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The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
ROBBERY VICTIM
COMES TO GRIEF
Two Pstrolmen Mistake Intended Vic
tim for the Bold Hi9hwaymcn.

Salt Lake. Aug. 15.-Tied hand and
foot with ropes and bruised and bleed
Ing from a terrible beating admins
tered by about twenty Japanese at
Japanese boarding house at No 19
Pollard court William Powers. a hold
up, was found lying on the floor of
the house Saturday night. when a
squad of policemen from the head,
quarters reached the scene
Shortly after 10 O'Clock William
Powers and an unknown negro went
TO the Japanese headquarters. They
knocked on the door, and when c.
Urata answered the call Powers
showed a gun into his face with the
command. Give me your money, and
don't say a d word"
The Japanese, however. grabbed the
barrel of the gun AS he did so Pow.
ers gave 1t shove and knocked II
into the Jap's eye. The Jap kept hold
of the gun and, calling for help
wrcstod the gun from his adversary
In few seconds the other nineteen
Japanese in the house were to his
aid. They grabbed the robber. drag
ged him into the house and proceed
ed to beat him into insensibility.
When the fight first commenced. q
Greek ran to the home of S. G. Phil
lips, at No. So Pollard court. and told
Phillips and c. A. Pickett that a man
was being beaten TO death Phillips
and Pickett ran toward the home OF
the Japanese. and before they reach
ed the door an inmate appeared and
began shooting The shots brought
the men to a stop. They ran round
by the back way and looked into the
house. where they saw Powers lying
on the floor
Urata, after securing the loaded gur
from the hands OF the hold-up. le3r
Powers to the mercy of his fellow
countrymen and ran to secure po
liceman. In the meantime, the police
department had secured meager infor
nation about the affair, and Bicycle
Policeman w. NJ Griffin and Specla
Policeman Frank Riley started to the
scene, They saw the bare-headec
Japanese run under the street light
and when they neared the Japanese
he turned on them with the gun anc
was knocked down by Riley and his
scalp laid open.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
PENNSYLVANIA DAY AT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 16.-Pennsyl-
vania day at the Alaska -Yukon-Pa-
clfic Exposition was celebrated by
speeches. a luncheon and reception
and dance There are twenty thous-
and former Pensylvanians in the state
of Washington and large number
OF them took part in the celebration,
President j. F Chllberg of the expo
sition made a formal speech of vel.
come and Congressman j. Hamilton
Moore Of Philadelphia responded for
his state.
Former Attorney General W. w.
HeDsel of Pennsylvania was the ora
tor of the day, his subject being His
torlc Pennsylvania"
Before the exercises the exposition
officials entertained the officers and
guests of the Pennsylvania association
at luncheon in the New York build
ing. a reception and dance in the
Washington building tonight closed
the day.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
GIVEN FIRST BATH
IN THREE YEARS

Chicago. Aug. 16.-Leo. Urbansky.
32 years old. who. according to tho
police. was the dirtiest prisoner ever
housed at the Harrison street station,
was given bath last night. the first
that ho has had In three years. He
was so weak after the experience that
he had to be carried from the cell
room on a stretcher, placed In a pa.
troll wagon and taken to a railroad de-
pot TO be taken back to the Chester
prison for violation Of his parole.
1t took three TRUSTEES" at the sta
ton moro than an hour TO wash the
dirt from the mans body. legs and
arms. Common floor scrub brushes
were used by the TRUSTEES"
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
STATE NEWS
Continued from Page Two
GOlOFlElO GIVES
LEASERS CHANCE
Action OF Large Owners Presaees In
creased Activity i'm Camp.

Goldfield, New. Aug 15.-That the
leasing system Will be renewed in
Goldheld upon scale even larger than
during the so-called boom days, is as
sured Practically every one Of the
Wingheld properties is now thrown
open TO leasers upon favorable terms,
The result win be an activity In the
hills TO the east not equaled since the
early days OF the camp
Officially, announcement is made
that leases can be obtained upon fav-
orable terms upon the Blue Bull. Co.
lumbia Mountain. COnQueror. Golden
Boulder. Berkeley. Ethel, May Queen,
Kendall. Lena Fairview. Milltown, Ne
Yada Boy Sandstorm, Tonopah Gold
Mining. Booth. Nome Trust and Ten
nessee properties All OF these estates
are in the hands of George Wingheld,
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
SHARP COMPETITION
BETWEEN RAILROADS

