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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17

Martha N. Ford yesterday COM
menced habeas corpus proceedings in
the Third district court to recover the
custody of her son, James A. Sawyer
In the petition it is alleged that T.
NJ. Sawyer is the father Of the child
who is Y years of age, and that the
child was born out of lawful wedlock
The petitioner further alleges that
She has at all times had the care and
custody OF the boy and has provided
him with food and clothing and sent
him to school.
It is then alleged that on Dec. 10 OF
this year the father unlawfully, with
threats and with a show of force, took
the boy from the custody of the pc
titioner and detains him at his resi-
dence in Butterheld canyon, near Fort
Herman, Salt Lake county. The pc
titioner prays that writ of habeas
corpus may issue, commanding the
father to have the boy brought before
the court to abide the action of the
court in the premises.
The writ was issued, made return
able on Dec. 16
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
THE LYCEUM co.
Take a Benefit and E. w. Duncan
Paws Their Claims.

The stranded Lyceum vaudeville peo-
pie, whose engagement terminated with
the sudden departure of Manager ANA
dee Duncan last Sunday, took a benefit
at the little playhouse last evening, and
are now in a fair way to return to
San Francisco.
Cashier Ed W. Duncan helped them
out very materially by making a set
Element of all the claims of the mem
bers for back salary, and at the close
of the performance, the following was
formulated as an expression of their
gratitude to him:
Editor Herald: I have much pleas
ure on behalf of the company lately
playing at the Lyceum in thanking the
public of Salt Lake City for their kind
ness in helping to make the benefit
performance last night a success, and
also in thanking Mrs. E. w. Duncan,
not only for her assistance towards the
benefit, but also for the personal set
tlement which she has made with each
of us on accot q of her sons Habili-
ties, and cheertully acquit him of all
blame which we place to his youth and
ineXperience.
BEVAN MONTAGUE,
For Lyceum Vaudeville Company.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
THE POSTAL TELEGRAPH.
WILL SPEND & MILLION Elk.
TENDING INTO THE WEST.
vice-President Baker Says the Line
VIII Be Equipped to Salt Lake
City-Heading for the Klondike.

New York, Dec. 16.-After a meeting
of the directors of the Postal Telegraph
Gable company, Vice President Baker
said:
1--WE are going to spend million dol
lars in reaching out into new terri
tory. We intend to extend our lines
in the west. to Ogden and Salt Lake
City, thus giving an entrance into the
states of Utah, Wyoming, Montana and
Idaho. Moreover, the chances are that
we shall. sooner or later, have lines to
the Klondike. I understand that our
Canadian company is getting ready to
equip a line to Dawson City, and that
it is only a question of time till it will
be in operation.
Our lines now penetrate nearly
every state in the Union, but with the
extensions contemplated the coming
year, we shall be able to compete with
the Western Union in about every city
in the country. We shall build one ex-
tension from Leadville, Colo, to ogden
and Salt Lake City. Utah, and another
to Helena, Mont, thus connecting with
our Rocky Mountain and Canadian Pa
cific systems"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
Mrs. Christensen Found Guilty.

Mrs. c. P. Christensen was yester-
day tried before Judge NorreI and a
jury on the charge of obtaining prop
erty under false pretenses. She was
found guilty and Thursday, Dec. %,
was set as time for passing sentence.
The charge against Mrs. Christensen
was that she bought an iron kitchen
range from the Wrought Iron Range
company at an agreed price of $50.
She paid SIS in cash and gave notes
for the balance. When the notes be-
came due she failed to pay them and
in the meantime had so disposed of
the property that the sellers could not
find it. The contract of sale provided
that the title to the property remain
in the sellers name until the full
amount of the purchase price was
paid.
Assistant County Attorney Putnam
prosecuted and Attorney S. H. Lewis
defended the accused.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
Main Street Merchant Is In the Race
to Stay.
IMPORTUNED BY FRIENDS
CONSENTS TO ALLOW HIS NAME
TO BE USED.
Said That Pratt VIII Carry His Case
Into the Courts-Walter Williams
Wants to Be Park Keeper Again
-Reiser Is An Applicant For the
Position of Clerk of the Board of
Education.

