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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-06
EPHRAIM's GREAT DAY.
Fine Celebration Given In This San
pete City.


Especial Correspondence
Ephraim, July 5.-The celebration OF
our nations birthday passed off very
pleasantly in this city. The weather
was perfect, and no accident married
the pleasure.
AT daybreak the people were awaken
ed by the booming of cannon and ring
ing of bells, and by the time they were
ready to assemble the various commit
tees were ready to entertain them.
Promptly at s o'clock the brass band
began a musical programme, and at
$3.50 the sports for the morning began.
Races for little boys and girls occupied
half hour, after which the older peo-
pie began to take part.
In the ffty-yard footrace for men
over so years of age, Rickwald Nelson
captured a fine straw hat by outrun-
ming his competitors.
Christian Hold won out in the race
for men over so, and was
awarded a handsome silk hand
kerchief. Thomas z. Thompson was
second.
In the one-eighth-mile handicap foot
race, Charles Byergo won the first prize
and George Anderson second
Austin Stevenson won the 100-yard
footrace in a canter.
The two-mile handicap bicycle race
for boys was next in order. There We're
four entries, with Nose Nelson and
Arthur Whiteman as scratch men.
Whiteman saddle got loose on the first
turn, and he had to drop out. Nose
Nelson was an easy winner, with HUI
bert Christensen second.
III the five-mile handicap bicycle
race, the entries were Henry Thomp-
son, Hyrum Bosen, Joe Hansen and
Nose Nelson. The latter was given d
handicap of two and one-half minutes,
and Hansen was given one minute. 1t
was an exciting race from start TO nm
ish. Thompson took a swift pace and
maintained it throughout the race, but
he was unable to entirely cut down the
lead which young Nelson had gained
in his handicap.
At II o'clock the people assembled in
the tabernacle to listen to the follow
ing programme:
Song, "America'-Choir.
Prayer-Chaplain J. Y. Jensen.
Song. Columbia, the Gem of the
Ocean"-Choir.
Music-Orchestra.
Reading Declaration of Independence
Hon. EDhraim Hansen.
Music, stars and Stripes Forever
Orchestra.
Patriotic recitation-Miss Maud Bliss.
Oration-P D. Jensen.
Song, Star-spanSled Banner Male
quartette-
Song-Choir.
Observation-Disclosures ]. B. Hansen.
Music-Orchestra.
In the afternoon the Chester and
Ephraim teams played a game of base
ball, after which came the tug-of-war
between the north and south wards. In
this contest there were ten men on
each side, and for about five minutes
it was a very pretty contest. The rib
bon crept gradually toward the South
ward side until it passed over the line
and they were declared the victors.
After the tug-of-war the small boys
amused themselves for some time
climbing the creased pole.
In the evening the finest display or
fireworks ever shown in this county
was set off on top of the opera house.
A grand ball in the opera house
wound up the days amusements.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-06
Bountiful Celebrates.
Especial Correspondence)

Bountiful, July 5.-The celebration of
the Fourth in the three wards of Boun-
| tiful called out practically all of the
people of the south end of the county
who were not spending the day else
where. In South Bountiful and West
Bountiful attractive and interesting
programmes were rendered, commence
ing at 10 a. m. There were songs, rec
itations, speeches and the reading of
the Declaration of Independence.
The programme in the East ward
was particularly interesting. During
the early morning hours military sa-
lutes were fired under the direction of
the militia, and at 10 o'clock the peo-
pie assembled at the tabernacle. The
assembly was called to order at 10
o'clock and the local Glee club rendered
a selection. After invocation by Chap
lain Willard Call and another selection
by the Glee club, Judge Charles w.
Stayner was introduced as the orator
of the day, and he delivered a spirited
address on a theme appropriate to the
occasion. The brass band rendered a
selection. and then Miss Armenia Will
ley addressed the assembly. Then came
the singing of the ''Star-spangled Ban
ner" by Mrs. Mary Price Wiley. a
speech by Lamont Call, a recitation by
Gertrude Arbuckle, selection by martial
band. song by William Waddoups. duet
by Miss Eta Duncan and Edward
Thomas, speech by A. l.. auckland and
song by Lucy Carrot and Matilda
Hales.
Sports of various kinds, for prizes,
were engaged in during the afternoon,
and in the evening a dance was given
in the opera house, which was well at
tended
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-06
LONG DRAWN OUT.
Mt. Pleasant Patriots Began Early
and Ended Late.
Especial Correspondents,

