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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-09
FOREIGN.


The reluctance of the deposed shah
of Persia to cede his estates in AGAR
bijan province to the government has
been overcome. A meeting was held
at the Russian legation Thursday, at
Teheran, between governmental del
egation and the British and Russian
diplomatic representatives. at which a
protocol was drawn up fixing the an
nual pension of the former shah at
a sum equivalent to $180,000.
Beckett, the former chancellor of
the German legation at Santiago.
Chile, has been condemned to death
by the court of First Instance on the
charge of having murdered an en-
ploye of the legation on Feb. 5 last
and having set fire to the legation Of
fees. The trial was held Under the
laws of Chile.
China and Japan Tuesday concluded
their negotiations of the general Man
churian questions that have been In
dispute for some time past. The
two countries will sign shortly an
agreement of ten articles under the
terms of which China agrees first not
to construct the Hsi-Hmintun Faku-
men railroad without consulting Jap
an; second, in the event that the XII
rem railroad be extended to the Ko-
rean border, half the capital required
will be borrowed from Japan; third,
Japan is given the right to work the
mines in the Fushun and Yentai dis
tricts; fourth, Japan will construct
the extension of the Yinkow railroad;
hfth there shall be joint exploitation
of the mines in the zone reached by
the Manchurian and Antung-Mukden
railroad lines; sixth, China agrees to
open four trade marts in the Chientao
district between Korea and Manchu-
ria, the Koreans living therein shall
be under the jurisdiction of the Jap
anese, while those residing outside the
marts shall be under the jurisdiction
of China, except that Japan shall have
the right to hold court In cases call
ing for the infection of the death
| penalty.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-29

20 formally receive this beautiful.
commOdious and splendid Masonic
Temple. congratulate you. my
brethren. that az last, after 50 many
long weary years OF homelessness.
our lodge L. possessed 81 a home.
Especially 60 me. its oldest living
Past Master. Is this an occasion Of
JOY and thanksgiving-it h. the con-
summation OF our prOudest ambitions.
the frontier Of our fondest hopes. Yes.
we are at home today. our home. Let
us thank God for His blessings that
we are permitted to assemble and
enjoy this long expected pleasure.
Today Is ours to enjoy. In which we
can renew our vows. our landmarks.
Mysterious customs preserve our
principals. perpetuate and transmit
10 those who may come after us.
"As I contemplate the past. and as
I cast a reminiscent view Of it's early
history. We are prompted to congratu-
late Gainesville lodge upon the fact
that II has kept pace side by side
with the material advancement.
progress and enlightenment OF the
great institutions of the age. How
vividly Is the recollection before me
OF the days when our lodge was the
occupant Of the old Roper Hall, its
bare apartment unceiled, implanted.
upholstered walls. its altar construct
ed OF plain pine boards. its seats OF
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-29
Government Claims JIriS-
diCtiOn Over OkeeChObee

The Tallahassee correspondent OF
The Times Union. writing under date
Of April 27th. says.
"By request Of the Trustees Of tho
Internal Improvement Fund. Hon. A
& Groom. Comptroller of the State
of Florida. went down 90 Jacksonville
last week 90 confer with Chief Engi-
ucer spaldlug and Special Govern.
mcut Engineer Kayauaugh. sent out
from Washington by the United States
Mr. Groom reported CO.
day that Mr Kayauaugh stated AZ
thi. conference that the United States
claimed Jurisdiction over Lake Okee-
chobee and warned 'ho trustees
against draining on the waters of the
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-29

TAMPA, April 2N-A mysterious
disappearance case o. bahiing the
family and friends Of Walter ID
Parrish and the police Mr. Parrish.
who D. the junior msmber of the city
meat market hrm OF Pluukett a Par
rsh. has been missing from bis home
and place of business since last Fri
day and Notwithstanding the fact that
dligeut search has been made for
him no trace of the missing man can
b. found De vas a. hIs place of
business az the corner Of Harrison
street and Florida avenue bon h.s us.
uaI good health and spirits art Fr.-
d1y momIuE and about 200 O'Clock of
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-29

