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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
VISITOR DISAPPOINTED.
Stranger at the Fair Failed TO Find a
Mineral Exhibit.

A visitor to the fair yesterday wanted
to know OF Secretary Ensign where
he could find the mining exhibit.
am a stranger here" said he, but l
have heard great deal about the Won,
derful mineral resources of Utah and
thought this would be just the place
to come to obtain Information ABOUT
the mining camps Of your state and to
see specimens OF ore from the mines"
II am sorry replied Secretary En-
sign, '.the only thing we have here
hihit is a small case of minerals over
in the manufacturers building. I must
confess" the secretary went on, that
the mining fraternity has not taken
very much interest In this fair; that
is. from q mineral exhibit standpoint.
.,Well that does beat the band retort-
ed the stranger. at doesn't count very
much to the enterprise of your mining
men here does it?"
THE man then turned away carry
ing a look of disappointment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
COPPER BELT TRANSFERRED.
Denver & Rio Grnndc Takes Over
Bingham Canyon Road.

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An instrument was filed yesterday In
the office of the county recorder, by
which the Copper Bolt Railroad in Bling
ham canyon and all it's property and
assets, were conveyed to the Denver a
Rio Grande Railroad company. The con-
sideration is given as 81, and the deed
is signed on behalf of the Copper Belt
company by Charles IL. Schlacks as its
president. and Edward r. Murphy as It's
secretary.
The transfer of the railroad was au-
thorized at a meeting of the board of d.
rectors held Sept. 2 1905. the transact
ton, however being as OF date Aug
1903. The road was originally owned
by the Rio Grande Western Railroad
company, which held the entire re- Issue Is -, Of
capital stock, amounting to Sl0O,ocp: The
transfer Is made to the Denver & Rio
Grande company subject TO the first
consolidated mortgage upon the prop
serty of that corporation of date April /.
1889. The Denver & Rio Grande company
assumes all liabilities of the Copper Belt
and will continue the conduct or tho
road In future.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
EARLY MORNING FIRE.
Spontaneous Combustion Calls Out
Central Station Apparatus.

At % o'clock this morning the fire.
men and horses at the central station
were disturbed from their peaceful
slumbers by the changing of the gong.
The alarms came from warehouse at
the rear of Robinsons shoe store on
Main street. where spontaneous com
bustion had started in a pile of slack
coal. The blaze wasAeStinsuished with
but II nominal loss. but only after the
tiremen had shoveled coal until they
were black in the face.
At $3.50 yesterday afternoon, while
flrenlen were on inspection, the place IN
question was visited and the janitor of
the building was warned that fro
might start, at any minute from conf
bustion in the coal, and he was warned
10 separate the slack to avoid such
trouble. Evidently the warning was I'M
Needed as fire started there at the time
stated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07

= Z r 5 = i = 81 -
gents pair of roadsters. Alex Picker
ing won the prize, with no competition
for his fine pair OF black and 6-year-
lods. The gents best gated saddle
horse contest was taken by William
Gross of Brigham City on gray geld
ing B. f.. Redman scoring second, and
j. G.. Armstrong third. Mr.. Redman
only. bought his horse last Friday, from
a lot brought In by Mr.. Perry from
Missouri. The other two riders gave
all exhibition of fancy riding after tho
contest, the horses showing notable In
itelligence. The Shetland pony exhibit
was scored as follows: For singles,
Lawrence Hendrickson, first prize;
Lowry Allen, second; for pairs, A. II.
BirrellS first and Ben Haywood, second;
Lewis Cannon was the third exhibitor.
Mrs. j. L. Pitt of Brigham City, won
tho first prize for best team Of Shet-
lands. Tho Judges were OK Mayor
Thompson and DR.. G. w. shores. The
awards made follow:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
On Aug. 2sth. 1908, the lions

