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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-11
FRESHMEN ARE SPEEDY
They Capture Interciass Field Meet ut
University Campus.

With the freshman class finishing
first, the juniors. sophomores and sem
Tors of the University of Utah came
cut of today interclass field meet in
the order named.
Many surprises, close finishes, and
sensational performance with the
hammer on the part of Stewart Young
were the days TEXTURES Young threw
the hammer 1877 feet 8 inches. winning
over Dad Conville and all other COM
petitGrs. The freshmen secured %
points, the juniors 30, and the sopho-
more. 3d.
The meet started at 10:45 and was
concluded early in the afternoon, all
of the regulation events being run on
including the discus throw.
The participants finished in the fol-
lowing order:
100 yard dash--Richardson Grant,
Harley. Time-:lO.3.
22O yard dash--Richardson Anderson,
Carmichael Time-:24.
40 yard run-Parson, Carmichael
Russell. Time :56.l. ga.
$50 yard run-Roberts, Woods, Suth-
erland Time-2:l4.2.
Milo run-Alley, Southers, Robinson
Timc-5:22.
100 yard hurdles-Gates, Coates, An
derson. Time-:20.1.
22O yard hurdles-Anderson, Gates
Coates. Time-:29,4
Broad jump-Conville, Richardson,
Roberts; 19 feet 5Ia inches. :,
High jump-Brown, Hartley, Russeii;
5 feet inches
Polo vault-Laubley spiteo, Taylor
Q feet inches.
Hammer throw--Young. ConVille'
Russell: 1877 feet inches.
Shot put--Richardson, ConVille'
Young 20 feet 6 Inches.
Discus throw-Conville, Richardson
Young; l07 feet / inch
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HOSPITAL TO REOPEN.
Session of City Council--ChoIr Mem
Der Surprised.


Murray. April 1l.--Much regret was
experienced in closing of the Murray
hospital about the first of the year, oc-
oasioned by the shut down of the smelt-
ers, but 1t is evident that 1t is TO be
re-opened with better accommodations
and equipment than heretofore. Miss
Nena Williamson and Miss Janet Gray,
two practical and capable nurses, have
made the announcement that the Muir
ray hospital viii resume operation
April 10, under their direction. Miss
Gray has been superintendent OF that
institution for the past two years. and
IS acquainted with every detail of it's
work. Both nurses are graduates of
the Keogh hospital.
Some improvements ana repairs are
being made ana Il new feature Is now
being provided--a special department
for maternity.
The hospital staff will consist Of Dir.
Rothwel. DR., Odell, DR.. Bird Dr. Hos
mer. DR., Ferrebee, DR.. Rauscher. and
the institution is open to all others
of the profession who may desire to
have patients treated there,
CITY COUNCIL.
The residents OF Murray street In
n petition cali the councils attention
to the many pools Of stagnant water
on that street, and ask that improve,
ments be made so that this unwhole-
some condition may be abated
Tho committee on city laws submit
ted a revision OF ordinance Sec, 200, per-
tanning to the FIRE limits. An ordinance
relating TO the catching OF dogs was
considered and passed.
Bids for the spruking of streets
were accepted as follows: Dist. No.
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!. Ray Miller at s2.s5 per day; No. ..
7, r. Harmon, s2.S5 per day; No. Q,
Frank Burt, at S2.95 per day.
The city treasurer's report for the
quarter ending March l, 1905 was Civ
en- showing an overdraft of s72s.Il.
CHOIR MEMBERS SURPRISED.
Thursday evening the Murray First
ward amusement hall was the scene OF a.
very pleasant surprise. The choir had
its regular practise in the auditorium
after the session, Choir Leader Rob-
inson asked Charles Caldwell to remain
with him to practise a solo. In the
meantime the choir repaired TO the
amusement hall, where a repast had
neen provided and the Second ward
cholr was waiting. After practising,
on the organ n few minutes MIR. Robin.
son suggested that they go 10 the
amusement hall and try the piano.
Upon entering the lights were turned ON
and the surprise on Mr.. Caldweu can
best be imagined. II was as effective
as II was Intended. and II expressed the
respect the choir had for one of its
Oldest members
Mr. Caldwell leaves on tho Goth inst
for idaho where he has business inter
ests.
Tomorrow the Murray First ward
choir Will furnish the singing for the
afternoon services at TaylorsviIle ward
and the Taylorsvllle choir will likewise
furnish the singing for Murray first
ward. Each choir has arranged a spe.
cial program, and the people can be as
sured of musical and spiritual feast.
being also missionary day.
Nh ]. A. Christensen has been In Salt
Lake city three days during this week.
attending the Intermountadn Photo
graphers convention OF which organi-
zation, he, up To that time. was pres
dent. Mr.. Christensen is delighted with
the outcome OF the conventions
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WARD
ENTERTAINMENTS

