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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14
RULER SPENT HOURS
PLAYING WITH CLOCKS

WASHINGTON. Nov. l3.-Accord-
ing to members of the diplomatic corps
in n position to know about the life
of the emperor Of China, his delicate
health forbade free indulgence in out
door sports. He found his greatest
recreation in the study OF mechanlcal
contriyances. His envoys and init
mates were able TO please hlm I'M,
menscly by sending him models and
notes of inventions, and none OF has
subjects sudied more carefully than nc
the reports on inventions OF mechanl'
cal devices, which he utilized Tor the
Improvement of conditions in the en-
pirc.
Particularly attractive TO the emperor
were clocks and watches. In the winter
palace mt Peking and in the royal sum
mcr residence, some miles distant, were
hundreds of clocks from all parts of the
world, nearly all of different makes and
styles. Nothing is said to have pleased
the emperor more than TO tear Il clock
10 pieces and then reasscmblc its parts.
He became quite expert in the ad-
iustment of these time pieces, His col.
1ections of these contrivanccs is said
10 have been one of the most complete
in the Orient, not only representing
modern work, but the development OF
time recorders through the centuries.
The Associated Press dispatches gave
the 1lrSt news OF the dcath OF lhc en-
peror. When they were shown TO Min
lister WI Ting-fang he commented:
But reports Of his death have been
received before. He added, however,
that while he had not been notified,
such notification was not to be cX-
pected Immediately after the death on
account of the commotion which would
follow the death of the emperor, Con-
firmation of the demise. be continued,
would probably be made by the Ameri.
can minister at Peking.
Through nearly all of the thirty four
years that the emperor was on the
throne he was in poor health, the min
lister explained, and added that the en-
peror' s death this time would not in
terfere with the policy of reform which
bad been adopted and partially put into
practice by the Chinese government.
Mr. WI explained that, as the emperor
had no direct descendants, the in
FAINT son of n brother of the emperor
would probably be called TO the throne.
4 dispatch was received at the state
department Just before noon today from
American Minister Rockhill Mt Pcking,
reporting that the emperor was dying
The message was sent about . clock
this afternoon, Peking time.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14
RILEY TO HAVE ANOTHER
N0N-PARTISAN MEETING

a meeting. advertised as strictly non
partisan. despite the fact that 1t "as
called by Julian Riley Republican chair
man OF the First ward was held frluay
evening IN the Ninth ward annex on East
Fourth South street for the purpose or
nominating a candidate for member OF the
board Of education. Only n small nunoer
was present. owing 10 the fact that the
meeting had not been thoroughly enough
advertised. a candidate was noWlnated'
however In the person OF G. ,. Martin,
n member OF the present board. but TINS
uomIna ton was later re6cinded. as IL WAS
decided TO postpone the meeting untii
next Wednesday evening Tor nnal acNlon,
Mr. Riley presided and after the coll
had been read, nominations were at once
declared In order, John GailachcT WIS
nominated and later, Mr.. Martin. Mr.
Gallachcr withdrew In Mr.. Martins favor
\ Democrat present stated that the Dem
ocrats felt the movement to be entirely
one sided, as the Republicans had called
tho meeting without consulting the othcr
partIes and while they wanted a candl-
date whom all could vote for. stlll. they
were not In attendance for the reason
given II was finally decided to ask inc
Democratic and American chalrmcn In tne
First ward to sign the call tor the meet
ing next Wednesday, so tnat III may DC d
strictly n-partisan affair, and TO adNcf-
tise It In all morning and evening papers,
4 large attendance is desired. BiShop
Iverson presented himself lust before tho
meeting adjourned. and. despite the iact
that Mr., Riley had explained the motion
for adjournment. he again stated II Tor
Bishop VERSIONS benefit. The motion was
carried.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14
ENJOYABLE TIME HAD
BY SONS OF VETERANS
Musical and Literary Pro
gramme Rendered at Odd
Fellows Hall.

