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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
REPORTS INDICATE
GOOD WOOL SEASON
Utah VIII Have Large Clip, and
High Prices Should
Prevail.

From reports at hand the wool season
in Utah this year viii be n splendid
ono, with good clip and good prices.
Prices now being offered by eastern buy
crs range from Is To- % cents pound.
The Harris Wool company of this city
has just closed contracts for quarter
of million pounds for Fairfield and Lchi
delivery al 20 cents. This is as high
price as has been paid at this season
of the year for contract wool \. =
Erickson. agent Of the company Is quoted
ying.
Splendid conditions exist In Utah. as
compared with Nevada and Wyoming, In
northern Nevada and in nortbea tern
Wyoming Shccpmcn have experienced
great difficulty In wintcrinG their sheep.
Hay is scarce and has risen in price
over 100 per cent. and some farmers arc
receiving as much as SIS per ton for
their hay.
Some predictions have been made that
the price OF wool may fall, that % cents
is probably as high II figure as will be
paid. and this is accounted for because
Of the demand for lower prices in every
thing. ON the other hand. n condition
that will likely opera tc i'm favor OF the
American wool grower is the fact that
the Australian growers are anxious about
the disposition OF their clips. on account
OF the strike In the collicTlcs in the Anti
podes. which makes 1t impossible for yes
sells 10 get coal to use In the movement OF
the wool. The shearinE season in Aus
tralia Is now over, and the strike Is haV-
ing Il bad effect The market, but Will
increase The demand for the American
product
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE THURSDAY MORNING.
.LENTEN SEASON BEGINS
WITH CHURCH SERVICES
Blessed Ashes Are Distributed
by Catholics, and Episcopali-
ans Observe Occasion.

The Lenten season began Wednesday
and will continue for forty days, until
Easter Sunday, March -. In St Marys 2
Catholic cathedral and I'm st Patr!cks
Catholic church. on the west side masses
were said In tho morning, and ashes were
blessed and distributed TO the faithful. In
the evening there were further dlStribu-
ton of ashes, and instruction and bcne-
dicton. There were services at . o clock
for the children.
The placing of ashos upon tho fore
heads OF the dcvout is significant OF the
belief that all that Is mortal OF man IL
mere dust. IT Is aptly described in the
passage. "Earth 10 earth. dust TO dust
ashes 10 ashes" The day marks the
beginning of. tho forty davs OF voluntary
fasting undertaken by Jesus In tho
Wilderness.
On Friday evenings during Lent the
stations OF the cross will he said.
AT st. Marks Episcopal cathedral there
were services In this order: Holy COM
munion, 1.I0 a. m; morning prayer.
lItanY and pcnitcntial office with brief
address. 10 a. M. holy communion and
brief address, II a. m. evening prayer
and sermon. $3.50 p. III.
Al st. Pgul's Episcopal church the Rev.
G.. =. Perkins conducted services There
wns holy communion at, IS a. m. At 10
o'clock there were holy communion,
PRAYER. litany and pcnltentlal office. With
n brief address,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
MEMBERS OF wv. CA.
HUSTL|NG FOR FUNDS
Young Women Meet With Fair
Success on First Days
Work.

The members Of tho Young Nomcu's
Christian association began their cam
paign Wednesday for the purpose OF
raising $4,000 In tho interest of their work
in this city. More than twenty-five wo-
men were on hand al the headquarters
I'm the Brooks Arcade building Wodnos-
day morning, aud after receiving their
instructions ana a packet Of the pledges
set out upon their mission around the
city to demonstrate TO tho public that
The work which ls being carried on by
this associa ton Is a success FROM every
standpoint
The work was carried out vigorously
all day Wednesday by tho able corps OF
boosters for the association. Pedestrians
hurrylnc down the street were lightly
tapped on the shoulder by the young wo-
men. and upou turning were handed the
little placard, which reads to the effect
that the siencr Is supposed 10 pay just
association fund The work OF getting
subscribers from these was quite sue
ccssfui. Office men wcro visited In turn.
and many OF tho little pledges were will
inGly signed.
From now on until the end Of the
week. the work will be carried on with
a vim, as those in charge of tho canvass
ing understand that by this method they
arc in fair way TO pay on the aESocla-
tion's Indebtedness. Following each
days work. all tho canvasscrs viii re-
port 10 the association as TO what sue
cess they have made.
Donations will be received at the Y. w,
G, \. headquarters all through tho day,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
TRIBUTE To MEMORY
OF THOMAS D. PITT

