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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
DIAMONDS RECOVERED
BY RET|CEVT SLEUTH
Detective May Declines to Tell
How He Found DR.. Pinker-
tons Gems.

Mystery surrounding the diamond rob-
berry in the home of DR.. G F. Pinkerton,
1889 Second avenue, was increased yes
terday when the jewels were restored
by l.. S. May. detective. who declines
TO explain how he had recovered them.
The sleuth intimated that perhaps later
ne would be at liberty to dvulge the
whole story OF the theft. but for the
present he was not 10 be GiSSuaded from
his policy Of reticence.
Mrs. PinkerIon. who had regarded her
s2500 worth Of jewelry as gone irretriev-
ably, was immensely pleased 10 set the
gems back. She, too. was curious TO
know how they were recovered.
The robbery was committed on the
night of March 81 last. DR., Pinkerton
was al work In the garden and Mrs.
Pinkerton was sitting on the front porch
of her home chatting with three friends
Three diamond solitaire rings and one
ruby ring were lying on the bureau in
the bedroom.
Mrs Pinkerton fancied she heard a
noise in the house and went inside to
investigate Then she distinctly heard
footsteps upstairs. but she believed they
were DR.. Plnkertou's. While she was
searching the lower floor well dressed
man came running down the stairs and
a moment under the glare OF an electric
light 10 look at the sparkling rings.
Mrs. Pinkerton was excited, but was
able 10 get mental picture OF his ap-
pearance. Then she screamed for help
and started toward the thief. but he ran
the fence. Dr. Pinkerton came running
in and as soon as he learned what had
happened he notified the police, but no
clews were left behind by the robber.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
MESSAGE FROM FISHER.
Governor Clark Ordered to Prevent Law
Iessness in Alaska.

CHAPLAIN, Conn, May 6.-Governor
Walter Z. Clark of Alaska. who IS visit
ing his old home here today. received
kilograms from the mayor OF Cordova and
Commissioner Tucker giving an account
OF the coal party at Cordova as already
described In the Associated Press dis
patches, and fully confirming the latter,
Governor Clark said the messages also
contained protest OF the steamship COM
peny against the throwing overheard of
the coal and the riotous demonstration
made.
Governor Clark said:
1T is a pity that the coal was thrown
overheard. II viii be needed for fuel. We
shall have to use Canadian coal until q
plan is made for opening our OWN mines.
Attention has been called 10 the neces-
sity Of early action.
"The secretary OF the interior is in
sympathy with the needs OF the people
OF Alaska We must be patient a little
longer Governor Clark received the
following teegTam from Secretary Fisher.
Press reports indicate law!essness At
Cordova by citizens claiming to act In
resentment OF delay in disposition here of
Alaska coal matters. You are fully ad-
vised OF my personal desire and determi-
nation TO promote Alaskan coal develop
ment as promptly as effective protection
Of public interest will permit. Neverthe-
less lawlessness must he absolutely sup
pressed and punished and you will take
prompt and vigorous action TO this end"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
MAKES, FIRST SPEECH
OF HIS WESTERN TRIP
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jer-
sey Talks on Politics at Kan
sas City.

KANSAS CITY, May 5.-Woodrow Wil-
son, governor OF New Jersey in speech
before the Knife and Fork club OF this
city tonight declared that a new political
era, promising much for the welfare or
the nation. is now upon the American
people. The movement is one of reform
marked by q process of restoratlon. rath-
cr than that OF revolution, he said.
The work OF reforming present condi-
,ions is confined TO neither political party,
the speaker said. both parties being well
represented In the efforts at reform as
well as in the obstructive tactics OF re-
dictionaries The Democratic party Is
not so closely allied with the reaction
AIRY forces. 'Hn the interests as the Re
publican party, he said. and therefore the
Democratic party Is better able TO serve
the people In the process OF restora-
ton
The New jersey executive said the in
tiative and referendum in the Aeld OF
legislation and the recall In the field OF
not destroy. representative government.
But the recall should not apply TO judges,
who neither make nor administer the
laws. but only interpret them.
Governor Wilson's speech here tonight
was the first to he delivered during his
western tour. He will leave for Denver
tomorrow morning,
Speaking of the iniquites OF corpora
tions Governor Wilson said:
1--WE turn the spotlight on corpora
tions so strong that they cannot stand
III. Exposure IS one ci INC pssN tiic3us
TO whip into line the heads of corpora
tions. Use their names l stand ready
at any time to name the volators in
New Jersey. Corporations should be
made mp Of nscertainable individuals.
I'm New Jersey the utilities act con-
trolls every phase OF the corporations. An
analysis OF all this must be given 10 the
department OF justice. Then we know
who 20 look for when the law is dis
obeyed. To fine the stockholders does
no good and only works an injustice on
Innocent persons, Get the names OF the
guilty ones and send them to jail"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
POOLE TELLS STORY
OF KILLING KEMPER

