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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-18
MOODY RETAINS HUGHES
To Investigate Coal Transportation
And Bring suits.

Washington, April lT-Atty-Gen Moody
today gave out the following statement.
Charles H. Hughes of the New York
bar and Alexander simpson Jr,, of the
Pennsylvania bar have been retained by
the department OF justice to take under
consideration all the acts now known or
which can be ascertained. relating to the
transportation and sale " coal in inter-
state commerce, 60 advise what. IL any
legal proceedings should be begun, and To
conduct, under the direction OF the at
torncy- general such suits or prosecu-
lions, II any may be warranted by the
evidence In hand and forthcoming"
The attorney general adds that he be-.
lieves that sufficient evidence has been
developed IN the Investigations Of the
Interstate commerce commission and 9TH
erwise to warrant the employment of
counsel under the provision Of the appru-
pration act Of Feb b. 1893, authorlz-
ing the employment Of special counsel and
agents IN proceedings Of this nature
Mr.. Hughes Is well known In cOnnec-
ton with the recent insurance investiga-
ton in New York In which he acted as
counsel Tor the Insurance committee of
the state legislature. Mr. Simpson is
leading lawyer Of Philadelphia
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-18

wright Brothers Construction company.
10 puild his car line from Washington
avenue TO the mouth Of Ogden canyon.
the WORK to be completed within 60
days
WORK was commenced yesterday OF
laying the track along Washington ave-
nue. near the Ogden river bridge by
gang or men under the supervision of
one OF Mr. Bambergers foremen. but
nov that the contract has been re-
neWed with the construction company
VIII continue the work until the
track Is completed tn the sanitariun,.
Wfeelwrlghts will put large force OF
men and teams 90 work Immediately.
ana push the same to completion with
IN the Specified time. Every move taxi
en- by Mr.. Bamberger during the mas,
re" weeks Is more convincing that he
expects to have the salt Lake & ogden
Inc completed between Salt Lake an \
mere within the next three months
READY Tor the summer travel to Ogden
canyon and the pleasure resorts. Mr.
bamDerger was at the city council
meeting last evening, but when asked
II ne had anything to say to the colln-
eli, replied In the negative He is
spending considerable time in Ogden
during the past few weeks looking AFT
err his interests. both In his ear line and
mis- summer resort in the canyon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-18
JURY AWARDS $4,000.
AS Damages for the Death of j. n.
WinslOw In Azus,i Wreck.

Ogden, April ls.--After being out over
-FOUR hours, the jury in the case OF
a: J. Stone, administrator Of the estate
OF j.. H. Winslow. deceased, against
the Union Pacific company, brought I'm
verdict al o'clock last night i'm ia
Vor or the plaintiff for $1,000 damages.
The case has been on trial I'm the
Second district court before Judge
Howell during the past week Wins
low was another victim of the Azusa,
wyoming, wreck. which occurred i'm
November, 1904, when freight train
coilided with a passenger train. killing
a number of people. The action was
brought to recover $4,000 damages, but
under the ruling OF Judge Howell that
the wyoming statute must govern the
law IN the case, which provides that
verdict OF more than 5000 cannot be
obtained as damages for the life of
an empioye OF any corporation, the ju-
ry was therefore instructed that a YER
dict of more than that amount could
not be given in this state, when the
accident occurred in Wyoming as in
this case.
There are still two more such cases
to be tried here, in. which Mr. Stone Ia
administrator for parties estates who
were killed In the same wreck
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-18
BUSY SESSION Of
THE CITY COUNCIL
First Reading Of New Franchise
Ordinance for Ogden Rapid
Transit Company.
DEATH OF WARREN G. CHILDS.
Uonorcd Pioneer Lays Down Lifc's
Cares at 1l--Jury Awards Damages
For j. II. Winslow's Death.

