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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-27
A TRIBUTE TO A FRIEND.
Dr. Seymour Young Writes Of His Friend and School Eel
low, Howell H. MiffIn

Howell Hopkins Mihlin was born In
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 20, 1885, He
crossed the plains on foot all the way,
driving the loose cows and lame stock
Of the company In 1851 an orphan boy,
to whom few fayors and very little
consideration was shown.
In 1866 he again crossed the plains,
this time driving his own team to bring
TO Utah near relative who desired his
assistance to bring her to the valley,
Soon after this he was employed by G,
b. Robbins Of this city TO drive his
team, and assist in farming and wood
hauling, and was found TO be a first
class man Of all work. At this time
there VAS also employed within the
home Of Mr. Robbins and family Miss
Celia Morgan as cook and
maid of all work. Following
the acquaintance Of these two
young people, mutual attachment
soon sprang up, which resulted in a
marriage N 1866 Four boys and flye
girls, now all grown TO man and wo-
manhood, were the fruits Of this union.
Most'of these are now happily wed and
have proved themselves good citizens in
Utah, Idaho and Montana, where they
have made their homes with their
growing families. Three children.
grown, yet remain at home with their
mother at the family residence near
Liberty park. this city, and all are
worthy representatives OF the sturdy.
honest parentage which gave them ex-
istencc
Not long after their marriage. Broth
or and Sister Miiilin moved TO ranch
on cherry creek. near Malad City.
where they resided for nearly 30 years.
Most OF these years Brother Miiiiln
took Il leading part IN the Sunday
schools Of that district, and was coun-
selor TO the Bishop Of the ward for a
number 0f. years.
In the Echo canyon war he was one
Of the Utah militia who served faith
fully curing the trying campaign. In
the early sixties he was one Of the pony
express riders and soon after became 4
trusted messenger IN the employ Of
Wells Fargo & Co. In transporting the
overland mail from Salt Lake east and
west
n all these varied occupatI tons and
callinrs, he proved himself trust
worthy ana faithful 10 an eminent de-
gree. Never fllnchlng. nor ever show
Ing a disposition TO shlrk any duty or
responsibility however dangerous or
trying Il might he Last year his
health began "a fail and he and his
wife after talking the matter over with
their children, concluded TO sell the
ranch and home IN Malad valley and
with the three unmarried children
moved TO Salt Lake City Carrying out
this idea, after the ranch was sold, they
purchased home near Liberty park. !
to which they came In the early part !
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-27
MINISTERS MEET ON POLITICS.
Local Preachers in Secret Session 10 Formulate Policy and
Plan Of Action for Election Day-Sad 10 be Hot After
Mortz and Other Republicans

senate the selection OF q Democrat be-
ing preferable. although every member
OF thetMlnisterial association IL a Re.
publican"
Now, the holding Of n meeting in the
Y. M. G. A. rooms. whore there IL so
much publicity would likely have let
the feline escape from liz Manila fabric
prison, so this meeting was adjourned
to more secluded quarters In fact. the
Y. NJ c. A. rooms, as at present ar.
ranged, are too open; and strangers are
continually walking In during the meet
lngs where they are not wanted and
Il is q little embarrassing to tap a mai
on the shoulder and say Friend we
wish thee no harm, but this Is a private
meeting, and thy room Is preferable
to thy company" SO a set Of folding
doors are 10 be put In, and with these
tightly closed no one can hear what
goes on inside when there IL a meeting
or "a hen on" and any listener who
crawls on the ledge outside TO caves.
drop. will be INSTANTLY detected" The
next meeting viii be held at the Y. NJ
{. A. rooms, and the regular order OF
business for that day taken up. so II is
said though there may be further poit-
lidl uLllbH a. iAlt h1g lNliVNihr ~ Nitf-
ton.
ALSO AFTER NORTH.
There was another gathering OF inter-
est last night II was the regular
Christian Endeavor meeting at which
Mrs. y. r. Shepard one of the leading
spirits Of temperance ranks and Of the
Good Citizenship Movement" made a
vigorous talk against Mr.. Moritz, whom
the temperance people have denomlnat-
ed the brewery and Saloon King Of
Utah" Mr. Morltz was not named, but
II was made very plain that he was the
man aimed Mt and that the women who
think as Mrs Shepard does are after
him. a strong appeal was made to the
and ssterhood Of the city
and county TO do all In their power TO
encompass his defeat on Tuesday,
Nov T.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-27
Thirty Teams at Work Below Salt
Lake City Limits
ROUTE OF TIE MOFFAT ROAD
Important Announcement Made by
Promoters OF Denver, Northwesi-
ern & Pacific Railroad News

