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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01

Mayor Bransford Is returning 10 the
city council without bis approval an
order 90 the city engineer 20 make an
estimate ON the cost OF ahutments for a
bridge over the Jordan river al Twelfth
south street The order followed a rec
ommondaton 10 that effect from jake
r. Raleigh street supervisor. Tho
bridge in question was supposed 10 be-
long 90 city and county jointly and tho
city has been paying for half the re-
pairs FOR years 10 now transpIres tha.
the bridge is ou the county side OF tho
boundary line.
The matter has been ln the hdnds ~
Commissioner John A. Mackty Whl
spent some time trying 90 induce the
city officials to move With the result
that Raleigh made h.s recommendation
D. the council The commissioners de
rectcd j. ID sWenson. county surveyor.
to represent tine county in estimating
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
NATIONAL BASEBALL
COMMISSION MEETING

cincinnati. Ohio. Sept baseball
men n the two big leagues are here I'd
attend the meeting OF tho National
Baseball commission which opened to-
day
Among them are President Murphy.
Chicago National League club; Presi-
dent Charles Ebbetts. brooklyn Ma
tionals. Fred Knowles. secretary OF the
New York Nationals. representing John
r. Brush. Robert Hedges, president OF
the ST. Louis Americans; President
Johnson. American league; President
Heydler, National league and President
Barney Dreyfns. ~ tho Pittsburg Ma
tlnnal league club.
The drafting season in the Major
lea CUES begins today. For the next Is
DAYS the Majors will have the right 10
draft players from the Minors. Then
the Minors according 20 their classi-
hcation. can cut in until all the best
players are taken.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
TRAINS STALLED BY STORM.
Passengers Stopping Over Here Wait
ing for Repairs.

Trains 2 and 4 castbound on the
Denver s Rio Grande railroad have
been anrulled for today on account OF
the washouts at Mounds al the head
Of Castle valley, between Price and
Green river. II was given out in the
local passenger offices OF the -. g. r. q.
this morning that special for Denver
would be made up this evening and run
out of this city ~ the conditions at
The scene of the washout justified 1--WE
do not propose. however" said Col. BEN
ton, TO run the passengers down there
and hold them for several hours. but
viii hold them hcre until the damage
20 the track has been repaired or a
shoo-hy built around e."
Several hundred passengers bound for
the east are spending the day in salt
Lake city. waiting for a train for tho
east Gen Supt J q. Daley OF tho
Rio Grande Is 90 the scene of the wash
out, directing the operations Of repair
ing the track. II is thought that by
tonight through trains will again be
running over the road
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
F0RTlETH BIRTHDAY
OF PROHIBITION PARTY

Chicago. Sept This Is the fortieth
birthday of the Organization OF tho
Prohibition party and "a celebration Of
the event 40 he held Sept "a. in this
city, was announced here today By Ma
uonal Chairman Jones
According 10 Mr. Jones. n was 20
years ago that 800 delegates from i9
states gathered here IN Farwell hall
and organized the party The following
presidential ana vice presidential can
dldates Of the organization are sim
living and have been invited 20 attend
the celebration
John Russell Michigan vice pres
dent 1871. Henry Adams Thompson.
ohio. vice president, 1850. John N 81
John. Kansas. president, 1854 John q
Wooley Illinois, president 1900; Dr.. j.
y Canhlt, Texas vice president 1891;
Joshua Levering Maryland, president.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
METHoDlSTS WIN OUT IN
PORTUGUESE EAST AFRICA

Cincinnati. O.. Sept. Word has
been received here from New York "
the return from Portuguese East Africa
OF Bishop John c. Hartzeil OF the Meth
odist Episcopal church. who went -
Africa last May 10 iron out the difficult
ties between the Portuguese colonial
administration and the Methodist mis-
sionarics.
Bishop Hartzell. according 70 the IN
formation here. obtained decree rc-
scinding an order that closed 50 mission
schools and also arrived at an agree
ment with Gov. Frereire of imhamnane
by which the mission schools are rec
ognized on the same basis as other eou-
cational Institutions.
Permission was also given the Meth
odist Episcopal church for the printing
in the Portuguese and native languages
OF an text books approved by the gov
eminent for general education.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01

