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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
NEVER A RADICAL
PROH|BT|ON|ST
Candidate for Mayor on Two Tickets
Denies That He Was an
Advocate.

Mr.. Wallace, nominee for mayor on
the Citizens and Democratic tickets
in answer to the question whether he
is correctly represented in a morning
paper as an ardent prohibitonist'
ana an advocate Of the Cannon pro
hibition bill" replied that he never
did advocate that measure, ana that
his views on prohibition never were
radical. He believes, he said, In the
enforcement Of existing laws anu OF
iinances and in the gradual education
of the people 20 higher standards Mr..
Wallace further said that when the
time comes for giving his views TO
the public. he will gladly do so, with
out reserve. Then, If the voters VIII
endorse him, he will endeavor 10 serve
10 the hest OF his ability II they VIII
NOT give him their votes, he VIII be
lust as content He has not sought
the candidacy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
SCHOOL FOR BLIND.
First Presidency Tenders Use of 1ith-
ing Onicc Store Room.

The First Presidency has rendered
the use Of the store room of the old
tithIng office. opposit the new gymnas-
ium building. To s. W Jenkuson for
the purpose of conducting therein a
school for the blind For some time
Mr.. Jenkinsou has felt e desire To get
a large room near the center OF town
where he might assist the blind Of the
city. The room designated by tho First
Presidency is about 2oXio feet. and IS
heated by steam aud lighted by cleo
richly. II Us now being renovated,
after which the necessary equipment
will be brought thore by Mr.. Jcnkin-
son.
At the same time the butchers shop
adjoining is being fitted for the music
room OF the T.. d. 5. University, and
win be used hy the band this winter
Last year. the granery and store room
OF the bishops storehouse was turned
over to the university, which has since
used Il for manual training. with
these latest changes practically all the
buildings are now being used for edu-
cational purposes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
BASEBALL COMMISSION
DISCUSSES SCHEDULES

Chicago. Sept. 16--The national base
ball commission met here today IN the
office OF President. b. b. Johnson. OF
the American league, TO discuss tenta-
tive schedules and plans for the worlds
championship series between the win
ners OF the pcnnants I'm the national
and American leagues.
Ia making up the tentative sched-
ules for the big series four clubs were
considered. Pittshurg and Chicago in
the National league and Detroit and
Philadelphia IN the American The
schedules were drawn up but the
right one only win be announced. and
that after the winner in each league
ls determined
The question OF a successor to Presi-
dent John Heydler OF the National
league In handling the worlds series
was also considered. When Harry
Pulliam was president Of the league
Heydler and Robert MERCY secretary
OF the American league took charge
OF the business details OF the series
Socy. Charles O. williams OF the Chi
cago Nationals, win probably succeed
Heydler IN that capacity
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
SASKATCHEWAN HAS
WOMAN R. r. CONTRACTOR

RIGGING. Sask Sept. Saskatchewan
has a woman railroad contractor. She
is at present grading a roadway near
Regina.
Mrs. Bennett formerly OF Chippewa
Falls. Wis, for the last two years has
been taking small grading contracts,
but this is the first railroad work OF
Importance she has undertaken.
The work in hand is section OF the
Maryfield & Rlenfait branch of the Ca
madam Northern, and she has her
whole family at the work. her husband
also aiding her
Mrs Bennett. whose maiden name
was Theresa Rice was graduated from
the normal school at La Crosse, Wis.
she was married and is now mother
OF a family Two years ago doctors
advised an outdoor life and dry climate.
She handles with equal facility a scra-
per or pillow and talks about grades.
dumps. scoops. fills and cubic yards OF
earth as intelligently as most women
about sewing or needle work Mr.. and
Mrs. Bennett alternately take day on
each week to bake the supply OF bread.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
CANNING FACTORIES
ARE NOW UNDER FIRE
state Pure Food Bureau Is Holding
Meeting 10 Investigate Conn
plants against Packers.

The state pure food bureau ls hold
ing meeting this afternoon In ths
office o. willard Hanson. state food
and dairy commissioner. The members
win discuss the complaints which have
been received from inspectors In re-
gard 10 the canning factories II Is re-
ported that the factories are using
wormy tomatoes. the tops and bot
toms with which 10 make ketchup. II
is also reported that walnuts shipped
In from California this year arc
wormy Already the inspectors have
condemned 2,44S pounds OF nuts
L. ID. stewart. who has been IN the
commissioner Office as an inspector.
has handed I'm bis resignation Tie Is
going east again this fan 10 take up
his study OF medicine.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
BENEFACTI0NS FOR
BLIND OF THREE NATIONS