An interesting and enjoyable musical
and literary programme was held by the
Sons of Veterans Friday evening. at the
|. o. O, +, hall, on Market street. The
spacious room was well filed and the at-
fair proved a splendid success. The pro-
grGnmc was opened with piano sclec-
ton by Miss Retta Heystack, and vocal
and instrumental numbers We're rendered
by Miss Constance Bruere, Miss Ella
Pitts. Miss Ivy Youngberg. Miss Margaret
Heckner. Miss Ross and Mr., Howard. Miss
Joy Witheck. Harry Il Dewey 7, Il.
Glilett and Gerald Hines rcclted.
Judge ]. l.. Darmer made few re-
marks on the 1909 National encampment
of the G.. \. r. He said that the enter
tainment OF the old soldiers at the 1903
encampment was a duty that no citizen
OF Salt Lake could afford to shirk, He
further urged that everybody pull togeth-
er and make the occasion one of the best
times ever seen here. 1t Is big thing
for salt Lake City. he declared.
DR. Henry LaMonte read a paper. en-
titled "a Yarn" and the programme
was brought to a close with the singing
OF america" in concert.
It's coming, 1t 8 comingl!
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14
CHURCH REPUBLICAN
WORKERS GET GIFTS

In recognition OF their efforts In carry
ing on the work of the recent campaign,
j. L. Eldredge, Jr, chairman % the Re
publican county committee; Colonel Ed
Loose, chairman OF the state committee,
and Burl Armstrong, secretary OF the
county committee, were presented with
handsome souvenirs of the campaign, at
a meeting Of members OF the committees
and the candidates, Friday evening, in
room 21J Of the Commercial club build
ing.
The presentation was made by Mrs.
Margaret Zane Witcher. Claude Russell
and George Bug-lc. Mr.. Loose and Mr..
Eldredge were presented with handsome
easy chairs. finished in black leather and
made according to the most approved type
for comfort. Mr.. Armstrong received q
watch fob with d locket pendant. with
his initials inscribed on the back and u
beautiful diamond on the front.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14

would shoot on sight any lawyer who
took up the case of his wife, who was
suing for divorce. Heney took the case
and was attacked by Handy, whom he
shot dead.
After his return to San Francisco,
Hency was appointed special prosecutor
for the government in the Oregon land
fraud cases. Through his efforts Sena.
tor Mitchell, Congressman Williamson
and other prominent men were con
victed.
Work in Frisco.
Heney was called TO San Francisco
some months after the fire of 1906 to
prosecute Mayor Schmitz, Abraham
Ruef and other men charged with graft
and bribery. He was appointed assist
ant to District Attorney, Langdon,
Ruef caused the "boodle board - of
supervisors to remove Heney and ap-
point him to the post. This move was
blocked by the courts.
With the financial backing of Ru
dolph Spreckels and the assistance of
w. j. Burns, formerly in the United
States secret service, Hency soon OBJ
tained the confessions OF grating of
was brought to trial on the charge that
he had extorted money from French
restaurant proprietors, He broke down
in court and pleaded guilty. Next
Schmitz was tried on the same charge
and convicted. Schmitz appealed, and
the appellate court freed him on the
ground that the indictment was faulty.
This decision freed Ruef also. Rnet
was tried later on another charge. The
jury disagreed and new trial was or
dered This was the case on trial at
the time of today's tragedy.
Since the trial of Ruef was begun n
man named Blake was convicted or
jury tampering Blake confessed In
court afterward that he had been
promised $4,000 by counsel for Ruef
if he would serve his term and not testl-
fx- FOR tho state
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14
GREEK SECTION HAND
is KILLED BY TRAIN

a Greek whose name could not be
learned was struck by train Of the Den
yer & Rio Grande railroad, Friday after
noon, at American Fork. and SO badly In
Jured that he died before he could be
brought to this city
The man was one of a gang of workmen
employed repairing tracks near American
Fork. and when the train came along nc
did not step from the tracks quickly
enough to get out of the way and was
struck by the engine, The train was
brought TO a stop and the man taken on
board with the Intention of bringing him
TO a hospital In this city. telegraph
dispatch was sent ahead to have an ambu-
lance at the depot TO convey the injured
man to the hospital. but he died before
the train reached here.
The body was given into the care OF
Undertaken Evans and taken TO the
morgue of that undertaking establish
mcnt.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14
ANDERSON is EXCUSED
BECAUSE OF SICKNESS

