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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22

reached a depth Of 500 feet. work being
temporarily suspended at this point await
ing the putting In of casing before fur
ther operations may proceed. The cas-
ing has arrived at Cotton and some of
il is now eE route to the ground. whittier
1t is transported by fOur-hOurse wagons
and teams. IL should all be in before
two weeks at the latest.
With the placing of the casing, says
Driller Beverly. who is in charge of af-
fairs there, work will be pushed The
oil and gas above the three hundred-fOOt
mark does not diminish. says Mr.. Bev-
erly. but on the other hand seems to
increase as the rig has stood idle two
weeks awaiting the casing.
Professor Kingsbury of the University
Of Utah, e. A. r Orlab and c. 3. Stew
art Of Salt Lake City. largely interested
in the property, are TO make an inspec-
ton of it after the casing has been put
i'm. From the indications as far as work
has progressed the management is cOntt-
dent of a pumping well before the fiji
teen hundred depth is attained
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22
STATE NEWS

blue eyes. fair complexion, long nose,
feet inches
Robert Swandt aged Il years: blue
ey IS. light brown hair, fair complex
ion.
John Green. aged - years; blue eyes,
dark brown hair and complexion, stoop-
shouldered. heavy bearded but smooth
shaver.
Sylvester Miller, trumpeter. aged q
year,. . feet , inches. brown hair and
eyes. scar over left temple and two
scars on second and third fingers of left
hand.
Thomas w. Stack aged % years; feet
inches blue eyes black hair. rudy
complexion. tattoo marks IT. W. ).
George r. Buckley aged a years
feet inches. tattO marks of woman
and words Memory Of Mother on fore
arm. blue eyes. light brown hair and
muddy comnIeXion.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22
A PRISONER ESCAPES
Miner 0verhauIs Hin in Soldier
Canyon and Obtains the
Reward.

TOoele City, July 2l-Fay Herran. a
prisoner arrested in Eureka by Sheriff
shields on the charge Of bigamy. made
his escape from the county jail here yes
terQay forenoon. About "A half hour Ia
ter posse started on his trail. which
led to the mountains above town. and al
though they searched all day for him,
Jailed TO locate the gentleman.
This morning. however he was seen m
Soldier canyon about two miles south
east Of stockton. by Joe Hanson.
miner. who was taking supplies TO his
camp in the canyon.
Mr.. Hanson recognized the fugitive,
arrested ard brought HIM back 10 the
sheriff. receiving S25 for his mornings
work. the sheriff having offered that
amount FOR his prisoners capture.
Heron says that some Of the posse
PASSED few feet from him yesterday as
he lay concealed i'm "A clump of brushes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22
CHAPTER OF BURGLAR1Es.
Suspicion Points to George Session As
GUILTY Partv-Under Arrest.

Park City. July I-Park City has been
the scene of a series of burglaries .or the
past two weeks and IL Is apparently i'm
possible to locate the criminals. Last
night the Union saloon was broken into
morning Officer Watson arrested George
Sessions on suspicion. One bottle of the
missing liquor was found in his posses
sion and later developments go To Indicate
that he has been guilty Of carrying on
e. e rObberies. Sessions has only re-
Gently been released after having served
az eighteen months sentence for house
breaking he having broken into Asch-
helms store about two years ago.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22
Bob Whites.



Lis'eu TO dc lonesome quail
I'm dc comm Oh de night,
Calm 20 his mate ter cum
To dc nest Oh liz Bob White.
Heah him call. an den he wait
Fo' de answer. out oh sight,
Den ne pipe again an say.
Tn dat lonesome way. Bob White.
Den de sun pull down de blinds
on de glim rim oh De light.
An de cricket I'm de hresh
Scrcnadc pooh liT Bob White
Spec Bob fecrcd ter pipe sum mo
In de bushes ob de night.
So he hide bchiu he wing
Cricket sing. Go sleep. Bob White.
Oar avn uddcrs in de wuld.
Settin' i'm de glim'riu' light.
WOndcrin' why dar mates doan' cum
Jcs' laik lonesome ILL Bob White.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22
Foresight.
washington Starr

You insist on having man who car
ries rifle in every scene2' queried the
startled playwright.
THAT must be in the contract" an
sweTed the star.
But - must appear very sensational
and inartistic"
Cant help it. 7 play a territory where
audiences have a way Of getting rest
less. I want them TO see that we've got
the drop on them before they start throw
ing things
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22
CoALvILLE NEWS NOTES.