FOWLER, Ind. May 5.-Alternately
laughing and sobbInG. John w. Poole.
wealthy farmer charged with numbering
his farm hand. Joseph kemper. talked
Historically In his cell today 10 Sheriff
Sbackclton and his deputies, who are
guarding him day and night. about the
circumstances og the killing. He said
that after ne had shot Kemper accl-
dentally" he took the body into the
kitchen. his wife and daughter being alb
sent and cut off the legs with an AK
so that he could pack the body in a
trunk to be shipped To Chicago.
kemper had brother In Chicago
Poole said and he believed If he delv-
cred the BODY TO him and explained the
death he could resist extradition and get
q fair hearing In Chicago" Because OF
public feeling against him here he add
ed he did not believe he would have a
just trial ip Benton Afterward he re-
considered and buried the body on the
farm.
search OF the farm. on the theory that
bodies OF others Of Poole's employees
that arc said 10 hav" disappeared
might bR found, was discontinued today.
Emory Poole. who led In the investiga-
ton that brought about his fathers ar
rest told the authorities that he recently
received a post card. dated Toledo. O.,
from Charles Mack. one OF the farm
hands unaccounted for.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
UNCLE SAM To
PROTECT COAL
Soldiers Will Be Sent to Cor
dova if Their Presence Is
Necessary.
SECRETARY FISHER
NOTIFIES GOVERNOR
Excitement Subsidies, but Out
break Is Expected When
Next Cargo Arrives.

CORDOVA. Alaska. May 0.-There was
no disorder here today and none Is ex-
pected until the arrival OF the steamer
Edith. which has sailed from Nanaimo
with 1000 tons of Canadian coal for the
Alaska Steamship company to be landed
at Cordova Threats were made today
that the Edith would not be permitted
TO discharge her cargo. AS ali Canadian
coal is under control of the Cnitea
States customs authorities until 1t is
landed and the duty paid. the deputy col
demand upon United States Commission
er O. A. Tucker for projection when the
Edith arrives. and was assured that an
ample force OF deputy marshals would De
on hand 10 protect the property.
Message From Governor.
Mayor Austin e; Lathrop of Gordova
today received the following dispatch
from Governor Walter F. Clark OF Alas
ka. dated Wil!amantic. Conn:
Telegram received II marshal and
able to deal with situation properly. In
form Acting Governor Distin al Juneau
Of circumstances
Mayor Lathrop sent the following mes
sage 10 Acting Governor Distin at Ju-
neau:
Serious disturbances on account of
Canadian coal on dock yesterday. Be
lieve can !ande situation at present.
Edith. now route. Governor must
stand ready 10 protect"
United States Deputy Marshal Bright
well arrived from Orcata last night and
took charge OF the situation. He sworc
in deputies. who are npw standing guard
on the ocean dock OF the Alaska Steam
ship company. from which the coal was
thrown into the bay Yesterday.
No Arrests Made.
" was expected that there would be a
score or more arrests today on com :
plants sworn to by General Freight and
Passenger Agent Richard j. Barry of the
steamship company. but he was counseled
TO wait until the excitement had subsid =
cd. and took the advice.
United States Marshal Harvey Sulii-
Nan. whose headquarters are at Valdez.
lBinety miles west OF Cordova, tele-
graphed 10 Commissioner Tucker today
for full particulars OF yesterdays out
break. Sullivan sailed from Valdez for
Cordova. accompanied by United States
District Attorney George r. Walker, and
will arrive here tomorrow morning. The
marshal has no authority to call codlers
from Fort Liscum, but these can be or
dered out by Acting Governor DistIn il
needed.
Many messages have been received to-
day from all parts OF Alaska approving
the action OF the mob.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
SEATTLE'S FORMER MAYOR
AUTHOR OF COMPLAINT
Asks Dlsbarment OF Superior Judge VIII
son Gay on Ground of Excessive
Use Of Liquor.

