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Show f V 988 VOL Ogden, Utah, August 8, 1908. XII. FLOUR COMPANY FORCED TO WALL FOR TEN MILLIONS & TALKS AGAIN $ labor Leader Relates His Experience Chicago and Denver it ; With Political Parties. COLUMBUS, Ohio. Aug. 6. Samuel Oomper, today aald: The American Federation of me as an agent to Labor Denver to aee what and Chicago the two great political parties would do about a labor Injunction plank in their platforms. I was received with greater vympathy and friendliness by the Democratic party. As an agent for the federation I re- -. orported that fact back to the ganisation. I am not trying to dictate any man's vote. Nor am X trying .to throw the labor vote to W. J. Bryan. I have Invitations to spesk all over the country and I will accept many of them. My object Is to report to the American Federation of Labor what my work with the two parties was and how I was received." Mr. Gomper, denied that he was going to Chicago to see William J. Bryan, but he did not deny that he might see Mr. Bryan soon. Mr. Gompers aald ha expected to have a talk with Mr. Bryan labor day or the day following as he is to be In Danville, III. Labor day when Mr. Bryan Is In Chicago. -A- At do led ailure Has BIB TREES ABE Delay-M- ills MINNEAPOLIS, Minn, August 8. Chicago nitiirncy. representing crediBecause of a lHvk of ready cash with tors In ihe amount of Il.50d.u00 whs which to purchase wheat at the pres- present lie represents banka In the and cast. The officials northwist. ent high prices to fulfill export con- of the otci-anwere in court. trails. a receivership for the Pillsbury-WaehbuThe rovivers this afternoon stated Milling company was forced that they did not believe there was today. The receivers are A. C. Lor-in- g, anything seriously wrong. They beC. 8. Plllsbury and A. C. Cobb, lieve the affairs of the company can all of Minneapolis. There will be a soon be adjusted. meeting of the creditors on Monday. The Fllisbury-WaahbuMilling The receivers were placed under a company la capitalised fur a million bond of 8500,000. The mills will not be pounds equally divided into common closed. and eight per cent cumulative preMost of the company's stock Is held ferred stock. The five mills owned by in England. The proceedings today the company have a combined capacWere before Judge Purdy In the United ity cf 80.000 barrels of flour a day. States district court. The application for the receivership was signed by the CHICAGO, 111, Aug. 6. The wheat Second National bank of St. Paul. market was staggered with the anOthers were signed by the Northwest- nouncement of the Plllsbury receiverern Nations! security, the National ship.) Longs unloaded great quantity American National, the National of of Wheat, May, September and Dey. Decem Minneapolis arid John 8. Plllsbury, a cember wheat slumped shareholder. ber ell off a cent. September nearly The unsecured liabilities of the S cels. Prorplnent dealers this after company are 15,000,000; the secured noon) said they did not believe the reliabilities are 84,000,000. The assets ceivership would effect the market are (15,000,000. Jacob Newman, a furthtr. ii i J! Then Jeers At Her. COPKEYY1LLK. Kan, Aug. 8. After aiming at his victim once and missing him and then pursuing an unarmed tnan four hundred feet along the road, William Hill, a wealthy farmer, shot and killed David Alexander, a neighbor. The shooting was done In the presence of Hill's wife a ho was riding with Alexander at the time. As the wuinan wept over the body of the dead man the husband Jeered at her and then . Tills afternoon Hill gave himself up after having spnt the night in : u the wohI. FOREST FIRES TWENTY FOUR rn DOOMED TO DIE m Forest Fires Close in on Famous California Red Woods From Two Sides. -- STOCKTON, Calif, Aug. 8. Forest fires are closing in from both sides upon the Calavaras big trees, the finest red woods In the world. It Is feared that they will be consumed before night causing inestimable loss. Hundreds of rangers are fighting desperately but the odds are apparently unThe fire jumped Stanisconquerable. laus river In three places. ROME, Italy, Aug. (.Cardinal Gibbons visited the Vatican today and declared that he was all right again. He Is expecting to complete his trip omitting none of the Matures originally planned. IN RAILROAD IMBODEN, Ark, Aug. 8. Three persona were killed, four mall clerks badly Injured and a number of passengers slightly bruised when the engine pulltrain No. ing Frisco passenger 208 was derailed twelve miles east of here yesterday. The engine dashed over embankment, pulling the a twelve-fomall, baggage and smoking cars with PLEASES BRYAN It The gas tank In the mail car exploded and the mall car, with all Ita mall, was burned. A party of sailors put out a which started la the baggage car, fire Thinks Action of Railroads Will and the baggage was aved. The killed: Arouse Sympathy for Democrats Engineer Cooper, Memphis, Tenn. Fireman Lee Booker, Memphis, Tenn. Throughout the Country. A man supposed to be H. F. Overy, residence unknown. FAIRVIEW, Neb, August i, William J. Bryan said to leaders of his party today that he was pleased with the refusal of the railroads to give Peclal rates to the notification because It would arouse sympathy because of the alleged discrimination against the Democrats. Rev. W. L. Dawson of London, a