Joseph Stover's saloon at Echo was
burglarized last night and a small guam
titv of whisky stolen The money tills
were empty and the burglars plumber was
limited to few drinks. Tramps are ac-
cused of being the culpritS.
Two more cases of smallpox were quar-
antined today. One OF the cases is of d
malignant type OF the disease.
The financial statement of the county
shows balance in the treasury of
Sl5.OOO.
Commissioners Paskett and Malin went
TO Salt Lake today 10 appear before the
state board of equalization and protest
against the proposed increase of the as
sessed valuation of the personal property
I'm Summit county.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22
cITY coUNcIL MEETINa.
Marshal Notified to See That Streets
Are Cleaned of Weeds.

Provo. July 1.-THE following business
was transacted al the meeting of the city
council last evening:
Charles DeMoisy, secretary Of the state
board of INSANITY presented cOmmunl-
cation calling attention TO the insult
cheney OF the water supply furnished the
mental hospital and requesting lmmeul-
ate relief.
The matter was referred TO the com
mittee on water works for investigation
and with instructions TO investigate the
co.sSract with the mental hospital ana
the manner of the use of the water by
the institution.
The committee on sewer recommended
the extension of the sewer on center
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22
DUEL OVER CARD GAME.

Jackson, KY, July 21.-At Cave Run
school house. three miles from here. to-
day Mack Howard and James Barrett,
a negro. fought a duel with pistols, the
result Of a card game. Both were IA
tally wounded and James Wires, aged
u. who was sitting at his desk i'm the
school house, was shot in the abdomen.
Wires may recover
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22
SICK AND PENNILESS.
Mrs. Annie Scott of Provo Ill in
Hotel

Mrs. Annie Scott of Provo Ill in
Hotel.
An aged woman. who said she had
lived i'm Provo for over forty years and
who gave her name as Mrs Annie
Scott, was found in a dangerous condi-
ton early this morning in a room in
the American house or Commercial
street The woman seemed to be suf-
leTing from very severe attack Of
-sthma and was scarcely able TO
Dbreathe. The police were notified of
her condition and called in DR.. Bene-
dict. The woman had applied to the
proprietor of the place for a room late
yesterday afternoon, saying that she
had no money and desired to lie down
She is 80 years old and is "A native Of
this state. She has lived in Provo for
fOrty-fOur years. She has two sons,
William and Andrew Scott who are
living at Raymond. Can. She will
probably be taken charge Of by the
county today.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22

street and on Third West street. Report
adopted.
A stipulation between the Telluride
Power company and Provo City regarding
the rights to the use Of the waters in
Provo canyon was referred to the COM
mittee on judiciary.
a lease given some years ago to the
b. Y. A. Athletic association and others
for the city park was cancelled.
The city marshal was instructed to
notify property owners on Academy ave
nue. and other streets to clean sidewalks
from weeds, etc.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22
RuMoR DENIED

oyster Bay. \. Y. July 2.-The re-
ported invitation TO the Prince AMI
Princess Of Wales to visit this country
and 20 be the guests of President
Roosevelt. il can be said. is without
foundation i'm fact Ii is said to he
quite unlikely that any such visit is i'm
contemplation by the Prince and
Princess of Wales
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22
A Reasonable Excuse.

ct am angry with YOU said the So
WhoOpee. who had written an account Of
her theater Marty.
Angry with me? For what reason2''
he begged.
reason enough Just look how Won
described my new French theater-gown.
You gave it a scant ten lines of com
mPnt. Why. Won really seemed to 10 at
q loss for something 10 say about IT,"
1T wasn't nv fault" protested the re-
nOTter. There wasn't enough ~ that
dress to fill more than ten lines"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22

polite forms OF one generation become
the absurdities Of the next a century
ago a young man writing a love letter
addressed his fiancee asffrespected Miss.
Today he begins either with something
like Dear Old Girl" or, more frequently
with no salutatiOn at all. Yesterday,
people in good society said Yes. ma am
No, sir. Today they arc instructed 10
say simply YES and no Tomorrow they
win say yep and nope We live in a rapid
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22
Reflections of a Bachelor.


A woman wants TO go to weddings the
v-av man wants TO go 20 congress
a Young man married may he young
man married but a young man unmar-
ricd Is "a broken plaything for all woman
when a woman is not on good terms
vitb her husband. she has an idea tnat
~ only -essou he doesn't get rich Is 20
keen her from having all things she ue-
sires.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22
RAILWAYS INTERESTED.

