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The times., 1898-10-15
THE WoNDER-WEIss CASE.
Attorney Lipscomb Makes the Clos
ing Argument

Andrew a. Lipscomb made the closing
argument in the ''Wonder-weiss'' will
contest case. which has been occupying
the attention OF Justice Cox. In Equity
Court No. l, for the last four days. and
the court took the matter under advise
ment.
The case arises out of a will. said to
have been executed before his death, in
1881, by Leopold Weiss who formerly
kept restaurant in Seventh Street His
widow admits that she destroyed a paper
signed by her husband and three other
persons, and containing essentially, the
provisions which the plaintiffs contend
were in the destroyed will. She contends.
however. that her husband was deranged
from the over-use of liquor and inca
pable of executing will. This the plain
tiffs deny, and insist that the will was
properly executed. and should be admit
ted to probate
By this destroyed will Mr. Weiss gave
the widow her dover rights. legacies of
$500 each to the plaintiffs. George and
Amelia Wonder, two children who lived
with him, and of whom he was very fond.
and the balance to his heirs.
Messrs. William F. MattingIy. Andrew
Lipscomb. and Philip Walker represent
the plaintiffs. and Messrs A s. Worth
ington and Leon Tobriner the defendants
The parties to the suit are George Won
der and Amelia Wonder, infants. and
Mary ]. Vaeth, plaintiffs; Amelia Weiss,
Charles Dismer, Christian Xander, Kate
Arth. j. Anton Hurthman. Margaret
Hurthman, and Timothy Vaeth, defend
ants.
The times., 1898-10-15
CHEAPER TELEPHONE RATES.
The Company Must Comply With the
Act of Congress.

The decision of Comptroller of the
Treasury r. ]. Tracewell made yesterday
relative TO the controversy between the
United States Government and the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone Company
regarding the rates for telephone service
enforced by the latter will no doubt be
another cause for Fastening the action of
the Supreme Court of the United States
as 10 the constitutionality of the act of
Congress passed June 80. 1SsS, fixing the
price for telephone service In the District
of Columbia. According to the terms Of
the act it is unlawful for any telephone
company to charge more than $50 for the
use of single telephone instrument on a
single wire
In August 1897, the Government Printing
Office entered into a contract with this
company to be furnished telephone service
a the company's price. June 90 1885
Congress passed a law fixing the amount
which may be paid for the use of tele-
phones in the District OF Columbia The
Public Printer claims that this act of
Congress invalidates the contract entered
into by the Government Printing Office
and the Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company. The telephone company
disputed the law in this case and the mat
ter was left to the decision of the Comp
troller of the Treasury. Mr.. TraceweIis 5
ruling is that the telephone company must
furnish both individuals and the Govern
ment the benefits of its telephone system.
and do this under the rule of charges fixed
by law, or give way to others who will.
The times., 1898-10-15
The Fields RepIevin suit.

Justice of the Peace Church yesterday
announced his decision in the case of
Wilhelmina A. E. Fields against Thomas
NJ. Fields, in which the former sued the
latter for the possession of several paint
ings, and for the value of property al
legged not to have been found at Fields $
residence when searched for by the JUS
tees constable. The court awarded the
paintings found to the plaintiff and al
lowed her $95 damages for those claimed
to have been lost.
Mr.. Fields gave notice that he will APP
peal from the decision, and the motion
will be argued on Tuesday next.
The times., 1898-10-15
Without a Peer.-works Miracle.

DR. Agnew's Cure for the Heart is with
out peer. This great remedy relieves
instantly the most aggravated and dis
tressing forms of heart disease. Thou
sands of times has the hand of the grim
destroyer been stayed by it's use. If there
is Palpitation. Shortness of Breath, Pain
in Left Side, Smothering Sensations, don't
delay or you may be counted in the long
list of those who have gone oe to the
great majority. because the best remedy
in the world today was not promptly
used. Sold by F. s. Williams, Ninth and
F Streets: Edmonds & Williams, Third
and Pennsylvania Avenue.-21
The times., 1898-10-15
SUIT IN EQUITY.
To Force the Ratification of an
Agreement.

