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The Alaska daily empire., 1913-04-09
Mexican Officers
 Den0unCe Charge

MEXICO CITY, April 9.-President Huerto and Foreign Minister Della. bara indignantly deny the trust of the charges of Ruis Manuel Rojas, Vice.president of the Mexican Con. gross, that American Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson is morally respon. sibe for the death of President Ma dero and Vice.president Suarez. They characterize the charges outrageous and slanderous.
 FL PASo, Tex, April 9.-Roques Gonzalez Garza, formerly a member of the cabinet of President Francisco l. Madero, said that the charges made by Rojas against Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson are absolutely susceptt ole of proof,
 q am going to Washington" he said, ito give Secretary of State WR liam J. Bryan proof of Ambassador Wilson's part in the revolt. Rojas, charges will be substantiated with proof.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-04-09

is suffering a replapse of an aggra. vated case of influenza.
 ROME, April 9. -- Four thousand Catholic pilgrims from all parts oi the world here for the purpose of com. memorating Constantine year, joined in prayer at St. Peters this after. noon asking divine intervention to save the life of Pope Plus.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-04-09

DREssMAKING and all kinds of sewing neatly done. On Gold, near Second st. S-19-1m.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-04-09
ELKS, ATTENTION!

Regular meeting of Juneau Lodge, No. APO, B. P, E. Elks tonight. All members urged to attend this meet ing. There will be balloting on can didates.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-04-09

CThe following editorial correspond ent was received from Major J, r. A. Strong, editor of The Empire.)
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-11
GROCERY ROBBER IS
CAUGHT BY POLICE
Capture Prevents Carrying Out Of
Plan to Burglarize Three Stores
Early This Morning.

A series Of grocery store burglaries,
planned for the early hours this morning
by William Lasering and another man,
were nipped in the bud at l o'clock by
the two burglars being found in store
at 1916 South West Temple street. f.
b Bowers, proprietor Of the store. started
to enter his store and found the front
door open. He telephoned the police. and
Motorcycle Patrolmen Jack a. Esbert
and A. c. Husbands. who answered the
call. surprised one OF the burglars be-
hind the cigar case. The other heard the
patrolmen coming and fled,
When searched at the station the ar
rested man gave his name as William
Lasering, He said he was q years old.
He told the desk sergeant that he did
not know his fellow burglars name, but
that he had met him last night and
planned TO rob three grocery stores. The
one III which they We're found. Morrison's S
store at the corner of Eighth South and
West Temple streets, and another near
Liberty park. Investigation showed that
the windows at the Morrison store had
all been opened and everything was In
readiness for the work
Lascrins said that his partner told him
not to run II the police came, that he
would take care of him. From that tho
police supposed that the escaped burglar
is a Gunman. LaSeriuS had no gun. He
gave a good description OF the other man.
Dvery patrolman was notified 10 be on
the lookout for him.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-11
PIONEER MINING MA|V
DIES OF PARALYSIS
James Nj. Kennedy Was
Well Known in Utah; Own
ed Park City Holdings.

James NJ. Kennedy. pioneer mining
man OF the Park City region. died at 10
O'Clock yesterday morning at his home AT
i24 East Fourth South street. Salt Lake.
Death followed a lingering illness. Mr..
Kennedy suffered stroke OF paralysis on
January 13 OF this year. and steadily
grew worse until death relieved him. Dur
Ing the past five years Mr.. Kennedy has
had eye trouble, becoming nearly blind Il
year ago.
The deceased was one Of the earliest
operators at Park City. He went there
from Montana In 1863, AT one time he
was the owner OF the sites Of the Daily.
the DAILY West, the Anchor the Ontario.
and the old Woodside mines. He left
Park City IN 1880, and came TO Salt Lake.
where he has lived since that time. His
mining opera lions in later years have
been in southern Nevada and California,
where his interests are at the present
time. His acquaintance among mining
men was unusually extensive, and many
will mourn his death
Mr.. Kennedy was horn in Cleveland
Ohio on May 8. 1870, He is survived by
Arthur L, Mary Alice and Edward b
Kennedy All are residents Of Salt
Lake. except James, who lives in Albany.
Oregon.
Funeral services will be held in the
Eber Hall undertaking rooms Tuesday
morning at II o'clock. Interment will be
in Mount Oiret
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-11
YOUNG MEN CONFESS
TO RECENT ROBBERIES
Three Boys From 19 to % Years Of
Age Are Apprehended and Will Be
Charged With Burglary.

