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Show u rA KILL 30,000 JAPANESE THE WEEKLY SENTINEL EXPLODED BY RUSSIANS WITH DEADLY EFFECT. tUftmuuXiMiUM MINES mi tocktoa UTAH STATE NEWS. A Fearful Slaughter of Little Brown Men During at. Assault Upon the Outer Work at Port Arthur. son of James Ballard A dispatch received In St Petersburg from a Russian Correspondent at Ac Mukden, dated July 12, says: cording to intelligence received here, ths Japanese last night attacked positions near Port Arthur, and were regoods for the trade. Utah bas ben alloted 5,984 by the pulsed with enormous losses, not less government for arms and equipment than 30,000, It Is said, being killed or wouided by mines. tor the state militia Port's ShangLondon Tbe Morning For the first half of the year 1904 the Japthat hai says correspondent of of states fees the the secretary at mines land tbe casualties anese by office amounted to 27.2C0.90. Port Arthur Sunday night are reEphraim Is putting on metropolitan ported to have been 28,000, but nbne airs, the city council having installed of the many special war dispatches a latest Improved street sprinkler. mention a Japanese disaster at Port Frank C. Jenne suicided at Ogden, Arthur. taking carbolic acid. He left no word CLOUDBURST IN OREGON. that would cast any light upon the cause for the act Two Lives Lost and Many Home DeOn July 17 and 18, at Mantl, will be stroyed by Flood. jheld tbe Scandinavian conference of Meagre particulars have been rethe Mormon church, which promises ceived of a cloudburst accompanied to be largely attended. by loss of life and great damage to Kleth Barnes of Kaysvllie, whose property near occurred which eye waa injured bv a firecracker on Mitchell, In Wheeler county, Oregon. the Fourth, will not lose the sight of Two lives were lost, Mrs. Bethune, his eye, as was feared. a woman aged 90 years, and Martin George M. Kerr, who died at Ogden Smith, aged 91 years, being swept last week, as the result of an opera, away In the flood and drowned. They tlon, had served for a third of a cen- were too old to assist themselves to tury as depot master at the Ogden do a place of safety, and were beyond the rescue of stronger people. pot houses is In all twenty-eigh- t Kelson Hal.etL a young Pleasant In add! and were Mitchell destroyed, View man, tried to commit suicide Sunday morning by taking morphine but was saved by the use of a stomach pump. Russell Love, the flfteeny ear-ol- d on of State Senator Stephen Love, was thrown from hie horse in Salt Lake City last week, receiving Injuries which proved fatal. The first crop of lucerne at Santa-quiwas a big one, and is all hauled in. Some think the second crop won't amount to much, because the grasshoppers are very numerous. The little son of J. O. Decker of Santaquln was thrown from a horse and severely cut on the head and his Jaw nearly broken as tbe result of the explosion of firecrackers. J. C. Brown and Lawrence Pratt were Injured while painting a building in Salt Lake City, the scaffold oe which they were at work falling Brown being seriously Injured. Frank ,, Hopper aged 11, had his naLd cut oil at the wrist while hang- tlon several large barns, one containing on to a moving train In Salt Lake ing thirty horses, were swept away. City. The little fellow fell beneath Bridge and Mill creeks unite sew the wheels with the result stated. eral hundred yards above Mitchell, Word has been received in Ogden and the converging of the rushing of the accidental drowning In Arkan- waters created a wall of water twen sas City of Leroy Mqffat, son of R. P. ty feet high, which swept down toMoffat, engineer of the stationary en- ward the town In a mad rush, sweepbefore it Fighting ing everything gine at the Southern Pacific shops. Ita way through the residential pop The company of the national guard tlon of the town, it swept more than which was ordered to be organized at a score of houses from Its path, and American Fork' has not yet met with on to the lowlands beyond. passed any decided success, only about half Though the warning of the flood's the required number being recruited. coming was brief, the Inhabitants were aroused to their danger In suffIn ore The and bullion settlements icient time for most of them to teach the Salt Lake market for the half-yea- r high land out of harms way from the ending with June 80 att&tied a