Thirty Second Ward--A Farewell
entertainment will be held in the Thir-
ty-second ward Westinghouse Friday
evening, April IL, at p. M, in honor
of Leroy A. Sherwood, previous to his
departure on a mission to Holland. A
good program will be given. Contri-
buttons received at the door.
Fifteenth Ward--A farewell enter
tainment will be rendered to Elder
Carl Kjar, prior to his departure on
mission to Scandinavia, Monday,
April IS, at p. M, in the Fifteenth
ward chapel. A most excellent pro-
gram and dancing will be the chief
features of the occasion.
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Sheriff Tells OF Version Of Mrs.
Bruce in Noted Muir
der Trial.
ENOUGH TO KILL SIXTEEN.
State Chemist Says Amount of Strych-
nine Found In the Fruit
Was Excessive
ospeclal 10 the .eNema.nl


Evanston, Wyo, April 1O.--That the
pie eaten by Jameso Bruce contained
sufficient strychnine to have caused
the death of 10 men. WAS statement
made by State Chemist knight today
while testlfying for the prosecution in
the Bruce murder trial. Part OF the
liver. the kidneys and the stomach of
the dead man were exhibited In court.
Other witnesses of the day for the
state were Mrs. Charles II. Peterson,
sister of the deceased; W. c. Deloney.
deputy sheriff; D. q. Thomas and
Sheriff Jones Mrs. Peterson said that
she had been told by Mrs. Annie Bruce
that there was no poison al the ranch
but there was some at the Bruce store
II was on top shelf, and prints in the
dust upon the shelf indicated that the
person who removed IT had a small
hand MIR. Deloney swore that no in
fiuence had been exercised to induce
Miss Annie Bruce to make confession.
The defense was criticised for an al
legged talk that Atty Bagley had with
Mr. Deloney outside the courtroom.
ANOTHER VERSION.
Sheriff Jones narrated the version of
the death of MIR. Bruce as told to the
officer by Mrs. Bruce. 1t was substan-
TALLY to the effect that her husband
asked for some cheese to use for bait
for rats. but as she had no cheese. he
went to the store and mixed strychnine
with some fruit. This he took TO the
ranch. She had previously told him
TO bring all the pie tins at the ranch
back with him, which he did bringing
also the poisoned fruit Five pies were
made by her that evening, she said
and not having enough fruit for the
fifth one she by mistake got hold OF
the poisoned fruit. and the pie made
from it happened to be the one taken
for lunch by her husband.
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outing, and education which will re-
main with them as long as they live,
aside from the sight which In all prob
ability will not be duplicated on tho
Pacific coast again.
1t Is estimated that the cost of trans
portation and entertainment of the
cadet corps will reach the neighbor-
hood of So 600 and as n number of par
ents of the boys are not in a position
TO stand the expense there is every
probability that public spirited citizens
will assist in giving this well drilled
organization a chance OF recognition
among the numerous military organiza-
tions which viii take part in the pa
geant.
One gentleman this morning to whom
the subject was preached at once said,
you can put me down FOR $780,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-11
G. F. HALL ARRESTED.
Makes Dash for "a Coal shed for the
Second Tine.

Charles r. Han, the nan who slashei
his throat with razor rather than be
placed under arrest hr petit lar
ceny, was captured last night by Dotec-
lives Chase ana Burt. Hal was charged
with stealing from Mrs, Nary lie Pro-
hon and when he left st, Marks hos
pital was arraigned before nudge Dlehl
ON tho charge OF petit Larceny, lie was
permitted 10 so on his own recognl-
zance pending n settlement q the case
When the time arrived for nll 10 ap.
pear IN court he did not shov up ana
Judge Diehl promptly Issued a bench
warrant for the mans arrSt. Ho
6yadcd tho police until last night when
the detectives learned that le was
IN house at 1903 West First south
street When the officers arrived Hall
dashed out a side door and trlel No
Ehcape. He was followed To hlrd
South and First West where no vas
found hiding IN coal shed.
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$500 REWARD FOR GARCIA.
Gov. Cutler Issues Proclamation as
Inducement for Capture.