Four members of the city council,
three of whom were friends of Arthur
Pratt, visited Martin Lannan yester-
day and rendered him their services
and support in securing the place if
he would consent to become an as
pirant for the position of chief of
police. AT first Mr.. Lannan declined
to state his position, but later in the
day, when others interested, who are
not members of the council, called
upon him and suggested they would do
all they could to aid him, he consented
and said from this time forward he
would be considered in the race for
the place.
MI. Lannans friends believe he has
the ability to fill the position and that
If appointed he would make an efficient
officer. So from this time on, he will
be considered a rival of Charles
Wilcken's.
The exclusive announcement that
Mr.. Wilcken would be a candidate,
published in The Herald of yesterday
created considerable excitement in
political circles. The situation grows
interesting as the days go by. There
is but little doubt that the action of
the council in effectually disposing of
Mr.. Pratt will open the field for other
candidates and that a very pretty lit
tie contest will be waged within the
next two weeks.
From all indications it would seem
that there are to be no new develop
ments in the matter of the case of
Arthur Pratt, the deposed chief of
police, until after the first of the year.
when the ordinance passed at the last
session of the city council takes effect,
when it is stated he will begin action
in the courts to compel the city treas
urer to recognize him as the chief of
the police department.
Tt is not generally believed, by at
torneys, that he will stand any show
in connection with a case of this kind
as no matter what is done, the council
will have passed an ordinance estab-
fishing the Office of chief and filing
the same by confirming some appointee
Of Mayor Clark.
However there are plenty of at
torneys who will contend that Pratt
has a show, so it is reasonably certain
he will be heard of again.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
Williams For Park Keener.

Walter Williams, the present incum-
bent, is candidate for disappointment
as park keeper. He has been at the
park for four years and has claims for
the place which he believes entities him
to preference. He was there two years
as florist, during which time he saved
the expense of purchasing flowers for
the grounds of the joint city and
county building, and that is quite an
item. Williams says when he went to
the park it was little more than a hay
farm, while now it is a thing of beauty.
AS result of his labors, 10000 plants
bloomed in. the. park last year. For
the past two years he has been in
charge and his friends are unit in
saying the place has improved won
derfully-500 per cent, perhaps. Mr.
Williams has a good following for the
place, and it is thought he is consid-
cred very favorably by the incoming
mayor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
TIE HOLIDAY VACATION AT
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Will Commence Thursday Afternoon
and Continue Until Monday, Jan
uary 3-The Webster School-As-
signment of Teachers-Financial
Matters.

The Christmas and New Year holi-
days of the public schools will COM
mence Thursday afternoon, the 23rd
and continue until Monday morning,
Jan. 8, and the teachers will receive
their salaries for the half month end
| ing with the last day Of school. These
actions were decided upon at last even
ing's meeting Of the board of educa-
ton, at which all the members, except
Mr.. Toronto, were present.
Several matters pertaining to the
completion and occupancy of the Web
ster school building the first of the year
we're disposed of, and altogether the
! proceedings We're of the usual impor-
lance to taxpayers and those interest
| ed in the welfare of the schools.
| WEBSTER SCHOOL CONTRACTS.
On recommendation of the committee
on buildings and grounds, the following
contracts for work on the Webster
! school building were awarded:
Utah Stove e. Hardware company
wainscoting and tile flooring in vesti-
bules, for $262.50.
Crager Wire & Iron Works, iron gates
| and window screens, for $121 So
Craig G. Atkinson, stone floor in boi-
Ter house and coal room, for % cents
per square foot.
| P. W. Madsen, window shades, for
s135.
w. S. Pierce, slated paper black
boards, for $3.50.
H Dinwoodey Furniture company
two dozen Vienna chairs, for S45
The committee was authorized to pur-
chase the number Of clocks needed for
! the Webster school.
GETTING THE BUILDING READY.
Superintendent of Buildings William
Pinney was directed to secure neces-
sary help to clean up the rooms in the
new Webster building for occupancy
the first Monday in January From
now on the steam heating plant will
be kept in operation to thoroughly dry
the walls, according to the boards or
ders.
The superintendent of buildings re-
ported the contract work for plastering
and masonry on the Webster school
building was satisfactorily completed
and ready for acceptance.
The employment of Richard Mace as
engineer and janitor of the Webster
school building, commencing on Dec.
10, at a salary of $66.67 per month, was
authorized. This action was taken on
recommendation of the committee on
| buildings and grounds, although
! Messrs Cotton and Thomas voted in the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
TILE BANK WINS
In the Case of Rohrer Against Jere-
rniah Scheuck.

