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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
Union Depot improvements.

Within the next two weeks work viii
commence upon the construction of five
additional tracks at the union depot for
the passenger train service The addi-
tional tracks have been badly needed for
several years and il has only been with
the most careful scheming and planning
that trains have arrived and been dis
patched without a congestion. On one OF
two occasions all of the tracks in the
depot yards have been blocked with
trains and it has been found necessary to
use freight tracks to place some OF the
trains before others could leave
Before leaving for the east Resident
Engineer Campbell said that the plans
for the new tracks are nov in the hands
of Vice President Kruttschnitt for his
approval and when returned the work will
be rushed TO completion
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
TARIFF REFORM WAVE
HITS ISLAND OF GUAM

Washington. May 21.-Guam. the tiny
island possession of the United states
in the Pacific ocean, is in the throes OF
a tariff revision.
The natives. believing ths- they we're
burdened with unnecessarily nigh du-
ties Captain Edward j. Dorm, governor
Of the island. appointed Major Laurence
H. Moses, commander of the marine
barracks at Guam, and Two Other naFal
officers to investigate. They recon-
mended changes in the tariff IN order
to lower the duties on neeessities
Governor Dorm has eabled to the sec
rotary of the navy a draft If the new
law which represents a evisioa down.
ward or most articles. This viii be APP
proved by the secretary and be sent TO
the president for his signalure.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
Ernst Hearing Continued.

the state against Clarence Ernst, the re-
gro who is charged with murder in the
first degrees in the killing of Charles Sta
pies last Saturday. was continued until
Monday morning al 10 o'clock by Judge
Murphy. when the case was called before
him yesterday morning. The continuance
was granted upon the request of James
Devine. the attorney who has been re-
tained by the defense.
The defense wanted a continuance of ten
days. but County Attorney Jensen OBJ
jected that there were many transient
witnesses in the case and they would not
be here at the end Of ten days. and stated
that four days should be enough TO al
low the defense to prepare its case.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
COLOR MAKES DIFFERENCE.

New York. May PA negro and a
white man 90 not suffer equal humilia-
ton in the eyes of the law for false
arrest. according to the appellate divi-
sion of the supreme court. which today
sustained an order of Justice DugrO re-
dueing the amount Of damages awarded
George Griffin, q Pullman porter. from
81 800 to $500. The negro was arrested
in Montreal. charged with stealing a
pocketbook. but the charge was not
substant ated. He brought suit against
Daniel H. Grady. a New York maRE-
facturer. who caused his arrest.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
GABRIEL ZWEISLER
ENDS EARTHLY CAREER

Gabriel Zweisler the carriage and auto
mobile trimmer, who was sent to the
chain gang on Wednesday and Thursday,
before he had a trial in the police court,
and later dismissed by Judge Murphy, died
at the police station yesterday afternoon
at o'clock from poisoning. supposedly
carbOlic acid. taken with suicidal intent
The old man was picked up on lower
Twenty fourth street yesterday after
noon few hours after he had been re-
leased from jail He was hurried to the
police station and Or, Morrel attended
him. Everything possible was done to pro-
long his life, but TO no avail, and he died
within a few hours.
Early Wednesday morning Zweisler was
arrested by Officers Cham bers and Had
lock in A hay loft near the corner Of
Twenty-first street and Adams avenue
He appeared 10 be in an intoxicated con-
dition When he was arraigned IN police
court he pleaded not guilty and his case
was set for Thursday morning AS he
was leaving the court room. through some
mistake he was sent to the gravel pit
with the chain gang.
on Thursday when the mans case was
called in court the blunder of some one in
sending the man to the chain gang was
discovered and the man was returned
from the chain gang to the jail. When
he was taken IN court yesterday morn
ing the man was dismissed by Judge Muir
ply as il was apparent that he had been
punished enough for a misdemeanor.
Shortly after his release the man must
have procured the carb0lic acid, which he
diluted with water and drank. He then
went out onto the street. where ne was
found a few hours later by Officer Vance.
While en- route to the police station in the
patrol wagon a bottle Of peroxide was
found in his pocket and when the officer
attempted to take it the man made a
struggle for it. While en- route to the
police station the mans face was almost
black from suffocation resulting from the
paralysis of the respiratory system.
The body was removed TO the Richey
undertaking psrlors, where it viii be held
pending the funeral arrangements. The
man was about 50 years of age and had
been engaged in carriage and automobile
painting for the past two years. AS far
as could be learned he has no relatives IN
Utah.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22

