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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
FORESTERS CONVENTION
JANUARY 7 TO II

OGDEN, Dec. 21.-To accommodate
Chief Forester Clifford Pinchot. the
date of the annual convention of for
csters of District No. 4. has been
changed from Jan. 10 to II inclusive,
TO Jan. to IL inclusive. Mr.. Pinchot
has signified his intention to be pres
ent but as he is on the program to
address the National Live Stock con-
vention in Denver Jan. 2 he would
not have been able TO attend the Og-
den convention unless the change had
been made. lie will be the princi-
pie speaker at the main session OF the
convention, which will be held in the
new forestry building. Other than the
chief forester, four prominent Wash
jngton forestry officials arc expected
TO be present.
The railroads have made special
rates for the convention, which is OK
pected to attract considerable atten-
ton from the wool growers, whose
convention will lap over several days
on to the gathering OF forestcrs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT.

PROVO. Dec. 2L-S. b. Glenn, charged
with burglarlzing a tent In Spanish
Fork canyon Nov. 2, when he and two
other transients are charged with go
Ing into the tent ;/d taking a few arti-
cles. was tried yesterday by q jury. In
the Fourth district court and acquitted.
Sandy l.. Downs, implicated in the
same affair. will be tried today.
In the case OF Pleasant Grove vs.
Artcmus Holman, motion for a new
trial and to retax costs was set for
the 23rd.
Caleb Tanner vs.. Provo Bench Canal
company ct aL, motion for a new trial
denied
The following additional jurors were
drawn; A. ]. Durrant, b. H Bower,
Frank Spcckart, Harry McCoard, John
NJ. Gulick, Walter 3. Pcay, Albert
Manwaring Provo; Daniel Fullmer,
Edward Antoine and Stephen Dalton.
Springvillc.
Ida NJ. Bolin has commenced suit
for divorce against II. II. Bolin. now
serving a term in the state prison for
embeZ2lement from the Studebakcr
company i'm this city. She asks to be
restored to her maiden name. Ida NJ
Ross. The parties were married in
Salt Lake Feb. 15, 1905.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
SMlTH-PATHFIELD
NUPTIALS AT PARK CITY
(speeIaI correspondence J

PARK CITY. Utah. Dec. 17.-Nfiss
vera Smith, daughter OF MT and Mrs
w. X. Smith OF this city. was united In
matrimony to Mr.. Ernest Pathfield or
Kansas. Thursday evening, at the homc
or the brides parents. Bishop William
ID. Lewis Of the Latter day Saints
Church performed the ceremony. The
young couple will make their home in
this city
The city council met last night in
regular meeting; nothing but routine
business WIS transacted
Vernon Wilson. employed at tho
Daly West mill. had his arm broken
last evening while working at the mill.
He was taken to the hospital, where his
Injuries were attended to.
The Sunday school of the Latter-dav
saint Church gave a concert last cye-
ming for the purpose of raising means
for Christmas tree. A splendid uro-
gram was rendered and the ward house
was crowded.
Funeral was held today over the re-
mains OF Peter Etzcl. the unfortunate
young man who met his death at the
DAILY Judge by being caught In
cave In last Wednesday,.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
vEToEs TELEPHONE FRANCHISE

PROVO. Dec. 21.-Mayor Decker has
vetoed tho ordinance granting a fran
chise TO the Rocky Mountain Bell Tele-
phone company. He says: MY objec-
tfons are to section s. wherein you al
low the telephone company to charge a
rate OF SiS a year for unlimited busi-
ness phones and $50 year for resi-
dencc phones during the entire life of
the franchise subject to being applied
at once If the company sees mt so to do,
making an advance of S12 per year over
the charges of the Independent TeIe-
phone company for business phones,
and Sc for residence phones. do not
think conditions at this time justify
this advance In prices to our citizens
Should this be granted to the Bell Tele-
phone company. IN all fairness to the
Independent company. 1t should be Civ
en- the same rate, making an extra ex-
pense to our business people, who have
to have both phones. OF S24 per year
and residences from Sc to s12 a year,
according to whether they have one OF
two phones.
Party lines where charges of SIS per
year are now being made, could be
raised to as high as $50 year This
would cost the citizens of Provo city a
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
.SNOWBOUND SHEEP
STARVING BY HUNDREDS
Storm En- Route to Winter
Range.

