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The age-herald., 1902-03-30
WOODLAWN

Woodlawn, March 29.-(Special.) - Miss Flora La Coste of Kansas City, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs Durham, has retul ned to her home
 The Japanese bdEa IT or tonbola which took place at Burriss Hall this week was a grand success. Over SlO0 was realized by the entertainment. The object was to raise funds for the purchase of an organ for the Methodist church.
 Miss Annie Sadlier, sister of Mrs. Ash of Parker Station, left on Monday for Russellville, her home. She has been visiting in Woodlawn.
 The Eleanor Hord Club met this week at the home of Mrs. J. M. Morgan. An interesting programme was rendered The Ladies' Aid Society of the Meth odist church will meet next week with Mrs " T. Hodges
 The next meeting of the Sans soucl Club will take place at the home of the Misses Kesmodel. At the last meeting MT. Henry T. Jernigan was made a mem Der. The club membership is limited.
 One of the greatest attractions in Woodlawn are the hothouses of MT. Lindsay, the florist. Numbers of visitors come every week to see the lovely roses and other flowers grown in Woodlawn.
The age-herald., 1902-03-30
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, March %. = Especially - A large logging barge to operate on the Tennessee riyer has been constructed by the Clover Logging Company of Gtnters- vile to handle the increasing timber trade along the river. The barge can load on the track with logs in about twenty minutes, and this will greatly fa- clitate the shipment of logs from the river to the mills in this city. This busi- ness has attained large proportions dur ing the last few years since several woodworking plants have been located in Huntsville.
 The little town of Madison Is experf-t encing a warm municipal campaign andl the election of a Mayor and full Board of Aldermen will occur next Tuesday M. | H. Anderson, Dr. w. T. Haney and J. A Watkins are candidates for Mayor.
 Only one negro has been registered this week by the Madison county registrars out of a total registration for three days of over three hundred. The number of; voters registered to this date Is ever. twelve hundred, and of that number only. fifteen are negroes.
The age-herald., 1902-03-30
The Angler With Fishing Tackle Flies Himself to the River

luck" but some of the learned anglers bring in heavy strings. They never go with crowd, however
 While the city folks are worrying themselves about summer entertainment, such as vaudeville and opera, these pleas ure-seekers in the small towns and ham lets could give them some "sure enough fun that would entertain for a whole season and never cost cenr-except for ''incidentals.'
The age-herald., 1902-03-30
DECATUR
Lodge of Eiks Elect New List of
 Officers.

Decatur, March 29.-(Special.) )-The De- catur Lodge of Elks No. 655 has elected the following officers
 John W. Knight, exalted ruler.
 Walter J. Nesbit, esteemed leading knight.
 Ed R. WhiIton, esteemed loyal knight James D. Morrow, esteemed featuring knight.
 Claude F. Drake, secretary.
 H. c. Calvin, tyler.
 H. B. Beard, chaplain.
 Col R. H. Adams, past exalted ruler, was elected as a delegate to Salt Lake City from the Decatur Lodge of Elks, with B. P. Wallace as alternate.
 H. B. Beard, W. E. Skesgs and Thomas West were elected as an auditing com mittee.
The age-herald., 1902-03-30
PROPOSALS WANTED.

Proposals will be received in the ofice of the Board of Revenue of Jefferson County, Alabama, up to 12 o'clock 10th day of April, 1902, for the purpose of re- pairing fifteen miles. more or less, or macadam roads in said county. Plans end specifications can be seen in the office of the Board of Revenue.
 The right to reject any or all bids IS reserved by the Board of Revenue.
 w. s. MORROW. R-1e-suu-3t Clerk Board Of Revenue.
The age-herald., 1902-03-30
WYLAM

Vivian, March 29.-(Special) )-Mr and Mrs. Joseph Martin are making prepara- tions to visit England in the near future. The Wylam board of education has be- gun the grading for an $S00O school build- ing which will be erected on the Dewey survey.
 E. W. Catha has just completed nice house on the Hobson survey.
 Four very pretty houses are being erected in the Hobson addition by MT. Martin.
 Mrs. Thomas Walker is out again after a severe spell of sickness.
 Mrs. Henry Jenkins is confined to her home by sickness.
 Wylam Lodge A. F. and A. M. is erect ing a s2500 lodgeroom.
The age-herald., 1902-03-30

IL IS SO WCdk, 5 lacking in staminI that there is n, vantage ground O help.
 One of the result of the use of Dr Pierce's Favorit, Prescription pre- ceeding maternit, Is a strong, health, child. Thousand; of mothers testify to this. Frequentl, mothers write, VI was never able te raise a child before usingr Favorite Pre- scription," or uAr my other children are sickly excepi this on1e and I took
The age-herald., 1902-03-30
Judae shlppard Is Dead

London, March 29.-Sidney Godolphin Alexander Shippard formerly judge Of the Supreme Court of Cape Colony and who had held various other positions in South Africa, is dead.
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pr. EnnIlsh ls pyina.

