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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-16
WEATHER TALK.

The weather director CD predicted
fair skies for today. and as this is Des-
eret News DAY. 1t was the only thing
he might. could. would or should have
done. But unfortunately, the clerk of
the weather has ideas OF his own en-
tirely apart from the director of the
Salt Lake weather bureau, and he has
disagreed with the latter as today's
climatology. a low area to the south.
which developed yesterday. in apparent
ly inconseQuentia1 nothingness, develop
ed today into very consequential area,
Including the whole state OF Utah with
in its environment. So today is showery
and threatening with more of the same
thing prophesied for tomorrow The air
is at times 'muggy" and oppressive,
and then a cold current darts in, and
a heavy coat IL comfortable
The barometric conditions have chang
cd but slightly since last report. The
low barometrlo area continues over tho
plateau and Rocky mountain slope,
causing showers and thunderstorms over
portions of those districts, and eastward
to the Missouri valley. Another dis
turbanoe is central over the north At
lantic coast producing precipitation over
the Atlantic states. Heavy rains arc
reported this morning at Denver. New
York, Washington and Norneld The
temperature changes arc unimportant
over the north Pacific states and lake
region the barometric pressure is high.
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money \
IS INVESTED HERE

The recent visit to Salt Lake CITY
of Paul Morton, president Of the Eauit.
able Life Insurance company of New
York has borne speedy fruit--resuit,
that are alike gratifying to the first
bene flciary OF the same, az we'll az 1.
all citizens and residents OF Salt Lake
who have a pride In the city's pro.
gress. President Morton's visit and
his high opinion of Salt Lake as a qity
and especially of Its new business dis.
trlct, eliminated this morning I'm tha
Hing In the office of the county re-
corder of an instrument whereby Sam
uel Newhouse of this city secures a
loan of $500, 0c0 on one of his new sIxy
scrapers on south Main street which
sum viii be used in carrying on 10
completion the structure known as tho
Newhouse building, which is the south
ernmost of the two History structures
now In course of construction on ths
property.
ment of the sum of 100000 on Jan. 1
1913 bears six per cent interest, and h
signed by Samuel Newhouse and Ida
Newhouse his wife, by Charles c, Par
sons. her attorney in fact.
Mr.. Newhouse is to be congratulated
at being able TO swing such gener-
GUS loan at a season when money gen
orally is somewhat tight, and Salt
Lake Is to be congratulated that the
opinion of such national financier as
President Morton is so favorably i'm
pressed with the values and future OF
the city as TO authorize the loan of
such an amount upon one of the main
buildings In the new business distrIc,
on the lower part of Main street
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-16

people OF this city may have an OPP
portunity of extending u welcome ana
the hospitality for which they are so
we'll known. In making this recon-
mendation, respectfully request that
every citizen strive his utmost to make
the stay of the visitors an event long
to be remembered.
dated at Salt Lake City, Utah, this
18th day of June 1908.
u. S. BRANSFoRD, Mayor"
Officers for the coming year were
selected by the Commercial Travellers
ut a grand council meeting. S. Kohl
berg WAS elected grand counselor, and
Butte secured the 1909 meeting. a
social train from Butte brought in the
delegation after the foods had serious
ly delayed It, and this made the matter
OF winning the convention more easy.
The fun list of officers selected fol-
lows:
Grand counselor. Sam Kohlberg Hell
ena, Mont; grand junior counselor, W.
A. Turner, Ogden; grand secretary. j,
g. Evans, Butte; grand treasurer, r.. f.
Casey. Butte; grand conductor, Harry
Friedman, Boise; grand page. George
w! Driver, Ogden; grand sentinel. j.
r. Lewis, Salt Lake; two members Of
executive committee, elected for cns1i-
ing two years, S. NJ. Barlow, Salt Lake,
and Charles Sutton, Helena
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-16

