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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
DEATH COMES SUDDENLY
Mrs. Louis Alant Passes Away After
Few Hours Ill
ness.

ScOfield, Feb. 11.-Mrs. Louis Alant died
at about o'clock this evening. She was
apparently well this morning and pre-
pared the breakfast and went about her
ordinary work About noon she began
TO complain of a pain in her chest and at
o'clock she passed away. Louis Alant
her husband, is q merchant here. and
was member of the town board up I'M
til the end of last year, when the newly
elected board took office. Mr.. and Mrs.
Alant came here from Mercur about four
years ago, where Mr. Alant had been
in business for some time. AS yet no
arrangements have been made rs to where
the body will be inferred, but 1t is ex-
peCted it Will be buried here.
The little 3-weelCs-old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. warren COnTOyd suddenly passed
away at Winter Quarters yesterday. The
cause Of death has not yet been re-
ported. The funeral services took place
Sunday and the child was buried in the
ScOfield town cemetery.
A number of the citizens of these up
per camps will visit Price this week on
court business, as the Seventh judicial
district court convenes at Price, and a
number of cases will be heard demand
ing their attendance.
The coal company is working the coal
mines at Winter Quarters and Clear
Creek at their full capacity, and as many
as five engines are seen here at one
time rushing cars to the mines
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or otherwise, or conspiracy in restraint
Of trade or commerce among the sever
al states, in which any common carrier
engaged in the transportation of bitum-
mo is coal or other products is interest
ed, or to which it is a party; and wheth-
er my such common carrier monopO-
Lies or attempts to mOnOpOlize or COM
bines or conspiTes with any other car
rier, company or companies. person or
persons to monOpolize any part. trade
or commerce in luminous coal or 9TH
er traffic among several states, or with
foreign nations and whether or not,
and If so to what extent such carriers
or any of them limit and control direct
ly or indirectly the output of coal mines
or the price of coal.
"Fourth-If the interstate commerce
commission shall find that the facts
set forth in the three paragraphs above
DO exist, then that it De further re-
quired to report as to the effect of such
relationship or interest in the coal and
other traffic afoI esaid, or such con-
tracts, combinations in form of trust, or
9th arwise, or conspiracy or such mo-
nopoly or attempt to monopolize or
combine or cOnspire as aforesaid, upon
such person or persons as may be en-
gagged independently of any other per-
sons in mining coal and shipping the
same, or other products who may de-
sire to so engage, or upon the general
public as consumers as such coal and
other products.
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Much Interest Manifested in Case of
Mary Davidson.

through the sentiment aroused by the
articles published in regard to the com
mitment Of Mary Davidson to the state
industrial school, on the simple charge
of being homeless and friendless,'' steps
are being taken looking toward the re-
lease OF the girl from that institution
Judge A b. Patton visited the school yes
terday and conferred with Superintendent
II. h. Thomas in regard to the release Of
the girl It is expected that when it is
decided just where to send the girl and to
overcome any trouble arising from techni-
caIlteS that her pardon viii be asked for
ana her release secured in this way. In
curry at the Critteaton home here clio
lted the information that nothing further
mad been heard from Judge Patton con-
corning the girl going there. 1t is under
stood the mother OF the girl has now ex-
pressed desire that her daughter be re-
turned to her and that she believes now
that she is able to take care of her prop
efly- In case she cannot have her desire
IN this she expressed herself as being
willing to have the girl go to the Critten-
ton home
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
ORGANIZATION COMPLETED
Vernal Now Has Progressive Com
mercial Club Prepared to
Do Things.

