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Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
Ready on or before August LIST.
CROFUTT'S
Salt Lake City Directory |
E0Q I9RS-S
1t will contain all the varieties of matter usually
found in City Directories and nothing
but what legitimately pertains
to works of the kind

:: It will also contain Complete Classi-
lied Business DIRECTORY. One grand
feature OF this book will be a carefully drawn
and finely engraved Street and Reference
map OF the City, showing the location of
al rall lines, prominent places and objects of
interest, covering an area of five and one-haIf
miles square; This map alone is worth the
price OF the book, which will be sold to SUBJ
scrlbers at the low price of S2.50 per copy.
This book will be carefully compiled bv Geo
A. Crofutt, of the Overland Publishing Com.
pany, author of "Crofutt's New Overland Pour
lst and Pacific Coast Guide" "Crofutt's Grin
sack Guide of Colorado" etc, etc Also com
Pller and one of the publishers of the first Salt
Lake City directory, in 1862
with the publication of this notice canvass
ers VIII commence their labors and visit every
portion OF the city. They will be known nv
t their badge. upon which is printed "Crofutt's
Salt Lake Directory" And if the citizens een9
orally will be so kind as to give them GOOD re-
nable Information, book will soon be 1ro
duced that will be credit to the CITY if not
prohtable to the publishers
.Actuary officers of secret, benevolent and
other societies and orders, mining and miscaI
laneous companies, will confer a favor nv nra-
pairing the necessary information about Their
respective organizations, and sending it tn Geo
A Crofutt, Walker House, or inform where 70
call for the same. W
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
AN GID SIGN.
Ehe interesting History oS "a MAIN
street store.

Yesterday, in stripping the front OF inc
old store at No. 151 Main street, the old,
hold block letter sign of Ross d BarratC
stood out like ghost of the past, and
awoke a host of recollections which,
while somewhat personal, may not be
wholly devoid of public interest. The store
was built by William Nixon "a one time
successful merchant here in 1855. Mr.
D. F. Walker, who now owns the prop
ertv, was then in the employ OF Mr.
Nixon and superintended the construc-
tion. Mr.. Nixon died in 1862, leaving
three widows above the then average IN
personal attraction and worldly posses
sions. to which fact one prominent cltl-
zen can testify, since, if rumor was cor
rect. he attempted on the same night,
hut at different localities, to marry two OF
them, thereby getting the controlling IN,
terest in the estate; but he oyerreached
himself in attempting to play the hog
and did not get either. 1t is to be hoped
the experience stamped upon his mind
for all time that the third of a loaf is bet
ter than no bread Another worthy cltl-
zen who still fingers with us and has
quite outgrown all his sanity leanlngs,
proposed to take in the other widow,
though he had brace OF wives already,
but he also got left.
After Mr.. Nixon's death, Messrs.
Bourne & Stokes occupied the stand.
Next came Messrs. Bourne & Needham.
In 1866 Messrs. Ross & Barratt leased the
property. flushed it with the street and
ran up the sign which yesterdays clean
inc brought gain to the front after fifteen
wears of hiding. We are not advised as
10 the success or non-succeSS OF the other
firms. but we know something OF the eX-
perience of the latter. After the fall con-
ference of 1868, signs went up like magl"
I'D and down the street, with Holiness
to the Lord" above, and the all-seeing
eve beneath, and any other sign had the
same effect on good Saint (and all were
good Saints them as yellow flag IN an
injected district. What with the ab-
sence of the winning sign, ward teach
ings, and public preaching, and the
assistance of the then leading paper
(whose editor is now in the same fix as
was the old sign few days back, the
firm sank more thousands than the city
had inhabitants.
In the spring of 1869 Mr. Ross, the
senior partner, who is still remembered
as a handsome, clever and excellent man,
died, leaving the junior (who is as marked
for the absence Of all the above qualities
as the senior was noted for their posses.
SION to fight the battle out. He could
not afford to die, perhaps was too mean
to die, or preferred rather to tarry yet 9
little while, and so he was left to watch
the signs Of the times, and watch among
other things the All-Seeing signs one by
one hauled down; and now with ont
exception they are as much in hiding anc
as hard to find as the editor of the lead
ing paper, which paper, after taking the
pay for an advertisement, Christian-likt
and gentlemanly-like, informed the pub
lie it was al lie, and not to be deceived
thereby.
Cline sets all things right; the mills
of the gods grind slowly, but they grinc
exceeding fine"
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
A Great Difference.

