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The age-herald., 1899-03-05
JUDGE PORTER REPLIES
To the Statement of Examiner Cowan in Ills
 Report on the County Commissioners.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 As you published the card of Assistant Examiner J. G. Cowan, ask space in your paper to reply to so much of it as applies to me.
 By way of excusing himself for reporting that the commissioners allowed me $l,O0O for ex-officio services when his notes and the records showed that the allowance was only $4OO, he tries to make the false inn pression that there was something wrong about the amount allowed me for recording maps. and that in the face of the printed report of an able and impartial committee of the senate, from which I quote as fol- lows: we find from the evidence that the amount paid Judge M. T. Porter for re- copying map books was authorized by law and done at price far less than the law allowed He could have charged $2,6Oo under the law; whereas, he charged only $1,SOO."
 The law and facts are as follows: Sec tion 79O of the Code of 1886 reads as follows:
 
 to recopy or rebind any books in his office. in order to secure their contents from damage or loss, must submit the same to the examination of the court of county commissioners, which, if it deems neces- sary, must upon It's minutes order the same to be made; and the judge of probate. must make the same in good and substan- tial books or binding, and such court must allow him reasonable compensation therefor.' l'S,
 Under and in accordance with said see- tion the court ordered me to recopy map books one and two. Finding that if I had the work done by my regular clerks 1t would put me too much behind in the gem eral work of the office, hired an extra clerk to do that work, and agreed to- pay him two-thirds of what might be allowed, keeping for my trouble and responsibility one-third. The law providing what pay II should receive for such work is as follows; Section of an act "to regulate the survey and division of lands into lots and the plating of the same, approved February 26, 1S9," provides that the fees of the judge of probate for recording said maps and plats shall be 15 cents for 100 words, and 5 cents for each lot contained in said maps or plats.''
 According to what that law made req sonable pay for the work I was entitled to between $2,500 and $S,0OO, but I agreed that the court might allow only s1,S00, which amount I-reeeived, and according to contract paid my clerk an amount equal to two-thirds of it. By my agreeing to accept and accepting the s1S0Of lost and the county made over s7O0. The conrt had nothing to do with what l paid my clerk. and the probability is that 1t did not know what,I did pay him.
 M. T. PORTER.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05
No One Can Seat Morgan

From the Columbiana Chronicle.
 Johnston is not a fool-even his enemies have not said so-and none but one ignor- ant of the conditions would seriously think of opposing the good senator from Ala bama. Thrice have the politicians tried to beat Morgan, and just so many times have the people risen in their might and silenced all opposition Even the politicians have come to respect the peoples will on this point if upon no other Governor John . ston may or may not desire to succeed the venerable senator, but If he does he is not so unwise as to build up machine so far in advance of its probable hour of useful ness. Did not his own perception warn him not to do this, the experience of his predecessors would teach him better.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05
Something Beo,er For romlinson

From the Huntsville Democrat.
 When 1t was announced by dispatch that Gov. Johnston had not appointed Hon. John w. Tomlinson on the railroad commission, a storm of righteous indignation swept over the state from the friends of Col. Tomln- son. Those friends had been the earnest, faithful supporters of Gov. Johnston, and felt it their privilege to ask that his (the governor's), personal friend be accorded this small recognition of party, not to men, tion personal, services. In fact, so sure were they, the Democrat among them, that Col Tomiinson would be appointed, it was thought an act of supererogation to indorse him, but strong letters were written, and personal inducements presented just as an evidence of good faith in the democracy of the candidate as well as the sound judg- ment of the governor. The answers of the governor were in the usual strictly official, non-committal and courteous style, with the assurance that the matter would be taken under consideration, etc." Tho dis appointed friends are grateful to the Age Herald for expressing what they felt. There may be private reasons that, for the present. the governor cannot disclose. Perhaps he has something better and more desirable for Col Tomlinson. If so, we could almost forgive him for the stunning blow he gave.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05
Alahama's Kehoboanl

