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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-25
NEWS FROM OVER The STATE.
EUREKA DWELLING DESTROYED
DAVID COLEMAN sUsTAINs A
SEVERE LOSS.
All of His Household Goods Burned,
With No Insurance-Eire Depart
ment Facilities Inadequate.
Especial to The Herald,

Eureka. Dec. 4.-David Coleman. who
is up in Idaho on mining business with
Jim Earis. former resident of Eureka,
Will have a sorrowful Christmas greeting
when he learns that the house in which
his family lived was burned today and
that his wife. and two children had TO
take shelter in the house of friend,
Mrs. Holland. All the household goods,
clothing, books. ETC., of which Mr.. Cole
man had a large collection, were de-
Stroyed. There was no insurance and the
whole is a total loss.
Mrs. Coleman had stepped out to make
a brief call while the oven was getting
hot to bake bread. She had not been gone
more than five or six minutes when she
was informed her house was on fire.
Frantic with excitement, her only thought
was for her two children and she was
calling them when The Herald repre-
sentative reached The scene of the blaze.
Fortunately. the children We're out play
ing when the fire started.
Luckily there was no wind blowing,
and willing assistance came from all
directions. City Attorney Robertson,
with fire extinguishlng chemicals, was
the first on the scene. Pat Shea, with
shovel in hand. was throwing snow on
Driscoll and Marshal Henriod helped the
firemen get the hose in operation. But
their efforts to save any of the household
effects were unavaiiing. All that remains
are the wallis of the cottage.
1t was demonstrated that the protec-
ton against fire in a city OF this size is
entirely inadequate. and today's expert
ence may be a warning TO secure a larger
water supply such as can be relied upon
in the hour of need. Only good luck saved
the town this time. for had breeze been
blowing the consequences would have
been appalling.
Much sympathy is expressed for the
homeless wife and children.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-25
FLOODS IN WASHINGTON
CHINOOK WINDS START EARLY
FRESHETS.
Immense Floods of Water Coursing
Down the Streams in the Western
Part Of the State.

Minneapolis, Dec. PA special to
the Times from Tacoma, Wash. says:
Heavy rains and deep SHOWS in the
mountains. accompanied by Chinook
winds, have combined to send an i'm
mense flood of water coursing down
western Washington rivers. The White,
Stuck. Cowlitz. Chehalis, Skagit, Sko-
finnish and Noosack are overlooking
the lowlands along their banks doing
great damage. The greatest trouble so
far has occurred in Noosack valley
where the river yesterday rose two feet
The big railroad bridge of the Belling-
ham Bay & British Columbia railroad
at Everson- a 115-foot span, went out
last night. together with several county
bridges. Citizens of Everson and other
Nooksack valley towns have been cut
ting brush and heaving stone for TWEEN
ty-four hours in an attempt to save
the remaining bridges. The railroad is
assisting with work trains. Another
county bridge at Linden is washed out
The Nooksack river has long been
noted for its sudden rises, but all rec
ords were broken last night when the
water gauge at Everson showed a
height of ninety-one feet Many farms
in the Nooksack valley are flooded and
considerable stock has been lost. The
single mills on the south fork of the
Nooksack have been badly damaged by
the terrific flood which is pouring
through the mills. Many RATS with
Single bolts were carried into Puget
sound and lost. At Deming all the
families on the water front were COM
PEELED to move and water covers the
floors of business houses. Similar re-
suits have followed floods in the Cow
litz and Skagit valleys. Thousands of
acres of the finest farming lands in
Stuck valley are under water.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-25
vERNAL-RocK SPRINGS ROAD.
New Outlet For Northeastern Utah
Cold Weather.
Special Correspondence.)


Vernal, Dec. 21.-Interest has again
road between here and Rock Springs,
by the activity of the business men of
the Wyoming towns, in the matter
There has been some little rivalry be-
tween Green River City and Rock
Springs as to which should be made the
northern terminus of the road. The
latter town seems the most aggressive
and judging by recent movements will
secure the traffic.
1t begins to look very much as
though the scheme will be pushed to a
successful finish, as preparations are
being made to begin work at once.
The necessity of the road was never
so apparent as now, when the Dyer
mine has been forced to close down.
owing TO the impassability of the old
Carter road.
Were the road to Rock Springs made
feasible By the bridging of Green river,
and the grading of Sears and Jesse
Ewing canyons, operations could have
continued all winter, which would have
been thousands of dollars to the COM
pany and the people.
The cold wave that has swept over
this section is increasing in intensity
daily. The thermometer registered II
below zero last night. Tonight shows
no sign of easing up.
County Auditor Hanson's summary
shows that the total valuation for the
year 1899 is s9S9.430, as compared with
SS10S31 for the year preceding
The total taxes levied amount to
SOS, 250.74. OF this amount s7,909.21 goes
to the state, $685.. 80 to the county and
the balance to the schools.
Considerable uneasiness is felt
throughout the county over the posi-
bility of the introduction of smallpox
from the outside.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-25
MT. PLEASANT EVENTS.
Installation of Masonic Officers
Christmas Entertainment.
Especial Correspondence.)

