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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
A FEMALE CROOKS LIFE.
Sworn Confession of the Queen of
Confidence Women"

New York, Feb. 3-If the sworn con-
fession of Mrs. Edna Gordon, queen
of Confidence Women" be not dis
proven-and the police confirm it
three men who have lived in luxurious
homes in this city are the princes of
confidence men, chiefs of the boldest
band of scOundrels that ever operated
here. Her story marks them as men
who, operating in a supposed petty
branch of crime, have gained half a
million dollars since the beginning of
1898.
Mrs Gordon's motive in giving
away the doings of the confidence gang
is revenge. Last week she was evicted
from her lodgings here, and she says
the members of the gang promised her
husband Charles Gordon, who is now
serving a term in prison at San Quen-
tin. Cal, that they would take care
of her. She says her husband is serv-
ing a term for a crime committed by
another of the gang simply because
he would not peach
Mrs. Gordon, in her confession, says
she has been a crook for II years. She
tells how she began in Kansas City
and relates various swindles. From
there she went to St. Louis and from
there to Chicago. where she says she
was exceptionally successful.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
NEWS OF THE
NATIONAL GUARD.
: A~@~@4CC@ .~OO@G-@9~~+-

Sergeant f. j. Barnes was elected to a
lieutenantcy at the meeting of the signal
corps last evening, and the deadlock
which has existed is broken. W. II. To-
pas was appointed sergeant and b. II.
Smith quartermaster- sergeant. after the
election. The signal. corps now has a full
complement of officers, and everything is
expected to go along in first-class man
ner. The. corps is in good condition. and,
under the command of Captain Sharkey.
has been doing good work for some time
past.
There was a good attendance at the
meeting OF the troop last evening, and
the interest manifested in the exercises
was much better than that during the last
two meetings The reason for this is the
weather. The armory has been very cold
in the drill room for some time and man
had to hustle to keep warm.
1t is thought there will be q promotion
or two at the meeting of the battery this
evening, and all members are urged to
attend. There will be an action of inter
est to all members in addition to the
drill. The amusement committee is going
10 make a report and it is urged that
every man attend.
@ o o
There will be a meeting of the Officers
association at the city and county build
ing this evening, at which General Young
will read paper which will interest every
man in the guard
g o @
Tonight the company at Bountiful will
give ball in the opera house. and it is
expected that p first-class time viii be
had. Officers and men who can get away
are urged TO attend, as the promise of a
good time is such that no one who can
attend can afford to miss it.
9 6. .
The designations -of Captain Lund and
Lieutenant Fehr have been withdrawn,
and white winged peace is now lowering
over the infantry.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04

From The Herald's Correspondents)
Provo, Feb. S.-Manager L L. Mum
of the Telluride Power company went
to Provo canyon this morning to make
a personal inspection of the plant.
which was this day pronounced com
plete, so far as the work on the canyon
is concerned. A test was made, and
the power wheel set in motion. which
moved the entire machinery with per-
lection. All day yesterday a force Of
men We're engaged in putting on some
finishing touches, preparatory to max
ing a test. 1t is 4 mystery to many
who have stood beside an electric dyn-
amo and observed how d current Of
light IS generated from the friction
brushes. how this can be conveyed over
a frozen wire 80 miles away over
mountains and valleys, there TO put in
motion ponderous Wheels and machin-
cry to perform the work of operating
a mine This is the first work Of the
Telluride Power company in supplying
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04

the Santa Fe district of Argentine was
immense and OF fine quality Primary re-
ceipts were almost double of last year.
the total being 437. coo bushels, against ~
900 a year ago About II O'Clock there
was an improvement in the market. The
decline was stopped by buying against
privileges, which which bought heavily
on the late Wednesday curb. though there
was no such rebound as was looked for.
May advanced TO size. where il held for
snort time, then commenced 20 sag
again.
About noon the market again developed
strength. Short selling had become too
popular. and the market had become
somewhat OverSOld in consequence Brok-
ers for the Letter crowd appeared in the
pit and their buying started an advance
that carried the price within few min
uteS to 95ikc
The corn market became very strong
about that time. and lent its influence. as
did the Atlantic port clearanceS which
amounted to the liberal total of SD 900
bushels. During this rally the only real
activity of the session was exhibited, the
oVersold condition of the market making
a rush OF shorts an easy matter After
the Letter buying was over. however, the
market fell away again The advance in
duced the putting forth of more and
heavier Quantities on short account, and
this caused a final collapse in prices. This
time May declined to S4lsc. The market
was given support again just before the
close. buying again being apparently led
Dy the Letter interests. and the price had
ended.
Corn. in the main, was firm and fairly
active. May closed -4ft2sc higher at PC.
Oats We're active and firm. May closed
Lc higher
A good deal of interest was again shown
in provisions. AT the close May pork was
PIC higher; May lard, 212c higher, and
May ribs. &c higher.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
FLuME OF THE PROVO POWER PLANT.

