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The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19
DRAINING THE YAzzoo BASIN.
From Van Norden Magazine.

From Van Norden Magazine.
One of the greatest undertakings
ever entered upon by the United
States Geological Survey is the drain.
ing OF the famous Yazoo Basin-that
portion of the state of Mississippi
lying between the Mississippi and the
Yazoo rivers and commonly known as
the delta. The first project surveyed
contains 500 square miles and state
and nation are cooperating in the
work. During the last twenty-four
years, S9,700.000 has been expended
for the building and maintainance of
the levees OF the delta region, aboul
one-seyenth of this amount being
contributed by the Federal Govern.
ment and the balance by the state
These levees are supposed, at last, to
be fairly durable, though the Levce
Commission does not trust the lordly
Mississippi for second, and is ever
on the watch.
This reclamation work is a tremen.
dously difficult task. however, and the
least of the troubles of the cngin.
eerS now at work there is battling
with snakes. mosquitoes and malaria
1t Is generally believed by those liv.
ing remote from the delta that its
land is oil swampy character The
belief Is unfounded. There are few
II any. swnmps In the general ac.
ccptance of the term, &c be found II
Is an area OF narrow lakes, bayous
and rivers with deep banks and tor
tuouS courses
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19
PEOPLE MUST NOW
RALLY IN FORCE

Chicago. Oct 1S-Enactment OF
postal savings bank bill at the next
session of congress will fail unless Its
friends combine their efforts, unite in
an organized campaign and present rs
compact front as the opposing bank.
ing interests. declare Everyday Life
editoriary as conclusion reached by
canvass OF votes in congress Tho
urgent advocacy by President Roose-
welt and by President Taft VIII go for
naught unless the friends of the meas
ure rally IN force under one banner.
Continuing the address TO the public
it declares
For time II looked as if 1t might
he possible TO win the fight with your
silent. moral support But the Amer
lean Bankers association is bending
every energy to defeat the peoples
demands for a postal savings system
and unless you get busy and come
into the game In a personal way 1t
seems likely that this powerful organ.
ization will be able to stranglo the
bill in congress.
Here is the situation: There Is
small reason 10 doubt that majority
of members OF congress. i'm both
bouses. are in favor OF the bill, az a
matter OF personal belief and scnti-
ment. but the hostile influence Of the
bankers is 80 strong that if a vote
were taken today the vote would show
against the bill, not for IT.
"Ono able representative put the
situation in this light: There are a
great many bankers In this country;
they are respectable: they are digni.
fed they are plausible: they are
powerful, and they are organized
When they speak With one voice they
make very convincing sound. that
penetrates even to the dullest ears I'm
Washington. On the other hand the
people who want a postal savings
system are right-but they are unor.
ganized If they would make their
voices heard In congress, if they
would get together and make a noise
at the same time they would get the
support of good majority in congress
and get the legislation they want. III
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19
JOINT BOARD TO
EXAMINE THE WORK

Washington. Oct, 1S.-Thc import
ant work OF constructing fortifications
for the entrances TO the Panama ca
nal, IL was said today, will be Civ
en- careful consideration by a joint
army and navy board during the com.
ing winter. This board Will visit the
Isthmus and 20 over the entire ground,
investigating conditions so that con-
gress may be prepared to act intel"
ligently,
Col. Goetbals, chairman and chief
engineer of the canal commission.
has promised that the canal shall
be opened by January l. 1915, and
the president and his cabinet feel that
the work of placing that waterway in
an impregnable position should be
finished or at least well under way
by the time the canal is ready for
practical uses
The board will consist of Brig Gen.
William L. Marshall, chief Of engin'
GERS; Brig. Cen William Crozier,
chief or ordinance; Brig. Gen. Arthur
Murray, chief of coast artillery; Brig.
Gen. w. w. Witherspoon. assistant
chief of staff, two canal officers yet
to be selected. and possibly others.
The general question OF the forti-
Gcations for the canal has been dis
cussed by the army and navy for
years. 1t is possible if the report OF
the board is made in time, congress
may at this session appropriate money
for the work.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19
GYPSY SMITH IN
THE TENDERLOIN