at this time Of the year az he met on
the east side OF the Uintah mountains,
Currant creek Red creek and an the
other streams flowing into the Duchene
river are very high. For six nights he
was compelled 20 sleep on the wet
ground, and the lumhago resulting from
the exposure made IL almost impossible
for him to walk on the way home he
stood on a hummock for an hour In a
heavy storm. and although he had an
UNI brclla. there was not q dry thread on
him when the storm had passed.
The crops Of alfalfa. grain and pota-
toes belonging 10 the farmers along
the Duchesne are said 10 be looking eX-
ceptionally good.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01

to make the big crowd comfortable. The
fear is generally expressed BY and
seekers that Il VII be difficult 10 get
rigs 10 show the country. but this fear
is dlspellcd a. coon as the ilrst look is
taken The lands are all alike and the
promoters say that outside Of locations
regarding the distance from the faii-
road there o. no choice The lay ~ the
land ~ pronounced perfect Tor irriga-
ton being smooth, with no ridges.
breaks. rocks or gravel patches, ana
with just enough slope 20 irrigate by
either the CorruRating or flooding sys-
TENS. and selections can Doe made as
we'll from a map o. by going over tn
ground
An interesting feature for the enter
talnment and instruction of the people
coming here for the land opening is an
exhibit of agricultural products These
are being brought IN by old time set
tiers and stockmen who have been
farming In the Big Lost River valley
for several years, and who are inter-
csted I'm securing new settlers. neigh
bors and better civilization.
Samples OF oats over six feet tall. with
'eads measuring 20 inches long, wheat
that yields so bushels TO the acre,
alfalfa that cut three and onc-half tons
per acre in one cutting. timothy. clover.
barley and tho whole line of vegetables.
Including sugar beets, make up an ex-
hlhit that would be a credit 90 any
county fair One farmer brought In
some limbs from his apple orchard
hanging full OF fruit. which demOu-
strates that this Us country for the
hardy varieties Of fruit
In addition 90 the accommodations
being arranged FOR at the hotels and
private houses that can take care Of
extra guests the railroad company viii
provide as many tourist and standard
sleeping cars AS viii be needed 20
house the people. so that 70 one need
be afraid Of not being made COM
Portable. Arco Is new. but It's citizrns
viii be here with the goods" when the
big crowds come
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
sCRIPPs.McRAE WEDDING.

Detroit. Mich. Sept. announcement
has been made Of the enEagement OF
Holm y. ScripDs of San Diego Cal. and
Miss Edith McRae or this city, The
wedding Will take place at the home Of
the brides parents here Sept. s. after
home IN California
lots q and "a block i. Enrich's
father Of the prospective bride. have
which the pair viii depart for their
been associated for many years IN the
publishing Of newspapers IN the west
and middle west. under the name Of the
Scripps-MoRae league.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
pEvoxsmnE NrRsEnY rLATE.

Derby. England sept The
Dovonshire Nursery plate handicap
Of 500 soyereigns for two years old
distance five furlongs and 100 yards.
was won By Sunshine. August Bel
monts Fond Memories was second
and ~ Pelado third
The London selling plate Of 100
sovereigns. for year olds. distance
q furlongs. was won hy Little Hat
The Game colt was second and August
Belmonta Nahob third.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
STRONG FOR PROHIBITION.
Idaho Sentiment Is Growing, Says the
Rev. l.. 5. Fuller.

The Rev. l.. s. Fuller. the well known
temperance advocate. Is back from
idaho. where he found the prohibition
sentiment 70 widespread as 10 make
sure that the adoption OF state wide
prohibition Is but the matter ~ a COM
pnratively short time Governor Brady,
the present executive. Mr.. Alexander
the Democratic candidate al the last
election. and many other prominent
Idaho politicians have come out fiat
footed for prohibition. Mr. Fuller q
confident the "rummies are on the run
Pie says the reported unfavorable atti-
tude ~ Boise business men toward the
question Is an exaggeratlon, the bus
mess men" quoted I'm the dispatches
being that class moro or less dependent
on the liquor traffic In a commercial
way.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
MRS. ALICE WEBB DUKE.
Believed 20 be Insane and VIII Tn
dergo an Examination.

