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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15
MAYOR MAINTAINS SILENCE.
He Refuses to Discuss Pitts State
Fl mcnt or His Own Position.

In order TO ascertain the opinion OF
Mayor Bransford upon the action of
the council last night In sustaining his
action removing Chief Of Police Ton,
Pitt, In relation to the statement made
by Pitt that tho reason he was renoy.
ed was because he refused to commit
an unlawful act lit the instance of the
mayor, a 'Newsii representative this
morning asked Mayor Bransford for u
statement.
II dc. not wish to be quoted g, on tho
nlltei,,'' said Mayor Bransford, II have
nothing to say Whatever
us it not q fact, Mayor Bransf3rd.s -
american party chiefs held a consulta-
tion on the report submitted to you ,l
from Chief Pitt ut the beginning of the
year. advocating the building of q
stockade into which the fallen, women
should be herded and the mainintaing
of the stockade under police sur
lance, and approved Of the. plan before
it wns submitted to the city council?'
"If so, 1 was not present. at the
meeting, said Mayor Bransford, II
know nothing about such a meeting, IL
one was held.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15
REQUIsIrIoN FOR cLAYs,

A rcauisition is today being prepared
for the return of the person of William.
w. Clays, who is being detained at Ely,
Nevada, for the arrival of officers from
this city ON the charge Of negecting to
provide for his wife and children. The
lcquisition was requested by Willard
Hanson. county attorney of Salt Lake
county, and will be signed by Cover.
nor Cutler, and an officer, probably
Deputy Sheriff Axel Steele. will be dis
patched to the Ely town to take Clays
in charge.
The complaint upon which the requi-
5Sttiun is issued is sworn to by FL. j.
Robinson, and charges Clays with hav-
ing deserted his wife, Zina NJ. Clays,
and his three children, Howard aged
g. Myrcl. aged and Glen, aged 9 years.
mt Bingham Canyon, Aug. l. 1905, and
that he has failed to provide for them
in any way since that time. 1t was
learned that Cla&s was located at Ely.
and at employment. and the Ely off
GERS Werc asked to detain him pend
ing the arrival Of an officer from this
state.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15
COMMERCIAL CLUB is
ONE BRIGHT PICTURE
Elaborate Decoration of the Suite Most
Ambitious in Its His

The decorations at the Commercial CLUB
in entertainment of the visiting officials
of the national G.. y. II. and In honor
of the annual banquet OF the clup, are
the most elaborate ever installed tnere.
The stairway approach from the curb
stone to the corridor entrance 10 Inc
club, is enclosed by canvas aWnlng.ts ana
decorated for It's entire length with fes-
toons of national colors, and red, White
and blue incandescent lamps. Wlthln
the club apartments. there IS q scene OF
beauty 10 behold. The corridor, ceilings
festooned bunting, Illuminated by color
ed electric lamps; the offices. sitting
and reception rooms are draDed; In col
4ored bunting, with impromptu windoW
curtains of the same material, Whnie
colored lamps are Copiously scattered.
But the diningroom is the gem. There,
the ceiling is oAS mass of white bunt-
ing. punched in exaggerated 'LincruslA
Walton effects, relieved by white bunt,
ing streamerS decorated with colored
inGandescents, and further relieved BY
colored bunting Tho walls are mass
OF American flags of various sizes. ana
4colored bunting, artistically grouped, IN
very effective forms and styles inc
chandeliers are decorated by coloreu
papers, and the windows are curtained
in the national colors The entire Sc
ries OF club apartments present beau,
.ttful appearance such as they never did
before. Manager Fisher Harris and the
officials Of the club would be pleased
to have the Indies of the city call TO
inspect the decorations between b ana
p. M. today.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15
Floral designs speciality. Phone 0Gf.
r.. E. Evans. Florist. SO S. Main ST..
HIGH COURT DECIDES
COLORADO LAND CASE
Reversal of Judge Lewis is In Effect
Sustaining of Judge Mar
shall Here.

