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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
ABE MAJORS RESEN FENCED
The Youthful Murderer Has Not Long
10 Live,
VIII Be Shot TO Death az the state
Prison by the sheriff of BOX Elder
county on August H.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Brigham. Utah. July 2, Young Jas.
Morgan alias Abe Majors was brought
into the district court this afternoon
and re-sentenced to be executed August
18th. 1900
The prisoner appeared neatly dressed
IN a light col0red suit OF clothes. lie
bore himself In his usual calm. quiet
and apparently unconcerned manner.
The sentence Of the court was as fol-
lows:
1T Is BY the court ordered that here
tofore tO-wit on the 18th day Of May
A. d. 1899. you were duly convicted IN
this court OF the crime Of murder In the
first degree as charged In the informa-
ton that afterwards to-wit on the 10th
day Of May 1899 the court duly and pe-
gularly passed upon you the following
judgment and sentence. THAT where
as said defendent James Morgan hay-
ing been duly convicted in this court OF
the crime Of murder in the first degree,
and
Whereas It appearing TO the court
that the defenront has elected to
be shot. Il Is therefore oredred. ad-
judged and decreed that you the said
defendant James Morgan be taken
hence by the Sheriff OF Boxelder County
and safely kept until the 9Th day OF
July. 1899. and on that day within the
exterior walls Of the State Prison Of
Utah, between the hours of 9 o'clock
a. m. and o'clock pm. that you, the
said james Morgan be shot by the
sheriff Of Boxelder County, Utah. until
dead.
"And II appearing further TO the
court that an appeal was taken by you
10 the Supreme Court OF the State OF
Utah, on the said sentence and judy
ment and the remitttur has come
down and Is now on file In this court
showing that the judgment and sem
tence Of the court was and IS affirmed
By the Supreme Court with direction
10 this court TO proceed in accordance
with law and execute said Judgment,
and It appearing that upon application
OF b. II. Jones, Esq. County Pr0secut-
ing attorney you were brought before
this court and the time set for you to
show cause Tor the court to enquire into
the facts and 1t further appearing to
this court that there are no legal rea-
sons existing against the execution OF
the sentence and judgment heretofore
enterd.
1T is therefore ordered that the sher-
In OF Boxelder County, Utah. execute
said judgment and sentence within the
exterior walls Of the State Prison Of
Utah. on the 18th day Of August, A. d.
1900 between the hours Of o'clock am.
and 4 o'clock p, mo by shooting you
until dead
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
LATE LOCAL NEWS,

Frank Soldering. a native OF Sweden,
was also admitted 10 citizenship by
Judge cherry
John Peter Erickson. a native Of
Norway was admitted to citizenship by
Judge Cherry today
The collections OF poll tax for the
month o. June. 1900, IL a record breaker
The total collected for the month was
S3,225.00. S2jS. 90 Of which was paid In
cash. and s3225.0O In work.
The Salt Lake Business college VIII
commence moving into the Templeton
building the last OF this week. II will
occupy the entire sixth floor
Referee Baldwin today granted At
torneys Booth and Richie the sum Of
1924 as attorneys Zee in the Verna
Phelps bankruptcy case.
The force OF the sherlffs Office win be
divided between Calder's Park and
Saltair beach. where they viii be on
duty tomorrow 20 maintain order
Those going TO Saltalr are Sheriff How
ellis Deputies Cummcck Johnson, Douse.
Gillespie, Ostby, Smith. Hood Mont
gOmery and GulbransOn. Those going
90 Calder's are Deputies Dyer, Perry
Naylor Goldman and Harries The
hoodlum element VIII please take notice
A reception VIII be held this evening
at the residence OF Warren Foster, 763
East First South street IN honor Of his
son Willard, who Is about TO take his
departure for Canton, Missouri where
be Joins a stock company OF travelling
thespIans who WIN play I'm the states
~ Kansas. Missouri and Nebraska dur
Ing the coming summer. Mr.. Foster
travelled with the same company last
year and made quite a hit IN character
sketches.
d. =, Felt Of North Salt Lake Is
buslly engaged IN moving house-not
the furniture thereof. but the entire
house. IL Is not an ordinary move eth
or. Dave has HIS domicile on skids and
jacks. and stills. and with them sue
ceeded I'm lifting and sliding IL over
three railroad tracks this afternoon be-
tween the ringing Of bells. footing OF
whistles and running OF trains The
house Is a large, seven room shelter
and the distance Of moving mile and
a half The feat, while quite common
IN large eastern cities, Is not often I'M
dertaken IN salt Lake.
The Humane society held its monthly
meeting Ia the Telephone building last
evening, with good attendance. Among
various reports OF different members Il
was reported that the society IS In
urgent need Of money with which 10
continue prosecution against those that
mistToat animals or the various plans
of raising means suggested. none was
definitely adopted, although the general
sentiment appeared 90 be in favor OF
making AN appeal 20 the interested por-
ton of the public Much discussion
was had over the project OF organizing
bands of mercy among the public
school children, and il Is expected that
such bands win be organized at the
opening Of the schools In the fall. +.
l.. n. DE Brickey, an active member Of
the society at Murray was appointed a
special agent
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
FIRES ON THE FOURTH.
Manager Jolly OF the Underwriters
Board Sounds a Note of Warning.