has been used for YEARS by MILLIONS
Of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN
WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT
SUCCESS 1t SOOTHES the CHILD.
SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all
PAIN. CURES WIND collie. and Is the
best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by
Druggists in every part OF the world Be
sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup" and take no other kind
Twenty-Five cents q bottle GUARAN-
TEED UNDER THE FOOD AND DRUG
ACT, June 30. 1906. SERIAL NUMBER
1888
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22

e~holo or lower class, going "a ''o
ser,s direction as the girl "a
THE snosest was brief. patHe e- az
,,,,.s,,rctorsr While in progress .ll0
bodv of the little g.ri lay in TIE s,,l-
balming room Of an undet.a s.,st, So
lor The fury rendered Vernie' a go
tns that annie had come to heI es a.
M Knife wounds inflicted DS an
known person or perFons.
LynehIns Threatened.
If the murderer is captured ana les 5ll
tilted there is no doubt Of his rare -
rnerous threats of lynching nave Desii
made and the officers have not AZ
tenoted to discourage the idea.
Examination of the body at tnS
ouost developed more evidence OF nc
fendish character Of her assaliahs. -
had left two circular marks -
hodv. similar to the crosses MAJ &c sec :.
upon his victim by Jack the Ripper.
The sarters worn by the little giii ma
also been cut of and carried Z We /.
Autopsy Surgeon Campbell statea tlias
these we're the characteristics OF SUI
tends. The wounds Ia the throat lne.-
CA ted THAT the weapon had been Nieie-
ed b. an expert. g..
sheriff Hammell is personaily ~
charge Of the man hunt which Is oelhs
carried on by the entire police ioree q
the city and county
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
FALLS BACKWARD FROM
MOVING Street CAR

s G. West. living at 80 East Second
South street. was painfully but not seri-
ously Injured at 8 o'clock last night IN
street car accident al Second South and
Main streets.
Mr. West was boarding a Fort Douglas
car and was standing with one foot on the
running board and the other on the
ground, ready to step up. when he lost
his balance and fell backward. The con-
ductor. believing the passenger WAS safe
ly aboard, had already given the signal
10 20 ahead Mr.. West struck on his
head, sustaining a slight scalp wound and
bruises on the face. He was removed to
the L. D. S. hospital under the care Of
DR.. Z. Van Colt
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22

Search Being Made for Muir
derer of Little Annie PoItera
at Los Angeles.

Los Angeles. May 2i-The police to-
dav placed under arrest Mexican
named George Valdez. whom they
found on a Los Angeles street and who
answered the description Of the man
seen on the Grifith park road and
thought to be the murderer of Annie
Poltera. the school girl Valdez had
blood on mis- clothing, the presence Of
which he did not readily explain. he
admitted also that he had been in the
hills for several days. He was imme-
diately locked up.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
Yesterdays Record at the Local Of
fee Of the Weather Bureau.

Temperature at D. m, IS; maximum
temperature. g. minimum temperature. 50;
mean temperature. 81. which is degrees
above normal. Total deficiency OF tenn
perature since the first OF the month H.
Accumulated excess of temperature since
January ]. IL degrees Total precipita-
ton. none Total precipitation since first
OF month. &C inch. which Is "A Inch below
normal. Accumulated excess since Janu-
airy. /. 1.31 inches. Relative humidity at
D. m. 3 per cent.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
AvEnaER AcoUITTE0.

washington. May Civilian Jones.
known as Avenger Bill Jones. becausa
of his attempt 10 shot Guiteau. the as
sassin of President Garfield, while me
former was being removed from tne
court house to the jail here, was de-
elared not guilty by jury here iste
today of the murder Of John Q. 1e-
Pnerson. who was killed by Jones iat
October. Self-defense was his plea.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
Had No Interferenee.

