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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-04
G. A. r. PROCLAMATION ISSUED

capital city. a paramount consideration
is the comfortable housing and entertain
ment Of these visitors. Patriotic pride
in our guests, and local pride in the abil-
~ of our state TO properly care for them.
insure a satisfactory discharge Of this
obligations: but 1T is not amiSs 10 remind
our citizens thus early of their duty in
response to such calls as may be here
after made in the matter OF entertain-
ment,
No section of the country lends its
combination of scenic and historic inter-
est moro attractively; no locality Its eli
matte and natural rccreatVe advantages
more prodtably than the state of Utah.
No people bear prouder distinction for
their hospitality than the residents, OF
our state. And no more auspicious time
could be afforded for displaying these
characteristics than the occasion OF the
q. A r. encampment-a union OF oppor-
tunities OF which all should take advan-
tage.
To the end that the people Of our state
may be fully awake to the Importance OF
this memorable occasion: that Utah may
I'LL the distinguished position of host 10
her honored guests creditably and well.
l. William Spry, governor OF Utah. do
recommend the immediate hearty coop
Grafton of business, social. educaional
tering OF a spirit in the people. OF Utah
TO extend TO the Grand Army OF the Re
public. during the encampment of the
coming August a welcome voiced by
every soul within the state OF Utah. cor
dial, sincere and material:
This welcome should find inspiration at
the family hearthside. impressing the
lesson that In doing honor 10 patriots we
do but pay homage to that which makes
PATRIOTS possible-pa triotism and loyalty.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-04
MOTHERS DAY WILL BE
CELEBRATED SUNDAY

The celebration of mothers day by
the Modern Woodmen of America will
he carried out Sunday, May 9, in this
city, according to the order recently
issued by Head Consul Talbot. The
communication follows:
Those of MS who have a. mother near
by, let there be n special effort TO call
upon her and show our appreciation OF
what her life and influence upon us have
brought Those of us whose mother is
in other parts OF the country, let us see
In 1t that n letter is written to her on
this day, breathing for her comfort and
encouragement some message that shall
gladden. her heart and make her life the
sweeter. Those OF us whose mother has
gone to her final reward in her sweet
memory. let us place the white flower
upon her grave, or, il so circumstanced
as not to be privileged to thus honor her
memory, let our minds and hearts dwell
upon her virtues and perform helpful
service by giving to some sick or unfor-
tunate in hospital or prison. special SYM
pathy and consideration for their en-
couragement aud help, gaining character
and capacity to serve by the uplift that
shall come to US in the act. Let every
member of our society who Is away from
home write TO his mother; let every mem
Der OF the Modern Woodmen OF America
on this day wear the white flower in
memory and honor of the best mother
who ever liyed.-hiS mother.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-04
Springville News,
cial to THE Tribnne,


sPRINGNII-LE. May 3.--!Today was "a
public schools OF this city, The new S23-
900 high school building was opened TO-
day TO the high school students, and the
day has been one OF iolliication by the
pupils and teachers Of the public schools
Ihe day celebration was ushered In by
the ringing Of bells at o'clock this
morning, and at $50 the high school pu-
pills paraded Main street headed by the
juvenile band of this city. They marched
10 the new high school building. where
a short programme was given, consisting
OF the singing Of America" and other
patriotic songs by tho pupils and short
remarks by Trustees Huntington. Pack
ard and Dunn, Editor d, c. johnson of
the Springyile independent, Superiptend-
cnt n. *. Nealson OF the public school,
and Prof; Wingate, principal OF the high
something for the citizens of this city to
feel proud of. for II Is one Of the finest
in the state and Is fitted up In the most
modern style.
The fruit and other crops have been
greatly damaged by the last heavy frost,
but the damage is not as great as was
at first reported.
property abuttIng on Hobble creek are
very much worried over the prospect OF
high water which is likely to be very
great, Hobble creek has already reached
the highest water mark since 1862. and
persons acquainted with the condition OF
the snow In the Hobbe creek watershed
state that high water hasn't yet COM
some OF the best lands below town. and
Utah lake also has risen higher than
for many years and has covered acres OF
good ground -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-04
KAYSVVllE NEWS
Special to The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune.
KAYSVILI.E. May 3.--The Western
Union Telegraph company and the Tel
luride Power company are rebuilding
their lines through this county. This
means an expenditure OF over 100000
The Western Union Telegraph company
commenced stringing poles along their
right Of way or along the right of way
OF the Oregon Short Line railroad, from
Salt Lake. a few days ago. The Tel
luride Power company is likewise re-
building its pole lines. The poles are
being replaced with steel and wooden
towers which cost about $3.50 each. The
1t much better for the farmer ii Will
not interfere so much with ploughing,
harvesting. etc.
Lie Roy Marsh has been reappointed tree
inspector for Davis county by the county
commissioners
Mrs. Ray George. Mrs. irwin T. Page,
Mrs, Willard Harris and Mrs. William
Beager. Jr., were all operated on at the
Layton hospital last week for appendi
citis and when last heard from were do
ing as well as could be expected.
The funeral services over the remains
of Mrs. Vilate Bennett King. who died
on Thursday, were held at the Kaysvllle
meeting house Sunday at noon and were
Rosel Hyde. James Criddle James Smith
John r. Barnes. Alex Dawson, Sr., and
Bishop Henry II. Blood More than sew
cnty vehicles followed the remains to
the Kaysville cemetery. where they were
laid TO rest.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-04
FORMER MINING MAN
IS CALLED BY DEATH

