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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-06
sPRINGvILLE PATRIOTISM.
An Impromptu Celebration That
Was Very Creditable.

Springville, July "a meeting on Sun
day evening resulted in an imDromDtu
celebration here today. The affair was
entirely creditable. A procession was had
in which floats. with the usual carnival
features, a bicycle parade and pioneer
outfit were prominent. Music, speaking
and sports flied out an enjoyable day
There were no accidents so far as heard
The programme was carried out at the
meeting house which was filled
The bicycle road race was pulled off
We're not so many started as anticipated
being but seven in all. The official record
OF the race. which was from here to
Provo and return, was q follows:
Men and handlcaps-Willie Hansen 10
minutes; 1 hour, minutes and 50 sec
onds.
Bayard MendenhsH, minutes; "A min
utes and II seconds; third
Boutwell,. minutes 80 minutes and 81
seconds; fifth.
Harmer. 4 minutes; Is minutes and IS
seconds; fourth.
Newell, 8 minutes; ~ minutes and Al
seconds; second.
Samuelsen. one-half minutes; 10 min
utes and 5 seconds; first.
William Marsh, scratch; 80 minutes and
IS seconds.
1t will be noticed from this that con-
siderinS the duty condition of the course
and the wind encountered on the home
stretch. the time was somewhat remark
and MarsIls time being less than 20 min
utes. All competitors were well salts
fed with the race and result. In addi-
ton to this event several minor races
were held. which afforded much sport
fo- beholders and participants.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-06
COLORADO.

State Fish and Games Commissioner
Swan has just issued L circular on the
subject or stream pollution The matter
is of considerable Importance especially
in the Gunnison country where there is
danger that the present fine fishing viii
be ruined by the operation of a big
placer company on Taylor river. a tr1b-
utary of the stream. This season the
fishing in the GunniSon is the best in the
state, but IL the big placer gets in opera
ton II viii drive all the nsh from the
river and will also spoil the water supply
OF the people along the tributary.
The latest crop 10 ripen in Weld county
is q baby crop. G. W. Bunce found a
DAY old infant i'll mis- hay field the other
day.
4 state ercamDment of the national
guard Will be held at Colorado Springs III
August
Several scandals have come to light in
connection with the justices courts at
Denver 1t IS charged that the justices
employ woman TO swear out charges
against peaceabIe citizens. for the pur-
pose of making fees out of the prosecu-
ton.
The Denver gambling houses are pre-
pairing to open their houses this week.
in the expectation that they will be al
lowed to continue in business so locs as
they comply with certain regulations.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-06
ARIZONA.

F. ]. Netherton. formerly territorial
superintendent of public instruction died
last Thursday al Mesa from injuries re-
ceived by being thrown from a horse.
Five car loads of machinery are now
en- route for the Big Bug onyx mines,
there being three steam drills and big
derricks for hosting. A new vein OF
superior quality has been uncovered and
II IS the intention of the company to
work on an extensive scale.
The condition of the ranges in south
ern Arizona is yet better than in or0i-
nary years. Cattle are generally in
good condition. Correspondents of
the weather bureau report from nearly
all parts of tine territory that the range
though dry. is good and cattle in ex-
cellent condition. In this section the
calf crop is exceptionally large.
Tucson Sta: From Cattle Inspector
Frank l. Proctor We learn that there
has been 4 total of 81 81 head of cattle
shipped from Tucson since January i.
more than double the number ever BEFORE
shipped in one season from this point.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-06