total flood. The future may reveal the loss tot 11,287,540, compared with 11,219, of several lives. The flood, fortunate200 for the corresponding period last ly, swept down on the town at a time when many of the people were In the business section, otherwise the jear. Ralph Green, a boilermaker s helper, loss of life Would have been much attempted suicide In Salt Lake City, greater. taking strychnine, but Is now out of danger. Green had an unfortunate love affair, took to drink and became was accidentally killed by a powder explosion. Tbe new knitting factory at Lehl Is now in full operation and turning out af Tucker or v, n despondent Ban pot e county officers have retons ceived and paid for twenty-twof grasshoppers, captured by Sanpete farmers. It Is believed at least thirty tons will he captured and destroyed before the pests are exterminated. The sugar beet outlook for Utah and Idaho Is excellent, according to Duns latest review. Acreage In Idaho has been trebied, and In Utah has been Increased 33 per cent Tbe water supply Is ample and thinning Is about completed. N colas Teakoulas. a laborer on th section for the Rio Grande, was killeJ near Murray. While working on ths section Tsakoulas attempted to cross the track Just as the train came along, and was. struck by tbe engine snd almost lnstanty killed. Alfred Merritt of Kewaskum, WIs, while en route home from the coast, dropped dead on the platform ,of a Southern Pacific passenger train at Terrace. He had burled his wife just two weeks previous, and it is grief brought on heart trouble. Mrs. Alice Mitchell, who was shot three times by her lover In Boise, Idaho, was s sister of Charles Odd of 'Kaysrllle. Once before Mrs. Mitchell has been shot Her husband did tbs deed and seriously injured ber In thf face, afterwards killing himself. Jonathan Riley and his 14-- y ear-ol- d von, of Salt Lake City, were drowned In the Jordan river. The boy was bathing, got beyond his depth, and shout ed to bis father for help Despite ths fact that he could not swim, the father plunged in after his son, aa4 Both were drowned: ACCUSED OF AWFUL CRIL2. Peart Skelton Charged With Dynamite Explosion at SELECT CANDIDATES CT Using IdLV-- , PARKER AND DAVIS NAMED pendence. Pearl Skelton has been takea to Cripple Creek, Colo, from Pneblo, oa a warrant charging him with the murder of the fourteen men who were killed by the explosion at Independence station Jpne 8, Skelton, who left Cripple Creek after ths explosion, waa arrested on' the Med ill ranch, near Rye station. In Pueblo ecvnty. Sheriff Bell said that Bkeltoff bad talked a great deal about tbe explosion, but be did not know whaj evidence had been obtained to oonnect him with the crime. Bkeltop protested his innocence and said that he would have no difficulty In proving an alibi. , The warrant for Skelton waa sworn out by Sheriff Bell, who had received Information that Skelton bad been toasting that he knew who caused ths at Independence. Skelton explosion was a member of the Free Coinage Miners union and had worked In several mines In the district. DIAZ ELECTED PRESIDENT. at Head of Mexican Government for Next 8Ix Years The formal election for tha'prest-den- t of the republic of Mexico took place Monday. The electors met, transacted their business and announced the election of ' Portforlo Diaz as president and Ramoa Con ral as vice president The election took place two weeks ago. Th following day the president announced In a proclamation inasmuch as thera was no opposition to himself or Mr. Corral they were elected by tha people subject to the board of electors, which met Monday. The electors were named last week by tha various states and met for the purpose of announcing to the republic and to tha world that for b!x years Porforlo Diaz would he president and Ramoa Corral vice president. Ths election was received with general satlsfao-tlothroughout the country. Will Be n DROWNED WHILE BATHING. Two Young Women Lose Their Lives Near Caldwell, Idaho. M a stereo n and Miss Ida Shuey were drowned In a slough near the home of G. W. Shuey, about two and a half miles from Caldwell, Idaho. The bodies of both have been recovered. Miss Shuey, whose boms Is in Alton, Kans., was the niece of G. W. Shuey and was out here on a visit Miss Masterson was the daughter of the Dan Masterson, rancher of Middleton. She wai visiting Miss Shuey at the ShueyAjm ana two two young women qia.