Gov Cutler this morning issued a
proclamation Offering reward Of $500
for information leading to the capture
and conviction OF one Joe Garcia, alias
Joe CordoYa, alias "Chlnk," suspected
OF completely In the numbering OF Po-
lice Officer Charles S. Ford on the
morning of Dec. a. 1907.
Garcia, according TO several COM
munioations alleged to have been re-
oeiyed from him by the attorneys for
Joe sullivan. was recently at Park City,
This is not credited, however. and his
whereabouts sim remain n mystery to
the state and county officers.
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DETECTIVES GET RoBBER.
Shannon and Wilson Nab Man Who
Accumulated Apparel.

b. n Thomas was arrested in a Sec
ond South street saloon this afternoon
on n burglary charge. Thomas. it is
said. went into store at "a west Third
South street shortly after noon To-Day
and while an opportunity afforded, took
a suit of clothes, two suits of UNDER
wear, several neckties and pair of
suspenders. He took the plumber into a
resort in Commercial street, called a
messenger and had 1t sent to the sa-
loon, where he was caught. The dc
tectlves were waiting for him and got
him when he appeared to claim the
apparel and furnishings.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-11
BETTER THAN SPANKING

bedwetting. There is constitutional
cause for this trouble. Mrs. NJ. Sum
mers, Box w, Notre Dame, Ind. will
send free to any mother her successful
home treatment, with full Instructions.
Send no money, but write her today
u you children trouble you in this way
Don't blame the child, the chances are
IT can't help 1t. This treatment also
cures adults and aged people troubled
with urine difficulties by day or night.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-11
CADETS TOV|S|T FRISCO
High School Organization, $50 Strong,
May Take Part In Reception
OF Battleship Fleet.

II present plans are carried out there
will be meeting of several prominent
citizens tomorrow afternoon TO consider
the proposition Of sending the High
School cadets $50 strong to San Fran
cisco to take part in the ceremonies
incident to the arrival OF the fleet OF
battleships IN the bay next month.
1t Is argued that the splendid mill
tary appearance of the youngsters Will
be good boost for Salt Lake city and
furthermore the boys VIII receive an
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-11
HELD UP.
Masked Robbers Take $1,000 from the
Keeper of Saloon.

Chicago, April 1.-Two masked rob-
bers compelled Louis Rotenberg to
stand with his hands raised over his
head against wall in his saloon, last
night, and then stole from a drawer
$1,000 which belonged to a brewing
company. They Immediately ran from
the saloon, overlooking pay checks
amounting to $500.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-11
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL.

Next Tuesday evening the University
of Utah Will give a banquet at the
Alta club In honor OF the Dramatic
club aud debate champions of the
school. j. ID. Spencer win act as
toastmaster. and responses will be
made by representatives among the
hosts and guests OF honor.
Mrs. w, ID. Donoher gives another
bridge tea this afternoon.
Mrs. J. b. Rlsque will leave on Mon
day Tor the east where she VIII spend
some time visiting relatives.
Mrs Frank It. Roberts entertained
her card club yesterday.
Miss Buchanan entertains the Brown
ing section OF the l.. l.. club today at
Rowland hall.
Misses Mabel and Mary Johnson ana
Ethel Howell Of Tooele visited Miss
Sadie Hauerbach the early part of the
week
The Woman's Democratic club will
hold the regular meeting at the home OF
Mrs. II. j. Hayward 2l7 north Second
West street. next Wednesday at 2:SO
o'clock. Members are urged TO be
prompt.
The Undine club met with the Miss
es Olive and Carol Shepherd Thursday
evening, and a most enjoyable time
spent. Very dainty refreshments were
served by the hostosses.
The chaperones for the Undine club
dance, which occurs next Friday night,
April II, at Unity hall, will be Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred c. Graham, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Bert Robinson and Mr.. and Mrs
Wilbur L. Price.
Mrs J. NJ. Bowman will entertain
the Saturday bridge club tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Dunn entertained
at a dinner on Thursday in honor OF
Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Dunn of the Dream
City company Mr.. Dunn being the
hosts brother.
Mrs. Wilbur Evans entertained her
Sewing club on Thursday.
Mrs. n. ]. Blackwood, who has been
visiting Mrs. La Motto left last night
to join her husband, who is an officer
on one of the ships of the American
fleet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-11
WATCH SALT LAKE GROW.
Building Permits for Quarter Number
221 Representing S81S,190
At Completion.

