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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-07-02
TRAGEDY CLEARS MYSTERY
Mrs. Edith NJ. Woodill, Victim Of
Murder. Native of Washington.

81. Mlchaels. Md. June Edith
May woodill, who was murdered
here June 90 by Lame Bob" East
man. New York broker. was a ma.
tive OF Asotin county, Washington.
Her mothers name was ilurd, but
shortly before the birth OF the girl,
Miss Hurd married man by tho
name OF Wirtz. and the little glrl
bore this namo until she was adopt.
cd by Col. chas. ". Thompson.
Love. romance. murder, suicide,
two marriages. divorce and n fnal
horrible tragedy were crowded intc
the twenty-five years OF the life Of
this talented woman, who charmed
President Mckinley with her voice
aud so captiyated Treasurer Lyman
j. Gage that he laylshed his wealth
upon her education and happiness,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-07-02
CHANGE IN FOREST SERVICE
Western Half of United States ~
Divided Into six Districts,

Washington, June Is Following
the movement of the largest part OF
the executive force Of the forest ser
vice from Washington into the field,
and the division OF the western
country into six forest districts. each
in charge of a district forester, the
praotieal management Cf Uncle
Sau's forests on IA business basis is
being pushed forward even more ef-
fectiyely than heretofore. Only the
general administrative heads OF the
service. aud the men engaged in
government forestry work in the
eastern part OF the country retain
their headquarters In Washington.
The headquarters for the western
districts are located al Missoula,
Mont; Denver, Colo; Albuquerque.
n, NJ, ogden. Utah; San Francisco.
Cai.. and Portland, Or,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-07-02
Heat Twist. rails wrccking Train,

beaver, June 2S.-Eight persons
we're hurt, none fatally, late yester-
day afternoon, when three coaches
OF the easthound Denver q Ria
Qrande passenger train, known a.
the San Francisco Limited. went
into the ditch at Sedalia, 20 miles
from Denver. The wreck was caused
by the displacement Of rails as the
result OF the intense heat.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-07-02
I.awson's Daughter Becomes bride.

scituate, Mass, June 3O.-ln a
bower OF the most exquisite products
OF one of the finest gardens OF
America. Marie lawson, second
daughter of the famous tinancler
and author. Thomas w. Lawson. be-
came today the bride Of James +.
Lord of Chicago.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-07-02
Clothing Goes skyward.

New York. June 27.-An,ieipat.
Ing the effeot OF the present proyis
Ions Of the Aldrich tarin hill. the
prices OF mems clothing have been
sent skyward within week. Cloth
ing dealers report that suits that
could he bought week ago for s2O
are now being marked up to s35.'
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-07-02
EXCURSIONS EAST
via Oregon Short Line.

To Denver, Omaha, Kansas
City, Chicago, st. Louis and
other points, June 4, 3, II, II,
l6 and 2Gth. See agents for
later dates, rates and further
particulars.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-07-02

building will be exhibited priceless Tho dis
will represent world OF these
will the the including exhibits
from the Washington, the Museum York. the
Chicago number of private galleries OF
wealthy United who have made
the collection old paintings their hobby Paris and London
have made large
Pacific the ot viii
be limited who have been recognized In the
artists viii
the Fine Arts Palace at the Exposition
yalu
able paintings Institutes of this Seattle
director the Exposition, visited all Of the Lead
United States collecting the pictures suitable for dis
writes that the pictures already loaned viii constitute
international exhibition
The Fine Building hrcpoof structure and of the
buildings completed the Exposition Grounds II cost than
100000 the building
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-07-02
EXCURSIONS TO pENTER.

Oregon Short Line Railroad,
July I'd and Sd, for National
Educational Association, limit
Oct. 3lst. Rates apply from
Utah points only. ASK agents
for rates and further particu-
lars.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-07-02

Look at our Alfalfa Renova-
tor. This will re-adjust the al
ialia fields. Get posted on what
they are. NJ. NJ. Co.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-07-02
G.. l.. KING.
u. 8. Commissioner.

All kinds Of land filings and
final proofs can now be made
before Gilbert J.. King, u. s.
commissioner. Office in Onta.
rio National Bank building, On,
tario, Ore.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-07-02
FOUR ~ July RATS.
yin

Oregon Short Line Railroad.
Tickets on sale July ,, 3, /
and ., limited to July q. See
agents for rates and further par.
I culars.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-07-02

HAY-300 tons OF hay for
sale at ~ per ton in stack. NJ,
VI. Co.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-25
KNIGHTS Of THE GRIP
GIVE PLEASING DANCE
More Than $50 Persons Attend
Affair at 0deOn WedneS-
day Night.

