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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-19
LATE LOCALS.

Today Is pay day at the military post
and the boys are happy.
The great pillars and beams for the
| north addition 20 the Y. G. NJ, /. are be.
ing paced in position and the floor
joists are being laid down.
The Murray Baptists have a church
entertainment this evening. and mum.
Der OF musical people from this city are
going to assist.
Delegates from the late convention Of
Women's clubs still are thronging into
this city from the coast en- route 10
their eastern homes, and the hotels
were fun over Sunday.
There win be an entertainment nj tho
Baptist church Monday night next nm
der the auspices Of the young peonlo
Of the church TO raise money 10 nay for
the church's paving assessment.
There will be a band concert M For,
Douglas by the Twelfth infantry band
tomorrow at p. m. II the weather js
ieir good many people from town
VIII 90 up.
The Carpenters union will hold An
open meeting at the orders han X
west Second South street, on Wedness
day eyeplng. A special Invitation Is
extended 10 all who follow that trade
TO be present. ''
A farewell party will be given In tbo
Thirteenth ward assembly han on
Thursday evening next. In honor OF
Elder Chas. j. Thomas Jr.. who denarts
on the 18th inst to labor In Germany.
An excellent program has been ar.
ranged. a"
There will be a meeting tonieb, ~ ,bo
officials OF the @. A. r.. Adit. Ger pnr-
ION, Gen. Cannon, Col. Bulb N ,bo |
twelfth infantry, and other of1cers IN
-oL kaighn's Office 10 make nreiini
lary ARRANGEMENTS for the celebration
u Decoration day in this city.
The recent trouble with the teIenhone
.ervlce IN this city was not dlscoversd
NTH II was located IN a ground" Win
he wires Of the Utah Light q Power
company In the Cement works. when
ne Power company's wires get ground
y there Is a noticeable buzzlng on The
telephone wires.
A lady clerk in a Main street store
'tt me cash register open the other
ay' while she went back 10 wash her
anus On her return the register was
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-19
UNITED STATES RAILROAD.
Mining Corporation Petitions for Per
mission 10 Build to Smelter.

The United States Mining company
today petitioned the county commis-
sioners for permission to build a rail-
road track across a county road in
West Jordan precinct The track viii
run from Bingham Junction 10 the
companY's smelter. The petition was
referred TO the committee on roads ami
bridges.
r. w. Palmer deputy sheriff; Alex
Zee, road supervisor. and NJ. NJ. Rea-
Yer a business man Of Bingham. en-
tered complaint against the manner
IN which G. II. Roberts Is sprinklinR
upper and lower Bingham. They state
that Roberts Is sprinkling with a two
horse team, when he should use four
and they threaten that the board viii
hear more OF the matter through the
Iapers unless the trouble Is adjusted
The board is OF the opinion that RON
srts can use as many or as few horses
Is he pleases so long as the work IL
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-19
STORM Is BREWING.
VIII be Here Tonight and Tomorrow
Says Weather Man.

The present cold spell Is unusual for
this time Of year and in places has done
considerable damage, Low tempera-
lures prevailed over the western plat
eau, with cold northerly winds, while
cast of the storm center there were
winds fron the south. Light rains are
predicted for tonight and tomorrow,
with rising temperature. The
barometer In this city at noon today
was 25.l inches or within one-tenth OF
an inch OF The lowest point reached this
winter. The map Of yesterdays wealth
er showed generally rainy conditions.
The heaviest precipitation was at
Calgary, b. c., 296 inches; and there
was rainfall OF inch at North Platte.
and W IN Oklahoma. Modena reports
killing frost, and heavy frosts are re-
ported at Grand Junction and Santa
Fe.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-19
9. o. wHIrTEMoRr RETURNS.
attorney for san Pedro Home From
His Long Wagon Trip.


