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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-30

TO early manhood, when the family
changed their residence TO central IL
linols. While residing In the latter
state the entire family became assoc
ciated with the Latter-day Saints and
assisted In the founding OF tho city OF
Nauvoo. During the troubles OF the
Church. In that city, he was member
of the Nauvoo Legion and assisted IN
guarding the lives and property of the
saints.
After the exodus from Nauvoo he
Joined the main body of the church Mt
Winter Quarters. now Florence, Ne
nraska, and at the mastering In of the
Mormon Battalion was among the FIRST
TO place his life on the altar of his
country and volunteer to serve the
United States IN the war with Mexico,
ne enlisted in company A, under Capt
JEFFERSON Hunt With the main COM
rland he marched across desert. noun
tam and plain, TO California, received
an honorable discharge and came TO
Utah In the fall OF 1sls ana on Jan. .,
OF 1919 he was united in marriage with
Margaret Bateman.
After residing at salt Lake city Eve
years, be was called on n mission To
settle at Parowan, iron county, under
the leadership of Apostle George 4.
olhitn' lie moved TO Parowan and re-
manned until he was released and sent
to assist In the founding of other settle
ments
Among the places where he has re-
slued. are Bountiful, Lehi and Alpine,
nut ms longest residence was AT Rich
inond. Cache county. where he went
during the year 1860 The family re-
sided at Richmond until 1872. when he
rounded Preston, Idaho. ana built the
frst house in that settlement.
With his family he moved 60 ryintah
county during the summer OF 1888 and
made his home at Union until a few
years ago when, on account of his fail
ing health. he sold his farm and moved
to a small plot in Vernal He moved
to this valley at such an early date that
he Is practically a pioneer In Uintah
county.
Grandma VIM. who has shared with
him all the toll and hardships of life on
the rugged elge OF civilization, survives
him as do also eight children.
Their living descendants number SO
and are scattered from Utah TO Califor-
MIA.
WEATHER MODERATED.
The weather is milder here now. The
mail arrives regularly, and everything
is normal.
special examination for teachers
was held yesterday and today by
County Supt. n. G. Stewards.
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T oday ; Ogden News

arranged with Prof. John j. Mcclel-
Ian to cooperate with the choir in
giving concert next Monday night
Feb. 4. MIR. Mcclellan Is arranging
an elaborate program for organ and
Prof. Joseph Ballantyne has in pre-
paration with the choir some new
ohoruses to b. presented for the first
tlme Monday night. Miss Myrtle Bal
linger VIII be the soloist and Will rem
cor with the choir number from the
christmas Cantata" now in prenara-
uon by this excellent body of singers.
Altogether 1t will be q rare treat for
music lovers. These recitals will GER
tainly have a beneficent effect on inu-
SIC and musical matters.
TRAIN wREcKER GETS BAIL.
Roy Schwai tzfager has been released
tfom custody ON $4,000 bonds furnished
py residents of Morgan county, the
bond having been approved by District
Judge Howell, and the young man re-
turned to his home at Peterson. Nor
gan county, with his mother. Schwartz
RACER, who though quite large for his
age, does not seem to realize the seri-
BUSINESS of the charge which he will
soon have to face, that OF murder in
the second degree. He seemed to take
his confinement at the county Jail
without much concern and apueared
.I,~
The case against him of wreckins the
Union Pacific freight train at Peterson.
killing the engineer, will be prosecuted
by District Atty. Halverson and w. l..
Maginnis will defend him.
PAID HIGH FOR HIS RABBITS.
The four italians who were arrested
by Fish and Game Warden Joseph
Hogge Sunday were given q hearing be-
fore Judge Murphy on the charge of
being aliens and shooting rabbits with
out having first secured states liz
cense Three OF them produced their
citizenship papers. the other one plead
guilty and was fined $40. This is the
frst prosecution under this statute liz
this county.
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
The county clerk granted license TO
wed TO John w. Byington and Miss
Charlotte Saunders, both residents of
Hooper.
A complaint has been sworn to charg-
ing Hyrum Mosher with bigamy.
Great interest is being manifest in
the lecture to be delivered by VIM. ].
Bryan Saturday night at the Grarfd
Opera House on "The Old World and
its Ways"
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VISIT STATE INSTITUTION.
Legislative Committees Investigate
Conditions in Deaf and Blind School.

