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The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-06-26

gun. which is in other respects a more
rigid and effective weapon. At least.
it was so decided by the ordinance eX-
perts, and acting on their advice Secre-
tary Meyer decided 10 adopt this gun.
Carpenters New Position.
Fred w. Carpenter. after years Of
service as confidential secretary 90
President Taft. is getting ready to go
to school" When he left the White
House he went west to visit his mother
IN Minnesota. Shortly he will return
here TO prepare for his new post
United States minister to Morocco. He
must undergo one months preparation
before the state department will send
him TO his new post This school In
which he will be tho only pupil. Is that
which all diplomatic officers attend for
the thirty days preceding their actual
leaving for their foreign post Of duty.
Minister Carpenter will be trained
administration in handling the state
department affairs. This policy is
known IS tho dollar policy" and is
6n effort on the part Of Secretary Knox
to have United States diplomats and
consular officers hot en- the trial OF
foreign business and foreign invest
ments in the interest OF the United
states business men and investors.
Then he will be instructed in natur-
slization. citizenship requirements
passports. and. last OF all. he will be
United States in the intricate problem
that cOnfrOnts the European nations in
Moroccan affairs. He will also be
shown how 70 proceed TO have Grimm
ais wanted in the courts Of the United
states extradited should they seek
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-06-26

son that the undertaking magazines
started a campaign against alleged
faults in the navy. This brought about
Newport conference, which voted
down the criticisms. but showed that
much might be gained in the future if
the ideas of sca-goinE Officers were
given weight before the ships were
finally designed.
Fourteen-Inch Guns.
The new vessels are to be the first
ships OF the United States navy 10 be
armed with 1f-inch guns. The WyO-
ming will carry twelve 12-inch rifles.
disposed In pairs IN turrets. all on a
med.an limo. so that they can all be
fired in one broadside The ideal bat
terry or the future Is considered by ma
val experts TO be twelve 14-inch guns
disposed In like manner In naval de-
sign. however. one characteristic can
only be increased at the sacrifice Of
others. Consequently should the arma-
mcnt be increased TO this ideal battery.
e would ncccssitate more machinery
FOR propulsiOn-conseq greater
weight and probably less speed. II IS
estimated that q ship carrying twelve
li-inch guns would have to be OF about
$4,000 tons displacement.
There has been much discussion over
the relative value OF twelve 12-inch or
'en 1f-inch rifles. The effective range
OF these guns IS about the same. that
OF about 1900 yards OF six miles
which Is long battle range. But At
1000 yards the 1f-inch guns penetrate
70 and n half inches Of Krupp armOr.
while the 12-inch penetrate only Il
inches at the same range This Is one
OF the advantages OF the heavier type
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-06-26

~ AUSE. ye who cry out against the
- oppression of motor cars. and
cease so to do.
These gasoline luxuries are a great
saving to those who do not own them,
delares a six-cylinder tourist. Hear
him.
Take mems caps" says he. This
brand Of man millinery had been vetoed
ard retired to the high shelf. Caps
were the most economical head cover
ing since the hair ceased to be suffi-
cient. Caps could be made from the
byprOducts Of tow sack factories and
cotton gins. and fashion put the triple
kibosh on that cheap form of chapeau.
Comes the motor car-and now a
man may lay in fifty cents worth OF
cap and wear IL without losing all his
friends and multiplying his mortal
enemies. Anyone may wear a cap these
days and look his children In the face.
Thank the motor car.
Item two-The high collared over
coat This garment is as practical as
a lead pencil. Years before the clothing
factories began putting them out that
way. men would turn up their collars
to keep out the rain water, but no one
ever thought Of making raincoats that
way until the motor arrived.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-06-26
SECRETARY MEYER
QUITE A HUSTLER
Fans for Two New BattIeshipS
Completed Before Con-
greSS Acted.
BOTH WILL BE MONSTERS
FRED CARPENTER LEARNING
THE DUTIES OF A DIPLOMAT.
Nv Sidney EsrEY.