Work on the double tracking OF the
Rio Grande Western main line be-
tween between here and Bingham june
ton Is now in fun swing nj a point
south Of the Salt Lake city limits,
with over 80 teams and scrapers MAX
Ing the dirt fly. straw and storrs have
moved their grading outfit from Soldier
Summit and this WIN also be utilized
In the track improvements that VIII
cost, when completed in the neighbour
hood OF $4,000.
General Supt j. II. Young this morn
ing stated that the work would be
pushed as far as the grading was con-
cerned after which the grade would
be allowed 10 lie all winter so that II
Will settle preparatory to the puttlns
down Of steel in the spring
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-27
CAR SHORTAGE.
ermination OF Coal Strike viii
+, Create serious Car Famine.

erminatiou OF Coal Strike VIII
+, Create serious Car Famine.
New York. oct 21.--Railroad officials
aclare that the indications OF scri-
as car shortage throughout the coun.
Y are becoming more and more pro-
euneed and the outlook is causing 10
tile apprehension says the Journal OF
pmmerce, The movement OF general
Eight. both east and west bound. l.
potted 20 be unusually heavy. Under
,rmal conditions the principal lines
oula find their facilities heavily taxed
ae termination Of the coal strike. how.
Ter, and the resumption Of mining has
suited in an abnormal demand Tor
RS OF all kinds suitable 10 carry coal
the antracite roads. ana the heavy
al shipments are expected 10 severely
X the hauling power OF these lines
u rail grain has not yet started 10
me forward 10 any great extent, but
ii begin 20 move in large Quantities
VI month. and then. Judging from
presen indications the officials de.
gre, the lines win witness one Of the
latest car shortage on record. An
? trunk lines are using their utmost
deavors 10 enforce the per diem
Teement to hurry the return Of their
as.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-27
ROUTE OF MoFFAr RoAD.s
The Exact Line 10 he Announced
This Week by Promoters,
,nver Posi- 10 hand SAYS.

The Denver Post to hand says
The exact line Of the Denver North
western & Pacific will be made public
early next week conference Will be
held between Mr.. Moffat. syl. T. Smith,
president of the Colorado-Utah Con-
struction company, william G. Evans,
General Manager Rldgcway and Chief
Engineer Sumner The routes survey
ed WIN be gone over carefully and q
permanent route VIII be selected and
published.
This Is considered the most impor-
tant announcement 10 be made by the
company. Thousands of Investors and
landseekers are awaiting definite
statement of the route before going IN
TO the country TO be- tfayersed BY the
road. The publication OF the route 1t
is believed, will result In a big influx
of people into the country.
II Is probable that with the publlca-
ton OF the route viii come the an
nouncement OF the division headguar-
tiers OF the road, as well az some Of the
towns TO be started by the company.
This VIII enable homeseekers. settlers
and Investors TO locate with the certain
knowledge that they will be on the line
Of the road
This announcement Will be following
out Mr.. Moffats idea Of having the
country along the road settled when
the road Is finished that IL, the road
may begin with an earning capacity
instead OF taking several years for the
country to settle, thus providing "A rev
enue as IL generally the case with
new railroad. II Is expected that this
winter will witness big rush Of peo-
pie into the country, and IN all prob.
ability several towns VIII be started
at once.
General Manager Rldgeway has de-
oided that switchback over the noun.
tains is unnecessary, and so Il viii be
q straightaway track with a per cent
grade for use until the tunnels are fin.
ismeA The principal work this winter
VIII be 10 the mountains In drilling
tunnels and blasting A special rate
VIII be made on lowgrade ores 50 that
new mines can be opened and ship to
Denver on a proht
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-27
POLITICAL POINTERS.

