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The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-17
PROM|SE OF
LIBERAL
G|FT 7
For New Library and Ad,
ministratiOn Building of
University of Nevada

Reno, April 6-Announcement was
made today by DR.. J. E. Stubbs, prcsl.
dent of the faculty OF the University of
Nevada, that his mission to New York
city, from which he has just returned,
resulted In the promise by Clarence
H. Mackay of liberal donation for
the new library and administration
building OF the university projected
at a cost Of s250.000 and the further
tentative promise of 100000 more
from an undisclosed benefactress, who
is described as the daughter of a mil,
lionaire whose fortune was made in
Nevada mines.
Clarence III. Mackay of the Postal
Cable company, and son OF John w.
Mackay of the big four" has already
given 100000 to the university and
the announcement confirms the report
that he intends to make his native
state the object of regular benefac-
tions No conditions are attached TO
the gift,
The identity of the other prospec-
tive benefactress is a matter OF Sc
crecv and eXcites great curiosity.
On account Of Ill health, Mr.. Mackay
has deferred his intended visit to Ne
vada until next October, and he will
In the meantime go to Europe for his
health.
Upon the completion OF the new
gymnasium, amphitheater and training
quarters, he, with his wife, will visit
the university In October. and renew
acquaintances made in June last.
DR.. Stubs also conferred with DR..
H, H. Wiley Of the Poison squad
fame concerning the enforcement OF
the pure food law In Nevada. which Is
under the supervision of the Nevada
experiment station. a branch OF the
university.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-17

Professor Frank Thatcher, an In
structor at the State Agricultural col
lege at Logan was employed at sal
airy of 500 per month for the bal
ance of the present school year and
for next year. to fill the vacancy OF
B. f. Cannon, who left his position
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-17
Deafness Cannot be Cured

6y local applications, as they cannot reacb&hc
diseased portion of the car. There is only ono
way TO cure Deafness, and that is by consti,,,.
tonal remedies. Deafness IS caused BY an ;o.
named condition Of the MUCOUS lining OF the
you have rumbiing sound or imperfect br.,.
ing. ard when IL IS entirely closed Deafness IL
tne result, and unless the Inflammation car be
.@aKen @ out aud this tube restored 10 its normal
me inc cases out of ten arc caused by catarrh'
winch IS nothing but an nlamed condition of
the mucous surfaces VI
VIC VIII give Ono Hundred Dollars for ,n~
case OF Deafness (oauscd by catarrhJ that eo1.
NOT DC cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
IA Sold by Druggists, 75c. 'o'e'o' o'
Halls Family Pills arc the best
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-17
THE STANDARD: OGDEN UTAH SATURDAY APRIL II 1909

vacant as supervisor OF the manual
training department OF the high
school The appointment of Mr..
Thatcher was made by the board upon
the recommendation OF Superintend-
cnt Mills.
The architects having charge
OF the building OF the new
Ogden high school reported
that tho building of the high school
is progressing very satisfactorily He
rskec that the board take action to-
ward the contracting for the wiring OF
the building for electric lights and
also for the installation Of clocks for
the entire building. Tho board au-
thorized Mr.. Hodgson to draw up the
plans for the wiring and advertise
for bids for the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
COMMITTEE SEEKS
 BETTER SCHEDULES

The railroad and transportation commit tee of the Commercial club called on J. S. B. Thompson, assistant to the pres ident of the Southern railway. yesterday morning and conferred with him relative to the Southerns schedule from Birming- ham to the east
 The committee consisted of Richard W. Massey, chairman; John V. Coe, J. A. Coker, R. F. Collins w. M. Cosby, Henry T. Dean and B. F. Moore. This repre- sentative group found MT. Thompson very friendly but were unable to induce him to make any promises. They showed him how inconvenient it is to wait over six hours or more in Atlanta, when coming home from the east. and insisted that new vestibule service to and fro is absolutely necessary.
 Mr. Thompson replied that he had pre- viously considered the proposition and thought it necessary, but insisted that the road could do nothing to improve it's service until business picks up and rail road legislation slows up.
 The committee also took up with him the matter of allowing stop-overs in Bir- mingham on tickets sold to points in the south and southwest. On this ques- ton he referred them to MT. Hardwick, general passenger agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07

