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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
"JOKER" DISCOVERED
BY COMMISSIONER
Kahn Bill to Protect Patents on For
eign Exhibits at Exposition
Needs Amendment.

WASHINGTON Oct 6.-Discovery
Of a "joker' that might cost Amer
lean manufacturers millions of dollars
in the Kahn bill recently passed by
congress, to protect patents on foreign
exhibits at The Panama Pacific expo
sition, has caused the state department
to withhold formal notification of the
enactment of the law, pending an eff
fort to have it amended.
Under the terms of the act, holders
of foreign patents have only to regis
ter their certificates at the branch Of
flee of the United States commissioner
of patents on the exposition grounds to
secure full protection for their articles
or designs in this country until three
wears after tho close of the exposition.
This was supposed to be harmless
and desirable provision, but Commits
sioner of Patents Ewing declares it
radically changes existing patent laws
and places in the hands of ANYBODY
the power to squeeze out of American
manufacturers and designers an meal.
culable amount of money.
For a nominal fee, it is said any~
body so inclined could obtain a certifi.
cate from foreign office of owner
ship of any article or design commonly
used in this country or Of any unpat-
ented article produced by scores of
American manufacturers, Once the
certificate was registered at the expo.
stion grounds it would give the holder
the power to compel all who might be
producing the article or design to pay
him damages and royalties precisely as
if a patent had been issued to him in
this country,
An amendment TO eliminate the DOS.
sibility of such a thing being attempted
will be introduced in congress at once.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
DEADLOCK AT DUBLIN
SAID TO BE. COMPLETE

DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 6.-The dead
lock between the employers and the strik-
ing transport workers here is complete
Sir George Askwith. the official Strike
breaker" and his fellow commissioners
OF the board Of trade, submitted to both
sides this morning a set OF proposals to
form the basis of direct negotia tons be-
tween the disputants. These proposals
were accepted by the men, but the en-
ployers refused TO agree.
The report of the commissioners con-
demns the demand made by the en-
ployers that the men shall undertake not
to join the transport workers union, and
at the same time condemns sympa thetic
strikes by other Workmen
In the meantime large numbers Of
striking farm laborers have returned TO
work.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07

WASHINGTON, Oct ga start ~
made by President Wilson today on Il
antitrust programme for the Decemt|
session of congress. He had long ar
liminary conference with Senator Ne
lanos OF Nevada, chairman OF the infe
sate commerce committee, which ha1
o!es trust legislation In the senate.
Inc president expects 10 confer aid
in the near future, with Representa- II,
Clayton, chairman OF the house judicia,
committee. as we'll as with other nnar
bers OF the two congressional comma
tees which Will be directly in cha rye ,
the legislation.
Senator Newlands said after the ca,
ference tnat be expected the preside,
TO transmit some recommendations In
committee early In the December sessfo
These probably will mater!alize after n
president consults Attorney General M
Reynolds and some prominent laws
outside OF the official circle who ha,
been studying the problem for years,
Ioday'S discussion with Chairman Ne1
lands was OF general character. brin,
Ing forth no particular scheme OF led
larion. The president and senator &,
amined the history and arguments or
sented for and against various pendI,
bills which would supplement the She
man antitrust act by providing for d
PtSN eHttoH oL IOIainS companies, stol
watering and discrimination In priee
the regulation OF the size OF business al
the definition OF the word "rea soma bl,
as used by the supreme court of Il
United States.
Senator Newlands himself has a b
pending that would create an intersta1
trade commission with powers OF pul
licity, investigation and correction, II
power OF preliminary investigation n
garding violations of the Sherman ac
the power TO aid the courts in the eI
forcement OF their DEGREES, the dIssolI
ton OF trusts and the reassembllng
legal form of their constituent element
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
Body Fell on Track.