Especial Correspondence.)
Mt Pleasant, Dec. 24-Damascus
lodge No. 10. the local Masonic lodge,
held its regular yearly election and in
stallation of officers at the lodge hall
last evening. The following officers
were duly elected:
Worshipful master. Charles w. Ten
ny; senior warden, w. c. Hunter; jun
Tor warden, Soren X. Christensen;
treasurer DR.. W. W. Woodring; Sec
rotary, B. F. Peck; senior deacon. DR..
H. o. Cassaday: junior deacon, DIR. H
p. Morrey; senior steward. j. Morgan
Johnson; junior steward, Rowland
Lars Madsen; tyler. J. NJ. Boyden-
After the election the incoming Of
ficers were duly installed, Past Grand
Master John f. Hardie of Salt Lake
City officiating in the ceremony
Visiting members and brethren of the
order who were present from outside
cities were as follows: John F. Hardie
and A C. Sutherland of Salt Lake
City, Charles w. Tenny of Provo. r.
Q. Madsen of Eureka, ]. Morgan john
son of Spring City, August O. Connel or
Ephraim.
The first formal Christmas exercises
of the season were held at the Presby-
terrain church Friday evening, the pu-
pills of the Wasatch academy and the
Presbyterian Sunday school and teach
ers of those two bodies participating in
the programme, which was as follows:
Song, Joy to the World" School
Scripture reading ......-..-.....---
Professor George H. Marshall
Prayer ......-..-.-.-.....Re Rev. Buchanan
Song, Christmas" .Schooi
Recitation, christmas Eve" ........
Francis Jensen and Lulu Proctor
REGULATIONS, How Christmas is
Observed by Different Nations"
Rhoda Nilsson, Clara Hardy, Flor
linda Oldham, Mable Page, Effie
Oldham, Myrtle Averett and Win
ME Jensen.
Recitation $3.50 Barbara McGousan
Soma THE Wonderful Name"
lydia swain, Eva Hemenway.
Olivia Melting and Kate Richards.
Reading. First Puritan Christmas
Tree" .Ovenia Larsen
Song. Deck the Hall With Boughs
of Holly ---.-.---
Addie Nielsen. Winnie Jensen.
Florence Nielsen, Arnold Nilsson
and Newell Christensen.
Reading. Christmas" Ida Nelson
Remarks Rev. Buchanan
Closing song, Gifts We Bring" School
Benediction Rev. Buchanan
A Christmas tree was a feature that
was greatly enjoyed.
Philip Tout. whose death in Ogden
this week is reported, has been resi-
dent of this city for the last two years,
and only left here a month ago. after
being sick all summer. When it was
learned here a week ago that Mr. Tut
could not recover, his fiancee, Miss Ida
Owenn. went Immediately to his bed
side and has remained with the family
in Ogden since. The young lady has
the warmest sympathy of her many
friends here on account of the bereave-
ment which she has been called upon
TO bear.
Mr. Tout was a member OF Liberty
camp No. ASS, Woodmen of the World,
of this city, and two members of the
order. Past Consul Commander John N
Erickson and Consul Commander NJ
"A. Isaacs, have been delegated to rep
resent the camp at the funeral, and
they are in Ogden now for that pur-
rose. They will also attend to all mat
ters arising between deceased and the
lodge.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-25

Of livelihood He was shot through one
lung, and that caused his DEATH He
spent considerable time prospecting
around the mountains. At one time he
was a railway employee. but. owing TO
deafness. was compelled to retire from
this work. For this physical defect.
contracted during the war. 1t is said.
he had recently made a successful APP
plication for a back pension, and there
is an important package at Marysvale,
just arrived. for him. 1t is believed this
is his pension money. amounting to
about $1,000.
He had a son living in Ogden, his
only known living relative. who was
notified of his fathers death. and who
wired back simply to bury him." The
body was brought to Richfield yester-
day for the county officials to take
charge of his burial. 1t being ascer-
tanned. however, that he was an old
Odd Fellow. the local lodge took charge
of. his remains and will give him a
suitable burial today. Mr. Hough was
also member of the G. A R.
1t has not been decided what will be
done with the package at Marysvale.
but an examination will be made and
If it contains anything Of value to the
deceased it will be properly disposed of.
Mr.. Hough was generally known by
railroad men and. miners at Marysvale
and Gold Mountain
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-25
PARK CITY BRIEFS.
Fine Christmas Music-Students
Home For Holidays.
Especial Correspondence.)

