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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-22
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO LOOK INTO
DETAILS OF LEON NELSON'S DEATH

Nelson had left Murray on the car,
under the management of Conductor Ira
Smith earlier in the evening and had
started for Salt Lake City. When near
Eleventh South street he had taken a
box of groceries off the car and, after
leaving it near the tracks, had boarded
the ear once more. with the statement
that he was gong to the city, ne
had ridden to the city and then re-
turned. remaining on the car until II
nearly reached Eleventh South street,
after which he got of in safety, Ac,
cording to Mr., Hansen, the car had had
then gone on and left Nelson standing
near the tracks. Twenty minutes later
another northbound ear came along al
the same moment that the Southbound
car was approaching, At that time,
according to Mr. Hansen, Nelson was
living in the center of the track on
which the northbound car was running
and the light from the headhght OF tnG n,
southbound car blinded Motorman a.
Wilkinson to such an extent that he
could not see the body of the man and
did not know that tho man was there
until too late 10 stop the car.
Asked regarding the rumor that Mel
son was thrown off the southbound ear
and in front of the northbound car by
Conductor Ira Smith, who. it is alleged
was Qunrrcling with Nelson over the
payment of fare, Mr.. Hanson stated
that the rumor was false and physical
impossibility. He did admit, however,
that an argument had arisen between
Conductor Ira Smith and Nelson, but
said that it was en- account OF the fact
that Nelson had offered the conductor
% cents in payment of hls fare ana
had then told the conductor to take
ouf five fares. When the conductor re.
fused to keep five fares and handed
back the change he noticed, IT is SAID,
that Nelson had been drinking,
When Mr Hansen was asked III the
registrar had been informed as to the
death of the man he SAID that 1T was
not considered necessary, as tho man
was dead when picked up by the car
had been called to look at the body,
but that Undertaken 5. d. Evans was
notified Immediately.
Stanley A. Hanks, The coroner OF
Salt Lake City, said that he had been
informed by telephone that man had
been killed near Eleventh south street,
but that he had no jurisdiction IN the
matter until requested 10 make an IN
ycstipation by the registrar who was
DR.. N II. Stewart, the city physician
DR. Stewart stated that he had heard
nothiup of, the death of Nelson until
he read of il in the morning papers.
He said that it was all news TO him and
that he had signed no death certlh-
cate.
The body of the dead man was posi-
tivcIy identified as that of Leon Mel
son by his relatives Sunday morning
nj the undertaking parlors OF s. ID.
Evans & Co.. after which it was pre-
pared for burial and taken to Sand y.
Nelson is survived by his parents,
James G., Nelson and wife, two, sisters:
Clara and Annie, and brother, OF
Sandy.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-22

Every Young woman who aspires TO
theatrical honors-and most young peo-
pie arc prcdestined to stage fever as
surely as TO the mumps-wlll lind rca-
son for hope in the record of Grace
George. who made SO great hut
last season in New York at the Iackett
theater in "a Woman S Way" MISS
Georges rapid advancement is the
cause OF much comment III theatrical
circles. Critics who write of the trl-
umph OF other women whose progress
has been astonishing, delightfully."-
point TO the fact that ten years ago
the objects of their admiration were
quite unknown TO fame, Ten years ago
Grace George acted only as an amateur.
She was born in Brooklyn. While
she was still "A child she manifested an
interest in histrionic art that made her
the inspiration for the founding OF
iuveuile company, of which she was
the head. With this company Sue
worked some time, so improving her'
self that, after an interval spent IN
convent where she received her educn-
zion. she successfully applied to Charles
Frohman. Her debut was accordingly
made under the direction OF that man.
aper i'll a farce called "The New Boy.
Her impersonation in this piece
brought her newspaper praise. and so
completely satisfied Mr., FrohmaD that
she was re-engagcd tho next season 20
play Amec in tCharley's Aunt. She
might have remained with Mr.. Frohman
indefinitely had not an offer from An
guste Van Biene held forth the tempt
ing bait Of big type and other induce
mcnts generally included in contracts
under The word " featured, - Miss
George created the role of ''Gretchen >,
in 'fThc Wandering Minstrel" /" and
scored the deepest impression Of her
brief career
About this time variety came 10 be
metamorphosed into vaudeville, and The
consequent growth of salaries in the
continuous houses prompted Miss
George to enter that field. She sup
ported Charles D. Welles in his per.
! Torrance of "Frederick Lemsitre.'
though only few months. Charles
Dickson promptly secured hcr to play
with him in 'tJealousy.' and in " An
Undeveloped Bud and these two
pieces probably did more towards Civ"
| ing her recognized position than
anything that had gone before, Her
portrayal of the title role in the latter
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-22
Didn't Feel Honored.