c. o. Whlttemore, general attorney
FOR the San Pedro, Los Angeles q Salt
alb road, returned from his overland
"trip yesterday afternoon accompanied
by A. A. Glasier and Simon Davis OF
Boston, who left here three weeks ago
n company with Mr. Whlttemorc.
When seen this morning Mr. White
more was very enthusiastic regarding
he outlook and stated that Vice presl-
tents J Ross Clark and r. T.. Glbbon
Win be In Salt Lake within the next
days when steps viii be taken TO-
Yard the commencement Of active COM
tructiOn at this end Of the line.
At the Los Angeles end Of the CLARK
Dad Mr. Whlttemore says that things
r. progressing az a lively rate and "a
plendid track Is being built. In fact
xperts pronounce II to be equal 10 the
est r0adbed and Equipment In the
nited States today.
During the course Of the overland
| Up the party Investigated a number
mining propositions That lie ad,a-
Mt TO the territory tributary 20 The
roposed route Of the new line. The
alley of Las Vegas, which Is siiuat-
about midway between salt Lake
I'd Los Angeles especially IMPRESSED
e party as being a winner as soon
transportation facilities wore FORTH
ming Without developing any artp-
an wells Mr.. Whlttcmore says that
ere Is enough water available 10 .rri-
re 10000 acres Of very rich land which |
| n undoubtedly develop into enc OF |
richest fruit sections IN the west. |
. Mr.. Whittem0re stated that desrife 1
fact that the Oregon short Lire |
| d bought the Las Vegas ranches Tor
water supply he had no reason
fear that there would be- oprle
ter encountered en- route % nm ne.
irements for the operation OF the
Inns
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owns HIS own OAR.
Ex-Drakcman ON Southern Pacific
Now Travels In Style.

J. A. Bunting and party arrived In
Salt Lake this morning in the hand
some private car lei Fleda.' AS soon
as the car was placed In the yards Mr..
Bunting proceeded to climb down and
urgently request that the brakes be adj
Justed more TO his taste. During the
process the atmosphere acquired cop.
perry taste. Some months ago Mr..
bunting was a brakeman on the South
ern Pacific, then he sold a piece Of land
on the Kern river upon which oil had
been discovered, for about half a ml-l
lion He has now reached the height
or bis ambition, has purchased a pri.
yate cars and puts in the major portion
OF his time riding over the railroad and
handing out TO the conductors and oni-
Gals some OF the talk that fell to his
lot when humble brakeman
When seen this morning BY the
News" the oil magnate declined 60 be
interviewed and In answer to every
question invariably said. "Just you go
down TO the car and see the Missus, she
VIII tell you ali about II. | don't talk
10 reporters"
The car was taken out TO saltair this
afternoon on the regular train and viii
go east tomorrow to Boston and down
the Atlantic coast.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-19
PERSONALS.

Judge Il, =, Miller OF Cherry Creek (,
a guest at the Cullen.
Banjmaster GrlsinRer Of the Twelfth
Infantry ~ laid up with rheumatism.
J. A. Brownlee OF Idaho Falls Is reg.
istered at the Kenyon
r. II. Gorham, a prominent citizen Of
Marshall, Mich, Is guest at the Ken
yon
s L. Hague has been appointed Utah
representative for the Western Mining
World OF Chicago
Mrs Alva Adams, wife OF The ey.
governor OF Colorado, Is a guest nj The
knutslord today
Maj. r. w. Young, Mrs Young. Miss
Mary Young, and Mrs. Willard Young.
left for New York at noon today.
DR.. A. W Barber ex. governor Of wy
oming If registered at the Kenyon.
lie has business interests In this city.
Miss Emily G. Jtssup has been Cling
the position Of soprano IN the quartet
Of 81 Mathis Episcopal church In
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mrs. VI, T. Beate returned home on
Sunday after years stay In southern
Her health Is greatly bene.
itcd by her visit.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-19
NORWEGIAN HOLIDAY.
Event Pleasantly Celebrated at Chris
tensen's Saturday Evening.

