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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-11-01
JOSEPH SMITHS
BODY GUARD
H. c. Gibbs, Aged Pioneer,
Passes Away.
ONE OF THE FIRST SETTLERS
INDIANS AND HELPED
BUILD THE STATE.
ONE OF THE FIRST SETTLERS

H c. Gibbs one of the body guard
Of the Prophet Joseph Smith, one Of
the earliest pioneer settlers in this val
! lev and one Of the famous minute men
who were ever in readiness to fight
| back the mUrderOus redskins who
threatened the lives of the settlers.
died yesterday afternoon at his home.
123 North Fourth West street His
death resulted from injuries sustained
in an accident about five weeks ago, in
which he suffered a fractured hip.
Mr.. Gibbs arrived here with the sec
Ond company of MOrmons to enter the
valley and has been d well known and
respected citizen of this city ever
since. The news of his death viii be
a sad shock to his many friends and
acquaintance.
About five weeks ago Mr.. Gibbs, who
had reached the fOur-score mark, was
walking about the barn at his nome,
when he slipped and fell. In the fall
he sustained a fractured hip and was
I carried into his house IL a semi-COn-
sciCus condition. The shock, at his adv
vanCed age, was so great that he never
rallied from the injury. and although
everything that could be done in a
medical way was done by his attending
physician, DR.. ]. s. Richards, it proved
unavailing, and yesterday afternoon at
about 4:45 he passed to the other side,
surrounded by his family.
One of the State Founders.
With the death of Mr.. Gibbs closed
the career of 2 citizen who helped
found the city and who was a useful
resident to the end of his career. He
was born in Vermont. July 81 1921
He became a member Of the Mormon
church in 1910 when a young man of
19 years, and, being carpenter by
trade he worked on both the NaUvOC
and Kirkland temples He followed his
trade in this city up to a few years
ago, when his health failed him.
For some time just prior to the in
generation Of Joseph Smith in the
/ Carthage Jail Mr.. Gibbs was one of the
body guards of the prophet.
When the second company Of Nor
mons. under President John Taylor
started for Utah, Gibbs started with
them, accompanied by his mother and
four sisters, who had been left de-
pendent upon him by the death of his
father. His mother succumbed before
Z she reached here Mr. Gibbs arrived
in this valley in 1877 and for a year OF
more lived on Pioneer square. he be-
, came one of the famous minute men
under Robert Burton, and. it is said
went through numerous fights with the
Indians who sought TO modest the set
tiers in 1S4S Mr.. Gibbs settled at his
late residence, 123 North Fourth West
street. and has lived there ever since
He leaves two widows, two sons and
two daughters to mourn his loss.
The funeral will be held from the
Sixteenth ward meeting house sunday
at u o'clock. and the remains may be
viewed at his late residence fTCm 1926
to 1870 a. m.
Funeral of Mrs. Archdekin.
The funeral Of the late Mrs. N. Clara
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Archlelzin was held from her residence.
212 West Second South street, yester-
day afternoon. The services were con-
Quoted by Dean Eddie and were at
tended by a few friends and aCqUaint-
ances Of the deceased, who was with
out relatives in this part Of the coun
try. The casket was covered with nu-
merOus beautiful floral offerings pre-
scented by those who had experienced
the hospitality Of Mrs. Archdekin In
her boarding house, and friends who
had known her during her residence
in this city. The remains were laid &c
their final rest in Mount Olivet Gene
terry,
Mrs. Archdekin was formerly a resi-
dent Of Colorado, her husband owning
a ranch near Durango
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-11-01
SOLDIER GIRLS LOVER DEN0UNCES
BRUTALITY OF THE POLICE FORCE

plotted in the papers from coast TO
coast. He was denied admission and,
as his letter indicated, he went away
with a heavy heart, resolved to drown
his disappointment in drink. Under
the influence Of a schooner or two, a
happy thought struck him, and he re
solved to get on a glorious spree, be-
cause then he would get in Jail. I'm
Gle SoP' vouches for the statement that
he got so full he couldn't tell po-
Iiceman from a street corner politician
and went forth to be arrested. Try
as he would, he could not find blue
coat to run him in, and in despair he
betook himself to the fort to deliver
himself in writing of his feelings about
the police and the police department.
In his letter he detailed with glowing
embellishments his schemes to get in
Jail. and denounced the jailar and po-
lice as cruel and heartless.
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sultan,g Troops in Mutinv.

