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Cañon City record., 1908-11-05
REPUBLICANS ELECT MAJORITY
. or THE COUNTY TICKET
SAFELY ELECTED

SAFELY ELECTED
Hensy E. Smith, Repubican- -CoantY Clerk and Recosds
James L. Cooper, Republacan- County Jodge
NJ N Lines, BepSbfican Senator
Wm. L. Morris. Repuhfacan Assessor
Mrs. Minnie c. Merriam, Repubcan- Sept. of Schools
Allan Bel, Democrat Float Representative
C. L. Mtton Republcan Susveyoe
James T. Locke, Democrat District Attorney
&c. H. Graves. Republican Coroner
Wm r. Alfred, Democrat Commissoner
PROBABLY ELECTED
&c. J. Ffedfickson Republican Tfeasurer
H. J. Craig, Repuhlican Commissonef
b. G. Woodfofd, Repubhcan- Representative
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its pO9fAk HoceIpts.
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WEbo'rfHM

Wednesday witnessed the marriage OF
Miss Nora Van Colt and John Crombie
Nevn, the event being solennized at
St. Marks cathedral on Wednesday
evening. with Dean Brewster officiat-
ing. Misses Pearl, Van Colt, Florence
Kinball and Eloise Sadler attending
the bride and Littleton Price acting 40
best man. The bride was given away
by her father The chancel was adoru-
ed with flowers and palms and q NUM-
Der OF pews were divided from the
rest with streamers of white RIBBON
and white daisies. The brides gown
was ar elaborate creation or chillon
broadcloth over white satin. her ven
of white tulle, and her boquet of liliss
OF the valley and white roses. the
bridesmaids were in white gowns ana
wore white hats with trimmings VI
white plumes and pink roses, ana eur
ried pink flowers. A supper was seiNeu
after the ceremony at the home OF ttle
BRIDES parents. Mr. and Mrs Waiue !,
mar Van Colt, after which MI Gnu
Mrs. Nevln left for trip To- the coast
They win return here to reside
Miss Gertrude Neuhausen, daughter
of the late Architect c. NJ. Neunausen,
yvas married on Thursday evening" "
Claude NJ Mcintyre Of Bil1mllsnsaIn'
Ala, at the residence of the prlue
mother, 1865 East First South street
by Rev. &. c. Mcintyre OF the WfSS-
minister Presbyterian church. Only M
mediate relatives and friends we're
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. b. Clark announce
the engagement OF their daughter Eila
to Mr.. Harry Eccles, wedding to take
place in June.
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viii be at home with his family for
some time,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Beetles left Tues
day evening for their ranch In Alberta,
Canada, where they will spend two or
three weeks.
Mrs. William II. Dickson left for q
six weeks visit with her sister in St
Louis, Mo.
Mss Elizabeth Arnold of Galesberg
ILL.,. is the guest of Or. and Mrs. L. r.
Arnold No. Cannings apartments
Miss Arnold. who Is Oh the way home
from California, where she spent the
winter, will visit hero about three
weeks,
Mr. and Mrs. j. r, Walker. who have
been in California, returned home on
Wednesday, of this week.
Miss Alice Galloway. who recently
returned to the city after a year spent
in New York, is at home at White
hall.
Mrs. f.. l., Sheets and Mrs =. ]. Mo-
ran, who have been spending some
weeks in Los Angeles, have returned TO
the city
Mr.. and Mrs Howard a. King have
returned from trip Of several weeks
20 the coast
Mrs A. c. Piper of Los Angeles ar
rived last week 10 spend the sum
mer With her mother. Mrs, Mary 8.
Horne.
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OGDEN.