Edward Richards. prominent a few
years ago in the mining circles Of this
district, who of late years had made his
residence In Denver. died at 10 o'clock
Monday morning OF heart failure at his
Salt Lake home, 163 Eighth East street.
MI Richards was sc years old. He
had lived in Salt Lake for nineteen years.
He left Salt Lake some years ago and re-
moved to Denver, where he lived for a
number OF years. Since his residence In
Denver he had spent much of his time
travelling for his health and had recently
been in California. When he returned TO
Salt Lake Saturday he was apparently
in better health than he had been for
some time.
not vet been definitely made. it is proba-
10 that they will be held from the resi-
dencc Wednesday. The body will be sent
TO Denver for interment
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-04

ernment hospital for the insane. with a
salary OF SSa0 per year and maintenance
at the institutions; miller and engineer on
both the Uintah and Ouray reservations,
with salary Of 5000 per year. and in
spector OF huls Of steamships. with a
salary of $500 per year. The examination
for this last position will be held in Feb
ruary Also an examination on June
for the position Of inspector of weights
and measures, with a salary OF from s1f00
10 $500 per year.
THE NINETY-FOURTH anniversary OF
the birth OF Patriarch James Leach was
celebrated by the people of the Second
ward in the ward hall on Sunday evening
and was one Of the most enjoyable occa-
sions OF Its kind ever held in the ward
II was under the auspices OF the mutual
Improvement boards of the ward. Pres
ident John r. Winder delivered an address
10 the people present which was followed
by addresses by Harrison Spcrry. John
Il. Caine and Bishop II. c. Iverson The
! musical programme consisted of solos by
Mrs. Whipple. who is 80 years of age;
Mrs. Flossie Elggren, a trio by Miss Lucy
Bronson. Lorenzo Elggren and John Rob-
inson. Other numbers were by John Rob
inson and Robert Siddoway. AT the close
of the affair the congregation joined in
| singing America"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-04
PROVO NEWS NOTES

PROVO. May 3.-Articles OF incorpora-
ton OF the East Tintic Mining company
were filed with the county clerk today.
The company is formed to develop the
East Tintic Terminal mining claims Nos.
l to 3, inclusive, situated in East Tintic
mining district. The principal place of
business Is Provo. The capital stock is
100000 in 1O-cent shares John BeDsel-
president; Royal 7. Barney, secretary
and treasurer. and these. with John L,
Bestelmeyer, Alfred l., Booth and j. w.
Beasley, are directors.
is now cutting stations below the 200-foot
level. preparatory to taking out ore for
shipment, which will commence in a short
time.
c. L. Kofford. rural mail carrier. has
resigned his position to go into the fruit
business. Nerle Decker has been appoint
ed 10 take Kofford's place.
DR.. Fred W; Taylor; accompanied by
OF the Provo General hospital. left for q
trip through the east yesterday. Dr..
Taylor and Miss Johnson will visit hos
pitals in Chicago, Cleveland Washing
ton, Phladelphia. New York and other
cities and DR. Taylor will attend the
American Medical association In Atlantic
City. June to 10.
James l.. Meldrum has begun suit in
the district court against Lucian N. and
Edwin S Hinckley to quiet title to sixty
acres of land northeast OF Provo. Mr..
Meldrum also demands $500 as damages
Tor trespaSS and asks that defendants be
restrained from entering upon the land in
question and tearing down fences, pend
Ing the hearing of the case.
A marriage license has been issued to
Wesley Lowe OF st. Louis, Mo, and Nellie
Sessions OF Provo.
Thomas Alleman OF Provo and w. A,
Phillips OF American Fork left today over
the Rio Grandc Western for a two weeks
prospecting trip along the Green river
In southeastern Utah.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-04
I'm Hotel Corridors