New York Sept l6.-The blind Of
three nations-America England and
France-ere bencficiaries In sums
ranging from $3.50 to individuals to
$4,000 20 institutions by the viii Of
Edith v. Lord OF this city. The viii,
as probated today, disposes OF real
estate in this country valued at $500
600 and property in France Of un-
known worth.
There are many requests IN addition
TO relatives and friends ranging from
the Princess Cantacuzene, the Com
Jesse de CanclauN 20 my faithful
physician, lyon Kee OF Santa Barbara
Cal. $500
The remainder OF the estate not
specifically disposed Of is to consti-
tute a trust fund the income Of which
shall be paid In pensions Of 10 shilings
a week TO Englishmen and women who
have gone blind In their twenty eighth
year and never have begged In public
places.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
SEEKS REFUND INTEREST.
Alert Mestering Wants some InfOr-
nation on sewer Extension.

Albert Wcstcring sent a communica-
ton 20 the city council today in which
he requests that he be refunded an inter
est on sewer extension No. 1852 which is
being withheld. lie also asks FOR an
explanation of how the public improve
ment work is carried ON. Although he
has paid for the Improvement and
Is charged interest. he has received no
benefits from H.
Westoring was assessed S6913 for his
sewer. which amounts 10 Si.t5 foot.
on sept Do. 1908. he received notice
stating that the sewer extension would
cost sac q front foot. lie was required
to pay the balance of S2646 and COM
PEELED TO pay SS.4f interest But no
interest. he says. was allowed him by
the city FOR the time that 10 had use
of his $50 10. the first payment he made.
lie figures that the interest amounts 10
,Sll. and asks for a refund
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
Bowed and Smiled as Youngsters
Sang Patriotic Songs and
Waved Flags in Honor.
THEIR WELLS PLEASED HIM.
lie Asked supt. Ella Flagg Young IL
The Children We're All Hers.
Every One" She Replied.

Chicago. Sept. l6.-Prcsident Tart
smiling his appreciation at vocifer-
Gus welcome and tho nawless weather
arrived here at 1913 o'clock this fore
noon. a dense crowd. restrained by
perfect police arrangements. was at thu
temporary depot at Fifty-hfth sire
and stretches for ~ miles along thu
route the presidents automobile was
scheduled to travel
The reception committee which greet
ed the president and party included
Theodor w Robinson. president Of the
Commercial club. which was the visi-
tors host dsring the forepart Of the
daN. Gen. Frederick Dent Grant, com
mandcr of the department Of the lakes
and George W. Dixon. president OF
the Hamilton club, the presidents host
of the afternoon and evening.
The president greeted the members
of this committee. and was turned over
10 "a much larger committee, represent
ing the various departments Of Chicago
business and professional life.
Thirteen automobiles awaited the ar
rival of the presidential party. These
were entered and a two-hour review Of
the sChoolchildrcn began.
Then for miles the president bowed
and smiled and waved his hands 20 the
enthusiastic youngsters who sang pa
triotic songs and waved American flags
boz his honor
The school yells OF the young people
frequently stirred the president -
hearty chuckles The line OF review
produced practically an uninterrupted
roar of shriu cries
The singing was led by comets sta
toned at intervals. OF the many ban
ners under which the cavalcadc passed
two attracted particular attention. one
huge affair read God Bless our Prcsi-
dent and another. Greetings From
l6l 600 Railway Employees"
or Ella Flagg Young. the new sup
erintendent OF Chicago schools the
president inquired. If all the children
were hers. Every one replied Mrs.
| Young
The police had little 10 do. A rail-
| way hneman got into trouble through
| the little tool grip which he carried al
! the railroad station. II was OF the
| right size nicely to contain a bomb
and the police were ordered to examine
| it, They found a wrench and pal
| Of pliers but the lineman was led TO tn
outskirts Of the crowd on general prin
| ciDles
At 1915 p. m. the president reache'
his hotel and retired for a few mo
| ments' rest before taking the seat o
honor at the Commercial clubs lunch
| con.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
ELDER D. 0. M'KAY'S
FLOOD EXPERIENCE
Compelled to Remain in Buggy All
Night Between Two Torrents
In Southern Utah.