Lawrence G. Boggs and others yesterday
filed proceedings in equity against Kath-
arine Stewart Berry, Ellen Carter Berry,
Mary Lawrence Berry, Walter S. Cox,
trustee, and William l. Marbury. trustee,
executor and collector of the wills of VIII
liam Brenton Boggs and Ellen NJ. Boggs.
The times., 1898-10-15
MtAA>zGs q
Making New 3d=Floor Records

old onesettng fierce that equaing
of profit and perhaps big slice of We
lucky enough size Just what kind of department this city
wanted been go from day of opening
get dantness without big fri of profit
come get without
eorbiant like the depart
Washington but like swell
we devoted full need ps
enterprise capital.
The times., 1898-10-15

TO compel the ratification of an agreement
between the heirs of the estates.
The property involved is valued at s5i,-
500 s3i, 500 of which is in real estate.
William Brenton Boggs, Charles Reid
Boggs. George Robert Johnson Boggs.
minors, and their mother. Mary Elizabeth
Boggs. are the other complainants in the
suit.
The times., 1898-10-15
Mnrriase Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued today TO
Frank G. Viesselblsd and Alma Krieg-
stedt; Willard Gatewood and Belle Hill;
Joseph Seeden and Mary Pleasant; Clar-
ence V. Burke and C. Maize Myers, Bal
timore; Louis p Hieston and Alice Ow-
ings, Albert Thorn and Theresa Buch-
holtZ.
The times., 1898-10-15

Extra Wargraph matinee today, $50
Admission, 25c; children. l5c. It
The Coconino sun., 1898-10-01

F. Rainey, James Vanderen. by J. w. Francis, proxy: John Mcclure.
 Williams-Cap P. Smith, George w. Martin, M. Salzman, T. F. Holden J. C. Phelan. by NJ. Salzman, proxy.
 Bellemont-F. w. Payne, by James Vanderen, proxy.
 Challender-G. w. McFadden. by E. T. McGonigle, proxy.
 Apache Maid-Ben F. Taylor.
 Mormon Dairy-A. s. Cowles.
 Fredonia Lorum Pratt. by T. E. Pull liam. proxy.
 Tuba City-D. Brinkerhoff. by T. F.. Puliiam, proxy.
 Mr. McGonigle objected to the tele- graphic proxy from Fredonia. but the chairman, who held the proxy, ruled him out of order. and the report was accepted.
 The reports of the committee on or der of business and platform were re- ceived and adopted. The convention proceeded to the nomination of the ticket. 
 For the council the name of T. $. Bunch was placed in nomination, but was withdrawn. and on motion of Mr.. Francis nominations for this office was passed.
 Henry T Ashurst was nominated by exclamation for representative.
 The bone of contention was over the sheriff's office. Fletcher Fairchild was placed in nomination. by three dele gates. s. $. Acker was nominated by Ben Taylor.
 EFT. McGonigle objected to the nomi- nation of Fairchild for the reason that in the past, although claiming to be a democrat, Fairchild had never sup ported the democratic ticket and was not entitled to any consideration by the democratic party and if Fairchild was nominated he in common with hun dreds of other democrats. could and
The Coconino sun., 1898-10-01

when MT. McIIOnlgle declared that he would not support the nominee and asked that he be allowed to withdraw from the further action in the cOnven- tion to which request the delegates consented and Mr. McGonigle withdrew. For district attorney James Loy and G. w. GlOwner were placed in nOmi- nation and the Fairchild push quickly settled the nomination in favor of Mr. Loy.
 For Treasurer George Hoxworth and Henry F. Banta were nominated. but Banta was turned down by the push and HOxwOrth given the plum. For probate judge R. H. Jones was nominated.
 T. F.. Pulliam was nominated for re- cOrder. and J. c. Phelan and J. B. Jones of Williams for supervisors and w. H. Powers for surveyor.
 A fifteen minute recess was taken to find candidate for the council. al- though the party lash was applied no candidate could be found. On reas- sembling T. $. Bunch was nominated, but he politely but firmly declined the honor. when on motion of ]. w. Francis the filling of the vacancy was left to the central committee and the convention quietly adjourned.
 Dr.. w. $. Robinson will after OctO- Der have his office one door north of the Bank hotel. Does that boy of yours need a suit of clothes? If so. bring him around to the Flagstaff Cash Store and get him fitted out in one of our handsome. dur able suits. and it won't cost you much to make your boy happy.
 Davison X Cronin don't deal in fac tory-made harness OF saddles. First class work and low prices. 34tf
 The Peoples store. Come and exam inc our poOds and nrirps
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-02

