davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
Package Of Giant Powder Thrown
And Iosted Around R. G.
w. Depot Platform.
GREEK OWNER IS ARRESTED.
Officer Carey Notices Sticks of Giant
Powder as Grip Bursts Open
When Thrown from Car.

A big package of Giant powder was
brought from Bingham to Salt Lake
yesterday in the baggage car on a Rio
Grande train. 1t was packed in a suit
case and said suit case was not han
died any too gently. The case was
kicked and cuffed about and when the
train arrived at salt Lake 1t was
thrown from the car and iostled about
the platform most unceremoniously
That there was not am explosion, and
a bad one, is due to something that
cannot be explained.
A Greek by the name of George An
gnlos was responsible for the near ac-
cident He had been working at Bing-
ham and decided to come to this city.
Just before leaving the mining town he
found several sticks of giant powder.
He packed them in a piece of cloth,
placed them in his cloth suit case and
checked them In the baggage car. Dur
ing the trip from Bingham to salt Lake
the baggage was shifted several times
and so roughly was the case handled
that one end of II was broken open. The
case was thrown off the train at the
depot and It was then that officer Carey
noticed a couple of sticks of the powder
protruding from one end. II was picked
up in rather gingerly manner and
taken to police headquarters yesterday
afternoon, and officers were detailed
to locate the owner. There were ru-
mors that an anarchist had come TO
town for the purpose of blowing up
somebody, but the mystery was cleared
up this morning when the officers locat-
ed Angulos and, through an intsrpre-
ter, learned his story. The Greek was
taken to the station but was released
and the explosive confiscated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
POSTAGE STAMP THIEF.
Youths Operations Result in Per-
footing Device to Prevent Stealing.

Chicago. April 1.-THE operations of
youthful postage stamp thief in Chi
tago, small as they We're, have brought
about a change in the federal regula-
tons governing the use of stamps.
Incidentally the boy who was instru
mental indirectly in bringing about this
change in the law, has reformed. Who
he Is probably never will be made pub
JIG. as machine manufacturer in
whose employ he was, is guarding his
identity carefully.
II was some months ago that the un-
named boy was discovered selling
stamps 70 a downtown confectioner.
Investigation disclosed that the man
who carrying on brokerage business
IN stamps which were stolen by office
boys and messengers.
Secret service men discovered there
was no way of stopping the business
or prosecuting the broker" The con-
fectioner declared he purchased the
stamps at discount, and that he had
no reason TO believe he was receiving
stolen property.
The attention OF Postmaster General
George Won l., Meyer was called to the
case with the result that a plan for
identification OF stamps used by big
houses was decided upon. The plan
consists OF perforatlng the initials Of
the purchaser In stamps. BY this
means, II Is believed, the theft and
tale OF stamps by employees will be
stopped.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
ALDR|CH BILL TABLED
House Committee on Banking and
Currency Voted Unanimously in
Favor of Such Action.

Washington April 1.-THE house
committee on banking and currency to-
day voted unanimously to table the
Aldrich financial bill. 1t also was de-
cided to give a hearing tomorrow to
Representative Vreel of New YORK.
who recently introduced a financial bill
which is looked upon as substitute
for the Aldrich measure.
The discussion in committee was
brief. The only point debated was as
to whether or not the committee should
make a formal report giving its rea-
sons to the house for it's unfayorable
action and the conclusion finally was
reached that no reasons should be Civ
en-. Consequently, the committees re-
port will be mere statement of the
action. OF the committee
OF the 10 members OF the committee.
10 were present at today's meeting.
They included Hayes California;, gill
lispio (TeXas), and Chairman Fowler.
The Vreeland bill introduced In the
house last week as substitute for the
Aldrich bill, ana which II Is under
stood. Is 10 be considered AT "A Republi-
can caucus 20 be held next week. was
not considered az todny's meeting of
the committee. II was decided. how
ever, to give a hearing tomorrow 10
Representative Nreeland. Chairman
Fowler aud other members OF the COM
mittee refused to be quoted as 10 the
probable fate OF the Vreeland bill, but
the opinion seemed 10 prevail that II
would follow IN the wake OF the AldriGh
bill.
The bnl Introduced Yesterday by
Chairman Fowler providing for cur
ranoy commission, also viii be consid-
cred at the meeting OF the comhlittee
tomorrow. The commission idea appar-
entity has many friends In the CONF
mittee. A hearing Will also be graft
ed 10 Representative Lowering on his
bin TO incorporate the Sovereign Trust
Company Of America,
Two other measures viii receive con-
alteration at this meeting, the Dal-
zell bin making IL a nlsdemeanor 10
circulate false reports regarding ma.
tlonai banks and the Freedmana bank
bin recently passed by the senate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
MARCH RECORD MONTH
ON ROOSEVELT DAM