Mrs. LYDIA o. Elton OF Malad, Ida,
was the guest of ogden friends dur
ing the past week,
Mrs. Arthur kuhn has returned
from a visit TO her home In Louis
vile, ny.
Mrs. c. D. Tyree and son. $. P.
Tyree. have departed for an extensive
trip over the Pacific coast
Miss bessie Spencer has returned
from oakland, Cal. where she has
been the guest of Miss Helen NC
Dennott for the past three weeks
Mrs. Evelyn Glasmann and Mrs.
Marie Gilbourn were Mercur Visltors
during the week, where they institute
ed a temple of the Pyth'an SISTERS
Major r. A, Littlefield has returned
from a visit to California, where he
has been for number of weeks
Thursday afternoon the ladies of
the st. Joseph's Sewing circle spent
q delightful afternoon with MIS-. Il
A. Whalen at her Jefferson avenue
home.
Mrs. Katherine Smith. wife of A.
NJ. Smith Of the forestry bureau, to-
gether With their little son and daugh-
Ter. Mark and Mildred. have arrived
from Washington. They will be
at home to all friends at the Virginia
Mr.. and Mrs IT. r. Rowlands OF
Sparks, New, were IN the city during
the past week calling upon acquaint-
ances.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Fisher of Green
River. Wyo., spent few days In Os-
den during the past week.
Mrs. Mary NJ. Mead Of Montello
visited in ogden on Monday ano
Tuesday.
Miss May Ferrin of Ely. New, Wis
tied Ogden friends this week.
n. Frciday and wife of Market I.ake
Ida, were the guests of DIR. W. G.
Freddy on Tuesday.
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DEsERET EVENING NEWS SATURDAY MAY % 1908

who leaves shortly to I'LL n mission TO
Germany. The affair proved to be
most pleasant and was held IN the
First ward hall.
A most enjoyable reunion of the
Baugh family was held A.
wednesday. The affair was held In
honor Of Father George Baugh, who
on that DAY celebrated his elghty-sev-
onth birthday.
President and Mrs. j a. Widtsoe
entertained NJ luncheon az the L. y.
c. OF Tuesday la honor Of CAPT j. A.
Penn. The guests were Capt. anu
Mrs Perry. Prof. and Mrs. G.. W,
and Mrs. Bangton; Miss Elizabeth
Smith and Miss Blanche Cooper.
ON invitation OF MIR. Asa Bullen. the
following young people enjoyed the day
at his home In Richmond on Saturday
last. the Misses Lou Thutcher, Marie
Barker Phoebe Nebeker Vivian Hatch,
and Messrs. Leo Squlres, Alex Preston
Mrs Willard Langton acted MS chape-
rome.
Prof. and Mrs. w. s fangton ontei-
tanned at chatting dish supper on
Thursday evening Those present were
the Misses Lou Thatcher, Marie Bar
Der, Vivian Hatch Phoebe Nebekei.
and Messrs. Asa Bullen, Leo Squires
Geo Langton Charles Fleming ana
Alex Preston.
Miss Edith Bowen entertained the
members of her sewing club most
pleasantly one evening of this week
The L. A. c. Womuns club are
planning a social to be held at the
home of Mrs. a. II. Thompson on
Monday evening. next:
Capt. ]. A. Penn who was in Logan
for the purpose OF inspecting the mill
tary department of the L. \. c.. was
the guest of Capt, and Mrs Perry
Miss Nellie Haybal entertained a
number OF friends Informally ON Wed-l
nesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs George Lndquist en-
tertalued at an evening party on We'd
nesday.
Mrs a. c. Barrett and Miss Agnes
! Cassidy have returned from California.
where they spent the winter.
ISIS Julia Nibley left on Tuesday for
a visit of some weeks in Salt Lake.
=
Mrs Adeline Smith stevens of os-
