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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
is extending his undertaking business

is extending his undertaking business
to Preston
A pleasant surprise party was given
in honor of William Elwood at Hyde
Park Thursday, it being his 66th birth
day. A very pleasant evening was
passed, music, Rotations, refresh
ments, ETC., being enjoyed
A gentleman writing to friends here
from Alburla, Canada, says II have
just received letter from the manager
of the Alberta Railway & Canal COM
pany to the effect that in companies of
% or more that men desiring to work
on the Crowsnest railway, which is
now being constructed from Lithbridge
westward. over the Rocky mountains,
can get a rate of $2O.25 from Salt Lake
to Lithbridge. We haven't help enough
to do justice to our harvest. which is
exceedingly heavy. and viii tlst for six
weeks"
Miss Mccullough yesterday under
vert an operation for appendicitis. The
patient rallied and is doing well, though
still in the danger period. Miss Nc
Cullough came west with the Endeav-
orers. and was staying with friends at
Wellsville when taken sick.
She contemplated taking a school at
Mendon- Drs- ormsby & Ormsby per-
formed the operation, assisted by DR..
Jones of Salt Lake
Mrs. Anderson of Paradise had a
turor removed from her lip today.
Elmore, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Z. Hyde, fell from an apple treei
today and badly bruised his face and
arm.
An infant daughter of Mrs. Craig of
this city died in her arms yesterday
of summer complaint, While she was
sitting in the doctors office.
Sheriff Turner is expected to return
from Montana today.
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His Salt Lake Career.

The sensational criminal proceedings
in which John B. Smedburg is involved
call to mind his elopement with a
Utah bride, which was the salacious
topic of much gossip in Salt Lake
about a year ago.
Smedburg came to Salt Lake with
warm letters of recommendation, and
it was only few weeks after his ar
rival that fashionable circles in Salt
Lake were surprised to hear of his
clipping with Miss Rancke, Soon. at
forwards the couple were heard Of in
California, and the sensation of their
clandestine marriage had almost died
away, until revived by the late news
of the young groom's imprisonment.
Smedburg made several futile at
tempts to begin business career in
Salt Lake. He began by opening an
office in the Mccormick block, where a
Single indicated that he was an cleo
trical engineer. In this pursuit a
monumental failure was the result of
his efforts, and thereupon he attempted
to enter the vicissitudes of news
paper life, with similar results. The
Herald was one of the papers ON which
he tried his Impractical hand, but he
easily demonstrated that as a scribe
his qualifications were inadequate; and
his newspaper career ended with it's
inception.
Miss Rancke, the romantic maiden
whom Smedburg won for his bride, was
one of Salt Lakes charming and popu-
lar young women, and the daughter
of Mrs Lillian " Rancke of 564 East
First South street. At the time she
first met Smedburg she was a student
at Rowland hall and only Is years of
age With the blind confidence of a
young girl whom cupids arrow has
touched for the first time. Miss Rancke
succumbed TO his persuasions and
they were married by Rev. L. B. Ridge
ly. Things for awhile went on as be-
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Elizabeth, N. j., Aug 21.-John B..
Smedburg, a young draughtsman of
San Francisco, in Jail here for stealing
$500 worth of jewels from Harry w
Marshall, made bold attempt TO gain
his liberty, few days ago. He had
a prearranged plan of communication
with his wife by means of cipher mes
sages written in books she brought for
him to read. The prison officials solved
the cipher and discovered a plot to free
the prisoner, who had planned to rob
several h. uses and leave the country.
An admirer of his wife obtained from
her a confession of her husband S
crime, several days ago. Then the
prisoner broke down. Mrs. Smedburg
is said to be the daughter of a wealthy
merchant of Salt Lake. She met Smed.
burg and they eloped, coming to
Plainfields, N. j., where the robbery
was committed. Mrs. Smedburg is a
dashing brunette. She says she is go
ing on the stage
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
NO WATER FOR LAYTON.
Gardens Have Died and the Orchards
Suffer.