r. LOUGHBOROUGH. for the past four
years the day clerk al the Beaumont ho-
tel in Ouray. Colo, began his duties
night clerk at the Kenyon hotel Monday
night
G. II SCHLACKE. vice president OF
the Denver & Rio Grandc railroad, of
Denver, Colo. is a guest of the KDuts-
ford.
T. ]. LESHER. prominent in the manu-
facture OF store fixtures at Lansing, Mich,
is registered at the Kenyon.
S. W. ECCLES of the American Refin-
ing and Smelling company Is guest at
tho <nutsford,
AMONG tho guests at the Knutsford
are A. s. Hughes, general traffic man-
ager Of the Denver & Rio Grande rail-
road, with Offices at Denver. and Edward
rhomason of Phoebe. New. prominent in
the mining world.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-04
OGDEN CITY COUNCIL
HAS A BUSY SESSION
Number of Matters of Import
ance Disposed of by
the SOlOns.
Special to The Tribune.

Special To Inc ITlDuHe.
OGDEN. May "a communication
from the Utah Light and Railway COM
pany, asking the approval Of two bonds
OF $4,000 each to be given by the COM
pany to insure the city against any dam
age resulting from the installation of its
gas system. was presented TO the city
tR''L, the local m manager ;" Of the company, and
Attorney G. r. HoIlingswor5h were t,e pres pres
pany, The company agrees TO protect
the city from all damage from eNcaya-
tons for period OF n five years nei RS ,ItnS Tn9
Savings and Trust company as surety,
will be prepared in a few days and active
work begun on the. gas main extension.
After some debate the forms of the bonds
were approved.
A communication was received from
the J. p. O'Ncill Construction company:
asking for the settlement Of claim OF
S2S1l.30 for extra work done on sewer
district No. 10. The claim was referred
to the sewer committee. city attorney and
city engineer for a report.
The council accepted an lnyitation
from A. @. Campbell, assistant engineer
Of the Hartman line, to inspect the
Twenty fourth street .viaduct next
lowing this Inspection. the viaduct will
be thrown open to the public.
A retail liquor license was granted to
II. II. McIyer of the racing association
for a period of three months. PLUMBERS
licenses were issued to James McBeth,
w, ]. baltimore Halrerson Bros. and
The presentation Of a bill for $3.50 for
expenses to Devils slice, by City Enei-
neer a. s. Parker and A. s. Steed, oocca :
stoned considerable debate; Councilman
Powers declared that the city should not
bear tho expense, as cement test for
which the officials went to Devils Slide
was of no use to the city, The blu, how
ever was allowed. a number OF other
routine matters were disposed OF.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-04
| MURRAY YNEWS NOTES

Special to The Tribune.
MURRAY, MAY e@,,.,rFnneral services
who died sunday morning of heart fall
urc, will be held Tuesday afternoon from
the First ward chapel on Vine street.
Mrs, Smith was well known and highly
respected by all who knew her. She has
been resident Of Murray for twenty
seven years, and is the mother OF SIX
teen children-eleven boys and five girls,
She was born at Rugby. England. Feb
ruary Is. 1892. She was the mother OF
City Councilman Daniel Smith OF this
place.
the Bennion ward meeting house today 10
pay their last respects 10 the memory Of
Mrs. Thomas Rich. who died at her home
in Taylorsville Friday evening The
bishop OF Bennion ward oftciatcd at tho
services. and three members Of the ward
delivered short addresses over the re-
mains The ward choir rendered some very
beautiful music. There was a beautiful
array Of floral offerings I'm evidence, tes-
tifyine 10 the high regard in which Mrs,
Rich was held In tho community. Inter-
ment took place in the South Cotton
The Liberty, Pioneer and Arlington
schools In Murray City will dismiss for
the summer vacation the middle Of May.
The final examinations are being given.
and from indications this years gradual
ing class will be a large one. An clabor-
ate programme is being arranged for COM
nlencemcnt day.
The new Sunday closing law, which
went into effect here a short time ago. is
being lived up 10 by the owners of re-
freshnent parlors Of this place. All sa-
looms since the new law has been III
vogue have been closed tight on Sunday,
so far as outward appearances would in
dicate,
Contagious and infectious diseases are
on the decline here. During the past
three months. whooping cough was quite
prevalent and a number OF deaths re-
Suited from the epidemic. Smallpox and
scarlet fever cases are very scarce. how
ever. as there Is still one or two cases in
evidence.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-04
MEETING IS HELLO BY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
recommendations Are Made Re-
garding Conduct of State
Industrial School.
Special to The Tribune,

