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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18

ing the fiscal year ending August, 1909.
this company shipped over 200 cars OF
oats and wheat, amounting to over
S.0Oo0oo pounds. The average paid
for oats was SIPS per cwt., and wheat
averaged about the same The aggrc-
gate paid for grain amounted to $780,
900.
Most Of the grain goes to the east
and to the intcrmountain region.
Four men are employed ct the mill
in the autumn and It's business Is all
that they can handle. Situated on the
railroad track. tho mill presents at all
times a busy appearance. as sometimes
as high as 10 cars a week are loaded
there. The mill is a big credit to Ash
ton.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
NEUBER & SCOTT CO., LTD.

entire shore Is equipped in tho latest
modern way. having cash and parcel
carriers and being heated by steam.
The company employs II people per-
manently in the different departments
and many more at this time of the
year.
The officers OF the company include
A. F. Neuber of Rock Springs. Wyo.,
president and treasurer. A. E. Bradbury
of Evanston. vice president and Geo. L.
Scott. of Idaho Falls. secretary and
manager All of these gentlemen are
we'll known in this vicinity being re-
garded by the entire community as
progressive. able business men,
Neuber G. Scott Co. Ltd. has before
1t a great future and as it is located
on the busiest corner OF the city, it
will undoubtedly be the largest Cry
goods house of the Upper Snake River
valley.
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st. Anthony. This gives the Idaho
Power e Transportation CO upany a
clear field in all the towns from Idaho
Falls to st. Anthony.
The officers OF the Idaho Falls &
Interurban Railway company include
the following we'll known names; ]. L.
Milner. president; Heber Austin. vice
president; A. " Scott. secretary; Bow
en- Curley. treasurer; and the above.
as well as E. p. Coltman G. G, Wright
and r. D. Larabie. directors.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18

the streets of Idaho Falls equal to any
found In the best equipped cities of tho
east
The light and sewerage system is the
property OF the city. There are one
daily and three weekly newspapers,
with five rural delivery routes through
out the agricultural districts. There
are six banks and trust companies, all
colnS n large business. Telephone serv-
ice is the best to be found anywhere
in the intermountain west Nine hand
some church buildings grace the city.
and all the leading fraternal orders are
represented. Many beautiful residences
adorn the city and many are in course
of construction, The city is under
system OF irrigation. and the cost OF
water sufficient to water an acre OF
town property Is So a year. This ex-
tremeIy cheap water encourages resi-
dents in keeping up large and beauti-
full lawns. plant shade and fruit trees.
flowers. etc,
Idaho Falls at the present time pos
sesses far greater natural resources
than the city of Denver possessed for
the first % years of her existence, and
the time Is not far distant when one of
the largest cities OF the western slope
OF the continent will be built at the site
of the old Taylor Bridge 0atcr Eagle
Rock) now Idaho Falls In the Snake
River Valley. Bingham county. Ihado.
1t is estimated the shipment of po-
| tatoes from Idaho Falls this season
Will be In the neighborhood of LOCO
cars, in addition to those consumed
, locally.
BIG SHIPPING POINT.
THAT Idaho Falls Is the largest out
bound shipping point on the Oregon
Short Line system is shown by the rec
ords of the local freight office. and to
show the company has confidence in
its remaining so and business increas-
ing in the future. is shown by the ex-
tcnslve improvements 1t Is making
here. new passenger and freight depots
being built. The passenger station Will
be OF pressed brick with stone trim
mings, 50x150 feet In size.
PRODUCTIVE SOIL.
Government reports place this section
of the country above all competition In
productive soil. which is nothing short
of marvellous AS you stand in the
Snake River valley you look over a re-
gion covered by volcanic ash loan
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
ASHTON TOWNSHIP COMPANY.

