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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-26
Real Blockades Only.

WASHINGTON, July 25,-Without
any known resources TO make its de.
cree effective, the Haytien government
intends to declare Fort Liberte, Go
naiycs and St, Marc blockaded. She
has served notice to that effect upon
the United StateA These ports are in
the hands Of the revolutionists and
American Minister Furniss has in
formed President Simon that "papeT
blockade will not be recognized and
that the government must actually
blockade these ports to give it's course
international force.
The rebels are now within ten miles
of Port au Prince, Minister Furniss re-
ports. and the United States gunboat
Petrel has been held at the capital 10
await developments.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-26
GOES OVER NIAGARA
AVID IS STILL LIVING
Bobby Leach Swung in Hammock
in Barrel Drops 158 Feet
Into Whirlpool.
OTHER NAVIGATOR WOMAN
Only Two Have Survived Fearful
Trip, Although Many Have
Lost Lives.

NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y. July 25-
Bobby Leach. 80 years old. OF Niagara
Falls Ont, this afternoon went over the
Horseshoe falls in a barrel and still lives.
Though he was severely battered and
bruised in the drop of l5S feet over the
brink OF the cataract, he sustained only
superficial injuries and tonight Is able to
be about his house.
This Is the second time In the history
Of the river that the cataract has been
successfully navigated. Mrs. Anna Ed
in barrel on October 2i. 1901. and came
out alive.
Harassed by the police on both Sides
of the river. Leach was forced this after
miles and n half above the cataract. OH
the United States side. Two river men
took him In launch to Navy Island.
where everything was made shipshape
and Leach was placed In the barrel a
steel affair eleven feet long with ends of
wood Leach was hung IN canvas ham
mock,
The barrel with its passenger was cast
adrlft just off the mouth Of ChlpDew wa
creek, hardly mile above the brink Of
the Horseshoe. at 2:52 o'clock. When
500 yards from the brink, the barrel was
caught in the tremendous current and
raced 10 the Chasm. Within 200 yards OF
the brink II struck hard against rock
and large section OF the wooden end
was broken off. AS the barrel reached
the crest at 3.l3 o'clock II swung straight
on Its long axis.
Hardly thirty seconds elapsed until il
was seen careeninE in the spume below
the cataract. With the terrific outrush
OF the Horseshouse caused by high water
the barrel went floating down. tossing and
tumb!ng in its passage towards the up
per steel arch bridge.
Frank Bender of Chippewa swan out
10 II with a rope and caught the barrel
by one OF Its handles. From that point
the barrel was towed ashore.
nr1 i,r, 80
be In n bad way. but once out OF the
barrel he raised himself and waved to
the crowds that lined the banks. ii was
necessary TO apply oxygen TO revive him.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-26
Scout Cruiser Arrives.

CAPE HAYTIEN,. July 25,-The
United States scout cruiser Chester ar
rived here today and is lying in the
harbor to protect American interests
General Leconte, who has been pro
claimed commander in chief by one
wing of the revolution, guarantees to
maintain order. The situation. how
ever, remains tense. General Salnave
one of the chiefs supporting the rival
revolutionary leader, General Antenor
Firmiu. has a strong army and is well
equipped with arms and ammunition
When with his troops he left here last
night for Limbo. he explained that he
withdrew in order to avoid conflict,
He is accompanied by General Bienne
Bastien. General Auguste. former min
lister of public works, has suddenly
disappeared.
The German consulate is sheltering
eighteen political refugees.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-26
HAYT|E|V REVOLT
GAINING GROUND
Southern Town of Jeremie Rises
in Favor of General
Fouchard.
WAS FORMERLY ARMY HEAD
Hostilities Are Expected Between
Rival Leaders Of the Insur-
gent Armies.

PORT AU PRINCE, July 25.-The
revolution is spreading III the south
where heretofore it has made little
progress. The town of Jeremie has
risen in favor of General Calisthene
Fouchard, the Haytien minister to
Germany Fouchard was made chief
executive of the army by President
Simon in 1908 and year later was
appointed TO the Berlin post. Early
this year he left the German capital
TO visit Hayti and at that time it was
asserted he aspired to the presidency.
The government has accepted deliv-
cry of the yacht American apd it will
he added to the navy,
Last night passed quietly.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-26
Oral Agreements Have
Taken the Place of For
mer Ironclad Con-
tracts.
JUST AS EFFECTIVE
AS WRITTEN PLEDGE
Claims Organization Was
Needed to Overcome the
Destructive Com
petition.
VAT ASHINGToN. July 25.-That
NM through oral agreements steel
Wv manufacturers now keep up