den is visiting with relatives in Og-
den.
Miss Nell Smith has returned from
visit in salt Lake.
Mr. Bert Barber is at home after "a
trip to Idaho points.
Attorney +. X. Nebeker Is in Salt
Lake.
Mrs. Edward Clark has returned to
her home at Pocatello after a pleasant
visit with Logan friends.
Mr. and Mrs. r. p. Sullivan re
turned TO their home in Colorado after
II months stay with relatives in Lo-
gan.
MIR. John Nebeker is In Logan from
Bear Lake.
Mr.. Shamheart OF Salt Lake spent
part OF the week in Logan.
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MIR. and Mrs. VIII Croesbeck OF Eu-
rekn an, spending few days hero with
Mrs Ciroesbeck's mother. Mad1m
Swenson.
Mrs. Eliza Day will return the first
OF June from Monticello. H. where
she has been attending school for a
year.
Mr.. and AIRS. j. @. Sawyer and small
SON of HALEY. IDA, are here visiting
Mrs. Sawyers mother, Mrs DiclSert.
DR. and Mrs. Jack Keith and little
daughter who have spent the winter In
Los Angeles, are expected here the first
OK june
Mr. and Mrs. w. W. chisholm have
returned. after spending the winter In
southern California
Among the stanford students who
have returned are Miss Ieda Boutwell,,
Miss Helen Monroe. Miss Mary Gun
nell Fred Hale Louis and Earl Farms
worth and Miss Maud Miller.
Mrs Henry Catrow and baby cleft
this week to join Mr. Catrow at his par
cnts' home In Ohio she will DO away
about a month.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Savage have
Young $50 east Third South street, and
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spending a month visiting relatives and
friends in Salt Lake and Tooele.
Archie Thurman entertained the
teachers OF the Il. Y. university train
ing department, at their home Thurs
day. The evening was delightfully."-
passed in games, music and the par
taking of refreshments.
Mrs George Startup was the recipient
OF very pleasant surprise party at
her home Wednesday evening, in honor
of her twenty eighth birth anniversary
A large number of friends gathered to
make merry the occasion. Refresh
ments were served and pleasant So
cial evening passed.
Mrs. Frank Pfoutz entertained at
ner at her home Wednesday. Covers
were laid for eight.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Eugene Jones enter
talned at dinner Sunday Mi. and Mrs.
j. w IRE and Mr. and Mrs Jack Hyde
Of Nephi.
Mrs. Thomas Pfoutz and daughter
Thelna of Price were evisiting In Pro-
vo, the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Pfoutz.
Mrs. Eugene Allen attended a show
er given in American Fork Monday
evening I'm honor of Miss Eliza Chip
man, who was married to Dir. Chris
Jensen in Salt Lake Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs, William j. Taylor an
nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter. Mary, TO G. Asael Dahlquist; mar
riage to take place in June.
Mrs II. S. Pyne left the fore part
of the week from Washington. to be
present at the graduation exercises TO
take place the first of June, at which
time Mr. Pyne will graduate. Her
son Herbert is also employed at the
capital and she is DESTROYS OF visit
ing him at his work. Before return
ing Mrs. Pyno will visit New York,
Chicago and other points of interest,
-
A very enjoyable farewell party was
given Thursday evening at the Fifth
ward house in honor of Mr.. Lethel
Bean, who will leave shortly for a
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PROVO.