On Aug. 26th. 1908, the lions
Cooperative Home Building and
Real Estate Co. was incorporat-
cd with an authorized capital of
$3.50 900, of which Ss0,420 was paid
IN Since then $4,000 of the
stock has been sold at par, SO
the company now has $4,000 as
sets $4,000 more stock will be
sold at par. or 81 per share.
Evening a lumber yard and hay-
ing expert men in different de-
nartments, the object of this
cn,npany is to build good houses
and make the expense as small
as possible to its purchasers. so
that the person who earns mod
est wages may have a home of
beauty and comfort. Tho OFF,
GERS who are Salt Lake men. are
George f. Romney, Pres, Miles
Romney. Vice-Prcs., Miles
r Taylor. Secretary, and these
With John C. Cutler, Jr.. form
the board of Directors. If you
want a good investment at the
same price The directors paid
for their stock. buy one dollar
shares in this company. Now IS
the time to buy stock II you
want a paying investment. II
you want to purchase stock. call
or U.S. ST Is linsifififten 2!aS.
or writa.. telephone No. 5ss. o.
call on our agent, John C. Cut
Ter, Jr., Investment Banker, at
No. 2ss-24o Constitution Bldg.
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
POLICE SEEK vIcKERs.

Albert II, vickers. formerly of Port.
land. Or. and recently employed by
the Bell Telephone company at Poca-
tello, is being earnestly sought for by
the local police and officials of the tele-
phone company. Ii he is found, Vickers
will be placed under arrest on the
charge or embezzling $500 from the
company.
1t Is claimed that soon after Fickers
arrived in Salt Lake with his wife, he
secured a position with the telephone
company and was sent to Pocatello. A
few days ago the man disappeared and
1t is claimed that with him went $500
OF the company's money. Last evening
Chief OF Police Tom D. Pitt was given
description Of the man and asked to
keep a lookout for him, Vickers' wife
Is now residing in this city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
FAST HORSES,
Lester d. Freed, Supervisor.

Lester ID. Freed, Supervisor.
Lawrence Henderickson. Salt Lake,
best Shetland pony, sadie or harness.
first prize IS.
William Gross, Brigham city, best
gated saddle horse by gentleman, first
prize gold medal and $40.
B. f. Redman, Salt Lake best gait
ed saddle horse by gentleman, second
prize So.
Mrtle Eyoy. Salt Lake, gentlemans
fancy driver, first prize gold medal and
SIS.
Myrtle McEvoy. single horse driven
by lady, second prize $40. ).
Mr.. b. NJ. Haywood Salt Lake, single
horse driven by lady, first prize $40
j. A. Kirby, Salt Lake, matched team
shown to carriage, first prize S25.
Lowry Allen, Salt Lake. best Shet-
land pony saddle or harness, second
prize. s1.50.
A. H. Birrell Salt Lake, best team
Shetland ponies, first prize So
Mrs. j. T. Pitt, Brigham City, best
team Shetland ponies second prize
$3.50.
Alex. Pickering, salt Lake. driving
team roadsters. first prize gold medal
and SIS.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
TEACHERS FUND GROWS.

The treachers' retirement commits
sion, created under an act of the last
Legislature, by means of which fund
is established for the retirement of in
capacitated and aged teachers, has now
a total of $356.67 as nucleus for the
fund, acquired from tho deduction OF
1 per cent from the monthly salary Of
each of the teachers who are members
Of tie association The amount given
was the result of the first months de-
auctions, and at this rate the fund VIII
receive a total of about S2.000 for the
wear. Supt. Christensen thinks this Is
q most excellent showing. The retire
1nent association now has member
ship OF about 350
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
King Hill Opening, Oct. IL.
See Taylor Bros. 80 Main.
TOKEN OF ESTEEM.