Paris. Oct 1S-Count dc Lambert
French aeroplanist. Just before dark
tonight, accomplished one OF the most
ited to heavier-than.air machines
Starting from the aerodrome at Ju-
vissy. he flew 10 Paris, about IL miles.
Alter maueuvering over the city at an
average Height OF 400 feet. he ascend
ed In gradually diminishing circles
and passed several hundred feet above
the Eifel tower. He then returned to
Juyissy.
Thousands who watched could bare.
ly credit their senses when they saw
the aeroplane. tiny object gliding
swiftly far above the tower, and the
sensation created was more profound
tnan when Santos Dumont circled the
structure in his dirigible balloon in
1900.
Count de Lambert was given a trc
mendous ovation on his return to Ju-
vissy Orvllle Wright rushed forward
and wrung the hand of the aviator
as he alighted. pale but radiant. He
was led to the pavilion where his
health was drunk. the crowd mean
lille tuCGlln6 duu CINluH,
Long live Count dc Lambert" Long
live Russia" De Lambert being of
Russian extraction.
The count beld NJ his hand and
shouted:
Cry long live tie United States.
fer 1t is TO her that l owe this sue
cess"
The aviator said that the only in
convenience he suffered was from the
tbrobhing Of the engines and from
difficulty in seeing toward the ehd In
the gloom
The official time of the Sights was
40 minutes 80 seconds. The distance
was roughly estimated at 81 miles and
the height varied from 300 to 1900
feet.
Count dc Lambert and Mr.. Wright
left the field together in an automo-
bile. Dragons were obliged TO clear
a way through the crowd. among
which there was many enthusiasts
who showed desire to carry the ayla-
tor in triumph on their shoulders,
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19
LIQUOR LICENSES 80
F. ess ARE GRANTED

Salt Lake, Oct. 18.-Despite the fact
that residents nearest the saloon OF
George Bess at the corner of Twelfth
South and West Temple streets ask
ed that no license be granted 10 sell
liquor there. and backed up their re
quest with evidence that there had
been Sunday selling. the county COM
mIssioners this morning decided
against the temperance sentiment of
the community and in favor OF the
saloon man. He received a three
months license and was warned by
Commissioner John c. Mackay that In
future he must close on Sunday and
must not sell to the inmates of tho
county infirmary, a short distance
away. nor to boys of the detention
home, when the institution Is moved
into the present orphans home and
day nursery.
Some OF the petitioners who had
objected to the license insisted that
the ruling he made matter OF rccoI d.
This Is but one Of many cases in
the county where the county commits
sioners have invariably decided
against those who opposed the sa-
looms and with the liquor dealers,
There arc drug stores selling liquor
In no license localities, on Sunday and
week days. but neither commissions
ers nor sheriff have taken any steps
when requested TO do so.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19
COMMITTEE TURNS
DOWN J. p. MORAN

Salt Lake, Oct 1S.-The committee
OF the city council Investigating the
claim OF P j. Moran for $50, ,45S.67
for repairing the wooden stavc pipe
line this morning decided. by unani-
nous vote. TO deny the claim and
will so report to the city council to-
night.
The committee has held daily sesi
sions the greater portion OF the past
week, scrutinizing the accounts of
Moran's bill. Discrepancies amount
Ing to more than $4,000 were discov-
cred and on Saturday the investiga-
tion was brought 10 a standstill on
account OF the failure Of Moran g
timekeeper Homer Reed, TO appear
and give testimony in regard to the
time of the men employed OH tho
job.
After brief session this morning
the decision to deny the claim was
reached. each member of the commit
tee voting In favor of such action
II the council accepts the report
OF the committee the matter will then
be thrown into court II Moran wishes
TO press the collection OF his bill. and
In that event all the details of the
transaction Will be made public.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19
CONVICTS DRIVEN
FROM HAYSTACKS

