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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
Can You Tell the Cause
of Your Trouble

Are you sometimes discoura ged, and
think you'll never be any better?
Can you tell the cause of your troubiI
or what makes you sick?
Do you know that about nine-tentas
of all sickness is caused by kidney trou-
ble2
Have you ever stopped to think that
your kidneys may be the cause of your
poor health?
Most people do not realize how muciI
work the kidneys are required to 90
every day
Every drop of blood in the body must
pass through and be filtered by the kid
neys thousands of times a day.
How can they do their work well If
they are Sick2
If your kidneys need treatment, DR..
Kilmers Swamp-ROot. the wonderful.
kidney remedy, will prove to be just the
medicine you need.
If you will write to DR. Kilnner & Co.,
Binghamton, n. Y, every reader Of this
paper, who has not already tr1S
Swamp Root, the great Kidney, Liver
and Bladder Remedy, may receive q
sample bottle by mall absolutely free.
You can purchase the regular fifty-ceny
and one-dollar size bottles at all drug
stores.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
WESTERN RAILROADS
INCREASING MILEAGE

At several of the local railway offices
some very interesting statistics are on file,
collected by united efforts of railway in
terests. showing mileages of new railway
lines and extensions east and west OF the
Mississippi river. with comparisons be
tween 1867 ard 1908 IT is noted that only
FOL miles were laid east of the Mississippi
in 1908. as compared with lisa miles of new
rails in 1907, while west of the big river
the decrease in 1908 over 1907 was only
about 2S.2 per cent The 1908 record west
Of the Mississippi is 2-455 miles; for 1907
3 420 miles
Montana, which was tenth in the list IN
1907. with 1qf miles. is first in 1905, with
81 miles. The total was built by three
railways, the Great Northern building 161
miles. the Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul,
and the Northern Pacific q miles. LouiSi-
ana, in first place in 1857. dropped to ninth
place in 1908. the number of miles built
being. respectively 3sf miles and 10 miles.
The five leading states in 1893 are all n
the western section. except Virginia, and
are reported as follows: Montana, 537 +;
Washington. 1863; California. 3l4; Virginia.
16S: Arkansas, 176. In 1897 the five leading
states were: Louisiana, 3S4; Texas, 339 (;
South Dakota. 80: Washington, 80: Fl5-
rida, PSI 1t is noted that with the excep-
ton of Florida. these were also all in the
western territory
These statistics" said a railway man
yesterday. ARE important in that they
show constant prevailing increase in
mileage for the western half of the coun-
try"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
C.. H. CUTTING GETS
DESERVED PROMOTION

Another change in the line of earned
promotions was announced yesterday in
the office of the Salt Lake Route c. II.
Cutting. who has been holding the pO-
sition Of passenger agent, has been ad-
vanced to the position of city passenger
agent and will be the chief assistant of
Kenneth G. Kerr when the latter arrives
to take charge of the Salt Lake office.
Mr. Cutting is thoroughly a citizen of
Salt Lake Previous to becoming con-
nected with the Salt Lake Route he was
with the Pullman company for three
years. and prior to that time was en-
gagged in the grocery business in this
city He has served the Salt Lake Route
about two years
J. W Cutting. brother of C w Cutting.
formerly travelling freight agent for the
oregon Short Line, is now private secre-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
PHILLIPS CHURCH ANNUAL
Fluctuations Are Exchanged on the
Growth and Prosperity Of
Flourishing Parish.

The congregation of Phillips Congre-
gatiousl church enjoyed the annual re-
union. dinner and business meeting last
evening. all combined i'm one evening Of
enjoyment Felicitations on the growth
and prosperity of the church were ex-
changed on all sides. The evening be
gan with a delicious dinner served by
the ladies of the church, when over a
hundred sat down To laden tables.
Following this. reports were read from
the various departments Of the church.
showing the work for the past year.
The first was given by Rev. p. A.
Simpkin. and reviewed very briefly the
work done by the pastor Of the church.
Mr.. Simpkin took the opportunity to
speak a short eulogy of Rev. ". J.
Larkin- who had filed the pulpit dur
ing the absence of the pastor last SUM
meT.
The treasurer's report showed a salts
factory condition Of the church finances,
and the report of the Ladies Aid
showed great amount Of work done.
The Sunday school showed a growth or
over 50 per cent, and the Christian En-
deavor society the same. The last
named organization reported a -four
ishing mission Sunday school on the
west side. The boys and girls clubs
were reported in fine condition.
In the election all the old officers were
reelected and two new deacOns, W. 3.
Mccartney and f. Z. ScObe, elected as
well. Some short talks especially eulo-
CYSTIC Of the workers in the church were
made following this, although MIR. Simp-
kin made his escape and refused e.
| listen to the words of praise given him
| by the trustees.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
> Oaden Briefs.