Layton, Aug. 21.-The people who de-
pend wholly on water from the Davis
and Weber county canal for irrigating
purposes have been suffering of late on
account Of the shortage of the water
supply. So severe has the drouth be-
come on the land in and around Lay
ton that gardens have in many in
stances persisted. and it has been diff
cult to keep orchards and fruit trees
alive For nearly a month no water
has been in the canal, and when a few
weeks ago an effort was made by the
company's officers to get water by pur-
chase from the Riverdale canal, they
were stopped by an7dnjunction of the
court, on complaint of the Hooper Ca
nal company, which claims a prior
right
The company then opened negotia-
tons with the Morgan people and sue
ceeded in purchasing seven days
water, which. turned into the ca
nal last Wednesday. By this means it
is hoped that orchards can be kept
alive until fall rains commence.
Precautions are being taken by the
Davis & Weber County Canal company
to prevent a like disaster another year
by the erection of a. storage reservoir in
East canyon, Morgan county, where
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gether with DR.. G. Stanley Hall, Presi-
dent Cuff, Professor J. B. Keller. SUI
perintendent Christensen and other
prominent educators, took the $3.50 train
this morning for a days outing at
Saltair. Those who did not care to
avail themselves Of this pleasure
packed their grips and went homeward
This week has witnessed an educa-
tional feast which viii be long remem-
bered by the pedagegues, and it is
agreed that DR.. Hall has delivered the
most scientific series of lectures on the
education of youth ever given. here.
He is teacher of deep research and
has an originality which gives evil
dence of master mind Although he
has been a careful student of Spencer,
Huxley, Darwin and Tyndale, he is i'm
bued with a religious feeling which
puts him in harmony with the pODu
lar sentiment.
In compliance with a special request,
he has decided to give a free lecture,
Sunday evening, at the Salt Lake tab
ernacle beginning at $50 D. m.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
WORK OF WATER spoUTs.
Much Damage TO Roads in Southern
Utah

Milford, Aug 20.-The water spout
is just now opening up on the noun
tains in this part of Utah. Between
Greenville and Adamsville the roads
are torn up from its work. Frank
Knight is in from State Line, and said
that as he was en- route to Phoebe with
10000 pounds of ore from his State
Line property, a water spout came in
ahead and cut off his canyon road to
so great an extent that his trip was
abandoned for the time.
The Oregon Short Line has had a
floating gang working on the hill be-
tween Milford and Frisco for two weeks
repairing bridges and culVerts.
George A. Snow returned to Salt Lake
City last night. He was down arrang-
ing for additional storage room for his
wagon business at this point.
c. w. Cook has made application
for the principalship of the Milford
winter schools.
Miiford's newspaper is about to ar
rive. Editor Turner went to Beaver
today in the interest of his paper.
Hing Kee, the veteran old China
man and righteous old man, is again
out on the streets, after several weeks
of severe illness.
Milford is all right for music. There
are three different kinds OF bands play
ing at this writing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
AN UNFoUNDED RUMoR.
Eureka Mine Will Not
Shut Down.

Eureka. Aug. 21.-There is a rumor
afloat among the working men of the
camp to the effect that the Centennial
Eureka mine is about to close IN ac-
count of the low price of silver, but it
can be stated on good authority that
such a. rumor is false and .unfounded.
One of the most pleasant surprise
parties ever given in Eureka was given
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Mich
olas Bubb in honor of the 18th birth
day Of their daughter, Ruby last even
ing. About 80 young friends were pres
ent and each one went away happy and
wishing that many more such parties
would be given in the near future.
Mr.. John A. Kirby went to Payson
this morning to examine some mining
property
Judge E. v. Higgins, Sheriff farley
Christensen and County Clerk Hooper
were in Eureka yesterday on business
relating to the bank.
Mr.. E. n. Jenkins, the piano man. is
spending the week in Eureka and Mann
moth.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
SUMMIT COUNTY TAX RATE.
A Cut Made by the Commissioners
Park City News.

Park City, Aug. 21.-Ds~ ambert re-
turned this afternoon fir a rnee4:ns
of the county commissioners at Gal.
vile, and reports that the board cut
the school and county tax each 4 mill
leaving the former IA mills. and the
latter 81 mills ON the dollar.
The school teachers will go to Coal
vile Monday, and take the exarnina
ton for certificates, which will be con
Quoted by Superintendent d. S. L. Nc
Corkle.
Mrs. w. s. Sharp is enjoying visit
from her mother, Mrs. John Cunning
ham, of Waverly. Ia.
Mr.. w G. Sharp and a party of Salt
Lakers passed through to Brighton to-
day.
Henry Carey departed for Seattle this
morning.
Howard and John Mcpherson took
the Union Pacific overland limited fo1
Nova Scotia this morning
Mr.. c. NJ. Holmes, vice president OF
the Anchor Mining company. departed
today on a trip through Idaho.
Senator Chambers returned to Sail
Lake today
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sPRINGvILLE's SENSATION.
No Foundation for the Exaggerated
Reports-News Notes.

