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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
POLICE BELIEVE
MEN ARE ROBBERS
Detective Chase Bringing Hoff-
man Burglary Sus-
poet Here.
EX.CoNvICT UNDER ARREST
Leon soulard. Thought to he McPher-
sons Pal, Held ut Jail for
Investigation.

Detective George Chase win return
from ogden this afternoon with IL Il.
Mcpherson in his custody and who ~
suspected OF having been implicated In
the robbery Of the residence OF Heny
Hoffman, 2si east south Temple street,
Monday night Leon soulard. known
20 have been pal Of Mcpherson, and
who was released from the state prison
July 4. after a two years sentence s1r
burglary, was arrested this morning
and is held pending an investigation.
Mcpherson was arrested In ogden
Late Monday on Information given by
James Mullaney, a conductor ON the
Oregon Short Line Mcpherson was a
passenger on Muilaneys train. ami
when near Kaysville the news agent
told the conductor that Mcpherson had
been trying 10 dispose OF a pair of Valu-
able opera glasses. Conductor Null
laney Investigated and after talking
with Mcpherson grew suspicious Of the
latter. When Layton was reached the
conductor telephoned 70 the depot po-
lice at Ogden TO be IN readiness at
ogden. and when that city was reach
cd Mcpherson was arrested. Whom the
ogden police were informed yesterday
Of the Hoffman residence burglary they
notified the local police and under the
suspicion that Mcpherson was implicit
ed in the recent robbcriea he viii be
brought back here.
When Soulard was arrested a con-
siderable quantity or STUN was found
in his possession, and the police believe
they can connect him with several re-
cent robheries.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
RAILROAD NEWS
Traffic Committee Busy--The cor

Traffic Committee Busy--The COM
mlttce on permanent organization, hp-
pointed at the preliminary meeting OF
the railroad mems traffic club held last
Friday evening, IL In correspondence
with similar clubs In Denver, Kansas
city and st. Louis. with the view OF
ascertaining hte best plan 60 follow In
the organization OF the club. The next
meeting OF the club will he held at the
Short Line Union station, upon call
OF {. j. McNitt. chairman of the COM
mlttee.
Trainioad of Stock--Thc first train
load OF live stock from Utah To Los
Angeles since the food on the salt
Lake Route last winter, left Salt Lake
for southern California today The
train was composed of rs cars of fine
fat sheep shipped by the Cudahays out
OF salt Lake, and eight cars more
for the Los Angeles Packing company
viii be coupled on To the train at
Nephi,
s. W. EccIes Coming--S. W Eccies
president OF the Nevada Nortnern
Railroad and vice-president and ger-
cral manager Of the American Smelt-
ing & Refining company, will arrive In
this city from New York In his private
car over the Denver ~ Rio Grande
this evening He 81 accompanied by
his secretary. Walter Cutting. After
spending a few days inspecting the
plant OF the smelling company at
ELY, he will go to Island Park for
his vacation.
Ogden Contest Spcclal--The Denver
& Rio Grandc will run q special train
from salt Lake city to the boxing
contest at the Junction city tomor-
row evening. leaving Salt Lake at
p. IN. and returning half an hour
- - IL.
G. II. Bean. travelling agent OF the
Kansas City stOckyards, and +. j.
Laben, live stock agent of the Mis-
souri, Pacific railroad. came to Salt
Lake this morning on "A business trip.
Mr. Bean says the live stock market
Is good, with shipments from the
local market growing heavier.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
BRYAN DECLINES TO
TALK OF CONVENTION

Grand Island, Neb,, July 27.-Hardly
an echo OF yesterdays Democratic
state convention was heard today, Most
OF the delegates left the city on late
night trains and the few stragglers got
away this morning.
Mr.. Bryan himself was among the
first to leave and declined to speak OF
last nights occurrences before starting
for home, except TO refer interveNHers
to his convention speech. 1t was ap-
parent that he had anticipated the ac-
ton of the convention and II he felt
any cha grin he did not manifest IL after
the adjournment.
A close friend OF the former leader.
however, stated that Mr.. Bryan's par
ticular disappointment was In the bolt
ing from his standard Of many men
who had been his ardent supporters in
the past No intimation of what might
be his future actions politically could
be secured either from Mr. Bryan him
self or Of his friends who might be able
to speak for him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
HARDING FOR GOVERNOR
out increasing the burdens OF Industry
NATURAL RESOURCES