Salem, Ore, Oct. 1S.-Driven from
their refuge by a farmer who set fire
to a straw stack in which they had
hidden. the last two of the five con.
vIcts who escaped from peniteutiary
guards Friday were captured today.
Before their capture, however, they
attempted to escape from a posse
which kept UP running fire. One of
the fugitives was wounded, but not
fatally.
The two fugitives. Mike Nichktovich
and Albert Murray. were not engaged
In the battle with posse Saturday
night, in which the other three con-
victs had taken part, but had taken
refuge in a straw stack nearby.
BY a curious coincidence the farm.
ct who owned the stack decided this
morning to burn 1t and accordingly
set fire to It, This fire drove the con-
victs from their hiding place and they
took refuge in some long grass.
Suspecting the Identity of the pair.
the farmer telephoned to the authori-
ties at Independence and City Marshal
Feagles, the head Of a posse OF ciu-
gems. went 10 the farm. The con-
vlcts who had lain quiet in the mean
time were driven from cover and
chased toward a clump Of brush while
running fire was kept up by the
posse.
Suddenly Mike Nichkotlch dropped
TO the ground.
Albert Murray, his companion, then
stopped and signalled he would sur
render
After Murray had been secured. the
posse started to secure Nichkotlch.
The wounded man, however. jumped
10 hI9 feet and made another dash
for the undcrbrush. but he was
brought down by we'll directed shots
from two OF the posse.
George Duncan who was wounded
Friday night by Deputy Sheriff John
son. Is expected to die tonight.
Tho officers who suffered slight
wounds during the fighting Friday and
Saturday will be recovered in few
days
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19
SUPREME COURT OF SCOTTISH
RITE IN BIENNIAL SESSION

Washington. Oct. 1S,-Attention by
the three Masons Of the highest
standing In all America. the biennial
meeting OF the supreme council of the
Scottish Rite of Free Masonry for the
southern jurisdiction OF tho United
States, assembled here today. Soy
erelGn Grand Commander James ID
Richardson of the southern jurisdic-
tion called the meeting to order
there being present among Others,
General Samuel Crocker. Lawrence.
sovereign grand commander OF the
northern jurisdiction and DR.. John NJ.
Gibson, sovereign grand commander
OF the supreme council OF Canada.
The address OF Grand Commander
Richardson gave detailed review OF
the orders history during the past
two years
1T is worthy of comment" he said,
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19
SAIL LAKE AND
STATE NEWS
COMPUTATION OF
FoRGER s SENTENCE

Gait lake. Oct. lS.-Andrew S.
HIpham. sentenced to serve a term IL
the repitentiary for forgery, and VINO
had been out on parole FOR the last
wear. was granted a Communication OF
sentence bv the state board OF par
dons Saturday afternoon George Far
ry convicted of an attempt to COM
NIT a felony, was granted rehear-
ing on his petition Nicholas f. Ha'
worth serving a life sentence for
murder committed in Davis county.
presented an application for pardon.
The applications was considered and
postponed.
The applications for pTdons for
Harry Bass and William Reese. con-
victed of murder in connection win
the death Of Fred McCabc at Og.
den. we're continued again for one
month. The application OF Edward
A Sorensen. assault with intent to
commit murder, and sentenced to
serve seven years. was continued one
month. Application for parole, by
Robert NJ. Smith. obtaining money
under false pretenses and serving six
months In the county jail, was con-
tinued one month.
The following applications were de-
MED:
For pardons: F. L. Clark. convict
ed in city court. Salt Lake. of mis-
demeanor and sentenced August 4 to
four months in county Jail; Herman
C. FRANKIE, convicted in second district
court for forgery and sentenced De-
cember 10. 1906. to seven years.
For combinations: James E. Rog-
ers. convicted in this county on bur
glary charge and sentenced June 9.
1905, TO eight years, Richard A, Voss,
convicted In this county Of burglary in
the second degree. and sentenced De-
cember 3. 1908. to eighteen months;
John F. Newton. convicted in fourth
district court. Utah county, of for
gerry, and sentenced February %. 1909.
TO one year,
For parole: Gust Dores. convicted
in this county Of robbery and sen.
fenced July II, 1908, for ten years.
Gov William Spry and the justices
of the supreme court were at the
meeting of the board. A. R Barnes,
attorney general was the only absent
member.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19
COMPLAINT FILED
WITH INTERSTATE COMMISSION