license to marry was issued yesterday
to Robert L. Bottom and Miss Alma X.
Berg, both of Park City. Utah.
An order was issued in the district court
yesterday appointing Thomas J. Keogn
administrator o fthe estate of the late
Thomas KeOgh.
c. J. Smith. supervisor of the Pocatello
national forest. vas in ogden yesterday in
connection with business of the depart
ment.
Judge Baglcy held n session Of the city
court Yesterday in the absence of Judge
J. d. Murphy and disposed OF a number
Of cases whore the prisoners were charged
with drunkenness and other petty Of
fenses.
ment by the city council last Mond y
evening went into effect yesterday. when
Ben Ternes resumed the duties of desk
sergeant and George Wardlaw assumed
the duties of assistant night detective.
A cabiegTam was received in Ogden yes
terday from Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Healy,
who were thought to have been in south
ern Italy at the time of the earthquake
The Healys are now in Rome This Is
the first direct news received from them
For the alleged theft of a sweater from
the Bee Hive rooming house, Q. W. Speck-
hart was arrested last evening. He will
be charged with petit larceny. George Nc
Closter was also arrested last evening OF
a similar charge in connection of the theft
OF some clothing from AivOrd's second
hand store.
Word WAS received here yesterday e
the effect that Arnold Murphy. who was
formerly employed in this city. had beer
killed by train at Butte, Mont. Murphy
came to ogden from Nashville, Tenn
during the construction of the Ogden
Lucin cutoff and left for California after
its completion
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
IRIS. PETTY SEEKS FREEDOM
Husband Threatened to XIII
" Ter If She Didn't Marry
Him

-t.. v-ss forced to remarry her 1or-
ll1 lend at the point of the gun Is
~ -, made by Mrs. May NJ. Petty
IS married to Charles c. Petty IN
q .i-v Nov -, 1905, IN a letteI 70 'no
,v clerk In which she ashS 4V -, q
~ ~ as 10 her actions at the time
- marriage. -ta
Z lf .-' of the Pettys attracted consid-
lls -tt.rti0n at the time they were IN
rs9s yyIeu they applied at the clerk
igleli "a license. Mrs Petty wept cOpl-
,'fce "a srappod out her answers to the
,ls. g n the deputy clerk in way tnat
-,s was On anything but happI
90 ~ mind Petty gave his place OF
.-5snce as EastOn' IA ana MIS-,
fi,.1II.---- home was in Key West. Fla Al
so lu.---,-i,.e the license they were married
y - George d. FOlkman at the county
l e. uuring the entire ceremony the
tl..l- I'm tears and when at its con-
bH0s pet+y tried to kiss her she turned
dlaSSo,5 svgsv. the kiss landing far over
~ cheek. near the ear.
OF s ~ fbe ceremony Petty handed Elder
imam an envelope. which the eloer
t1lrht contained 80 gold piece w neh
u.'75o,l,la had gone FOlkman opened the
~ .io1a and found a silver dollar instead.
also a note which explained
tbo enclosed amount was all the mon
- 90 had and that he would pay the
Inc al some future date.
Letter from Mrs. Petty received at
j. .ls-t's office yesterday was dated
80 Nav. She writes that she was
80 10 marry Petty at the point OF a
e ~. and chat he said he would kill her II
-l- -sfTsed. She now seeks to have her
s,..--isre suuuHed and thinks an account
- actions here would substantiate her
..,rr ABOUT the forced marriage The
p..t~s have two children
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
PRICE OF BREAD BOOSTED.
Retailers Now Get 25 LoaVes for 81
Instead of IS.

