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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-08
Declare Their Only Offense Is
Wishing 10 Inaugurate an
Era of Reform.
GERMANY GETS APPEAL
British Opinion Is That Rus
sia Will Be Satisfied if
ShuSter IS Forced Out.
GERMANY GETS APPEAL

-ASHINGTON. Dec. An appeal
Nh from the Persian people to the
NM congress of the United States
w for aid and sympathy In their
controversy with Russia threat
cning their independence was read today
in the house of representatives. 1t asked
aid consistent with Pcrsia's dignity and
Independence.
The appeal was referred 20 the foreign
affairs committee. The appeal follows:
THE ultimatum OF tho Russian gov
ernment threatening our Independence
having been rejected with one accord by
"a country which. jealous OF It's liberty,
tries to preserve it at any price the Rus
sian. government would impose it upon
us by armed force.
Our one offensc is. perhaps that hav-
Ing understood the necessity OF new
regime and wishing 10 enter upon an era
OF reform and organization. and also con-
WINGED of our perfect innocence OF any
aggressive act, we appeal TO the humani-
tartan sentiment Of the parliament of the
United States in saying to.tbcm:
You who have tasted the benefits OF
llbertr. would sou witness the fall Of
any people whose only fault was To SYM
pathizc with your system TO save it's
future? Would YOU suffer that Persia
should fall for having wished to pre-
serve its national dignity and for having
understood the sentiments so dear 10 a
few people? Trusting i'm the sentiment OF
honor and justice ot the generous people
OF which you are the representatives. We
are sure that our appeal viii penetrate
directly ip your ears and VIII gain for
US your precious aid In a solution con-
sIsteut with the dignity and independence
bf
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BUFFALO HERD COMES
INTO MONTANA TOWN

EALISPELL. Mont. Dec. i.-Escapine
from thclr 200-acre enclosure In Smith
valley, the entire herd OF buffalo belong
ing TO the Conrad estate wandered into
the city carly this morning and from
there scattered through the country,
causing CONSERVATION aud frightening
teams. They were rounded UP ny herd
crs and returned, however. without mis-
hap. The animals were cndeaVoring 10
reach the cast side Conrad ranch. where
they are uumrtcrcd IN summer. There
were somc nrty or sixty OF the animals.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-08
TWENTY GREATEST
WOMEN OF. HISTORY
Illinois Equal Rights Associa-
lion Makes Selections, Many
Great Names Omitted.
Special TO The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune.
CHICAGO. Dec. Members OF the
state Equal Rights association, composed
OF Illinois women have announced list
Of the worlds twenty greatest women,
which they offer TO compare With lists OF
men recently selected. Tho women are;
Carrie Chapman Gait, Mary Baker Eddy.
Frances +. Willard. Harriet Beecher
Stowe. Jane Adams, Ella F!aGg Young.
Emmeline Panllhurst, Florence Nightln-
gale. Clara Barton. Elizabeth Cady stan
ton. Susan l.. Anthony. Lucrctia Mott,
George Eliot, Elizabeth Browning, Char
lotte Brontc. Marguerite Fuller, SaSrah
Bernhardt. Mrs Raymond Robbins, the
Rev Anna Howard shaw and Madame
Curie
It was explained that Tho list WAS
drawn. with an eye TO those who had
done the most for women. Carrie Ma
ton and Lady Tennessee Claim Cook
also were suggested as entitled TO q
place,
Since The publication of the selections
OF Andrew Carnegie and Chancellor
BENJAMIN Andrews OF the twenty great
est men in history, there has been con-
siderable speculation on the subject and
a VICE ulNclS'utt VI 'libiNi ils1~ hNSi'
noted
Now that the women have begun Sc
lecting their lists Il Is possible there VIII
be no end To tho claims put forward on
behalf Of the srandamcs, ancient and
modern.
1t Is considered somewhat remarkable
that tho women OF the Equal Fights
association did not so back beyond the
last century.
When L. Benjamin Andrews selected
| his list the other day he began with
| Christ. Although the suffraslsts Of Illi-
uois chose Mary Baker C. Eddy. they
| omitted Mary the mother OF Christ
No less conspicuous by their absence
arc Miriam, the sister Of Moses; Deborah,
| the warrior. and Judith. the heroine OF
| Old Testament times; Aspaste. the most
! brilliant woman OF Greece: Sappho' the
lyric poel Cleopatra. the most celebrated
woman ruler OF ancient times: Cornclia,
! the wise and virtuous Roman matroni
! HyDatia the celebrated neopla tonic
/ philosopher Of AlcXandria. Bo0dicea, the
! English warrior queen; Joan OF Arc. the
greatest of women warriors; Madame dc
! Siacl and George Sand tho eminent
| writer's Of France; Queen Elizabeth OF
| England. Queen Isabella Of Spaiu, who
, sold her Jewels that Columbus might dis
| cover America; Catherine OF Russia and
! Rachel the Predecessor OF Bsrrhardt
whom the French hold srcatcr Chan
Bcrnhardt
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-08
State Outlines Case,