especial OOTTeSpOluenCet
Mt Pleasant, July 5.-From the even
ing of July until this morning the
genuine Fourth of July spirit has pre-
dominated in this city. Since shutdown
Monday there has been an inceSsant
pop and crash ana boom of firecrack-
ers, bombs, anvilS, etc, until the pow
der funds seem to have been burnt
out The music of brass bands, string
bands and Serenading parties has filled
the air also. But through it all the cell
ebration has been a most enjoyable and
successful one.
By 10 o'clock yesterday enough peo-
pie had congregated at the Assembly
hall to fill it to overlooking. The eX-
ercises were excellent The Grafton by
Professor George Christensen was a
mastery patriotic effort, and ELECTED
rounds of applause. An incident of the
programme was the fervor with which
the audience greeted Sergeant Robin
son of battery a, who read the Dec
laration of Independence. He had been
happily introduced as one of Utah's
hero volunteer boys from the Philip
pines, and had received an ovation.
The musical features of the pro-
gramme We're excellent, the quartette
and solo singing being exceptionally
good
After dinner the crowd congregated
to participate in the programme Of
sports. They were interesting and held
the interest of those present.
A bicycle race was called on at the
park at 4:30 for a mile and one-half
dash. Orange Aldrich, A. Il. Thomp
son, August Larsen and NJ. @. Rolph
were entered and started in the race.
Rolph dropped out on the mile lap, the
others finishing in the order named.
After the bicycle race d game of base
ball between the Mt. Pleasant team and
the Queen Cities took place. After the
first inning, when the Queen City boys
were in poor form and were badly
bested. the game was a close and eXcit-
ing one. Several innings in succession
were played without either side scor-
ing point. The game ended with the
score standing 10 to in favor of the
Mt. Pleasant team.
\ grand ball at the Union pavilion.
attended by about $50 couples, wound
up the days festivities.
The police reaped a rich harvest of
peace disturbers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-06
Bates STORY OF THE FIRE
DEFENDANT TESTIFIES IN THE
ARSON CASE.
Denies B. F. Grants Statement That
q He Made a Confession-Discove
of the Fire.

Ernest I. Bate the young store
Keeper of Riverton, told his story of
the fire of April l. in Judge Norrelrs
court Yesterday. There was no varia-
tlon from the testimony which he had
gwen at his preliminary examination
on the charge of arson. On crosS-ex-
animation he did not contradict him
self, but made probably the best wit
ness for his side who has vet appeared
in the case
Bates testimony was tedious for all
the various small and seemingly unim-
portant details that came out before
were gone into. He told how he had
worked and lived at American Fork.
Wnere ne was born, and at RiVerton,
wnere he has been during the latter
part OF life. He said that he was %
years ola, mad been married five years
ana was the father of two children.
he SAID that he had been out of the
dance hall three different time on the
nght of the fire. Once he went to get
piece OF paSteboard, from which TO
make tickets; the second time he went
TO mis- home near the pavilion and the
third time he went out with Constable
Silcock to identify some tramps- He.
had gone into The store along with
Moroni Dansie to get some candy.
Sate went on to relate how at the
alarm of fire he rushed over TO the store.
He opened the back door and at once
took out the postoffice cabinet and
atterward went 10 the north door of
the leanto and got out the coal oil can.
discovered the loss of the $50
worth of stamps after L had examined
the contents of the cabinet in the
street, said he on cross examination.
heard that suspicious looking char
acters had been around the place. L
heard it at the time of the fire There
was nothing else besides the $50 worth
of stamps missing. The next day l
found few coppers in the street that
had probably been lost from the drawer
during the excitement"
The witness made a strong denial
of b. F. Grants statement that he
had confessed. He maintained that
Grant had not charged him with set
ting fire to the. store in their conversa-
ton. County Attorney Putnam tried
to have the witness tell of the difficulty
he and Rufus Nell had gotten into
when they were accused of breaking
into Langton & Knott's store but the
testimony was ruled out. 1t is likely
that the case will be concluded today.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-06
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS
THROUGHOUT THE STATE