OGDEN, Dec. 21.-Seventy thousand
sheep are said to be in danger of
death by exposure and starvation in
northwestern Utah near Kelton. owing
to the unprecedented heavy fall of
snow during the last two weeks. The
fiocks arc those of sheepmen who
delayed too long in taking the trail
fiom the summer to the winter ranges.
They have been caught enroute TO the
n;lder winter ranges on the desert.
and arc completely snowbound at
great distances from the railroad or
feed depots. Sixty carloads OK grain
and hay have been rushed TO Neltcn
on the old Southern Pacific route and
every available man has been employ
cd in breaking the trails from Kclton
t. the snowbound bands OF sheep.
which are said to be dying by nun
dreds. The big storm came sooner
than usual and caught the flock
masters unawarcs. The snow is about
two feet deep. making it practically
impossible for the sheep to Craze on
the dried desert grasses and sage
brush Farther out on the desert
conditions are less severe and no
trouble Is anticipated
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
REGULATION OF LIQUOR
TRAFFIC IN UTAH co.
Commissioners Raise Annual Saloon
License From 5000 TO
$1,000.
Especial Correspondence

PROVO. Dec. 21.-By resolution
adopted by the board of county COM
missioners yesterday, 1t was provided
that on and after Jan l. 1910. the
license fee for the sale of Intoxicating
liquors. within the boundaries OF Utah,
county be affixtcd at the sum of 81, 600
per annum. The former license fee was
$500 a year.
County Atty. Evans is of the opinion
that the board cannot legally refuse to
grant q liquor license except for cause.
and therefore applicants for licenses will
be refused or granted as the commits
Stoners may determine as to the.r
qualifications for conducting the bust
ness in an orderly manner. 1t may also
be that If objections of citizens in the
neighborhood where saloons are sought
to be established are presented that
such objections will be given consider
alton by the commissioners. and this
may lead to suits to compel the issu-
ance of a license as there is doubt
about such objection being a cause for
refusing the license under the statute;
but of course this will be determined
later
f. l.. Mendenhall and others from
Mapleton asked for an appropriation 90
aid in the expense OF draining In the
district which would be of benefit to the
county road. An appropriation of $3.50
was made.
Charles Madsen appeared before the
board and asked for some assistance in
financing the big rabbit hunt in Cedar
valley New Years day. 1t is expected
that about $50 sportsmen will go over.
and it is hoped they will succeed in
Staying enough rabbits to give the
wheat crop q chance for next year
This year the rabbits did a great deal
of damage and in spite of this the crop
averaged about 15 bushels to the acre
With the rabbits exterminated it is ex-
Pected the yield will be doubled. and
the entire section devoted to dry farm
ing. The board referred the matter 20
County Atty. Evans for a decision as 20
the legal right OF the county to con-
tribute To the camnalpn
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
FUNERAL OF MRS. BECK.

LEHI. Utah. Dec. 2O-The funeral OF
Mrs. George Beck, who died Dec. II
of diabetes, after an Illness of six
weeks, was held Sunday from the
new tabernacle. The speakers were
Elders j. B. Cough. Jos. Glover, Jack
son Wanlass. 3. w. Brown and T, w.
Kirkham, who spoke of the noble life
and labors of the deceased as a pioneer
and member of the Church. Mrs
Beck was born in Hupp, Norway. in
1S41; in 1868 she. with her parents. came
to Utah; in 1869 she married George
Beck. and is the mother of 13 children:
there are 30 grandchildren surviving.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
MRS. SPARKS FUNERAL.

PROVO. Dec. 21.-There was large
attendance at the funeral of Mrs.
Stella Jaques Sparks. held in the taber-
nacle yesterday. The following speak
ers addressed the congregation. dwell
ing on the beautiful life and noble quail
tiles of the departed and giving such
comfort to the berenved relatives as
was possible; Bishop o. H. Berg. Ed
ers s S. Jones, ]. VIM. Knight and
Jos. A Buttle. Beautiful vocal selec-
tions were rendered by the First ward
choir W. D. Roberts and Prof. A. c.
Lund rendered sops.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
MANY WILL WED.