HIS company. organized in January
1906. surveyed and plated Ashton.
placing the town lots on sale. IT owns
the hotel-a $4,000 structure. and one
of the most complete in the valley. This
company owns. as well. practically all
CT the land within the corporate limits
of the town. the values of which are
about as follows: Good farm land with
full water right. from s5 to $50 an acre.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18

I IAVING purchased the business OF
i Clark and Fanning Co. become
Incorporated and well started. the mer-
camille house of Neuber & Scott Co,
Ltd, is one of the most creditable and
probably the largest institution of Its
kind In Idaho Falls. 1t represents an
investment of 100000 controlled by
men known all over the state for their
business competency
The store is most conveniently ar
ranged having beside the main floor, q
basement filled with complete lines Of
holiday goods. trunks. cases and bags.
and an upper floor filled with full lines
OF ladies ready-to-wear goods. On the
main floor dry goods, shoes, etc, arc
carried while in the annex to this floor
are shown full lines of clothing. hats,
caps and mems shoes. In fact The
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
H. D. BAKER LIVERY CO.

TWENTY ONE years ago. lured by
the wondrous opportunities of the
west, H d. Baker left Colorado and
came to Ashton. wher he built the first
house between Fall River and the north
fork of the Snake. For some time he
ran ranch. though four years ago he
built the first and largest livery stable
in Ashton. His place of business is
we'll known and exceedingly popular
with drummers. local business men and
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large elevated tank by a 35 horsepower
gas engine.

large elevated tank by 80 horsepower
gas engine.
TIMBER LANDS.
Sawmills in the hills 10 miles north
OF Ashton put n good quality of lum-
Der on the local market at a lower
price thar the Oregon and Washington
lumber in general use throughout the
west There arc large areas, of fine
saw timber yet untouched on the
mountain slopes bordering the upper
course of the north fork above Ashton.
and the extensive foothills. slopes and
canyons of tho great Teton range
which rlsea as mighty barrIor on the
cast of this region arc similarly
clothed
The climate is fine, healthful and
braclng. The summers arc ideal. The
air is clear. cool and free from dust.
There is no malaria in the county, ana
general conditions are such that low
death rate prevails Owing to its proS-
unity to the Park; its cool and delight
full climate: its hunting and fine trout
fishing. Ashton is destined to become
Il great summer resort for tourists
MINING PROSPECTS
Prospecting for mineral I'm eastern
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18

world. in that they keep the clothes
straight and free from dust The firm
has a patronage which comes from a
radius of over 80 miles as the appeal OF
the firm is towards those VINO love the
elite, the chaste. and the elegant in
dress. Excluslveness Is the aim always.
The Wade brothers are among Idaho
Falls most energetic boosters.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18

the most
of Is
/ofF Fremont county miles
'front.' line and a southwest
this
OF the
sc miles beyond Ashton to the
beyond
the section
freight
the
Is operated
effort IS to keep
forh
the
hc atend ntadyan
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18

erdashery. as it is exclusive agent for
the famous Hart, Schaffner & Marx
clothing, Hanan shoes and Manhattan
shirts.
A general line of mems and boys
goods. including trunks and suit cases,
Is carried all of the goods being on
display in the new twentieth century
cabinets" which arc the best in the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18

The glorious climate of California has
been much vaunted, but the climate of
southeastern Idaho has q clearer. better
atmosphere than the far-famed Golden
state 1t is hard to realize that In
region where perpetual snow shines
on the mountain-tops the temper
ature In the valleys VIII range from
~ ueSrees above IA summer TO zero IN
winter The winters are mild Zero
weather Is the extrome exception and
ldStS only Tor day at a time, while
the dry. still. clear atmosphere relieves
the Intensity OF Il zero day The sum-
mers are cool and pleasant Hot winds,
destructive storms and cyclones are
unknown.
The altitude of Idaho Falls Is 1900
feet above sea level. Sunshine is the
rule, stormy and cloudy days the ex-
ceptlon, and outdoor work is carried OIL
all the year round. The claim is made
with absolute Justice that the climate of
Idaho Falls IS unsurpassed.
RAPIDLY GROWING CITY.
Idaho Falls IS located in Bingham
county. has population OF nearly 5000
and Is growing more rapidly than any
town In the state. In commercial i'm
~ aaiitt size Utdu dllu
above any other city in Idaho, and is
by long odds the largest agricultural
shipping point In the state II Is To-
Gated In the center OF one OF the great =
est agricultural. grazing and mineral
areas in the United States. 1t is tho
fitting. out place for the famous Birch
Creek, Lost River and Salmon City
mining districts on the northwest, ant
:he Caribou mining district on the cast
and immense coal 0elds from TO q
feet in thickness are being developed
IS miles from the city. while few
miles cast OF the city there is an i'm
mcnse volcanic deposit of rock contain
ing over 20 beautiful shades and colori
OF the finest building rock Thcs
wonderful quarrIcs contain rock enougl
to build city as large as Chicago.
METROPOLITAN ADVANTAGES
Ranchers. stockmen and mining me
for 10 and 100 miles around buy thei
seasons supplies at Idaho Falls. TIL
principal streets are graded. and pave
with lava rock. Cutters sidewalk
and curbs arc built OF cement. maxim
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
Idaho Falls the Center Of Marvellous Irrigation Projects