Chicago. Sept LIN the unkempt, illu-
sion-hauntcd woman whose feverish lips
answered TO the name OF Alice Webb
Duke IN Judge Gimmelrs court here to-
dav. there was enough q remind the
spectato OF the former wife Of Brodie
l.. Duke, the millionaire tobacco manu-
faCturer
Mrs Duke was arrested last night
charged with having failed 10 pay a $40
automobile bill In her cell last night
SHE sang songs from grand opera for
hours. Judge Glmmell, on "a statement
from n physician that the defendant r.
insane held her for examination IN the
county court as 20 her mental state.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
IDAHO CROP NEWS.
Marx Austin says Beets aud Lambs
Are Both -Ttiy satisfactory.

Mark Austin, agricultural superln-
tendent OF the Utah-Idaho Sugar COM
pany for the Idaho fields, b. In the city
today attending sessions of the several
branch managers Of the institution.
preliminary 20 the opening of the fan
campaign ar Austin says the beet
crop in the Snake river valley section
of Idaho looks most promising and In
many places the harvest will be heaV-
fer than last year Re says there viii
also be- heavy shipment OF lambs
from Idaho within the next 30 Or 80
days and a very good price Will be
realized hy tho owners.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
MONUMENT TO MEMORY
OF PERE MARQUETTE

Mackinac Island. Mich, Sept. 1.-Pere
Marquette. the Jesuit missionary, whose
name Is inseparably interviewer with the
early history OF Michigan and the great
lakes was honored here today IN the un-
yelling Of a 5000 monument to his mem
DRY. Tho bronze statue. 10 feet high
and resting on a sub-base 10 feet In
ing erect and clothed in his priestly
robes
Justice William r. Day OF the United
states supreme court. and Rev. Father
Cunningham Of Marquette college OF
Milwaukee. delivered addresses.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
CAPTAIN SHARTLE
PRESENTED TO KAISER

Berlin. Sept 1.--Capt. Samuel g.
Shartle. the newly appointed Amerl-
can military attache, was presented to
Emperor William at the autumn review
today OF the Berlin and Potsdam garri-
sons on the Tempelhof parade ground
The review was the usual brilliant spec
tacle Thirty thousand troops Of all
branches took part in the maneuvers
The emperor and empress returned TO
the palace through the principal streets
OF Berlin and were cheered by the
crowds. Among the Americans who
Witnessed the review were Orville
Wright and Mrs. D. !. Hill wife Of the
American ambassador.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
TRAINMEN SUPPORT
STRIKING STEEL WORKS

Pittsburg. Sept 1.-The striking em-
ployes Of the Pressed Steel Car COM
pany were given the support Of the
Brotherhood OF Railroad Trainmen to-
day when committee Of the latter or
ganization announced that In the fu-
ture they would not haul imported men
10 the works at McKees Rocks. The
decision reached by the trainmen's
union necessitates the company discov-
ering new means Of transporting men
10 McKees Rocks.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
CHARGES AGAINST CROWN
PRINCE GEORGE OF SERvIA

Belgrade. Servia. Sept 1.-The news
paper Sevono. which first published
the story that Crown Prince George
had assaulted his valet, a statement
that resulted in the prince renouncing
his right to the throne, makes another
sensational announcement today re-
garding a French chauffeur employed
bv the prince. II declares the chauf-
feur recently received serious injuries
following which he was conveyed
secretely TO Belgrade hospital. where
he now lies in "A dying condition.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
LORD. DE CLIFFORD KILLED
IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

London sept. Jack southwell Rus
sell. Lord de clifford. was instantly
killed IN an automobile accident today
at Bamber. near Brighton. HIS car
collided with another vehicle ana
turned turtle Lord De Clifford was
horn In 1854 In February. 1905 he was
married to Eva Darlington, who was OF
one time on the stage as one Of the
Gibson girls" In local comedy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
LOOKING OVER
ROOSEVELT TROPHIES

Washington Sept. 1.-The scientists Of
the Smithsonian institution are now sat
isfying their overlooking curiosity as
20 what the first cons gnment Of boxes
containing trophies Of Col RoOsevelts
African hunt. have within their sides.
Upon opening the casks containing the
skins. they were fOun0 to be I'm good
shape. The work Of stuffng the skins
will not be undertaken for some time
and it will probably be two years be-
fore the work is completed
beautiful collection Of birds said
20 be more valuable than the larger ami
mails. is also in the collection.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
GOES AFTER FUGITIVE.