Tacoma. Wash, Aug, 16,-Competi-
ton between the Northern Pacific and
the Chicago. Milwaukee q Puget Sound
railroads for the business of the north
water front mills reached a climax yes
terday, when fifteen Northern Pacific
track laborers. directed by Division
superintendent Albee ripped up thirty
feet of switch track connecting the
Milwaukee's line with the plant Of the
Tacoma Mill company at Old Town.
The tearing up of the track is said
to be an outgrowth of a dispute be-
tween the mill company and the
Northern Pacific as to the ownership
OF the spur track through the mill
property.
The damage was repaired during
the afternoon by Milwaukee construc-
ton crews. but the incident is expect
ed TO result in law suit
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
FIRE THREATENS
JOINT BUILDING
Flames Are Discovered in the Cham
Der Of House Sunday Morning,

Salt Lake. Aug. 16.-A fire, the orl-
gin of which Is unknown, but which,
had II been allowed a few minutes
longer to burn unchecked. might have
almost totally destroyed the city and
county building was discovered burn
Ing early Sunday morning in the
chamber of the house of representa-
tiyes on the city side OF the building
by n. p. Gray of No i5S South Third
East street The fire department,
after working one hour and forty-five
minutes. eXtinguished the fire. The
damage to the building and contents
amounted to about S1,500.
During the fire Fireman O. T. NAL
lay sustained broken foot. caused by
the falling Of the truck ladder, and
Captain Eckrun and Lieutenant Lor-
enz only escaped serious injury by
dropping under the wagon.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
SEATTLE is ENTERTAINING
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 1.-the Japan
ese ambassador. Baron Takahira; four
governors, A. c. Shallenbarger, of Ne
braska. A. S. Vessey, of South Da-
kota Edwin l.. Norris. of Montana.
and Albert w. Gilchrist. of Florida.
and three congressman. George F.
Fairchild. of New York; J. Hampton
Moore. of Pennsylvania and William
F. Humphrey. OF Washington, visited
the Alaska-YukOn-Pacit exposition
today. Congressman William w Sui
zer, of New York Is expected to ar
rive here tonight.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
OWNERS 90 NOT FEAR
COAL LANDS VESTIGATIOi

Seattle. Wash, Aug. l6.-"It is I'M
material to us whether or not there
is an investigation of our claims on
Alaska coal lands" said C. j. Smith,
one of the claimants In the Cunning
ham group OF coal lands. In the Kat
ALA district of Alaska, last night in
discussing the report that an investi-
CATION into the Alaska coal land en-
tries is to be held here next month.
eve have acted In good faith. We
object. however, to taking out patents
under the new form provided by the
government. because' restrictions are
placed around us that would discour-
age Investment of capital On some
subterfuge or other, our patents have
been delayed although our receipts
were issued two years ago"
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
0RVILLE WRIGHT IS
NOW In ENGLAND

London, Aug. l6.-Orville Wright.
who arrived here today from New
York, will spend only twenty-four
hours in England. He is going on To
Germany tomorrow He Will not be
able TO do anything In the flying llle
here, as. although his aeroplanes are
completed. the motors for them have
not yet been delivered.
So far as Mr.. Wright knows. the
only flying he will do in Europe will
be In Germany. He may possibly re-
turn 10 England on his way home.
He has received no communication
from the British war Office and no ar
rangemcnts have been made for a
meeting between him and British Off
cials, as has been reported in some
quarters.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16

for after the show on days when
theatrical storms are brewing. but the
gloom never Is allowed to settle upon
an audience.
The Orpheum people evidently arc
students of human nature. They know
the importance of details. even down
to the minor one of drilling ushers in
the art OF looking pleasant.
The audience which greeted the
players at the theater on the opening
night of vaudeville proves that Ogden
itcs are ready 10 welcome the new
attractions and that the people gen
orally are pleased with the placing of
ogden on the Orpheum circuit
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
CHINA EXPECTS VISIT FROM
THEODORE ROOSEVELT

Washington, August 16.-China ex-
poets a visit from Theodore Roosevelt
some time next year. While Colonel
Roosevelt was president, he discussed
such a visit with Tang Shao VI. the
imperial ambassador. who came to
Washington last winter TO thank this
government for It's generosity in re-
mltting the $70O0.O0O claims against
China
When Miss Alice Roosevelt was In
Pekin on the now-famous Taft journey
10 the Far East, she was asked by the
dowaeer empress If her father would
ever come to China. She said he was
very much interested in the ancient
land and II he ever did come, 1t would
be her pleasure TO accompany him.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
BOY BROWNS.