Weber county yesterday We at the
service of the Christian Endeavor Wis
itors and the services were pretty
tory of ogden has such an army of
people poured into the city. There was
a constant inflow ali day long, though
most of the guests came late. Cen
eral in Chief Brainard had to con-
stantly change his plan of defense, but
his army of aids was ready to receive
guests from whatever locality they
came. and SO carriages. made ready
for Illinois. were used by Massachu-
settts. Michigan, Pennsylvania and
New York, bur they We're back in sea-
son to be used by the Illinois people.
The country people turned out with
carriages and carry-ails from the most
remote precincts and gave the Chris
tian Endeavor people a spin up
through Ogden canyon. past the Her
mitage. The CALCULATIONS over the
beauty of the falls and the other
grand scenery of the canyon would fill
there were some who declined TO take
the trip, and the way they were talked
TO by those who returned made them
wish they had. 1t was surprising TO
see how many of the delegations 'vere
met by Ogden friends or relatives.
The Ogden band put in its time during
the day playing in different parts OF
the city, the depot grounds being most
favored. However, when the band was
absent the visitors did not lack for
music. They brought it Nth them.
Every delegation and almost every car
had its chOirs and glee clubs, and they
sang and sang and sang. One person
would start a song and soon others
would join in until the whole car was
singing; then it would spread 10 Other
cars and other trains, until thousands
were singing. To be sure. they might
be singing different hymns, for they
stuck TO no hymn very long. and when
the beginners had changed 10 AT the
Cross, AT the Cross" the %iddle sec
lions might YET be prOclalming that
There Is Sunshine in Ny Soul" and
another train might be yet on the re-
frain Proclaim Him Lord of All
But there were wonderful scenes and
sounds. and even the most phlegmatic
were stirred with the ever present and
everywhere present enthusiasm. Nj
merOus speeches were made from car
steps-speeches by noted divines, and
divines un-noted whose names, II
mentioned, were lost in the general up
roar. There were speeches Of thanks
for entertainment. of invitation TO visit
the east and of eulOgy for the Chris
tan EndedVOr cause.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-06
IDAHO.

The annual report of the mayor of
Boise shows that the receipts for the
past year were $3S717. and the expendi-
lures s34,95S
Boise people assisted the Meridianites
in celebrating the Fourth. Two thousand
people s'-tenued and j. 4. Davis was the
orator of the day.
Richard Robinson. while working on a
heysgack at a rancn near Boise, dropped
dead last Saturday.
Malad Enterprise: Last Saturday a son
OF Sen and Susan Thomas OF Malad met
with quite q serious accident He was
rak-ng may when the horse in some man
ner was stuck by the prOngs Of the rake
and kicked the lad. causing a compound
fracture of the right leg just below the
knee. ard wickediy cutting the calf of
the left leg.
Wary Bartlett. 12-year-old boy OF
Market Lake. was seriously injured last
week. He was out riding after horses
with Charley Clark and Bob Adams and
when near Bartietts home and the horses
on dead run young Adams deliberately
-ecched over and unrew young Bartlett
under the horses feet. The boy had his
arm broken. his face badly bruised and
his scalp cut. The young fiend VINO did
the decd IS SIN at liberty, no arrest be-
ing cOntemDia ted.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-06
CALIFORNIA.

While blasting rock in San Antonio
canyon. near Pomona, James Dougless
was caught under d mass of dirt and
rock and instantly killed. He was
formerly superintendent of the Lucky
Star mine at Randsburg, and was A
graduate OF the Banarat school of mines
in Australia.
Henry Armb-ust of the county Horti-
cultural commission at Stockton, reports
that the hot weather during the last few
days has done great damage 10 the grape
crop. The TOKay variety particularly
suffered Some Of the punches are so
badly burned that they are worthless.
The burned berries look ike roasted
coffee The damage is due to the excess
stve hot spell. following as it did the light
rains and cool weather. The damage,
according to reports. is not COnf@ed to
this county. and many promising crops
have been blighted.
Japs and Chinese are at war at Wat
sonville. y jap was bound shot and
robbed by three Cinnamon one night last
week.
second Chinaman has been found on
Roberts island. at Stockton, who has
indications of leprosy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-06
Local Briefs.

\ derailed sleeper delayed the New
Jersey delegation several hours last
night.
The Third ward choir gave an ex-
cursion to the springs Yesterday. clos
ing with a well attended ball in the
evening.
Between midnight Sunday and mid
night Monday 20 trains went out on
the S P. and Is trains were en- route
to Ogden.
About 11:45 last night small blaze
occurred in Fryer & Reeds bakery on
Twenty-fifth street. a defective fiue
was the cause. Loss. $25-
There was a fair attendance at the
driving park yesterday to witness the
races. Seven events occurred and the
running races We're very close and ex-
citing.
The band boys did the honors at the
Park pavilion last night, and although
the crowd made a great crush with its
unpleasant features, still the ball was
an ENJOYABLE one.
The regular monthly meeting of the
53rd quorum of seventies viii take place
this evening. July 6. at 1880. in the
Third ward institute. IL is desired that
all members attend T. n. Stewart.
secretary.
The battery boys were much disap-
pointed yesterday because of the fail
ure of the expected ammunition for the
salute of A guns TO reach here from
Salt Lake. The boys turned out to fire
the salute. but the promised a-~muni-
ton did not arrive. Some one had plum
dered =.
c. r. Crimple of Hope. Kan. had his
pocket picked at the depot yesterday
afternoon as he was getting onto the
train. He lost his railway ticket and
S25 in cash. Another Kansas man re-
ported the loss of a grip. William
Reast. a depot northumberland. had his
pocket picked and a small sum OF
money taken.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-06
GREETING FROM KAMAs.
Putting on Airs Over Her Telephone
Line.