The leading bakers Of the city yes
terday announced an advance in the
price of bread. It is very slight, how
ever, and the majority Of consumers
will not be affected. that is, unless a
further increase should be made. Here
tofore the price TO the trade his been
twenty-eight IOaves for a dollar, which
enable retailers to sell six loaves for a
quarter. Yesterday the price was fixed
at twenty-five loaves for a dollar,
which brings the grOceT's margin down
to one cent and results in making the
price ; cents straight As most families
buy less than five lOaves at a time the
difference VIII not he generally felt
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
FOR OLD PEOPLE.

After reaching the age OF forty the
human system gradually declines in
viriiity and strength and becomes less
able each year to combat sickness 1t
Is then that the accumulated pOisOns i'll
the blood make themselves manifest by
rheumatic pains in the joints, muscles
and back.
These warning twinges should be
promptly relieved and serious illness
avoided by using the following pre-
scription which shows wonderful re-
suits even after the first few doses, and
it will eventually restore full physical
vigor.
zone ounce compound syrup Of Sar-
saparilIa: one ounce TOris compound
half pint of highgrade whisky. This
to be mixed and used in tablespoonful
doses before each meal and at bedtime
The bottle to be well shaken each
time" Any druggist can supply the
ingredients.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
FOR DIES MONIES PLAN.
Chamber of Commerce oHcIaIly
Gives its Endorsement.

Na meeting of the chamber of COM
7srra last evening that organization went
IN record as favoring the Des MONIES
,isr If government and a committee con-
si.firq of ;. II. Browne, A. Z. Pratt and
: smith was appointed TO confer with
essr ogden organizations working for the
sd1ation of the plan
4 resolution was adopted setting forth
thai the failure of the street car company
10 extend its lines was retardins the prog
rsss Of the CITY and calling for the ap-
imminent Of a committee of five to con-
~ with the present car company or any
other concern To learn what was neces-
saw 90 have needed extensions made
The president was empowered to appoint
three delegates to the good roads conven-
ton 10 be held at Salt Lake City, Jan, IA.
Attorney A. +. Pratt submitted his opin-
ion To the effect that the city council had
mower to regulate the light and power
rates Of the city. This question was re-
ferred to the public service committee
with instructions to urge the council to ex-
ercise its authority at an early date
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
SALT LAKE ROUTE
OFFERS REDUCED RATE

The Salt Lake Route has announced
rate reduction to and from the conven-
ton of the National Wool Growers as
soCiatiOn. in POcatello, Jan. H. 10 and Is,
the same as the rate promised by the
Hartman lines in the west previously
one and one-third fare for the round
trip The original announcement of re-
duced rates took in the Union Pacific
Southern Pacific Oregon Short Line and
Oregon Railway & Navigation company.
All these roads. IL is said, will make
provisions for extra equipment where
necessary to take care of the delegates.
1t is reported that the Wyoming dele
gates will travel in special Pullmans. The
Montana and Oregon men will have spe-
cial cars and it is probable similar ar
rangements will be made for the Utah
delegates.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
OPERATING CHANGES
GO into EFFECT soon
Cutting Out Helper as a Division
Point q Hard Blow to
That Town

It is stated here that the changes con-
temDiated in the operation Of the Rio
Grande Western viii so into effect within
short time. These changes contemplate
the redistricting OF the road between Og-
den and Denver. cutting cut Helper as a
division point and making the divisions
Ogden. Soldiers Summit. Green River and
Grand Junction. Little is known of these
plans in the Salt Lake offices, except in
q general way. but il is understood here
that Superintendent Stenger and Assist
ant Superintendent Apperson are now in
Ogden on business connected with the new
arrangement.
The cutting out OF Helper a. a division
point. It is said. viii be a hard blow to
that town. As a division point. Helper
has become one of the important towns on
the route between Ogden and Denver and
in consequence has experienced quite a
boom.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07

dents is to be tried out on a stretch Of
track on the Salt Lake Route between
the Los Angeles county farm aud Hynes
The equipment is being installed BY
Los Angeles firm. the Railway Safety
Signal company. and the test will extend
over period of at least two months.
The experiments will be watched with
considerable interest in railway circles.
The track is divided into blocks. each
close to a mile in length. and the sys-
tenn Is operated by an electrical circuit
so arranged as to give warnings to the
engineer and fireman of any locomotive
that passes point within two miles OF
q train ahead on the same track a
green light shows in the cab when the
track is clear, but when q switch has
been left open, when rail is split or
the rails spread or damaged in any way,
OF when there is a train on the track
ahead, a gong rings in the cab and a red
light shows. II is said that the tests will
be made under the direction of W d.
Nickum, superintendent of construction.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
CHANGE IN SERVICE ON
ST. ANTHONY BRANCH