British lecturer, was a visitor to. Mr. Bryan today, and Mr. Chafln, the Prohibition candidate for the presidency, wss a guest today. Mr. Chafln painted an optimistic picture on the outlook tor Prohibition. Governor Haskell of Oklahoma, left here today for Chicago, REQUEST FOR PENNY ea ITALIAN NOBLES . CAUSES CHICAGO, Aug. 8. A SUICIDE Guo gchoenbeck, foundry foreman, lost (T5 at poker last night, and entering without a cent hla home at 1607 Robey street, met his daughter Mary. Papa, give me a penny for candy, said the little girl. Silently Bcboenbeck stepped into an adjoining room, picked up a revolver and sent a bullet Into his body. At the county hospital, where he taken unconscious and without uttering a word, it waa aald bt would die. seven-year-o- ld MAKE BOGUS COIN KERENS WILL TRY NEW HAVEN,' Conn, August 8. and well educated Italians, said to be spurious noblemen, charged with manufacturing' spurious money, were arrested on a farm near ranchvllle, Conn, today. The offl-- rs rushed in with guns and made the am-st- s before resistance could be nsadp- A quantity of counterfeit money and an outfit were found. ' IT ONCE MORE Nine well dressed ST. LOUIS. Mo, August 8. Col. Richard Kerens this afternoon formally announced hie candidacy for the United States senate on the Republican ticket. He waa a candidate four years ago. H I WRECK ot cere-monl- I' Neighbor for Riding With His Wife and Continue to Run THREE ARE KILLED FLEET III 5 SWEEP NORTH LUNATICS PASS Great Damage in Timber Belt Near CALLEJO, Calif., Aug. 8. Walter 8. ;Hinn, naval surgeon, left Mare' Island . Couer D'Alene Mines Threat- jnuvy yard thla afternoon with char-tered cars taking 84 lunatics to the national asylum at Washington. D. C. ened In Two States. j MISSOULA, Mont Aug. 6. fires are playing havoc In the eastern part of Idaho and the western part of Montana. They are threatening many The of the mines in that section. flames worked over the Couer DAlene mountains anj are sweeping the rich timber belt In that section. Hundreds of rangers are flghting. Call for volunteers arc being answered from all sides. The loss to property will be heavy. Thus far there have been no assistants. The party, for which coaches have been provided by the bureau of navigation, will be transferred here In Ogden from the Southern Pacing to the Denver and Rio Grande Monday morning. The local officials have Issued instructions to give all nereaNary aid to the officers In charge of the Insane fatalities. CADILLAC, Mlrh., Aug. I. Some of the best speakers among the Baptists of the north will take part in tha sessions of the North Michigan Baptist Assembly, opening tomorrow at Lake Mitchell, to continue through the week. EIGHT PERISH IN STEAMER FIRE Tremendous Demonstration Planned by Officials MHO LEM AN8, FRANCE, AUGUST THE WRIGHT, AUT 18 aFTMNOON 8AILED HIS AIRSHIP 2,17 uV. IN THREE MINUTES AND FIVE SECONDS. HE CON- E CRAFT PERFECTLY. THE FLIGHT WAS WIT- BY A TREMENDOUS CROWD OF CHEERING ENTHU- - r THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE PERFECT. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOi $ t 1 ! patients MICHIGAN BAPTISTS. Wlnnepeg, on Thureday morning. Six passengers and two of tho crew lost their live. In the Docks and other buildings People of British Colony Entertainment vicinity were also destroyed. The Are started in the engine room of the bold Mark and Fund Will the during the night and spread with frightful rapidity. The dead pasaengtrs: of Anticipated. Ships Coming Mrs. A couture of Selkirk. Mr. Olsen of GlmlL Miss Povaha of Wlnnepeg. Program Premises Pleasure. Three boys, Elmer Jones, Oscar Over-to- n AUCKLAND, N. Z, Aug. 8. On the whole, however, the stay of A wireless message from the and L. Fryer, all of Selkirk. the fleet promises to be a Joyous occaAtlantic fleet today says: Gale Crew: sion. The program, aa now mapped blew Itself out last night and Ous Well of Selkirk, the cook. out, provides for the'fullowlng special weather Is fine now. Will arNorman Fisher of Selkirk, the assis. features: rive at Auckland at 8 o'clock tant cook. Sunday Arrival of the nee The Premier left Selkirk for the Sunday morning." The arranged rifle match beMonday Morning Landing and of- north on Monday mornlnk with pasficial reception. Afternoon Grand re- sengers and crew to the number of tween the New Zealanders and view of Auckland troops. Evening the Americans was cancelled thirty-eigAbout twenty were sleepOfficial government banquet in Drill because the Australian law preing on board when the fire broke out Hall. vents the landing of any army When the cry of "Are" was raised, on British soil. The premier deTuesday Race meeting at Ellerslie. those who escaped did so In scanty clared he could not allow it. Reception by the Mayor of Auckland attire by Jumping overboard when they to visiting officers and representative either swam to shore or were picked Sir Joseph Ward's book was persons. presented to the American offup by boats. icers. It was printed by the Wednesday Visit of officers of fleet Two passengers were seriously hurt. to Rotorua. government and declares that The vessel contained the richest cargo no visit of foreign ships could Friday State ball at government of furs ever aent from the north by house. be as welcome. It declares: the Hudaon Bay company. It was defootball stroyed. Constable Wood was the The name of Roosevelt