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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-11-05
COMING SEA FIGHTER
SUCCUMBS TO FOOTBALL

Annapolis, Nd. Nov. 4.-Midshipman
Charles ClOfford Gill of Kansas. a mem
Der Of the fourth class at the naval acad-
envy. is sick at the naval academy hos
pital as the result of INJURIES received
While at practice at football on Wednes-
day afternoon. The young man fell on
the football and another man fell on top
Of him. Superintendent Brownson tcle-
graphed to Baltimore Cor Surgeon J. NJ. t
Finney of Johns Hopkins hospital who
arrived IN Annapolis on a special train
and performed an ODera-iOn on the in
jured midshiDman. Though in a critical
condition. Gill is entirely conscious and
has been since the operation vas per-
formed. His father has been informed.
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PARK CITY HERE TODAY
East Side High School Will
Battle With Miners at
Walkers.

The East Side High school football team
meets the Park city High school eleven
at Walkers field this afternoon. the game
commencing at O'Clock The East Side
team is making a strong bid for honors in
the High school class in this state and is
composed of a crowd of husky PLAYERS
Heretofore it has always been the West
Side aggregation that las had easy pick
ing IN the High school class but the
East Side students intend TO dispute The
field with the West Siders from row on.
Today's game with the Park Iitv team
is the first aggregation the East Side
team has brought to the city 10 meet in
game, and il will naturally make a
strong effort TO win the game. Arrange
ments are under way to Set on a game
with the Ogden High school for next
Saturday. and the West Slider High school
for the Saturday following.
The lineup for today's game will be as
follows
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OPERA HOUSE PACKED
Ex-senator Davis Appeals TO
the Citizens of His Home
Town For Support.

ElkiHs. w. Va. Nov 4.-Henry G..
Davis appealed TO his fellow towns
men tonight to support him as the
Democratic nominee for the vice pres
idency. The address was listened TO
by as many citizens of ElNins as could
get into the opera house. Among those
who sat behind the senator on the
stage were Blaine and Davis Elkins.
sons of Senator Elkins.
The meeting was the elimination of
2 day of campaigning in a special
train. The train reached Elkins at
o'clock On account of the decision of
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RABBI FREUND COMING.
Jewish Church to Have New Pastor,
Succeeding DR.. Reynolds.

Rabbi Charles A. Freund of Washing
ton. D. c., has received a call TO the
pastorate OF the B'nai Israel church vf
the reformed Jews. The new pastor is
expected TO arrive in Salt Lake NOvem-
Der 80. and viii preach his first sermon
here December >.
The trustees of the local church have
had Rabbi Freund in mind as minis
ter for some time. When Judge Simon
a Wooif of Washington was in Salt
Lake short time ago he was consulted
about the matter. The judge advised
the members of the church that the
Washington rabbi would be an excel
lent man for the place. so call was
issued inviting Mr. Freund to come TO
Salt Lake
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the citizens TO accompany him TO Mil
Creek and Suttonville, several cars
We're added to the train, and were
Immediately filled with enthusiastic
citizens who enjoyed the shouts ana
enthusiasm of each meeting.
Mr.. Davis tonight reviewed the de-
velopment of this region, in connec-
ton with which he frequently men
toned the name of Senator EAkins,
who was with him. he said. except po-
litically. The candidate read tele-
gram he received tonight from Vice
President Langstrect of the Wabash
system, a Republican he explained, but
d staunch supporter Of Mr.. Davis. MIR.
Langstreet said he was now on tour
of the lines of his road in West Vir-
ginia in behalf of Mr.. Davis. During
the day Mr.. Davis subordinated ma
tional political discussion TO personal
appeals to his neighbors for endorse
ment.
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FORBES AND COBB GO
TEN ROUNDS TO A DRAW

Detroit. Mich Nov. 4.--Clarence Forbes
of Chicago and Harry Cobb of Detroit
fought ten rounds to draw at the De-
troit Athletic club tonight. For five
rounds Forbes was easily master Of the
situation. but Cobb evened up matters in
the seventh. eighth and ninth. having
Forbes in a tired condition at the end Of
the eighth In the tenth round honors
were even.
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and. in accordance with law and an order
Of the board of directors made on the ist
dav of Oct 1904. so many shares of each
parcel of stock as may be necessary will
bp sold at public auction at the office OF
the company at 207 Progress building.
Salt Lake City. Utah. on Saturday, the
18Th DAY OF November. 1904, at 2 .. m,
10 nav the delinduent assessment
thereon together with the costs OF adver-
Using and expense OF sale.
JOHN CAMPBELL. Sec'y.
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Delinquent Notice.