SEATTLE, Wash, May 5.-Charges
were filed with the Seattle Bar associa-
tfon today against Superior Judge VII
son r, Gay, asking his disba rment on
the ground that he has been addicted
to the excessive use OF intoxicating
liquors and while intoxicated has fire.
quently occupied his position on the
bench. The complainant is Hiram G.
Gin. former mayor of Seattle. who was
recalled for misconduct last February.
After Gill. had obtained writ OF ma
beas corpus several days ago. directing
that S. r. Bersh, an alleged erabezzler
from Dallas. Tex, be brought before an
other jurist. Judge Gay gave Bersh his
freedom Bersb was then seized by a
Texas deputy sheriff and hurried out
of the state before his attorney could
effect his rescue.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
Calmly Loads Revolver and
Then Boldly Attacks
the Intruder.

"HE courage OF a thirteeny year-old
ycungster routed burglar from
the home OF Mrs .. ". Bemis,
4 gG2 East First South street. FRI
day noon The hero OF tho en-
counter was Ralph Bemis, a shool boy
The younsster surprised the burglar
while the latter was Iooting the premises.
fred two shots at him and chased him
from the dwelling.
The boy is modest and unassuming
telling STRAIGHTFORWARD story OF the
encounter without embeilishment. In his
handling OF the burglar the lad displayed
coolness and courage that would nave
failed many men in like emergency.
Mrs. Benis. the boys mother. had gone
down town TO do some shopping and as
had been her custom on such occasions.
had left the key 10 the house under the
front door mat. At noon Ralph came 10
his home from the Wasatch school. He
found the key in the front door, but did
not suspect anything amlss
The boy went 10 the Kitchen wnere
his mother lad spread the MONDAY lunch
con for the boy. While he was eating
his meal he heard someone moving about
on the second floor, He knew that his
would not have left his luncheon in the
Kitchen as she had done. He crept quietly
TO the kitchen door and listened intenty
10 the noises coming from above.
Finally he was satisfied that there was
burglar in the house. Instead OF be-
coming frightened and raising an outcry,
the boy calmly slipped into the dining
room where he knew his fathers revol-
yer was kept
The boy examined the weapon and
found IL was not loaded. He continued
his search and discovered a box OF cart
ridges. The boy quickly loaded every
chamber and went in search OF the
housebreaker.
The boy crept upstairs. and just as he
reached the top step nc ran abruptly
| into the surprised burglar The burglar
! had his loot. consisting of silverware and
| other yaluables, in a large bag and was
| preparing 10 leave the house when nc
| ran into the youngster.
| The boz raised his revolver and opencc
FIRE He was cool. but his aim was wob'
! bly,. The bullet struck the door casing
| In which it lodged. The burglar dropped
| his bag OF loot and was down the statr'
In a couple OF jumps. The boy kept II
| hot pursuit. He fred again at the nceins
! thief but again his aim was Wide anC
| the bullet struck the staircase.
| Wasting little time, the burglar wa
| soon out OF the house and across th'
street. where he lodged through bacl
| yards and was quickly out Of sight.
| Mrs Bernls returned home a few mo
ture with the daylight burglar. To hi
mother the boy told the story and ah
notified the police. The policemen and de
tcctives examined the boy closely. Th
younCster told his story well and ga"
the officers an excellent description o
the burglar
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
MARRIAGE OF FORMER
SALT LAkER ANNULLED
James H. Banks Relieved of Matrimonial
Obligations by Brooklyn
Judge.
Special to The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune.
NEW YORK. May 6,-James II. Banks,
A plumber OF Mount kisco went before
Justice Putnam in Brooklyn today with
evidence emitting him either to an an
nuImcnt Of his marriage 10 Mabel T.,
Van Tassel IN Flushing in 1899 or an
absolute divorce. There was no defense
and Justice Putnam ordered the annul
mcnt.
According 10 Banks's story. he was
compelled by Wesley Van Tassel. father
OF Mabel. 10 marry her at the point of u
pistol In 1898. Right after the ceremony.
Banks says. hc went 10 Salt Lake with
out seeing his wife again He remained
there for three years. returning here In
1901 Last summer he learned that his
wife had married Charles B. Lewis in
1907
A certificate OF this marriage will be
produced In court The annulment was
al once granted.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
of Presidents In
tention Is Expected Before Sun
set. Madero Unwilling to Renew
Armistice and May Storm Juarez
at Once; Crisis Is at Hand
MOB AT PALACE GATE
DERIDES GOVERNMENT
Mexican Peace Moves