salt Lake council No 81, United Com
mcTcial Travellers. at a recent meeting
passed the following resolution of respect
tp the memory Of former Chief of Police
Thomas u. Pitt Mrs. PITT has received
Il copy OF the resolution
Whereas. the supreme ruler OF the
universe has III his Infinite wisdom re-
moved from our midst. our worthy and
esteemed brother. Thomas -. Pitt: and
Whereas. the long and intimate rcla-
lions held with him in the faithful dis
Charge of his duties in this council makes
II cmlncntly Httlng that we record our
appreciation Of him: therefore. be It
Resolved. That the sudden removal OFF
such a life from our midst leaves IL va
Cancy that VIII be deeply realized by all
the members and friends OF this council.
Resolved That with deep sympathy
with the bcrcavcd relatives or the de-
ceased. VIC express our hope that even
50 great "A loss 10 all may be over
ruicd for the good OF Him who docth all
things well.
Resolved. That q copy OF these resolu-
lions be spread upon the minutes and a
copy be forwarded 10 the bcrcaved fam
lily.
= Think not Of the fearful parting,
For beyond deaths turbid tide
We Will. some day, meet our brother,
In heaven on the other side"
DEBOS IRISH.
w. O. BRIDGMAN.
NJ. NJ. SELBY.
Committee
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
NEGRO H|GHWAYMAN
HOLDS UP TWO WOMEN
Fires Revolver Into Air to
Frighten Victims, and
Snatches Purses.

Firing into the air and threatening 10
XIII both women unless they save up
their purses. negro highNayman held
up and robbed Mrs, T.. NJ. Hansen. re-
siding at No. . FJlrmonL avenue. and
her dlusbter. Clara Wednesday night
at 9;30 o'clock, on Fourth South street
between Third and Fourth East streets.
lie obtained SIS and tho purses. which
were aCcrward recovered. Tho police
were notified Immediately and number
Of plain clothes men and patrolmcn went
TO tho scene of the robbery. but failed
to find any clue To The mans Identity
Mrs. Hansen and her daughter were
returning TO their home when the negro
ran up behind thom aud demanded theft
purses Tho women refused To comply
whh the request. With a string OF vic
oaths. the negro discharged his rcYol-
Yer above tho heads of the women three
times and. after thrca tcninG to Kill them
ii they did not comply with his demand
he Sna atChcd the purses.
After reporting the robbery 10 Ihe po-
lice. Mrs Hansen and her daughter went
TO their homo They were Informed
shortly aitcrward by telephone that the
stolen purses had been found on the
grounds OF the city and county building
by Il man. who would return them Thurs
day morning. The purses were empty
Plain clothes men are working OH the
case.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
IDENTIFICATION OF VICTIM
OF FALL STILL INCOMPLETE

The identification OF the body Of the
man supposed TO he j 5. Johnston Of
Denver. Colo. who came 10 his death
Tuesday night by falling of the roof OF
the Luna thcater. still remains a mys-
terry. regardless OF the fact that the no
lice department and those connected with
ODoDnells undertaking establishment
have been doing their utmost further to
identify tho body.
pocket. which WIS addressed to j. s.
Johnston. Denver. The mnn WIS about
% years old. six feet high weighed
about j65 pounds had light hair blue
eyes, was smooth shavcn and rather good
looking. lie was dressed in working
clothes and his hands would Indicate thai
lie was II laborer.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
TRAVELLING ELKS
EVIDENTLY HAPPY
No News From EXcurSiOniStS Is
Taken to Mean Good
News.
GRAND ESQUIRE DAVIS TO
ATTEND NEW YORK MEETING
viii Also Go to Detroit TO Ar,
range Preliminary Details
for Parade.

Members Of the Utah delegation now
soiournng in southern California were
too busy looking over Los Angeles and
its vicinity to wire their friends I'm Salt
Lake just what was doing in tho land
OF palms and sunshine. The bulletin
board at the Elks' club was not decorated
with telegrams, as per custom of late,
and so far as Acting Exalted Ruler y,
q. Mackenzie knows everybody was we'll
and happy There was no word 10 the
contrary. and IT is the one best bet Of the
day that no ono Is feeling sad or neg
lcctcd else Exalted Ruler James w. Col
Inns or Secretary ~ W. Rayboud would
have slipped some change TO ono Of the
telegraph companies. They arc the Of
supposed TO fash tho news of any ad :
ventures or miSadvcnturcs of members of
the party 10 the local lodge immedi-
atcly.
4, j Davis, one OF the grand lodge
members OF the Benevolent and Prutcc-
tive Order of Glks, viii leave this week
TO attend the annual festivities at New
York City I'm honor OF the anniversary of
the establishment OF the ElkS' lodge Mr.,
Davis will he present nt the banquet TO
be rendered to the grand lodge officers,
after which he will go 10 Detroit 90 ar
range some OF the preliminary details of
the big parade next July.
Mr. Davis, as grand esquire. has
charge of tho parade and il dcvolNcs
upon him 10 frame up the line of march
and other effects, AS Detroit is going 10
spend more than Sl00, 600 on decorations
alone. the parade promises 10 he ono OF
tho most prctcntious ever givcn by the
t.llks. and the salt Lake councilman viii
have his hands full 10 perfect the ar
rauecmcnts The line Of march viii not
be more than four miles in length. but
the features viii he decidedly unique
Mr. Davis intends spending some umn
In Detroit In addition to visiting mum
her of cities I'm the southern part>of the
United States in company with other
GRAND lodge officers
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
ASSOCIATED AID CLUB
PRESIDENT WILL SPEAK

