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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
WAR IS ON; PAT
CUTS THE PRICES
Moran Is Making it Interesting
For Boston AsphaItum Rival
In the Field.
COMPARISONS THEN AND NOW
Property Owners on Ninth East Are
Benefited by Struggle Between
Contcnding Contractors.

AS result OF keen competition. Pue-
rick j. Moran the official contra ctor
has begun war on the Warren As
bidding through Strange & Mcguire OF
Ogden. His last bids on two large paw
ing extensions involving the eXpendi-
ture OF 100000. show how he cut his
prices and the property owners on
these two extensions can rejoice. Moran
underbid his nearest competitor 1j per
cent. his tender falling about $40. 900
below the estimate of the city engineer
on the Ninth East street paving ex-
tension from South Temple to the city
limits and $1,000 below the estimate
made on First avenue from street 20
Virginia street. Instead of the property
owner paying 1898 per front foot on a
20 foot street. the property owners On
Ninth East street will only have To
pay $6.79 per front foot on a so foot
street. on First avenue MoranS bid
figures S5.54 per front foot
When Moran was in the field alone
he charged s2.55 per square yard fcr
laying asphaltum with concrete foun-
dation. On these two contracts his
bid WIS @ls9u, al cut pl cents. Ills
usual price of excavating is 81 cents.
He win do Ninth East street and First
avenue for GO cents a cubic yard Il cut
of q cents. on curblng his bid was 62
cents per foot which Is the usual price
and 73 cents per foot for cutters which
is the same as in the west Third
South street contract.
Strange & Mcclure wreSted the cast
Third South street paving contract
from Moran by narrow margin. The
Warren Asphaltum company bid S2.55
per square yard on laying asphaltum
the same as Moran but its bid for
eXcavating was 50 and Moran was 81 S
usual. There was only about 5000
difference between their bids.
on the last two contracts. Strange
and McGuire's bid was slSS,l1191 IN
Ninth East street while Moran bid
S151, ,474.47 Strange e Mcclure bid
sS7,764.4S on First avenue and Moran
$7c393.37
Clark Henery and company of Sac
ramento entered the field on these two
large contracts. 1t is understood that
they are also considered as content :
ing factor for public Improvements
in Salt Lake City.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
PRESSING DANGER
OF AMERICAN REPUBLIC

New York, Dec Is syrhe pressing dan
ser OF the republic lnaccuracy,'' said
Prof. ~AlbeUe Bushney Hart OF Harvard.
: In addressing the donyention} OF tho
American Htftorical and Economic as
ISOLATION today.
'Isven historical scholars" he added.
"are not without their failings their
preJudiccs and their falsehoods"
Prof. Hart declared that American his
tory. on Its controversial side. had been
enriched by several distinct attempts to
manufacture myths TO order. The first
OF these might be called the worship of
the Pilgrim fathers, He said 1t was the
ascrlptlon to band OF men tand women
who represented a splendid cause and
were pioneers In magnificent historical
pageant of virtues which are In fact
possessed only by their descendants
A similar myth. he continued. causes
the eXaltation of the southern cavalier,
who was n parsonage about as Infre-
quent In Virginia as In New York
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
TAFT PREPARING
SPECIAL MESSAGE
Will Deal With Amendments
To Interstate Commerce
And Antitrust Laws.
LICENSES TO CORPORATIONS.
To be Voluntary, TO he Taken Out by
Such Concerns ns Want TO he
Under Federal Jurisdiction.

Washington. Dec. 2S.-President Taft
first of his special messages to Con-
gress. This message will deal with
the amendments he believes are ncccs-
sary in the interstate commerce and
Sherman antitrust acts
Recent reports to the contrary not
withdrawing, it Is known that the
president win take up, the antitrust act
and deal with il at great length lie
also VIII bring forward his ideas as to
Issuing federal licenses to corporations.
The proposed license will be a vol
untary one, to be taken advantage OF
by such corporations as desire to place
themselves under federal Jurisdiction.
1t has been reported that the presi-
dent might delay his antitrust recon-
mendations until the supreme court had
finally passed on the recent Standard
OH decision Those to whom the presi-
dent has talked say, however. he has
decided TO go forward with his pro-
gram.
The president and the members of
his cabinet, together with the Inter
state commerce commissioners have
49, i"ciS ehou6he duu Sluuy 10 inc
needed changes in the interstate COM
merce and anti-truSt acts than any
other subjects since the beginning OF
the present administration.
There has been q disposition among
some of the leaders OF the senate and
house during the last two days to urge
the president not to send in his anti
trust message just now
Mr.. Taft is said TO feel. neverthe-
less, that his views have been so fully
expressed that he can go ahead with
decided upon early In the fall.
The presidents message will be
ready for reading in the two houses of
Congress on Wednesday Jan. Is. Con-
gross reassembles Jan. 4, but will I'M
mediately adjourn out of respect to
the memory of Senator McLaurin of
Mississippi
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
PROTEST AGAINST THE
WITHDRAWAL OF SITES
Spokane Branch of American Mining
Congress Passes Resolution Asking
That Government Keep Out.