ENERALLY
1t
productivity the
develop bun
only
Idaho of
In
body of irrigated land
surrounded by 12S2Soi the
$t444772
ne resent acreage
No section
Snake River valley 0 is tn metro
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IONA.

In writing of tho marvellous develop
ment which everywhere looms before
the eye in the Upper Snake River val
ley and especially In that neighborhood
which surrounds Idaho Falls. a men,
ton OF the smaller cities. the villages
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18

OF today the centcrs of population OF
tomorrow. is especially opportune. as
IN them opportunity holds greatest
rewards and Individual effort has
broadcast effects, On the following
-agc under the head. Iona Mercantile
Company. will be found some facts
concerning Iona, one OF the thriving
little cities near Idaho Falls
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
A. v. SCOTT.

L OR 10 years Mr.. A. " Scott has en-
Joycd the confidence of the real
estate buying or selling public of Idaho.
His name has been associated with
many OF the leading projects of the dis
trict and his business has bcen an ever
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
.BALLINGER COMING WEST.
Secretary of the Interior Proposes to
Make a Study Of the Various
Irrigation Projects.

Chicago, June 25.-SeCretary Ballinger
arrived here today on his way to the far
west, where he will pass the summer in
the study Of govern nent irrigation pro-
jects and other works Of the interior de-
partment.
The president has sent me west that
/ might become moe fully. acquainted
with the necessities of the reclamation
service. said Mr.. Ballinger, "and that I
might be able to make such mOdifica tons
in its administration as may be neces-
sary.'
There is already approximately 80
000, 600 invested in these government enter
prises ana many millions more will be
invested out of The receipts from the dis
pOsal of public lands. / want to study
at first hand the necessity for further
extensions. 1t IS my intention to make
no change in the service except in so far
as necessary to keep within the law and
to make the greatest measure of prog
ress with the least possible expenditure.
''In view of the great number of pro-
jects under construction and the limit
ed amount Of funds. il is necessary to
make the sppOrtiOnment to carry on work
where the greatest necessity or emer-
gencies exist. For this reason some pro-
jects cannot be completed as rapidly as
might be desired"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
ELSIE SIGEL'S
SLAYER STILL
OUT OF REACH
Chung Sin to Be 'SWeated" in
the Room Where Murder
Was Committed.
AUTHORITIES HOPE TO
OBTAIN DEFINITE CLUE
CHINESE MAsoNs OF CHICAGO
OFFER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
DEEPLY INTERESTED.

New York, June 25.-In their search
for the murderer of Elsie SigeI. the po-
lice are still depending principally on
Chung Sin, former roommate Of Leon
Ling, in whose room the girls body was
found. He will be put through another
questioning in the room itself
The hope that Leon Ling might have
shipped on the steamer Arizona, bound
from Norfolk to san Francisco, failed
when it was proved by the ships clear
ance papers that she left Norfolk with
only the crew originally shipped at New
York.
Chu Gain, Leon Ling's rival applied
to the district attorneys Office for per-
mission to leave town, but although he
has offered to increase hissbaii from the
present $1,000 to $1,000, his request was
refused.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
ARTHUR P. HEINzE GUILTY
Brother of the Copper King" Will
Have to Do a Term Unless the
Missing Books Turn Up.