The rap OF the bailiff's stick was not
needed To secure quiet In the courtroom
when the proceedings opened, Dense
stiffness prevailed when District Attor-
noy L.catherwocd arose TO make his open
Ing statement TO the jury. outlining the
crime and what tae prosecution expects
TO prove. Briefly, but comprehensivcly.
he told the jury OF the events of the
early morning Of july ) when Police
Sergeant John Henry Johnston. answer
Temple street. was slain by tho defend
ant. Elmer L. Dewey. lie told how the
prisoner had threatened the LIE oi Mrs
Dewey and that others In TIC hotel had
telcphcned for the police: how Johnston
had entered the pewcys' room with pa-
ciGc intent. only 10 be ruthlessly slair,
ny man towards whom ne Intended no
injury.
John L. Mackay Of tho county survey.
ors office was the hrst witness. Mr..
Iackay had prepared n chart showing
the arrangement OF rooms, joorway's and
furniture at tue Albert hotel. the scene
OF the shooting, This chart was intro
duced IN evidence and subsequent Wit
nesses used IL In detailing their evil
dencc.
Harris l., Campbell. - years old Tor
marly or Fort Collins. Colo. was mex,
{Coptiuued IN Paoe TwoN
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Voohsinued Oh Page Two,)
RtCTORS UNABLE
10 REACH DECISION

YORK, Dec. 7.-Directors OF tho
.<t,, company held another
'ouay'1at which Ways and means
/, '.si'''iai readiustmcn, or rcorcaniza~
discussed. no decision was
out IL IL expected definite action
oe taken soon.
','' ~ >-Aliis Chalmer. con,pan, was or
n !, ""'r the New Jersey laws IN
maa.' consolidation OF number
|iss and engine making COM
|rorra, 'ei''s have been paid upon the
N s,o,, S'oc@ since 1905, and the COM
Die ncNcr paid dividends.
Ics rn,,spuI.hie OF the company I'm
6sry ryn,e'us y,,,s Vanderbilt aud f.lbcrt
VINO 10 chairman or the board.
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PREMIER YUAN MAY
BECOME THE RULER
Revolutionary Leaders Will,
ing to Accept Limited
Monarchy.

PEKtN. Dec. 7.-An imperial edict
off Of queues.
Shi Jsu, the Manchu prince who was
offered the grand guardianship OF the
emperor on the resignation of the regent,
has accepted the post. Hsu Shih Chang.
the Chinese vice president OF The coun-
ell. who was offered the office of CO.
grand guardian, declined. but tho throne
insists on his acceptance.
A telegram from Wu Chang says the
revolutionares there are hopeful that the
extension of the arinistice Will result In
peace. The leaders arc willing 10 con-
ccdc full power 20 the premier. Yuan Shi
Ka, provided he agrees to the entire
elimination OF tho Manchus from the cen
trail government.
The armistice has been extended until
December Il.
Prince Tsai Tao and Prince Tsai SUM.
brothers OF Prince Chun, the eX-regent,
have contributed 1000 taels each for mill
tsry expenses,
WC-CIIANG. Dec. 7.--While absolute
ly opposed to the Manchu dtnasty and
personally favoring republics, General Ii
Yucu HenS and the other revolutionary
leaders have decided 10 accept A consti-
,tutional mona rchy with Yuan Shi kai or
other satisfactory Chinese as ruler under
q constitution and pa arliament II a ma
jority OF the people prefer this settle
msut-
The rebel leaders have determined up
on this course In order 10 prevent fur
thcr bloodshed and the possible disrup-
ton Of the country.
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Germany Gets Appeal.

