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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-04-13
Five Wives and Twenty-Seven Children
Survive MIR. Cannon.

President Cannon leaves a. family
consisting of five wives and thirty two
children, and forty-one grand-chiI-
dren. His first wife, Elizabeth H.
Cannon, by whom he had eleven chill
dren, died in 1882 in this city. Seven
of the children born of this union are
also dead, and these are all the dea this
that have occurred in the family.
The five wives still living are Sarah
Jane Cannon, Eliza T. Cannon, Martha
T Cannon, Emily H. Cannon and Caro-
line Y Cannon. They are given in the
order of their marriages. The youngest
Young, and is the one who was with
him in Monterey through his sickness
and at his death. She is the wife Pres
ident Cannon continued to live with
after the manifesto of the church
against polygamy, and was known as
his legal wife.
While it is stated above that Presi-
dent Cannon has thirty-two living chill
dren, it must be explained that five of
them are step-children, the Offspring
of Mark Croxall. After Mrs CroxalI
was divorced from her husband she
married President Cannon. Her chill
dren are Ada Y. Caral Y. Mark Y
Tracy Y. and Vera Y. Cannon. 1t is an
interesting coincidence that these three
step-daughters married three sons of
President Cannon by other wives and
thus became daughters n-law as well
as step-daughters.
The other children are John O. Can
non, Mary A. H. Cannon, Emily II. c.
Wiley Sylvester Q. Cannon, Frank J.
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gate to congress, serving in that capac-
ity until 1881, when he was excluded
because he was a polygamist.
Brigham Young died in 1877, and by
his will President Cannon, Brigham
Young. jr., and Albert Darlington We're
made executors of that document. The
estate was much complicated because
of the large number of heirs. In 1879
suit was brought by some of the dissat-
iSfied ones. and Judge J, s. Foreman,
who was then on the territorial bench.
issued an order that the bonds of the
executors be increased. They refused
to furnish the increased bond and were
sent to the penitentiary for contempt of
court. a few weeks later Chief Justice
Hunter succeeded Judge Foreman, and
he released the prisoners. The work
Of administering the estate was then
continued until the work was passed
over to the Brigham Young Trust COM
pany.
When Apostle John Taylor was
elected president of the church in 1885,
George q. Cannon and Joseph +. Smith
were made his CounSelorS, and although
the first presidency was subsequently
reOrganiZed twice, in 1890, when Presi-
dent Taylor died, and in 1898, when
President Woodruff died, President
Cannon and Joseph T. Smith continued
to be the presidents counselors through
all the changes.
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Robsrtson Roasts Buckle

Councilman Robertson paid his re-
spects TO President Buckle early in the
session in a maneU that leaves no room
To doubt that the breach between the
former Damon and Pythias members
OF tho council is widening.
The trouble arose over a. motion by
WhittemOre respecting the length of a
fence in front Of a new building -on
Main street. Robertson claimed that
the motion was out of order. but was
overruled by the president, who re-
marked that Robertson had brought up
question relating &C Arbor day at the
special session the preceding evening,
and therefore had no right 30 object.
Robertson appealed from the presi-
dents ruling.
'If the honorable president Possessed
the ability. the broadmindedness and
the fairness he is presumed 20 have 8"
said Robertson ironically. lin presiding
over this council. he would refrain from
the petty criticisms he makes. He
would take the floor to debate a ques-
tion. as any presiding officer should do
when debats1g a question with a mem
Der. He would, II he wished 10 be, fair
and honest. state matters correctly.
merely wished to informally get the
sense Of the council on the Arbor day
TIetition."
1Tie appeal was put to the assembly,
resulting in reversal of President
Buckles ruling.
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Effect of Cann0n's Death on Succession
to Presidency.