ida. which is enVreg Democratic.
That We. the peoples representatives.
heartily lndorse the Democracy OF the
matchless. peerless leader Of the Dem
OCratic party. William J. Bryan"
Mr. Knowles Of Monroe offered an
amendment providing for striking out
Of the name OF Bryan and substitut-
ing the name OF Thomas jefferson.
Mr Alexander moved 20 lay the
amendment ON the table. Motion pre-
vailed. 20 10 -.
Mr.. Miller Of Lake spoke In favor
~ adopting the substitute. lie as
sailed the Democracy OF Congress
man Clark and laughed "a the prOp0-
sitiOn Of a joint debate between the
Congressman and the peerless lead
or.
Mr.. MahaKey Of Gadsden thought
that Il was no duty Of the Leglsla-
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-29
Strange Disappearance Of
Tampa Business Man

that day answered a telephone call
az his store and after putting up the
receiver Of the instrument. imme.
diately left the establishment and has
not since been seen by his partner,
employees or friends.
BE- Is a healthy. industrious. sober
man OF about 20 years Of age. bic
relatives living in South Carolina.
and O. D. nov proposed 90 communi-
cate with his father iu that State 90
ascertain whether or not ho has gone
there. though this Is not thought
probable
Hl- partner Mr rIunkett and other
friend fear that Or, has met with
foul play
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-29
RESOLUTION TO CENSURE
CLARK WAS MODIFIED
After Which II Was Adopted By HOuSe---DiSiran-
ChiSement Debate Again Postponed.

TALLAHASSEE. April 2S.-Hon.
James +. Alexander Tuesday modified
his resolution censuring Hon. Frank
Clark. Offering a substitute which
simply endorsed Hon. William J..
Bryan. and in that fora Il was adopted
by a vote Of % TO %.
The resolution as offered by Mr..
Alexander was as follows:
Whereas. The Hon. Frank CLARK.
member OF Congress from the Second
district Of Florida. has upon the floor
OF the Congress OF the United States
assailed the Democracy OF the Hon.
William J. Bryan. who has three times
calamity led the Democratic hosts.
therefore. be Il
Resolved. by the House Of Repre-
sentatives Of the Legislature OF Flor
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-29

-Ecty. uncomfortable benches, Wit
oJt nraIse~rrlia O prcachcd by an
outside. unsafc. Gelapidatad stairway
dimly lighted by unsavory. uncertain
kerosene lamps But undauntcd b. un-
comfortable environments. the faith
Ill vOtary OF Free Masonry. the tsie
earnest worker for the highest and
best interests Of mankind. was as
siduOusly engaged IN promoting It's
cause and spreading its benign In
iiuence over the community. and under
the assliuous influence OF this small
organization II ilourished. strengthen
ed. and grew into powerful
lodge. keeping pace with the
advancement and rapid development
OF our city and the growing require
ments OF the lodge.
Its enterprising membership ne
gOtiated for more elegant and com
Portable quarters.
We recall the pride. admiration
and qualification displayed by our
brothers when the modern new hail
Ia the DuttOn Bank building vas
completed. furnished and occupied
with intelligent attentive Officers
and willing. jealous brethren actively
cherishing the laudable ambition 90
excel in acquiring aud promulgating
our esoteric work
Gainesville lodge entered a new
era Of prosperity and usefulness and
the proud distinction OF be-
ing one Of the brightest aud most
useful lodges in our grand iurisdiC.
tion. and for a decade its progress
has been accelerated by the uu,ary
ing united efforts of its membership
ln true and harmonious devotion 90
tho 80 cause rn ha.. ezpou "a
but tH- grand ora uf th.s lodges
histor acqu.TeuHulr and achieve
meut- .- tte celebration Of this hap
rr orc8 lou az thr completion and
(C0uuuued o. Nezt Pagel
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-29

lake. either by tributary streams. ca.
mails already Ia operation. or b. tap
ping the lake itself The engineer
further stated that the War Depart
meut would not take the matter up
for adjustment and advised that the
trustees take steps % have Florida's
representative IN Congress procure
legislation that win allow the work
of draining the Everglades 20 pro-
grDss.
The question Of Federal iurisdic-
ton a. a mooteG one which win be
thoroughly threshed out b. the State.
Ia the meantime II q the determine
tl0n of the trustees 10 50 on with
the work now in hand
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-29

rOundings, completed in accordance
with It's original plans.
The arrangements and financial
difficulties which surrounded the
project Of the building Of the Temple
have been safely. cOurageOusly and
successfully consummated. II is our
home and as such with pleasure and
qualification Il is now formally ten
dered to you in it's full completion.
Receive It from me with the ferv.
ent hope and prayer that 1t may be
indeed TO you a home in It's fullest
comprehension.
May you be enabled for all time
TO come to and therein disseminate
the magnificent principles. and ami.
mate I'm the hearts OF our membership
that ambition which will enable them
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-29