Washington, Oct. 1S-A complaint
OF far-reaching consequence was 6lei
today with the Interstate Commerce
commission. involving the reasonable
ness and lawfulness Of rates noS
charged by the railroads in the SOUTH
western part OF the country on ship
ments destined 10 interior or middle
western points. The petition was Hied
by the Southwestern Ships Traffic
association. representing shippers ia
Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado
against the Atchison. Topeka G. San.
ia Fe railway and thirty-seven other
interstate carriers
1t Is alleged that the rates on traffic
through the ports of Galveston. Pert
Arthur Port Bolivar and Texas CITY
Texas, destined TO points In Oklahoma
Kansas and Colorado, arc unjust, un-
lawful. discriminatory and prejudicial
to the interests of the points of des-
tination as compared with the rates
to similarly located points from New
Orleans and Memphis.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19
MANY NAMES DROP
FROM PENSION ROLLS

Washington, Oct. 1S.-Death's in-
vasion of the fast thinning ranks OF
the war veterans caused 1872 names
10 be dropped from the pension rolls
OF the United States last Fcar. on
this number S2.S31 were survivors OF
The civil war The total loss 10 the
pension roll from all causes was 5l.
5S1.
In striking contrast to these figures
comprised in the annual report Of Yes
pasian Warner. commissioned OF pen
sions. is the statement that the gov
eminent paid out in pensions in the
fiscal year ending June 80. 1909, $lel.'
930,703 which the commissioner de-
clares is the largest amount ever dis
bursed for pensions In one wear
Summarized, the report shows these
facts:
Number of pensioners at the be-
ginning OF the year 95l,6s7; number
of new pensioners added 10 the roll
46,0SS; pensioners on roll at close OF
the year 946.194, a net decrease ol
5.493
Survivors of the Civil war on tGe
roll now number 593,961-
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19

other words. there is enough friendly
sentiment in, congress to pass the
postar savings measure provided the
peopIe will give them the tangible
evidence of their strong moral back
ing
"If half million letters from In
dividual citIzens asking for votes for
this bill were to be sent to members
OF congress before the close OF the
next session the measure would be-
conc law hands down
I'm other words. the members of
congress are In the position I'm this
matter of demure maidens who have
been asked by one suitor. but are
waiting for a formal proposal by the
one they really favor; they cannot
consent before they are asked. without
loss of influence and self respect
This puts the matter uD TO Won
There is just one way to get half
million letters into the hands OF the
congressman. We must extend tne
membership OF the postal savings
bank league into every city and town
and community of this country. VIII
YOU do yourself the distinction of be-
coming the first member OF the league
In your community
In his recent speeches President
Taft has made II plain that he is for
a postal savings system-for II good
and hard. And we believe that con-
grcs is with him-only we must give
the members such a body OF letters.
such tidal wave OF public opinion
In black and white that the most timid
Will not hesitate 10 vote for the meas
ure"
One applicant for membership In the
Postal Savings Bank league. the man
ager Of big coal company in Mon
tana, writes: Il believe that that
class OF people now haveing the
savings bank idea (prIyate savings
bank) will not be induced TO charge
their deposits from a private 10 a
government postal bank, paying a les
ser rate OF interest
'I know of numbers of people that
Will not deposit in banks Of any kind
/ poSit their savings with the govern.
ment at this time. doing this in the
way of buying money orders, which
| they carry with them until such time
| as they have actual need of money
| have no doubt that this class oi
! people would become postal savin gs
bank depositors and when duly educat.
! cd TO receiving interest money. Would
In due time. many OF them become
! deposltors In private savings banks.
Thrift makes nation. Thrift is
! induced by economy Economy IS
induced by saving. Get them all saw
ing"
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19

that there are more members OF our
bodies filling seats In the senate and
house OF representatives in Washing
ton at this time than there we're mem
bers of the rite in several states of
our jurisdiction could name Is years
ago These facts are not referred 10
as evidence OF the popularity OF the
order or In the nature of self adula-
tlon or glorifcation but to show that
there Is a profoundly OF meaning in
its philosophy and dogma which en-
crosses the serious attention OF men
OF ability. learning and culture and
further TO show evidence of the fact
that as the rite grows, widens. multi
plies and enlarges its scope and influ-
encc there will not be wanting strong
minded and strong hearted members
properly TO utilize its potetialities and
judiciously govern its coancils.'
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19
SPECULATION is RIFE
AS TO CHINESE POST

