeon general of the
marine hospital service for $2l3.S3 was
received through a local bank which
had been cashed by the Malta National
bank, of Malta Of Texas another in
favor OF T.. b. Scott of the same service
for $50 was received from the station
agent of the Southern Pacific railroad
at San Antanio, Texas, who found II
on the station platform. 1t had been
endorsed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
THIRTEEN MEN INJURED
IN DYNAMITE EXPLOSION

Detroit, Mich. Aug l9.--Thirteen men
were seriously injured six of them
probably fatally today in the lower
Detroit river when charge OF dyua-
mite exploded under the drill vessel
Destroyer which has been working on
the now Livingston channel
The day shift started to clean out
hole over which the drill lay prepara-
tory To "a blast when charge OF dyua-
mite lief, In the hole by the night SHIFT
exploded without warming The fatal
~ injured are;
Foreman Gilbert Morenci. stephen
Autin, Alex. Amellc. Gus BclleCouro.
Ernest McGoe and John Belecoure.
When the tug Columbia reached the
scene he Destroyer was found badly
wrecked. with her boilers standing on
end and the decks strewn with MANNED
and bleeding wprkmen The injured
were taken ON board he tug and hur-
ried to Amhorstburs for medical att
tcution,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
PRESIDENT WILL NOT
TAKE STUMP FOR TAFT

oyster Bay, Aug. ia published
report that President Roosevelt had
offered to take the stump for Taft this
fall was denied today by Rudolph Ful-
ster, the presidents ASSISTANT secre-
tary He said no such offer had been
made, and reiterated the statement
that the president would make no cam
paign speeches.
Truman S Newberry, acting secreta-
ny of the navy. who was the guest of
the president over night, had talk
with the president on the naval mill
tia. He made report to MIR. Roose-
Welt of the maneuvers of the fleet in
which the volunteer naval men from
six states took part at Farringers ba )
last week He told the president that
the men had acquitted themselves adj
mmably The president was pleased
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
NOT CASE TO ARB|TRATE
Diplomatic Circles AT The Hague So
Regard Hollands Dispute
Win Venezuela.

The Hague. Aug. l9--Aftcr nine
hour session during which the dispute
between The Netherlands and Vcue-
zuela was canvassed exhuustivoly IN
all it's phases the cabinet dispersed
shortly after midnight last night and
Minister of Foreign Amairs Van Swim
deien proceeded 10 the royal chateau
at ilet Loo 10 aCquaiut Queen Wlhel-
NINA with the result of the council
The terms of Tho Netherlands ans
Wor W the letter OF President Castro OF
Venezuela were fully discussed ANA II
IS understood that the actual text us
well us broad lines Of action drawn up
TO meet any possible evrutualitles were
agreed upon. ~ diplomatic circles
here the view ls entertained that the
present difficulty between Holland aad
Venezuela rs not of nature TO uo set
tled by arbitration and m rNplauu-
ton II IS pointed out that the dispute
Is not OF prlvute commercial charac-
ter like the difficulties that have arisen
between Venezuela, Germany and Am
ericsL.
In these cases the governments IA
question sought satisfaction Tor claims
but Holland has mo- claim for Npuo-
auclu II is maintained that tho pre-
sent question is rather one oi national
honor matters which are not suscep-
tlblr of solution by arbitration
The NNiuellluds government ls iU-
clinod fOr the present 10 adopt wait
ing attitude but II Is ready Ia take
energetic stops whenever Tho develop
meuI Ot the situation demand
Il has been agreed 10 push AN uoros-
sIy preparations in order to bee ready
70 support ana ulJimatum should o. be-
decided 40 forward one TO prcsiian
Castro Work VIII pp ruEhcd night and
day m tur naval dogk yards 10 CONE
plrt the preparation needed by the
WarshIps $40 mat they Wl De- u readl-
hess 400 iUuforyr lhu Vessels now iu the
Caribbean by The end of next month
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
MAY REN0MINATE JOHNSON
FOR GOVERNOR OF MINNESOTA

Minneapolis. Aug, Ia otwithstand-
ing Coy. John a. Johusun's off re-
peated declaration that he would not
be a candidate for re- nomination for
governor, which statement has been
coupled with the threat that II he were
named against his will the convon-
ton would have To- do its work over
again. the probabilities are that the
convention which assembled today
would ignore the governors wishes.
be made the nominee despite his mo.
tests Gov johnson said that lr he was
nominated the ticket would be With
out Il head, for he would not lIr, n
finger "a further his candidacy II Wa,
thought that n This emphatic declar-
alton had ils effect q Armsou. may
on Of saltwater, MINI, would undoubl
edly be the nominee.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
UNITED NINE WORKERS.
No Agreement as TO Coal Miners
Wages in Washington Reached