LllG.
Kamas, July 4.-To the people of
Coalville, Hoytsville, Wanship, Rock
port, Peoa, Oakley, Heber, Park City
and all towns in Utah having tele-
phone Office, Greeting: We are now
strictly metropolitan. Our little town
was connected by wire this morning
at about $3.50 with all towns having q
telephone service, the linemen having
just completed stretching the wire ana
the phones wifi De put in place as soon
as possible. Where not already placed.
Mrs. Myers, nee Simpson, the mother
of our respected citizen John Simy-
son. passed away TO that home from
which no traveller returns, on Thurs
day morning at 3 o'clock. and was
buried yesterday. Old age was the
main cause Of her death, she being so
years of age. She leaves a large num-
Der Of friends and relatives to mourn
her loss.
The main shaft of Mr.. ]. W. Carpen-
ter's saw was broken a few days ago,
causing the shutting down of the mill.
Mr.. c. is in your city for the purpose
of purchasing a new one.
The kids baseball nine played a game
with nine made up of five of the old
nine and four others selected from the
town yesterday Tor keg of beer. The
score stood as follows: Big nine, q;
Kid nine, 81.
Jack Frost paid us another visit last
night and vented his spite on melons.
squash, beans, corn, and all such gar
den stuff as he could conquer.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-06
WYOMING.

Lander Clipper: VIII and Oscar Meal
man left Wednesday morning for Raw
Inns to meet a large party of tourists.
wao VII spend the summer in the ma
J-onal .ark and the beautiful scenic sur
roundings thereof. They cook down &c
ssaddle horses and a four-horse wagon.
Most of the Quitting will be done in
Lander
Buffalo Voice: We learn from Mr.
SpaIlawk that the Piney coal averages
over co per cent carbon, while tAe best
coking coal heretofore known in Wyo-
ming only averages 10 per cenr carbon
He said the eastern gentlemen We're sat
isfed with the coal on the southern part
of rle ground had been working. After
reporting 10 their company they intend
10 send experts and machinery 10 test
the coal in thorough manner
Casper Tribune: " DOL is being hauled
in from the country this week TO such an
extent that one wonders where It all
comes from. The freishters here had a
l.ttle lul in their business. and they
have all taken TO hauling wool and now
there is very little OF this years cl1p left
TO be hauled to the warehouse.
\ disSutch from Douglass states that
through the carelessness OF herders four
bands of sheep, aggregating 10000 head.
belonging to the Platte Valley Sheep com
pany, Patterson q Stanley and McDer-
mott & Moran. became mixed on the
sheen are unmarked and about one-half
are young lambs, making the mix-uD d
very serious matter for the owners.
The news has reached Cheyenne that
the Curry gang who attempted to rob the
Belle Fourche bank, have been surround
ed in Weston county by sheriff posse
of so men. and that it is only a matter
of time till their capture will be effected.
They are too far from home TO ever get
back into their mountain resorts in Ma
trOna county
The tide of immigration which set in
carry IN the spring towards Big Horn
county is gradually increasing in volume
as the summer months advance. Every
DE-. in the week at present sees several
prairie schooners moving through the
basins fertile valleys, their tenants all
keen-syed for home spot. where drouths
and other elemental drawbacks are W.
known. Most of these immigrants are
well equipped with good teams and other
belongings necessary to make good start
in a new country. Big Horn county is
increasing more rapidly in Populate
than any other county in the state.
]. d. Nejus, a railroad promoter. is in
Cheyenne. after completing preliminary
survey for branch railroad from Hanna
in Carbon county TO independence Rock
on the Sweetwater river in Natrona
county Very little is known of his
project. but il is supposed to be an effort
to open up a road to the Johnston soda
lakes, which are controlled by some mon
eyed men in Chicago.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-06
PRovo's CELEBRATION.
A Splendid Programme Carried Out
at the Tabernacle.


