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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05
District Court Notes.

Judge Howell yesterday instructed the
jury in the case of Harry Pattison
against the Southern Pacific company to
return a verdict for the full amount sued
tor-S62-with interest to the amount of
$40, and costs.
Judgment was entered in favor of the
plaintiff in the action brought by F. L.
Fesler against Richardson & Grant for
about $500 The defendants offered no
protest The action involved the cor
rectness of a warranty deed to parcel
of land in Ely. New.
The Union Pacific. Southern Pacific and
other Hartman lines yesterday made an
swer to the complaint filed against them
by the Bamberger road for a right of
way over their tracks near Thirty-first
street. The railroads disclaim any inter-
est or estate in or to the property men,
toned in the complaint.
The case of the Eccles Lumber COM
pany against T. w. Freeman ct al, to
recover 1921 for cement supplied. was TAX
en- up, but was not concluded. In this
action the defendants filed a counter claim
for s1135, alleging that the cement was
bad and that the job had to be done over
again.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05
0VERL0O RICH SPOIL.
Porch Climber Fails to Find Best of
Mrs. Jennings Jewels.

The porch climber who invaded the res
idence of James Z. Jennings at AS East
South Temple street, on Monday even
ing. overlooked richer spoil than he took
away. Most of Mrs. Jennings collection
of jewels, and her collection is a notable
one, were left untouched by the robbers.
The loot consisted Of two diamond rings.
a diamond pin. gold watch and sew
eral other articles OF 1ewelry.
Suspicion fell upon a man known 10
the police. He disappeared from the CITY
on Monday night Search is being made
for him.
It is said that the police theory is that
the robber vanished just as soon as he
learned-through the newspapers, OF
course-that he had committed a rob-
berry.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05
MAKE YOUR OWN
STOMACH MEDICINE
Any Druggist Will Sell You the In.
gradients.

Here is a simple mixture that stom-
ach specialists claim will cure any
case of Stomach Trouble that is cura-
able. The ingredients are all HARM
less. and you can get them from any
good prescription druggist You can
have your druggist mix them together
for you, or you can take them and mix
them at home.
Here they are: Compound Tincture
of Cinchona. one ounce: Prosene Com
pound, one ounce; Sherry Wine, half a
pint. Mix and take teaspoonful In
water before meals and at bedtime.
A local druggist who has mixed
these ingredients many times states
that it is the Prosene Compound that
does the work. 1t makes Pancreatic
Juice, and this is what digests your
food.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05
GIVEN HEARTY WELCOME.
Chilean Authorities Making Life
Pleasant for American Sailors.

Washington, Feb. Rear Admiral
Evans cabled today that the reception
OF the fleet by the Chilean authorities
at Punta Arenas and by the people
has been most hearty and gracious. a
special commission, headed by Rear
Admiral Simpson. is at Punta Arenas
on board the Chacabuco to extend a
welcome to Chilean ports.
= The Chilean government has placed
its coal supply at Punta Arenas at the
disposal of the fleet, but fortunately it
has not been necessary to use it.
Daily entertainments are being given
for the officers and men of the fleet.
At the urgent request of the Amer
lean minister to Chile and the Chilean
authorities. the battleship fleet viii
pass near enough to Valparaiso for the
people to see the fleet
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After Acquiring Valuable Personal
Property

In the way of jewelry, heirlooms, docu-
ments and papers, comes the importance
of its protection. Many people who daily
pass the Security and Trust building.
81 Main street, are unaware that in
side it's walls are thoroughly up-to-date
eleetric-lined burglar and fireproof
safe deposit and storage vaults, where
for less than one cent a day the pro-
lection is unquestioned. An inspection
of the vaults is cordially extended be-
tween the hours of $50 a. m. and 6
O'Clock p m, excepting Sundays and
legal holidays, Saturdays from $3.50 a.
m. to $50 p. IN.
SALT LAKE SECURITY & TRUST
COMPANY,
Opposite u. c. NJ l.
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DEATH OF A PIONEER.
Passing of Mrs. Mary n. Leavitt,
Long Time Resident.

