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Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-05
FELL DOWN AN AREAwAY.
samue, George Read. the News
dealer, Meets with 81 Very
Painful Accident.

/ A little before Z o'clock last evening,
Mr.. Samuel George Read, the venerable
newsdealer who has small store diagon-
ally across from the Cliff House, on Third
South street, closed his store and crossed
the street with the intention of taking the
street car to the d. & Il. q. depot, near
which he resides. Having few minutes
to wait for the car, he stood leaning, it is
claimed, against the railing OF the area
way on the south side OF the Palace Hotel
building and must have, in some way,
lost his balance and was precipitated
head foremost down the areaway, striking
with unbroken force on the rough gravel
flooring below. He was rendered uncon-
scious by the fall, and was pulled out of
the stairway a few moments later by
some boys who heard the unfortunate
mans groans.
lie was carried to Dr. Higgins drug
store, north OF the Cliff House, and re-
ceived such relief as DR.. Bowers, who
happened to be ut the drug store, could
give. 1t WAS found that he had sustained
some very serious injuries, his left thigh
being broken, and two ugly-lookng
gashes on the head explained the cause
OF his Inconsistencies. After removing
Mr.. Read to his home his friends sum
moned DR.. Benedict, and the broken limb
received the necessary attention at his
hands.
There are conflicting accounts as to
now the accident happened, some claim
ing that Mr.. Read, who is rs years of age
and very near sighted, walked into the
areaway in the dark, there being at the
east end no further protection than u
couple OF frail iron bars stretched across,
reaching not more than thirty inches
from the ground The account which
seems the most credible is the one briefly
given above. Mr.. Read had bundle OF
papers under one arm and some books
under the other, and it is thought that in
leaning against the low rail he lost his
footing, and in the darkness and with
both arms engaged, he WIS unable to
catch himself
whichever version may prove correct
will not change the fact that the stairway
in which the accident occurred is i'm a
shamefully unsafe condition and reflects
discredit on the owner OF the property, il
not also on the city officials whose duty
1t Is To see that such places are secure
against the possibility of such accidents.
The probability is that it will prove a
very serious ii not fatal accident to Mr..
Read, who is too old and feeble to resist
a great amount of suffering, and while
there has been nothing definite done
looking to IA suit for damages, it is rumored
that such an action may be taken in JUS
tcc to the unfortunate gentleman. who is
IN no position financially to endure the
hardshlps thrust upon him. In the event
OF suit Tor damages, it is claimed that
both the city and the property-owner may
be held liable.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-05
A PETRrFIED HUMAN HEAD
Dug Out Ten Feet Under the Ground
Mt bennington.

One OF the most curious phenomena
which have been unearthed at any time
in this locality was yesterday brought to
light by gentleman in bennington,
who, in digging well on his premises,
discovered, at a depth OF ten feet, petri-
fled human head in remarkably fine
state OF preservation. The head is that
OF Il man probably Of middle age-there
being sufficient evidences OF well-devel-
oped mustache and beard to warrant the
presumption-andt the features of the face
are so well retained that one could almost
fancy that an expression OF serene COM
placence is still partially visible.
The forehead is a receding one-one in
which, according TO phrenology, the per-
ceptive or literary observing organs are
largely predominant. The back part of
the head is not SO well preserved; indeed
there remains very small portion OF the
extreme back part, and the whole is
coated over with fine earth-colored sand
which may be easily removed. The back
part is soft and will admit very readily OF
the insertion OF any sharp-pointed instru-
ment, while the face is hard and intact.
a perfect roundness or fullness Of the
features contributes much to the natural
ness of expression which the face still
wears, the nose being pointed and admi-
rably preserved.
1t is believed that an expert or critical
examination would reveal much of the
interior OF the forehead and brain in an
nndisturbed state. The phenomenon, if
it may be termd so, is exhibited at
Godbe, Pitts & Co.'s drug store, in glass
case, and is the property of +. Whiteside
O'Conner, messenger of the Pacific
Express company, who obtained it at
bennington station as the train stopped
on its run northward yesterday. Mr..
O'Conner saw some men handling it in
the store which is close to the depot, and
secured it, at what cost we were not in
formed
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-05
SILVER REEF AND FRISCO.
Favorable Horn silver Advices-Be-
locating New Years Eve-sdie
Men at the Reef.

