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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
OVERLAND TO
LOS ANGELES
1890
Short Line Engineer and Con.
tractors Start to Examine Route.
NEXT TO CALLING FOR BIDS
GRADE WILL SOON BE BUILT
OVER 4OO-MILE GAP.
NEXT TO CALLING FOR BIDS

HAT there viii be some big things
doing in construction Of the Ore
gon Short Line from its present
southern terminus to Los Angeles in
a very short time is not TO be doubted.
This evening Resident Engineer Ash
ton viii leave with a number OF rail-
road construction contractors. including
a representative Of the Utah COnstruc-
ton company, to make the overland
trip through to the coast along the sur
veyed route, starting from Calientes,
New, the end Of the track.
1t is customary to make journeys Of
this kind before submitting bids, and
it is likewise the rule for one Of the
chief engineers Of the railroad com
pany to go along with the prospective
contractors TO point out the route for
building the grade, making cuts, tun-
nels. fills, etc. Engineer Ashton will
have with him all the data i'm the way
Of maps and field notes worked out
necessary Cor the information and
guidance OF the contractors. After they
have seen the country themselves they
viii be better enabled to put in bids
intelligently.
ne IecOnuolJeilnS party VIII be
splendidly equipped with teams and
baggage and commissary wagons TO
make the overland trip in less than
three weeks. There viii be about 400
miles of WaEoning to do. and barring
the heat and dust, il ought TO be a
pleasurabIe Journey.
Engineer Ashton and the intending
bidders viii return TO Salt Lake by
rail, the Southern Pacific. and it is be-
lieved that very soon after their ar
rival home bids for the construction
work through southern Nevada and
California 20 a close connection with
Los Angeles viii be received.
The second trainload Of equipment
for the boring Of the mammoth cut
through Stockton Hill on the Leaning
ton cutoff has arrived from Des
Moines, Ia. for Flick & Johnson. the
firm which has the cOntnct for this
great undertaking. In the lot are for
ty-four dump cars two donkey en-
gines and a steam shovel. but other
equipment is due soon. When the work
is under fun head six steam shovels Of
great capacity win be in commission.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
Personal Mention.

y. H. Peery leaves this morning for
the east by the Overland Limited.
VIII Jones is back at his old post IN the
Cullen office e r.
Arthur IT. 5. Bird goes to Butte this
morning on mining business.
Ralph Wood. brother of County Auditor
Wood, is up from Thistle Junction on a
visit.
Elmer Ashley Ellsworth is here from
Los Angeles Tor a few weeks visit with
his mother. Mrs. +. r. MullOy. He has
been engaged in newspaper work in
southern California for several months.
and according to all accounts. has been
achieving more than local distinction
there.
Mrs. J. Myers with her daughter. Sadie
Ray and her son. Master Edgar. left for
Castillo Springs this morning, where they
will spend the summer.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
ARE HELD FOR MURDER.
Paul and Nellie Underwood Denied
Bail-Court Room Is Crowded.


Bail-Court Room Is Crowded.
Seattle, Wash. June 21.-Paul and
Nellie Underwood, the accused murder
ers of their infant child by drowning
at Ballard three weeks ago. were ar
reigned in the justice court today and
bound over for trial to the superior
court without preliminary hearing. Bail
was denied each defendant. though un-
Oil this time the woman has been in
jail in default Of $4,000 bail, fixed be-
fore the capture Of her husband.
The little court room in which the
defendants were arraigued was
crowded to suffocation when the pris-
Oners were brought in a closed carriage
from the county jail in charge of two
deputy sheriffs. Among the crowd were
many women friends of Nellie Under
wood, who reside at Aberdeen. Neither
of the defendants attorneys demanded
preliminary hearing nor took exception
TO the courts order denying bail to
their clients. Both requested that the
first trial. that of Underwood, be held
not later than September and earlier
if possible. I'm requesting the court to
deny the prisoners bail, Deputy Prose
cutting Attorney Faben said:
II have thoroughly reviewed the facts
in this case and with Mr.. Fulton. my
superior. believe the proof positive and
therefore the presumption great. I
cannot see how any bail can be al
lowed i'm any CaSe-Mr. Fulton and I
agree that the case is murder in the
first degree or nothing"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
CHIEF PAUL ORDERS GAMBLERS
TO CLOSE UP TIGHT AND STAY CLOSED