PittsburE. Kan July 2i.-kansas rail
roads are opposing the proposed raise of
wages for miners because il means higher
prices for coal. Even the roads which
do not own their own mines are inter
ested for they must buy their coal. and
an Increase in the cost of production
means an increase in the cost of coal to
hrr
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22
ALDERMAN INDICTED.

at the district attorneys office today
that the grand jury has handed down
an indictment against Alderman J. e
Gaffney. IN connection with the -investi-
cations into the Tammany dock board
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22
GUsHER COMING IN.
Looks Like a Sure Enough Strike at
Uintah Oil Well.

'"I'7'I"I % IIIV III aIW-T
Price. Utah July 1.-THE well Of the
llntah OIL company on Willow creek.
eleven miles out from Cotton. has now
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22
omce 142 Main street CUpstairsl.

Representing the Following Well known
COMPANIES:
Commercial Union Assurance
Co OF London ............. SIS, 600. 900 %
London Assurance Corporation 100000 %
don -. -. ...... -. :. 15,OOO.OOO 90
England -. -. -. -. 10000. oOO 90
American Philadelphia ....... $500, 900 Oh
New York Underwriters s. ....... u, 259, 900 90
Standard Accident ms. Co... 100000 0
Losses paid through this Agency
exceed $5OO.OOO
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-22
TIRE OF SERVICE.

Remaining June 30. III
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-18

LIBBY'S RICH CUT GLASS
Beautiful shapes, reasonable prices"
A Complete Assortment. Prices
from $3.50 up.
STERLING SILVER WARE
A few of which are Napkin Rings,
Sugar Spoons, longs, Forks, Knives,
Salad Forks and Spoons, Nutcrackers,
Gravy, Cream, Punch and Soup Ladies.
Prices: $1.75 to $1,000.
LAMPS
Piano, Parlor, Hanging and Reading.
Artistic up-to-date in design, well
made and unequalled in finish.
BRONZES, BUSTS, AND STATUES
Would improve the appearance of
your home. The assortment is large.
ONYX TOP, GILT FINISH TABLES.
This style of goods are sought for on
account of their elegant and graceful
appearance and general usefulness.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-18
CAN VISIT
SHIP SUNDAY
KENTUCKY AND WISCONSIN WILL
BE OPEN TO INSPECTION BY
PUBLIC Oh SUNDAY.


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~ Ia IN Ia laalel li'lli 1t can ne sup
i'i,t DS Cile sno!G peopIe, SO III oruer
HpI 10 nave any lllhe wasted, ne work
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-18
CHINESE ARE
GOING ASHORE
ADMIRAL EVANS AND INSPECTOR
BROWN HAVE COME TO AN UN-
DERSTANDING ON SUBJECT.

The Chinese regularly enlisted on the
warships will be permitted ashore by
the immigration authorities, under GER
tan restrictions. The orders that Chi
nese Commissioner Brown received
from the Department of Commerce and
Labor We're explicit and were in answer
to the cable which he sent day before
yesterday regarding the matter of per-
hitting Chinese stewards to land at
this port. .Y.
Commissioner Brown was directed
that any Chinese enlisted on any of the
vessels of the fleet could be permitted
ashore during the day time on business
They cannot be allowed ashore over
night
Admiral Evans the commander of
the fleet had an interview with Com
missioner Brown on the subject and
satisfactory understanding was
reached. Descriptions and lists of the
enlisted Chinese who are to go ashore
are supplied by the officers of the fleet
to the immigration officials in the
morning. In case of any of the Chinese
Mail to return to the ships by night fall,
notification of their absence is to be
sent to the immigration officials. The
order went into effect today, and will
have the effect of enabling the officers
of the fleet to enjoy the fresh goods
from local markets.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-18

