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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
IRRIGATION WORK WILL NOT
DRAG ALONG IN THE FUTURE

Investigations wiz be continued or
the Shesh0ne river project. Big Horn
basin, Wyoming, and Of the North
Platte river project Ia eastern WYE
ming and western Nebraska. InvesU-
cations have shown that the PaWnee
reservoir project in eastern Colorado
and that project 20 divert waters Of
Grand Fiver I'm western Colorado
on to lands IN Utah ara not
feasible. Investigations Wiu be
continued on the Utah project FOR stor-
ing tie water of the Duehesne river, on
the Uintah Indian reservation, and Of
diverting the waters Of the Jordan
river and Utah Jake. Also Of the pro-
posed reservoir system along Snake
river. Idaho, below American Fails,
and Of the salt river and San Carlos
projects in Arizona. though possibly
one Of these projects may be selected
for immediate construction.
The geological survey now has III
engineers employed on its scientific
force making Investigations and pro-
Jecting new works, under the irriga-
ton reclamation act This force viii
be doubled during the present year.
and as soon as the construction Of
projects Is authorized work on them
VIII be pushed vigorously and without
delay. Projects selected for immedi-
ate construction win involve the outlay
Of upwards of 81. 600 900.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
Speedily Cured by GutiGura
Soap, Ointment and Pills,
When All Other Remedies and
Best Physicians Fail.
COMPLETE TREATMENT, Sl.OO.

Ia the treatment Of torturing, disfg-
uring, itching, scaly, crusted, pimplv.
blotehy and serofulous humours of the
skin, scalp and blood, with loss Of hair.
Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills have
been wonderfully successful Even
the most obstinate Of constitutional hui
mours, such as bad blood, scrofula. in
herlted and contagious humours. with
loss Of hair, giandular swellings. ulcer
Gus patches in the throat aud mouth.
sore eyes, cOppeT-cOlOred blOtehes. as
well as boils, carbuncles, scurvy, sites.
ulcers and sores arising from an inn
pure or impoverished condition of the
blood, yield TO the Cuticura Treatment.
fail.
And greater still, If possible. is the
wonderful record Of cures Of tOrfuriuO.
dlsnguring humOurs among infants and
children. The suffering which Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment have alleviated
among the young, and the comfort
they have afforded w0rn-out and wor-
RED parents, have led to their adoption
in countless homes rs priceless cura-
tives for the skin and blood. Infantlle
and birth humOurs, milk crust, seal
head, eczema, rashes and every form of
itching, sculy, pimply skin and scalp
humours, with loss Of hair, Of infancy
and childhood, are speedily, peTma-
nentlg and economically cured when
all otherremedies suitable for children,
and even the best physicians, fail.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
WRECKS AND SLIDES.
jim HIPS Road Having Plenty Of
Trouble.

Jim H1lPs Road Having Plenty OF
Trouble.
Butte, Mont, March IA special to
the Miner from Kalispell says
Several wrecks occurred uDOn the
Great Northern last night and early
this morning. One was at LakevieW,
west of Kahspeu. where A. L. SOlberg
was badly injured, having his beaC
badly crushed and three ribs broken.
1t was a freight wreck and occurred by
a beam breaking and striking the frog
of the switch which derailed the cars,
and several were badly smashed. The
man injured was the rear brakeman.
Another wreck reported was the
westbound passenger, just east Of Is
sex, when IL ran into the rotary snow
pillow, killing one man, a bridge carpeu-
ter, whose name is not obtainable. and
badly injured the engineer Of the snow
pillow, named McGrevie. and his brake
man, name not obtainable. The snow
sid over 200 feet and blocked the train
completely. The train did not reach
KalispeI until a late hour tonight.
Several slides occurred during the
day. causing extra crews to be sent east
during the afternoon. The WestbOund
passenger trains We're delayed by the
wreck.
Another freight is reported wrecked
ia the mountains east of Kalispel No
other news is Obtainable. Another
wreck, caused by a landslide. is report
ed on the Jennings branch, In which It
is said the whole train left the track.
SoIberg is at the, hospital, resting
easily.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
SEARCHING FOR
CHARLES SCOT
Oregon Short Line Man Disap
psared Several Days Ago.
NEW ROAD WILL GO THROUGH
ELEINS BILL MAKES IT A CRIME
TO ASK FOR PASSES.