Interest in the coming visit of &. c
Dobbs president of the Associated Ad-
vertslng Clubs Of America, is growing
rapidly among the advertising fraternity
Of the city, and indications are that a
large number of representative business
men will be present TO hear him talk on
advertising,
Tho meeting Will be held at the Com
mercial club Friday evening. beginning
at 6:i5 o'clock. when a banquet will he
given In honor of the head of the ad-
vertisng clubs throughout America.
Mr.. Dohhs's talk will he upon advcrtis-
Ing and advertising conditions In gen.
eral, and will doubtless he OF interest to
business men interested In advertising.
A general invitatio has been extended
To any one who is interested. A charge
OF 81 per plate is being assessed to cover
the expense OF the banquet.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
STAKE PRESIDENT
DOES FL|P-FLOP
Some Funny DOings Accredited
to President Seegmiller
at Richfield.
HE ASSISTS THE W. c. 7. t.,
THEN GIVES 1T A KNOCK
Branch of Organization Formed
and Then Ordered
SmOthered.

There is a story connected with the
recent visit of Mrs f.. f.. Shepard, the
7yidcly-kuown Salt Lake temperance
lecturer TO Rich6cld. which makes
mighty Interesting reading. 1t also tends o,1
10 Show some of The pecu!iarties OF the
Mormon mind.
By way Of preface to The real story,
il should be pointed out that W 1t.
SccgmiIcr, president Of tho sewer
stake, also is president of the company
which publishes the Reaper at Rlchiield.
The Reaper. during the political cam
paiCn Of last fall. did Its utmost Tor
the cause of prohibition
But, TO return to Mrs, Shepard: Mrs.
Shepard recently went 10 Richhcld for
the purpose of organizing branch OF
the W. G.. r. t.. and delivered tenn
pcrancc address in the stake ahcrnaclc,
inc meeting being held uuder the auspl-
ces of the stake presidency. Al the
close Of Mrs Shepard S efforts, PresI-
dent Secgmiller delivered brief ad-
dress, complimcnting the people upon
rho fact that Mrs Shepard was doing
such excellent work in their behalf and
urging all Richfeld 10 ioin the w c, 1,
|. movement,
The following day, the branch Of The
union WIS organized, well known Nor
mon woman being selected president,
while the vicc-preSIdcnIs were chosen
from the several other religions demon
nations Of this town
Things Break Loose
We'll pleased with the result Of her
labors in Richtiold, together with The cX-
ceIlcnt support rendered her by Frcsi-
dent Sccgmillcr and his counSclors, Mrs.
Shepard proceeded To Elslnore, where
she WAS TO deliver her next address. IT
M9S then that she received decided
shock. in thc form of telephone mes
sage from the Mormon woman nj Rich
field who had been placed at the head
Of the W. G. T. L. branch at that place
the preceding day, This woman told
Mrs, Shepard that President Seecmillcr
and other high stake officials bad an
bounced 10 her that the Richheld branch
o; the ". {. T. L. would have 10 be
smothcred, as it would not do 10 have
j; in thc town.
No reason WAS given for the action of
the Mormon officials, but it is generally
understood thai II was the result Of the
fact that the state organization of the
W. c. T. [. sent q petition 10 Washing
ion against the seating Of Apostle Sena-
tor Reed Smoot. al The time of the
memorable contest IN congress. and that
President Seegmiller only recalled the
lncident after he had assisted Mrs
Shepard in her efforts to establish the
1iIchfcld branch Of the union
Before delivering hcr regular address
in Elsinore. Mrs. shepard paid her re
spects 10 President Seeemiller and his
crowd for their fop. as we'll as the re
sultlng discourtesy 10 her and the or
Ganizaiiou represented by hcr and she
did II in no uncertain words
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
MAN WHO DROVE THIRD
OIL WELL IN COUNTRY