Special to The Tribune
OGDEN, May 3.--The board OF trustees
OF the State Industrial school held long
session this afternoon In the office of
Secretary c: r. Hollingsworth.
me members of the board. who Wis
inspection tour as a committee Of tho
{o' Whoie' reported that conditions were
found satisfa ctoTy Some, changes were
of more comfortable beds for the inmates
ana the cons truction of three fire escapes
@ IN the IN, main 5 building. For this latter pur-
pose the board will request an appropria-
\aminers.
:, Assistant Superintendent William
ltneaso kneass was placed IN charge OF the
in the future will be the issuing OF daily
supplies TO each department. To relieve
him OF part of his clerical duties the
Thomas to employ clerk.
DR., G: A, Dickson was elected physi-
cian and surgeon for tho school at a sal
June !. Joseph Burdette of Salt Lake
was elected state parole agent at sal
airy OF $40 r month and expenses, under
authority of an act passed by the recent
legislature.
All applications for parole on file with
the board Were passed over until the reg
hold Its regular monthly meetings the
first Saturday In each month, unless that
day falls on the first Of the month; in
such case the meeting 20 be held on the
second Saturday at 2;@o p. m.
The board decided to arrange An eX
hibit OF the work done in the manual
training department at the school, to be
placed in the L tab building at the Alae-
ka- ukon- Pacific exposition.
On motion Of Harry Joseph, the parole
OF Eddie Knox OF Salt Lake was revoked
and the younsster Will be returned to the
school
An adjournment was taken until next
Tuesday afternoon at 2,2o o'clock.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-04
Park City News,
special to The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune.
PARK CITY, May S.--Miss Nora VA.
son. the eighteen -year-old daughter OF
John H, Wilson OF this city, died at the
Miners hospital this morning from an at
tack of appendicitis. The young lady
was taken TO the hospital on Thursday,
at which time. an operation was per-
formed, but owing 10 her weakened con
dition she was unable to withstand the
operation Miss Wilson was well known
in this, city, and her death comes as
shock to her parents and manN friends:
She was n bright and lovable girl, and
her cheerful smile will be missed by her
host of friends. The deep sympathy OF
the entire community is extended to the
bcreaved parents.
Antoine Hojer, young man employed
al the DAILY Judge mill, met with pain
full, though not serious accident yester-
i'm the mill and badly crushed. The at
tending physicians look for no serious
results
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-04
News of the lnterInOuntain ReqiOn
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE IS
ORGANIZED At OGDEN
Members Of Federal Bunch Are
Present and Make
Speeches.
Special TO The Tribune.