Park City, Dec. 24.-Many of the stores
were opened this morning, in order to
give the laggards a chance to purchase
for Christmas. 1t has been a
splendid season for the merchants, they
all doing better business than for years
past.
Among the students attending school in
various parts of the state who are home
spending the holidays with their parents
are the following; George Wilkinson,
Willie McFalls. Annie Young. Annie and
Minnie Connor. from Logan: William
Murdoch, from the university. and HUI
bert Connelley Pocate,lo-
There will be elaborate services at the
Catholic church, commencing at mid
night the Rev. Father Galligan officiat-
ing at three masses. Rosewigs Mass in CT
will be sung by a special choir, under
direction of Miss Kate Malone. and COM
prising the following voices: Sopranos,
Misses Maryme McSorley. V. and G..
Fitzpatrick; alto. Mrs. d. ellis; tenor,
ALI Blackler; bass. James Kemp
At the o clock mass Christmas morn
ing holy communion will be given, and
Miss McSorley will sing Might OF
Nights" There will be mass at 10 a. M.
followed by benediction of the blessed
sacrament and singing by the children $
choir.
During the holiday vacation the doctors
will be kept busy vaccinating school chill
dren The smallpox scare throughout the
state naturally causes great deal OF
anxiety among the citizens.
The mines are giving their employees
two days lay-off for Christmas.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-25
FEW TEACHERS FROM sANP[TE
REMAIN AT HOME ON ACCOUNT
OF SMALLPOX.
Superintendent Nelson Of Sanpete
County Advises Them to Remain
Away From State Convention.
lspecial to The Hsralda

Ogden, Dec. 24.-The Sanpete county
teachers, or at least a majority of them.
will. in all probability. remain away
from the state teachers convention
which convenes in Salt Lake Wednes-
day morning. President Allison OF the
association has received several COM
munications from different parts of the
state each expressing fear that the at
tendance at the convention from the
section in which the latter lived would
be light II it were known that the San
pete county teachers were to be in at
tendance. The letters were from Cache,
Tooele and Davis counties.
Mr.. Allison communicated by tele-
graph with Superintendent Nelson OF
Sanpete. the message being as follows:
Several communications received this
morning from different localities ex-
pressing fear of your teachers coming
to the convention. Have replied no
teachers coming from exposed districts.
Necessary precautions taken Feel it
my duty to advise you"
In reply Mr. Allison received the fol-
lowing message:
ITO allay fears of Sanpete county
teachers spreading smallpox at conven-
ton, shall advice them to remain at
home"
Mr. Allison spoke with regret of the
prospect of the Sanpete teachers being
absent from the convention. as a num-
Der of the strongest members of the as
ISOLATION are in that county. He par
ticularly regretted that superintendent
Nelson would not be present
The present outlook is that about 125
teachers and their friends from Weber
will go down to the convention.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-25
ROBINSON NOTES.
Arrivals and Departures During the
Week-School Exercises.
fSpecial Correspondence.

Especial Correspondence
Robinson, Dec 24.-The following Tintic:
visitors were registered at the Hotel
Mammoth during the week past:
Herman Bamberger. W. o. Joye, W; L.
Rowe. A. A Mcbride George w silks,
Frank Anderson, John Donohue. Charles
r. S. Watson, Salem; f. w. Cole, Goshen;
Harry Herrick. Chicago; +. j. Hewlett,
Z. p. Jennings, w. ]. Lawrence, Richard
L. Colburn. f; D; Holm. Thomas Weir,
Salt Lake: w. d. Maxwell. Chicago; F.
B. Cook. Victor NJ. Clement Charles. n.
Tibb:ts J. r. Craig J. B. Pratt Theodore
welcker 4; L. Jacobs Robert G. Smith
Provo.
The Kirkendall arrivals included the
following, W, P. Hardesty: c; :; SKIN, Kim
Salt Lake: w. F. De Long. A: A Noon,
Provo; John n. Pike. Ogden: G. Lendahl.
Mount Pleasant; D. r. Navley. Eureka.
The following people left to spend the
holidays at their respective homes: Frank
NJ. Schuyler, Brigham Smoot Ii. r.
Mitchell. Miss Lillian Miner. Frank Selig-
ram. G. w. Silks; Mr.; and Mrs: james \.
Ferguson Morris l.. Nebeker, ID. j..
Schultz, Horace r. Eldredge.
C. H. Cody, agent for both railroads and
all the express companies reports more
IMAM uOuDie DuSlUtSS DtlliS uOHc ills Soi
for the towns of Robinson and Mammoth
over that of last year. This increased VOL
ume of business does not particularly ap-
ply to the holidays, but for the new min
ing companies and people who have come
into this locality during the year There
is absolute necessity for additional depot
facilities and clerical help.
e. g. g
Mrs. Eldredge Smith mother of j. E
Smith of the Utah-Sioux companies, ar
rived yesterday from the east. and will
reside here permanently with her son.
q % g
At the closing of school Friday, the
teachers. including Professor Work. as
sisted by Mr.. Gosse and the Misses Iver-
son. Miner and Counseiman gave a mer-
ry dancing party in which all the scholars
Joined. The entertainment concluded with
a rattle for a writing desk. which was
won by George Jones.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-25
A VALUABLE DOG POISONED
JOSEPH BUSES TROUBLE WITH
BAD NEIGHBoR.
Dosed Meat Thrown Over a Fence
Bush Fears Child May Get Hold Of
Some.

