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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-11

When Miss Evelyn Atherley ad-
vanced to the front Of the platform
Philip thought he had never seen a
woman so beautiful. She had the grace
of a perfect figure and the style of
an ~aristocrat. She was dressed in blue
chiffon, with a spray of for
get-me-nots, the color OF her
eyes, arranged across the front of her
bodice. Arson experienced a thrill OF
pleasure when he saw that the bou-
quet he caused to be forwarded to her
contained flowers of a kindred hue.
The skill of the florist had correctly in
terpreted his description. which, in
deed, was largely guesswork on his
part.
A high forehead and a mouth and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-11
A TALE OF
AND

filI-ups-good. or they would not be
here, but not in the front rank. Lis
ten. I am connected with a choral
society II my county, and we once en-
gagged a leading tenor n a second
rate baritone. The tenor had a. name
with fourteen letters, and the baritone
only owned four. The unfortunate To-
cal printer selected his type to ill the
lines on the bills by size and not by
merit. The moment the tenor saw the
four-letter man looming large across
the poster he absolutely refused to sing
a note unless fresh bills were printed
with his fourteen letters in larger type.
And we were compelled to hulnor him.
That is music from the dgent's point
of view"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-11

chin of patrician mold gave an air of
caste to an otherwise sweetly pretty
face.
BY over" whispered the critic, IF
she sings as we'll as she looks L may
be. mistaken"
Her first song vas Goring Thomas
"A Summer Night" Instantly it was
p~erceptible that her voice was true,
the outpouring of a soul. In volume il
was in no way remarkable, but its me-
lodious cadence was fresh, innocent,
virginia.. The notes were those of a
joyous bird.
Arson, biased by other sentiments,
thought he had heard her equal,
but his friend. after Joining in his Wig
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-11
BY LOUIS TRACY
Author of "The Wings of the Morning." 1.-THE
Pillar OF Light" etc.
Copyright. 1864. by Edward J. Clode.
Ole King Of Diamonds

fitted for the stage was displeasing to
Philip, he scarce knew why.
The girl was given a hearty encore,
and her next song vas a simple, hu-
morou little ballad about a miller n
a maid 1t was charmingly sung n
acted. The critic leaned back in his
chair. and smiled at Philip with the in
dulgent air of the man who says:
Il told you So
Soon Philip rose to go.
Good heavens, man, you do not in
tend TO leave before Jowkacsy plays
the suite in F minor?" queried his
amazed acquaintance.
Sorry. 1 have an engagement"
He quilted the hall, his tall figure
riveting 2 good man eyes as he made
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-11

orous applause, gave him a douche of
accurate judgment.
1.-The old story" he growled; "a fine
artist retarded, perhaps spoiled, by the
need to make too early an appearance.
She wants a year in Milan, another
year with Randegger OF Leoni, and she
she might, if ali went well. be a star"
His nearer chafed inwardly. but only
hazarded the opinion that she was al
ready a singer of rare intensity, while,
as for appearance
"Ah, there you are right" was the
ready rejoinder. THE Gaiety is her
place. She would be admirable in light
Opera"
The conversation languished. The
suggestion that Miss AtheTIey was best
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-11

his way toward an exit. One man.
watching from the gallery, smiley Gym
ically, and rose at the same time.
Philip found the foyer 20 be prac-
tically deserted. He asked a policeman
on duty to call Mr.. Anson's carriage
from the ranks, and a footman came.
quickly running lest he had incurred
a reprimand for not being on the look
out for his master at the entrance.
In a very little time Miss Atherley
appeared, and with her a handsome,
elderly lady, who was quite obviously
her mother. The girl was radiant. She
never expected a cordial reception from
Continued on Page 10.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-11