NM through oral agreements steel
Wv manufacturers now keep up
prices and avoid destructive
competition, inst as effectively as
they did under the ironelad contract
of the American Steel Plate association,
from 1900 to 1904. practically was ad-
mtted today by a. F. Huston, presi-
dent of the Lukens Iron 6 steel com
pany, before the house "steel trust
investigating committee.
The witness said that from time to
time one manufacturer will say TO an
other. "My prices will be so and so
until further notice. but that there is
no general agreement.
'There is q feeling among The com
panies, however, he said. "that moth
ing should be done TO injure. fellow
without giving him notice
Mr. Huston described the Steel Plate
association, which, he said, was organ
lied 10 give reasonable prices. The as
sociation not only fixed prices. he said.
but allotted a certain proportion OF
production 10 each OF It's eleven con.
stituent companies The witness said
the organization was abandoned IN 1904
because there was so much restless
ness and uneusiness and talk about its
illegality.'
Mr.. Huston identified n printed copy
Of the original agreement. all copies OF
which were supposed to have been
burned in 1900 under his direction. be
cause il was mot in proper form.
and testified that the association or.
Grated from 1900 TO l90i under n SINH
lar agreement, typewriter and an
copied.
Representatives Beall OF Texas. Lit
tleton OF New York and Bartlett OF
Georgia, all Democrats. piled the wiz;
ness with questions, seeking 10 estlh
lish that the steel companies.
through Gary dinners and other con
ferences, since l911 have been accom-
plishing the purpose formerly carried
out by the written agreement
Mr.. Huston insisted AT first thai
prices were not discussed at the "Gary
dinners, but upon having parts Of u
record of speeches delivered ut one OF
the dinners read TO him. he qualified
the statement by saving that prices
were discussed in a general way.
Mr.. Huston said the United States
Steel corporation, during the period of
depression, kept prices down, though 1t
could have made advances OF s. 10 $40
II Ton IL III ldu So utslTcus iac cOuJu
remember whether any attorney was
present when the Steel Plate associa.
tion agreement was drawn up.
The witness said that while the agree
ment was in operation all the com
panies wero required 10 make monthly
reports on production 10 ", c. Tenn
Pile, commissioner of the association
AT first his company was limited TO 10
Of the production, but tho percentage
was rearranged annually at meetings
held in New York.
"What was the purpose of this asso.
citation. anyhow7' asked Mr. Beall
'fTo obtain reasonable prices
Wasn' t your object 10 limit produc
tionf'
No; the agreement was simply 10
fix the proportion of production
The witness explained that meetings
were held once month TO agree upon
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-26
CHICAGOANS SIZING
UP THE SITUATION
Freight Rate Decision, 1t Is Thought,
Means Much to the Windy
City Territory,
Special 10 The Tribune.

Special 10 The Tribune.
CHICAGO. July 25.-ChicaEo commerce
will be doomed IA a result OF the decision
rendered by the interstate commerce
commission in the so called intermoun-
tain cases. and as a result shippers and
merchants generally were jubilant today
when they learned OF the sweeping alter
Htions i'll rates that have been ordered.
The decisions were the subject OF ar
extended conference OF officials of the
Hartman lines during the day. At the
conclusion OF the meeting II WAS an
nounced that at least two weeks viii
elapse before the rulings OF the com
mission have been carefully studied and
checked against existing rates.
I'VE will not be prepared to give out
any statement for some time" said one
official There Is no question but thnt
the findings OF the commissioners will
have widespread effect on rates In our
territory One important point TO be
noted Is that the commission has given
10 Chicago an Increase IN rates 10 Salt
Lake City of from 20 TO 20 per cent over
Missouri river points. while from Chi
cago 90 Reno and Spokane the Increase
over Missouri river cities is but 7 per
cent
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-26
LARGE ATTENDANCE
AT INITIAL MEETING
The "Men and Religion Forward"
Movement Begins It's First
Annual Convention.
Special TO The Tribune.