-t- l tii the slough to go in bathing. Just how the drowning- occurred Is not known. When they did uot return search was Instituted. Their clothes were found and Immediately search was made for the bodies, which was Successful In a short time. of Miss Masterson was 17 years age and Miss Shuey 19. Miss Bertha well-taoW- - Populists Hold a Conference. y After three conferences, held night by members of the executive committee of the Peoples party with prominent Bryan Democrats who are dissatisfied, not so much with the platform as with the presidential nomination by the Democratic national convention. It has been decided by the conference of the leaders to decide on some line of action during tbe coming campaign. Commenting on Judge Parker nomination, e prominent Populist said, Next to Cleveland, the Populists most desired the nomination of Parker. His nomination emphasizes the parting of the ways of the allied forces and will help Immensely to restore the PopullRt party to Its former Strength and effectiveness." Sat-urda- BY DEMOCRATS. New York and West Virginia Furnish Democratic Standard Bearer, Both Being Selected Upon Firet Ballot The national Democratic convention la now a matter of history, and the delegeatea are wending their way homeward. . Judge Alton B. Parker of New York waa nominated for president and Henry B. Davis of West Virginia for rice president, both being selected on the first ballot The official ballot for president resulted as follows: 658; Parker, Hearst, 200. Votes for other candidates were: Cockrell, 42; Olney, 38; Wall, 27; Gray. 12; Williams, 8; 4; McClellan, 3; Miles, 3; Coler, 1; Morgan, 2. Utah cast her eutlre six votes for Parker, while Idaho and Nevada cast lx each for Hearst Montana's six votes went to Parker, while Wyoming Colorado cast supported Hearst fotr votes for Parker and fiva for RearsL The nominees for vice president were Davis of West Virginia, James 1L Williams of Illinois, George Turner of Washington, and ax Senator William A. Harris of Kan- Grover Cleveland, accord. la prose dispatch, refused to see a re porter, but sent the following trass his room: I am In absolute lgnor a nee the action of th SL Louie convention except In so far as It has nominated Mr. Parker as presidential candidate. With the result ' I am abundantly gratified and 1 hope that the remainder of the work of the convention will add to th encouraging prospects of Democratic success. This Is all I can possibly say at this tlma I do not know when I shall hav as opportunity to read th platform adopted or to learn of the entire pro ceedings of the convention. In any event It is absolutely certain that ne further expression from me may b expected at present I hope to b rw lieved of further importunity on this subject When asked whether he Intended to support the ticket, William Jennings Bryan said: I have nothing to say except that I expect to cast ,my vote for the ticket. The news of Judge Parker's nomination was taken to Mrs. Parker, mother of th Democratic nominee, at Derby, Conn. Tears came to her eyes and for a moment she could not speak. She Bald: I bad hoped. If hla nomination would be the best thing for the party, that he would be nominated, and now, she said, If hia election will be the best thing for the country, I sincerely hope that he will b elected." es a. She said that Judge Parker waa a The vote resulted: Davis, 54; personal friend of President Roosw 165; Turner, 100; Harris, 68. veit, and within a year or two had , Idaho, Montana, Oregon and made him a visit at his Oyster Bay Mrs. Parker is 80 years of eg. Washington cast their votes for Tur-sft- horn while Wyoming supported Davis, Terrible Strain en Leaders. aid Colorado cast seven votes for Many of the leaders of the Demoo Turner and three for Williams. Judge Parker received the ne.ro of racy underwent a terrible straia in h's nomination at his home In Esopus, th recent convention. William JenN. T., at 6:20 Saturday morning. nings Bryqn was hard at work for consecutive houra, and When asked If he would say anything seventy-twen the matter of his nomination, he came near collapsing at the end of that time. David B. Hill, Senator aid: No, I ehall say nothing whatever Tillman and John Sharp Williams upon the subject until I am formally were all badly used up, while Champ Clark, the permanent