Constantinople. Oct S1-A mutinous
demonstration was made in front of
the admiralty offices Tuesday by 600
officers and non-cOmmissioned Bashi
Bazouks. which caused dismay among
the occupants of the Yildez palace. The
pay of those who took part in the
demonstration is several months in ar
Tears and only a promise of prompt
settlement prevented the carrying out
of threats of further action. All troops,
with the exception of the marines. are
paid with fair regularity. because they
furnish the guard at the weekly sell
amlik, and discomfort among them
might result in serious consequences
to Sultan Abdul Hamid.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-11-01

The funeral of A. r. Bailey, who died
lust three weeks after his marriage to
Miss Alice Crabtree. daughter of George
4. Crabtree. win be held at > O'Clock
this afternoon at the Tenth ward meet
ing house. Friends vii lhGve the op-
portunity tC ,-ew the remains from
neon to O'Clock at the home, in the
rear Of gSS East Second South street.
Nj Bailey was taken sick with ty-
phoid fever Just a week after his mar
riage. and was sick two weeks. Two
members Of his family are at present
seriously in with the same disease.
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The story Of how the willy schemes
of a Fort Douglas soldier to gain an
interview with his girl who is in the
city Jail failed because he couldn't get
himself arrested was told yesterday
bv Uncle SoT' Kimban- Being re-
fused admittance by the jailer, the sol
der. il his determination TO see the
object Of his affections, loaded up and
tried to get himself arrested, but no
blue coat would take him in, and he
was forced to go away and express
his sentiment in a love letter which
found its way into the jail yesterday
to the great amusement Of those who
were permitted to perUse it.
As Uncle Sol tells it, the soldier
presented himself at the police station
Wednesday and in blushing confusion
asked permission to see the Soldier
Girl" whose adventures have been eX-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-11-01
Work on Califo-nia Eastern.

The California Eastern. the road run
ming from Blake on the Santa Fe to
Marvel Is beginning to lay rails on its
extension beyond Marvel to connect with
the Short Line and the San Pedro. Ad-
vices from Nevada are that grading is
proceeding slowly. The road is waiting
for the San Pedro and the Oregon Short
Line 90 decide finally on their routes
before pushing construction much farther
A. soon as THESE roads settle their lti-
cation and reach decisions as to their
routes the California Eastern, it is stat
81 win Dugh on TO a connection with
them.
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Mortgage Foreclosure.

p. n. Elwen is suing W. r. Hubbard
in the district court 10 collect $3.50,
Interest and attorneys fees. OH q
promissOry note secured by a mortgage
on lots I'M Waterloo. Addison cain. d.
M Griffin and their wives are made
rarty defendants so as To make their
liens en- the property subordinate to
plaintiff s.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-11-01
Retail Clerks, Smoker.

The Retail Clerks held a smoker last
evening al the club rooms in the Union
block. The large attendance included
a number of new members, who recent
ly Joined this rapidly growing organ
izatiOn. Refreshments were served and
there We're various forms of entertain
ment Several members of the city
council were present late in the even
ing 20 take part IN the festivities.
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Augtrians on Short line.


IopeCIaT % The HeraId-0
Ogden. Oct 31.-A force Of eighty Aus
trians came down from the work on the
oregon Short Line at HawgOOd today and
camped near the depot. The men will be
sent out to some other portion Of the
line to work They object to being sep
arated and the delay was caused by the
difficulty in placing such a large force
in one place
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-11-01
Lend title Case.

In the land title case Of William Tan
ner et al. VS.. David r. Haymore ct al,
Judge Hall yesterday granted leave to
plaintiffs 10 bring 10 Emily. Harriet.
Nadse and REESE Tanner as additional
defendants. Attorney Henry S. Tan
ner was appointed 10 represent the
minors.
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BUSINESS OF THE NATION.
T sceipts and Expenditures of Govern
ment for Month of October.