MAYFLOWER MINING COMPANY
Principal place of business. 207 Progress
building. salt Lake CITY Utah. Notice
mere are delinquent upon the following
described stock on account of assessn,al'f
No 10 of a cent per share levied on tho
lst day of October 1891 the several
amounts set opposite the names of tho
No. Of M - A..
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q s T. TO PLAY PROVO.

The o s J. football team leaves Tor
American Fork today 70 play the Provo
team there. The o. S I. lines M as
follows: Cracroft. l. e.; Baysinger. ]. l.;
Hilton. l. E.: Norwell. c.; Don, l. &; Hunt,
r T.. Bowen T g: PenrOse. q b Dan
H.
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CONNORs SENTENCED.

Blackfoot- Ida, Nov flames Con-
nefs who was convicted of murder in
the first degree for the killing of Dep
uty Sheriff Sweet on Sept -. was to-
night sentenced 10 be hanged on Dec.
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MCCLELLAN TAKES OFFER.
Will Play Organ at the st. Louis Elk
position.

John J. Mcclellan, the Tabernacle or
ganist, has accepted the offer of me
worlds fair management to give re-
citai on the organ AT festival hall at
The Louisiana purchase exposition the
latter part of the month.
Mr.. Mcclellan expects 10 leave Salt
Lake for st. Louis about, November IS.
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SIXTH SOUTH FUCKERS WIN.

The sixth South Buckers defeated the
Third Grants yesterday at Walkers field
by a score Of , to .. The game was in
tcresting and both sides put I'D a good
article Of football The lineup:
fwfh
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TELEPHONE TEAM WINS.

The Junior football team OF the Rocky
Mountain Bell Telephone company beat
the Il. c. VI. l. team yesterday by score
Of 90 to 0.
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SALAMBO WINS Ar PARIS.

Paris Nov Nv. X Vanderbilt's Sa-
lambO won the race for the PriX Heaum
at the Maison Lafitte races today.
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"a fasSed BY the city council OF Salt Lake
the mayor for his approval
j. S CRITcHLOW.
City Recorder.
Approved this ID dav of November 1,sli
RICHARD z. MORRIS. Mavor-
State of Utah.
City and County Of salt Lakes
:, ). ;. Crltchlow. city recorder OF. .Safk
Lake City, Utah, DO hereby certify that
me above and foregoing is a FUN. true
ana correct copy Of an ordinance entitled
An ordnance levying a tax and for the
assessment OF property on the north side
OF second South street from Ninth East
street to Tenth East street IN Sidewalk
district No. :. for the construction Of n
cement sidewalk. passed BIZ the city
council OF Salt Lake CITY. Utah. Oct Slsf
i8t and approved by the mayor Nov 9d
1904, as appears Of record in nv office
II witnesc whereof have here
iSea) unto set my hand and affixed the
corporate seal OF said city this tth
day of November 1904
J. S. CRITCHLOW.
n,, City Recorder
Sidewalk Extension No "a
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AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE
assessment upon the property on both
sides Of South Temple street from the east
side of State street 10 the west side Of
Seventh East street. in paving district
No. IS. for the grading. CURLING and paw
ing thereof.
Be it ordained b. the city council Of
Salt Lake City. Utah:
Section 1. That the assessment list made
BY the CITY treasurer. as corrected, APP
proved and completed by the board or
equaliza ton ard review heretofore duly
appointed by the city council for that pur-
pose Of the property abutting on DoJh
sides of South Temple street from the east
side of State street TO the west side of
Seventh East street in paving district
No. IS Of Salt Lake City. for the purpose
Of grading. curbiRg and paving said por-
ton of said street is hereby confirmed;
and the assessments made and returned
in said completed lists are hereby con-
firmed.
Sec. > This ordinance shall take effect
upon approval
Passed by the city council of Salt Lake
City. Utah. Oct 31st. 1904. and referred 10
the MAJOR for his approval.
J. s. CRITCHLON.
City Recorder.
Approved this ID DAY of November. lg4
RICHARD P MORRIS. Mayor
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State Of Utah.
CITY and County of Salt Lakes.
J. S. CritchlOw city recorder OF SAT-
Lake CITY Utah. do hereby ceruiy lhal
the above ard foregoing is tuil true
and correct copy of an ordinance entitled,
IAN ordinance confirming the assessment
upon the property on both sides of South
Temple street from the east side or STATE
street. in paving district No. Is. for the
grading. curbing and paving thereof
n ssed by the city council of Salt Lake
City. Utah Oct. Slst. 1854 ano Approve .'s
record IN mN office -
Tn witness r,hereof I have here
CseaD unto set nv hand and affixed the
corporate seal Of SAD city TINS SIN
dav OF November. 1901
7 :. CRTTCHL0W.
City Recorder.
Bill No. 123.
Paving Extension NO II.
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l6- The execution will take place AT
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State OF Utah,
City and County of Salt Lake-ss.
l. j. s. Critchlow. CITY recorder of Salt
Lake City, Utah. do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing is a full. true
and correct copy Of an ordinance entitled,
An ordinance levying a tax and for the
assessment of property on the north side
of Sixth South street from State street to
Second East street, on the west side Of
Second East street from Fifth South TO
Seventh South street, on the north side
of Seventh South street from state street
to Second East street. and on the east
side of State street from Sixth South
street 10 Seventh South street in side
walk districts Nos. 3, 10 and 20. for the
construction Of cement sidewalks, passed
by the city council of Salt Lake City.
Utah. Oct 31st, 1904. and approved by the
mayor Nov. Cd. 1904 as appears of record
in my office.
In witness whereof I have here
(SeaD unto set my hand and affixed the
corporate seal of said city this 4th
day OF November. 1904
J. 5. CRITCHLOW.
City Recorder.
Bill No. 1i2
Sidewalk Extension No 70
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Blanks for assessments and delin-
quent notices intended for publicatia,,
in The Herald win be furnished free
upon application TO this Office.
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PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE.