Springyille. Aug. 21.-Early last even
ing Ralph Oakley and Miss Jennie Par
ker were married here by Justice West
wood, and something of a 'midni glnt
marriage" sensation was attempted to
be created out of the rumor that there
was another girl and an irate father in
the case. The runors have faded with
the daylight Of this morning, which
brought no confirmation of other
claims, and the young couple are fully
launched upon what would seem to be
an unimpeded voyage down the atri-
monial stream.
The ruplors of last night originated
in the visit of Provo gentleman to
Mr. Oakley few days ago. and in
vague threats made at that time. Young
Oakley at that time stated his inten-
tons. which have been fully carried
out. He disclaims being the Don Juan
that others would like to have him ap-
pear and says he has practiced no de-
ceit or seductive wiles. and has
throughout acted honorably and con-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
BIG PRICE FOR SHEEP.
Lehi Man Ships Some Fine wethers
to Chicago.

Lehi, Aug. 21.-Richard Bradshaw of
Bradshaw Bros. has returned from
Park City, where he shipped 2,10O head
of wethers TO Chicago. He received top
prices, ranging as high as $S.40, and
thinks these were the finest sheep
ever shipped from Utah. They will
probably be sent right through to Eng
land.
The Hitesman boys and N. Otterson' 5
boy have, with L. Brains. been paroled
from the State Industrial school, where
they have spent some months, and the
superintendent of the institution has
written a letter, testifying TO their good
conduct.
Last evening the Lehi choir took an
outing to the Saratoga springs.
Mrs. 1. Evans, who has been suffer
ing for some time with a very bad
scaided foot, is not yet able to be
around
It is now reported that our post
master, MIR. p. Evans, is very anxious
TO leave for Ann Arbor in order that
he may study law.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
PAY DAY AT COALvILLE.
Pay Master Almy Calls on the Wa
satch Mine EMPLOYEES.

Coalville, Aug. 20.-Thomas j. Almy.
the pay master for the Ontario Mining
company, made his regular monthly
visit to Coalville today. and distributed
their portions to the mixers of the Wa
satch mine. which is the property of the
Ontario company.
Hon. John Boyden went to Salt Lake
tonight, called there by a telegram an
pouncing the death OF his sister. Mrs.
Oliver Ostler. She has been a great
sufferer for many years.
Willard F. Smith of Salt Lake is here,
and is seriously sick with typhoid fever.
This morning 1T is thought the patient
is improving.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
THIRTY DAYS IN JAIL.
What 1t Cost to Collide With a Salt
Lake Man.

Pennington, Aug. 21-Frank Ellis of
South Bountiful is in the county jail
serving time on a sentence imposed by
Justice Pearson for purposely collid-
ing with a vehicle driven by j. Golden
Kim0all Of Salt Lake. The two men
met on narrow turnpike, and al
though Mr.. Kimball gave over half
the road the wheels interlocked. At the
trial, which was had before jury, the
material facts we're admitted, and a
fine of $40 and costs, amounting in all
to $50, was assessed In default of
payment Ellis is boarding with Jailer
Abbott for 80 days.
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Moroni, Aug. 21-Thomss D. Reese
and Chris Daniels of Wales were ar
rested, yesterday, for the stealing OF
the cattle mentioned in The Herald a
few days ago and sold at Nephi and
Eureka Reese pleaded not guilty and
viii have a hearing on Saturday, Aug.
%, in the Justices court of Judge Simp-
son at Moroni.
Daniels pleaded guilty and was ad-
mitted to bail to await the action OF
the district court.
The people are indignant over the
matter. The cattle men say that cattle
stealing has been going on for some
time, but most OF them think Daniels
is a new hand and has been led into
it by the others, and their sympathies
are with him
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
MORTON BOYS ARRESTED.
Claim That Nystrom Was the Ag-
gressor in the Fight.

