The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-13
ABOUT IRRIGATION,
Finishing Touches Preparatory
for the Congress.
EVERYBODY WILLING TO HELP.
Hall Light Music, Hotel. Railroad and
Other accommodations Discussed and
Settled.

A Joint meeting of the several commit
tees having the matter of the approaching
irrigation congress in hand, was held last
night at the rooms OF the secretary IN the
hoard OF trade building.
Colonel John w Donnellan presided, and
the secretary opened the proceedings by
reading the minutes of the two last meet
ings which were duly approved.
In response to q communication sent
General Superintendent Clark, OF the
Union Pacific railway, regarding an e1cur-
sion for the congressional delegates, lhe
following telegram was read:
To Col. J. W. Donnellan, Chairman General
Announcements already made ~ instructions
through Mr. Dickinson to Mr. Bancroft TO ar
range complimentary train to Garfield and re-
turn for delegates TO the Irrigation Congress.
6. II. II. CLARK.
On motion a vote of thanks was ordered
for the courtesy extended.
In response 10 general lnvltauon 10 De
present at the congress, Hon. John l..
Routt of Colorado, having indicated that
he might be detained by an engagement at
Grand Junction, the secretary was directed
TO address HIM at that point and urge him
to extend his trip this far, al least, before
the final adjournment OF The congress.
n compliance with the request of the
general committee, the mayor reported,
through Chairman Donneilan, that water
would be turned in the irrigation bitches
during the session, ana that special orders
had been given for the cleaning and sprlnk-
ling of the streets preparatory TO the re-
ception of the guests. As to the lighting
OF the city, the secretary was directed to
arrange for the same, Notwithstanding the
moon was billed for several fulls.'
The place for holding the session of the
congress has been difficult problem, put
after a thorough canvass of the merits OF
all points, the committee finally accepted
the generous offer of the DeSeret Agrlcul-
tural and Manufacturing association and
chose the exposition building. The COM
mittee on hall reported that workmen were
now arranging the interior for this use.
Over one thousand chairs would be placed
ia the body of the auditorium, stage for
officers aud special guests occupying one
end thereof. This would be protected by
by guarding ropes from the promiscuous
visitors, while on either side, above and
below, tiers of seats would be raised in
ampniIheatre style.
The total capacity of the house was estl-
mated at over three thousand. Ample room
for all committees is TO be had and desks
chairs, etc, have been provided for theil
use The journalistic world has not beer
overlooked. for every necessary conYen-
fence will be afforded for the accurate anC
rapid reporting of the proceedings.
AS to the light question, the secretary re
ported that MIR. Dyer had very kindly eX
tended wires and service free of charge
On motion a vote of thanks for this fayo
was unanimously extended him, and also Il
Il. NJ. Jones for Quitting.
In the matter OF rapid and frequent rail
road service, Mr.. Allen was directed to ar
range with the several lines running to thu
exposition grounds.
The question of music had not received
special attention prior to tonight, whel
the bids were opened and exhibited the fol
lowing price lists: The Gattling band
SlO6; Held's band, Sll5; City Military band
$40 On motion, Held's band was chosen
The Badge decoration, as outlined II
yesterdays HERALD, was taken up for con
sideration and the secretary instructed Z
provide a sufficient numOer for delegate!
and officers, including the several specia
committees.
The committee on transportation an.
nounced that tue railroads had made rate,
of one fare for the round trip to all whC
come on excursion tickets, good for an
point Ia the territory. In addition to tn
Garfield excursion, efforts were bein
made to provide for run to the Cache va
ley and Bear river region and at least a
Ear as Provo.
The privilege" question excited som
debate, but was finally placed in the hand
OF tue secretary LOT disposal, WIN M
Allen as referee.
The committee of three, to whom ha
been given the matter of a programme
exercises and preliminary order of bus
ness, submitted its report to the gener
body, which, after some changes, we
adopted, aud will appear in full in Tue
days issue.
Mr.. w. S. Mccormick was selected
treasurer of the subscription fund no
being gathered i'm
The hotel rates were announced at dis
count OF about 70 per cent, with turtle
reductions in case of prolonged stay
guests, The question of Accommodate
all visitors was discussed at length and I'll
secretary directed to ask all persons hayir
rooms or hotel accommodations to send
list of the number and character of san
with prices TO the chamber of commerce
where all could apply for information al
directions. a special information bure;
will be kept at the chamber during u
session.
A vote Of thanks was unanimously te
dered TO the Deseret Agricultural al
Manufacturing association for use of t
exposition building, as also to the city a.
county officials for courtesies extended a
the gentlemen composing these bodi
were invited to occupy seats On the pl
form.
Among the letters received are the Fl
lowing:
OSHKOSH. Wis, Sept. :, 1891
J. W. Donne.ian, Salt Lake:
DEAR SIH:-Yours OF late date in yiting me
be with you at the meeting of the irrigat
congress az Salt Lake on the 18th, receiv
Pressure OF business viii make it impossi
Tor me 20 be with you. which very much
gret. Respectfully,
PHu.ErUs SAwYEF
WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. s. 1921
]. W. Dorrellan, Salt Lake:
DEAR SIR:-I cannot accept your corrtet
invitation 10 attend the meeting OF the irri
ton congress bnt take great interest in
subject, aud shall favor the most liberal pol
when the matter is before Congress. Fai
fully yours. GEORGE L. HoAT
SHREvEPoRT, La, September 5, 1897
John W. Donnellan. chairman, etc. Salt La
DEAR SIRs-Yours al hand inviting me 10
tend irrigation al Salt Lake, September 10 e
fear my engagements are such as TO precl'
an acceptance Of the invitation, ! trust
congress may be q success. Yours truly,
y. C. BLANCHARD
The general committee will meet again
Monday night, and all are expected to
present and make final preparations for
opening on Tuesday at high noon.
With our pine forests almost extinct
any high tarriffite give one sound rea
why there should be continued Sl.50
thousand tariff tax on lumberl Ii is M
fact that this tariff was kept on lumber
tue Mckinley bill for the sole benefit Of
half dozen millionaires who own and {
trol the stumpage Of the northwest