John A. Kirby has been engaged to
take charge Of the Campbell mill at Mil
ford.
The ore body in the Adella mine, North
Star, holds out well and is yielding good
returns.
1t is expected that 100 miners will be
added to the Horn Silver force on the 10th
instant.
The Comet property has been attached
by the Morrison Brothers and sheriff sale
notices are posted.
Mr. Cox, OF Beaver, an Oxford gradu-
ate, has been engaged by the Frisco
school directors to open the district
school.
Silver Reef is overrun with idle men
going from the north. The bastile was
occupied several nights last week by
financially busted strangers.
The scene on Main street, Christmas
afternoon and evening, was the liveliest
that Silver Reef has experienced since
the sandstone diggings were struck. The
saloons did rushing business, while the
sidewalks were crowded with hilarious
men. There were some eight or ten
scrapping-matches reported, but they
proven W ue vi u trllllilB ndture uhu Io
one was seriously injured.
There must have been favorable adj
vices sent from the deep workings of the
Horn Silver mine to have given it q
boom. There has been more prospecting
done on the property within the last nine
months than has been done since the
mine was discovered A commodious
three-compartment shaft is now down
nearly 400 feet, with connecting drifts
and wines on every level, and there is
reason to believe that ore shipments can
be resumed at any time, and will be soon.
Notwithstanding the fact that New
Years Eve was II nipping night, the
mountains around Frisco were covered
with prospectors who were camping upon
their own or abandoned claims waiting
for the midnight bell to mark the hour
for posting notices OF location. 1t was n
hard night on the boys, but the POSSIBLE
ity of thus easily renewing their hold
upon lapsed claims and securing aban-
doned ground, lightened up the gloom.
For years, many OF these poor prospec-
tors have camped on their claims in the
hope OF some time selling out at good
figure, and in the end they will walk out
OF camp and leave them for some other
poor devil to lose sleep over.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-05
aMASY CITIZENS OF EpHRAIM."
An Answer by Jacob johnson TO the
Allegations Against the
sswhfsky Chief of
Saupete.v

ED. DEMOCRAT: / notice communica-
ton in your issue OF the 18th ult., under
date of December Sth, and signed "Many
Citizens OF Ephraim," which, as it is
directed at one OF the leading citizens of
this town, demands notice and answer.
The idiot who penned that communica-
ton must be L Pluribus Unum, kindred
spirits, or he would not ask the questions
he does. He forgets that the man he
seeks to attack under a nom de plume is,
and always has been, his superior in
morals or in any other way, and that he
and many people here know this to be a
fact. "Many Citizens of Ephraim" says :
awe have not one licensed saloon in the
town of Ephraim." Does he know Paul
VanNordick? who keeps place where
liquor may be obtained. He pays to the
city government license OF So per quar-
Ephraim" should confne himself to the
truth, for if he cannot have "the whisky
chief OF Sanpete," as he is pleased to call
VanNordick, removed from his Office by
fair means, he will never succeed in
having him removed at all. The venom
he seeks to cast upon others will rebound
upon himself. 1t is fact that the person
your correspondent assails is the possessor
OF from 5000 to 10000 bushels of grain,
but did he not raise or purchase every
bushel of said grain? Did ever bushel
of it come to him for whisky sold? Let
me ask "Many Citizens of Ephraim" q
few questions:
Were you not removed from the office
YOU now seek on account of intoxication
Was not "the Whisky Chief Of Sanpete"
one of your bondsmen?
We're you not sent to the county Jail for
threatening his life and property?
Was he not appointed to the very Office
from which you were removed?
Have you not ever since been conspir-
ing against him and to have him removed
from the Office you disgraced and which
he fills with credit?
Have you not used every foul means in
your power or that of your few friends to
accomplish this end? Is it not fact
that "the Whisky Chief of Sanpete" pays
more taxes in one year than you ever did
in your whole life; donates as much to
the poor per annum as you formerly spent
for whisky? Is his paper not worth 100
cents on the dollar whilst yours is not
worth two cents on the dollar? Is his
word not good when yours is worthless
II you cannot answer these questions
yourself, then turn to your neighbors, or
the neighbors of "the Whisky Chief of
Sanpete," and you will receive an unan-
imous answer in the affirmative. If "the
Whisky Chief of Sanpete" is sowing such
widespread ruin in Ephraim amongst the
friends OF "Many Citizens of Ephraim, )"
why doesn't he step to the front and
prove in court OF justice his many ale
cations, and thus punish the "inhuman
fiends," as he has so often threatened to
do, instead of resorting to foul, under
handed tricks and devices, falsified by
ingenuity and malice.
Let him for once in his life come out
like man and do his work open and
above board, and stand by the facts; if
he cannot succeed thus in his scheme,
then he never can succeed.
JACOB JOHNSON.
EPHRAIM CRY, December 81, 1885.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-05
PERSONAL.
It is up from Milford.