ogden. Jan. 30.---'The state School
for the Deaf and Blind in Ogden was
visited yesterday by nine of tho state
legislators. Messrs. Randall. Thomp-
son. Meeks, jackson and Darius, the
committee on the deaf and dumb
school: Messrs. Mills, Westpool. Lar
son and Barnett committee on pub
lie buildings and grounds. The law
makers were met at the school by
the board of trustees and Supt. #. NJ.
briggs who escorted them through
the various departments and the
grounds. explaining the great work
being accomplished at the institution
in teaching the dumb to speak and
In instructing the unfortunate boys
and girls in book learning, various
trades, music. etc. also the amounts
necessary in the way of approprla-
lions for the maintenance of the
school and for the necessary improve
ments to the buildings and grounds.
The visitors expressed their pleasure in
the showing made and the wonderful
good work being accomplished. Dim
ner was served at the school.
TABERNACLE CONCERT.
The last organ and choir recital
given in the tabernacle aroused such
a general and widespread interest
that a popular demand is made for
another. To crafty this desire the
officers of the tabernacle choir have
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PLYMOUTH.
OLD FOLKS FESTIVAL.
Saia Day for schools---Brass Band
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mail Service.

80 -'@ p'hooiS--bTHts Bnn6
Observation-Disclosures Mail Service.
Special Correspondence.
Plymouth, Boxelder Co, Jan. es.-The
snow here Is nearly three feet deep on
the level, making good sleighing.
on Friday last nine sleigh loads of
children, accompanied by the trustees
and teachers OF the West Portage
school. visited the school here. exam
ined great many samples OF the local
school work. trlpped the light fantastic
for TWO hours, and went home much
pleased with their reception.
The brass band has received its in
struments and books and ID is nov
ready for work, The last weeks work
showed degree OF talent which. IL
developed, will give pleasure and
amusement to this burg and the neigh
boring towns,
The district school is preparing an
excellent program for Washington's
birthday. The school 10 IN excellent
condition.
OLD FOLKS FESTIVAL.
ON Saturday last, the "Old Folks"
had their day OF feasting, fun, and
frolic. About $50 sat down TO the ta-
bles. plentifully supplied with the COM
forts of life. Games and dances were
the amusements.
All the organizations OF the ward are
fully differed, holding regular meet
ings, and doing good work,
This morning, Mrs. Merida Eastsnan
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VERNAL.
DEMISE OF DENNIS w. wINN.
Member of Mormon Battalion Closes
Honored and Eventful Career.

Special Correspondence.
Vernal, Uintah Co., Jan. 26.--Dennis
w. Vim, a member OF that noble and
patriotic band OF defenders of our flag.
known az the Mormon Battalion ari-
gwered the final roll call and entered
the ranks OF the majority OF his faith
ful comrades, early Wednesday MORN
ing. ian. 2S, after long Illness, the
cause of death being general debility
Grandpa VIM was man OF sterling
honesty aud upright life. His days
have been spent on the frontier and
the labors OF his life have been those OF
a pioneer. He performed well his part
as n soldier OF the United States In
wrestling the sovereignty of large
section OF the United states from
Mexico and as a frontlersman and pio-
neer he has aided in laying the founda-
lion of many OF our most prosperous
sattlemelts. To the end OF hls days
he was a devoted adherent OF the doc
trines I, the Iatter-day Saints and he
passed Som life an honored member Of
the community.
Dennis W. VIM was born at Mo-
bile. Alabama, Dec. IL, 1896. During
his childhood days his parents moved
10 Tennessee and there he was reared
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-30
Breaks Away From Waterman
And Gives City Health Of
fjcers Lively Chase.
TABERNACLE GRAND CONCERT
,,.o, 10 Given Monday Next--Legis-
,.,,,s Visit state school for Blind
TRAIN wrecker Gets Ball

Arsen. jan. so.--one of the pa'ieh's
:. ,he city pest house suffering from
,a,,nox oyerpowered the Waterman
So S,norse Green yesterday afternoon WINE
~ ~ aslirious condition and gave the
.,,v health officers no end of trouble
80 ho was returned to the place
peio Confinement. He Is a large man
VI es wears Of age, but has become
a9 3Ss,,oJ 10 the use of morphine TO an
a ';n,.,nine degree. When he broke out
aisi The The smallpox he was sent to the
VIII VIZ. tlS and his daily portion or
p esl was taken from him. he
, nv for the dope" but 1t was re-
s nesssJ him in the hope OF breahng MN
l ~ ,he habit while curing him OF small
~ ar ~" Each day he grew more nervous
VII, Yesterday, when he made preak
s a,,.4 ,iberfy. and overpowered Green
, Nv is an old man and then ran on the
h M"v above the pest house: SANITARY
posnactor Power was telephoned ana
With ,,,spe irving Emmett. drove into the hills
east Of the nest house where after con-
siderable search they found the patleht,
who when he saw them, dropped on ms
Knees and begged pitifully, for some
nt The drug that has entirely wrecked
his health and nervous system ne
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SMITHFIELD.
DEMISE OF WIN, CHAMBERS.
Veteran Pioneer Closes Evcntful Ca
rcer in Goth Year.