Roosevelt, Arlz., April 17.-March was
record month for all concerned in
the construction of the Roosevelt dam.
The cement mill which was built by
the reclamation service and is operated
by its engineers, produced over f.. 600
barrels of Portland cement. at cost
of S165 each to the government. The
plant is supplying the contractors who
are building the Roosevelt retaining
dam and the Arizona dam.
AS soon as the spring rains are over
and the question Of floods is elimina ted
the waters of the Tonic creek and the
SALT river will be diverted through the
sluicing tunnel and the work of com
pleting the dam across the canyon will
be continued At present about 500
men, In three shifts of eight hours each
are employed by the contractors.
When completed the dam will retain
the flood waters of the Salt river and
Tonto creek. making a lake about 80
miles long and from two to four miles
wide 1t will have two good sized is
lands, one Just opposite the dam and
the other about eight miles east in the
salt river arm of the reservoir
The towns on the lake will be Idv-
ingston on the Salt river or southeast
end; Roosevelt at the dam and Cline
at the Tonic creek or northwestern
end. From the dam to Mesa by the
government road is so miles.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
TO PROBE LAND FRAUDS
Special Agent TO be Detailed to Begin
Investigations in Utah, Colorado
And Wyoming Immediately.

Denver. April 1.-THE United States
department of justice reversing its poll
cy, announced some time ago. will re-
sumo investigation of land frauds in
Colorado and other western states and
a force of special agents has been de-
tailed from Washington to begin imme-
date work in Colorado. Utah and wy
oming. They are to make their head
quarters at Denver.
1t has been understood that there
would be further proceedings in these
cases in Colorado until after the SUI
preme court had passed upon the ap-
peals from the recent decisions of Judge
Lewis quashing the indictments that
had been returned against alleged land
grabbers."
These appeals are not to be argued
until Oct. IL. and no explanation has
yet been given for the change in policy
of the administration in resuming the
Investigations before that time. A fed
eral grand jury has been summoned for
the May term.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
BOB EVANS STANDS PAT
Refuses 10 Modify or Change Orders
Regarding Movement of Vessels
of His Fleet on Sunday.

Paso Robes Hot Springs, Cal. April
1I-Rear Admiral Evans, It is said.
has declined TO modify or change his
orders in regard TO the movement of
the vessels of his fleet on Sunday, to
which some protests have been made.
Upon representations made by the
church federation and Sunday Rest
league of Los Angeles. he acceded to
their request and issued orders that
there be no unnecessary movements
OF the ships on Sunday, ana that the
officers and men should not participate
IN any parades or public functions on
that day. This, 1t Is said here, has
dlsarranged the program somewhal
IN southern California ports. and a
number Of protests have been received
here. The admiral. however, has re-
fused TO make any change in his or
derE. leaving the matter 20 the dis
orotion OF Rear Admiral Thomas.
Rear Admiral Evans continues 10
gradually improve, though very slow
~. lie Is stlll weak and easily ex-
hausted by any exertion. Tho treat
ment at the hot springs here has re-
lieved him OF all rheumatic palms. but
II Is becoming more and more nppar-
ent that II win require a long period
OF rest and quiet 10 restore his de-
pleted strength and build up his re-
duced body.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
ONE RoBBBR RECOGNIZED
BERBERS ATTACK FRENCH
BUT ARE REPULSED.

