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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-12
NATIONAL MINERS CONFER.
John Mitchell Presides Over Conyen-
yention for Last Time.

indianapolis, Ind, March 12.-
John Mitchell, head of the United
Mine Workers of America today call
ed to order the last national con-
vention over which he will preside,
and one which may go down in la
Dor history as the most important.
The delegates will consider the grave
situation resulting from the failure
of the operators and miners of the
central competitive field to agree on
the proposition to call a joint con-
vention to re-establish the inter-
state wage agreement and adopt a
scale of wages. The convention will
adopt a policy to be pursued after
March 81 when the present wage
expires, and probably will decide
upon its wage demands for the next
two years.
There probably will be only three
policies considered at the conven-
ton. The first will be to proceed at
once to frame the wage demands,
and having completed that task to
issue call for joint wage confer
ence between operators and miners
of Indiana, Ohio, Western Pennsyl-
vania and Illinois, opening the door
to any or all operators who wish to
sign the scale demanded and put
their mines into operation. The sec
ond proposition will be to draft
wage demands and issue calls for
joint wage conferences with the op-
orators by districts. The third prop
osition will be to shut down all of
the mines in one big strike, and thus
try to force settlements by competi-
tive districts.
A strike means long lasting fight
with the operators and if the miners
win they will demand much more
than they intended to ask had an in
terstate conference been held now
A suspension merely means that the
men will await the operators pleas
ure before the starting of the mines.
Ugly charges about the motives
of the operators in refusing to con-
vene with the miners are being
made. President Mitchell openly de-
clares that the action of the opera
tors appears to mean that they are
! trying to stimulate sagging coal
market. They are doing this, said
| President Mitchell, 'by either talk
ing of making us strike or they real
| ly intend to make us strike"
A statement issued by President
! Mitchell says:
| 1T is a source of keen regret tc
me that the coal operators have re
fused to respond to the overtures oi
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-12

ing the mother of trusts, involves
the trust issue.
The chief reason for ordering the
campaign textbook written was said
by Chairman Taggart to be the in
tention to begin the campaign ear
lier than is usual.
"The convention will start the bat
tie" he said. 1--WE are not going to
lose any time getting into action and
going after votes. The moment we
have chosen our standard bearers
the democratic army will march to
battle, and we want to have our text
book ready to instruct our soldiers. y
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-12

New York, March IA call has
been issued by the American Asso-
citation of Manufacturers represen-
tatives for a conference here next
Wednesday tor all the leading pack
ers and manufacturers in the coun-
try. The object of the session is to
bring about the elimination of
abuses in the manufacture and dis
tribution of meats, canned goods,
cereals, coffee, tea and other staples
of the grocery trade.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-12
And Her Name Was Maud.

Jackson, Miss, March 12.-Chas.
Hubbard, Kinds county planter, is
suffering from severe injuries as the
result of a visit to Vicksburg< <faule
sales stable. One mule kicked ano-
ther over the heart, killing it in
stantly, and the dead animal fell on
Hubbard, breaking his leg and caus-
ing internal injuries.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-12

Des Moines, Ia, March 12.-Ac-
tive preparations are being made by
the members of the Ancient Order
tainment of the supreme lodge con-
clave, to be held here in June. The
degree of honor, the women S aux
iliary of the order, will also hold its
national convention in Des sMoines
at the same time.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-12

Millville, N. j., March 12.-Loca
Methodists have completed arrange
ments for the entertainment of the
delegates to the state conference o.
the church, which will convene here
tomorrow. Delegates will be elected
at Baltimore in May. Former Gov
ernor Stokes is expected to be one
of the lay delegates,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-12
Shriners Welcome Potentate.

Atlanta, Ca, March 12.-Frank
Roundley, imperial potentate of
North America, arrived here this
morning and was given a cordial re-
ception by the Sbriners of Atlanta
and Georgia. This afternoon he will
be given a reception by Governor
Hoke Smith, who is Shriner and
this evening an elaborate ceremonial
and banquet at the local temple.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-12
Aged Artist to Wed Girl.