Newark. N. J.. March 29.-Dr. Thomas Dunn English, the poet who has been i'll at his home in this city for several days, was reported dying today. His fam fly was summoned to hhs bedside by the attending physicians
The age-herald., 1902-03-30
ss save EEae ClaEEd /!

That is the heartfelt cry of many | mother who sees her beloved child wasi ing and fading day by day Sometimes it too late for medical aid to help the child
The age-herald., 1902-03-30
BESSEMER GETS
 OVER THE FLOOD
CARS ARE RUNNING REGULARLY AND TELEPHONE WIRES ARE UP AeAlN-EAsTER WEEK WILL BE QUITE GAY.

Bessemer, March 29.-(SpeciaD-Cars on the Bessemer and Birmingham division of the Birmingham Railway and Elec- tric Company have been running on reg ular time today, the washouts on the road having been repaired.
 A number of the telephones made use less by the storm have been repaired but many cannot be used.
 A drive through the city and suburbs shows many young trees torn up by the wind. fences blown down and other dam age.
 Sloss mines were obliged to shut down yesterday on account of water in the mines.
 Easter week promises to be quite gay socially. The Tuesday card club will be entertained by Mrs. J. A. Hendricks The Ladies Social Club will be entertained Thursday by Mrs. A. H. Handy. On Fri day Miss Louise Fulton will entertain the young Ladies' Club On Friday night the Young Mems Club will entertain at a large german at the Grand Hotel
 Special Easter services will be held at the different churches tomorrow. At the Episcopal church some fine music will be rendered. Miss Houston presiding at the organ, with Mir. Moorey directing the choir. At the First Methodist church the regular choir will be augmented by MT. and Mrs. o. 2. Newman, Mrs. E. A. Lit tle MT. Crawford, Mrs. Wright. MT Read and others At night the children will have charge of the services.
 The criminal jury docket was finished in the Bessemer City Court today. On Thursday the civil jury docket will be taken up.
 MT M. Dennis, agent for the Southern Express Company, is in Hopkinsville, Ky, OF visit.
 Mrs. A. w Ansley of Montgomery is the guest of friends in town.
The age-herald., 1902-03-30

The Eleanor Hord Club met this week at the home of Mrs. J. M. Morgan. An interesting programme was rendered.
The age-herald., 1902-03-30

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Meth odist church will meet next week with Mrs " T. Hodges
The age-herald., 1902-03-30

The criminal jury docket was finished in the Bessemer City Court today. On Thursday the civil jury docket will be taken LID.
The age-herald., 1902-03-30

Miss Abbie Searcy has returned from Birmingham, where she has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Arthur R, Moody. for several weeks.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-20
Short Line to ADD Another Attrac-
ton to Its Handsome Train.
AFTER R0ADBED Is OILED.
Experiments Near Mountain Home
Are a Decided Success Wages Of
Dining Car Employees Raised.

The Oregon Short Line VIII shortly
add another attraction 10 rs Portland
special in the shape Of handsome OBJ
servatlon car of pattern Of those now
attached to the Overland Limited. In
other words. one OF the finest cars that
money can buy win be attached to the
popular train.
This car win undoubtedly prove a
great attraction Tor the travelling pub.
lie, especially when the Columbia river
with It's famous scenery, is reached.
Before the innovation IS installed,
however, It Is the purpose OF the com.
pany TO sprinkle the roadbed with OIL
IN order to lay the Idaho dust As pre-
vlously noted experiments In that d.
rectloh have been under way for the
past 10 days, One OF he worst
stretches OF track between Pooatello
and Huntington has been sprlnkled and
the test has surpassed expectations Ten
miles of track In the vicinity OF Noun
tain Home has been treated. Prior To
reaching this section yesterday the rear
end Of the train was practically nd
den by the swirl OF dust and pebbles.
Then The section was reached and with
In a second the change was marked.
Passengers crowded ont on to the rear
platform and enjoyed the breeze with
out encounterng speck Of dust until
the end of the sprinked strip was
passed Then there was hasty retreat
Tor cover,
Short Line officials are exceedingly
pleased with the result OF the expert
ment,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-20
RECEPTION Ar BEE HIVE.
In Honor Of Apostle Grant, Prior TO
Leaving tor japan