New York, June 25.-Arthur p.
Heinze. one Of the brothers whose bank
ing and copper operations have been
the subject of investigation since the
collapse Of their copper pool was found
guilty tonight by jury in the United
States circuit court of cOrruptly imped-
ing justice by his connection with the
disappearance of the United Copper
COmpany's books.
Sentence was suspended until Oct. II.
the court declaring that by holding this
sentence over Heinze's head he might
be induced to bring about the restora-
ton of the missing books The maxi
mum penalty under the law is three
months in Jail or a fine of $500.
The verdict was based on evidence
similar to that which resulted yesterday
in the conviction of Sanford Robinson.
former director of the company. It
was not accompanied by any recon-
mendatiOn for mercy such as accompa-
MED the Robinson verdict
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
BOMB THROWING RAMPANT.
Chicago Saloon Wreoked-Fierce
War of Gamblers in Chicago.

Chicago, June 25.-AnOther bomb the
thirtieth Of a mysterious series during the
last few years. wrecked the saloon of
Manning & BOwes at 321 State street. here
today. causing a loss of $4,000. Windows
in a nearby department store and a res
taurant were shattered by the force Of
the explosion. Michael Yargarbarkin,
who was asleep at his fruit stand in
front of the place was buried under the
debris, but rescued and taken to a hos
pital James West. who was passing the
saloon, sustained slight injuries.
Whether the bomb was thrown in the
so-calied gamblers war. which has mys-
titled the police for long time, OF was
thrown as the result Of a personal quar-
rel with the prOprietOrs Of the saloon, is
not known.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
ALDRIcH WAS MISTAKEN"

:. Washington, June 25.-JOhn Nor =
= Tis of New York, representing =
= newspaper publishers in their eff =
= forts to secure lower duties on pulp =
:. paper, has sent a letter to Senator =
=. Aldrich. chairman of the finance =
= committee, in which he points out =
= what he regards as grave errors =
:. of facts" in Mr.. Aldrichs state :
= ment to the senate. Mr.. Norris =
= enumerated sixteen items. He :
:. contradicted Mr. Aldrichs state .
:. ment that there had been no ad- =
- vance in paper prices, and refers .
- to the house committee report to :
:. show that the actual advance in :
:: paper prices aggregated s5,OOO,0OO I:
= per annUm to May, 1908. :.
:. :, :. :: :. :. :. :. :. :, :. :. y :. :. :. :.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
BULLION TAX PAID.
Florence-eoIdfieId Mining Company
Avoids Further Trouble.
Especial to The Herald.)

GOidfield, New, June 25.-The Flor
ence GOldfield Mining company TODAY
paid into the district attorneys Of
flee s10,0lS representing the arbitrary as
sessment made by the county officials for
bullion tax for the last quarter of last
year. together with p per cent penalty for
delinquency and per cent due as fees TO
the district attorney. The cOunty's civil
suits against the Florence company and
indictments against its officers were dis
missed.
breaking at Bishop Creek, Cal, early this
morning, ali mines and concerns employ
ing electric power in southern Nevada
camps are closed down. but expect to re-
sumo operations tomorrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.

Las Vegas, \. NJ. June 25.-Because
Black Hand letters were being sent to
J. b notwithstanding him with death
and the destruction of his property if he
did not drive a tenant from one Of his
buildings. the citizens of Las Vegas have
organized themselves into vigilance
committee and are guarding the threat
ened man and the property.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
TORNADO IN NEBRASKA.

West Point Neb.. June Est Joseph S
Catholic church was destroyed and a
dozen residences were seriously damaged
by a tornado which struck this town last
night. II was followed by a clOudburst
which flooded the streets. tearing up side
walks and doing other damage Reports
from the surrounding country show that
many farmers suffered loss of buildings
No casualties are reported.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
IMPEACHMENT CASE.

Olympia, Wash. June 25.-After unaui-
mously adopting a resolution at the morn
ing session paving the way for the Law
ing of Impeachment charges against J.
H Schiveiey. state insurance commits
sioner. the house in the afternoon passed
a resolution providing that a committee
of seven be named to draw I'D the i'm
parchment charges. This committee was
not named at the time. but the personnel
will probably be announced Monday when
the house reCOnVenes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
AMENDMENT By ELKINs.

