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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
Special 70 The Tribune.

Special TO The Tribune.
WASHINGTON, d. G., May Fed
oral experts who are making a study Of
building materials that will best with
stand fire and who arc therefore taking
n keen interest in the fire losses as they
are reported for the entire country, de-
clare that in spite Of all efforts toward
better building conditions, the death
and destruction due TO fires and contia-
grations in 1909 will eclipse all prev
ious records, with the exception of the
years in which the Baltimore and San
Francisco fires occurred,
They point to the fact that in six
teen days of April, five big Gres in diff
ferent parts of the United States re"
suited in loss Of six million dollars,
the death Of twenty persons, the injury
of seventeen and the rendering home
less of more than 5000 The greatest Of
these fires was at Fort Worth. Texas,
resulting in "A property loss of between
$4,000 900 and Si,000,000, and the sec
oud in Importance was at Rochester,
y. Y, with a loss of half a million
dollars.
''The people of the United States
have not yet learned the lesson Of the
IDdlIlUlOIt anu ENdD L Id0ClsSO UGsS,
said Richard l.. Humphrey. engineer in
charge of the structural material labora-
tories of the United States geological
survey. Fort Worth s recent expert
eDce, when more than 300 homes were
devoured by the flames, is but repe-
tition of what has happened in the past
and what will occur in the future until
American municipalities wake 10 the sit
uation and enact legislation which will
absolutely prevent the further construc
tion of buildings that are not hrcproof
''1t seems difficult to make the peo-
pie believe that in 1907 fires in the
United States cost more than million
and a quarter dollars for every day in
the year, an annual tax of more than
50 for every man. woman and child in
the country. We are spending billion
dollars year on new buildings and con
struction work, while our fires cost half
billion dollars. No other nation has
such an uncnvIable record as this. Our
fires are costing from six TO eight times
as much per capita as any country in
Europe. BY the total cost of fires, ]
refer not only to the actual destruc tion
of property, which amounted TO $2l5..
100000, but also to the cost of main
tenance of fire departments and the
amount Of insurance paid over and
above the money returned TO reimburse
owners of burned buildings.
''Wblle VIC are wasting several times
as much property per capita as Eu-
rope, we are also destroying in these
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
v. TRAVERS JEROME
GIVES HORN A T0O1
Departs From His Custom and
Talks TO the Dear
Public.

NEW YORK. May William Travers
Jerome, district attorney. radically de-
parted from his attitude toward The pub
lie tonight by stepping before a large au-
dicuce, members of the Peoples institute
at Cooper Union. and declaring that he
wished to explain the conduct of his Of
flee. ITO establish a precedent which
would make il difficult for a public SER
want TO dodge responsibility for his Of
flcial acts"
II have come here tonight TO ask n
question. II seemed 10 me that public
servant should be appointed so that from
time 10 time he can account TO the pub
lie for his stewardship: not account In
a written report. where he could give
tho thing the color he wanted; not In
newspaper interviews. but account face TO
face with tile people who have the right
to vote.
$50 tonight those OF YOU who care,
may ask me face TO face-man 10 man
about the question wherein I was wrong.
You want fair play.
During the seven years that I have
been district attorney. more than 100. 900
cases have gone through my office. As
to many OF them l have knowledge. AS
10 others. have full knowledge. But
l am not trying TO dodge responsibility
for my acts or the acts OF my chosen
assistants"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
Manager Sued by HAngel,

Miss Alice Nielsen, prima donna.
Thomas II. Williams president OF the
New California Jockey club. and Frank
l.. Perlcy. theatrical manager. figure In
a case in tie United States circuit court
in San Francisco,
The latest development is Pcrley's an
swer to the suit filed by Williams to
cover $50. 600. half Of the expense Incurred
In starring Miss Nielsen in 1899 In THE
Singing Girl
Pcrlcy declares that he was not a
partner in the venture. but was en-
ploycd at salary of 500 A week to
manage Miss NeilsenS tour. Perley says
that at the close of the iirst season Will
liams declared his willingness to back
other theatrical ventures. but required
Perley To sever his connection with Miss
Nielsen, in considers ton Tor which Per-
ley was to receive 1J0 shares OF stock
IN the New California Jockey club and
was To get $4,000 worth OF stock In
Mexican enterprises when the stock
should have drawn dividends equal to par
value, Perlcy asks that the. stock he
delivered to him, together With the diYi-
dcnd.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
Tyrol's Relic Industry.