President and Mrs. George II. Brim-
hall delightfully."- entertained at a
house warming at their beautiful home
on First North Monday evening. The
guests were delightfully."- entertained by
solos from Miss Hazel Taylor, David
Reese and Prof. A. c. Lund. and read
ngs from Miss Marian Nelke. An elab-
crate lunch was served.
Mrs. j. T. Farrer spent Saturday with
relatives and friends In American Fork.
George s Taylor and daughter, Miss
Nina, spent a couple of days visiting in
Salt Lake.
Miss Lydia and Nettie Knudsen en-
tertained at their home Wednesday
evening in honor of their brother Carl,
al an old fashioned party. A merry
evening was passed in games and vai1-
Gus amusements. A sumptuous sup
per was served
Mrs. Grant BaGley was a Salt Lake
visitor this week,
Mrs. Jennie wilkins entertained the
teachers of the Franklin school at her
home Thursday evening. A pleasant
evening was passed with cards and mu-
sic. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. D. d. Houtz and family are
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CoMING4~e
zlB5,dfs;5sTOlNG

Mr.. and Mrs. Dana McCrcady have
gone east whore they Will visit with
Mrs, Mct'rcudy's family ami friends.
Mr. and Mrs. w, II. Nutting have
for their guests Mi Nutting's mother.
Mrs. NJ. l. Nuttlng, and sister Miss
Carrie Nuttins' Of Boozeman. Mont
Mrs James H. Brown and children
have returned from California, whore
they have spent the winter
Mr. and Mira j. n. Walker returned
Monday from their trip to the coast.
Mrs. y. $. Spencer and children hayo
come hack from visit OF a few weeks
i'm California.
Mrs. G.. w. FiGold has gone east to
remain sevcral weeks Waiting fricuda-
Mrs. Charlotte Newman viii arrive
Wednesday from Oakland To be- the
guest Of Mrs. John q. spencer
MIR and Mn cred Honuug have re-
turred from % two weeks "trip 10 the
coast Misc Maud Miller accompanied
them on their return.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wann of Los An-
gelca arc Tn The city again Tor 81 snort
stay, and are at the knutslord.
turned sunday AFTER visit of several
weeks with MI ANA Mrs Harry Taylor
AT Guldfcld
Miss Luvora SNOW wilI Doe here from
| Chicago juno / tu Visit Mrs. j. y,
| Grant and family for month
Miss Binn'e Pdul mrs rrtufh'u Hllh'
| Bcrtr3m NiNon. SON of senator NiNon
! az Nevada, arrived bnN Thursday ia
! Nisit nt the nome of NIT. ana MIS- II.
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mission. Music, short speeches ana
recitations all tended to make nos,
enjoyable evening, Refreshments Wcrs
served.
Irene Squires and Lou Sqliires of Sal,
Lake City Were the guests of Miss Pear
Jones Sunday
Misses Allie and Fern Smoot enter.
tanned the members of the Priscill,
club at their home Wednesday eve
ming. A pleasant social time was en-.
toyed by all. A dainty lunch was
served.
Mrs. ID. ~ Clark and daughter Mis-,
Mildred, of Salt Lake. are visiting ther
many friends in this city. They ara
the guests of Mrs. A. ID. Sutton dauEb.
ter of Mrs. Clark.
The Provo lodge No, $40 ofthe Bene.
violent and Protective Order of the Eks
gave a delightful whist party at their
club rooms Monday evening. About 50
guests thoroughly enjoyed the evening
of cards and music. Mrs. f. l.. Brown
and Mr. Ben l.. Schwab carried off the
prizes for being the best whist play.
ers of the evening. Consolation prizes
we're awarded Mrs. E. c. Erickson and
Mr., j. B. Schofield. Delicious refresh.
ments were served. IS
Postmaster John Peters Of American
Fork. spent Monday with his son, J.
j. Peters and family.
Miss Louie Taylor of Goshen was the
guest of Miss leila Litchfied Sunday
Messrs and Mesdames NJ RoylanCe,
w. T.. Rydalch, Edward T. Jones( j.
r. Hodson. w. b. Ward and Davis
Openshaw, gave a delightful theater
party Monday evening. After pleas
ant hour at the Rex at supper at the
Olympia was enjoyed.
The engagement of Miss Eliza Boberg
and Mr.. Jack Godren is announced.
Marriage will take place In the SAT-
Lake temple about June II.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Hodson enter
tanned at dinner Sunday, Messrs. ana
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Mrs. Edgar r Conley entertained
yesterday AT a luncheon in honor OF
her mother. Mrs Gcary, who leaves
next week for her home.
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LOGAN