That General Diaz will resign the presidency Mexico today
Long conference between Dia De Lmanour
which it believed definite arrangements made
Amstice today attack threatened
unless the promise is made by Diaz.
Mexico City ''Vive Mado' Police
quel the disturbance
No opposition to De la BarTa as temporary president
Vice President expected
President his cabinet
and decide to ''stand pat'' for the
reached probably
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
TWO CHILDREN FATALLY
BURNED ON SHEEP CAMP

SHERIDAN. Wyo., May 5.-Two chu-
Gren Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph A!oino Of
Kaycee were frlghttully burned yester-
dav when their sheep wagon caught fire,
and they will probably die, The young
boz and his sister were experimenting
with powder while the parents were
herding sheep. The boy, who Is only ~
wears old herolcally saved his older sis
ter's life by dragging her TO a nearby
stream and extinguishinE her burning
clothing
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
DECISION IN TILDEN
CASE EXPECTED TODAY

CHICAGO. May 5.-JJudGe A. j. Petit
was stin perusinG the briefs and au-
thorities presented him by counsel in
the efforts being made by Edward TIL
den, w. c. Cummings and G. W. Bene-
diet to refuse the Illinois senates demand
that Tiden's private accounts be submit
ted to the Helm committee which IS in
ycstigatiug the election OF Senator VIII
liam LorimeT. The decision will be given
at the convening OF court tomorrow
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
OPIUM CONFERENCE is
POSTPONED ONE YEAR

WASHINGTON. May 5.-The interna-
tional opium conference which was TO
have met at The Hague on July l has
been postponed for one year. Germany.
Japan and Portugal are not prepared
with the data which Great Britain de-
sired should be presented before the
opening OF the conference.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
No Opposition to De la Barra.

In the event OF his resignation there
will be no opposition on the part OF the
present government officials 10 Senor De
Ia Barras incumbency OF the presidency
pending the elections. The question OF
Vice President Corrals resignation is not
so simple. II is known that before de-
parting for Europe he refused 10 resign.
and since arriving there he has reiterated
this statement
This Is regarded as merely incidental.
The officials consider the resignation OF
Daz the only solution of the trouble
Reluctantly they admit the growing
strength OF the rebels and realize that
peace is improbable should he antagonize
them further.
In the capital the celebration OF the
anniversary OF the taking OF Pueola ov
Ignacia Zaragosa was characterized BY
dullDess. For the first time In many
years the usual military parade was
omitted because the nations soldiers arc
otherwise engaged,
President Diaz took almost no part in
the civil functions leaving 10 The COVER
nor. I.anday Escandon the task OF dis
,ributing gold coins 10 SURVIVORS oil tne
har
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
Sunday-Like Calm Prevails.

Most of the business offices and mer-
camille houses were closed and Sunday
like calm prevailed Poems. WHO van van
dsred ldlv about the streets. furnished
the ONLY excitement. They gathered IN
The street In front Of the national pal
ace and although laughing and chatting.
indulged in few cries OF viva MA
dcro.
The police took no measures to disperee
the crowd. which fled into the garden OF
an paoa TUa
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06

"A MEXICO CITY, May 5.-Tne
MH early resignation of Por-
w. firio Diaz as president Of
Mexico is regarded here as GER
lainty. Should the announce
ment be made tomorrow it would
cause no surprise to his cabinet.
No authoritative confirmation
could be obtained, but there ap-
pears little doubt that President
Diaz, recognizing the seriousness
Of the situation and responding TO
the popular demand, will retire
wneu order is restored.
At the presidents office 10
statement could be had, and the
cabinet, realizing the president is
the only man who can give di-
rect answer TO the demands Of
Francisco l. Madero. Jr., that
Diaz should publish his intention
to retire. were silent
Conference Lasting Hours.
This afternoon Minister of Foreign
Affairs De In Barra was peremptorily
summoned 10 the Office OF the presi-
dent. On arriving he found Seror
Limantour. minister Of finance, who
likewise had been summoned The of
ficials were in conference for hours
Immediately afterward typewriter
statements were issued by the foreign
office to all the newspapers saying the
reception to the Chilean minister to-
morrow and the banquet TO him had
been postponed until MAY 10, The rea-
son for this was given as .'the slight
illness OF the president
Since the statement was issued Gen
eral Diaz is known to have been out
riding in his automobile. This morn
ing he was apparently In his usual
health. This. in connection with the
fact that the conference was held. gives
rise TO the belief that the announce
ment of his intention TO resign will not
be made before tomorrow at the ear
hest
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06