Tcer ln JVtn Year.
Special Correspondence.
Smithfield, Cache Co, Jan. 2I.-This
morning shortly after o'clock VIM
Chambers, one of our Oldest and most
respected citizens passed from this
mortal sphere. The cause Of his death
was old age and general debility.
The deceased was born near Bristol
England, Jan. 4, 1918. He was the old.
est son OF George and Rebecca Priddy
Chambers. He was baptized about 80
years ago, in Bristol and preached tho
gospel, as a local elder in his native
land for several years. He and mis-
wife, two sons and one daughter came
to Utah III 1858. He resided In Salt
Lake City about two years but after
ward lived at Mill Creek, where he and
Henry Boden worked at blacksmithing
for some years. After moving to
Smithfield in 1851 he worked as a black
smith almost until the time OF his
death.
He IS survived by three brothers.
living in Bristol, England, two sons, one
daughter. 16 grandchildren and 16 great
grandchildren.
He was a hard working honest man,
a good citizen, and a faithful Latter
day Saint.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-30
RED LETTER DAY AT B. Y. U.
Visited by President Joseph f. Smith
And Other Friends.
Special Correspondence,

Special Correspondence,
Provo, Jan. 3o.-IThe faculty and stu
dents of the Brigham Young university
enjoyed visit from members OF the
board. and other distinguished friends
81 of the institution yesterday. There were
Fl present Of tho board President Joseph
81 +. Smith, Vice President David John,
h Secretary W. H. Dusenberry, Jesse
4 knight, Oscar B. Young and L. Hol-
brook. Among the other visitors were
Presidents John r. Winder, Anthem II.
Lund Elders John Henry Smith, Mrs.
John Il. Winder and President James
] w. Paxman OF Juab stake.
At devotional In the morning, College
hall was crowded TO its utmost capa-
city, and many students were unable
10 gain admittance. After short adj
dresses by President BEimhall and
President Smith, the lady students met
in the library, leaving College hall to
the male students, and It was complete
" filled by them after the ladies re-
tired, those who had previously been on
the outside taking the places vacated.
The following speakers then address,
ed the male students: Presidents
Smith. Winder and Lund. and Elder
John Henry Smith.
The remarks were all of highly ele-
waiting character, intoxicating honor,
honesty. purity and industry.
Ernest Carroll and William Robinson
Of the student body spoke briefly, ex-
pressing appreciation of the institution.
President Brlmhal asked for an
expression by rising vote of the
humber Of young men who Intended
TO take q college course and probably
sOo arose. AT this time the students.
led by E. @. Kirkham. Joined in the
following appeal:
Give US room that we may dwell,
on temple hill;
B. Y. U. prospers.
AL is we'll"
Temple hill" is the elevated ground
some distance east Of the university,
where the university owns a large
tract OF land, and where II Is expect
Cd some fine buildings will yet be
erected for the university. And II Is
ss1pected that yesterdays meeting will
eea 10 the erection OF a new build
ing and the increase In the faculty
ID higher branches.
70 the library several of tho visitors
thc members of the faculty made
mel addresses. Among them were
resident Winder, Mrs. Windar, Mrs.
SnvipioOk, Miss Alice l.. REYNOLDS,
Keller. N'A' '''eP' %
Iheheon was served 10 the visitors
ns students of the domestic sci
.nt department and the afternoon
- spent IN visiting the varioAs
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$3.50. 49,.
: g.
NSHCLATEs

died of cancer. She leaves husband.
six children and five grandchildren.
the man service is deplorable--pa-
pers get here from four DAYS to n. week.
late. The writer received a post card
stamped at Portage. eight miles from
here. on the END inst. and received
1t on the 26th. There is supposed TO be
daily mail service through the val
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RETURNED MISSIONARIES.

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Don't use harsh physics. The reac,
tion weakens the bowels. leads to
chronic constipation. Get Doan's Regu-
let's. They operate easily, tone the
stomach, cure constipation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-30
sCALATINA OUTBREAK.
DAIRY FARMING TO THE FORE.

There is no Need
or paying fancy prices for furs when
you can get them for manufacturer
cost at Mehesy's Knutsford.
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Careful Application of Expert IInowi-
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And lifelong experience in the fur
trade iDsures our customers against
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WEATHER MoDrRATrn
MAYFIELD.
DEATH OF PETER C. scow.
DairSine To the Fore-Death of Infants
Scarlatina Outbreak.