The reversal by the supreme court
Of the United states OF a decision
of Federal Judge Lewis or Colorado
relative to indictments against al
legged coal lands conspirators, mention,
of which was made in yesterdays
News" in effect sustains Il decision
in similar cases made by Judge Mar.
shall of the Utah district. The Colo
RADIO Judge ordered a dismissal OF
indictments against number of per
sons charged with defraudins the
government in the matter of the entry
of public lands. while Judge Marshall
sustained tho indictments that came
before his court.
The supreme court decision, which
was written by Justice White, Is of
ifarreaching effect. AS pertaining to
this state it means that prosecution
will follaw in the cases Of several
returned two years ago by the Fed
eral grand jury. Officials of the Utah
Feul company were charged with con-
sspiracy in the requirement of governs
ment coal lands, the following being
named as defendants, Henry G. VIII
liams, ganeral manager; a. II. CoWie,
vice presidents; Elroy NJ. Clark. at
torney Robert Forester, gcologist:
William D. Foster and George A.
Moore.
In u separate case from the above,
We're returned against
number OF individuals along lines
somewhat similar These were Char
les A. Freed. Walter G. Filler. Ed
win w. Senior and Don G. Robbins
When the cases came UP for hearing,
an array of legal talent represented
either side, there appearing for the
defense such attorneys at Van Colt,
Allison & Ritter, w. II. Dickson, G. S.
CrltchIow, T. w. Senior and others,
while the government was represented
by District Attorney II. r. Booth, his
assistant w. NJ. McCrca, and Special
Counsel f. A. Maynard. It Is more
than probable that the cases will so
to trial in the near future.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15
1t S the taste--.
the quality back
of McDonald's
Merry Widow
Chocolates.
PROBATE AND GUARDIANSHIP
NOTICES.
Consult County Clerk or respective Sign.
ers for further information

IN THE DISTRICT COURT. PRO.
County. State OF Utah. III the matter
Of the estate of David Fullmer, Deceas.
ed. NOTES.-The petition of David Full
lner administrator. with the Will an.
deceased, praying for the settlement a.
final account of said administrator. with
the will annexed. and for the distrb,.
persons entitled, has been set for hear
ing on saturday. the 26tll day OF De-
cember. A. ID. 1903. at 10 o'clock a. M,
Room of said Court in Salt Lake CITY.
Salt Lake County, Utah.
Witness the Clerk of said Court with
the seal thereof affixed this 18th day OF
December. a. D. 1908.
(Seal) j.. u. ELDREDGE, &JR., Clerk.
by w. II. Farnsworth, Deputy Clerk
Thurman, Wedgwood & Irvine, Attor-
neys for Petitioner.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15
LATE LOCALS.

f.aneral Lreirht Arent = a Reeves
~ thc 'short Tine Is IN a business
tiln Ia Ttiraeo
local bank clearinrs amounted to
sS65.6as,77. as against s50e,sT4.39 for
the same day last wear.
g A. Melin. district passenger agent
OF the Nickel Piate and a. W. Moves;
The Mamie Leaf at Chicago, are in the
CITY TO-DAY.
General Auditor Y. !. McNltt OF the
snort Line VIII ne PACK from san
+ francisco, Wednesday IN the mean
While, deputy Aualtor John Gfulck-
shank is III the saddle.
Payins Dividend IodaS--Iile ZION
savings Bank q trust company Is
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15
vAGs HIT THE TRAIL
Seycnty-lour Transicnts Decide Hast
lily 10 Leave the City.

y big crowd Of buecoats, under the
direction of the late chief, Tom D. Pitt
made raid last night ON Migrants
who lave been hanging about Com
inercial street resorts and rounded UP
the sum total Of a. They We're haul
ed TO police headquarters whore an
Kangaroo court was held
and the prisoners given the option OF
shaking the snow of Salt Lake from
their feet or going to jail for a period
of anywhere from 80 days to 90 years
They all decided that the climate here
did not quite agree with them and
took advantage of the "hoater'' offered
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15
SAYS HE KICKED HIS WIFE.

At noon today Sergeant Henry John
son arrested Dan Calvin on the charge
of battery upon Mrs. Maymc Calvin,
divorced wife of the accused, Ac-1
cording to the complaint fled in
Judge Diehl's court by the woman.
Calvin met her in a roominehouse
Sunday and because she refused TO
go back to him and live with him,
he struck her III the face, Knocked
her down and kicked her. A warrent
Of arrest was issued and Sergeant
johnson located the man today. He
was unable to give $50 BAH and was
locked in n cell at the city iail
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15
THREE LAND IN JAIL.