The residence of John p. Meakin, 46S
First avenue, last evening, was the
scene of a surprise party and subse-
tquent presentation. The Adeiphis SO.
ciety, an organization of the Fraternal
Peace society, some 80 strong, gather
ed at the house for social evening.
Among the features were addresses by
DR.. Il. l.. Cover j. NJ. Sjodahl and N.
c. christensen, the latter presenting
Mr.. Meakin with u gold mounted silk
umbrella. Among the subsequent musi-
cal features were selections by Miss
Leilah Sjodahl. Hardy Meaktn, Miss
Lucille Hill and Miss S. 4. Braffe.t. An
original poem on Utah by the latter
was also read by Mr.. MealSin.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
HONOR old SURVIVORS.
Interesting Entertainment Last Night
AT Home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
a. w. 7NIcCune.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. McCune gave an
entertainment last evening at their
residence, corner of Main and First
North streets. in honor of survivors
of the Muddy mission. Mrs McCunc's
father, Samuel Claridge was one of the
men active in colonizing that section
of country, then so barren and fruitless,
s but now developing into rich and fertile
fields and orchards Father" Claridge
was present last evening, as We're a
number of his associates of the place
and period indicated. Among the guests
OF the evening were the first presidency
and others.
The evening was spent IN listening TO
a program OF music and "reminiscences.
and in viewing the beautiful and spa
cious rooms of the McCune home. Re
freshments were served.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
PoLICE CLOSES GAMES.
Players Had No Chance to Win. So
They Were Bid Farewell.

Sergeant Roberts brought about the
termination OF two concessions exist
ence abruptly yesterday afternoon.
These We're both fortune" games. For
tune smiled, but up her sleeve, at the
gullihiity OF those who tried to win.
One game was q strength test in which
the man with money and an idea that
he also possessed muscle, sent little
weight sl1yward by hitting with a ham
mcr. The game had boosters who
would try before a crowd, win q watch,
walk away and later return the watch
es and repeat tile performance. Ser
geant Roberts thought such game
came under the category of gratis"
and closed 1t. The second game was
a whirigig affair in which valuable
prizes were given away to those who
could win Cnamely, boosters) One
booster taken to police headquarters
on the grounds had two watches In
his pockets when searched. He and
his employer, with the other game and
it's workers, We're marched to the exits
and hid farewell!
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07

birthday She crossed the plains with
her mother Mt the age of eight. entering
the Salt Lake valley in 1s4S. She mar
ried John D. r. McSllister. late presl-
dent Of the Manti temple. by whom she
had eight children, i've Of whom sur sur
vive her They are Mrs. Amos s: Cab
bolt, James G. McAllister MRS, William
ucnnifer VIM. c. McAllister and Mrs.
Fife Dean Knappcn, All her children
except Vim. c. McAllister, who ~ IN
Victoria, were at her bedside when she
passed away. She received the loving
tho last moment.
Tho funeral announcement viii be
made later.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
BURIAL IN BERLIN.

The embalmed body of DIR. Frederick
Iehusen, Jr., of Berlin. Germany, was
sens t. New York, by S. d. Evans, on
request from the parents of the de-
ceased who came west as far as Omaha
where they met the body, returning
east with it. The parents were deeply
affected, for when the young man left
hone, it was with the promise of a brill
liant diplomatic career. When taken
sick he was en- route to Join the Ger
man embassy at Tokyo. The interment
will. be at Berlin.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
POLICEMEN ARE BUSY.
Courteous Force on Duty Makes u Hit
With Patrons.

Twenty policemen. ten regulars and
ten specials under the generalship OF
Serj. j. Roberts are doing good WORK
among today's crowds. The pick
pocket and grab-thief have made their
presence known already and keen eyes
are opened for them. No arrests
were made during the forenoon but
the very first theft who starts
to ply his trade will find himself IN
the custody of the law.
May Trimmer. a seven year old
girl from Brigham. became separated
from her parents during the after
noon. was taken to police headquar-
tiers and entertained until her frantic
parents called and found her. The
policemen on the grounds are all OBJ,
liging and every morning sees AZ ~
clothes as carefully as II they. were
about to potro the streets Of the
city. They answer all questions with
unwavering politeness. The. service
has made great hit with fair visi-
tors.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
RUSH OF CROWDS
BREAKS RECORD.
Continued from page one.)

past two days combined. The grand
stand and bleachers around the race
track were crowded before the hour
scheduled for the starting Of races;
the throngs extended along the fences.
Wandering back and forth at ones
pleasure became almost an impossibili-
~ as the afternoon passed. The stream
of people struck q route through the
various buildings and the most sensi-
BILE way to see the various departments
was ito fall In the tide and go with
the crowd
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
DAIRY PRODUCTS AWARDS.
Premiums in Class e. Go to 1xhib-
itors of Butter and Cheese.