Manager r. j. Jolly Of the board Of
fire underwriters Of the Pacific coast,
writes TO the News" sounding this
timely note Of warning anent Fourth
Of July pyrotechnlcs;
The extra hazard caused by the
burnin. Of fireworks on the glorious
Fourth Of July, can be greatly reduced
II the citizens Will take the necessary
interest and remove the cause.
Rubbish has been allowed to accumu-
late in the rear OF many OF the bust
ness houses, and recent inspections by
the fire department and board OF fire
underwriters reveal many places where
paper, excelsior, old boxes packing ma
terlal, shavngs and other inhamma-
BILE substances are strewn around In
yiting the sky-rocket and firecracker to
start a conhagration; IL Is not neces-
sary TO call attention to the particular
places where this Is In evidence as ey-
cry proprietor knows that all rubbish
should be cleaned up and burned at
once TO insure comparative safety 10
his premises and II this is delayed until
after the Attn may result In a general
connagration.
Several Of the business houses have
added large quantities Of fireworks TO
their stock, and do not seem to know or
appreciate the fact that they have
wooded" the Insurance both on the
building and their entire stock, n they
have not asked for and received per-
mission from the insurance companies
20 deal In fireworks other than fire
crackers, torpedoes and paper caps.
The rule Of the board OF fire under
writer's In this regard reads as follows:
For the privilege Of keeping fire.
works for sale on storage or as samples
a chor=e OF one-half Of one per cent
additional premium shall be made for
each month or portion Of q month"
Without this permit the policies are
void, and n fire caused from the fire.
works would cause the assured trouble
IN the event Of an effort 70 collect from
the insurance companies:
Dry grass In yards Of many OF the
private residences should be burned.
or the yards thoroughly wet during the
ith 70 prevent fires being started on the
premises.
AN ounce Of prevention Is better
than Of pound OF cure" and the parties
to whom this warning applies, VIII feel
much safer and take more interest in
the celebration II they devote a few
hours during the first two days OF this
week to cleaning up their premises.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
B. W. ASHTON NOMINATED
Choice Of Republicans for County Supe'Ioien-
dent cf Schools.
Al Other Candidates Withdrew IN
sis Favor platform Adopted al
the ConvendOr this Morning

The Republican conyentIonn TO nom
mate candidact for county super.n-
tendent OF schools was held at Murray
this morning
wm. w. Wilson. Of sandy was elect
cd permanent chairman and the busi-
ness was proceeded with.
Geo ~. Cannon made chairman OF
the committee On platform. and pre-
sented the following. which was adopt
ed:
The Republicans Of Salt Lake County
IN convention assembly for the nomIn-
alton Of county superintendent OF dis
trict schools do hereby adopt the fol-
loving platform Of principles and pre-
sent same for the careful consideration
OF our feIlow-cltzens IN the approach
ing election:
ist We are IN favor Of absolute sep.
Grafton of an pdruzanship from an
school questions, and OF the nominal
ton and election of school trustees ana
superlutendents because of their quail
lGcauons for the office. and without re-
gard 90 the political or religious views
of the respective candidates.
End. while the refusal OF the Demo
cratic county committee 90 tav0rabiy
consider the proposition made by the
Republicans t0 call primaries In the re-
spectiye school districts and 10 send re-
preventative citizens To- q non-paru-
ian convention has left the Republicans
no alternative but 90 nominate can
didate on the Republican ticket we
pledge ourselves 90 the principle OF nom
Dattizanship above set forth. and ask
an fair minded citizens irrespective OF
party. who believe that the school
should be kept out Of politics 10 unite
with us in the approaching election ana
90 vote for our candidate.
Srd We pledge ourselves TO MAIN
tain a high and uniform standard OF the
schools OF this county both In regard
20 teachers and pupils, and we favor
the best modern equipment for our
schools.
lth. Section 6 article 10 OF the State
Constitution as interpreted by the
courts As not in harmony with the spirit
Of our school law. and should be am
ended as proposed by amendment TO be
submitted 20 the people IN the APP
preaching November election, and we
recommend that the school trustees In
the various districts see 20 II that the
matter Is properly presented to the peo-
pie az the election named
9Th We believe that where other
are equal preference
should be given 70 teachers who are
Of Utah.
When &C came % the nominations all
he other candidates declined I'm favor
IF Brigham w Ashton, OF oFrest Dale.
who was nominated by reclamation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
THE MURRAY CONVENTION
Daniel w. RoTal Nominated for Superlnisn'
dent Of County Schools,
oscar Van CoIt, the Present Ineum'
bent, Defeated by One Vote
Political Points.