ogden, April lS,-The city council
met with full attendance last night.
The proceedings were witnessed by
many persons prominent IN local af-
fairs, including Simon Bamberger, pres
ident of the Salt Lake and Ogden rail-
road.
The law committee. In reporting on
the application of the Ogden Rapid
Transit company for a more extensive
franchise, submitted substitute or
dinance which passed its first read
ing and, on motion OF Flygare, wa.s
laid on the table for one week.
The ordinance provides that In con.
sideration of granting OF the fran
chise the street car company receives
the free use of the streets of Ogden
for the maintenance Of street car lines
for period of Ave years after which
il agrees to give the city the folloN-
ing remuneration: For the first five
years, $500 annually: for the next 10
years, $1,000 annually, and for the last
80 years, $3.50 annually. The ordi-
nance further provides that OGDEN
city shall reserve the right to re,nove
any tracks constructed by the Transit
company which are not In the actual
use of the company and further pro-
vdes that In the event of the grant
ing by the city of franchise to an
other company which finds II compui-
sorry to use certain tracks belonging to
the Transit company, the Transit COM
pany must FIX a nominal trackage rem
tai.
NJ. s. Browning submitted plans and
specifications of the proposed right of
way for driveway to Ogden canyon.
which he agrees to turn over to the
city under certain conditions. with the
request that the city engineer inspect
them.
An ordinance authorizing the city TO
accept the 100000 refunding bonds
offered by the Utah National Bank for
the payment of valid maturing bonds
issued In 1891, passed It's third reading,
and awaits the mayors signature.
Councilman Dickson's resolution in
structing the city attorney to draw up
an ordinance providing that all auto-
mobiles, vehicles and pedestrians re-
main on the right side OF a thorough
fare while IN motion. was adopted
The contract for the city's concrete
work during the season OF 1906 was
awarded to j. p. O'Neil. at the rate
Of ~ cents a square foot. with an
additional charge of A. cents per cubic
yard for grading and so cents for fill
Ing.
Recorder Critchlow reported that
Simon Bamberger, Of the Salt Lake
& ogden railroad. had furnished the
stipulated bonds OF $4,000 as provided
IN his franchise
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-18
Today $ Ogden News

children II grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren.
Warren q. Childs was born Feb. a.
1885 at st. Laurence county, n. Y When
IL years of age be joined the Latter
day Saints faith to which he was de-
voted up to the time of his death. He
was at Nauyoo when the Saints were
compelled through persecution TO aban-
don their homes and make their exO-
dus TO Utah. He arrived I'm ogden in
1852 and has ever since made this bis
home. For many years he conducted
n mercantile bushes in this city, but
of late years has been conducting A
contracting and building business.
Eighteen years ago, while engaged In
constructing reservoir, a premature
blast occurred destroying his right hand
and eyeslght
Mr. Child's was an active worker in
the Church. and served as Bishops
counselor for many years in tho SeconH
ward, and was honoraby released q
few years ago because or falling health
He was one OF the missionaries WIN
was called to go TO the Salmon River
country, Ida. In the early days TO open
IN that valley.
Funeral services over his remains
will be held Saturday at . O'Clock nj
the Second ward Westinghouse. In
terment viii take place I'm the Ogden
City cemetery.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-18
WARREN G. cHILD's DEATH.
Honored Pioneer Succumbs to Long
Sufcring-Busy Career Closed.

Ogden, April lS-Death has relieved
the suffering of Warren @. Chlds. who
passed to the great beyond yesterday
afternoon. at the family residence, 335
TWNnty-siXth street, aged II years.
The direct cause of death was paralysis
with which he was stricken some time
ago and for several weeks his life has
been despaired of, so that the announce
ment Of his demise will not come as a
surprise to his many friends through
out the state. He leaves, besides a wife
numerous posterity, consisting Of 10
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-18

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-18
INCLINED DNNITT Is III

Dublin April H. Michael Davitt who is
suffering from blood poisoning, was oper-
utcd ON today by sir William Tho,mley
Stokcr president Of the royal academy
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-18
INDICTED CLERK RESIGNS.

Washington. April l7.-R. @. Proctor,
clerk OF the commltte on the Philippines.
Of which Senator Lodge is chairman. has
resigned. Proctor has been indicted IN
Massachusetts In connection with cam
paign contributions.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-18
WILLIE SYLVIA KIDNAPPED.

San Francisco, April l7--Willie Syl-
va, l-year-old boy living near San
Leandro was kidnapped last night and
snuggled aboard the steamer Santa
Clara. which left here today for the
Alaskan cannerles.
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FIRST JAPANESE AMBASSADOR.

Vancouver. y. c., April -viscount
Aoki, the first Japanese ambassador TO the
United States, arrived here this evening on
the steamer Empress OF China. fIe viii
leave for Washington Ia private cat t,,-
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START MADE FOR CANYON.

Mr.. Bambcrgcr Begins Construction
OF Line to Sanitarium.
has renewed his contract with Wheel
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-18
CHINA SHOP

orders taken for China Firing done,
Private lessons; also special class foi
beginners Saturdays Room SO Hooper
Block
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-17
ADJUSTMENTS
East Lake Casino.