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An Ordinance.

Bill No. a.
Sidewalk Extension No. -.
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Approved this Sd day of November, 1894.
RICHARD P. MORRIS Mayor.
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Approved this % DAY of November. 1904
RICHARD 2. MORRIS. Mayor.
Evening journal., 1904-02-18
FISH CAKE AND GLASS
HURLED IN RESTAURANT I
Latter Cut Manuel Thomas
Face and Led to Stonewall
Jacksons Arrest

The case OF "stonewall" Jackson, coll
ored youth. charged with assault and bat
terry on Manuel Thomas, also colored. was
again postponed in City Court this morn
ing. Thomas IS sim at the Homeopathic
Hospital, but will be able 10 appear against
his assailant tomorrow.
Jackson and Thomas were employed as
cooks in Victor H. Bacon's cafe in Market
street They quarreied- Jackson at first
hurled a fish cake at Thomas. but as this
ala not appear to do any damage ne
heaved a glass tumbler at his adversary
The glass broke into bits and Thomas
was seriously cut. Jackson declares he
was defending himself
The case of Angelo Trenta, an Italian
charged with cutting another Italian. in
a duel with knives. was continued for two
weeks. at the end of which time Il IS ex-
pected that the prosecuting witness will
be able to leave the Philadelphia Hospital
where he Is under treatment
When the case Of Harry Collins. charged
with grand larceny in Virginia was called
Assistant City Solicitor Springer announc.
ed that the Virginia authorities had with.
drawa the charge. on this ground the de.
fendant was discharged from custody.
At their own request. the hearing OF
William Mcfarland. John Hanson anc
Charles Baust, charged with breaking into
a west side grocery store. was continued
Iunii next Thursday.
For creating "A disorder in the lobby Of
the Grand Opera House last night Harr,
Brannon, boy was fined 81 and costs.
Evening journal., 1904-02-18
PEOPLE HAVE CAUSE
TO REMEMBER WINTER
ON ONLY SEVEN DAYS SINCE THANKS
GIVING HAS MERCURY FAILED TO GO
BELOW FREEZING POINT

Figures, they say. DO rot lie. and there
arc some on the books Of the Philadelphia
Weather Bureau that prove r1T7 records
have leen broken into many pieces by tho
present real old-fashioned winter.
Since Thanksgiving there have been only
seven days when the mercury IN the OFF,
cial thermometer failed 10 get below the
freezing point. This is unprecedented here.
on December 20. p AMI "A he mercury
managed TO stay above %. on January y.
rs and "a s, managed 10 repeat the per-
formance IL stayed above the frost line
A week ago last sunday. On All the other
days between Thanksgiving ana yesterday
the mercury dropped below 81 degrees
Since January l the deficiency IN temper
azure has been S22 degrees. Since February
d It has been 10 ana Yesterday IL VA.
.2 degrees. rhisprotracted cod has froz-r
the ground 10 The average depth Of thre,
and one-hsif feet. u has also been = greai
drain on NE pookstbook. and the Goa
Evening journal., 1904-02-18
u. S. WARSHIP FIRES
ON DOMINICAN REBELS
Reported Bombardment and
Landing of Marines
For Aunexation