Vernal, Feb. 12.-The organization Of
a Commercial club has just been COM
pleted. The nine governors, elected last
week, have selected from their number
the following executive officers: Charles
De Moisey, president; Mayor Lycurgus
Johnson, vice president; J. Garnet
Holmes, secretary, and N J. Meagher.
ganization is the Uintah Commercial
club of Vernal.
The officers Of the Rocky Mountain
Bell Telephone company have given
some of our leading business men the
assurance that VeTnaI will be connected
lance telephone early next spring In
letter to Ed +. HOrmston of this Mace
President George Y. Wallace made the
statement that telephone service would
be given the proposed new pOstoffice and
townSite of Roosevelt, in the Dry Gulch
district on the former Uintah Indian res
ervstion.
The White River Dam &, Canal com
pany, which is taking a canal out of
White river about thirty miles from Yer
nal has decided to build toll bridge
near their dam. A large part of their
revenue will be derived from the 30 600
head of sheep which cross White river
each spring and fall The bridge. when
completed, will be a great convenience
To the public. as there is much travel
between Vernal and Colorado points bv
that route. The structure will cost not
less than SlO0O.
la spite of the severe winter ALI the
sawmills are making good runs. and
building material on the reservation will
be plentiful from now on. Hay and grain
price of oats advanced from S175 to 81
per hundred, and hay jumped from So
to so per ton. There is very LITTLE bay
on the market even at that price.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
WEDDING BELLS FOR HER.
Mrs. Williamson Sought Aid From
County and Got a Husband.

Appealing to the poor commissioners in
the morning and being married IL the aft
ernoon, is new departure here. but this
role was enacted by Mrs. Mary William
son yesterday. When he county commits
sloners were in session yesterday morning
Mrs. Williamson appeared before the body
and asked for aid. stating that she was
poor and could not provide for herself
On account of the poor fund being so low
one Of the commissioners asked the wo-
man 70 call upon him today. when he
would supply her with some clothing. of
which she claimed to be in need In the
afternoon. much to the surprise Of those
who happened to know Of the appeal made
in the forenoon, Mrs. Williamson appear-
ed az the county clerks office as the
blusning bride-elect of Herman Voss who
secured a marriage license. Voss is y
years OF age and his bride Acknowledges
a. The knot was tied by Judge J. D. Muir
ply Of the municipal court
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13

ENTHUSED OVER MEXICO
Utah County People Return From
Tour Of Observation in That
Country.

Provo, Feb. 12-Some of the party
which went to Mexico a month ago have
returned, among them Andrew Knudsen,
James Meldrum, Mrs, George E. Howe
and Mrs Alma Murdoch. The object of
their trip was to inspect the land of the
Utah Mexico Sugar and Livestock COM
pany, and to gather information in regard
TO the country and it's opportunities gen
and are of the opinion that the Mexican
republic offers fine opportunities. The
lands owned by the Utah. Mexican COM
pany are considered very valuable and
adapted to the production of oranges and
cane and some parts to stock raising.
Stoves Ten Nights in a Barroom"
comes to the opera house Wednesday
night.
Lincoln exercises were held in all the
schools today, prominent speakers being
invited to address the children. At the
MaeSer Attorney Rydalch delivered an
address on Lincoln in the forenoon and
Judge kellogg spoke on the same subject
in the afternoon.
Judge Whitecotton delivered an able ad-
dress on Lincoln at the Congregational
church Sunday evening.
The brick layers and stone masons Of
Provo have effected an organization. They
Will demand an eigEt-hour day as start.
A proposition to demand 50 a day has
been under consideration, but will not be
acted upon at present.
4. J. Ward has been confined to his
room for two weeks from an attack Of
Lawrence Bean and MILFORD Johnson
left today on prospecting trip to White
Pine county, Nevad,-
William Farrer of the First ward, now
Sc years Of age, was taken with a severe
congestive chill Saturday, but is now i'm
proving.
John NJ. Foster. son of Mrs. Frederic
Cliff, is here visiting his mother for a
few days before going TO Rexburg, Ida,
where he will become one of the instruct
Ors in the Kicks academy. Mr.. Foster
has just returned from California. where
he was graduated by the Leland Stanford
university.
The Ladies Ali society Of the Congre-
gatiOnal church will serve a Valentine
supper at the church Wednesday evening
commencing at $50 o'clock.
Many young people have arrived to take
the special course in agriculture begin
rlng this morning n the Brigham Young
university. It is believed the attendance
viii reach close to 100.
n. T. Wilson of this city has received
a letter from Salt Lake stating that his
sister, Mrs A. z. Wilson. has undergone
an operation at one Of he Salt Lake hos
pitfalls for a serious internal disorder.
Manager Graham Of the Enquirer, who
has been very i'll at his home for about
six weeks. suffering from a complication
of ailments. is considerably better.
Ferdinand Alison of this city was taking
an auto ride on Provo bench yesterday
and was so unfortunate as to have his
machine take fire, which resulted in a
complete wreck of the conveyance.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
NEW GAMBLING ORDINANCE.
City Attorney Submits Amendment to
Present Municipal Law.