a strong protest against the federal
government withdrawing power sites
from location has been raised by the
Spokane branch of the American Min
ing congress. Resolutions were recent
ly passed by the organization setting
out that there is total of 81 600, 900
horse power possible from develop
ment from the water within the United
States and that approximately one-hdlt
is contained within the limits of the
northwest and Pacific coast states. and
about one-third within the states OF
Oregon and Washington. The resolu-
tons IN part say:
Therefore. be it resolved that We
most earnestly urge upon the people of
Washington the necessity of co-opcrat-
ing with the federal government in the
conservation OF these resources TO the
end that the ultimate appropriation and
use OF these natural powers and re-
sources shall lnure to. and be under the
control of those most vitality concerned
in their appropriation and use.
BE it further resolved that the ultl-
mate power and control of these re-
sources be vested In the state whose
people are affected by them and that
the coal lands, water power or water
power sites situated wholly within a
the revenues derived therefrom. wheth-
er by lease OF taxation. shall accrue to
the state In which 1t is collected and
that no federal tax shall be collected
from these resources except upon the
same basis as other state property.
PRESIDENTS STATEMENT.
over the signature of President
Baumgartner of the Spokane branch.
further words OF protest have heen
made He states that there is mo
room for division on this important
subject by the citizens of the states
whose resources are concerned
The statement made by President
BaumgHrtner is as follows
Neither the east. nor the south have
been asked to surrender their resources
nor the income thcrefrom. but have en-
loved the full use of these and will
hand them down to postcrity as their
heritages.
''rhe residents of the western states
have been asked to surrender their
forests, not alone TO the federal control,
but all revenue thcrefrom 10 the fed
eral treasury. and now pay grazing
charges on public lands which have
been free for the use OF the pioneer
heretofore. from the foundation of our
government
without consulting the interest or
wishes OF the residents of these states,
1t is now proposed to withdraw tae
water powers and TO raise the price
on the coal lands; and to that end the
water power sites from AZ streams srs
already withdrawn and the prlco has
becn raised 200 per cent on 100000
acr.s and we are assured that this
phase of the conservation movement
is only started.
RDrARD DEVELOPMENT.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
NO SCRAMBLE FOR JOB
OF CENSUS ENUMERAT0R

Washington. Dec 2S.-Applicants are
not scrambling to obtain Jobs as
census enumerators and Census Di-
rector Durnnd Is considerably perturb-
ed over the shortage of men willing
to earn government money. The DIFF
ficulty Is In the west and south, and
especially In the cities.
The Job OF census enumerator pays
so much per name or per day, depend
ing upon the locality In which the work
is done. and averages about $50 per
enumerator for the entire time requir-
ed. In cities of over 5000 inhabitants.
where population is congested and
counting is easy. the enumerator is
required to finish his work in two
weeks, but In cities under that size
and In country districts one month is
allowed.
Director Durand explains tho lack of
applicants for census jobs only on tho
theory that there Is so much general
prosperity In the country that the gov
ernment jobs are not wanted. The time
for applications for these Jobs ends on
Jan 25 and Mr.. Durand Invites public
spirited and patriotic people to Join in
the census work.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT
SUICIDE WAS BENEFICIAL