when We got off the car at Wayne,
we waited until the others passed by and
then walked along the road until we got
TO the track, l told her We were going
along the track because that led TO the
entrance to the farm. Then / turned
around and pulled the gun out and shot
her We had not quarreled, only she
was trying TO work me as she had Rex
roat. She just fell over the track, where
she was run over. / took the ring off her
hand and her suitcase and then walked
back the same way to the depot
On the way back to Chicago Spencer
said, he opened the suitcase and threw
the contents out OF the car window.
States Attorney Charles w. Hadley
and Sheriff A. a. Kuhn OF Dupage coun-
", in which the ReXroat murder was
committed. demanded today that Spencer
be turned over TO them FOR trial. Cap
tain Halpin would not surrender the
man. however and said that he would
hold him at least until he had checked
up completely on all the killings Spencer
had boasted Of committing in Chicago.
Spencer was subjected 10 a long eX-
animation today and toward night
showed signs Of exhaustion. He was re-
turned to his cell and it was said he
would be allowed to rest all night with
out interruption, Police surgeons are
watching the man to ascertain To what
extent, II any, drugs or congenital nflu-
ences have affected his mind.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
Avoid Sedative Cough Medicines.

LIZ you want to contribute directly TO
the occurrence of capillary bronchitis
and pneumonia use cough medicines
that contain codine. morphine, heroin
and other sedatives when you have a
cough or cold. An expectorant like
Chamberlain S Cough Remedy IS what
is needed. That cleans out the
culture beds or breeding places for the
germs of pneumonia ard other such
diseases That is why pneumonia never
results from a cold when Chamberlain IS
Cough Remedy is used. 1t has a world
wide reputation for its cures. tt con-
tains no morphine or other sedative.
For sale BIZ all dealers.
(Adyertlsement.)
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
Killing of Mrs. ReXroat.

In describing his murder OF Mrs. Rex
roat Spencer said he met her last May
few days after she had been divorced
from Allison. He said he lured her TO
Wayne, where he killed her, by telling
her he had q dancing class for her to
instruct out there.
SIN the afternoon l went out to Wayne
and looked over the ground" said Spen-
Ger. Il took along a hammer and placed
it beside telephone pole, where II was
subsequently found. Returning to CHI
cago. l called up Mrs. Rexroat, told her
TO meet me at o'clock. She met me She
had a suitcase with her and we talked
little while in the depot, while wait
ing for the $50 train.
'I was talking to her about getting
married l told her / had a farm out
there and that my father left me pretty
well TO do
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
REFUGEES GATHER
AT ASSEMBLY HALL

A meeting OF Mormon refugees from
Mexico was held In the Assembly hall
and addresses OF a checrfu, natSire Were
made by Apostle A. w. WINS and others
who have worked or lived in the trou-
bled republic.
Guy C. Wilson, who was principal of
the .Juarez Stake academy and super
intendent Of the Mormon schools in Mex
leo. presided at the meeting, and the
other speakers were Junlus Romney,
president of Juarez stake; O. P. Brown,
u bishop in Mexico, and Rey L. Pratt,
president OF the Mexican mission
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
CUM|M|NS OUTLINES
THE REFORM PLANS
Cancellation Committee Hopes
to Bring About National
Republican Convention.
INSIST ON NEW RULES
National Committee to Meet
in Washington Dec. 16, on
Call of Chairman.

WASHINGTON. Oct. e.-Sepator Cum
MINIS outlined today In part the reform
plans OF the so-called "concilia ton COM
mitee' OF Republicans and Progresslves.
which hopes TO bring about the holding
OF n national Republican convention early
in 1914.
The change In the representation OF
southern states In the national conven-
tlon is a secondary matter In the pro-
gramtne OF the committee. With the
added support OF many Republican lead
ers who did not participate In the get
together conference in Chicago last
spring. they Will insist that the control
OF the Republican national committee
over seating OF delegates In a national
committee be abolished
The chief issue In this fight" said
Senator Cummins today. is that involv-
ing the method OF selecting and seating
delegates in the national convention that
nomlnates the Republican presidential
and vice presidential candidates
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
Elders Hesitate.