BERLIN, Dec. The president Of the
Reichsiag today received an appeal from
the Persian parliament requesting the
representatives of the German people to
use their best cndcayors in Prsias be-
haif in the dispute which has arisen with
Russia
The Reichstdg has taken no action in
tine matter.
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Prisoner Remains Unmoved.

The prisoner, neatly dressed In black,
with a black bow tie accent tuatlpg mis-
prison pallor. sat ~ a table next 10 his
attorney. lie was entirely composed. and
al no time during the proceedings did he
show emotion, Seated near him were his
wife. his mother. Mrs. r. NJ. Muller, and
sister Miss Harriet Dewey When the
witnesses were excluded from the court
room Mrs Dewey slowly walked Into the
corridor with a handkerchief pressed TO
her face. She had maintained her COM
posure during the prellminaries except
when her wandering gaze would fall on
tho little Johnston girl. who was rendered
fatherless through an act in which the
woman figured prominently. Then her
eyes would become deep wells OF trouble
and she would hastily avert her gaze
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-08
Giving Persia Time,

LONDON, Dec. 7.-Tb4 British gov
crumcut has blocked any intention that
Russia may have had Of reinstatng in
power The eT-shah of Persia. Mchsinmcd
All Mira, by Informing tho cabinet in
81. Petersburg that it is impossible for
Great Britain To recognize bim.
II is lutimatcd in official circles hero
that the slowncss OF the Russian adj
vance on Tchcran is Intentional Rus
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-08
EX-COV. BROWN TO
SUCCEED HOKE SMITH

ATLANTA. Ga. Dec. 7.-UuofrciaI re d.
turns from all the li6 counties OF the
state show that Ex-Governor J. II. Brown
swept the state In The Democratic gu
berDatorial primary today. Eighty -four
counties give Governor Brown 200 of the
S6S electoral votes.
The result " the primary is consid-
cred a setback TO local option a. a politi-
cal issue,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-08
GREEN RIVER DAM
WILL BEGIN SOON
Valley Will Be Sup.
piled With Light and Pow
er; Railroad and Electric
Line VIII Be Built; Presi-
dent Hille Outlines Com
pany's Plans.

-HE greatest Carey act project In
the world has been financed. IL
is the Green River irrigation
Il project In southeastern Utah.
What this project will mean TO
the southeastern part Of the state is Diff
bcult TO estimate, because Of Its inn
mensity. The fact, however, that more
than 10000 acres or land Will be brought
under Irrigation and that from 10000 TO
so, 900 families will be furnished with
homes, tells in part the gigantic nature
OF the plans
The Green River project is capTta alizod
for 100000 and the control is held In
Denver. The company was recently re-
organized.
~ W. Hllle, a4s Equitable building.
Denver, Colo, is the president OF the
company. and a. l.. Briggs OF that city
is secretary. Two other Denver men
interested in financing this gigantic
project are j. \. Simpson and II. G..
Wilson.
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ADVERTISING TALKS
Written by
WILLIAM C.. FREEMAN

The GEORGE p. BENT
PIANO COMPANY of Sc
attic, Wash, printed an lln-
usual advertisement i'll the
Post ost-Intelligencer of that
city recently.
1t frankly commended the
attitude of these Advertising
Talks and some newspapers
(Cnntinned on Page SKI
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Customs Statistics,

"Thc repeal OF the treaty OF 1882 has
ocen suggested. but all the Disadvantages
OF such step would fall upon the
United States Russian customs siatis-
ties from 1905 20 1910 show that the
Russian exports 10 America amounted 10
1900. .oOo roubles (S@O.5OO. O0c). and I'm
ports To- $4,000. 900 rouhlcs. The figures
Ia the department OF commerce and la
Dor at Washington pug the Russian cX-
ports ut l70.0oo.ooo roubIcs and the i'm
ports .; 221. 100000 roub!es.
Furthermore. the American imports
into Russia are constantly growing. They
amounted 10 II 600, 900 rouhlos In 1905
and 5000. 000 roublcs in 1910. II Is 70
be regretted II the traditional friendly
relations between true born Americans
ana Russians are disturbed. The Views
OF a section OF congress are not the
views of the entire population.
MAY the true born Americans peT.
suadc their ncw-comin- fellow citizens
that the Interests OF tho Jewish clement
which IS ! per cent uf tho population
are not Identical with The interests OF
tho entire United States and that u bad
peace with Russia Is preferable TO
good quarrel even In the customs
sphere.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-08
Says Right Indisputable.