Joseph Bush, a motorman for the
Salt Lake Street Railway company, re-
siding at Sc Follard's court, returned
from work yesterday to find that his
valuable St. Bernard dog had been
poisoned. After working two or three
hours with the animal, he revived him
and is hopeful now that his pet will
not die. 1t was less than month ago
that Mr.. Bush lost dog in the same
manner.
He believes it is the work of a neigh
Dor, poisoned meat being thrown over
fence. 1t has not been very long
since child in the Twentieth ward
died by picking up and eating bis
cult covered with strychnine and in
tended for a dog. The practice is not
only malicious. but extremely danger
GUS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-25
"TRuSTY' TIRES OF CITY JAIL
LOUIS JOHNSON GOES AWAY
FOR CHRISTMAS.
He Sauntered Off Yesterday and Has
Not Since Been Seen-Was q
Model Prisoner.

Louis .shnson, young man recently
sentenced 10 ninety days in the city
ings Saturday afternoon, and walked
away. He wouldn't have done anything
of the kind if he hadn't been trusty.
Johnson was an ideal prisoner. He
took TO the soup like Eph Kelly to a
basket of old Hermitage and before long
the jailer concluded to let him groom
the horses. Johnson worked with a
WILL but all things have an end, and he
sauntered.
Word reached police headquarters
yesterday afternoon that the escaped
man had been seen on West Temple
street in a buggy, An officer was sent
out but Louis is still among the miss
ing
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-25
MANY PEOPLE EXPOSED.
Smallpox Suspect Travelled On Crowd
ed Passenger Train.
Especial Correspondence

tSpctldi OoifcSpOlucuCc-l
Mt. Pleasant. Dec. 24.-If the Miss
Pearson who was reported as having
the smallpox from Richfield yesterday.
has that disease. dozens of persons
from here have been exposed to it.
When DR.. Morrey got on the train yes
terday he was asked by the conductor
to look at the case, and if it was small
pox to have her put from the train.
The doctor refused to order her from
the train, as none of the towns along
the road desired the case, nor could
they be asked to attend to it. conse-
quently the LADY was taken on to Rich
field. The doctor. however, made a
cursory examination of the case while
on the train and was quite certain it
was a case of varioloid. and so notified
the Richfieid authorities. There was a
heavy trainload of passengers on the
train, some extra coaches having been
attached to accommodate the holiday
travel, and every town in this section
was well represented
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until you have the rottenest city gov
eminent in the west"
Mr.. Oliver closed with some vigorous
advice to fathers and mothers and sons
and daughters. and scathingly de-
nounced those who had said that it was
AN awful thing to have such preach
ing at the Tiff church, He said that
these remarks of the people reminded
him of IAN old buzzard trying to sing
a solo that was written for a nightin-
gale"
At the young peoples meeting in the
morning sixty boys and girls were con-
verted-an evidence that the work is
not being wasted on the air. Some ex-
cellent music was given by Professor
and Mrs. Wetzel. There will be an
other meeting tonight at 1880.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-25
ROBERTS MEETING POSTPONED.
Christmas Festivities Interfered
With the Attendance.
1Snecial Correspondence.)