Providence, R. L., March 12.-An-
nouncement is made of the engage
year-old artist, to his pupil. Miss
Clark Maxfeld, aged 81 Mr.. Arnold
has painted many famous portraits
and several examples of his work
are hanging in the state house. The
wedding will take place about March
90
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-12

Fort Worth, Texas, March 12.-
Hundreds of additional visitors ar
rived today to inspect the National
Feeders and Breeders show, now in
progress here. The Judging of cattle,
horses and mules was continued this
morning in the great arena at the
coliseum.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-12
Wants Bryan on Coast.

Fresno, Cal, March 12.-Great in
fluence is being brought to bear by
California democrats to secure the
presence of William j. Bryan at the
state convention to be held here on
May IS. Plans have been made for
an enthusiastic convention, inaugur-
ating a rousing democratic campaign
in the golden state.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-12
Discussion of Child Labor

Washington, D. c., March 12.-
Hon. Charles P. Neill, of the depart
ment of commerce and labor, ad-
dressed the mothers congress today
on the subject of Child Labor" A
discussion of this topic largely oc-
cupied the session.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-12

Long Beach, Cal, March "a
Representative members of all the
Young Mems Christian Associations
of California arrived today for the
state convention, which will extend
through four days. THE Relation of
the Y. NJ. c. A. to the Extension of
the Kingdom on Earth" is the key
note of the program
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-12
Tee Hee. Arkansas Republicans

Little Rock, Ark, March 12.-lt
is announced that the republican
state committee will meet a week
from tomorrow to select a date for
the state convention. Friends of Taft
will attempt to secure his indorse-
ment by the committee.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-03-12

Eighteen rolls of toilet paper and
holder for 81 at F. S. Cronk Co. tt
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-03-31

RADIO mission, third floor of Irah ~.
tional bank building; friends in,i,Ns
Sandwich Islands missiouaties W. wv
friends, conformity with other poivne.iu
ans, at the Odeon, North Temple stros,
commencing at $3.50 O'clock. Hon John
L. Game, chairman of Pacific Isl.nSa
committee, viii lead grand msroh
hawaiian troubadours and ladies' or
chestra in attendance
Bristol and Cheltcnham reunion p,o
neer stake hall, program at oclocS
refreshments and dancing; an eldar,
and saints invited.
Elders and saints Norwich confer
ence. Tenth ward Westinghouse. Figb,s
East, between Fourth and Fifth South
Samoan missionaries and saints, viii
other Polynesians, at Odeon hall mn
tive music and songs.
Southern States Missionary societv
at Fourteenth ward assembly rooms
at 1880 o'clock sharp.
Elders and saints of Birmingham
conference, Seventh ward assemblv
rooms, 100 west Fifth South. AT T.S
p. m; election of officers for following
year: refreshments and dance.
Elders, saints and friends of Iondo,
conference. Seventeenth ward meetine'
house, First North street, 1880 n m
Elders and saints of New Zealans
Australia and Tasmania, coniolnty
with other Pacific Islanders, Odenn
hall, $3.50 O'clock
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-03-31
LATE LOCALS.
Harold payncs We'll Again--Mrs.