This morning Detective Joe Burt ar
rested three men who are supposed to
be crooks. They are in cells at the
city Jail charged with yagrancy and
will probably be given u chance to
leave the city. The men gave the
names of G. w Gates, James Carney
and Joseph E. Smith. 1t was learned
that last night the men broke into a
down town vacant room to sleep and
the police concluded that their room
was preferable to their company, hence
the arrest. Unless the police are able
to connect the men with tho theft OF
a suit of clothes stolen from room
$inghouse last night, they will be given
an opportunity to leave the city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15

rival or the first passenger train from
Denver. Jan. j next, will be celebrated
by a public demonstration, The ARRIVAL.
of the first work train was attended
by general turnout of the local popu-1
lation with a band. An electric line
Will be built from the Springs to Hatn's
Peak. where rich coal beds Will be un-
covered in the spring, and 30 miles COIN
pleted in 80 days by syndicate of
Montreal and Boston capitalists. The
electrical power Is to be generated
from a reservoir of 200 acres In Elk
river, with a 1O0-foot dam.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15
TWO MORE OF GANG ARRESTED

Detectives Wilson. GoIding and Burt
placed under arrest two more men be-
longing to what they term hye-man
gang OF robbers. The others We're the
three arrested last night by the same
officers. 1t Will be charged against the
five that they entered residence oppo-
site l6G west First North street, where
Mrs. Neil, living at the number mem.
toned, had stored a large number of
household goods 1t is claimed that the
five men entered the house and made
away With Il wagon load of goods aft.
erwards selling them ut various second
hand stores. The charge now lodged
against all five men on the register is
burglary in the second degre.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15
SOCIAL. AND
PERSONAL.

lie Club de Langue Francaise gave
a banquet last night in the Lion House,
in honor of President Thomas Mckay
who leaves shortly to preside over the
Swiss and German missions
The hall was beautifully decorated IN
red, white and blue and with : me
Swiss, Belgium and American Tags
About So persons sat down at a large
table formed i'll letter F-standing
for France.
a one act farce entitled "Jn cercle
de Femmes'' was presented by menu
bers of the society and was rnucn en-
joyed.
Between the courses number OF
entertaining reminiscent talks were
given, the speakers being President
Anthem II. Lund, President Thomas
Mckay, c. r. Savage( who was one of
the very first of the French missionar-.
ies) Levi Young, (who has presided
over the Swiss and German misslons)
and a number of others. Daniel Lang,
the president OF the club acted as
toastmaster
During the evening Mrs. Lang gave
IA monologue, Mr.. Lang sang La Mar
eeillaise," and Mrs. Emma Ramsey
Morris, sang two songs in her usual
finished style Mrs. .,gnus Dalquist
Beckstrand gave a piano solo. and
other interesting features We're talks
by Radcliffe G. Cannon and a danny
French song sung by the ladies Of the
society.
Today at noon, Miss Julia Cullen anc
Garrett Wiken were married. Bisnop
Seaman performing the ceremony and
"a buffet luncheon fo1loWins at the
brides home.
Mrs. E. o. Godbe entertained a,
pleasant afternoon affair yesterday IN
honor of her sister, the rooms being
effectively decorated in pink and white
carnations and about Is guests present.
Mrs Louis b.. Mccormick gives a
luncheon tomorrow in honor of Mrs.
Hoyt Sherman,
The Misses Bancroft entertain the
bridge tournament this afternoon.
Mrs. c. w. Lambourne will be hos
tess at bridge tea on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs T. b Hunter will be
here shortly to spend the holidays with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hale.
rem left on Sunday for New York.
There they Will spend the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs L. L. Terry have re-
turned from an eastern trip.
Mrs Hazel Stuart and T. w. Nicholl
We're married yesterday at the hono
OF the bride i'll Sandy, and about SO
friends We're present The bride was
attended by Miss Gra-es and the
groom By Robert Nicholl. The date
was the END anniversary OF the brides
parents. The rooms were effectively
decorated and refreshments served.
"a . e K
Mr. and Mrs DC. Jacltl;ng have re-
turned from the east after an an
sence of several weeks. They are en-
Pertaining James II. Peabody, son or
the ex-governor of Colorado.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15
RATHER WANTS CH1LD.

J; Royf!W. Yagers has filled suit for di-
vorce from his Wife, Margaret Yates. in
the Third district court, on the ground
OF desertion. He also asks for the Gus
tody OF a child six, months old, charg-
ing that the mothersis an unfit person
to have the care and custody of the
infant. They We're married in Salt Lake
+ City, May %, 1908.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15
DEsERTIoN rs CUARt.ED.

