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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
TRANSFER OF THE
CIVIL PRISONERS

LEhFENWORTH Kan, Jan "a
new regime was inauSurated at the mil =
tarI prison al Fort Leavcnworth today
with the receipt by Col, r.. III, Slavens
commandant, of an order from the war
department to transfer all purely civil
offenders TO the military prison at Alca-
traz island, California,
ON January l. "A transfer OF 125 men
will he made. A strong guard will ac-
company them TO California and return
with slxty-seven military prisoners for
the institution here.
The change is instituted In accord
ance with recommendations said 10 have
been made by Secretary OF War Stimsou
last month. after inspection OF the
prison here. II folows the new policy Of
the war department to segrcgate AT Al
catraz island and Fort Jay, New York.
the soldiers convicted OF civil offcnscs
Men convicted Of purely military offenses
VIII he confined in tho prison here. tho
ultimate purpose being, after the neces-
sary legislation is obtained from con-
Sress. to turn the present prison into a
reformatory and put into effect tho Brit
lsh system Of handling such prisoners.
Under the American system men con
Victed Of purely military oifcnses. such
as desertion. lose all civil rights as we'll
as any further opportunity TO serve I'm
the army. The new idea is 10 cnniine
these men until a reform has been ac-
complished. when they VIII he released
without ary loss Of civil rights. and. il
they so desire, he permitted 10 rc-cntcr
the army.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
LEADERS DIVIDED
ON THE SUBJECT
Some New Jersey Republicans
Favor La Toilette. While 9th
crs Are for Col. Roosevelt.

NEWARK. y. j., Ian. 5.-"Progres-
sive' Republican leaders in New Ter-
sey probably will place Col. Theodore
Roosevelts name on the presidential pri-
mary ballots without asking his per-
mission, according 10 a statement made
here today by Everett Colby, a member
OF the State Progressive league and can
!idatc for nomination as United States
senator Mr.. Colby said that the league
soon would meet 10 determine its choice
for the presidency,
Leaders In Essex county want Roose-
Welt. while the Hudson county men IA
vor La Toilette" said Mr. Colby.
I'VE are now trying to determine the
choice OF leaders in other counties"
Concerning the action OF William H.
Mackay, former postmaster of Passa c
in sending Colonel Roosevelt A petition
signed by 1904 Republicans. asking his
consent TO the use of his name on the
ballot. Mr Colby said:
II knew nothing of it until / read the
newspapers, but II seems to me TO he
The wrong way 10 go about it, What
the progressive Republicans OF New Icr-
sey should do and what they probably
will do is to go ahead and place Colonel
Roosevelts name on the ticket without
asking permission"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
NAME OF BRYAN Is
PLACED ON TICKET

LINCOLN Mob. Jan, 5.--W. j. Bryan
according TO letter received from him
tonight by his brotner. G. w. BRYAN
had an Intmstion that his name might
be filed AS a presidential candidate and
il was to assure his Nebraska friends
that under no circumstances would he bc
candidate that he wrote the letter. In
his communication 10 his brother Mr.
Bryan said he feared the effort 10 launch
him as candidate for tac presidency
might affect his candidacy for delegate
to the national convention, for which
place, ne said, he Is still an aspirant
but for nothing else,
a. A. Art of Omaha today sent 10 Mr..
Bryan at Washington this telegram:
Have just fled YOU for president with
out your permission. | consider YOU the
original progressive. or course Wilson
La Toilette and Roosevelt are good imi-
tstions. but why a substitute? FIRM
~ believe the people demand the orig
Inal. The American people are Just be-
ginning TO realize old parties arc domi-
mated by politicians for revenue ONLY
hence the awakening for the progress
sive movement throughout the coun-
try"
Politicians In Lincoln tonight claim to
believe the fling of Mr.. Bryan's name
is the beginning OF wclI-ma tured plan
10 force him Into the race. but his po-
litical intimatcs here profess Ia believe
there VIII he no difficulty in securing The
Withdrawal OF the petition.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
CONFESSED BURGLAR
ACCUSES R. A. RADKE