We are told by revelation that
strong drink is not good tor man
Some OF our elders have hesitated IN
observing this revela tion, but II Is
iust as necessary that Baal be avoided
in this respect as faithfully as III
other matters of belief and practice.
How long halt We, Israel, between
two opinions? II God be God. follow
The cry of the prophet OF TO-DAY is,
How long halt ye, Israel. between
two opintons?'' The Lord has said
that strong drink is not good for
man, and our leader has declared TINS
revelation, which at hrst was given
as word OF wisdom" and ad-
vice, has become commandment; a
prominent brewer recently said that
1t was not his desire that the people
drink more beer. but that more pe9-
pie drink beer. Which will you iol-
low? How long halt ye, lsrael, De
tween two opinions?"
Recent Investigations show that
alcohol Is not safe as beverage IN
It's present commercial form; that IT
Is destructive OF all the vital forces
veloped 100000 drunkards In the
United States; that the drink habit
costs this country s1,SS3. .ooo' 600 an
nually.
onlv people now declaring against
these things Men and women all
over the civilized world are promot-
ing temperance as the best means OF
building up a stronger manhood and
womanhood in the earth. The etl reye.
lation given through Joseph Smith
was the word Of God delivered for
the saliva ton OF mankind. con-
eratulate the saints that In nearly
every town in which they are In the
majority they have eliminated the
saloon. and / hope to see the day
when saloons shall be driven out OF
israel between two opinions? If God
be God. follow him. If Bacchus. fol-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
A. Gentle and Effective Laxative.

4 mild, gentle and effective laxative
is what people demand when suffering
from constipation. Thousands swear by
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Hugh Tall
man, Of San Antonio, Tex, writes:
"They are, beyond question. the best
pills my wife and / have ever taken. -
druggists, or by mail II. e. Bucklen &
Co., philadelphia or st. Louis.
tAdvertiBementl
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
Bridge Dynamited.

TRINIDAD. Colo, Oct, 6.-Reports
of the dynamiting of a Denver & Rio
Grande railroad bridge between Mum
son and the Pryor mine in Huerfano
county was received here today. The
extinguished by men from Pryor. The
damage was slight. Traffic was not in
terrupted. No guards are employed at
Pryor, an independent property.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
Honest Battle Scars.

Doctor Talmage reviewed the opening
address of President Smith and eloquent
ly enlarged upon the thoughts and In
structions which II contained, Nowhere
outside the Mormon church. he declared.
that the body and spirit constitute the
soul OF man. He said that one need not
be afraid or ashamed OF scars upon the
body g: soil upon the hands brought
about through honest battle for the right.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
Would Modify Rules.

We shall insist that the rules be so
modified and reconstructed that the Re-
publican national committee will no long
er have the power to make UP a tenn
porary roll OF delegates or to pass on the
credentials of state delegates before they
are seated In the convention.
Where states have primary laws that
govern the election of delegates 1t will
be an easy matter to provide by party
rule that the certificates Issued by local
election officials shall be final evidence
convention. Where such laws do not ex-
ist. however. I believe that Republican
authorities in each state. either the state
committee or a special board should
pass on all contests and settle the elgi-
bility OF delegations before they go to
the national convention
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07

other things. to the segregation of saw
ings deposits, the setting aside of separate
capital, and the creation OF two banks
under the same management and under
one roof"
The exchange and savings sections OF
the bill, the resolutions add, would make
most OF the country banks show net OPP
era ting losses.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
New Era Coming.

Walter P. Monson, newly appointed
president of the eastern states mission,
said that the Latter-day Saints are call
Ing upon the world 10 look upon the
dawning OF new era. when God would
bring together In this dispensation all
pensations, and he felt blessed to be
called to assist In making this call.
Charles w. Nibley, presiding bishop of
the church, called attention TO the desti-
tute condition OF many Of the Mexican
refugees belonging to the church. and
asked the people to extend assistance to
them by helping them to employment.
and to supply food and clothing when
and where needed. He also urged full
and prompt payment Of tithes and offer
ings for sustaining the church and main
tanning its work.
The general officers Of the church were
presented by Heber J Grant and unani-
nouslv sustained by the people. Presl-
dent Smith thanked all who had taken
part and declared the conference ad-
journed for six months.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07