''Therc S q bunch Of youngsters up near
where ! live" said Representative -. j.
Foster Of Vermont in the house cloak
room. who don't mourn over the depart
urc of Theodore Roosevelt for Africa
much more than they do over i'll the
senate
"You don't mean Chief Wilkes Secret
Service boys. do you?" asked Represcn-
tative Lawrence OF Massachusetts.
No" said Mr. Foster. "1 don't live
quite near the Treasury as that. Law
renee. as you know. These young friends
of mine have prevailed upon dotinG ia
theirs and mothers TO buy them small cal
ibrc rifles. Now the great difficulty which
they encounter Is TO keep a supply of am
munition on hand. No moro pennies for
candy and peanuts; II all goes for cart
ridges, and they shoot al q target in al.
unoccupied lot.
"One day when Mr.. Roosevelt Was get.
ting ready for his African trip he came
riding by and dismountcd 10 join the par
", The former president likes to shoot,
and II was not long before the precious
ammunition was gone, Then Mr.. RooSe-
welt rode away II wasn't very popular
visit,
II asked one OF the youngsters II they
did not feel greatly honored TO have the
president shoot with them.
Nav said he; It's just like. having
a prince come riding up and eat un All
your candy and then gallop off again
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-22

"In Old kentucky" which comes TO
the Salt Lake theater soon, Burt q.
Clark, who plays the role Of Colonel
Sanduskv Dooittlc. has been seventeen
wears in this play Speaking about the
matter to the Portland Orcgonlan, Ir.
Clark says:
Although a native OF Missouri I have
been playing Colonel Sapdusity Doolltnc
so long-it is now seventeen years since
''In Old Kentucky had it's fist regular
performance and began to,,ring-I feel
lucky" and as such ] can rcalizc pretty
thoroughly the pulsing throb of loyalty
when the word Kentucky" is sounded IN
my presence. There isn't another state in
the union that commands love and az
lection and loyalty does that dark
and bloody ground of the old frontiers
men.
and their hands applaud as To the sounds
OF the chorus
Weep no more. my lady,
oh, weep no more today;
we will sing one song Tor tic old Zen
lucky home.
For the old kentucky homo Ear away.
Perhaps Dixie" stirs as much, BIZ. IL
is doubtful. ] can think OF no strain o!
music which arouscs such intcDJc feeling
unless II be the melody which holds tnu
Irish hearts together. the heart -throb -!
an oppressed people. '"hc Wearing Of the
Green.
Indeed the intense loyalty o: Ken
tuckians can only be compared tn TIA,
of the patriot OF ireland. Wherever he
is no matter In what company. thr
IrishnAn is proud that nc is Irish, So /,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-22
HOLDS THE VICTORy1|
ONLY THEORETICAL
Eminent Attorney Says Oil Trus,
Can Still Go on Just as
Before.
NOT CASE OF C0NFISCATJON
OR IMPOSING BIG FIN
Counsel for Trust Glad That De
cision Has Finally Been
Reached.