With the approach OF the centenary
celebrations OF the famous Tyrolean fight
for freedom. "a new Industry has been
created In Tyrol. Every veterans asso-
citation and rifle club in the land Is pre-
pairing some kind OF festival at which his
torlc guns and flags and other emblems
will be displayed.
Unfortunately, these relics have be
come rather scarce In the 100 years
which have elapsed since the war: but
undaunted by this trfiing circumstance
the ingenious peasantry are setting to
work to make their own relics
In this enterprise they have developed
remarkable ingenuity, n new flag is
used for some time as a duster. and Then
after being carefully smearcd over with
grease on both sides. is put up In the
garret where the grain is stored In q
very few days the mice have made some
artistic bullet holes in the flag, which
is then hung out in the garden. The sun
does the rest. and faded and tattered
flag of really venerable appearance Is the
result.
The village hacksmiths nave shown
no less clcVernesS in making historic
cannon and there is reason TO fear
that the centenary cclcbratlo Will suf-
fer from any lack OF relics oi the war
II might be well, however. for Eng
l!sh and American tourists To hesitate be-
fore buying any genuine relies of the
campaign OF 1909.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
Tribune Want Ads.
Bell Main. 5000. Independent $50,
Busy on $500 Dresses.

The Pageant house. where the cos
tunes for the English church pageant are
being made. Is the busiest drcssmaking
establishment in London.
or the 1900 costumes required for the
pageant between 5000 and 1000 are be-
Ing made under the direction of Mrs.
erosion, the Mistress OF The Robes. a t
tie Pageant house, and the twenty local
'Mistrrsses OF Robes who are responsl-
BILE for the remainder have to come TO
ner for model gowns. designs and dircc-
tions.
"Our great object is to have every ac-
ccsSory historically correct. Old books
and missals are helping US. and We have
The invaluable assistance of the Society
OF AutIquaries." explained Mrs Crox-
ton. "As a result there VIII we hope.
be no incongruities"
About 100000 yards OF rich brocades
silks. satins, velvet and linen will he
made up in the course OF the next few
weeks. Many OF tie dresses are com
pcted and have been exhibited Beau
tiful effects have been produced by stem
Cling designs In gold on the fabrics or
by appliques of embroidery cut from In
dian quilts.
Perhaps the most gorgeous episode IS
that showing the coronation of King Ed
ward vi. Cloth Of gold and gold en-
broideries enter largely into the dresses
for this episode.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
FIRST PRESIDENT OF
PANAMA PASSES AWAY
DR.. Manuel AmadOr Dies After
a Lingering Ill
ness.

PANAMA. May 2.-Dr. Manuel Amador.
first president of tho Republic of Pana-
mn. died today after a lingering Illness,
He was 20 years of age.
Manuel Amador was ono OF the prime
movers In the revolution in 1909 against
Colombia. which led to the independence
or Panama. lie was born At Cartagcnn
and early in life engaged in commercial
business Later he began the practice
of medicine. finally becoming one of the
prominent physicians of the country.
DR.. Amador In politics was Conscrva-
tive, and, in 1896, much against his VIII
was nominated and elected to the presl-
deucy of the Republic Of Panama. He
never took office. however. for liberal
revolution was started and succeeded be-
fore his inauguration Afterwards he
steadlastly refused TO accept high no
ltlcal offices. when at last he was chosen
president of the Republic OF Panama, The
honor came to him unsouGht
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
IMPORTANT FEATURE
IN NEW TARIFF Law
President Given Power to De-
clare Tariff War Against
Nations.