John II. Andersen of Logan, who was
drawn 10 serve on the petit jury in the
United States district court. escaped pun
ishment for contempt OF court. when he
appeared before Judge Marshall Friday
afternoon and excused his absence on the
ground that he had been III. An attach
mcnt had been issued for him by the
court, and this was served on him by
Chief Deputy Marshal Julian Riley Thurs
dap, and Mr. Anderson was brought TO
this city by Mr.. Rilry,
Mr.. Anderson appeared before Judge
Marshall Friday afternoon and stated
that while riding bicycle the wheel
slipped and he was thrown heavily TO the
ground AID was made III by tie fall. his
face was considerably scratched, and the
Judge dismissed thc attachment. but
dcrrd Mr. Anderson TO remain and DO
jury duty,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14
It's coming 1t S coming!
GOES THROUGH POCKETS
WHILE JONES SLEEPS

Frank Meyers. twenty one years old
who was arrested Thursday night charged
with robbing Frank Jones OF 8 Phipps
court In the Union saloon. a 10 East
First South street, when brought before
Chief OF Detectives Sheets Friday morn
Ing. confessed that he had been lmpli
Gated In the robbery.
Jones states that nc went into the sa-
loon carly Thursday evening and sitting
down in chair went to sleep. In short
time he was awakened by somebody go
ing through his pockets and saw Meyers
and A. II Bowers who was also arrested,
standing near,
Meyers says he obtained some $50 from
Joness pockets.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14
Charles Coye Sentenced.

Charles Coye, arrested last Thursday
on complaint OF Juvenile court officers.
charging that he living with 16-year-
old Hazel Olmstead without being married
to her. was arraigned Before Justice
Bishop Friday morning and sentenced to
six months in the county jail. The girl
has been placed In a respectable home.
Mrs Eula Olmstead mother of the GIRL
who was arrested with Coye. has been
released
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14
HENEY CLOSE FRIEND
OF THE PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.-The first
information received at the White
House tonight in regard to the attempt
ed assassination of Francis J. Heney
was brought through the Associated
Press No statement in this connection
was given out tonight. Last spring Mr..
Heney came TO this city to confer with
the President with regard TO the prose
cution of land fraud cases in the West.
The President has entertained a warm
personal regard for Mr.. Heney for tho
vigorous manner in which he prose
cuted those cases
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14
ORPHAN CHILDREN TO
SEE THE HORSE RACES

The orphan children will be given
treat this afternoon In being permitted TO
see The horse races al the fair grounds
This Is not all Seycnty-Hye per cent Of
the gate receipts VIII be donated TO the
orphan fund. md IT appears that snug
sum OF money viii be realized from the
races.
many ladies have been selling tickets all
week and that n large crowd is cXpectc/
10 attend
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14

,o- the throne II has been freely pre-
dcted that the demise of the emperor
would be followed by an attempt at Il
coup d'etat, but the imperial edicts
mentioned in the dispatch from Peking
appear 90 have forestalled any immedi-
ate action of this kind. Kuang Hsu
was a son of Il brother of the husband
of the dowager empress.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14
CAREER OF HENEY
A REMARKABLE ONE

san FRANCISCO, Noy. i3.-F.aac.s
T. iIcncy mas had 4 rcmari lplc career
in AriZoUa. California and Oregon
After leaving the University Of Cali
furnia he gtudled law. and later work cG
as a cowboy and miner IN various parts
Of the West. He chung out his skin
gln,' in Tucson, Ariz.. where he became
known for his fearlcssness. DR.. Handy
Of that city had annouucea :hat lie
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14
California Wants Taft.