There's a great difference in people,
isn't there?"
eyes; there is that"
"Now, there's Deacon Parifer. You
know what a mild-mannered man he is.
When he asks blessing, for instance,
he does it so quiet and timid like that he
seems to beg pardon for venturing to do
it at all but with Elder Rhoret it is al
together different"
Chow does he do it?"
"Why, he humps himselfover his plate,
and he goes at it as though it was bust
ness that couldn't be put off, and he
wanted it attended to right away When
he mentions the name of the Lord he
don't do it with reverence and timidity,
as Deacon Parifer does, but he blurts it
out as though he had just hit his thumb
with hammer"
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
Utah Driving Park Association.

The announcement of the Utah Driving
Park Association which appears in our
columns to-day will be read with interest
by all who are interested in the noble
sport of horse-racing, The two days
meet next month promises a fund Of en-
joyment and excitement, and the entries
are expected to be strong and numerous
for the occasion, several horses-with, of
course, the inevitable clark one''-now
being in training on the Park grounds for
the coming races. Three races will take
place each day. The purses aggregate
81 800, the betting promises to be lively,
and altogether two days splendid sport is
ANTICIPATED.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
Odgers Determined to Suicide

Nicholas Odgers, who attempted sui
eide last evening, was taken to the Sis
ters' Hospital, from which place
he escaped yesterday morning at 8
O'Clock by jumping from the win
dow. One of the attendants passed
him to-day with breakfast on a tray and
the determined man grabbed a case
knife and started to carve his
throat again. One OF the patients
prevented him and he was taken to a
room, and bound hand and foot until DIR.
Benedict arrived, who placed handouts
on him. Odgers labors under the insane
impression that he is pursued by muir
derers who seek his life. He is undoubt-
edly crazy.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
Protect Your Family,

1t is the duty of every man, rich or
poor, who has created a home, to make
some provisions against the inevitable,
for those who are dependent upon him,
and this most desirable result can be OBJ
tanned by procuring policy in the Mutual
Life Insurance Company of New York,
the oldest active company in America and
the largest life insurance company in the
world. Rates, etc, furnished by Louis
Hyams, Agent, 55 Main street, Hooper &
Eldridge Block, Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
poUeH ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE.
An Insane Miner HACKS EAis
I'm a Dreadful Manner

last night about 7 80 o'clock lln'i1
miner named Nicholas Odgers attempted
suicide by cutting his throat WIN
+uentv-fye cent knife, when Opposite
Col. Kaighn's residence on Nam stiee''
If is learned that a few days ago Odgers
came in from Tintic and went to the
Sisters Hospital for repairs. For a week
mast he had been suffering from deurlulh
tremens, and he was watched very
closely to see that no injury was done 10
himself. He stayed at the hospital Mon
dav night and came to the city YESTERDAY
afternoon. Being somewhat melancholy
he wandered down Main street, TIL pc
tween Fifth and Sixth South, when ne
met a little girl and asked her lew
Questions. While thus talking he took
from his pocket single-bladed, brass.
handled knife. and severed the throat
above the larynx, as is usually done by
ali attempting suicide by cutting the
throat. MIR. Sebree, Mr.. John Hepworth
and others came to the scene, and Mi.
Hepworth got behind him to avoid sus,
necfed attack, pinioned his arms, and
took the knife away from him.
Odgers then thought death near at
hand, and gave way and prayed ior
absent friends. The DEMOCRAT reporter
caught the words which were expected
to be his last. He would say: Good
bve, Annie; we both loved you, but L
didn't kill jim Robinson; it was my
partner" On being asked his age, OF
his relatives, property, etc, he said ne NJ
was So years old, a native OF Cornwall /,
England, and had lost s., $500 and gold
watch and chain given him by John Nc
Cresley He was examined by DR.: Bene--
dict and taken to the police office and
afterward conveyed to the hospital: He
will recover in a short time. but will be
watched closely until his mind is clear
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
Personal.

Mr.. S. II. Barrett, of circus fame, made
pleasant call at the DEMOCRAT this
morning. This afternoon he left for the
west.
We had a very pleasant call from Mr..
Crofutt this morning. He is in the city
getting up new directory. Mr.. Crofutt
was associated with the late Mr.. L. L.
Sloan in getting up the first directory of
Salt Lake ever published. He is author
of tourists guide to the Pacific Coast,
us well as other guides.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
A Fine Programme for Saturday.