out increasing the burdens OF Industry
NATURAL RESOURCES.
We endorse the principle OF CON
seryatlon OF our natural resources and
cordially endorse the action Of the
present Congress in enactlng, and of
President Taft IN approving. legisla-
ton along this line We refer par
ticularly. first to the act OF Congress,
comforting upon the president express
power to withdraw public welfare de-
mands; and second. 90 the act separ-
atlng the surface from the coal and
authorizing agricultural homes tead
entries on lands heretofore withdrawn
from entry or settlement under coal
land classification. Under this act,
millions OF acres OF the public domain
can be entered by homesteadors and
limited patent TO surface granted re-
serving the title TO the coal In the
federal government for future disposi.
tion an accordance with the law.
I'VE demand the enforcement of ex-
listing laws and the enactment Of new
laws for the protection. wise use and
conservation OF the natural resources
under the control Of the federal govern
ment. These resources, such as the
coal deposits OF Alaska, water power
ond reservoir sites, should be developed
under a system by which any abuses
OF monopoly can be averted extortion
from the consumer prevented, and Just
compensation to tho public obtained"
OTHER PLANKS.
other planks arc for: Limiting the
tax rate for public purposes To 10 mills:
supervision and regulation of all pub
lie utilities by commission. giving 20
municipalities the right OF home rule
and TO the people the right to vote al
rect on the granting OF public fran
chises. legislation for establishing
good roads: protection Of labor; state
law requiring the publicity OF cam
paign contributions, the ratification OF
the income tax amendment to the
federal constitutions individual pun-
ishment for corporate offcnses and the
calling OF a constitutional convention
TO draft a new state constitution,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
ARID LAND DISPLAY.
Big Time Scheduled for Ncpbi. Juab
County Next Week.

Especial 10 The Newsl
Nephi. July 27--Dctails OF the arid
land display which will be held here
on Aug. 3. 4 and 3. are being arranged
by the Nephi Commercial club COM
mittee which has the AFFAIR I'm charge
II IL expected that about 5000 viii at
tend the display and the committee 10
making the most complete assortment
OF dry farm products that can be
found in the state. Although the
drouth has been state wide, the dry
farms viii produce an average crop and
the produce Ia up TO the standard.
Invitations have just been sent out
to Gov. William Spry and stan, the rep
resentatives In Congress, members of
the state board OF land commissioners
and Prof Lewis a. Merrill and DR.. John
A. Widtsoe OF the Agricultural college OF
Utah. who are the fathers OF arid farm
ing in Utah.
In connection with the display. the
Indian war enCampment will be held
on the same dates at Nephi. Programs
are being arranged, and the people in
the southern part of the state are work
ing for their success.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
MUTE LANDS IN CUSTODY.
Bought Interstate Pass and Soon FINDS
Himself Arrested

Deputy United States Marshal Julian
Riley this morning arrested Louis Will
helm, a deaf mute. on bench war
rant Issued from the United States
court charging Wilhelm with violating
the interstate commerce act. IL seems
that Wilhelm. whose people live I'm IL
linois. purchased an employees pass
from Salt Lake TO Melville, H. from
a woman in the city for sl7, and while
he claims 10 be entirely innocent I'm
the matter, the act Of purchasing the
ticket lays him liable 20 prosecution
for violating the statutes Of the United
States Wilhelm Is both deaf and
dumb. and has been engaged as a Ia
borer In this city He has been in
dustrious and saving, having put away
nearly 5000 OF his earnings in a local
savings hank lie intended 20 make
his people IN Illinois a visit and pur-
chased the ticket from a woman, he
says. whose name he does not know.
Wilhelm was released on a 5000 bond.
and this afternoon Is making an at
tempt 10 locate the woman from whom
he purchased the ticket
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Clawson have
returned from their honeymoon trip
TO California.
James McEachern Of Los Angeles Is
visiting in this city with his aunt.
Mrs G. +, Hutchinson. He II also
settling the estate OF Mr.. Hutchinson
who died on the Sth inst.
L. V Carbon. superintendent Of the
experimental farm at Nephi, is in the
city on a visit
James Peacock, the old volunteer
fireman who was run over on Main
street the other day. by a wagon, has
recovered sufficiently to be out on
the street again, with a cane.
James NJ Neill the we'll known
mining engineer, formerly resident of
this city. and with the United states
Mining company, Is I'm town today. en-
route from Pasadena to Butte, on a
business trip.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
FUNERAL OF MRS. PUGSLEY.