Provo, Aug. 21.-The Morten boys of
Soldier Summit-John and Alexander
were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Henry
and brought in, today, to answer TO
the charge of assault with intent to
XIII. They were bound over to the dis
triet court in the sum of $500. They
claim that their rights We're trespassed
upon by the complaining witness, Nys-
from. who was the aggressor in the
encounter which led to their arrest.
Nystrom was badly bruised, however,
the back of his head having been
crushed with a coupling pin.
EDUCATORS VISIT SALTAIR.
a goodly number of teachers. to-
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sistehtIy. The marriage.of last evening
had been long plannad, and was the
onlvaohe he had ever ti1ougfpt of.
There does not appear to be any
very unusual circumstances surround
ing the; affair. The young people are at
home here for the present.
The city has put into effect an ordi-
nance against the small boy and the
"dipper,s CIR niger. Shooter, which
has created quite a stir among the
lea.
Mrs Matte Cifeve ard niece. Miss
Izeta Taylor of Salt Lake are visiting
for a month here
Mrs. D. H. Calder of Salt Lake; who
has been visiting the family of Thomas
Dallen, returned home Yesterday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
SCANDAL AT DEsERET.
How an Irate Parent Brought q
Young Man to Time.

this place was placed under arrest by
Constable H. S. Cahoon. upon a COM
plant sworn to by Louis Phillips,
charging him with the crime of for
nication with Phillips daughter, Miss
Lovinia Phillips. Thompson was taken
before Justice of the Peace Frank
Huxley, when he proposed to marry
the girl.
Harvesting of grain and the second
crop of lucern is being pushed. Quite
a lot of grain has been lost for the
lack of water, owing to parties up the
Sewer river taking out new canals and
one company taking out more than be-
longed it to, according to a decree is
sued by the district court. These par
ties will most likely be made defend
ants in a damage suit.
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NOTES FROM LOGAN.
Christian Endeavor Visitor Under
goes an Operation.

Logan, Aug. 21-N1r. and Mrs. George
Haylock of Merrill, Ia, were being
shown around town Saturday by Mrs
HayloclS's brother, Mr.. James Hancey
of Hyde Park. They express them
selves as being we'll pleased with Cache
valley. and may determine to return
and locate here.
Messrs. Rancey & Hancey are build
ing a store in Hyde Park for ME-
Thomas Dace. Mr.. George Lindquist
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Mormon leaders here are indignant
over the above dispatch, which, they
claim, originated in the bitter opposi-
ton and prejudice with which the ell
ders are met in the south According
to the instructions of leaders of the
church, converts are dissuaded from
coming to Utah, instead of receiving
encouragement. The report is looked
upon generally as a clumsy piece of
newspaper fiction.
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fore with the young couple until. the Sc
cret of their marriage leaked out. It
was shortly after this that Smedburg
left for the east, and not long after
wards the romantic bride followed him.
Smedburg was nephew of Colonel
Smedburg of San Francisco, where the
robbery which resulted in the young
mans imprisonment was committed.
If you would have an abundance of
dark, glossy hair, if you would have a
clean scalp. free from dandruff and ir-
ritating humors, or if your hair is
faded and gray. and you would have
its natural color restored, use Ayers
Hair Vigor. 1t is unuuestionabIy the
best dressing
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
dTTIE REnERS CAUGHT.
Two Of the Offenders Ar
rested at Wales.
ONE CONFESSES HIS GUILT
CATTLE STEALING HAS BEEN
GOING ON FOR SOME TIME.

a Scandal at Deseret Results in a
Marriage Prcposition-Morton
Boys Arrested for the Soldier
Summit Assault-Lehi Man Re-
csives Big Price for Sheep
Water Spouts in Southern Utah.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
PROPERTY ATTACHED

Adams & Sons company of Layton
have begun suit in the Second district
court to recover S439.36 from F. A.
Brown of Layton on a promissory
note. The plaintiff cmpany filed an
affidavit stating that the defendant had
assigned and disposed of his property.
and that he intends to leave the state.
On this showing an attachment was
issued which was served on Mr.. Brown
today.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
IS DISCREDITED.
Dispatch About a Mormon Elder
Eloping in Alabama.

Selma, Ala, Aug. 21-Last Sun
with l.. G. Hamlin in northern Dali
las. Yesterday morning Mr. Hamlin
awoke to find the Mormon gone and
with him his wife and the wives of
several of his neighbors. The COM
munity is aroused and on the track OF
the fugitive, who. if caught, will be
summarily dealt with
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
JOHN B. ShEDBURd N JAIL
Former Salt Laker in Trouble
at Elizabeth, N. j.
HIS ROMANTIC MARRIAGE
HOW HE WooED AND WON
PRETTY MISS RANcKE.

She Was a Rowland Hall Girl and
Was Foolish Enough to Wed
smedburg Clandestinely - The
Young Man Tried His Hand at
Journalism Here, but Was Fail
ure.
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water will be stored in the spring and
held as a supply for the latter part of
the season. A large force of men are
now at work on this reservoir.
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NOTES.