Charging her husband, Harry Nor
man, with desertion and failure to pro-
vide her with the common nccessaries
of life Maggie Bell Norman today filed
suit in the Third district court for di
Voice. The parties We're married at
+ salt Lake City. MOVIE, 1903. and have.
one child, Leonard. aged 4 years. The
plaintiff asks tho custody of the child,
in addition to tho decree, and for costs
of action
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15
ladies

For a Christmas Present what is
better than stylish, comfortable up
5to-date Hat. You viii find them at
Mrs Warren's. cheap too, 45 east. list
South ST.
P. s.A Dole Merry Widow Hat
given With every Hat sold, as long as
they last.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15

LOST. z
& I3IiAG1S FIR SCARE FROM BUGGY
last Saturday night Reward. Return
News Office. y
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15
CARD or THANKS J.

Mrs. Henry Richardson and family
desire to thank their inany relatives
and friends for the sympathy and con-s
ISOLATION ana for the many beautiful
floral offerings received at the funeral
of their husband and father
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15
ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS.
senate Adopts House Resolution for 1t
From Dec. 10 to Jan. i.

Washington, Dee 15.-The senate to-
day adopted the house resolution pro-
yIding for the adjournment of Congress
for the Christmas holidays from Dec.
10 to Jan. 4
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15
THE WHOLE SHOW.

The, case of the state VS.. Harry sins
mons, charged with burglary in the
third degree, was the star attraction in
Judge Dichl's morning session today.
1t was the star attraction for the rea-
son that it was the only attraction, and
the curtain viii not ring. down finally,
so far as the city court is concerned,
until Thursday morning.
" Young Simmons, WHO has given the,
police a great deal of trouble for sew
5erll months is accused of breaking
into II barn on east South Temple street
on Nov. IA and stealing thciefrom a
quantity of wearing apparel belonging
to Sam G. Low. He tried to prove
an abb by stating that he was ut q
football game on the afternoon of the
burglary. Low identified the clothing
found on Simmons but as there are
other matters to be gone into the case
was continued until Thursday. Sim
mons is nov serving a four months
sentence for yagrancy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Hunter will be
here shortly to spend the holidays with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hale.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs W. ". Rice and child
rem left on Sunday for New York.
There they Will spend the holidays
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. T.. l.. Terry have re
turned from an eastern trip.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15

There are three children, the
youngest of whom is 20 years old, and
of whom the mother asks the GUS
stody. She also asks that defendant
be restrained from disposing OF his
property. amounting to about $500,
according to estimate of plaintiff, for
costs of court ana other relief.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15

Mr. and Mrs. u. q. lacking have re-
turned from the east after an an
seuce of several weeks. They are en-
Pertaining James II. Peabody, son or
the ex-governor Of Colorado.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-15

Mrs. G. w Lambourne will be hos
tess at a bridge tea on Friday.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

n.ent- Naturally there was a vast
amount Of needless crowding and
blocking at the pass gate 10 the huge
disgust or all concerned
Should Revise Advertisements
Also, the public did not seem fully
aware of the fact that only che ladv
could be admitted on one paid ticket.
The rule formerly was that one mans
ticket was good for two ladies, and the
change has caused much confusion and
embarrassment,
The ball club carries an ad in al; the
newspapers. and If your eyes are good
you can find II Common business
sense would suggest that the copy Of
that ad be changed in the morning
papers every Friday, and the afternoon
papers every Thursday and Friday, an
nOuncing Friday as ladies' day, ana
that one cash ticket is good for a lady
IN addition, but this has seldom or
much for those in charge of the minor
details Of the clubs MANAGEMENT 10
call up the baseball writer's at rea-
sOnable time in advance and remind
them of ladies day. II would almost
certainly get in the news columns, as
well as the advertising columns. and
il il did not, after such q monumental
fans who 50 loyalty support a losing
team. the CluD would have the proud
satisfaction Of knowing IL had done its
duty In the matter, feaVing the OpprO-
brium for non-publication 20 fall upon
the coarser fiber of the sporting editors
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
CLASSY PROGRAM
FOR CANOE RACES
Interclub Association VIII
Hold Regatta on
May 80.