Provo, July "a more beautiful day
for the celebration of the birth of our
Independence could not have been Sc
ard IT was cool enough 10 be comfort
able.
After the break of day It was impos-
sible 10 get wink of sleep, the salute of
by several hundred Salutes Soon after
sunrise the military band serenaded the
town and played some excellent selec-
lions. In making their rounds they came
upon Apostle F. d. Richards at the home
OF President Partridge. scld Played Star
Spangied Banner" by his request. He
was very much enthused. and made a neat
speech on the value of liberty
Visitors from all around fiocked into
the town., which gave tne streets a very
lively appearance. A hay seed band
made parade through the streets and
were followed 10 by a number of gro
-tesdtte advertising 1urnouts and they en-
tertained the people during the early part
of the day.
AT THE TABERNACLE.
At 10 o'clock people began TO crowd
into the tabernacle. where a splendid
programme was carried out. opening with
the State Militia Review march by the
military band.
Mayor Helbrook presided and opened
the services with a short patriotic speech.
A chorus Of children under j. r. Bos-
hard sung a chorus.
AdN It ny rev j. I. andrews
Professor Brimhal, orator of the day,
spoke Of the events which led up TO our
independence, and aroused great enthu-
siasm by his apt illustration of political
and religious rights and social freedom
J. r. Tweives sung The Star Spangled
Banner which was duly appiauded
\ recitation by Estella Jaques was A
gem She is lady full of dramatic abil-
ity, and stirred the auditors TO a high
pitch OF enthusiasm.
A recall was given the boys ouartette
which rendered My Old Kentucky
Home"
Judge N. NJ. Kellogg delivered a SPLEEN
did speech, bringing out some pithy points
on living issues.
After benediction the band played pat
rioIic music and the people retired, some
TO the restaurants and others to boun-
teouS spreads at home.
At O'Clock there was rare sport at
the west square. there being some hand
some prizes offered for athletic exercises
Many went to the Lake resort. where
every conceivable amusement was in
duged in.
Castillo Springs got her share of the
patronage.
The baseball boys went to Eureka to
contest with the miners. whom they de-
feated sometime ago al Castillo.
A feature of the day was the turnout
of the firemen, who sped through the
streets at breakneck speed. displaying
gorgeous costumes and decorations.
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and TTibley drilled 2s7s inches in Is
minutes. The second team, Richards
and Bray. drilled = inches The third
team, ellis ard Tsossvear, 10 inches
The prize was won by the first team.
Placing 16-pouad hammer, Boyd Pal
mer won; s..
The second drilling contest was won
by Eric Bird, OF the DAILY, IS inches in
10 minutes.
Putting up 9O-pound dumb bell. Ellis
won, g. times. s..
TIE baseball game between the Jubi-
lee nine and Park City was won by the
latter by "A 10 :. The Salt Lake team
was handicapped by having to put in
four picked up men.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-06
NEVADA.

Carson Appeal: John Goodirg, who was
killed in the West Chicago wreck 4 few
days ago was rancher of Nye county,
this state. He went east with his vile
some weeks ago on visit to relatives
in Wisconsin and they took advantage
OF the Christian Endeavor excursion
rates 10 return to Nevada. Mr.. Goocing
was candidate fer state senator OF
Nye county at last fails election.
reno journal: y cOlored woman either
jumped or fell from the west-bound train
yesterday afternoon near Vista and
was quite seriously injured. The train
brought to town and taken 10 the
county hospital
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-06