Brigham, Aug. 15.-News; Last
Saturday, a sad case of drowning oc-
CURED At Portage. in which James.
the fourteen-year-old son OF former
Bishop j. H. Gibbs and wife, lost his
life.
Having received his parents con
sent, James accompanied a crowd Of
boys to the swimming hole in the Ma
lad river to have good time splash
ing in the water. The boys had had
all the fun they desired for that time,
and decided to go out" whereupon
james said he would swim across the
river and back once more, then he
too would dress.
That once more" proved his un-
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
MAY HAVE PERISHED
IN TIE MOUNTAINS

Tacoma, Wash, Aug. 16.-T. F. Cal.
laghan of West Seattle, and Joseph
w. Stevens. of Trenton. N. J.. are be-
lieved TO have lost their lives while
endeavoring to ascend Mount Tacoma.
They left camp at 2:30 Sunday morn
ing with guide. They had but little
food with them and It Is believed they
perished from hunger, cold or accI.
dent.
Shortly before noon today, a rescue
party found the Alpine STATS and packs
of the lost men ten feet from the
crater
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
ARE VICTIMS OF A
PECULIAR ACCIDENT

Greenwich, Conn, Aug. 16.-As 70.
suit OF a most peculiar accident, Jacob
Layolis lies seriously injured at tho
Greenwich general hospital. and two
other laborers are confined TO thei,
beds at home.
The accident occurred In the quar-
ry OF Joseph Christiano. The men
were drilling rock, when the stoel
drill broke and a large flying fray.
ment struck a glass bottle OF GUN.
powder lying on nearby rock. Al
the same instant that the steel broke
the bottle IL struck spark from tho
rock and this ignited the powder. All
the men were seriously burned. Ex.
Derts say that the accident could NOT
have occurred once in Il million tlmes
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
WiFE.MURoERER AND WOULD
BE SUICIDE WILL LIVE

Joplin. Mo, August 16.-Carl Dietz,
who ahot his wife in a frenzy OF jeal-
ousy because he thought she had been
with another man during the afternoon
and then shot himself, will live. though
she Is dead. A bank clerk. whom Dietz
accuses of being the affinity in the
case, denies absolutely that he was
with Mrs Diet2 or even knows her.
Dietz claims that they were childhood
playmates in Galena, Kas.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
ALL NATIONS INVITED TO
DRY FARMING CONGRESS

Billings. Mont. Ang. 16.-( Especially
Secretary John T. Burns today is-
sued the official call for the fourth
annual session of the Dry Farming
Congress. to be held at Billings, Mon
tana. October 26-27-2S. 1909 The call
is addressed to the president OF the
United States, the diplomatic repro
sentatiyes OF foreign nations. minis
ters and secretaries OF agriculture of
all countries. governors OF states,
presidents of agricultural colleges,
state land boards. state engineers,
state boards of agriculture. national
state and county agricultural associa-
tions. horticultural societies. county
commissioners, mayors of cities, presi-
dents OF towns, all commercial bodies,
railroad and immigration companies
and members OF the Dry Farming
Congress. In addition TO these the
call Is sent to about 10000 individual
farmers and others interested In agri-
culture In the west
The call outlines the objects OF the
congress as follows;
ITO discuss and compare methods
by which the great area OF arid land
can be profltably utilized under thor.
ough tillage by which the natural rain.
fall can be conserved.
ITO encourage the use Of methods
by which, in districts where rainfall
Is slight. or irrigation water is linn
tied. the actual productive acreage
can be increased
ITO create closer cooperation be
tween the government and state eX
perts In charge OF dry farming ex
perimental work and the actual farm
ers of the arid districts.
ITO enlarge the plans for carrying
on great educational propaganda by
which. eventually. the arid districts OF
the entire world can be populated by
prosperous and contented agriculture
lists.
ITO encourage legislation looking
TO increased federal and state appro
pratlons for the establishment Oi
more experimental stations, the EN-
ployment of more field experts and
the actual cooperation of all these
stations in fixing and maintaining q
certain recognized standard of meth
ods for obtaining results from the
operation of farms in the arid dis
tricts.
ITO study methods and results OF
dry farming operations in the various
western states and in foreign coun
tries which are represented in the
congress
ITO establish a better understand
ing of the value of agricultural edu
cation in the public schools of tho
west
"To bring to the attention of active
farmers the various theories anC
working plans whereby each farmer
may assist in the general CONNER
cial, social and political uplift of the
western states
This will be strictly an agrlcul
tural and development congress,
states the call "All irrelevant mat
ter will be eliminated There will be
technical practical farming, horticul
tural, livestock and development sec
tions and it Is expected that tho
worlds best experimental authorities
and actual commercial farmers vii
be present. The program will give
ample time for open discussions anC
one session viii be devoted to talks
by farmers A notable feature Will bC
Governors day when the chief eX
ecutives of many western states vii
address the congress- The persona
representatives of many foreign ma
tions will participate in the program.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
NATIONAL FRATERNAL
CONGRESS IN SESSION