Eva Plantation has q dividend no.
/ tiCe i'm this issue.
| The China was sighted off Makapu
! Point at ll:40 o'clock this forenoon.
Mirikidaui, barber shop and bath
! rooms, Nuuanu street, near Beretania.
Santa Claus Emporium open even
ings until Christmas. Wall Nichols
/ Co.
The S. $. America from Seattle was
reported off Koko Head at o'clock ,his
morning
Rainier Beer makes a delightful even
| ing refreshment. Order a case from the
agents.
Injury received by Bert Hebron in
last Saturdays football game is now
reported serious
Christmas slippers can be procured
from Manufacturers Shoe Co., from
$3.50 a pair upward
Do not fail to get a copy of tomor-
rows Star. 1t will contaian a comic
section for the children.
The Christmas tree exercises of the
Kawaiahao Sunday School will be held
this evening in the Kawaiahao church.
A special meeting of Hawaiian Tribe
No. l, l. O. r. NJ. win be held Mon
day evening for voting on candidates
and comforting degrees.
It is reported that there is some diff
ficulty with the Japanese laborers on
Hutchinson Plantation, Kau, Island of
Hawaii, growing out of a. grievance
they claim against Mr.. Mann, the head
luna.
Turkey will be the heading feature of
the Honolulu Christmas dinner. This
is on account of the immense shipment
just arrived on the Ventura" consign-
ed to Metropolitan Meat Co.
Tomorrow will be the biggest souve-
mir day yet at Sachs Dry Goods Co.
Handsomely bound books by standard
authors will be given away with each
purchase of one dollar and upward
John Neill has severed his connection
with Cation Neill & Co.. Ltd, engineers
and iron founders, being one of the
principal promoters of that now estab-
ltshed business for the past seven years
Our assortment of Christmas goods is
the largest and most complete in the
city. Twenty cases of beautiful china
ware in the most exquisite designs
have just been opened. Come and
make your selections now. Oriental
Bazaar
DIR. Mary Roberts Smith will address
the Kilohana Art League tomorrow af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock on Household Nd
ministration." The following ladies will
pour tea: Mrs. S. Kinney. Mrs. w. NJ.
Graham, Mrs. Phi,ip Dodge Miss
Clarke.
Charles Dole has been pronounced
out of danger by his attending physi-
clans He still remains at the home of
Edgar Hanriques. Nuuanu valley,
where he was carried when the acct
dent happened a week ago last Satur-
day.
They are here at last. Those who
have placed orders for stone beer tum-
blers with w. w. Dimond & Co. can
now have them. A large assortment to
pick from. A pretty line of decorated
shaving mugs also received and are
now on display.
The next meeting of the Honolulu
Engineering Association will be held ins
the Assembly Hall, over the offices of
Castle & Cooke, Ltd, corner of King
and Bethel streets, on Monday, Decem-
Der 81, at 8 p. m. The subject for the
evening will be Mechanical Refrigera-
ton" by O. r. Williams.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-18
JardinierS and Stands
Famous China

Royal Worcester Coaport Mntons Douton Dresden Limoges
Haviand, and many others included in our lines.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-18

WILL BE FOUND IN OUR LARGE AND VARIED STOCK,
AND KNOWING THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PUR-
CHASES SUITABLE AS PRESENTS WE CALL YOUR AT
TENTION TO A FEW OF THE MANY BEAUTIFUL AND
USEFUL ARTICLES NOW ON VIEW
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-18
Lemonade and Liqueur Sets

Our variety Of this (nand decorations makes it
select from Prices $I.75 to $3.50.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-18
NEw AOVERr,sEmENrs
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL
Paragraphs That Give Condensed
News Of The Day.
THE WEATHER.

Weather Bureau Punahou, I p. m.
Light nOrtherly airs; fair weather.
Morning minimum temperature, &c;
midday maximum temperature, 20;
barometer, 9 "a. m. 3O.O3, steady. Ccor-
rected for gravity); rainfall, "A hours
ending 9 a. m, 90; absolute moisture
9 a. m. 6S grains per cubic foot humi-
dity a. m. ~ per cent.
r.. G. LYDECKER.
Territorial Meteorological.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-18

Ancient Roman Incense Burner
By Coast this unique piece
of 1t is m exhibition
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-18

Want ads in the Star bring quick re-
suits. Three lines three times for rs
cents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-18
Honolulu Iron Works,
STEAM ENGINES, SUGAR MILLS
BOILERS, COOLERS, IRON, BRASS
AND LEI CASTINGS.

Machinery Of Every Description Made
to order. Particular attention raId ~
Ships Blacksmithing. Job Work Exc
cuted on Short Notice.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
JUDGE LONGS FUNERAL
HELD THIS AFTERNOON
Services to Be Conducted at O'clock
at st. Paul's Chapel.