LII Tue Ease OIL AouI0E K S&1ASC JSTS-
miah Schenck.
Judge Hiles yesterday delivered his
decision in the case OF o. R. Rohrer
VS.. Jeremiah Schenck and the National
Bank of the Republic, intervenor,
which was tried and taken under adj
visement a few days ago. His honor
found the issues in favor of the inter
venor, the National Bank of the Re
public, for $1,000 and interest
The plaintiff sued to recover SO, $50 on
a prOmissory note. The National Bank
of the Republic garnished Schenck in
a suit brought by the bank against A.
j. Varney, A. F. Rohrer and w. M.
Christy, and the money with which
Schenck would have paid the note
given to o. r. Rohrer was placed in
the hands OF a trustee pending the re-
suit of the banks suit in intervention
to recover $4,000, fer which they had
obtained judgment against Varney A
F. Rohrer and Christy. The inter
Venor's contention was that the note
given by Schenck to o. r. Rohrer was
for money owing to A. f. Rohrer, and
that the assignment of the claim to
O. r. Rohrer was fraudulent as to the
bank
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
Justice Court Reversed.

The appeal case Of 7. c. waltenspiel
VS.. John Shea was tried before Judge
Cherry ard jury yesterday. The
plaintiff recovered Judgment in a JUS
tees court for $40 and costs, for dam
ages done to the plaintiffs property by
the bursting Of a water pipe in Shea S
saloon, and the water flowing next door
TO plaintiffs cellar and damaging his
stock OF tobacco and cigars. The de-
fendant took an appeal, and the Jury
returned verdict in his favor, thus re-
versing the finding of the Justice.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
Rsiser for Clerk.

A. S. Reiser, the would-be Croker of
the Second precinct, is a candidate for
the position of clerk of the board of
education, "at the solicitation of his
many friends" Reiser stands about as
much show Of getting the place as a
SNOWFALL does of existing II months in
that land where ice cutters are per-
petually out of work, but he is making
an effort, just the same. Albert would
very much like to frisk from one place
to another. In the language of one
who knows a whole lot, Shades of an
extra tally mark, what next?''
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17

with having quail in their possession
contrary to the provisions of the game
law, came into Justice McAIaster's
court yesterday and changed his for
mer plea Of not guilty to guilty and
was fined So and costs, which he paid.
Judge Sommer today changes his
office from rooms 81 and 80 Eagle block
to the more commodious apartments,
Nos. II and Is in the same block, for
merly used as United States commits
sioner's court.
Joseph A Graham VS.. George H.
county.
Louisa A. Mills VS.. Robert T. Nc
Evan ct al; suit to recover $500 on a
promissory note tried and taken under
adVisement
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
B. E. Walker On Trial.

B. f. Walker. a former night watch
man and eX-police officer, was put on
trial yesterday afternoon before Judge
Norrell and a jury, on the charge of
burglary. Assistant County Attorney
Putnam prosecuted, and Attorney c. b.
Glen defended Walker
The information charges that on Nov.
last Walker. while he was employed
as q night Waterman, entered the
premises OF the Denhalter Bottling
company. 31S South State street, and
stole and carried away AS cigars, of
the value of $50.
The trial was proceeding when court
adjourned until today.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
GEOGRAPHY TEXT BOOKS.