prayed to the Lord for information
and received inspiration and reveia-
ton, visits from Heavenly personages
the plates of the Book OF Mormon;
prosecuted people to Ohio. later TO
Missouri and stil later to Illinois,
where by faith the saints laid the
foundations OF the city OF Naqy9o;
Young led the saints out Of the city
OF Nauvoo and across the desert to
this valley in safety. II was by faith
that he conlmenced to build up thls
community. Ii was by faith that the
people laid the foundation OF the
temple And the results and the re-
ward of ali this faith are apparent
in the growth and prosperity or the
church.
Therefore It is my hope that our
faith shall be increased and strength
ened IS the days go by. in order that
we may be able to yet accomplish
noting the purposes of the Lord in
the earth
David o. Mckay of the council ol
welve apostles gave attention TO the
ldmonition OF President Smith that mem :
,ers OF the church give more time tc
ife to come. and particularly 10 the
word OF wisdom" In part. Mr., Mckay
poke as follows;
If We would give more attention
to the revelations contained IN tne
Doctrine and Covenants we would
realize the greatness and magnitude
Of the work commenced in this dis
pensation. That book is full or IN
spiration and wonderful revelation TO
mankind
BY perseverance, long suffering
gentleness. meekness and with love
unfeigned the priesthood is advised
by revelation to govern the people,
and by these means only, There IS
much in that one item Of the ad,
rnonition that the priesthood should
rule by love unfeigned. Pretended
love Is never effective. but what ac-
complishment is impossible to love
unfeigned2
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
National Convention.

1t IS proposed to bring all possible
pressure to bear on members OF the ma
tional committee before the date set
for the meeting In Washington, to in
duce them 10 agree to the holding Of a
national convention not later than next
February. The advocates of the conven-
tion will vigorously oppose any attempt
by the national committee to make the
proposed changes itself. Such action
therefrom. leaders claim, would not es-
tablish popular confidence in the party
reorga niZation. as would a revision of
rules made by a regularly called national
convention,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
Mexican Conditions.

Rey L. Pratt, president of the Mexican
mission. bore his testimony and reported
that. notwithstan nding the great difficult
ties IS encountered in Mexico, the mission.
and were also meeting with success
among the Indians.
Samuel Q. Bennion. president Of the
central states mission. said he believed
he voiced the sentiments of every mem,
ber OF the congregation when he said
that he loved the general authorities of
the church. from President Smith down.
Melvin J, Ballard. president OF the
northwestern states mission. declared
that above all things he held his mem
bership In the church as Of sreater value
than all other things It gave him
standing in the world. he said. and COM
forted him in the midst OF strife and tur-
moil encountered while engaged In his
missionary work.
Charles A. Calls, president OF the
southern states mission. said that all the
people in his Jurisdiction sincerely
mourned the death OF Ben E. Rich, who
no more valiant champion of the truth
has ever served the church In the mis-
sionary field. Mr.. Calls preached brief
doctrlnal sermon and concluded with his
John l. Herrick. president Of the west
ern states mission, asserted that the
United States seemed to be vieing with
France a1d Germany for foremost rank
toxicatine liquors. reading figures COM
piled by statisticlans to maintain him In
his position He also paid tribute to the
memory Of the late Ben e. Rich.
northern states mission. testified that at
the conference the people had heard the
word OF the Lord and that It was the
duty of ali the people to go to their
the law OF the Lord as 1t had been again
brought to their attention.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
HarrisOn's Address.

