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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
FORT DOUGLAS NOTES

The hustle OF mastering the iroops at
the fort yesterday was greatly increa ased
by the early presence of detachment
OF civil officers from the city force They
came on an unpea SAINT errand I'm con
nection with AL alleged hold-up the pre-
Vlous evening. and as result Of their
Investigations four prrvates of company
J.. Twenty-ninth infantry, accompanied
them back TO town. the post commander
having given his exeat.
Private Hunt Of the hospital corps
branch Of the service was discharged
yesterday per expiration OF term OF SEW
ice. and has left for his home
Thirteen recruits, destined for the
Twenty-nintb infantry. arrived at the
fort early yesterday morning to swell
the ranks OF those who will accompany
the regiment on its coming tour OF for
elSn service.
In addition TO the local police officers
the Junction City also sent its represon
tative TO the fort In the person OF Offlcer
Chambers. who brought a deserter in
tow. one George Hamlin Of company X,
Twenty ninth infantry. who severed HIS
connection with the army a few weeks
ago without having gone through the
customary fornalitics that Uncle Sam re
uuires in such cases
Preparations are being made for the
reception OF company E, which is under
orders to come to the fort for station.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
CHILD DIES SUDDENLY
Vicious and Worthless Cur Mangles
Face of Little Girl.
Special 10 The Tribune.

EPHRAIM. Utah. Feb. 2s.-Rexford,
the year-old boy OF Mr.. and Mrs
Christian Lund. died very suddenly Wed J.
nesday morning OF an aggravated case of
quinsy.
little girl OF Mr. and Mrs. John Arm
strong was severely bitten on the face
Wednesday by A vicious dog. DR.. Jen-
son was called in 70 attend the child. II
required six stitches 10 close the wound
which was located above the eye.
Manager M f. Murray. of the Cold
Development company, and Superinten-
dent Ole Larson, are Inspecting the com
pany property at Marysvale this week
John Sorensop, Andrew Bergo and
Oliver Christensen. returned from Califor-
MIA Wednesday. where they have been the
past three weeks on business
Superintendent Hornine OF the Sanpete
Valley railway, and Editor j. S. Ening
were Ephraim visitors yesterday.
Fountain Green Is 10 have a new school
house. BY strong vote February 15 II
was decided TO bond for si2. 900 The town
already has fairly good school building
However, II is not modern, nor large
enough for present conditions.
New officers for the Eighth grade Of
the public school were elected at the reg
ulsr meeting Friday evening as follows:
Daniel Anderson. president; Eva Bailey.
vice president; Earnest Nelson secre-
tary, Willie Armstrong. treasurer; anuse-
ment committee, Edwin Jenson, DengII
Beal, Luella Berth)eson. Alonzo Peterson
Efforts are being made to have a Joint
meeting of The teachers of Sanpete Sc
Vier and Juab counties
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
SERIOUS CHARGES
AGAINST BANKERS
Money Accepted From Deposi-
tors After Concern Has
Practically Failed.
Snecisl 10 The Trihune


OGDEN. Feb. 2S.-AdditionaI informa-
tion was received in Ogden today In re-
gard 10 the insolvency OF the BeckwIth
bank in Evanston. and the arrest OF
John Frank and Fred Beclkwlth. on COM
plants sworn to by John Pinsree. cash
Ter of the First National bank in Og-
den. II is now cl9imed that the bank
has never been i'm sound condition since
before the death Of the elder John Beck
WIN, the father OF the men now arrested.
Az the time Of the insolvency. the pa
pers OF assignment had been drawn up in
favor Of \, w. Chapman. as assignee.
Ihey We're passed over TO him on Novem-
Der l6: 1906. and he Immediately took
charge of the assets. The bank had
nominal deposits of 5000 600 but il is said
that the assets will not stand for more
than 30 cents on the dollar. though the
Seck"lth boys say they will pay dollar
Tor dollar Experts who have examined
the assets say that this is improbable
me act OF receiving money in the bank
after they knew they were insolYenJ re-
iers 10 two instances. Checks from the
First National bank OF Ogden. amount
ing TO $1,000. and dated on November II.
l9ob, were mailed 10 The bank al Evans
ton and reached there on the 18th, the
day after the assignment was executed
ana delivered 10 Chapman. About the
same lime Wheelwright Brothers, the
contractors OF Ogden sought TO clean UP
an oNerdraft and leave a balance i'm the
Evanston bank. They made a deposit OF
$4,000. after the bank was insolvent and
should have credit of nearly $4,000, but
thls money went with the rest. IL is said
ON November 81. 1905, Chapman en-
dorsed and cashed the check from both
the First National and from Wheelwright
Brothers. and the money has been In
cluded in the insolvency or the bank, and
consequently cannot be recovered at
least, not Immediately.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
ANDERSON ASP|RES TO
PLACE ON LAND BOARD
Clerk Now Under Fire Is Work
ing for Promotion at Hands
of Governor.