Oakland, Cal. Dec. 2S.-Ignorancc
OF the effects of chemicals led Miss
Helen Rosencrantz to administer a
double dose of oxygen to herself yes
terday in an Intellectual effort to end
her life. She emerged from the ordeal
much benefited in health physically.
physicians say. Dependency drove her
to swallow several grains OF perman-
ganate OF potash. Fearing that this
drug, despite Its lurid purple color
might not have the desired effect she
drank the contents of bottle OF hydro
zen Deroxide This interacting with
the permanganate produced large
volumes of oxygen causing her great
pain but putting her In no danger of
death. when the reaction finally ceas-
ed. Miss Rosencrantz left the hospital
where neighbors sent her, minus her
melancholia and according to the ply
sicians absolutely disinfected through
out her alimentary system.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
FIRE IN HOLD OF WHITE
STAR STEAMER CELTIC

Liverpool. Dec. 2S.-Fire was dIscov-
ered in the hold of the White Star
liner Celtic last Wednesday when the
vessel was four days out from New
York. The liner arrived here safely
Yesterday The FIRE was still burning
but its presence was known to none Of
the 400 passengers.
Immediately upon the arrival the
work of discharGInG the cargo in an
effort to reach the origin OF the blaze
was begun The work was continued
today.
The fire started amid the bales of cot
ton
The Celtic sailed from New York for
Queenstown and Liverpool on Dec. Is.
Tho following Wednesday smoke was
discovered creeping up from among
the cotton bales that filed No. hold
Capt, Hambelton at once ordered that
the matches be sealed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
OLD MAN DIED OF
STARVATION IN LUNCH ROOM

New York, Dec. 2S.-As Samuel Lelb-
erman was going over his accounts at
the desk In his lunch room yesterday
he glanced up to see forlorn and bat
tered old man with white beard and
hair looking at him appealingly. He
was asked what was wanted. The visi-
tor who looked as IL he might be SO
asked II he could have some coffee and
bread as he had not eaten In several
days and felt he could not hold out
much longer.
Leiberman motioned him to a chair
at the first table and told a waiter
to bring some hot chicken soup and
coffee. The old man muttered his
thanks and as the waiter put the soup
before him uttered cry, threw up his
arms and fell backward on the floor
a physician was summoned and said
the man died OF starvation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
zEI.AYA'S ENEMIES SEND
INSULTING TELEGRAAfS

Washington. Dec. 2S.-Native Near
aguans. exllcd and driven from home
by President Zelaya during his reign
are rejoicing over the latter's downfall
and are tauntlng the fleeing president
with insulting kilograms and even m
viting him 10 come TO the Mexican
frontier and meet them in physical
combat.
One OF them, DIR. Marcos E Velas-
oucz. now in Washington wired Zelayl
at Mexico City today rccting the lat
tors alleged shameless career in
Nicaragua and inviting him to the
border line OF the United States TO
fight a duel
Dr velasquez was exiled from Nicar-
aqua by President Zelaya nine years
ago and has since been n resident Of
Panama. He came to the United States
two weeks ago to lend assistance TO the
cause of Gen, Estrada. bearing with
him letters to President Taft and Secy.
Knox.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
FIRST MODERN ROAD IN KOREA.

TOXIC. Saturday. Dec. i.-The FIRST
modern road In Korea except that con-
Meeting Seoul and Chemulpo was opened
n few days ago and connects the towns
OF Kunsan and Chobji This policy OF
building highways is being pursued all
over the country and an expenditure of
several millions OF yen viii within a
very short time make itsclf felt in the In
creased traffic and business The re-
ports from the town of Kunsan ind
Chobii are tubilant, II being stated that
already the effect OF Interchange of
commerce and the opening given che
country people TO get their goods INTO
the new towns are being felt.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
TAFT INTERESTED IN
BALLINGER-PINCH0T CASE

Washington, Dec 2S.-The forthcom-
ing congressional investigation OF the
matters involved in the Ballinger-Pin-
chot controversy was the subject of a
conference today between President
Taft and Representative Dalzell of
Pennsylvania, one of the Republican
leaders of the house.
Mr.. Dalzell said that after the inter
view that the investigation would un-
questionably be carried forward by Il
Joint committee. composed of from five
TO seven members
President Taft has agreed with the
leaders of the senate and house that
a Joint investigation. open to the pub
lie, will be the best means OF thorough
ly dealing with the matter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
PEARY RECOGNIZED AS
DISC0VERER OF NORTH POLE