Friends Of Charles scott have been
searching the city to get trace Of his
wherea bouts. He has disappeared and
his absence is causing alarm. Scott
was clerk in The auditing office Of
the oregon Short Line ana worked in
the freight department He has been
missing several days and efforts 20 To-
cate him have been unsuccessful
Scott has been employed by the COM
pany about twelve months. He was
formerly employed as a clerk in Ar
mour & Co.'S wholesale house on West
First south street, and previous 10
that was in the employ of the Union
Pacific
Since working for the Short Line he
has been industrious and steady in his
habits. His accounts at the office are
IA good shape and no reason is known
for his continued absence. Scott has
wife and little child living in ghe
kendall terrace. Mrs. Scott is very
much perturbed over her husband
disappearance, and is unable 90 ac-
count for his Whereabouts. He came
from Omaha here about three years
ago, and some of his friends believe he
may have made up his mind suddenly
TO 90 back there, but he said nothing
70 MS WlLe ABOUT gong away ana MS
determination to leave the city must
have been unexpected.
1T IS not believed that he had very
much money with him when he dis
appeared. He left the house several
nights ago and led his wife to under
stand that he was going to meet some
friends. He did not return that night,
and the next morning he did not put
in an appearance at his accustomed
place in the Office. Not much alarm
was felt by his friends, as It was sup
posed that he had suddenly been called
away and Weuld return. A search was
finally begun, but no trace Of him has
been found.
Scott was about 50 years of age and
was devoted TO his wife and child.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
NEWSPAPER DEAL
Especial TO The Herald)

IIIU-III % 10 II-T nun
Cheyenne, Wyo., March IA deal IS
now pending for the purchase Of the
Daily Leader, the oldest and leading
Republican organ in the state. The
owners Of the Wyoming Tribune. the
morning daily, are said to have offered
Colonel Z. A. Slack, proprietor of the
Leader. a very good proposition and
the deal may be closed. II is said TO
be the plan Of the prospective pur-
chasers TO publish a morning and even
ing edition from the same Office. merely
consolidating the interests of the two
papers. w c. Deming, who also pub-
fishes the Tribune at Warren, o., is at
the head Of the Wyoming Tribune and
is negotiating the Leader deal.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
f. B. SMITH ARRIVES TODAY
Prominent Y. M. C. A. Worker VIII
Be Banqueted This Evening.

Prominent Y. M. C. A. Worker VIII
Be Banqueted This Evening.
Fred B. Smith Of Chicago. one of
the secretaries Of the international
committee Of Young Mems Christian
associations, wiz arrive in the city this
morning for a three days conference
with local workers. Mr.. Smiths par
ticular department Of the associations
activity Is its religious work, and his
energies viii be mainly devoted TO that
end.
Tonight he win meet a number of
the local workers at a supper ia the
Y. 81. G. A. rooms. over 100 have
accepted invitations. The address Of
the evening viii be made by Mr.. Smith,
after which arrangements for the men s
mass meeting Sunday afternoon viii
be discussed.
The salt Lake theatre has been Sc
cured for Sunday, and at $3.50 o'clock
Mr.. Smith viii deliver his address to
men entitled. 1.-THE Supper Of Death. %
Special music has been provided. No
charge viii be made. though tickets
viii be necessary. These may be Sc
cured Of association members, at the
office and public places throughout the
city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13

TO continue the corporate existence of
the company for thirty years. The di-
reCtOrs chosen are:
A. S. Blgelow, j. Henry Brooks, Viii
liam J. Ladd and Edward S. Grew OF
Boston; =. W. Hare Of IrOnwoOd,
Mich; William Bath Of HOughton,
Mich, and Edward r. Hall of Chicago.
The annual report was accepted With
out dissent.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
DEATH AND BIRTH REPORTS
County Attorney Win Prosecute All
Future law Infractions.

The next physician or midwife who
fails 60 register and report "a birth or
death VIII be prosecuted to the fullest
extent of the law, according 20 a letter
which County Attorney George Wester-
Welt yesterday sent TO every physician
and midwife Ia Salt Lake county.
Through an accident the county at
t0rney learned that the statutes making
lit compulsory for the registering and
reporting of deaths and births was be-
ing violated. either Intentionally or un-
Willingly by almost every physician
and midwife in the city and county.
An investigation revealed the wholesale
disregard for the law. And now Attor-
ney WesterYelt proposes TO make an
example Of the first one who breaks
the law
The letter also demands of the physi-
clans and midWiVes 10 register and re-
port at once amy and an births and
deaths which they may have overlooked
in the past.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
Did Much For Salt Lake.
A BEAUTIFUL TBOROuGHFARE
City Engineer Has Elaborate Plans
For the Paving Of Brigham Street.