According to c. c. Heidt, chairman of the finance committee of the City Coun- cil the resolution of Alderman A. A. Gambi1f, calling for an investigation of certain alleged irregularities connected with the office of Mayor Ward, is based on a transaction of two years ago, in which one of the Mayors assistants be- came involved.
 After the conclusion of the council meeting last night MT. Gambill, once in the council chamber, and again on the corner of Nineteenth street and Third avenue, was urged to make a statement for publication, setting out the alleged facts on which his charges were based. On both occasions he declined to do so.
 Later, however. Alderman Heidt volun- teered the following statement:
 About two years ago w. B. Copeland, then auditor of the city, found that one of the employees of the city was a few dollars short in the matter of charity rebates, over which he has jurisdiction. I do not believe the entire sum in which the man was short was more than s20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
DETER MINED TO EVADE FLAT TOP

Several days ago a negro named John Sherman tried to commit suicide in the city jail because he had been fined $90 and 1S0 days for the commission of grand larceny and because he was afraid he would be sent to Flat Top. During the course of one night the negro complained of a sore on his body and asked the warden for something to relieve him. The warden gave him some iodoform and after securing it, with the remark, ''pd rather die than go to Flat Top" Sher- man drank the solution.
 The negro became very i'll from the effects of the medicine and it was feared that he would die, so he was removed to the Hillman hospital. Yesterday when City Physician Watts called at the hos ptal to attend Sherman the nurse re- ported that he was practically well and advised that he be removed from the hospital.
 It seems that the negro heard the ad- vice and 1t was then that he took a mo- tion that he neither wanted to go to Flat Top. to stay In jail or even to die. and when an opportunity presented it. self, without attiring himself further than wearing a night shirt Sherman joined the bird gang and took flight from the hospital. He has not been heard from since.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
NEGRO SHOT BY
 OFFICER DIES

It was reported at police headquarters last night that Will Jones, the negro whom Officer Devine shot yesterday morning, had died at the Hillman hos pital where he was removed for med ical attention.
 Upon complaint Officer Devine went to Ninth avenue and Nineteenth street, north, yesterday morning to arrest Jones on a charge of aggravated dlsorderly conduct. and 1t seems that when the officer attempted to arrest the negro he was forced to fight It is stated that the negro knocked the officer down and was running away when MT. Devne shot him.
 The bullet took effect in the thigh and shattered the bone in the leg badly. While it was stated from the first that the negro's leg would have to be amputated, so badly was the bone shattered. it was not thought that the wound was fatal. However. 1t was reported last night that the negro was dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
Heidi Discusses 9He
 Resolution By GambiH

As soon as Mayor Ward was informed of the matter he sent for several of the aldermen and city officials, among which number was myself and explained the situation. He left the solution of the question: Shall we take formal action or shall we endeavor to save young man from ruin?' to us. All of us decided that it would be inestimably better to take the latter course, which was pursued.
 Since that time the person in question has given the city excellent service and on two occasions saved Birmingham a large sum of money. All of us who par tielpated in that conference still believe we did the proper thing and would not hesitate, were another similar case in- volving other parties to come up, to re- peat our action.
 "I know the introduction of the resolu- tion was ill-advised 1 spent about an hour with MT. Gambill Tuesday endeav- bring to dissuade him from introducing the resolution and thought I had suo- ceeded."
 There was very little comment after the council meeting concerning the reso- lution. Mayor Ward was not present at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
GREEKS OBSERVE
 CHRISTMAS TODAY