When arraiened before Judge Fred :
erlck c. Loofbourow in the criminal
division of the Third district court YES
terday afternoon. f.. f. Rodior, accused
Of burglary In tho second degree for the
alleged theft Of tobacco from the Rog
ers wholesale cigar atore, made some
sensational charges against II. A. Rsdke.
p partner In the TooeIe bar and formerly
patrolman on the city police force.
Rodier pleaded guilty to tine offepse
preferrcd against him, but declared that
Radke had offered TO buy the goods from
him for $40 He said that he and
pal Eddy Jones who is also charged
with burglary. committed the oftense al
tho instance Of Radke.
Judge Lcofhourow did not pass iudg-
ment upon Rodier but postponed action
that tho case might he investigated He
took tne matter up with County Attor-
ney ]. r. Wiley. who. together with
Joseph e. Sharp. went into the details
OF the affair laie YESTERDAY afternoon
Radke was called to the shcrlffs office
and Rodier aEaiu repeated the charges
which he made in open court.
Radke cmphatica'lr denied tho charges
which Rodier preferred against him. de-
clarinE that he was absolutely innoceni .
The county attorney took tho matter nm
dor adyisem"nt and said that he would
announce what action he would take I'm
the matter this morning. tRodier made
tho charges when asked by the court If
hc had ANYTHING Ia say after he had en-
tered his plea.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
LAW SUIT OVER THE
ESTATE OF CUDAHY

= Los ANGELES. Jan. 5.-The hearing
before Judge Rives in the probate court
OF the contest brought here by the heirs
Of the late Michael Cudahy, wherein
they seek 10 force an immediate distr-
button Of the estate left by the Chicago
packer, which is valued at more than
sl,000,0oC, was taken under adyisement
today bv the court and a decision prob
ably will be announced Tuesday.
BY the terms of the Will Cudahy left
his widow n fixed sum 10 he paid i'm
mcdiaiely, the remainder OF the estate
to be held in trust for five years, then
TO be distributed among his seven chill
dren.
The children brought the suit, asking
for an immediate distribution, and con-
tended that their father, although he
had the right TO form trust, had no
legal right 10 make IT for a period OF five
years, They declare the trust should be
dissolved upon the death OF any Of the
bcneflciarics.
The hearing is friendly one
The contention brought up in the Cud-
ahy estate also has been raised In tho
matter OF the estate OF the late Senator
Fair.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
LOVE BANDIT HOLDS
Up A MAIL TRAIN
Consunptive, Unable to Find
Work, Turns Robber, With
Marked Success.

REDDlNG. Cal. Jan 5.-Sheriffs'
posses and railroad detectives ere
searching tho rough country surround =
Ing this city tonight in an effort to
capture the lone bandit who robbed the
mail car on Southern Pacific train No,
I6 the Oregon express, today. Rewards
amounting To $4,000 have been offered for
the capture OF the man. who. according
to the description given by tho mail
clerks. probably is a consumptive, Of
ficisls believe him 10 be 81 college man
who came west for his health, and who.
unable 10 obtain work. resorted to rob-
berry.
The robber entered the mail car at
Red Bluff and at the point OF q re-
yolver compelled Mall Clerk Charles i.
Rhein To tie the hands OF Mail Clerk
Robert b. Warner and Helper Peter
handkerchiefs. The mems feet were tied
into empty mail sacks,
The robber. who appeared cool and
somewhat amused, ordered Rhein to
picked out and opened all letters. but
disregarded packages. He instructed
Rhcin to throw off the usual mail at
small stations, As the train nearcd
Rhein, and tied his feet in d mail sack.
As the train pulled into Reddins the
robber stepped from the car and walked
away.
Rhein succeeded In working the gag
loose and cried FOR help, attracting the
attention of wagon driver, who entered
the car and released the three men.
An early report that two men were
engaged In the robbery arose because
Helper Heinrich. who quilted the car
when released. was taken for one OF the
robbers. Heinrich ordinarily quits the
mail car at Red Bluff
The description OF the robber is that
OF a man five feet eight and half
inches tall, and weighing about $50
pounds. He is about 25 years old and
hloodless OF complexion He wore a dark
blue serge suit and a striped brown
slouch hat. which he kept pulled down
over his eyes. He was very polite. soft OF
speech and exhibited the refinement to
he expected OF man Of high educa-
ton. He frequently threatened the
clerks with death. but always wlthou,
raising his voice.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
GRAND FUNERAL IS
GIVEN NAVAL HERO
Emperor of Germany Has
Wreath Placed Upon Bier of
Rear Admiral Evans.