band win give a grand ball in Maple
hall formerly Pack & Lambert's). 1t
receives its name from the fact that it
has recently been fitted up with a pol
ished maple floor of No l grade, and
is the only hall in the state that has
a floor of that quality of lumber.
There are several cases OF measles
in the town, but none has resulted IA
tally as yet.
Mr. Carpenters sawmill is closed
down because the mines he has been
furnishing have stopped receiving lum-
Der, having a supply on hand sufficient
for some months to come.
Mr.. L. r. Pack and wife are here
from.Ashley on visit to friends and
relatives. Mr.. Pack is son of Ward
E. Pack.
Mr. John S. Lindsay AMI his talented
company hold the boards at the opera
house on Monday and Tuesday even
ingS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
Lame Explanations.

The Standard yesterday had a Ia
bored and long article devoted to an
attempt at proving that Clerk Farr.
his deputies and the county commits
sioners were mistaken in their asser-
tions that the commissioners have not
yet put in their expense accounts for
January. The efforts of the Standard
to get out of the hole it has got into.
reminds one of the frog that climbed
up the well side six feet each day and
fell back ten feet each night.
The Standard says the commissioners
have put in i claims under the pres
ent law. and if this be true, then the
code went into effect over a year ago.
The paper also fails to explain why it
refused TO publish Mr.. Fairs courteous
denial of the Standards statement I'M
til after his letter TO the Standard had
been published in The Herald
The following maxim from Josh Bill
lings is commended to the Standard:
1t IL better not to no SO much than to
no so much that IL not so"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
Law and Motion Gases

Judge Cherry was engaged on the
law and motion calendar yesterday, anC
made the following orders:
D. d. Mallory VS.. Edward Kessler ct
al; fifteen days additional time allow
ed TO prepare and serve bill of excep-
tions.
Utah Title Insurance and Trust COM
Pany VS.. William Naylor ct al; de-
murrer sustained by consent.
w. y. Roy ct al. VS.. David Black
hurst ct al: demurrer Overruled and
ten days allowed to answer.
Eula Wray VS.. Thomas Kearns; mo-
ton to strike out cost bill overruled;
rICtion to amend cost bill allowed, and
five days given to fie motion to retax
costs: motion for a new trial argued
and submitted.
Remington. Johnson & Co. VS.. Corray
ct al; motion to retaX costs allowed
j. E. Darmer VS.. G. T. Dutton; judg-
ment for plaintiff for 800.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
OFFENDERS AT PROVO.
Goshen Burglars Plead Guilty and
VIII Be Sentenced Saturday.


Provo. Feb. AT this mornings
session of the district court, John Har-
vey. Charles Payer and one other
tramp. who committed the burglary at
Goshen a few days ago. pleaded guilty
and We're ordered TO appear FOR SEN
tence Feb. >.
II. s. Partridge also pleaded guilty TO
the charge Of hCusebreaking, in having
entered the home of Mrs. Stuart at Sa-
lem and stolen two rings and a re-
voiver, the property of Mrs. Eva
Mitchell He viii appear on Saturday
Feb. > to receive his sentence.
Daniel w Thomas has commenced
suit in the district court against the
RIO Grande Western railway to re-
cover s26e, the value Of several head
of stock alleged to have been killed by
the defendant corporation.
Every seat in the Fourth ward meet
ing house was occupied last evening.
the occasion being a meeting for men
only. which was given by the rescue
missionaries in charge of Mrs. Lake
The lady made an earnest appeal for
the assistance Of the stronger sex in
the work Of redeeming fallen humanity
and the entire audience. by a show OF
the right hand voted to cooperate in
this commemorate work. Bishop Keller
presided, and in a few well chosen
in the course they were taking He
stated that they were travelling with
out purse or scrip, and asked that the
auditors contribute TO assist in paying
their expenses, which they freely did.
Some excellent singing was rendered
by the Bastard and Payne brothers
Quartette.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
Kansas Citv Live Stock.