Today will be observed as Christmas Day by the Greeks in Birmingham. The holiday will be celebrated in a quite way with services at the Greek church on Avenue c and Nineteenth street
 The Greeks observe as Christmas what is known In America as Old Christmas Day, or Twelfth Night, .anuary ', which falls on our calendar 13 days after the holiday observed in this country. The Greeks in America generally observe the day Dy holding religious services.
 Services will be held at the Greek church this morning at 10 o'clock. and every Greek fin the immediate district will be expected to attend. The customary order of services will be observed.
 The Greek population of the Birming- ham district is growing to be no incon- siderable matter. In Birmingham proper and Ensley alone there are about 15O0 Greeks. In a number of lines of business they have come we'll to the front and the colony is gaining prestige fin this district every year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
MEETING TO PLAN
 MUSIC FESTIVAL

The executive committee of the Music Festival association met yesterday aft ernoon in the rooms of the Commercial club and it was decided to hold a public meeting of all the people interested in the proposition to hold a music and flower festival in Birmingham in the near fu- ture.
 This public meeting will occur Satur- day, January and everyone is invited meeting depends the music and flower festival. The committee issued the fol- lowing:
 DO you think that Birmingham should have a musical festival and flower pa- rade? If you do and we believe that you do, it is very important that you should attend a meeting which will be held in the Commercial club rooms at 3:3O D. rn., Saturday, January g. This will be an open meeting for all of those interested in the promotion of musical festival, and you are urged to bring with you some friend Please do not accept this as perfunctory in vitation. Your presence is of importance. Remember the time, Saturday, January 9. S:9O D. m. Remember the place. the Commercial club. Remember the object the musical festival. Yours very truly,
 JOHN B. SHELBY,
 MRS. w. J. ADAMS,
 MISS LEILA KITS,
 MRS. R. F. JOHNSTON,
 RABBI NEWFIELD,
 ''W. D. NESBITT,
 RICHARD W. MASSEY,
 HUGH MARTIN,
 .WILLIAM RYAN,
 JOSEPH B. BABE,
 'tCommittee."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
Special Weather Forecast.

The cold wave is persistent in the north west and this morning it covers the en- tire northern and central portions of the country between the Rocky mountains and the Appalachians. It will overspread the east and south tonight to the Atlantic and the gulf, and it will be still colder In the interior. The cold wave will maintain its severe character, and will continue over the eastern half of the country until about the end of the present week, al- though there will be some moderation in the central west by Friday or Saturday. The line of zero temperature will prob ably extend into northern and extreme western Virginia by Friday morning. The weather will be generally fair except along the eastern slope of the Rocky mountains, where there will be snow for a day or two. MOORE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
ANTI-SAL0ON BODY
 MEETS HERE FEB. 4

The state convention of the Alabama Anti-Saloon league will be held in Bir- mingham February and a few days pre- vious all the field workers of adjoining states will hold a conference here.
 These gatherings will bring such mon ts the Rev. P. A. Baker. president of the American Anti-Saloon league: Judge w. A. Covington of Moultrie, Ga. and a number of prominent Alabamians.
 A very elaborate programme is being prepared, which will include night public meetings. with speaking by the big men of the convention. Business and inspira- tional sessions will be held during the mornings. The convention will hold its sessions in the First Baptist church for two possibly three days.
 The membership of the convention is made up of one delegate from each Sun day school, church. young peoples so- ciety in the state of Alabama. This will probably bring several hundred and 1t Is expected that much will be taught the new sections on the question of law en- forcement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

