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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-22
United Norwagian Lutherans.

st. Paul. Mimi. June 21.-The United
Norwegian Lutheran church confer
ence elections today resulted as fol-
los:
Trustees-Rev II. Roalkum. Ole O.
ThomasSard, Wis; alternative. Hon.
A. \. Kloke, Leland, Iowa; Rev. p. j.
Reinerson. alternate
Principal of the United Church Theo-
logical seminary, Professor NJ. f. Berk-
nan.
Lundemeyer. of Lutheranen, Rev. o. c.
Aubal, Minneapolis.
Editor of Luthers Borneblad, Rev. o.
Nilsson, Scandinavia, Wis.
Editor of Christian Youth, Rev. T.
Eggen. Madison, Wis.
Convention committee-President. G.
Hayrne. Professor E c. Lund, and Rev
O. G.. Aubal.
Committee for aid of needy ministers
and widows-Rev. 4. Anderson, Rev
n. Alderston. and Mr.. Gulberson.
The committee having the matter in
charge advised that the congregations
be asked to support the needy. The
report was referred 70 a special COM
mittee which will report later.
The convention decided to mold
large revival meeting in the fall SIM
liar TO that held last year in Fargo.
Great satisfaction was expressed by
the convention at the good results of
the work at the United Church Theo-
logical seminary. A dispute arose over
the Orphans home at Beloit. A motion
was made to change the name to the
United Church Orphans Home. II was
carried by a vote of 199 TO 1873.
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opened 10 the aged and decrepit who
had built up homes FOR. them and it was
no unusual sight to witness a young
girl Of Is leading an old lady of so to a.
street car or other conveyance and TAX
Ing her home where her weary BODY
would be given rest. And 1t was MOI
the girls alone. The grandsons of the
old people were there, and extended
every consideration in their pcwel.
The young men of the city were not in
different 10 the aged visitors and there
We're many affectionate greetings he
tween the octogenarian and the young
man Of 20. Many were ar
tracted to the railroad station
by curiosity, but there was no
lack of respect on the part of any
one, though there We're many quaint
old figures which seemed to have come
uD out of a forgotten age and not to
belong at all 10 the progress and adj
vancement of the present day. The
dress of many of the old people was not
fashioned by the modern tailor or cos
tuner, but the hearts that beat within
them We're the same as those which
beat in younger breasts. and no one
could look at the long procession of old
folks and have an inclination to feel
amused at the old-fashioned attire. of
many of them without feeling self-re-
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RocKEFELLER's BREADTH.
VIII Give No Money to a College
That Tolerates o Bimetallist.