BY order Of Chief Of Police Paul. the
gambling houses closed their doors at
o'clock this morning. If his orders
are obeyed, the joints Will not do any
more business, at least for a while. The
word went around late last night and
all the houses closed early this morn
ing
During the evening Chief Paul called
the. sergeant Of the night shift i'm and
Informed him that gambling must not
be permitted, and gave Instructions TO-
notify all the resorts running that Sat
urday night was their last chance to
run an open house. With these orders
the sergeant made the rounds of the
twelve houses running and broke the
news gently TO the prOprietors. He
told them the chief had issued an edict
that the roulette wheel must cease
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Domestic Ability.

tDuilth NeWS-Tribune}
An aristOcratic East SUPERIOR street
woman, who has had the usual number
or failures in the way OF domestics. hay-
ing tried nearly every nationality. heard
the other day that a number Of girls had
come here from England to seek employ
ment as servants and that they were
mighty recommended as strong intelligent.
capable and generally excellent helm
With high hope the hOusekeeper hfed
ner TO the office where these Darar CONS
were on exhibition, and was soon bro1ght
lace 10 face with a brawny specimen.
VINO could not speak a word Of English.
win the aid Of an Interpreter the fol-
lowing conversation took place:
can you cOOk?'
90. no.
Can you wash and iron?1
Can you sweep and dust OF clean the
house2'' 1-' --iO
have never done anything like that
For goodness sake exclaimed the os-
her what she can do?'
With calmness and eompIacency the re-
ply came back:
Il can milk reiudeers 8"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
WOOL MOVING FAST
Railroad Men and Buyers Will Be
Through Earlier This Year.

haAAIoau Wen and Buyers VIII Be
Through Earlier This Year.
Several of the wool buyers and
freight agents of eastern roads came
down from the north yesterday after
putting in a couple Of weeks arranging
shipments for the eastern markets.
After resting for the Sabbath they will
80 20 Montana to make a cleanup Of
the wool to be shipped from there. hay
ing pretty well cleared the clip from
Utah and Wyoming In. all many hun
dred cars of wool have already gone
east, and by July Is all will have been
landed in Boston and Philadelphia.
This is at least a month earlier than
usual. There is no doubt that a cent
pound more is being now paid for
WOOL than at the opening Of the season,
an due to the unsatished demand.
a comparison OF notes by the rail-
way and wool men brings out the rev.
elati0n that J. d. Wood. the well known
salt Lake mining and livestock in
weston, received as high as 14a cents
e pound for his $500 pounds Of wool
which went east from Spencer Ida. a
few days ago. This is believed to be
the highest Price yet paid. Instead Of
$1,000 sheep, Mr.. Wood has it is said,
nearer. 80 900.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
HAS HAD LONG cAREER

r. Alonzo Cook who has been engaged
20 take charge of the Salt Palace 6as
mad a long and successful career. as an
amusement caterer. He has been I'm the
business Tor more than twenty years and
mas managed such summer resorts ~
Woodside park. Philadelphia: Faust mart
-. Louis; Fairmont park. Kansas Citv'
Mr. COOK has a voice that is truly mar
Vicious. Its possession impelled the kan
sds Olty star 70 dub him THE human
megaphOne" and the name * not -
applied. Mr.. Cook promises many new,
attractions at the Salt Palace as soou
east. 'i'~
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revolving and the faro bank must
close.
The word was received by the gam
olers without any apparent surprise.
and ali signitied their intention Of obey
ing instructions.
In speaking Of the matter, some OF
the gamblers stated that they had ex-
pected the order that was received be-
cause so much notOriety had been Civ
en- the fact that the houses were again
running. They expressed themselves
as perfectly willing to close their doors.
and stated that no more attempts
would be made 20 open their places. at
last so long as the fight was kept up.
The officers state that they have
been instructed to keep a strict watch
for tigers operating on the quiet, and
that every place caught will be sub
jected to a heavy fine.
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local offices Of the latter are in receipt
OF official advices of appointments of
new officials for the ChOctaw by the
management Of the Rock island.
This morning the first of series. of
summer excursions from Butte and
oIher Montana points to Salt Lake
VIII arrive IN this city. About 300 per-
sons are expected. They are under es-
cort Of Travelling Passenger Agent
Dunn of the Oregon Short line
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
A Drugstore Story.