san juan n r., Feb. 1s.-A private
message has. been received here from
Santo Domingo city, dated February H..
saying that an American warship bonn
barded the insurgents at Pa-Jarito. near
santo Domingo. and then landed marines.
These men, however. subsequently re-
embarked.
Merchants and business men Of santo
Domingo are making a determined effort
to bring about the annexation OF Santo
Domingo to the United States or the es-
tablishment Of a protectorate. to put an
end to the chaotic condition Of anarchy
which has long depressed commercial en-
terprises.
Annexation to the United States has
been a cherished dream Of the commercial
element Of Santo Domingo. and so strong
and influential are the business interests
Of the island republic that they hope to
compel a formal petiuory1o the United
States to intervene, take control Of the
government and establish peace and order.
Evening journal., 1904-02-18
INLAND CANAL MATTERS
Board Of Trade Committee Will Hold
= Meeting in Near Future.
Senator.

There VIII probably be a meeting 81
the Board Of Trade Committee on tho in-
land canal project called IN the near fu-
lture. This committee has been'dolng some
good work along the lines Of booming INC
project, and the members feel that their
efforts viii not be fruitless.
The big banquet which was held early
In January. got the matter before the
country az large and had the effect of
gaining many friends for the project
Preparations are being made by the COM
lmttec 10 send iarge quantity Of printed
matter relating TO the canal to Washing
ton.
Before this congress adjourns the COM
mittee may have a hearing before the
Committee ond Railroads and Canals.
Evening journal., 1904-02-18
WILL PAY WITNESS EXPENSES
California Will Appropriate $4,000 For
DeIawareans to Attend Bot
kin Trial

California is willing to pay $4,000 to-
ward bearing the expenses Of Delaware
witnesses to go 10 that State for the
purpose Of giving testimony at the sec
ond trial Of Mrs. Cordelia Botkin for
the murder of Mrs. j. p. Dunning and
Mrs. }. ID. Deane of Dover. This in
formation has been received by Attor-
ney-Generai Ward from the California
authorities.
Mr.. Ward has not heard as yet
whether the case has been postponed or
whether Mrs. Botkin was dismissed
The attorney general will endeavor to
make arran gements with the local wit
nesses.
nesses. II would cost between 1900
$4,000 to send the Delaware witnesses
to California. The principle witnesses
are State Chemist II. r. Weife OF New
ark. and J. D. Deane and Mis- Milling
ton Of Dover. Other witnessss may 90.
Evening journal., 1904-02-18
HOLDING
ITS TRUMP CARD
WILL START WATER
RUNNING THROUGH FILTER
Efficiency OF Old Scllar's Fill
tration Plant Will be
Thoroughly Tested

The authorities OF tho Water Depart
ment WIN start to run water through
the old filter at the City Mills pumping
station tomorrow. for the purpose of
making tests 10 ascertain its efficiency
10 destroy bacteria. Since Bacteriolo-
gist Robin called attention to the new
kind Of bacteria abounding in our drink
ing water. the public is anxious to
know what the filter now lying idle Is
capable Of doing.
The water viii be allowed TO run
through the filter by gravitation and
will entail no expense. Tests viii be
made at regular intervals. The water
which runs through the plant VIII not
he pumped TO the reservoir and Will
consequently run bacR into the Bran.
dywine.
Evening journal., 1904-02-18
CAUGHT BY PUTTING OUT
MACHINE, BADLY HURT
Charles McFaddin Sustains
Broken Leg and Fractured
Shoulder Blade

With his right leg broken, right
shoulder blade fractured and a NUM-
her of cuts and bruises about his head,
Charles McFadden Of No. S21 South
Jackson street, was admitted to the
Delaware Hospital this morning He
was employed at the plant of the
American Leather Company at Fourth
and Monroe streets and sustained his
injuries while at work i'm that factory
this morning. His right arm was
caught in a putting-out machine and
before he was able 10 extricate the
member was pulled into the machine
Evening journal., 1904-02-18