After three days search for the men
who committed several recent daring bur-
glaries, Patrolmen F, B, Tripp and De-
tective Fl. D. Lyon yesterday succeeded
In rounding up three young men. securs
ing complete confession and recovering
most OF the loot. The three youthful bur-
glars gave their names as w. ]. Wilson,
j. Saxton and Frank Walters. Their ages
range from 10 10 22. Today a complaint
charging second degree burglary will be
filed against them
In their confession. made yesterday aft
ernoon to the arresting officers and Cap
tain J. J. Roberts. they admitted having
done three recent ''jobs." The first was at
the Cumberland hotel, Second South and
Third East streets, August s. The bur-
glary was a daylight one and clothes val
ued at 500 were taken. mostly from R.
a. Newman. The other two both took
place on the evening of August 6 at
Eleventh South and Fourth East streets,
the Waterloo drug store and the Western
supply company being entered. AT the
former place s5 and merchandise total
ing value of $40 was taken. The arti-
cles stolen from the supply company con-
sisted mostly OF groceries and were esti-
mated as being worth $40
One OF the youths was picked up on
Commercial street and the other two were
found on the corner Of East First West
and First South streets.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-11
SPIRITUAL LIFE is
SUBJECT OF SERMON
Principal of Methodist School at Price
breaches in Local
Church.

The pulpit OF the First Methodist Eps-
copal church WAS occupied yesterday by
the Rev. James T.. Ferris, principal OF
the Price academy. who gave an inter
csting discourse OH spiritual life. He
chose his text from Second epistle OF
Paul 10 the Corinthians and carried the
thought through his sermon that II is
the spirit and the spirit only that gives
life. The Rev. Mr. Ferris said In part:
The soul must be taught and devel-
opcd and Christ is the teacher of the
soul. Physical education consists In
making the body efficient by bringing
II Into harmony with the physical en-
Tironment.
Mental educa ton is the understand
Ing OF these relations and directs the
activities OF the body by conscious
activity.
The soul is educated or developed
b.. understanding the relation TO God
and To clerical life. II Is vain 10 know
the stars ana not understand the
Star Of Bethlehem: TO understand the
sun and not know the sun OF right
cousness which shines Into a mans
soul and transforms By breaking up
The good and evil and incorporating
the good and making life TO reflect
the character.
The source OF all life is God No
man has been bic to create even the
lowest form Of life From the cell
OF tho tlnieSt plant to the soul OF the
most cultured man. God gives life
4 soul is alive when II reproduces the
love. mercy and truth I'm the lives OF
others.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-11
ZION OFFICER HEADS
NEW INFANTRY BODY
Lieutenant Freeman Bassett
Honored by Utah National
Guardsmen.

Lieutenant Freeman Bassett of Salt
Lake, battalion adiutant in the Nation
al Guard OF Utah, was last night chosen
president of the Utah Infantry asso-
citation, at the first regular meeting of
the organization, which was held in
the Commercial club. Preliminary steps
toward the formation of the associa-
tion we're taken while in Camp William
Spry, near Heber City, July 20.3l, and
temporary officers were then elected
and the meeting adjourned to last
night.
The object Of the organization is to
further the interests of the infantry
arm of the National Guard Of Utah
and all active officers Of the infantry
of Utah and all honorably discharged
officers are eligible to be active mem
bcrs. All officers Of the signal corps,
hospital corps, battery and staff De.
partments are eligible as associate
members. Governor William Spry and
his staff have been elected honorary
members.
In the temporary organization, Cap
tain w. 2. Kneass, commanding COM
pany B Of Ogden, was chosen presi-
dent, and Captain w. H. Gregory, COM
manding company II of Salt Lake City
was chosen secretary. The movement
seemed to meet with general favor
and there were present at the meeting
and subsequent banquet last night
twenty-five members in addition to Ad.
jutant General L. A. Wedgwood OF
Utah and Captain W. B. Burt Of the
Twentieth United States infantry, who
were guests.
Other officers chosen for the perma
nent organization last night are: Cap
tain William II. Gregory Of Salt Lnke
City, secretary and treasurer. and Ma
Captain W. E. Kneass Of Ogden and
Captain Fred Kamerman Of Manti
members Of the executive council
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-11
PLAN ROUS|NC GOOD
TINE FOR LABOR DAY
Preliminary Arrangements fol
Entertainment at Wanda
mere Complete.