From the Cherokee Sentinel.
 The governor is somewhat of pie rooter himself, and being an. aspirant for United States senator, of course he rooted in the most promising gardens Johnston is shrewd politician, and when that is said, about all is said of Johnston. His coneep- ton of the high and dignified position he holds is not that of servant of the people, but that of ruler, and he rules with an iron hand. In fact, he is a despot. He is the Rehoboam of Alabama governors. On his accession to the governorship he enlarged the office of state examiner and worked it for all there was in it in order to awe the county officials of the state into the support of his administration and the fur therance of his political ambitions He has many supporters among the office hold CTS of Alabama because they fear him. They are afraid the governor will send an interruptions examiner and make an un- favorable report upon their accounts and suspend them from office or have them m- peached.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05
} scUTTLING THE SHIP.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The rattling of the musketry increased. The pirate chief leaped to the mizzen halliards.
 He waved his broken sword.
 "Scuttle the ship" he shrieked. There was a moments agonized silence. Then quavering voice arose above the guns.
 "Master,'' 1t screeched, somebody has stolen the Scuttle!"
 At this the rattling broke forth afresh and the man awoke.
 His wife was shaking down the base burneri
The age-herald., 1899-03-05
The Facts still Stand

From the Montgomery Advertiser
 No amount of falsehood and abuse and mud-slinging can blot out or obscure the fact that the course followed by the gov ernor in selecting the two railroad com missioners was not creditable to him or to his position, or fair and just to the many gentlemen who were applicants.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

A novel scheme Is pending in the Micsai- gan legislature. Drinkers under it would be licensed at the rate of five dollars head. These licenses are not transferable, and no saloon keeper may sell a man a drink until he produces his license
The age-herald., 1899-03-05
THE DOMESTIC WOMAN.

From the Atchison Globe.
 The women who live on farms and who work from in the morning till at night at milking, cooking, cleaning. sewing and butter-making are never described as be- ing thoroughly domestic" and dearly lov- ing their homes.'' It is the-woman who sees very little of her home and lets serv- ant run things who is so described. The poor farmers wife probably doesn't love her home any more than prisoner loves his sell.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05
Time wiil Determine

From the Florence Times.
 The turbulent Johnston and anti-John- ston row over the appointment of railroad commissioners has quieted down somewhat but much deep-seated feeling exists. It will take quite a little while yet to decide whether or not the governor has ruined himself.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05
The Whole Thing In a Nutshell

From the Warrior Breeze.
 He who turns close shoulder to close, lried and true friend without other excuse than one to further his own scheme, has gone to a very great extreme. If one should do such a thing, what would worthy people say of him?
The age-herald., 1899-03-05
Senator Morgan Is Very Well
'om the Tuskegee News,

From the IuSkeSee NeWS.
 There are those who believe that in every appointment the governor has had an eye to strengthening himself for the United States senate. If his reputed trades shall stand he will have a respectable following, but few consider him as a possibility so long as John T. Morgan shall live and he is now quite healthy.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

There is one governor. of the many, who will always be happy so long as he has one newspaper to print his editorials about affections to the afternoon field of Journal
The age-herald., 1899-03-05
TAXES FOR A GOOD CAUSE.
From the Opeiika News.

FIul1 tIie Opeflkd NtWs.
 The Bulger school appropriation bill be- came a law during the last hours of the legislature. The vote in the senate was IA for, and 12 against. This large negative vote came mostly from senators who feared the increase in taxation made necessary by
The age-herald., 1899-03-05
South Alabama Is Angry

From the Brewton Standard Guage.
 Up to date the whole of south Alabama doesn't count a thrip with the powers that be. It was well enough for some of our good men to apply for appointment other wise we might never have known of what little consequence this section is. It will profit, however, by past experience.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05
The Governors Gibraltar

From the Alexander City Outlook.
 The governor has only lost few friends in Jefferson by his latest caper, but he Is going to find Gibraltar when he runs up against our venerable Morgan
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

Congress has adjourned, and the war Is over; let us now think of home affairs of the constitutional convention and the city government.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

The sections that have no rivers or har- upon to abuse a river and harbor bill.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

There is a crisis in the Spanish cabinet, but Pretender Don Carlos and the guinary Weyler do not loom. at all.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05
The Fssence pf The Case.