Sheriff Abbott has gone to Idaho on
vacation.
A number of Pennington people will
go to Garfield on Tuesday next-Dayis
county day.
Several hundred little folks from st.
AIMS orphanage are spending khe day
at the Lagoon. The Catholic choir is
also enjoying an outing at this popu-
lar resort TODAY.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
The u S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
superior TO all Others.
RATE TO ALL POINTS EAST.

Via Oregon Short Line.
For particulars. call at city ticket
offices, corner Second South and wesc
Temple street
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agooni Lagooni L

Lagoon! Lagoonl Lagooni
Sunday, Aug. %.
Pre-. Louis H. Ball.
the worlds greatest imitator on the
violin
At 5:45 and 6:45 D. M
Trains every hour, starting at LAO
p. m. Round trip, including admission.
Is cents.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22

Hewlett Bros Three Crown Spices
are best because ground to order
fresh every day.
If you want a nice SC cigar to
smoke, try Buttons, it takes the bun.
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CASTILLO AND RETURN, s1.2

T@NV11F
Special train to Castillo at 7:40 a. m,
Aug. Is, via. r. G. W. railway. Beau
tiful ride through the valley of the
Jordan. Splendid hot springs. Pic
nicking, dancing Finest grove in
Utah Grand musical reunion.
The times., 1897-12-01

Baltimore, Nov. 3O.-The sudden change
in the weather came near making the
Pimlico Driving Club postpone today s
Races, owing to the track being frozen.
The track was in bad way, ana for
| time it looked as If it would be impossible
to get it into condition to allow the races
to proceed.
The harTows were pat to work ana sue
ceeded in breaking it a trfle. Scratches
Were heavy during the afternoon. Tut al
though the fields were small, the races were
interesting, and favorites were in evidence,
as only two cut of the six met defeat.
Most of the Western horsemen viii leave
tomorrow, owing to a telegram recei7ed
by an owner here from Secretary opper
OF the Western Turf Congress. in which he
says that while he is not in a position
TO speak officially, be believes that all who
take part in the proposed continued meet
ing here from now 10 the end viii lie out
lawed.
Ii this proves true, it VIII take ava
most Of the horses and jockeys, as Z. great
part OF them viii want 20 race ct New
Orleans and if they run here tomorrow ind
the Congress decides against them il viii
prevent them from doing 50. Summaries:
First race-SiX furlongs. Gun Metal
even, won; Charmeuse second, Duchess An
nette third. Time, lis Ii.
Secondrace Seven furlongs. Miss Tennv.
to 10. won. Lansdale second, Sun Up
third. Time, l:29 1-2.
Third race one lnile. Premier, s to ),
won; Lohengula second, Bromo third Time,
la Ia.
Fourth race-Six furlongs. warrenton,
II to 2, won; Sanger second, Sensational
third. Time, 1:142-4.
Fifth race-0ne mile. Squan, 13 TO 5,
won; South Africa second, James Monroe
third. Time, la.
Sixth race-The Green Spring Valley
Steeplechase, about three miles. Ben Bolt.
l to 10, won; Undine second, Sixty third.
Time, 7:17.
Tomorrow Is entries:
First raca-Five furlongs Eileen d.,
Princess India, Charmeua, 1o5 each; stray
Sail, Arbitrator, Taunton, Dogtown, 1o8
each.
Second race--Selling; five furongs Hi
Daddy, 100; Dir. jim, Convention, Father
Bill 6. H. Ketcham, NJ. F. Stephenson, 100
each; Ella Rae, 81; High Hoe, 90: sagacity,
Ella DAILY. 81 each; ooeana, onfred, 1O5
each; Klepper, 1913; Brentwood, The Cad,
80 each; Ten Spot, Gypcei~er, 90 each;
Continental, Master James, log Zach: Pink
Chambray, 81; Endeavor, Mary Jones, ITO
each; Tabouret, 102; Kinvarra, 113; Lam
bent, 11S.
Third race One mile. Billali, volley,
Saliie CliCuot Ito each. Sun Tn AI,,,,,
The Manxman, Old Saugus, King I :, io5
each Premier, lob; squan, I02; J. A,
Grey 1o5.
Fourth race-Five and half farlongs.
Sister Alice, 103; Gen. Maceo, Our Breezy,
94 each; Senator McCarren, l06; Nearest.
Lady Disdain, Homelike, 81 each; BaIdeca.
1Oo. High Hoe, Long Acre, 81 EACH judge
Wardell, III.
Fifth raca-0ne mile. Wadsworth, 100;
Her own, HI Daddy, Debriie, =. E.. 95