Acting on the advice of Municipal Judge
John d. Murphy City Attorney John e.
Bagley submitted TO the city council last
to the present city ordinance regulating
gambling and violations of the Sunday
laws The amendment provides for $500
Ilne or six months Imprisonment, or both,
for betting on horse races or selling pools
on horse racing. 1t also provides a pen
atty for running a theatre on Sunday.
After passing its first reading the or
dinance was referred to the law COM
mittee.
Chief of Police Thomas e. Browning
submitted to the council the appointments
OF Walter S. Marlin and John COoney as
patrOlmen to fill the vacancies caused
by the designations of Officers Frank
Smyth and =. B. Zant. The resigna-
ton Of Zant came as a surprise and is
believed to be due to the prominent part
he took in the recent city election.
The city engineer, A. r. Parker, sub
mitted an opinion to the council rela-
tive 10 the opening of either Thirty-first
or Thlrty-SeCOnd streets west from Pa
ciftC avenue, and stated that it would
cost not less than $1,000 TO open either
or them Later resolution was intro
duced calling upon the city attorney to
ApuSh the condemnation proceedings for
as7nIs will probably be the thorOughfare
THAT will be used
r. 7. Harris and c. R Hollingsworth
who were appointed at a previous ses-
sion 10 audit the city'S books for the
past four years, declined the positions
on account Of the remuneration of 500
each being inadequate They asked that
ter was referred back to the commit
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
PLAN NEW SCHOOL HOUSES
County Board of Education Will Con-
slider Double Proposition on
Thursday.

The building and grounds committee Of
the county board Of education viii meet
on Thursday for the purpose Of deciding
on some definite action regarding the
construction OF new buildings in the va
rious school districts The committee re-
Gently visited the districts with a view
or ascertaining their needs and will con-
slider two propositions at this meeting.
The first Is whether the board shall pro-
coed with the erection of buildings at
Plain City and Hooper first and pay
shall bond the county for a sufficient
amount to complete the improvements
IN all the districts where needed. Should
the latter plan be decided upon it will
perhaps mean new buildings at Plain,
city, Hooper. Garland and Wilson, and
one between BuTch Creek and Riverdale,
IN addition to the remodeling Of the
North Ogden and Pleasant View build
ings, as well, IN addition to the one at
Roy. The report Of the committee will
be presented at the regular meeting Of
the board next Saturday.
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Notice of Special Meeting.

TO AMEND ARTICLES OF INCOR-
pOratiOn of the Rio Grande Western Rail
way company.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting
of the stockholders of the Rio Grande
Western Railway company is hereby
called at the principal office Of the COM
pany in Salt Lake City, Utah, March l,
1906. at y o'clock noon, to amend the ar
tfcles Of incorporation Of such railway
company by adding at the end of para
graph Sixteenth" under the title I'm
the Territory of Utah. as specified in the
charter of the party of the second part"
the following words. tO-wit:
"A branch line Of railway extending
from this cOmDany's system, between
Garfield Junction and Dalton Station,
westerly and southwesterly up Bingham
Canyon, with such necessary detours as
may be required for the purpose of max
iTg necessary elevation to a connection
with the Copper Belt Railroad now con-
tTolled by this company at a point near
the junction with said Copper Belt Line
of the Carr Fork Branch thereof all in
Salt Lake county, state of Utah"
The stock transfer books viii be closed
at the close of business on February 9th.
and remain closed until the final adjourn
mcnt of the meeting.
F. T. JEFFERY, President
Stephen Little, Secretary.
Dated; February Sth 1906.
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Car Distribution.