There was a merry gathering at the
Odcon hall, Wednesday evening, when
...-- ..'t.- ,uuH,n NO. 81. I, =. l.. en-
tertaincd on Il large scale. Decorations
OF NaiIcu hucs formed many an attractive
centoCp!ccc. and pottcd' plants of ali dc
sCrpuonS were placed IN the alcoNcS ana
near the entrance.
On both floors punch was served
throughout the evening by bcvy OF
pretty. handsome young ladies'. Then
there were the Hawaiian Truubadours,
eight strong stationed downstairs just
opposite the Ladies' dressing room. With
their delightful songs. given both in Eng
lish and in their native tongue. they were
always surrounded by Il large crowd OF
admirers.
The L, {. T. grip was given every
where, and the CHEEKY Hello, Bill,
which Is Salutation hard TO resist. was
heard time and again. The attendance
was placed al more than 25O.
Too much cannot be said OF the music,
which was indeed, excellent. ON the
entertainment committee there was Jolly
good naturcd Joe SaXman, who acted as
chairman: 9. NJ. Wilson, secretary treas
urer; w. Il. Williams w. ii. Nightcn-
gale and Nj. NJ. Sclbv. Under the dlrcc-
without hitch. The reception commit
tee consisted of Delos Irish. +. u. Brooks.
Joe Decker. c. G.. Billings, Il. f.. Boyles,
-, w. McAllistcr and w O. Bridgman.
The busy persons OF the evening were
the floor managers. i. u. Lewis. c.. w.
Goddard. G. III. Valentine. G. II. McMa-
hon o, G.. HemenwaN. O. w. McGill. Fred
NishtcnGalc, w. J. Phillips. :, NJ. Barlow.
y. q. Cope, O.. j. Merritt and Job White
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-25
DANCE Is GIVEN AT
CONSERVATORY HALL

The Ladies' Society Of the Brotherhood
Of Locomotive Engincmeu and Firemen
gave Il grand ball at the Conservatory
hall, Wednesday evening. that was de-
cided success, The hall was prcttily dec
GRATED for the occasion. the music was
excellent and there was no delay in the
carrying out OF tho programme, conSc-
quently the splendid crowd OF dance dew
otees enjoyed itself immensely 80
The programme included ciehtccn num-
bcrs arranged In n unique time table In
the order I'm which they came. The or
chcstra was stationed In the east end
OF the hall and Cntwined around the
standards were decorations significant OF
Thanksgiving time.
The arrangements committee was as
follows. Ada Dixon, Rachel Glenn, Lucy
Stevenson, Amelia Forden. Lizzie Jones.
Iva Scott, Mary Edgar. Sarah Choules
and Rosa Wilcox.
The reception committee was made up
Of May Cram. Tracle Shingleton, Blanche
Hill, Flvlra Doolin, Sarah Reese, Edith
Kochler Edna Hamilton Caroline Shir
ley. Carrie Burnett and Sarah Reese.
The busy floor managers We're Mary
Allgood. Lizzie Bramley. Sigrid Olson
Martha Rhine. Annie Anthony, Nellie
Bachman. Martha Robinson, Alice How
and Emma Hamilton.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-25
THE LECHER'S LEER

The story OF woman: the story OF her
treatment and of her sufferings at the
hands of man. her lord and master,
among savagcs and semi-clvllized tribes,
is the saddeSt chapter ever written.
In this year OF grace, 1909 on Second
avenue. in Salt Lake City. Utah. in close
seclusion. lives beautiful young woman.
She Is not over twenty years OF age, hut
even now the pail of sorrow has driven
the fresh bloom OF girlhood from her face,
Her only smiles fall upon the infant she
holds in her arms. Thereby hangs "A tale
"A sad tale, but true tale TO Utah.
About a year and half ago this good
and beautiful girl pliGhted her troth to
a young man. He was an honest, intel
lIgent, courageous Character-stronS and
attractive both in body and mind: fear
less OF the future. and well endowed TO
light the battle of NE. He was Cen
tile. The young lady her parents and
relatives were devout MoTmons. but with
al the parents were pleased TO see the
turn affairs had taken and were happy
In the thought that strong arm and
loving heart would comfort and protect
their daughter through the journey of
life.
one summer evening while the young
man and the maiden were together. sit
ting on the porch In the twilight. talk
Ing OF their plans and hopes and love.
a member OF the Mormon priesthood OF
high station came 10 the house. Ills
reptllian eyes shonc with n lustful light
as he looked upon the girl. He talked
with the parents and found that the lover
was a Gentle. The powers OF the priest
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-25
BARR AND GREW ARE
TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
Sherlock Holmes Stunt Is Done
by Salt Lake Police
Force.

