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Show Ogden, Utah, November 9, 1908. INI FOB OF PRESIDENT. BUT IS Court Packed for Hearing of Ray Laniphere Whose Exanination Assassin, a Stenographer Vigilance of His Victim dtad man's person bearing the name of Hill, Hunt and Holts, attorneys, "n the card was penciled, "In caae of please notify above firm." An empty envelope waa also found on the dead man's person. It waa addressed to "Annie Mackay, care of the Training School of Anna Jaques hospital, Kewburyport, Mass." A dagger and a slug shot were also found In the pockets of the dead man. Inquiry at the office of Hunt. Hill and Botte developed the fact that Mackay had been employed by them as Further Information stenogruhpher. regarding the dead man was refused. It la said that Mackay waa a postal employe before Postmaster Morgan's charges of dishonesty In connection with the poatal clerks of New York were made. It la believed by the police that Mackay probably suffered through Morgan's vigilance and aought thus to avenge himself of hla fancied Who Suffered Through Would-Be-Murder- er Plans Carefully His Dastardly Act of Vengeance. Postmaster could be dispersed. Within an hour after the shooting, the entire city was agog with excitement almost equal to the Thaw sensation. Postmaster Morgan waa wounded In the left aide of the abdomen, the bullet coming out of hla body on the right aide. It la believed that the wound will not prove fatal, an operation performed on Morgan at 10 o'clock, revealing that the intestines were not penetrated. Although It waa at first though the wounded man would moat surely die. It la believed now tnat he has a good chance for recovery. horns Morgan waa carried to hla nearby, but waa later removed to the kay, who approached and said: hospital, where the operation waa perla this Mr. Morgan?" Vpon the reply of the postmaster In formed. Mackay was removed to th 162nd the affirmative, Mackay pressed hla waa identified platol against Morgans stomach and Street station, where he by a premium due from the New fired. As the postmaster fell, the was placed the gun against hla own York Life Insurance company, and care Mrs. In of addressed to Cogswell, without looking and forehead right or left sent a bullet crashing 236 Wert 116th street That the cowardly art waa premeditnrough hla skull and Into the brain. A great crowd gathered and reserve tated, was evidenced by the fact that the police were caUed out before the crowd a business card was found upon NEW YORK, Ed. M. Morgan Nov. of New York city and shot fatally wounded today wu accosted him near hla who man a by The home at 146th and Broadway. would-b- e assassin was later Identified m Eric H. Mackay. a stenographer, who after committing the cowardly et, blew out hla own bralna with the Mune revolver. accompanied Morgan, Poet master daughter, waa by his little subapproaching the entrance to the Macaccosted waa he by when way . TEDDY SNUBS WARJOLLEGE impressive T Roosevelt Invites Labor Leaders to Dine But Overlooks Man Who Enthusiasts Water Against of Fought for Bryan. Indignant Uncle Joe Because Saturday's Speech. Extreme Indignation among water enthusiast ss a result of the speech of Uncle Joseph G. Cannon delivered last Saturday before the Bankers' club, is evident today. Cannon declared his opposition to appropriations for public works, deep waterways movement and the Panama CHICAGO, 111., Nov. WASHINGTON, D. C, Nov. President Theodore Roosevelt today Invited the following labor leaders to dine with him on November 17 at which tlm it is understood the gathering will discuss desired legislation for the benefit of labor In the United States. John Mitchell, T. V. Powderty, Daniel Keefe, James Duncan and F. H. Morrissey. President Gompers of the American Federation wee not Included in the Invitation and this la taken as a direct snub to the labor leader who urged the of William J. . Bryan during election the nation the late campaign. eanal, "Uncle Joe" declared that had best leave tle matter of waterways with the future generation for settlement, for they would have had more experience and would make fewer mistakes than would be made now, Speaker Cannon ha etlrred up a veritable hornet's neat among thoee HAINS BROTHERS Ceremonies at Wash- ington Attend Dedication of Army School. WASHINGTON, D. C, Nov. The magnificent new army war college was dedicated here this afternoon with most Impressive ceremonies. Secretary Elihu Root was the principal speaker. General Franklin Bell and W. Witherspoon of the general staff also spoke at some length. The, college, which is a beautiful and massive structure, Is a monument to Secretary Root, who evolved the oi Ulna 1 Idea of a course of continual study for all army officers. In order to keep them continually in readiness for service anywhere In the world. The college has been opened for Pacific Coast Business Men Adopt many months and has a large enrollment of students It has a beautiful Resolution of Good Will location, being situated on the Washington arsenal grounds fronting upon the Potomac river. Toward Nippon. Today's dedicatory services were attended by leading diplomatists of the nation, wbo listened Interestedly to the TOKIO, Japan, Nov. I. A delegation addresses of the speskers of Pacific coast business men from the United States, which has been touring WITH LONG Japan extensively for several weeks 4 COUNT WILL BE AM- NAME held a past, meeting today preparatory AMBASSADOR ERICAN to returning to America. Strong resolutions were adopted to BERLIN, Germany, Nov. I. the effect that In view of the friendship Hein- and good will displayed by the Japan- 6 The appointment of CountGerman as Von Bernstorff rich 4 the between ese he trade relatione eountrlce can and should be 6 ambassador to the United States , two waa officially announced here i strengthened and that "some plan 4 Is one 4 should he adopted whereby the com- 4 today. Count Bernstorff of the the 4 of diplomats -, leading lnbe can merce of the two countries German 4 empire, creased end the friendship of the Japanese and American people made Brlg.