Boston. Mass, Aug 16-Delegates
representing 81 fraternal societies lu
the United States gathered in this
city today at the opening session OF
theannual convention OF the National
Fraternal congress.
Two-thIrds of the members were
women
President Charles F. Piper of Cbl-
cago presided.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
BODY OF UNKNOWN MAN
HUNG THREE MONTHS TO TREE

Pittsburg, Aug 16.-After hanging
for about three months to a tree with
In a few feet of a public road along
which hundreds of persons passed
daily. the body Of an unknown man ap-
parently about 70 years of age. was
found last evening by berry pickers.
No clew as TO the Identity of the sup
posed suicide was found on the body.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
PREFERRED PoslTioN-15 to

PREFERRED POSlTiON-15 to so
per cent extra accordingg to location,
LOCAL REAOERS-15 cents per
line each first insertion. ten cents per
nDe for each subsequent insertion. or
so cents Fer line per week withou.
cnanee.
RANDOM REFERENcES-25 cents
per line first insertion. 20 cents per
line each subsequent insertion, or soc
per line per week or $500 per line per
month, change once each week
CLASSIFIED AOS-One cent per
word. no first insertion less than %
ce-ts, or two lines or more per week
for PFC pee line. change once each
week
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16

doing. for while swimming back the
boy was seized with cramp and sank.
his companions being unable to res
cue him The water was Is feet deep
where he went down and 1t was come
time before the body was recovered.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
RAILROAD CAMP is
STRUCK BY TORNADO

Redding, Cal. Aug. 15.-The first
tornado eXer experienced in Sishiyou
county. so far as the record goes,
struck a camp on the California North
eastern railroad IN Butte Creek val
ley yesterday, coming suddenly from
a cloudless sky. one man was badly
hurt and four children narrowly es-
capped death from falling tent
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-08-16
ADVERTISING RATES.
The Evening and Semi eekly
Standard.

Ii advertisements run more than
oDce Nitnort change. charge following
Price p6T iCch Sach day.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-09-01
PARAFFINE PAINT co. EXHIBITS.

One of the attractive features of the
A.-Y.-P. Exposition grounds is the Pa
goda-like structure at the intersection
of two streets near the Forestry build
ing. 1T is constructed of and ornament
ed by the products of the Paraffine Paint
Co., of San Francisco, Calf. The struc-
ture is surrounded by paving and pock-
cts constructed of it's roofing and paints
to demonstrate their water-shielding and
wearing capacity.
Here we find the Malthoid Roofing and
the P. & b. Ready Roofing, together
with P. & B. Cement Paints, p & B.
Roof Coating, Malthoid Roof Paint and
Malthoid Cement All are of value in
providing water-tight coverings in the
Coast climatic conditions that SO severe
ly try the ordinary roofing. Their value
is attested by their satisfactory service
on several of Seattle's large business
buildings
At their booth in the Manufactures
building the Paraffine Paint Co. also
show a variety of their Ruberoid roof
ings and roofing paints. These have also
demonstrated their value by satisfactory
service of several years duration.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-09-01
THE PLUS QUALITY IN ENSlLAGE
CUTTERS.

Attention of readers of this paper is
called to the announcement made in this
issue by the Jos. Dick Mfg. Co. of Can
ton, Ohio. These people make the Biz
card Ensilage Cutter and all those who
have seen it work are one in proclaiming
it the most wonderful machine ever built
1t will cut up a broom stick without cere-
mony. OF course no one wants to cut
up broom sticks with it, but this is just
an illustration of it's ability.
Here's the point: The Blizzard Ensilage
Cutter does more than is expected of it
more than you will ever require. 1t is
like hiring a man to work eight hours and
finding he will work ten for the same
price. You get extra value. Get the
Blizzard catalog. One will be sent free
if you address Jos. Dick Mfg. Co., 1882
Tuscarawas St., Canton, Ohio Ask also
for pamphlet, why Silage Pays"
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-09-01
A SURE WATER SUPPLY.