''Fifth-That said commission be also
required to investigate and report the
system of car distribution in effect
upon the several railway lines engaged
in the transportation of bituminous coal
or other products as aforesaid, and
whether said systems are fair and equi-
table. and whether the same are carried
out fairly and properly and whether
said carriers or any of them discrim-
mate against shippers, or parties wish
ing to become shippers over their sew
eral lines, either in the matter Of dis
tributiOn Of cars or in furnishing of
facilities or instrumentalities connected
with the receiving. forwarding or car
ryipg of coal as aforesaid.
"Sixth-That said commission be re-
quired to make this investigation at its
earliest possible convenience and to fur
nish the information above required
from time to time and as soon as il can
be done consistent with the perform
ance of its public duty"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
BRITISH LABOR PARTY
SPLIT INTO FACTIONS

London, Feb. 12-The new labor party
members of parliament to the number
of thirty, who were nominated under the
auspices of the labor representation com
mittee room of the house committee to-
day and elected j. Keir Hardie chairman
of the coming session. The members
who attended the meeting also decided
that they would sit upon the opposition
side of the house. This group is dis
tinguished from the rest of the labor
party by the fact that it is pledged not
to enter into an alliance with the Radi-
cal party, but to formulate it's own in
dependent programme.
The meeting also decided to cooperate
with the trades unionist members on la
Dor bills without formally aIlying them
selves with that party
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
Admits Attempt to XIII Self.

Joseph Schmidt, the Russian Jew who
attempted to commit suicide several days
ago on the mountain side east of Og-
den, yesterday admitted that it was a
direct attempt on his part to end his
existence At first Schmidt stated that
It was an accident, and doggedly held
to this statement until yesterday when
he promised that if he RECEIVERS from
the wound he will again endeavOr to get
work so as to be able to procure the
necessaries of life. Schmidt said it was
on account of i'll health that he was
prompted to commit the deed, he having
suffered considerably from an attack Of
catarrh of the stomach.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
SKEEN IN DEAD EARNEST
Case Against Council President Fred
Chambers to Be Heard
Today.

This morning the action brought by At
torney J. D SkeeR against =. W. Cham
bers. the president Of the Ogden city
council for the alleged misrepresentation
of the city's funds for his personal use,
will be called before Judge Howell Not
W1thstanding the strenuous efforts put
forth by the defendants in an effort to
Mr. Skeen stated yesterday that he still
proposed TO carry out his original plan
and prosecute the cases with a the power
at his command He has secured Attor-
ney G. G. Richards, who will be assisted
with J. n. Kimba1l in the handling Of the
case.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
MAKES MORE CONVERTS.
Dr.. w. F. Coburn breaches in Y. M
c. A. Under Methodist Auspices.

Dr. William F. Coburn spoke last
night in the Y. NJ. C. A. auditorium on
the Power of Christ" under the aus
pices of the First Methodist church
Several converts were made. Dr.. S E
Wishard introduced the speaker. The
hall was fairly we'll filled.
There will be a prayer meeting for
men from 1890 p. m. to 1 p. m. today in
the auditorium, and at 3 p. m. there will
be a "quiet hour led by DR.. Coburn,
at he First Presbyterian church The
evening services will be held at 1880
O'Clock at the First Presbyterian
church, instead of the Y. NJ. c. A. 9th
err evening meetings commencing on
Wednesday will be in the Y. NJ. c. A.
auditorium
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
Sues for Divorce.

In the district court yesterday Henry
Campbell filed an action for divorce from
his wife, Clarie Campbell, in which he
alleges desertion as the grounds for the
action. The papers in the case show
the Campbeils were married in Denver.
Jan. y, 1901, and that in the month of
February two years ago Mrs Campbell
deserted him and went to live in Boise,
where she is now residing An absolute
divorce is asked for
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
WOULDN'T TAKE THE $1,000
Member of Boise City Council
Says Attempt Was Made
to Bride Him,
Especial 70 The HeraId1

Boise, Ida, Feb. 12.-Councilman A.
A. Johnson Of this city today made the
startling charge, in connection with the
letting of a contract last Thursday even
ing for the laying Of eighteen blocks Of
paving in Boise, that e. NJ. Williams one
of the representatives of the Barber As
phalt Paving company. had offered him
a bride of 81, 900 for his vote on the letting
of the contract. The offer was made
Johnson states, about a week before the
contract was let to the Warren COnstruc-
ton company for bitulithic paving He
had met Williams and the latter accom-
panied him on his way home. During
their conversation ON the subject of paw
ing, it developed that Johnston would
have to pay about $1,000 for the improve
ment to his property, and Williams Of
fered to divide that amount, giving him
81, 600 If he would agree at that time to
vote for asphaltum. This Johnston re-
fused to agree to. Williams later renew
ed the subject, but was again put off
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
TWENTY FAST ROUNDS.