chairman, at tha notified of my nomination. A telegram from William Randolph afternoon session Saturday, was unHearst was read before the conven- able bo make himself heard beyond He had I wish to thank the first four rows of seats. tion, as follows: announco his make th friends for secretary their my unfaltering support I think I can best express my meats for him through the megaappreciation of their loyalty by con- phone. These are only a few of the leader tinued devotion to the principles of true Democracy, for which we have who show strain of the session, and It Is the concensus of opinion that fought and by loyal support of this convention has established a recths men chosen by the convention to ord for hard work and long hours. lead the Democratic party. British Papers Discus Convention. David B. Hill Is quoted Several London newspapers print as saying: Of course I am delighted editorials referring to the national with the result, and the more so be1.1 two foots, first, that Democratic convention at SL Louis, most of them merely recapitulate Judge Parker was named on the first but events of the convention. All of the ballot, and, second, because, with one that Judge Pai exception, no personal abuse or vi- them, however, agree In accordance Is kers personality tuperation was indulged In. Each to candidate as traditions with the was state allowed to put In nomination their favorite son, and vote for him for the presidency, but, except for th as we had planned. Judge Parker expression of general satisfaction that of the will, I believe, make an ideal candi- sliver will not be the Issue campaign, there are few comments date, and wiil fit the platform, which showing any particular British opinIs also ideal." ion on tbe judgment of the delegates. Pat-tiso- WI1-Ilian- C'-ah- r, o Martin W. Littleton, who made ths speech at the Democratic national convention In St Louis nominating Judge Alton B. Parker, was elected president of the borough of Brooklyn In 1908. He has been a power In politics In New York for many years and has a strong following. His personality is striking and be Is an orator of no mean ability. ELOPERS SUICIDE. Leath to Oregon Couple Preferred Separation. A special dispatch to the Portland Oregonian from Roseb'erg says thal news has been received there from Millwood that William Ford, aged 3t years, and Emily Bogard, aged 16 committed suicide by drowning. It is reported that tbe couple were about to elope, but fearing capture drowned themselves. The coroner has gone to the scene of the tragedy. Ford was a mss of family. e twenty-liv- e Cl st e, Meat Famine Predicted. As soon as the retail butchers la New York City learned on Tuea day that strikes had been ordered in tbe meat packing plants In many of the large cities, they at once began to advance the price of meat from 2 to 3 cents a pound. H. L. Elchel-berge- r, general organizer of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters A Butcher Workmens Union of America, predicted that within three days there would be a meat famine In New York City, and other cities wher the men are out BUILDING A FORT. PermaRussians Are Constructing nent One Near Kyeng-Heung- . Japanese scouts, who have arrived at Gensen, report that the Russians are constructing a permanent fort , near situated In northeastern Korea near the mouth of the Tuman river. The Russian garrison has been reduced to end at battalion, the remainder of the garrison having been concentrate at Poe-slbay. The Japanese scouts report that they found the Tuman river Kyong-Heung- Hun-Chu- n closely guarded. planter. lty for a short time Monday after considerable damage noon, canBlng to property. One man, named OTools was killed by lighting at bis home Snd five others were Injured by flying missiles. The maximum reached miles an by the wind was sixty-fivhour, but this velocity waa sustained for only a minute or so, or the dam-ig- e might have been much greater. reputable citizens of North Topeka, Kans., took a Union Paclfio work train, went four miles went of town and with picks and shore's dug ditch three feet wide and seventy-jiv- e feet long through the railroad embankment This was done to allow the stored flood water to escape to the river instead of running through' town. The mob" then returned guletly to their homes. Another ex- tlon was made In a similar man-gainth Santa Fa