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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31
BUSINESS CONSOLIDATION.
Three Murray Firms Combine With a
Capital Of $4,000.
(snecIal 10 lhe oNews'l

iSpeclal 10 the News
Murray Jan. 3l.-~The three we'll
known and well patronized firms. the
general merchandise store OF Erickson
Brothers. the Central Grocery company,
and the O. Sanders meat market, have
all consolidated 10 be known as the
consolidated Coop. The company will
be Incorporated for $4,000, which .xIll
be divided into 1000 shares at $50 each.
The stock VIII be put on the market at
the .bove named figure up to the limit
ed number OF 10 shares to each family
The home 9of the business will be in
Orson Sanders building, Erickson Broth.
ers' present location, which win be i'm
proved 10 meet the demands OF ths
trade. II IS not known now what Will
be done. but great improvements are
under contemplation. The Incorporation
VIII commence business under the new
name Feb. 20.
Orson Sanders has been chosen busi-
ness manager OF the new concern. lie
Is a man OF experience. having conduct.
ed successfully general merchandise
business for l6 years. Three years ago
he sold out to Erickson Brothers, and
since then he has been busly engaged
looking after his many interests. Tho
directors are men OF business ability
and integrity, and are as follows; J.
b. Erickson, president; Charles Cald-
well. vice president; w. b. Erickson,
secretary and treasurer; Orson Sanders,
Albert Sanders, Sondra Sanders, l.. q,
Larson, Frederick Peterson and VII.
liam Boam
WARD REUNION.
The South Cottonwood ward reunion
held yesterday was an entire success,
and Will be the means of much good
The people gathered in great numbers.
Friendships were renewed, new resolves
made and good spirit prevailed
throughout. The Bishopric We're there
In earnest and their presence was
warmly felt The program AT II a. m.
was excellent and the dinner at p. m.
was much enjoyed. The Old Folks
dance at y. m. was a good old time
one. The venerable people were filled
with youthful mlrth and their counte-
nances we're lighted with glad remem-
brance of bygone days while the faces
OF the young shone with delight In the
evening the presentation OF Border
Land" by the South Cottonwood Dra-
matte company crowned the days en-
joyment The affair was unique in
every particular.
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BUSINESS NOTES.

Under the state laws the various in
surance companies operating In Utah
will soon begin to file with the secre-
dillon and of the operations for the past
year Among the old time standard
companies operating here Is the Hart
ford Insurance company of Hartford,
Conn, represented by Heber j. Grant
& Company. Its official statement APP
pears in the News" today, and Il
makes a most enviable showing. The
company has a net surplus OF over S.
100000 which has more than doubled
since 1895, while It's net premiums for
the past year were sl2 1886, 1870, claimed
as the largest income received by any
company In the United states and Can.
ada.
The Fillmore Dairy & Manufacture
ing company of Fillmore, Willard
county. filed a copy Of its articles OF
incorpdration with the secsntary of
state today. Its capital stock IL 81 900
divided into shares OF the par value of
$40 each. Edwin Bartholomew Is presl-
dent; James Day, vice president; Rufus
Day secretary; Daniel Stevens, treas
urer.
Today's local bank clearings amount
ed to 81 N51, 035.Ss, as against $685.. 5s3.0t
for the same day last year The clear
ings for the month just closed amounted
TO S32. 1871, G2s19. as against SIG SIC. 9l6 &C
for January. 1905, an Increase of sl5,.
3i5, 3l2.53
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{. H. HARTMAN
GETS The CONTROL
Is Reported to Have Purchased
S10,000,000 Of Stock in Pa.
cific Coast Company.
CORNER ON ALL STEAMSHIPS.
Practically Gives Him Voice In Mar
Inc Business From Alaska
To Mexico.