The jury in the case of Maude Saylor vs w. M. Parsons, which was tried before Judge Lane in the circuit court Tuesday afternoon, returned verdict yesterday morning awarding the plain tiff s35O damages. In the case of Mrs. George Henri ct al. vs. Mamie Herz and Alabama Furniture company, a Judgment for $150 was rendered. The jury is out with the case of J. H. Stall lings vs. Alabama Great Southern rail- road. The case on trial before Judge Lane is that of John Jackson vs. Pratt Consolidated Coal company.
 In Judge Coleman's division of the circuit court the case of Addie Swan, pro ami. vs. c. D. Smith & Co., Is on call. The jury is out with the case of Louis Gelders vs. Benton Brothers.
 In the first division of the city court the case of LitchmanGoodman & Go. ys. E. Zavelo is on trial. The jury in the case of Mccall company vs. B. zayelo returned a verdict for the de- fendant.
 In the second division of the city court only one case was taken up yes- terday. that of Mary A. Lowry vs. Res- seraer Water Works company, which is on trial.
 In the third division of the oity court the case of John Hansard vs. Birniing- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany is on trial The case of W. K. Avery vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company is in the hands of the jury.
 In the chancery court only one case was disposed of yesterday In the case of A. M. Cain vs. T. E. Brents de- cree confirming the registers report and declaring an indebtedness by the respondent to the plaintiff of $339.17 was rendered..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
SETTLE STATUS
 OF AYONDALE

With a view of deciding the legality of the election under which Avondale be- came a part of Birmingham, quo war ranto proceedings have been instituted in the circuit court by the state of Ala bama on the relation of George By Ward, against H. L. Martin, alderman from the Tenth ward, formerly Avondale.
 In the papers which were filed in the circuit court yesterday the contention is set forth that the attempted consolidation of Avondale and MSmingham was null and void and of noseffect for the reas- on that at the time of the election the town of Avondale was not contiguous to the city of Birmingham. The petitioners, at the same time, make the point that Avondale would at the time of the at tempted consolidation have been contigu- ous to Birmingham had the territory be- tween Avondale and Birmingham been legally annexed to Birmingham.
 Judge A. o. Lane will hear the case tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Ellen Wood.

The death of Mrs. Ellen Wood occurred at the residence of her son-in-law, Mir Fred S. Fletcher, at S20 Fifty-ninth street, Woodlawn, at o'clock this morning, where she has resided for the past six years, moving there from Huffman, the old family homestead
 Mrs. Wood was the wife of the late E. E. Wood, who died the latter part of December of last year. She had been i'll for the past four weeks. suffering with rheumatism and slight attack of pneu- monia. Prior to her marriage she was Miss Ellen Perkins of Trussville. She moved to Huffman when quite young, re- siding there until her marriage. At the time of her death she was 75 years of age and leaves seven children. all grown. The surviving children are the Rev. M. M. Wood. pastor of the Baptist church at Furman, Ala, the Rev. R. r. Wood of Mountain Creek; Mrs. O. G. Evans and Mrs. Fred s. Fletcher of Woodlawn, Mrs. T. E. Ogletree of Talladega county, Mrs. w. c. Harris of Huffman, and Mrs. Charles Kernoskey of Hoquian. Washing ton.
 Funeral services will be held this aft ernoon at o'clock at the residence In- torment will be In the family burial ground at Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
RELIEF FUND IS
 GROWING RAPIDLY Three Theatres Are Aiding In
 The Cause FUND IS NOW OVER S1200 Requiem Mass Will Be SoIemnized at St. Paul's Church Tomorrow Morn
 ing for Repose of De-
 parted Souls.
FUND IS NOW OVER S12O0

Several hundred dollars were added to the earthquake relief fund yesterday. The amount turned over to Secretary Victor Torino yesterday was $251 50, which brings the total amount up to $1217 .5o. In addition to this the young women of Rose Sydell's s London Bellies, playing at the Gayety the atre this week, made tour through the business part of town yesterday and raised over s10O, which will be turned over to the proper authorities.
 A benefit performance was given at the Majestic theatre last night, the proceeds of which will go to this fund. This cosy little theatre was filled completely and a large amount of money was taken in. It is believed that the total amount will pass over the s15OO mark with this and the money raised by the young women from the Gayety.
 The performance at the Bijou theatre tomorrow night will also be a benefit per formances, the total receipts there being placed in with the general fund. Over 26OO people can be seated, and with Charley Grapewin as the attraction it is expected that every seat will be taken tomorrow night.
 Tomorrow morning at Il o'clock there will be solemn mass of requiem held at St. Pauls Catholic church for the souls of those who perished in the earth quake. An address in Italian will be made by Father Canepa of the San Marco church of East Thomas. Father Canepa will be the celebrant, while a deacon and sub-deacon will assist.
 All of the Italian societies in the dis trict will attend the mass in a body. They will meet at o'clock in the Mac cabees hall on Fourth avenue and march from there to St. Pauls church.
 A thorough interest in the raising of the relief fund has been aroused in Bir- mingham. The committee is in hopes of raising at least s5ooO fin this district and it is believed this amount will have been subscribed within the next few days.
 Subscriptions received yesterday were as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07