Register tomorrow. II Is the last
day,
Senator Rawlins Is stll indisposed
and has had TO abandon his political
campaign.
Hon. Joseph Howell was In Salt Lake
today. lie speaks at Grantsyllle this
afternoon and at Tooele this evening.
Aside from election day, tomorrow
will be the busiest day Of the campaign
as both parties propose TO work hard
"a see that all voters are properly reg
istered
Col William j. Bryan was welcomed
az Ogden yesterday by quite a delega-
tion Of local Democrats. Among those
who met him were Moses Thatcher.
David r. GIL, Jr, Judge and Mrs. o.
W. Powers, g. NJ. Jackson and daugh-
ter Mr. and Mrs. Colon Spiro. Col. l.
a. Benton and Secy, Il. j. DAILY OF the
Democratic state committee. There
was also on the train w. A. Holzheim-
er OF Pooatello, who accompanied Col.
Bryan as far as Provo. Ar. Bryan
did not stop OFF at Salt Laks as ex-
pected owing to the fact that 70 make
his connections II was necessary that
he push on through. He promises,
however, 20 make UP for disappoint-
ment snext time he comes this way.
W. l.. Smythe, once a resident OF this
city al which time he published the n.
rigation Age, Is the Democratic nom
inee for Congress In California. Mr..
Smythe Is an expert on irrigation and
Is said to be the father OF the irriga-
tion congress IN this country. He Il a
hraiN man and as AN irrigatioulst
would doubtless do much for the arid
west II successful IN HIS efforts to reach
Congress.
The Democrats VIII hold forth AT
Murray tonight, the list OF speakers IN.
Guiding Orson +, whitney. Judge Hen.
derson, o. w. Powers, Moses Thatcher.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-27
THEORIES AnorT Z ID.
Also Few Facts an thc Same
Subject.

We hear much nowadays about
health foods and hygienic living about
vegetarianism and many other fads
along the same line,
Restaurants may DO found In. the
large cities where no meat pastry or
coffee Is served and the food crank Is In
his glory, and arguments and theories
galore advanced 10 prove that meat
was never intended for human stom
achs, tand almost make US believe that
our sturdy ancestors who lived four
score years In robust health on roast
beef. pork and mutton must have been
grossly ignorant Of the laws Of health.
our foralathers had other things TO
do then formulate theories about the
food they ate. a warm welcome was
extended to any kind from bacon to
acorns
A henlhy appetite and common sense
are excellent guides 10 follow IN mat
tiers of DIET and mixed diet OF grains
fruits and meats IS undoubtedly the
best
IS compared with grains and yegeta.
hles, meat furulshe the most nutrlment
In u highly concentrated form and 10
digcstcd and asslnIlated more quickly
than vegetables and grains.
Dr. Julius Ecumson on this subject
says' Nervous percOns people run down
In health end OF low vitality should eat
meet and plenty OF II. II the digestion
Us too feeble at FIRST II may be easily
corrected by the regular use Of Stuarts
Dyspepsia Tablets after each meal, Two
~ these excellent tablets taken after
dinner viii digest several thousand
grains Of meat eggs or other animal
food IN three hours and no matter how
weak the stomach may be no trouble
win be experienced # a regular prac-
tlce is made Of using Stuart's Dyspep.
sla Tablets because they supply the
uepsin and dlastase necessary 20 per.
feet digestion ana every form OF Indl-
gesiion viii be overcome by their use.
That le'ge class of people who come
under the head Of nervous dysneptlcs
should ear plenty OF meat and insure
rs proper digestion by the daily use Of
d safe harmless digestive medicine like
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets composed
" the natural digestive principles pep
sin diastase fruit acids and salts,
which aotuglly perform the work OF
digestion. Cheap cathartlc medicines
under the name Of dys.
Depsia cues are useless for indigestion |
~ they have absolutely no effect upon |
he actual digestion Of food
Dysroptlu IN all lts many forms IS |
,lmrly failure OF the stomach 10
iigest food and the sensible way 20 |
iolye TIE riddle and cure the dyspepsia |
s to make daily use at meal time Of a
PREPARATION like Stuarts Dyspepsia |
Tablets, which Is endorsed by the med- |
'al profession and known TO contain |
lctlye digestive principles,
An druggists sell stnarts Dyspepsia
Tablets al SOC. fort MI treatment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-27