stands Saturday Interprovincial match. Auckland va Wellington. De- hero, rescuing and carrying a keg of for national righteousness. It la parture of fleet cherished, honored and revered. powder through the flames without Its The fleet stands .for Justice, Holiday. Monday exploding: Monday will be a public holiday. As peace and freedom. KNIGHTS OF JOSEPH. the fleet will arrive on Sunday It will not thought desirable that the vessels should 'be met by a flotilla of BUFFALO, N. Y Aug. 8. Knights AUCKLAND, N. Z, Aug. 8. Uncle boats, but should be allowed to come of Joseph are gathering today for the Sam's mighty fleet of battleships is direct to their anchorage. i the ves- eighth Annual convention of the order, now approaching this port and will sels In port will be decorated In honor which will open tomorrow mornlg steam into the harbor tomorrow for a of the occasion and the military will In convention hall. Business sessions week's stay, which will be marked by fire salutes. The Premier, on behalf of will be held , Monday and Tuesday, a tremendous demonstration on .the the people, will receive the Admiral a banquet, ball and excursions as entertainment features. part of the officials and people of this and his staff. 0 British colony. In addition to the The government will illuminate all appropriated by the local authori- their buildings in Auckland, and for ties and 825,000 by the New Zealand this purpose will use the fittings which government, civic bodies and Individ- were made for the visit of the Duke uals have added thousands to the en- and Duchess of York. These fittings tertainment fund. All of the decora- (both for Illumination and decoration)) tions are completed and the people are were placed at the disposal of the local now waiting, on tiptoe of excitement, committee, to which the government for the beginning of the festivities. will also give the sum of 800 to proThe only thing that may mar the vide for a share of the cost of dunebes stay of the United States fleet la the for the men during the week. discontent of the Socialists, who are A National Dinner very strong in New Zealand. They are The government purposes to give a threatening to hold a great demonstra- national dinner on Monday evening, at tion of the unemployed as a protest which the Admiral, officers and official CONSTANTINOPLE Turkey, Aug. against the public expenditures Inci- gjuests will be present. At this gather- and doParis from seceded dental to the reception of the fleet ing It Is estimated that there will prob- - g.Tabrl to jclaI,d according Turkey aIIeglance Some of .the members of the legislaably be an attendance of about a thou. to authoritative dispatches received ture, too, ai lamenting that the visit sand. of the American fleet may cause the Turkish forces are near On Wednesday the government pur- here today. colonists to place dependence on the poses to take the Admiral and officers the Persian border and are moving United States rather than on the motlr rapidly eastward toward Tabrlx for a erland. (Continued on Page Four.) Joint attack on the Shah's army pro I: BOSTON TODAY and Pass $50,000 ht , M , ST. PAUL, Aug. 8. The steamer Premier, Captain Stevens, was burned to the water's edge at Warren Landing, the northern terminus of Lake I FLIES Ml Some of the lunatics are violent and the surgeon expects an eictting transcontinental Journey. He hae a doaen Forest Seventh National Convention of American Federation of Catholic Societies Opens. BOSTON, Aug. 8. Boston today welcomed hundreds of prominent Catholic clergy and laymen who will fake part In the seventh national convention of the American Federation of CfLttjolfo The sessions will bcgJn toSocieties. morrow and continue through,,, the three days following. Every state, of the Union and Canadian province will, be represented. Previous con vfjil ions of the federation have ' been held In Chicago, Atlantic City, Detroit,1 YJew Orleans, Buffalo and Indianapolis. Among the questions to come before the convention will be Included such Issues as divorce. Socialism,' observance of the Lord's day, Indecent advertise; ments and an indecent stage, Christian education, the missions, at home and abroad; the Catholic press . and the spread of Catholic .literature! Improving the condition of Immigrants .and approving the enactment of, laws to prohibit child labor. Cuban Marriage. Among the reforms which the federation claims to have accomplished during the seven years of Its existence, to which Its national officials point, are the repeal of the Cuban marriage, law, bettering of conditions in the Philippine Islands, appointment of Catholics ! on the Indian and Philippine commla-wlt- h - ... - (Continued on Page Fbur.) 815,-00- KS FAST AS S'ASTS. Wealthy Farmer Shoots Bad Effect on Grain Market. y CALLS ON THE POPE HIP BEFORE BIS WIFE disui-peared- . nu ml sob May Be Straightened Out Without -F- CARDINAL GIBBONS the ffairs KILLS HIS MAN Washburn Concern Into Hands of Receivers Lack of Cash and High Price of Whiat Throw Piltsbury mt 11 NO. 190 iutiw vided affirmative orders are--, received from the Turkish government. It Is thought that tha.Stfltan will not dare to check the movement of the young Turks who are behind the secession of Tabrls. If the Turkish troops aid the revolutionists the Shah's troops will undoubtedly be overwhelmingly defeated. anti-Persi- an r |