In regard to the proposed changes.
high official Of the government said to-
day that when the Korean resideucy was
created il sVas incumbent upon Japan 10
send her most able statesman, Prince Ito.
10 FIJI the importa t post. He formulated
his policy OF administration without in
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
inquest Held.

The inquest over the body Of the little
girl was held today. Scores Of detect
ives and officers have been busy since
the discovery Of the crime in searching
the whole locality for miles around for
possible clues Martin BaumisteT.
teamster. furnished the clue which led
to Valdezs arrest On the afternoon
OF Annie Poltera' s disap appearance Bau-
mister was driving along the park road
and passed her on her way home from
school. Two hundred yards ahead Of her
Baumister passed a Mexican Of the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
FINAL FUNERAL
SERVICES TODAY
Continued from Page

tana will cease tomorrow at 1890 o'clock
which is 2:30 o'clock Fair Haven time
the time set for the funeral in the
home city Of Mr.. Rogers. This notice
of Mr.. Ryan's has been communicated
to every part Of the state in which en-
pIoyes Of the COMPANY are 20 be found.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
METEOROLOGICAL REPoRT.

25 per cent of Navajo Blankets. Z. c
NJ. l. carpet department.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22

A private sare may be rented in the
fire and burglar proof vault of the Salt
Lake Security & Trust Co.. 90 up Main
street, $500 per year and upwards.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
RANk RoRREn

Lisbon. y D. May 1.-THE State Bank
of Englevale was robbed early tooay o.
$3.50
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
LUMBER PLANT BURNED.

Bellingham Wash, May 2l.-Fire today
destroyed the biggest numbering plant in
Skagit county. when the sawmiii. dry
sheds. planning mill and dry kilns and ?
Coz 900 feet Of lumber Of. the Skagit Mil
company at Lyman burned. with a loss
of 500. 900. with $4,000 insurance
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22

4 private safe may be rented in the
sire ard burglar proof vault of the salt
Lake Security & Trust Co, 80 up Main
street. s200 per year and upw ards.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22

There Are Many Printshops.
But only one Century. 55-57 Postofflcs
Place.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
Nobby outing Hats

IN classy shades and shapes. Mehesy's
Millinery.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
Situation Reversed.

The situation is now reversed ana Prince
Ito Prince Yamagats, president or the
privy council. and the premier. MARQUIS
Katsura. viii dictate 10 Nisc0unt some the
courses he shall pursue
- was first planned to appoint Niscount
Terauchi. minister Of war IN the Japa-
ucse cabinet to the residency IN Korea
bat this program was changed because
~ fha objection of Prince Ito who pointed
out to the ministers the fact that the Sc
lection Of Viscount Terauehi, who Is
lieutenant general would be considered
as q triumph for the military regime ana
an abandonment and disavowal Of Prince
Ito's policy for the peacefui development
Of Korea. As usual. Prince itos advice
was accepted by his fellow statesmen, and
Niscoant Some. who received his tram
ing ia Korean affairs under the admin
isfration Of the prince, named to the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
PRINCE ITO TO
LEAVE KOREA
Visceuht Some. at Present Vice
Resident General, Sure to
Succeed Hin.
Foley NOT TO Be CHANGED
AUTHORITY, HOWEVER, WILL BE
SOMEWHAT cORTAlLEp.

Toxic. May 22-while the resignation OF
Prince Ito as japanese resident general in
Korea has not been recorded as yet, there
is 70 soubt that IT viii be placed before
the emperor within short time. Inc
anpointment Of Niscount Some, present
vice resident general. TO succeed Prince 10
Is equally certain and the post thus Va
Gated viii not be filled Immediately
M IL understood that while some changes
In the method of administering the affairs
Of .he Korean empire have been agreed
lnon by the foreign office officials, Prince
Ito and Niscount Some. the general DOL
i,-,- ,,,rs,,.6 viii he that followed by Prince
no FOR the past two years Niscount some
VIII be givea. probably, less OF a free hana
I'M Kcrea than was allowed his predeeess-
or. Prince Ito having virtually greeted
srfsi-s as he nlaased in and for Korea
even to the extent Of debating Japan
policy toward the empire, ~ the eider
statesmen and the cabinet.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22