The Go Id Hartman fight on the
coast Is getting interesting especially
in the face of the fact that Hartman
is treadlng on the toes OF J. ]. Hill In
the Northwest. BY way OF an agrees
siye move the Hartman interests are
reported to have purchased $4,000. 900
Of the capital stock of the Pacific Coast
company, Which owns railway from
Seattle to Franklin. 3j miles with
branches, aud also owns the Pacific
Coast railway from Port Hartford to
Los Olivos. Cal. ,6 miles, the Pacific
Coast steamship company. operating a
line OF steamers along the west coast
OF Mexico, the United States. British
Col mbla and a}ka, aud controls
various wharf and coal companies.
II Is anticipated that one purpose OF
the acquisition Is TO secure the valu-
able terminal facilities OF the Columbia
and j get Sound Railway at Seattle.
Were It owns a water mont between
TIE depots of the Great Northern and
Northern Pacific and also has four
large wharves and other terminals.
This steamship line wo Id give the
Hartman interests practical control OF
the steamship business on the Pacific
coast.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31

The fame OF the Yankee Consul
drew big house ~ the Theater last
night. A FRANK concensus OF tne oplh-
ion OF the audience would be tnat uhe
story IL mildly amusing the music
fairly pretty, the girls pasFaDly youns,
I'm fact that the production on me
whole is good without being ahytiitls
10 rave over. The first act only drew
a fair amount OF applause. and tnere
seemed to be struggle between the
orchestra and the chorus on the aues..
ton OF time, but things generally Draceu
up I'm the second act, and there was
more laughter and applause. Mr.. short
i'm the role OF The Yankee consul, II
comedian OF quiet and amusing meth
DDS but one who does not rise 10 any
positiye heights In his comedy work,
possibly because the author mas not
furnished the opportunities
Miss Michelena, who was heaViy
featured as one OF the leading mam-
hers OF the cast. hardly has enough 10
DO to justify her being starred, lnough
she IL pretty, blithe. and possesses a
FOOD voice. Miss Hosmer, as the
wealthy widow amused the galleries
hugely by the exhibition OF her avoid
DUBOIS. but the tug OF war scene In
which two gentlemen united In vain
endeavor TO lift her of the stage was
not specially edifying, The lesser parts
were in fairly good hands.
The final performances are given
this afternoon and evening.
The Savage Opera rush continues I'M
atated at the Thenter, and many peo-
pie are turned away disappointed az
not being able to obtain the seats they
desire. The company arrives tomorrow
morning and opens in Faust In the
evening.
At the Orpheum Mr.. Leon decided TO
go on the stage last night and though
still suffering from his indispoiition,
he made hit by presenting number
of illusions. The pre,ty little soprano,
Miss Jackson, had also recovered from
her stage fright on the opening night,
and now does some clever work The
other features remain the same.
At the Grand the final performance
of THE Missouri Girl" goes tonight, to
be followed tomorrow by Uncle Toms
Cabin"
Al the Lyric the next attraction. COM
menclng Saturday afternoon Will be
the "Alcazar Beauties
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TURNED OUT BAREFOOT.
That is the Plant of Prisoner In This
Almost Zero Weather.

Salt Lake turned a man out OF Jail
today, fully equipped for re-arrest. II
he was d yagrant when he was arrest
ed 80 days ago, he appeared much
more yagrant today. for SO days OF
service had told heavily on his shoe
supply and on his clothes lie was
turned out on cold day to make his
way out OF town or 10 hunt work. over
frozen ground and ice. practically
barefooted He had no socks. The sole
OF one shoe was loose from the upper
and his bare toes stuck out of the other
shoe, His clothes were q ragged pair
OF trousers, that would almost Justify
his rearrest FOR too extensive exposure
and a ragged coat
The offender is not an old man or a
hardened vag lie is 80. apparently
husky, and Just a nomad who has the
Course of the wandering foot" He
was arrested the morning after the
Sheets murder. while he was here
hunting for work he declared and as
he was out Of a job he was given 40
days, which good behavior reduced to
80 days. Twenty other offenders " a
Ike character were heavily sentenced
the same day.
Al' AAtfhlA ~ - u - hli9'At hNAs lAt FfilAA
when interviewed on leaving the city
hall, that he WAS oil driller hy trade.
He lived IN California, where his FAM
fly reside. and worked as q stationery
engineer. After that he Went TO Lew
iston and worked as night Waterman
IN the sugar factory then came to Salt
Lake looking for work. and was
'vagged" II was obvious that he
could not get any en- bis barefooted
condition. II he should try for IL now.
When asked where he was going he
said If he mad n pair Of shoes he would
go to the new snelters and try for a
Job. He denied that he ever was ar
rested for burglary or any kind OF pill
fering but had served one other term
for vagrancy in the county fail two
years ago. In passing through here on
the way to Lewiston. He even de-
clared vagrancy was tho worst charge
anybody could ever put against him.
az he was working man. aud not a
CRATER or n bum.
This case Is Of Interest Just now as
under the old administration. II Is
claimed, man was given pair OK
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AFFECTED BY ALTITUDE.
Dean Eddie Of 81. Marks May Have
To Leave Salt Lake.