After one Of the closest contests ever
witnessed in a convention In Utah, Dan
iel W Moftat was last evening nom
mated at Murray as superintendent Of
county schools,
There We're but two candidates, Mr..
Moffat and oscar Van Colt, the present
incumbent. The fact that the latter has
served two terms probably prevented
his denomination. The sentiment
against a third term was rather strong
and the Mofat men encouraged IT,
The permanent officers were c. M.
Sorensen, chairman. Mrs. u, o. Rideout,
vice chairman Harry Ballard secretary
Mrs. Albert Spencer, assistant secre-
tary, James T. Moss, recording clerk
and Michael Manse sergeant-at-arms.
When the vote was taken. II showed a
difference OF Just one in favor OF Moi
fat. That was sufficient, however and
he was declared the nominee. The vote
I'm detail was as follows:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
Hewlett Bros. Co.
HOTEL AND Personal.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


Judge Dusenberry is up from Provo.
Rev. A. II. Henry has gone to Denver
O. E. skin, Of Chicago. is at the Ken
yon.
HI Carter, the vernal sheepman, is
IN town.
r. D. Rees Of the State Land Board
Is at the White House.
n. C. Van Malta, Of Denver is a Gull
len guest
Mrs. b. f. Deal left last evening for
New York.
James J. Justice, Of New oYrk, is at
the Knutsford.
l.. Mckenzie, Of San Francisco. is a
Knutsford guest.
+. NJ. Bergman, Of Blackfoot, Idaho,
Is stopping at the Kenyon,
Miss McMaster. the stenographer, left
for the East last night
II. r. Mann and family left for San
Francisco this morning.
]. w, Adams, Of Carson City is
guest at the Cullen
Jacob Newman and wife, VIM, Os-
mond NJ. r. Woodward, A, W. Card
ner and wife and Mrs Benson all OF La
Grande. oregon. are al the Cullen
Secretary Wright Of the State Board
OF Horticulture is down from Ogden.
He reports that the fruit crop In the
northern part of the State will be sur
prislngly large and fine this season.
The portion Of the National Guard
residing in Salt Lake had a regimental
review and parade on Capitol Hill
last evening before Brig. Gen, John 2.
Cannon and Col. John ID. Ford The
attendance Of the guardsmen, however,
was small. company A, having 20 men,
company b II men. and company c 10
men. An effort Is being made to or
ganize a Gattllng gun detachment and
an additional infantry company IL
Is also considered very desirable TO
have the Utah Volunteer artillery band
sworn into the First infantry of the
guard.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
CHANGE IN FOOD
works wonders in Health.

IL Is worth knowing that change in
food can cure dyspepsia. Il deem II my
duty 10 let you know how Grape-Nuts
food has cured me Of indigestion.
~ had been troubled with 81 for years,
until last year my doctor recommended
Grape Nuts food to be used every morn
in. ! followed instructions and now /
am entirely well.
THE whole family like Grape-Nuts.
We use four packages a week You are
welcome 20 use this testimonial as you
see At. am willing 20 give any infor-
nation TO anyone who desires 10 see or
write me regarding Grape Nuts" Re
specially. Mrs c.. X. Lowe. 6Sl Parker
St, Roxbury, Mass.
The reason Mrs Lowe was helped by
the use OF Grape Nuts food Is that the
food Is predigested by natural processes
and therefore .0ss not tax the stomach
as the food she had been using, Il also
contains the elements required for
bGtlding up the nervous system. n that
part Of the human body Is In perfect
working order there can be no dyspep.
STA for nervous energy represents the
steam that drives the engine
When the nervous system Is run down
the machinery Of the body works badly
Grape Nuts food can be used by small
children as wen as adults II Is perfect.
" cooked and ready for instant use.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
FUN COST HIM $40.
W. D. Smith EndeayOrs to Elevate a
Shoemaker by the Use of Fireworks.