Changes in the train service on the ST.
Anthony branch of the Oregon Short Line
in Idaho to become effective next sun
day. were announced yesterday in the
general passenger and ticket department
of the Salt Lake office. The train now
leaving Marysville at Z;58 IN the AFTER
noon and arriving at Idaho Falls at 6
o'clock. will. after the change, leave
MarysviHe at 5;4j o'clock and reach Idaho
Falls at 915 O'Clock. The change is Or
dered uDon petitions of a large number
of patronS of the road in that section AID
will make closer connections with main
line trains at Idaho Falls, cutting out
something over three hours wait IN tnat
CITY for many passengers and giving the
Marvsvilie patrons the extra time at home
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
WORK OF THE SHERIFF.
Report of officer Prepared for Past
Two Years.

A report Of the work done by Gle sheT-
ifs office during the past two years will
be submitted to the county commission
ers next Monday. This report shows the
total number Of prisoners. on all charges
incarcerated in the Weber county Jail
during that time as 4f5. Of this nu nber
i13 were males and y females.
The total number of prisoners sent TO
the state prison from this county was 50,
while q were sent to the county jail on
misdemeanor charges. There were 81 in
sane patients examined and u of these
were committed to the state mental hos
pitai at Provo. The total number of in
dlgents handled during the two years were
IL. Ten of this number were sent to the
Ogden general hospital and the remainder
were cared for until they were able TO go
their way without further aid, OF were
cured of some temporary ailment. A num-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
OFFICIALS OF O. R. & N.
RETURN TO PORTLAND

The conference here between O. S /.
and o. r. & y. railway officials has been
concluded and the O. r & \. men have
left for Portland in their special car No. =.
At the conference a large number of small
matters were gone over. as is customary
at the beginning of each year. and out
lines of plans were adopted for putting OIL
a new limited train between Portland and
Chicago next spring to handle the extra
traffic expected OF account Of the Seattle
exposition. The date for installing the
extra service was not definitely decided,
but it will probably be some time in April.
The putting on OF the new train will mean
changes In schedules or new trains on
in the west
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
BROWN LEAVES HOSPITAL.

w. G. Barger, who is alleged to have
stabbed Charles Brown at the Coy
Corner bar. Sixth West and Second
South streets, Tuesday night. viii be ar
raigned before Judge Bowman this
morning on charge of assault with a
deadly weapon Brown has so far re-
covered from his wounds that he was
able to leave the emergency hospital
yesterday and return To his home.
The cool nerve displayed by Brown is
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
Miss Erb and Her Salary.

Comulvinu with the requirements of the
state statutes Judge Howell has filed with
the county clerk a contract he has en-
tered into with Miss Eva G. Erb, whereby
she is to perform the duties of stenog-
rainier IN the Second judicial district. The
contract stipulatss that Miss Erb IS TO
receive IS a day while reporting the pro
ceedings of the court, cents per folio for
transCribing steli 0graphic notes OF tssu-
monv. 10 cents per folio for transcribing
notes in narrative form and = cents each
for any additional folios that may be
called for. In addition to this, she is al
lowed 10 cents nile mileage when traV-
cling CRITICALLY. and if an assistant is nee
essary. the appOintee receives practically
the same salary as the official stenog-
TaDheT
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
Probate Court Notes.

petition was filled in the district court
Yesterday asking for the appointment of
Thomas Hemmings as guardian Of Walter
and Richard Stoker. minors. sons of the
late WILLIAM T. StokeT Their estst ties
consist of an interest in the estate of
their father valued ut $3.50.
Another petition filed in the same court
Yesterday asked FOR the appointment of
James l.. Robson as administrator of the
estate of the late Ellen Stoi1er, who died
in this county June a. 1905, leaving an
estate consisting of real estate valued at
500 Alice Hemmings is the petitioner.
Thomas ". StoKer and others petitione
the court to appoint Daniel Burch as
guardian Of Ruth Stoker. a minor. The
estate of the child consists of an interest
in the estate of the parents valued at
81 80
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
WOMAN MAY BE DEMENTED.
Mrs. Viola Barnes, Deserted by Hus
band, in PitiabIe Condition.