Washington. June 25.--A record IN
getting new ships under construction
has been established by Secretary OF
tic Navy lIcrcr. with the two new bat
tlczhips about 90 pc authorized by Con
grcss. PLANS for these two vessels
have been completed and approved.
even before the money has Deen APP
urourinfcL f0r their construction This
o. In striking contrast with the pro
ccdure Of former administrations OF the
navy department. when 10 has taken
OFTEN a year or more 90 decide upon
the plans for ships appropriated for BY
Corrrces.
Tic new Ships. which viii outclass
an now iu tnr American navy ana
tho world. VIII he slightly more than
1900 tons in dispiacement and viii
carry ten 1f-inch guns I'm other par
ficuinrs the ships viii be built after
the Wyoming type. with her all-big
guns and smaller secondary battery
and with her skeleton mast and other
distinctive features or the giant battle
ships OF the day. The design Of the
new ships was made up primarily by
the bureau OF construction Of the navy
department In their work however
tho naval constructors took into con-
1ifore lion an the advanced ideas which
have ,omc from the naval conference
OF Newport where line and staff Of
Ulcers alike Join I'm discussing matters
pertaining 20 the betterment OF the
navy.
General board Reviews Plans.
Having completed their tentative de-
signs. the bureau or construction sent
them 60 the general board OF the navy.
OF which Admiral Dewey Is president.
The general board went over them.
made such changes and suggestions as
tnc~ thought CvDCdicut and worked in
corporation with line officers Of the
T. is che combined effort OF the con-
rt-uctors. the general board ana sea
EoiuE fleet officers that Secretary OF
the Navy Never has approved in the
two new ships. A high compliment TO
tire naval constructors was paid by
Nr. Meyer when ne said that the or
iciral plans had not been materially
changed.
Aside from bringing the plans 10
early completion. this new procedure
does away with much Of the wranglinE
IN naval circles which has accompanied
t1c construction or battleships and
other vessels Formerly the bureau OF
contradiction and the general board.
WNc1 they designed the ships. COM
pIct~G their work and only permitted
Hc1goirg officers 20 see the finished
designs whom The construction was un-
der way. This brought about In 1907.
o. tl0oi OF criticism against the con
etructorg by some OF the younger and
more progressive line officers, or whom
comma ndcr Sims. now in command OF
The Minnesota. Commander Key and
Commander Frank X. Hin wcro the
leaders. IL was also for the same rea-
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-06-26

refuge in Morocco. and then furnished
with additional instructions as TO Dip
lOmatic etiquette. will be hidden good
luck and sent upon HIS mission.
The post of minister OF Morocco pays
10000 a year. This Is $4,000 more
than Mr. Carpenter received as secre-
tary to the President. but as he will
have to maintain comparatively elab-
crate establishment in Morocco, one in
keeping with rank and dignity Of a
United states represcn tative, the min
lister will actually not have as remu-
nerative an officer as he had when
guiding the personal affairs OF the
President. AS minister he pays all OF
the bills OF his office and receives no
expense account.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-06-26
A RARE GAME OF GOLF.

When Mark Twain came to Wash
ingtOn to try to get a copyright law
passed a congressman took him out one
afternoon TO Chevy Chase" said cor
respondent.
Mark Twain refused to play golf
himself, but he consented to walk over
the course and watch the congress-
mans strokes.
The congressman was rather a duff
fer. Tee-ing off. he sent clouds OF
earth flying in all directions. Then.
to hide his confusion, ne said TO his
guest:
What do you think of our links
here. Mr.. Clemens%
Best I ever tasted said Mark
Twain as he wiped the dirt from his
lips with his handkerchief."-Wa
ton Star.
Cool off in the lake.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-06-26
LOCAL BUSINESS MEN
WILL SEE MISS GATES

JOY II. Johnson, president Of the
vice president. have taken all the
boxes and a large number Of parquet
seats for the grand operate concert %
Miss Emma Lucy Gates at the Salt
Lake theatre. Wednesday evening
Members OF the Commercial club have
Indicated a desire TO attend. and the
action of the officers was i'm response
TO the general demand for seats. The
patronage by business men who are
Interested in the success Of the Utah
prima donna will be unusually large.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-06-26

Cool off in the lake.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-06-26

. AUSE. ye who cry out against the
- oppression of motor cars and
80 q do
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-06-26
SUMMER SCHOOL.