Detective Earl RIPLEY left for Reno
today for Fred A. Baldwin. who was
arrested there Sunday on the charge
OF embezzlement. Baldwin. who is al
So known as Fred Bowen. Is charged
with having missapprOpTiatcd 500
belonging 10 the United Wireless
company, while employed as "A solici-
tor He Is being held In Reno as a
fugitive from justice until the officer
arrives with the requisitlon papers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
WOULD INVESTIGATE
DISAPPEARANCE OF SALMON

Winnipeg. Aug. Sl.-One of the most
important resolutions Of the congress Of
the British Association for the Ad-
vancement OF Science, was adopted to-
day, urging the Dominion authorities
To appoint a committee TO investigate
the disappeaianse Of salmon In British
Columbia. The scientists feel that the
fish viii be extinct in a few years I'M
less something Is done.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
.rRAuns uPoN rmE PUBLIC,

s. what some physicians have called
patent medicines. and 10 is undeniahly
true that some are frauds and some are
even worse, because they are injurious.
on the other hand. there are many
patent medicines such as Lydia F.
Plnkham's Vegetable Compound, and
others which are of real worth. and
are recommended by physicians Of
recognized standing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE MOODY
SUFFERS FROM RHEUMATISM

Haverhill Mass. Sept THAT rheu-
matism and nothing else Is the malady
from which Associate Justice William
RI Moody OF the United States supreme
SQUIRT is suffering. ls the statement
made 10 the Associated Press today by
the justices secretary. John A. l<ratz
Jr
Mr Kratz TODAY explained the secrecy
which marked the coming OF JusticeAoody
yesterday by saying that 10 was desired
FOR the patients sake. that his return 10
he home should be accomplished quietly
and without attracting attention.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
TO BE PROSECUTED FOR
SHOOTING OUT OF SEASON

vancouver. r. e.. sept Earl Grey
governor general Of Canada, who was
lost IN the wilderness 300 miles north
Of here along the coast Sunday night.
viii be made defendant, according to
provincial authorities, In q prosecution
for shooting deer and goats out of sea-
son. Lord Grey and party, including
Lady Sybil Grey. Lord Lacelles and
others. have oeen on a hunting trip
north OF here on the government
steamer Quadr,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
MYSTERIOUS KILLING
OF OKLAHOMA SHERIFF

Hollis. okla. Sept t.-Much mystery
surrounds the death OF J. w. Sims sher-
IN OF Harmon county. who was found
dead In bed yesterday from revolver
wounds. Mrs Sims who was sleeping
with her husband. could throw no light
upon the shooting
The coroners jury today returned a
verdict that sheriff Sims was killed be
unknown persons.
The authorities however declare a
sensational arrest will soon be made.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
mas no WORK IN LAUNDRY.

Mrs. Susie keefe says that John
keefe to whom she was married in
October OF last year has failed 10 full
hl his promise 20 provide for her and
that to obtain her daily bread she
has been compelled TO work IN a laun-
dry and seek help from relatives. all
this while John earns $50 a month. She
asks for a divorce and general relief
from the district court
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
IDAHO LAND DRAWING.
People Gathering al Aroo Looking
over Iands

Arco. Idaho, Aug 81 Crowds on land
seekers are coming INTO Arco every day
90 look over the lands OF the Big Lost
River Irrigation company which are
to he opened a. entry and settlement
sept "a hy "a drawing held by the Idaho
state board of land commissioner.
n Is estimated thai fully 900 people
VIII be- here 10 take part in the PROPOSE
uon and the citizens are providing ways
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
OPEN SEASON FOR OYSTERS.

This is the first day Of September and
the first day Of fan. the day custom and
tradition make oyster eating orthodox
Restaurant men report they have been
selling shell oysters right through the
summer so the opening Of fan merely
marks the reintroductiOn Of oysters In
bulk for consumption The sale of the
latter Is moderately good a steady in
crease being anticipated from now on.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
BOTH C0MBATANTS
WOUNDED IN FIERCE DUEL

Ange ~ the French army fought A
fierce duel with swords this mornlnr
under the high revolving wheel near-the
Champ DE Mars. the relic OF a former
exposition. The contest lasted for enif
an hour and came to en- end only when
each man had been painfully wounded
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
ron SELLING POOR MILK.