For the quarter ending March 81.
there were 221 building permits issued
by the city building inspector repre-
sentins total cost of s61S79O when
the buildings shall have been COM
pleted, The fees for issuing these per
mits amounted to S424, Six hundred
and twenty one feet of electric signs
were applied for. permit fees from
which were sos. 10.
Don't miss Held's Band Concert at
Liberty Park Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-11

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Jane Will
lams Watson, wife of Hugh Watson,
Will be held in the Pioneer stake hail.
Firth South street between West Tenn
Pile and First West streets Sunday morn
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-11
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The funeral of William Barker of
Draper will be held tomorrow at IL
o'clock at Draper.
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MIIRRA Y DEPARTMENT

eye rhs ng delivered Murray
and adyertnE received phone 81
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ing. at 1880 o'clock. The body may pe
viewed at the family residence, 424 West
Fifth South street, between 10 an IL
o'clock the morning Of the funeral.
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The funeral will be held in the Tween,
ty-fifth ward Westinghouse Sunday AT.
ernoon at 1 O'Clock, interment taking
place In the city cemetery.
PUGMIRE--Mary a, Pugmire died IN
this city. April g. aged 40 years.
The body will be taken to Coayills
Utah. this morning for interment,
JOINSONt-Mary l.. johnson, aged II
years, of diabetes, at the home Of her
son, Charles A, Johnson, 266 street
Funeral services will be held at tha
II. IL. Evans, Florist, 80 &. Main St.,
Floral designs u specially. Phone 9Gl,
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HART.-Margaret Hart, aged 95 years
and months, died at the home of her
daughter Mrs. David l.. Nelson, 307
south Eighth West street, this morn
ing at o'clock, of old age, Mrs.
Hart was native of Scotland and
came to Utah 10 years ago.
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DIED.

RYAN-At 1915 South Fifth East street.
Donald c. Ryan. infant son of John
and Caroline Ryan, aged 10 days.
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Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Dunn entertained
at a dinner on Thursday in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w, Dunn of the Dream
City company, Mr.. Dunn being the
hosts brother.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-11

Mrs. N j. Blackwood, who has been
visiting Mrs. La Motto left last night
fleet.
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Mrs. Wilbur Evans entertained her
Sewing club on Thursday.
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Mrs J. NJ. Bowman will entertain
the Saturday bridge club tonight.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-15
FIGHT CARRIED
TO THE COURTS
CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL FRATERN-
lTY MEMBER BRINGS TEST
CASE AGAINST SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD FOR BEING EXPELLED.

Chicago. Sept 1.-THE fight which
Is being waged by the Chicago High
School fraternity members against the
school board for the right to retain
membership in secset societies was
carried into court today.
Edward Mcdonald. the suspended
pupil of Hyde Park High School,
filed a petition in mandamus in the
circui court denying the right of the
board to expel him for failure to sign
a pledge renouncing his fraternity
membership.
He was chosen by his fellow stl.
dents OF like opinion to make test
case. Mcdonald is one of the 81 stu
dents mentioned Some have capitu
lated but the majority viii wait the
result Of the court proceedings in.
iuguratei today
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-15
AMERICAN RAILROAD INVESTORS
AND EMPLOYEES ASsocIA-
TloN FORMED.
FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT
To Encourage Friendly Relations and
Promote Efficient Service, Says
p. n. Morrissy, Grandmas-
ter q. r. r..

! Chicago, Sept l4--At meeting to-
/ day Of prominent railway officials anI
representatives of labor organization
whose members are employed on the
railway the American Railroad En-
ployees' and Investors Association
was formed
A statement of the object Of tire
meeting was made public by r. III
Morrissey. grandmaster Of the Broth.
erhood OF Railroad Trainmen. to the
effect that the purposes of the associa
tion are to use ali lawful methods tn
cultivate and maintain between ts
members a spirit OF mutual interest
aud concern on the part of all of theln
for the welfare ana prosperity of the
American railroads as well az best
promote their successful and profit.
able operation for the benefit alike of
the employees. investors and the pub,
lie; encourage friendly meetings on
the part of the public toward tho rafl
roads and their business; to publicly
provide means and methods for Oh
tanning consideration and hearing
from legislative bodies and commits
sions empowered to enact laws, rules
and regulations, affecting railroads.
to do whatever lawful things may be
necessary to secure a fair return alike
to capital and to labor interested In
the railroads with due seaarl At sIl
times to efficient service. fair treat.
ment and the safety of the pubic.
The association Is at no time to be
used for partisan political purposes,
nor to take part In any controversy
between railroad employees and rail
road officials.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-15
NEGRO SHOT DEAD
Resisted Arrest by Mississippi officers
AFTER Shooting Illinois Central
Fisnmsn.

