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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-10-27
new YORK OFFICE
UNDER SUSPICION
inspectors Detailed to Make an
investigation.
ExTRAvAGAnCE is CHARGED
MR.. BRIsTOW IS THE MOVING
FORCE

Washington, oct 26.-A special inves-
legation of the New York postohhce win
be begun within a few days by inspec-
tors working under the direction Of
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Bristow The inquiry is supplemental
% the general postal Investigation re-
sentIy concluded. and is likely TO cScu-
py at least a month, and probably
longer
II is stated at the postofice depart
ment that no charges are on file re-
garding the New York Office, but the
facts established by the inspectors.
when the lines Of the general investi-
cation led to that Office not long ago.
persuaded the investigating authorities
that 1T was desirable there should be q
general and detailed probing Of the af-
fairs of Postmaster Van COtts office.
There have been many reports of laXity
CT administration and extravaganza,
and all these will be looked into. There
VIII be al least three and probably
more inspectors detailed for this duty
at New York. Mr.. BristOw personally
win select a number of the best men
on the staff of inspectors for the work
The president has taken an interest In
the New York pOstOfliCe situation, and
50 IS understood has talked over the
matter with Postmaster General Payne.
Postmaster General Payne tonight
said the Investigation had been cOntem-
plated for a long time, and that the
only reason it had not taken place be-
fore now was the inability to spare in-
EpectOrs. He suggested that other large
offices likewise would be investigated
AIR. BristOW declined TO discuss the
matter I'm any way.
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PROVO NEWS NOTES.

Provo. oct. 26.-Henry p. Jensen. an old
resident Of Pleasant View ward, died Sun
day from general debility. The deceased
was born in Germany in 1928 and came to
Utah twenty-six years ago. He has lived
in Pleasant View the greater part OF the
time since coming to Utah. The de-
ceased was an Industrious man and high
" respected by his neighbOrs and friends.
He leaves a large family. The funeral
will be held. tomorrow Tuesday at
o'clock from the Pleasant View ward
house.
A daughter has been born TO Mr. and
Mrs. Upton Hoover; all well.
!. Fl. Frisby Of Snowflake, Ariz., is IN
the city with some Of his children, who
will attend the academy here. Mr.. Fris-
by may conclude to remain and go into
the mercantile business.
NJ F. Staley Of Dublan Mex, is visit
ing friends in Provo.
A marriage license has been issued 70
Edward Simpson of Minneapolis, age 20
and Annie Barlow of Springville, aged .
A large number of Provo people leti
this evening for Salt Lake to see Ben
HuT'
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PARK CITY NEWS NOTES.
New Secretary For Silver King Mine
Has Been Selected.

Park City. Oct 26-This is the last day
before registration here and the workers
for the two parties are making strenuous
efforts to locate the new corners In town
and have them get their names on the
registration books Park City has now
something like 1850 on the list and it Is
thought that the number will be raised
10 2U0O.
rotary of the Silver King Mining COM
pany made the appointment Of another
man for the place necessary and il is
given out on good authority that John a
Malta, who has been steward and book
keeper at the mine for the past five
years, has been appointed and will take
the position on Nov. ]. The appointment
OF Mr., Malta 90 this responsible position
Is merited one. as this gentleman IS a
Park City man, having beSn raised here
and since he has been i'm fST--FmpIov of
the company has shown himself to be a
thoroughly capable and reliable young
man and his many friends in Park City
and elsewhere viii be delighted 20 learn
fine position.
Grover Evans. the young man who was
injured Saturday In a runaway here, is so
much improved that he is now able to be
out though he shows the effects of the
terrible shaking up he received
Last night at his home below town Sam
Lee passed away. Sam Lee was one OF
the first Cinnamon 10 come 20 Park City
and is well known in the town.
The work of taking down the old Mar
sac mill is being carried ahead and tins
[ interior Of the building is being removed
rapidly.
A. r Davis Of salt Lake came up Il
Park city this morning
Archie Wilson and wife returned from
a weeks visit I'm American Fork.
Fred Rasband, after a few days spen
/ in Salt Lake. is again i'm Park
George Smith is in COalville betweeI
trains.
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STATE NEWS
BOY INSTANTLY KILLED
Frightened Horse 0rsgs Him Two
Blocks and He Is Dashed
Against Tree.