Here's an extraordinary sale of taiior-made suits for
women; a rare opportunity to secure the most recent style
creations at the prices of commonplace models. We bought
these ~strikingIy handsome garments at a price which per-
mits us to offer them at $50 to $3.50 below their
regular values.
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Continued on Page 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15

ported or substantiated by a living
man. 1t was born in the brain of
Whiffen alone, and was concocted sole
ly from motives of revenge 1t grew
alone from his personal animosity. The
fact that he admits. his membership in
this treasonable organization should
promote the doubt that his statement
is worthy of credence.
"The charge that l rejoiced over the
death of Lincoln is absurdly false, and
cannot believe that any human being
would credit me with such an afro;
cious thought
McNulta's Son DeplOres Story.
''No, man more deeply deplored Lin.
coins assassination than myself. Rob
ert P. McNulta, son of the late General
John McNulta, in a statement pub
lished in the Inter-Ocean last week
declared that it was the regret of his
fathers life that he gave countenance
to such reports. He knew them to be
false.
'One of the most earnest supporters
of my candidacy for congress was the
late David Davis. then United State:
senator from Illinois, later acting vice
president and for years justice of the
United States supreme court. He die
me the honor to preside at one of m!
meetings in 1878, although he was /;
republican, and made a speech adyo
eating my election. Judge Davis wa
the administrator of Lincoln's estate
1t is hardly probable that Judge Davis
such close friend and admirer o
Lincoln, would have assisted me il
this manner if there had been an.
question of my loyalty or admiration
of Lincoln"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
STEVENSON NAILS STORY THAT
CAST REFLECTION UPON LOYALTY

Bloomington, H., Sept 15.-"Abso-
lutely false in every particular was
the reply of Hon. Adlai E Stevenson,
democratic candidate for governor of
Illinois, when asked for a statement
concerning the charges in the Chicago
Sunday Tribune that he was member
of the Knights of the Golden Circle
and was disloyal to the memory of
Abraham Lincoln. Mr.. Stevenson de-
clared that he had never been a mem
Der of any secret society except the
Masonic order, and believed that his
record during the war and the action
of the people of central Illinois subse
quently was the best answer to such
charges.
Record Is Unquestioned.
William B. Whiffen,' declared Mr.
Stevenson, was candidate for county
treasurer on the democratic ticket in
Woodford county in 1765, and I, beIiev
ing him to,be dishonest man, assisted
in defeating him. My efforts aroused
his animosity, and his subsequent ac
ton was animated by motives of re
venge. He was my personal enemy
and l never was associated with him
The fact that | was elected states at
torney in 1864 in district normally re
publican by 1000 is also an answer t.
lany charge of disloyalty to the flag.
Certainly at that period the senti
ments and conduct of every candidat,
for public Office were closely scrutin
lied, if ever, and if there had beel
any truth in such accusations / Ger
tainly never would have been success
/ full. 1 removed to Bloomington afte
serving my term as states attorney O
the judicial district of which Woodfor,
county was a part under the old cor
stitution, and have since resided here
| was twice elected to congress froI
this district, and in 1874 defeated Ger
eral John McNulta, republican, VIII
had been elected to the preceding teri
by majority of 1000. In both of m
campaigns in which 1 was successfr
my majority was 1000. 1t was in th
1874 campaign that the Whiffen affid;
Wit was circulated. denounced it as
falsehood and the people must have b,
llieved it to be so.
i This affidavit has never been SUI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
EXPLOSION
DISASTROUS
Car Of Dynamite Blows
Up at Windsor, Mo,
Killing Several.

Kansas City, Sept 15.-From five to
eight persons are reported dead and
10 to 20 injured as the result of dy-
Mantle explosion at Windsor, Mo. So
much confusion exists there that ac.
curate figures of the casualties are un-
obtainabIe.
Windsor, Mo-, Sept. ia car of
dynamite standing on the track in
front of the Katy railroad depot here
exploded this morning with terrific
force. The car and depot platform
were demolished and is persons
standing nearby more or less seriousl,
injured. Frederick Yake, the railroad
agent, was terribly mangled and soof
died as did Dee Hill and an unknown
tramp. 1t is believed several other:
OF the injured will die. All the vic
tins live in the vicinity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
ROOSEVELT WANTS TO FLY WITH
WRIGHT BUT LATTERIS Is RELUCTANT

don't believe the president should take
such chances. OF course, flying in the
air is as safe as riding in street car,
but there are accidents that might
happen. Aside from my relatives, such
an accident to me would mean nothing,
but the nation would be the sufferer If
the president was injured or killed"
The president will return to Wash
|ington next week 1t is said it will be
reasonably certain he will insist upon
the aviator in one of his
flights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
HAT ADDS TO MYSTERY
It Is Discovered Hanging in Hallway
of Slain Physicians Home.