FOR immediate results and Gu
mulative effect there is no
better advertising medium
than the daily newspaper.
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-ardinai principles of good
|ertising ar, brevity, force,
mess and, above all, abb
|te truthfulness-
The Topeka state journal., 1911-08-05

ciation-J. j. Marshall. secretary.
Grenola: September e-s.
Franklin County Agricultural So
ciety-J. R. Finley. secretary. Ottawa;
Gray County Agricultural society
Charles Bull secretary. Cimarron;
October A..
Greenwood Gounty Fair association
&C. H. Weiser, secretary. Eureka;
August 29, September i.
Harper County: Anthony Fair asso-
ciation-L. G. Jennings, secretary, An
thony; August 8-11.
Harper County Agricultural asso-
ciation-S. c. Lebaugh. secretary Har
per; September 27-2s.
Inter-County Fair association Oak
ley, Kan. C. A. Spencer. secretary;
August 29-September /.
Leavenworth County Fair associa-
tion-C. A. Sparrow, secretary. Leav-
enworth; September Al.
Linn County Fair association-John
o. Morse, secretary, Mound City.
Mcpherson County Agricultural
Fair association-Milton Hawkinson.
secretary. Mcpherson; September 5-S.
Mitchell County Agricultural asso-
ciation.W. S. Gabel. secretary. Be-
lott; September 27-a0-
Montgomery County Fair associa-
uon-Elliott Irwin. secretary. Co6ey-
VILE; September 26-29.
Nemaha County Fair association-J.
H. Cohen, secretary, Senca; September
Neosho County: Four-C County District
Agricultural society-W. W. Stanfield,
secretary. Chanute; September $3.50.
Ness County Agricultural association
September 1923.
Norton County Agricultural associa-
tion-M. F. Garrity, secretary, Norton;
August September 1.
Onago third annual Stock Show and
CarnfvaI-C. Haughawout, secretary,
nuu~a GanfAY11 her 10.
Usage County Fair sociation-Wm
r. Bratton. secretary, Burlingame; Sep
tember 5-S.
Usage County: Old Settlers reunion.
Usage City, August 24-25-26.
Ottawa County FNanr and Agricultural
association-J. E. Johnston, secretary
Minneapolis; october 3-6.
2awnee County Agricultural associa-
toni. C. Wilson. secretary, Larned;
| September 12-15.
Pratt County Fair association-WaI-
ter Pedigo. secretary, Pratt; August
15-1S
Rawiins County Fair and AgricuI-
tural Association--Win hold its annua
| fair this year at Atwood. kan, or
| August 15-16-17-1S.
Reno County: Central Kansas Fair
association-A. L. Sponsler. secretary
Hutchinson; September 1927.
Republic County Agricultural asso,
ciateon-C. NJ. Arbuthnot, secretary
Riley County Agricultural society
w. B. Craig. secretary. Riley August
22-25.
Rocks county Fair association
Chas Riseley. secretary. Stockton; Sep.
| tember 5-s
Rush County Fair and Agriculture
association-T. C. Rudicel, secretary
Rush Center; August 29-31.s
Sylvan Grove Fair and Agriculture
Association, September 20, 21, %.
Saline County Agricultural. Horti.
cultural and Mechanical association-E
r. Tuttle. secretary, Salina; August %
September I.
Shawnee County: Kansas state Fall
association-H. L. Cook. secretary, To
peka: September His.
Sherman County Fair, at Goodland
August %, %, "A and Is. George Kelly
president; T. V. Lowe, secretary.
Smith County Fair association-H. I.
Smith, secretary. Smith Center: Sep
tenber 5-S.
Stafford County Fair association
; VIM. Cadman. secretary. st. John; Oc
tober 3-6.