Colomb Bechar. Algeria. April IL
A French column posted on Talzazn
Hill, which commands tho plain or
Tamet, was attacked Hereby AT day
light yesterday by a number OF Ber-
bers Who with Nomnd Arabs have
been concentrating for some weeks
past on the western frontier OF Algeria.
Although surprised the French force
rallied and fought desperately and not
only beating or their adyersarles. but
pursued them for SIX miles. So hot
was the pursuit that tho Arabs in their
headlong flight, abandoned their dead
and wounded.
Several green nags or the prophet
also fell into the hands OF the French.
This French victory was costly.
Twenty eight men, including an offi-
Ger. were killed and 700, Including 10
Officers, were wounded The losses
We're greatest In the foreign legion. The
Brrbar LOSSES were much heavier no
less than 125 dead bodies being found
by the French troops. The French
pursuit was stopped by darkness.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
ON BALKAN SITUATION

st Petersburg April Ill FOREIGN
Minister Iswolsky today delivered 10
the Duuma his long expected statement
regarding the Balkan situation liz
said he WAS not able 20 chronicle any
definite achievement toward the settle
ment Of tho Macedonian problem, but
the royal support OF the Russian pro-
gram by Austria Hungary, Germany,
Italy and France and its partial app
proVal by Great Britain was fun OF
promise. Reforms IN Macedonia were
imperatiVely necessary, he said Tn
fortunately there had been no substan-
tlal reports from previous efforts or
the powers In this direction. due large
IS 10 tho inter-noial quArreling ana
tealousles Of the very nationalties n
was 20 benefit
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
ELIZA CANNON DIES
Estimable Woman Succumbs to Heart
Failure After Long Fight
Against Sickness.

Friends Of Mrs. Eliza L. T. Cam
non win be panied to hear of that es-
Unable lady's sudden demise, which
occurred at the residence of her son.
DR.. William T. Cannon at 40 o'clock
this morning. As n matter of fact
Mrs. Cannon has been a partial invalid
for some years, being a sufferer from
bronchitis; and since the death of her
SON, Read, three years ago, this ALL
ment has been complicated with heart
trouble, which at last caused her death.
Last winter she underwent severe at.
tack of pneumonia, during which she
developed extraordinary vitality and
determination to live until the return
of her youngest son, Edwin. who is alb
sent in Germany on a mission Since
her rally from that sickness her health
has been usually good. and no longer
ago than Saturday last she was able
10 come down town on business. In this
latest attack. however, sho appeared
to be reconciled and ready to go, and
the end come peacefully and painlessly
at the hour stated.
She was the daughter of William
Tenney and ELIZA Webb, and was born
Feb. 8, 1916, at Quincy. Illinois. She
was of early Mormon lineage, both
hef grendfathers being members of the
Church. Her father died few weeks
before her birth, ana her mother came
to Utah with her children, Jane, War
rem and Eliza, in the later hfties,
making their home in Payson, Utah
county. In 1865 she became the wife
of the late President George .. Can
non, and was the first of his family
10 make her home on the place which
he subsequently beautifled and made
place of residence for all his family
southwest OF this city. She was the de-
voted mother OF three sons, DR.. VIII
liam t., Read 4. (deceased) and Ed
win O.. the latter being now absent
in the Swiss and German mission. For
some time past she has made her home
with her oldest son, at whose residence
$50 east South Temple street. the
funeral services will be held Sunday
next at 80 o'clock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
ALL DANGER FROM
HAUSER LAKE PASSED

Helena, April 17.--All danger from
the food which came as the result Of
the bursting Of the Hauser Lake dam
Tuesday is. now regarded as passed. A
careful survey OF the situation indi-
Gates that the losses viii be lighter
by far than at first estimated. Gener-
al Manager Gerry has directed the
conversion of electric power from
Canyon Ferry dam TO Hauser Lake to
aid In repair operations. and he states
that the cost viii not exceed $500, 900.
The loss at Craig Is estimated at $25,-
600, while the number of cattle
drowEed will not excaed 100. The
Great Northern is the chief sufferer.
90 miles of its track being washed out.
It-will take 10 days to repair this, and
In tho meantime, 1t viii be necessary
10 close tho Boston q Montana smelter
because Of failure OF ore supply from
Butte The county bridges at Craig
ana Trout Creek have been injured
only slightly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS
DIDN'T KNOW FR0EB