r. u Bartlett, % years old. and father
of Henry Il. Bartlett. manager Of the
MoXum hotel. drove the third oil well
put down in the United States. and. Incl
dcntally. he put $l50G, into the Standard
OH company when 1t first started. Every
body said the company wouldn't amount
to anything but everybody was fooled.
Mr.. Bartlett drove his first well on Oil
creek. about seventy miles north of Pitts
burg and he struck oil at lT0 feet. He
built The first big storage tank. 1t WAS
"A 1j0-bar tank. and ever since the oil
men have been using his style of tank.
Mr. Bartlett was born in New York
state and came west many years age.
For twenty years he has resided in Salt
Lake CITY,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
NEGRO F00TPAD FAILS IN
ATTEMPT TO ROB WOMAN

While Mrs. Jennie FuImer was return
ing from the Press Club show Wcdncs-
day night. a negro hiGhwayman made
an unsuccessful attempt 10 rob her of
her purse at The corner of Sixth South
and State streets. Mrs. Fumcu ran into
nearby house and immedia tely tcIe-
phcned the police department. which sent
a number of plain clothes men to the
scene OF the attempted robbery.
Mrs. FUlmer told the police that she
noticed the man leaning against n post
as she WAS approaching the corner.
When almost in front Of the negro he
drew revolver and. pointing 1t at her
head, demanded her purse.
The description she gave the police of
tho man tailed with tina; given by Mrs.
l.. NJ Hansen. who. with her daughter.
WAS robbed earlier I'm The night
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
"The stars incline. but do
HOROSCOPE
BY cosetse.
Thursday, February 1
They who. unrestful. seek
Shall flnd that all delignt9

There is n sign OF "unres'
ment among an alien Deop'
Venus rules as a fortuHel
Voring particularly women
who serve or aid them
Persons with undue loya
or expensive things are y
a tendency toward more
than usual. Wealthy pcopie|
have some money not ncedc
ment. Will be in danger too'
ing IL I'm unprofitablc neids
Lovers and engaged coup
fraln in this period from
actions calculated TO yex-
OF faithful. constant heaf T.
temper. courtShips. enga5
weddings are under q si
brilliant fortune.
The day promises TO pc
shopping and for All aih
with milliners. dressmakin.
nishinc. domestic matters :"
anuScmentS. 49,
are under good signs.
Invite or visit old frienp'
distressed and neglected,
Persons inclined TO worIy
feel an unusual tendency ~
on the dark side OF
Despondcncy and gloom
however. purely 10 TIE pny
and II viii be necessary ms s,
the tendency on by q f
will. .,o a.,
matter today must deic,n4 ,l4
beCinning that no untoWa.SSc
and no amount of failure sn, ~,
led to bring discourag.elnes,,< w.
There Is a sign oi "a ~
wafer. or fhis
Hire men or women .n s5o
work. domestic. Office OF ',i ~
Persons born unoer, ~ n
rule This daN often fall On
ceases because they nase
what they can do best ,,,|
Childrcn arc born iooaf nftcn
tbnt grant talent. but ~
ihoughtlcssness.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
UTAH SAVINGS & TRUST
COMPANY,

situated in tho business heart
Of the city, at No. 255 Main
street, does 2 general banking
business and offers exceptional
facilities TO business men, firms
and corporatioDs--makcs A spe-
cialty Of ladies' checking &C.
couufs-invites time deposits
and savings accounts-issues
letters of crcdit-takes care of
escrows-writes surety bonds
makes abstracts-insures titles
accepts trusts and rents
safety deposit boxes
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
HOSPITAL ATTENDANT is
HELD Up AND ROBBED

Joseph Gbnoco, employed at the Holy
Cross hospital. reported To the police
Wednesday night that h" had been held
up and robbed OF $50 and watch with
a gold filed case. by two men, at th"
corner of First West and First south
streets Wednesday night at ~ o'clock.
Gbnoco told the police at the station
that he was walking along tho street
when he was approached by the two
mon. ono Of whom stepped behind him.
while the other covered him with q re-
vulver and commanded him 10 hold mp
his hands. Tho man behind then he
San systematic search of Gbnocn =
pockets. all Of which he rined. When tho
search WAS completed Gbnoco was told to
move on,
At the police station he was unable
TO give good description Of either OF
the mon. which WAS accounted Tor by
the fact that the place where the hold up
occurred was dark. plain clothes men
were detailed on tho case, as well as
the patrolmcn on the night shift,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
TALAMINI ACTION is
NOW IN ANSWER STAGE

