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Show DAILY UTAH STATE JOURNAL VIII VOLUME NUMBER EIGHT FIERCE OGDEN, UTAH 262. SEPTEMBER 8, 1904 THOHSDAT, STli WILL ENTHUSIASTIC AND HARMONIOUS BACKUS DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION GO HEIR MUKDEN Russians Have Lost Over One Thousand Men But Still Hold the Arthur's Defenders Town-- Port Buy Up Chinese Shells. Moyle Well Be Nominated by Acclamation for Governor Powers Will Get Unanimous Nomination for Congress-We-ber County Wants State Treasurership for Wilson, Whose Prospects Are Bright. Colonel Gaedke, of the Tageblatt, war correspondent SALT LAKE, Sept. 8. The Salt was still held by Lake theater was crowded with delewires that Mukden the Russians this mornln. gates and siectators when the Democratic convention was called to order Chinese at 10:50 pwia FOO, Sept. 8. The today by National Committeewho left Port Arthur on September 6tb man D. II. Peery in the absence of the arrived today and report fighting state chairman, lion. Frank J. Cannon. near the port on September Sd, when The auditorium and the stage of the decorated the Russians allowed the Japanese to building were beautifully with and east west and on with the flags close bnuting pictures approach of well-knonational Democrats flank and then opened a heavy fire, Portraits of displayed. A regi- prominently compelling them to retire. ment of Russian cavalry had a fierce Judge Parker and Henry G. Davis were encounter with Japanese cavalry and the outstanding pictures of the stage. As the delegates assembled Held's drove them back. The Chinese report band audience in the humor put good are all buying up that the Russians Dixie and other popuunused Chinese shells obtainable at by discoursing lar Democratic tunes. fifty cents each. This Indicates that Mr. as the temporary named Peery their ammunition la running low. officers of the convention Judge H. P. of Salt Lake, chairman; ST. PETERSBURG, Sept 8. It Is Henderson John A. Hougnard of San Pete, secreIs now a in prothat fight reported William Howard of Emery, gress south of Mukden. The Rus- tary: nt-at-arms; Samuel Oldham of sian losses thus far are aald to have Cache, chaplain. woundkilled and exceeded thousand On taking the chair Judge Hendered. It Is stated that In the retreat son made a happy and witty speech. from Liao Tang the Russian army the Democratic parHe congratulated abandoned about eighty cannon. ty on its harmony and strength, and said he was convinced that victory was JAPANESE CAPTURES ahead. He poked some gentle fun at AT LIAO YANG the late Republican convention, and said that so many of the old leaders LONDON, Sept. 8. The Rome corof that party were conspicuous by of the Exchange Telegraph respondent wires that the Japanese made Impor- their absence from that convention, tant captures of guns and ammunition during the retreat of the Russians from Liao Tang. It Is reported that BURGLARS THROW they have captured 112 wagons of prowagoons of amvisions, thirty-eig- ht BERLIN'. 8. Sept. sergea- munition at Panklaupou, ninety-seve- n field guns, most of them unspiked, and several thousand small arms at Chang CARBOLIC ACID Knipusho. RUSSIA WITHDRAWS MONEY FROM BANKS Woman Who Surprised Them Work Is Disfigured for Life. at MANCHESTER, Eng.. Sept. ' 8. A dispatch today states that Russia has Just given notice of withdrawal from several banks on the continent, twelve CHICAGO, Sept. 8. Burglars entermillion pounds sterling which had been ed the residence of B. F. Crawford, deposited for three years. The money president of the National Biscuit comwill be sent to St. Petersburg. pany, at Evanston last night. RUSSIANS REFUSE TO While they were gathering the booty MARCH FURTHER they were surprised by Miss Mabel MacPherson, the sister of Mrs. Craw-'for- d. Li8. The Agensia ROME, Sept. One of the robbers dashed a bera asserts that several Russian de- bottle of carbolic add in the face of tachments of troops refused to con- Miss MacPherson, disfiguring her for I tinue the march to the north beyond life. The robbers escaped. Mukden as they were completely over- ' A thousand citizens are scouring Evcome with fatigue. anston and the neghborlng country , for a trace of the two men who inand MU8T vaded the Crawford residence LEAVE VLADIVOSTOK threw carbolic acid In the face of Miss So far the search has MacPherson. Mr. Crawford has I1XDON. Sept 