Apostle Heber J. Grant and his wife,
Augusta. were the guests OF honor at a
reception given by Preat. Joseph T..
Smith at The Bee Hive house last night
as marx Of the presidents esteem,
prior to their sailing for Japan. There
were over 200 guests present and the
occasion was conspicuous for the free
and genial spirit that prevailed. Prest.
smith strengthened the reputation he
had already made OF being a delightful
informal host, possessed OF the happy
faculty Of making every one present
enjoy himself The evening was spent
In social Intercourse. music and reoIta.
tons, speeches and delicious supper,
Very happy remarks were made by
Apostles Grant Young, Clawson and
Hyrum NJ Smith Elders H. H. Rob.
erts. George Reynolds and Prests.
Smith, Winder and Lund Among the
other features OF the evening there
were Rotations by Mrs. McCune. Mrs.
James H. Talmage, b. S. Young, w. -.
Dougall and Bishop q. +. whitney.
John O. Mcdonald with his violin az.
f0rdcd much entertainment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-20
Andy Young Tries Estortion Under
Penalty Of Death,
MRS, MLAUGHLIN HIS VICTIM
Not the First Time lie Has Been
Guilty Of the same Indiscretion
Arrested and Jailed.

Andy Young has had trouble again
with his sister Mfs. u, G. McLaugh-
lin and, as result. hes In the city
jail and win probably lie there until
he shows that he can behave himself
Last night he demanded money from
Mrs. Mclaughlin, threatening TO kill
her and himself should she refuse. lie
viii be kept In Jail until his homicidat
ardor has had long chance to cool
Last nights request for funds came
shortly after 9 o'clock. Mrs. Me
Laughlln has been very generous 20
her brother In the past, having helped
him financially many times when he
came to her in the right way and
asked for money, But demands have
been ignored.
This OF last night was q demand. II
was In the form OF note saying that
II Mrs Mclaughlin did not come
around on State street between the
Wey hotel and the Knutsford and meet
him with $500 that he would kill her
and then himself.
Mrs. Mclaughlin promptly sent the
messenger who came with the note
to the police station, and Detective
Gillespie and officer Hempel were soon
on hand They found Young near the
Wey Hotel AS they hailed him to
place him under arrest, he made a
movement to get at his revolver, hut
the quick movement Of the detective
stayed him.
To the desk sergeant he gave the
name of 7. Schwartz. lie had on
him. besides his loaded revolver, a bot
tie Of laudanum, containing enough of
the drug to send into eternity dozen
men
This Is the second time within the
past two weeks that Young has made
threats to his sister On the previous
occasion he had received 5000 to 70
to Peru and take a position In A. W.
McCune's copper mines, but he lost
that amount over a gambling table
Then he came to his sister with q de-
mand for more money. and upon her
refusal created quite u scene In the
Knutsford hotel.
Young has wife and family, ana
previous to these last two escapades
always bore good reputation. He
may be examined as 10 his sanity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-20
IN HER EIGHTIETH YEAR.
Death Of Mrs. Il. H. Harrington, a
Respected Utah Pioneer

Mira Lois Harrington wife OF the
late Bishop Harrington OF American
Fork. died at the old Harrington home
OF that place Thursday. June is, at Gao
p. M Mrs, Harrington was born In
Sparta, Llylgnston county, New York,
March 2S 1894 and was therefore In
her eighueth year She was married
TO Bishop Harrington Feb 3. 1870 In
Newstead. Erie county. New York. and
moved to Nauvoo In its early settle
mont. She was the mother 81 nine
children. only three OF whom survive
her, Theodore Harrington. Of Win
lock. Washington, Mrs. Edward Robin
son ~ American Fork. reputed to be
the fret white Girl born h Utah. and
Mrs. ]. ". Tanner Mrs. Harrington
was one Of the pioneers Of iSli and en-
dured the hardshlDs peculiar 10 the
early settlement OF Utah. She was
= woman OF superior endowments and
greatly devoted 10 her home whose
generous hospitality was much en-
ioyed by host of friends. especially
before the advent OF the railroad. The
funeral win take place sunday. June
=, IN the American Fork meeting
house, az S.se .. N. y. st..t .t..-A
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-20
WANTS $4,000 DAMAGES.
Boy Hurt by Cars Now Sues u. y.
Mining Company.