b. Il. Grant ia up from Milford.
5. II. Godbe is among the numerous bust
ness mon at present in town.
John G. Felt, the rustling boot and shoe
man, has got back from Chicago.
l.. Holbrook, one of Frisco's popular mer-
chants, is buying goods in the metropolis
s. s. Jones, the Provo merchant is visit
ing Salt Lake on pleasure and business COM
bined.
q. +. Annett, the uffable manager of the
Telephone Company, has returned from his
Eastern trip.
Commissioner Paddock, accompanied by
Mrs. Paddock, arrived Sunday evening.
They are both guests at the Continental.
Frank W. Jennings is expected to reach
home tomorrow evening. His fathers crit
ical condition is thought TO have caused his
premature return.
Mr.. ID. +. Nicholson, for several years as
ISOLATED with the ID. M. Osborne agency in
this city, leaves tomorrow for his home in
Illinois, He will meet his family in Iowa,
en- route.
General p. L. Conner, Utah's Commits
sioner, at the New Orleans Exposition, re-
turned last evening and will spend several
weeks at home before resuming his duties
ut the Exposition.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-05
OUR NEW POSTMASTER.
". q. Ero.ve ahc Lucky NYan-Re
Will File His $50, ODO BONDS
immediately.

The press dispatches to-day contain in
formation that will shed light and dark
ness alike in Salt Lake. To Mr. W. c.
Browe, himself--the fortunate appointee
and to his numerous friends, the effect
Will be anything but darkness, as was
evlnced by the hearty congratulations
which were showered upon the geisfIe-
man in one continuous stream this after-
noon, commencing almost before the
wires over which the news was transmit
ted from Washington became cold. The
darkness will fall on the several other
aspirants, each of whom up to the last mo.
ment chung anXiously to the hope that the
wind OF favor might blow his way. Mr..
Browe has probably received from time to
time something in the nature OF assur-
ancas but WAS noticeably affected when
our reporter crowded through the t!rong,
to Interview the gentleman.
In reply to the question as to when he
would enter upon official duties, he mod
estly informed the reporter that his con-
hrmation by the Senate, approval OF
ponds and several other matters necessa-
rly entered into the consideration, and
"o"i" Pic'cub ms saying anything deii-
mite. lie will, however, at once furnish
me necessary $4,000 bonds, apd it is
thought that before they can be approved
and returned the confirmation from The
Senate will be had. At all events. Mr..
Browe expects to be ensconced behind
the windows OF the Postoflice within three
or four weeks.
A host OF applicants for positions have
besieged Mr. Browe ever since he was
known 10 he in the race Tor office, and it
is probable the crowd will be augmented
now that the matter of the appointment
is really settled.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-05
How to Consult Or. Footc. ST., by Mail

