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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
BUSINESS AND REALTY.

The following report on Salt Lake
business conditions during the past
week, Is from Duns Review. Cen
eral business conditions quite salts
factory. The volume Of business Is
large In hardware. mining supplies and
groceries, and trade is good In drugs
notions and dry goods a good sort
ing business Is had In clothing and
shoes. Collections are fair and retail
trade satisfactory. Crop reports are
good, and a healthy tone peryades the
business situation throughout Money
Is plenty and demand improved owing
largely to the issue OF new stock by
two large local concerns. There Is
some movement in local securities and
trading In mining stocks Is quite ac-
tive"
The executive committee Of the board
OF fire underwriters met late yesterday
and adopted resolution increasing the
risks Is per cent on all property In
Eureka except mining plants This will
mean an Increase of % per cent In rate
charges. This action was made neces-
sary because OF the almost total lack
of water In Eureka that may be used
for protection in case OF fires. The
rates will be changed at once.
Todays clearlngs amount to $780,
T95.4S In comparison with $40, 1889 for
the corresponding day Of last year
There was only one piece OF property
sold at the county tax sale this morn
ing. II was the West side Rapid
Transit companys stock. including its
rolling stock and tracks from Second
South and First West streets to Brigh-
ton. The dues were si,sSi.57, and It
sold to William Story. treasurer Of the
company. for siil26O. the upset price
made by the commissioners.
Eta NJ. Pierce and her husband today
sold 10 James Campbell Jr.. for 1900
3ikx1O rods known as lot 2. block g. plat
G., Salt Lake city survey.
Clarence NJ. and Eugene Cannon TO-
day sold two homes IN Forest Dale to
DR.. John Taylor and George +. Woolley
respectively. The property purchased
by DIR. Taylor Is 7xi0 rods and the
consideration was si.l50 Both pieces
are located In Forest Dale
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
COUNTY COURT AFFAIRS.

At meeting of the board of county
commissioners this morning the accept
ance of the Salt Lake city Railroad
company OF the grant Of a franchise to
construct and operate an electric road
on West Temple and thence south to
the Highland Boy smelter, was recelv-
ed and fled
A petition with about 40 signatures
asking for the removal of Road Super
visor Alex Kee. of Bingham and the
appointment of Charles Brink was de-
Med Commissioner Hgfker said that
s75646 had been spent In this district
up to June LIST and The roads were in
good condition. He thought the matter
was merely fractional fight
The salaries OF Hugo Hoefer, in the
treasurer's offices; II. f. Evans, extra
In clerks, were fixed at $40 month,
and that Of Deputy Clerk Frank r.
Hines raised from $40 to $50.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26

The Twenty second ward Relief So
clety gives an outing at Lagoon 'ouay'
Every date. with the exception OF
one up to Thursday August ~ mas
been booked for excursions by the SAT-
air management.
The Twelfth ward Sunday school Is
holding It's annual picnic az Calders
Park today.
Friday win be the great music day
OF the season at Saltair one thousand
voices win IN an be heard In two pro-
grams. The 600 children VIII render
their program at about Q p. M The
Tabernacle choir viii follow on the ar
rival of the $3.50 train with their part
OF the DAYS entertainment which VIII
Include some chorus singing ana SOLOS
by some Of the best singers In TINS cry
After this the grand BAH VIII be t9e
delight Of the hundreds Of young people
who make choir balls among the most
ENJOYABLE at the lake Tho occasion
celebrates the forty-eighth birthday OF
Prof Evan stephens
The University Of Utah has secured
another date for an outing TO Saltar'
This morning those having the eNcur-
sion In charge. signed contract TOT
Thursday, August s
The Opal club and Held's band WIZ
run an excursion over the Rio GRANGE
Western 10 Castillo Springs on June W.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
PERRY HEATH'S BANK,
He Says Seventh National Never Was
in Better Shape.