-Gener- it New York World in Sensational Article Says Teddy LA PORTE, Ind., Nov. 3. The court room was packed to the doors by a curious throng for the trial o( Ray Lamphere who Is charged with murder of Mrs. Belle Gunttess and her three children, all of whom were found burned to death last March In their cottage at La Porte. The defense failed to demand the indictment. When the examination of Jurors began, It waa expected that the first talesmen would panel of twenty-fiv- e be exhausted early and preparations were made to Immediately summon more. It Is expected that twenty-fiv- e fully a week will be required to fill when the sensational trial the will begin In earnest. Eight veniremen had been examined but were all excused by noon today. wrong. There appears to be a deep mystery connected with the motive for the attempted assassination. At six o'clock this morning a man telephoned to the postoffice from a bakery on Amsterdam avenue near Morgans home and naked to talk to Morgan. He waa Informed that he could not see the postmaster untl 6:30. The man at the telephone In no way tallied with the description of Mackay. The police Incline to the theory that the tragedy waa the result of a deep laid plot of some sort. Morgan told hla little daughter Dorothy aa he lay on the sidewalk wounded that he had never before seen hla assailant. aa-asa- in CANNON GETS 'Begins Today. ai ' per-'petua- l." HEARING IS SET F. W. Dohermann. of Ben Francisco, the sentiments of every member of the said that the visit of the Pacific coast delegation when he said that the views I men to Japan had been an unqualified of each man of them had undergone a NEW YORK, Nov. t. Justice Asp-inw- success In every way and that It would j change aince coming to Japan. He eswho favor waterway appropriations In Queen's county supreme court undoubtedly result In the establishing pecially praised the courtesy of the Jaand the probable result of hla speech 14 panese merchants and of tha officials will be greater opposition to his today peremptorily act December of of a better undemanding between the who have done everything In their two countries and a vast Improvement as speaker of he house of rep- next as the data for the Joint trial power to facilitate the remedying of the Heine brothers on the charge of In trade relation and trade Itself. resentatives. William Annla. Mr. Dohermann said that he voiced the present conditions In Japan. mraln I I all murdering Captain Paymaster portion, and Nearly Issues Order Pro- Elements All Except Energy. NEW YORK. Nov. 6- -In a sensational article, the New York World Roosevelt for tha today endorsed United State senate after declaring hat it would prefer the election of a Democrat of Integrity and ability. The article aays that In suggesting Iloune-ve- lt for the aenatorship, the World withdraws no previous word of criticism regarding Teddy'a administration, hla policy, methods or manner of dis- hss rained experience that Is valuable to he nation and that hie services should not be lost. It refers to hla familiarity- - with foreign aeairs and poinU to the value hla service would be aa United States senator from New York. WASHINGTON, D. C.. Nov. I. James Wadsworth, speaker of the New York assembly, William Ward, charging the duties. The World aaya that It regards the national committeeman from New president aa unfit for hla high office York and Representative J, W. Dwight, and declares Uiat Romrvelt lacks bal- after conferring at length with Presiance, poise, dignity and sense of pro- dent Roosevelt today said: 'The portion. That he lacks a sense of re- president told us he would absolutely lp sponsibility, that he lacks Judgment keep his hands off the New York and that he la entirely lacking in fight It la the generally accepted view In nearly all essential elements except energy and determination that go to administration circles today that Secmake him an administrator of the first retary Elihu Hoot a a receptive candidate candidate, but he will not fight rank. The article declares that Roosevelt for the election on nla own behalf. nena-torsh- NEW JERSEY FIRM IS BEST BIDDER FOR BATTLESHIP UTAH WASHINGTON, D. C.. Nov. 4. The New York Shipbuilding company of Camden, New Jersey, today submitted to the government the lowest bid for the cnnitnjrlim of the big new battleship, Utah, for which an appropriation was made by the last congress. The New Jersey shipbuilders offer to fulfill the governments plana with turblna machinery complete Inalds of 33 months and guarantee a speed of 20 4 knots per hour for 13,646,000. 