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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-09-06
CAMP AIGN TOUR
BEGINS MONDAY
Bryan to Speak in Chicago on
Labor Day and Then In
wade the East.

Fairview, lincoln, Neb., Sept. g.
his immediate attention disposed Of
William ]. Bryan, after a comparative
ly busy morning, spent the remainder
Of the day resting up preparatory to his
campaign tour of the middle west and
the eastern states, which begins tomor
row afternoon. Encouraged by the con-
ditions in the west as he found them on
his two recent trips, Mr.. Bryan will in
wade the east for about three weeks.
during which time he is scheduled for
many speeches and will hold confer
ences with the Democratic leaders of
that section of the country.
Labor Day Address.
Arriving in Chicago Monday. he will
at once be in touch with the national
committee, suspending his conference
only long enough to deliver a Labor
day address. The political ground also
will be gone over with his advisors On
Tuesday. Wednesday he will speak In
Peoria, and from there he will travel
eastward. From reports received. a
monster Democratic rally will occur in
New York City when he goes there On
the 18th inst
While Fairview was besieged today
by visitors, the Democratic candidate
for president saw but few of them, in
order that he might conserve his
strength for the arduous labors ahead
of him. The political itinerary provides
for his absence from home until Sept.
80. after which date he will remain al
Fairview for at least three weeks. The
remaining week before the election will
be left open for such speaking engage
ments as may be deemed necessary.
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EARTHQUAKE SHOCK.

San Juan. P. r.. Sept. 5.-An earth
quake shock was felt here at ten min
utes past u o'clock this afternoon. The
people of the city were very much
alarmed and many of them rushed from
their houses into the street. There was
no repetition of the quake and calm
was soon restored.
No material damage was done here
and no damage or loss OF life has beer
reported from interior points
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BANKRUPT SURE OF
HIS RESTING PLACE

New York. Sept. 5.-City Magistrate
Charles C. Wahle filed a voluntary petit
rion in the United States district court,
and simultaneously he handed in TO
Mayor Mcclellan his resignation of his
office as city magistrate. He gives lia-
bilties at HIP. and his assets $500
and cemetery lot
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PITTSBURG
BANKS FALL
By lNAYSIDE
One National and One State
Institution Closed by
Official Orders.
DEPOSITORS LEFT TO
MOURN THEIR MONEY
FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDS IN
THE NATIONAL BANK WAS
UNDER GUARANTY

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept 5.-The Cosmo-
politan National bank of this city sus-
pended operations today. A notice
posted on the doors reads:
CLOSED by the order Of the comp
troller.
(Signed) JOHN B. CUNNINGHAM.
Examiner in Charge"
While not a large Institution. 1t is a
fair-sized one, and the suspension
caused considerable excitement A few
moments after the notice was posted on
the doors a large crowd collected In
front of the bank.
Officials Surprised"
John McClurg is president of the bank
and D. ]. Richardson is cashier. Ac-
cording to a report this morning, Mr..
with one Of the largest depositors. said
he knew of no reason why the bank
should be closed. as the institution had
from 40 to 45 per cent reserves on hand.
The report of the condition OF the
bank made at the close Of business July
Is. 1908, shows the resources and liabili-
ties are 1912. 520.3S; capital stock paid
in, 100000; surplus fund 100000, and
undivided profits S55,5S2.
The Mount Washington Savings &
Trust company of this city was closed
today by the Pennsylvania commission
er Of banking.
Worthless Securities.
The order closing the Cosmopolitan
bank was brought forth by the refusal,
IL is said. of Bank Examiner John B.
Cunningham to approve some Of the
paper and other securities of the bank
for loans, aggregating. it is said, over
81, 200, 900. The officials of the bank deny
that worthless or insufficient securities
have been accepted for loans. They say
all the paper and other collateral held
by the Cosmopolitan is collectible and
that the bank is solvent.
Further than to state that the bank
Is insolvent, neither Examiner Cunning
ham nor Judge Oldham of the legal de-
partment would commit themselves.
According to the banks last state
ment its liabilities were $1,261. $50. &C.
The banks officials seemed to be indig-
nant that the government should close
the institution. The cashier declared
that the available cash on hand was
nearly so per cent of the total deposits.
Included in the deposits are federal and
state deposits OF 100000 each, secured
by bond.
Lyons Made Receiver.
Robert Lyons. who is the receiver Of
the Allegheny National bank which re-
Gently failed here, was appointed re-
ceiver of the Cosmopolitan.
The vice president of the Mount
Washington Savings & Trust company
is also a director of the Cosmopolitan
National bank. The capital stock of
the trust company is $125,000. Its de-
posts were 100000. with loans and dis
counts of Sal. 900. and assets said to ag
gregate 100000. State Bank Exam
liner James NJ Cover said the trust
company was closed because of appar-
ent irregularities.
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NEGRO LHNCHED.