The instructions Of the American
government as thus embodied in the
governor general s address were as fol
lows:
"We regard ourselves as trustees,
acting not for the advantage of the
United States, but for the people of the
Philippine islands. Every step we take
will be taken with a view to the ulti-
mate independence Of the islands, and
as a preparation for that independence,
and we hope to move toward that end
as rapidly as the safety and the per.
manent interests OF the islands will
permit. After each step taken expert
ence will guide lis to the next.
1.-The administration will take one
step at once. 1t will give to the ma
tive citizens of the islands a majority
IN the appointive commission, and thus
in the upper as we'll rs In the lower
house Of the legislature.
''It will do this in the confident
hope and expectation that immediate
proof will thereby be given IN the ac-
tion of the commission under the new
arrangement Of the political capacity
of those native citizens who have al
ready come forward to represent and
lead their people in affairs.
81 call on every good citizen, native
and foreign. for assistance and support.
We place within your reach the instru-
ments of redemption, The door Of op-
portunity stands open and the event, un-
der providence. is in your hands. -
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Accord With Wilson.

Governor General harrison ADDED:
with President Wilson s sentiments
and policy | am in complete accord
Within the scope Of my office J shall do
my utmost TO aid in the fulhllment of
our promises and | am confident We shall
thereby hasten the coming day of indie
pendence,
''For ourselves we confidently expect
of you that dignity of bearing and self
restraint which are the outward evi-
dences of the daily increasing national
consciousness.
81 remind You that we are for the
present responsible before the world for
your welfare and progress. Until your
independence is complete we shall de-
mand unremIttlng recognition of our
sovereignty.
"You are on trial before an interna-
tional tribunal and we eagerly await
convincing proof that you are capable
of establishing stable government, not
necessarily reproduction of our insti-
tutions, but one which will guarantee
complete security for life, liberty and
property
Manuel Quezon, Filipino delegate to
congress, translated the inaugural ad.
dress. Every reference to independence
was greeted with applause.
Governor General and Mrs, Harrison
then held an informal reception and aft
erward drove to the palace in the suburb
Of Malacanan.
An inaugural ball is TO be given to-
night In the marble hall and on Wednes.
day popular banquet.
Presidents Plan.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-Secretary
Garrison today received this cablegram
from Governor General Harrison al
Manila:
"The reception Of the president 3
announcement in regard to the commits
sion and the general policy for the
future was most enthusiastic. -
President Wilson IS plan to give the
Filipinos a majority of both branches
Of the Philippine legislature will be
accomplished in this way:
The Filipinos already have major
ity in the assembly. the lower branch
They will get majority on the com
mission. which is the upper house
when American Commissioners Frank
A. Branagan and Vice Governor Gil
bert are retired in the near future and
their places are filed by natives. Two
new American commissioners, however
soon will be appointed in place of Com
missioners Worcester and Elliott, re
Gently resigned. Under the new ar
rangerent there will be six native
commissioners and .hree Americans
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
Must Be Settled.

I'VE shall Insist that some such
change as this be made. so that the Re-
publican national committee In the fu-
ture will not have the power tempora rily
10 seat contested or contesting delega-
tlons. and thus virtually determine the
control OF the national convention, This
question, together with the proposal that
members Of the national committee shall
take office as soon as elected, instead OF
leaving the control of the national COM
mtttee In the old committees hands
throughout the campaign. we believe 10
be the chief matters OF reform that must
be dealt with through a special national
convention"
The call issued by Chairman Charles
D. Hilles for a meeting Of the national
committee in Washington December 16
has set In motion again the movement
started early last summer by Senators
Cummins, Jones. Crawford and others
for the special national convention. The
Endorsement given the project a few
weeks ago by the New York Republican
state convention added impetus to the
camDaigu
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WILSON PLANS HIS
CURRENCY CAMPAIGN
Continued from Page One.I

Continued from Page Ono,
OF wild imitation. 1t is curious to note
that Senator Hitchcock. In his plea for
delay finds himself In exact accord with
the two Republican members OF his COM
mittee. who attached their signatures to
the Aldrich scheme providing for pos
sible imitation OF the currency TO the eX-
tent of 5000, 000, 900!
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Chief HALP|N DOES
NOT BELIEVE STORY
&C ontinued from Page OneD

Spencer said ne had robbed, confirmed
that part Of the. confession today as did
Leo Baselupos. owner of a downtown res
taurant. who was held up and robbed
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07

Big dancing carnival, Majestic, to-
nighty Two bands, continuous dancing.
AdvertiBcncnt)