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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12

he is yet undecided as TO whether he will
accept the high office OF not
Since the death of Bishop Z ]. knight.
last October the western Colorado has
been attached to the diocese of Salt Lake
under Bishop Spaloing. The action of tie
house Of bishops IN electing Dean Brew
steT to the bishopTic. recreates the do
ceSe of western Colorado.
Rev. Benjamin Brewster was born in
New Haven. Conn. receiving his earlier
education at the Hopkins grammar school.
after which he went to Yale college, grad
entered the General Theological seminary
in New York, receiving his degree there in
1886 In the same year he was ordained
deacon and in the following year en-
tered the priesthood. His labors then we're
IL Calvary parish. New York City. where
for four years he was the assistant IN
charge of Calvary chapel. The late Bishop
Satterlee was then in charge Of the par
ish as rector. In 1891 just after his mar
riage, Dean Brewster went to South Or
anEe- n J. where he served as rector
for four years. In the fall of 1885 he en-
tered the comparatively new field of Colo
RADIO Springs. and in the spring of 1915
entered upon his service in Salt Lake,
arriving here June 1. of that year.
During his stay in this city Dean Brew
ster has been recognized as one of the
leading divines He stated yesterday that
so many things were to be considered be-
fore the acceptance of the high office and
honor now offered him that he could not
say at this time that he would accept the
appointment.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
GEIGER A FREE MAN.
Acquitted on Charge of Deserving
Wife and Children.

The jury acquitted him on the charge of
deserving and failing to support his minor
children. This verdict of not guilty was
in response to instructions from Judge J.
character
Judge Howell held that there was not
sufficient evidence upon which to convict.
The principal evidence was that of Gel
gers former wife. who secured divorce
less than year ago, and even this, the
Judge held, did not show wilful neglect
Deep interest was manifested in this
case as it was the first to be tried under
the new statute. The judge in mis- instruc-
tons admitted that there might be fac
tors that would entitle GeigeT to a direct
verdict. but because of the lack of evil
denee he did not deem it necessary to en-
ter into q discussion of these.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
MORE RAIN IN Los ANGELES
Visiting Elks From Salt Lake Com
PEELED to Postpone Trip to
Catalina Island.
Especial to The Herald.

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. live are go
ing to stay in southern California until
the sun shines is the decision Of the del
egation Of visiting Eiks from Salt Lake
CITY The visitors had their sea legs in
good trim today, but d heavy rainstorm
that began last night and continued
throughout today prevented the trip to
Santa Catalina island and consequently
this jaunt has been postponed until Tues
dav Of next week. But this rain has got
their goat and they are going to stay
here until the weather clears, If it takes
al summer, and the fun they are having
with their local brethren over the balmy
sunshine, or rather the lack OF 1t, costs
the Los Angeles bunch many a round
of course they tell the Salt Lake herd that
this is most extraordinary weather and
that the sun will surely be out tomorrow
but tomorrow comes and with IT more
rain. In spite of the rain. automobile trips
about the city were substituted today for
fine sea tourney But unless the Los An
geles people can persuade their guests 10
stay until the sun shines they tear they
will forever lose their city's present repu-
tation for the finest climate on earth
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12

time of his death. He became a MEM
Der of the Mormon church in 1850 and
was ever active in the spread of his re-
ligiOn. He came to Utah in 1861 and lived
in various parts of the state before max
ing his final home in Ogden in 1858. In
addition to his church work, he held
many political offices He was elected
county commissioner in 1900. again in
1902 and again, for four years, in 1904.
He resigned this position and was then
appointed poor commissioner. a position
he held till quite recently
In the fall o. 1901, after making two
speeches for President Mckinley, one at
the Tabernacle and one at the Methodist
church, Mr.. Stanford suffered a severe
stroke of paralysis. from which he never
sidered a powerful speaker and was in
great demand.
In addition to his public services and
his work in the church, Mr.. Stanford
was historian for Weber stake, a men,
Der of the board of directors of Weber
academy. and one of the instructors in
that institution.
Nav 90 1883 Mr. Stanford was married
in England TO Elizabeth Young. To them
we're born ten children, four of whom
survive the father. There are also TWEEN
ty-five grandchildren living. The children
Stanford, of Ogden; Mrs. Marion Wilcox
of Nampa, Ida. and Mrs. Amelia CIVIL
liam of Rexburg. Ida.
One year ago a son died The death
was a severe shock TO the mother. She
has been an invalid since and il is feared
that she cannot long survive her husband.
Yesterday the flag was at half-mast over
the county court house as mark OF
respect to the man who played so prom
inent a part in the affairs of the county
for so many years. The arrangements
for the funeral have not yet been an
nOuuced b ythe family.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
CURIOSITY AROUSED.
German People Would Like to Know
Object of Edward Wis Visit.