The funeral OF Mrs Clarissa Ames
Pugsley was held at If am. today from
the family residence, 27i west Fifth
North street with a large number OF
relatives and friends Of the decedent
in attendance. The funeral was under
the direction Of Bishop Alvin Becsley
Of the Twenty cond ward and the
flowers were numerous and beautiful
while the music was all that should
be on such an occasion.
Elder John Henry Smith ~ the first
presidency ana Elder samuel Holmes
Of the ward blshopric were the speak
crs Both dwclt on the virtues OF the
departed, the former taking as his
text the subject Of the resurrection
and the JOY Of the ultimate meeting be
yond the veil Elder Holmes spoke Of
the character ~ the departed and his
impressions OF the family generally
Both offered words OF consolation to
the bereaved.
The music was furnished by Mrs
Lizzie Thomas Edward and a quartet
made w Of Sam Winters. Anna Par
sons. Alvin Beesley and herself A
large corteEe followed the casket to
the city cemetery whore the interment
took place.
Mrs. Clarissa Amos Pugsley. the
widow OF Phillip Pugsley, was So years
old. She was born In Addison county,
VT, on Dec IS. 1877. She was one Of
the pioneers and suffered the trials and
hardships Of the Latter-day Saints In
Nauvoo and coming across the plains
Until her death she retained all her
faculties and took a lively interest Ia
the ward affairs In which she lived.
Mrs. Pugsley was at the home OF her
daughter Mrs j s Barlow when she
died. she Is survived by two children,
Mrs. Barlow and George Pugsley.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
RAISING THE MAINE.
Augmentation May he Used TO Make n
Preliminary Survey.

washington. July fatty. Gen. Wick
ersham had decided that the $4,000 ap-
uropriation made by tho last Congress
10 raise the battleship Maine was avail
able FOR any work that may be neces'
sary In that connection.
There was a question as TO whether
any Of the money could be used for
preliminary work ms survey Mr.,
Wickersham decided II was the intent
of Congress that the money be used for
all purposes connected with raising tho
ship even to tho burial OF the dead In
Arlington national cemetery,
This decision removes the snag which
threatened to stall the work on the next
session OF Congress. Brig. Gen. BiXby,
chief OF engineers, Will recommend a
survey board or engineers to Gen. oliver,
acting secretary Of war. some time this
week This board will make n Drelml-
nary survey Of the wreck and decide
on the best means 20 raise IT, The vari-
Gus proposals from private. persons and
civilian engineers Will then be consld-
cred.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
SKETCH OF w. q. HARDING.
INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATE

Columbus. o. July 2T--Warren O.
Harding. the Republican nominee Tor
governor Of Ohio. Is Is years old and
is proprietor OF the Marion Evening
star OF Marion. o.. where he lives.
He was lieutenant governor OF ONO
under Myron T. Herrick. and Is cam
paign orator OF note.
During the career OF former Senator
]. n. Foraker Mr.. Harding was known
as an ardent follower and admlrer OF
the senator, but of late years he has
not actively allied himself with any
faction OF the party. -
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
M0RTALlY WOUNDED
MAN KILLS ASSAIlAN1

Little Rock. Ark, July 27,--B. "
Barger of Memphis, Tenn, was shot
and MORALLY wounded here last night
by c. NJ. Gaynor, who In turn was
killed by Barger. Mrs. Gaynor de-
clares that Barger was attempting 20
crawl through "A window OF her home
when her husband fred
The tragedy Is said TO be the
elimination OF an enmity OF 90 years
standing. A score of years ago Mrs
Gaynor secured a divorce from Cay
nor and married Barger.
Within a year, however. she was
granted another divorce and re-mar-
ried her former husband Barger,
Mrs. Gaynor says. Is her half brother.
Several shots were fred by both
men and Mrs. Gaynor narrowly escap-
ed being hit by bullet
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
BODY OF MAN KILLED
BY AVALANCHE RECOVERED

Seattle, Wash, July 27.-Workmen
clearing away the last remaining
wreckage OF the two Great Northern
trains swept down the mountain side
at the west portal OF the Cascade tun-
mel last March came upon the body
yesterday OF a man buried under the
debris in the bottom of the canyon.
The body Is believed to be that OF
Angus Macdonald. "A brakeman, who
was on one OF the trains. This Is the
ninetieth body found in the canyon and
makes the total number of bodies re-
covered tally with the number of lives
lost as given out by the company short
~ after the Wellington disaster.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
GRAND TRUNK FEARS
TROUBLE AT SOUTH Benz