Harold Daynes Well Again-Mrs. ].
]. Daynes, Jr., and children with Mr.
and Mrs. Harold Daynes. arrived this
morning from Ocean Grove, Cal. Mr.
Harold Daynes has been completely
restored to realth.
Eastern Tourists Comins-Three
Pullman cars win arrive tomorrow
bringing SO Raymond Whitcomb tour
lists to this city from the east. The
travellers are now en- route to thcir
homes in the east.
Back from Subpoena Trip-Lucian
II. Smyth. deputy U. $. marshal. is
IN this city from Utah county, where
he has been serving subpoenaes and
attending to other business connected
with the April term Of court.
Mystery Not Yet SUlvcd--L. c. Rob-
irson, travelling auditor of the Rio
Grande il back from a trip to the
coast The shortage mystery at Bing
ham canyon is not solved vet, but with
the return OF Mr. Robinson, some de-
velopments may be expected later.
Conference Visitors Arriying--Con-
ference visitors have begun to arrive.
Mrs. Udall, wife of the president of
st. Johns, a. r., stake. and four 9TH
ers, reached this city today, over the
salt Lake Route. via Barstow. Mrs.
Udal is being entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. c. Mariger
Fourth South Propcrty-The trans
fer was recorded last evening of 80
foot trent on Fourth South street, be-
woen Main and West Temple streets,
TO Mrs Catherine Il. McGurriu, for
$4,000, or s270 per front foot, which
is considered a fair valuation for pro-
perty in that immediate locality.
Mining Suits Closed--The following
suits in the federal courts have been
settled out of court and ordered dis
missed by Judge Marsball Caroline
Valtum VS. Castle PEAK Asphalt COM
pany; f. r.. Moore VS.. Castle Peak
Asphalt company, and the Castle Peak
Asphalt company VS.. Peter Harrison.
All the suits involved the rights of
tho various parties to mining claims.
Contract Awardcd--The contract
for the new Liberty ward chapel was
let yesterday to Rustln & Berkensh7w
for $1,000, and excayating began to-
7q" Tho building Wid
feet, seating $50 people in thp ~ -
auuitorum, and with an amusement
hall in the basement. rutherford &,
Hansen are the architects. Ire chapel
IS OF attractive design
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-03-31
Alleged Representative Of Ship
pers' Traffic Bureau Would
Confer a Favor.
BANK CHECKS PROTECTED.
Commercial National and u Number OF
Local Men Anxious to Renew
His Acquaintance.

II II. l.. johnson viii call IN at the
Rio Grande ticket offices or the Cons
mercial National bank or number OF
other places his visit will be appreci-
ated These various concerns do not
know what Mr. johnson looks like but 1t
isn't to feast their eyes upon his coun-
tenance that they seek a call. They
do not know what his voice sounds
like but 1t isn't 10 feast their ears
well yos In u way. that is the purpose
of this invitation extended to Mr.. john
son To drop in once more. For Mr..
Johnson dropped In these various places
once and also dropped checks about
town. Here this story really begins
Mr.. Johnson said he is the represent
tative of the shippers Traffic bureau,
and when he called upon the Rio
Grands and other offices he expressed
a hope that n Shippers Traffic agency
could be established here. During n
most engaging conversation at places
about town the affable and altogether
pleasant Mr.. johnson wrote out checks,
usirg the Commercial National banks
blanks. In nearly every instance he
wrote the checks for $40. making N
payable, of course. TO those cashing
them.
This was several days ago. This
morning strange things occurred, Var
ious offices about town have been re-
ceiving the checks they cashed for MI
Johnson and across their face is writ
ten mo Account" The Commercial
national bank was called up by those
who had received the mo Account
checks but II could not do anything
moro than repeat "Mr. johnson has no
account there"
He did have a short time ago--a very
small account He made a deposit, but
1t did not last long Checks, however,
have continued TO come in. Mr.. John
son visits great many places, ac-
cording 90 the bank, and evidently
Yields tlreless pen wherever he goes
a visiting. Hence this story. Hence
the desire for a second visit and an
explanation from Mr.. Johnson by nu-
merous concerns about town.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-03-31
OBJECT TO TAX.
Insurance Men VIII Oppose Giving Up
S25 Assessment.

Hard times and an increase of taxes
never were a combination to make for
peace and happiness, and in Salt Lake
just at present the insurance agents
are stirred over a promise that they
are to be given an opportunity to con-
tribute special license fee of S25 each
for doing business
They already pay such a fee to the
state, and to the city they pay regular
taxes OF all kinds so far made and
provided, so that they feel to object
to the latest addition to the citys new
plans 10 "get the money"
The insurance men have been notified
TO be ready with their s25 EACH but so
far none have responded. The Utah
Association of Life Underwriters has
decided to refuse to pay the fees, and
TO oppose in every way the collection.
The men met Saturday afternoon END
decided that as the companies they
represented paid a state tax, and a state
license fee and a city license. that WAS
about enough. especially when each In
diVidual agent had To pay a personal
property tax, and tax on his Office fix
lures 1t was decided to stand togeth-
er in supporting any member OF the
organization who might he arrested for
refusing to pay the license.
Action by the merchants may be ex-
pected any time. looking towards se-
curing the repeal of the merchants Ii
cense on similar grounds.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-03-31
FRUIT TREE INSPECTION
Summary of Work Accomplished Dur
ing March Submitted by In
spcctor SOrcnson.