After lingering for many days at the
point of death Mrs. Mary H. Leavitt died
at her residence on Seventeenth street
about o'clock yesterday afternoon Mrs
Leavitt had been i'll for a long time, suf-
fering from stomach trouble and a COM
plication of diseases. She was Il years
of age and was a pioneer resident OF
Ogden and Weber county. She was the
widow of the late Nathaniel L. Leavitt
and came to Utah in 1856 crossing the
plains in one of the hand cart compa-
nies. She was born in Macelesfield Eng
land, Sept. H. 1887, and is survived by four
sons and one daughter-James Leavitt
Chauncey Leavitt. Lewis Leavitt Rov
Leavitt, and Mrs. Elizabeth IeaVitt
Green. She also leaves one brother, three
sisters and thirty grandchildren.
For many years she had been an active
worker in the Third Ward Relief society.
and her circle of friends was a large one
She was loved by all who knew her and
was a patient sufferer uD to the last.
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I. ]. COHhOR's FUNERAL
Many Friends of Late Pioneer Attend
Impressive Services Held in
This CITY.

The funeral Of the late Thomas j.
Common took place yesterday afternoon
at o'clock from the chapel at O'Don-
nells undertaking establishment. After
the impressive services of the Cath
Ole church, the body was taken to Mt.
Calvary for burial. Many friends of
the pioneer attended the services and
accompanied the remains to the grave.
The members of the family present
were John f. Connor of Stockton
Utah, the only surviving son, and Mrs.
Ellen Leary and Mrs. Mamie Paxton,
daughters of the late Mr.. Conner.
Representatives of the Knights of
Columbus, of which Mr. Conner was
a member, also attended the services.
Since the death Of Mr.. Connor many
stories concerning the pioneer are re-
called.
Back in the '7Os he became interested
in mining for the first time. He
financed some Spaniards in a mine
called the Sunnyside, on Lion hill, in
Tooele county. On the property there
was SPLENDID showing of horn silver
and Mr.. Common was offered 100000 for
the mine. which was a large sum for
those early days. He haughtily reject
ed the offer. His sons We're then en-
gagged in the management of a lumber
mill, and the pioneer, believing that
AOi tuiS SinIieu upon lneIn, INFORMED
them that the rise and fall of lumber
would soon cease to interest the fam
lily. But the Sunnyside proved to be
merely d surface showing and the pio-
neer's dream of millions vanished
Mr.. Common was extremely conserva-
tive about all matters of politics and
When the agitation relative
to religious questions was at its height
in Utah he refused to take a part, in
sisting that as long as he kept on good
terms with his own conscience he had
fulfilled all that could be expected of
him. 1t was the same in politics. He
kept on good terms with himself and
let other do the ''hurrahing"
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ARMSTRONG is MERclFUL.

4 Judge Armstrong changed his prac- I
= tice of handing out stiff sentences =
4 yesterday and gave Mike Lynch and =
4 Joe Donovan only six months in the =
y penitentiary. the minimum for bur- =
\ glary in the third degre~ Donovan y
\ and Lynch were charged wish rob- y
\ bling room In the Uintah hotel. 1872 +
4 Commercial street, on Nov. q last, =
! and appropriating some clothes be Z
4 longing to one Jim Lee. Both plead 4
y ed guilty and the district attorney y
\ recommended mercy.
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HALLS SPEECHES
HOLD THE RECORD
Fourth Ward Councilman De-
liverS Twenty-one Addresses
at Single Meeting.
WOULD GOVERN THEATRES
ORDINANCE TO COVER ELECTRIC
HOUSES ORDERED.