RichfieId oct. 2S.-The 6-year-old son Of
George J. Forsyth OF Loa, Wayne cOun-
ty. met with d terrible accident last Sat
urday afternoon. The little boy was wa
tering a horse at ditch near which
some other little boys were playing mar
bles. He decided to take a hand in the
game. so he tied the rope that was on
the animals neck 70 one of his legs be-
tween the knee and the thigh. Suddenly
the horse became frightened and ran
away, dragging the boy with him for two
blocks and throwing him against tree
killing him instantly. Mr.. Forsyth is one
Of the most respected citizens of LOa
and IL is a terrible blow 10 the family
The funeral will be held today.
Peter r. Olson was over from koo-
sharon and ne says the crops are bet
ter IN Grass Valley than they have ever
been since the country has been titled
He says there will be at least 5000 more
bushels of grain than there were last
year. ana the hay crop is fully 100 per
gent better this year. The people over
there are keep ng close watch on the
experiment farm that was established
there this year, as the success Of the
experiments viii demonstrate to the
farmers what crops are best adapted 10
that section.
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DISTRICT COURT AT NEP1I.
(speciaI to The HeraIdJ


Nephi. oct 2G-The district court was
opened here this morning, it being the
beginning Of the regular fall term, WITH
Judge NariOueeuX on the bench. The
following settings and orders were made;
The ve1ire for jurors was made return
able June 10.
Hannah S. SimOns vs.. Rio Grande
Western Railway company and Grand
Central Mining company was set for trial
Nov. 10.
Leonard belong VS.. Eagle & Blue Bell
Mining company Ct al: set for June II.
J. +. Harris VS. T. NJ Warren ct al;
set for Nov. y.
Daniel Neff VS.. South Swansea Mining
company; set for Nov. 10.
Bill Of jefferson Distilhng company VS..
J. p MOtherweu ct al: set for Nov. 16.
Western Loan & Savings company VS..
Elizabeth J. Shimmins: set for Nov. l6.
j. L. Lisonbee VS.. David Collins ct al
Juab school district VS.. Joel F. Grover
et al. set for Nov. Is.
j. Wilson Dryborough VS.. Dora Kohl;
Harper & Shcriver VS.. c. F. Eriecan-
brack q Co; set for Nov 20
Ajax Mining company vs. Hans j. Has
sci; demurrer Overruled and ten days
given to answer.
Daniel Neff vs.. South Swansea. demur-
rer Overruled and five days TO answer.
Edward Elmer VS.. George McCune et
al; demurrer confessed and thirty days
given 10 amend.
Dennis Sullivan VS.. Ella Sullivan; de
DlQEEeE 10 complaint OVER ultAs UAbLtOn 70
quash overruled and thirty days given TO
file an account
Mary S Ditmer vs.. John +. Ditmer; de-
murrer sustained and plaintiff given ten
days to amend.
Chloe FreckletOn VS.. Charles Freckle-
ton; demurrer Overruled and ten days
given to answer
In the matter Of the estate OF Peter E
Williams deceased application for order
approved; return of sale of the California
lode mining claim, patented was denied
and a resale ordered. This mining claim
was previously sold under an order Of
the court by the administrator for $500,
but. being appraised at 5000. the price Sc
cured for the claim was thought not suf.
ficient. and thus he ordered the property
TO be resold.
Court was adjourned until tomorrow
morning at 10 clock
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is HE INJURED OR NOT
St Louis Grand Jury After James
[. Blair, q Prominent
Lawyer.

St. Louis. oct. z6.-CUnhicting re-
ports as to the condition o. James L.
Blair. former general counsel Of the
Worlds fair. who is seriously ill at
his home in the suburbs, came out to-
Gay. DR.. Weyer resumed his vigil at
the bedside In the morning, relieving
DIT. Holman, who had been on watch
all night.
From the physicians reports, Mr.
Blair had passed comfortable night
and his condition was improving. Many
visitors who went 10 the house said
that the patient was in a dangerous
condition and that the physicians were
making every possible effort to keep
him alive. Mr.. Blair, fl was stated,
was able 20 retain no nOurishment eN-
cept that which was administered ny
pOdermically.
DR. Holman declared that Blair's fall
was the result Of the extreme weak
ness caused by being too long in the
open air and the strain of receiving
visitors. The fan resulted In eoncus-
sion of the brain.
This afternoon the grand jury re-
sumed its investigation into the
charges made by James T. Roberts
against James /. Blair. Roberts was
among several witnesses summoned by
the jury.
Judge James A. Seddon. a former law
partner Of James l. Blair, who sue
ceeded the latter as general counsel
of the Worlds fair. and Ralph c. kann,
an employee Of Seldom & Blair for many
years. also appeared in response to a
summons.
There YVES a sensational encounter
outside the grand jury room between
Judge Seldom and Roberts. The for
mer had. ii was reported, repudiated
an interview attributed TO him. Thls
made Roberts angry and he said:
"You have fCrsaken me. III go De-
fore the grand jury and tell all 4
know"
At o'clock this afternoon one Of the
attendants who came outside OF stan
cote" the Blair home. for a breath d
fresh air. stated that Mr.. Blair was III
a critical condition; that he was un-
conscious and that he had never fully
rcgafned consciousness since his fall
Percy Blair tonight made the follow
ing statement regarding his father
condition.
MY father has been barely conscious
all day. He seems to recognize those
about him, but that is all"
DR.. Wyer was reticent about express
ing an opinion.
"AIr. Blair is very sick man. ht
said. II don't care to make any further
statement"
DR.. Wyer was asked If Mr.. Blair wa
suffering from conclusion of the brain
but he declined to reply.
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MINER,s NARRow EscAPE.
Especial to The Herald)