Harilaus Economidy, general manager of The Panhellenic. a daily Greek news paper published in New York city who Is travelling over the United States in tho interest of his paper, is In Birmingham to remam for few days.
 MT. Economidy is spending the greater part of his time mee5ng and visiting his fellow countrymen and is at the same time studying conditions of the Greeks Tn this district. He is a very well informed man and is quite an interesting talker.
 '.There is one thing that might be of interest to your readers said MT. Ecoro- mildly, 'and that is national campaign which is being made among the Greeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
N/iH Pyesent WaY Vessel
 To Heir WAfibe (0nntYy

the construction of a torpedo boat de- stroyer. The fund has already reached the ,000 mark It is the purpose of the Greeks to make up enough money to build a torpedo boat destroyer in this country and then send 1t to Greece to De presented to their Fatherla I'd. Nearly every Greek in the country knows of the campaign and each one is contributing whatever he feels able to give.
 T find the Greeks in the Birmingham district very industrious and very well satisfied. It seems that they have almost monopolized the business of feeding the public here and most of them seem to be doing we'll"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
CITY ITEMS.

Voluntary Petition FiIed-F. l.. Moore and S. L. Briggs, members of the firm known as the Bessemer Transfer com pany filed a voluntary petition in banS- ruptcy yesterday afternoon. They show debts amounting to $15S715, which are due the Bessemer National bank and the Birmingham Buggy company, and several other concerns.
 Senator Miller Taken Home.-Senator Nathaniel l.. Miller was removed from St Vincents hospital to his home yes terday in Shaw & Sons invalid car riage. His condition is greatly inn proved, and while he Is still in a weak condition it is believed that he will be able to be about in the next few weeks. That he was able to be moved to his home comes as glad news to his thous- ands of friends in the Birmingham district.
 Baraca Rally sundny.-The Ruhama Baraca class at East Lake, together with the other Baraca classes in the Birmingham district will hold their ral- ly next Sunday, January 10. A special committee with w. l.. Tate IS chair man. was appointed several weeks ago to plan for this day; among other things to see that every man out of Sunday school receives an invitation to 
 letters have been sent out. The largest crowd in the history of Baraca classes in Birmingham is expected out Dr. G. w. Macon, the teacher of the class, will have charge.
 Find stolen Property.-City Detec- lives Cole and Disheroon have placed under arrest Virginia Goldsten on charge of grand larceny. Upon suspi- cion the officers visited the home of the woman, on Avenue c and Twenty fifth street. Tuesday night and upon searching the house found goods which the detectives value at about $400. A lot of ladies fine wearing apparel, in- cluding eight silk rain coats and quite a number of fine silk skirts was re- covered. A number of the articles were identified yesterday by merchants of the city and the remainder of the goods is being held at police headquarters for Identification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07

We wish to announce to our friends and the public that we have moved our place of business to No. 5514 First avenue, Woodlawn, and are now better prepared to handle the undertaking business than ever before, in fact we are thoroughly equipped for handling any and all classes of funerals Our funeral car is second to none ard our ambulance service is quick and careful. We are the only licensed erlbalmers in Woodlawn. We will take pleasure in showing anyone through our new place.
 WOODLAWN UNDERTAKING CO. Both phones No. 70. s. w. Woodin. Prop.