Chicago. Dec. 2S.-Tho Geographic
Society OF Chicago recognizes Lieut.
Commander Robert F.. Peary as the
dlscoverer Of the north pole. A COM
mittee of the society decided ycstcr-
day to inscribc the Helen Culver gold
medal. which has been voted to the
explorer in recognition of his services
a5 n scientific man. as follows:
Awarded Jan 26. 1910. to Lieut..
Commander Robert f. Peary. IT, S NJ.
for distinguished services In explorn-
tion and the FIRST achievement OF the
north pole. April Q. 1909"
The medal Will be presented to the
naval officer at the society's annual
banquet Jan. 26.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
STORMBOUND, JUDGE
HELD COURT BY TELEPHONE

New York Dec. 2S.-Storm bound In
his suburban home, Magistrate GciS-
mar called his court to order over tho
telephone and disposed of the six cases
which were ready to be heard. Five
of the cases were of persons who had
over celebrated Christmas and the
other was an assault case. The maglS-
trate had the policeman who made
the arrests swear to their complaints
over the telephone and then had the
prisoners make their pleas in the same
fashion The courts decisions were
then announced over the wire.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
BLOW ON THE HEAD.
Transforms Honest Man Into Criminal
or Dangerous Type.

Kansas City. Dec. 2S-That Daniel
j. Lavary. formerly Chicago brick lay
er, was transformed from an honest
man into a criminal OF dangerous
type by blow on the head is the belief
of Judge Ralph s. Latshew In the Grim
inal court here. Yesterday the Judge
paroled Lavery to Charles Murray OF
the Illinois state insane asylum. after
Layery had been sentenced to four
wears IN the pententiary for burglary
committed here two weeks ago
Lavery was twice confined in an IL
linois institution for the insane, and as
many times discharged. the second time
being only six months ago. About two
years ago Lavery was struck on the
head with a stone and since then he
seems to have had different personality
1t is understood tina: when he is re-
turned to Illinois an operation will be
performed on him
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
SELLING WOOD
ALCOHOL FOR BEVERAGE

New York, Dec 2s.-Coroner Har5er-
burger has reported to the police and
excise department that wood alcohol
is again being sold as a beverage in
New York City with death instead of
the stimulant for the tlpplers who pay
) cents drink
The coroner says that several mys-
terious deaths during the last few
months have been traced to this cause.
For 10 cents snys the coroner "a
man may go into some of New York's
dives and buy enough OF this beverage
to produce blindness, coma and death.
The men who sell 1t make Lucretis
Rorgia look Ike a milk peddler."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
sWITCHMEM'S STRIKE.
Labor Leaders Leave st. Paul, Situa-
ton Being Unchanged

St Paul, MINI. Dec 2S-All of the
strike leaders who have been in con-
sultation with President Hawley. of
the Switchmen's union have left the
city and there were no new develop
ments this forenoon.
President Perham of the Railroad
Telegraphers' union. who was chairman
OF the American Federation OF Labor
Railway section Is In Chicago today
and tomorrow evening he expects 10
be in Washington where he Will con-
fer with the members of the inter
state commerce commission to learn
IL that body or President Taft may DE
induced to Intervene and avert a gen
eral strike.
President G. B. Howley, of the state
Federation of Labor. is in Duluth to-
day. leaving President Hawley and his
assistants alone in charge OF the strike
hero.
Being asked If the report was truo
that freight handlers, machinists and
clerks unions. which have grievances
of their own, would go on strike with
out waiting further communication
from Mr. Perham. Mr. Hawley said;
''Such action on the part of those
unions would turn public sentiment
against the strikers and would not in
any way help the cause. / am not IN
favor of that kind of a sympathetic
strike"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
ROAD GOT IN ITS WORK
ON CITY COUNCIL

Seattle. Washington. Dec 2s-Over
the mayors veto the city council pas
sed three bills giving the Northern
Pacific railway permanent franchises
around tho Lake Union basin. Mayor
Miller vetoed the bills several weeks
ago. contending that 1T was dangerous
public policy to grant a permanent
franchise. He favored giving the rail-
road so years franchises. This the
Northern Pacific refused to accept.
The franchise granted tonight gives
the Northern Pacific access to a large
manufacturing district which will have
a fresh water harbor when the Lake
washington canal project is completed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
DEMOCRATIC PROGRAM
Is to Keep Down Appropriation Bills
And Vote Against Ship Subsidy.