Washington, Oct. 1S.-Speculation Is
rife here regarding the possible nomi-
nee for the position of United States
minister to China made vacant by the
resignation recently of Charles r.
Crane. While several prominent per
sons both In and out of the diplomatic
service have been mentioned as pos
sibilities for the Chinese post. moth
Ing more substantial than rumor has
as yet developed.
II officials OF the state department
have any information bearing upon
the mission they are carefully re-
framing from divulgiDG It, In the alb
sence of Secretary Knox. who is pass
Ing few days al his country home
at Valley Forge, Pa. nothing definite
upon the subject can be obtained
here.
While the importance of filling the
vacancy at as early a date as prac-
ticablc Is recognized, il is understood
there will be no extreme haste in the
matter The belief was expressed to-
night that no selection will be made
until after the return of President
Taft TO Washington. In the mean
time. however, American interests are
not suffering in China They are be-
Ing looked after by Henry P Fletcher
of Pennsylvania, now charge DAT
faires at Peking. 1t is known thnt
Secretary Knox entertains a very high
regard for Mr.. Fletcher for the man
ner in which he has handled impor-
tant matters.
Among those mentioned in connoc-
q L.
MIR. Fletcher, are Assistant Secretary
Of Stale Huntington Wilson. Thomas
c. Dawson. retiring minister to Chile.
who is now on his way here TO assume
the duties OF chief OF the bureau of
Latin-American affairs; former Gov.
ernor Magoon of Cuba; Stuyvesant
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19
ARMY DEPOSIT SYSTEM
OF GREAT BENEFIT

Washington Oct. 1S.-The benefit Of
the army deposit system TO enlisted
men the report Of General Charles II.
Whipple paymastcr general of the
army says Is universally recognizes
Deposits during the fiscal year 1909
amounted to s1,SG1 .19S from 6O.3S5
men. The system encourages a spirit
of thrift and saving which In the opin.
Ion OF General Whipple unquestion-
ably raises the standard OF enlisted
men
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19

reSpondence schools OF gospel and
scientific moral problems as pro-
liminary meeting for the national pur-
ity congress which meets tomorrow
Mrs. Tcats declared immoral re-
sorts and leYeeS could not be extir-
patcd until the parents became bet
ter acquainted in the care and direc-
ton OF their children She asserted
the publication of scandals in place OF
reports of events OF an uplifting ma
ture tended to keep morals on a &C.
graded level.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19
CLARENCE MACkAY EN-
ROUTE TO THE WEST

New York, Oct. 1S,-Clarence Mac
kay, president OF the Postal Tele.
graph Cable company left for Chlca.
go today on tour of inspection. He
was accompanied by Vice President
Adams and other officials. The Ter.
ritory to be covered will include the
Pacific coast and il is expected that
10000 miles OF lines Will be Inspect.
ed before the party returns to New
York
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19
REVOLUTION FORMIDABLE.

Guatemala City. Oct. 1S.-Rcports
In circulation here indicate that the
revolution In Nicaragua is formidable
Guatemala. however is tranquil and
the government. is is announced, will
observe strict neutrality.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19

The Kidneys eliminate poisons by
they fail in this respect serious all
ments must result. Pineules for the
kidneys are what you should take at
the first warning sign of kidney trou-
BILE. They assist the kidneys in ex-
pelllng uric acid poison. Sold by Geo.
F. Cave Drug Stores. -
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19
IGNORANCE OF PARENTS
CAUSE OF SOCIAL lMPURITY

Burlington, Ia. Oct. 1S.-Ignorance
OF parents was ascribed Us one of
the leading causes of social impurity
by Mrs. Mary f. Teats of Chicago in
delivering the chief address today at
the first annual convention of cor,
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-19

Z was found dead ono and one-hslf miles
up City Creek canyon Sunday after
noon. Death is supposed to have been
| caused by heart trouble. He had left
home last Wednesday evening for n
short walk and bad not been seen
since,