From the Vernon Democrat.
 Well. governor, according to the Age- Herald, you've played -, and we guess the Age-Herald is about right.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

The friction between Boston and AIger is increasing. The latter is cutting down the formers patronage.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

Whenever things look blue for Ager in the beef court they open another can just received from the Chicago packers
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

The czar talks peace, while his agents are busy assembling a great and threaten ing army at Port Arthur.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

The German ships have sailed away, and the Oregon is nearing Manila, and MT. George Dewey is still on the bridge, and a44 As well for everybody except Agui-. naido.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

Legislation at the end was committed to conferees-a device for overcoming sloth and negligence of the members-at-large. e
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

France worries along" without a vice. president, but a vice-president exists only theoretically anywhere.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

MT. Carnegie is building libraries wholly The late esteemed congress freely d.s- tributed building pork. Anniston and Selma each got small slices.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

General Otis controls the water works, and Aguinaldo is welcome to the outlying jungles.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05
ECHOES OF ONE
 REGENT ACT
s.nator nrorgan,s Popularity
, the opelika Post.

FTOTn the OptIIkd Ust.
 Governor Johnston's recent acts have greatly increased Senator Morgan's popu- larftV.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

Wages are going up in the New England cotton factories and Pennsylvania iron mills. fHf
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

Admiral Schley will soon need an arsenal in which to store his swords and medals.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

The San Francisco cartoonists are how defying the anti-cartoon law. f.4S
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

The beef testing scheme of the beef court has been overWorked. t-#
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

gan legislature Drinkers under it would be licensed at the rate of five dollars a head. These. licenses are not transferable, and no saloon keeper may sell man a drink until he produces his license. There is one governor. of the many, who will always be happy so long as he has one newspaper to print his editorials about himself. This governor has transferred his affections to the afternoon field of Journal ism.
 The German ships have sailed away, and the Oregon is nearing Manila, and MT. George Dewey is still on the bridge, and al4 As well for everybody except Agui-. naldo.
 Congress has adjourned, and the war Is over; let us now think of home affairs of the constitutional convention and the city government.
  Legislation at the end was committed to conferees-a device for overcoming sloth and negligence of the members-at-large. The sections that have no rivers or har- bors are the sections that can be depended upon to abuse river and harbor bill.  There is crisis in the Spanish cabinet, but Pretender Don Carlos and the san guinary Weyler do not loom. at all. Whenever things look blue for Alger in the beef court they open another can just received from the Chicago packers The czar talks peace, while his agents are busy assembling a great and threaten ing army at Port Arthur. The friction between Boston and Alger is increasing. The latter is cutting down the formers patronage.
 France worries along" without vice. president, but vice-presdent exists only theoretically anywhere.
 
 MT. Carnegie is building libraries wholly The late esteemed congress freely dss- tributed building pork. Anniston and Selma each got small slices.
 General Otis controls the water works, and Aguinaldo is welcome to the outlying jungles.
 Wages are going up in the New England cotton factories and Pennsylvania iron mills. Hf-
 s Admiral Schley will soon need an arsenal in which to store his swords and medals.
 l The San Francisco cartoonists are how defying the antl-cartoon law. f,ts The beef testing scheme of the beef court has been overworked.
  The effort to muster out Mir Alger prom iseS to be successful. The Maritime Canal company was lost in the shuttle. regardless of the approaching smash of the country
 Extremes of weather seem to be in order this year.
 The burden of the White House is Alger.
The age-herald., 1899-03-05

The effort to muster out Mir. Alger prom ises to be successful.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-21
PROVO PARAGRAPHS.
Interesting Batch of Local News
From Lively Town.