Of last year. and whore they have since
resided
After coming 10 this city, the health
of Brother MihlIn continued to decline.
but not until about three months ago
did he complain or express any axnety
concerning his physical condition, and
although from that time his falling
health was evident to himself and his
friends. yet not until about five weeks
ago did he leave go Of his business
interests and assume the condition of
an INVALID. The disease, cardiac asth.
ma, Seemed 10 make rapid strides from
that time and although rallylng some
what about 10 days before his demise,
so thar his visiting children from the
north returned to their homes hopeful
Of his ultimate recovery, on Wednes-
day, the 18Th, he was suddenly taken
worse about 3 clock IN the morning,
and Gied at 1887 q, m. the same day.
In my experience | have not known
man Of kindller heart or unsAnted
sympathy fer the poor and afflicted. He
was like the good Samaritan whom
Jesus described. Any afflicted or injured
person was always his neighbor
His sons and daughters, who with his
afiectionatc wife mourn their loss.
show the careful training they have
received from a wise and loving fathe'
and he was, as the poet truly said, one
Of Gods noblest creations. an honest
man Peace to his sleeping dust and
loving remembrance for his virtues
This " World has been bettered by the
life and labors OF Howell Mifiiin.
His weeping family and mourning
friends regret having 10 part with one
who has 50 endeared himself TO them.
but Howell Mifilin has made record
Of which they may well be proud. ana
they may truly say their loss Is his
gain, for he is gone TO his sure re-
ward
lie died as he had lived. O faithful
Latter-day Saint. and when the Mas
ter shalt issue his call from his great
white throne for the dead IN Christ 10
come forth out OF their graves, Howell
Mlf'n will he among that number that
shall not slumber IN the morning Of the
great resurrection.
His funeral services We're held on
Sunday az 1880 In the Second ward
Westinghouse and host Of friends and
old gcquaintances We're there 10 show
by their presence the deep sympathy
for the he,caved family.
The services were conducted by Bish- |
op lverson, beautiful music was
rendered bv the ward choir. a male |
quartet nud sclo singer Miss Olsen.
The gIeaRors were, first a comrade |
on the pony express and mail line |
Nightwatchman Thomas Dobson, fol-
lowed by Bishop Jenkin Jones |
Of Nalad then Judge LeGrand Young |
and Dr. Seymour H. Young, closing re-
marks by Bishop Iverson. The grave
was beautifully decked by floral trib-
utes flom loving hearts. and the dedica-
tory prayer was offered by DR., Seymour |
r. Young.
SEYMOUR y. YOUNG.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-27

The Salt Lake Ministerial association
hus Jumped into the political fray with
all the earnestness and activity of an
antl.Tammany reform movement and
has assumed hx-bayonet-double-
qnlck-charge-attltude for election day.
The decision Of going into the fight to
win was reached at q meeting Of the
ministers held In secret today-not In
the place where all OF the regular gath
crings Of the local preachers take place
tthe y. NJ. c, Az but In the yestry OF
the First Presbyterian church. which IL
considerably farther removed from the
busy center Of both business and poll.
tics.
The session was decidedly interesting
But how interesting cannot be learned,
Tor be II known the meeting was strict
~ confidential that is 10 say "execu.
tive" and all reporters were rigorous.
ly excluded" In order to effect a more
complete seclusion. the association held
its conference In the vestry OF the First
Presbyterian church, and with the en-
trance carefully guarded. the clergymen
present pounded and propounded on the
political situation nnembarrassed by
fears that there might be "a ohlel
among yc taklu notes" There were no
formal resolutions adopted. but II was
not long before Il was manifest TO
everybody present that the city pastors
We're thoroughly In accord with the w.
G. r. L. and the Good Citizens move
ment, whose combined opposition IL
bent on shaking Jacob Morltz ont OF
the political chestnut tree At least
It.
But then, there Is another thing"
added the News informant. mot only
NJ. but the entire Republican legisla-
tive ticket Is 10 be slaughtered. In hopes
Of cutting Off all chances OF sending
Mr., Reed Smoot 10 the United States
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

The pupils OF the MILFORD ward Re-
ligion Glass rendered their principal
Mrs Josephine Scott, q most pleasant
surprise on Wednesday last. The pu-
pills met at the class room early and
spread tempting lunch. When the
principal arrived she was greeted by
the smiling faces of the children. and
was taken completely by surprise. The
class was called to order, and an inter-
estlng program, which had been pre-
pared by the pupils, was nicely rem
dered under the direction OF Miss
Amanda Nielsen After the rendition
Of the program lunch was served by the
Following committee: Misses Amanda
Nielsen jamie Christensen, Pearl
White, ldalah Green Bessie Terrell,
Carol Green, The regular exercises
were then taken up Bishop j d. cum
mings was in attendance and made
some very encouraging remarks, after
which the class was brought 10 a close.
principal and pupils all departing with
mutual expressions OF pleasure at the
pleasant gathering.
To-day at The home Of Mrs. Annie Wells
Cannon, family reunion Is being held
In honor of the memory Of the late
Daniel II, Wells, the date marking his
birthday anniversary. The event will
continue during the afternoon and eve
ming and feature Of the flair is a pro-
gram of music and recitations given
by various Of the children and grand
children.
The Parliamentary club met today
at The Ladies Literary clubhouse.
Mrs. f. i, Oswald win entertain the
Guild Kensington tomorrow at 2 O'Clock
at her home, 2i7 East First South
street.
Mrs, II. II, Ayris will entertain at
cards tomorrow.
Hoyt Sherman has gone to the coast
for 10 DAYS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-27
COFFEE FLYERS.
Can Tie One n You stick to Il.