Berlin, Feb. 11.-Intense curiosity is be
ing displayed by the German people con-
corning Sir Charles Harding's conference
with Chancellor Won Buelow last night.
The authorities, however, maintain the
strictest reticence except to state that
every subject was touched upon in which
the policy of both nations is interested
and that the result was most sstifsc-
tory.
The indisposition of the king from q
mild attack of bronchial catarTh is 50
slight that he was able to carry out tho
greater part of the prearTanged program
without Inconvenience. Accompanied by
the queen and the emperor and empress,
the king paid lengthy visit to the En-
peror Frederick this morning. The royal
party afterwards dined with the crown
prince and the crown princess at their
palace, after which they attended the
ODera
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
ELLIOT OPPOSED TO LUXURY
Retiring President of Harvard De-
livers Address Before Religious
Education Association.

Chicago. Feb f1-"Harvard university
is opposed to luxury and the segregation
of the rich declared DR. Charles w.
Eliot, retiring president of the university.
before the closing session of the Religious
Education association today.
a few years ago, when I was a student,
we had no gas, we drew water from a
pump in the courtyard, and when the
first carpet was introduces considerable
complaint was made at this evidence of
luxury. We don't want exactly the con-
ditions to prevail now, but We are op-
posed to extreme luxury
James Bryce, ambassador from Great
Britain. pointed out what he said was the
necessity of religious teaching along with
ethical teaching He declared that in
large sections of the country there was
a tendency toward indifferentism in reli-
giOa and a diminished reverence for reli-
giOus belief 20
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
NEW CORPORATIONS.

The SHIRLEY Macmillan Co. incorpo-
rated. filed articles with the county clerk
yesterday and viii carry on a general
printing. stationery and engraving bust
ness. The capital is $4,000. in shares of
$40 each. of which $50 shares go for the
purchase of the property of the Franklin
Press. in the basement of the Dooly block
from Harry l. Shibley Morris p. Mac
milan is president; II. r. Macmillan. vice
president; Harry l. SHIRLEY, secretary
treasurer. and these. with Eta Shibiey
and Florence l. Macmillan are the di-
rectors.
The Hyrum Bennion e. Sons company
of Taylorsville Incorporated yesterday
with a capital of $4,000 in shares of $50
each. Hyrum Bennion is president: Sam
uel II. BenniOn, vice president: Hyrum
Bennion, jr., Secretary-tredsureT. and
these with Oscar J. and David Bennion.
are the directors. The company will eh-
gage in the milling of flour and other
manufacturing enterprises
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
WILLIAM HARCOMBE DEAD.
Well Known Commercial Traveller
Suceunnbs to Liver Disease.

William Harcombe. after an illness from
liver trouble since last November, died at
10 O'Clock last evening at his home, 322
aouth Eighth East street. He leaves a
widow. two sons and a daughter in this
civ The arrangements for the funeral
will be made today
Mr. Harconbe has been a commercial
ira s-eler In the west for many years, being
. Salesman for a well known Milwaukee
clothing house at the time he was Obliged
TO ouit work He was president of the local
lodge Of the TraN olerS' Protective associa-
tioT and had a wide acquaintance in the
large cities Of several states. For about
fifteen wears he resided in Ogden, being
for some time engaged in the retail cloth
ine business there He had lived in Salt
Lake a comparatively short time, but had
sold goods to merchants here for years
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
SPEEDING SOUTHWARK.
President Roosevelt En- Route to
Birthplace of Lincoln.