The little daughter OF Mrs. Belle Bird
neau of this cit--, who was cutie sar.-
ously injured by falling down a stair
way last Tuesday evening, is out and
around again
Hon. George NJ. Cannon left for Salt
Lake this afternoon.
The officers Of the Y L. NJ l. associa-
ton OF this stake gave their president.
Mrs Elizabeth j. Townsend, a very
pleasant surprise yesterday. it being
her 6Stn birthday. The large west base
me-. of the tabernacle was decorated
With flowers for the occasion
MIS- Lucy HOving presided and all
the associations of the county were rep
resented. Mrs. Townsend has been the
stake president Of these associations for
seven years During the informal re-
cepilon rendered. hrs. Townsend was
presented with a costly black silk dress.
accompanied by an appropriate presen-
tatIon speech by Mrs. A. G. Barker.
Presiding Bishop William B. Preston
returned to Salt Lake last evening
William Reading, the rustling pro-
nrietor of the Palace Meat Market of
Second street. has bought out the Full
ton meat market on Main street. and
VIII operate the two markets in the fu-
ture as sole proprietor.
Representative =. W. Sloan came I'd
from the capital this morning TO join
Mrs. Sloan and children, who are Wis
iting with her parents, Hon. and Mrs
George ". Thatcher.
Hon. William Bulge of Paris, Ida,
arrived IL Logan this morning
Bishop and Mrs. ". 7. Hopkins of
Lima, Mon, are visiting with their
daughter, Mrs. Moses Thatcher, IT.
Mrs. S a. Langton has so far re-
covered from a surgical operation that
she underwent some time since, that
she was out riding this morning.
Hon. and Mrs. ". W. Ritter and chill
'~eTl 90 salt ale are in Logan. v-Iere
they expect to remain for several
months. the guests of his brothers,
Samuel W. and Ben r
Peter w. Maughn. of the secretary of
states office. came in on this mornings
train and VIII return tomorrow
Through the afternoon fast meetings
held in the several wards of Logan,
no services were held in the tabernacle
yesterday.
A great many who took advantage of
the Oregon Short Line excursion TO
visit relatives and friends in Cache
valley, left FOR their homes on this
afternoons train.
No pleasanter place in which 10 spend
the summer months can be found than
Logan, the Queen City of the north.
BRYAN PICTURES.
BY calling at room 5. Kicks block, all
Herald subscribers will be given COM
plimentary portrait of Hon. William
7. BRYAN The picture is well worth
framing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-06
MONTANA.

Twenty-Five hundred dollafs worth of
fireworks We're buried by a fire that
broke out in a Chinese store at Helena
last Saturday.
a dance al BoZeman Friday night was
enIivened by a sTabbing ARRAY, in which
the floor manager siashed the head of
Charles Carl. one of the dancers. infiict
ing serious wounds.
For some time ore has been stolen
while IN transit from Anaconda TO the
sTnelters and last Saturday the thieves
were caught while hauling a load away
from = cache.
Samuel Mayer, manager of the millinery
department of the Peoples dry goods
store at Butte. fell victim to a woman's
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fury last Saturday when Mrs. w F.
Wittick. one of the milliners. admins
tered severe horsewhiD9ing. Her
grievance was that Mayer was claiming
credit for all of the millinery designs.
Both parties are well known During
the fracas the woman also twisted the
store managers ear ana slapped MIN in
the face
Elias Hughes. 20 years old has been
arrested 81 Great Falls. on charge
of incest, committed in Missouri.
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Sundry Mishaps.

Mrs. George a Sands of Grand
Island. Neb.. was standing on an S P.
train talking with some c. z. people
when the train pulled out. Mrs. Sands
thought she was or the right train to
go to Idaho Falls. but discovering her
mistake, she jumped off. Her face was
badly scratched and bruised
The lady thought her little girl Ruth
was en- the train. and with her face all
bleeding she rushed to the telegraph
Office to have her intercepted at Co
rinne But the little girl had been put
off before the train started, and was
looking for her mother. Hearing of the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-06
THE ANVIL BURST.
SUNDAYS Victims.

Arthur Larson, the boy whose hand
was cut of by the explosion accident at
Glasgow addition July 4, is doing nicely
and viii recover.
Wahleim. Braron and the other Lar
son bows injured, are not seriously
hurt. though the two first named will
be unable TO do much walking for some
time.
The body Of John Taylor will be in
tered today
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-06
MT. PLEASANT CELEBRATES.
Appropriate Exercises, Races and a
Dance.

AppropTiate Exercises, Races and a
Dance.
Mount Pleasant. July Sin honor of
Independence Day the people turned out
to u parade after which they gathered in
the l.. d. 5. new pavilion and listened
TO the following programme carried out:
Reading of the Declaration OF hide
pcndence by Daniel Rasmussen
Orations by Walter Hasler and Morgan
johnson.
cises.
Between the parts of the programme
the small boy outside played his part
with the firecracker.
T'his afternoon there will be bicycle
races from Spring City here, also some
horse races west of the city. After the
hurry-skurryl of the day all who are not
too tired win mingle and keep step to
the musics sweet tune at the dance.