characterized by the same methods
made famous In the stories OF sherlock
Holmes. Patrolmcn Barker and Conycrs
arrested Albert Barr and Jack Gre"
Wednesday afternoon. both Of whom were
placed In the city Jail pending an invesu-
CATION. The investigation that followed
brought 10 light evidence which resulted
in the recovery OF loot amounting TO 5000,
said 10 have been stolen by Barr and his
companion from the Elufr Rug works at
l65 North Second West street, last Mon
day night.
Edward Gaby. proprietor OF the Fluff
Rug works. went 10 the police station on
Tuesday last and reported to Lieutenant
shannon that the works had been on
tered some time during Monday night or
Tuesday morning and rugs valued AT $500
stolen. When asked for the particulars
OF the robbery. Gaby said that tho thieves
had entered the works by breaking one
OF The doors and had then hauled the
rugs away in II wagon.
Lieutenant Shannon detailed Patromen
Barker and Conycrs on the case, and.
after telling them all OF the then known
facts. sent them to make an cxamina~
ton Of the premises. The patromcn were
told particularly TO examine the ground
surrounding the works and to look for
any marks which might have been left
by the team used 60 haul away the rugs.
Near the door entered by the burglars
the officers noticed evidence indicating
that horse had stood there. tho front
feet OF which had been shod with barred
wns the mark made every few feet by
the tire on tho LETT hind wheel. The Of
iiccrs also found glove, which no one
at tho works claimed,
After reporting to Lieutenant Shannon.
they were told to go To the vicinity Of
Third North and Fourth West streets and
make an examination Of the road which
turned off the main Travelled road. This
examination resulted in finding similar
marks Of barred shoes and the peculiar
tire. Tho depression made by tho barred
shoe was measured and compared with
that IN front OF the rug works. and was
found to be Identical.
The officers thcn approa chod Albert
Barr and engaged him in conVcrsat tiun,
saving that they wished TO purchase "a
horse. Barr fell into the trap. and. lead
ing out his horse. allowed the officers
to examine the animal. Both front feet
were shod with barred shoes which cor
responded To- the former measurements
Albert Barr was immediately placed un-
der arrest and the premises searched
with the result that all OF the stolen
property was located and returned to the
owner late Wednesday night. When seen
at the city jail and confronted with tho
evidence. Barr said that his horse had
been stolen between the hours of ! and
8 o'clock Monday night. and that he had
found the animal tied up on North Temple
street lie did not attempt TO explain
the finding of the carpets and rugs and
protested his innocence to the end
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-25
"STUTTERING BATES" IS
ACCUSED OF 0FFENSE

Henry Bates. better known as "Stutter-
ing Bates. was arrested by Patrolman
Scigfus Wednesday afternoon and taken
to the police station where he was
charged with burglary In the third degree.
Bates. IL is said was caught breaking
into one of the cars in which live the
Greek laborers employed as section hands
on the railroad.
According TO the police. 'Stutterins
Bates has heeu wanted for the past
two months for work he is suspected OF
doing in the north yards of the Oregon
Short Line. During the past two months
a number of complaints have reached the
police from the Greeks living IN the
cars 10 the effect that the cars had been
entered during the daytime and numerous
articles stolen. All of the stolen articles
have been articles of considerable value.
such as jewelry. number OF fine re-
volvers were taken also.
When searched at the station Bates had
a pockctbook filled with pawn tickets for
fine icwclry. The police are confident
that Bates is the man who has been do
ing n number Of the jobs around the city
and are investigating the various arti-
cles in pawn.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-25
RULES OF PRACTICE In
DISTRICT COURT CHANGED