Today Is witnessing the payment to
James r. Little of the last tributes
OF respect his friends can tender, and
ere these lines reach the eye OF the
reader. the form and mold wherein his
spirit dwelt will have been consigned to
mother earth.
Jimmie" Little. as he was popular
ly called. did many an act of kindness
of which the public never heard, for he
was modest and retiring to an extreme.
He was an able business man. of re-
markably astute judgment and fore
sight, and was noted for his public
spirit. a safe adviser In financial mat
tiers, his talent in that direction made
his services OF great value to any COM
mercial institution, while his incorrupt-
ible integrity was recognized and i'm
plicitly relied upon by his business as
sociates. His departure makes a great
breach in the circle of the cirys ablest
and foremost business men. and win be
sincerely mourned by host of rela-
tives and friends whose affection and
esteem he enjoyed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-02
cALLIsTERs MoTroN.

"A curious and amusing incident oc-
CURED in the City Council last evening
In connection with Mayor Clarks mes
sage, and members of the body and
some Of the reporters seem to have
gone wool gathering over 1t. The clos
ing paragraph of the message mentions
the removal of two policemen, and near
the close of the discussion which the
document created, this feature received
considerable attention. Mr.. Cahister
promptly moved that the Council "con-
cur In the action Of the Mayor" and
his motion prevailed. Some of the
members voted for it supposing they
We're merely sustaining the removals;
but the author of the motion intended
and is disposed grimly to insist that it
should apply to the message as
whole.
A motion to refer the message to a
committee was put and lost. and i'm
mediately Cnllister's motion to concur
prevailed. The record shows these
two facts, and It shows negatively that
no other disposition was made of the
Mayors communication. The record
rs 1t stands shows that the Council con-
CURED in the Mayors action as set
forth in his message as a whole, ana
not In part; and consequently until the
record Is amended the Council Is COM
mitted to the support of the Mayors
policy in awaiting decision In the
chief of police case before making any
appointments In that department. and
in urging an early hearing Of the case.
Thus does the Council back down com
pletely from the position 1t took in the
notable resolution OF February 23rd,
calling upon the Mayor to hurry up
with police department appointments,
| Somehow the Mayor seems to have a
persistent habit of coming out on top
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-02
"oRDER IN THE Co'T"

A Washington correspondent OF the
Chicago Record. narratlng some of the
jokes and stories occasionally told by
and of the grave and reverend justices
of the Supreme Court of the United
States. revives what is probably the
most amusing incident that ever
frightened the solemnity of the SUI
preme Court chamber. 1t occurred sew
eral years ago. when Justice Miller I'M
dertook to arrest the flow of eloquence
of an attorney who was arguing his
first case, an appeal from the circuit
court of n western state. The young
lawyer was declaimlng at the rate of
$50 words n minute on some of the
simplest principles of law, which every
attorney should fully understand be-
fore he gets his diploma, and, becom-
ing weary after awhile, Justice Miller
interrupted the speaker in u sarcastic
tone, inquiring: Il hope the learned
counsel will give the court the credit of
knowing the rudiments of law"
II beg the pardon of your honor"
replied the attorney. in the blandest
manner, but 1 made that mistake in
the lower court"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-02

patch of scrub oakbrush and few
specimens of the cactus family. Here
would be a startling reminder OF the
condition Of things prevailing in 1917.
and It's plcturesqueness would make 1t
n great attraction TO the city besides.
All outside of this little space should
he laid off In the most approved fashion
and ornamented to the fullest extent
OF good taste and feasibility.
II has been hoped on several occa-
sons, and the hope stlll fingers in some
breasts no doubt. that Pioneer Square
would be devoted to railroad purposes.
It being thought that It's dedication TO
that end would be an impetus toward
the creation of a line to the west such
as could not be long resisted. Although
the dedication has been made. or at
least rendered. more than once, moth
ing OF a practical nature has yet
come of It. II there is anything under
the infinite azure vault for which the
people could afford to let that choice
piece OF ground CO. apart from that
first herein set out, and come anywhere
near justifying themselves for so doing
1t would be the turning OF 1t over TO
those who would cause real railroad
to emanate from the square headed for
Deep Creek and the coast. Material
progress, especially that class of it re-
lating to natural development and
commerce. would be by that project i'm
mensely encouraged and stimulated.
But II the use thus suggested is not to
be made of the land in the near future.
the city owes to Its birthplace and
foundation at least so much respect
and consideration as will redeem It
from its present disgraceful appear
ance,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-02