W washington, Oct. U--The monthly
statement Of the government receipts and
expenditures, to be issued tomorrow, will
show that for the month Of October. 1901
the total receipts were $40. SSl.952 and the
expenditures $40,645S33. which leaves
surplus for the month of s9.1S6117. The
receipts We're nearly 5000, 900 less than
for October 1900. and the expenditures
neatly $7,300, 0G0 less.
The receipts from the several sources
of revenue are given as follows. Gus
toms, Sz3,415,550, an increase over Oc-
tobeT, 1890, of nearly 100000; internal
revenue. S23511.649, decrease, $A100. 900;
miscellaneous, 81 402,3T2. decrease, SAT, 600
The expenditures on account of the war
department were s., 3d. 70, decrease, So
10000; on account of the navy, 6,124, 279
increase, 81, 10000.
For the four months OF the present
fiscal year the total receipts were S19I, =
9SG.S41. a decrease Of s., 900 from those
of the corresponding period last year The
expenditures aggregated S164, 1851. a de-
crease Of 81, 100000 as compt ed with the
corresponding period in 1896.
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PREACHER Hopelesslv Blind.

New York, Oct. 31.-The Rev. Charles
Herald. who, since his ordination in 1889,
has been pastor Of the Bethsada Con-
gregational church IN Brooklyn, was sud
denly stricken blind while in a trolley
car on his way 10 consult an eve soe-
cialist An operation became necessary,
and at the Long Island hospital It was
found that he would never recover his
Gle
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-11-01

HERBINE sweetens the breath.
brightens the eyes and clears the com
plexion without the slightest i'll effects
whatever. and ensures the natural
bloom Of health. Price, 50 cents. Mel
-Judson Drug company.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-11-01
For over Pity Yenrz

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. II
soothes the child. softens the gums. al
lays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
The best remedy for Diarrhoea. TWEEN
ty-fve cents bottle.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-11-01
THEY Ll0NIZE BULLER.
General Who Has Been Dismissed
Frnm Army Chesred bu Pannle

From Army Cheered by People.
London, Oct. S.-General Butler threat
ems to blossom into British Boulanger.
He does not appear to court privacy or
to discountenance demonstrations He at
tended a theatre in London last even
ing. and when he was recognized and
cheered he rose to his feet and bowed
acknowledgements. Outside the building
General Butler was surrounded by cheer
ing crowds and the police had TO be
called in to clear a way.
General Butler, speaking today to re-
porter Of the London Evening News re-
garding the telegram TO Mr.. White, at
tributed to him by the National Review,
said. THAT is not my telegram
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-11-01

George A. Points, Upper Sandusky.
o., writes: ct have been using Foleys
Honey and Tar for hoarseness and ind
it the best remedy I ever tried. It
stopped the cough Immediately and re
lieved all soreness" Take none but
Foley's. JOhnsOn-Pratt Drug COM
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-11-01

Springs & Cripple Creek, one of the
roads in the Denver & Southwestern
system, has resigned. He viii be sue
ceeded by A A Ford. vice president Of
the road. Mr.. Frey will continue as a
director in the companies making up the
Denver & Southwestern. Mr.. Frey is
president OF the Trans Alaskan railroad,
recently incorporated, and most Of his
time will be devoted to this road.
Never try TO coax a cold or cough,
use the remedy that unfailingly con-
quers both. BALLARD'S HORE-
HOUND SYRUP is the great specific
for all throat and lung troubles. Price,
80 cents. Nelden- JudsOn Drug COM
pany.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-11-01

If YOU want to be a strong, husky fel.
low, with lots Of steam in your pipes,
YOU ought to read my book on the sub.
Jet Of physical development. My bust
ness IS making men strong, especially
those men who have thrown away theif
strength BY excuses, overwork and dis
sipation. NJ electric belt IS making
such men happy every day. My book
illustrated tells how. It's free.
DIR. NJ. A. MLAUGHLIN, 9S5 18th
Street, Denver, Colo.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-11-01

Before tna account is closed. the
enormous sim of Sl,z39 .SS1. 45 in taxes VIII
have been collected in salt Lake county
for the year 1911 This is a sum far I'm
excess OF the taxes charged for coffee
tion I'm any previous year. Not only have
the leviss been increased, but the Valu-
atoms have risen from S5S,S5S.059 TO ST.,
0i2,7H over last year.
Yesterday County Auditor Wood COM
pleted bis recapitulation of the taxes as
Sessed for this year and charged 10
Treasurer Dale for collection showing
the following statement:
Taxes to collect in Salt Lake
City ,..... ........ $500. ISL. 0S2. $50 So
Taxes 10 collect In county out
side city ......................... I57.228 g.
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Funeral of Mrs. Archdekin.
The funeral Of the late Mrs. N. Clara
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E3oflzin vas intyoduced by
as one on tie new Re-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-19
Japan IS PLEASED.
Accepts Russin's Declaration Re-
sardinE Manchuria-NO Truth In
Report of n Rupture.