Now is a good time 20 enroll al
Henager's business college. Day and
low rate for those entering at this
time.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-06-26

into the street and see motor goggles
protecting from aerial debris the eyes
Of teamsters. bicyclists and even roller
skate riders"
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-06-26

4 pccial low rate or tuition is Of
fered by HenaEer's business college 10
those entering at this time. School Is
in session all the year.
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Go to the best sanitary barber shop.
241 So. Main. g. G. Wirick. Prop.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-06
 DAMPNESs
 Results Generally of Yes.
 terday's Municipal Elections THE DRY AREA NARROWED
For First Time Socialists Captured a Large Town When They Carried Mil waukee - Results Else where, East and West

Chicago. April 5.-The complexion Of Chicago's city council changed from republican to democratic in to- days election. In thirteen wards the democrats elected twenty-one candi- dates. the republicans twelve, and the
 independents two.
 The election was characterized by a crusade by the municipal voter s league. mon partisan organization against the selection of alleged Grey Wolves for the new city council. The new council will be composed of thirty democrats. twenty-nlne republicans and two independents. Alderman John Coughlin, Bath House John." of the first ward vas reelected by large majority EX- cept for the arrest of forty saloon keepers for keeping open during vot- ing time the election was quiet. The suffragettes attempted to wedge in a vote when Dr. Sarah Janson appeared at the polls and demanded ballot Her name appeared on the list of reg istered voters. but she was not allow ed tO vote.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-06
A TALK AGAINST TIME.
Mir. Hepburn Oevotes Himself to . PIss
 for the West.

Washington. April 5-For more thar three hours Senator Heyburn held the floor in the senate He began his ai- dress shortly after the senate con vened with the object of preventing q vote on Mir. Warrens bin authorizing the sale of surplus water from the gov ernment irrigating projects. but h. gave much attention during his speech to the proposed amendment to the rail road bills providing for a public lands court
 Speaking Of the power exercised by the forest rangers. he declared. It is shame upon the country
 Asserting that there should not be d vote against the land court. neverfhs- less he was in evident despair Of it's success. for he declared that it was i'm possible to get attention for any sub ject that was not scrappy." He wanted it understood that the states of the west were as much entitled to consideration as those of the Atlantic seaboard. He asserted that without a precious metal supply of the state west of the Rockies. the country would be on d green back basis
  the great country of the west7'' he asked. Laugh at 1t, because it has not grown large enough to wresk ven geance on you?"
 He hoped that when the west doe- come into power. as il surely will. it will not retaliate on the east
 Tn the house the naval appropriation bill was under consideration all day. few changes being made in the meas ure. AS the house could not agree up on the resolution of the committee or naval affairs to increase the length of the proposed dry docks at New York. Puget sound and Pearl barbor. ap- proximately. to 700 feet. an increase ot about 100 feet the entire appropria tions for those projects were stricken from the bill. leaving their determina ton to later day. Both houses will be in session tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1910-04-06
socIALlsT-oEmocRAT VICTORY

Milwaukee. April 5.-Soclal Dem ocrats led by Emil Seidel. candidate for mayor, swept Milwaukee in the municipal election today by approXi- mately 500. or the largest plurality for any party in similar contest in the history of the city. The social democrats control the common council ha ving elected all but six aldermen at large. and carried fourteen wards out of twentvthree. J. Shoemacker Jr democrat who ran second is about 5000 ahead of pr. Beffel. republican.
 The platform of all three parties advocated home rule. the initiative and referendum and the regulation of the liquor traffic.
 V l.. Berger of national character and leading social democrat was elected alderman at alrge. Berger is the dictator of his party in Milwaukee. He said. This is the first time in the history of the country that the social democrats have carried d large city. The party will give Milwaukee the best administration it ever had. or that any American city had. A square deal for everybody will be our aim
Arizona republican., 1910-04-06
SUGAR TRUSTS PURCHASE
Demand For All Documents Relating to What is De- scribed As a Violation of Law. Trusts Alleged Fur ther Encroachments