Albany, Ga. Sept. 5.-John Towne.
a negro. accused of assault on Mrs. Jo-
seph Wheeler last Thursday, was cap
tured at Damascus. Ga. and late last
night was taken out and lynched
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Tents for Refugees.

The Great Northern. the only road
running into Chisholm, tO"k fifteen box
cars crowded with homeless people to
Hibbing this evening, where the Ci;i-
zens are throwing open their houses,
and tents are being supplied to care for
the refugees, who ere entering the city
by hundreds. The sheet of flames Of the
falling and cracking forests toyed with
the western outskirts OF Chisholm f'r
several minutes late In the afternoon,
and then. driven. by the strong west
wind. swept across the CITY thu build
ings falling and disappearing before it
like tender plants before the hot blaze
of the simeon.
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Schoolhouse Alone Remains.

Within u few minutes every struc-
ture upon both sides Of Main street
was burning and the residences district
was ignited. BY This time most of the
citizens had left the burnini; town. and
they stood on the small rises (" the
southwest and watched their homes
burn. The scene vas awe-inspiring, in
the late northern twilight. the flames
seemed to leap up 20 the sky. which
was overcast with Il red glow. over
the town hung great blanket CT
smoke that seemed to creep down and
shield the burning city from the eyes
of the hundreds of fearful watchers
who were beating a slow retreat TO
Hibbing. Alone on a hill in tbs south
ern portion of the town stands the new
high school. which was recently erect
ed at cost of S125. 900. Tonight Il IS
the solitary sentinel " the ruin and
desolation spread befort il. No houses
within several blocks of the structure
GRO 70 ~ soon.
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THOUSANDS IN WILD FLIGHT.
Citizens of Chisholm Thought Their
Town Secure.

Duluth. Mimi, Sept. 5.-Forest fires
which have been burning for three days
closed il on several towns and small
settlements near Duluth this afternoon.
wtping them out, rendering several
hundred persons homeless. destroying
property valued at several million dol
lars and sweeping over lands in many
counties in northern Wisconsin and
Minnesota.
Chisholm. MINI. town OF 1000 peo-
pie, on the Mesaba iron range, ninety
miles north of Duluth. was completely
wiped out.
Hibbing. five miles from Chisholm
was surrounded by forest fires tonight
and the city was in danger until the
wind shifted. The entire northern por-
ton OF Douglas county. Wisconsin. is
on fire, and several small settlements
have been DESTROYED
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The real advertiser never drifts He
will not attempt TO go directly
against the wind, but by skillful
lacking will use it to steadily ad-
vance in his course. ''-Mahin Mes
senger.
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Wild Rush Ensued.

Oscar La France, editor of the CHS
holm Tribune, was in his office, and
above him the roof was in flames he
fore he was apprised of his danger. He
was compelled to break a window to
escape. Business men ran home to get
their families, and many separations
occurred. as they. in turn, fed toward
the business district. CONSERVATION
reigned, but as the road leading out of
the city was well out of the fire zone,
and the pail of smoke did not hang as
heavily as over the burning towns. re-
cognition was easier and families were
soon RENTED.
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Woman Refused to Leave.

Conveyances were at a premium. 4
foreigner with a small wagon and one
horse offered to take a woman and
three small children to Hibbing for 80.
A man overheard the conversation. and
drawing q revolver he pointed it at the
foreigners head, and. climbing into the
rig, compelled him to drive the party
over the fire zone. May Fisher, when
the citizens began to leave The burn
ing town, refused to 70 with her COM
panions. They were forced to Tee for
their lives and she was left behind. She
has not been seen since
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No Hope for Renshaw.