Pittsburg, FEB. lion his way to the
Lincoln centenary celebration in Larue
county, Ky, President Roosevelt arrived
here at 9.15, eastern time, tonight. and
departed at $50 central time. He was &C
companied by Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss Roose-
welt. Secretary Wright, Secretary Loeb,
Surgeon General Rixey and others. The
party Travelled on a special train on the
Pennsylvania road
At the various stops the president was
greeted by cheering crowds. He made
brief addresses at Altoona and Pittsburg
In this city he SAID he always felt that
when he left the White House he wanted
the people to feel he had always done
the best thing for them. He appeared
greatly pleased when the crowd yelled
you have"
The president is due at Louisville tomor-
row at goo and at Hodgenville, the near
est railroad station to the Lincoln farm,
about noon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
Oqden Briefs.

License to marry was issued by the
county clerk yesterday to Fred 6. Smith
of Ogden and Miss Frances \. Eddy of
Boise. Ida.
Mrs. j. e Reidy fell on the linoleum of
the kitchen floor of her home yesterday
while assisting her mother. who is an in
valid. and broke the bones of her left
leg below the knee
Lincoln day will be fittingly observed
at the state industrial school today. There
will be an appropriate program by the
boys and girls and in addition to this Rev.
j. E. Carver will deliver a brief address
There will be an important meeting of
fruit growers of Weber county at the
courthouse Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock for the purpose of discussing a
number of questions of interest to the
industry.
Rehearsals are in full swing for the
THE E1k's Tooth the first presentation
of which will be given next Thursday
Those in a position to know say this is
the best amateur entertainment ever un-
dertaken here
Jessie Lewis and Dorothy Collins were
arrested last night in a room on Twen-
ty-fifth street smoking opium. The ar
rest was made by Officers Fender and
Burke The opium and pipes were seized
at the same time and the women were
lodged in the city Jail.
The preliminary hearing of r. E. Bran
lett, John n. Garrett and James Fleming
was again postponed in municipal court
yesterday. The case goes over until Mon
day. when it is understood there will be
no further postponements owing to an
agreement among the attorneys.
It was reported to the sheriffs office
yesterday that a bOx-Car IN the Rio
Grande yards here had been broken into
and robbed of q case of rubber shoes.
Last night Sheriff Wilson and Deputy
Sheriff Hutchins caught the thief with
the goods on him He gave his name as
Dan Medley and when arrested he was
trying to dispose of some of the over
shoes on lower Twenty-fifth street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
THE DEATH RECORD.
John W. AIbaugh.

New York. Feb. 1l-John W. Albaugh,
the yell Known theatrical manager, died
suddenly of heart disease following an at
tack of acute indigestion at the home of
he daughter. Mrs. Frank Henderson, in
Tersev civ today. He was 3 years old.
MIR. AIbaugh in his earlier days managed
the HOLIDAY street and Aibaugh theatres
in baltimore and built the Grand opera
house and the LAFAYETTE opera house IN
W. si,inpton. His son. John W. jr-, Is an
actor and Mr.. Albaugh's wife, Mary
Mitchell. was the. sister of Maggie Mitch
III tbe famed actress About fifteen years
ago he built in connection with u. n
;n1to1 now the Bsiasco theatre. selling
ont his interest therein after several years
to Mr. Painter.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
RULING ON ONE FEATURE.
Corporation Can Commit the crim'
of Libel.

New York. Feb. 1f--Decision was re-
served by Justice Gerard. in the supreme
court today after he had heard argu-
ments upon a writ Of habeas corpus OBJ
tanned for Samuel 5. Carvalho, Bradford
Merrill and Edward Clark. the officers OF
the Star company, publishers Of the New
York American in the prosecution for
criminal libel instituted by John D..
Rockefeller. ir.
While the argument was proceeding in
Justice GeTard's court, Justice Bowling
was passing upon another feature Of tho
case He handed down a decision that
a corporation can commit the crime Of
libel within the meaning of the law. and
overruled q demurrer TO an Indictment
charging libel against the Star company.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
WEBER PIONEER.
PASSES BEYOND
Joseph Stanford, Full of Years,
Goes to ReWard-WidoW
Dangerously Ill.