ton of cruel calumny, vicious and
wholly unwarranted interference with
people whose only present sin is real
worthy sucoess-suocess wrought by
hard. intelligently directed efforts both
in mental and physical pursuits.
respect Mormon integrity. dignity and
initiative. The Tribune and kindred
rags of sourrtle spleen may smear
thousands of columns of rhetorical
excressence upon these patient, worthy,
undaunted people. but / prophesy that
the Mormons will be a credit to this
and other nations In the endless years
after old Nelson. Kearns. Goodwin, ct
al have stuffed with rancid puss their
fellow worms and now burrow bllndly
'mong the disintegrating cadavers Of
a potter's field.
'Mormonism has given us such
splendid folk as the family.
and other like and various, and II there
is any other family in existence among
whom there is n spirit of deeper and
sweeter harmony / would journey n
long distance to behold them. Ebert
Hubbard is right; the Mormons are
ali that he has pictured In his own in
imitable and masterful style. May
some God give this race of darkllngs
a few more Hubbards.
But, old man, must desist. With
out realizing It, I have tapped my
Walls OF vitriol and arm rapidly nearing
that Tuning stage of boiling wrath
that II you will pardon what may
sound egotistical, terrorized tho units
of certain stratum who are signed and
corrodad by the spendthrIft Of my
obullitions In the dear old Seattle days
so rife with danger and strenuouslty. l
assure you that II I ever do come
back to that dear old Salt Lakeland
believe the call OF that inspired organ
is going TO eventually lure mel will
30 into the tourney with that ill-born
satyr, Goodwin. and II | fail to drive
him to either silence or suicide. then
may an avenglng corps tether me, drll
me to the heart of the scorching. with
erlng wastes of cracked alkaline crust.
and allow me to die unshrieved and un-
mourned among the bleached bones OF
man and beast while desert saurlans
creep from death-heads under the In
verted cauldron that dlffuses relentless
rays OF heat from on high. | guess
this pledge should bind, should II not7
FRANK"
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RowDYIsM ON TRAINS,
sherln's Force WIN Not Rest Unhl
Every Sign OF II Disappears.

While attempting 20 put Elmer Stew
art out Of a passenger coach into the
smoking car OF an incoming Saltair
train last evening, Deputy Sheriff j. G.
White, special officer. was assaulted
by Stewart and his jaw bruised and
cut and one OF the smaller face bones
broken. The officer was taken TO the
l.. -. s, hospital for treatment, while
Stewart was arrested and lodged in tho
county Jail. The young fellow persisted
In smoking IN the presence OF ladies In
the car and when asked 10 go into the
smoker became insolent ana used in
sulting lsnguag, toward the Officer.
and then attacked him, striking him
several times In the face. Spectators
say Il WAS a most brutal and unwar-
ranted attack, ana are loud In their
denuneitlon of the young mans con
duct Sheriff Emery said this morning
that such scenes win not be tolerated
ON the resort trains, or at the resorts.
we propose 10 maintain order al the
resorts and on the trains" said the
sheriff, "and we wish 10 give notice
that hoodlumism viii not be tolerated.
Stewart viii be charged with resisting
an officer and given hearing before a
Justice of the peace, and all offenders
hero after VIII meet with rigorous
treatment. We propose to maintain
order AZ the resorts so that respectable
people may feel protected IN their
rights from drunken hoodlums"
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ADJUSTMENTS.

1'heater-Tonight sees the opening
of the long awaited and widely adver-
tised production of THE Merry Graft
ers - the music of which was written
by Harold Orlob OF Salt Lake, who viii
conduct in person, and the llbretto OF
which was turned out by Detroit
writer. Mr.. and Mrs. Orlob are at
home from several years experience
in the profession, and the lady will
have a prominent part In tonights
production. a matinee will be given
tomorrow.
Orpbeum--A capable company OF
players has been assembled for the
summer sea son at the Orpheum. The
Two Men and Girl, although last
night was the first time the company
has appeared together, assures Or
pheum patrons OF pleasing offerings for
the company'B run. There were little
rough places last night, some places
where lines came not readily TO the
players, but all In all the little drama
was quite acceptable. There are three
old favorites here again In Roy Glenn
ents, Joseph Greene and Zelby Roach.
They were welcomed back 10 the Or
pheum last night with generous APP
plause. OF the new people, and there
are number, Miss sdith Evelyn has
audiences. Tho new leading man. Earle
r. Williams Ii a handsome man and
one the matinee girl will delight To see.
his part OF last night gave him few OPP
portunities, but he made Of those af-
forded all that he might He had little
10 do hut look the part OF rather
worldly, dissipated young fellow, but
he did that we'll. Miss Margaret sayers
played part that hardly suits her, bnt
despite that she handles II 30 well that
she Is pleasing and full OF promise for
other roles. Miss Lola May IL so light
OF heprt, pretty and wlnsome that her
reception by last nights audience was
enthusiastic. She VIII surely win
friends here during her stay for the
summer. Opposite her played John
German in a buoyant fashion that was
very pleasing There are three old men
In this weeks bill, Ielby Roach Harry
Bowley and Lee Baker. All were posi-
tive features OF the performance es-
peclal mention being due Mr., Baker as
Piped whose part was agreeable 10 tho
most cXacting patron. Joseph Greene,
OF voice Tor a lovers part, had hero
role TO MI. He did his work equally
as we'll as he played many parts last
season aud all II them were accept
able then, Roy Clements has been cast
IN better parts hut he handled the role
Of pesslmistlc lover and good friend
very capably
As 10 1.-TWO Men and a Girl" tho play
is OF the "talky' sort. Its epigrams
and moralizing speeches are so deep
and the end always easily anticipated,
that II IN 10 he hoped that II is not
the best Offering for the season.
The compAny made the most Of their
onerlng last night and the houses
should b Well nllsd through the season
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-16
MAYOR DEGREES
DAY OF FESTIVAL
Requests All Tradesmen to For
get Business Cares for
U. C. T. Day.
GRAND COUNCIL ELECTION.
Officers Arc Elected and Butte is Sc
Iccted as Convention City
IS For 1900.