Providence. r. l.. June 19.-(Special
to the Denver News. 1.-The feeling con-
tinues here over the action of the trus-
tees and fellows of the ancient Baptist
institution known as Brown urNer-
sity, in deciding to rebuke, and il is
intimated TO possibly GUST President
Benjamin Andrews from his possession,
because of his pronounced advocacy OF
free silver and free trade. The fact
that this stand of MS was the cause OF
the loss of the proposed gift OF J. D.
Rockefeller OF q round million. is one
of the last stTavs that broke the back
of the gold camel.
Congressman Walker and William
Goddard, the millionaire chancellor of
the university, the prime movers
against Andrews, use very strong
words in Heterogeneous. saying in so
many words that President Andrews
views should not be tolerated as long
as ne remains as the educational head
of the college
1t is claimed that President Andrews
appeared in New York and delivered
an address to a sort of labor and So
cialistic gathering. just as Rockefeller
was thinking of a generous gift TO
Brown. Then again it is stated that
the only thing that deferred Rockefel
Ter from aiding Brown financially in the
present week, when his son graduated,
was the lingering feeling that President
Andrews had too radical ideas on some
matters of greatest moment.
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forms of the cars and looked about for
some one TO greet them. Generally they
carried small hand satohelS or some
quaint Continuance which contained ar
ticies necessary for their use during
thar visit. There were old couples who
have Travelled the journey of life to-
gether for years, experiencing all its
trials and its triumphs, its joys and its
sorrows.
Tnere were groups of old men who
had outlived the families of which they
were the head. and there were old
women whose general appearance gave
evidence that their lifes struggle had
been a hard one, but they still pos
sessed the spirit of their youth suf-
ficiently to enter into the enjoyment of
the occasion. To certain extent it
was a classified affair. There were
badges Of red for those between 20 and
so years of age, badges of blue for
those between so and 80. and badges of
white for those between 90 and 100.
The latter were very rare. but occa-
sionalIy one could be seen tottering
along the platform of the station. q
special mark fer all eyes and a special
object of reverence for everyone in
waiting. There were quite a number
Of those wearing the blue badges. but
a number who had worn them on SINH
lar occasions in past years were not
to be seen, for their spirits have de-
parted since the last gathering of the
old folks and they live now only in the
memory of those VINO survive them.
Occasionally an old couple would step
from the train, one wearing a blue
badge and the other a red one. or per-
hapS there would be two blue badges
together, showing that they had trod-
den the path of life together for maybe
80 years or more, had laughed and wept
together, had seen their children grow
into manhood and womanhood and
then be taken from them, while they
were still left to mourn their loss
Children and grandchildren, having
their homes in the city. stood by the
side of the trains and gave warm greet
ings to aged and infirm parents and
grandparents and led them to COM
Portable homes to brighten their old
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head sang a duet. Mr.. Easton a SOLE
President Kerr stated he had received
an official telegram this evening that
the summer school of the University of
Utah had adjourned for the purpose of
attending the State Teachers conven-
ton now in session in Logan. and 20
viii come by special train tomorrow
afternoon. At the conclusion of the
programme an informal reception was
held in the opera house. that all might
become better acquainted
AGRICULTURAL SUMMER SCHOOL
At the Agricultural summer school
there are in attendance at the present
time IS teachers and 80 more are ex-
pected tomorrow.
The Logan city school board is in
committee of the whole today and VIII
make recommendations at their regu-
lar meeting on Friday next. They have
had reading. writing. drawing and PEN
manship under consideration today
The officers of the association are as
follows:
William ]. Kerr. president. Logan;
W. NJ. Stewart, first vice-president,
Salt Lake City; Alice Reynolds. second
vice-president, Provo; MOsiah Hall,
third vice-president, Ogden; Amelia f.
Brotherhood. secretary and treasurer,
State University, Salt Lake City: John
7. Game. jr., corresponding secretary,
Logan; ]. r. Park. chairman executive
committee. Salt Lake City
Local Committees-COmmi on
Halls and Places of Meeting-W. ].
Kerr, J. NJ. Tanner, Orson Smith, Jen-
ME Hubbard, Samuel Oldham. Com
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Line depot. Delegations representing
every ward in the city were there to
receive them and direct them TO homes
where they viii be accommodated dur
ing their stay in the city. The recep-
ton committees were not composed of
old people; they were not even made
up of that class which is generally
designated b. the more or less uncer-
tain title Of .'riddle-aged. But the
youth of the city was there to pay
homage to age. And youth filled its
post wen. \ number of the aged visit
ors have relatives and friends in the
city with whom they will remain dur
ing the entertainment, but there were
many who stepped from the platform
of the cars not knowing where they
were TO go and trusting TO the hospital
ity of the city to provide them with a
temporary home. Every train that
rolled into the station yesterday had
the appearance of coming out of a past
age. AS the passengers alighted the
usual scenes around a railroad station
were not to be witnessed. There was
no hurry OF hustle OF passengers eager
to catch the first car or CONVEYANCE
that would take them TO their destina-
tons. There was no line of hotel run
ners and hack drivers eager for patron
age. With uncertain and unsteady step
the old people stepped from the plat
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Saltair Notes.