Special TO The Tribune.
OGDEN. May 3,--With the membership
of fifty the local branch OF the National
Republican league was organized tonight
at the county building. The officers
chosen were: George H. Davis, president;
M G. McCracken. vice president: W. N.
Peterson secretary Thomas B. Farr'
posed of J; E. Bagley. w c, Howell and
William Glasmenn also was chosen
Goyernor William spry,, United States
osep6 and others II from sa
present and spoke. Each stated the pur-
poses of the organization as being for
the, younger men of the party separate
committee acting in harmony with that
organization.
]. F. Turner. the organizer, was pres
lican party was lau6ed and incidentally
the Importance of Senators Smoot and
Sutherland in the national house, by Gov
ernor Spry and District Attorney Booth.
The latter said: "The Republican party
is the only party fit TO govern and it is
just as important to preach Its principles
as TO teach honesty"
Governor Spry said that So per cent or
the boys and girls Of the state go into
the Republican party when they reached
maturity. and the purposes OF the league
are TO act as an auxiliary association with
the main party organization. The gov
ernor predicted gGeat prosperity for the
state in the next ten years and asked
that all pickering and strife be laid aside
and every Republican work for the bcsp
interests of the party,
Harry S. Joseph spoke Of the grave dan
ger of free wool and free lead. asserting
that such conditions would mean that
L. 900 men OF the state would be uncm-
ployed. at an annual loss of Sl2,000, 600
to the state.
On motion of Judge V. G. Gunncll.
thanks were extended TO the visitors for
their assistance in launching the organi
Zation here. On motion OF William Glas-
some time this summer for the members
of the league.
When the roll for membership was
passed around the first signer was A
w. Brown, former Democratic council
man, who recently entered the Republican
ranks 4 motion was made by Moroni
Skeen that The chalr appoint 4 nominal
ing committee Of seven. This motion
was amended and substituted by one
from William Howell. that the committee
be appointed from the house. The lat
ter motion prevailed, and Oscar b. Mad
son. Fred Nesbitt Thomas 3. Farr. Geo
Halveson. Moroni Skcen.. William Howell
and John Paglcy were chosen,
This committee retired, and after 4
stormy session in which Howell led the
fight for McCracllen for president and
Jalverson Staunchly supported Davis tor
! the position, the final vote was four fol
Davis and three for McCracken.
The meeting vas called TO order short
ly after o'clock, with George II. Davis
chairman, and Samuel Dye, temporary
secretary,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-04
GREAT SALT LAKE is
HIGHER THAN USUAL

The officials of the weather bureau
made the semi monthly measurement OF
the Great Salt lake on Saturday which
measurement brought TO their attention
the fact that the lake at the present time
Is higher than il has been at any time
in several years past. After compari-
son OF the measurements on Saturday
with those taken at the same time last
year. the result showed an increase of
one foot above the zero mark established
by the bureau last year,
Each fifteen days OF the year these
bureau, and during the past year the in
crease has been remarkably greater than
at any time during the past few years.
During the last fifteen days the water
has risen one-tenth Of foot
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-04
VALUATION FIXED
At s14,379,545
This Is Shown by Tax Rolls of
Weber County for Pres
ent Year.
EXCLUSIVE, HOWEVER,
OF EQUALIZATION BOARD
Increase Over Last Year Is Es-
timated at Approximately
$500, 900.
;pecial TO The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune.
OGDEN, May 3.-The tax rolls Of
Weber county submitted to the county
commissioners today by County AS
SCISSOR Edwin Dix show property
valuation of $l4,379,545. These fig
ures do not include the additional val
nation which is expected when the re-
vision of the state board of equaliza-
tion is completed, The board of equali-
county valuation of property submit
/, ted by the county assessor. If this
same amount is added this year the
total will be S17 ,063, PIP, or an increase
over last years. valuation Of $49S,T7S.
The report of the county assessor does
not include the waterworks system of
the city. which was purchased the first
of the year. and will not become tax
able property until next year.
In a report to the county commits
sioncrS the county board of education
estimates that $66.050 will be needed
to maintain the schools of the county
next wear. This includes 100000
needed for teachers salaries and $4,000
for the building fund. The board of
education in ITS report declares that
this fund Will be derived as follows:
From district taxation, $50 1000; coun.
tv s share Of state school tax, $l6,400;
regular levy in the county for school
purposes, $l0,05D.
Election to Be Held.
County Clerk Samuel DYE sent n
communication to the board declaring
that 4 special election will be held in
the county June 8 10 decide the qucs-
tion of voting one-mill tax levy for
fifteen wears for the purpose Of erect
ing Il state capitol. The board author
lied the county clerk TO make all ne
cessary arrangements for the election.
Several tracts of land were ordered
sold by the board for delinquent taxes.
a small tract 6 feot by 303 feet on
Grammcrcy avenue was sold this morn
ing TO Henry w Wistner for 500 to
satisfy claim of the county for $2l.30
taxes. j.. +. Bratz was one of the
bidders.
Superintendent n, III. Thomas of the
State Industrial school Informed the
board that arrangements had been
made at the school for n temporary
detention homo for incorrlgible young
sters until other arrangements are
made.
A liduor license was issued to the
Hermitage hotel in Ogden canyon for
the summer season. a meeting was
called for the county board of health
to meet at the county building next
SATURDAY. moruinD AT 10 o clock, at
which time q more complete orCaniza-
ton will be perfected