The death of President Cannon puts Jo-
seph f. Smith, second counselor to Pres
ident Snow. next in line for the presi-
dency OF the church. A great many have
supposed that Apostle Brigham Young,
being the. senior member of the quorum
as it exists today, would be in line to
succeed President Snow. but such is not
the case. The matter is determined b.
the date of ordination to the apostle 5
quorum, and President Smith was or
dainod an apostle one and a half years
before Apostle Young. In case Of the
death of President Snow, then President
Smith would succeed him. Apostle
Young stands next in line, and Apostle
Lyman and Apostle John Henry Smith
are next in succession.
President Snow has full authority now
to name for his first counselor to sue
coed President Cannon whOmsOever he
desires. 1t is not compulsory for him TO
choose an apostle. Neither Daniel II.
Wells or John w. Young were ever in
the apostles quorum, yet both We're at
one time cOunselOrs of President Brig
ham Young 1t is thought, however, that
President Snow Will name an active
member of the apostles quorum one
who has business ability. as the church
is making strenuous efforts in a financial
way just at present The names OF He
Der J. Grant and Reed Smoot have both
been mentioned in connection with the
vacancy.
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If president Joseph F. Smith sue
ceeds to the presidency of the church
it viii be the second Joseph Smith to
ill the position, being a nephew of the
founder of MormOnism. He will be sue
ceeded by Brigham Young, just as the
first Joseph Smith was succeeded by
Brigham Young.
1t is notable, also, that all the presi-
dents of the church, except Lorenzo
Snow, have descended in line for the
presidency by their connection with the
apostles quorum They are Joseph +,
Smith, Brigham Young, John w. Tay-
Tor and a. O. Woodruff.
There was some speculation yester-
day as to who might be chosen to the
vacancy. in the apostles quorum which
results, Indirectly, through the death
Of President Cannon. In the light OF
the circumstances outlined above il
was said by some that President Snow
is ambitious to have his son, LIE Roi c.
chosen an apostle. Others are of the
opinion that one of. the old families in
the church will receive recognition
probably Heber G. Kimbal. by the Sc
lection of ]. Golden Kimball or Elias
KimbaH. The name of Ben E Rich
now president of the southern states
mission, was also mentioned.
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Prominent in Ecclesiastical and Business
Affairs.

The principal ecclesiastical positions
held by George Q. Cannon We're those of
first counselor to the president, senior
member of the apostles quorum, general
superintendent of the Deseret Sunday
School union, member of the general
board of church education, president of
the Brigham Young academy board and
member of the board of trustees Of the
Brigham Young University association,
which has ceased to be operative. Presl-
dent Cannon has for great many years
had supervision of very nearly all church
work. but these are the more important
callings with which he has Deen identi-
fled.
AS a business man. he has been prom
inently identified with nearly all che i'm
portant projects looking to Ihe develop
ment of the state. He was a promoter
of shrewd ability and his affairs were
conducted by himself with an iron hand
even to the day his last illness began.
At the time of his death he was vice
president of lions Cooperative Mercan-
tile Institution. He was vice president of
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throughout the entire session by the
election of President Cannon. On the
Bird of March, as the session was near
ing the close, The Herald announced
that there was a movement on foot to
elect Mr.. Cannon. The vote then was
divided up among MeSsrS. McCune
King, Nebeker, r. ]. Cannon and Suth-
erland; but it was not until March 8
that Mr.. Cannon appeared in the Vot-
ing. On that day he received eighteen
votes. and the statement went out that
he would get every Republican vote in
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Logan, April 12.-Dr. Willard Y. Crox-
all Of this city was President Cannon
physician during the last two years
He saws the death of President Can
non was not surprising considering his
physical health during that time Il
told President Cannon two years ago, -
said DR.. CrOxaH, quoting an eminent
authority, that man is no younger than
his arteries, And this, in few words,
explains the immediate cause of his
death.
The fatal time ensued when he re-
Gently returned from the Hawaiian
islands He over-exerted himself in
long attendance on ecclesiastical and
business meetings, and failure of the
heart, gradual in its progress, followed
1t is from this cause that he finally
Succu-nbed.
Dr. CroxalI was called to Salt Lake a
few days before President Cannon left
Tor the coast. At that time he advised
the president to go at once to a lower
altitude.
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lions Savings Bank G Trust company
He was president of the Utah Sugar com
pany, vice president of the Salt Lake *
Los Angeles railroad and a di-ectOr in
the Saltair Beach company he was a
director in the Union Pacific Railroad
company. His interests extended into
mining companies. He was a director IN
both the Grand Central and Bullion-Beck
companies and held a good block of stock
in each property
Those who stand close 10 President
Cannon and are most intimate with his
business relations carefully estimate
his wealth at $3.50, 000 exclusive of the
homes of his widows. which are decided
to them, and their yearly incomes. His
principal holdings are as follows:
Grand Central, S250, 600; lions Savings
bank, S6S, $50; real estate. $4,000; z. c.
NJ. l., SAL, 53S; 3. Y. Trust, $4,000.
Part of the deceased's property is
held by the George Q. Cannon associa-
ton. His obligations amount TO about
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which is only a mile from the resort
Before the patient was fairly ridden
OF the touch of pneumonia, he was
seized with dropsy in light form, in
which state he fingered until a few
days ago, when bronchitis and heart
FAILURE attacked him. During the last
Few days Of his life he was in a stupor
He rallied slightly on Thursday. but
the Improvement was only of a few
hours duration. He died in an uncon-
scious condition, the ailments named
all doing their share towards taking
him of. President CannOn's vitality
was wonderful. but a younger man
doubtless could have successfully bat
tied with the troubles which crushed
out the great life
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the joint session just as soon as he
could muster enough Democrats to in
sure his election, He had been
staunch Republican always, and it re-
quired great persuasion to induce Dem
ocrats to vote for him; lbut a number
of them did and on the next day, the
closing day of the session, he received
twenty-three votes on one ballot at
least ten of which were from Demo-
Gratis. As it required thirty-two 10
elect the attempt failed, and Utah was
left with but one senator for two years.
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DEATH OF PRESIDENT
GEORGE 0, CANNON