Do you have trouble getting a hat.
fit you! We conformed Knor r..
to fit this head yesterday.
We have an expert hat man that s,-
make a nat fit you perfectly.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01

The firm oi Morley and Wilkinson working on Ester creek in the Fair banks district has demonstrated the practicability of winter sluicing as a part of the interior placer mining sys' tenn that can be most protitably cm- ployed. whenever there is a year round source of water bis enough to fill duck pond.
 The system used is the one in com. mon use wherever water is not plcn- ufm either winter or summer. The little stream of live water available IS impoundcd in a reservoir where losses from the original supply caused by waste in the run through the sluice line and through freezing, is compensated by the fresh supply continually coming in. The eXhausts
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
INDICT HEARST FOR LABELLING
(By United Press.)

NEW YORK, May 1-The grand jury returned an indictment against William Randolph Hearst for publish ing libels against John D. Rockefel- Ter, jr., in the New York American. The libelous articles stated that men employed by John D. Rockefeller, jr., were kept in state of peonage. Hearst will fight the case and en- teavor to prove his statements true.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
MARRIAGE LICENSE WAS TWENTY
 MONTHS OLD WHEN USED

BUTTE, Mont.,-'Is this marriage license still good, or do l have to get q frcshcr one?" Victor Mattson asked the court house clerk.
 Tt is," answered the clerk.
 In August, 1907, Mattson secured the license. The following day his in tended bride, Lena Flanky, changed her mind and sailed for Finland. Heeding Mattson's appeals for her 60 return she finally changed her mind again, returned, and the couple were married.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
ERRING WIFE RELEASED;
 SON RETURNED TO FATHER
(5y United Press.0

SANTA BARBARA, Cal, May l. Mrs. Ncttie Shaw, wife of the Bos- ton street railroad magnate, and James Kccne. his chauffeur, who o, Iopcd together and were arrested in this city. were released today. The eleven year old son of Mr, Shaw, who was kidnapped by the elopers, will be taken back to Boston by the detective who tracked Mrs. Shaw.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
SITkA LOSES
 BIG CONTRACT
(sy United Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. C. May Mt Tabor Sanitarium of Oregon was a warded the care Of the Alaskan in. sane patients. the contract price be ing $27.5o month per capita. The contract is for five years, with tn, understanding that if Sttka Sanitar inn is in shape To handle the pat. tents two years from now the con. tract will be- reOpuncd.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
sLUICED DURING COLD WEATHER

from the plant are shot into this water raising the temperature sufri- gently for sluicing purposes. when it has been pumped through the box e5 it is picked up again at the end Of the line and returned.
 The plant, all winter long, has maintained an average of about 5000 week.
 Many operators have watched the experiment with the keenest interest and having seen it's certain posSiDiIl' ty will profit by the knowledge in fuure years by employing it in then own working. Practically the only requirement. is that ,aere be available only the smallest stream Of contin' uous supply. The amount needed to keep up the reservoir is trifling, once it is filled.-Tanana Tribune.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
HEALTH
 FAILING FAST
(By United Press.)

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, May l. Francis Heney is on the verge of a nervous breakdown from the result of his untiring work in the Calhoun bribery case. His friends fear that h. will be unable to continue taking personal charge of the San Francisco graft prosecution.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
SUTHERLAND
 IS MARSHAL
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON. D. c. May 1-Dan. iel Sutherland was today confirmed by the Senate for the appointment of L. s. marshal for the First judicial division of Alaska.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
SINKS;
 NJ LIVES LOST
lRv United Press.l

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May Tine steamer Aurania with about twenty and crew on board found cred last night in White bay on Lake Michigan. The passengers and crew were saved.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
LIONS AVOID
 I. ROOSEVELT
(By United Preesi

NNBORI. British East Africa. May I-So far Col Roosevelt and party have been unsuccessful in shoot ing lion. With party of native heaters Roosevelt. who has recovered from his attack of jungle fever, is stin on the trail in pursuit of the Elng of beasts.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
HANS INSANE,
 RELATIVES SAY
(By United Press.)