A rather notable gathering took place
at Christensens hall Saturday night.
the occasion being the celebration OF
the sSth anniversary Of the independ-
enoe Of Norway There were at least
200 present. consisting OF course Of the
sons ana daughters OF the three Scandi-
hayian countries. The dag OF Norway
was draped over the stage, together
with the American col0rs, and flowers
and potted plants served to add to the
attractiveness OF the occasion,
The queen, than whom a handsomer
girl would be hard TO find, occupied an
elevated chair In the center Of the stage
and her maids, arrayed in white, sat
on either side Of her Miss Randy. the
queen, wore white satin and her bear
ing was indeed regal. Her maids were
the Misses Anderson, Miss Hansen and
the Misses Mohn
NJ, Chrlstopherson acted as master OF
ceremonies and delivered an opening
address Of welcome. Other add esses
were delivered by Judge G. NJ Nielsen
and j. II. Matson and very fine
musical program was rendered Among
those who furnished music We're Messrs,
Froisland, Johnson. Froisland and
Erickson, Miss Nettie Olsen and others.
The program ended with the entire |
rendering America and then |
dancing was kept up until late hour. |
Judge Nielsen acquitted himself |
proudly IN HIS effort and was roundly |
applauded by the audience. He review
cd the history Of Norwegian indcpend-
euce acquired Ss years ago. which |
event he said, was as dear 10 the hearts |
" the Norwegian people as Is the
Fourth OF July 20 the American peo-
pie, but the Norweglans who had Sc
ected America as the land Of their
adoption loved this land above all 9TH
FRS. TO this sentiment there were
'heers and applause.
The maner In which the people OF
Norway secured their Independence
md the conditions that led up to Il
we're presented by Judge Nielsen in a
Orcetul way, He stated that as a re-
ward for the valiant service rendered |
~ Sweden In the alliance against |
Napoleon, II was agreed TO give
Norway TO her. When the peo-
Ne learned that It was pro-
osed 10 give their fatherland TO
mother crown they rebelled. A con-
ention was called and elected Prince
Frederick as king, and the
elton Of the convention was ratified
y the whole country. and on May AZ, | =
40, Norway was declared to De- free
nd Independent as a limited monarchy.
Far between Norway and Sweden was
aclared but Il did hot last long a. the
aople Of both countries had no Ieslie
fight and therefore at a convention
ia on the 18th day Of the succeeding U
ugust "A system Of government was o
loptcd whereby both countries were Il
ought under one kingdom, with the | Il
lderstandlng that each country should | n
free and independent and be allowed J.
make It's own laws and to execute "
ON "a
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-19
ADJUSTMENTS.

A telegram received by the Salt Lake
Opera company from George Il. Lask
In Denver this morning states that he
VIII arrive In Salt Lake on the 3 o'clock
train, and he asked that Prof Mcclellan
call a full rehearsal OF "The Jolly Mus
keteer" on the stage tonight Mr. Lask
IL en- route to San Francisco to take
charge Of the stage management Of the
Frawley company and his stay here
Will be limited to three or four days.
The advance sale for "The Jolly Mus
keteer" season opens at the Theater
Thursday morning
Mr. Paul Wistach, advance manager
of Richard Mansfield, reached the city
yesterday and will pass two DAYS here
perfecting the details for Manshelds
at the end Of next week.
He states that the repertoire will be as
printed in the Saturday News"
'Beaucaire," Beau Brummel," and
THE First Violin" These three PLAYS
give the actor a rare opportunity 10
display his versatility as the heroes are
VI three different nationalities. Beau.
ralre being French. Beau Rrlimmel
English, and Couwoisier in "The First
Violin" being a German Mr.. VIII
itach saws the present season Is the
cngest Mr.. Mansfield has ever played
md II viii not come 10 an end I'm he
caches Montreal, July 1. His company
'onslsts OF 90 people, and the special
rain carried, includes a private car
or Mr.. Mansfield two sleepers for the
ompany. a dining car, with Ave COACH
s for scenery, furniture, etc.
The advance sale FOR the Jonas con-
ert recital at the Theater Wednesday
vening Is now going on.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-19
ROB ESTRAY POUND.

While John Larsen was asleep IN A
tent al the estray pound on south Sec.
ond East street on Saturday night some
thieves took from beneath his pillow
The sum,of so. They also ransacked
the Office. securing so belonging 10 Mrs.
j. O. Meddick. Police headduarters
were notified yesterday morning and
were Informed that the only clues at
hand were the Disappearance of fro
money and the fact that Larson's
trousers had been found outside the
tent with the pockets reversed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-19
SPIKE AND RAIL.