Joseph Stanford died at his home 1853
Quincy avenue, in this city, at LAO yes
terday afternoon, after a prolonged ill
ness, the direct result of strokes of
paralysis. At the time Of his death the
good wife who had been by his side for
fifty years was at the point of death
and il is regarded as but a question OF
hours when she will join her companion
on the other side
Mr.. Stanford played a prominent part
in the official, religious and educational
life of this community. He was born
in Sussex, England, Aug. Is, 1884 so that
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
UNDER ARREST FOR
SALT LAKE ROBBERY

Butte Mont, Feb. 11.-Accompanied by
Inspector A. A Paisley of the Dostoffice
department. Detective Frank White of the
police force this morning searched the
house Of John Forbes, ga Nevada avenue.
and found there a trunk belonging to
Harry G Thomas, alias Ed Peterson,
who is now in jail at Bismarck. \. n on
G. charge Of robbing the United States
mails
When the trunk was opened the detee-
tive found I cent. 2-cent stamps and stamp
books to the value OF s632 and a large
amount OF wearing apparel which is be-
leved TO have been stolen.
Peterson is under arrest for rohbing one
"f the sub-statiOns Of the Salt Lake post-
office and the stamps found here are be
1ev7d to be part Of the plumber he Sc
cured
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
LEMP DIVORCE CASE.

Sc Louis Feb. u.-Before the trial OF
the divorce suit of Mrs. Lillian Handlan
Temp adjourned today until Saturday
Mrs Temps attorneys announced they
will file a motion Saturday asking that
a decree be entered in her favor as the
case now stands. This would bar out
the testimony Of William J. Lemp. ir..
and all OF his witnesses if granted Judge
Hitchcock told the lawyers ne would
overrule the molten and would hear the
20 a 10 end
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12


= New York, Feb. 1.-THE house of 4
= bishops of the Protestant Episcopal I
y general convention in session here to-
y day elected the Rev. Nathaniel Sew :
= mour Thomas of Philadelphia bishop I
+ of Wyoming and Rev. Benjamin I
y Brewster of Salt Lake City bisnop of \
y western Colorado. 4
= Rev. DR.. Thomas. the new bishop 4
y of Wyoming. has been rector of Holy I
y Apostles church in Philadelphia for :
= six years. He was a graduate FROM 7
= the University Of Minnesota in 1889. =
y and was ordained by Bishop Thomas :
= OF Kansas, his father I
= Rev. Dr.. Brewster. elected bishop :
y of western Colorado is d brother of 4
4 Bishop Brewster of Connecticut He \
y was graduated from Yale in 1852. md 4
y was ordained by Bishop Potter of Z
4 the New York diocese in 1887. He I
y held rectorships in this city and in =
y New Jersey and later was made dean I
= OF the Cathedral of Utah, Salt Lake :
) City =
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
NIGHT RIDERS TO STAND
TRIAL ON MURDER CHARGE

Fort Smith, Ark, Feb. I1.-Charged with
murder in the first degree fifteen men,
farmers of Scott county, were placed on
trial today at Waidron, Ark. Defendants
are accused Of membership in a mob
which three months ago called out John
Bailey and lynched him. The murdered
man had been warned to leave the county
because of his refusal to hold his crop for
higher prices. A gang Of sixty might
riders" visited his home several nights
later and called out Bailey and his house
keeper, whipped the woman severely and
Et-urned the man
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
Academy Defeats Brigham City.