city engineer alis z-LapoEaCe Plans
For the Paving Of Brigham Street.
The plans for the paving Of Brigham
street. from State TO- Tenth East
street. a5 prepared by City Engineer
Kelsey and approved by President
Clawson of the board Of public works,
provide for the most beautiful thor
oushfare in the city.
There are three sets of plans from
which the abutzing property owners or
the council can choose. The only
material difference between them is the
retaining wall which runs through the
center OF the street. from State street
Tor "a distance of several blocks
I'm enc instance the car lines viii run
down the center of the street. with a
retaining wall on either Side ON one
side of one wall viii be a parking and
a bicycle path. on the other side of the
second wall win be wide parking The
other two pans can for one retaining
wall. each being a little different I'm
construction from the other. I'm both
instances the eastbOund cars wiz be
lower than the ones running into town.
Ou either side of the center wall be-
y0ud the ear tracks viii be the bicycle
track and parking.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
FELL DOWN MINE

Tacoma, Wash. March 12.-Samuel
Tan, chief carpenter at the Hale Creek
coal mines. near Wilkeson, fell down a
shaft yesterday and was killed. The
shaft was inside the tunnel, and a dark
place. He went in to look for the SUI
perintendent and dropped forty-five
feet He fell across a wire cable and
was badly cut through the body. In
falling he struck Peter ROuscher, a
workman in the mine, but did not in
lure the man.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
PAYING UP WATER TAXES.
Delinquents Compelled to Settle o.
Have Their Supply Cut Of.

1889" A-NFEAy NAb w.
The emergency men of the water
works department. are adding several
hundred dollars a day 10 The Golfers Of
the city treasurer by compelling de-
inquent water taxpayers 10 Hquidatc
upon demand or have their supply cut
OFF without any further comment. The
men yesterday collected little over
Sio1. Every cent Of il was obtained
from business men in the vicinity of
Commercial street.
Water taxes are supposed 20 be paid
IA advance on or before August There
are always a number who put off set
Ting with the city for various reasons.
After a lapse of time the city treasurer
sends a notice 20 superintendent Frank
Hines of the department to close Off
water of delinQuents. A long list was
given superintendent Hines Monday
and his emergency men went out on
their rounds Rather than have their
water supply cut of, the taxes were
paid by those called upon. There are
several hundred yet to settle with the
city. During 1902 the city lost about
$500 out of about SOS. 900 collected. This
year the taxes viii aggregate about
$l08000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
WIZ AT.T. co onr

Spokane, Wash. March 12.-Over
forty labor unions are voting on the
proposition 90 Join in a sympathetic
strike on March %. The carrying out
of the proposition win throw out of en-
ployment betWeen & 600 and 5000. over
half the unions thus far voting have de-
cided ga favor of the strike. The Tou-
bic began months ago by'a strike Of the
employees Of tho Spokane Falls Cas-
light company upon the refusal 10 pay
union wages or to recognize the union.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
FATLFD AGAIN

Colorado Springs, Colo, March r.
Burglars last night effected an en-
trance into the Denver a. Rio Grande
Office az Colorado City and blew open
the safe. but failed to get any money.
A heavy charge Of nitro-giycerina was
put into the safe, which not only de-
mollshed the strong box. nut wrecked
the depot interior
This is the tenth attempt in the past
SIX years at this place, none of which
has been successful.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
AN AGED SCHEME

Knoxville. Tenn March I2.-Federal
Judge Clark today appointed j. u.
LOOMS OF Chattanooga receiver TO take
chazge Of Che famous "Alger Painted
Rock land. I'm Marion county Tonnes
see. About twelve years ago Senator
Al6er of Michigan bought this proper
ty for about $500 000 Re subsequently
recovered about $4,000 on i'll. The land
passed into the hands of Frederick
Gates. lr and others. "A savings bank
in ihe east advanced faoney ou a mort
cage AID Warts 10 loreclose It.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
TIE RuRDIcK MURpER.