WASHINGTON. Jan. president
Dewey. practically every naval officer
on iuty in Washington anil many
prominent officials attended the funeral
Of Rear Admiral Robley d, Evans to.
dav, The obscques were marked with
full military honors.
An unusual tribute was paid TO the
memory of Admiral Evans by Emperor
William of Germany. As the special
representative Of the emperor, Com
mander iIetzmanp. the German naval
attache, attended the funeral aud placed
wreath on the bier Of the admiral,
who had been intimately known by
the emperor, Early in the day the
BODY was transferred from The family
home to All Souls Unitarian church,
the caslIet being wrapped in rear
admiral IS flag and the stars and
stripes. The services were conducted
by President Taft s pastor. the Rev
l.. G.. 3. Pierce. During the services
the famous "Paul Revere bell, which
rang out a warning to the minute men
for the first battle of the revolution,
was tolled
After the ceremonies at the church,
eight petty officers from the u. 5. S.
dolphin, pfeceuei by prominent naval
and military palbearers, bore the
flower laden casket to gun caisson.
A military escort. commanded by Rear
Admiral Sidney A. Staunton and com
posed of the full brigade of midship.
men from the naval academy, two com
panles of blueiackets. four companies
of marines and battery of artillery
made up the funeral procession to Ar
lington national cemetery.
At the grave 'taps' was sounded
and salute of thirteen guns fired
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
EXPLODES;
TWO MEN KILLED

Los ANGELES. Jan 5.-The boiler OF
"A big road engine standing in the South
Arn Pacific roundhousc here exploded a 1
10 o'clock tonight. Two men were killed
and three injured all probably fatally.
The engine was demolished about nfty
feet OF tho roundInouse was DESTROYED.
and water tank toppled from its sup
ports.
The cneine-No. 2763--had arrived from
trip but short time before the cx-
Dlosion, which was caused BY low wa
ter. Fragments OF iron from the en-
Sinc and bricks from the roundhouse
were thrown 200 feet. One huge piece OF
the locomotive was hurled through the
far end of he roundhouse and landed a
hundred feet away.
The men Killed and injured were work
ing within a few feet OF the front end
Of the locomotive. One man was picked
up about $50 feet from the wrecked en-
glne. but the others were felled in their
tracks.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
LEADER OF CULT is
SUBJECTED TOQUIZ

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Jan 5.-kathcrinc
rinsley, head of the Universal Brother
hood and Theosophical society cOmplet ed
her fourth day OH the witness stand to-
day in the contest over the will OF the Ia e
Harriet +. Thurston the bulk OF whose
$500 estate was left 10 Mrs. TingIey
She showed signs of wcarincss under
cross examination by her attorney, Sena-
tor Leroy Wright. late in the afternoon,
and at $50 o'clock fivc-minutc recess
Was taken. Tho respite allowed her an
opportunity 10 consult wiih her counsel
and When court reconVencd she was not
recalled to the stand.
y number OF letters written by The la atc
Mrs- Thurston To her son, George l.. Fat
torson. who is now striving 10 break the
Ufli. were introduced The letters ex-
pressed regret that the families were un-
settled and contained reference 10 Mrs
TiuGley's dis3pproval or Mrs, rhurston' 8
marriage 10 Clark Thurston.
Adjournment was taken until Monday
morning
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06

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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
DYNAMITE IS TAKEN
TO COURT BY WOMAN
Continued From Page one.)