Seattle, Aug. l9.--After being in ses-
sion since July 20, the joint meeting
ofthc arbitration committee of the
United Mine Workers OF America, Dis
trlct No, !, and the coal operators of
this state. adjourned until Oct 6, with
out any action being taken regarding
a wage scale.
The coal miners have asked that the
wage scale of last year be readoptvd.
The operators asked that a general
reduction of from three 10 eight per
cent be accepted The matter was
thoroughly threshed out and finally II
was decided that both sides take more
time
by the terms of the agreement the
action To be taken on oct, G, will be-
come retroactive. If the scale is re-
duced the miners win have to return
the money paid in excess of the scale
to be adopted and If an advance Is al-
lowed the company viii pay the DIFF
feTcntc for september
About 5000 men are affected.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
POOR MRS. GARDNER
L. $. Customs Officers Seize $4,000
Worth OF Paintings, Etc, Belonging
To Famous Boston Woman.


Chicago Aug, l9.-United States Gus
tries, paintings. statuary and rare
pieces of armor, valued at $50 1000 the
property of Mrs. Jack Gardner Of
Boston. which were bought abroad for
Mrs. Gardner's palace in Back Bay.
The goods, customs officials allege
were brought into this country as the
household goods" of Mrs. Emily Rock
well Crane Chadbourne, Of this city, a
friend Of Mrs. Gardner on which Mrs.
Chadbourne, the government officers
say, placed a valuation OF $1,000 An
investigation was begin by the customs
authorities and when the real value
of the goods was discovered the lax OF
$4,000 was placed upon them by Col
lectOr OF Customs Amcs Fines and
penalties for alleged evasion Of the
customs laws wer" fixed at $4,000,
which IT is said has been paid How
ever. II rs declared that $4,000 uddi-
tional viii nave to be paid before pose
session Of the property can De secured
Officials OF the customs department
have turned the case over 10 Dist. Atty,
Sims for further investigation
REFUSED TO TALK.
Boston. Aug l9,-Mrs. John l.. Card
uer. the owner Of the Isabella Stuart
Gardner museum I'm the Fenway, re-
fused absolutely today to discuss the
story regarding the seizure of art goods
by the customs officials at Chicago
Henry W. swift, who Is one of the I'M
corporutnts of MIS- Gardners museum,
said today that he knew nothing of
the matter further than tho allegations
In thc news dispatches.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
NORTH DAKOTA GUARD.
Gen. Poole says Stories of Looting
Were OverdraWn.

Tacoma. Aug l9.-Brig. Gen, T. II.
Pole, adjutant general OF North Dakota,
says the stories sent out from Pasco OF
lootlng of restaurants was oNerdraWa
and has placed the North Dakota guerd
in an unjust light.
The escapade viii be thoroughly ipVes
tigated and every offender taught
lesson The second lieutenant and four
privates OF Company A. Bismarck have
appeared before a court martial but tue
gravity of the charge has not been made
public. 1T is announced, however. thdt
the olfense is against the United States
army. and Will be settled by the var
department and not by the state OF North
Dakota,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
NEW HIGH EXPLOSIVE.
One Tested Near Munich Most Pow
crfuI Ever Tried in Germany.

Munich Aug IA new high explosive
of q power beyond anything hitherto
near here Yesterday in the presence of
the artillery proving commission from
Berlin, representatives from the Bavar-
the fortress and ordnance departments
with what are described as sensational
results. Three shells We're exploded by
electricity tearing Krupp arm0r plates 90
pieces Tie explosive Is the invention
of Fritz Cehere,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
CASHIER OF DRESDEN BANK
ADMITS EMBEzZLEMENT

= DI.sdt8. AUG n .Herrnun Ecl5art
cashier Of the Dresden bank disappear
cd yesterday after having enlbezzled $50
80 over d considerable period. which lie
concealed hN falslfying his accounts.
To-day he committed suicide. He was
found hanging by the neck IN hotel al
Schandau. q village on the Elbe, south
of Dresden,
He left letter confessing the deed and
saying that he intended to commit sui
eide He had been an official of the bank
for ~ years.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
PARKER OPENS DEMOCRATIC
CAMPAIGN IN OREGON

Portland. on Aug l9-Judge Alton T..
Parker candidate for president on the
Democratic ticket four years ago, open
last night al a large and enthusiastic
meeting In this city
Judge Parker In his address confined
various times during Tho evening when
the speaker referred TO W. j Bryan
the audience Vheered the Democratic
candidates name TO the echo.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
NATIONAL BANK NOTES.
Pressure an 1, 5, Treasury for Their
Redemption Has Decreased.