Thus alb Jewish business men and al
others engaged in an occupation not re-
carde1 as undesirable may enter and re-
side In Russia for six months. But ths
sovereign right not To admit undcsirahlcs
cannot be disputed and is exercised very
strictly by the United States itself.
only Jews emisratinG through the
agency OF the Jewish Colonization socie-
ty are permanently excluded. In accord
anoe with the rules OF March q, 1892. OF
the eleven American Jews applying for
q wise in l9lo only three were rejected.
The laws for the readmissIon OF for
eiSn Jews cannot oe changed as 4 re-
suit o; demonstrations OF groups of
American Jews, nor as result OF
friendly representations on the part OF
the United states. The United States
government. of course. docs not possess
the right Of interference in the home az
fairs OF Russia.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-08
Will Dam Green River.

The plans OF the company contemplate
dammirg the Green river. which flows
through the tract This dam will be
built in q natural reservoir site, at
point where the river passes through "a
narrow gorge. This will give the drop
necessary for carrying the water through;
the 33I miles OF canals that have al
ready been surveyed.
This dam Will also provide what eS-
pert engineers have declared a power ex-
ccedns anything in Utah. The power
VIII be used exclusively in the valley
and under nn circumstances Will IL he
distributed outside or the valley. II Is
TO this power that promoters OF the cleo
trlc line look for current. II IS also pro
posed 10 utilize the power for furnishing
electricity for light and power in all
parts Of the valley.
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Vast Canal System.

More than 331 miles OF canals Will be
built by the company for furnishing wa
ter To every portion OF the project, and
an electric railroad is proposed TO give
the farmers an opportunity Of direct
communication with all parts OF the
valley A railroad Is also projected, but
the company financing the project has
no interest in either the electric or
steam railroad.
4. W. Hille, when seen by The Trib-
une's correspondent in Denver last night.
said that while the project had been
financed. yet there were still questions
involved that prevented him from going
into an extended discussion or the
project,
1T is true that this is the greatest
Carey act project In the United States"
said lille, and we intend, as soon as
possible. To- begin active construction OF
our canals. We have been working on
the project FOR year and have reports
from agricultural and irrigation experts,
The land is unauestionsbly the finest
that is out OF doors and all kinds OF
fruit and grains can be. raised, II Is
really marvellous valley and ! believe
means moro for tho development of Utah
than any project OF any character IN the
slate for years. All I can say Is that
we mean husiness and that at present
VIC do not care TO so into the det2tlB.'
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TRY DEWEYFOR
THE KILLING Of
J.. H. JOHNSTON
State Begins Introduction of
Evidence Against Man Who
Slew Brave Police
Officer.
DEFENSE RELIES ON
PLEA OF INSANITY
Presence of Bereaved Widow
and Baby and Wife of Pris-
oner Presents Pathetic
Scene.

~ L0SELY following the lines de-
veioped in the preliminary hearing
last July. the case of the state
~ against Elmer l.. Dewey. charged
with the murder or Police Ser
Seant John Henry Johnston, began
yesterday In Judge Loofbourow's court.
The examination of three states Wit
nesses was completed and the testimony OF
a fourth partially taken. when court took
q recess al o'clock until 10 o'clock this
morning. Cross examination OF the first
three witnesses failed 10 develop any
material discrepancies in their stories,
merely serving TO indicate the line OF
defense TO he offered.
AS foreshadowed by the questions put
by the defendants counsel tu prospec-
tive jurors, Dewey's plea will be tom
porary insanity, brought on by over
indulgence in alcoholic drink. and he will
further try to prove that the snot which
ended Johrstons life was an accidental
ono, The state indicated in District At
torncy LcatherWoods s statement 10 the
jury its intention OF trying TO prove that
with deadly intent While Attorney c.
;. Price, for the defense, will not deny
that Dewey fired the shot he is sub
jcctng witnesses TO close cross-examlna-
ton, and clashes between counsel were
frequent during the days proceedings.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-08
|ngs Prominent Men.

'ne convention will mean The gather
an this city OF hundreds oil promi-
e men from all parts OF the country.
'uding conspicuous figures In the pub
pc of the nation. Many vital queS-
" affecting irrigation, farming and
'Ipsllions Of national Importance will
'e up for discussion. leading 10 action
" WIN focus nation wide attent lion
n Salt Lake.
'tnhold benefits will be derived by
CITY from the congress. Tie
*'lng delegates will not only
- capital TO, Salt Lake. but VIII he
" mediums through which The wide
'uclty cnmpaign now on in advertis
inc resources and advantages OF
R ana salt Lake can he excellcn,ly
.nercd. Leading authorities Will ad
y pointed remarks 10 the subject oil
'er conservation. which has become
|aesuon OF wide Significance in this
a AS we'll as In the nation.
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Price Still Undetermined.