Continued from Page l.
conducted it till it's success was as
sured Later he, in company with
Brigham Young, Jr., conducted the pub
LEGATION for a time. This was in 1877.
He also wrote what is considered by
the Mormon people to be the standard
history of Joseph Smith and some other
church works at this time.
In a business way there was no other
man In the territory excepting Brigham
Young who was so active or who was
connected with so many and such di-
versifie6 interests. He was associated
with the fouding of the u. G. NJ. 1. and
was one Of the original board of direct
ors. He was a director of the Union
Pacific railroad and was connected with
a number of banks in this city, as well
as other mercantile institutions. many
of which he helped to establish.
Sent to Congress.
In 1872 Mr.. Cannon was elected dele
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-04-13
MEssAGE "a CoNpoLENCE.
New York Banker Expresses His
Deep Sympathy.

Among the many messages of con-
dolence that came yesterday TO mem
bers Of the family Of President George
=. Cannon was one that came to the
lions Savings bank from Richard Del
afeld, president Of the National Park
bank of New York City, for many
years a staunch friend of President
Cannon, expressing his deep sympa thy
and requesting that an appropriate
token be placed upon the coffin for him,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-04-13
MOURNING Al OGDEN.
School Board Orders Flags Placed at
Half-mast.
Especial to The Herald.)

Ogden. April 12.-zNews of the death
Of President George Q. Cannon was
received in ogden with every mark OF
public sorrow commensurate with the
high character and standing of the
man. The board of education held a
special session at which the president
officially announced the death and
spoke of the public character of the
bereavement. 1t was ordered that the
flags on all school buildings be dis
played at haif-mast from the time the
body enters the state until the funeral
Flags on all public buildings are now
at haIf-mast, while T. G NJ L and the
Utah Light & Power company buildings
are draped with Grape
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Probably the most dramatic episode of
President Cannon's life was enacted in
1885. At that time a number of prominent
churchmen were being pursued by deputy
United States marshals, acting under the
Edmunds act Among them was PreS1-
dent Cannon, for whom a warrant of ar
rest was issued. He was warned that the
officers were after him and concluded to
try TO make his escape, with Honolulu as
his objective point.
Ia COMPANY with a few friends he sue
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-04-13
Dramatic Episode in the Career of Presi-
dent Cannon.