An individual named W. D. Smith has
his name on the register at the police
station. It was put there last even
ing. Opposite his name appears the
charge. shooting firecrackers, and
thereby hangs a tale. II is not known
why Smith left home" He has a PEN
chant for big frecrackers and a prema-
ture Fourth Of July celebration. Smith
is not a kid, either; but he likes his
FUN" just the same SO securing a
monster cracker. he placed it under the
chair OF one Carlson, a shoemaker,
who drives pegs at $40 south State
street. The firecracker went off with
such a shock that for a few minutes
the shoemaker was 80 badly scared
that he thought in paragraphs, while
he knees made an effort 10 circle
around each other, and cruel Smith
just "la1fed'
officer Chase happened along and
hauled Smith iallward. The desk ser
geant has Smiths $40.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
PuBLIC LIBRARY pIRECTORs.

The board Of directors Of the free pub
lie library met today and transacted
the following business: After the
reading Of the minutes fines amounting
TO 1888 were ordered deposited with
the city treasurer. The report Of the
city treasurer was received, showing a
credit of S5,li5.36 20 the library; bills
amounting to s63l n were approved.
a list OF books applied for by the
librarian was examined and the books
ordered A.
The board ordered a quantity of sup
plies, after which the question Of
vouchers was taken up. Under the adj
ministratlon Of the city auditors office
Oy Mr. Swan the vouchers were given 20
the city treasurer An order was made
that from now on they be delivered 20
the party for whom they were drawn.
The board then adjourned until Au-
gust.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
CELEBRATION ACCIDENTS.
Young Raymond Radon Seriously ln'
jured by an Explosion.

Fourth Of July accidents have begun
already
As the result OF the explosion Of a toy
cannon, young Raymond Radon, son
Of Thomas r. Radon, Of $3.50 Seventh
street. may be blind in his left eye for
the rest Of his natural life. The un-
fortunate lad was holding the cannon
close 10 his face. when in some man
ner not vet made quite clear, the fuse
was lgnited and the explosion followed.
His hat caught FIRE and his hair was
badly burned. The left side OF
his face and forehead is
very badly Scared When the
cannon exploded young RAYMOND was
thrown 70 the ground. A z. G. NJ. l.
driver came along and conveyed the in
iured boy 10 the Office Of DR.. Beer who
attended 20 his injuries.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
GOVERNOR WELLS RETURNS
Arrived This Afternoon After Attending Phil
adelpha Convention.
Il Full OF Enthusiasm for Mckinney
and "Teddyi-Callcd Upon
the Presidents

Gov. II. N. Wells returned home az
& o'clock this afternoon, after attend
ine the Republican national convention
calling uron President Mckinley AZ
washington and transactng some ON
oiai business in New York.
The Governor Is very enthusiastic
over the work OF the Philadelphia con.
veniion and does not think a stronger
ticket could have been named. ne
rives n AS his opinion that Is VIII
"sweep the country and DE triumph
antly elected.
Teddy is Nhe greatest vice preslden-
tial candidate we have had. b. he said TO
the News representative. ana
fitting running mate Tor Mckinley
Thomas Kearns and Loose the other
delegates. are expected home shortly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
BEFORE JUDGE CHERRY.

+. NJ Lucas was cited to appear be-
fore Judge Cherry 20 show cause why
he should not be punished for contempt
Of court, for secreting an invoice Of
goods claimed 10 be the property OF
the J. S. Sullivan Saddle Tree company,
and which were demanded by order Of
the court The evidence went 10 show
that the defendant was acting within
the law and the defendant was dis
charged
4 motion for q new trial was argued
In the case Of John Lawson VS. Mary
Senter Walker The case having been
stricken from the calender. The case
was reinstated and the hearing set for
Friday next.
The court was adjourned until Friday
al 10 q. m.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
RETURN TO OHIO.
Relatives Of President Snow Left for
Home Last Evening.