The rumor that Hartman Is backing
tie 7. |. q n. Is once more being re-
ylyed
Acting Traffic Manager T. NJ. schu-
macher Of the oregon Short Line left
for Chicago this morning.
Commercial Agent Donald Rose Of
the Illinois Central lef, this morning
on a trip through Idaho
The Short Line is delivering large
amount OF heavy machinery for the
American Falls power plant,
Ticket Broker Ottlnger was showed
under at the annual election Of the
American Ticket Brokers' association.
Vice President and Gen. Manager
Russell Harding and Manager Herbert
returned on Their way to Denver yes
terday
One Of tlc new Baldwin compound
engines recently built for the Oregon
snort Line has arrived IN Salt Lake and
Is creating quite stir among those
Interested in machinery
Supt Lewis OF the oregon Short Line
dining car service came down from
Ogden this morning He says that he
expects to yet into hs new quarters at
Pocateilo on or about June /.
Mr. Whittemore relterates the state.
ment that the San Pedro win be built.
owned and operated Independently If
any other road He says that all this
tax OF an alliance Is all rot
Mr. Keene. assistant to General Agent |
]. A. Benton OF the Rio Grande passen- |
ger department, has arrived from |
Grand junction, and this morning en-.
tered upon his new duties here.
There VIII be a meeting Of Union Pa
cifc machlnlsts at omaha at the end
1f this month when the wage scale win
be taken up and discussed The mon
viii ask for IS cents per hour east uf
Cheyenne and 10 cents in all shops Yves,
IF that point
w. NJ. Huhsburger who was connect
"a with the auditors Office OF the Rio
irande Western for ten years, has sue.
coded Ernest Smith In the passenger
department. Of the Western here Mr..
smith entered upon his new duties as
lrlyate secretary 10 Gen. supt n. H.
alvin Of the Oregon Short Line this
Eighty passengers on their way
through from the coast TO the east this
morning on the Rio Grande train elect.
y 10 stay over IN Salt Lake this eve
Ing, Gen. Agent Benton reports this
tate Of affairs 10 be the order every
ny now with the result, that the night
rains east are crowded to their limit
Travelling Passenger Agent w. y.
ownsend OF the Rock Island here has
lken a number Of very good photo
raphs for advertising purposes around
he railroad Offices OF this city Mr.
ownsend ls master Of his art. having
pent considerable time In cuba. Porto
leo and Hawaii IN the interest Of q 5
. publication called "Our Islands and
= People" the book, which has been d
sued from the press contain 800 2
ats, some OF them 1Sg22 inches, from b
lotos taken by Mr.. Townsend. a
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-19
Rio Grande Western Throws Down
The Bars This Morning,
BABCOCK STATES REASON.
VIII Not Walt Until Juno 1, bus Nos
dies Oregon short Line That
New TariG Starts To-day.

On his return from Denver this morn.
ing Assistant Traffic Manager s. IT,
Babcock of the Rio Grande lines nol-
lied the Oregon Short Line traffic dee
partment and the shippers from the
Tinuc district that the Rio Grande
Western today put into effect the new
rate on low-grade ores which was 10
have been effective June /, as an
nounced on Friday.
The action on the part OF the Rio
Srande Western official was taken on
account Of the fact that since the pub
ncation Of the prospective new rate the
shipments from Tintic have practically
amounted TO Nil. as aJl shippers who
nave low grade ore are now waiting un-
vi The first or next month 10 take adj
vantage Of the low rate.
Until ! returned this morning and
was Informed by Mr.. Derrah OF the
STATE OF affairs said Mr.. Babcock 90
the News" II had no idea that any
one had been injudlclous enough to give
out to the papers the putting In OF the
illte, June ]. | have been working on
1he matter for more than q month past
ana y was generally understood that
the Rio Grende Western would 90
something toward helping out the lead
ing Industry Of the state. AZ the con-
sequence OF the other people giving
out that the rate would be- put Into ef-
feet at the end OF the month every
body is OF course now holding their
shipments until that date Under those
circumstances the rate might as well go
into effect nj once and / have accord.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-19
THE ORATORICAL CONTEST,
viii be Held in the Districts TOmOr'
row Night.

The oratorical contest that is being
conducted under the auspices OF the
Y. NJ NJ, 1. A. OF the Salt Lake stake.
reaches it's second stage tomorrow
evening, In other words the district
contests will be held for the purpose
OF making selection OF those who
viii participate IN the final contest to
be held In the Assembly hall The win
ner Of the competition viii have his
name engraved on the silver cup, which
was presented TO the association by
Boyd Park. There are not quite 80
many young men entered in the race
this year as the two years past but
they are all determined to win the hon.
ors and the competition promises to be
Of unusual interest
As there are FIVE districts In the city
there win be five places where the con-
tests VIII be held at 8 o'clock tomor-
row night. Aside from the orations
there has been provided excellent
musical programs TO add 10 the interest
Of the meetings. The places OF meet
ing and the wards 70 be represented at
each are as follows.
District No. 1--Contest viii be held In
the Fourth ward meeting house and
win embrace the Second, Fourth. Fifth
and Eighth wards
District No, 2--At the Thirteenth |
ward meeting house and will embrace |
Ninth, Eleventh, Thirteenth and Four
teenth wards.
District No Sat the Twentieth ward |
meeting house and will embrace Eigh-
teenth, Twentieth. Twenty-first and
rwenty-seyenth wards.
District No. AT Twenty-second
ward meeting house and will embrace
Seventeenth, Nineteenth and Twenty
ieoond wards.
District No. Sat the Fifteenth ward
Meeting house and win embrace Fiji
eenth, Twenty-fourth, Sixth and
Pleasant Green wards.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-19
WAS MONEY IN THESE.
Three Year0ld Alfalfa-Fed Steers
Bring $50 Per Head at Ranch.