8. The Tlen-Tsi- n been unavailing. s. correspondent of the Star wires that sent for a brace of English In the commandant of the Russian fortThe girl was prominent ress at Vladivostok has ordered all Evanston and Chicago society. to depart as a Japanese attack by land and sea is ex- FOIST pected. SOUNDS HEARD OF NAVAL BAJTLE urn HA WEI, Sept 8. Firing was heard at sea last night The boats outvie the harbor report seeing flashes distinctly. NICHOLAS INSPECTS THE BALTIC FLEET ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 8 Em-peNicholas left for Constadt today ,0 Inspect the Baltic fleet. BATTLE EXPECTED; REAR GUARD FAR FROM MUKDEN RT. PETERSBURG, Sept. L A brief dispatch was today received from r'eneral Kuropatkln dated 8:80 It states that Ku-"- 1 evening. Is about twenty-fiv- e miles east of the railroad. while Oku is about twen-,j- r yes-tenl- ay miles west The general of the line. staff here expects a derisive battle at any moment. Kuropatkln's dispatch confirms the belief that the Russian rear guard is mt iimmiFn Leaders' Orders and Go to Work General Strike Advocated. Sept. K, 3:15 p. in. It la rcHiric(l that the slock yards strike will tie caled off today. The iictiun of the butchers In voting to go luick Is being followed by other unions. It is stated thut if the leaders do not deelnre the strike off the men will go bark a liidiviilauls. A meeting of all trailea Involved 1 being held. It is believed that they will take action declaring the strike at an end. It is unofficially announced at noon that the cattle butchera decided on a second vote taken yesterday to return to work on Monday. The meeting or the allied trades officials took a recess CHICAGO, presumably fur the purpose of sharpening their claws for future use. He urged the convention to tie careful In its selection of candidates and victory would be sure to he with the party in November. Judge Thomas D. l)ee of Weber then moved that committees on credentials, resolutions and permanent organisation and order of businesa be elected, the committees to consist f one from each county. This was accordingly done, Weber county representatives on the committees being: On credentials, Henry W. 1 william: on resolutions, Thomas D. Dee, and on order of business, Daniel Hamer. Just the noon recess Judge Henderson read the following telee gram: Waterloo, Maine, Sept. S. 1904. "Get together, and when you get together Hiity together. FRANK J. CANNON. The sentiment of the telegram appealed to the delegates and Us reading was received with loud cheering. The convention then took a recess un- til 2 o'clock. The convention seems to be decidedly in favor of Hou. James H. Moyle for governor. There appears to be no opposition and his nomination will in all probability he made by acclamation. Present Indications are that Hon. O. W. will Ik the cnngrcKsional Thurman uf I'lah assistant Henry C. Vari.m will sii'ivtarics. J. J. llinigaard nf San nvi-ivtin iininiiiiiiiiiii for aiiprcine Pete, K S. Itnlapp of Welicr, It. t Judge. Lund, Juab cnuuiy.Jnlui West. SumIinincdi.itcly uimiii their arrival in mit county. Salt Like the Weber county delegaThe reading club was as follows: tion hastened to the Sail Like thea- Mathew Thomas of Salt Like, n. C. ter. where a eaueus was held on the Cuttle of Emery county, John S. Howstage. In the meant line Daniel llainer ell of Salt Like and Thomas E. Hull had announced himself as a candidate of Utah. for secretary of slate, and W. II WilThe re;iort of the committee on orson as an candidate for state treasurer, der of business was rend ns folows: making two candidates In the delegagovernor, secretary of Congressman, tion. It was soon apparent to the delattorney-genera- l, stute, auditor, egation that they could not secure two la I electors, treasurer, president stnte officers. A vote was thereuKin of public instruction, Judge taken on which office the delegation of the supreme court, nnd selection of should ask for, which resulted in state committee. thirty-tw- o votes being cast for state Mr. Thurman on nsKumliig control of treasurer and fifteen for secretary of state. Mr. Wilson is consequently We- the convention made a ringing speech ber county's candidate anil tilings of eloquence. Ills reference to the recent Republican convention wus relook bright for his noinlnnton. It was nearly 2:80 before Chairman ceived with great applause ttdn