Every farmer and many villagers are
interested in an increase in the quantity
and quality of the water supply. This
calls for deep wells penetrating below the
solid rock to obtain never falling pure
water. Irrigation calls for handling wa
ter on a large scale. An opportunity to
do profitable work in drilling, pumping
and other kindred lines of labor is offered
any of our readers by the advertising of
the American Well Works who have gen.
eral offices at Aurora, ILL.,, and several
branch offices throughout the country.
Correspondence should be addressed to
the home office at Aurora, ILL.,, where cat
alogues and other information will be
furnished on request.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-09-01
SINGER coMPANY,s EXHIBIT.

One of the most interesting exhibits,
one that appeals especially to the home
making woman, is that made by the
Singer Sewing Machine Co. at the A.-Y.-
p. Exposition. 1t is located in a booth
in the central section of the Manufac-
lures Building so that thousands of the
domestically inclined have admired the
beautiful display of household helpers.
The many machines shown belong to
five different classes. They include the
1880, the PA. the 66-1, the 24-5O and
the G. w. l. They are each shown in a
variety of cases from the simple extern
sion leaf, single-drawer table to the most
elaborate drawingroom cabinet, and the
finish also varies from the plainest style
to the most highly ornamented.
One of the special features of the
Singer work is demonstrated daily-the
Nu-Way to "darn-it-all" This remark
able attachment commands continual at
tention and interest. 1t effectually ST.
lences all excuses for a sock to be run
down at the heel or "out at the toe"
Many thousands of sets of handsome
views are distributed from this booth.
About 40 pictures are included, and their
cost to the Company is large. but like
the machines, they are satisfaction
bringers.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-09-01
AMERICAN

An American telephone system, with
American instruments, switchboards, ca
BILE and appliances, is soon to serve the
city of Pekin. The Chinese Empire,
though absolutely lacking in any such
Improvement up to today, has at last
awakened to the need of modern sys-
tenn of communication. In the face of
the most bitter competition with manu-
facturers from all parts of the world,
tne Western Electric Company, four mil
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-09-01

Haussmann & Dunn Co.. Chicago, Ill.,
the pioneer dealers in veterinary instru-
ments, have an announcement in our
columns which interests every owner of
live stock. They supply up-to-date in
struments which every stockman is in
need of Their complete illustrated free
catalogue gives full particulars
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-09-01
AUBURN, WASHINGTON.

AUBURN, WASHINGTON, 20
miles from Seattle, 10 miles from
Tacoma, terminus of the Northern
Pacific. Has advantages for manu-
featuring, as we have terminal rates.
On the electric interurban. Best lit
tie town on earth. Best farming land
in Western Washington. Free infor-
nation. Address Robert Nelson,
Mayor, Auburn, Wash. Write today.
Postal card will do.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-09-01
VIRGINIA FARMS.

Poultry, fruit dairy, grain, stock, truck
farms, and Colonial estates. Low prices.
Delightful climate. Abundant pure wa
ter. Large eastern markets. Timber lands
a speciality. Write for free, illustrated
catalogue.
WILES LAND COMPANY, INC,
Richmond, Virginia.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-09-01

The Chehalis Valley offers exceptional
opportunities for dairying and all kinds
of produce raising. Milk condenser and
creamery here. Write us for list of
lands and pamphlet describing this Sec
ton of Southwestern Washington.
H c. COLEMAN e CO.,
Chehalis, Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-09-01

NOTICE SNAP-16O acres, all bottom
land; 20 acres in cultivation; fine house.
large barn, chicken house; plenty of sheds
and outbuildings. Large belt of timber
on east corner. Farm is on government
road to Mt. Tacoma, 1 mile from R. R
town Fine fruit orchard, springs. Price
$1,000 Reasonable terms. McColley &
Hall, 4O7 Calf. Bldg, Tacoma, Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-09-01

SINCE 1904 I have sold good Washington
farms. Before you buy, sell, or trade,
write me. L. e. MARBLE, 709 Second
Avenue, Seattle.