DIR. Foote, Senior, author of "Plain
Home Talk" 90 Medical Common Sense"
etc, etc, would say to those who would
Ike to consnlt him by mail that they can
have 4 list of questions and circular of
gratnltou advice by addressing Box 414,
Salt Lake City. The doctor has arranged
to have such information supplied in this
way to save time. Receiving such printed
matter the correspondent can describe
his or her case fully and direct it to the
doctor, IN New York. Dr. Foote is
successfully treating all forms of chronic
diseases, speciality to which he has de-
voted thirty years OF study and practice.
Evidences OF his success can also be had
by addressing Box Ala, as above, but all
letters oil consultation and orders for
remedies should be addressed to DIR. T..
y. Foote, ST., l20 Lexington Avenue,
New York City, N. Y, Consultation iree'
An advertisement Of DIR. Foote, Sr., in
another place deserves attention.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-05
LOCAL JOTs.
Ontario is still quoted at 800.

Ontario is still quoted at S29
There is fine skating on the Hot Spring
Lake.
The Pirates of Penzance is being re-
hearsed
The Grand Jury took rest to-day. They
VIII resume their labors tomorrow.
The "Mikado" people ARE arranging for
a ball to take place on the 18th inst.
The De,tcher Verein German society)
will give their second annual ball in Shell
don's Hall, January 9th.
Wells, Fargo q, Go. to-day received three
bars of Vienna, $5,050; base bullion, So, 763;
fine bullion, $4,000; total value, 1874 113.
Mccormick Il Co. to-day received two cars
OF Hanauer bullion, $1,000; Mckay e Reyo-
luton bullion, $1,000; total value, $3.50.
company to give the Mauritania, opera
movement the necessary financial backing
is talked Of, and may be organized in the
near future
Frank Wheeler and Bishop David NJ.
STUART, who received their sentence yester-
day at Ogden, arrived on last nights train
and were taken to the penitentiary.
A special skating train will be run to the
Hot Springs Lake tomorrow over the DEN
yer d Rio Grande, leaving the depot al
O'Clock p. IN. and returning ut 4:30 fare, 25
cents.
The Utah Central will run n special train
to the Hot Springs Lake, for the benefit of
skaters, every day until further notice, leav-
ing at o'clock in the afternoon and re-
turning at 4:30
4 carload of Hot Spring water will be
shipped to Louisville and other Eastern
cities this week, at the instigaton of GEN
eral Connor who has given the water a YER
liable boom during his absence.
Acting Commissioner Rich, of the Colo
RADIO Railway Association and also of the
Utah Traffic Association, has issued freight
tariffs for 1885. Those interested in such
documents will do well to peruse the figures.
Minersvile is reported to have had num-
Der OF earthquake shocks during last month.
A gentleman from Beaver saws they WON'T
compare with the shaking up which the PEG.
pie of Beaver have received in Judge Bore
mans court.
Mr.. John Reeve, who is mentioned as the
probable successor to the position of Utah
Csntral Roadmaster, for many years held by
MI. J. q. Laavitt, j. q genial and expert
onoed railroader, and his appointment would
meet with general favor.
number of gentlemen who have made il
z business to keep posted on the Horn
SILVER, were to-day endeavoring to 'seli
short which is an ominous sign TO
stockholders, and should suggest care and
watchfulness to local holders
The first game of tine billiard tournament
took place in the Walker House billiard
rooms last night between lowry and Engler,
the former to make 800 to the latter's 300
points. Lowry went to pieces in the early
part of the game, nnlucky kisses and bad
breaks preventing his play 'on the rail-"
while Engler kept up steady average and
counted 300 points to his opponents 3i6.
Tonight Josh Arthur and Scott Donnelly
play an even game of 800 points,
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-05
Wear and Tear of Gold.

The annual loss of gold by attrition,
shipwreck, fires, ETC., is very small, not
quite two tons, or e2S0,000 According
to Jevons, gold coin loses two per cent.
in one hundred years-that is, 9l4O,O 900
per annum on the actual amount, $780,
100000. The loss by shipwreck can
not possibly be higher than one-sixth
OF the ratio OF loss in sea borne mer-
chandise-say e2 for every e1,OOO
shipped, and as the quantity of sea
borne gold in lS71-S0 averaged ESQ, AGO.
900 per annum, the loss by shipwreck
would be el0l 900. II we allow e32 900
for loss by fires, we make up total wear
and tear of e2S0, 900 or two tons, the ex-
listing stock being trife under 1000
tons. McCulloch used to reckon for jew
elers, loss, wear and tear, ETC., about a
per cent, which would be nearly "a ,OOO.-
900 year OF our present stock.-Con-
TEMPORARY ReUietu.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-05
Utah Hot Springs.