To appear before the world as the ex-
emplars Of Masonic teachings and
education. thereby fulfilling its prdel
mission Of benefting mankind In gen.
eral. bur brethren In particular. and
the fulfllment OF our hearts desire
10 impress and emphasize the uni
yersal brotherhood Of man and the
fatherhoOd Of God"
Speech Of Acceptance.
Past Grand Master Marcus Endel.
who Is no stranger among the whole
Masonic fraternity Of Florida. made
the address OF acceptance In the fol
lowing words:
"WOrshipful Master and brethren
Of the Gainesville Lodge: Il Is with
an unbOunded feeling Of happiness
and delight that respond 10 the
summons OF the worshipful Master
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-29
new MASONIC TEMPLE
DEDICATED WEDNESDAY
Grand Master Louis c. Massey Presided Over Cere-
mOnieS---Banquet in the Evening.

Wednesday. April 2sth, 1909. will
long be remembered by the Masonic
fraternity OF Gainesville and the large
number of visiting brothers who at
tended the dedication exercises held
IN this city.
In the morning, and up to the clos
ing hour at p. m, the large and
massive building was thrOnged with
visitors from the city and country
who came TO view the interior. where
everything was so nicely arranged.
the good ladies of the city having do
mated a generous supply OF flowers
and ferns and assisted in arranging
the decorations.
The new temple Is one Of the
largest and most complete In che
State. being constructed solely for
lodge purposes. and many were the
compliments paid the local MasOns
upon possessing such a magnificent
building
The rooms are all large and well
arranged. IL being twenty-One feet
from the flooring to the ceiling. which
will always make them cool and In
viting. The building Is built OF CO.
mentpressed brick and cement stone
and Is one OF the handsomest pieces
of architecture to be- found In this
section OF the country. costing for
the building alone something Ike
$4,000. while the furnishings. chairs
and draperies will easily add $4,000
20 the above amount, making the to-
tal stand In round numbers 10000.
Grand Lodge in Session.
Promptly at $3.50 D. m. the Crane
1dge of Florida assembled in the
, ige room OF the new hrilding with
ost worshipful Grand Master Louis
e. Massey presiding assisted by
Right Wnrsbipful JAS CARMEL as
Ieputy Grand Master. Right Worship
f1l W. Lake as Grand Senior Warden.
Fight Worshipful ". y. Higdon as
.lnior Grand Warden. aud Right
Worshipful W. p. Webster as Grand
Secretary.
Prayer was offered by Grand
Orator Rev. W. 5. Yerger. after which
Prother Alonzo NJ. Cushman, Past
Master. on behalf OF the committee,
presented to the lodge the building In
the following appropriate remarks:
"A very pleasing duty indeed has
devOlved upon me. on behalf Of the
building committee. Of making a form
m presentation TO the lodge Of this
magnificent Masonic Temple. Ornate
In design. substantial In construction,
commOdiOus and comfortable In all
its appointments, furnished with a
design In ftly appreciation Of lis sur
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-29