Kansas city. Feb. 3.-Cattle-Receipts,
official. 400 head natives. 800 head of
southern. Beef steers steady; handy
butcher stock active and strong Stockers
and feeders strong TO 10 cents higher.
Cows and heifers, 10 cents higher; medium
Texas Cattle strong. Indian and Texas
cattle, 325I3.95: western cows 2.25fI3 65
western steers. 3 5004.60; native steers. 3.e5
d5.00; bulk. 3.45G4.50, native cows and
heifers. 2.00G4.25; stockers and feeders,
3.50d5.00: bulls 250u5.00
Hogs-Recsipts. official, IA. 500 head.
Market opened 5N10 cents higher: closed
T1sGI12 cents higher and easy. Bulk. 3.65a
3S5; heavieS. 360G3sn packers, 365n3 80;
mixed 36Od3.S5: lights. 3.55M3.77I5; workers.,
3.75d3.77i2; pigs. 3.25G3.60.
Receipts. official, 1900 head.
Market active and strong; western NUT
tons, 3.s5G4.25; yearlings, 4.4Oq4.50; lambs,
l. t5d5.40.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
Payson Briefs.

Payson, Feb 3-Marshal Heaton
has four young men in the cooler for
fast and reckless driving. They pre-
ferred to board at the city table rather
than to dig up a fine of So each, inn
posed by Justice Taylor.
Mrs. Sarah Fairbanks, the wife of
the late Bishop ]. b. Fairbanks, is
quite i'll, and has been a sufferer for
some weeks. Her relatives and friends
are giving her the best possible care.
The Blackhawk veterans will hold a
social party at the opera house on the
18th, with an entertaining programme
and picnic.
The principal stores are closed for
stocktaking
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
PARK CITY ORDINANCES.
A Revision Reported to the City
Council.

A Revision Reported to the City
Council.
Park City, Feb. Sat the session of
the city council last night, City Attor-
ney Townsend presented a revision of
the city ordinances The object of the
revision is to make the ordinances con-
form to the new state law. The first
reading was listened to by the council,
after which the articles were placed
in the hands of the committee on laws.
Reports of officers for January We're
received and approved:
Recorder: Balance on hand last re-
port. $3.96s.66; January receipts, S767.50;
total. ST. 734.16; warrants issued, s62.60;
balance on hand, $4.67l.56.
Treasurer: Balance on hand Jan. l.,
s., 200 y; receipts, S4.73416 total, $1O,-
4S4.2S; warrants issued, 50, 757.72; bal
ance. S4,676.56; unpaid warrants, 50.
Sexton: Deaths, $; male, 2; female, l;
no births reported.
Police Justice: Total fines imposed
sS2; collected in cash, so; committed
for labor. so; total number arrests. Z.
Total bills allowed last night were
81, 1906, of which amount s631 was the
payroll of city officers. The bonds of
Breen & Sullivan for liquor license
10 start saloon were approved. and
license ordered issued. The liquor bond
Of Welsh, DriscolI q Buck was ap-
proved. A. H Fuelling was granted
rebate on unused merchants L.
cenSe
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
Local Briefs.

E. G. Vaughn has returned to his
home in Kansas City.
THE Man From Mexico is by the
same author as My Friend From
India"
William H Howard, 81 of Ogden.
yesterday secured a license to marry
Miss Ella Howell of Davenport. Scott
county. Ia.
The Weber club VIII meet with the
city council tonight, 10 discuss some
matters pertaining tc the commercial
interests of Ogden
There will be a dance in the First,
ward hall beginning tonight at s
o'clock, under the direction of the
amusement committee.
H H. Allen, representing Mrs. Frank
Leslies publications. passed through
Ogden yesterday en- route to New
York, after a sojourn along the Oregon
Short Line in Idaho.
g. H. Goddard of the New York
Life Insurance company is diStribut-
ing a very neat thing in the way of a
calendar from his new quarters on
the fourth floor of the Utah Loan &
Trust building.
George johnson, the infant son of ].
D. and Mary Z. Johnson, died yesterday
at the family residence. 2012 Farr ave
nue.. OK pneumonia. The funeral SER
vices will he held today from the resi-
de1ce. at > o'clock.
The committee representing the sugar
factory was out at Hooper yesterday,
endeavoring to arrange for certain
concessions IN regard to water rights
for the factory, in case it is located at
Wilson's Lane. No agreement has been
reached as to the location.
The January "Classicum" is a neatly
printed and newsy publication of eight
pages issued by the pupils of the high
school. 1t is in magazine form and
probably has the largest staff of any
journal in Utah There are two
editors, Il associate editors and II di-
rect0rs. to say nothing of reporters
and special writers. Long live the
Classicum.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
KILBoRN ACQUITTED.
Foley Accused Him of Stealing Ten
Sacks of Wheat.