A very pleasant social AFFAIR of last
week was the evening party given by
Miss Jean Cox I'm honor Of Miss Jo-
hanna Moen. The party WAS held I'm
the reception room and dining room
of the y. Y. e. The rooms and ia
bles We're tastefully decorated with
snlilax and tulips. At o'clock very
dainty supper was served by the gee
ond year domestic science girls The
remainder OF the evening was pleas
sntly spent I'm games and social chat
The following were present; President
and Mrs Lintord; Misses Dora Wright,
Julia Nibley, Laura Nebeker, Edith
Bowen Mary sorensen. Hyer, Vivian
Hatch Messrs. Geo. G. Jensen, Farley
Petersen. Sumner Hatch A. Il, Bowen,
Geo. Torgcnsen. Luther Howell, A. n.
sorensen, Chas. Lindsay,
on Tuesday evening the Il. Y. c..
faculty held a very pleasant SO IA,
in honor or the graduating class
Mr. aud Mrs. f. w. Robinson ana
Mrs. Maud Robinson entertained at n
most enjoyable party at the home of
tho former The members OF the
Daughters Of the Pioneers Literary
society and number OF invited guests
were present. Progressive games were
played, and dainty refreshments
served.
The regular meeting OF the L. A. G.
Womans dub was held on Monday az
the home OF Mrs Langton. Prof, Lar
son gave an interesting talk on Dem
mark
A pleasant social event Of the week
was the party given al the home of
Mr. and Mrs, Moses Thatcher, Jr, by
the Daughters OF the Pioneers Literary
aociety a musical program was the
feature OF the evening, and Was very
much enjoyed. There were about
forty gllests present, 10 whom excellent
refreshments we're served.
ON Friday evening was held a fare,
well party IN honor OF Mr. Leo Squires
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the Ivcrs home, Wednesday afternoon.
May II.
Mise Georgia WcbOer will entertain
at bridge at her home Tuesday May 20
Mrs. r. l.. Oswald was one of the
week hostesses. about "a guests being
entertained at bridge during the after
noon and number more coming IN
later 10 ten The rooms We're decorated
IN Waite and green with snoWballs aud
ferns and the hostess w;ts assisted by
Mrs. H. u. Miller and Mcs. J. NJ. Denny
Prizes wcro won by Mrs. T.. l.. oswald
aud Mrs Tiernan
Miss Judith Evans and MIR NJ. j.
Brines were guests OF honor at a din
ner on Monday night given by Miss
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ON Friday evening was held a fare.
mell PARTY in honor OF Mr.. LEO s.Iuires
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Clara Hall. cards following. The rooms
were decorated in bridal wreath ana
about 20 we're present.
Mrs. Florence Woodruff AMI Mrs
Karl Scheid were hostcsses at a lunch-
con on Monday the guests being mem
bers OF their card club, Snowballs and
bridal wreath were used in the decora-
tons and about lG guests were present.
Mrs. r. Z. Leonard entertained her
sewing cub this week.
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The regular meeting OF the 4. A. c.
Woman's dub WAS held on Monday az
the home OF Mrs, Langton. Prof, Lar
son gave an Interesting talk on Den
mark,
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sherman Armstrong has returned
from ST. Matthews military school Ia
northern california, where he spent the
ycur.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-05
FEAR OF BLINDNESS
LEADS TO SUICIDE
Joseph NJ. Wolf, Aged 7S,
Shoots Himself, Leaving Tale
of Fall From Aff1uence

Because he felt that his failing eye
sight and many financial troubles had
become burden too great for him to
bear, Joseph NJ. Wolf. rs years old and
u years ago well known in the San
Francisco business world. committed
suicide by shooting himself through
the mouth in his room at 2704 Pine
street shortly after o'clock yesterday
afternoon. He left two incoherent
notes. in which he set forth the causes
that had led him to take his life.
Wolf was once very well to do. He
came to San Francisco more than Is
years ago and was a member of the
wholesale jeweIry firm OF Lorsch, Wolf
& Co. Financial reverses, however, dis
solved the partnership and left him al
most penniless. Then he went into the
business of promoting and selling Cal
ifornia wines, but finally old age and
cataracts on his eyes. which left him
nearly blind, compelled him TO cease
work entirely. Wolf was separated
froil members of his family, who live
in the east He had many friends
among the German residents of the city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-05
AUTHORITY IN CANAL ZONE
President Gives Pithy Informa=
ton to the House

WASHINGTON. April 4.-President
Roosevelt sent a brief message to the
house today in answer to a resolution
inquiring by what authority he has ex-
ercised the functions of government in
the Panama canal zone since the fifty
eighth congress, or by what right the
legislative. executive and judicial func-
tions in the zone have been performed
since that date The message follows:
Civil government has been main
tanned in the canal zone under my di-
rection pursuant to the authority con-
ferred by the treaty between the
United States and Panama concluded
November Is. 1908. and the acts of
congress approved June %. 1902; April
2s, 1904; March 3, 1905; December 2,
1905; June 80, 1906; March 4, 1907; by
which the right to maintain civil gov
ernment in the canal zone was granted
the United States. the duty to main
tain it was imposed upon the presi-
dent. and its means for maintenance
were from year to year expressly and
specifically appropriated by congress-"
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-05
Champion Spendthfift
Is Divorced
Man Married in Oakland Drinks
Up Inheritance in
Chicago