The members OF st. Marks parish
are much concerned over the prospects
Of losing Dean Eddie which Is now re-
garded as certain, on account Of the
Deans health. The altitude Is too
much for his nervous system, and he
finds II 10 his physical advantage TO
remain at sea level The deans pre-
decessor Dean Halsey, was also much
affected by the altitude, and he remain
ed here so long that when he did so east
II was necessary for him to enter
sanitarum aud stay there for some
time before recovering. Rev. Dr. c. 4.
Brown OF the First Congregational
church felt that the condition OF his
health demanded change OF altitude,
ana since removing to San Diego he
has greatly improved. No one ls sug-
gested as yet for Dean Eddie's place.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31
CHURCH NOTICES

The stake Priesthood meeting of the
Salt Lake stake will be held in the six
tenth ward Westinghouse at 1880 p. m.
Friday. Feb. 3 1906. Immediately at
ter this gathering the home mission
sion.
NEPHI l.. MORRIS,
GEORGE II, EMERY
EDWARD T. ASHTON,
Stake Presidency.
The local missionaries of the Salt
Lake stake will meet in the south upper
room Of the Sixteenth ward meeting
house at 1880 p. m, Thursday, Feb. /.
NEPHI l.. MORRIS,
GEORGE II. EMERY,
EDWARD T. ASHTON.
Stake Presidency.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31
HEAR TESTIMONY
IN MURDER CASE.
Full Jury Secured and Witnesses
Relate the Story Of the
Shooting.
MRS. VATRELLA ON THE STAND
Wife of Murdered Man Says She Il Not
Acquainted With Either Ma2La
Or His Wife.

The remaining three jurors neces-
sary to complete the panel IN the trial
OF Frank Mazza. charged with the
murder of Joseph Vatrella. were Sc
cured in Judge Armstrong; court this
morning. the opening statements were
made to the jury by the attorneys for
the state and the defense and the taxi
ing OF testimony was commenced. The
three Jurors secured this morning are
William Fairbourn, G. r. Despair and
]. A. Butler. The widow Of the muir
dered man. Mrs. Raftala Vatrella, was
the only witness placed on the stand
this morning and her examination had
hardly begun when the court adjourned
for the noon recess.
After all the Jurors had been sworn
IN Dist. Atty. BOofbourow made the
opening statement for the state. He
said that on the evening OF the shoot
ing Sept. g. Vatrella and friend were
going down Fifth West street near
Fourth South and had sonic words
with Mrs Mazza as they passed her
house. Mrs, Mazza went In the house
and told her husband, the defendant,
about the Incident. Mazza then went
TO Vatrela's house and called him out
and shot at him twice, The first shot
missed Vatrella but the other took et-
feet near his heart, When he fred the
shot Mazza said to Vatrelln: This
viii teach YOU to use better language"
yatrella was taken TO a hospital where
he died two weeks after the shooting.
OPENING STATEMENT.
Attorney William Newton then made
the opening statement to the jury In
behalf OF the defense. lie stated that
the evidence for the defense woSld show
that Yatrella had outrageously insulted
Mrs. Mazza on the evening OF the
shooting ami that she came into the
house crying and at first refused 10 tell
her husband what was the matter, She
finally told him of the actions of Va
trella, whereupon Ma2za grabbed his
hat and rushed over to Vatrella's house
and demanded an explanation OF his
conduct. Vatrela admitted that he had
used vile language towards Mrs. Mazza
and said that he would do II again.
lie then started towards MaZza In n
threatening manner and Mazza. fearing
for his life. pulled his gun and shot
him.
FIRST WITNESS CALLED.
Mrs. vatrella was called as the first
witness for the state, She said that
she was married to her husband In 1891
and came to this city with him, where
he had been working for the Oregon
Short Line and Rio Grande Western
Railroad companies. She said that she
was not acquainted with either Mazzt
or his wife. At this point the court
took a recess until this afternoon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31
DEATH OF PROF. MILLER,
Instructor al B. Y. University Victim
or Typhoid-Pneum0nla.
lsreclal to the nNews .,