PROVO. Dec 21.-Marriage licenses
have been issued to the following cou-
pies:
Perry w Harper of Linden and En-
ma G.. Duke of Provo Bench.
Silas Sorensen OF Bear River City
and Lottie Duke of Provo
Charles Jensen Of Spanish Fork and
Zella Hutchings of Springville.
Joseph Ray Bartlett of Springville
and Bessie Jensen of Spanish Fork.
Gust Veros of Salt Lake City and
Leone Murphy of Provo.
Rev. IT. T. Dcnhart and Lucille Moor
man, both of Provo.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
MT. PLEASANT BRIEEs.

The Crystal company commences its
moving picture shows tonight. under the
management of Otto McIf.
The North ward has placed plano In
the Westinghouse
Sunday evening conjolnt meeting of
the Mutuals was held In the North ward
Westinghouse. Elder Jas w. Anderson
spoke on the birth and life of Jesus
Christ. and the proper observance OF
Christmas time. Several excellent musi-
cal selections were given.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

OGDEN, Dec. 21-Marriage licenses
have been issued to the following parties
by County Clerk S. C. Dye;
Edward Penman of West Weber and
Ida NJ. Jones of Hooper
Maurice L. Kennedy and Mayne V.
Carter, both of Ogden.
William Nathan Baker and Iva A.
Bailey. both of Ogden
Raleigh Campbell and EfIle Ballan-
tyne, both OF Riverdale,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
SCARCITY OF COAL.

PROVO. Dec. 21-The coal yards are
now without coal. and ii none is re-
ceived soon it goes without saying that
many of the people will be subjected to
great inconvenience. and 1t may be
suffering Coal dealers. however. ex-
pected coal on every train; but it is
likely there will be a scarcity for a
long time, as is generally the case when
a cold snap comes. 1t seems lmpos-
sible for the coal companies to supply
the demand when a shortage once oc-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
ICE HARVEST DELAYED.

OGDEN. Dec. 21-Severe north
winds seriously hampered the work Of
cutting Ice on Ogden ponds. which
began Monday morning. After work
ing several hours at the ponds along
the ogden river. the cutters were fore
cd TO quit and the harvesting Will be
abandoned until the weather moder-
ates. The velocity OF the wind has
been such as to pile the snow In great
drifts over the newly swept ponds,
making cutting practically impossible.
In more sheltered districts the har-
vcsting was carried on on big scale.
The ice is about IL inches thick and
OF the finest grade. little frozen snow
being mixed with 1t,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21

there. and unless the weather moderstes
ranchmen Will be called upon to fesS1
hay to the game as they did last year.
Tho legislature reimbursed the farmers
then. and Will proba oily 90 50 again. Ui-
der the Wyoming laws Wild game is In
crcasing rapidly. snd State Gnrne War
den Nowlin Is out With a plan to have
the stale Sc. aside a largo area in tho
leton cou"t-y as gomc preserve AID
restrict the grazing OF sheen anc c,ftlc
thcrefront. 1n no other manner he aays.
can the game be saved from starving to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21

the State Industrial school are being
made by Supt. F.. G, Gowans, u fine
program has been arranged for Thurs
day afternoon and in the evening
Christmas tree with presents for every
boy and girl. will be enjoyed. Sunday
night DR.. Gowans addressed his young
charges on the proper spirit of Christ
mas obserya
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
OGDEN poLICE COURT.

OGDEN. Dec. 21.-John Mcnamara
and Fred Bowman were charged in
police court Monday morning with
drunkenness. to which they pleaded
guilty They were sentenced to FIVE
days in Jail or a fine of s..
The ball of Carl Van Sweden
amounting to So was declared forfeited
az Carl was not i'm court to answer to
the charge of drunkenness
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
oRpHEUM ATTRACTIONS.

OGDEN, Dec. 21.-The top-liner at the
Orphenm this week is the Godfrey COM
pany with an act entitled "a Very
Bad Boy" Among the other attrac-
tons are George Parry and Miss Lee
White in a clever comedy and musical
act The orchestra, which has been
cnlareeG. is good. as usual. The bin
w.ll run tine balance of the week with
the exception OF Thursday night. when
Clyde Fitch's comedy. THE Bachelor"
viii be presented, by the Shuberts..
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
RED CROSS STAMPS A BAR.