The judges in the department Of
dairy products turned in their award
list at IL a. m. the prizes awarded
Deing as follows:
Department T., Dairy Products:
Glass One. Butter-Blackman y Grif
fin, Ogden, Utah, first prize, $50 ana
gold medal. for best quality of not less
than 100 pounds of creamery butter.
Cache Valley Condensed Milk Co., Lo-
gan, second prize, SO, for best quality
of not less than 100 pounds Of cream
cry butter,
VIM. c. Winder. Salt Lake. first prize,
Jensen special, $50, for greatest number
of pounds of butter made from one COW
in seven days.
Blackman & Griffin Co, Ogden. first
prize. Z. G. NJ. I. special. so. for best
display Utah made cheese.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
DRIVING HORSE DISPLAY.
Awards Made by Ezra Thompson and

.hWHINlS --IstNV UH "IIHFH = IIUIIIVssVII eII't
G. w. Shores.
There was an interesting driving
horse display ON the track In front of
the grand stand at 1890 o'clock, with
fine stock in competition. The first
event was for single horse driven by
lady in buggy. Mrs. Ben Haywood took
the first prize driving, q bacisshiil geld
ing; and Miss Myrtle McEvoy won sec
ond prize, driving u dark brown geld
ing. the first honors were captured by
Thomas McEvoy with his bay gelding,
with no competition. For the best
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
ANOTHER PIONEER CALLED.
Mrs. Angelina Mclllislcr Passed Away
At Noon Today.

The many friends of Mrs Angelina
McAllister will be panied to read the
news of her death. which occurred at
noon toGay til, resiae,Ics- Of rit.-r
daughter, Mrs. Amos S. Gabbott in
Farmers ward.
Angeline Goforth McAllster was born
July 10, 1910, at Beliville, Ill, and had
consequently passed her si1ty-eighth
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
BUREAU OF INFORMATION.
Supervisor Henderson, Organizes Force
10 Answer All Questions.

Supervisor Henderson, of the Nr-
.ticulture and Horticulture show has
established Bureau of Information
in his department which Is rendering
great assistance to fair goers. The
horticulture building is the one Just
within the gates and the Bureau is
located at the side of the entrance.
Here an obliging girl answers all reas-
enable questions and another lady
checks parcels-yes, and babies! The
bureau and check-stand are getting
much patronage and favorable COM
ment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
DIED.

EAI3L.--of heart trouble, this morning
at s o'clock, Leo NJ. Earl, aged II
years and six months. son of Michael
NJ and Jane Cameron Earl. at ass G
street.
Funeral notice later.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07

The Gogorza Conccrt--Manager
Graham anticipates a fine tLrn-out
next Monday evening when the famous
baritone GogorZa appears here in the
Methodist church. The sale opens at
the Clayton Dayncs Music companys
store tomorrow morning.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07

The big Hewlett cake will be cut to-
night and visitors will have a chance
to tease their palates with 1.-THE pieces
being given to all AZ long as they last
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
ADJUSTMENTS.

misunderstanding Thro the Rye
is running to heavy business at the
Salt Lake theater. and last nights
audience was immensely pleased with
the presentation. a matinee VIII be
given this afternoon and the bin VIII
run every night of the week
Orpl:cum-'st Standing. Room Only"
was ugain the rule last night, and the
crush was even greater than ever. N
fact, il the gentlemanly ushers had
helped the atmosphere BY opening the
side doors there would have been al
most a rising vote of thanks on the
part of the audience.
Grand-Tonigh closes the run OF
Ina Woman's Power. Tomorrow night
the new sensational play entitled The
Devil holds the boards.
Iyric-The Cameraphone is draw
Ing great audiences this week, the al
ways popular Chimes of Normandy
being the principal attraction.
THO t.nrnrzn COnrcrt-Manager
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
WANTED.