Morgan, Utah. Feb, S.-The case OF
the state VS.. William E. Kilborn was
tried here today. in Judge Rolapp's
court. Joshua Williams. county attor-
ney. and a. J. Weber appeared for the
prosecution, and L. r. Rogers for the
defendant. The jury was not secured
until noon.
In the afternoon Walter Foley, alias
Ernest Doud, took the stand and testi-
fed that on the 18th of December 1896
the witness and the defendant stole
ten sacks OF wheat from the granary
of Lyman w. Porter. Foley claimed
however, that he was acting as de-
tective. and that when the wheat was
sold the defendant got all the money ex-
cept 80 cents, which he spent for a
bottle Of alcohol.
Other witnesses were sworn and ex-
amined. and the prosecution rested al
4:20 Pr
The defense introduced no evidence
and Mr.. Rogers offered to submit the
case 10 the iur- -si.5-out argument
oh proposition was accepted by the
states attorneys. whereupon the court
gave the charge to the jury, and the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Feb. s.-Cattle-Sales were on
a basis of 9.90q4.25 for common to pretty
for good to choice shipping and export
ca tile fancy beeves being saleable at or
around 5.40d5.55. Sstrictly choice matured
cattle were largely at 4.25d5.00. Fed west
ern steers. 4.00Gi.S5. Calves. 6.50M7.00.
Hogs-Common to strictly choice droves
went at 3.65G5.9Tis. largely at 3S21aG3. 90
and a sale was made of some 3H-pOund
prime hogs at 400. Pigs sold chiefly at
3.5Qd3.75.
Sheep sold at 3.OOG3.5O for the poorest TO
40 for strictly choice; fed westerns
bringing 3.90d460. Rams sold at 3.25d3. 80
and yearling sheep brought 3.75G5.10
Lambs were active at 5.O0d5.90; a few
common going at 44Od4.S0
Receipts-Cattle. 5000; hogs, $4,000;
sheep. 1900 head.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
LOGAN CITY COUNCIL.
Police Middle Settled BY Appoint
ment of Evans


Logan, Feb. 3.-The city council met
last night and the police wrangle was
at last settled by the appointment of
NJ. p Evans as the regular policeman
There was no opposition to his confirm
alton from either side. Other business
transacted in addition to the accept
ance Of several committee reports, was
the passing CT an ordinance fixing the
salary of the special policeman at SO
per month. The remainder of his SAL
AIRY viii be paid by the merchants who
employ him as a night Waterman. \
pretty lively discussion was INDUCED
over the report that the special police
man would refuse to do police duty off
his regular beat in the business dis
trict. The matter was finally disposed
Of by the council instructing the mar
shall not to take the night Waterman
from his regular beat, except in cases
Of extreme necessity.
It was decided to employ summary
measures for the collection of delin-
queut water rates. Parties owing water
taxes viii be notified and unless they
promptly pay up they viii be Grim
inally prosecuted, as the ordinance pro-
vides for a fine Of not more than 500
for using water from the mains after
the license for So doing expires. The
finance committee was empowered 10
negotiate a loan from the state of s. 600
at 6 per cent interest. in order to lift
the Poulsen note of that amount. upon
which the city is now paying per
cent. A communication from the sec
rotary of state was read stating that
such loan could be effected.
LOCAL BRIEFS.
Mrs. j. W. -erry. the wife OF q mem
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
BIG FoREcLosURE SUIT.
Lewis VS. Central Utah Land & Irri-
cation Company.