Especial Correspondence
Provo, June 20.-Last night burglars en-
tered the baggage room at the o. S. l..
depot and stole new suit of clothes, a
ladvs dress and other articles. The Off
GERS are out after the thieves, but so far
no word has been received concerning
them.
The city council met last night in regu-
lar session. A committee from the resi-
dents living west of a street, who wish
to be segregated from the city. presented
their case TO the council in the form of a
petition. which was referred to the COM
mittee on judiciary matters. Mayor Jones
sent in a communication requesting that
d compromise be effected if possible.
County Attorney Jacob Evans was in
Springville today on official business.
The county commissioners visited Provo
canyon this afternoon TO inspect the new
section of the county road recently built
by the r. G.. w.
D. c. Robbins of Salt Lake was in town
today.
H. A. Cohen was in town today on min
ing business.
d. ]. Williams went to the state cap
ital today on business.
DIR. c. B. Snyder left this morning for
Emery county on mining business.
William b. Pace. an old Blackhawk
veteran, left this evening for Dixie.
Last evening DR.. Pike performed n
surgical operation on Miss Eva Penrod
of Wallsbourgh by removing a needle
from her left arm near the shoulder.
Arthur Carter of this city was today
granted a divorce from his wife, Matilda
Carter, on the grounds of adultery.
VIII Mcdonald of Salt Lake is in town
today on business.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-21
UTAH CROP BULLETIN.
Good Growing Week Reported By
Director Murdoch.

Following is summary of the weekly
crop bulletin issued by Director Muir
doch yesterday:
The first part of the week ended
June 10, was cool. Frost was general
over the state on the morning of the
14th, but was heaviest in the southern
districts. Potatoes, tomatoes, beans
and other tender plants were nipped.
but no serious damage resulted. High
temperatures prevailed during the lat
ter half, and brought the mean temper
allure for the week nearly up TO nor
NAL. 1t was the best growing week of
the season. and all crops made rapid
advancement. The cutting of the first
crop of lucern is general; the yield will
be a little lighter than usual, on ac
count of the backward spring. Straw
berries are being picked; reports indi-
cate that the yield of this fruit is quite
light. Winter wheat and rye are head
ing out Sugar beets, spring wheat and
oats are in excellent condition. No rain
has fallen, but the high temperatures
have produced rapid melting of the
some of the southern counties water is
coming down from the mountains. In
some Of the southern counties water
scarce, but over the greater portion of
the state there is an abundance at
present, and will be throughout the
season.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-21
LAYTON ESTATE LITIGATION.
Widows File Answer to Suit Brought
By Administrator.
Especial Correspordence.)

lSpeCldl LOTT
Pennington. June 20-Mary ]. Layton,
Caroline Layton and Rosa Ann Layton,
three widows of the late Christopher Lay
ton. who died in Kaysville on Aug. z.
1898, have filed answers, in the Second
district court, to the complaints entered
against them by the administrator of
their late husbands estate, Chris Layton,
jr. The complaints were alike, and they
alege that the widows are wrongfully re-
tanning possession of farms that belong
to the estate and that should be divided
among the heirs of their husband. The
answers are also alike In them the al
legation is made that the defendants, for
some time prior TO the death of Mr.. Lay
ton. owned and had the use and posses
sion of their respective farms; that their
right has been undisputed. and that for
more than seven years past their posses
sion has been open, notorious. adverse
and continuous; that they have paid all
taxes, ETC. and now have their farms en-
closed This adverse possession for so
long, il is alleged, entities the defendants
to the property, and a decree giving such
right to them is asked in each case, with
costs of suit
The amount of land involved is as fol-
lows: Mary j. Layton, 4.SI acres; Caro-
line Layton, 100 acres; Rosa Ann Layton,
"a 81 acres. The three tracts are consid-
cred quite valuable. The property is To-
Gated west of Eaysville. The defendants
are represented by Bennett, Hardness,
Howat Bradley & Richards, and Kinney
& McMaster will appear for the plaintiff.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-21
Pennington Matters.
Especial Correspondence)