f, fact the best game played in by Logan
| men for years. Nine innings were
played, and at the close the score stood:
Drygoods, IA; implements, 10.
At Hyrum there was big time, and
scores of Loganites and visitors from
other parts of the county were enter
tanned by the hospitable folk there. A
| big meeting was held in the morning.
and Moses Thatcher delivered splen-
did Grafton. In the afternoon there
were bicycle races and game of base
ball between Hyrum and Mendon.
which was won by the latter, the score
being il to Z. Prizes were given in all
the contests, and refreshments were
free to all.
. At Richmond there was a rousing
celebration. Representative c. u. Har-
ris delivered the Grafton at the morn
ing meeting, and in the afternoon there
were other amusements, the days do
ings ending with fireworks and dance.
A bad accident occurred while the fire
works were being discharged. Alfred
D. Hendricks. son of w. D. Hen
bricks, had his hand torn in fearful
manner by a big skyrocket which ex-
ploded While he was holding 1t. The
member was so badly lacerated that
amputation at he wrist was necessary,
Drs. Adamson and Parkinson perform
ing the operation.
In Smithfield and Wellsville there
were also demonstrations, and. in fact,
nearly every town in the valley except
Logan had some sort of celebration.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-06
JORDAN'S UNSAFE BRIDGE
CITY COUNCIL CONCLUDES TO
HAVE IT REBUILT.
Question of Resumption of Street Car
Service to Lake Breeze VIII Be
Net Later.

AS a necessary preliminary toward
inducing the street car company 10 re-
sumo its Improbable service for the
trans-Jordan inhabitants, J. J. Corum
appeared before the city council last
evening with a large petition from tax
payers residing in the Lake Breeze dis
trict. the petition set forth that the
Second South street combination bridge,
used by horse teams as well as by the
Lake Breeze car line, had been con-
demned by the city building inspector
as being unsafe, and the petitioners
prayed that the river bridge be imme-
diately put in safe condition for travel
EX-Councilman COrum was accorded
the privilege of the floor to explain the
necessity of Strengthening or rebuilding
the bridge, the cost of which had been
estimated at $780,
During the resulting discussion the
use of the bridge by the street car COM
pany and the advisabflity of resuming
the service were referred 20. but the
council was a unit in concluding that
the bridge should be made safe for team
travel at once, leaving the question OF
car service for the Lake Breeze people
to be considered later.
Street Supervisor Seldom was direct
ed 10 repair the Drluge as soon as pos
sible.
Later in the evening the matter of
censuring Building Inspector Folsom
for not reporting his condemnation of
the bridge was again brought TO the
councils notice by Councilman Robert
son. who offered the following resolu-
ton, which was adopted:
Whereas, The bridge over the Jor-
dan river on Second South street has
been condemned by the building inspec-
tor, who has not seen fit to report TO
the council his action in the premises:
therefore, he it
Resolved, That the said building in
spectOr be instructed to report to this
council at its next regular meeting at
whose request this bridge was con-
demned. and TO further give a reason
for not having reported the fact to the
council that he had condemned a public
bridge"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-06
WILL HAVE BRIDGE YET.
Randolph Soon to Get Closer Connec-
ton With Outside World
Especial I-orrespondence.l


Randolph, Utah, July At is now fair
~ understood that a bridge will soon be
built across Bear river, to connect Ran
dolph with Sage on the Oregon Short
Line. AT the special election held on
May %, the proposition to levy a special
tax in Rich county for that purpose was
defeated by a small vote. but it now ap-
pears probable that enough private sub
scriptions can be raised in addition to the
$500 appropriated by the state legis-
lature 10 put the enterprise through and
the county commissioners are said to be
favorable TO the movement. Heretofore
the mail route and passenger travel from
Randolph have been through Woodruff to
Evanston, a distance of thirty-three miles,
but when the new bridge is built the peo-
ple will be enabled to reach the Snort
Line at Sage at a distance of only about
fifteen miles. The building of the bridge
has naturally not been well received by
the people of Woodruff and other points
on the route to Evanston, which explains
the failure of the special tax. Now that
the commissioners are favorable. II viii
probably be FASTENED by an offer of the
Short Line to sell TO the county for 81, $40
a bridge formerly used on the river by
the company. who discarded it, as it was
considered 100 light for trains. but Is
sufficiently strong for teams.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-06
UTAH COUNTY.
Contract For Infrmary Foundation
Fiscal Statement.
Especial Correspondence