South Bend, Ind, July q -Troutl.
here In connection with the Gn,t
Trunk strike Is feared today owing 1,
the resignation OF strike breakers en-.
ployed In switching. The non.ubio-
men quit last night.
Railroad officials are determined 4,
continue the yard engine service ana
the locomotives will be started al Uo,,
agQn as soon as crews can be found
only one engine has been started on,
thus far.
Investigation OF the charges NJ Nav,
Charles L. Goetz that tho railroad 4.
employing men 10 operate rs train,
without regard to their competency (,
being made by Alexander shane. fei
examiner Of the state railway commits.
sion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
HEAVILY GUARDED TO
PREVENT lYNCHING

Lexington, Ky, July 27-Charies
the jail at Greenup. KY. to prevent
a possible lynching according to ad-
vices from that town He Is accused
OF having assaulted Beulah Hamil-
ton, 10 years old. The mob is report
cd to be forming in Boyd county
whence Lusk was spirited over the
mountains to Greenup.
Lusk Is married and Is the father
OF eight children. seven OF them
girls. The condition of the Hamilton
child Is said to be critical.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
skirnisll,

During Tuesday afternoon the squad
non, out on the 900 yard range
and ala some good shooting: The
uaather conditions were ideal ana
several members OF the team maze
good scores. The long range shooting
gave the team chance to ma the
go ~ the rife both for windage
ana elevation. The score was as fol-
lows. the 900 yard range:
Sergeant Gardner, Al: sergeant
Ma Tor Nelson. 40: Sergeant r. Il.
smith, 80: Captain Kneass, 80; Ser
peant Glassman as Sergeant Smith,
"a. private Andeman, 81: Lieutenant
Winch. SO; Captain Coolidge, 81
priyado Mortensen. IS; Sergeant j,
Wav. AZ: captain webb. IS; Corporal
Ammunsen, "a; Corporal Merrill. 30.
Sergeant Workman and sergeant
Gardner did not shoot on the 1000
ward range.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
GRAND JURY WILL
INVESTIGATE WIDER CASE

New York, July 27.-The grand fury
will tomorrow investigate the case Of
Ernest Wider. the missing cashier ~
tho Russo Chinese bank who made
awav With bank securities agsregat.
ing $500 600.
wider. It Is said lost an the secur.
tiles IN speculation. He is said 10 have
taken the packages ~ securities FROM
the banks strong box and replaced
tho'- with packages stuffed with news.
papers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
PlTTSBURG DISTRICT MOVED
158,O66,542 TONS IN 1909

Pittsburg. July 2i.--The Pittsburg
district which claims the largest ten
mage Of any port or district In the
world. moved 1853 066. SAG tons during
piled by tho chamber OF commerce and
made public today
The figures show a gain OF 4z,05i, 1873
tons over the rather depressed business
year Of 1905 and are within $1,000 900
tons of the record in the year OF 1907.
The tonnage is nearly four times the
amount moved 10 years ago. OF the to-
tai named 145. 3Ss tons were moved
10y railroads and 1925, 1854 tons were
moved by river boats.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
PRIEST. TAFT'S PARTY
ARRIVES AT PORTLAND

Portland, Me. July 27.-The yacht
MayHower, having President TAFT and
party on board, arrived this morning
from Rookland and is anchored off
Great Diamond island 1t was planned
for the president to remain In quiet
today on the vessel
Mrs. Taft, Mabel Boardman, Mrs.
Louis T. Moore and Mr.. and Mrs. Beck
man winthrop came ashore and were
met at the Portland Yacht club land
ing by Col Frederick Hale OF this city.
son " Senator Hale. Col. Hale con-
Quoted the visitors around the city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
MARIS STILL IN JAIL.
Application for Writ of Hsbcas Corpus
Denied by Judge Morse.