IoyIdCuse Herald
The present rate war which Is raVine-
among the local druggists recalls tbs7 old
story Of the man who rushed into a drug
store late one night and inquired the
price Of a certain patent medicine.
one dollar bottle" replied the drug
gist. %
But I haven't dollar" replied the
man, and my wife is very sick.
1t will cost you a dollar" insisted the
druggist; but without further parIev the
customer. made desperate by his wife's
plight. snatched the bottle. and pu+fi11
down dime on the counter turned and
ran out Of the store.
Following him as far as the door. the
story goes, the druggist bawled after him.
triumphantiy.
Never mind; 2ve made a hundred per
cent on the medicine Just the same
la LIls ten eawayYr ado rSk%5fss adord
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
WRIGHT PROBABLY
ASSISTED CoNVICTS.

Seattle, Wash. June 21.-Chief Of Po-
lice Sullivan is now in possession Of
the photograph and a description of
Harry g Wright. the ex-convict be-
lieved 10 have struggled into the peni-
Tertiary at Salem the guns with which
Tracy and Merrill killed three guards
and made their escape. Wright was
discharged from the penitentiary on
May 20. and &c is claimed the strongest
evidence has been obtained 60 show
that il was he who assisted in the lib
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
CBaltlmore News

iBalblfnOTe News
Mamimy NJ baby playin wifi his iii toes.
nose!
What's de ma1tah VIII de iii chap. does
yo' suppose,
Playin' wifi he choc 1ate-coloh'd toes?
hollin. IN De cornah whah de sunlight's
streamin in.
Doin,. fool contortions-'clah T. goodness.
hits SIM
Wen All tell i'm stop it, he jess look at
me an grin,
While his mammy's toilin' VIII de
ShUah he's brack an ugly,
An his face amt white,
But he's mammy's baby,
An he's right. all right:
Nanny 8 gwine L lub him.
Come what comes or goes.
From his kinky haid down to
His ChOC'late-cololl'd toes!
Some day. mebbe, Nlistah Angel come an
"Gwine t take yo' baby to er bettah,
Take de lii Teller an he carry him erwav
Whah de gentle summah sunshine
grows:
What yo' specks- his mammy's gwiDe Z do
when he am gone,
Lookln 70. de baby from de twilight e de
Lawd. don take dat chile, but let him
jess keep koin on.
Playin wifi his chubby III toes.
Shuah he's brack an ugly,
An his face amt white.
But hes mammy's baby
An he's right, all right.
NANNY gwine Z Tub him.
Come what comes or goes
FROM his kinky haid down to
His choc' late-colah'd toesl
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
Born in Eighteenth Cen+7,,,,,

Seattle, Wash, June 21.-Mrs. Eliz-
beth Kerke died in this city today al
the age Of 102 years. after a. life ex-
tending from the eighteenth into the
twentieth century. Both her parents
passed the century mark before death
overlook them. The youngest Of her
children is So years Of age and the
eldest 81.
Deceased was native of Germany
and is survived by a son and three
daughters now resident in that coun-
try. Up to few years ago Mrs. Yerke's
Inlnd was perfectly clear and she could
recall the Napoleonic wars. Napoleon
was the hrst consul Of France at the
time OF her birth.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
Bows Mvsterious Death.

Spokane, Wash, June 21.-Aloysius
Blefgen, the 16-year-old son of a farm
er living on White Bluff prairie, was
found this morning lying by the road
side about three miles west Of Cheney,
with bullet wound in his head. He
was still breathing, but his chances of
recovery are thought to be slight. A
revolver with two chambers empN and
a suit of clothing were found beside
MIN. 1t is impossible as yet to deter
NINE whether it was attempted MUIR
der or suicide.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
Herders Fight a Duel.

Baker City, Ore. June 21.-A mes
sage from Canyon City today, says that
jim DAILY shot and killed Jerry Rob
ertoney at the BUena Vista stock ranch
IN Harvey county. Both are herders.
They quarreled over some trivial mat
ter when both drew their fevolvers.
DAILY fred first, killing Robertoney i'm
stantly. DAILY rode to Burns and gave
himself up. RObertoney Ieaves-a wife
and two children in California. DAILY
is well known in Grant county where
he drove a stage on the Canyon Burns
route until May /. Daily is about 25
years of age and has always borne a
good reputation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
MANY PROSECUTORS AT
THUNDER MOUNTAIN

Spokane, Wash, June 21-Otto VII
ller has arrived from Thunder noun
tain, the famous gold district in CEN
trail Idaho. He estimates that from
1000 to 5000 people are now scattered
through that region. Mr. Villier re-
ports a stampede to the Profile district
not far from Thunder mountain. where
strikes of high-grade ore are reported
to have been made. The strikes are
said to be smaller than on Thunder
mountain, but to contain rich pay
streaks. He says Colorado men are
especially conspicuous in the stampede.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
MISS HAReEAR WINS.
viii Get $4,000 Worth of Virginia
State Bonds From Foil Estate.