Hon. Perry s. Heath this morning re-
ceived dispatch from his brother,
Fletcher Heath, vice president Of the
Seventh National bank, New York,
which stated that the bank never was
In a better condition than II is today.
This wire was in answer to query
regarding a report which came from
New York last evening to the effect
that the financial institution was In
difficulties Following close upon the
receipt Of this news, Mr. Health last
night received a dispatch from his
brother In New York telling him not
to pay any attention TO the newspaper
reports regarding the banks condition.
When seen this morning and asked
concerning the story from New YORK
regarding the financial Institution In
which he Is heavily Interested, Mr..
Heath smiled and stated that he had no
fears for the outcome, for even II the
reports were true, the directors per-
Gonally were In position TO pay on
every one Of the depositors II necessa-
W. Mr. Heath said that he thought
that the rumor had been undoubtedly
started by some one who was short
on the stock and wanted to make a
furry 20 that he could recoup him
self. Every bank is Liable to have
something similar happen TO
q az any time" he said.
land can only grin and bear IT. The
bank is as solid as any In New York,
and n | had a hundred million dollars
] would not hesitate one minute about
dcpostng Il there today" Nr Heath
stated that there was possibly 100000
900 represented In the directorate OF the
Seventh National and that the bad
paper carried by the bank was prscti-
callv NIL
The following Associated Press dis
patch regarding the bank was received
by the News" this afternoon:
New York. June 26.-Edward r..
Thomas the newly elected president Of
the Seventh National bank. took
charge 81 the Institution today. VIM.
b Kimball. who retired from the presl-
dency Of the bank, will remain in the
hanks directorate, and will continue TO
take an active interest In It's affairs.
At 1880 Il was announced that all
OF the banks having debit balances at
the clearing house paid them today.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
BALLARD CAUGHT.
Deputy Sheriff Raleigh Runs Across
Him Whilst on Other Business.

Deputy Sheriff J. Raleigh this morn
ing gathered in Frank Ballard the man
whom the sheriff and his deputies have
been looking for since June 9th on
which night he is reported to have
made a most dastardly attempt to
commit rape ON the person Of Annie VIII
kinson, who Is said to have struggled
against the assault for over an hour In
q buggy which was been driven by Bal
lard towards Bountiful.
Deputy Raleigh was out on other bus
mess this morning which took him in
the direction Of Billiards. home on
Sixth South street between Eighth
and Ninth East, when he saw man
who, he was positive was the man
wanted. He called the fellow by name
and he stopped The officer said he
wanted him and Ballard said he knew
It. He had evidently thought he was
pretty safe this time and intended to
get out Of town tonight. He Il
hostler in the employ OF a brewing conn
pany.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
COSTlZ DISCHARGED.

In Judge TImmony's court this morn.
Ing Emile CostI2, a Frenchman, was
titled on the charge Of yagranoy. The
complaint alleges that Costiz was a
iewd and dissoluie person ana thar ne
lived in and about houses os N fame.
A jury composed u h. G Pierce. +. G.
Bassett. T. II, officer and c. ". MEsr
heard the evidence and promptly re-.
turned verdict OF not guilty. /, was
shown that Costiz was doing some af.
penter work when arrested and vas
regularly employed,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
DIRECTORS TO
MEET SATURDAY.
Senator Clark Writes That He VIII
Be Here Possibly Friday
KERENs COMING TOMORROW
san pedro officials Coming TO To"n
Empire construction Coz ana pe'''
omen, IucorpOrntors TO Wee"

Hon. Perry s, Heath this morning re-
selyed letter from senator W, ~
clark TO the effect that he would De ]"
Salt Lake on either Friday evening VI
eorly saturday morning Senator CLARK
stated that the had received comnun'-
cations from all directors VINO hau s's
nlGed their intention Of coming TO 'n'
meeting and that they would all be on
hand ON saturday morning As q con-
sequence the melting Of the directors
81 the san Pedro. Los Angeles q sait
Lake Railway company the Empire
Construction company and the I'm
provement and Development company
vim be held on saturday, June 90
From wire received Nh Heath az,
ga stated ina, Vice President X =
Kerers would probably arrive here 20,
morrow. where he would remain uh'n
aster the meeting. Vice President D.
Ross clark has been delayed IN CalltQr-
mia. but viii undoubtedly be here oy
saturday In time 70 participate IN the
Important meeting.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
IN FAVOR OF FARNSW0RTH.
Supreme Court AfIilms the Decision
Given in Mining Case.