ceeded in getting out of the state on a
Southern Pacific train It was suspected
that he had started for the west. and the
officers along the line were notified by
telegraph. At Winnemucca, New. the
sheriff boarded the train. He found
President Cannon in the drawing room
of Pullman car and placed him under
arrest.
Word was dispatched to United States
Marshal Ireland and that official sent
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ana since the manifesto he has been prom
lnenJ among nose OF The church who are
urging that me practice OF uniawIul CO.
haoitaUon be zone away with.
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ION Johngon for Pregident.

Indianapolis, Ind, April 12.-SingIe-
takers have called meeting for Thurs
day night to launch Tom L. johnson ;
presidential boom in Indiana.
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Cleveland, o., April 12.-When the
foregoing dispatch was telephOned TO
Mr.. Johnson at his home he replied
I would like to telegraph them not to:
am not a candidate for the Dresi-
dency."
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WELL LAID PLOT TO KILL
GOVERNOR GOEBEL
Continued from Page l.

Continued from Page L
way. and said it could be done from
the secretary Of states office. and the
assassin could escape through the
basement and not be discovered. A
few minutes before the assassination
Youtsey called on him and said that
something was going to happen Wit
ness remembered that Youtsey had
said about tine putting Goebel out of
the way, and did not go.
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To Prevent Pneumonia and Grip
Laxitive BromO-Quinine removes the
cause.
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continued from Page l.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-30
Hebbea by . clever Ra.-.

A sudden illness compelled Robert Winfield, colored man, to seek treatment at the Bellevue hospital, New York city. While he was there two stylish colored ladies called for his clothing, stating that they had been requested by the patient. who was then confined to his bed, to renovate and press his garments. In . week Robert was, we'll enough to be discharged; but he couldn't leave the hospital, as his entire wardrobe consisted of foulsineh sxnile and an
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-30
JoURNEYMEN PAINTERS.
Will Meet To-Night to Determine
 Course of Action.

VIII Meet IO-Nlgn 10 Determlne
 Course of Action.
 The present indications in the de mand of the journeymen painters and paper hangers for a work day of eight hours beginning Monday point to trouble. The master painters have notified the journeymen that they have taken negative action upon their de mand and tonight the journeymen will, at specially called meeting de eide what action they will take. The bosses are of the opinion. that a con- promise will be effected. If not a general strike will be declared on Monday morning. All of the other building trades unions have voted for a work day of eight hours, also, but they will not attempt to carry that vote into effect until the first of May The Painters union was the first to declare for an eight hour day. At present all trades are working nine hours. ,.
 William B. Marks. secretary of the Master Painters association stated this morning that at q meeting of the association held the other evening it was voted not to grant the unions de- mand for an eight hour work day. A committee from the union called upon the bosses that same evening to ascer- tain what action they had taken and were notified what had been done. So that up to this morning boln organiza- tions were aware how each stood on this matter.
 Mir Marks said that in all proba ability compromise may be effected on the rate of wages. At present brush hands, or painters, are paid about $2.25, while paper hands are paid $25O. MT Marks stated that no in- crease would hardly be made in the regular schedule price. He did not think the bosses could stand it. or, at least. would stand it. One or two men in the shop may be increased 9 cents a day because they may be extra good workmen. but as well as it is necessary to have extra good hands. it is also necessary to have q few low priced hands. The iourneymen will hold q meeting this evening and will take final action. Some of them favor an increase in the wage rate | rather than a decrease ill the working hours and it is generally supposed that upon this point compromise will be effected.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-30
DAVID B. HILL.
Has Been Retained by District Attor-
 ney to Argue Molineux Case.