PROVO. Dec. 21.-Several packages
and letters sent from here to England
with Red Cross stamps attached have
been returned to the Provo pastofcice
with the statement that they were not
admitted to the English mails because
of the Red Cross stamp. or course that
settles the question so far as the use
of the stamps for mall going to Great
Britain Is concerned, but many peo-
pie would like to know why this ruling
on the part of the English postal au-
thoritIes
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21

number OF thousands of dollars over
what they are paying at the present
time. l cannot Justify myself In plac-
ing this burden upon tho people"
The matter will come up before the
council this evening and 1t Is possible
the council may pass the ordinance
over Mayor Decker's veto
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
FACES FORGERY CHARGE.

OGDEN, Dec. 2l.-Harry Nelson. who
recently confessed to having forged the
name of w. e Newman to a check
for $3.50. which he attempted to pass
at a local clothing store, was formerly
charged with forgery in a complaint
filed by the county attorney. Monday.
He will be up for preliminary hearing
Wcdnesday
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
LEHI GOES DRY
IN TEN MORE DAYS
(SpecjaI Correspondcnce !

Especial correspondence
LEHI, Utah. Dec. 20.-The saloons
here have only 10 more days to run,
then they will be closed down tight,
as it will be a jail sentence after the
first of the year to any one who Is
found selling liquors. which will be
welcomed by the greater part of the
citizens
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
DON'T WAIT TILL LAST DAY,
Half Price Next -Four DAYS

Half Price Next Four Days.
delayed shipment of Fine Kid
Body. Jointed and Dressed Dolls just
arrived. We Will close them and all
Toys. Games and high class framed
Pictures out at half price. Open eve
nings
DESERET NEWS BOOK STORE
6 Main st.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
OUTBREAK OF SCARLET
FEVER AT MT. PLEASANT
Special correspondence.1

MT PLEASANT. UTAH Dec, 20
Scarlet fever has made Its appearance
in Mt. Pleasant. the families of r.
Nielsen and Oiof Rosenlof being quar-
antinod for the disease. Some time
since a social was held at the home OF
II. Nelson, whose family is now quar-
antined with scarlet fever. The board
of health is taking every prccaution to
prevent the spread OF the malady. Chill
dren who were Mt the gathering men
toned. are excused from attending
school.
Raymond, the e-ycar-old boy of Olot
Roscnlof. was buried Sunday. having
died on Saturday from scarlet fever.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
BIG GAME sranu1Nc

CHEYENNE. wyo.. Dec. 1o-Rcports
from the big game country south OF tho
fel,o%stone Park tell of the suffering
without food. The grazing of live srnni,
on inc lower mountain slopes In summer
mas deprived the Wild game of feed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21

The hearing OF George Frye, proprle-
tor of the Globe saloon, for allowing
gambling in room connected with the
saloon, which involves the revoking of
his license. was deferred until after the
matter is disposed of in the district
court.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
ELEGANT LINE
FRAMED PICTURES
Half Price for 4 DAYS.

We have a beautiful stock of Tabcr
Prong. Hangreaves and other artistic
lines of elegant framed pictures to offer
for four days at half price. Far below
cost Open evenings.
DESERET NEWS BOOK STORE.
s Main Street
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21

actual iosses OF live stock have been
reported, although the continued stormv
weather has been severe on both sheep
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
ARIZONA ALSO HAS WINTER.

OGDEN. Dec. 21.-Councilman Joseph
Dana and his brother. c. r. Dana, re-
turned Sunday from an extended trip to
Arizona and Southern California They
say that the present cold weather is
not confined to porthcrn territory. AT
Mesa several days ago. tho first snow
fall In many years, covered the ground
TO depth of several inches. Mesa Is
generally known as one OF the warmest
spots on the map.
Councilman Dana reports business
conditions in Arizona particularly
good. n general progresslveness being In
evidence. He says. however, that In
hated land booms are causing the
farmers to overestimate their holdings.
Near Mesa lands which were utterly
worthless several years ago are being
held at 5000 an acre although the only
improvements made Is that of bringing
water onto the soil
CHRISTMAS = SDUSTRIAL.
OGDEN Dec u 1-5rauaratiOus an
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
PROVO.