Tacoma. Wash, June 2L-Judge
Thad Huston today decided that Miss
Lillian Hargear was entitled to the
$4,000 I'm Virginia state bonds. given
her by her uncle, the late Signor Foil.
the noted operate singer. who died in
England about two years ago. Her
aunt, Mrs. Bessie Wakes a sister Of
Foil. was appointed administrators
and sued to recover the bonds for the
estate Contending they were simply
given to Miss Hargear in trust. but the
court sustained her contention that
they were an absolute gift.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
Frank stalcup a SuicIrie.

Butte, Mont. June 21--A special to
the Miner from Sheridan. WyO.. saws
that Frank Stalcup committed suicide
at Arvada, a small station near here.
He placed the muzzle Of a gun over
his heart and pulled the trigger by
means Of cord. Financial troubles
are supposed TO have prompted the
deed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22

Boise Ida. June 21.--GeneraI Man
ager W. ii, Bancroft % the Oregon
Short Line was here today on a trip Of
Inspection OF the line. He was very
much pleased with the result attained
Tn laying the dust on the road bv
sprinkling with oil There is no dust
whatever where the oil has been used.
The roadbed between Medbury and
Caldwell Will be sprinkled with oil.
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Of the Choctaw lands to the govern
ment. This land included all that lying
east Of a line beginning on the Arkan-
sas river 100 PAGES east of Fort Smith,
and running due south to Red river.
This was to be the permanent boundary
between the United States and the
Choctaws. Push-me- ta-ha became in
timately acquainted with President
Monroe. who took a lively interest in
the tribe and its affairs. The Indian
chiefs main object in life seems 10
have been to bring about a condition
Of affairs which would prove helpful
TO his people without injuring the white
man. 1t is doubtful if any tribe Of In
dams ever sent a representative TO
Washington who was more universally
respected.
The monument of the old Indian
chief is made of the same sandstone
material as that which has been used
for the .cenOtaphs of congressman. II
bears the following inscriptions:
On the east side: "Push-me-t -ha
was a warrior of great distinction. He
was wise in council, eloquent in an ex-
traordtnary degree, and on all occasions
and under all circumstances the white
mans friend"
On the west side: push me-ta-ha,
a Choctaw chief, lies here. This monu-
ment to his memory is erected by his
brother chiefs, who were associated
with him in a delegation from their
nation in the year 1924 to the general
government Of the United States"
On the south side: "Push-me-ta-ha
a Choctaw chief. He died in Washing
ton on Dec. "A, 1924, of the Group. i'm the
sixtieth year Of his age. Among his last
words were the following: When I
am gone, let the big guns be fired over
me- >"
His request was granted. The secre-
tary Of war, John c. Calhoun, ordered
a salute Of cannon.
Mr.. J. A. Ownbey Of Denver is a
Washington visitor this week. Speak
ing Of the fall elections in his state
he said: Senator Teller will be re-
turned to the United States senate
without doubt. He is the most popular
man in Colorado. and the members of
the legislature who are to be elected
this fall viii doubtless be pledged to
support him. Ex-senator Wolcott is
making an effort to secure Senator
Teller's seat, but he viii not succeed.
When questioned as to his reason for
believing the eX- senator out Of the run
ming. Mr.. Ownbey said: He is not
popular with Coloradoans. The presi-
dent is making a great mistake in al
lowing WOlcott a voice in the federal
patronage of the state If he should
select Mr.. Wolcott to succeed the pres
ent secretary Of the interior. Mr.. Hitch
cock, as it is rumored he may do. the
rebuke the administration would re-
ceive from Colorado and other states
west Of the Missouri would be such
that the Republican party would not
recover from it for a long time. Dur
ing his long term of service in Wash
ington, Senator Teller has been true
TO the interests Of Coloradoans. His
friends are not confined to one party,
and his reelection viii not be on party
lines. Neither will he be elected be
cause he was a silver advocate. The
people of Colorado believe that he IS
honest, and will return him to the SEN
ate regardless of his party affiliations"
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san Francisco. June 2I-H. J. Small
who recently moved his offices from
Sacramento TO this city has been ap-
pointed general superintendent OF mo.
tive power of the Southern Pacific
with headquarters i'm san Francisco
The order OF promotion is TO take ef-
feet on the LIST OF next month.
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Quite Sure