Harry s. Anderson chief clerk 10 the
State Land Board whose official conduct
is TO form tho basis OF an Investigation
to be made by n committee OF the State
Senate. has filed with Governor Cutler
a voluminous petition asking for his ap-
pointnlenr as a member OF the land
board TO succeed John De Grey Dixon.
whose term will expire. In common with
the other members of the board on April
|. Mr. Dixon is not 2 candidate for re-
appoin tment, as he has entered tho bank
ing business In Provo.
II is expected thar all the members OF
Dixon. will he reappcinted. IT is also ex
pected that the new appoinree will sue
cecd Mr.. Dixon as secretary OF the board,
position which pays $50 a month more
salary than the other members OF the
board will receive. Knowing OF MIR.
Dixon's prospective retiremen Mr.. AM
derson made an active fight to succeed
him. though In many quarters II is be-
lieved that the charges sprung by Sena-
tor Benner Y. Smith will now initiate
seriously against him.
The only other active candidate for the
place is Alexander Buchanan Jr. chief
clerk of the lower house. who was re-
Gently appointed license collector for Salt
Lake county. Mr. Buchanan is a close
friend of "FGssy Jimmy Anderson, and
was formerly employed as religious edi
tor OF the Descrer News. The land
board appointments will be sent 10 the
Senate for confirmation within the next
few 6ayS.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
CHILD-WIFE's COMPLAINT.
Disgusting Stories Embodied in Divorce
Suit Filed.
Special to The Tribune.


OGDEN, Feb. 2S-An amended COM
plant was filed today In the divorce suit
OF Edith b. Graham vs. John FL Graham
Inc parties were married i'm Brigham
CITY in September, 1903 both being less
IMAM twenty years old and the bride only
seventeen: she is now the mother of two
children, the youngest month old. and
the complaint says she has been com
PEELED 10 support herself and these chill
dren, and that defendant has failed tn
perform his duties rs a husband though
amply able 10 do so. She was sick for
the past three months, but regardless of
her burden and distress the husband con-
trlDuted nothing to help her. though
earning S65 per month in the railroad
shops That defendant has shown acts
OF cruelty and dctestatlon against her
and has subjected her to heinous indIe
nties wnen she was enceinte causing
her 10 suffer great mental distress and
agony OF mind When the defendant
discovered that another child was 10 be
born. he grew angry. and urged a Grim
NAL relief While she was In this con
dition he communicated 10 her a loatb-
some disease which he had contracted
In Salt Lake.
When the last baby was born. though
he knew OF the fact. he paid no attention
10 IT, and neglected TO provide, lust as
he had done before GO
Wherefore the plaintift asks for a do
cree OF divorce and such other relief as
the court may decide 90
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
ROUND TABLE TALKS
Speakers on Sa1esmanship Enjoy Ban
quot at Y, M. g. A. Rooms.

The series OF Round Table" talks on
sales. which has been conducted during
the winter In connection with the sales
manship classes Of the Y NJ. G. A.. closed
last evening with a dinner in The buffet
The evenings programme was source
OF both benefit and pleasure TO the mem
hers Of the class who were Sathered
around the banquet table for three hours
The postmaster of the evening was
John n. Spencer. and following were tho
speakers. w. n. McAlllster OF Scowcroft
j. r. Thompson of New York. William
Calder. and j. G. White, educa tional d-
rector OF the association.
A permanent organization was formed
and the following officers were elected:
President o. c. Brown; vice president,
!. E Clark, secretary. J. d. Oviatt: eX-
officio adviser. j. G. White.
The object OF the organization is 10
call together its members at any time
that n prominent salesman passing
through the city can be secured 10 give a
talk on craftsmanship.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
WIFE ASKS SUPPORT
She Charges That Her Husband, AL
though Wealthy, Fails to Provide.