II. f.. Evans, Florist. SO S. Main ST.,
Floral designs n specially. Phone 961.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07
PLAYGROUND NOTES.

The moving pictures today, show
the students at the State University,
engaged in a football contest. tackling
of the dummy in football practise. field
surveying, scenes in the forge room.
In the dressing room, and the training
school pupils at recess.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07

Beginning today the balloon ascen-
sion by search-light after dark will
be eliminated from the night shows.
The search-light manipulator's aim
turned out poor SO two balloon ascen-
sions in daylight will be given during
the rest OF the week. one at noon and
one at four o'clock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-07

This case again brings up the old
dispute between city and county an
sthorities as to which branch of the
local government should care for such
cases At least this Is the claim OF
the city officials
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-12
In Sunday School.

Teacher-What happened when Lots wife turned to salt?
 Boy-I suppose Lot felt like whole sale grOCcr.-HOuStOu Post,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-12
Fan0uS Moses.

The immortal Ovid. Suuamed Naso, had u bottle uo.V.
 Lycurgus and Solou had noses each six inches ia length.
 Scinio NuSica derived hIs name from his very prominent nose.
 AntiochuS VIII. was called "GwpuS' because his nose was as bigand hooked aS vUlIurc'S heuk.
 In lhc medals of Cyrus and ArtaX- crXcs the tips of their noses came clear out to the rim of the coin.
 Mohummed'S nose was so curved tGat the point seemed 10 be cudcavoring to insert itself between his lips.
 Numa's nose was six inches in length, whence he obtained his sur name of Pompilus, as being the owner oi a Superlative nose.
 Great FredcrIcl'S nose was so promi- uaut that Layalcr offered 10 wager his reputation that bliudfodcd, he could tell iU out of 10000 other noses by sim ply taking it between his thumb and finger.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-12

dozen times during the day; told mo could not live in the town; refused 10 permit me to challenge the voters, and in fact made 1t known that they were the real owners of Alaska.
 q had lots of trouble with them dur ing the day, and am in possession plenty of evidence to send them over the road and I miss my guess if they don't laud there. l want to say that l do not believe anything like It ever oc- cured anywhere in the United States bsfore. The vote was 92l, of which 600 were illegal, and there are plenty Of witnesses that can be depended upon and will be there when wanted"
 This communication should be sub mitted to District Attorney Croosley, now at Valdez.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-12
HE MASTER BUILDER.
entire job.

WY WHAT are your pyramids. Egypt V Jerusalem. what are your AAI mosgUes'
 w And rearing your Parthenon
 Athens
 Was only the ughteSt oi tasks. Oh. London. your bridges and towers, Your palaces and your docks. Are matters Of paltrlcst moment The baby Is building wiJh blocks, Oh. China. your wall IS a fragment! Oh. India. shame on your TaJ! Oh. Titus. your vast coliseum Is only ficeting mirage, Columbia. all your skyscruDcrs Your subways. an architect mocks. For here on the floor of the playroom The baby Is building with blocks! Oh. Solomon. wlsest of s1ges. Who cares for that temple ot yours? Oh. Ephesus great was Diana. But what Of her glory cndures' Oh. Babylon gone arc your gardens. Oh. DruIds your dOiwcus of rocks Arouse in us only derisiou- The baby Is building with blocks
 Susie M. Best.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-12
Church and Clergy.

The PrusSiau government has author. l2ed a great lottery to dcfray the cost of repairing the famous cathedral at Cologne.
 Excavations at HcXmm abbey, in EugllId. show that St. Wilfrids cal thcdral. built about G74, was n part Of the present abbey.
 After am absence of many years a. Rcmc Mgr John Vaughan. a brothc ot the well known Father Bernard Vaughan. Is 10 return To London in October to deliver four sermons at Westminster cathedral
 For roug,ecu years Rev. j. s. Thomas, an evangelist of the Baptist Home Mission society. has been Uaycl- tag in a chapel ear, holding meetings from Minneapolis to New Orleans and has built thirty churches in that time