CHM & Co. proposed to supply Frye's
complete geography at a price of $1.2i
per copy. allowing so cents exchange
price on old books, 10 per cent of the
net cash proceeds for handling books
and freight charges both ways. The
proposition was referred to the appro-
pirate committee
Mr.. Hansen offered a, resolution tc
the effect that a sufficient number OF
Frye's complete geography be pur-
chased for the needs of the schools, al
the price and on the terms stated ir
CHM & Co.'s proposition. Objection tc
its consideration was raised by two
members, and under the rules it went
over until the matter could be consid-
cred by the committee.
New window blinds for the Bryant
school were ordered placed in position
and the board adjourned till next Wed
nesday evening.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
Bucklen,s Arnica salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, CornS and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles. or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by z.
c. NJ. !. drug store.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
GETTING Ready to Strike.

Ishpeming, Mich, Dec 16.-The Min
ers' union is holding a secret meeting
today, and will hold another this even
ing The question of striking for Is
per cent advance demanded by the IN
ion for today, which demand was ig
nored by the corporation, is being bal
loted on
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
Know Tnyself.

The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser in Plain English. or Medicine
Simplifed by r. v. Pierce, M. D., Chief
Consulting Physician to the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo,
n. Y, zoos pages, illustrated; $50, 900
copies sold at $3.50. Now sent, paper
bound, ABSOLUTELY FREE on re-
ceipt of y one-cent stamps to pay for
mailing only. Address the author, as
above
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
Large Fire in Iowa.
Marshalltown, Ia, Dec. 16.-.

Marshalltown, Ia, Dec 16-The
wholesale grocery house of Belts,
Fletcher & Co., one of the largest con-
Germs in Iowa, caught fire this after
noon, and will be entirely destroyed
Fear IS entertained that the postoffice
and Ode opera house will be swept
away by the flames.
The loss on the grocery stock is $780,
O0O loss on building, 100000. Insurance
2 bOlt tWO-thirdS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
MARTIN Corelli's Estate

The Utah Title Insurance & Trust
company, executor Of the last will and
testament Of Martin Corelli, yesterday
filed in the probate court the final ac-
count and petition for settlement. The
general account shows receipts of S15.-
3S7.73, and disbursements of 81. $50. 81.
including 81, 200 compensation for the
executor for three years service, and
5000 attorneys fees, leaving a cash
balance on hand of SIS, $685. Two trust
fund accounts show S5,032.50 and S1O.-
43441 on hand respectively.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
Lewis Pleads Not Guilty of Murder

William Lewis. who is charged with
the murder of James A. Gier six years
ago at Sandy, was arraigned before
Judge Norrell yesterday, and entered
a plea of not guilty His trial was set
for Dec. q.
Lewis was insane when he committed
the deed, and until recently was con-
fined in the insane asylum. and was
discharged as cured, and is now to be
tried for the crime
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17

r,i Iralns arrive and depart at Salt Lake
City daily as follows:
On Effect Oct. 3D.
ARRIVE.
FROM Chicago, Omaha, st. Louis,
1hS.a as City, Denver. Park
From Helena. Butte. Portland. ''i' 0'l1-
san Francisco. Ogden and III
,termedfate points. $50 am.
s'rom San Francisco, Cache VAL
IsS ogden and intermediate
From Chicago Omaha. ST. Louis, A' pm
Kansas 6al City. Denver. and o.
'F7rom Frisco, Milford and Inter '''O ''''''
z mediate points: -. -. s:s5 am.
pal pm Sanpete Valley and inter
''Mixed train from Terminus. ''-' p'--''
Iooele and Garfield Beach,. 400 pm
DEPART.
'9r chicago. Omaha, Denver,
a nSS5iS IS CiTy, St Louis, Ogden
For San Francisco. ogden. NV '''--''
Cacne Valley and intermediates
For ogden, Denver. Kansas 't Civ. S'OO an
Onlana, st. Louis. Chicago and
I'm dan1teSTmedtate points,. -. -. 6:2s pm.
L Vr SSoen, Butte, Helena, Port
,!and and San Francisco. . -. S:45 pm.
OF ,, EUREKA. Mereu-. Provo,
.t NIepD1, sanpete -aVlley.. -. ESQ an
LOT Provo, Nephi, Adiiford
Frisco and intermediate points 500 p.u.
mixed train for Garfield Beach t''-''
L0oele and Terminus . -. 7:ls am.
cIIains south to Juab run daily except
<rDaily except Sunday.
lily uIC11Tf TICKET OFFICE Under Masonic
f1T Al 70. 2O9 West Second South street.
hallroad and Steamship Tickets on saia
TO al parts of the world
. Pullman Palace Car ticket Office
S. W. ECCLES, d = RTTRTEv
Zen. Irr. Mgr. Gen. Pass. e Tfck't AgS
w. H. BANCROFT
Vice Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17