The Ea-hbone Sisters wiz "excur-
sion" to Saltair tomorrow. This wei
known organization is noted for the
interest which always is attached 10
any enterprise launched under its man
agement and q pleasant time al the
beach may be anticipated.
Next Saturday the children's dane
ing matinee viii be inaugurated at
Saltair. It VIII last from to D. m.
and ia the evening adults viii take
possession of the fccr. Professor Moses
Christensen VIII instruct the little ones
in the art OF dancing without charge.
REPRESENTATIVES OF Saltair VIII 20 20
Grand junction on the seth inst. To
meet the Christian Endeavor eXcur-
sionists, who VIII gather at the beach
on July 3. About 10000 members Of the
order are scheduled to pass through
Utah about that time.
Next Sunday Christensen's enlarged
orchestra VIII begin a series OF sacred
concerts which VIII be continued
through the season except on July 19'
and 2e. Latest sacred ana classical
music win be rendered at every con-
cert.
The best excursion attraction yet
booked Tor Saltair this season is that
W hich win be for the benefit Of the
ilssi;'fsst- fund on the 30th inst Besides
she rnaiiv attractions that viii be on
tho prSEramme there viii be q drawing
for many valuable prizes and cash
prizes VIII be given 10 the persons soil
-nv the most tickets for the drawing.
ALREADY J. Wash Young the energetic
kustisr for the commission has secured
prszes from merchants valued al nearly
500 and ne viii not cease his mission
as-v work until the total value os The
donated prizes aggregates $500. This
vii mean cash donation Of $3.50 from
tho Sallair management. which viii be
distributed among the most active
ticket sellers for the drawing.
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Land in Grand County.

Grand Valley Times: Grand county has
more arabic land open for settlement than
any county OF the state. The land lay
ing along the Rio Grande Western rail-
road on the So-calied desert is as fertile
as is TO be found anywhere. Water is
the one thing needful. There is fine
opening there for capital by placing
wafer ON these lands. An expensive canal
from Grand river is sure means. Arte-
sian wells ought TO be found at no great
depth. II is unaccountable why the state
or county or some private company or in
divldual has not made the experiment.
The county could well afford 10 make
an approximation to aid such an under
taking. To bring water on to that land
meals rapid growth OF wealth and pop
ulation.
The mesa land along the La Sale
mountains offer many inducements TO a
number of families 10 so onto this land
and work comparatively to construct
d.tches for the passage of water onto it,
E'ate~ : TO be had without an extraOr-
binary amount OF labor.
Along the Grand and Green rivers there
@-e igrse areas OF bottom land 10 be re-
claimed. Pumping devices are the most
practical means for irrigating this land
and where tried is proving profitable in
Nestment. Mining on the la Sale noun
tai1s : sure 10 make a market for all
agricultural products.
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SOCIAL DEMOCRACY.
Debs Explains at Length the Pur-
poses of the Cooperative Com
monWeaIth.


poses of the Cooperative Com
monwealth.
Chicago. June 21.-At a meeting Of
the directors of the Social Democracy
Of America tonight the following OIL
GERS were elected:
Z Y. Debs, chairman; Sylvester Kel-
lher. secretary; James Hogan. vice
president; William Z. Burns, general
organizer. :
he directors who chose these officers
and We're themselves elected at the
meeting il the afternoon are e. Y.
0ebs, Sylvester Neliher. James Hogan.
llliam Z. Burns and Leroy Goodwin.
The salary Of officers was placed at
about 800 DER month
Al the afternoon meeting. the con-
stftution OF the Social Democracy.
which has been published, was formally
ratified ard adopted.
Mr.. Debs explained at length the
aims and purposes of the cooperative
commonwealth. A colony should be
sent 10 WASHINGTON, from which place
he said. an official invitation had been
received After establishing the
colony. he would secure control Of the
politics Of the state and start The CO.
operative commonwealth.
The first thing we would do after
getting control" ne said. would be TO
cal special session OF the legislature.
Then we would cali 4 convention to re-
wise the constitution and ger all the
rot out Of it. We VIII have control Of
Inc taxing power and drive tax syndi-
Gates and land sharks out OF the state
Persons snail be taxed according to
their means and shall have according
TO their needs. We VIII have trusts.
nothing bug trusts in our state, but we
VIII all be in the trust. The opera tives
VIII n0t work j. or l. hours day. but
f0ur or five. We viii be in the field in
1900 with new party. These mea who
represent the new life are going 10
unite Is if By magic for the overthrow
Of coHmerciaiism in the establishment
Of the cooperative common wealth by
which brotherhood Ct man VIII become
"a fact. 1 DO not know whether this
question viii be solved Deaceabiy or
Ot!herN ise. ] hope peaceably. but 7 am
one OF those VINO believe in getting
ready for any solution that may be
NECESSARY"
Alr. Debs said that in setting uD the
co-cre-aive commonwealth in Wash
ingJcr. the colOnists might be running
against the supreme cOUrt. He would
consult good lawyers and learn JUS
what the rights Of the Coionists were.
We want TO know or rights" he said,
''aUd make tleln the rebels. II they
send militar-- 20 invade our rights.
t5Cn there VIII be an army OF 300, 600
patriots or the state line TO meet them
on that issue.
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HONORS FOR
The OLD Folks
salt Lake City Throws Open
lis Doors.
a GREAT GATHERING OF THE
VETERANS.
Between Two Thousand Five Hun
bred and Three Thousand of Them
Will be Entertained Today
Features of the Programme.