Decoration Day on Washington square
will witness the most interesting exercises
ever given by the Athletic Association.
The Red Boys and McCooks, the bicycle
riders, and the Salt Lake and Almy
cricketers will all contest for Territorial
championship and gold and silver medals.
The grounds. grand stand, ETC., are
being renovated for the occasion, and
every facility afforded for an afternoons
endowment. Admission as usual.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
Salt Lake City Brewing Company.

NJ. CULLEN, IL. w MORSE,
President. Vice. President.
We are now prepared to receive orders
for our CELEBRATED BUDwEIsER LAGER
BEER. Special inducements given to pur-
chasers of carload lots.
Having given our careful attention to
the selection of the finest material for the
manufacture Of beer after the Budweiser
process, we are in a situation to place be-
fore the public an article superior to any
hitherto offered in this market.
Orders by telephone promptly attended
TO. JACOB NORTH, Sec. & Treas.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
Goldsmith & Co.

Are now displaying one of the finest lines
of Children's Shirt Waists at 40 cents and
upwards; Children's and BOYS Straw
Hats; Children's Suits of all Styles.
Our great speciality this season is our
NorfO1k Suits.
For Mems, Youths, Boys and Children's
wear
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
To the Public.

Subscribers to the DEMOCRAT are re-
spectfully requested to report, without
delav, any neglect in delivering, or any
undue lateness in the delivery OF the
naper. A postal card on this subject adj
dressed to THE DEMOCRAT Will always
meet prompt attention.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
Robert lie DiahIa.

''Blasphemy'' is certainly fine thing from
a literary point of view. But, if the Calvin
istic God really exists, Ingersoll is elected
for an interesting experience when he leaves
here-Chicd0O Tribune
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
Salt gakr Semottat.
WEDNESDAY, Ma -, -
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES OF mAli
..t. Sol+ Lake City POSto0ice.
Silver Quotations.
HatsI Hats! Hats!

Spring and Summer Styles now in. We
ora Sole AGENTS for all the fine New York
Hatferg. including Youman's, knoX's,
ciiyerman and Thomas Townsend q Co,
london. We also carry a complete line
Of John B. Stetson & Co.'S. Fine Hats.
u NOBLE, WooD & Co,
The Exclusive Hatters.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27

To those who buy for cash, will make
difference of 10 per cent. on any retail
prices you may get in town on Groceries,
Fish and Fruits. am never undersold.
l keep no books. L. s. KELSEY,
56 w. First South st.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27

JohnTaylor & Son, No. As and 45 Second
South Street, have just received choice
lot OF Spring and Summer Woolens. which
they offer to make up in tirst-class style,
at greatly reduced rates.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
For n First-ClaSs Iunch

Call at the Fountain Lunch Stand, old
London Bank Building. Hot Lunch from
II a. IN. to 3 p. M. The neatest place in
town.
d. BRoBERG, Proprietor.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
The First in the Season.

A fine assortment of Spring and Sum-
mer cloths of the very latest pattern have
just arrived at JOE BAUMGARTEN,
Ill Main Street. The Tailor.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27

For fashionable suit of clothes, or
anything else in the tailoring line, at
most reasonable prices, go and talk to
II. f. CLARK.
Old Herald building.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27

WHE: the weary, hungry traveller casts
about zee TO lay his head, he will
find ,l. 81. AID most satisfactory meal
and 4 at the White House. =
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
AdOlph Hauerbach.

Practical Watch Repairer, has removed
to No. Is E. First South street, first door
west of Auer & Murphy's, and would be
glad to see new as well as all his old Gus
toners X
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27

First Day-Wednesday, June 18th.
FIRST RACE-Purse $500; 2:4O class; trotting
SECOND RACE-Purse $500; 2:44 class; trotting
and pacing.
THIRD KACE-Purse $50; all ages; running
half mile and repeat.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27

Second Day-Thursday, June 18th.
FIRST RACE-Purse s150; running; all ages;
one mile dash.
THIRD RACE-Purse $780, free for all; trotting
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
ImDOrfant.