Omaha, Neb, Sept. 15.-Detectives
yesterday found the hat worn by DIR.
Frederick Rustin the night he was
shot. 1t was hanging in the hallway
of the Rustin home. How it got on
the hook at the Rustin home no per.
son there could say.
81 cannot tell how the hat got there
said Mrs. Rustin. Il had no time to
think of such a thing the night my hus
band was shot, and it never occurred
to me that the one hanging in the hall
might be the one he wore that night"
There was nothing to indicate that
the hat had been hung where it was
found since the shooting. Mrs. Abbie
Rice identified the hat as the one worn
by DR.. Rustin when she left him three
hours before the shooting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
JURY FOR SPRINGFIELD CASE
Joe James viii Make Plea Of Self
Defense for Kiilinu,

Springfield, ILL.,, Sept. 15.-Last night
a jury was secured in the Joe James
murder case Judge Creighton ordered
the jury kept isolated from the public
until the close of the trial.
James will make claim of self
defense He is the alleged murderer of
Clergy A. Ballard, into whose daugh-
ter's room James crept one night. He
was driven out by the father of the
girl Ballard was stabbed to death
while graphing with the negro. The
tragedy kindled the flame of race
prejudice which resulted in the race
riot following the assault upon Mrs
Hallam.
Under the law yesterday was the
last day for fling claims against the
city for riot damages. The tota
claims reached $121, $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15

DaShCios
Expected to Strengthen Law.
The complexion of the legislature
is in some doubt, although there must
be considerable change from normal
in the outlying towns and plantations
to wrest control from the republicans.
1t is believed that the republicans
will safely control and that the Stur-
gis prohibitory law, which during the
final week of the campaign became
the overshadowing issue of the battle
for votes, will be broadened and
strengthened to meet the demands of
the republican platform.
Increase Majority i'm Arkansas.
Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 15.-The
election of George w. Donaghey, dem
ocratic nominee for governor, and the
entire democratic ticket by a majority
which may exceed that received by
Governor Little two years ago, 65,000
and apparently an even break between
the prohibitionists and license advo
Gates, the adoption of one constitution
al amendment and the defeat of an
other, are the most important results
of the state election held in Arkansas
yesterday, as indicated by incomplete
returns from a majority of the rs coun
ties in the state
Vote Record Breaker.
The returns indicate a record break
| ing vote was polled throughout the
state Interest centered in the result
of the campaign which was waged il
many counties by the prohibitionists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
TWO SPEECHES ARE
ON TAFT'S PROGRAM
Republican Nominee Will Make No
Comment en- Maine Election Re-
suits for the Present.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept Is. = Two
speeches to visiting delegations and
conferences with Senator Crane OF
Massachusetts and Representative Bur-
ton of Cleveland was the program OF
work for Judge Taft today, on this, the
51st anniversary of his birth. The first
address will be delivered at the Sinton
hotel to a delegation of residents OF
Greenfield, Ind The other is to be to
members of the African Methodist
church this evening. No comment on
the Maine election will be made here
until the full returns are received.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
maine GOES REPUBLICAN
BY APPROXIMATELY 5000

land, head of the state grange and a
man of high personal popularity
among the farmers.
The result of the presentation of
the state issues upon the clean-cut
basis which the opposing platforms Of
fered was a campaign which is a rec
ord breaker in the states political
history so far as the September elec-
tions is concerned.
Large Vote POlled.
The total vote case as a result of
the strenuous battle which has been
fought is in excess of 100000, not far
below the total cast at any plesiden-
tial election.
The following figures show how
Maine has voted at the September
elections during the past Sc years:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
EDICT FROM WASHINGTON
PULLS HUGHES THROUGH