General p. i. Conner, who has re-
turned from the New Orleans Exposition
IN speaking OF utah's exhibits says that
nothing attracted so much interest rs the
mineral waters from the Utah Hot
Springs. 1t had already become a daily
custom. the General says, for many OF
the attaches and others around the Elk
position TO call for their wonted drink
ana by everybody the water was pro-
nounced marvellous. 1t is about time
that the people OF Salt Lake were awak-
enlng to :ln appreciation of the wonderful
properties which these waters contain,
Tor 1t has long been known that thew
possess powerful medicinal qualities and
have in II number OF cases worked re-
markable cures.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-05
Judge Powers Appointment.

As will be seen in to-day's Washington
dispatches, the appointment OF Judge
Powers for Judge OF the First Judicial
District of Utah has been sent to the Sem
ate for confirmation. The news occasoned
not little surprise on the street, rs from
the Presidents delay in the matter,
it had been looked upon as morally GER
tain that the appointment would be tabled
indefinitely. Some were heard to express
the opinion to-day, that the Presidents
hesitation would be taken for tacit dis
countenance, and that the Senate will act
accordingly.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-05
John w. Sneli,s Case.

1t is known that Eliza Shaier, the
alleged polygamous wife OF John w.
Smell, was before the Grand Jury yester-
day, but OF course il is not possible To
ascertain whether or not she recanted on
the matter which caused her imprison-
hent Tor contempt. 1t is learned, how
ever, from sources other than the Grand
Jury las might be imagined, that consid-
cradle new evidence, OF II disastrous ma
tnre to the defendant, has developed, and
that an entirely different phase may be
gwen the case when it comes up for trial.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-05
OPHIR'S FUTURE.
Ell; Preparations for the Spring
work.

Many OF the old properties in the vicin-
lty OF Ophir and Dry Canyon, which,
owing to the frightfuI depreciation of
lead last season, have been lying idle,
Will be taken hold OF in the early spring
and worked for all they are worth. 1t is
also ascertained that quite II number of
new properties will be developed and that
already nearly half n million dollars has
been invested, looking to early and ex-
tensive operations. The healthy advance
in the price OF lead is largely the cause
OF these active preparations, and should
there he no decline of any Importance,
the numerous propertiesin the Ophir dis
trlct can he operated with gratifying re-
suits.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-05
Protect Your Family.

1t is the duty OF every man, rich or
poor, who has created home, to make
some provisions against the inevitable
Tor those who are dependent upon him.
and this most desirable result can be oh.
tanned by procuring policy in the Mutual
Lie 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
iiiiyams, Agent, IS Main street, Hooper 4
Eidridge Block. Salt Lake CITY
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-05
The Butte Salt Question.

The Union Pacific has finally made a
reduction in the price OF salt which it is
thought will conciliate the mill owners
OF Butte and prevent the shutting down
OF the shelters. Fifteen dollars per ton
will hereafter be the price for salt deliv-
cred in Butte, and while the reduction is
much less than the Butte people con-
tended for, it will amount to handsome
sum on the tremendous quantity which
the mills consume.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-05
Silver Quotations.
HATS! HATS! HATsl
F.iiana winter styles Jus, Arrived

Soumnn,s.
This celebrated hat is light and flexible
and the nobbicst hat worn, the leader in
New York City.
q. W. Silvcrmnnss
Fine flexible hat we are making u spec
ialty of and will sell it cheaper than any
house west of New York.
stctsOn's.
We carry the largest and most com
plete line in the city, both in soft and
stiff hats and at low prices.
NOBLE, WooD 4 Co.,
The exclusive Hatters, corner west of
Opera House.