y
Provo Jan. 3l--Prof. Albert Miller Of
the Brigham Young university died at
10 o'clock this morning, after two
weeks Illness. from typhoid pneumonia.
The deceased was born IN Thurlngia
Germany, July 10, 1875, ami became a
member Of the Church OF Jesus Christ
OF Latter-day Saints In 1897, coming To
Utah shortly after He first settled in
Lehi and in 1891 came to Provo be-
coming instructor in orchestral and
band music at the university, which 20.
sition he has held with honor and cred,
ever since, He was greatly devoted to
the art and had the quality OF inspiring
enthusiasm In his students. In 1891 Prof.
Miller married Miss Elsie Miller, who.
with two children. survive him. His
death Is a profound shock to the facul-
~ and students OF the university, by all
OF whom he was greatly beloved. Tn,
time Of the funeral has not yet been
fixed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS.

There will be a civil service examlna.
ton Feb g, in this city, for the posi-
ton Of cadet In the Revenue cutter ser.
vice, Under the law and the regulations
OF the treasury department cadets, when
appointed, must be not less than Is nor
more than D years Of age, Of vigorous
constitution, physically sound and well
formed, not less than 3 feet inches In
height OF good moral character. ana an.
married. The marriage Of a cadet Will
be considered as equivalent TO his reslg
nation, There will also be an examination
Feb. q FOR the position OF railway mail
clerk IN Arizona. California, Idaho, New
ada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming
Age limit Is 10 81 years on the date Of
the examination, Applicants must De at
least feet inches IN height exclusive
Of boots or shoes, weigh not less than
nat or overcoat. and have no physical
defects
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31

OF 1903, after the election, the coun-
ell passed an ordinance increasing the
salaries OF the members 10 $50 per
month and also increasing the salaries
OF a number OF the city officials None
OF the elective officers have heretofore
drawn their increased salaries, but
commencing with this month they all
do SO.
There are five holdover councilmen'
one In each precinct, who do not re-
ceive the increase pay because the In
crease was made utter they were elect
ed 10 office. They are Councilmen Hop-
dav Preere Barnes Wells and DAVIS
The council payrolls are Increased from
1926 per month to 1915.
Tho payrols being paid by the city
auditor today for the month or jan
uarv are as follows. City officials, ~.
l77.ii; councllmen, S675. fire depart
ment. s3,9l9TO police Department w.
972.5C,
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GET ONE YEAR EACH.
Bounty Frauds Men Plead Guilty and
Receive Sentence.

John Meyers and c. II. Rumsby, alias
James German. the two men who have
been In the county jail since May %,
1905, on the charge OF criminal con-
spiracy IN connection with the bounty
frauds perpetrated In this county In
1904. appeared before Judge Armstrong
IN the criminal division OF the dlstct
court this afternoon, entered plea Of
guilty 20 the charge against them. and
were sentenced TO one year each in
the county Jail. The defendants waived
the reading OF the information and also
waived time for sentence. This leaves
but one case pending in connection with
L. Phillips.
The penalty imposed by Judge Arm
strong In the sentences today is the
maximum penalty for the otfenses
charged
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31
SIXTEEN YEARS IN INDIA.
Mrs. Francis Subject Before Students
OF l.. u. 5. University Today.

In the general assembly Of students this
morning 81 the Latter-day Saints uni
vorslty IN Barratt Han today Mrs. Maria
Francis Of this city gave a very inter
psting address on india. The lecturer
resided for l6 years IN that country. and
became well acquainted with the strange
ways OF that strange people. but con-
Calcutta, the city Of palaces" The Him
doc hOuaes, IN which many generations
may live together, tho climate, the dis
posal OF the dead, and the terrible instl-
Ssioy en- tho ~ f tv9 ", nut ~
the dead husband, all came In for their
share OF attention To illustrate this Gus
tom. Mrs Francis read and explained
the poem by Sir Edward Arnold THE
RRjpoots Wife" This lecture, with
stercoptcon views. vii he given In the
Eleventh ward Westinghouse next Sun
day evening
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31
INCREASED SALARIES.
City OfIiclals Get the Benefit OF the
New Ordinance.

There was slight change In the
payrolls Of the city this month, particu-
larry in regard to the salaries OF some
OF the city officials and Of the mem
bers OF the city council For number
OF years past the councilmen have been
drawing SS5 per month and In the fall
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31
STRUCK WITH A SPOON.
parlor Girl Files Complaint Against
Well Known Hotel Man.