country showing alleged violations of
federal laws in transporting explosives,
and conspiracles 10 violate these laws.
He Will have with him District Attor-
ney Fredericks OF Los Angeles, who
prosecuted the McNamaras. Mr. Fred
ericks left here earlier today for Wash
mGton.
1t will be the first opportunity Mr.
Lawler will have 10 talk with President
Taft about the dynamting conspiraclcs
since October is, few days after the
Mcnamara trial began. when the presi-
dent was in California
Mr. bawler took with him many i'm
portant books and papers, which he will
exhibit personally to officials OF the de-
next week in time 10 assist in the ex-
animation Of Ortie Il. McManisal, con-
tossed dynamiter. before the federal
grand jury
1t was learned today that prepara-
tions TO guard McManiSal in tho federal
building have resulted not only from the
desire 10 protect him from possible enc
mics but TO prevent any interference
from the county authorities.
He. therefore, Will be kept on federal
territory instead of at the county jail,
where county officers could interrogate
him or possibly arrest him for alleged
state ofrenses.
In this district he Is not under federal
indictment. but under federal subpoena.
Three important witnesses appeared at
the federal grand jury chamber today.
They were Patrick J. Dugan. formerly
business agent OF the ironworkers local
union; J, b Cook. a bookkecper in the
office OF John ]. Mcnamara; and Frank
Eckhoff of Cincinnati close friend OF
Mcnamara.
Dugan no longer is affiliated with the
ironworlkers and is believed 10 have left
the organization with some friction.
Cook, by reason of his familiarity with
the accounts OF the organization, is re-
garded is an important witness.
Eckhoff's knowledge is believed TO be
in connection with many of McNamarss s
opera lions because Of long personal
friendship.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
ASK FOR DELEGATES TO
WORLD CONFERENCE

Mayor Samuel c. Park YESTERDAY re-
ceived q letter from the interna tional
bureau of publicity al Philadelphia. asking
This city 10 compete for "A state ccDVrn-
ton for the selection Of delegates To at
tend the second Worlds Christian Ciii-
Zenship conference 60 he held at Port
land. Or. June ~ 10 July 6, 1919.
The letter states that conventions Will
he held in every state in the union and
in every Christian country In the world
for the selection OF delegates TO the Port
land gathering,
Mayor Park will turn the letter over 10
the Commercial club. which will lnvcsti-
safe the worth of calling such a conven-
ton for Utah In Salt Laka-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
ROYLANCE HONORED
BY FRUIT JOBBERS

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 5,-The Western Fruit
Jobbers closed their convention today bN.
choosing New Orleans as the convention
city for 1918 and cIectns the following
officers
r., H. Pennington. Evansville, Ind
president.
w. NJ. Rovlsncc. Utah treasurer
G. b. Bills OF Sacramento. Cal di
rector.
An amendment to the constitution was
adopted admitting as members jobbers
from states along tho Mississippi and
from Manitoba, saskatchewan. Alberta
and British Columbia. Ohio was stricken
from this amendment
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
Uneasiness in North.

There is marked unes siness in north
>rn China, The imperial government is
circulating full reports Of the neGotia-
lions with the rebels AT Shanghai show
tis that the revoiutionists resent the
prcmieT's determination not To accept
Tang Shao Yi's arrangements for a ma :
tiopal convention 10 decide the future
form OF government.
Premier Yuan Shi Kai aud DR.. WI
Ting Fang, realizing that telegraphic
negotiations arc unsatisfactory. arc now
trying to persuade each other 10 visit
the rival headquarters and conclude an
agreement.
Consular kilograms received here from
chung kinS say that AT Cheng Tu the
greatest disorder prevails.
According 10 these kilograms the
Niceroy of tho province, Chao Erh Feng
who was reported Yesterday 10 have re-
captured Cheng Tu, took refuge in his
official residence OIL December 20, but
the reToutionlsts seized and cxecut ed
him, as well as the general Of the i'm
perial troops.
Ono hundred and forty foreigners left
Chung King for Pekin Yesterday
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06

A few choice rooms for rent in the
Utah Savings & Trust Company build
ing. thoroughly fireproof. Heat, light,
water and janitor service furnished
free. Rates reasonable. Call and see
Hehcr NJ Wells. manager
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
STATE SECRETARY
COLLECTS BIC SUM

According 10 the annual report. the
fees received by the secretary OF states
office during the year aggregated sllo.-
?5S.63, The greatest amount under the
various funds was derived from conora
tion taxes. the corporation taxes received
during the wear amounting to S62.515
The general fees amounted to S42.S4S. 90
The report follows:
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
Fighting in Lanchow.