CHICAGO. April "A record Of
spending $4,000 in two years on a SAL
airy of sS5 a month was awarded today
to Frank Spaete whom his wife. Mrs.
Sallie Spaete. is suing for divorce. Mrs.
Spaete testified that her husband works
at the marine hospital on meager
salary. but that he had gone through
an inheritance in a brief time by
drinking it all up"
The Spaetes were married in 1905 In
Oakland. Cal. coming to Chicago a few
months later. A year after their ar
rival here Mrs. Spaete was. forged to
go to her mother. Since that time she
has been working as a stenographer.
Frederick Gaerte. administrator Of the
estate from which Spaete drew his
money, testified that the defendant
would draw $500 one day and come in
for car fare the next. Judge Walker.
finding Spaete champion spender. or
dered the case written up.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-05
Hearst LeagueLoSes in
Bay State Fight
Supreme Court of MasSaChu-
SeffS Refuses Plea for RecOg-
milton as Party

BOSTON, April 4.-Hearsts Independ-
ence league was beaten today in its
fight for recognition as second party
Of the state in order to secure appor-
tionment as such, its action being dis
missed by a full bench of the supreme
court. The league endeavored to sup
plant the, democratic party as the Sec
ond largest party in the state. If it
had won, Offices all over the state, both
state and municipal, where such were
apportioned under the law between the
two great parties, would have been
open to league members.
The information had been brought by
Attorney General Malone (republican),
on evidence offered by league officials.
Had it not been for a split in the demo-
cratic party, caused by the opposing
candidates. of Henry NJ. Whitney and
Charles ". Baftlett for governor, the
Independence leaguers would not have
been even considered. The supreme
court held that. despite the split, the
democratic party, as such. still held to-
gether and was entitled to second
place
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-05
HUNTERS CANDIDACY
STARTLES COMMITTEE
Superior Judge Given Ovation
and Will Be Supported for
Congressman
Congressman
SPECIAL DISPATCH 10 THE CALL


EUREKA, april z.-The Humboldt
county central committee was greatly
surprised this afternoon when c. w
Hunter, for 20 years superior Judge.
announced his candidacy for congress
70 succeed Representative Engle-
bright He received an ovation and
the committee Immediately gave unani-
nous Endorsement and voted that the
delegation shall be for Hunter first.
last and all the time.
No man had the least intimation of
Hunters intentions. While awaiting a
report of the credentials committee
Hunter was asked to speak Like
clap OF thunder in a clear sky came
the announcement Hunter said he
favored Taft and paid a tribute to
Roosevelt and MS policy. Hunter is
affiliated with no faction, and took no
part IN the craftsmanship fight today,
when Frederick w. Georgeson was
chosen TO iii the vacancy caused by
the death OF J. c. BuIl Jr.
Ralph W. Bull, son OF the late chair
man, was defeated. He received nine
votes out Of 300. The election of
Georgeson is a victory for the SO
called machine
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-05
PACK INCREASES
FOURTH OVER LAST YEAR
Alaska Will Can
Million Cases of Fish This
Season

SEATTLE. April Al. F. Baron.
manager of the Thlinket packing COM
pany, operating cannery at Funter
bay, southeastern Alaska. estimates
that the pack of the salmon canneries
of southeastern Alaska will be approx
mately 100000 cases this season.
Baron is the largest Independent oper-
ator in 9laska- He will pack about
$4,000 cases at the Funter bay cannery.
which will be the largest output of any
company operating in the north with
the exception of the Alaska packers
association.
The estimate of Mr.. Baron is about
250.00o cases larger than the pack of
1907, which is due to the construction
of new canning plants In the north
Sound cannerymen are engaged In
business in Alaska this season owing
to the short run of sockeye, which will
mean the closing of a number Of the
sound canneries this year.