NSPGCld4 0OITcSponGenCe.l
Pennington, June 20-F. NJ. Lyman, jr.
OF Salt Lake made an application TO the
commissioners yesterday 10 oe given the
contract to furnish a complete new set
OF piats for Davis county for the use of
the county assessor. The commissioners,
after a consideration of the matter. de-
clded that new plats were necessary, but
tney did not close the contract with Mr..
Lyman. In all probability. bids VIII be
called for, so that other civil engineers
and craftsmen in Salt Lake and else
where may be given a chance TO COM
pete as to prices on the work.
County Clerk Phillips and Recorder
Inomas went TO Salt Lake today.
Prof. I. w. Pinder of Pennington has
been engaged to play with Hauerbach' 5
orchestra at Garfield Beach this year.
The Second district court will be in ses-
sion mere on Monday next. June rs. The
only case set for trial is that of Adelbert
l., Burnham ct al. vs.. John Fisher ct al,
which involves the title to the Patty SEES
sions academy in Bountiful. The suit is
Drought by the administrators of Patty
Sessions estate against the trustees OF
the academy that Mrs Sessions estab-
hshed and endowed The object is to
clear the title to the property Which is
not now being used for the purpose de-
signed by the lady.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-21
Red Tag Sale

Today at Lagoon.
See Trimble and his balloon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-21
JUDGE M'cARTY's DISPATCH.
By Night Drives and Day Sessions
He Cleans Up Calendars.
Especial to The Herald.)

NCpcCldl W Inc
Kanab. Utah. June 2O.-Judge McCarty
reached here Sunday direct from Rich
field, having held short sessions of court
at Junction and Panguitch on the way.
and making late night drives to recover
the time thus consumed.
AT junction the defendants demurrer
on motion to dismiss in the case OF the
state against John Whit which had been
taken under Amusement was sustained.
This was a case wherein criminal prose-
cution was resorted to for the collection
OIL Sheep license. InaSmuch as the Plnte
sheep licensing ordinance has been re-
pealed undoubtedly this finally determines
the much mooted sheep licensing cues
ton at least so far as Piute county IS
concerned. Defendants motion to dis
miss in o. S. Holdman VS.. CRYSTAL Gold
az Silver Mining company was overruled-
AT Panguitch the defendants, Nc
Cormick and Hanaker. accused of horse
stealing, were arraigned and the trial set
for the END here. The remititur in the
Woolsey case had not been received from
the supreme court and the defendant was
allowed to go on his present bond until
thf November term.
Flenry Cutler, charged with fornication,
was present with witnesses ready for
trial but no jury had been summoned and
the case was continued after which the
defendant filed waiver of a jury and
insisted on going TO trial Immediately
before the court, TO which the state would
not consent and the motion was denied
ready for transaction but Prosecutor
Chichester and Lawyer Hoffman the
visiting legal lights have been very busy
and from all appearances at least one
civil cases will be on at next term.
Ernett, the ex-administrator of the
Witchen estate. who is said to be slack
in his accounts, still remains in Arizona.
Judge McCarty and the lawyers went
north today.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-21
Car Line to Wasatch-

The Salt Lake improvement com
pany is making arrangements TO run
street cars between Bingham Junction
and Granite during the summer for the
accommodation Of people who Will
spend the summer there. The old Rio
Grande Western track to Granite.
which has not been used for some time.
Will be utilized and a number Of new
horse cars are to be bought The cars
Will be pulled from Bingham Junction
by horses and returning viii run down
by force of gravity. Wasatch or Gran
ste, as it is also called, has long been
q faVorite place to spend the summer
on account of its situation and beauty
of surroundings, and close proximity
TO Salt Lake. This action of the Salt
Lake Improvement company viii make
1t more popular than ever. as the cars
VIII be run so as to connect with the
Rio Grande Western trains.