Councilman L. E. Hall of the Fourth
ward was the principal attraction at the
council meeting last evening. Although
new member. Hall made twenty-one
speeches, which is four above the record
made by Holiday and Fernstrom at
meeting of the council early last June.
There was nothing which the man from
the Fourth did not wish to talk about
and when II came to granting the Emil
grafton Canyon Railroad company a fran
chise to run over city land in the canyon
he spoke seven times. one-third of his
total, on various sections of the fran
chlse. which was ultimately passed by a
unanimous vote. Judge lie Grand Young,
who is head of the company, SAYS that
he will have the road opend by June l
aud that he viii establish a beautiful sum-
mer resort in the canyon, which will be
easily accessible to all the people.
j. w Percival submitted a communica-
ton to the council asking that the city
purchase additional supplies which he has
bought in the expectation that he would
be. given IO,O0O feet of watermains to lay
this year, according to his contract. He
says that he has been ordered to put in
only 5000 feet and that the material he
has on hand will be a loss unless the city
purchases it from him. The matter was
referred to-the waterworks committee.
Special officer for Brigham Street.
Because of the large number of porch
climbing episodes on Brigham street the
people of that thorOughfare between
State and Sixth East streets have asked
that a special officer be named to pa
troll the district, who is to be paid by
them. The chief of police named G. G.
Riley and his appointment was con-
firmed
The report of the park commissioners,
asking for various extensions of parking
districts, was sent to the engineering
committee.
The ordinance making a slight increase
in the salaries of certain employees in the
recorders and auditors offices We're re-
ceived and action was postponed one
week.
To Govern Electric Theatres.
Councilman Reedall introducecf- reso-
luton asking that the building inspector
be required to enforce the smoke Ordi-
nance. which was passed. He also intro
duced resolution directing the city at
torney to draw up an ordinance regulating
the electric theatres which have been es-
tabiished recently In the city. He said
that the ordinance now regulating theatres
is not sufficient He had made a per-
ssonal examination of conditions and
found that many of these places were
dangerous in the extreme. The attorney
was directed to report a suitable ordi-
nance at the next meeting.
The communication from thte county
commissioners requesting that a commit
tee be appointed to confer with them re-
garding voting machines was received
and referred to the board of control COM
mittee.
After the council adjourned. the MEM
bers, upon invitation, visited the estab-
lishment of Quong Sing, mayor of China
town, at % Plum alley, and were treated
to refreshments.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05
YOUNG MAN WOUNDED.
Shotgun Charge Goes Into Side
While He Was Hunting.

Andrew Dalton. aged 10 years. was
brought TO Ogden yesterday from Teko-
ma, New. suffering from a gunshot
wound.
and was riding in a wagon with the butt
of his gun resting on the wagon bed, with
the muzzle against his chest. He had
placed the gun in this position while roll
ing a cigarette. The jar of the moving
vehicle caused the gun to discharge and
Dalton received a full load of shot in his
side. The charge carried fragments of
the cloth and leather into the wound Dali
ton was supposed to be fatally injured.
but the lead and other foreign substances
were removed by DR.. r. +. Joyce at the
hospital and the man now has a chance
for recovery.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05
SUCCESSFUL CONCERT HELD.

The concert given last evening at the
First Congregational church by the
Young Peoples Society Of Christian
EndeavOr was attended by an appre-
ciative audience. Several excellent
numbers were given, including some
fine selections by the Nettleton orches-
ira, violin solo by c. j. Nettleton,
solos by Miss Edna Gaanett, Miss Fra
zier Miss Lenore Morse, Walter
Smith. Golden Long, Oscar Johnson
and a number by the Y. NJ. c. A quar-
tette
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Ogden Briefs.


GOES TO BOISE.-Judge II. H. Hender-
son left this morning for Boise, Ida, on
legal business.
MARRIAGE LICENSES Marriage IL
censes were issued yesterday to AXel A.
Nylander and Miss O. Tersahl. and to
John Nelson and Mrs. L. OrahOOd. all of
Ogden.
DIVORCED MAN MARRIES.-Axel A.
Nylander, who was divorced on Nov. q,
yesterday secured a license and was mar
ried to Miss Berghild Tersahl of this
city.
DISCHARGED; REARRESTED.-In po-
lice court yesterday w G. Roller, charged
with assault with intent to commit rob-
baIy, was discharged and Immediately re-
arrested on another charge.
DEATH OF MRS E. G. FILBERT.-
Mrs. E. G. Filbert, wife of E. G. Filbert,
died at the home of her parents in this
city Monday night. Mr.. Hilbert is in San
Francisco and has been notified by tee-
graph.
FILES PETITION-Sarah f. AIvord
yesterday petitioned the district court for
letters of administration in the matter
of the estate of her husband, Joseph
3. Alvord, who died jan S. last. The es-
tate consists of real and personal prop
ertX valued at Sl.500
WOULDN'T TELL STORY-Len Gage,
who was mixed up in a Twenty sixth
street rooming house fight Monday aft
ernOon. was able TO be out yesterday.
He refused to give a straight account
of the trouble. in which he came out sec
Ond best
FOREARM CRUSHED.-While chain
ing up two cars in the Hartman Yards
about o'clock yesterday afternoon
Thomas Newey. a switchman, had his
right forearm caught between the draw
heads and badly crushed. NeWey was
taken to the ogden General hospital for
treatment.
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
Emma Bowman petitiOned the district
court yesterday for letters of admnistra-
ton in the matter of the estates of Char
lOtte and Jonathan Dye. The former died
Oct. q, 1901, leaving an estate valued at
1850 to be divided among three heirs
Jonathan Dye died April q, 1907, leaving
an estate valued at $500 Is be distributed
among the same heirs
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05
CHARGES lNFIDELlTY.
Jennie May Westman Seeks Divorce
From John A. Westman.