2-- HOUSTON CARNIVAL. PROMISES RESULTS in HOUSTON, Tex., Nov. I. week In Houston was ushered In this morning, with every promise of the greatest carnival of fun and frolic ever held In the Lone Star state. Nothing UNCLE SINS No-TSu-- nr ENVELOPES but favorable weather conditions Is a necessary to Insure one of the greatest crowd in the history of the city. A two weeks racing meet will be held Navy Yard Men Will Get 10 Per In connection with the carnival and Men Cent Raise-1- 000 has attracted the attenlon of horsemen all over the South and West. NORTH . COMPANY GETS BUTTE HEARING TODAY. BUTTE, Mont., Nov. I. Judge Hunt, Ini the United States court, will to- morrow hold a hearing at which objecting creditor will be asked to show cause why the bankruptcy proceeding brought against tha North Butte company should not be dismissed. Creditors are asked to file claim and payment la promised. Ex-tenal- on up hiiev Army I Lacks Balance, Poise, Dignity, Sense of Affected. WASHINGTON. Nov. 6. A general Increase of about 10 per cent In the salaries of all civil service employes at navy yards will be recommended in the report of the committee on grades and salaries of the Keep Commission. The report Is about completed and la expected to reach the department by the latter part of this week or the tint of jieat week. In lie report to congress last winter the Keep commission recommended a substantial Increase for these employes, but In the opinion of the naval authorities the Increase .was too large. The question of revising their salaries was to the committee on grades and salaries by order of President Roosevelt with the suggestion that their report ought not to increase their pay more than 10 per cent If the report la received before' Nov. IS, It will probably be approved and put In operation on December 1, The new wage scale will affect about 1,000 clerks, draughtesmen and Inspectors. This change of grade and salary can be made without special legislative Socialist delegates .thority as the rating of civilian are also Civic many promFederation. The The MltchelL meeting John union and phical the clerical and mechanical are opposed to Gompers, owing to ployealn " of Secretary Morriaaey ises to be the greatest In the blatory their ha haa taken the stand agalnat of labor, organised seems to be a certainty. political creed. The real work of the convention bePresi6. The trouble growing out of the fedWith DENVER. Colo., Nqv. quesThe principle gins tomorrow. and blacklist will also be discussed dent Samuel eration presiding child Gompers tion will be the restriction of Last winter STOCKBROKERS GO representing a mil- during the convention. labor, government pension for super- delegates present an- the Bucke Stove and Range company of annuated workers, a national eight-ho- lion workers, the twenty-eight- h relaw, powerful and sweeping In it nual convention of the American Feder- 8L Louis secured an injunction UNDER IN BOSTON from the to here called waa Labor ation printing af Gompers order women stmining scope; moie protecsion for import-lanc- e name of the concern in the "We don't utmost of Matters the workers, the Inauguration of postal .today. to organised labor In the United patronise" list of the America will be savings banka the official organ of the Statees are scheduled (nr consideration Indorsed and Aaiatfc labor will be BOSTON, Mass., Nov. 6. Burnham, and th convention promise to be the American Federation of Labor. GomBennett &Co, exchange brokers, tothe of the In notable most Injunction, pers obeyed nominally the history Secretary Morrissey date 11 night an aaalgnment to Guy M. marde day made all but nomlally, only having received the be'ated credentials of John Cox of for the benefit of credl-faBoston, a aorta to the of are and There to that references indications it, surface Mitchell, allowing him a seat. Presit51-- . reason No for the smash waa that organised labor is against dent Lewis, of the United Mine Work- determined fight will be made against of Samuel Gompers to the Bucks company. This led to a given. ers of America. Intended to withhold the No statement of the assets and liain thla bilities Mitchell's credentials, but pressure waa the presidency. Many delegates are dis- contempt case against him. of the firm 1 obtainable. Gomla of satisfied hack taken federation stand to case, with the the solidly hold by brought to bear and he did not to be the result of inFailure one appears and all recent and the delegates campaign. They Gompers, his original Intention. Lewi will fight pers during the declare that he took the American Fed- believe that the injunction waa a viola- ability of the firms customers to redeIn convention, the Mitchell against viola- tion of the fundamental right of free spond to a call for margins on short manding an explanation of his present eration of Labor Into politic In account. of Ita tion and constitution National speech and a free press. position as chairman of the ' leaving Ail Property to Mrs. Myrtle Platt. hot SPRINGS, Ark, Nov. Col. Tucker, army paymaster, today Issued an order saying that in the event of hla death all his property would go to DENVER, Colo.. Nov. 6. The Twenty-eiMrs Myrtle Platt Instead of to his wife. ghth annual aeaalon cf the AmeriThe order was forwarded from the Federation of Labor opened at 10 rmy hospital here to Washington for can o'clock thif morning In the big audiendorsement. torium with nearly 400 delegates from all part of the nation, in their seats. Welcoming addresaee were delivered H. PIERCE by Governor Buchtel, of Colorado, Mayor Robert W. Speer, of Denver, and PROMISES TO APPEAR state and local labor leaders. The bigla aeaalon will last two weeks and It Imexpected that business of greatest nathe of men the to laboring port t8TIN, Tex.. Nov. 6. H. Clay tion will be transacted. of re appeared before the court today The opposition to the because aa president, Samuel Gompers the counsel of Judge Priest of St. J. ihe favored the election of William exwaa Mo., and agreed to give bond aa la not crystallxing 'Bryan, 10.000 for hla appearance to answer pected. to th- - head of tne he indictment charging him with HI ' although strong conceded, is the federation la that It expected James M. Lynch, Ing will be continued by the agree- -l 'sentiment favor of counsel until next January. president of the International Typogra CUT sw-arl- au-The- rg em-w- ho ur at, Anti-injuncti- on con-flem- ftd-jeratl- ! j I by-la- w. ct |