Washington, June 25.-In the interest Of
American shipping, Senator Elkins today
introduced the following as an amendment
to the tariff bill.
ION all goods. wares and merchandise
imported on ships or vessels Of the United
States there shall be allowed a reduction
of per cent in the duties prescribed by
law to be levied collected and paid on
such goods. wares and merchandise 80
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
MIR. DOOIey on England and Germany

Have observed the excitement England the supposed de-
signs of Germany the tight little and Of have Prob
ably the agitation the std Bshers has amused you has amused
Finley Peter Dunno who has his conclusions the subject
article which he entities Mr. Dooley England and Germany and
which will appear omOOws Sunday Herald Nothing could be
infectious than the humo with which he deals with the situation
probably could closer the truth the situation than he
has
Some other excellent features that the paper will contain
ITO Blush Not to Blush in which Franklin Fyes the
theatrical situation
THE Legacy" short story, by Meth Boyce.
Sam Houston Great American Of the Americas DAtag
series by Richard Spilane
"0thers Of the Waterbirds," by Professor Goodwin.
THE Government Mail" by Frederic J. Hasin.
Whispering Smith the continuation of Sparmsns
ing story the
The best coored section printed
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
EIRsT FLIeHT MONDAY.

Washington. June 25.-Late today Or
willie Wright decided he would make no
flight before Monday. After many ad-
justmcnts and tests today, the motor was
put in excellent working order
The course for the flight will extend
five miles from Fort Mver and return.
The average for the entire distance will
be computed. and If IL equals forty miles
an hour. the Wrights will receive $4,000
for their aerOpiane.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
BOY Of TWELVE
KILLS BROTHER
Victim First Shot and Then
Buried in Pig Pen Before
He Ceased to Breathe.

Modesto. Cal. June 25.-Twelve-year-
old Cecil Hopkins. self-confessed slay-
er of his 6-year-Old brother, Theodore.
made a statement to the coroner today
that strengthens that officials belief
that the victim was buried alive in the
pig pen where his body was found yes
terday.
He breathed a little and stretched
his arms" said Cecil in describing the
tragedy, and referring to incidents fol-
lowing the firing of the shot that made
gaping wound in the little body.
Cecil was kept in Jail all night and
refused to talk until today, when the
coroner made a determined effort to get
the details from the child's own Iips.
As he told of the shooting and subse-
quent burial of his brother. Cecil
munched some candy that had been
given him at the Jail and apparently
failed to realize the gravity of the sit
uatiOn
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
Chinese Offer Reward.

Chicago, June Z5.-The Mon Sun TOon,
a local Chinese organization, raised $500
today which was offered as a reward for
the capture Of Leon Ling.
Louis Sing, who has often been Of
service to the authorities, told the police
today that If Leon Ling turned up in
this city he would be handed over TO
the police by the Chinese.
Il think he will beefOund by one Of
our countrymen," said Sing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
SULTAN DEFEATED.

Washington. June ga dispatch came
to the state department today from II
Dodge. American minister to Morocco.
saving that the sultan's troops have been
defeated by the forces OF RoEhf. Wr
Dodge says il is apparent the government
of the sultan is in critical condition.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
NEVADA HILLS SUIT ENDS.
Claimants to Interest in Mine Lose
Their Cause.

GOldfieId, New. June 25.-Judge J. G.
Stevens of the district court has rendered
a decision in favor of the defendants in
the case of Lind and Kaeding against
James r. Davis. W. II. Weber and asso-
Ciates to recover d large interest in the
Nevada Hills property at Fairview.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
WILL GET DIVORCE.

Chicago. June 25.-Notica was given
Judge Barnes Of the superior court TODAY
that Mrs. Elizabeth Logan Tucker and
her husband. Colonel William NJ. Tucker.
who was recently retired from active ser
vice in the United States army. have
reached an agreement whereby Mrs.
Tucker will ask for decree of divorce on
the grounds Of desertiOn.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-26
FARMER PREVENTS
RAILWAY ACCIDENT

Aberdeen. s. D.. June 25.-An attempt
to wreck a Milwaukee passenger train
Just north of Redfieid. n. D. was made
last night A passing farmer found a
section of the track had been torn out.
He tagged the passenger train and pre-
vented an accident. The motive is sus-
pected to have been rohberN