David o. Mckay Of the council of
twelve and Charles II. Hart Of tho
first council OF seventy. had an unusual
experience IN their recent trip from
Tropic TO Kanab In southern Utah,
necessitating their sitting in thsir
bugEies all night between two raging
mountain torrents, after travelling all
day over almost impossible roads. In
the midst Of a heavy raiustorm the
party. consisting OF Elder Hart and
his little boy, Mr. Haywood, President
Houston. Elder Mckay and his boy
started in two buggies for Cannonvillc.
The letter. which is dated Alton, SEPT
3, says:
All day we plodded along up Rcd
canyon. now going through deep
washes. now wadlng the river or driv-
ing over sagebrush, always I'm mud
or water II was o'clock IN the
a fternoon when we arrived at Tropic.
and our faithful teams We're tired.
Here we learned that the wash be
tween Tropic and Cannonvilie was im-
nassable; 80 we had 10 take a round
about road. In doing so we met win
a series OF mishaps and "thereby
hangs "A tale .,
FIRST I'm pulling out Of a deep wash
a singletree hook broke, and we We're
nearly precipitated over an enhank
ment. This tied with wire We started
again only 20 encounter mud-cement
mud already mixed-which clogged our
wheels until the horses couldn't pun
ms. To add 20 the difficulty a single
tree broke. also another hook By TINS
time the storm had doubled m Iury'
and seemed 10 be- holding "a jubilee
over our predicament About AN we
were conscious OF was lightning
thunder. rain and mud
when the main road was hnally
reached IL was a question whether we
could get TO the crossing OF the main
channel before the floods filled II. we
urged our wornout horses 10 last et-
fort and made the first crossing on
right. also the second, though the cur
rent there was swift. only one more
and we should be safe hut the
floods beat us. Between the two main
crossings we found "A mad torrent 10
feet deep sweeping down the hillside
and rushing along channel across
our road an a terrinc rate
BY this time our retreat was cut or
so lust al dark. within two miles
of our destination. We were compelled
20 sit n our buggies an night Ina tho
midst OF the noise OF the worst flood
southern Utah has seen for many
many years.
In the middle Of the night the rain
ceased and al daylight we we're guided
through the suhsidug torrent by two
men on horseback
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
O.Dort to Surgeon General
wyman, Surgeon Lavlnder
Saws Menace to Public.
g UNABLE TO ASSIGN CAUSE
c.,o reed in Illinois state Hos
Ui,sl for Insane Where 1t Is
quite Prevalent

..4op Sept 16.--Expressihs
va hat Pcllagra is likely 10 pc
: oeN,. ,,is country a public health
CON-, , ~ Of greater proportions than
r'y resent realized. c. II. Lav '.,,,I
F." .ssistant surgeon, pubic heai'n
pa'''u ar,ne hospital service has JUST
enc ~ "a tho results Of his investl-
i'p l,.s q, that disease in the limos
s'as nospltaI for the insane TO sur
,,oo general Wyman' ,,,,os
t'On 80 40 TO SO well defined
There "..,,ss,.s i'm the institution
uses on ~ In I.avinder. The W g
tccoIoihs ease mere differs IN some
Of me u In, the general type ne II
respects ,,, I'm the south, but that
familiar should vary in dinerehl
,s.,aHties Is said TO be nov u.U' de-
Ngell, conditions are however
Inc tevinder. definite anu
ssn marked and admit Oh p'
tagnosis ,,sdo as to how much
or lis products entereu ~ ,hat
.srsl diet and II was le'li , - not
general ,,ses sparingly perhaps NOT
corn y - ar three times a week.
more .n1W If the meal and hominy
Ihe qua saw was to all appearances
which am unable TO assign any
aeelle sor ne extent Of the disease IN
ihe hospital -. - the situation
ll ~ inetiiutiona which has been
% ..S In INV experience, here As
fo9,inon slsev here. when the disease
ven s.Iiv recognized = the medical
va ransiled that the disease had been
fAa tne,itntion for many years ana
y 'r nr,ntondent told me that now
,t .ssiireS he has had cases ever since
Pc ,1s,ltntion, was opened eight years
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
FRATERNAL ORDER
OF EAGLES CONVENTION

Omaha, Sept 16.-The polls at the ma
tional convention OF the Fraternal Or
der OF Eagles were open all day today
for the election of officers. Nomina-
tons were made yesterday, there being
only one nominee for each office except
the board OF trustees, four OF whom
are 10 be named The following
names are on the trustees ballot:
Grand worthy trustees: N. j. Lea,
Seattle: Theodore A. Bell. Napa, Cal
Jos. +. Creatham, San Francisco. John
A. Tuthill. Omaha: owen Kane, Cleve-
land; William r. Cortland. Boston;
Daniel c. Kelly. Rock Island, H., and
Charles r. Mcdonald Buffalo.
The grand parade OF the order was
scheduled for this afternoon The
weather conditions were perfect
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
SETH NJ. WELLS IS
AGAIN CONVICTED
Jurv I'm Judge Maughan's Court at Lo-
gan Finds boy Phenomenon
Guilty ON Second Trial.