: New York, April l7.--As soon as the
honorable leaders in New York. both
alelors ana vanquished, recovered from
we excitement OF the convention at
which We're elected delegates-at- large
70 the national convention at Denver
elsS hogan 10 inquire as TO the Identity
Charles Froeb, Mr.. FToeb was
sler1ed delegate at large 10 the ma
t,onal convention along with Alton -.
farkef former candidate for the presi-
nTehcyi Charles Il. Murphy, leader Of
lennany Hail. and successor TO Rich.
tu croker; and Lewis Nixon, one of
nc beat known OF New York's Dem
oelatle leaders. Everybody knew all
apout them. but few knew anything
,noit about Mr.. Froeb than that n,
resided In Brooklyn. Patrick H. McCar-
KY Tie Brooklyn leader, who was
rsleated ID the convention, said he had
"lNer heard OF Mr.. Froeb
A. Investigation proved that mysterious
sesAte-a az large conducted whole
W and retail liquor store In Brook
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17

iyh' and there he was found in his lit
VIC once receiving the congratulations
oi ms friends. He was, perhaps. the
most surprised man In Brooklyn He
had not the slightest idea that he was
70 De elected q delegate and he had
not attended the conventions He never
had seen one of his fellow delegates, he
SAID. and In fact, knew only one man
VINO was high IN the ranks of the party
IN New York, the leader of the dis
trict. Mr.. INroeb was pleased and wor-
REQ over his election. He has not yet
decided whether he viii accept when
the newspaper reporters found him Mr.
Froeb declined to discuss candidates
or platforms or policies.
Il must study UP little about the
situation" he said. II don't know any
thing about politics. You mustn't ask
me those questions"
Mr., Froeb Is former president of
the Arion society. director in two
banks, trustee in a German hospital
and prosperous business man.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
AFTER SUNDAY
LAW BREAKERS
First Conviction in Kansas City in
A Theatrical Case Highly
Pleases Judge.
SAYS WILL BE NO LET UP.
Cases of Other Indicted Actors VIII he
Taken Up Immediately and Pushed
To Early Conclusion.

Kansas city. Mo. April l7.-Judge
William H. Wallace of the criminal
court. was well pleased today at the
first conviction last night in theatric-
al case growing out of his campaign
for the enforcement of the Sunday OBJ
servauce laws of Missouri.
Judge Porterfields instructions to
the Jury in the case of l.. A. Keller. n
ticket seller. convicted of violating the
Sunday labor statute of selling tickets
On Sunday indicates my position on
the law and agrees with that of our
supreme court" said he.
Judge Wallace had been quoted as
saying he would ask the grand jury to
inquire into the work of the petit jury
that on Wednesday failed to find d
verdict in a similar case, that of Thorn
as Taafe. ticket seller.
THE defense offered no evidence that
the defendant, Taafe, did not work"
said Judge Wallace, and the state
had evidence that he did. Under these
circumstances it seems inexplicable
how the jury refused to return a ver-
dict for conviction, unless some of
them deliberately refused to obey their
oaths.'
The cases of the other indicted the
atrical men will be taken up without
delay, beginning next week, and ac-
cordng to Judge Porterfield, to whose
division they have been transferred
upon order of the state supreme court,
they will be pushed to an early conclu-
sion.
In the meantime, Judge Wallace, the
latter says. Will continue to seek the
indictment from week to week OF
others who violate the Sunday law.
There is to be no let-up.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
TO BE TEMPORARY PRISON.
All Suspicious Persons viii be
Searched to See if They Are
Carrying Fire Arms.
Town In Charge of the Governor--No
Cars VIII be Started Until the
Streets Are Cleared.

Chester, Pa, April 17.-The three
troops of the state police which were
ordered to Chester late yesterday after
noon by Gov. Stuart because of the
street strike, arrived at Media, a short
distance from the city. during the night
and Will come into town later in the
day. The troops, A of Greenburg, q
Of Wilkesbarre and G of Reading, ag-
eregate about 100 men. They will make
their headquarters in the car barn OF
the Chester Traction company at 1888
Edgemont street. which also win be
turned into temporary prison. The
troops, it Is said, will search all sus-
plcous persons for firearms, prevent
crowds congregating and protect the
cars Of the company If an attempt is
made to resume traffic. About 200 prl-
vete detectives employed by the COM
pany also went on duty today and
will cooperate with the state police.
in addition to these, the sheriff of tho
county has about 200 special deputies
In service.
There was no disturbance during the
night and the city is quiet today.
The company may attempt to re-
Suluc llt VI
John A. Rigg, president of the United
Power and Transportation company,
which controls the Chester Traction
company, has refused request made
last night by the Chester board OF
trade to arbitrate. He said
Chester is in the hands OF the gov
ernor and the state police are moblliz-
Ing at Media. No cars will be started
until the streets are cleared nor will
We run any cars while there is any
danger of bloodshed."
James Lynch, one OF the striking en-
ployes, has been held In bail charged
with melting to riot.
Mayor Johnson has issued a procla-
NATION in which he requests the peo-
pie to keep away from the car barns
md other property of the company. He
also commands them not to interfere
with the operation of the trolley lines.
Under command of Supt. John c
Groome, the three troops of state police
rode into Chester shortly after 10
o'clock and proceeded TO the car barn of
the Traction company. Each policeman
was in fatigue uniform and armed
with a carbine, largt Colts revolver,
n pocket revolver and three belts of
cartridges. Large crowds saw the troops
pass through the streets, but no demon
stration was attempted.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
TAFT WILL RESIGN FROM
CABINET IF NOMINATED