At this time OF the year n cold is very
easily contracted. and II left to run Its
course without the aid Of some reliable
cough medicine is liable to result in
that dread disease. pneumonia We
know of no better remedy to cure a
cough or cold than Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. We have used 1t cutie
extensively and 1t has always given en-
tire satlsfaction.-Olagah, Ind. Ter.
Chief.
This Is the only remedy that is known
to be certain preventive of pneu-
monia. Among the many thousands
who have used II for colds and Ia
grippe. we have never yet learned of
u single case having resulted in pneu-
monia- Persons who have weak lungs
or have reason to fear an attack Of
pneumonia. should keep the remedy at
hand. The 20 and 80 cent sizes for sale
by Druggists.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-02
HOME OPERA.

This city and several OF the other
had treat in the form OF operate per-
formances by home talent. The public
has enjoyed them immensely. but the
expense attending them has been too
great to admit of any pecuniary COM
pensation to speak OF for those who
have taken part in them. In fact about
all the pay the singers have received
has been the training and experience
they have gained.
While the air OF the amateur has been
n marked feature of these entertain
ments. 1t has heightened their charm
The sweet, fresh faces Of the chorus
girls,so expressive OF maidenly pleasure
and innocence. and the traces of tim
idity in their voices that all the train
ing they have received has not re-
moved, more than compensate for any
defects that may be shown by COM
parison with the average travelling
opera company.
In the highest sense. the pleasure the
public derives from the rendition of
opera by. home talent is legitimate,
and 1t would be n good thing to crafty
the public wish in this direction as
often as possible Among the results
would be training and practice i'm
parted to young people that would do
much to develop talent among them
The managers and conductors of this
class of entertainments deserve the
cordial thanks and recognition end the
most generous patronage of the public:
for they rarely realize from the box
Office any adequate remuneration for
their time and efforts.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-02
PIONEER SQUARE.

The initiatory steps have been taken
toward making Pioneer square a per-
manent public park-that Is. the matter
has been preached in the City Council
This is most commendable movement
and 1t ought to be carried out as soon
as the financial status of the city Will
permit. At present the square is an
unsightly object. being criss-crossed
with thoroughfares stucooet, with cheap
structures, bearded with deoayed trees
and scarifed with last years circus
rings; besides which II Ia n mudhole
in wet weather or Immediately aud for
sometime after thaw. while at no
time Of the year does 1t present any
thing but dlsagreeable spectacle. 1t
is historic ground. such spot as ap-
peals to feeling deeper and more last
ing than mere sympathy. and could
with the utmost propriety be set apart
as a perpetual memento of the discov-
cry and occupation OF the soil upon
which a metropolis has grown whose
greatness has but just begun.
II the plan is carried out, it would be
an excellent idea to reproduce out of
the same materials as nearly as posi-
BILE the identical cabin which gave the
first shelter apart from tents to the
vanguard OF the Pioneers, and upon the
self-same spot where the original
structure stood, this to be surrounded
for limited extent by sagebrush. u
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-02

Work and scheme for every cent,
Beat the Landlord out the rent,
Saving all the cEah get
Never worry, never fret. -
Live in just frugal way
Glad to get two meals q day.
All ! wants to got roll
Then you bet I'll take n stroll.
Way back east to see the boys.
Talk of pleasures and of Joys,
Sleepers with ELECTRIC LIGHT
Makes day out of night.
Dining cars and lots to eat.
Stoves? NIT" all steam heat.
Rock ballast and oak ties
Vestibule train, how she files,
Service the best you ever see.
On the great &c. NJ. & st. P,'
Try them once. then guess
You'll know what's TRUE HAPPI
NESS,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-02
NEW SLEEPING CARS
Denver. Omaha, st Louis, Chicago and
Boston.