Margaret White. wife of William 7.
White, a travelling man. brought suit in
the District court Yesterday TO compel
her husband 10 support her. She alleges
that he has failed to do so for over n
year. despite the fact that he has over
$4,000 worth OF property and is in receipt
OF an income OF about $500 Il month.
y temporary restraining order was is
sued forbidding White TO dispose Of any
OF his property. His wife says in her
complaint that she must have at least
500 month to support her In the style
TO which she has been accustomed all her
life She also asks for an attorneys fee
Of S100 and demands that all her hts-
bands personal property be turned over
10 her.
1t is understood that Mr.. and Mrs
White are newcomers TO Utah from Cali
fernia. Culbert L. Olson. attorney for
Mrs, White, declined last night ~ say
who the couple arc or by what firm Mr.,
While is employed.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
ROBERT WRIGHT ARRESTED
Charged With Completely in Robbinp
Erick johnson,

Robert Wright was arrested last night
By Officer Carlson on suspicion Of being
one OF the two men who held up and
robbed Erick johnson on State street
Tuesday night. Johnson, whose home is
in Hunter, was held up and robbed by
two men on State street between Fifth
and Sixth South about | | clock Tues
day night, The robbers struck him A
blow in the head, after which they re-
heved him of 81 in cash. The matter
was reported to the police the follow
ing day, together with a description Of
the two men as best Johnson could give
1t. Since that time the officers have
been working quietly on the case, with
the result that Wright was arrested on
suspicion last night The officers feel
confident that they have got one of the
men that held Johnson up and expect
to land the other man in day or two
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
Addresses Circular Letter
Employees and Hopes for R.
duction Of Accidents y
RECORD OF CASUALTIES
ON HARTMAN LIsp
Eighty-Three Accidents On, .
Negligence Occurred Du,.
ing Past Year.

Vice-President and General M,,.
Bancroft has addressed 10 all ennI,rs
of the Hartman lines unoer hi.
diction n circular letter uro;r,
highest degree of efficiency and
meut in the operation Of the Iines sX
statistics compiled by officials !. q
office of the general superintenSs..M
appears that during the year lQ0S /.
were 263 accidents on the Hsrs.pa ~
lines west of Green River and s.s
Sparks. So of which were due IN
gence in operation II is to reducs 1E
latter quantity that the general n,s
ger issues his appeal to the msr y
hopes for the highest and best res5p,
Urges Highest Degree Of Judmr,
The unusual number OF disastroc,
cIdents that have recently occnr,.i u
the various railroads Of the COUNT
sulting IN A deplor9ble loss OF liz "
an enormous loss and damage to ~
erty inspires the management NH
above lines Ia bring this matter Ia
attention In the most forceful m,s.9
possible, drawing particular attarSt.- &
such accidents s are due TO non.os.I
ance OF rules. danger signals, etc. rsss1
are directly attributable TO nsrIs.j
and inattenrion TO duty.
In dwelling upon this subiee, u
thoughts, Of course. first turn TO N. ~
ditions on our own lines. and In o,5s d
present the situation clearly befo,.
there is shown below recapItula,l, !
train accidents occurring during m. y
1905. showing by divisions the totN q
ber OF accidents: the accidents ps, II
lion locomotive miles, and the nd
OF ayoidable accidents that occurrsi
the different divisions
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
Total Number of Accidents
All Divisions ........
IlNiSi'lis ...'.... Soo
AvoidabIe Accidents.
Division.
first Of these Statements M


The first Of these statements in!as
quite plainly the relative rank y d
various divisions in efficiency Of "a
ton. In rhe column headed "Awfs-
per Million Locomotive Moles," whI. 4
second statement. showing iayOEii
accidents" should serve 10 illus,un 1
absolute necessity for all employees (
times giving unremltting atteniha
their duties while engaged In the --s
ment of trains. so as to rernoys 40
liability for such accidents as ,ksa
occur.
The above comparative figures are q,
piled and published for the infor-tf,
Of the employees. and TO solicit thss 4
rlous thought and considera tion y 3
responsibility that rests upon them "a
times. and the urgent necessity si n
exercising every energy 70 see iha 4
rules of safety are fully observed =
that every safeguard possible is I'D
out TO protect their train, their owl i.
and the lives of their fellow emp55
and the travelling public. The simple Il
of safety are the most vital, and pn1.
lar emphasis and stress IS laid upJ 4
great Importance of observing The u
signals; engineers must appreciated u
the indication of a RED SIGMA. IN
STOP, and means This without ~
cation. and leaves no room, whateTg,1
exercise of judgment, as this means ~
ing chanceSs
The company has expended large s.,
OF money for automatic block slgnals n
tomato distant switch signals, nas|
equipment. heavier rails, and In a. q
modern improvements, and doing sFE|
thing II can consistently TO mass n
operation OF trains safer for boih n
irons and its employees. 1t can. ~
ever, only obtain the results sought q
operate at minimum loss as rsn7
number Of accidents. injury TO pSnn.
and damage to property, Through =
earnest efforts OF those who Opera.s y
trains. and we make an appeal . q
employees interested to exercise the VI
est degree of judenen, and effort 70 a
vent so many accidents during this
each succeeding year.
The officers of the lines above n
toned have the utmost confidence IN n
ability TO bring about the condltta
afairs so earnestly desired, and w q
the hearty and sincere co-opeTatsa Il
every employe who is in any way II
nected with the operation and move
of trains,
". II. BANcR0H
Cansral Maaiz1I
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
Robbery Reported,
Special 20 The Tribune.