Washington, April l7.-Secretary Of
War William II. Taft viii resign from
the cabinet II he Is nominated by the
Republican convention In June. 9th
erwise he will continue AZ the head
of the department until the end OF
President Rooseyelt's term. Mr. Taft
took occasion yesterday TO deny story
prlned IN the east 10 the effect that
he intended to retire from the cabinet
at the close OF the present session OF
Congress IN order 10 be unrestricted Ia
the prosecution of his presidential can
yase.
should the presidential nomination
>all to the LOT OF the former Ohio
Judge. Il Is believed that his successor
would be chosen from the following
Robert Bacon, assistant secretary OF
state. Robert 5, Oliver, assistant sec
rotary of war; Beekman Winthrop as
sistant secretary OF the treasury. OF
Charles E. Magoon, provisional gov
ernor Of Cuba. Each Of these men
possess qualifications for the portfolio
wilich commend themselves " the
president
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
MOTHER GIVES BABY'S
L0CKET FOR COCAINE

Chicago April IA baby's locl1et
given by its mother IN payment for
cocaine. to which she is a slave, was
one of the exhibits in the Desplaines
street court yesterday.
Among other articles shown In court
that had been paid to the criminals for
cocaine were 20 wedding rings given
over by women who are In the chains
of the habit.
Side Cocaine Traffikers," who for the
last year has been operating a cocaine
"dispensary." as a laundry. was fined
$3.50 by Judge Wells as a result of the
TRIAL. Sam Kee, his partner. was fined
$50 for keeping an opium resort.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17

be general and MIR. Beck already has
over 100 manuscripts from which Mr..
Dekoven and he win select the four
most meritorious Mr.. DeKoven will
nave as his collaboration on these minia-
ture musical plays Mr. Robert y.
Smith author Of "Fantana," "a knight
for Day" and "Mexlcana," and Mr..
Smith win adapt the playlets selected
and provide the necessary lyrics.
Each sketch. says the dispatch, Will
be mounted and cast with the same
care that would characterize a com
plete production intended for a Broad
way run at high prices, and Mr.. Beck
intends TO make them distinct features
next season. AS this will be one OF
the first effQ4ts of his new producing de-
partment. the results win be watched
with great interest among vaudeville
managers and artists, as well as by his
patrons.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
DE KOvEN IN VAUDEVILLE.
Martin Beck Arranges with the Ia.
nous Composer for Four Scores.

Word was received here this morning
by Resident Manager Jennings thai
Martin Beck, the energetic general
manager OF the Orpheum circuit, made
an exclusive arrangement yesterday
with Mr. Reginald DeKoyen the fam
Gus American composer. ion four one
net operettas by tho popular writor or
robin Hood" Foxy CUTLER" THE
Highwayman." "rhe Red Feather"
''rhe Crusaders" 'iiob Roy and near
~ % other Hight opera successes These
offerings, which VIII be staged by the
producing department OF the Orpheum
circuit under the direction of Ait.
Charles Felcky win be complete music
al comedies condensed into 80 minutes
ana viii be utilized as regular Vaude-
ville act playing two weeks in each
city.
The source OF the nbgettos used viii
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
MAuRErANIA's NEW RECORD.

New York, April l7,-By a remark
ably close margin OF one minute the big
Cunard liner Mauretanin established a
new record across the ocean over the
long route in the voyage which ended
here today. Her time for the passage
was 4 days, % hours. 80 minutes The
was made By the Mauretanla's sister
shin. The Iusitania. The Mauretaniais
average speed over the 1883 mile course
was 2b.OS Knots. on the last day or
Tie trlp she maintained speed OF pa
Knots FOR hours. but toward niRhtfall
sho ran into a strong gale and rough
sea which cut hsr speed so that the
total tor the day was si2 miles. -