address by Governor Crothers. The
governor attacked President Roosevelt
and charged him with being the most
has known.
Mr.. Bryan devoted most of his time
to discussion of the issues, but added
a little local coloring by explaining
that in some of the cities of the east
the democratic party was at a disad-
vantage because it not only lacked the
means of getting democratic policies
before the voters, but was subjected to
Misrepresentation as to such policies.
Republican Platform Is Attacked.
He stated with emphasis that there
was nothing in the democratic plat
form that need alarm any legitimate
interest. Among other things he said:
"The democratic platform differs
from the republican platform in that
our party distinctly declares what it
opposes and what it favors. The re-
publican platform is ambiguous and
uncertain. When you get through read
ing it you are in the dark as to what
Mr.. Taft, if elected, will do"
Mr.. Taft, he said, already had amend
ed his platform in several particulars,
but none knew what other amendments
he might add before the election and
what additions he might make to it
latter the election. President Roose-
welt. he declared, was elected upon q
similar platform.
Not In Harmony With Leaders.
"And as his platform promised moth
ing in particular, he felt at liberty to
recommend number of things which
the republican leaders objected to" Mr..
Bryan added.
The result was, he said, a constant
conflict between the executive and con-
gress.
Speaking of the policies of the dem
ocratic party, Mr.. Bryan said that
democrats believe that popular ques-
tions should be submitted to the pub
| lie, and that the decisions of the pub
| lie was binding on officials.
CAS- the republicans do not present
specific propositions" he asserted, "a
republican victory could not be con
strued as a declaration in favor of any
particular reform, or against any exist
ing abuses"
| No Reason to Change.
| He said Maryland by right was :
democratic state, and that no democra
Icould find in the Denver platform al
Iexcuse for voting the republican ticket
But" he said, republicans who rec
lognize the abuses that have grown VI
under republican rule can find a rea
son for joining with the democrats t.
Irestore the government to its owl
foundations, for the democratic senti
|ment demands that the laws shall b.
made in the interests of the whole peo
Iple, and that the government shall b'
administered in such a way that th'
rights of all shall be protected, ant
THAT special privileges shall be M
longer granted to the few
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15

Washington, Sept. 15.-A new sensa-
tion in the government trials in aero
nautics was furnished yesterday by a
persistent report that President Roose-
velt has announced his intention of go
ing up with the aviator. While no one
would acknowledge word had been re-
ceiyed from the president, Mr.. Wright
talked freely of the possibility.
''I have heard the report that Presi
dent Roosevelt wants to ascend with
me-" he acknowledged. 'I'm sorry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
COMEDIES LITTLE
On Maine's Showing Bryan
Says Republicans Will Save
but Few States.
SPEAKS AT PHILADELPHIA
Says He Makes No Apology for Run
ming for Highest Office in World
-Retort to Taft.

Philadelphia, Sept. I5.-Bryan ar
rived here from Baltimore at 1920.
There was a crowd at the station to
greet him. After acknowledging the
greetings, he entered an automobile
and was driven to Dooner's hotel,
headquarters of the Bryan League of
Pennsylvania, where the candidate
held a brief reception at which he
shook hands with hundreds.
Need Better Equipment.
Bryan was then escorted to the of
fee of the Philadelphia Record where
he spoke to large crowd. He re-
ferred to his invasion of the east and
the fact that democrats in this section
were not SO well equipped as they
ought to be to present their cause.
Where We cannot reach the voters
through the printed pages,' he said,
sit is more necessary to meet the
| voter face to face. l offer no apology
for coming, although am candidate
for the highest Office in the world
Comedies Few States.
Some one in the crowd asked 'How
about Maine?" and Bryan replied:
Maine has returned the lowest re-
publican majority in % years and, to
be conservative, have to concede on
this showing but few s.ates to the
republicans" Following the speech
the candidate was driven to the Belle.
vue Stratford hotel, where he was a
guest at a luncheon given by com.
mittee of New Jersey men.
| Retort for Taft.
Philadelphia, Sept. 15.-In lengthy
interview given out on the train be-
tween Baltimore and Philadelphia to
day, William ]. Bryan made hot re
tort to Taft's statement of yesterday
He accuses Taft of lodging, and says:
! Taft knows as little about my record
as he does about the public question:
which he is attempting to discuss
q He denied he wanted government
ownership of railroads, but says b,
does want regulation He charges TAT
. made mistake of $114,000,000 in hi
, lestimate of the cost of Imperialism.
i Talks at Two Meetings.
Baltimore. Md. Sept. 15.-William ]
Bryan addressed Maryland voters Il
!, two meetings yesterday. The first wa
at Annapolis. where he discussed tn
issues OF the campaign. and the secon
!. in this city, where he faced an aud
ence estimated at $4,000 persons.
Al The crowd cheered Mr.. Bryan voci
erously and displayed impatience ove
the preliminaries, which included a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
G. 0. P. Majority Cut
Down to Lowest Point
in rs Years.
BIG VOTE is PollED
Almost Equal to Presidential
Year-.-Democrats Strong
in Country.