Renshaw. village twenty-five miles
west OF Duluth. was surrounded by
fires early tonight and there is no hope
for the town. Hundreds of farmers
have been driven from their homes by
the flames. and as the passa ge along
the roadway is difficult. owing to the
dense smoke and heat of the burning
forests, II is believed that some lives
may have been lost. although none has
been reported. A fire at Bayfield,. Wis.
starting in a lumber yard, damaged
two docks and the lumber properties 10
the extent OF 5000
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by the citizens. as the town is protect
ed on the east by Long Year lake, a
small body of water, and there are
many mining locations to the west. in
which district the citizens believed the
advancing flames could be stopped.
Roaring Flames Advanced.
At noon today the three walls of fire
Joined, making a semi-circle of threat
ening flames, which swept toward the
little mining town with rush and 9
roar. The hot breath of the confiagra.
ton was felt as the advancing flames
rolled over the hills. licking up every
tree, stump and every vestige of plant
growth. and sending up hurricane oi
red hot brands that fell upon the
doomed town.
At the first advent OF these famine
couriers the citizens of Chisholm went
forth to fight the flames. The fire de-
partment was not able to cover a large
territory. and although intermittent
blazes started by firebrands were
quickly eXtinguished. the wall of the
fire rolled onward toward the town ano
citizens soon realized that it's destruc-
ton was inevitable.
Barely Escaped.
So quickly did the fire communicate
to the outlying buildings that the citi-
zens did not have time to save any OF
their household goods or personal eff
fects. The people had ample time to
escape with their lives. and soon the
roads leading from the town were
thronged with the fleeing people in wa
CONS, on horses and on foot. There are
two roads from Hibbing to Chisholm,
and the most direct was in the path OF
the fire. necessitating travel by way OF
the longer road.
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Citizens Had No Fear.

The most destructive of the many
forest fires was that which embraced
Chisholm In its fiery grip aEJ COM
pletely destroyed IL. For three days
the dry woods have been on fire west
and north of the town. and small brush
fires wers reported 10 the eastward.
Gradually these closed upon the
|@or>Na town. but - da-~er was felt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-03

MUSCLE SHOALS POWER
 PROJECT IS APPROVED

Washington, May 2.-(Special.)-Th inland waterways commission. to which the Muscle Shoals power project was submitted by direction of Presi- dent Roosevelt and Secretary Taft, in- dorse it, but suggested that an addi- tional survey of the bed of the Tennes- see river should be made hefore the exact location Of sAe 9sf.a cnuid he determined upon. The cln i of CT
 gineers likewise has given nis ap- proval, but he recommends that the government should not go into such n important project until arriving at basis upon which to determine the amount of money to be appropriated and the sum the Muscle Shoals Hydro Electric company should contribut ute.
 The House rivers and harbors com mittee have decided that the wisest and surest way to bring about the desired result-an early survey of the bed of the river-is to have the special board of engineers who made an investigation last summer undertake the additional
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work, with instructions to make com plete investigation and report their findings to Congress by the first Mon day in December.
 Representative Richardson who has worked so many years in behalf of the project of such deep interest to the peo- pie of northern Alabama and southern Tennessee, states that this accom- plishes all that he has contended for. He says that Congress, at the next session, will appropriate the necessary money which, with the cooperation of the Hydro Electric company, will com plete the Muscle Shoals project. Most of his time this session has been de- voted to this work, and Judge Rich ardson has also had the cordial as- sistance of Senator Bankhead.
 The chief engineers, indorsing the report of the officer who made the in- vestigation, reports against improve ments of the Sipsey river, a tribu utar ' of the Tombigbee river, in Alabama The officer says the river from it's mouth to Fayette is not worthy of im- provement and that commerce of any magnitude could not be sustained.
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Needs of the PeopIe.