man has prospered accordingly. one deaifr
said yesterday that tho demand Tor ccai
was exceptional but that the supply was
adequate. The cold has made. plenty Of
ice, too. ana the ice man Is waiting pa
tlently Tor hhe return Of the robins and
the hiusbirds.
The forecast for today IS: Increasing
lcloudiness ana not SO cold. followed b.,
snow tonight" For Friday the forecasr
promises Rain or snow with fresh tc
brisk north 20 northeast winds"
rae mercury kept close 70 the zero mari
yesterday. The wind once blew twenty.
four miles and hour. but the sun shon.
without break from INC time II rose ur.ti
Il So. II vas coolest at o'clock IN a.,
morning. when. the mercury registered
degrees above zero. Al S o'c.ociS IL rcache,
6; n vas registered az moon. and tho maN
iirnm. a. was recorded at o'c'ock In IN
sfter1oon. ID was ei ~ O'Clock last night
ana ccntnued 70 fan slowly.
Evening journal., 1904-02-18
W0ODMEN CONSOLIDATE
Wilmington and New Castle Camps
Form Combination.

Last night was gala occasion for
Wilmington Camp, No. $685. Modern
Woodmen Of America, IL being the oc-
oasion OF the consolidation OF New Cas-
tie Camp, No. SSsl. with this camp.
This acquisition not only s>Nels its
membership but it has also acquired
many Of the best citizens OF New Cas-
tie which together with the congenial
and neighborly spirit already ia VIII
mington Camp viii prove to make Il
one Of the most enjoyable rocieties III
the city.
The committee attending the prelimi-
narics Of the consolidation also sur
prised the members present by a fine
spread with refreshments IN abundance
which was much enjoyed.
At a late hour the members took theil
leave well pleased with the evening.
enjoyment.
Evening journal., 1904-02-18
superstItIoua speouIatIna.
snecInl tn lhe Evenlne InnrnaI

Special to the Evening Journal
Dover Feb. 49, Superstitious people
IN lower Delaware arc already Begin
ming TO speculate ON dire results 10
those who have anything to do with
the Powell murder case. There are not
a few otherwise intelligent men who
VIII have nothing to do with it be-
cause OF the fear that something will
happen TO them. The fatalities attend
ing the participants ia the Botkin mur-
der case and their relatives is well
known here. VIII 'le the remarkable
chain of deaths following the indict-
ment OF Elmer Collins at Georgetown
last year for the murder Of his wife is
still fresh In the minds of his nelghbors.
Last night a rush message came to
Attorney Frank II. Davis. who had just
entered into a vigorous defence OF Mrs.
Mary A. Powell. whom the state has
accused of numbering her foster
daughter. Estelle Albin Mr. Davis
message announced the sudden death
Of his only brother DR.. Alvan r. Davis
a young Dover physician of much
promise. Young Dr. Alavn r.. Davis
had expired suddenly in his hotel apart
ments where he had been stopping at
Rawlins Wyoming. Lawyer Davis was
so terribly disturbed and broken up By
the news that he scarcely took time for
more than a word with his colleag gues
In the Powell case. Lawyer Henry
Ridgely. Jr., and this morning. on the
cheerless 2.52 train, he left Dover for
the Ear West
Mr.. Rodgey was 10th TO discuss the
new turn of affairs in the Powell ca se.
"Wll you go ahead with the woman's
defence; or will the departure Of MI
Davis delay it or interfere with the de-
fence" he was asked.
Il do not think that it will interfere
with our plans of defence. but it will.
of course. delay the case so far as We
lcre concerned"
Mrs. Powell the accused murderess
Of Essie, is meanwhile, busying herself
IN her cell. which she is rapidly con-
verting into "A wel-kept living room
with al the taste that an adept and
tactful housekeeper can command. She
sent a singular message 20 her husband
! rather remarkable for q woman who
expects 10 be imprisoned only 4 few
days. II the text OF IL $ true as report
ed this morning from the Powell house.
The message is repeated thus:
send me addressing her husnand)
my sewing-machine ana fittings II
they viii let me have 1t, want 70
make some good clothes for myself I'h
Ilmake you some things too. and may
| lmakc some stun for the horses this
! summer Wrobably referring 70 iy-nct-
| tin=). ] must keep busy. ldleness now
vosl- XII me-"
Evening journal., 1904-02-18
coaI snd Waco May stay up.

Pottsvine. Pa. Feb. 1s.-The an
nounceinent that despite predictions.
there will likely be no drop IN the price
.of anthracite coal on April !. was re-
ceived with much qualification by the
mine workers today. who have been
anticipating a reduction Of wages OH
the sliding scale on account Of the re-
duction.
The continuance OF high prices is be-
lieved to be the result not only OF the
intense cold but of the threatened
bituminous strike.