The celebrated Vulcan Powder Compa-
ny, of California, have appointed Mr.. f.
A. Pascoe, of this city, their agent for
Utah Territory.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
Hardy & JennenS

Are receiving California and Utah Fruits
and Vegetables daily. Everything cheap
and first-class. 20 w. First South Street.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27

CALL at 55 Main Street and examine
samples of Utah Soap.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
Q. K. G.
Decoration Day
BOX OFFICE OPEN ON FRIDAY.

DIR. FooTE, Senior, would announce to
those who visited his rooms on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday and found them
so crowded that they could not obtain an
interview, can call on Saturday forenoon
between the hours of IL and Y. This
will be the very last opportunity to con-
suit the doctor before he leaves the city.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27

CoAr Or and Fluid at Pioneer Lamp
Store, 81 z FIRST South Street.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
AMUSEMENT

PRoGRANTNEBs
/. Single Wand Exercise
o Double Wand Exercise.
g. Wand March.
A. Ring Exercise.
< Free Gymnastics-First Series.
G. Bean Bag Exercise. CT,
Free Gymnastics - Second Series - and
March.
& Yankee Doodle Series
9. Running Contest.
10. Free Gymnastics - Third Series - ana
March.
IL Indian Club Exercise.
II Running Contest
49, Grand Promenade.
IA. Dumb Bell Exereise-Anvil Series-AnV1I
Chorus.
Mrs. l.. H. HALL, Instructor.
aR- Proceeds for the Benefit of the Schools.
ADMISSION-Dress Circle, 75c; First Circle,
soc: Second and Third Circles, 25c. Reserved
seats, without extra charge, can be mad at Moore,
Allen & Co.'S.
Doors open at $780, performance to commence
at ID.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-05-27
PROGRAM IL:
First Day

Entries for Trotting and Pacing close June 1st
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-03-12
ooLoRED REPuRLIoANs.

The mass meeting of colored Repub-
licAns which assembled at the court
house Monday, was the most harmoni-
GUS and enthusiastic ever held in the
city. The house was well filed and at
8 O'Clock the meeting was called to order
BY G. 8. w. Lewis. who briefly stated its
object. The organization was completed
by the election OF T. Il. Bellamy secre-
tary. The meeting was addressed by
Msssrs. Wilkins. Ellington, w. A. Smith,
Rev. Williams and A. w. Woodson. All
the addresses were we'll received and
heartily applauded.
Mr.. Woodson moved that the mass
meeting nominate G.. S. W. Lewis for
the office of justice of the peace.
As there were several others who
desired to address the meeting the nomi-
nation was withdrawn, and the meeting
was further addressed by Messrs. E. Tip
ton, P. B. Moore. Rev. Daniels, Rev.
RansburG, A. ]. Maddix, B. F. Thomas,
Adam Lewis and VIM. st. Clair, who In
the course of his remarks brought down
the house with enthusiastic applause.
he renewed the motion of Mr.. Woodson
to nominate G. s. w. Lewis for justice of
the peace.
A rising vote was taken in which
every GENTLEMAN in the room partici-
pated, including several white Republi-
cans,IS the motion unanimously sus-
tanned.
On motion of Mr.. st. Clair, seconded
by W. A. Smith, Captain s. B. Warren
was unanimously and enthusiastically
endorsed for reelection to the office OF
mayor of the city of Emporia.
Mr.. W. A. Smith offered q resolution
endorsing Mr.. VIM. Wilcox for consta-
bic, which was adopted by a unanimous
vote.
A. W. Woodson offered the following
Resolved, That any competent color
ed man who offers himself for member
Of the school board shall have the hearty
support Of this meeting.
Adopted.
The enthusiasm and harmony which
prevailed throughout the proceedings
shows that the colored men of Emporis
mean business.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-03-12
PERSONAL MENTION.