AT the meeting OF the Labor day COM
mttee of the Salt Lake Federation of
La Dor at the Labor temple yesterday the
various subcommIttees reported prelm-
mary ARA nGements to ne in sa tisfactory
shape for rouslng celehra ton.
ELIMINATION contests for the big base
ball game are being played each week
and 1t is assured that two strong teams
will be selected for the contest at Wan
damere for the prize and the champion
ship OF organized labor. Attractive prizes
will be given for the best da ncers In the
prize waltz. Tug-of-war teams are al
ready training for the day. and foot rae
ers OF all the trades are warming up. and
altogether the day promises some big
surprises in the way of interesting con-
tests.
4 thoroughbred Missouri razor ok
pig has been secured Tor the creased pig
contest and is in training each day and
is sure 10 put up a lively contest for the
nimbe-footed pig catchers who will en-
deavor TO capture him.
on account of the great number OF in
terestins events that have been outlined
for the day. Il was necessary to dispense
with some OF them, and among others the
singing contest.
One of the main objects in giving the
paying off the Indebtedness on the Labor
temple which amounts at the present
time 10 $4,000. Since the temple was
purchased by the labor unions 1t has
oeeH SIedIy lllpIoNcu ana luEtheF al
terations Will be made later when the
Is cleared up, so that all
the unions will be provided with a suit
able place for their meetings and for
social gatherings and lectures.
Another object TO be attained. and the
one that governed In dispensing with the
Labor day parade, was that the mem
bers OF the various unions might have
better opportunity to get together and
have more amusement and recreation.
In previous years with the parade. the
main feature, the participants. after
over the hard pavements In the
hot sun for several hours, have been too
tired and weary to indulge in further
effort on that day, and Ii is the ambition
Of the committee In charge TO make the
day one of comparative rest and en-
joyment, as we'll as one Of profit in a
financial way.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-11

n NE OF the most pretentious acts at
" the Orpheum last night fell flat de-
spite the skill and energy OF Miss Zelda
Sears and her company, THE Wardrobe
Woman" by Edgar Allan Woolf has just
enough smiles In ut 10 convince the audi
cpce that the author hoped he was writ
ing a comedy. AS the name indicates the
plot has to do with a play, players and
the theater. The most interesting fea-
ture is the glimpse OF stage life behind
the scenes. although this Idea has become
quite common Of late THE Wardrobe
Woman" Is Miss Zelda Sears. who is
called upon in the course of this lament
able comedy 10 produce snow, thunder.
the galopIng OF a horse and other arti
ficai effects which are always droll and
entertaining when the stage. so TO speak.
Is turned inside out for the benefit Of the
spectato 1t is TO be hoped for her own
sake that Miss Sears will soon be able to
appear In a more worthy medium for dis
playing her varied talents.
The management Of the Orpheum has
adopted the policy Of intcrspersing the
vaudeville acts with motion pictures dur
Ing the long waits that otherwise would
be tedious. Some sporting pictures this
week are unusually good. especially the
views OF National league games One
picture that made a distinct hit was
Mutt and JEFF cartoon, drawn before
the eyes OF the spectators by the magic
hand of Bud Fisher himself
Eccentric dancing by Carl and Lofty
lists who are exceedingly graceful and
athletic.
Helen Trx is en- ambitious young wom-
an who presents some OF her own com
elp lie
she Is highly gifted as a dramatic reader
and character singer, 1t would be well II
she permitted her own compositions to
lapse and allowed some Of the genluses
Of vaudeville writing TO provide her with
a repertoire. In one act however, she
was entirely pleasing and effective. She
appeared as a young swell clad In a per-
fectly- fitting brown suit and patent leath-
ers. Indeed, she made much better boy
than she did a girl
Miss Norton and Paul Nicholson pre-
The 'hsy sfstcS Sasq Natten
by Miss Norton herself. shows the do
mestic life of counter jumper and a
shop Glrl who are newlyweds. Just as
cartoon eXaggerates the conspicuous
features OF man or woman this sketch
seeks to exaggerate the slovenly home
life Of pair who know a great deal about
the shop and Its ways and very little
is original and affords Miss Norton and
Mr. Nicholson an opportunity to "get
over the footlights" some novel absurdl-
ties.
A dash OF Spanish is the dancing Of La
Valera. the premier Spanish danseuse,
and the singing OF Melvin Stokes a dra-
matte tenor who assists her There is
much fire and grace in La Valera's dane
ing and much beauty and finish in the
singing OF Mr., Stokes.
The Five Musical Germans appear In
rather conventional act which features
the cornet playing OF Katherine German
The juvenile of the family made a hit
by his clever playing Of the drums
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-11
LITTLE IS RESCUED
FROM HIS CAPTORS
Industrial Workers and Socialists Risk
Being Shot to Effect Leaders,
Release.