Provo, July 5.-The contract with
Holmes & Watkins for building the foun-
dation for the infirmary was approved by
the commissioners today. The foundation
will be completed by Aug. 20. and will
cost $1,000. Provisions will be made for
the erection of the building to commences
Immediately after. The entire building
will cost about SO 900.
The sum of 500 was allowed to r. g.
Watkins for architect work on the county
irfirmary.
The sum of $500 was allowed Commits
sioner Hughes on infirmary account
The sum OF $3D.25 was appropriated out
of the school fund for Superintendent j.
L. Brown.
Wren Wilkins was appointed constable
of Provo precinct, vice Frank Tucker re-
signed
The county treasurer reported balances
on hand June so as follows:
General fund .....--.........--SJ,lt 40 u
State and county school fund.-. $50 y
State Jury and witness fund. ....... 15l 80
County superintendent contingent
Report accepted.
The following fees were reported COL
lected during the month:
Recorder ---.-.-. ..-.......'..-'.--S1l 60
Clerk. .--- 1890. ..--...--.---.-... ~ "
Sheriff. --.-..-- .-.-...-..-.--.. - 10
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-06
Randolph Notes.

Randolph, July 4.-The building of the
new Latter-day Saints Westinghouse is
proceeding gradually and it is expected
to have the foundation and basement
completed by fall. The dimensions are
5Ox70 feet
1t is announced that Representative
David s. Cook and County Commissioners
N Nj. Hodges each contemplates build
ing a flour mill on Big creek, short dis
lance from Randolph.
The other day Commissioner Hodges
was a passenger to Sage station on the
Short Line. but being somewhat deaf. he
failed to hear the call and was carried
two miles past the depot. when the con-
ductor put him off. Mr.. Hodges reported
the conductor, who was promptly let out
by the company. He came to Laketown
with an apology for the commissioner,
who became favorably disposed towards
the man and hopes to see him reinstated.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-06
SPORTS AT RICHFIELD.
Fun Would Have Been Unmarried But
For Racing Fiasco.
Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence
Richfield, July 5.-The Fourth was
celebrated here with noise, amusement
and appropriate exercises. Late in the
day some ill-feeling developed over the
horse races but there were no disturb
ancs.
The exercises were held at the opera
house as follows:
Music by the band.
Invocation by Simon Christensen.
Song by the choir.
Reading of Declaration of Independ-
ence by W. A. Seegmiller.
Music by the band.
Grafton by II. n. Hayes.
Song by G. NJ. Jones.
Recitation by Mrs. Anderson.
Short speech by V. Rapp.
Quartette.
Recitation by Ruby Wright.
Benediction.
For a couple of hours in the afternoon
the children enjoyed various kinds of
races. the winners being awarded
prizes. These were a source of enter
tainment for young and old. A race
for men over 60 years was won by Hans
Christensen. The children were then in
free dance and confectionery.
The trotting race resulted in some
what of a fiasco. Charlton Seegmiller,
VIII Coons and H. E. Taylor had made
entries. The first heat was won by Tay-
lor's mare, the other horses breaking
badly. The second heat was taken by
Seegmiller's horse, who showed the best
speed on the track. In the third heat
Seegmiller and Coons misunderstood
the starting judges go" for whoa, -
and turned back, while Taylor went
through. The judges and spectators
wanted the race run over, but Taylor
refused. He was awarded the purse,
but all bets were declared off.
In the second race, a running dash,
LIE Roi Nelson and Hyrum Colby made
entries. This was a very pretty race.
Nelson started about half neck ahead
and finished in that position. The heat
was called a tie, but Nelson would not
run again. The bets We're also declared
off in this race.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-06
FUN AND FEW ACCIDENTS.
Springville Enjoys Peaceful Celebra-
ton of the Day.
Especial Corresponae.ce.l

Springville. July 5.-Fourth of July this
year in Springville was celebrated appro-
priately. After the usual artillery salutes
at dawn. the first event was a short but
very interesting programme at the meet
ing house. The Rev. K. c. Bailey of the
First Presbyterian church was the orator
of the day. and made an appropriate ad-
dress.
The afternoon was taken up with va
rious sports games bicycle races, etc.
and a baseball game between couple of
local mines. A display of fireworks in the
evening. and a dance at the Reynolds no.
tel closed the days festivities.
Three casualties are reported Frank
Roylance has the most serious case. He
had contrived an oyster can cannon, but
miscalculated the length of fuse needed.
When the explosion occurred the sharp
corner of the can struck him in the fore
head cutting two great gashes. Seven
stitches were required to close them. II is
feared he will lose his left eye, ii having
received some injury.
A little son of j. w Allan had his eyes
burned by powder, and a son of William
NJ. Roylance was struck by flying rock
ct The missile set his clothing on lire,
but he suffered no other injury.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-06
COALVILLE WAS QUIET.
But Hoytsville and Wanship Had a
Great Time Jointly.
Especial Correspondence.)