An answer and countcrclaim were
fled III the district court Wednesday by
the Colorado Yule Marble company TO
the complaint filed against the company
by Ernest Talamini. the b-contractor.
who had charge OF the marble work on
the Boston and Newhouso buildings.
Talamiui claimed that there was a ball
ance of about $4,000 due him on the con-
tract. and the company now claims that
Talaminl failed 10 complete the contract
and ii became necessary for the COM
pany to- finish the job and il has been
damaged by reason of the failure of
which amount IL asks judgment.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
SLOAN Is PUNISHED
FOR CRUELTY TO HORSE

Frank Sloan. residing al University
avenue and Seventh South street. was
before Judge Bishop "Wednesday afternoon
on the charge of not properly caring for
animals and working a horse with q sore
shoulder He was ilncd S25.
The testimony in the case was 10 tho
effect that Sloan had struck the horse III
the head with a rock to make il go.
Tho complaint was signed by Deputy
Sheriff Sam Knowles, who has been act
ing as a humane officer for Or. Eeatly.
sego Lily Lodge No. 252, T. F. B.
Dancing and card party to members
and friends, Thursday, February 10, l37
East 1st South street Gentlemen Csc,
j. H. & E N T.
ARCHITECT.
Room 625. Newhouse Bldg
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
NO DANGER OF SHORTAGE
OF COAL, IS STATEMENT

According TO the Utah Fuel company
the local coal situation is in sood shape
and there is practically no danger of "A
shortage. Tho southern Utah mines are
producing 800 tons daS. and although
the local yaIds gre not overStoclied. yet
the supply is sufficiently good to pre-
cIude the possibility OF IN embarrassing
shortage Anthracite is quoted at 81 90 In
Now Jcrscy and SO 30 ID This city.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
Automobile Is Dana geo.

Fire from an unknown cause damaged
an automobile owned by the l.. j. Cilmcr
Automobile company at the garage.
Wednesday AT l2:45 o'clock The loss
TO tho building was 800. which is GOV.
cred by insurance. The damage 10 the
auto could not be estimated. Assistant
Chief Fitzgerald and the chemical from
Headquarters responded,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
LADIES' AUXILIARY.

The Ladies' auxiliary of the
American party will give n card
party at the home of Mrs. Joseph
Pugslcy, 54l North Second West
street, this afternoon, begin
ming at o'clock. Five hundred
will be PLAYED and prizes award
ed TO the winners and refresh
ments will be served. Charge, %
cents. \ highly enjoyable after
noon is anticipated and all mem
bcrs are urged to como and bring
their friends.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY
WITHIN THIRTY MINUTES

The jury in the case OF the state
against John kowotovich, tried In Judge
Lcwis's division OF the district court.
returned n verdict OF not guilty Wednes-
day afternoon. after being out only about
thirty minutes.
Kowotovich was charged with assault
with intent to- do bodily harm. II is
alleged that he attempted 20 shoot Tom
Mascorolc on December last. The case
was submitted TO The jury at about $50
o'clock in the afternoon and a verdict
WAS returned at . o clock.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
Lectu re on Esperanto.

The Salt Lake Esperanto group has
bcen fortunate In securing Il lecture by
Arthur Baker n wcll-known humorist
and entertainer OF Chicago. He is best
known to us author Of .'The American
Esperanto Book and managing editor of
"Amcrika Esperantisto His subject
will be "'che Intcrna tional language
and his experiences IN its use at home
and abroad. The lecture is free. Mem
bers OF the club anticipate very pleas
ant evening. Remember. Thursday.
February 10, y. m, room 232, CONNER
clal Club buil0inG.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
LAND BOARD JANUARY
COLLECTIONS ARE HEAVY

The state board OF land commissioners
hle1 It's report with the state treasurer
Wednesday. showing tho fees and collcc-
lions OF the office for the month of jan
uary. as follows:
Return on investments and interest on
loans. So. .iol IS; collections on land sales.
SIS6.?90.1i: fees. Si0i 40,
The fees collected In the month were
the largest OF any in the history OF the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-10
Forty-Dollar Prize Essay Contest.

Every boy and girl attending school
IN this city is invited TO compete in
the essay contest of the Salt Lake Sc.
curity & Trust company. $40 is Of
fercd in prizes as follows; First prize,
$l5: second and third prizes, So each;
five prives 81 each and ten prizes each
81 savings account
For further information call or write
to the Manager of the Children S Dc
Trust Co, 20 Up Main street