Herbert Z. Post, by Sarah Post, his
guardian ad lltem today filed suit
in the district court against the United
States Mining company to recover sl0,-
900 as damages for personal injuries
received on Nov. 20 1901, by being
thrown from car ON defendant COM
pany's tramway, running for distance
Of several hundred feet from the Old
Telegraph mine In Bingham canyon.
Plaintiff alleges that the track Is
very steep, and. on the above date, he
and several other employees of the COM
pany were instructed TO go down said
track on hand-car 20 get some sup
plies for the mine. In descending the
steep incline, the car, by reason Of not
being supplied with good brake, be-
came unmanageable and could not be
stopped. II ran OF the end of the
tracks and threw plaintiff and his fell.
low workmen violently TO the ground,
injuring plalntlff In such manner that
he was under medical treatment for six
months, and he alleges that he Is per-
manently injured so that he viii be
unable to labor during the remainder
of his life. Negligence Is alleged on
the part OF defendant because Il did
not have the car fitted with a proper
and sufficient brake.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-20
SEQUEL TO ACCIDENT.
Children OF Late Theodore Grow Sue
studebaker Bros. for $4,000.

Marcus ], Grow ct al, by Sarah ].
Grow their guardian ad Item, AID
Sarah J. Grow In person, today filed a
$4,000 damage suit against the Stude-
baker Bros. company Of Utah, for the
death OF Theodore NJ. Grow, the father
and husband of plaintiffs.
The complaint alleges that on Dec.
20, 1901. Theodore NJ Grow was employ
ed by the Salt Lake Building and Man
ufacturlng company 10 perform sone
labor on the roof OF the studebaker
building on State street. The roof OF
said building IL OF sheet iron and ex-
tends beyond the wall or end Of the
building for distance OF Is inches.
Said extension IL nothing but sheet
iron and has no support whatever.
In performing his labors II became
necessary for Mr.. Grow 20 step upon
such extension, which Immediately
gave way letting him fall TO the
ground. causing him injuries from
which he died on March %, 1902 Neg
lIsence Of defendant IL charged beA
cause II kew OF the unsafe condition
Of the ROOF and did not give the Salt
Lake Building and Manufacturing
company or Mr.. Grow any warning
about Il whatever.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-20
WANT TAXES REDUCED.
Residents OF Southern Part of Country
Send In Petition.

The county board OF equalization tos
day received a petition from 80 resi-
dents and taxpayers Of West and
South Jordan and the southern part OF
the county, asking that the assessment
on all the lands irrigated by the South
Jordan and the Utah and Salt Lake
canals be decreased. The petition
states that owing TO the drouth which
has increased In severity each year
since 1900, II Ia impossible at the pres
ent time to irrlgate more than 30 per
cent OF the land Heretofore under cult
walton, The remaining so per cent. they
claim. Is practically arid land and
should not be taxed at the full value
OF irrigated lands. Petitioners claim
that the crops this year are practically
total failure, and for the above rea-
sons they think they are entitled to a
reduction In taxes
The board considered AZ claims today
and reduced the assessment by w.
800, and abated taxes amounting 10
s5250.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-20
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

The Womans Christian Temperance
Union held it's regular meeting today
at the home OF Mrs. J. r. Bowdle, an
Interesting address being given by
Miss Pollock
Misses Alton and Jasmine Young
have returned from their eastern trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Silver of
York parents OF d. u, V. Silver. are
visiting with DR.. and Mrs Silver at
their home
Milton Sprague will leave tomorrow
for San Francisco.
Miss Minnie Hooking and w, II.
Zion Of Bingham were married last
night at the white House, bridal
supper being served after the cere-
mony
Miss Preston entertained at lunch
con today.
Ferry Young, who has been visiting
Allen Spencer, left for his home In Og-
den on Thursday
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-20
walter Gordon Executed.

Brandon, Onot.. June 2O.--Walter Cor
don. who was convicted at the spring
court for the murder OF Charles DaW,
young Engilshman and who also
confessed to the murder OF jacob
Smith, DAVIS hired man. was hanged
here today. The prisoner manifested
the greatest sangfroid to the end
Gordon had arranged to purchase
DAVIS farm. but when the time came
Tor completing the bargain he lacked
the money. In order to secure the
farm he killed Daw and the following
day shot and killal Smith, throwing
the bodies OF both men into wen.
He then took possession Of the farm
and held II for some time but fearing
detection. fed 10 Dakota where he en- /.
listed In the United States army. AZ.
terward he deserted, and going to Hall
Tax, enlisted In the Second Canadian
mounted rifles for South Africa. lie
was arrested Just as he was embarklng.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-20
LATE LOCALS.