The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Scenic Line of the World-announces
new and important additions to their
service. In the future this popular line
will run through weekly Pullman
Tourist Sleepers to Omaha, Chicago.
New York and Boston; also to ST.
Louis without change. These cars will
start from Portland. oregon. thus Civ
ing benefit of through service on Ore
gon Short Line. as well as from all
Utah points The excursions are per-
sonally conducted and furnish all the
conveniences of regular Pullman Sleep
ers at less than half the cost. The St
Louis car will leave o. S. l.. stations
every Thursday, and Ogden via Rio
Grande Western Railway every Friday
morning, rhe Omaha, Chicago. New
York and Boston sleeper viii leave O.
S. l.. stations every Wednesday and
Salt Lake every Thursday evening
thus aIording the inestimable privii-
ege Of l2-hour lay over in Salt Lake
City.
For rates and all details. write to b.
f, Nevins, general agent, or II. NJ
Cushing, C. p. A.. ID. & r. G.. Ry.,
Salt Lake City. or any Oregon Short
Line or Rio Grande Western ticket
agent.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-02

When the liver is sluggish all other
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Headache, Indigestion. Pain In Back.
Chills and Loss OF Energy. You Will
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BINE is n Harmless Vegetable REM
edy that gives new life and energy al
most from the first dose. Price. 10
cents.
Free Trial Bottle at 2. c. III.
Drug Department.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-02

The abstracts OF all uncancellet
mortgages, assessable In Salt Lake
county, have been filed in my Office. and
the same will be enrolled for the pur-
pose of taxation after March 10Th
1898, unless stricken from the list ac-
cordlng to law.
All persons interested should appear
at my office, city and county building
before said date, between the hours OF
0 am. and r pm, and show cause, II
any, why said mortgages should not
be taxed r. u. QUINN.
Assessor for Salt Lake County. Utah.
Dated Feb. Goth, 1898.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-02
No Need of Pain.

Mans most painful .afIllctions nrs
promptly relieved by Billiards. snow
Linimcnt. You will never know all
that a IMMINENT can do until you try
this one. Cures rheumatism. Neural
gia. Sprains. Bruises, etc, as by mag:
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ever devised. This case IL but one OF
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rheumatism. Could not work by day
or sleep at night. Three applications
of Ballard's Snow Linlment cured me
within twenty-four hours. c. W.Ford
(of Lyon Supply Coz. Fit. Worth,
Texas. Price. 80 cents.
Sold by z. C. NJ. l. Drug Depart
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-02
THE MAYOR TURNS THE TABLES.

On he Gard OF February theCity Coun-
Gil adopted a resolution reciting that 1t
had passed an ordinance creating and
organizing the police department. and
that said department was "in chaotic
and disorganized condition." and cali
ing on the Mayor "to place the said
police department in n condition for
efficient service by appointing officers
and members of said department as
provided for by ordinance, without
further delay, ana assist this Council
In every possible way in giving the
citizens and taxpayers q business ad-
miifistration"
This resolution was a grand stand
play, intended to divert public attention
from the real motives that were actu-
ating some of the members OF the
Council, and TO lead the thoughtless
portion of the public to suppose that 1t
was Mayor Clark's fault that the
police department was not Gin condi-
tion for efficient SERVICE" and that he
was not cooperating with the Council
''in giving the citizens and taxpayers
business administration" This little
ruse has been gleefully referred to by
the opponents OF the Mayor in a man
ner to hold him up in false light, and
subject him to criticism and condemna-
tion.
But the Mayor only required the OPP
portunity to make a reply in order to
vindicate himself completely, and turn
the tables on his adversaries
in a most effective way. Last evening
he submitted to the Council n message
which thoroughly exposes to public
view the entire situation. It shows that
his choice of n chief of police was die
tated by business and prudential reas-
ons of the most cogent description, and
that his opponents In the Council were
governed by political motives. and not
by proper considerations when they
rejected his nomination. In short. 1t
docs 'em up In their own juice" yet
contains not a word that is not digni-
fled and respectful. In fact, Its force is
largely due to Its simple and elevated
tone.
Those citizens and taxpayers
who have been misled into believing
that the Mayor was justly biamable.
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