Eureka, oct. 26.-Will Brown. a brother
OF superintendent Frank Brown of the
Centennial Eureka mine. had a narrow
escape from a horrible death in the mine
yesterday. He was unloading the cage
at the 700-fOOt level The cage is a
double-decker and it is the custom to
load the top deck first Brown was not
accustomed to working underground and
did not know this. When the lower deck
redched the station he leaned over to
unfasteu the car. The cage continued
to descend and the floor of the top deck
came down upon him. John Green the
cage rider quickly rang the stop sig
nal. and but for the slow speed of the
cage and the quick response Of the en-
gineer the man would have been crushed
to decth As IL was. he was unconscious
and lack ina the face when taken out but
suffered no serious iujulv.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-10-27
JUNGLE BEN" HARTMAN DEAD
Passed Away Sunday at His Mill
Creek Home of Diabetes.


Benjamin NJ. Hartman died Sunday
morning at 11:40 o'clock at his late
residence in Mill Creek OF diabetes,
from Vhici he had been a sufferer for
the past two years. It was not until
the last two months. however. that he
was compelled 20 give mp his accus-
toned duties. He was 6S years Of age.
The funeral viii be held from the Mill
Creek meeting house Wednesday noon.
oct. Is The remains may be seen at
the family residence. corner state and
Fourteenth South streets. from $3.50 to
II o'clock the morning of the funeral
Uncle Ben" as M. Hartman was
Familiarity called by his old-time assO-
Ciates. received considerable promi
hence last December when the out
going board Of county commissioners
removed Superintendent Jones as the
head OF the county infirmary and
elected him TO that position. He did
not hold it but a short time. however,
as the new board depOsed him and
Teinstated Mr.. Jones.
Mt. Hartman was born i'm Llanelly.
5Carmarthenshire. South Wales Oct. IA.
1885. He leaves wife. two sons and
one daughter. ten OF his children hav-
ing preceded him TO the grave.
He was the son OF Charles s. and
Mary Matthias Hartman and came To
Utah iu 1859. Accompanied by his
brother Edwin. ne returned to Wales
iu 1850. where he performed a mission
for the Mormon church. Up to within
a few days of his death he held the
position of president of the Gold Dust
Mining company ana director of the
ST. Joe Mining company. Tt was only
ON Friday last that he resigned the
position as president of the former
company, his brother Robert succeed
ing him. I'm politics ne was a Repub-
liCan. having affiliated himself with
that party after the division on party
lines took place i'm this state.
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CACHE STAKE CONFERENCE.
Apostle Smoot Urges More Activity
or a Wedding Out.


Logan, Oct 25--The regular quarterly
conference of the Cache stake convened
here today. The attendance owing to Ia
SmOot and Apostle feasible were the Wis
itors of note at the conference. At the
morning meeting Apostle Smoot made
q lengthy address, in which he expressed
the opinion that the church would be
much stronger II some of its dead
branches were removed and he urged that
nCn-active Latter-day Saints be induced
to reform and take an active part in the
church work. and if they refused to do
so that they be communicated He also
deprecated the securing Of divorces 10y
members of the church and urged parents
not to take their children from the dis
trict schools before graduation
At the afternoon TSeting there was a
great thrOng present Addresses were
made by Elder William Howell. a son 81
Congressman Howell; w. c. Parkinson.
George O. Pitkin, Apostles Teasdale and
SmOCt-
Apostle Smoot made a fervent plea for
the mothers of the land. urging that their
burden of home duties be lightened in or
vote to the training Of their children. To
that end he urged that in each locality
some sort of an association be formed 20
take the burden Of washing and ironing
from the shoulders Of mothers In
Provo said he Il know of six or eight
families that have united in this way and
BY installing a small water wheel and
employing a couple of INDECENT brethren
their washing is done easily and at small
cost, while two men find work that they
can do.
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DISTRICT COURT AT PROVO.
Socialists Apply For Restraining Or
der. Which is Granted.