laughHenderson brought the convention to ter. Speaking of the notable assemorder and caled for the re;airt of the bly he said: "We might well say with Murk Anthony, Alas, what grief they committee on credentials. William O' Neill, chairman of that have we know not thnt made them do committee, submitted the report and It." C. N. Ilcrkson, secretary of the comstated that there was no contest and rt that each committee should cast Its mittee on resolutions, rend the of thnt committee and It wns full vote. The report was adopted. C. L Olsen of Salt Lake read the adopted. report of the committee on permaNominations were then celled for nent organisation and order of busl- congressman. Judge Powers will lie ines as follows: Chairman. F. R. nominated by acclamation. lMwi-r- nominee. s :im e miier-lntende- SARATOGA the Knights Templar Elect Grand Officers Excessive Heat Drives Many Home. Puli Judge Parker said, would not be determined by September. The vote of hopelessly Republican states where there were local Issues grievously handicapped them, "but the result of the Vermont elections yesterday admonishes us Unit the harmonious cooperation of all concerned and the SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8.The most Important session of the grand n encampment nf Knight Templars this morning, the first order of business living the selection of the next conclave city. This was followed Many by the selection of officers. Knights are already leaving the city. Some are leaving ot escape the Intense heat and others are carrying out a schedule taking In the interesting places nf the state as a part of their homeward Journey. The Templars decided that Saratoga should have the next ronclave, which wll be held the second Wednesday In of personal and factional unimportant dlfferencea involving no surrender of principle are essential to success." Judge Parker read from manuscript, July, 1907. speaking In an even voice. At 1:20 The following officers were elected: the edltora boarded the steamer and Grand master, George Muiton, Chireturned to New York. cago; deputy grand master, Henry Ruggs, Rhode Islund: grand generalMUST KNOW CONDITION issimo, William Melish, Ohio. OF NATIONAL BANKS elimination 8. The WASHINGTON, Sept. comptroller of the currency has Issued a call for a report on the condition of national hanks at the cloee of buslneas on Tueaday, September 6th. RUSSIANS CONCENTRATE ARMY AROUND MUKDEN 8. The St. Peters- burg correspondent of Reuters reports that the Russian army Is now concentrated around Mukaen. He also reports that Japanese cruisers have bombarded the town of on the Island of Ssghalien. Kor-saknv- TENNESSEE POPULISTS CHICAGO, general Mir Sept. 8. A plan to call a Ike" and declare all meat "unfair" is under consideration by the Allied Trades' eonference Isinrd of the stock yards striker stodny. With the failure nf the efforts to chII off the strike b ya vote of the unions general strike project Is sure to follow unless another attempt to secure a conference with the packers Is successful. It is considered unlikely, however, that the imckers will grant the request. If a general strike order is Issued hundreds of retail butchers will be affected. WASHINGTON, Sept. 8. Mllovar Kovovlo was hanged in the Jail yard this morning, convicted nf the murder of Samuel Ferguson, a contractor. SANTA BARBARA, Sepl. 8. Ry accidentally discharging a in rifle with which he was playing. Fnxen, an hay, today fatHlIy shot hiif mother, the bullet entering her neck nnd penetrating the liver. Mrs. Foxen was taken to a hospital, where she died a couple of hours after the shooting. At the correnoner1 verdict Inquest the dered was that the death of Mrs. Fnxen resulted from the accidental discharge of a Title. Epl-snn- be-ag- LONDON, Sept. I noon. eight-year-o- of Importance of er at KILLS HIS MOTHER WHILE PLAYING WITH A RIFLE Green zNlountian Election All-Togeth- te FOR NEXT CONCLAVE ministrative Extravagance and Resultant Indicative uflii-liil- HANGED FOR MURDER OF A CONTRACTOR ZKext President Shows Up Republican Ad- Deficits nt re-N- Democratic Editors Pay Parker a Visit ESOPUS, N. Y., Sept. 8. A delegation of three hundred and fifty Democratic editors arrived on the steamer St. John at 11:20 this morning. They took a special train from New York and were transferred to the boat at Hyde Park. The editors marched from the landing to