Louis Chandollas, proprietor of the
Star Lunch room and q. N Christophes
proprietor of the American Lunch
ROOM were arraigned before Judge
Bowman this morning on the charge of
selling adulterated milk In aheir respec-
tive lunch rooms Their trials were
set for oct l3 aud oct Il respectively
Heber G. Smith. deputy state food com
missioner. IS the compIa ming witness.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
WILBUR WRIGHT WILL
NOT FLY AT ST. LOUIS

Dayton. o., Sept Wilbur Wright
viii not ny at St. Louis in competition
with Glenn II. Curtiss. This informa-
ton was gwen out at the Wright home
BY members Of the family Thus the
offer Of the Aero club Of st. Louis will
20 begging 80 far as any OF the Wrights
are concerned
Curtiss is accused Of infringing upon
the patent rights claimed by the
Wrights and a suit is now pending
against him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
RArrERIEs SILENCE RIFFS.

MeHlla, Morocco. Sept, t-According
10 official reports the Riffs. who are
opposing the advance Of the Spanish
punitive expedition into the Interior OF
Morocco, recently directed heavy
artillery and musketry fire against the
garrison at Sidimusa. They were,
however silenced by the Spanish bat
terics.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
NORTH POLE
DISCOVERED
CONTINUED from page one.l

fIOUTIUUNU TTUU jug" NI''I
Ernest II gharkleton, Who recently TO-
turned from en- expedition that came
very close TO the south pole. when m
formed Of the announcement 81 1T.
Frederick A. Cooks polar success. III
the news o. correct" continued the hel-
tenant. 1T is very remarkable
achievement II must hete been a one
man dash 70 the Dsie, as Dr. COOK =
only companion was Rudolph FRANKIE,
who left the explorer when he was be-
tween Eve and six hundred miles from
the pole"
In an interview yesterday. Lieut.
Shackleton dilated on Commander Rob
ert r. Pearys achievements and said
that II and one reached the north pole,
he expected Peary would be the man
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
MUST PAY BY THE WEEK

Judge g. w Morse OF the district
court made an order yesterday that
Arnold Larcker whom his wife Mabel
Is suing for divorce on the grounds Of
CRUELTY consisting OF beating and kick
Ing her. should pay $3.50 a week tenn
porarv alimony until the case is de-
termined and S35 attorneys fees at
once. The couple were married Sept
"a. 1901.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01

squattertown by last nights hood. Az
though several persons are reported
missing. there is no confirmation Of tho
report that lives were lost when the|
ie-foot wall Of water resulting from nj
cloudburRt In the hills north OF thisl
place. swept over n section OF the town.
The property loss win exceed al
quarter OF a million dollars.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
COURT NEWS
VALUE OF WIFE AND RARY.

Michael Brady Says His Spouse Was
Worth $4,000.
Michael T Brady charging that c.
II. and Sarah Gitsch have estranged
him from his wife. May. and alienated
her affections, has entered suit In the
district court claiming 1920 damages
He says that since his marriage on
oct. l5 1908. he lived happily with his
wife until the Gitschs began 10 take an
Interest I'm his domestict affairs Then
they insidiously gained the affection OF
his wife and finally induced her TO
leave him taking at the same time his
infant daughter The Gitschs took the
wife and child. he says. TO sos Green
street and have induced her TO remain
there with them until she has become
totally estranged from him. He figures
his damages az $4,000 for the loss Of
his wife and $1,000 for the child.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01
GERMAN AyIlTIoN MEETING.

Berlin. Sept THE Berlin Aerodrome
society is engaged in organizing AN avia-
ton meeting 20 begin Sept ~ a. Johan-
niastal and last FOR 90 days An tho
leading avlat0rs have been invited 10 at
tend
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-01

1896 Or. 2. c. swallow, Pennsylvania,
president. I9ot George W. carroll
Texas. ,ioo president 1904 Bugene W.
Chahn. Illinois. president. lsVei Aaron
s Watkins. ohio, vice president, 1908.