Washington. April I.--I;cprcsenta- tive Martin, democrat. of Colorado. is still following up the charge made on the floor of the house a few days ago. that the ruling of Attorney General Wickersham enabled the Havemeyer interests to secure large section Of the Philippines friar lands.
 He introduced today lengthy privileged resolution calling upon the secretary Of war for detailed informa- tion regarding the islands. bearing upon his accusation.
 The resolution requests copies of all correspondence in connection with the sale of a 55,000 acre estate on the island of Mndoro: list of all other sales and leases by the government in the islands; transcript of all rail road franchises, the details nf con- struction and bond issues.
 The farther l go into the matter. said Mir Martin. the more l am con- vinced that great scandal is being concealed concerning the disposition Of those frair lands. intend to probe the thing to the bottom.
 Within the last two or three days tue I idNF At''iN'Ns he7 caused me to demand from the war department details of the transac- tions. If l can succeed in revealing the real facts at the bottom of this matter. believe the country will stand astounded at the revelations.
 It is understood from Mir. Martins previous charges that he believes the sugar trust was enabled to acquire a large percentage of the acreage of the friar lands in the Philippines in viola ton of the law limiting individual holdings and that the ultimate pur- pose is to control practically all the t00.00 acres Of the friar lands
 It was intimated today that other requests for information will be made based oil reports regarding the al- legged forcing of native tenants off the island by the gradual increase of rents There is an allegation that prominent attorney closely connected with the administration has been act ing for company which has been granted many valuable contracts in the islands
Arizona republican., 1910-04-06
PHILADELPHIA STRIKE
 VIEWED FROM BOTH SIDES
STREET CAR COMPANY SAYS
 THERE IS NONE.
The Strike Leaders Say 1t IS Win
 ming Endurance Struggle.

Philadelphia. April 5.-Declaring that it had in it's employ more than 5,0eo of the 1000 men needed for the operation of it's cars, the Philadel- phia Rapid Transit company an- nouneed today that so far as it was concerned the strike of it's former employees was at an end. The company added that for the vacan- cies still existing in it's operating force. the strikers. if they applied for work. would be given preference over other applicants.
 Leaders of the strike. on the other hand. maintain that the strike has settled into struggle of endurance and that the company in the end will be forced to grant concessions and take back all the strikers.
 In an altercation between Harold Layne. a striking conductor. and Hood Alexander. division superin- tendent of the Rapid Transit com- pany. today, Alexander was shot in the head. Layne was arrested and Alexander was removed to hospital. His condition is critical.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-06
SANTA BARBARA ATTORNEYS COMMAND OF LANGUAGE
Causes Him to be Cited Before the Supreme Court.

San Francisco. April 5.-Because in the appeal of case from the superior court of Santa Barbara to the su- preme court, Ralph Schoonover. a prominent attorney of Santa Barbara declared the judgment of the lower court to have been rotten and putrid'' will have to appear before the higher tribunal when it sits to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt.
 The section of the brief which caus- cd the supreme court to issue the ci- tation declared the decision of the SUI perior court to be q 'hypocritical judicial cloak to cover as damnable q case of the unblushing robbery and oppression of a widow and orphans as
 ever went unwhipped of justice in this reign of mammon."
Arizona republican., 1910-04-06
MISSOURI RIVER RATE CASE BEFORE SUPREME COURT
 MISSION. That Courts Are Powerless to Set Reasonable Orders
 Aside.

Washington, April 5.-ArSuments began before the supreme court today in the famous Missouri river rate case which involves the rate-making power of the inter state commerce commits sion.
 In behalf of the commission Wade Ellis. special assistant attorney gen eral. defended the order reducing the rate between the Mississippi river and the Missouri river as applied to shipments from sesboard points to Missouri river cities. This order was set aside by the United states circuit court for the northern district of llli- nois as beyond the power of the com mission. as it discriminated against shippers east of the Mississippi. but not in the seaboard territory.
 Mir. Ellis contended that the courts could not set aside the rates made by the commission when they were just. and reasonable in themselves.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-06
WET AND DRY FIGURES.
Illinois Shows Gain of the
 Former.