Logan, Sept l6.-Seth NJ Wells'
STYLED "The Boy Phenomenon" was
again convicted OF malpractice in the
First district court today. Judge w.
w. Vaughan presiding The jury's
verdict was brought In this morning
after long elaboration. The trial
was the outgrowth OF an operation per
formed BY the doctor upon Christina
Garrett seven years ago. FOR nNe
,5sars 81 the Intervening time Wells
MAS out OF the state and beyond the
Jurisdiction OF Its courts. This is the
second conviction In the case, the pres
emf trial having followed supreme
court decision remanding the cause
for new trial.
Judge Vaughan set the time for sem
tence for oct. ~ next and In the
meantime Wells is al liberty under
cash bond Of 81 O0O the amount fixed
by the court
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
HAVE NEVER SEEN LIVE HOG

Kansas city, sept l6.--Inquiry fol-
lowing a humorous incident shows that
nearly 200 girls in various Kansas city
high schools have never seen a live
hog il had been related that a high
school girl recently went 70 the coun-
try and. seeing a pig run across
yard. asked what kind OF an animal it
was. ON receiving the information
that the scamperinE beast was a hog.
she exclaimed. why IL has hair"
This led 90 am inquiry on the sub
feet and a canvass of an the high
school girls in Kansas city showed
that some 200 marrageablo girls OF tho
second largest live stock market city
in the world had never seen a live
member OF the porcine family.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
APACHE HURLS
T0MAHAWK AT WAITER

New York Sept. l6- Sam Friedman.
waiter .n "A Coney Island music hall.
vas badly injured last night BIZ an
Apaehc Indian who hurled tomahaWk
y MN while doing a turn on the stage
tleaman was serving drinks I'm the
.eH below when the Indian. throwing
ut weapon over the heads OF several
,leolators, struck the waiter m the
tloulder cutting deep cash and
.auoehlng him 90 the floor The Indian
wen ned through the crowd. but was
locked up
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
KETCHEL-LANGF0R0
FIGHT DECLARED OFF

New York sent 1.-THE fight be-
tween stanley Ketchel and sam Lang
ford. which Nus scheduled 10 be held
before the Fairmont Athletic club Boz
this city tomorrow night was declared
on today by the directors OF the club
and President William Gibson This
action was taken after Gov Hughes
had requested Dist. ATTY Jerome and
sheriff Foley t1 enforce the law against
prize nshuug and to arrest and convict
anyone violating d. Up % that time
the officers of the club had planned 10
hold tho hght under the shelter of an
Injunction of the court restraining the
police from entering its premises. Art
er conforring with Mr. Jerome ana the
shcrins assistant today MT Gibson
announced chat the fight was on.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
COAL LAND PURCHASED.
Michigan and Minnesota People Sc
cure $4,000 Worth in Carbon Co.

The names Of Michigan and Mime
sofa people appeared again on the re-
cords Of the land office today as the
purchasers OF more coal lands. amount
ing To $50 acres. Hannah NJ va,
Evera OF Marquette. Mich. secured 1e0
acres. and Wilbur Van Evera OF Viz
ginia, MINI, bought l2O acres. The
price paid I'm each case was $50 an
acre. the cash being placed 10 the
credit Of the land office this morning
amounting In all to $4,000 The land
Is located In Carbon county. Utah. This
makes the total paid for Carbon coun-
the past week or 10 days amount 10
over Sl35, 900.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
LOCKING Up MEN IN CHICAGO.

Chicago. Sept l6.-Pursuing an order
issued yesterday by Capt. Wood OF the
detective bureau 80 men were arrested
and locked up last night TO be kept
in custody The departure OF Presl-
dent Taft after his visit to Chicago to-
day Most OF those arrested are
known 10 be professional pickpockets.
The order Instructed tho detectives
% watch for professional crooks and
pickpockets who would prey upon the
large crowds gathered 10 watch the
parade today
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
HARTMAN LEFT
ALL TO HIS WIFE
To he Hers Absolutely and Forever
Made Executrix--Mill is Dated
June s, 1908.