Washington, April 1.-THE Japan
csc minister, Mr.. Takahira, Wednes-
day received official advices from the
foreign office at Toxic entirely dispell-
ing the alarming reports as to the
Russo-Japanese rupture and showing
that the japanese government ac-
cepted the latest declaration of Rus
STA on Manchuria with the same sense
of satisfaction that it has been re-
ceived in the United States. Mr.. Taxa
hira called at the state department
and informed Secretary Hay of the
gratifying turn of events.
London, April pa dispatch says
that there is increasing evidence
that the Chinese court intends to re-
turn to Picking.
Paris, April 13.-It is stated here
on good authority that secret
treaty has been concluded between
China and Japan with regard to Man
churia.
Picking, April 13.-The committee
of ministers which is considering
China's financial resources has
reached the conclusion that S3O0,OOO,-
900 in gold can be raised without in
turing China'S resources.
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the welfare of his fellow citizens, than
Gen. John A. Logan"
The ceremony was concluded by
the pronunciation of the benediction
by Rev. DR.. j. G. Butler.
Description of Monument.
The equestrian statue of Logan unveiled
Tuesday represented seven years of labor
on the part of Franklin Simmons. the
sculptor, and marks a departure in sculp-
ture in Washington in that 1t rests upon
pedestal of bronze. Congress appropri-
ated $4,000 for the statue and $4,000 was
contributed by the Grand Army of the
Republic. The pedestal is 20 feet high. On
Its west face Is a group representing Gen.
Logan in consultation with leading off,
GERS in the army of the Tennessee. In this
group are portrait bronzes of Gems. Dodge.
HaZen. Slocum. Leggett. Mower. Blair and
Capt Strong. On the east face of the
pedestal is group representing Gen. Lo-
gan taking the oath as United States SEN
ator, which is being administered by Vice
President Arthur. III this group are por-
trait bronzes of Senators Cullom. Evarts.
Conklng. Morton, Miller, Voorhees, ard
Thurman. The south front of the pe6es-
tai is embellished with an allegorical figure
of war. and the north with another of
peace. The equestrian statue rises above
the pedestal l4h feet. Gen. Logan, facing
south. is represented as riding along a
line of battle. his horse moving for
ward at gentle trot. his hat on and
impression of dignity, beauty and power.
Humbert. late king of Italy, after a pri-
vate view OF the monument. knighted Mr.
Simmons
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-19
MRS. HOSSACK GUILTY.
Convicted of Numbering Her husband
and Given Life Sentence at
Des MOines, Ia.

Des Moines, Ia, April 12.-Mrs. Mar
garet Hossack, of Indianola, wife of
a wealthy farmer, was found guilty
Thursday morning of the murder of
her husband on the night of December
1, and sentence was fixed by the jury
to life Imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary. For two weeks the trial has
been progressing in Warren county
under the guidance of the ablest at
torneys in the state. The evidence
was all circumstantial.
The state presented evidence that
for 80 years the couple had quarreled
and that previous to the murder they
had dispute over one of the children,
of whom nine are living. 1t was also
maintained by the prosecution that
Mrs. Hossack had as an object the Sc
curing of the 100000 estate which is
left behind.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-19

China is we'll stocked with wild an
finals, some of which are very curl
Gus. In the mountains north of Pc
king is found the most northern spe-
cies of monkey known, which enjoys
playing in the snow, and when grown
is nearly 3h feet high. In the noun
tains of the north is the Siberian IT,
ger. the most magnificent member of
the tiger family. In the mountains
near Canton is the royal Bengal IT,
ger. Black and brown bears, tigers
and leopards are found in all the
mountain ranges. In South China is
monkey that has coat of many
bright colors.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-19
LOGAN STATUE UNVEILED.
Appropriate Ceremonies Mark Ded-
ication of Monument at the
Nations Capital.
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT M'KINlEY.
Senator Chimney M. Depew Delivers
the Grafton of the Day-Imposfns
Military Display Precedes the Ger.
emony-Parade from White House
to the Monument.