tBEOOkiyn Llte-b
Motner-Now, look here. Bob. You
know your father has strictly Forbidden
you 70 eat any more of these dates and
here find another stone.
Bob-Nfny, mother, sister must have
eaten that date; 1 did not throw that
stone there.
Mother-Are YOU sure about IL. Bob2
Bo6-Yes, mother, quite sure, because I
swallowed mine
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Favored STYLE.


Mrs. NOOZy-I noticed your husband To-
day in an autOmObiliHg suit.
Mrs. Strongmind-Ye 1 bought it for
Mrs. Noozy-But surely you're not let
ting him run an auto2 az
Mrs notwithstanding not R0t T
want MIN TO appear strictly up-to-date
Wnen ne wheels the baby out I'm her per
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Observing Child

hftlANa-D AAlDAlIH-|
Where does the electricity come from
that lights our houses" aske. the
teacher
1T comes from the wall" answered
the little girl who resided in am apart
ment house. The ianitOr goes and W.
buttons t."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
GETTING FRANCHISES.
Promoters Of Rival Intersuburban
Electric Roads Are Active.

Gideon A. Gibbs. the local promoter
Of the salt Lake & Brigham City Elec-
trio railway, was successful yesterday
in securing from the county commits
si0ners of Davis county a franchise for
the road along the highways in that
county over which the commissioners
have jurisdiction. Franchises have al
ready been secured from the towns Of
Bountful and Kaysville. and it is ex-
pected that within a few days sim
lar grant viii be made by the munich
pality of Pennington. The county
commissioners of Weber county, it is
said. are also inclined TO grant a fran
chise. now that Davis county has acted.
AIR. Gibbs received advices yesterday
from his eastern associates 10 the effect
that they are closing contracts FOR rails
and cars, and they assure him that
construction work will commence with
fan forty days from the grant OF the
last desired franchise.
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PostoRce Safe RiHed

Seattle, Wash, June 21--A special to
the Times from Black Diamond, Wash.
reports that the safe of the postofice
at that point was blown open last
night and $3.50 in stamps and SO in
cash secured. There is no clue.
The sheriff has gone TO investigate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
Cause Tor Susnicion.

philadelphia Evening BuiIet-H
Amy feels terribly about her new
dress. She knows # isn't a bit g.~gn-
ing
What makes her think s02"
why, several of her girl friends have
told her II looks perfectly sweet.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-22
He Found Time
lCleEeIand Plain Deal

cleveland Plain DealerJ
"A rich young woman Of Hartford -a-
Just married mOtOrman.' ..
Dear me J wonder how he found l-''
% court herg,
Picked her mp with his life-saying -
I suppose and then proposed % N~'
through the front window"
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GRAFTON of the two dangerous men. That
Wright is i'm southwestern Washington
at the present time is also thought to
be true. though the authorities are ex-
ceedingly reticent as to the extent Of
their knowledge.
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Needed Such a Man.


ELECTROMAGNETIC out o. work. bose or
i wouldn't be dOin' dis
Cluzen-l can't give you money but
YOU re Just the man I want for d rent
collector
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Ignoring Precedence.


IDetrOit Free PTeEsT
Edmouia-Mrs. Topnotch is what Z call
impertinent
EudOcia-In what way2
Edmonia-Why. she is not colonial
Dana but when she came 10 the colon
lal reception she had on "a more elegant
IrOck than any one Of the Danes.
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Setflad

Catholic Standard and Times
Jenks-Haven't you and that ueszhh0r-
ing farmer settled Your differences Eefe
\ armer Akers-NO. but our lawyers
nave settled
Jenks-Settled? How
Farmer Akers-On our farms.
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A New Note of Time
Chicago Tribuncy

Chicago TribuncJ
This rain said the agriculturfst who
had finished planting his corn. comes
just in the nick Of time"
No, ii doesu't," replied the man in the
tennis suit. 1t comes Just in the picnic
Of time"