Washington, May Ex-Governor Noel of Mississippi wired President Roosevelt to- day that about 2500 people at Hattiesburg and Puryis will need rations and tents for about 30 days. There are about 150 wounded in need of hospital attention at those places.
 the governor, wish federal and Red Cross relief. Sufferers on the Mississippi river plantations are differently circum- stanced and ask only for tentage."
 President Roosevelt informed the gover- nor that his acquisition on General Potts at Atlanta or Major Simpson at Hatties- burg will be promptly attended to. A dis patch to the President by Mabel T. Board- man of the Red Cross on the situation was made public at the White House to- day as follows.
 "As no one more than you appreciates prompt service, and because of your in- terest in the Red Cross, l desire to in form you that on the receipt of a dis patch yesterday morning from Major De- vol U. s. A., at Hattiesburg, Miss, who represents the Red Cross as well as the army, stating that $200O was needed for sick diet and 12 trained women nurses, the Red Cross immediately wired him the including head nurse,' in the afternoon. and will send six more, including a head nurse, today.
 'sIn reply to further dispatches from Major Devol the Red Cross is issuing an appeal for clothing for 2000 destitute men, women and children.''
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CUBAN POLITICS
 BRING CHANGES

Havana, May 2.-The Zayistas have re- piled to Governor Magoons request for their views with regard to the political situation. They propose that the presi- dential term shall end on May 20. 1913. and that the full number of senators shall be elected, one half of the number to take office next year and the other half in 1910. at the expiration of the terms of the present senators Those taking office next year, according to the plan of the Zayistas, should be decided by lot
 The proposals also provide for the elec- ton of the full number of congressman to serve the regular term in addition to three months and 20 days from F'eb- ruary l, to May 20.
 As result of the new appointment on account of the census, the next house will continue S2 members instead of 6S, as formerly. The increase by provinces is as follows:
 Pinar del Rio from to 10. Havana from IS to 21 Mantanzas from to 10, Santa Clara from IA to IS, Camaguey from to 5, Santiago from F to IS.
 The census enumerators have overlooked so many names that Havana may be en- titled to one more representative when the omissions have been corrected.
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Jackson, Miss, May 2.--(Special) )-Gov- ernor Noel has received the following telegram from President Roosevelt:
 White House,
 ''Washington, D. C., May 2, 1908. ITO Hon. E. F. Noel, Governor of Mis-
 sissippi, Jackson, Miss:
 Referring to your message of May !, would say that resolution of Congress eni- powers Secretary of War to take such action as he may deem necessary for re- lief of sufferers in the south Work al- ready organized under war department and instructions conveyed to Major Devol and General Potts, commanding depart ment of gulf, authorizing extension of re- lief wherever needed. Major Deyol is now in Hattiesburg and supplies of all kinds en route by express
 Necessary under the law that work be done and supplies be handled by sub ordinates of war department, which will send all surgeons that may be needed Red Cross already in cooperation with war department. Absolutely necessary to re- turn Major Devol, but Major Simpson, his principal assistant in San Francisco disaster, goes to relieve him. Any re- quest that you make of General Potts, Atlanta, or Major Simpson at Hattiesburg will be promptly attended to. Rations, tents, clothing, blankets now being for- warded. Red Cross has already sent $2000 for sick diet and 12 trained nurses and has issued appeal for clothing for 2O00 destitute men, women and children.
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
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NOTED WRITER DEAD.
The Rev. Hugh L. Magevney Succum5s
 To lnroads of Disease.

Cincinnati, May 2.-The Rev. Hugh l.. Magevney, noted Jesuit, gifted writer, lecturer and an officer in the Confederate army died at the home of an intimate friend, Frank Leurck, Mt. Auburn, today. He had been in 'll health for nearly three years.
 Father Magevney was born at Jack son. Tenn, November IS, 1S45. One brother. Father Eugene, is president of Creighton university at Omaha, and tn Q other brother, John, is In business at Jackson Tenn. His sister Is at the Sacred Heart convent in Omaha.
 Father Magevney was the author of many books. His latest, written about a year ago, is "A Legacy of Lectures and Verces." As a lecturer he at tracted much attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-03
TOM JOHNSON PREVENTS
 STREET RAIL WAY STRIKE