NEW YORK. Nov. 21.-Mortimer 4
Elliott, general counsel for the Standar
Oil company. said today in commentin
for the first time on the decision again
the company handed down yesterda
by the United States circuit court 4
st. Paul:
II have seen what purports 10 be III
text of the decree handed down bv IN
United States circuit court yesterda,
The company will take .au appeal 10
mediately to the United States supreu
court, and Will cheerfully abide by II
verdict Of the highest court in the Ian,
whatever that may be.
Arguments in this case began laI
April, and we are glad to have reache
an opinion. / do not mean we are plca
ed with the opinion itself. but N
arc glad to get il, whatever its natur
Says Not Dissolution.
"The decree does not order n dissol
tion of the Standard Oil company: tbt
is a misunderstanding What the d
cree orders, as [ now understand it,
that thc company shall distribute amo,
It's stockholders, of whom there are a
Proxlmately 5000, its holdings in stol
OF subsidiary companies. This distrib
ton, ! further understand, is ordered
be effected on & prorata basis OF a
portionment. That is 10 say. heavie
holders of Standard Oil stock won
receive proportional number Of shar
in the stock of subsidiary companiesl
Mr.. Elliott was asked what course q
company would adopt If the verdi
of the lower court should be upheld
the higher court.
Waits to Read Decision.
"That,' he said. sis Something
shall he better prepared to discuss VII
have seen the opinion by which 4
United States circuit court iustifes
| decree
Henry Wellman, who represented 4
attorney general of Missouri in IN
states suit against the STANDARD 4
company and conducted the exami1
tion in New York of the officers of 4
company. takes view similar to II
expressed by Mr.. Elliott. He sums
| the situation as ''a theoretical u
tory. -
~ cannot see, he said, ''that u
practical effect is 10 be expected.
seems as if the best the governmi
can do is TO order the sale Of the pr
ertr and. in that case, fine money!
course, goes 10 the present STOCKHOLM
in some form or another. There isl
confscatIon. no punishment, as th
would be IN the case Of criminal d
ceedings with the imposition of a \
! fine.
Like the Coal Cases. II
"The case is similar to that Of
coal roads, which were forced to s
arate from their coal business and il
difficult 10 say even if the decision
upheld by the supreme court. how I,
governmcnt can prevent the control
Standard OIL properties. remainingt
the same hands. even if it is split.
into its constituent properties. Il
has been the case in every suit in WI
the government has compelled the
solution of combinations. They HI
simply been put into different sbll
and have gone along moro compas'
than ever.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-22
SQUAD Of POLICE IN
CHASE AFTER A BOY
Youth Is Captured, but He
Proves His Innocence and
Is Freed.

Screams of "Pickpocket. pickpocketr
coming from a pedestrian. squad OF po"
lice going on duty near the corner OF Sec
ond South and Main street and fright
cncd youth were the features of near
tragedy Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
a drizzling rain was falling and a large
number Of persons had collected near the
corner OF Second South and Main streets
and crowded close to the building for
shelter Half way up Main street
squad of police swung along in the direc-
tlon of East Second South. Suddenly,
from the crowd on the corner. arose the
cry OF ."Pickpocket! pickpocketp' The
police as one man looked up and began
TO take notice. At the same moment
youth discngaged himself from the
squirmine mass on the corner and fairly
Jumped into the middle OF the sidewalk
AS IL by common impulse. all OF
the patrolmen started to run, and when
the youth on the sidewalk saw them
coming he darted around the corner and
fairly flew toward State street. The po-
lice put on additional speed. with the re-
suit that number of the larger men
a manner and fell. Within moments
time the corner became mass of
tangled legs and arms, which constantly
grew larger as the pedestrians attempted
to take up the chase.
Finally the police regain their foot
iDS. on the slippery sidewalk and again
took up the chase. everybody Seened 10
be running and no one seemed to know
Just why he was running. East Second
South street was filled with sprintcrs.
Around the corner OF State street they
swung and then raced OFT toward the city
and county building,
Two long-lcgged patrolmen were gain
ing on the frightened boy who, TO evade
pursuit. ran into an automobile garage,
where he was captured. Then began the
march 10 the police station. followed by
the constantly increasing crowds Those
on the inside were trying TO get out
and those on the outside Of the rapidly
growing ihrong were trying TO get in,
with the result that there was endless
confusion
Arrived at the police station. the boy,
who is from one of the best families in
the city made his identity known and
was released after he had told the po-
lice that the approaching body OF off,
GERS had frightened him into running. The
man who had shouted "Pickpocket"'
proved to be drunk and was put In a
cell 10 sleep II on
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-22
City and Neighborhood

THE FUNERAL of Byron NOVEL; vii!
be held at | o'clock this, Monday. after
noon from the residence. Twelfth South
and Second East streets. Services VIII
be under the auspices OF the Mormon
church. Burial is to be in the City
cemetery.
CAPT. AND MRS, JOHN T., WOOD
ward who have many friends here.
left Sunday TO return TO Governors is
land Mrs. Woodward was formerly Miss
Frances Judge, and she and her husband
came West on account OF the death OF
Mrs Woodwards mother. Mrs. Mary
Judge. recently.
MIR AND MES. WILL GRIMSDElL
left Sunday for Denver. TO be gone some
weeks Mr. Grmsdell goes In the inter
est OF his business house,
TIE DAUGHTERS OF Veterans Will
give card party at the home Of Mrs.
Gada Richards. 5i7 Third East street.
this evening All ladies Of the Woman :
Relief corps, Ladies' Circles and g. \. r.
and friends arc cordially invited.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-22
WHAT GRACE GEORGE HAS DONE,
AND HOW, AND WHEN, AND WHERE