We were much pleased to see the
pleasant face of Rev. W. L. Collins in
Emporia Monday, and thought that he
probably came back to stay. Mr.. Col
Inns is here and at Americas on 8 bust
ness trip only, and says himself and
family are we'll pleased with their new
home in Philadelphia, where Mr.. Col
Inns is now publishing the Christian In
structor.
Mrs. Gilmore returned from Topeka
Sunday. She visited her husband. D.
s. Gilmore. at the asylum, and says that
he is rational only at short intervals. He
is rapidly losing any control over his
mild, sud it is thought he can not live
long. This is sad news to many people
in Emporia who knew Dave Gilmore as
one of our best citizens in the days gone
by.
B. F. Pease OF Central City, Colorado,
stopped off in Emporia Monday on his re-
turn home from New Orleans and trip
through Florida and other southern
states Mr.. Pease has considerable val
liable real estate in this city. He be-
lieves in Emporia, having owned the
lots twenty odd years, and thinks them
desirable to hold yet. He ssys the
Worlds Exposition is a big success
every way but financially.
T. G. Whitley returned from Washing
ton Monday. He reports an i'm
mense time at the Capital city and says
George Kremer has gone to PennsYl-
vaDia to visit relatives, and that W. Fl
Anderson went to New Orleans from
Washington, tickets from that place be-
ing on sale for S., from which we infer
Mr.. Whitley would have gone too, If he
had had any money left.
Bishop G. 81. Fowler of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, was IN the city
Monday enroute from his home in San
Francisco to Clay Center where he will
preside at the North Kansas conference.
While here he was the guest of Rev. w
G. Snodgrass. He expressed himself as
much pleased with Emporia so far al
he could form opinions from his visit Of
9 few hours Bishop Fowler Is one oil
the Episcopal board elected by the gen.
eraI conference at Baltimore last May
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-03-12
rae EMPon1A PosToFFtCE.

The st. Louis cbe-Democrat. under
the head of ..What are We Here For"
publishes the following concerning the
federal Offices at this place:
The postofice At EmporIa is of the
second class, with emOluments as fol-
lows. Salary, s.. 500; clerk hire. q, 700;
money order commissions, $3.50; appro-
prlation for rent, $500; for lights and
fuel, $40; total $500. Out of this the
postmaster pays $2,O65 for clerk hire.
$500 for rent, $3.50 for gas and fuel, and
nearly $500 for incidenials; total, So. 800.
which nets little more than 81 600. The
fixtures, valued at $500, are furnished
bv the postmaster.
There are several aspirsnis for the Of
fee, but the most prominent one Is T. G
whitley, Esq. The Democracy here are
divided, ana the name of Hon. J. III. Nc
Gown, editor of the EmpoEia Democrat,
Is often mentioned in connection with
the place. Mr.. McCown, however, is
making no effort to secure the appoint
ment to the Office which. as he says is not
yet vacant.
The present incumbent, Mr.. Samuel F.
Murphy, went TO work for Hon. Jacob
Stotler, late postmaster, before he had at
tanned his majority, and for mere than
4
when on January Is, 1884, he was ap-
pointed Mr.. Stotleris successor. His
commission therefore expires January 10
1888. Mr.. Murphy is f1rst-cless busi-
| ness man, and il very popular. He is
accommodating, never tires, and is Civ
/ ing general satisfaction A number of
prominent Democrats have lately told
your correspondent that in their opinion
he would not be disturbed, but would be
allowed to finish his term. Besides II
IL we'll known he was appointed under
civil service rules, having been in the
line of promotion from mailing clerk to
postmaster. Mr.. Murphy has retained
Mr.. Par Bucher, deservedlV popular
Young Democrat who has been identified
with this Office for five year. and prompt
| ly made him assistant postmaster. His
brother, Mr.. Semper Butcher. is also
retained, and is paper delivery clerk
These young Democrats have hosts of
| friends and belong TO one OF the Oldest
| as well as one of the most highly es.
teemed families IN Lyon county. Mr.
| Whitley, q near neighbor and warm per-
sonal friend of Senator Plumb, is now In
Washington, but ii Is generally believed
there will be no change at this time.
The other federal Offices here are:
United States cOmmissioneIship, now
held by Judge J. Jay Buck, our Repub-
lican representative, and whose successor
has not yet been suggested. The deputy
United States marshalship, now held by
Mr.. Thos ]. Fleming, who is appointed
| by the United States marshal at Junction
City. For Mr.. FlemiDg's position NO
one has been named.
James L. Dougherty. George johnson
and James A. Williams of this city, all
veterans of the late war, are postal
clerks. They are eating for the coming
of that not uncertain sound. Among the
candidates for these positions whose
claims would most likely receive favora-
BILE consideration IN the event of change
are Messrs. G L. Burge, Fred Tiffany
and Joseph Hetherington, all represents.
| tive young Democrats.