Provo. Dec. 24-The citizens meeting
called to discuss the Roberts situation
last evening at the county court house
was called to order at s o'clock by
Chairman Thomas. Owing to the fact
that last night was virtually Christmas
eve, there was a meagre attendance at
the meeting. Senator Smoot moved
that the meeting be adjourned to We'd
nesday evening. Dec. q, which was car
ried. Mr.. Smoot said that in view of
numerous requests from prominent
citizens for an adjournment until some
time next week, he thought it proper
to change the time of the meeting. A
rousing time is anticipated Wednesday
night.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-25
POLICE PICKUPS.

The fact that Christmas eve came on
Sunday DIDN'T deter Jim Easton from
getting his habits on. A careful estimate
places the number of beers consumed by
him, up to O'Clock last night, at seven
ty-two. He leaned up against the rail at
police headquarters and ordered his sew
enty-third. Luckily for Jim, he was ar
rested. for he had $50 on him and it doubt
less would have drifted elsewhere than
into the custody of the desk sergeant.
Al Householder-the same old Al-was
among the enthusiasts yesterday. and will
be called upon to explain Tuesday.
James Wilson was taken in by Officer
Parry last night and charged with va
grancy. He is one of the dirty eleven, :"
and that viii count against him.
Godbe-Pitts and Schramm's did the
right thing yesterday in remembering
both the fire and police departments with
excellent cigars.
The CITY prisoners will have their pota-
toes peeled today. as on Thanksgiving
day. Nothing like something extra on
suc1 occasions.
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MAY BECOME INSANE.
Mrs. Charles Frustrated By Her Hus-
bands Death.
fSnecial Correspondence.l

Provo Dec PA double tragedy from
the Choules poisoning that occurred here
last Monday is much feared. Mrs.
Choules, wife Of the deceased. George
Choules. is in a very precarious condi-
ton from the shock of her husbands I'M
timely death, and it is feared her mind
will become unbalanced. The lady is nat
urally of a nervous commencement, and
since the death of her husband she has
broken down quite completely. She has
periodical spells of Mysteries. in which she
becomes insane and. through sobs and
CRYING calls pitifully her lost husband S
names Mrs. Choules has been growing
worse day by day since the sad event and
for the last day or two has been almost
beyond the control of her attendant ply
sician-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-25
WILLIAM COURTS FUNERAL.
Services Over Remains of the Kays-
vile Pioneer.
Especial Correspondence.)


Kaysville Dec. A.-The funeral services
over the remains of the late William
Court were held this afternoon in the
meeting house. There was a very large
attendance and each of the speakers eu-
logized the character of the respected old
gentleman who had departed. The SER
vices were conducted by Bishop Peter
Barton. and the speakers were William
Stewart Thomas +. Roueche, Elder
White of Salt Lake City. L. A Williams,
John r. Barnes and Bishop Barton. The
remains were inferred in the Kaysville
cemetery.
There we're no regular services in the
Iatter-day Saints meeting house this af-
ternoon, owing to William Courts funer-
al This evening the speaker was Elder
George Z. Barton.
At the Presbyterian chapel the services
today were commemorative of Christ
mas.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur F. Barnes and Mr.
and Mrs. w. s. Barnes are up from Salt
Lake to spend Christmas.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-25
Five Hundred Dollars For a Cow.
fspeciaI Corresnondsnce,

=
Kaysville, Dec A--Gelbraith & Beazer
of this place have disposed OF one of
their pure bred Scotch shorthorp cows to
Ford Bros of Certerville for $500 The
Fords are among the most progressive of
Utah eattlemen. and their stock took
some OF the best awards at the late state
fair. The cow recently purchased will be
a good acquisition to their herd Of fancy
stock
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-25
OLD VETERANS DEATH.
Frederick G. Hough, Well Known In
Marysvale Country.
Especial Correspoadence.)

Richfield. Dec. '24.-Frederick G..
Hough. or Huff. an old man who has
been living at Marysvale and Belknap
for the past few years, died at the lat
ter place last Thursday. after an ILL
ness of only twenty minutes. He lived
in a tent at Bellxnap and went into Mrs
Montgomery's dining room, complain
ing of not feeling well. and in a short
time expired
Mr.. Hough was veteran of the civil
war, and a pension was his only means
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-25
GOOD PRICE FOR WOOL.
Sixty Thousand Pounds Sold For
1914 Cents.
Especial Correspondence.)

Kaysville Dec. 2i.-W. ]. Parker Rufus
Adams William Love and some other en-
ergetic local woolbuyerS. have recently
succeeded in tying up about coco pounds
of wool of next seasons clip at 1914 cents.
Some persons are holding for a better
price.
Job Pingree, the superintendent of beet
growing for the Ogden Sugar company.
was here on Friday securing contracts on
next years crop. Ii is believed that the
acreage of beets next year will be double
that planted in 1899. The industry has
been proven to be profitable to farmers.