sketch caused her TO be pronounced the
most subtle and refined Of the lngenues
in the public view, and brought about
her featuring in William y. Brady s
production of ''The Turtle and Mile.
Fif. - Subsequently she was engaged
for the part of Esther in "Bcn Hur'
at the Broadway theater. By this time
it was agreed that Miss George pos"
sessed every qualification. both artistic
and financial. for n starring tour, and
Mr.. Brady signed a contract with her.
bv the terms of which she was to head
a company under his direction. She
was introduced in the late spring III
piece called 1.-The Countess Chiffon" "
Then Mr.. Brady purchased from j. L.
c. Clark. author OF julia Marlowe s
''For Bonnie Prince Charlie ro.
mantle drama entitled Her Majesty.
The production was made early III Sep
tember. 1900, at the Columbia theater.
Washington, whence it was taken TO the
Manhattan theater, New York, where
the presentation remained through the
winter. She then appeared in the play
called "Under Southern Skies - Since
that time Miss George has had a series
of successes. including "Pretty Peg
gyH in which, she impcrsonated the
great Woffington; .'Tbc Two Orphans
carving of, as the Blind Louise, the
honors of Il great all-star cast; "Abi.
gail, " pretty little comedy by kel-
lett Chalmers, which she abandoned in
spite Of its success because it gave her
the change for ingcnue work only, "The
Marriage of William Ash in which
her Lady Kitty was 4 piece of sound
emotional action; "Thc Richest Girl in
the World, - which was abandoned for
the reason that it's attractions were
chiefly in the ingcnue line. and
HClotbcs. the satirical comedy in
which AS Olivia Sherwood she showed
the follics Of the fashionable world.
Last season Miss George appeared in
Sardou S comedy. Divorcons, she
playing the charming but frivolous
Cypricnpe, In the role, both in Lon
don and New York, she was credited
with making The hit of her artistic
career, until recently when the New
| York critic saw her work III GA
| Woman IS Way and pronounced her
! a most talented actress in play that
met with immense success at the
Hackett thcater, in New York City
! Miss George will be seen in Salt Lake
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-22
A Day With Cleveland.

One Of the most interesting days l ever
spent with Mr.. Cleveland was the day Of
the dedication OF the Grant monument.
1t was the eth day of April. 1897, in the
month after his retirement. and at n time
when he thought he had reason TO feel
disappointment at the lack Of understand
ing and appreciation OF his own public
service. President Mckinley was 10
make the address OH the occasion, ana
Mr. Cleveland. who was just beginning
his life in Princeton. and no duties to
perform except to be present as a guest
of the city. Having been designated by
Mayor Strong 10 act as attendant upon the
cN-president. accompanied him In the
parade and witnessed the extraordinary
reception rendered him by the people OF
the city along the line OF the procession.
The demonstration was: indeed. a revela-
tion of tho true feeling al the great
masses of the people for tie man !
could see that he was very deeply
touched
While We were alone at luncheon that
Gay he talked in a. tone OF appreciation
of his fellow workers in his last admin
istration. I'm speaking of Mr.. Carlisle.
he said he was perfectly sure of his dis
interestednesS. His very last speech, that
of tho 9th of April. he considered a new
proof of this. He might have said To him
self that the whlrligig of time. tbat brings
such strange things arounG. might bring
something 10 him, Nevertheless. he was
perfectly outspokon and frank. Carlisle
might have said There is no necessity
for me 10 add my sound money record
Mr Cleveland said that he only wished
The public could have been behind The
scenes and have heard all their talks to-
Ecther.
Mr. Clevclands mind had carried him
back 10 the days OF stress when the soc
rotary and the president We're battling
together i'm tho interest OF sound money
and other causes dear to the president 5
heart; and thcreupon he gave utlcrance
TO the most memorable words of self
innate ] ever heard from his lips:
I'VE are just right for each other; he
knows all | ought to know. and / can
bear all we have To bcar'--FrOm Rich
ard Watson Gilder'S Grover Cleveland:
fir,n l l.it % =. IL h,. ('Gnfnr,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-22
Camp No. 53.