Jennie May Westman yesterday COM
menced suit for divorce against John
Adolph Westman on the ground Of in
fidelity.
She says that while residing in Los An
geles in 1905 he was unduly attentive to
another woman, but that she continued
to live with him for the sake of her two
children. Shortly afterwards he is ac-
cused of assaulting a domestic employed
by the family and Mrs. Westman then
left for good and all. They were married
in 1896 and Mrs. Westman asks the Gus
tody of her two minor children, aged II
and years respectively.
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Will Salute Valparaiso.

Punta Arenas, Feb. 4.-The Ameri-
can battleships under Rear Admiral
Evans, on their way up the west coast
of South America, will make an infOr-
NAL call at Valparaiso. They will not
anchor. but, steaming close inshore.
the vessels will salute the city with
twentyNone guns and proceed.
The British steamer TOwergate, with
coal for the fleet. arrived here today.
She left Philadelphia Dec %.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05
TOOK GREEKS, VALUABLES.
Five Men Brought to Provo From
Helper for Looting
Ears

Provo Feb. 4.-Deputy Sheriff HaIes
brought five men in from Helper today
and locked them up in the county Jail.
They are suspected of looting the cars of
a colony of Greeks at Springville and will
be held until a thorough investigation
can be made. They gave their names as
Thomas Ferris. Robert Emmett, Paul
Mitchell. John McDodd ard j. j. Keller.
The city council voted to increase the
police force from three to five men in the
council' meeting last night. This will give
the marshal two men for night duty all
of the time.
Fred Orsted was committed to the state
mental hospital by Judge John E. Booth
today.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
Yesterdays Record at the Local Of
flee of the Weather Bureau.

Temperature at p. m, "a degrees; max
imum temperature. 81 degrees; minimum
temperature. 20 degrees; mean tempera-
ture, 80 degrees, which is 2 degrees above
normal. Total deficiency of temperature
since the first of the month, IA degrees
Accumulated excess of temperature since
Jan. !, 81 degrees. Total precipitation. IA
inch. Total precipitation since first Of
month. 10 inch. which is II inch below
normal Accumulated deficiency since
Jan. !, SO inch Relative humidity at s
D. m, 20 per cent.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05
HOTEL BURNED.

Mount Clemens. Mich, Feb. 4-Fire last
night destroyed the Minnestole hotel. a
two-story structure, the flames spreading
rapidly. All of the guests, however, es-
capped in safety. One man sprained his
back in jumping from a second story
window. Loss $4,000. The guests lost
all their personal effects.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05
M'CLINT0CK STILL SICK.
Hearing on Charge of Intoxication Is
Postponed.

The case against Sammy McClin-
took, the prize-fight manager. charged
with intoxication, was continued for
one week in the police court yesterday
afternoon, when it was stated that Nc
Clintock was i'll and unable to appear
in court.
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Gard of Thanks.