An opinion was handed down by the
Supreme court today affirming the de-
cision OF thee lower court IN the case
of William c Hall, plaintiff, vs. John
McNalIy and Daniel Harrington, and
Phllo T. Farnsworth VS. John McNally
and Daniel Harrington, appellants
The opinion is written by Chief Justice
Miner. Justice Baskin dissents, Farms
worth IN a cross complaint claimed
81 coo in the hands OF Judge Hall which
was also claimed by McNally and
Harrington. Judge Hall not wishing
to take the risk of paying the money,
filed a bill OF interpleader against all
the defendants, and the court found
that Farnsworth was entitled to the
money,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
SPIKE AND RAIL.

chief Clerk Asper Of the Rio Grande
Western passenger department leaves
Tor Chicago with his family tomor-
row.
The Rio Grande Western ran two
spcclals today from Ogden on account
OF the christensen brothers excursion
to sailair
PHI Hitchcock general agent Of the
messenger department Of the Wabash
Win headquarters at Denver Is IN
town today
Travelling Passenger Agent Ridd OF
the rio Graude Western this morning
handled an excursion of 26g old folks
from Provo 10 Leh.
The oregon Short Line will run a
special from Cache valley points to
satar on Friday on the occasion of
the Y. NJ NJ. /. a. excursion
The Southern Pacific will put on
hrec more dispatchers at Ogden on
.tuy 1 The divisions now operated by
tbe dlspaichers are deemed TO be too
large and they viii be subdividod.
1t Is stated in Denver that General
Palmer. the retiring president OF the
Rlo Grande Western, received an even
six millions Of dollars for his Interest
I'm the sale Of the property 70 the Den
yer & Rio Grande.
A regular railroad mall service win
be nut In at an early date over the
OREGON short Line from Uvada south
Assistant superintendent Harry Lewis
of TIC railway mail service OF the post
office department. Is now IN this city
looking into the details Of the schedule
On July the Rio Grande Western
eating house system VIII revert y the
railroad company on account Of the eX'
pratlon of the lease OF q. q. RUSSELL
who viii 80 into the cattle business IL
Colorado u. s. Frazer Of the Rio
Granle Western dining car service win
hereafter have supervision over the
various cafes and hotels along the
line.
Montpelier Examiner; Yesterday a
change In railway agents took place
at the Montpelier Office, j, d. Dunbar
being transferred to PocatellO as
ticket agent there, and A. ID.
Mattson. OF Silver Bow, taking his
place at this point Mr. Dunbar and
his estlmable wife have made many
friends here, who are sorry to lose
them.
Tho Colorado Midland Is doing some
extensive advertising A bis conslgn-
ment of the well known Indian art
posters has been received here, also an
advance copy OF a handsome tinted
publication entitled early Days" II
is not generally known, but the art
poster had lts origin in Salt Lake
Mrs Devor, the wife Of he local pas
senger man for the Midland, one day
cut out the picture OF the Indian which
appears on all the Midland matter and
pasted II upon a green card. The ef-
feet was so good that some more were
manufactured and a gamble forwarded
by General Agent Donnel to head
quarters with the result that a heavy
order for fac smile Autographs were
placed with Denver firm.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26

this city resigned from the board and
/, r. Loree. president Of the Baltimore
q Ohio Railroad company, was elected
director in his place.
The directors Of the Pittsburg, Gin
einnatl. Chicago & st. Louis Railroad
company met at the same time and de-
rlared the first dividend Of one per
cent ON the common stock Of the COM
many and also the usual semi-annual
dividend OF two per cent on the pre-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
BINGHAM BURGLARY.
Assistant County Attorney Loofbourow
IL Investigating II.

Assistant County Attorney Loofbou-
row went 10 Bingham this morning to
see Mrs, Sarah Garland with regard
to the reported stealing OF SG5 from the
oxford restaurant by burglars at an
early hour Tuesday morning, and on
which charge Deputy Sheriff Palmer
OF Bingham arrested James Martin and
James Mullett now In the county pail,
Mrs. Garland Is the wife Of Frank
Clarence Garland who was recently
found guilty Of voluntary manslaughter
In shooting Norton Williams in the OK
ford saloon OF which he was one OF the
propretors and which Is next door to
the restaurant conducted by his wife.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
A UTAH FUGITIVE.
Acting Governor Hammond Gets Word
Concerning Que In Arizona.

Acting Governor Hammond this
morning received O letter from j. l.,
Munds Of Prescott, sheriff Of
Yavapal oouD 2. arizona. stating that
he had Burt Morgan In the county
jail there. whom he il satisfied is
Halbert Mcclure. who escaped from
San Juan county Jail. What offense
Mcclure was imprisoned for IL not
stated, but Sheriff Munds urges
''all diligence on the part Of the San
Juan sheriff In coming after Burt or
Mcclure, and that he have the neces-
sary extraditlon papers. The sheriff
Of San Juan IS now on his way to
Prescott, and II he Identifies his man,
the papers viii be issued
McClure's description. issued after his
escape, Is OF half-breed Mexican COW.
boy, about feet 3, 10 pounds, Is
years old, and expert with rope and
hahltual horse trader.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
AT THE RESORTS.
Observation-Disclosures,


An old lady, who stated that her age
was eighty-one, Monday went into the
lake. She came out Of the water
laughing like a young girl and main
tanned that her bath had made her a
number OF years younger.
Two car loads Of scenery have been
received by the opera company at the
Salt Palace. The consignment came
from Boston and win be used in the
productions here.
The Twentieth ward Sunday school
had its outing at Saltair today.
The Seventeenth ward was out at La
COON yesterday
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
WAS A BAD SPILL.
John Lawson and Jack Green Mix on
the Saucer This Morning.