Butte, Mont, Feb. 12-Young Ketchell
of this city and Jack Sullivan of Ana
conda, lightweight champion of the state.
fought twenty fast rounds to a draw to-
night the decision being received with
popular favor Ketcheli had the best of
the go for most Of the fight, but Sulli-
vans showing in the latter end of the
contest entitled him to draw. Pat Cat
Iahan the miner who floored Marvin
Hart, but who was knocked out, defeated
Mike Tierney. knocking him out in the
third round
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
SO MANY WOMEN

have been benefited by taking Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters during the past
ffty-three years that it has long since
been recognized as the best woman G
medicine before the public If Won suf
fer from ailments peculiar to your sex
GET a bottle of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
Salt Lakers Married.

a marriage license was issued yesterday
to G. d. Campbell. aged 49, and Miss
Claire Ruban, aged Sc. both of Salt Lake
Later the couple were married by Mu-
nicipal Judge ]. D. Murphy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
inquiry into
COAL BUSINESS
Joint Resolution Introduced by Sem
ator Tillman and Passed by the
Senate Yesterday.
MONOPOLY is THE CI.nRGE
COMMISSION is TO REPORT A
REMEDY.

Washington, Feb 12.-The joint reso-
luton passed by the senate today for
the investigation of railroads is as fol-
lows:
Whereas, Persons engaged or wish
ing to engage in mining and shipping
bituminous coal and other products
from one state of the United States to
other states of the United States COM
plain that they are treated unjustly by
common carriers engaged in interstate
carriage, in that they, being indepen-
dent shippers without influence with
and in whose business common carriers
or heir officers have no interest, are
unJ1stly disseminated against, and
undue preference is given to other per-
sons in whose business the officers Of
common carriers are interested or in
traffic in which the common carrier is
interested, either directly or Indirectly,
and that undue preference or advan-
tage is given by such common carrier
to the shippers of coal from mines in
viii IN said carriers or their officers are
interested, either directly or indirectly;
and,
Whereas, II is further alleged that
the bituminous coal and other traffic
above referred to is controlled by a
combination of common carriers by
means of stock ownership or other in
strumentalities directly or indirectly,
thus creating a monopoly in restraint of
trade; therefore, be it
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
Sixty Years Experience OF an Old
Nurse,

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup Is the
prescription of one Of the best female
physicians and ncrses in the United
States. and has been used for sixty wears
with never-failing success by millions Of
mothers for their children During the
process of teething IS value is incaIcu-
liable IT relieves the child from pain.
cures dIarIhOea gripping in the bowels
and wind collie. BY giving health to the
child it rests the mother. Price Is cents
q bottle
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
Formal Transfer Made.

The formal transfer Of property from
the Ogden Packing company to the Og-
den Packing & Provision company. re-
Gently incorporated with a capital stock
of S250.0O0 for the purpose Of establish
ing a large packing plant here. was made
Yesterday
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BETTERS

at once. 1t always cures Vomiting, Sick
Headache, Backache, Cramps, Sleep
lessness. Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Cos
tfveness, Chiils, Colds or la Grippe. A
fair trial viii convince you Of it's value.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13

Dance under auspices of the ST.
PauIs guild at Ladies Literary club
Saturday. Feb 18th. Admission so
cents, including refreshments. Patrons
and friends Of the organization invited.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13

Thursdays the day we give tickets
away for $25 to San Francisco or Los
Angeles. Phone at once to Salt Lake
Route 1886.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-02-13

Of course it's announced by Utah's
most popular road, this rate OF $25 to
San Francisco or Los Angeles Big
sale opens Feb. 10Th, Salt Lake Route.
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DIAMOND COAL.

Sold only by Citizens Coal company
Removed RI 1873 6 Main Phone 40