Salt Lake City has opened its doors
to the old folks of the state and 1000
Of them slept in security within the
city last night preparatory to the two
days outing which has been prepared
for them. A half dozen trains rolled
into the Oregon. Short Line depot yes
terday bearing large delegations of the
aged and no more interesting sight mas
been witnessed in this city for a long
time than that presented by the ar
rival of these old people who have
come here to enjoy the entertainment
which has been provided for them. Mr.
c. r. Savage was the special master
of ceremonies at the railroad staten
and he was on duty all day. He de-
clares positively that he was never a
hotel runner, but those who witnessed
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Railway Notes.

The Second ward of ogden people
go TO the Lagoon today over the Short
Line road.
The Oregon Short Line viii take the
old folks to Garfield Beach tomorrow
and viii bring the Montana Editorial
association from Butte TO this city on
Thursday.
The Oregon Short Line yesterday
put on an extra number Of trainmen 10
take care of the great number of old
folks who came TO this city, but their
services We're hardly necessary. for in
most cases the old people declined any
assistance
Garfield Beach has booked excursions
as follows: June %. old folks; June so,
Sixteenth ward; July Is, Epworth
League. The Short Line hauls the old
folks to Garfield and back free and
NJ Markell has extended them the
freedom OF the beach.
For the Bryan lecture on July l the
Oregon Short Line viii run specials
from Ogden and intermediate points
and from Provo and intermediate
points The fare from ogden and re-
turn viii be 81 and from Provo and re-
turn SIPS; from Lehi and Spanish
Fork and return 81
The Union Pacific has announced a
rate of a fare and q third on the Ger
tiicate plan from Utah and all points
east TO New York and Quebec for the
annual meeting of the Musical Teach
ers' National association in New York.
June u to 2S. and the annual conven-
ton of the American Society of Civil
Engineers in Quebec, June 30 to July ,.
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trainmen, under the direction of Man
ager Clayton. soon came TO the rescue
The horse seemed TO realize that he
aas in 4 bad fix and in need OF help.
lie did not struggle, but tried as best
lie could to facilitate the work Of eX-
Treating him from his dangerous po-
s.t3n- He was squared around and
long plank placed under him, his fore
feet We're placed over the outer edge
Of the bridge and v-hen the men lifted
he braced his fore feet against the rail
until his hind legs were lifted clear OF
the bridge, when he plunged forward
head first into tbs river. The water
was deep and he disappeared for a
moment, only 70 come 10 the surface
with q snort Of satisfaction and make
for the shore. He did not appear to be
seriously injured.
Had the engine ran upon the horse
the chances are that the train would
have been thrown into the river
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At the Lagoon.

The Twelfth ward PEOPLE spent yes
terday at the Lagoon in a very enjoy
able manner.
There has been a slight annoyance
at various times owing to the fact that
persons who have stepped at stations
en- route have been given the gO-by
and compelled to wait for the next
train. In order shat this may be
avoided in the future tickets for in
termediate points viii be hOnored going
north on trains leaving Salt Lake at
Z, 9, il, 1:40, $40. $40 and $40; and
on the trains leaving Pennington at s.
10, T. 2:40, 4:40. $40 and 10. All other
trains win be Lagoon limited" and
viii run through from Salt Lake to
Pennington and Pennington to salt
Lake without stopping. This action
not only insures a quicker trip, but it
will allow people to discover just where
they are at
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-22
caIEF DISPATCHER HoNoRED.
o. S. L. Employees Present Him
With Costly Silver Service