special 20 The Tribune.
OGDEN. Feb 2S.-Sometime afrer "a,
bowling alley had closed last nisbt h,rne
jars secured an entrance by the front
door on Twenty-fifth street lust east
OIL the Reed hotel. and opening the show
Eases secured and got away with abour
$40 worth OF cigars and some canSv
Inc matter was not reported to tho nc
nee until after 10 o'clock this morni,e
berry was discovered VAC ioo-
Suspicion points 10 several bows who
are or have been employees OF the al aio
ley. I lne son OF a well-hnown citizen has
also oeen named as one OF the denraJa
TORS put ms name has not yet been giyten
TO the police No arrests have heen
made. peen
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
Committee Soliciting COntribu-
tions for Canyon Crest Farm
Successful.
TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
SECURED FOR PURPOSE
improvements Made Since Prop,
erty Was Acquired Are All
Paid For.

After a campaign which lasted nearly
year the committee appointed to So
lcit funds to pay for the Canyon Crest
ranch property has now finished It's
work The members OF the committee
have secured The $4,000 necessary to
discharge the debt and this has already
been paid 10 Mr. and Mrs. W. A.
Wright, who advanced The money at
the time the farm was purchased, about
April l OF last year, on condition that
il he returned as soon rs IL could be
collected by subscription or otherwise
They afterwsrd deducted 8 goodly por-
tion Of the $4,000 and this. with a do
nation of $4,000 by Col F. A. Wall and
other large gifts by citizens OF Salt
Lake, has made it possible to pay for
the farm and all the improvements that
have been made since the property was
acquired The present value of the
farm and improvements ia estimated at
considerably more than the original
cost.
Though the committee has worked In
dustriously in soliciting subscriptions
for this fund it's work is by no means
finished. for ii is now engaged in secur-
ing a contingent fund with which to
carry on the work until the farm be-
comes self-supporting. 1t is thought
that the farm will become self-support-
ing next fall, when its products are
marketed, but meanwhile the members
of the finance committee find 1t neces-
sarv 70 secure enough money 10 finance
the proposition until that time
The committee is composed Of the
following members: Mrs. w. a,
Wright, Mrs. c. H. McMahon and j. A.
Greenewald. Mr.. Greenewald is also
treasurer of the association.
Conditions at the farm are in every
wev encouraging. Though Its facilities
are necessarily limited the departments
will he improved and expanded as fast
3 the finances will permit, If present
plans mature department. of manual
training will be introduced soon In
fact. the matter is now in the hands
of the Women 8 Federated clubs Of the
State. Then, according to plans adopt
ed AT meeting of the Travelling Men s
association last August, that orgauiza
tion will erect boys building on the
ranch. The matter is 10 receive fur
ther consideration at the ASSOCIATION s
meeting Saturday evening,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
Application for Water.

The Provo Pressed Brick company of
Provo have made application to the
State Engineer for 100 cubic feet of water
Provo river, Utah county, The Divert
ing apparatus will consist of four-foo
gates. three in number placed side by
side. with a diverting channel and tail
race. The water will be used for light
ing and propelling machinery In the city
Of Provo and will produce 173 horsepower
The amount OF water desired is as large
as there has been any application for in
the last few months. hut the contract Ia
declared to be a large one
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
Improvement Plans Submitted

The two plans for the Improvement of
Main street, submitted respectively by
city Engineer j.. G. Kelsey and Council
Council for action next Monday night.
The improvements committee of the
Council agreed last night however. to
recommend that property owners on Mag
street between Brigham and First South
streets should be allowed TO place cluster
lights on that street, provided they adopt
the style OF pole recommended by City
Engineer Kelsey. This provides for poles
nfly-nine feet apart with cluster of
five lights on each pole.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
WILL ELECT A COLONEL
Commissioned Officers of Guard Will
Make Slection of Commander