A girl named Lizzie Fechser, who was
recently employed at the Kenyon hotel as
a ''parlor grit" filed complaint In the
criminal division Of the city court thus
morning against Don Porter. proprietor,
charging the latter with assault and bat.
terry The young woman alleges that on
Jan q Mr. Potter grabbed a tray In M her
hand, aud then struck her In the face wit
q spoon, The young woman told her trOu-
oles 90 the assistant city attorney this
mQtning, and the complaint was issued
whether Mi Porter Will be pr secuted FOR
'spo0ning" or for simple assault. remains
TO be seen.
The complaining witness says she IL at
present employed az the Windsor hJtel
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31
DrsERET EVENING NEWS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1906

j. y. Cosgriff in honor OF Miss Eugenia
Miller and Miss May Kervln was an
extremely pretty one. the decorations
being In yiolets used with vines OF
smilax. Musical numbers were enjoyed
afterward.
Miss Marie Luce left today for a
months stay In California.
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AFRICAN PYGMIES.
Prof Starr Has Entered the Junglcs
And Begun His Researches.

Chicago, Jan. 3i.--Prof. Frederick
Starr. the University Of Chicago an
thropologlst, who set out for Central
Africa last September to study the
pygmes, has entered the jungles OF the
dark continent and begun his research
es Yesterday letter was received
from him by Robert f. Baldwin, n
student. 1t was dated Dec. ~. and
was mailed on Dec. II at Leopoldville,
which is 1900 miles inland from the
east coast.
Prof. Starr intends TO spend n year
in the study of the pygmies and other
tribes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31
SPRY CONFIRMED AS
u. S. MARSHAL FOR UTAH.
Especial to the "News.ol

Washington. d. C.,Jan. si.-The NOM
nation Of William Spry to be United
states marshal FOR the district OF Utah
was confirmed last evening.
senator Sutherland today introduced
q bin to reimburse the University OF
Utah money paid, $500. as duties on ma
teFials for use In the university, which
were entitled TO free entry.
Senator sutherland today introduced
a bin 10 authorize Indians on the Tin
ta- reservation to cut and sell cedar
and pine Timber for posts and fuel
This timber Is 70 be cut from lands re-
reserved for grazing purposes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31
FRANCHISES APPROVED

Mayor Thompson today approved the
Western Pacific and the Rio Grande west
ern franchises which were passed by the
city council at its special meeting on
Saturday afternoon and they are now
ready for the acceptance OF the railroad
companies when they win become effec-
tive.
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MALONE GOES TO OGDEN.
As Master Mechanic OF the Shops
There Tomorrow.

Especial to the "News'O
Ogden, Jan. 3l.--Daniel j. Malone,
master mechanic of the Oregon Short
Line in Salt Lake has been transferred
to Ogden TO become master mechanic
In the shops of the Hartman lines, fill
ing the vacancy oocasioned by the res
lgnation of r.. NJ. Luckett The change,
II is understood will take place tonor-
row, when Mr.. Malone will assume his
duties under the new appointment. MIR.
Luckett will shortly go to the coast for
n well earned rest
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ON TO SEARCHLIGHT.
Santa Fc Surveyors Are TO Rush New
Nevada Branch,

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 3O.-A party
Of Santa F'e railway engineers will
start tomorrow from Los Angeles for
the purpose of locating a direct line
OF railroad into Searchllght, New. The
proposed route Will be a feeder from
Barnwell. distance Of about 20 miles.
According 10 an official statement
given out at Santa Fe offices In Los
Angeles. the proposed line will be rush
ed ia .eQmplejan, having already been
approved by the general Office az Chi
Cago.
The grade Is said to be very easy and
there win be no difficult engineering
problems to overcome,
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HALL0RAN FILES BOND.

w, j. llallorau, one OF the new men,
beers " the board " public works ap-
pointed by Mayor Thompson on Monday
night, today filed HIS bond with the city
recorder. The amount OF the bonds Is 49,
90 and the suretlcs are +. ID. Gift and
II. NJ. Wilson.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-31

shoes and overals and this is the first
instance in years where man has
been turned out barefooted IN winter
70 make his way back into the world
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Colds Cause Sore Throa,

Laxative Bromo Qunine. the world.w,d.
Cold and Grip remedy. removes the eanss
Call for the fun name and look Tor : gn,,
ture OF l.. w. Grove 25c