o. S. L. Employees Present Him
With Costly Silver Service.
A r. Stewart chief dispatcher for
the Utah division of the Oregon Short
Line for a long period of service and
up &c the 18th inst. when he resigned,
has not been permitted to leave Utah
without q testimonial of the good viii
felt for him by all the employees who
have for years served time OF the dis
Jrict so ably handled by him. With
them 10 think was to act, and thes
acted quickly ii placing an order for
a solid silver service that is a thing of
beauty and viii be q joy forever in
1he Stewart family. The set consists
OF IS pieces, encased in a satin-lined
hardwood case, nicely mounted, with
upper and lower case.
The plate bearing the inscription
read as follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. II. Stewart, with
compliments employees Oregon Short
Line railroad; Salt Lake City, Titan,
June q. 1897
A committee waited upon Mr. and
Mrs. A II. Stewart last evening at
their home. and without ceremony
made presentation OF the Offering Both
Were affected over such loyal tribute,
and in q few words 50 expressed them
selves 10 the belrers. The set cost
S145. Here it must be said Tnat not
alone with the railroad employees. but
with The general public. AIr. Stewart
has been popular. and all alike VIII
wish him in his new sphere that pres
perity he is entitled &c and viii attain
The Herald wishes himself and family
bon voy1 &c.
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his efforts yesterday are wondering
where he acquired the ability of mo-
bilizing a party of train arrivals and
dispatching them all to temporary
quarters which ne displayed yesterday.
There was no time during the day that
his spirits were ruffied, or that he
showed any indication of weakening
under the labors that were put upon
him. He accepted everything cheerfully
and enjoyed it, and though beset with a
hundred questioners who wanted to
know what they were 70 do with the
people that were to arrive on the next
train or what disposition they were TO
make of this or that party. his only
answer was well take care of them
and he did. However, he did impart
confidentially to a Herald reporter late
in the day that he was perfectly will
ing to obey the biblical Injunction TO
so out into the highways and hedges
and gather in the lame, the halt and
the blind, but there was nothing said
about the ''cranks'' and he did not feel
disposed to make a new record il this
respect.
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lives during the few days that have
been set apart for their enjoyment. It
was not family ties alone that entered
into the occasion. Hundreds of the old
folks living in the city We're at the STA
ton, those who had formed ties of
friendship and affection in their youth
full DAYS with those who afterwards
went 10 other parts of the state. Their
cOuntenances showed the delight they
felt in the prospect CT meeting again
the old friends of their youth, those
perhaps with whom they had crossed
the deserts 80 years ago, and it was an
interesting picture to see them give the
cid-fasnioned greetings to the friends
of yore and bear them off to their home
10 live again in "reminiscences and tell
over the tales Of joy and sorrow of
other days. Young girls and young
ladies whose span of life has not yet
reached a score of years and whose
knowledge of life in the early days Of
this state is limited to what they have
read and been told, were there to ex-
tend a reverential welcome TO those
who helped to transform wilderness
into a paradise and make it possible for
future generations to live amid all the
environments OF civilization.
YOUTH AND OLD AGE.
-.
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what znighe hrve been a serious ac-
oldent 10 the Saltsir bathing train
which arrived in the city from the lake
at S:z5 last evening terminated in .
aI,,nee bath for q horse. As the train
anproached the Jordan bridge Tlee en-
eiDeer noticed z horse on the track
ahead OF the engine. Instead of leav-
ing the track when he came 10 the
bridge. the horse attempted 10 cross on
the ties and almost succeeded. but IN
fortrnateiy ne maize q misstep when
sritisin about 50 feet Of the east side
and fell thrcagh. his body resting
across the raii and all four legs down
between The ties The train halted ct
the west end Of the bridge and the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-22
TIE ENDEAvoR WAR.
It Has Broken Out at Last in omal

It Eas Broken Out at Last in Omaha.
Omaha, June 21-The long impend-
ing war in rates TO the Christian En-
deavor convention has started in
Omaha. The Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific is accused by the other roads
of offering a rate OF 5000 instead Of
the rate of go
General Passenger Agent Lomax of
the Union Pacific Is en- his way to New
York. but he was promptly telegraphed
the news by one of his assistants.
General Passenger Agent Francis Of
the Burlington q Missouri called upon
General Agent Rutherford Of the Rock
Island passenger department this af-
ternoOn and endeavorsd TO reach an
agreement on the matter.
The other roads insist that they
know thar the Rock Island has been
offering a S20.50 rate for the past three
days. The Union Pacific and the Bur-
Hng1on, il Is said. have sdidavits from
local parties who were offered such a
rate