John Lawson met with an accident
at the saucer track this morning, but
hopes to be fully recovered In time
for Friday nights racing, The Swcde
was following Jack Green, the English
champion, when the latter's wheel gave
way throwing both riders. The men
We're going at terrific pace at the end
Of a five mile workout and hit the
track with considerable force AS a
result of the mix up I.awson's right leg
was cut 70 the bone and may stiffen
that member for the next few days.
Green came out without scratch, but
has badly wrecked wheel,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
ROOD ELECTED PRESIDENT.
New Head Of Salt Lake Railroad Com.
Change In Directors.

The directors Of the Salt Lake city
Railroad company met today and ac.
cepted the resignation OF A. w. Mccune
as president Of the road, and elected
Charles Il. Rood as his successor. This
action was taken by Mr.. McCune be-
cause he Is going TO leave soon for
Peru and will be absent from the city
about six months.
william +. Armstrong resigned as
one OF the directors OF the road ana
Il. NJ. Ellerbeck was elected TO Oil the
vacancy.
The board directed the superintendent
TO extend the West Temple street car
line to the limit OF the franchise
granted by the city and county, which
Is to Twelfth South street and Third
West.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
SUCCESSFUL TEACHERS.
List of Those Who May Apply for
County Positions.

Teachers who were successful In the
Salt Lake county examination, held
June goth, 2lst and 22nd in the Uni
versty OF Utah buildings;
Deseret Andrus. Draper; Mary An
drus, Holiday; II. +. Davidson. Farm
ers ward; H. A. Fowler, city; Hulda Il.
Holmes, Farmers ward; Ella Jeremy,
Ada Il. Kinney, city; Albert G. Mar
chant, Holiday; Arthur Morning Min.
ME Nelson, city; Hazel Payne, Blng-
ham Canyon; Estella Swart, city;
Henry w. Tucker, Mil Creek: M. Vera
Tempest. city; Matilda Watts, Muir
ray: Zoe Wells. city; James Il. Brown.
Murray; Rhoda l., Christensen, Liz
zie NJ. Brown. Sarah Jeremy, city.
There were thirty-nine who took the
examination and twenty who passed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
c. 4, Tripp Arrives.

c. a. Tripp general agent " the
Missouri Pacific who succeeds il. H.
Kooser, arrived In this city from Den.
yer yesterday afternoon. ana Is nov
getung into touch with the situation
here and becoming acquainted general
N with the merchants and shippers.
For The present Mr. Tripp win have as
his assistants A. L. TroWhT1ce. trav.
cling agent and T. NJ Wilson. con
tracing freight agent
Mr.. KoJser Is expected 90 arrive IN
this city from the East on Friday
when he viii return 20 Denver 10 enter
urcr his new duties there !. q Re.
her and Mr. Furlong who have been
associated with him here. VIII accom-,
rany him % their new field
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
AJAX AGAIN.
The Stock Was the Feature on the
Afternoon Exchange.

Ajax was again the feature on
change this afternoon, the stock selling
as high as sl.57 1900 shares being sold
before the hammer fell, Dalton g. Lark
sold a thousand shares at 10 cents,
Tesora similar number at 80 cents and
Ben Butler entered the lists with 5000
shares at IA cents and 500 at 14la. May
Day had 700 TO sell at prices varying
from sissy seller ten days, TO $3.50
straight for a board lot. Joe Bowers
came out with 1900 shares at 5A and
5B cents each, while smaller sales were
made in these stocks; South Swansea,
Sl7 Star Con, 100; Tetro 500 West
Morning Glory, $500; White Mountain,
kO0
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
H0USEBR EAkERS CAUGHT.

This afternoon Detectives Sheets and
Janney arrested Norman Weston AMI
James T. Edwards on the charge d
HOUSEKEEPING The men went into the
clothing establishment Of Sam Apple.
man al 50 East Second South and While
one engaged the proprietor in CONVEX
sation the other stole two pair Of trous-
ers, They win be arraigned tomorrow
afternoon.
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WARD ENTERTAINMENTS.
FIRST WARD.