The basketball game at the Weber
academy last night between the team of
that school and the Brigham City High
school team resulted in victory for the
I Weber academy by a score of 20 to 13
This places the local school one notch
nearer the top in the race for the league
championship. The game was quite rough
and was Witnessed by good crowd II
was refereed by Wetzell OF Salt Lake
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
Amends Complaint Against Gamblers

Emma Maud Terry. wife of Paul Terry,
yesterday filed an amended complaint in
her suit against Frank Peterson and
Charles Creighbaum. doing business IN
der the name of Peterson & Co. and run
ming the St Louis gambling hall in Og-
den. In the amended complaint Mrs.
Terry says that she and her husband sold
their homestead for s.. 100. That some time
between March I and December /, 1905.
her husband placed in the custody of Pc
serson & Co. the sum of s.. 500. part of
the proceeds of the sale Of the home. Pc
terson & Co. present claims covering this
amount. Judgment COR $500 is asked.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
Fail to Understand.

Salem. Mass, Feb 11.-Re1atives here
of Allan Depue say they cannot under
stand the reference 10 blacICmsil in mis-
farewell letter. Mrs. John Smith, a
daughter of Mrs. J. 3. Lyman. said to-
night that her mother, and aunt. Mrs
Sprsgue of Des Moines, Ia, had for years
assisted Depue financially. Depue was
twice married, his first matrimonial VEN
ture resulting in a divorce. His second
marriage, however. is said to have been
naDDV
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
VIII Give Unique Concert.

Something unique in the way Of a con-
cert will be given in the Methodist church
in this city Saturday afternoon. when
eight Chinese children seven girls and
one boy, viii give an entertainment. The
children are in charge of Miss Carrie
Davis of the home for Chinese children in
San Francisco They are being thoroughly
educated in the customs and ways of
America and have been across the CONT
nent-they sang before President Roose-
Welt in Washington. They will also assist
in the Sunday services of the Methodist
church.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12

The announcement yesterday that Dean
BENJAMIN Brewster of ST. Marks ;athed-
raj had been elected bishop of western
Colorado, came not only as a distinctly
gratifying surprise TO the deans many
friends in Salt Lake. but TO Dean Brew
ster himself.
The fact that Dean Brewster had had
no thought Of the coming honor IS best
revealed in the manner in which the an
nouncement took him uDawarcs, and that
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
BOOTH WANTS THE MONEY
District Attorney May Begin Suit to
Get Charles Prices
S2.4C0

interest in Charles Price and the ia
nous 800 he received some time ago.
through the postoffice, wrapped up in
an old newspaper. Is revived by the state
ment that the federal government will
Try TO take the money away from Mr..
Price. 1t is announced that United States
District Attorney II. f. Booth is pre-
pairing to institute proceedings to secure
possession of the money for Uncle Sam.
under the law providing for the disposal
OF unclaimed mail Mr.. Price still has pos
session of the money
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
KEEN DISAPPOINTMENT.

Washington. Feb. l1.-Disappointm en;
will be felt among the employees at sew
eral of the navy yards throughout the
country tomorrow, notably those at Ports
mouth, n H. Norfolk. Charleston. Pen
sacola and San Francisco. because Secre-
tary Newberry. while not believing that
the intent of congress and the president
was to make the holiday general. issued
no special orders to the cOrnmandants
Of the navy yards regarding the observ-
snce Of Lincoln day except to those spec
flied by congress.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
MORE eATTLEsHIPs.

London. Feb. 1.-THE Daily Mail learns
that the government has decided to lay
down five hattleships of the improved
Dreadnought type the coming year. The
building Of the sixth battieship will de-
pend upon the progress of Germany-s new
construction
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
Persisted IN BLIZZARD.

Relic Fourche. s. D., Feb. 1i-W. D.
known men in this section. lost his life
in Mondays blizzard while trying to re-
cover sheep on the plains sixty miles
northeast of here Mr. Ch.sman was a
years of age. He was a former member
of the South Dakota lagisiature
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
Burglars Ransack House.

Burglars entered the home of Thomas
+, Powell. 275 Lincoln avenue, early yes
terday morning during the absence of the
family They ransacked the house from
top to bottom. but it is not known what
they secured in the way of valuables.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-02-12
VALENTINES VALENTINES
Will Be Open Today,

We have the largest. newest and besi
assortment of beautiful Valentines in
the city Schools and parties at ssecia
rates.
DEsERET NEWS BOOK STORE,
The Leading Book Concern.
Main Stryet-