Roaemount, where they were heartily greeted by Judge Parker. Editor Charles WV Knapp of the St. Louis Republic addressed the candidate on behalf of the editors. He predicted the' election of Parker. In response Judge Parker expressed pleasure In welcoming the body of representatives of the press, "one of the mighty forces In the upbuilding and strengthening of sturdy American citizenship." He said there were quesFIRES tions of great Import to be passed upon by the people In November. It was the duty of the press to present them honestly and so clearly that the people could understand them. He took up the challenge contained In the Republican platform In which It was asserted that the Republican One Man Burned to Death. Two pirty displayed high capacity for rule and government. He made compariSeriously Injured and Much sons between expenses under RepubProperty Destroyed. lican administrations and that of Cleveland and said: "During Cleve land's first term the average annual SANTA CRUZ. Sept. 8. The forest expenditure was about , $289,000,000. seFor the past three years It has been fires are unabated. Two men were a of destruction In 510.000.000. The Inevitable reabout the riously burned mill near Boulder creek. It is reported sult, of such extravagance was a dethat another man was also burned tot ficit.' Instead of a surplus of $80,000.-00- 0 which the present executive found death. The mjll loss was 128,008. Foster John ot of The summer home assuming control there was now a Othdefilclt of 140,000,000." Is destroyed. 810,000, at valued er smaler structures are also wiped Extravagance ia running riot in out. The fire Is sweeping over a line federal state and municipal governments In spite of the well directed efeight miles long. forts of some excellent officials. Ere some distance from Mukden. He says long people wll demand reform In adthis portion of his force extends sev- ministrative expenses and they will do It now If they are made to appreciate enteen miles south of Mukden. Fightthe whole truth. The coming election. ing, he says, still continues. blood-aound- They Insist on Strike Being Called Off or Threaten to Disregard the lk MEET. NASHVILLE. Tenn., Sept 8. A number of Populists assembled in Nashville today to make an effort to reorganize the parly In Tennessee. An electoral ticket Is to he named, but owing to the general lark of interest smong the former members of the party it is not regarded likely that any attempt will be made to put a state ticket In the field this year. TRAIN COES OVER SECRETARIES OF STATE IN NATIONAL CONVENTION ST. LOUIS, Mo., Sept. 8. A national convention of secretaries of state was opened In St. Louis, the secretaries of a number of commonwealths assembling in response to the Invitation recently Issued by Secretary of State Power of Tennessee. The object of the meeting la to establish some uniform system of corporate laws, by which each secretary may he In eaay touch with the others, and facilitate the transaction of Interstate business pertaining to that office. SERIES mGH EMBANKMENT ld OF CATACOMBS IN SOUTHERN RUSSIA BERLIN, Sept. 8. Near Kerlsch, in southern Russia, exenvationa have brought to light a series of catacomb Two Trainmen Are Killed and Six containing the tombs of the first century of the church. The discovery was made by treasurer hunters on People Receive Inthe property of Count Abramoff. One juries. of the tomb contained seven caskets, and Grecian Inscriptions Indicate that some of them are the resting palces of ALTOONA, Pa., Sept. 8.After a race tribal chiefs nf southern Russia, who of seven miles 'from the GuHItxin tun- at the time paid tribute to Byzantium. nel to the Horseshoe curve a runaway A silver panel bearing a dedication from Emperor Constantine confirms Pennsylvania coal train of thirty-focars last night shot over a the Importance of the discovery. embankment, killing two trainmen and LORD MINTO LAYS STONE. Injuring sis person. The deud Hre William Honrdmnn. engineer, and F. CALGARY, N. W. T Sept. 8. Lord Toohey, brakemana. Mlnto nnd party visited Calgary today FRENCH EXECUTIONER and were enthusiastically received. JOINS HIS VICTIMS The feature of the day's program was PARIS, Sept. 8. Delbler, the cele- the laving of the corner atone for the brated French executioner, died at Au- new English church, at whirh Lord Mlnto presided. teui! today, aged 81 ur 230-fo- ot |