Washington Aug. l9.--United states
Treasurer Treat stated today that the
pressure ON me treasury for the re-
greatly decreased during the past
week the falling off amounted tO near
ly 40 per cent The result. ne says. rs
that the amount NJ national bank notes
unnssorted has been reduced from SG1,-
100000 tu SIS 100000 n the decrease
continues in thp same proportion. II
win bc reduced 10 normal which is
about SllOOO000 During the last week
more Than go money counters nave
been added 10 ,he pay roll of the treas
ury department
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
AUSTRALIA TENDERS
WELCOME TO THE FLEET

sydney, Aug l9,--Lord Northcote, gov
general OF Australia, has sent by
wireless telegraph to Rear Admiral
Sperrv. commanding the Americnn bat
tleship feet, the following message:
ION behaf of the commonwealth of
Australia l tender from the whole of
the people hearty welcome TO the
American heet. which represents so mag
nhCently our friends and kinsmen of
the United States. | hope YOU have had
II good voyage from New Zealand. On
your arrival here you will receive al
enthusiastic greeting from this part of
his majesty's empire"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19

bile would follow the withdrawal of the
national guardsmen.
olllcers TO whom the feeling of the
negroes was related, express the onin-
ION that their fears were almost
groundless and due to the experience
through which they had passed. rather
thah To actual conditions at present.
The force remaining, in conjunction
with the deputies and police, will, they
say he ample to protect every law
abiding citizen.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
JAMES 70. mUGmEs DEAD.

Cameron, Mo, Aug 49, james e.
llughea 81 years old former mombar
pf the stnte Legislature, who was once
Imprisoned durnb the reconstruction
days lu Missouri for preaching the
gospel died az his homo lu Osborn
yesterday He is said a. have been ono
OF the oldest native born Nieadurians
Ln One ALuLe.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
WEARY OF LIFE.
y. 4. Wimbcrly Had No Troubles Of
Any Kind hut Committed Suicide

Louisville, Ky, Aug ls,-AIfrcd T.
Ninbcrly state manager OF the Bank
crs' Life association Of Des Moines, Ia,
1nd a Wcll-Known insurance man. wal
found dead IN bed at his home this af-
ternoOn. Death was caused by Il self
inflicted pistol wound according to the
coroner A lotteT tound on tabio
in he room reld rs follows:
81 am neither drunk nor insane.
have 40 domestic troubles or business
troubles ] have committed no crime.
i am simply tired OF life. nave all
ways rad Respondent spells, Tor which
my Creator f. responsible I have no
fears Tor th" hereafter. IL there is any
This rs for the public. II the public
wants L.
-. r. wIMBERI.Y,"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
ARcmEnY TOURNAMENT.

Chicago Aug H. Confessions in the
phir'onih national archery iourna-
mCnf today trained their arrows ON The
targets at the second days shQot az
Washington park
Tho program was the same as Sos
tordaW1 contest Zoo which col Roaor
Williams. Jr, of Washington and "a
N. Iuuupsla ul seattle starred ana
consisted Of "a single York round. an
American round, a Columbia round
and q National round.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
CORN cGop ASSURED.

50 Ioacph No, Aug. 49, The corn
crop throughout northwest Missouri.
east Kansas, East Nebraska ana south
ern Iowa Is uow assured a rain has
been faliing IN this district since early
morning
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
WON'T NEED TIINW.

iPusburr. Aug lg.-Hariy Thaw s.
counsel and Roger O'Mara. his receiv-
er have decided that the presence Of
Thaw al the meeting of his creditors
here Sept 7, win not be required
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
500 ENTERs nILTrII.

Duluth. MINI. Aug. 49,. 1upash au
| order OF The district cuuu yesterday tho
500 road secured a right Of way lngo
Duluth
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
CLEvELAND'S HOME.
Place Where Late x.rresldenl Lived
In New York 10 la Torn Down.

New York Aug, 10 Workmen VIII
begin soon 10 tear down the house az
No ~ West FifIy-hrst street, the last
New York homo Of the late Grover
Cleveland The property has been pur-
chased from D. q. Benedict ana rs tu
Grover cleveland On April OF 1892 leased
the house from Mr.. Benedict. AIR
Nj, Benedict and Mr. Cleveland made
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19

a., pllhsheld M Aug. 49, News of The
h p,ttll ure OF the troops was carried IN
sr.l uu sp'ealled bad lands and the ie-
psn ,Nplu negro settlements by a noWs-
Xxx correspondent. Some were eN-
honN,p by the tidings. some appeared
SON. ana weary of the struggle
Nh, m lired VOTES. said they would
trs dann gee what happened. and 9th
a. ri,.,iAfe1 lheii Intention Of leaving
the, WIN scarcely an exception
oppressed the opinion that irou-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19