The state board OF examiners Is In
session today IN the governors office.
r. u. Cook returned this morning
from Nevada. after "A months absence
on mining business.
Mrs Mark McKlmmlns has been III
and confined to her bed for the last
two months
Captain Greenewald leaves tomorrow
evening On a SIX weeks trip to New
York and other eastern points.
The state board Of equalization Is Off
on an outing today testing the saline
properties OF the great lake.
fodays local bank olearlngs amount
ed to Sigl 59lG5 az against SI49,b3S.M for
the same days last year.
City Auditor Relser Is paying of the
department payrols today for the first
half Of June, amounting in all to 81
1884.
The regular Saturdays meeting
VIII meet tomorrow afternoon at Z
O'Clock In the Fourteenth ward meetin4
house. All are Invited,
There viii be a civil service examine
ton In this city, June 26, for the posi-
ton OF pressman in the Philippine SER
vice, at salary of 81, 400 per annum.
r. r. Badger, c. w. Buckholtz. W. 0.
Carbis, Enos De Hoge, Jr, and Fred
Smith have been chosen 20 membership
in the Salt Lake Chapter OF the Amerl-
can Institute of Bank clerks.
The Tabernacle choir held well at
tended and profitable practice last
night when II was noticed that every
member was singing, and doing his
best. The choir viii have spread at
the outing TO Satalr ON the 2Sth inst,
TO be held In honor Of Choirmaster
stephens now travelling In Europe.
There win be also music from the or
ohestra, and very enjoyable time Is
promised.
Father Larkln of All Tfallows college
who has been an honored and innuen-
tiGl citizen Of Salt Lake for the past "
years, made a pleasant call on the Des-
eret News today TO bid goodbye to
hienls upon the staff prior to his de-
parture to New Orleans, where his next
missionary stand viii be. He leaves on
Sunday night for o hurried ten days
trip TO Montana and other points, and
will then hasten on TO his new field Of
labor. His many friends In Salt Lake
Will wish him prosperity and increased
usefulness IN the land of the sunny
south. Father Larkln was accompanied
on his call 70 the News by Hugh o..
Neill, cousin, who Is Chicago at.
torney who delivered the Grafton at the
All Hallows commencement exercises.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-20
OIL MINING CLAIMS.
Mr. Sutherland Introduces Bill to
Regulate Assessment Work.
fspeolal TO the oNews.ol

Washington. j. c., June Coon.
gresham sutherland has introduced a
bill defining what shall constitute and
providing for assessments on OH min.
Ing claims The bill Provides THAT
Where oil lands are located as placer
mining claims the annual Assessment
labor upon such claims may be done
upon any OF group Of claims lying
contiguous and owned By the same
person or corporation not exceeding
Ave claims In all. provided that said
labor VIII benefit or tend to the de-
velopment OF such contiguous claims"
Pensions granted, Utah Widows,
Jennie +, Ball. Salt Lake s.; Increase,
John e. Wilkinson, Salt Lake. $40.
ldaho--lncrease Landon Rich, Grace,
IS John Kramer Soldiers Home,
Boise, Sl2
Wyoming-Orlglnal, war with Spain,
Martin Sedock, Rock Springs, Ill
Eyelyne Richards has been appoint
cd postmaster at Reno. Fremont coun-
~ Idaho Vice A. y. Reno, removed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-20
LEWIS Is POPULAR.
He Raises the Wages OF the Dining
Car Employees.

II supt. Lewis OF the Oregon Short
Line dining car service were 10 run for
office tomorrow he would pull solid
vote OF the railroad men. Mr.. Lewis has
become exceedingly popular In a very
short space OF time following his com
ing to the west from the New York
Central No sooner had Mr. Lewis TAX.
en- up his abode at Pocatello than he
announced that on the first Of the
month all dining car conductors would
be raised $40 month and walters 81.
This step means that the dining car
service on the Short Line gets better
pay than those OF the Southern Pacific,
O. r, 4 NJ, Union Pacific and Denver
q Rio Grande Henceforth the conduo-
tors will receive 800 month and the
walters $780, As the walters average
from between 81 and sl2 week In tips
$50 one Of them affirmed yesterday on
the Pocatello rum, It can readily be
seen that the boys have a good thing.
Mr.. Lewis In making the raise IN
wages announced that he proposed 20
have the best men possible and TO pay
them accordingly.