SACRAMENTO. Cal, Nov. ia tele-
gram extending O most cordial and earn
cts invitation to Judge Taft TO visit Call
fornia and spend as much time here as
possible prior TO his inauguration has been
sent 10 the president elect ut Hot Springs,
Va, by Governor Gillette.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14
on,v One "sRoMo oUININE 8"

That is LAXATIVE .BROMO QUL-
NINE. Look for the signature Of Z.
W. GROVE. Used the world over to
Cure a Cold in One Day. 25c.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14
G. alta rrEs

One of the most common OF blood dis
eases, is much aggravated by the sudden
changes of weather at this time OF
year. Begin treatment at once with
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which effects rad
ical and permanent cures. This great
medicine has received
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14
90, ,366 Testimonials

in two years, which prove its wonderful
efficacy in purifying and enrchlng the
blood. Best for all blood diseases.
In usual liquid form or choeolnted tablets
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14

It's coming, It's comin=!!
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-14

It's coming! It's coming!!
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27

Horoscope for Thursday, Feb. 20.
All things are bathed in Fortunes
golden glow,
And treasure waits where'er the dar-
ing go.
Mars, Mercury and the Sun are in
benefic aspect with the 25th day old
moon this 5Sth day of the year. The
moon is farthest south of the Equa-
tor.
Glorious promises shine forth with
out a cloud for this period. Ask ia
vors. Seek employment Travel for
healthhealth. C.to, oldHo cmfwyp
health.
Write letters deal withcmfwypfwyp
Write letters. Deal with printers.
Send written or printed announce
ments forth through the world.
Travel. Hire ONCE or factory
help.
Deal with engineers or military
men. Consult medical experts.
Business is favored Trade will be
easily diverted into new and profit
able channels by the plucky hand
this day.
sweets.
At noon bay, almond, mustard,
rice, olive and juniper will be under
the best influence of the sun.
A lucky day for them that write
in great books"
Saturdays during the coming
twelve-month will probably prove
the lucky days for the woman whose
ltirthdate this is. Daffodils will
bring her luck.
A fortunate birthdate for men.
The year will bring pulling compli-
cations, but the best of fortune will
lie hidden in the coil. Promotion or
increase of profits will follow solu-
ton.
The girl born today Will be aspir-
ing and amiable.
The boy born today is destined to
a brilliant success, threatened only by
too much vanity and undue self-es-
TEEN.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27
February 266, 1908

Editor Daily World:
The remarks made by Mr.. Lee Will
lard at the performance given at the
theatre the other evening in reference
to the noise made by the younger
members of the audience was certain
~ well placed.
Those of your readers who attend
ed the performance given by the Will
liams Jubilee Singers no doubt re-
member that when the announcement
was made that the next number.
The Old Flag Never Touched the
Ground would be the last on their
program there was an immediate bus
tie. Grabbing of overcoats, hats and
rubbers, and the sliding of chairs
made it very disagreeable for the
balance of the audience.
AS the observant ones noticed
most of the noise was made by the
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27
DOIEG TI!t.I11 Duty.
Scores of WenatChee Readers are
Learning the Duties of the
Kidneys.

To filter the blood is the Kidneys
duty.
When they fail to do this the kid
neys are sick.
Backache and many kidney ills fol-
low;
Urinary troubles, diabetes.
Doans kinney Pills cure them all.
Geo. NJ. Blackman, living at 1924
Wetmore ave-, Everett, Wash, says:
Il gave a statement in favor of
Doan's Kidney Pills in 1908, after
they had given me relief from kid
ney complaint and | am now pleased
to say that the cure | received has
proven permanent. / suffered Sc
verely from backache and for five
years had grinding pains through my
loins. l was greatly handicapped
! in performing my work, and at times
/ felt as if | would be unable to en-
dure the misery. | finally procured
Dona's Kidney Pills, used them and
obtained beneficial results. | was so
much encouraged that | continued
their use and every symptom of the
trouble disappeared Three years
have now elapsed and | am happy to
state that not the slightest symptom
of a recurrence has taken place, al
/ though | have been constantly per-
forming work that is very hard on
the back
! For sale by all dealers. Price, 50
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27
BOOST BOOM
FOR BIG BILL
William III. Taft League to be Sprung
at Tacoma next Thursday Night.

Walter NJ. Olive was today in re-
ceipt of an invitation to attend a
meeting of republicans from various
counties in the state. to be held at
the Hotel Tacoma, Tacoma, Thursday,
March at p. m. for the purpose of
organizing a William H. Taft league.
The intent of the proposed organic
alton is to secure a delegation from
the state of Washington to the repub-
lican national convention next June,
favorable to Secretary Taft's nOmina-
ton for president.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27

The young people are issuing in
vitations for a dancing party to be
given at the opera house next Mon
of married couples who have in the
past entertained for the younger
members of society.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27
Fed the Multitude.