Cleveland, O., May 2.-After voting 1452 to 12S in favor of a strike the motormen and conductors of the Municipal Traction company, through International Vice President Behner and other representa- tives tonight practically reached an agreement with the Mayor and traction officials that will eliminate the prospect of a cessation of work.
 Two sessions were held today between the unions executive committee and Mayor Johnson and a third took place tonight
 Concessions on the part of both sides to the controversy marked the days dis cussions. The men failed to secure out right the ? cents an hour increase in pay
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demanded but are given an assurance that they may anticipate an advance after the Municipal Traction company shows a sufficient surplus. On the subject of free transportation, employees will be compelled to pay their fares to and from work but any additional trips connected herewith will be provided for by the company. The men also gain the right to purchase their uniforms themselves.
 At the last meeting tonight President Dupont appeared and discussed with the men, the differences relating to seniority promotions to choice runs, the displace- ment of old men by others employed by the Forest City company and other mat ters of administration which have been thorns in the sides of the men since the taking over by the holding company of all the street railway lines in the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-03
NEGRO BAGS A LOT 0F TROUBLE
 WHEN HE HOOKS BAG OF JEWElRY

New York. May 2-While endeavorlng to pawn S10000 worth of jewelry which he had stolen from house on West Fifty-Sixth street, Charles Williams ne- gro was arrested today. Williams went to the house early today and representing himself as a window measurer, was per- mitted to go upstairs, where he made way with casket containing the jewelry. Those who lived where the robbery took place did not know that anything had been taken until Informed by detectives.
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woran,s Remarkable SIeep.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 2.-After an unbroken sleep for period of S5 days Mrs. Beulah Hawkins, patient at the county hospital, awakened early today and asked for drink of milk. Her re- turn to consciousness was entirely un- expected and came several hours after she had been taken from the clinic room She was able to stand and had full control of her faculties, although still weak.
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The strain of nursing her husband has told severely on Mrs. Cleveland and she has been practically forced to abandon her share of watching. A second trained nurse is now in attendance.
 That a collapse may occur at any time is manifested by preparations being made to bring the Cleveland children on short notice from Princeton.
 An automobile has been stationed in Farmingdale, the nearest station to Lake wood, on the branch of the Pennsylvania which connects with Princeton. and an engine and coach are in constant readiness to bring them here in case Mir. Cleve- land should suddenly grow worse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-03
GROVER CLEVELAND IS
 IN GRAVE CONDITION

New York, May 2.-(Special 1.-The gray ity of the condition of ex-President Grover was manifested today by the continuous presence of Dr. Joseph Bryant by the patients bedside.
 It was learned that MT. Cleveland S stomach trouble has become more severe within the last few days and that com plications had set in The patients in ability to retain nourishment has great ly weakened him and is the cause of anxiety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-03
Porto Rican Anniversary.

San Juan, P. R., May 2.--The eighth anniversary of the establishment of civil government in the Island of Porto Rica under the American regime was observed here yesterday. The labor organizations paraded and several com memorative mass meetings were held.
 
 capital is situated, went against Bailey by, 1000 majority. Dallas county gave the anti-Bailey ticket 1900 majority.
 Many of the other larger counties of the state went against Bailey. He carried western Texas where the stoci. men are in control, almost solid The eastern Texas counties went overwh elm ingly against him. Corsicana went for Johnson by about 5000; Gainesville, Bailey's home, gave Johnson 9l9 and Waco IS.
 Four boxes in Denton gave the John son ticket 1910, Bailey 127S. sJasper gives Bailey S4, Johnson 22, Haskell City gives Johnson 249 and Fort Worth 257 Arlington went for Bailey by 220 to IS5.
 Full returns from Waco show Bailey Is defeated as follows:
 Bailey 270; Johnson, $50.
 A long distance telepnone message from Chairman George Riddle of Dal- las of the anti-Bailey campaign com mittee at 10 o'clock tonight says that the returns to that hour indicate that the Bailey ticket is elected by 10000 majority. The Bailey managers place his majority at 25 900. Only the larger counties have heen heard from Out of an estimated democratic vote of 100000 only 50.000 have been counted.