Special TO The Tribune
LAKE GEORGE. y. Y. July 20
Four hundred and nifty delegates from
thirty-siX states and sevcnty-fivc OF The
largest cities OF the United States and
Canada In attendance at the firsl
annual meeting of Men and Religion
Forward movement at Silver Bay. The
gathering Is expected TO be the greatest
movement OF its kind or 300 years.
William Jennings Bryan is 10 be one
OF the speakers during the week Al the
head OF the movement is j. G. Cannon.
president OF the New York clearing house.
The principal speaker today was Ray
mond Robbins OF Chicago. His address
was dramatic throughout and created q
profound impression. He gave a graphic
account OF the undertaking In attempt
Ing The reform and told OF many public
experiences that seemed almost beyond
endurance,
a notable fact In regard 10 the confer
ence Is that II is the Arst time that ey-
cry Protestant religion has been repre-
sentcd at "A single gathering.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-26
ADVERTISING TALKS
WRITTEN By
WILLIAM C.. FREEMAN

The President of the
United States has made it
known, in language that
cannot be misunderstood,
that he is in favor of the
printed word that records
FACTS. In other words,
he indorses HONEST AID
VERTISING.
While his recent utter
ances were directed mainly
toward labels that come
under the Pure Food and
Drugs Act. nevertheless
President Taft privately
and publicly wants to be
understood as a man who
will fight for truth and de-
cency in advertising.
President Taft holds, as
does every honest man,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-26
SECRETARY FISHER
COMING TO UTAH
Chief Of Interior Department Will Be
in Salt Lake City on
August 12.
speclnl to Tic Trihune.

Special To The Tribune.
WASHINGTON July 25.--secretary
Fisher OF the interior department will
start work upon his proposed Western
tour from Chicago on August 2. Hc
Will visit the North Platte reclamation
project Wyoming and Nebraska, Fri
day, August :. Will stop off TO look At
the Huntley, Mont, project, and Spend
Saturday and sunday at the Shoshone
project. Wyoming. He will reach Denver
at S:2b o'clock Tuesda>y. morning. August
0. leaving that evening at S;15 for Grand
junction.
Tho secretary viii spend part OF Thurs
day, August 10 at Grand Junction. and
go from there by automobile To the
Strawberry valley, Utah. project. He
VIII reach Provo at noon Friday, August
II, and Salt Lake CITY III Il 30 q. m SGt
urday, August IL. leaving there at 2.i0 In
the afternoon for Seattle
From Seattle he Will 30 TO Alaska
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-26
Al 7 GIVEN
ENDORSEMENT
| Of NEBRASKA
Lite Convention Gives High
Praise to the Present
u Adnlinistra-
tion.
5guRGENTS MAKE
A POOR SHOWING
mocrats Decline to Ex-
press Choice for a Can
didate for Presi-
dent.
rguRGENTS MAKE
A POOR SHOWING
Vhat Conventions Did
in Nebraska

ssse conventions of the two domi-
uant political parties Of the
United States were held yester-
day. both of them in Nebraska,
"a Republican convention, held at
lincoln, was Taft victory, the
PRESIDENTS administration being
warmly approved and the chief
Executive highly lauded
ke Insurgents who had threatened
b defeat the Endorsement Of
President Taft were without
]eader and made n sorry showing.
ID Democratic convention, held at
Fremont, declined to go on rec
. ord IN the choice Of presidential
candidate and failed to adopt the
ususl resolutions of confidence in
the leaders of Democracy.
De long standing feud between the
adhsrents Of William Jennings
Bryan and Mayor Dahlman pre-
vented the Endorsement Of any
candidate for office and the con-
sention merely adopted a plat
form and adjourned.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-26
MEXICAN GARRISON
ATTACKS A CAPITOL
Ten Insurrectos Killed Before Up
rising Is Ended and Rebels
Suhdued.

SAN DIEGO. Cal. July 26.--It was
learned today thai a, Lapaz. capital OF
The southern district OF Lower California.
the garrison OF 400 Mexican troops rose
against General AuEustin Sanguine1 last
Tmesday. attacked The capitol building
and wounded the general who Is also the
jefe politico OF the territory.
In the fight ten lnsurrectos we're killed.
several were wounded and the balance
were subjuGated,
News Of the uprising was brought 10
Ensenada yesterday
General Sanguincz IL "a Diaz appointce-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-26
Pope Is No Better.

ROME. July 26.-The condition OF the
pope. who is suffering from a sore throat,
was less satisfactory today. The physl-
clans found their patient with a tenn
peraturc higher than YESTERDAY The
general symptoms. however it is said,
are not alarming.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-26
Terrific Winfstorm.