DhusiuS 10 the u Ofc-Deatn OF Infants
Scarlatina Outbreak.
Special Correspondence.
Mayfeld, Sanpete Co, Jan. 2S.--Peter
G. Scow died suddenly at his home here.
Dec. 81, Of Paralysis, surrounded by
his wife and children.
Peter c. Scow was born in Denmark
Aug. II, 1874; Joined the Mormon
Church there and immigrated TO Utah
In 1866, locating at Ephraim. this coun-
", where he married kjerstin Marie
Fugle in 1869. They moved to Mayfield
In 1881. where he has since resided. He
leaves. besides a sister, a wife, three
sons, five daughters, u grandchildren,
ana a host of friends TO mourn his un-
timely demise
The deceased has always taken an ac-
tive part In the growth and develop
ment of Mayfield. holding many posi-
lions of trust in the community, He
was an honest man, kind true friend.
ana good neighbor. always answering
to the call OF those in need. and a faith
ful Latter-day Saint.
DEATH OF INFANTS.
on small children. -Four families have
been called to mourn the loss of little
ones. Oscar Nelson's y months' old
boy, Elroy, died on Jan. z: Fl. c. Donns
3 months old girl, Ada, died ON Jan. IA;
+. G. Faaty's 8 months old girl. Errmi,
died Jan. 10. and Thomas Neldon's &
months old boy, Clifton. died Jan. Is.
pneumonia being the cause of tho
death OF all four children.
SCALATINA OUTBREAK.
Michael Jenen's and Andrew Rasmus-
sens residences We're guaranteed for
scarlatina, tho dread disease having
broken ou tin their families.
The winter so far has been a very
mild one. with scarcely any snow on
the ground
DAIRY FARMING TO THE FORE.
A number OF farmers here have pur-
chased cream separators to take the
cream from their milk. They are now
paying more attention to the feeding
and care of their cows than usual as
there seems TO be a good steady de-
mand for cream. and the farmers find it
more profitable TO market their farm
products in this way, than heretofore
The cream is collected once a week in
winter
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presents a most pitiful sight. After
considerable work he was taken back
TO the pest house.
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Know us for Best Values In E'urs
Mehesy the Furrier. Knutsford.
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BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
RICHFIELD.
RELIGION GLASS CONVENTION.
Boys i'm Court for Stealing Slsates-No
Ice Crop.

iPVS III NOhFt ioT SttuliIS Skhtes--lNO
Ice Crop.
Special Correspondence.
Richheld, Sewer Co., Jan. 2S.-The
religion class workers OF the Sewer
stake met in convention yesterday at
the Second ward relief hall. Elders
Kelsch and King were present as
representative OF the general board.
The stake presidency, high council
and bishops had been invited and a
good representation was present. Two
sessions We're held and the work for
this season outlined and discussed.
The stake superintendency has lately
been reorganized with Walter w.
Norris as superintendent and John
Christensen and Junius F. Ogden az
assistants. These brethren are well
qualified for the positions they occupy
and they propose TO wage a vigorous
campaign In favor of religion class
work in the various wards of this
stake.
BOYS IN COURT.
In the city justices court today,
George Utley, Victor Utley and Len
Dennis were given hearing on the
charge of petit larceny The defend
ants are boys ranging in age from IA
TO l6 years and it is charged that
they took three pairs Of roller skates
from the Star pavilion. Each OF the
boys entered n plea of guilty and
after being admonished to conduct
themselves better in the future, VIC
tor Utley, the youngest was discharged
this being his first offense The othe,.
two boys were each given fine of So
which was paid.
NO ICE CROP.
1t has been raining here today and
there Is practically no frost in the
ground. All hope of obtaining ice
has vanished. Those who arc I'm
. need of this commodity are arrang-
Ing to haul 1t from Grass valley a
distance OF 20 miles, If this weather
gagged in their spring work.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-15
OLYMPIC TRfOUTS PLANNED
ASpirants for American Team VIII
Be Given Test.
Thfrty-seven Events on Programme.
Committee VIII Raise $4,000 To
Defrny Teams Expenses.

The executive committee Of the Ameri-
can Olympic games committee. which met
recently in New York. decided to hold
two Olympic try-outs on Saturday. June
6. ie0S, one in the East and one IN the
West All the events on the Olympic PRO
gramme. with the exception Of the
marathon run and ten-mile walk. viii
be held on that date
There are thirty-seven events all told
which include short, middle distance. and
long runs, hurdles. high and broad jumps,
hammer and shot events. discus. javeIin.
swimming. and wrestling. No prizes will
be given in the try-Outs, but a diploma
viii be awarded 10 those finishing first
second. and third
The members OF the American team
viii go representing no athletic club uni
versity, or other institution, but exclu-
sively as members Of the American Olym-
pic team. The committee decided tina,
the services Of "A professional traine,
would be dispensed with.
The coRlISittee recommended that the
finance committee raise a sum OF 5000
20 defray the expenses OF the team 70
London, and reported that the A. A. L.
had subscribed 500 10 the fund. In -ela-
ton 10 representation fn fencing. skating
golfng, tennis. cycling, archery. and au.
tomobiling. II was decided to sound eact
division Of the a A L. through ths
medium Of their secretaries