Buffalo. March 12.-The inquest into
the murder of Edwin i. BuTdick viii
be held next Tuesday. Police Judge
Murphy said today that he would make
the most complete investigation ever
held IN this county.
The funeral of Mr.. and Mrs. Pen
nell. who were killed I'm the automobile
bodies viii be taken 20 Brunswick, Me-,
for interment
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13

arguments made by the defense yester-
day on a motion 10 take the case from
the jury and dismiss the prisoners. The
main point in the argument was the
contention that the prosecution OF the
cases under the conspiracy laws Of Illi-
nois did not necessarily interfere with
interstate commerce, as claimed by the
counsel for the operators.
They are indicted here for cOnspira-
cy 20 fX prices" said Mr. Barnes, mot
for bringing coal into the state nor for
mining IL in Indiana
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
NO FREE RIDES.
Elkins Bill Makes 1t a Crime to Ask
For Passes.


Railroad opinion of the interpreta-
ton of the Elkins anti rebate law is
crystalliZing and there is a marked
tendency 20 use the law hereafter as
an excuse for the entire abolition Of
passes and all sorts Of free transpor-
tatlon In the passenger department IL
also wipes out every form of rebate
and other favors to the shippers in the
freight business.
All the western offices have been fur
nished with copies of the new law for
their guidance. The bill makes il a
crime 10 ask for pass. One provision
of the bin forbids the solicitation Of
passes or free transpoi tation by any
shipper, politician or other person or
the granting Of such passes by the
railroads. 4 penalty is provided for
the person giving and the ONE accept
ing the pass
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
PASS Him ALONG.

Poruaad. ore. March 12.-Chief of
Police Huut has received the following
telegram from Sheriff j. r. Agnew of
Boise Ida.
i have q warrant for one j. a.. Brown
Tor obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. He is about 25 years of ase, 5
feet TO on IL inches tan. smooth shaven
ana heavy dark hair, weight about
$50 pounds, is salesman for George a.
Lowe & Co., Ogden Utah. Left here
Saturday with Grace Ashton. They
were In Portland Monday. Arrest and
Wire me-"
Brown was in Portland Monday even
ing. but since that time he has not been
seen
The above IS the Ogden man who was
thought TO have mysteriously dlsap-
peareff
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
LOCAL HlDOlES OESERTERS
Four salt Lakers Take French
Leave" after Entering the Navy.

aaHaHH taHAHA arAHHara AAA AAAa Az aaN
The naval recruiting officers, who
spent much Cine In this city last fan
securing men for the navy. ala not se-
cure 20 very patriotic class according
90 @ communication when District ATT
l1rlry Dennis o. Eichuor as secretary
to tle mayo. received yesterday from
Captain j. w. Dlckns of Mares ISL
and san Francesca The naval officer
SAID that George Spiers of ihis city
bad deserted the service When the
young man reached the Golden GATE
city Dee was Transferred 20 the United
States steamship Independence. DO did
uet taKe him very long TO grow tired OF
the service ana then he took French
eaue.r
This IS the fourth communication
which Attorney Eichror has received
zrcm Captain Dichus informing him
-laI local recruit, had refused 90 be-
a imam behind the guns" Captain
DIckns said that one 0f the penalties
for deserving is loss of citizenship for
ufe
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13

There's nothing better
than Scots Emulsion after
the GRIP. When the fever
is gone the body IS left weak
and exhausted the nervous
system is completely run
down and vitality is low.
Two things to do: give
strength to the whole body
and new force to the nerves.
SCOTS Emulsion will do it,;
contains just what the worn
out system needs.
Rich blood, healthy flesh,
resistive force, more and bet
ter nourishment are what
SCOTS Emulsion supplies to
the convalescent
Wen ssnd you sample IRE upon request
SCOTT & BOWNE - P.ad s1ssL Mes YORK
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
SHADOW OF EXCUSE.
Governor Peabody Investigates Con-
ditions at Colorado City.

diuons az SoloIauo C1ty.
Denver, Colo, March I2.-Governor
Peabody returned at noon today from
his visit TO Colorado City where he
went to make a personal Investigation
of the strike situation 20 enable him
better to take action looking 10 a settle
ment Of the trouble. This evening the
governor issued a statement. in which
he related the incidents Of his trip and
announced the belief that the militia
should be for the present maintained az
Colorado City on account of alleged
threats which have been made against
the nOn-uni0n WOrkmen i'm the boycott
ted mills. although be says he could
not find. upon the most rigid inquiry,
that the threats came from members of
the smeltermeu's union. He states that
he has asked the representatives Of
both sides OF the controversy with
their counsel to meet him in conference
al the state house Saturday afternoon
at O'Clock.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
ROAD WILL GO THROUGH.
Positively Known That Goulds Are
Backing Western PACIFIC.