Mr.. and Mrs. oliver F. Snow Of
Mantua Ohio, and Mrs Hanna Snow
Lewis OF Cleveland, Ohio. first cousins
Of President Lorenzo Snow, who have
been guests OF the President for little
over a month, left Salt Lake for the
East last evening over the Denver &
Rio Grande Western. on their way
home they will visit relatives in Kan
sas. Iowo, and Illinois
The visitors leave Utah with most
favorable impressions and very pleas
ant surprises. which they have met
with while on their visit here. az salt
Lake. Brigham City, and Mantua. Mr.
Snow was especially outspoken In ex-
pressing his many pleasant experiences
i'm Utah. The party In coming west a
month ago were accompanied by Miss
Maud Ford, now the wife Of lie Roi 9.
Snow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
THE STORM APPRECIATED.
Peoples Spirits Went Up as Tem-
perature Went Down.

The storm this morning though OF
short duration, had the effect Of bring
ing the temperature down with a rush
and the precipitation, light as II was
will be OF much benefit to the farmers.
weather Prophet Murdoch came down
from his eyrie on top Of the Do0ly
block. looking as though the storm be-
longed 10 him. and no one disputed H.
The Salt Palace officials were some
what worried at first, but when the
clouds lifted. they set TO work and soon
had the saucer track In better shape
than ever. All the seats were swept
and viii be "dry as a bone tonight.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
Striking Street Car Men Indicted.

ST. Louis, No, July 3-Tho twenty
striking street car men who were ar
rested az the time Of the trouble in
front OF posse barracks IN Washington
avenue, June 10, when deputy sherns
shot and killed several OF their c0mpan-
ions have been indicated by the grand
jury. Each is held ON three counts. am
Of which practically cover the same
charge, melting a riot and rloting.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
POLITICAL POINTERS.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Chairman Meyer OF the Republican
judicial committee, says his committee
will meet one day this week 20 fix a
time for holding the judicial convention.
Broker w II. Clark. who acted as ma
tlonal committeeman for Utah az Phil
adelphia, has returned home. He de-
cllnes 10 discuss the contest In the Utah
delegation which resulted In the selec-
ton Of o. J. Salisbury as national COM
mitteeman.
+. II. Lannan has returned from Phil
adelphia. where he attended the Repub-
ilcan convention
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
For Destroying a Flume.

Ezekiel Holman entered a suit IN the
Third district court today against the
Sandy Irrigation Company and others
10 recover $500 damages for the destruc-
tion OF a flume which the plaintiff con-
structed to hold the waste water In the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
Sugar Prices Advanced.

New York. July 3-Al grades OF re-
fined sugars were advanced One-tenth OF
q cent per pound today by the American
Sugar Refining company Raw sugars
have been advanced oue-slXtcenth of a
cent per pound All Of the independent
refners have followed the advance
made by the American company.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
Vacation
Season

Is now az hand when the summer OUT,
Inc wul be taken and q general COCA
time enjoyed. Don't forget I'm making
o,u your Inst Of articles 10 take along
that baking powder that is esseIl'iet "a N
make good biscuits ana cakes also ~ ven
your grocer you want ThIee OioWn
for It win insure the best OF success ~
the cooking. Three Crown BAKING
Powder Extracts and Spices are solo
by AN grOcers Why not use them as
thew viii save you money and give good
satisfaction
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
DIyIDND DECLARED.

The directors Of the National Bank
Of the Republic met this afternoon and
declared the regular seml-annual divl-
dend OF z Der cent. payable at once.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
A Citation.

B. X. Block & co, isued an AFFIDAVIT
IN order supplemental 20 execution was
filed IN the Third district court today
citing Fritz Wepen TO appear I'm court
and be examined as 10 his property.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
SENATOR BROWNS CONDITION
1t is Now Said to be Most Encourag.
ing.

Word received from Washington Is
70 the effect that the condition Of ex-
Senator Arthur Brown, whose eyes
were operated upon at a hospital there
a few days ago, Is very encouraging.
The many friends OF the senator hope
to see him here soon, fully restored 10
health.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03
.Everrbodr,s Wants.

Read them! II you want to buy any
thing, want 20 sell anything. want 70
get work. want to get workers, use our
want columns.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-03

Mr. Moffat Is a native Of Utah and a
resident Of Big Cottonwood. He is a
graduate OF the University OF Utah and
for some years has been teaching sue
cessfully In the county schools.
SPLENDID RACEs-DRY SEATS.
Salt Palace saucer tonight.