THOUSAND ISLAND PARK, y. Z.
July 25.-Several lives are believed TO
have been lost and thousands OF dollars
worth OF property DESTROYED by n terrific
windstorm which has been sweeping the
St. Lawrence river since last nIght. \
gale Of 20 miles an hour Is s;ill blowing
\ score of boats are missing.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-26

. 1NC0LN, Neb., July 25.-The Neb.
faska Republican convention here
today gave President Taft and
bis administration strong in
|emeut and effectively blocked all
@fts Of small band Of insurgent
rates to arouse sentiment for Scna,
Robert NJ, La Toilette as n presiden.
candidate,
De insurgents lacked leader and
outgeneraled by Victor Rosewater
hls delegation from Omaha,
<forc the insurgents could Introduce
'utions from the floor the regulars
rushed through motion providing
nii resolutions be referred to n
nlttee which was given power to
up final report,
1elrman A. w. Jeffers of Omaha
named committee of seven OF
p fiye were strong friends Of Mr..
and of which MIR, Rosewater was
chairman.
{om TINS point the possibilities of a
on the floor over the lndorsc-
Q! Mr. Taft went glimmering.
Pite tnelr earlier announcement
they would not assent 10 2 Taft
Isement on any condition, the in
.S lalied to make even show
,ight when the platform resolution
Finally presented.
Y resolution went through with a
oE rising vote, during which
y OF the insurgents were dis
red on their feet.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-26
osltlon Howled Down,

attempt to have the convention
~ the resolutions committee to re-
irom indorsing any candidate met
summary treatment. |. D, Evans
ssms county secured the floor for
Hufpose, but he was howlcd down
aer aelegates and gaveled out of
" Chairman Jeffers before he
iead MS resolution.
s was as far as the insurgents
Eet with their fight TO prey ent
moorsement, From this iuncture
rsS Gn Wanted lnsurgent opposition
u 70 nothing, The Wild vii.
end Washington county delepa-
winch had been active in the
meat' quit the contest when it was
ou !hat there was no possibility OF
n;yt..y v.y report from the resolutions
s,E u The total OF $50 votes in the
|bst 1h, IN, II was said by regular lead.
la sne insurgents could not muster
"'Dg OF more than l50.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-26
Platform.

=. PLATFORM resolution as adopted
Rsn,tng In the glorious record of
n;Hu'eah nn,;n party which has given
<ei, i"1 the iIlustrious names of
&fysI, ura9t, Garfield, Mckinley.
6svn.: ana Tnft, and reaffirminp
liz 'sioa Ra TO Republican principles,
|1ls,.a .aspublicans Of Nebraska. con,
p the country on its continued
Ei.pa p'ogreSs and prosperity under
||dent guidance Of our Republican
cns s IhreItration u treaties whose nero.
Nv MA. mas begun and has inspired.
ma S'aple step toward world
kulnsssa IN only lesser degree his
ayoSS; IN maintaining neutrality
duna'ng international complica.
Il nrn,g thn revolution in Mexico.
ofS'ang of Ills devotion to the right
rces conversation of our natural
trn.,s ne is prosecuting thee il,
No, and and combines without fear
|ke aanne lie is institutlug reforms
wsSh wssSShhlnistrntion of the eovarn'
ispsar' a''h make for economy and
|hs We have every onfidencc
tiouss s"sslrish ah patriotism and con.
o-eeotlon o.--- TO public duty Of
'hued Oh Page Two.
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Continued on Page Three.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-26

GOOD advertising is the most
reliable ally OF all who strive 20
get ahead in this world.
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Continued on Page Tires.
The evening world., 1911-10-11
PEOPLE ON BLAZING
SHIP LEAP INTO SEA.

SEATTLE, oct 11.-Thirty persons, ten
women and children among them, were
rescued from the steamer Perdlta.
which burned 20 the waters edge and
sun IN Puget Sound. t~hlrty-four mile,
from here. yesterday. 90 narrowly did
the passengers and crew escape that
several woro burned; tho Others had
their hair and eyebrows sinsed and their
clothing soorched.
Passengers and crew. in terror, crowd.
I'd to tho steamers rails; the pursuing
flames had almost onvelopcd them when
tho eane City OF Evorott steamed
TO the Perdita's aid. and lying close
by. lowered hor boats. DO little time
was left TO those on The doomed vessel
that they sprang overheard.
Tho men behaved bravely and KEEP,
tho women and children sfloat an,il the
City OF Evcrett's boats picked all UP.
Five women and two children were un-
conscious when they were lifted into the
bos<. ana must have surely drowned
but for the men.
The IRE quickly swept through the
Psrd;ta and she nllsd and sank In q
few moments.
The evening world., 1911-10-11
WILL GIVE SON
ANOTHER CHANCE
ON COURTS PLEA
Magistrate Butts Believes That
Young Cars Arrest Is
Lesson Enough.