ture to cOnsure Congressman Clark
or anyone else for a personal course
assumed. The members Of the
Legislature have been sent here 60
enact good laws and not 70 discuss
politics" he remarked fervently.
Mr.. RichbOurg Of Walton said while
he admired Congressman Clark he did
not sanction his attacks upon Bryan.
Mr.. Wells Of Leon wanted 10 know
n Congressman Clark was 20 be cen,
sured. what should the House DO In
regard TO Mr.. Clayton OF Alabama and
other Democratic members Of Con
gress who had also assailed the
Democracy OF Mr.. Bryan. An adOD
ton OF the resolution meant. 90 he
said. an endorsement of Bryan for
the Democratic nomination for 1912
Wasting Time.
Elm getting darn tired Of this thing.
gentlemen; let rs set down 10 bust
ness" holly Remarked Mr. Light Of
Marion. 4
Mr.. Hardee, OF ST. Lucie offered an
amedment that after the name
Bryan. as last mentioned In the sub
stitute. the words "Or whatever part
each individual member can sub
scribe TO-"
Motion 10 table amendment pre-.
vailed. -
Mr.. Hodges OF Columbia offered an
amendment that the name Of Frank
Clark b. struck out OF the substitute
20 the resolution. and the name Of
the gentleman from Volusia inserted
therein. This amendment was ruled
lut Of order
Motion to adopt the substitute 10
the resolution prevailed. 20 10 %.
Ia explaining his vote. Mr.. Davis OF
Madison said that he was sorry the
matter had been brought TO the cogni
rance 81 the Legislature. He was a
Bryan Democrat. and that he thought
democracy would never succeed In
this country until the attacks upon
the leaders Of the party ceased. He.
therefore. would vote IN favor Of the
substitute
Mr.. MacWilliams Of 81. Johns. IN
explaining his vote said: n opposed
the original resolution for the reason
that the House had no right to cen.
sure AR. Clark's oouTse In Congress.
Now that the substitute eliminates
an Objectionable features. shall
vote IN favor Of A.
Mr. Wall Of Bradford was excused
from voting
Joe Lees Scalp.
A letter from Senator TaliaferrO
receipt OF the resOlu-
lion adopted asking him 10 use ala
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-29

A letter from Senator Taliaferro
receipt OF the res0lu-
ton adopted asking him 20 use al
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-29

CONTINUED on Page FivsJ
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-05
I. CORONER BELIEVES
BRINKLEY WAS MURDERED D.

Chicago, June 81 That John j. Brink
LEY, Sri was murdered in the Yelling
ton hotel now is the belief of Coroner
Hoffman and the police.
{ The coroner has pointed out while the
shot that killed the old physician must
have been fired a considerable distance
from the face. the victims arms were
only 26.5 inches long. S355
After exhaustive tests with the re-
volver found in the hotel on Wednes-
day with one cartridge exploded, Coz
5roner Hoffman5 yesterday emerged from
the vaults Of his Office where the tests
were carried on, and stated thatif DR..
Brinkley shot himself he must have
held the revolver almost at arms
5lengtll-a most difficult position from
whichbto fire gun. IA. 5
From my experiments with tho
revolvers fired from varying distances,
"a feel more strongly inclined to the
belief that DR. Brlnkley was murdered
said Coroner Hoffman.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-05

. IS u e 5
Patrick several weeks d EoBfnade IS SEN
sational personal appea to the ct'trt
in which he declared dissemination
tof his death sentence by Gov. Hughes
Emeant Il sentence worse than death. ~
claimed that the prosecuting officer
should show cause Why lie should not
be released OF put to death. s4
n III the opinion, which was written. by
Justice Jerks. the most striking para
graph WAS one holding that the de-
gree of punishment is not determined
BY the preference of the convict. This
was in answer to Patrick's declaration
that life Imprisonment was x greater
hardship than death Il 3;
The opinion says:
II find no forcein the contentionsthat
3tsleTe cannot be a communication of the
punishment OF death to that of life i'm
sprisonL9ert, because Communication I'M
plies Il less punishment. but life s,npris-
onment Is a greater punishment than.
death. IL is the common judgment or
man that 10 depft;ie the criminal of his
life is the greatest punishment known
to modern times. The people of this
state have in efGSE determined that
this penalty is the most severe by pre-
scribinG 1t as the punishment fof, the
highest crime only. murder in the first
degree and treHsot,- by prescribing
that in the form o. ca.sSt only the appeal
is direct to oni. :iishe5t court. 'rhare.
can be no question iaet. as regards
the offender, our scheme Of punishment
life is less thur that which ends Il.
""rhe relatol argued that he hati9uev-s
or accepted that communication: but he
comedies in his printed points that
communication does not REQUIRE his ac-e
ceptance Such, ] thi1k. Is the laW.''#3s.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-05
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Z - i
Sealed bids VIII lie received UP to sat
urday. June 18th. 1869, at l. O'Clock noon!
In the office Of l;dw, Liljenberg,
.architect 33G-22s1 G'omnerciaiSCIubI Bldg
Salt Lake ity. and tho Board OF I1duca-
lion OF Granite School District. viii re-s
State Street 'l', sa.5ssG clock i1iat even
Ing Of the above set lntc. fot. finishing
of the following rooms. etc: Roosevelt,
school at Fourteenth South and Ninth,
East. two class rooms With halls and
wardrobes, and one smaller recitation.
Ninth East and Twelfth South street.
three class rooms with halls and ward
robes: Pleasant Green two class rooms
with halls and 5wardrobes:S Granger two
class rooms with halls and warirobes,
and oro teachers room: II yioraville two
class rooms with nails and wardrobess
and one teachers'room.
+ The Roosevelt and Forest to have heat:
anE put in the rooms and halls. called
fer to be finished. Separate bids will
be received for the carpenter work { in;
Guiding plasterins and painting and
the buildings to form "a correct opinion
of the amount of work that will be re-
1liirsd in reach building.
Bids will be opened Saturday. June IL.
1900, at D.. m..5. the office Of the
Board of Education OF Granite School
bid must be accompanied hx a certified
check of s per cent of the amount of
hid payable to@t5a Board 7 u a Education
OF Granite School District. The success
full bidder will be required to give "a
bond in a sum equal to one-haR OF the
amount of contract price. 3s3s
Rights reserved TO reject any or 4
~. BOARD OF EpuGaTIoN.3
Granite School Dist rict-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-05
TO USE DRAMA FOR
CAMPAIGN PURPOSES