FLUSHING, L. I. May Thorn .iains. brother Of Capt. Peter Hains, and Gen. Hains, father of the ac- cused man. were on the witness stand today testIfying that he has shown symptoms of insanity for years which became worse when he learn ed of his wife's misconduct.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
TARIFF READY
 ABOUT JUNE 1
(sy United Press.)

WASHINGTON. D. C. May r. President Taft stated today after holding conference with the Re p, blican leaders of the House ano Senate that the Payne tariff bill vii be passed and signed and made a law by June lSt
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
NEGRO PEND |S LYNCHED
Limited Press Telegraph.cabe sevice)

TYLER, Texas. May 1-Winnie Hartman the prettiest and most pop uIar girl in town, was assaulted last night by several negroes.
 A mob of men at once set out in search of the negroes. One was cap tured and later identified by the girl. He denied the crime but was prompt iy strung up to a tree by the enraeed
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
TWO SUSPECTS
 ARE ARRESTED
(By United Press.)

SPOKANE, Wash, May 1.-Two men, suspected of having held up the Northern Pacific train at Hauser, Idaho, were arrested in this city late last night. The police have no defi- mite proof against the men. It is not yet known how much money the robbers stole.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
BAD BLIzzARDS
 FACE IN WEST
(gY United Press.l

CHICAGO, H., May 1-Blizzards are reported in Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota and Manitoba, and there is a heavy snow storm in north Crn Wisconsin. There is much suffer ing among the live stock.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
PARRICIDE IS INCARCERATEO

IRVING. Ky, April 3O-Beach liar ris. son of the noted feudist was to- day found guilty of murdering his father and sentenced to life impris- onment.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
SOUTH STILL STORM SWEPT
tunited Press Teegraph.cabIe service)

and it is impossible ~ ,r or. stu r,eing to get reliable the mum
 throughout Mississippi val her of those N'" '''"e proper" lay. Communication difficult be- damage will be muc" "'s"e' ' " .,,,., .o mann, t,Icou,n, wires have estimated
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
NO LABOR DEMONSTRATION
(By United Press.)

NEW YORK, May There was no May day labor demonstration in this city today.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01

townspeopIe. It was even suggested to burn him alive.
 A company of militia was sent here by the governor and martial law has been proclaimed.
 The other negroes are still at Iib- erty, although every effort is being made to capture them. The qirI is in a serious condition.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01

SANTA BARBARA, Cal, May T. Mrs. Ncttic Shaw, wife of president Shaw of the InterborOugh electric railroads of Boston, was arrested here today with Harry Keene, her hus- Lands chauffeur. They are held on a statutory charge.
 Mrs. Shaw and Keene disappeared
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
N|LUONNRE'S WIFE ELOPES
 WITH PENNILESS CHAUFFEUR
United Press 7elegraph.cablO servIco.)

from Boston about 'hree weeks ago, Mir. Shaw suspected the intimacy be tween his wife and Keene and at cnce put detectives on the track, They followed the couple to Santa Barbara.
 When arrested Keene was operat' ing a five cent moving picture show.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
DEATH ROLL GROWING LARGER
(unit-1 Press TeIesraph.cabIe service.)

killed in the southern states by the tOrnadoes of Thursday night. The death roll will probably grow larger as communication Is restored.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01

FLUSHING. L. I. April 3O-Capt. Peter Hains today collapsed while on the witness stand undergoing exam nation as to his lunacy. He had to be carried from the court room. His
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01

MEMPHIS. Tenn, May From reports received here today it is est mated that at least 25O people were
The daily Alaskan., 1909-05-01
HANS COLLAPSED 0N STAND
Limited Press relesraph.cabIe service)

father was cross examined yesterday as to his sons insanity. He stuck to his story that Capt. Hains was driven insane by worry caused by tn" conduct of his wife.