DULUTH. MINI, Aug. 10-Frank Lit
tie. an officer of the Industrial Workers
OF the World. and leader Of the dock
workers here, who was reported kid
Daped Thursday. was reported rescued to-
day by a party OF Industrial Workers and
Socialists, under the leadership Of Ericik
Erickson Of Portland. On
The report Is that the rescuing party,
numbering ten men, left for Holyoke
Mimi. late Saturday night.
After arriving at Holyoke the rescuing
party was reinforced by number of citi-
zens and a constable armed with a war
rant which demanded the release OF Lit
tie. When the party rea ched the Getty
farm, and had demanded the surrender
OF Mr.. Little, the men who were holding
him captive are said TO baye fired a
number o! shots at the rescuing party
Little eluded his captors and Joined the
Industrial Workers and Socialists with
whom ne returned TO Duluth this morn
ing. None of the rescuing party were
armed. Today conditions were quiet In
the dock district.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-11
WILL MAKE CHARGE
OF GRAND LARCENY

complaint charging James Higgins,
who was arrested yesterday morning. with
grand larceny will be filed today by the
police The suspected robbcr was ar
rested Yesterday morning BY c, ". Pitts.
depot officer. As soon as the man was
brought TO the station Oscar Muri and
II. Strom who claim that lie robbed
them. appeared and identified him as the
right one. Mrs. +. NJ. VIII. proprietress
OF the rooming house at II Commercial
street, also identified him.
The report OF the alleged robbery came
into the police station at $3.50 o'clock yes
tcrday morning, from the rooming house.
According to Oscar Murl. one OF the COM
claimants. Higgins slept with him and
during the night stole money and checks
totsIling $3.50. II. Stron, vino slept IN
adjoining room. missed watch and
pocket knife. When searched Higgins
had s5S IN his possession
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-11
PARRY ESCAPE BLAME
To Be FIXED TODAY
Yesterdays Meeting Ad-
journed Until One O'clock
This Afternoon.
INFORMATION REFUSED
All Concerned Refuse to Re-
veal Anything Until Close
of Session.

The state board Of corrections will
in all probability determine the re-
sponsibility for the escape of George
w. Parry from the penitentiary on the
morning of August 2, at an adjourned
meeting which will be held at ] o CLOCK
this afternoon. At yesterdays ses-
sion no decision could be reached,
The first meeting of the board was
held Saturday, lasting from 9 o'clock
in the afternoon until 10 O'Clock in
the evening. During the progress OF
the investigation three of the guards
who were on duty the night or the
escape were examined. Guard F. E,
Merrill was on the stand for about
three hours, and Guards John Gray
and George Longson for only few
of the testimony introduced and the
lateness of the hour, an adjournment
was taken until 1890 o'clock yester-
day morning. At this session Guards
GRAY and Longson were first exam
ined Guard c. J. Mabbutt was then
called, remaining in the office for
half hour
Guard Merrill was again summoned
yesterday, his examination being start
session was adjourned for dinner,
which occupied about one hour. Mer-
rill remained in the office, the three
other suspended guards having been
invited to the dining room. Immedi-
ately after dinner the session was re-
sumed, with Merrill still on the stand.
Merrill occupied the witness stand the
greater part of the time at each ses-
sion. After adiourning at $3.50 o clock
in the afternoon. Governor William
Sprv stated that al testimony that was
deemed necessary had been taken, but
that the members of the investigation
board, which. outside Of the board OF
corrections included John Il. Hardy,
private secretary to the governor, and
Albert r. Barnes. attorney general, de-
cided that they would adjourn until l
O clock this afternoon, expecting at
that time to fix the blame for the
escape.
It IS the consensus of opinion, al
though nothing has been stated by any
member Of the. investigation, commit,
tee. that one Of the guards had more
or less TO do with the escape. Warden
Arthur Pratt and Deputy T7'den 4.
&. IRE. who gave their brief testimont
the first aav Of the investiga tion. have
not since been recalled TO the witness
stand. ard like the board members and
all Others connected with the investi-
CATION. have agreed to keep the pro
reedings, which have been behind
closed doors. secret until such time rs
the blame can bc fixed. Governor Spry
left for Emigration canyon after tho
ad diournment Yesterday afternoon. re-
turning TO the city late IN the eye
ing.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-11
WEATHER FORECAST.