Provo Oct 26-The divorce SUE Of
Mary Thomas VS.. Thopas G.. Thor~as oH
the ground of failure to provide Is 1Ow
being heard before Judge Booth in the
Fourth district court. There is a long
string Of witnesses on either side. The
parties live On Provo Bench.
+. s. Lund, secretary Of the Socialist
party Of the state Of Utah. has petition "a
the district court 20 enjoin J. T, Winn-
city recorder of Lehi, from printing on
the official ballot the nominations made
at a certain convention held at Lehi Oct
l6. under the head OF Socialist party"
The petition sets out that at said con-
vention John L. Snow was nominated for
mayor of Lehi City by a majority of
one and that he was voted for by Peter
Larson. who is not a member of the So
cialist party, and that said John l.. Snow
is not a Socialist. but 2 Democrat. The
rules of the party as 10 fusion are fully
set out and q copy Of an objection flied
with Recorder Winu and overruled by
him as a part Of the petition. A TEN
porary order has been issued in the case
by Judge Booth The hearing has been
set for Wednesday.
Estate Of Alfred Smith. dead; petition
for the appointment of Thomas NJ. Smith
as administrator has been set for hear
ing Nov. q. George WhitewOod and
Richard NJ lex. both of Spanish Fork.
natives of England, have been admitted
to citizenship. Estate Of Russell 3
Hines, deceased: petition for order con-
fiTming report of executor granted
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-10-27
AN INcoRRIGIBIF BOY.

Especial TO The Herald.D
Park City. Oct. 26.-Frank Pinneo, 10
year-old boy. who has been making con-
siderable trouble for his family and the
authorities here generally. was today ar
rested on a complaint sworn to by ]. ID.
smith. charging the lad with truancy-
While there is nothing serious in the
charge vet fl will serve TO bring the boy
before the authorities and IL Is thought
that the lad viii be committed to the
state reform school. as he has been steal
ing and committing small crimes for a
long time PinneO's bond was fixed at
500 and he being unable To furnish the
amount spent the night i'm Jail.
Elijah Malin. while at work i'm the Sill
yer King mine today was struck by some
falling ore. The rock struck Malin on
the right foot and broke one of the toes
besides bruising him up considerably.
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PEARSON WAS HASTY.
Asks That Sentence Against Him Be
Annulled.

ASKS mat OeuL6nCS A5d41AoS Hin DC
Annulled.
Rome Oct. 26.-From the political in
curry II appears that Richmond Pear
son. formerly United States consul at
Genoa. and now minister to Persia, who,
as announced Saturday. was fined in
default $50 and SIS costs for insulting
an Italian railroad official on Dec. 20,
1902. was completely within his right
in complaining of the behavior Of the
railroad official referred to, but. il is
alleged, that Mr. Pearson was himself
wrong by insulting the official. Mr..
Pearson claims the immunity enjoyed
by the diplomatic body, but it seems
when the incident occurred he had not
yet been appointed minister to Persia,
1t is also asserted that his letter to the
United States embassy here asking 70
have the sentence annulled is in such
form that it cannot be shown to the
Italian minister for foreign affairs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-10-27
CALMLY AWAITS THE END.
Physician Inoculated
with Deadly Disease.

Prominent Physician Inoculated
With Deadly Disease
Des Noines. Ia. oct. 26.-Dr. L. d.
Rood. one of the most prominent ply
ficiaus in this state. accidentally in
oculated himself with the disease while
attending child who was dying OF
lockiaw. and today his friends were
startled by his announcement that ne
expects to be dead in one week.
81 am feverishly awaiting the ap-
preach of next Saturday. when 7 shall
know whether 1 am to live or to die
said DIT. Rood.
Dr Rood had given the last drop OF
serum that remained I'm Des Moines to
the child. it was necessary 90 send TO
Detroit. Mich. before he succeeded In
getting a small quantity of the anti
tetauic serum for himself.
DIT. Scholer and DR.. Charles Smith
we're consulted by DIR. Rood. DIT. Smith
Baid.
.If the incubation has taken place
lt viii be known I'm two or three days,
and then, n 50. DIR. Rood must die
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stripped off hls clothes He refuses
sometimes TO talk. while at other times
he sets up a terrible wailing. Dunconbe
is IS years old and has wife and SIX
children Fourteen yeors ago he was
foreman at the Centennial Eureka mine
Two years ago he began to have sink
ing spells and was obliged TO give up
his work. He has spent the time since
then travelling over the country in hopes
OF finding relief from his trouble which,
physicians SAY. is sOftenlng Of the brain
The family came here some months ago
from kimberleV.
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PLFADFD GUIITY.