Acting Adjutant- General L. a. Wedp-
wood OF the Utah National Guard by
direction of Governor Cutler. has ordered
the election CT colonel Of the First reei-
meat. TO succeed Colonel II. NJ n. Lund.
resigned. The election will be made by
the commissioned officers of the reei-
ment, and Will be received In sealed en-
1907. -
The ballots VIII be counted by q COM
rnittee composed Of Judge Advocate-Gen-
eral a. b. Irvine. Assistant Surgeon
General Herbert Deane and Capta{n 4
e Miller Among militiamen II is said
that Or. Charles G. Plurnmer, In ali prob
cbillty, VIII be elected TO The coIoneicy,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
NOTICE OF INTENTION.
Plaintiff Will Ask for New Trial in
Damage Case.
Special TO The Tribune.

OGDEN, Feb. 2S.-Notice OF intention
TO move for new trial in the case OF
A. /. stone. administrator OF the estate
OF the late Joseph p Lowham VS. the
Union Pacific, was filed in the District
court today by the attorneys for the
plaintiH, This Is the case that was de-
clded by The jury last Tuesday night and
the decision in which WAS withheld from
publication by order Of the court
The notice OF intention cites the follow
ing as the reasons for the act; Irregular
ity by the court and Jury: plaintiff was
prevented from having a fair trial: mis-
conduct OF the jury. evidence not sufn-
cient 10 Justify the verdict; errors I'm law;
and Wly-discovcred evidence which IL
Is claimed. Will change the result
The verdict by the jury on Tuesday
night can now he guessed. though 1t has
not vet been released.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
INSPECTING THE DAMAGE
County Commissioners Viewing Results
of Recent Floods at Ogden.

SpeCIdI 10 TDe TrIbune.
OGDEN. Feb 2S.-The County Commits.
sioners together with Engineer Cra;,an
today completed an inspection cr th.
damage done by the recent floods ar The
mouth of Ogden canyon. They fonnd
,ne river sun following It's ancient chan
and also found that IL was cutting awav
the high lands OF the Sanitarium con-,
Pany al the west end. The conclusion
has almost been reached to dIvert tba
course OF the river back 10 the cbonnaI
which 1t recently left In order to sava
further loss to the Santarlum COM
pany and restore the supply of water ro
several canals that are now left high
and dry. i'ish
The city Council and the City Engi-
neer are expected to visit the nronarf,,
FRIDAY CT saturday. On their action and
decision will depend the question of n
solid concrete bridge over the river
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
UTAH COPPER REPORT
Relatively Poor Showing Caused
Through the Coal Shortage

Special To Inc Tribune.
BOSTON. March 1.-Reports on Utah
Copper. just Issued, for the six months
ending December 81, are as follows:
Net income. S1$l. SIS; Interest $4,000
surplus. $64,5S5. II is stated that the
relatively poor showing was occasioned
by Inability TO operate the plant through
coal shortage and reconstruction work
The general balance sheet shows:
Assets-Cost of property, So, 500, 966 ;
Garfield plant. 81 l.560,272: Bingham plant
3229. 222; Garfield improvement company.
$60,O39; Garfield Water company, S109, $50,
other NeSlmepts At COS Sl69 g ac-
S43.3o0; tailings. damage, petty cash,
storehouse supplies. copper III transit
463.
Liabilities-Capital stock $4,000. 600;
first mortgage bonds, g.. 600 900: accounts
payable. $3.50. 900: sinking fund. Si34. 300;
difference account, $4,000: smelling com
pany. $50. 900. due general treasurer. $780,
2bS; surplus: $i24, ,716; total. SS,l2T 463.
BOSTON, Feb. 2S,-Utah Copper reports
issued today Tor the six months ending
December 81 follcNa
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-02
Now Lin ger in Jail

Al the conclusion of the preliminary
hearing Of John Dougherty and Charles
Hall. charged with robbinS, before Judge
Dlehl yesterday. the court found that
there was sufficient evidence TO hold the
defendants TO the District court Ball in
In default OF which the men were taken
to the county jail.
The defendants are charged with hav
ing robbed Gust Serullas. Greek who
runs n lunch counter on East First Sonth
street, OF IS on the night OF Feb. 16.