The midsummer fair in the FIfS
ward opened last night under the mos
promising auspices. The large crowd
that visited the show went away
highly picased The theateT danclns
floor linuer the trees Is a strong az
traction, then there are booths lnsas
the meeting house where pretty young
ladies' dispense articles OF all descElP
ton and where an entertaining pIosTs,n
is given every night. The voting ~
the most popular lady Of the WaTa
becoming interesting, Last night MI
II J. Cannon headed the list with "
votes. The program that VIII accom-
pany the other attractions TINS evening
Is as follows
Selection -, 80 ''''',,' 2, ~,
Guitar solo 49,. .....Prof schelNd
Soprano solo ...,..Mrs. f. BroNhlns
Mandolin solo $40. '.,'''''s'' w.
Selections from Nine. Patterlnl NJ,
Baritone solo .... ., mr., A. bravl
Piano solo 49," ,'',-''.'' MIS-, MISE wv
Chorus. utah We Love Thee
Mis- Thomas. accompanlst
CANNON WARD,
In the Cannon ward meeting hels '
tomorrow Thursday evening w.,
WIN be presented, under the au'p ~,
OF and for the beenft OF the VA. VA,
sunday school. the sprightly opei.ssS
"a Merry Company" The piece W
be presented by score OF ii,lle "a,
and girls In costume, and VIII pe WI +
the direction OF Tracy Y. CahnOE, ,r
student Of the Ann Arbor eonse,sa'ssSs y.
of music. The operetta VIII W .,r.,
lowed by a program OF very hne NV
and recltations.
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ing claim, in West Mountain

ing claim, In West Mountain
mining district..,.,. -, e. 80,
George II. Crow to Houston Real
Estate Investment company, lot
49, block l. Ehrlch's subdivision
Of block 20, plat "F'.,....,,.", go
George Hall to Victor Beam and
Harry A. Hail. all right by way
of inheritance in certain proper
ty both real and personal 80. 90, 20
Eta NJ Pierce and husband 10
James Campbell Jr., west 31a rods
by north 10 rods from southeast
corner lot 2. block 6, plat &c"
Salt Lake City survey" e, -. 5000
FILED AFTER 3 Z. NJ, YESTERDAY.
The following real estate transfers
were filed after three o'clock yesterday
afternoon.
Maria Y Dougall to Ezra Thomp-
son, warranty deed. 2l&XlG feet
southeast from 1914 feet south Of
northwest corner, lot a. block 70,
plat A d. $50. -. s2i, O62
Henry Cox ct ux TO James III. Cox,
warranty deed, G5h feet by 1886
rods, northwest from southeast
corner lot 10, block 40, ten acre
plat A.. :, -. -. 80. -. -. 200
First National bank (Deadwood)
to Hans Christensen, warranty
deed, lots 10 and H. block 5,
Desky's second addition. -. .- COO
Salt Lake county to lions Saw
ings Bank & Trust Co.. quit
claim deed, lots 10 and II, block
~, Forest Dale. -. -. -, B
John w, Young TO Lorenzo Snow,
trustee qult-claim deed, lots l
to T. block /, plat D.. -. -. /
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Estate of Alex McKernan.

Attorney Ed. McGurrin today petit
toned the probate court for decree
authorizing the administrators of the
estate of Alexander McKernan, de-
ceased, TO carry out a certain contract
made during the decedents life. Hear
ing was set for Friday July 18th. The
contract calls for the conveyance TO the
81. Joe Mining company Of one-eghth
of the decedents interest in certain
mining claims
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Biphf.o1.MAY Suit.

The r. r. Jones-Rio Grande Western
Railway company trial Is still being
proceeded with before Judge Morse At
torney Sutherland made a motion that
the Jury be instructed to return a yer.
diet for the defense which was argued
by counsel during the greater part Of
the 1aV
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-26
INsPECTS THE SHOPS.
President Jeffery spends the Morn
ina Around X. q. W. Yards.

President p. T. Jeffery and party re-
turned from Park city last evening and
today the private cars comprising tne
special are sldetracked on Fourth West
and Second South streets.
The inspection Of the track OF the sys-
TEN Is now completed and the officials
Will remain In this city looking into the
details connected with the general Of
Aces here. This morning President JEFF
ferry spent the major portion Of his
time inspecting the shops, depot and
salt Lake yards The officials VIII re-
main in this city for few days yet to
eone