The 5000 imperial government troops
ordered from PaotinS and Shih kai
ChNans Ia assist in suppressng the NUT
my Of Chinese troops at Lanchow ar-
rIN cd there late yesterday. Considerable
fighting occurred in the city during the
n ghi, Telegraph wires We're cut and
ihe mail trains suspended until. moon to-
dsY.
The commandant at Ianchow tele-
eraphed to the legation in Pekin today
iilal only portion OF the Twentieth
division Of the imperial army caused the
recent trouble. The mutncers since
have been subdued and punished and
order has been restored There is. he
saws. no cause for further alarm.
Trains and telegraph service is being
resumed The mutineers. the command
ant declares. forged his name In sending
kilograms 10 foreign legations
government troops arc now conccn-
tratins al Lanchcw 10 maintain order
and make preparations TO meet a pos
slblr landing OF revolutionists from
Canton,
Revolutionary committees have is
sued warning To Cantonese officials here
that they must leave the government
service or their homes will be destroyed.
Many OF them are rcsisning and depart
ing from Pckin.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
Subsidiary Companies.

c. II Hammond & Co.
Hammond Packing COMPANY
Anglo American Provision company
Omaha Packing company,
United Dressed Beef company.
ST Louis Dressed Beef aud Provision
company.
New York Butchers Dressed Beef com
pany.
Western Packing company.
Colorado Packing company.
Ruddy Brothers.
Plankiugton Packing company.
Smith Brothers.
Handy Brothers.
Mr. Wilkerson introduced in evidence
the minutes OF the first meeting of the
National Packing company, held March
Is 1908. In Jersey City.
The bylaws of the corporation were
read by counsel for the government. Ii
was organized under the laws Of New
Jersey with a capital stock Of $4,000 000
to engage In the packing business and
such other enterprises or industries as
this corpora tion may deem advisable"
A provision created an executive boa rd
with authority 10 exercise all the powers
of tho board OF directors.
Details OF the purchase Of the thirteen
900 900 which formed the nucleus OF tho
National Packing company were given in
a resolution adopted by the directors al
their first meeting. The contracts relat-
ing to the transfer of the properties SDeCl-
fed that each plant was to be operated
independently under the old name
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
Officers of Trust.

Presdent-Jesse p Lyman.
Secretary and trcasurcr-Jamcs ID.
Standisl.
Dlrcctors-J Ogden Armour. G.. r.
Swift, Edward Morris. II. A. Valentine,
Arthur -Meckcr, Edward Tilden. A. II.
Needer, Thomas II. Wilson Jesse E
lyman, James u. Standish and Kenneth
McLarcp.
Later Louis r. Swift succeeded A. Fl.
Veeder as director.
The stock OF the corporation was held
by Armour, Swift and Norris and In
1905 Edward Tilden was made presi
dent.
District Attorney Wilkcrson then Of
fered In evidence two ledecrs contain
ing records OF the directors meetings OF
the National Packing company from
March q, 1903. TO June s. 1910. after
they had been identified by Colby
Counsel for the defendants vigorously
objected 10 the Introduction OF this evil
dence and the jury was excused while
the attorneys argued the question.
Arthur Colby today was called as the
governments fourth witness lie came
TO Chicago in 1909 and obtained employ
ment with the National Packing company
as assistant secretary. Two years later
he WAS elected a director and made as
sistant treasurer.
Are YOU familiar with the business Of
the National Packing company asked
District Attorney James II. Wilkcrson.
only with the office and accounting
end Of the business" replied Colby, who
then gave a list OF the subsidiary com j.
panies operated by the National Packing
comDany as follows.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-06
Imperial Forces Attacked by
the Revolutionists While
Evacuating the City of
Hankow Thursday,
CONFERENCE OVER
PEACE PROGRAMME
Wu Ting Fang and Yuan Shi
kai at Deadlock; UneaSl-
ness in the Northern
Portion of China.

EkIN, Jan 5.--Seven imperial
troops arc reported 10 have been
killed or wounded Thursday III
IL battle with revolutionists near
HanlioT.
The imperial forces were eNdcUallnS
The city when TWO III their trains were
destroyed From these trains 1000 troops,
independent OF their commander were
making an effort 10 return To ilankow
The revom,ionists attacked them vlSor-
ously. inflicting heavy losses,
This Information was received at Pekln
today In consular report from lIaniSow
The report added that there was con-
terence in Hankow today between impcr-
alists and rcvoutiorists. but no agree
meat was reached II is believed the
fiehing will he resumed tomorrow, Gov
arnmcut rclrforcemcnts are being rushed
TO lIsnkow over the Tien Tsin-Pukow
railway. Tho imperial commander re-
ports a battle near Hwaugpal. short
distance north of Hankow.