Washington. Dec. 2s.-''Thc program
of the Democrats In the house at this
session Is TO keep down the amount OF
the appropriation bills and to vote
sgainst ship subsidy" said Minority
Leader Champ Clark OF Missouri today
The house leaders are rushing every
thing TO get the appropriation measures
through and that subject and tho ship
subsidy proposition seem to be about the
only two things that are TO be taken up.
We are opposed to the ship subsidy bill
We favor river and harbor bill. look
for adjournment of Congress In April,
certainly by May L.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
STOCK EXCHANGE COMMITTEE
INVESTIGATING C. & R. |. CASE

change committee today began its in
vestigation into the causes which sent
Rock Island stock soaring for an adj
Vance of over 30 points yesterday and
then dropped the stock back again to
its starting place, causing a squeeze of
tho shorts.
The committee of three members will
tigators have full power to act and will
endeavoor to trace the origin OF the
buying orders.
The report OF the Hughes commission
on stock exchange practises is now in
the governors hands and has not been
given to the legislature.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
MADR|z'S TERMS
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Estrada Willing to Meet Commits
sioners but Won't Recognize
Action of Legislature.
DECLARES HE is A USURPER
Zclaya's Encourage Showing Nervous
ncss-Many Insulting Telcgrams
Sent to Him.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-Gen. Estrada,
Will not accept the extraordinary terms
proposed by the new president. Madriz.
as basis Tor peace.
A telegram from Blue6elds states that
on the 22nd inst. Madri2 had proposed.
ir telegram to Estrada. n suspension
of hostilitieS, pending the arrival of a
committee which he was sending to Es-
tro5a to discuss an amicable and equit-
able settlement of the present strife.
Madriz begged the revolutionary leader
not to obstruct his efforts for peace.
Gen. Estrada in his reply expressed
his willingness to meet the MadriZ COM
missioners, but said the revolutionary
party would not recognize the action
OF the legislative assembly in placing
power in the bands of Madriz.
He denied most emphatically the as
scmbly's right to deal with the election
OF president and stated he saw In Ma
driz the usurper OF the rights of the
N!caraguan people.
MADRIZ'S TERMS.
The terms upon which Madriz is will
ling to make peace, 1T is believed, are
shown I'm a letter which purports TO
have been signed by him and addressed
TO A friend. In II he expresses his de-
sire for peace without further blood
shed and said whatever might happen
compatible with his dignity and with
the public interests, he was willing to
accept.
He says further the revolutionists
should recognize his government. and
that after such recognition both armies
should be disbanded. all arms and am
munition being turned over to him. He
states he would recognize the debts
and contracts of the revolutionists, and
that within six months he would look
for the holding of an election, he guar
arteeing free voting
He ADDS he would turn over such
power as he had impartially to the
person elected president and that he
would accept any other proper con-
ditions.
Ii Is not doubted here that Estrada g
known astuteness Will prevent him
from accepting terms OF peace. pre-
dlcated upon the prior surrender by
him of his army. arms and ammuni-
tlon TO his enemy. Therefore. 1t is not
believed the conference between Estra-
da and the Madriz commissioners will
reSIt in any particular change In the
present status.
telegram from Managua received at
the state department says the Madri5
party Is making preparations to send
troops to the eastward to meet Estra-
da's army.
Other kilograms confirm the publish
ed reports that Madriz had ordered the
arrest of Pascos. the son-inlaw OF the
former president. on the ground that
lie had swindled the government out
OF money. but that Pascos hnd so far
succeeded in evading arrest.
The minister of finance, Santos, has
been put In prison. charged with send
ing unauthorized kilograms and other
wise interfering with governmental
matters with which he had no concern.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-28
TELEPHONE COMPANIES
INVESTIGATION IN KANSAS

Jefferson City. Mo. Dec. 2s.-
Charles S. Gleed OF Topeka. Kansas.
president of the Bell Telephone COM
pany of Missouri and the Missouri &c
Kansas Telephone company. was the
first witness today in the investiga-
ton OF the telephone companies
Atty. Cen Major. who instituted the
proceedings appeared for the state
The telephone people were represented
by F. w. Lehman of st. Louis
Witnesses who will he examined in
clude Cyrus p Wallbridge of st. Louis
chairman of the board of the Bell
companies and S. A. Hall, of Kansas
City, general manager of the Missouri
Sc Kansas Telephone company.