Coalville. July 4.-Coalville did not
celebrate today, but her people OBJ
served the day, nevertheless. All bust
ness was suspended, and the place pre-
scented the appearance of a deserted
village. Excursions and fishing parties
took the greater part of our citizens off
during the day. but at night a grand
ball in the Park pavilion was very nu-
merously attended from here and adj
iacent towns.
Hoytsville and Wanship combined in
a general celebration. They made a
fine display in the parade formed at
Hoytsville. A well prepared programme
was carried out at the Hoytsvilie school
house. Alma Eldredge of Coalville de-
liYered the Grafton.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-06
In THE COURTS.
Probate Orders.

Deputy Clerk Blair made the follow
ing probate orders yesterday:
Estate of Thomas Pyle Lewis. de-
ceased; letters of administration grant
ed to w. J. Barratte and bond fixed
at 81 900.
Estate of James Thompson, deceased;
order confirming sale of real estate.
Estate of T. d. Colburn. deceased;
order of summary distribution of the
estate.
Estate of Nads Madsen, deceased;
order fer summary distribution of the
estate.
Estate of F. II. Dyer: order to exc
cutors to loan $4,000 at per cent inter
est.
Estate of Sarah Watkins: order
granting petition to sell real estate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-06
MRS. PEARSON GETS DIVORCE.
Freed By Provo District Court-Pro-
bate Orders.
(Special CORRESPONDENCE

Provo, July 5.-The following business
was transacted by Judge Booth today:
Nellie Pearson was granted a decree of
divorce from S. Pearson and given tn
custody of minor children ana $40 per
month alimOny.
Estate of William Wignall, deceased:
hearing of petition for final decree OF dis
tribution set for July y.
ct al. minors; ]. l.. Kelly, Niels Nielsen
and Isaac Boley appointed appraisers.
Estate of Mary Goodwin, deceased; sale
of real estate confirmed.
Estate of Jacob Hautz, deceased; final
account approved and distribution order
ed. 81, $4,000.
Estate of Samuel Nj. clark, deceased :
renort of commissioners in part confirmed
and a decree signed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-06
PRoVO'S CITY TAX.
Will Be z Mills This Year On ST.
OOO. 900 Valuation.
Especial Correspondence

Provo. July 5-The rate per cent of tax
on real and personal property within
Provo City for the fiscal year of 1900 has
been established as follows:
For contingent expenses. 2 mills; Tor
the payment of interest on waterworks
bonds and TO provide for the redemption
of same mills; for streets and side
walks. l mill; y mill may be paid in Ia
Dor Total mills for all purposes.
The expense of maintaining the city
government of Provo for 1900 is esti-
mated at SO SO7. 1t will be necessary 10
raise by direct taxation about $l5,al.
The assessed valuation of taxable prop
erfy in Provo is 81 926. 80. This is ex-
elusive of the property assessed by the
state board of equalization, which is
about $100630.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-06
italian Fete.
(Special Correspondence.)

Castlegate, July 3.-The Festa de Societe
de Napole commenced in good earnest
yesterday afternoon. The parade travers-
ed the main thoroughfares, headed by the
society was called TO order by the presi-
dent Of the fiesta, z. Santschi, who made
a speech OF welcome. Joseph Barbroglio
followed with few words TO the memt ers
on the duties and Obligations that would
be required of them. and to see TO IL that
every visitor be made welcome guest.
The fiesta was then declared open, and a
royal good time is going on and will con-
tinue for three days. All work is suspend
ed for the OCCASION
The Fourth will pass off very quietly.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-06
At Spanish Fork.
Especial Correspondence

f5pSNIt4 OUI 6 pUIIUClICt.J
Spanish Fork, July 4.-Never in the his
tory of this city has such a display been
made as today. Early in the morning the
people from the surrounding country be-
gan swarming into town.
The procession was fully half mile in
length and represented every business and
industry in the community.
The pavilion is the most spacious build
ing in Utah county, except the stake tab
ernacle at Provo. yet hundreds were I'M
able TO gain admission. The programme
was rendered in a splendid manner.
Professor G. H. Brimhall was orator of
the day. Ed NJ. Rowe rendered THE Star
Spangled aBnner' in most pleasing
manner.
The afternoon was given up to sports of
prizes.
The children enjoyed a dance in the
pavilion, and the day closed with a grand
ball