Don't Throw Away Those Unused Ar
ticlcs. \ Little News" .Nd WIN
Sell Them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-04

sept. /, ~.
DR.. Hopw God, Of Virginia College,
Lynchburg, preached to a large con-
gregation at Beulah Church Sunday
morning
Miss Lena McNutt visited Mrs.
Lucy Clark several days last week.
Miss Lola Drewry, Of Wakefield, is
the guest of Miss Lena Marshall.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Walter Morton and
little Clarence, of Cedarville, Ohio, are
visiting in the hospitable home ofhis
father. Mr.. c. 4. Morton.
Miss Bessie Smith has returned
home after quite long stay with her
sister, Mrs. Seay, Of Norfolk. She has
as her guest Miss Ransom, Of Nile.
Miss Essie Wilson was the guest Of
the Misses Price last Sunday.
Miss Margaret Smithson is spending
some time with Mrs. J W. Wilson.
Miss Hazel Phillips, Of Farmvilie, Is
visiting her cousin, Miss Matte Bass.
Miss Bessie Motley has returned
home after most delightful visit TO
friends in Amelia.
Mrs. Montgomery Clapp, of Burke
Vile, is a guest in the home OF Mr. j.
Il. Bondurant.
Mr.. T. j. Shipman and family left
Wednesday for their home in Mississ-
ippi after a months visit TO their par
ents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Morton return
ed home Saturday after spending the
summer i'm Ohio.
Miss Myrtle Bradshaw is visiting IN
Roanoke.
Miss Lockett Walton is at Mr.. K. II.
W atoms for a few days
Miss Fanny Price Is spending some
time with Miss Gladys Garnett
Miss Mary Johnson has returned
home after a pleasant visit 10 Miss
Mable Vaughan
Mr.. w. ID. Mason and family have
returned home after spending some
time with their home people.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-04
Hampden.SIdneY COlIeqe.

The l33rd session Of Hampden-Sid-
ney College will open with a public
address by the Rev. ID. II. Rolston, OF
the Second Presbyterian Church, OF
Petersburg, Va, on Wednesday
September 9th, at p. m.
A president has not yet been elected,
but with the assistance Of the Rev.
II. Tucker Graham, OF Farmville, IN
the Bible course and with some mem
Der Of the faculty temporarily dis
charging the duties Of the executive
the work of the College will be ell
GENTLY done and the same thorough
ness Of instruction and the same indi'
vidual attention to the needs Of the
students as in the past will mark the
work and the management Of the
coming session.
The bath room facilities, through
the liberality Of friends in Richmond
are being doubled, the addition being
made at the east end. The best plumb
ers in Richmond are engaged upon thu
work, and they are putting in first
class equipment according to the mos
approved modern sanitary methods
1t Is expected that both the renoa
ito of the old rooms and the instalta
ton Of the new fixtures will he fin
ished before the session opens.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-09-04
The Back Yard.

Few of us appreciate the magnitude
Of the work which has been done in
the back yard of the Normal during
vacation weeks Not an hour Of sum
mer dizziness has reigned there.
Commander in Chief, Il. T. Rice,
with coat of and sleeves up has kept
things "a hustling.n The new power
house with it, 800 horse power is said
to he the best in the State, and will
soon be ready to keep warm and COM
Portable the entire system ofbuildings.
One of the marvels about this struc-
ture Is found in the fact that the stem,
OF chimney as we would call it,
though los feet high was built with
out the aid Of scailolding, the work
being done from the inside and mater
nal being hoi-ted by the means of
horse power. The structure is a grace
ful and imposing one and will remain
a standing and touching monument
10 the skill ul the bulihtios
The laundry has been moved from
the old building to the basement oc-
cuped by the boilers, just beneath the
kitchen, and will be much better
adapted to it, purpose, being much
more commodious and comfortable.
The kitchen is perfect in its every APP
pointment and out of il will continue
to come the best food ever furnished
80 large a family of eaters.
With two exceptions the Institution
now owns all Of the buildings in the
rear Of the main building, and we are
advised that i'm the near future a
model infrmary will be erected there.
Every thing will be in readiness for the
opening Of the session, which promises
To be the most brilliant i'm the history
of the school Dr. Field, the first
female doctor to be known in the his
tory of Farmville and Miss Maggie
Watkins will have charge Of the sick,
and may their work be light and easy.
The front yard presents attractive
appearance, but the lawn mown
would make itmore so. The sod is
not a. perfect there as we hope some
day to see it, and perhaps the whole
surface will have to be broken up
again and another effort at new grass
made
We never inspect this splendid
plant without a feeling Of gratitude
and well nigh reverence for the fathers
whose efforts located it here, rs well
as for the skill, good judgment and
untiring energy of those who have
contributed to ITS growth aud glory.
Splendid contribution Of the old
mother and what glorious returns
being made her As year after year edu-
Gated. consecrated, elevated woman
hoo il being sent out 10 educate, and
consccrate and elevate others who are
brought under their uplifting and re-
filming influence.
Great is the Normal.