Portland, Maine, Sept. 15.-Additional
revised returns made early today from
the state election yesterday altered
but slightly, the result announced last
night of the plurality of Fernald, re-
publican, for governor over Gardner
democrat, remaining at 1929, with 20
small towns and 26 plantations still to
report. A complete poll is not expect
ed for several days. The feature of
the election was the increase in the
democratic vote throughout the state.
Everyone of the four congressional dis
tricts showed gains, the increase over
1904 being $4,000 votes, 1000 over 1906
These gains were made almost entirely
the popularity of Gardner among the
farmers.
Also Made Gains.
The republican vote was also greater
by 5000 than in 1906, but fell 1000 be
low the vote of 1904. Republicans
made good gains in rural districts. All
republican candidates for congress
were elected. The incoming Legislature
will be strongly republican.
Expected Large Plurality.
Portland, Maine, Sept. 15.-Maine
has elected a republican governor by
a plurality of about 5000. The vic
tory for Bert M. Fernald, the republi
can gubernatorial nominee is serious
ly discounted in the eyes of the re
publicans by the small size of his
plurality over Obadiah Gardner, the
democratic nominee, and the demo
Gratis are correspondingiy elated, al
though at the last they had hoped tt
win out.
Along with the state ticket, the re
publicans have won. probably. tht
four congressional districts. although
late returns may be necessary to de
termine the result in two of them.
Prohibition Main Issue.
The fight as between the republi
cans and democrats was distinct.
local, carrying with it the liquor ques
ton. An analysis of the returns in
dicates that the heavy vote rallied Il
the support of the democratic ticke
came from the element in the stat
which desires a resubmission of tn
prohibition law, which now stands o.
the statute books. The democrati
state platform demanded such a re
submission, the presumption to larg
degree being that a resuDmIssio
would mean it's annulment. On tn
other hand, the republicans in stat
convention demanded strengthenin
of the law, which now provides tha
the governor may take into his ow
hands the enforcement of the prob
bition law in any county in which b
is satisfied that the local authoritie
are not performing their whole dut.
Appeal to Farmers.
In addition to this the democrat
made an appeal to the agricultur;
vote, something which they have NJ
done in many recent elections. The
nominated Obadiah Gardner of Roc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
TRlCKETT CHARGES
ARE STRICKEN OUT
Assistant Attorney General of Kansas
Not Held for illegally
Taking Fees.

Kansas City, Kan, Sept. 15.-
Charges against c. w. Trickett, spe-
cial assistant attorney general of Kan
sas, accused of accepting unearned
fees in liquor case, were dismissed
by Judge Moore this morning on mo-
tion of Attorney General Jackson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
STATE Is UNABLE
TO SELL LIQUOR

Richmond, Va, Sept. 15.-In the
South Carolina dispensary cases today
the decision. of the lower court was
affirmed by the United States circuit
court of appeals. The general grounds
for the affirmation seem to be thai
the state cannot enter private bust
ness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
Will is Probated.

The will OF the late Ralph Young of
South Rock Island was admitted to
probate in the county court this morn
ing by Judge R. w. Olmsted. The will
gives all of the property to Mr.. Young's
mother, Mrs. Mary E. Young. The in.
strument was executed Aug. 3. 1907.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
ASIATlC CHOLERA
lSFEARFUI SCOURGE

st. Petersburg. Sept. 15.--for the "a
hours ending at noon today there were
reported in St. Petersburg 240 cases
and 60 deaths from Asiatic cholera
/, This is almost double the record OF
yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
Minnesota Primaries On,

st. Paul, Mimi, Sept. 15.-Primaries
are being held in Minnesota today for
the purpose of naming congressional,
legislative and county tickets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
CONSIDER IN FRIENDLY WAY
Germany Not Disposed to Make
Trouble Over Morocco.

Berlin, Sept. 15.-Jules Camboil,
French ambassador to Germany, has
received assurances from Herr Stem
rich, acting secretary of the foreign
office, that Germany will consider the
Franco-Spanish note regarding Moroc
co IN a most friendly spirit.