Mayor John S. Bransford, by his
proclamation. has asked the merchants
10 shut shop at noon Thursday. prepare
for a gala afternoon. and turn every
body loose to make merry with the
Commercial Travellers
The half holiday will begin with the
noon parade from the Commercial club
through the business district. and will
be followed by a general good time
wherever the pleasure seeker chooses
TO find 1t for himself. whether Mt any
of the resorts or at the baseball
grounds.
The proclamation, putting the
mayors zeal OF approval on the good
times. beginning Thursday, Is as fol-
lows:
'.By the mayor Of Salt Lake city,
Utah;
Whereas, The annual convention OF
the United Commercial Travellers for
several OF the western states will be
held In Salt Lake City, Utah, for three
days. namely, Thursday. Friday aud
Saturday. June 49, 10 and 20. 1908, and
Whereas. The Fraternal order OF
Eagles of the State of Utah will hold
their annual state day. and gather In
Salt Lake City on Thursday, June Is,
l9uS, and
Whereas, REPRESENTATIVES of these
organizations have pctltioned me. as
mayor OF Salt Lake City to call the at
tention of the residents of this city
to the opening of these events and re-
questing that the afternoon of Thurs
day, June u.s. be designated as the day
for all to attend and assist In making
the coming OF these organizations and
their annual outing n success. and that
wherever possible business he suspend
ed and business houses close at 1880
o'clock of said day;
Therefore, in accordance with the
request of these committees and OF
other good citizens. and with tho desire
to assist and 10 contribute to the sue
cess and advancement OF Salt Lake
City as a. convention city,
II. J. S. Bransford. mayor OF Salt
Lake City, Utah. do hereby proclaim
and recommend that all business hous-
es be closed on Thursday. June IS,
1908, at the hour of 1890 o'clock .. m.
of said day, and that there be as far
as possible, cessation from the usual
daily advocations. in order that the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-16

Miss Zlna Card and Harry Brown OF
Cardston Canada; Miss Irene Jakin
and Frank Paine; Miss Gertrude Crane
and William Mcmillan. Jr. Miss Hazel
Morris and Richard G. Cowan, Miss
Rose Watts and Leonard Cahoon, Mlss
Birdie Arthur and A. H. Eardley; Miss
crtssie Lawson and Harry l.. Chap
man; Miss Thula Stevens and Ambrose
Sadler; Miss Stella Larsen and Ray
Randolph Fem. Miss Anna ". Me-
Claim and Halbert A. WItherill.
Among those who will give theater
parties at the Merry Grafters' are
Mr. and Mrs NJ. H. Walker, Samuel
Newhouse, Mr. and Mrs. T. r. Cutler,
Mrs n. Bonnemort, Farley p. Wright
of Ogden, David Eccles of Ogden, and
delegations from the University, Elks'
and Governors clubs.
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers will
meet tomorrow at the Lion House
at o'clock and continue their study
as outlined in the program.
Tho marriage Of Miss Ruby Crosse
and Evan II. Gamette will take place
at the home OF the brides parents on
Tuesday, June %.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-16
CRUIsED NINE HOURS.
Party of Excursionists Spent Delight
full Day on the Lake.