New York, Sept. I6.--All OF Edward
II. Harriman's property. real and per-
sonal, Is bequeathed without restric-
tions Of any sort TO the widow, Mary
w Hartman. The will was fiIed at
Goshen. n T.. this afternoon, but was
made public in this city. Il Is an ex-
tremely brief document. dated June s,
1903, and reads as follows.
Il. Edward III. Hartman. OF Arden.
in the state OF New York, do make.
publish and declare this and for my
last will and testament, that is to
say, ! give. devise and bequeath all Of
my property. real and personal, Of
every kind and nature TO my wife.
Mary w. Hartman, to he hers alb
solutely and forever. and / do hereby
nominate and appoint the said Mary
w. Hartman TO be the executrix of
this will.
In witness thereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal. this eighth day
OF June. in the year 1908.
(Signed)
edward II. HARTMAN.
signed. sealed and published and de-
clared by the testatOr as, for and his
will and testament, in our presence,
who, at his request. and in his pTcs-
once and In the presence Of each other.
have each Of us hereunto subscribed
our names as Witnesses.
(Signed)
CHARLES A. PEABODY,
&C. c. TEGETHOFF."
Mr. Peabody is president Of the Mu-
tual Life Insurance company. Mr.
Tegethon was one OF Mr. Harriman's
secretaries.
Mr. Peabody. who made the state
ment public declined 10 make any esti-
mate as 10 the value Of Mr.. Harriman's
estate.
Goshen, y. Y, Sept l6.-The will Of
r. IA. Hartman was filed here today.
No estimate OF the value OF MIR. Har-
riman's property was given in the petit
ton for probate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
DETROIT FEDERATION
OF LABOR WlTH0RAWS

Detroit. Sept lG.-Tho Detroit Fed
GRAFTON Of labor last night practically
Withdrew from the American Fedora
lion OF Labor by voting unanimously
NOT 10 comply with the recent order OF
the executive council 20 unseat the kieC
trical Workers union. The matter VIII
be- appealed 90 the American Fedora
lion convention az Toronto, n Aorom-
Der.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
MRS. NELSON MORRIS DEAD.

Chicago. Sept. l6.--Mrs Nelson Nor
ris, widow Of the Chicago packer. died
today at Saints Bleu. a small town near
Paris as a result OF injuries received
IN an automobile accident, according TO
word received here by relatives No
details of the accident were received
except that the machine in which Ms.
Morris was riding was overturned.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
WILL PAY FOR WINDOW,
Wen known Mining Man lnadycrent-
Is Fractures Big Pane.

A well know mining man sought TO
enter the Lenox hotel az o'clock this
morning. after pursuing astronomical
studies Tor several hours previous He
was deeply immersed Don Thought on
"a complication of stellar parallaxes,
when he slipped ana went over like "a
meteor against &l5 pane of plate
glass bon the side show window ~ Mul-
let's store The glass yielded with "a
crash. and as good luck would have
Dc. the uckless astronomer managed 90
roll out of the way, escaping serious
injury Hc As perfectly ahlo and Will-
ing % paw FOR the window.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
IN JAIL FOR ABDUCTlN6
AND MARRYING GIRL

Los Angeles. cal. Sept i6-rhomna
Lopez. 20 years OF age. Is la jail to-
dsy charged with having abducted
Nincene Miniares. l2-year-old SRI
Who became his bride yesterday.
When ne procured the license. Lopez
mon signed by the girls father In
which her age was given AZ 10. The
father alleges that his signature Was
forged and obtained a warrant FOR tho
bridegroom arrest lie then took the
child wife back home
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16

COMMANDER PEARY NOT
MAKING NEW FRIENDS

Hamburg. Sept. ACCOMMODATING on
the last Interview with Commander
Peary sent out from Battle Harbor,
Labrador, the Hamburger Nachrich-
ten. says.
These high sounding words have
made an extremely unpleasant I'M
pression. and they will scarcely draw
new friends to Commander Pcary'
This cxemplhes the general tone OF
the North German press which leans
strongly 70 DR. Cook who rs supported
by the Hamburg Geographical society
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
COT A FORTUNE FOR
KINDNESS TO OLD MAN

u.tbuen Mass. Sept, ls.-one OF
49,. strange legacies bobbed up IN
ws,huen today when Il became KNOW
~, Mrs George Bramer has received
w. w. fron attorneys in the Scilly Is
,sSs mat r. J. Ribstock, a man wnon
.1e and her mother befriended no
p.-r,uaa had willed her about si,0oO'-
I'D h railroad stock and bonds. When
Ms. Bramer met Ribstock IN ber,
mnda she then was unmarried ana
win her mother did many little klnd-
rssses for him in his old age. IL was
50 al the time.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-16
BATTLESHlP lNFLExlBLE
SAILS FOR NEW YORK

Portsmouth. Sept is.-The battleship
Inaexible. lying the flag Of the ad-
miral Of TIE hect. Sir Edw IA. sey-
mour. left here today for New York
10 participate In the Hudson-Fulton
celebration.