The outlook for the Interelub Canoe
Associations annual regatta, on May
30, at Sycamore island, is bright. indeed.
There are plenty OF entries. and
among those proposing to participate
are numbered tie leading members Of
the different clubs along both the lower
and upper Potomac. There viii also be
a number OF unique events announced
later.
The regatta committee has about per
fected arrangements for the event, and
will make it point 10 start on time
and TO keep the races going regularly.
so that there will be no unnecessary de-
lay. II has been decided that all con-
testants must be at the starting line
five minutes before their event, in order
TO qualify This will insure dispatch.
Entry blanks may be secured. either
by calling or writing. OF Adrian Sizer.
room sol Colorado building. inclosing
entry fees. The committee wishes again
to call attention 10 the fact that appu-
cation must. be made at once, as the en-
tries will positively be limited 70 4 COM
Portable number.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
Georgetown Team VIII Compete
In Preston School Track Games
Setz, of the New York Athletic Club, Viii Run-Bah-
more City College and Central High
Represented

CAPTAIN Dick has announced that the
Central High School viii have twenty
or thirty entries, as he IS very de-
termined 10 win another trophy cup
He Will have Clancy. Claggett, and him
self in the sprints. Hamilton is a sprint
man. but will IN all likelihood he used
for the hurdles IN the mile. Hide
brand. who ran such a good race az
the Iater-High School games IN the
Gallaudet College grounds last week,
will be entered. He came within an
inch last week Of clipping on two sec
ends from the record made BY Mike
Stuart IN 1923. II he is pushed 2 the
Preston games he should negotiate ne
journey Ia splendid time, and should Be
the favorite for the event. In TIE hail.
Claggett. Dick Rose. and Harvey VIII
be seer, ard as they are all in fine con-
dition, some pretty work should be seen
in this number. Spransy and Tweedy
have been selected for the weights,
and Director Foley is well pleased with
their work.
Technical High School Is depending
on ThraH 70 do most OF its scoring.
and in him the Mckinley School has
crack athlete. Thran is strong. pow
erfuily built. and is going fast nov.
He won the 100 and Z20-yard Gashes AZ
the Inter-High School games, and was
TIE highest individual point winner.
Leper viii be with Thrall. In The hall
mile Hodges is showing form. Corridon
will be with him in the mile, and IN
these two events Hildebrand will be
rushed to the limit In the running
| high jump. Janis and Ballantine are
slated. Ellis, Mccarthy, and Brewster
are 70 be relied upon for the weight
/ events Brewster is putting the sphere
every day, and has improved he IS
the crack stroke Of the Potomac crew.
and stroked the winning Fights OF the
| club m the Middle States regatta. where
the Junior championship was Won ana
later was in tho stroke seat when tne
| intermediates championship was carried
off. He is powerfully built and strong
Prizes Offered.
The prizes will be on exhibition short
| lv likewise the trophy cups that viii
be given to the teams scoring the hign-
est humber OF points The National
Guard Athletic Association has given IT'S
| consent for the entrance Of relay team
/ IN the meet, but what team this VIII De
| matched against can not now be stated
! The National Guard team is one OF the
best teams in this section. and some
| trouble may be experienced in matching
I the soldiers.
/ Captain White, Of the Bloomingdale
/ Club. says he will be in shape for the
| race of his life in the two-nile run The
| Gurley Athletic Club Is determined 10
annex the trophy cup.
| In conjunction with the field and track
meet Il has been found expedient 70 add
a baseball game, and this will top OF
the afternoon. The teams VIII be given
out IN a day or 50. and IL is saiiI viii
be two OF the best that the washi agten
Ianateur ranks can offer.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
LEWIS AND SAXTON
WINNERS AT WHIST
Twenty-four Players Participate
in Weekly Play at
Club Rooms.

Notwithstanding the warm weather
last night a large number played com
pass whist at the Washington Chess,
Checker, and Whist Club
There were az the tables twenty-iour
players and the games were fast and
interesting. AS the result Of Lewis and
Saxton's careful playing they have first
place with plus a For second place
there Is Belt and Cochran, with plus 6.
Their playing was good at times. With
plus T. Young and Turner landed in
third place.
The other scores:
Parker and /. T. Lewis. plus 4
j. NJ. Turner and Nye plus l.
Hutchinson and Hutchinson, plus 2.
TarboX and Sunny, even.
Leith and Nevius minus T.
Fluckey and Pitcher, minus 6.
Lavender and Slime, minus g.
Hutchinson and Tharp minus 7.
Cannon and Smith. minus i.