The four judges of the district court
Wednesday. amended rules Il and y OF
the practice In the district court by ad-
dinS additional paragraphs TO both rules.
In addition 10 the two rules as they now
stand the following paragraphs have
been added. effective January l. 1910.
Rule 15--FindiHgs. judgments and de-
crees proposed shall before being pre-
sentcd to the Judge. be served upon OPP
posing counsel and the proof Of service
must show the hour as well as the day
of service, Unless otherwise ordered IN
9 particular case, twenty-four hours will
be allowed TO eapse after such service
before signing. TO enable opposing coun-
sci 20 propose amendments In writing TO
the Judge"
Rule Il is amended by adding to IL the
following paragraph
Settings for trial will be made OK
cepl as hereinafter stated. only on the
brst Saturday In each month. but when
the first Saturday is a holiday. settings
VIII be made on the second Saturday in
the month: and on such days will be made
without other notice than this rule"
When. in exceptional cases, il is de-
sired To make settings at other times,
notice will he given by thc clerk 10 at
torneys OF record in each case Of the da te
upon which settings Will be made. and
without such notice a case cannot be
brought In trial except by consent or by
order on special application.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-25
AMBITIOUS WOMAN
COMMITS SUICIDE
Claims That Theatrical Manager
Stole Sketch Which She
Wrote.
TOLD STORY OF HER
STRUGGLE FOR RECOGNITION
Had Sold All She Had Save Bed
and Chair in Extremity
of Poverty.

ST: LOUIS. Nov 24.-Mrs. Grace
Hubbard. whose ambition was to add 70
the world s laughter as writer OF
comedies, subtracted from 1t only
tragedy. Heart broken over the alleged
theft of her most elaborate sketch by
theatrical manager. she committed
suicide yesterday
Her body was found carly today IN
q bare flat in an apartment building
The ianitor said Mrs. Hubbard told him
Of the loss OF her sketch.
'I took the work 10 4 ST. Louis the
atrical manager she told the ianitor,
and he asked me to leave il for
few days. When ] returned he SAID
that it was not available, but later
saw my act performed. word for word
In my disappointment / had torn up
the original manuscript and so had no
redress.
When the police broke into tho flat
the empty rooms showed how tho wo-
man had tried to keep up appearances
while waiting for some of her pen pro-
ductions 10 bring in financial returns.
The furniture. dishes, linen and lewelrY
had been sold the only articles left
being a bed and a chair.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-25

During the trial of noted murd
case near Dover, Del, some time ac
d certain hotel was crowded with new
paper correspondents, attorneys a,
others interested III the case. Aft
ten days OF wrctchcd service the Ia
meal was being taken and the gro,
Of men were talking of the sdua
meal they would get when they l
turned TO civilization.
The proprietor came 10 The table ru
bing his hands nervously together.
'lt's too bad you re going"
said, addressing them generally. "Y,
have been satisfied with everything
YETI The meals were good Was d
food not satisfactory
Dissatisfaction that had been free
expressed was held in check, rs ea
looked at the others, until one, 90
Bo, as he was called, grunted sor
unintelligible answer the propriet
tried TO catch,
"What S that7" asked the Ian
lord.
81 say" 'Bo' called out, "y
certainly have the best salt I cv
tasted in my life and the group
it go at that.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-25
City and Neighborhood

GEORGE THOMPSON. the widely
known contractor is visiting In the city.
GOVERNOR SPRY IS expected TO re-
turn today from his, trip TO 81, George,
where he attended the farmers institute
the past five days.
OWING 10 the fact that today is
Thanksgiving. there will be no meeting
OF the city council committees tonight.
but they will meet Friday night at ';"O
o'clock.
\. c. NELSON. state superintendent Of
schools. returned from Mant Wednesday
night where he attended the homc-cOm-
ing reunion, Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday.
A DRAFT was received by Governor
Spry, Wednesday, from tho treasury de-
partment at Washington for the sum OF
$33. 293. 30 being the amount due the state
as It's portion OF the rentals from forest
reserves FOR the year ending Juno 50
last
4 COMPLAINT was issued by County
Attorney Job +. Lyon. "Wednesday,
against W. II. Barrett charging him with
obtaining money by false prctenses. II Is
alleged that Barrett. on June II last gave
a bad check for $40 to j. l.. Rochclcau,
an employee of l.. II. Goulet
THE CASE OF the Presbyterian board
Is on tral I'm the United states court
Barratt Bros secured "A contract from
the board for the erection, OF a building
at Logan, The church alleges that The
specifications.
FRED b. JONES and Il. II, Young of
this city filed an application with the
state engineer, "Wednesday. Tor ten sec
ond feet of water from Front creek, m
Juab county, and Frank j. Christensen Of
st. Enoch, Utah. made application for
three feet Of water from an unnamed
stream in Millard county.
THE APPRAISERS in the estate OF
Elizabeth Walker. deceased filed their in-
ventory in the probate division OF the
district court. Wednesday. showing the
total value OF the estate TO be Sioo, 600,
Tho property consists OF parts of lots |
and ., block 10. plat \, Salt Lake city
survey and Is located on the northwest
corner of Fifth South and Main streets.
MRS. l. JOEST who lives at 2l6 West
Sixth South street reported Wednesday
that q cll-drcsscd woman entered the
Judge building Wednesday morning, and,
after asking for directions to certain
Office stole the purse Of Mrs. Jocst which
contained keys to number of offices In
the building. Mrs. Jocst is the janitress
OF the building. Afraid that tho woman
may return to the offices and rob them,
she informed the police.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-25
RosEBERY DUBBED
HAMLET OF POLITICS