horticultural Inspector John p. Sor-
enson has submitted to the board OF
county commissioners a report of the
work done by his department during
the month of March The report con-
talns a resume OF the work done in the
inspectors department during the
month OF March, including the instruc-
ton of orchardists, how to prepare and
apply winter wash to trees, and the
number of trees inspected. Following
is the detail of the report:
I'm the month of March the deputies
worked at instructing the people in
their respective districts how to mix
ana apply tho winter wash 10 trees and
bushes. Two of them worked IL days
each, and one eight days. Another
deputy attended % days to the nurs-
cries south of Murray inspecting and
fumigating as per report, 1850 trees
before delivery, 400 of which were con-
demned and burned.
II have Inspected about $4,000 trees,
part of them, about 10000. imported in
30 boxes by four nurseries, the balance,
or about $4,000, We're grown IN the
county. | also fumigated about $4,000
trees, some of them dug and stored
away last fall, the balance dug this
spring; also lot of bushqs and shrub
berry, about 10000. | also issued 1872
certificates for nursery stock Inspected
and fumigated and sent out of the
county. and most of it out of the state.
| also inspected and fumigated half "a
dozen private parcels in the fumigat-
ing room at the city and county build
ing: also watched the work OF men
spraying for hire and condemned some
of 1t as not up to the standard This
month has been an extra busy one and
| expect April will he more SO. but as
deputy has been appointed by the
county commissioners for the first dis
trict and the city deputy will also start
to work, | wish that NIL people plant
ing trees would report the same so
that the trees can be inspected before
planting for root diseases and con-
domned II diseased and thereby the
people would be saved the expense OF
paying for trees that are no good. The
inspection OF trees Is free OF charge
to all people"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-03-31
CURB POLES ORDERED.
Street Car Company Getting Ready
10 Clear the Highway.

In the matter of last nights action
by the city council ON the trolley pole
question on east Second South street,
Utah Light & Railway officials say
the curb standards were ordered long
ago from the Illinois Steel company
and should have been here before this.
At the same time their delay in ar
riving does not affect street traffic,
there Is no real obstruction, as In tho
case Of the telegraph poles. But 1t Is
claimed the Western Union could move
the or 10 poles that are In the way,
with very little trouble and expense, as
suggested by General superintendent
Summers Of the Bell Telephone com
pAny. and IT seems there is rally no
reason why it should not be done.
Roadmaster Bong's men made good
time yesterday and today, In tearing up
the tracks on First avenue. Some OF
the ties are in good order and can be
used again. The line wagon viii reel
up the trolley wires, and the poles win be
removed By team, many OF them being
in sufficiently fair order to use again,
The construction department is In
shape TO haul % cars OF gravel per
day, each ear carrying go tons; but
ut present 10 ears daily is the NUM-
Der, The repair ana reeonstructlon
work Is being pushed with all poss,-
BILE rapidity. After that is completed.
construction OF now work, Ike the
Ninth avenue line, viii be inaugurated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-03-31
Harry Harding Pleads Guilty to
Accusation and Valves
Time for Sentence.
STOLE FROM BENEFAcT0R.
In Return for Kindness Extended To
Him, Harding Took Money and
other Articles in Night.

Harry Harding. charged with bur-
glary in the second degree, was sem
fenced by Judge Armstrong this MORN
ing to serve two years in the state
prison. The prisoner was brought into
court at 10 o'clock, and entered Il plea
of guilty to the accusation against
him. He waived his rights in the mat
ter of choosing whether or not he
should take advantage of the statutory
time before sentence was pronounced.
Harding is the young man who was
befriended by Ira Bennion of Taylors-
vile. and who In return for the kind
ness extended, robbed his benefactor-
While enjoying the hospitality of the
Bennion home, Harding arose in the
night and made away with number of
articles. including money from the
pockets of Mr.. Bennion's trousers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-03-31
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL.