''Wakita," the Japanese Jiu-jitsu wrest- Ter, failed to throw MT. Tasker, a local athlete. last night at the East Lake Ca- sino and forfeited s25 as agreed. The au- dience was large and the local man was cheered. The Zap made strong efforts to down his man. Another match between the same wrestlers was arranged for Saturday night. There were many ladies in the audience and the wrestling con- test was thoroughly enjoyed by every body.
 A Russian presented himself to give contest to the Zap but only one man Is met each evening and the applicant was told to return Friday night
 Early and Late made the usual hit last evening with their comedy sketch, ..The woeful woer'
 Rogers and Clifton with the trunk mys- tery were fine.
 The illustrated songs by Pearl Late were excellent.
 The motion pictures were good.
 The Rinaldos, in balancing. Juggling and hoop rolling gave an act that was ap- preeiated. The bill as a whole was en- joyed and Manager West Is being con- graduated on the programme this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-17
EAST LAKE HAS 1O21
 SCHOOL CHILDREN
CENSUS JUST COMPLETED SHOWS INCREASE OF 151 OVER LAST YEAR-FIFTY NEW DESKS HAVE BEEN ORDERED. a4aAm

The school census of East Lake. which has Just been completed, shows that there is a total of 1921 children of school age in the school district of the town, as follows: White males. 45s; white females, 450; colored males, 55; colored females. 5S This Is an increase of 51 possible pupils over last year.
 At recent meeting of the board of edu- cation a committee was appointed to look into the matter of filling up all available space in the white school building with new desks to accommodate the increased attendance that is expected. This commit tee was also authorized to take such ac- ton as 1t saw fit, and it has ordered fifty more noiseless desks, which will soon ar- rive and be installed The board of educa- tion Is confident that 1t will be able to provide ample seating facilities for all children in the town to attend school this fall without undue crowding.
 On next Monday night the regular meet ing of the board will be held. A number of important matters are to be attended to and arrangements perfected looking to- wards the opening of the schools. The fall session will begin this year on Sep tember 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-17
SUNSHINE SOCIETY CONCERT.
Programme Arranged for Entertain nent at St. Johns M. E. Church.

The Sunshine Society of Birmingham which incurred a debt of s19 in burying the remains of J. H. Teague, the white man who died from the effects of burns at the Hillman hospital some weeks ago and whose body was unclaimed by rela- tives or friends after his death, will give a concert at St. Johns M. F. church. south. tonight for the purpose of securing the necessary funds to pay off the debt. Previous to the death of the man, the society had depleted its treasury by caring for him during his long and lln- gerlng suffering at the hospital.
 The concert will begin at S:15 o'clock. An admission price of 10 cents will be charged and 1t is hoped that the public will respond generously by attending In large numbers.
 The programme will be as follows: Violin solo, Sur Lac. MT. Leonce Joseph Solos. (a) Ava Vlam; (b) Schubert's sere-
 made ............ ............. Mrs. Fleming Solo, 'SunSet' .... .....s...........M MT. Cole Solo, 70 Fair, Sweet and Holy.....
 ........ ............ Mrs. II. ID. Dickinson Solo ....................Mi Miss Lena Jackson Recitation .........,..............M Mrs. Fogg Solo ............ ..................Mr. Farley Solo, Could I?".. Mrs. H. c. Dickinson Violin solo, '"Traumerei" ..................
 ..........................M Mir. Leonce Joseph
 Miss Nellie Sloss, accompanist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-17
BOY IS BELIEVED TO
 HAVE BEEN KIDNAPE )
George Wooten Disappears From the Union Station and Cannot Pc
 Found-Police Notified.

Mrs. W. A. Welch, accompanied by George Wooten. went to the union station yesterday morning to meet train, and in some way the boy became separated from Mrs. Welch and Is thought to have been kidnapped.
 As they entered the depot the boy left Mrs. Welch to go through the gentle mems waiting room for a drink of wa ter. Mrs. Welch took a seat in the ladies waiting room until the boy should re- turn but became uneasy as time passed and the boy did not appear. Finally she went to look for him, but could find him no where.
 The matter has been reported to the police and they have been asked to as sist in the search which Is being con- duoted for tho boy, who is described as having brown eyes. of small stature, and wearing a blue knee-pants suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-17
FEDERAL POSITIONS
 ARE NUMEROUS NOW
United States Civil Service Commls- sion Desires EIIelbles to Fill Va
 cancles In Positions.