LONDON. Nov 25.-From the tone OF
editorials In London morning Thursday
papers, Lord Roschery's remarkable ora
tion. which, from a rhetorical Viewpoint
is universally Landed. probably will have
slight effect on the attitude Of the peers.
Rosebery Is dubbed the Hamlet OF
British politics. and his characteristic
infirmity OF purpose Is regarded as hay
ing received another striking ilhstra-
ton. The proposal. which he made half
seriously In the course OF his speech. that
the house Of lords should delegate i50 OF
the most distinguished peers 10 vote on
Lansdowne's motion, being method
more likely to impress the country than Il
large vote OF a Heterogeneous gathering
OF peers. many Of whom have no claim
TO distinction and seldom attended the de-
bates. is commented upon almost with
ridicule.
The prolongation OF the debate in the
house OF lords deranged the governments
plans and no decision has been reached as
10 what course shall be followed regard
Ing the dissolution OF parliament.
movement has been started in favor
of q great practical demonstration Of
Londoners outside Of parliament on the
night the house OF lords rejects the budget
as q protest against this action.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-25
MRS. \. s. HIGHAM Is
LAID AT FINAL REST

Attended ny a large number OF friends,
the funeral OF Mrs. y. s. Higham was
held from the Twenty first ward meeting
house Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock.
the intermcnt being in the City ccmo-
terry.
The services In the meeting house wero
opened by Robert Patrick. who. in brief
address. introduced the speakers follow
ing him. Frank i. Taylor, III. j, Foulcer.
w. J. Tuddenham and Bishop NJ, $. Wool
cy. All OF the speakers spoke OF the
sterling character of the dead woman
and her power for good among the COM
munlty In which she lived.
The coffin completely covered with
profusion OF beautiful floral tributes
which gave mute testimony to the es-
teem in which the woman was held dur
ing life. At tho City cemetery Bishop
Woolley delivered the address.
Mrs. HiGham Is survived by five sons
and one daughter, all OF whom arc prom =
lncnt In the city They are Thomas s..
\ :. John X. w. :. Ambrose Hig-
ham and Annie IIigham
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-25

hood, threats, persuasion and hypocrit
ical prayers, were forthwith brought to
bear upon the girl and her parents to
force them 10 cast the young man away,
Many bearded elders OF high standing in
the Mormon priesthood called at the
house day after day. Sorrow, anguish
and tearsl The house was darkencd, the
curtains were drawn and the young man
was forbidden TO enter. Some member
Of the Mormon priesthood was always
at hand 10 watch and To comfort" the
stricken family.
The first priest. he whose rcptilian eve
fell upon the girl while she was happy
house at frequent intervals. lie WAS the
husband OF at least two wives. the father
OF numerous children and the grandfath-
cr of one or two children, but why should
facts OF that kind interfere with the plans
Of a Mormon priest of high degree. The
other priests Withdrew from the field
but he still continued 10 visit the house
now secretly and al night.
one year later this girl. with her pa
rents entered a place of public amusc-
ment and sat down. Immediately after
ward this priest OF the rcptliau eye. ac-
Companicd by wife No. ! and his grown
son, entered and passed through a near
by aisle. lie saw the girl. No nod OF
recognition. no smile, only lccher's lcer
did he b"stow upon her. The parents
hung their heads and in the girls eve
| saw the glitter OF tear. And wife No
l-shc. too hung her head. for she knew
il all, Such are the tragedies of Utah
Such is polyGamy. ELIJAH.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-25

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-With the
ffty-pound mince pie presented by the
bakers of New York; an enormous tur-
key sent by Henry Nosc of Westerly,
and a twenty x-pound 'possum, re-
ported to be the largest that ever came
out of Georgia, President Taft VIII be
confronted gastrouomically speaking
with rather an exacting Thanksgiving
day.
The president is. said to have ruled
that his military aide, Captain Archl-
bald Butt, shall assist in eating the
pic, and Captain Butt is now trying to
have the order amended to bring the
general staff to his assistance.
All the presidents S family. with the
exception of his son Robert, who will
remain in New Haven, will dine In
the White House.