on complaint of residents of Plain City.
Mrs Viola Barnes Of that place was taken
into custody yesterday and detained AT
the sheTiff's office.
Mrs. Barnes was, shortly after her mar
riage deserted by her husband, who IS
now believed to he in Nevada She was
forced to go and live with her mother at
Plain City. where her baby. now 10 months
old was born. The Barnes have been OBJ
fects Of charity. For some time past the
Younger woman has been subject to fits
of nervousness and her actions at such
times led the neighbOrs to believe that she
was demented. With proper surroundings
If is thought that Mrs Barnes will recover
her normal condition
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
Ready for Grand Ball.

Unique decorations are being installed
in the Armory building by the members
OF the local lodge Of the I. 3. Z. W. in
preparation for their annual ball, which
VIII he given tomorrow evening Msnv
Naricoiored lights are being installed and
formed into huge set pieces. The display
IS expected to eclipse all former attempts.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
Ball Player Takes Bride.

George c. Wessler, a well known base
ball PLAYER. became a benedict last even
ing. when ne married Miss Eliza Evans.
The ceremony was performed by Bishop
d. H. Ensign of the First ward at 8
o'clock at the home of the brides mother
in the presence IF the immediate friends
Of the bride and groom. At O'Clock q
reception was held and the newly mar
ried couple received the congratulations
of their many friends
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
WHERE is Mr.. cox?
Mine Superintendent Lost Between
san Francisco and the East.

Railroad officials have received a request
from Chicago to aid in locating l. A. Cox
superintendent of the Arizona & Pittsburg
Mining x Smelling company of Patagonia,
Ariz. who is supposed to have left San
Francisco Dec % on his way east over
the Southern Pacific. Mr.. COX failed to
show ND IN the east as expected and his
friends are trying to locate him. He is
described IS being about five feet ten
inches i'm Height. weighing 80 pounds 81
wears of age with brown hair and eyes.
lie wore two heavy rings on his left hand.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07

still the subject of comment at head
quarters. With the knife blade i'm
bedded in his shoulder blade, and 80
firmly that it required the exertion Of
Patrolman Coughs full strength to
withdraw &c. Brown walked to the pO-
lice station from the saloon, and even
when the knife was withdrawn did not
finch. His wounds are not considered
serious.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
Family May Pay AIimony.

Tt is reported that there is a strong like
lihoOd of the case against William Ec-
cies, Jr., being settled by the parents of
the young man settling UP in full for ali
mony due to date, amounting to about
$50. This is to be with the understanding
that action to extradite young Eccles
from Oregon is abandoned
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07

TO ascertain his whereabouts. Dawson
came to OgJten from Ohio the first part
Of October to assume the position with the
express company. He was considered q
young man of exemplary habits, honest
and efficient. He worked in the office
until last Monday evening. since which
time he has not been seen.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
JUDGE GunneII improved.

The condition of Juvenile Judge V c.
Gunnell who is suffering from an attack
by T. c Morris, was reported to be some
what improved yesterday. Just what &C
ton his attorneys viii take in an effort
to have Morris punished for his act has
not yet been determined
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07

Der were given transportation to differ
ent points.
There were released because Of no COM
plant being filed. 81. and "A were released
on bail. There were six escapes three
deaths and six prisoners transferred to the
Juvenile court
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07

Information given out last night from
the d. & r g railway yard office was
to the effect that traffic between Provo
and Heber would be resumed at the ear
Hest possible moment. The recent snow
slide mas covered portions of the track
in the canyon to a depth of from forty
TO fifty feet A large force of men is
at work removing the snow, but il is
impossible to tell just when they will be
able to finish-probably in about two days.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-07
Clerk Cannot Be Found.

Neil W Dawson. a clerk employed by
the Pacific Express company IS reported
to be missing ard an effort is being made