Special officer Ell Fitzgerald return
led yesterday from Bardwell. Ky and
othe' points in the vicinity He
wan- there 10 take part in the hunt for
a negro named fsen-y Winterfield
who shot Flagman Johnson Of the Hi
NOS Central several days ago. The
negro was tracked south and the hunt
for him was cut short by news re-
ceiyed yesterday that be was shot
de1d BY officers in Mississippi He
was desperate fellow, had two pis-
tolls or his person and resisted arrest
vigorously.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-15
HUNDRED PEOPLE
HAD CLOSE CALL
ROCK ISLAND TRAIN RUSHES
ACROSS BURNING BRIDGE AT
TOP SPEED - ENGINEER
COULD NOT STOP.

Peoria, Sept l4,-One hundred pas,
sengers on Rock Island train bound
for this city, narrowly escaped being
dashed through burning bridge into
"A guIley fifty feet below this afternoon
between TouIon and Wyming.
The train was running down a long
grale and was going nearly forty
miles an hour when on rounding a
curve. the bridge was seen TO be In
flames Engineer Dalzell, seeing the
distance too short to stop. pulled on
tul speed and made a dash
Examination of the structure after
wards showed that seventeen cross
lies and some stringers had been
burned nearly through.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-15
'BRYAN SPEAKS
At BALTIMORE
ADDRESSED 25,ooo PEOPLE LAST
NIGHT - RECEIVED AN oVA.
TIoN SELDOM EouALLEo IN
BALTIMORE.

Baltimore. Md, Sept. lt-Bryar
spoke on two occasions here today
the first time at Annapolis. where he
discussed the issues Of the campaign
and tonight in the city before $4,000
persons. Bryan received an ovation
seldom equalled IN this city
He devoted most of his time to the
discussion fthe same issues that he
has presented elsewhere. but he added
a little local coring by explaining that
in some cities OF the east the Demo
cratic party was At disadvantage
because It not only lacked the means
of getting the Democratic policies be
fore the voters, but was subject 60
misrepresentation as to such policies.
He stated with emphasis that there
was nothing in the Democratic pla;-
form that need alarm any legitimate
interest
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-15
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION FOR
GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK LIES
BETWEEN TWO MEN.
CHANLER AND GERARD
Former Backed BY State Chairman
Conners and Latter Choice of Muir
ply Convention Opens
Today.

Rochester, n Y, Sept, l4,-At the
conclusion Of day of extended and
significant conferences, participated
| in by practically all of the state lead
ers who are here, the Nebulos conds-
tions surrounding the nomination by
the Democratic state convention of a
candidate for governor, took definite
form and the problem tonight is de-
clared to have been reduced to
choice between Lieutenant Governor
Leads Stuyvesant Chanler, who is be
ing urged by State Caroman William
J. Conncrs, and Justice James W. Ger
ard, Of New York City who is aa-
nounced as the choice Of Charles r.
Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall
The race seems to have resolved it
self into a contest between the up
state delegates, who ar declared to be
strongly in favor of Canler and the
Tammany delegates with their ALI
ances throughout the state who Will
follow the suggestion of Murphy.
No one participating in the confer
ences was willing tonight to say posi-
uxcly that the race had been settled in
favor Of either Justice Gerard or of
Chanler The name of Supreme Court
Justice Philip IT, Uugro, Of New York !
City, was also brought into the dis
cussion of the candidates for first !
place ON the ticket aud it was int- |
mated tha he vas looked upon by
Tammany Hall with Tayor second only |
o that + Justice Gerard himself
The names of practically all the
,ther candidates took on secondary
interest. The friends of Congressman
sulzer continued his candidacy today
md declared that they felt sure of l25
,otes.
A definite progress also was made
oday on the ground work of the plat
Drm, the principal feature of which
ill be dcnunciation of the admin.
,tration of Governor Hughes, The
asolution will endorse Bryan and the
enver platform.
The first session of the convention
i'll be held tomorrow.