WASHINGTON. May, THE senate
tariff BILL In the section which deals
with the maximum and minimum PROPOSE
ton. has. in the Judgment Of tariff eX.
ports. one very important feature, III
virtually vests In the president the po~er
to declare n tariff war against any ma
ton. II Is given TO him 20 decide whether
any nation Is discriminating against the
products OF the United states In it's du-
ties This permits the government,
through the state department ard tho
other agencies provided by law, TO make
agreements with other nations as 10 trace
and tariff concessions. which can be made
effective by a proclamation OF tho presi-
dent without the necessity ot. anything In
the way OF legislation or treaty agree
mcnt.
The bill authorizes tho president to em-
ploy at his discretion any persons To Sc
cure information or assist him III the
discharge OF the duties which would mean
that he can appoint commissioners. TO
go abroad and make agreements with
foreign nations,
At the same time, attention Is paid
to the wishes OF those who are not In
favor with reciprocal agreements. The
proposition makes II impossible to have
any rate established lower than any rate
in the tariff law. Any change in the
case of any nation must be a change
in the way of higher duties, No bar
gaining or concession can secure Tor any
country any reduction In the tariff law.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
french Capital Being Invaded by
Hordes of People From Abroad

improvement OF the conditions among sol
ders. The minister OF agriculture. NJ;
Ruan. visited the exhibit. which Is held
in the gardens OF the Tuilerles. and was
received by the chairman Of the commit
tee, NJ. Marguery, the well-known res
taurateur The soldier cooks scored by
answering questions which, by their sim
plicity, may have staggered many chef.
How many litres OF water are required,
and how much salt. 10 make good soup
for a hundred menu they were asked 7,
much splicing are required TO supply 10
mess tins" These questions were prompt
ly and we'll answered by the soldiers.
\ curious scene took place in Paris
court the other daY where counsel for
the defense OF a certain pate, or pre-
served meat PIE which. IL was complained,
had been adultcratcd with too much IL
qud, offered some of it To he tasted by
the Judges, For this purpose he produced
a plate. with napkin and brand new
pate To the public prosecutor and other
ma giStratcs They smillngly declined.
and an expert tasted 1t instead. He re-
ported that the pate had an indifferent
taste to him. but that It did not seem TO
be preJudicial TO health. The young bar
risters in the court also took their tuSn
In tasting ii, and manifested no rcpug-
nance which seemed TO justify the court
In dismissing the case, with the remark
that as long as ii was not prejudiclal to
health the public might please Itself and
GUY 'he pa'e vi no.
The "Chamteclar' craze has got into
the hats, An elegant "coiffure' was
seen this week in which a tiny cock
strutted in front OF the hat; behind was
brave array of cocks feathers. One
wonders whether this play OF Rostands's S
OF which all the world continues to speak,
is To be a gigantic success. or the other
thing. Poetical drama OF the sort must
either triumph or he miserable failure
there can be no halfway house. 1t is
not as II the plot relied in any way upon
its humor. There is humor. OF course.
but not of the broad sort: not OF the
sort TO attract the crowd and carry the
play along almost I'm spite OF itself. II
might so easily become ludicrous. \
single absurd contretemps on the stage
would be sufficient TO mar the effects of
the most superb lines. Notwithstanding
the statements that have been made. the
play Is far from being completed There
still remains much 10 be done. 1t has
been described by one who knows as
particularly charming and beautiful And
the cast will be played by Lucien Guitry.
and the guinea-foul with whom he Is In
love by MINNIE Simone formerly tho wife
OF the actor lie Bargy. The dog Will be
played by Jean Coquclin. the son OF the
late Coquelin Aine: that versatile comic
actor, GalipauN. will personate the black
bird; and a charming actress. Nine.
Lerlche, will present another feathered
character
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
MARCH IMPORTATIOhS
SHOW LARGE INCREASE
Value of $6S,000,0 1000, as Com
pared With S40.0 100000
Year Ago.