foreclosure suit has been begun in
the United States circuit court by Ed
ward Lewis ct al. VS.. the Central Utah
Land & Irrigation company ct al.
The complaint sets forth that the de-
PENDANT issued mortgage bonds to the
amount of 100000 prior TO Dec. l, 1892,
and that q deed o. trust was likewise
made to the United States Trust COM
pany of New York. conveying all it's
franchises, property. etc, in Willard
county to said company to secure the
payment of these bonds and interest.
1t Is further alleged that Edward Lewis
has succeeded the United States Trust
company as trustee, and that the other
parties plaintiff are holders of the first
mortgage bonds. 1t is alleged that the
property mentioned in the deed of trust
is of sufficient value to secure the loan,
and decree of foreclosure is asked.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
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jury retired at p. m. to consider their

jury retired at p. m. to consider their
verdict
Foley was brought from the. state
penitentiary by Guard Elliott and Sher-
iff Kofford- He is the man that held UP
gambling hall in ogden a short time
ago and escaped, and went gack to his
old home at Liberty, Mo, where he
was arrested and brought back on red
uisition papers by Sheriff Belnap of
Weber county. He pleaded guilty at
Ogden, and was sentenced TO term OF
seven years, which he is now serving.
At $50 p. m. the-jury returned YER
dict OF rot guilty.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
--s-%D'--7------
Something TO Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restOr-
ing the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigOr is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach. gently stimulates the Liver
and Kidneys. and aids these organs in
throwing off impurities in the blood.
Electric Bitters improves the appetite,
aids digestion. and is pronounced by
those who have tried it as the very best
blood purifier and nerve tonic Try it.
Sold for SOC or S1.0O per bottle at z. c.
NJ I. drug store.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
SAN FRANCISCO STOCKS.
FOREIGN FINANCE.
Influence of Klondikers On London
Stock Exchange.

New York. Feb. 3.-The Evening Posts
financial cablegram: Stock markets here
were irregular to dun today, the reaction
being most marked in all stocks recently
was a sharp falling in Grand Trunk good
traffic returns being offset by a report
of 2 pending rupture with the Canadian
Pacific. Foreign stocks were good on
Paris buying and mines were better for
the same reason.
The general tendency here, at the
moment is TO secure profits on Ameri-
cans, but there is a firm undertone.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
straightenine ont Records.

The circular letter sent out by order
of the county commissioners to all par
ties whose lands have been sold for.
taxes. has had the effect of bringing
people by the dozen TO the clerks Of
flee. Many We're totally unaware that
their property had any kind CT a cloud
on its title. and in some cases errors
in the records are discovered. The
matter will clear the records and put
them in much better shape
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
HECTOR HAIeHTs CASE.
Signatures to Pardon Petition Sc
cured By Misrepresentation

St. George Jan. SO.-The claim that
the woman in the case of the Hector
Haight attempted rape, at Toquerville,
has stated that she is in doubt as to
her assailant, is a fake. She persistent
~ states on the contrary, that she has
not the least doubt as TO her assailant
Her husband was upon misrepresenta-
ton, prevailed upon 90 sign a petition
asking for Haight's pardon, but upon
the facts being laid before him, he
went Immediately and made out an af-
fidavit before Judge Slack of Toquer-
vile, denying his belief in Haight's in
nocence, and the same was forwarded
to Governor Wells Some of the Jurors
were also prevailed upon to sign the
petition, presumably upon equally bad
grounds
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
Miles Released.

John H. Miles was given pre-
liminary hearing yesterday morning
before Justice Perrin. Charley Nelson
and A. c.. Fele each testified that
Miles was the man who took rig
from them about two years ago and
never returned the same. A number
of Miles relatives testified that he
was at that time laid up at home with
q broken foot.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
Court Matters.

George V. Schramm yesterday filed a
petition for letters of administration in
the estate of Anna NJ. Wallace. who
died May 20. 1885, III Douglas county.
Nebraska The Weber county estate of
the deceased consists of an insurance
policy on the life of l.. II. Wallace.
Hearing on the petition was set for
Feb. H.
J. P. CIausee filed a suit against B.
Ternes ct al to recover $500 on a note
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-04
Omaha Live Stock.

Omaha, Feb. .-CattIe-Receipts. 1900
head. Market active. Native beef steers,
3.S0N4.S5: western steers. 3.60d4.40; Texans,
3.0Od3.60 cows and heifers, S;0ON3.75; can
ners 2.00d2.S0; stockars and feeders, 2.6)d
$40; calves, 4.O0d60O; bulls and stays. 2.25q
800
Hogs-Receipts. 1890 head Market {
cents higher. Heavy. 3.671aN375; mixed,
5. 7Od3. 70; light. S.75d3.S0
Sheep-Receipts. 5000 head. Market
steady Fair to choice natives. 3.7OG4. 40;
fair to choice westerns, 3.60n4.25: COM
mon and stock sheep, 3.00d3S0: lambs,
2 S0G5 20