The News is delivered by carrier
every night (Sunday excepted) ut 10
cents per month. All payments ana
complaints regarding delivery should
be made to David Johnson agent
for Daily. Saturday and Semi Week
ly News. Orders taken for Church
works. Residence al South First
West Street
Carrier cast side OF Academy Ave.
Boil a0S-red
Carrier west side of Academy Ave.
Ind 102-A,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21
SCRATCH PAPER.

Don't Use Your Letter Heads. Scratch
paper for sale cheap at the Deseret
News
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-21

CHRISTMAS : IDUsTRIAL.
OGDEN, Dec. 21.-Preparations an
elaborate observance OF Christmas at
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06
Engineer Goes to Seattle
to Study Plant and
Secure Data.

Seattle's municipal lighting
plant, admitted to be a well con-
Quoted institution which saves tax
payers a great deal of money for
lighting. is to be used as the stand
ard in the investigations going for
ward for a municipal lighting plant
in Spokane.
City Engineer Ralston, who
months ago was instructed by the
board of works to SECURE data and
estimates of cost of such a plant,
last night left for Seattle to take
up the study of municipal lighting
plant there, and also to study the
matter of viaducts, so that ne will
be prepared in dealing with rail-
road companies in Spokane In that
matter.
A municipal lighting plant has
been fought for by Councilman
Funk for about three years. He
was at the head Of every move
ment looking toward such an end.
OF late he has visited Mr.. Ralston
several times and discussed the
matter. He claims that the saving
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06
TERRIBLE
TORTURE

No band of barbarians ever pro-
ceeded to torture a victim with
more gleeful appreciation than the
10000 gridiron club committee,
which met In the Gothic room,
Davenport's. this noon, plotted the
torture of their prospective vic
Tins, who will be brought forth in
the armory the night of January is
for some fiendish purpose or other.
Absolute secrecy as to the pro.
ceedings are maintained. Guards
were at the outer and inner doors
behind which the chieftains plot
ted.
This much is known, however:
Messrs. Turke, Rice, Ham and
Crow are TO be in charge Of the
feast. +. j. Cannon is TO be the big
gun of the proceedings.
The grid club this year promises
to meet with even greater success
than last year, This gridding OF
notables and business, professional
and political folk has become the
leading event of the 10000 club.
Those at its head are the worst
bunch in town for this sort of
thing, and what they won't frame
up on the unsuspecting people of
this burg won't be worth mention.
ing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06
NEW ORDER AT
POLICE STATION

Beginning with tomorrow morn
ing by order of the chief of police,
Police Captain John Sullivan, new
ly appointed to that Office. is to
have charge of the station from 8
to p. m. and Captain James Cow
erly from p. m. to 2 a. m. Ser
geant Weir. newly appointed, is as
signed to day duty till February l.,
with hours from a. m till 5 p. m.
The day captain and sergeant will
relieve each other at the lunch
hour
Officer Fred Pearson is detailed
10 plain clothes duty, and Is assign
ed TO the day shift Officer Pitts
is assigned to desk duty on the day
shift, and Officer Snamiska Is as
signed TO station duty on the day
shift from 8 a, m. till 4p. m.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-06
FIND ONE FULL
GROWN COP

The police commissioners this
morning appointed l.. d. Glider to
the force. Glider was the only
man among Chief Rice's recon-
mendations who came up to the
standard regulations adopted.
These were that the age limit be
80 years; weight, 40 pounds,
stripped; height, Ave feet, 10
inches, and residence In Spokane
at least one year.
The chief has recommended
Charles G. Block, who will qualify
dead easy" He is strapping
young man of 26 years, stands six
feet four inches in his socks and
weighs 23S pounds. He has been
a laborer in Spokane for several
years.
With regard to the appointment
of Billy Weir to the new sergeancy,
President Witherspoon OF the po'
lice commission this morning said
that he knew several men on the
force who were competent to hold
the position with credit. Mr.
Witherspoon was once chief of pc
lice himself and says that while
hhe held that position Billy Weir
attention to business and excellent
work was demonstrated so thor,
oughly that he unhesitatingly voted
to have him made sergeant.