The Royal Neighbors, with ''full
dinner pals" swooped down on the
powwow of the Woodmen last night,
and treated them to a rare CASTRO
nomic establishment.
Toward the close of the Woodmen' s
session the doors burst open and the
womens auxiliary rushed in, shout
ing Surprise!" Tables were set, the
repast spread out, and feasting and
dancing ensued.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27

The ladies of the Baptist Aid t.,
at the home of Mrs. J. J. Clapp on
Chelan avenue n yesterday afternoon
and gave Mrs. Kirkendall, who with
her husband, the Reverend Kirken-
dali, will leave soon for their new
home in Mt Vernon, surprise.
Mrs Kirkendall was presented with
a handsome new souvenir spoon.
The time was spent pleasantly with
needlework. A dainty luncheon was
served to those present.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27

school children, both of the grammar
and high schools, and don't you think,
Mr. Editor, that little talk" given
- these students by their teachers
might make them more thoughtful of
the privileges of the balance of the
audience.
1t has ever been the custom to keep
the doors of all public halls and the
theatre open until everyone is out, so
can see no reason for the rush which
occurs at the termination of all pub
lie entertainments. Yours
TX Y"
Ed. NOte.-The disturbance COM
planned of by * " is only one of
many similar scenes of late. There
are some youngsters in town with no
more respect for authority or other
peoples feelings than the wild men
of Borneo.
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to the Japanese. has petitioned En-
peror Nicholas for full pardon.
The court recommended that the
death sentence be committed to ten
years Imprisonment in fortress
and that the general be excluded
from the service.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27

FOR SALE.-Snap; kitchen
range, in good condition; also tent
with floor and side walls. 204 Mis-
sion street. Must be sold at once.
Price, range $40; tent $40 ***
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27

+ We are the pipe dealers. See US
before you buy and we will get your
order. Wenatchee Plumbing & Heat
ing. Co. Phone PSI. SO
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stoessel ASKS for Pardon.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 25.-Lieuten-
ant General Stoessel, who on Febru-
airy 20 was condemned to death for
the surrender of Port Arthur fortress
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27

Pipe must be used. so get in on
the ground floor While this sale
lasts. See Wenatchee Plumbing &
Heating Co. Phone ISL 49,
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27

You are losing money if you buy
pipe at any other place but Wenat-
chez Plumbing & Heating Co. Phone
PSI. *#"
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ODE Public Forum

Open letters subject of
published ideas No unsigned
considered but if desired writer's will be
editor will responsible
opinions of correspondents.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27

If you are friends are visiting you
or if you are thinking of taking a
pleasure trip, call up 1131, Per
sonal and Social Column"
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Mrs. J. J. Browne Of Spokane is
CUES, OF her son, Guy Browne, of
the Columbia Valley Bank.
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AND LOCAL

See Wenatchee Plumbing. and
Heating Co. for pipe in carload lott
at Columbia Valley Bank. Phone
81. go
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27

Fresh Palm Candy" received ey-
cry week at The Welatchee Drug
CO. 3"
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27

Nothing nicer than a good meal;
you will find them at the Gem
Cafe. $50
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27

Pipe, pipe, pipe. Now the time is
ripe TO buy pipe, pipe at Wenatchee
Plumbing and Heating Co Phone
PSI *%&
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Notice.

The Wateryille Livery & Stage
Co. Of Waterville will have twelve
good work horses at the Eagle Liy-
cry Barn for sale, ranging in weight
from ten to fourteen hundred, Oh
the 27th. 2Sth and 18th of this
month o be sold for cash or bank
able paper. 227
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27

For pipe see Wenatchee Plumbing
and Heating Co. at Columbia Va ley
Bank. Phone 251.*
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Do you want to sell quick-adyerY
tise in the Daily World.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-02-27

Woman's Exchange.
Just received a fresh supply Of COR
sets and hair goods.
MRS. 3. J. TIFFANY,
Welltchee Hotel