The coffee habit is as Injurious as 9TH
er drug habits Of the same nature.
Don't think SO? Well, dig In and see.
| The system Graves a stlmulant more
and more until finally the victim
wakes up.
When We are as fortunate as Mr..
James ID. kimble OF Northampton.
Mass, to realize that we have got 10
stop or the penalty win be severe. Il "a
little startling at first to consider.
lie says II was an lnveterate coffee
drinker during twenty years Of my life.
"The first ten years / experienced no
IN effects from the coffee but IT'S In.
sidlous working brought forth n train
Of evils later on. | became very
nervous and irritable. IN TACT all tho
time as n / should 'ny % uleces.' NV
nerves were all unstrung and Gravel
coffee as a topper does LIQUOR In truth
! was coffee topper
MY appetite became very poor and
solid food reuugnant 10 the sight
dyspepsia and Indigestion were my in.
separahle companions and food ala me
but little good. About four years ago
a friend advised me TO thy Postum &c.
real Food Coffee I was loath % be.
NeNe mat coffee was the cause OF my
trouble therefore ala not have much
faith in Postum, nevertheless I com.
menced It's use and from the very frst
| experienced a decided beneft. NV ap-
petite returned, food began 20 taste
natural and did me good. My nervous.
ness gradually disappeared the brain
became clear, the loss OF strength and
flesh arrested and the stomach grad
ually strengthened. Life seemed Once
more worth living and the continued
use Of Postum has not disappointed me.
To me coffee proved slow poison. have
found Postum TO be a builder and sus-
tainer OF the system and heartily REQ.
ommend Il to the slaves OF coffee. with
Coffee. without single reservation.
Mr.. Kimble mentions il his letter
many OF his friends in Northampton
who have recovered health and strength
from using Postum on his recommended
ton.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-27
AFTERNOON MINING CALL
May Day Holds Lead by Selling 1890
Shares.

AT this afternoons call OF the min.
Ing exchange the brokers dwelt long
and loud on May Day 1t opened at %
cents, the closing figures Of this mora.
ihg's open board, advanced to "a cents,
and receded to 23% cents at the close
With all kinds OF fractions between
these limits being reached while sales
we're registered to the extent Of 1890
shares.
Star Consolidated was weaker and
800 shares sold from 20 to 2lla cents,
with the last sale at PIX cents.
Other sales recorded were:
Carlsa-G0O at 90.
Consolidated Mercur-lO0 at 1872.
Creole 200 at 50 and SO.
Daly-West--50 at 1850.
Ingot-l,O00at 1879 and 1885,.
Mammoth--SOO at 1921 and LEX.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-27
FAVOR THE FRANCHISE,
Residents Of Holiday Petition the
County Board TO Grant Ii.

The board Of county commissioners
today received a petition from $. A.
Caste and a great many other rest
dents OF Holiday precinct asking that
the Salt Lake & Suburban Railway
company be granted franchise over
certain highways In their precinct. In
justice TO the petitioners 1t Is stated
by the board Of commissioners that
the company has not asked for fran
chise over the highways mentioned in
the petition. hence the commissioners
have no power to act in the matter
The board today appointed John T..
Nebeker as registrar for district S5.vice
Brig Ridd, resigned.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-27
f, ?. KITCHENER DEAD.

Word was received in this city this
morning Of the death Of f. p. Kitchener
az Stockton yesterday after a short III
ness. Mr.. Kitchener was we'll known
in this state as veteran mining man
who had done much toward the de-
veloplng of the Stockton camp. A few
Gays ago he caught cold which rapidly
developed into pneumonia with the re-
sult that he passed away yesterday
afternoon, The remains will be brought
70 Salt Lake this afternoon for inter
mont later
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-27
OFFICIALS LEAVE,
an Pedro Men Go to Butte TO Con.
suit with Senator.

The San Pedro and the Hartman
filcials have left Salt Lake. J. Ross
lark. vice president OF the San Pedro
Dad. taking last nights train for Butte,
here he goes to report the result OF
ne recent conference % his brother,
enator Clark, while Vice President W.
;. Cornish and Judge Kelly have gono
asst.
Prior to leaving the gentlemen stated
rat they had nothing to give out to the
nblic regarding their consultation
ere.
II is understood that IN same old
Itch regarding the price involving tho
ansfer has yet 10 be removed ere
ie deal can be closed up light IL will
= probably several eeks ereC definite
Understanding VIII be arrived at.