We desire TO convey to our friends
and the bishopric our heartfelt appre-
citation for all their kindness in our
late bereavement. /
MR.. AND MRS. THOMAS DAVIS
AND FAMILY
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nation of $1,000 each. to run for twenty
years, and the interest shall not-exceed
per cent per annum. The opinion pre-
walls that the election will be entirely in
favor of issuing the bonds
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05
BOND ELECTION FEB. "a.
School Board Fixes Date to Vote on
Proposition

The day set for balloting on the ques-
ton of the issuance OF $4,000 bonds for
the erection of high school is Monday.
Feb. "a. This was decided at meeting
of the board of education held yesterda 8
afternoon The polling places and Judges
have been selected and will be announced
later. The bonds will be of the denomi-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05

The case of James H. Mease against the
Union Mercantile company of Mercur was
placed on trial before Judge Lewis and
a jury yesterday. The suit involves rs
shares OF the stock in the company, which
are valued at 81 500.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05

To be sure -of-good seats for the Pa
derewski concert, secure seats early.
On sale at Christensen & Anson's, "a
South Main street
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05
COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE.

LAXATIVE BROMO oUININE re-
moves the cause. Used the world over to
Cure Cold in One Day. z. w. Groves
signature on box. 25c
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GEO. w. RAMSEY'S FUNERAL
Veteran Receives Final Tribute in
Seventeenth Ward Chapel.

Friends and relatives Of~the late George
w. Ramsey gathered in the Seventeenth
ward chapel yesterday at noon to attend
the funeral services. which were con-
were Colonel Maurice NJ Kaighn, Mr..
James, Susan Young Gates Nephi L. Nor
ris and George NJ. Cannon. There was
music by a quartette and a vocal solo
by Fred Graham. Members of the G. A.
r. attended in a body.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05

Frank QualtTOugh and others have.
brought suit in the district court against
Brigham Reese TO prevent the latter from
damming a certain tributary to Mil creek
to the damage of plaintiffs property.
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stephen T. Bettess yesterday petitioned
the district court that letters of admin
istration be issued to him for the estate
of John Bettess, who died Jan. 20 1908.
leaving property valued at $500. There
are five heirs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05

Punta Delgada, Straits of Magellan,
Feb 4, $50 a. m.-The American torpe-
do boat fiOtilla under the command of
Lieutenant Cone has just passed here
going west.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05

There will be a matinee at the Grand
theatre this afternoon OF "A Wicked Wo-
man. with Miss Josephine Deffry in the
leading role The last performance Of this
play is tonight.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05

Hong Wong. a Chnaman. was commit
ted TO the state mental hospital yester-
day by Judge Armstrong. Wong was at
the hospital once before. His condition
after being discharged became worse and
he had TO be recommitted
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FLOTILLA ALSO
At PUNTA ARENAS
Torpedo Boats Under Com
mand of Lieut.. Cone, Catch
Up With the Fleet.
CABLEGRAM FROM EVANS
CHILE OFFERS ADMIRAL COAL
SUPPLY.
CABLEGRAM FROM EVANS

Cape Virgin. Straits of Magellan Feb.
4. 5:45 a. m.-Six American torpedo
boats have just doubled Cape Virgin
and are making for the strait. No
other vessels are in sight at present.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05

Paderewski Will play at the Taber-
nacle Friday night. Seat sale now on
at Christensen & Anson's, "A South
Main street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05

Punta Arenas, Straits. of Magellan,
Feb. 4, 1880 p. m.-The American tor
pedo boat fiotilla has just been sighted
from this port.
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McCoy's livery, carriages and light
livery. Both phones 81
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05

The Utahna stock company at the Lyric
Is pleasing a large audience with a clever
presentation of the fOur-act comedy
drama Arisen From the Ashes sAris-
en- From the Ashes" closes with todav's
two performances Hazel Kirke" will
be the attraction for four nights and Sat
urday matinee. commencing with Thurs
day night. The matinee today will be
free for all over 50 years of age
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-05
COURT NOTES.

Sina Cunningham is suing the Utah
sugar company for $4,000 damages for
the death OF her son, William Cunning
ham, and the case is on trial before judge
Richie and a jury. The complaint is
that the boy was asphyXiated in a gas
tank in the company's factory which he
had been ordered to clean.
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Standing Room Only is the prevailing
rule at the Orpheum In fact. a record
Is being established. The Orpheum Road
Show is the attraction. There are seven
all-star acts, with George AIDES sketch
Marse COvingtOn," as the headliner
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Paderewski. who is now making his sew
enth tour of America. will appear for
one night at the Tabernacle. Friday even
ing. The advance sale is now going on
and the promise is Of a large audience.