Delaware. O., Oct. 26-The trial Of
Joseph Stout. the young farmer charged
with assauIting Prince Yee son of the
emperor Of Korea, several weeks ago,
came up for hearing today Stout
pleaded guilty. Sentence was reserved.
Stout's excuse for the assault was that
ne did not like the princes popularity
among the American girls.
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FORMAL CHARGES FILED.
Pair Of Colorado Colonies to Run the
Gauntlet.

Denver, oct. 26.-The formal charges
against Colonels Fred Gross and +. +.
KimbaU. which are 30 be tried by
courtmartial. were handed TO Judge
Advocate Geer today. The two officers
are charged with having drawn weap-
ons on Major Arthur Williams and
threatening his life when the trouble
over the payrOlls occurred at Camp
Goldfeld on oct. ., and Colonel Kim
pail is further charged with having
dragn his revolver on his commanding
officer General Chase. and having
elected him from the formers head
quarters.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-10-27
EUREKA MAN INSANE.

Eureka, Oct Z6.-Frank Duncombe an
old time miner. became violently insane
at his home on Third street yesterday
and was taken into custody by. Sheriff
Cr0nin who viii take him 20 Ncphi to-
morrow for examination. He had been
IN a bad way an day and several times
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-10-27

tonvific. jefferson Co. Kansas. After trying
medicines labeled sure Cure almost without
number T wac Ted 20 try Dr. Ficrce's Golden
Medical Discovery. took two bottles and was
the rrr7t pain had 10 endure. and the terrible
cough Z had. 30 seems almost a miracle thar
was so soon relieved That God may spare YOU
many wears and ab.ndlntlv bless YOU IS the
PRAYER of your grateful friend"
IF you ask your dealer for Golden
Medical Discovery because YOU have
confidence IN It's cures, do not allow
yourself 10 be switched off to a medl-
cine claimed to be vjust as good" but
which Won did not ask for and of which
you know nothing.
DR. Picfce's Pleasant Pellets cure dix
ziuess and sick headache.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-10-27
THE
DESERFI SAVINGS BANK

DIRECTORS:
81. ". Ritter President.
Moses Thatcher, Vice President
ELIAS A. smith, Cashier
James sharp. John r.. Barnes, John G.
cutler. David ECcles. a. w carlson,
George Romney. John r.. Winder. Reed
Srnoor. j. r. EldredCc w. r.. James.
-Four per cent interest paid on savings
deposits.
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A Great Black Dress Goods Sale.
Reductions range 10. 20, 80 and 40 per
cent. BLACK taffeta silks wonderfully
undermined. AT WALKERS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-10-27

Washington. Oct 2G-Viola Allen and
company appeared in a revival Of Shake
speare-s comedy Twelfth Night at the
National theatre tonight. There was
very fashionable audience present and
A1iss Allen achieved notable success in
her first appearance in short clothes. Her
acting was delightful i'm the comedy and
love scenes.
John Blair scored a hit as MaIvOHO.
while the comedy parts were taken by
Clarence Hadnyside and Frank Currier.
Nora O'Brien made beautiful Olivia.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-10-27

I TOOK 4 scVerc
cold which settled
in the bronchial
tubes writes Rev
Frank HAY Of Nor
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-10-27

uncommon varl-
CIV IS rarely rec
oguized until il
has fastened It's
hold on the
lungs, and tllcre
are symptoms Of
rnneIInlr.llnn
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-10-14
( RAISED UPROAR
IN THE STATION

Two excited, jabbering Chinese were
marched into the Police Station yes
terday afternoon by officer Keanini,
and for fifteen minutes afterward the
clerks Office was in an uproar, celestial
language flying about in way abso-
lutely unintelligible to any of the OFF,
GERS. When the two had Gained down,
it was learned that the most voluble
Chinaman was accused Of being luna
tic.
He come in my store on Beretania
street." said Sing Chung, take my lit
tie girl and throw her around. He throw
boxes all over store too. He pupule.'
All Fan sputtered denial, but the
more he talked the more convinced were
the officers that he was crazy, and he
was sent to the pen