o i
9s New York. June 5.The committee of
100, composed of the foremost profess
sionai and business men of the city.
has under consideration a plan to Use
the drama in the coming municipal
campaign as a vehicle of POLITICAL edu-.
cation.
If the plan is approved, a play will,
be written to order by a Appointment
playwright with Tainmany in the role
of Villain, A competent manager will
be engaged and the play produced at
some theater in each borough as long.
as makes a hit. Tickets will be free
The estimated cost is $50, COO.
The idea Is to have the tax rate
Z the central theme The hero has PEE
pared a. home for the heroine in some
New Yonrls suburb within the city
limits, but tie rising tax rates makes
4 1t impossible for him to pay the inter-
tcst on the mortgage in which it is
shown that the political. boss is inter-
2ested, the mortgage is foreclosed and
& the home ia lost .
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-05
1 CACHE KNITTING WORKS STORE.
On Richards ST., is selling out the en-
tire stock of Ensign knitting works,
!. products very cheaply. n
EXAMINATION OF
ALIENS MORE RIGID

Z
New York. June 5.Willam Williams,
the United States commissioner of i'm,
migration at Ellis Island, has issued an
official notice, which. goes into effect.
today, concerning the more rigid ex-
animation of aliens entering the coun-
try at this port. Z
{i.I am Of the opinion that we are
receiving too many low grade immi-
grants, who, in addition, insist on set
thing in the congested portions of our
cities" said Mr.. Williams lin comment.
ing on the order
II shall do all I can within the law,
to reduce their number. and is to be
hoped by giving publicity to the poli7,
jcy to be pursued In the future at Ellis
Island that even the embarkation Of
such Immigrants may be prevented 'ss
illustrating his contention Of the lax
iity OF the examination which has pre-
vailed at Ellis Island, Commissioner
Williams mentioned the fact that his
inspectors had deported IS men, women
and children on steamers leaving YES.
terday. Even heavier denortations
are expected during the summer,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-05
IMPERIAL VALLEY
AIRSHIP a MIRAGE.

Imperial, Cal. June Safer having
srnyst.ace people lin all parts of the I'M
5perial valley, it is learned that The sup
posed airship which was said by var
ious persons to have been seen on
several evenings al twilight over Sal
ton sea. was mirage. The mirage was
conspicuous last night for a few min
iltes, and was Viewed with wonderment
by many people, as 1t took the form
OF, a row of tents and cottonwood trees
q that ung{in clear outline for time
between sunset and dark in the sky.
Viewed less distinctly than 1t was last
night, this phenomenon might easily
have been mistaken for an airship.
b When there was less vegetation here.
the mirage was a common sight over
the Salton sea.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-05
GERMAN SHOEMAKERs TO
INVADE AMERI CAN MAR kET

Washington, June German shoe
manufacturers intend to make a bid
fer favor in the American market ac-
cording to Consul .Lowrie who states
that many the establishments now at
Erftrt are in charge of experts from
this country and that these factories
are producing American shaped shoes
which are meeting with ready sale. An
indication OF the enterprise of these
German concerns is in the fact that
they will make a splendid display OF
1heI, products gtJthe shoe exposition 70
be held In Boston next September.