Thomas Carr. aged twenty-five, was
before Magistrate Butts in tho Night
Court last night on no complaint OF
his father. retor Carr. No. G2 Tent
avenue. who charged the youth with dis
orderly conduct. Tho parent salt his
son had abused him In tho afternoon.
a. he had done a numbor or timss be-
fore, and that boing unable TO stand
the treatment any longer no had tho
young man arrested. Carr said he want
ID Thomas sent to the workhouss.
You must not let your son 70 to the
workhouss." said tho Magistrate.
Think OF the future"
i've thought about t." replied Carr.
'and II seems TO mo that tho only thing
that will AVE him will bs for you TO
ssnd him TO a place whore he will have
an opportunity TO brood over tho man
nsr In which he has treated me-"
But" said the Court. "on the other
hand. when he comes out OF tho work
house. after being thrown with men
Of the under class. he wnl have become
changed"
Mr.. Carr appeared sceptical.
Has IL ever occurred to you to give
your boy another CHANGER" inquired
the Magistrate.
The idea did not occur to me- said
Carr. al / don't believe that Il would
40 any good TO give MIN . chance.
anyway"
1T would do a lot of good" returned
the Court. You arc pressing me now
TO send your son to the w%orkhouse.
W.T. In q few days you will be trying TO
gain NE freedom. Take your boy home
hes tho, same boy you jumped on
your knee years ago. and tho same lit
tie fellow Who rugged at your trousers
when he was learning 20 toddlc about
the floor. Take hin nome with you.
and ! know he will be q better son. for
he has learned a lesson"
The Magistrate then announced that
Thomas had been discharged. and the
father linked his arm through that OF
bis boy and tho two left tho court
o
The evening world., 1911-10-11
VANISHING BRIDE
LEFT HIS CLOTHES,
THIEVES COT EN-
Raincoat and a Note All Castro
Finds in Flat-WantS the
Piano Back.

Edward Castro ran into his apartment
on the second Ioor OF No. Iii West One
Hundred and T~hirty-nfth street last
evening expecting 10 meet his pretty
young wife. Annie. to whom he has
been married about . year. She wal
missing. and there wasn't q stick of fur
niturs or an article of clothing loft
Even the plano Castro gave his bride
on her last birthday was gone.
In q closet he found an old raincoat.
on which the following note was pinned;
Don't be angry. dearest have
70 20 away and make some money.
I stlll love you. I leave your clothes
and also %. With love and kisses.
Lovingly, ANNIE.
Ne,Hhbors told Castro that q van had
backed In from, OF the house at 8 o'clock
yesterday morning. an hour after he
had gone 70 his work. and that Mrs.
Castro had lost no time in getting her
goods on tho van. sho told no ono
whore she was going and she VA In Q
great hurry TO be on.
Castro was about TO start to the West
One Hundred and Twsnty-Hfth street
police station when q detective appear
cd and told him ths captain wanted to
sec him.
wye hsve I've negro hcys over th.r.
with your Clothes explained the de-
t~ective.
The boys were James =. Garrett. four
teen, Of No. 81 West One Hundred and
Thirty-fourth street n Lee A. Down.
same age. Of No. l0s West one Hundred
and Thirty-fourth street. According "a
| their stories 70 the police. they got into
The evening world., 1911-10-11
GIN FOR The KIDNEYS

Gin ia one Of the oldest known remc-
dies for kidney and bladder trouble.
especially when used in the following
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half ounce fluid extract Buchu; half
ounce Murax compound" Any druggist
can supply or mix these ingredients.
Shake we'll each time and take in doses
Of n or two tesspoonfuls sitter meals
and at bed time.
This 10 the most effective remedy
known for the quick relief Of kidney
and bladder disorders. Such symptoms
a. backache. frequent or highly colored
urine. rheumatic pains in tho groin
ought 70 have prompt attention to pre-.
vent Bright's disease OF diabetes. -Advt.
The evening world., 1911-10-11

the fat after they saw Mrs. Castro go
away. and found Castro's clothes. They
were on their way ~ a pawnsnOp when
arrested.
Castro Identified his clothes and then
showed the note left by his wife. Turn
Ing TO the detectives he saE:
Wont YOU find my wife. 90 I can
ret my piano back? I'd like to have
my wife back, too"
The evening world., 1911-10-11
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