Backing western Pacific.
Some time ago objections We're made
to the title under which the Western
Pacific Railway company is fling its
articles Of Incorporation. These Objec-
tiOns have been removed and the com
pany viii be permitted to continue the
name. The route of the proposed COM
pany was published In this department
Of The Herald several days ago. The
company viii build 10 this city. and il
is expected that q representative from
the Gould headquarters in New York
VIII visit the west some time this
month to look after the preliminary
work for the company.
This announcement is the first one
I'm which the Goulds have been definite
ly connected with the project, although
il was suspected that they were behind
the enterprise. Officers interested in
the project have made the statement
that there win he no delay in com
mencing the work. The name under
which the company has incorporated
is one under which the Southern Pa
cine has held. franchises, but it has re-
signed its rightto the use of the title.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
STRIKE sPRFADTNa

Chicago March 12-The strike of she
structural iron workers against the
American Bridge rOmpany. which has
started in the east has extended 90 The
eompany's contracts here and work on
two bridges under cons ruct0n for the
city were stopped today.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
DTRTCTORs FTTCTFD

Boston. March 12-At the annual
meeting Of the Osceola Mining com
pany the protective committee elected
. year ago piaced three directors on
the board. ana the stockholders voted
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
nFcHNTcAI. porNrs

Chicago March 12.-'rhe jurors in the
coal conspiracy case were given aEolh-
ev vacation today while Assistant
states Attorney Barnes answered the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-13
MURDOCH GOES
TO CAL WESTON
Will Have Charge Of a Large
Weather Bureau There.
IS An IMPORTANT PROMOTION
DIR. r. J. HYATT OF ST. LOUIS
TO FILL VACANCY HERE.
IS AN IMPORTANT PROMOTION

Section Director I. Murdoch, who
Tor the past Jour years has had charge
or Pie weather bureau Office in this
cltHs has been promoted by receiving
an appointment 20 take charge of the
station az Galveston Tex Mr. Muir
doch. Mace wiz Doe taken by DR. Rob
ert j. Hyatt OF ST. Louis. and his place
WIN Dee filled by the observer now at
Galveston.
This change was entirely unexpected.
Az Murdoch only received word of it
yesterday morning A dispatch from
81. Louis appearing IN The Herald yes
teroay morning stated that DR.. Hyatt
mad been transferred TO this station
and would De here April rs 20 take
up his duties. This notice was The first
inumation AIR. Murdoch had of any
change in the officials here. Later in
Lne morning he received a telegram
trom the head Office at Washington
informing him OF the exchange Of pO-
sltlons and his promotion. AIR. Muir
doch expects 10 leave here about April
10 for his new station
Goes to Important Station.
The bureau at Galveston is one of
the most important ones I'm the United
states. and among weather men it is
considered a high honor TO De appoint
ed 20 IT, At that place Mr.. Murdoch
VIII nave charge OF five sub-OhCials.
Besides the regular weather 0bserVa-
tons, the Galveston station includes
me crop service, the cotton belt serv-
Ice and the marine service. The bu-
reau l5 one of the most completely
equipped iu the country. 1t Is provided
with its own presses where the bulle-
tins are printed.
Mr.. Murdoch regrets TO leave Salt
Lake and the many friends he has
made here are sorry 10 see him go. but
they are glad of his promotion
Wnen Mr.. Murdoch came here four
years ago the local weather bureau
was small one, with only two
subordinate employees only eight tele-
graphic weather reports were received
daily and only a few bulletins were
distributed. Since Mr. Murdoch has
had charge the station has become a
first class one. with three subordinate
employees. over forty telegraphlc re-
ports are received daily, and over $50
maps of weather conSi-ions are sent
out each day
Did Much For Salt Lake.
Voluntary stations have been estab-
hshcd throughout the state and a splen-
did crop service has been afforded the
farmers. Under Mr. Murdoch's direc-
ton most vabsable SET OF records Of
the CreGt SALE lake have been kept
and in this way valuable information
has been gained that was before neg
lected
Mr.. Murdoch entered the weather bu-
reau service twelve years ago in Oma-
ha. Neb. Then he went 20 Washing
ton, ID. c.. where he remained for some
years. He came directly here from
that place
DIP Hyatt, who takes Mr.. Murdoeh's
place. has been in the weather service
for about twenty-five years.