Has Been Retained by DlStflcC AttOr-
 ney to Argue Molineux Case.
 New York. March 3U.-Former Sena- tor David B. Hill has been retained by the district attorney to argue the MolineuX case before the court of ap- peals ill behalf of the prosecution, ac- cording to an unofficial announcement which emanated from an authoritative source late last night.
 It is understood he was approached several weeks ago by the district at torney and asked to take the case. He is said to have first expressed a desire to examine the evidence. and subse- Quently consented. He is at present at work on the case. and will be pre- pared to argue it as soon as it is reached by the Albany tribunal.
 John c. Nilburn of Buffalo. counsel for Molineux, will be Mir Hills. Oppo- nent. He has the reputation of being one of the most skilled and learned lawyers in the state. and the battle before the court of appeals promises to be one of unusual brilliancy.
 It is not now known when the case will be reached. The papers on ap- peal are in the hands of the printers, and. it is said. will be ready for trans mission to Albany very shortly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-30
CONNECTICUT SOCIETY DIVORCE
Suit Brought by F. s. Miner Involves
 Two Prominent Families.

New Haven, March BOA divorce scandal which involves two families prominent in Connecticut society was put on record in the Superior court yesterday, when charges were brought by Frank s. Miner against his wife. He asks to be released from the matri- monial bonds. He accuses his wife of intidelity on repeated instances. Miner says that he will not make pub- lie the name of the correspondent at present.
 The couple were married four years ago. but have no children. Their wed- ding was an important society event ill Hartford. They Quarreled last fall and separated, Mrs Miner returning to her home in Hartford, where she since has remained.
 Miner is employed by the firm of Bryan, Miner X Read of this city. His father is a partner in the firm and is one of the wealthiest business men of the city, Mrs Miner. before her mar riage was Miss Lillie N. Judd of Hart ford.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-30
A TWISTED ELOPEMENT.
Room Mate of John T. Hayes Married
 In AIillertOn.

Winsted. March 3O.-AIiss Geneva Price, daughter of H. c. Price, and John Camp. eldest son of William Camp of Norfolk, eloped yesterday and were married in Millerton. N. '. Both the young people are we'll known in the community and are members or the choir of the Second Congregations church. Miss Price is about IS years of age and Camp is few years older. He has been living in Winsted and worked for the Gilbert Clock Co. Camp was the room mate of John T. Hayes, the murderer of Miss Winifred Cooke, whom Hayes told of hts inten- ton to persuade Miss Cooke to elope with him. There seems to have been no special reason why the young cou- pie should go to Millerton to have the ceremony performed. The bride last night notified her parents of the mar riage by special delivery letter. She and her husband are now staying in Norfolk with Mir Camps parents. and, it is said, they will go to Waterbury, where he has secured employment.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-30
Fad

The latest fad among the bon ton so- icety ladies is to learn fancy stage dances for parlor amusements. !he novelty proves quite an entertaining one to their friends and is interesting new .aspirants for flattering honors constantly. The lessons are strlctiy private, and in ten to twenty lessons one can acquire q very pretty dance A few of the popular ones: French Pirouette. several versions of the Sklrt, Spanish Tambourine, Serpentine, etc. etc.
 PROF. BAILEY. 10S Bank Street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-30
Cure of D..temrer |. Dos..

A recent number of the Proceed ings of the Royal Society of London describes successful attempt to iso- late. the micro-organism responsible for distemper in dogs. Dr. Copeman has isolated 3 small cocco-bacillus that can be readily cultivated, and is derived from the secretions of dis tempered animals. An inspection of broth culture of this bacillus pro- duces the disease, and . vaccine has been prepared which h protection against attacks. Tests of the ync- cine are being carried out on lsrao scale, and there seema to be Hktte doubt that dogA can now be naa6e slns mune. to this very eonaSns- --lk
 1Atai disssss. lQel sss z
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-30
SPECIAL EASTER SALE

Our Easter Sale of last year brought such tremendous responses from the public that we were fairly over Whelmed. Hundreds of new custom CTS made, who are to-day our steady patrons. This years EASTER PRICES compel attention. Prices that make sales. Prices that result in new customers. And that's what we are in business for VALUES LIKE THESE cannot be made again. Buy now from our large spring stock; it will save you money later.
 These few items tells but part of the story. visit will tell the balance.
 Goods stored until wanted, FREE.