salt Lake City: Fair Monday aud Tuesday
Comparative weather data Salt Lake City
for August 10, 1918:
Highest temperature today IS degrees: high
cot In this month since 1874 l0l degrees !,
lowest last night sas IS degrees: lowest thIs
month since 1919 vas a. degrees: tcmpera-
iure for today vas II degrees: normal was n
dcgreeS-
Relative humidity ut a. m. today was 81
per cent: relative humidity at p. N. today war
81 per cent.
Total precipitation for the twenty -four hours
cndinS NJ p. m. was none. total for this month
TO date 10 20 OF an inch. accumulated excess de-
ficiency for this month 10 dat. is none; total
precipitation s'nos January 10 date is So
inches.
sun rI,es at 65i and gets "a: p. m. on Au-
gust H. 1918
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-11
MILWAUKEE, ACQUIRES
PORT ARTHUR ROUTE

An arrangement whereby the Chica 60
Milwaukee and ST. Paul will have ter
ininals on the Gulf OF Mexico has just
edition OF the Omaha Bee. BY the pur-
chase OF the Kansas City Southern,
known generally as the Port Arthur route
The story states that the news came from
New York. and that IL was not denied
b* the Milwaukee officials in Omaha
report from Kansas City not only
confirms the report. II reads. but IS TO
ine eHect that the Milwa ukee has been
In control Of lin. Kansas CITY Southern
Tor some time. The acquisition is re-
Ssrded as especially important pending
The opening Of tile Panama canal
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-11
CITY OFFICIALS TEAR
UP TRACK IN KANSAS

ROSEDALE, Kan, Aug. 1O.-City of
flcials of Rosedale tore up the rails
from three blocks Of an interurban line
connecting this city with Kansas City
this afternoon. The road and the city
officials have wrangled over the grade
upon which the road enters the town
and the officials took the matter into
their own hands today Employees and
officials OF the railway appeared. but
did not modest the workers. Sunday
was selected because of inability to oh.
tain court action.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-11
BELOVED PRIEST IS
DYING IN HOSPITAL
Father Michael Curran Has but Short
While to Live, Say Physicians at
Judge-Mercy.

The Rev. Father Michael Curran. for
twenty years a priest OF the Salt Lake
diocese of the Roman Catholic church.
lies at the point Of death in the Judge
Mercy hospital. The end is expected at
any time. Father Curran who has been
the beloved pastor of st. Patrick's church
In this city for the past fourteen years.
has not been we'll for the past six months.
a week ago his illness became serious
and because of his advanced age his
recovery is not expected Father Cur
ran is native Of Ireland. coming to
Utah from the east twenty years ago. Be-
fore becoming pastor Of St Patrick s
church Father Curran was at the Ca
thedral here.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-11
SOUTH SEA ISLAND
RESIDENTS TO MEET

A reunion Of natives of the South
Sea islands and those who have re-
SIDED there will be held at Lagoon
tomorrow. A delightful programme will
be carried out and everything done to
make the natives Of the different
groups Of islands enjoy the day, Among
the groups which will be represented
at the gathering will be the Sandwich
islands, New Zealand. Samoa and So
ciety islands. The trains will leave
hcurly for the resort after beginning
at 10 O'Clock tomorrow forenoon
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-11
RIFLEMEN LEAVE
FOR CAMP PERRY

The rifle team from the national guard
Of Utah, the members of which will take
part In the annual contests at Camp
Perry. Ohio, will leave on the Los An
geles Limited this afternoon. There are
twenty men In the team, and the practice
scores made at the target ranges at Ft.
Douglas are reported TO be unusually
promising. Aid. Gen. r. A Wedgwood,
Captain Of the team; Major w. D. viii
liams coach, and Lieut.. Freeman Bassett,
spotter will accompany the team.