WASHINGTON. May 2.-March lmpof~
tations Of manufacturers materials IN
dlcated q marked incrcasc in activity III
the manufacturing industry In the IN
ted States. the value OF such matersais
during March last being $GS 100000 as
compared with SAG, 900 400 during tn" cor
responding month OF the previous years;
twelve principal articles form the pnlk lI,
Of the $6S, 600 900 worth OF materials I'm :
portcd these articles being hides ana
ekins, wool. raw silk, India rubber. pig
tin, flbrcs, copper. leaf tobacco raw cot
icnls Wool Imports In March last are
more than three times as great as In
the previous March; hides and skins are
mere than twice as great; copper nealiS >.
twice: lumber nearly twice: white ra"
silks show a gain OF about "a per cent:
chemicals about Go per cent, fur and iur-
skins a Ike gain, and other materials u
marked increase.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
MONEY SITUATION
CAUSES WAVER|NG
Price RecOyeries i'm Market,
However, Indicate RestOra-
ton of Confidence.
UNEASINESS ABROAD
is REFLECTED HERE
Bank Statement Shows That
Demand for Credits Is
Large.

NEW YORK, May 1.-The specula-
tive sentiment as reelected in the ac-
tion of the stock market underwent
some unsettlemept n the carly part
of last week. but price recoveries later
indicated n reinstatement of confidence.
IT is quite generally recognized that
the present position owes much ID the
money situation, and the wavering of
prices were traceable TO this influence
10 a large extent. The close of the
preceding week had hardening "t-
feet on the call money rate 10 per
cent, the highest since the first week
in January of this year.
The bank statement made it clear
that the demand for credits in con-
nection with the syndicate substIip.
tions to new bond issues had encrOached
on supplies TO an extent that made
bankers more cautious III extending ac-
commodations for speculative purposes,
Suspicion was aroused towards She mar.
ket as a whole by this evidence of
artificial conditions In special stocks,
In some instances there were blunt de-
mails made hv officials of rumors of
intended dividend increases which had
eases.
Tariff Matter Felt,
The final stages Of the transition of
the sovereignty in Turkey caused some
uncasiuess abroad. which WAS reflected
in the local market. The revival of
anxiety over the prospects of delay IN
The enactment of the tariff revision
measure contributed 10 the depression.
Another factor against the market was
the unfavorable weather conditions for
the wheat crop, which Gained influence
from the renewed uptdrn in the price
of wheat.
A powerful factor in coothine the
apprchcnsIons was the easing of the
money market. The increased require.
ment here had the effect Of attracting
funds from outside sources ami of put
ting stop to the gold eHpcr5 move
mcnt.
4 decisive factor in tie later I'M.
provements of speculative sentimen.
was The conviction that tho s;eel In
dustry was undergoing u turr for the
better. The publication nf the Unit
ed States Steel earnings for the FIRST
quarter of the Year helped that feel
ing, as those earnings were somewhat
better than TIE preliminary estimates.
OF greater effect was the report Of
stiaening of prices on several classes
of steel products The hopcfulness in
this matter was helped by tho placing
of number Of orders for railroad
equipment by n NUMBER of important
railway systems.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
Tribune Want Ads.
Bell Main 5000. Ind. 800.
Hot Onions and Pneumonia.

Hot onions. according 10 n Frcnch ply
5lcian. are said to be n sure cure for
pneumonia. The remedy Is as follows
Take six or ten onions, according to Size
and chop iine; put In large pan over n
!ire, then add the same quantity OF rye
meal and vinegar enough TO make thick
paste In the meantime stir IL thorough
ly, letting IL simmer for i've or ten min
utcs. Then put In a cotton bag large
enough 10 cover the lungs and apply to
chest as hot as patient can bear. In
about ten minutes apply another and
thus continue by relocating the pouItlccs
and In few hours the patient will be
out of danger. This simple remedy has
never failed to cure this too often fatal
malady, Usually three or four uJNNlica-
tions will be ufNcicnt.-Tit-Bi Bits
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
Pillows and Sleeping.