The funeral of Judge John G. Long,
United States consul general at Cairo,
Egypt, whose body was brought here
from Dunbar, Scotland, where he died as
the result of an accident, will be held al
3 O'Clock this afternoon from st. PauPs
Chapel IN Rock Creek Cemetery. The
Rev. DR.. Grif1th. of the Church of the
Ascension, will afficiate.
Judge Longs death occurred on July
2S, while he was travelling in Scotland
for the benefit of his health He had
been granted a six months leave of
absence from his post in Cairo. His
body was brought here under direction
OF the State Department, and was ac-
companied by Captain Clifford Hull, of
the British army.
Judge Long was native OF Whining
ton. N. c., having been born there Au-
gust 9, 1876 His family later moved to
st. Augustine, Fla. He became interested
in politics in early life, and many years
ago held the position as postmaster at
ST. Augustine. He was at one time a
judge in st. Johns county, Fla, and
was appointed TO the consul post In 1899
He was f1fty-eight years old. and Is
survived by sister and two brothers.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
MANY PRISONERS AIDED
BY EPISCOPAL SOCIETY
Quarterly Report of Board of Directors
Made Public.

The quarterly report of the board of
directors of the prisoners aid depart
ment OF the Protestant Episcopal Church
has just been made public. The docu-
ment is signed by Richard P. Williams.
Rachel c. Levy. H. F. Case, and I. II.
Bradford.
During the period covered by the re-
port 533 persons were assisted. 162
were visited, 45 were sent 10 their
homes. work was obtained for 10, cloth
ing for 26, homes for 7, while 9 were re-
leased from the workhouse and 1 from
the Jail. Fines paid amounted TO
Ss44.73. and of ihis ss14.03 was returned
by parents of the persons assisted.
An appeal is made for contributions
to The treasury of the society. as it is
in need OF funds 10 properly conduct the
work of rescuing from a Jail or work
house sentence boys and girls who come
TO this city as strangers and are ar
rested on minor charges.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

Boy May Inherit the Goddard Fortune
The President Congratulates.

NEW ROCHELLE, n. Y, Aug 20
Congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs. c. OIL
yer Iselin upon the arrival of a son at
their All View home. Premium Point
yesterday. are pouring in The baby
weighs eight pounds and six ounces. and
# was reported that Mrs. IseIin and the
child were doing nicely.
At o'clock yesterday morning. when
the baby arrived. Mr.. Iselin was on the
Reliance. of Sandy Hook A message was
sent to him and he hurried home, reach
ing New Rochelle at O'Clock in the af-
ternoon.
Mrs. Iselin has not missed an inter-
national yacht race since her husband
has been interested in cup defenders,
and her mother will report every move
ment of the Reliance and Shamrock
tomorrow from the time they cross the
line to the finish of the race.
Mr.. Iselin's daughter communicated
the news to their friend, Miss Alice
Roosevelt, at Oyster Bay, and Miss
Roosevelt and the President sent their
heartiest congratulations. The baby is
the first TO arrive at the IseIin mansion
in fifteen years.
Mrs. Iselin was Miss Hope Goddard
of Providence. the only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Goddard. She has been
married TO the yachtsman about nine
years. and this is their first child. The
infant. 1t is expected. will inherit the
Goddard millions. The yachtsman has
four other children. but they are all by
his first wife.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Academy-"A A Ragged Hero"

"a Ragged Hero will begin its third
engagement IN this city at the Academy
next Monday evening
Maurice j. Fielding has built an in
teresting story. In exhibiting the 1ck-
leness of man and the results OF a pas
sion for strong drink. he has placed a
knight OF the road" in many COM
manding positions. where he demon
strates his worth in true melodramatic
fashion. This IS first accomplished
when the hobo" describes a burning
building. in which child is crying for
help from a second story window.
He looks over the place hurriedly,
discovers a swing, sways in IL TO and
fro until he goes sufficiently high for
tho child to jump into his arms, and
she is saved as the building collapses.
Later on IL is he who enables the
heroine TO reach her lover. accused OF
murder. carrying with her q rep-ieye.
In this scene the heroine descends q
steep hill on q sled. dashes Immediately
in front OF a fast express, and reaches
the prison in the nick Of time. The en-
gine and train used are ingeniously
constructed. Hal Brown, a capable actor.
makes an interesting parsonage of the
ragged hero" while Julia West is a
pretty heroine. Gertrude SwIggett, a
clever interpreter of eccentric comedy
roles, is amusing as gawky country
girl.