The party of excursionists that went
on cruise over the Great Salt lake
to the Lucin cutoff, mention of which
was made in yesterdays News" re-
turned to Saltair at S:45 o'clock last
evening. having been absent from that
point little over nine hours. The
trip was uneventful in the way Of
special occurrence, but was intensely
interesting from start to finish. One
or two members were seasick, but the
rest proved themselves to be good
sailors" and felt no evil effects OF
the lis miles of travel by water, as
indicated by the log.
In all there were nearly 80 persons
on board. and the socialability mani
tested among the members of the party
made the trip delightful TO all partici-
pating. A lunch was served by the
ladies', and vocal and instrumental Sc
lections by two musicians added much
to the entertainment.
President Joseph f. Smith was well
conversant with the various islands In
the lake, having visited them many
times, and he had fund Of anec-
dote to relate to the delight of his
listeners. Besides President Smith,
there were on board members OF his
family. President Anthem IL. Lund and
two sons. Elder Hyrum M. Smith and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Ashby Snow,
NJ. A. Miller and family. Anders Nor
tensen. OF Mesa Ariz., Mrs. Lizzie
Ogden. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. sjodahl and
Mr. and Mrs A. +. Philips. Messrs.
j. Il. Langford and Joseph Nelson
and their families, The last two named
we're hosts OF the occasion, and Cap
tain Anderson was In command of the
Irene. The vessel is about 30 feet
long, has two engines OF 80 horsepow-
en- and attalns maximum speed of
about 1874 miles per hour.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-16
FUNERAL OF MRS. GIBSON.
Services Held mt the Sugar House
Ward Westinghouse.

Tho funeral services over the remains
of Mrs. Sarah 3. Gibson, were held at
the Sugar House ward Westinghouse
Sunday. June IA, 1908. The assembly
room was crowded with relatives and
sympathizing friends and the caske.
was profusely covered with floral offer
ings. who Are These Arrayed in
White was sung by mixed chorus
Prayer by Bishop James Jensen OF For
est Dale
james McGhie, Jos Il Taylor. Presi-
dent Frank Y. Taylor. Bishop NJ. NJ
Atwood OF Emerson ward, A. g, briggs
and Bishop John NJ. Whitaker, all we'll
acquainted with the deceased spoke Of
her long life of usefulness. her kind
and loving disposition, her friendship to
the friendless and OF her untlring eff
forts as president of the Relief society
which position she occupied for 80
years, having been released some time
since on account of her advanced age
During the service Edw. H. Anderson
sang the solo, Il Know That My Re-
deemer Lives" and the chorus render
ed Abide With Me- The closing hymn
Rest" was sung by chorus and Elder
a. Milton Musser pronounced the ben
ediction. The grave was dedicated by
Elder Peter Hansen.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-16
As Others See the Nefariious
Tribune Crowd and Hirelings

The accompanying vrile and dis
tinctly caustic and original extract
from a letter, was written by news
paperman who spent several months
In Salt Lake recently. He writes to
friend in this city mot in any way
connected with the Deseret News or
the church, from New Orleans.
Just what he thinks Of the gang re-
Hponsible for local conditions, he says
without mincing words.
The letter was handed In 10 the
'News" with request that It be
printed, so that the mirror can be
held up to the "persuader ring" and
hirelings.
Lake when did" the writer
says, for 1 fully agree with my
friend, concerning my abll-
lty to make a success OF that then
waning Truth. Nothing would have
pleased me more than to have taken
hold of 1t as a free lance journal. de-
voted to exactly what It's title claims.
The prospect of locking horns and
graphing with such an anaemic mat
told ms that gangrenous Goodwln's
Weakly OF dll) fame, whirls my
blood even way down here In this in
dolent enervating land of debility
consider II one of the most desplcable
creatures in existence, and I'm n recent
issue of the Phllistiue, Ebert Hub
hard gave II a fiaylng that II Justly de-
served. Apropos OF this mention OF
the Phllistne, let me say that you
should read the current issue and call
our friends attention TO it. Hubbard
has written n splendid article dealing
with Mormon thrift and usefulness
foa Know my Views on the Mormon
] have no more time than / have for
those of the other sects. Religion has
no place in my life for ! do not see
Mhere / can put 1t TO practical use.
However, ! am like Hubbard In this
respect: II | should over join any
church think the Mormon Church
would DO for me. / like them as a.
people they are too busy attending TO
their business to bother about the So
called Christians who have devoted
their sweet, Chrlst-lives in the dlrec-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-16
$. v. DERRAH BACK.