LEAVE SALT LAKE CITY.
No. 2-For Provo, Granu juno
ton and all points east $50 IN.
No. 4-For Provo, GraEd JUNG
zion and all points east.. 7:40 pm.
No: 6-For Bingham, Lehi, Provo
Mt. Pleasant, Manti, Rich
field, Belknap. all intermediate
No. s-For Eureka, Payson.
Provo and all intermediate
points .:......-...-...........-. 500 pm.
NO. EEor ogden and West------ $40 pm.
NO 1-For ogden ana West .12:S0 pm.
ARRIVE SALT LAKE CITY.
No. 1--From Bingham. Provo.
Grand Junction and the East. ;12:2O pm
Junction and East. ...........-... s:O5 pm.
No. 5-From Provo. Bingham,
Eureka. Belknap, Ricnfeld.
Manti and AL intermediate
points $500. ...................... SIS pm.
West ......................... s:2O am.
No. 4Froni Ogden and the
Wes[ ro,, ;,rei,s t;a, $50 pm
Provo and all intermediates
points ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1890 am.
Only lire running through Pullman
Palace Sleeping Cars from Salt Lake
Lake City to Denver via Grand Junction.
and Salt Lake City to Kansas City and
Chicago via Colorado points.
Through tourist or family sleepers with
out change. TO Kansas City, Chicago and
Free reclining chair cars. Salt Lake City
to Denver.
Ticket ONCE No. 1O3 west Second South
D. c. DODGE. S. H. BABCOCK.
vice Pres & Gen. Mgr. Trafic Mgr
=. p. WADLEIGH. Gen. Pass. Agent.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
HABEAS CORPUS WRIT
Martha Ford Seeks Custody of Her
Legitimate Child.
DECISION FOR INTERVENOR
IN THE CASE OF R0HRER VS..
JEREMIAH SCHENCK.

Mrs. Christensen Found Guilty of
Obtaining Goods BY False Preten-
ses-B. f Walker On Trial For
Burglary-Willia1n Lewis Pleads
Not Guilty to the Murder of James
A Gier-Interesting Gambling
Case-General News Of the Courts.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
lays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
Flannels.

Flannels, Flannelette Waists, Etc.
in plain or plaid or check effects from
25c, 75c, $1.25, S175 up. Large assort-
ment. F. AUERBACH & BRO.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
The Only Genuine Auction Sale.

In order to sell every piece, the aue-
ton sale of Persian and Turkish rugs
viii resume today at 2:3O and p. m, "a
East Third South
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
BOARDS LEGAL INTERESTS.

Williams, Van Colt & Sutherland, the
boards attorneys. reported that the de-
PENDANTS demurrer to the complaint
had been sustained in the action for
damages brought against the board by
Mrs. Everill, and that the plaintiff
would not appeal. The court, in sus-
tanning the demurrer, held that there
could be no recovery for personal in
jury unless there was an actual injury
to the person, as distinguished from an
injury resulting from fright.
The boards attorneys also reported
the final adjudication of the suits
brought to determine to whom the
money should be paid for the erection
of the Uintah and Bonneville school
houses
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
SINKING FUND INVESTMENT.

The following resolution. by Mr.. Col
ton, was adopted:
Resolved, That the sum of $40, 400 and
accrued interest, is hereby appropriated
in favor of Wells, Fargo & Co., in pay
ment for 20 Salt Lake City bonds,
bought at $1.02 and interest, the same
to be paid when the bonds are deliv-
cred in New York; and that the presi-
dent is authorized to exchange said
bonds for bonds issued by the board OF
education,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
Court cul1ings.

H. Graves. one'Of the sextette charged
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-17
flREGON SHORT LINE#
R ATHRoAD.

=; Trains arrive and depart at Salt Lake
City daily as follows:
On Effect Oct. 3D.