While the company has not yet def
nitely decided oil the price that VIII b
asked for the water yet II is stated
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-08
Insanity to Be Defense.

The district attorney expects 10 com
pletc the examination or states wit
ncsscs this afternoon, after which the
defense Will present it's evidence. II is
expected that the prisoners counsel will
introduce expert testimony in an effort
TO prove Dewey's alleged insanity and
if this class Of testimony is offered, tho
case viii last until we'll into next week
Interest in the outcome OF the trial was
shown by the crowd which gathered TO
hear the evidence, a number OF women
being included. The sessions OF the court
were held in the east courtroom, this ono
being larger than the one usually used
by Judge Loofbourow, Mrs. Johnston and
her three -ycar-old daughter were early
arrivals. under the escort OF z. A. John
ston. brother OF the slain officer The
widow was clad in deepest mourning and
her face showed lines OF care and sor
row. When the bullet which ended her
husbands life was exhibited In court
she had much difficulty in restraining her
emotions. while the child at her side
prattled merrily and played happily With
a doll. unconscious Of her great loss and
the momcntous case at issue.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-08
Ans of Publicity.

~ tIe important conventions schcd-
10 take place in Sal, Lake next
y 'De community VIII have unpreco
80 opportunity Of securing more
meant place in the estimation of the
nen OF The country, and of attract
"dhy prospective farmers and home
es' In dry farming and irrigation
s'ate stands well in the front ranks.
'he opportunities FOR land and water
.loPment here will not be forgotten
''"se attending tho convention from
~ lar and wide.
sooh as 1t becomes known what
's 10 be set Tor the big gathering
.s" development league, the Com
-'"i ciDn and civic and commercial
= VIII join In campaign &c
's'e Tor the event men,or
P'oeramme as feature of the
F'u''n meetings and deliberations OF
so"s'ess' Governor Spry last night
mat city and state could no.
genuine In welcome OF the con
ana expressed the opinion thai
S''u result in untold benefit 10 both
tVeung Salt Lake for the con.
~" vi i9l2. the congress has de
- enter The very heart OF irri.
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The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1911-05-19

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
of Washington, for King County. Notice and
Summons.
L. r. Craver plaintiff, VS.. D. P. Merritt and
Saml Barnhart, and all persons unknown, II
any, having claiming an interest in and
to the hereinafter described real property,
defendants-No. S0012
State of Washington: To the above defendants
and each of them:
You and each of you as owners claimants
or holders of interest or estate In and to
the hereinafter described real property, are
hereby notified that the above named plaintiff
is the holder of certain delinquent tax GER
tifcate issued by the treasurer of King County.
State of Washington dated the sAf fS5n Gay +6
delinquent taxes of the year 1906 in the amount
of $2.01, and upon the real property situated
Wit: West X of SD. Y of NV. u of NE.
u of Sec. 10, TIP. "a, N. R. e., W. M less
20 foot strip off south emo end .o,o,nc srnsooront
years have been paid by the plaintiff upon said
above described real property to-wit; For o the
the of 81 cents; for the year 1908, the
sum of 80 cents.
Which several sums bear interest at the s rate
ment, and are all the unpaid taxes against said
land.
unknown, if any, hereby summoned to be
and appear within sixty days after the date
Of first publication of this notice. exclusive t.t OF
sixty days after May 6, 1911, in the above
entitled court and action; and defend this ac.
ton and answer the complaint of said plaintin
and serve copy of your answer on the under
signed attorney for plaintiff at his office below
stated, or pay the amount due, together with
interest and costs In case you fall so to do,
Judgment will be rendered herein, foreclosing
the lien of said taxes and costs against said
real property for the amounts due upon 1t,
for said taxes interest and costs, ordering a
sale of said property for the satisfaction Of the
sums found against it provided by law, and
as prayed in plaintiffs complaint now on file
IL 'I'' ' L. H. oRAvER,
Plaintiff
A. G. MAC DONALD,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Office address, 514 Bailey Building,
Seattle, Washington
MAY h-Iune 16. 1911.