tocoa-venlenc- L A terrific Btorm of wind, rain and hall prevailed In St Louis snd vlclir Mob Digs Ditches. An orderly mob of about ur chairman of the Democratic national convention. Is the Democratic leader In Congress. He Is now serving his sixth term In the House from the Eighth Mississippi district and Is as eloquent speaker and a keen debater. Mr. Williams was born at Memphis, Tenn., July 30, 1854, and after the battle of Shiloh, where his father, a confederate captain, was killed, the family moved to Yazoo county, Young Williams was educated In the Kentucky Military Institute, the University of the South, the University of Virginia and at Heidelberg. Germany, and after studying law was admitted to the bar In 1877. He also has extensive Interests as a cotton Storm Sweeps Worlds Fair. urmv Thousand People Quit Werfe Because of Disagreement Over Wages. As the result of a stubborn dl agreement, chiefly over wage for killed labor, one of the most extern lv strikes in the history of the meat packing Industry of the United State began Tuesday In Chicago, Kansas City. Omaha. SL Joseph and other cities where large packing plants are located. If prolonged th strike la expected to cause widespread possibly equaling tbe anthracite coal famine of two yeare ago. Tbe unanimity of the strike waa complete. More than 45,000 employe In Chicago are directly Involved. alone 18,000 ment are on strike The effect of the strike on the food supply of the country and the prices of meats Is being earnestly discussed,' tbe announcement notwithstanding that the packing houses, contrary somewhat to expectations, will continue operations without any close down, employing whatever help may be available. How much alleviation In the furnishing of supplies to the public this course may afford Is a matter of wide variation of opinion. The packers declare that hnndreds of men who could not be provided with places have been applying daily for work. Forty-ftv- e fJOHN JffaCP n7LJ4fl3s John Sharp Williams, temporary Feared the Lad Would Glvs Information Agalnat Them. Louis Padillas, s boy of Las Padillas, 12 miles south of Albuquerque, N- - M., was shot and probably fatally wounded by a member of a gang of alleged stock thieves, who suspected him of having given Information against them. Officers from Alba querque went In pursuit of ths gang; who fled toward the Manzano and sd far have eluded capture. Z127ZV W L7 EMPLOYES STRIKE. Tnr THIEVES SHOOT BOY. o PACKING Odell and Roosevelt Confer. Governor B. B. Odell, accompanied by William Barnes, Jr., chairman of th Republican state executive committee of New Lork, arrived at Oyster Bay Sunday to have a conference with President Roosevelt on th political situation in New York stata Bbth declined to discuss th object of their visit. Governor Odell said, however, that the reports that President Roosevelt would name th Republican candidate for governor of New York was simply ridiculous. 8wallow Beckons t Bryan. Rev. Dr. Swallow, Prohibition candidate for president, has sent the following telegram to W. J. Bryan: "My Dear Bryan: Read Numbers, tenth vert. Coma chapter, twenty-nint- h Following 1 the verse: And Moeee aid unto Hoabb, the eon of Aaguet, father-in-lath Mldlanlte, Motes we are journeying, unto the place of which the Lord said I will give It you; com thou with us, and we will do thee good, for the Lord has spoken good concerning leraeL Veteran Would Take a Hand. Governor Peabody of Colorado, baa received a telegram from Colonel R. B. Frye of Ouray, a veteran of the civil war, saying: "As General Bell admits that he Is powerless to defend peaceable citizens from the thugs and highwaymen in Cripple Creek, I will. If you will give me the authority, enlist two companies of war veterans, and. If you will supply us with armfe and ammunition we wJl contract to make Cripple Creek one of tbe safest In the state for any peaceable citizen. Swam for Three Days Among a number of strongs tale related by the crew of the steamship Shlmosa, just arrived from. Japan and China, Is one to the effect that while th big freighter was speeding through the Red sea a Lascar sailor was picked up. The swarthy heathen declared he had been swimming three days and nights, having fallen overboard from an Indian trader bound for Antwerp- - Captain Champlln la certain that the man was at least thirty six hours la the water. |