Washington, April 10.-The mag
nifcent equestrian statue of Gen.
John A.. Logan, erected in Iowa cir
Gle in loving memory of the distin-
guished warrior and statesman by
his comrades in arms and by the peo-
pie whom he served so well, was un-
yelled Tuesday afternoon. The cere-
mony occurred in the presence of an
immense assemblage, including Pres
ident Mckinley and the members of
his cabinet, the surviving members of
Gen. Logan's family and many per-
sons eminent in the military and civil
life of the nation. A grandson of
the famous leader, Master George
Tucker, drew the silken cord which
released the fluttering flags that
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-19
BOTH WIN VICTORIES.
the Latter Capture Seventy
Five English Soldiers.

London, April 10.-Lord Kitchener,
reporting to the war Office under
date of Pretoria. April s, says:
"Plumer has occupied Petersburg, with
slight opposition. He captured two loco
motives and 80 trucks"
The capture of Petersburg is re-
garded here as important. The place
is the terminus of the railway, and
has been the capital of the Boer gov
eminent since the evacuation of
Pretoria. The whole northern rail
way is now in the hands of the Brit
ish.
AS an offset, the commander-in-
chief reports that a detachment of
100 men of the Fifth lancers and i'm
perial yeomanry were attacked by
400 Beers to the northward of Aber-
deem, Cape Colony, and that after sew
eral hours fighting the British were
surrounded and captured, with the
exception of 25 who succeeded in
making their escape.
London. April 1.-THE report that
Gen. Botha has renewed the negotia-
tons with Lord Kitchener is not yet
officially confirmed. but it is generally
credited and received with satisfac-
ton.
London. April I'm connection
with the rumor that Gen. Botha is in
communication with Gen. Kitchener, it
is stated that King Edward is tired of
the war and has ordered that peace
negotiations be reopened.
London, April 13.-Advices from
Pietermaritzburg show that there is
peril of general uprising of the ma
tives throughout South Africa
against Great Britain and all Euro
peans who claim suzerainty. The
seditions thus far reported among
the tribes in and around the Trans
vaal and Cape Colony are of seri-
Gus nature. The movement is head
ed by native ministers.
London, April 13.-The Daily Ex-
press says it understands that the
government has decided to cease
sending reenforcements to South At
RIGA.
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Schley Ranks SAMPSON.

Washington, April l2.-Of special in
terest to officers of the navy is an or
der issued Thursday by Secretary Long
announcing their relative positions on
the Naval Register. Admiral Dewey.
by the order, is the ranking officer of
the navy. John Adams Howell is the
senior Rear Admiral: w. S. Schley is
No. 5. and William T. Sampson No. on
the list of senior rear admirals. Frank
Wildes is the ranking captain.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-19

Mrs. Samuel Smith, Of Newark, N.
j.. has given birth to what is be-
ieved to be the smallest baby in this
country, if not in the world. When
the child was born it weighed but
IA ounces. The tiny mite is the third
child born to the Smiths. The eldest,
a girl of four, is perfectly formed
and healthy child. The second was
born with neither arms nor legs. The
little girl born in March is perfectly
formed. When it was born the fam
fly doctor said that 1t had good
chance to live.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-04-19

A warm fight is on at Ceres, Pa,
over the location of the local post Of
fee. Recently d. p. Roberts was APP
pointed postmaster. The Office has
been located on the New York State
side of the line for 40 years. Mr..
Roberts place of business is located
just across the line in Pennsylvania,
and he intends to move the Office
there. A petition is in circulation
praying to have the office remain in
New York State. The people of the
Pennsylvania side of the town are
just as anxious to have the Office OF
their side.
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Design Approved.

Washington, April 10.-The Sec
rotary of the treasury has APP
proved a design for the new ten
dollar legal tender United States
note. Prominent in the center of the
face of the note is the picture of an
American buffalo. On the right and
left ends are the portraits of Lewis
and Clark, the noted explorers of the
far northwest.