Salt Lake camp No 80, w, O. W., met
as usual last TUESDAY evening. The
attendance and large number OF
app!ications received put this camp at
the top notch OF excellence. There are
two widcawake committees in the hc!d
AT present that are doing great "ork.
One is the entertainment committee lhat
springs something new on the members
every meeting In the line OF amusement
and refreshments. The other rs inc log
rolling committee. appointed TO arrange
for u big Joint meeting OF the dilterent
camps TO he, held the evening Of Deccm"
her l. in the Woodmcn hall in this city
At this meeting there will be close 10
100 new applicants To receive the pro-
lection degree, Captain Ridd has COM
pleted arrangements for degree team
that Will be second to none when 1t comes
10 putting on the floor work as the team
is working hard every Tuesday night.
The organizer made special offer as
an inducement to increase membership
Next Tuesdays session promises 10 be
one OF the best meetings of the year.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-22
PART OF WATERLOO
TO Be ANNEXED
Ordinance Undoubtedly Will BE
Passed Taking Suburb
Into City.
SUGAR HOUSE PETITION
GOES BACK FOR CHANGE
Aero Clubs Petition for Land
Grant Also to Be Con-
sidered.

The most important matter to come
UP before the city council at It's reg
ular meeting tonight will be the ordin-
ance annexing Waterloo TO the city Ii
was decided by the committees last
Thursday night to report favorably on
the petition of the Waterloo residents
so that the ordinance Will bo intro
duced and finally disposed of tonight,
in all probability,
The petition OF the Sugar House resi-
dents between Seventh and Eleventh
East streets, and from the southern
boundary of the city to Twelfth South
street, Will be returned to them TO see II
the property owners between Sixth ana
Seventh East and running to Twelfth
South street. and also between Eleventh
and Thirteenth East streets, cannot be
induced TO sign the petition fer annex
ation. If that can be carried through
the city will then have straight south'
ern boundary line along Twelfth South
street from Third TO Thirteenth East
street.
The Waterloo district, which will be
annexed, runs from Tempest avenue to
Twelfth South street and from Ihlrd TO
Fifth East street. There is no ques-
tion about the Sugar House petition
being acted upon fayorably.. II the
additional territory as outlined can be
added 10 it. With both of these DIS,
tricrs annexed 10 the city its area VIII
be considerably enlarged.
Another important matter to come be
fore the council IS the petition of Dr.
A. Brodbeck. president Of the Aero club
OF Utah and organizer of the Western
.\irship company, for a land grant on
ihc northeast bench for 4 site for a
depot aud repair shops for the alrshlP
line contemplated between Denver and
San Francisco The petitioner further
states in his application that 1T is The
intention TO extend the line To Omaha,
Chicago and New York and finally TO
London via Pckin. China.
There Will also he a number Of csti-
mates for public improvements TO be
passed upon as approved by the board
of public works last Friday night ana
passed up to the council for final action.
The total amount of the estimates is
about $4,000.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-22
Fraternal Brotherhood.

Members and friends OF Sego Lily
lodge No 252 met with Brother and Sis
ter Butts al their home. 655 Clark
avenue. Wednesday evening. japanese
lanterns. we're used outside and chrysan
fhcmums were profuscly used for inside
decoration. Miss Ru,ts rendered some
choice music. Eight tables INDUCED in
five games OF high five. Prize winners
were Sister Elnora Grant, lady's FIRST
1rIzc; Brother !. T.. Funk. gentleman, s
6rsi prize; Mrs NJ. Il, Miner. lady's
consolatio and Brother j. w. Sparks.
Sentlcman's consolation, Mrs. Butts
served refreshments at the small tables
At lodge Wednesday evening you VIII
hear When and where the next Jolly
party will be held.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-22
ROCKBFELLER REFUSES
TO MAKE ANY CONNIE

CLEVELAND. Ohio, Nov. 2l.-
simply cannot comment on the deciS
of the United States circuit court|L
the government s complaint agalnstII
Standard Oil company said John
at church today.
'SI am no longer actively connee
with the management of the eompal
and it would be improper for me to|
ter into a discussion of the matte
Mr. Rockefeller. who has been
is recovering rapidly.