Chicago. April 5.-Incomplete returns from local option elections in 240 cities and towns in Illinois today indicate gains for the ''wets.'
 The figures showed that thirty two towns had changed from dry to wet. and thirteen had changed from wet to dry of ninety-three towns. forty eight voted wet. Among the cities which have been dry but which returned wet were Decatur. Pana and Riverton.
 The issue was not put before the voters of Chicago. the plans for doing so having fallen through becaus of in sufficient signatures to the petition.
 Danville township voted wet. after one of the most exciting elections in its history. At Grape Creek there were numerous fights and at one time it looked as if it would benecessary to call out the troops. During the afternoon Judge Allen wired the governor asking him to order out the militia. but later the sheriff swore in a large number of (CoDtinued 0n Page Four)
Arizona republican., 1910-04-06
BANKER SAYLOR's DEATH
 DESCRIBED BY HIS slAYE|
MILLER SAYS HE SHOT IN SELF
 DEFENSE
But Declines to Say Why His Victim
 Attacked Him

Watscka. III. April 5.-Dr w R.
 uiller. on trial for the murder of J.
 s. Saylor. today. dramatically recited the version of the shooting that took
 place at Saylor's house in Crescent City. last July
 Not hint was given by the wit
 less "f the motive that prompted
 what he said was a savage attack on him. Through it all the cn-defend- ant. Mrs. J. B. Saylor the widow of the slain banker. sat with bowed head and tear stained eyes. while old John Grunden. her father. also under accusation. stared straight ahead The witness said tha, Sayior who refused to join the three defendants little parlor. seized a hand axe from beneath d couch. struck at him. over turned the lamp. and then in dark ness. grappled with him in death struggle that ended only when four bullets piercsd' Saylor's body
 He came to me like a madman, brandishing the axe. and shouted. I'm going to kill you said Miller. He stumbled against the table and overturned the lamp. and with the first blow he struck my upraised arm. He lurched upon me. and l could not escape. I grabbed for his arm with my right hand. and he pulled it away. Again l caught it. It was dark, and his hand was on my throat. I drew my revolver and shot quickly could not see him. The third shot struck my wrist After the fourth shot he drew away. could dimly see him stagger away. stand upright and then topple over against the wall" "
 The overturned lamp burned feebIy. John Grunden took the gun. We bound up my wrist and looked at the body. Out on the porch Mrs. Say Tor told her boy that his father was dead My God. what shall I do.' she said. and knelt beside the body of her husband"
 Miller testified to having passed most of the day in the company of Mrs. Savior her father and her brother, Ira. while J. E. Savior. the husband. stayed away from home and did not appear there at meal time.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-06
THE NEW YORK RECEPTION.
Will Be Made as Strong as Roosevelt
 Can Stand.

New York, April 5.-To determine just what is the limit of Colonel Roosevelt's strenuOsity in the way of d welcome home is the question occu- pying a committee named by Mayor Gaynor to arrange the reception in honor of the former president.
 The plan is to give him just as big a reception as he can stand. Most members believe he can stand a great deal. and the program will be arranged with this idea in view.
 When the program has been com pleted the board of aldermen will he asked for an appropriation to meet the expenses.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-06
.GUARDHOUsE BREAK
 AIDED BY WOMEN
Two Prisoners Saw Their Way Out
 at Fort Logan.

Denver. April 5.-Aided by three women. who slipped them saws with which to cut their way through the bars of a window and then provided an automobile to aid in their flight. two prisoners escaped today from the guard house at Fort Logan The men were w T. Shaw. awaiting sen- tence for robbery. and T. P. Smith. deserter from Fort Leavenworth.
 Yesterday afternoon Smiths wife called on him and the military au- thorities believe she slipped him the saws with which window bars were severed Soldiers are securing the country for the escaped men. A dozen other prisoners declined to take advantage of the opportunity to es- cape.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-06
JtFFR|ES BEGINS WORK
 FOR JOHNSON DEBATE
He Will Keep At IL Until Near
 July. {.

Ben Lomond, Cal. April 5.-Jeftrics began preliminary training today for his fight with Johnson. The fighter is accompanied by his wife, two nephews. sam Berger. his manager. wrestler Farmer Burns and number of others.
 Jeffries expressed himself as greatly pleased with the place where he VIII work from now on uutil day or two before he steps into the ring to con test the championship with Johnson.
 After looking over his cottage and the gymnasium. which had been fit ted up for him. and trying out tho new hand ball court, Jeffrics. his nephews and others engaged in a brisk game of base ball . He showed great agility and case of action.