agent of the Rio Grande is back at his
desk In this city, after prolonged visit
in Denver, where he went to consult
with officials there. A. C. Ridgway.
general manager of the Rio Grande,
came out with Mr. Derrah and went up
to Park City Mr. RidgwaS's visit to
the mining camp could not be explained
IN the local offices in any way more
definite than as trip to look over con-
ditions over that branch. The query.
rs mixed train service still consid~
cred between this city and Park City.
was answered in the negative. Mr..
Derrah reports traffic conditions quiet
because of the approaching national
elections.
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PERSONALS

Edward Thompson and wife OF
Phoebe are at the Knutsford.
Former Coal Mine inspector of Ida
no ]. A. czzek. of Boise. is guest at
tho Wilson.
Mrs. Morris Levy has gone to Port
land to visit with her daughter Mrs
A. Davidson.
VIII Reilly, a Boston Tech student
is visiting In this city with his sister,
Miss Myrtle Reilly. Supt. d. IL. Chris
tensen's secretary.
j. Ward, city editor of the Denver
Post passed through this city yester-
day en- route to Idaho. Mr.. Ward is
on vacation TO get in trim for tine
strenuous times coming up with tho
Democratic convention. to be hold In
the City OF Lights during the first half
OF the coming month
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-16
WELSH TEA SOCIAL.

A Welsh tea social. under the
auspices of the Sons and Daughters Of
Wales society, will be given at the
odeon dance hall Friday evening. The
program In addition to the tea party
and dance will consist of an address
on THE Welsh In America" by Judge
j. A. Howell OF Weber county. and
vocal music by the following: Mrs. Liz
zie Thomas Edward Miss Claribel Gar
diner Miss Esther Davis. Mrs. c. G..
Snyder. VIII ID. Phillips, Evan Arthur
Reese Davies and John James, Recita-
tons will be given by Miss Irene White
and John Morgan. The committee in
charge are Mrs Anna James. Mrs. Jen-
ME Charles. Mrs. Kate Shill Mrs.
Susie Gardiner. Joseph Coles. John Nor
gan, Evan Arthur, Timothy Edwards,
John r. Jones and Edward Davies.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-16
TWO CHARITY CASES.

A cook named Joe FOX showed up az
the Volunteers this morning and asked
20 he treated for numerous injuries
received during brawl In Commercial
and Second South streets early this
morning The man got into light and was
knocked down and brutally kicked IN ine
ants seized one of Fox's fingers between
his teeth and bit piece out OF that
member. DR., stewart was called to at
tend 10 the injured man, -,
was also treated for injuries received
I'm n fall at the State street rooming-
house this morning He fell down stairs.
receiving numerous cuts ana bruises
about the head and face
The Volunteer headquarters are now
In charge OF Capt, n, W Edison OF pom
YER. The latter came here 10 rehese
Cant. Mccoy. who had charge Or the
place for several months, Capt. Mccoy
Is now in Nevada.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-16
GOULD MERGER STORY REVIVED
Rumors Circulate Regarding Two Rio
Grnndes and Fuel Company.

1t is reported that the Gould inter-
ests have completed arrangements for
the consolidation of the Denver & Rio
Grande and Rio Grande Western. II
is also said the Utah Fuel company is
to be separated from the Rio Grande
Western. financially. All this arises
over the reported underwriting of
$50, 900 worth of bonds and the
retirement of the bonds and stocks of
two railroad companies George
Gould is on his way to Europe and
Joel Vale. general counsel. and
Charles II. Schlacks, vice president Of
the Denver & Rio Grande. have been
in New York. The Rio Grande and
Rio Grande Western are now practice
ally consolidated, being controlled by
George Gould and managed by one set
of officers. Nothing of any new steps
towards an absolute merger is known
by railroad officials here, and $. Y.
Derrah, assistant general freight agent
of the r. G. W., says he heard no talk
about merger while around headquar-
tiers in Denver.
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S. H. BABCoCK WITH COL. DODGE

S. II. Babcock. In 1902. traffic man
ager of the Rio Grande Western. an
office since abolished. is now with the
Moffat road In Denver. Word comes
from that city that MIR. Babcock Is
Col. Dodges right hand bower. Col
Dodge, heads construction company
which Is going TO build big section of
the Moffat road and Mr.. Babcock's po-
sltion is OF great Importance, as might
be expected. While in this city Mr.
Babcock made hundreds of friends,
perhaps no railroad man was ever bet
ter known here.