The United States civil service commits sion announces an examination on Sep temter F. IS and IA, 1906. to secure eli gibles from which to make certiication to fill vacancy in the position of engineer draftsman, at $l5OO to S2OlO per annum, in the reclamation se~ace. aaseolosical sur vey, and similar vacapcies as they may occur in any braneh of the service.
 The commission announces an examin- alton on August 29 and 90, 1906, to fill at least ten vacancies in the position of as sistant engineer, at salaries of s14O0 to $1600 per annum and two or more at salary of $500 per annum each, in the Philippine service, and similar vacancies as they may occur in that service.
 An examination will also be held on Sep- tember 19 and 20 1906, to secure eligibles from which to make certi1cation to fill vacancies in the position of examiner, at S1S0O per annum, and assistant examiner at salaries ranging from S12oO to $16oo per annum, in the reclamation service of the geological survey, and similar va cancies as they may occur in that ser vice.
 On September 19, 1906, an examination will be held to fill a vacancy in the posi- tion of interpreter, at $12O0 per annurn, in the bureau of immigration, Ellis Island, N Y., and other similar vacancies as they may occur in that service requiring ability to read, write and speak Syrian and Ruthenian.
 An examination is announced for Sep tember 20 1906, to secure eliglbles from which to make certlfication to fill a va caney in the position of interpreter, at $1200 per annum, in the bureau of immi- ration, Ellis Island, N. T., and other similar vacancies as they may occur in that service requiring ability to read, write and speak Hebrew, Polish, Slovak and German. Knowledge of Ruthenian Is also desired.
 An examination is also announced for September 5, 1906, to secure eligibles to fill a vacancy in the position of interpreter, at $1200 per annum, in the immigration service at Fl Paso, Tex, and other sim liar vacancies as they may occur in that service requiring ability to read, write and speak Assyrian and Greek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-17
EVIDENCE SUBMITTSD
 BY THE TELEGRAPHERS
Arguments May Be Made This Morn Ing, After Which Commissioner
 Will Announce Decision.

All the testimony was taken yesterday
 in the cases against the four officials of
 the Louisville and Nashville Railroad,
 who are being prosecuted by United States
 District Attorney w. H. stanifer on affi-
 davits filed by the Order of Railroad
 Photographers, in which 1t Is charged that telegraph operators have been discharged | from the service of the road because of their membership in the union, and decide this morning at 10 o'clock whether 0; not the defendants will be bound over to the fall term of court.
 | The defendants are J. R. Wheeser. su- perintendent of the Louisville and Nash vile, formerly superintendent in Birming- ham; J. w. Leach, formerly chief dis patcher of the Louisville and Nashville in Birmingham. now occupying the same position with the Mobile and Ohio at Tus-
 caloosa; M B. Drennen. trainmastsr in Birmingham. and E. c. Evans, chief dis patcher in Birmingham.
 The case opened Wednesday at D. rn., when L. A. Tanquary. deputy prendent
 of the Order, was put on the stand to testify as to the grounds of the com plaint.
 All the witnesses examined, with the ex-
 ception of W. C. Harmon of Trussville,
 are members of the Order of Railroad
 Photographers, and were formerly in the
 employ of the Louisville and Nashville Their testimony was adduced by the prose cution to show that they belonged to the union. On the cross-examination, which was rigidly conducted by Lee Bradley, representing the Louisville and Nashville
 1t was the purpose to prove that their dis charge was due to reason other than the
 one above mentioned.
 The witnesses examined yesterday were
 M. Eady, Birmingham; J. c. McClanna-
 han, Vincent; B. A. Dunlap, Aberdeen
 Miss; F. C. Turner, Corona; P. D. Ste phens, Birmingham; L. E. Garner and
 J. w. F. Garner, Jemison; w. F. Burks,
 Cardiff; B. A. Nesmith. Fruithurst; c. F.
 DeBus, Birmingham; R. l.. Harris, York;
 c. O. Cowden, Morris, and W. c. liar mon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-17
ANOTHER CANARD.
Man Captured at Demopolis Was Not
 Negro Murderer Dix.

The following terse but expressive tel egram was received at the sheriff's office yesterday afternoon at about o'clock: Andrew w. Burgin, Sheriff Jefferson
 County, Birmingham, Ala:
 "Nixie. SYD."
 "Syd" is Deputy Sheriff A. s. Cowan, who was dispatched to Demopolis as soon as the telegram was received from the chief of police of that town Wednesday announcing the capture of Dix. As soon as he saw the negro in custody at De mopols, Deputy Cowan knew at once that he was not the man wanted. The negro held is said to have failed in a number of particulars to correspond to the description of Dix.