An object lesson is afforded TO stock.
ralsers BY the experiments Just con-
cluded in cattle feeding by Thomas
Andrews OF Caldwell This gentlemen
IS wen known TO s,ockmen in This To-.
cality. until some three years ago no
run HIS cattle In the hills about Weiser
wintering them az his Caldwell ranch
AZ that time he decided 70 quit the
range and use pasture and hay excln.
slVely' Good stock was raised. a cross
OF me Aberdeen-Angus and the short
norm breeds. In a letter TO All Jack.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-19
Petitions for a Sale.

In the case Of the Wood Grocer &:
Produce company VS. the Buuerfield
Mining company, George w. Keel, the
receiver, today petitloned the court for
an order Of sale Of the property Of
the defendant company, The petition
states that there are outstanding
claims against the company aggregat-
Ing Sl5O,)JO, and the only fund IN the
hands OF the receiver is about $500
realized from the sale Of concentrates.
all OF which have been sold The petit
tion Is set for hearing by Judge Hall
on Juno z
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BABE NEAR DEATH.
Poor Little Waif Becoming Weaker
And Farther From Recovery.

Today little hope was entertained for
the recovery OF the boy infant left on
the doorsteps Of Mrs Fair, living on
Post street week ago For the past
lew days the little waif has been gradu-
any growing more feeble. and In the
event that fatal consequences shall
arise very serious charge viii be laid
a the door OF the parents Of the babe
II the best efforts OF the police depart.
ment may succeed In establishing their
Identity Want OF proper care al the
time % Its birth r. ascribed BY physi.
clans az being responsible for the In.
fants serious condition
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-19

Dry, moist, Scaly letter, all forms
Of eczema or salt rheum, pimples
and other cutaneous eruptions pro-
coed from humors, either inher.
tied, or acquired through detective
digestion and assimilation.
To treat these eruptisls with
drying medicines is dangerous.
The thing to do is 10 help The
system discharge the humors. and
strengthen it against their return.
Hoods Sarsapariia permanently cured J.
q. Hines. Franks lll., Of eczema rom which
he had suffered for some time; and Nl,.
Ay'nA Woher, Box g2 AgonA wis. Of pin.
PIES on her face and back and chafod shin on
Ter body. BY which lhe had been greatly
troubled There are more testimonials In
favor Of this great medicine than can be
pubishcl
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-19
FRANCHISES DENIED.
Two Electric Line Propositions Re-
oeive Solar PlcSus IN Weber 90.
Especial 10 the "NewenI

Especial to the "News."1
Ogden, May l9,--The board Of county
commissioners this morning turned
down two electric franchise propos-
tions and declined 10 grant any co-ces-
sions whatever The attorneys for the
two companies asked that the body
reconsider It's decision but they re-
ceived no encouragement.
The first application 10 be denied by
the board was that OF the Telluride
Power company 10 run an electric car
line through Ogden canyon 10 Cache
valley. The second application. that Of
the Salt lake & Brigham City COM
pany, received like fate at the hands
of the commissioners. This franchise
asked covered q right Of way from the
Weber county line to the city limits.
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REHEARSAL TONIGHT.

Helds Military band viii hlod a fun
rehearsal at the Tabernacle tonight In
final preparation for the big musical
festival to be given there tomorrow
evening. Dandmaster Held says that
the advance sale OF tickets has been
very gratifying and i0retells a good
audience for the concert.
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Want to Leave City.

Judge Stewart Is this afternoon hear
ing testimony on the petition Of
Charles Gilmore ct al VS. Salt Lake
city to sever certain land of petition
ers from the city The land lies north
west of the city and is nearly two miles
from any plated or inhabited portion
OF the city, and does not receive any
Of the municipal benefits by reason OF
It's incorporation within the city limits.
Judge Hlles appears for the petitioners
and city Atty Nye for the city.
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amounted to 100000 pounds tbo o,..
age price received being abont 10 d aver
The sples include the record one ~ ceats
year. ' Robert Taylor's cllp oS o. S.o y aies
pounds going to Leroy sayles s soyVu "
cents pound. The clip is saia W. " y
the finest ever shipped from Co ~ De
The Freeland Sheep company JASPER JASPER.
IN cents FOR 10000 pounds, and tbs W "
q. Houck Sheep company marEe,i e.
10000 pounds at 1874 cents~Tetou
Peak, Iel0n