The marriage OF Miss Hazel Claire
Young and Mr., william u. crozier Will
take place an "Wednesday ADrll 22, In
stead OF this week. as previously an
nouncod.
Tho marriage Is announced or Miss
Flora -. Randall. daughter ~ Mr.
y. Y. Randall and william T. Taylor
son Of James H. Taylor, the ceremony
being performed by Bishop Maxwell at
the brides home, which was prettlly
decorated for the event MI ana Mls,
Taylor viii be ~ home after Aprll 10
az 2O7 First avenue,
Mla Helen NJ Holman Of hly, New,
Is here to spend several "s"hs win
relatives ana friends.
Mrs Henry La Motto entertained
her bridge club yosterdhs
Mr. ana Mrs. w L. Nichols enter
talned informally at CARDS las' msnt
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-03-31
SUCCESSFUL RECITAL.

The First Congregational church was
crowded last night, on the occasion of
the piano recital given by Miss Gratla
Flanders with her advanced pupils, as
sisted by Miss Esther Allen, violinist.
1t was considered one of the most sue
cessful musical events of the season,
and was thoroughly enjoyed by the
many friends of the artist and her pu-
pills. The program was well selected.
The plano performance by all of the
pupils was of pleasing excellence.
showing technical abilities that could
come only from careful and intelligent
instruction, while Miss Flanders play
ing was up to her usual high standard,
Miss Esther Aliens violin number was
artistically executed and interpreted
performance. The entire evening was
one of enjoyment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-03-31
Conference Reunions.

During the week of general Confer
enCe, meetings and reunions OF varl-
GUS missions and conferences win be
held as follows:
April 3---Grimsby conference, at the
Nineteoth ward hall Take Center
street car and alight at Fourth North,
April 4---Elders and saints of Leeds
conference, Thirteenth ward chapel,
at 1880 p. m.
Time aud place of Northern states
reunion has been changed TO the
Fourteenth ward westinghouse. Pro-
gram, refreshments, dancing. p. IN.
Elders ana saints of Liverpool con-
ference, room q II, Y. Memorial hall,
$3.50 y. IN,
Elders and saints OF Manchester con-
ference, Sixteenth ward amusement
hall, North Temple and Fifth West;
concert. refreshmcnts and dance.
swedish missionaries, saints and
friends Pioneer stake hall. beginning
at p. IN. Take Second Wost street
car.
Elders and saints OF Newcastle con-
ference, Barratt han, o'clock.
Hollnnd-belgium missionaries and
saints. Seventeenth ward amusement
hall, First North between West Tenn
pie and First West; $3.50 o'clock; con-
cert and refreshments
Elders and saints OF the Irish con-
ference, Eagles hall, 1851 south West
Temple. ~ 1880 o'clock. Program, dane
ing and refreshments.
Norwegian Missionary soclety Twelfth
ward meetinghouso S;a0 o'clock sharp;
special invitation 10 Danish mission
aries
Elders, saints and friends OF the
Eastern states, at Fifteenth ward
amusement hall.
Elders and saints of the Sheffield oon-
ference viii inset In the Thirteenth ward
Westinghouse. second South, between
state and second I1ast, Saturday eve
ming, April 4, at o'clock. All inter-
ested Invited.
April 5--California missionaries and
friends at Thirteenth ward chapel. i45
east Second South, az y. m.
April 0--Elders and saints OF Colo
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-03-31
U. OF U. AT STATE FAIR.
Unique Exhibit Is Proposed for One
OF the Features.

President j. C. Mcdonald OF the Utah
state Fair association, is in receipt of
the following interesting letter from
President j. r. Kingsbury of the state
university: THE University OF Utah
would like very much to make a display
IN the state fair next fall. The exhibit
would be made by transparent slides
with stereopticon. To do this sue
cessfully it would require q space of
about 20X60 feet. If you could allow
about this much space for the universe
~, we could enclose 1t so as to darken
IL, provide the floor space with seats
and give interesting lantern displays
and lectures pertaining TO the educa-
tional work carried on at the universe
ty. If you will kindly give considera-
ton to this request, 1t will be much APP
preciated."
The matter is being favorably consid-
ered, and everything possible will be
done To accommodate the university.