Pillows are little more than fad. and
n rather harmful one at that. said n
Germantown doctor. They should really
only be used hy those who sleep on thcir
sides. as they are injurious 10 others.
der prevents your head from lying level
on the bed. and pillows are useful to
raise the head To this level. The natural
10 be kept perfectly even. just as II would
be standing up Now, for the one who
Hes on his back while sleeping, no pill
low Is needed TO keep the head In this
position. and yet 80 per cent Of the per-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03

sons who sleep on their backs use pill
lows. while those who sleep on their sides
People get used to having their heads
and shoulders propped high up. and
imagine they could not sleep any other
way; but, as a matter Of fact, IL they
low they would not only find that they
would feel better in the morning, but
also would actually he more comforta bic
in bed and sleep much soundcr through
out the night. t."-PhIladelphia Record
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
WHOLESALE SHOE HOUSE
FOR SALT LAKE CITY

Among the latest business enterprises
for Salt Lake is the Davis Shoe COM
pany, which will operate q wholesale shoe
store at 166-l6S South West Temple
street. The company has leased the
premises for "A period OF five years and
today David l.. Levitt will leave for Bos-
ton and the eastern markets for the pur-
pose OF purchasing an adequate stock OF
goods for the now cntcrnrisn
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
BRAKEMAN HERRELL IS
HURT IN A WRECK
Special To The Tribune.

OGDEN, May SC. j.. Herrell, tlrst
brakeman. was badly injured in a derail-
mcnt that took place on the Union Pacific
Two cars left the track and Herrel was
on the top of one OF them, which went
into the river.
b,t 'e ,s,I Is'a'n,Go @ uau Jus on ihe Ioreneau
places and he had several ribs broken. Il
is feared that he is suffering from inter-
nal injuries, Herrell was taken TO the
Ogden emergency hospital No one else
was injured and the cause Of the derail-
ment Is not known.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
Kills Himself in Church.

NICHOLASVILLE. Ky. May Brood
ing over a quarrel with his sweetheart
AleaXander Jennings. u years old the
son OF wealthy parents. threw the congre-
cation at a crowded country church at
Little Hickman. near here. into panic
today by firing bullet into his brain He
died shortly after
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
On Inspection Tour

2. Cavanaugh, corps of engineers, one OF
the assistants OF the chief Of engineers
at the war department and member OF
the lighthouse board. left here TODAY on
tour of inspection OF the waters of
Alaska with "A view TO improving the
system Of aides to navigation in that far
northern section Of the United States.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
Peace Congress TO Meet.

CHICAGO, May 2.--The first formal
session OF the national peace congress
Will be held here tomorrow afternoon.
Secretary OF the Interior Balinger will
read President Tafts message. Wedncs-
day night the congress will wind up with
Il big banquet given by the Chicago AS
sociation of Commerce. Every depart
ment of science and intellectually will be
rcpreSented
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
To Declare Strike.

BTENOS AYRES. May 2-The Social
list party and the worlImcn's federation
have decided 10 declare a general strike
tomorrow.
The federation demands the dismissal
OF the chief of police and the institution
/ OF the inquiry for the punishment for
the guilty persons, They place all the
responsibility for the occurrences on the
police,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
Weston Still tOn .J0b ~

MEXICO. Mo. May Edward p Wes-
ton rested here today. He Will resume his
westward walk early tomorrow morning
Though he reached this city greatly IA
tigued. he declared himself In excellent
condition tonight. Rain here threatens
To make the roads heavy
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
Sunday School Reunion.

HELENA, Mont. May THE nine
Sunday School association Will be opened
in this city on Tuesday afternoon and u
three days session will be held About
200 delegates Will be in attendance among
whom VIII be pastors OF the various
churches and the Sunday school workers
from every city in the state. Plans for
their reception We're completed by the
local organizations TODAY
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
Steamer Gets In.

DULUTH. Mimi. May 2.-The Booth
line passenger and freight steamer Moore
arrived here from Port Arthur, Ont. TO-
day long Overdue She ran into gale
shortly after leaving Port Arthur. Much
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
Takes His Own Life

COLUMBUS. O.. May 2.-Gilbert ID.
Preston. president of the Interstate Coal
and Coke company. shot and killed him
self today.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
Annie KIM Dead

BROCKPORT. N y. May 2.-Foster
Appel, known as the apple king. died here
suddenly tonight He probably has eaten
more apples than any man in the world.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-03
Anna Shaw Talks.

LONDON, May 2.-Some three hundred
Delegates 10 the International Woman's
service az ST. Pauls cathedral. where
canon Paul Holland preached Convince q
inS sermon in favor of woman's suffrage
Rev. Anna Shaw delivered an eIoouenf
address tonight on the same subject.