The application for discharge Of
Peter Maris. Greek arrested by the
police department last sunday on
descriptions furnished by the New
York police, on a writ of habeas corpus
was denied by Judge Morse In the
Third district court this afternoon.
The proceedings was merely formal.
however and Albert Olsen attorney
for Maris. viii argue the matter before
the court again tomorrow. The ground
for bringing habeas corpus proceed
ings was that Maris had been arrested
without n warrant. and while the ar
rest was made legal this afternoon by
the service Of n warrant. Atty. Olsen
viii attack the arrest tomorrow on the
ground OF lnsufficiency 81 evidence on
which to bold the prisoner. Maris Is
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
CAR ROUTES TO CHANGE,

when the Rio Grande depot Is opened
there will be a number OF important
changes IN street car lines and sched-
ules. The depot line will operate over
Third South and Rio Grande streets, in
stead Of west Second south street, as
at present; the east South Temple street
cars Will run over the present Second
West line OF the Third avenue cars. and
the latter Will run to Liberty park via
Firm West street The east Second
South street-Mt Ollvet cars will run
west on Second south via either Jordan
Bridge or Eighth West street routes
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
Committee OF Fifteen Meets and
Outlines the Preliminary
Campaign Plans.
PAYS0N TO SALT LAKE CITY
Further steps Towards Building Elcc-
trlc Road Taken az This Mornings
Conference of Promoters.

Further steps looking TO the build
ing OF an electric interurban railway
between Salt Lake city and Payson
vera taken this morning when the com
mittee OF rs men named at the last
meeting Of those interested In the pro-
iect held at Provo July IA, met In
the Office Of the Houston Realty com
pany OF this city.
The committee Is composed OF repre-
sentative men from each Of the towns
In Salt Lake and Utah counties through
which the proposed line will pass. Those
present at this mornings meeting We're
as follows Simon Hamburger, presi-
dent OF the Salt Lake q ogden rail-
way; j w Houston. president of the
Houston Realty company: 4. II. Nogel-
er. president OF the Vogeler Commits
sion company: w. W Armstrong,
president OF the Utah copper bank,
william r. Wallace and Alvin S. Sund-
berg OF Salt Lake city; j. Il. Keller,
and John DeGrey Dixon, Of Provo;
Abel J. Evans and C. w Earl of Lehi;
$. McBeth, OF PaYson Geo. A. Hone, OF
Benjamin. and II. T. Reynolds, OF
springville.
UTAH COUNTY FIRST
After some discussion 1t was decided
that the committee go ahead with the
work OF securing franchises through
the different cities and towns OF Utah
county and through the county Itself
for the right Of way and for station
grounds for the new electric line. The
members OF the committee from each
town are in charge OF the arrangements
for such franchises and rights OF way.
The same temporary organization, IN
the form Of the committee of the whole,
was maintained pending further devel-
opments, and while no date was set
for the holding OF the next meeting.
II was understood that meetings would
be called by the committee as develop
ments might require
John DeGrey Dixon. secretary of the
committee, at the conclusion of tho
meeting, said that the committee felt
much encouraged by the feeling OF ia
vor toward the proposed new line eN-
hibited by the people Of Utah and salt
Lake counties THE committee Will
continue to work vigorously in the
matter OF securing franchises for the
road" said Mr. Dixon. THE project
seems TO meet with general favor
the two counties, and the
feels much encouraged. We
shall work TO obtain franchises IN utah
county first and when II is demonstrat-
ed that the line will be a success from
the Utah county end. We shall come
TO salt Lake county and ask for SIM
liar privileges. The matter OF perma-
nent organization and Incorporation ~
also under consideration. And while
the whole project Is yet In It's prelim-
mary stages. Il Is a practical certainty
that the line from Payson 90 salt Lake
will be built, and It Is just matter
of time and hard work
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
ASKS REINSTATEMENT OF SUIT.

Porter y. Fitzgerald filed a motion
IN the district court yesterday asking
that the old suit Of the F'ltzgera Ia
Brothers Land company against the
Irrigated Lands company be reinstated
on the calendar, for ne says no has
seen nothing Of the $4,000 which was
supposed TO have been paid his brother
by the defendant several months ago
when the case was dismissed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
ORATOR AT LEHI.

Elder Charles W. Penr0se has returned
from a trip through Utah county. While
in Lehl he was asked 20 deliver a Pho
noor day Grafton on Monday and spoke
for over an hour to a iar-e audience.
Lehi celebrated the Twenty fourth with
due cclat an extensive program being
carried out Including very lively base
ball game.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-07-27
YOUNG ROOSEVELT
READY TO BEGIN WORK

San Francisco, July 27.-Wlth peeled
noses and decided coats ~ tan giving
evidence OF much out-of-door honey
incoming In the sunny cline Of Santa
Barbara, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr, and
his wife. arrived in san Francisco late
last night and are registered at a
local fashionable hotel
Il came back 10 San Francisco 10
start i'm my work. said young Roose-
welt. eve will live An this city and |
want TO make my home as near my
work as possible. At present cannot
say where we viii live
The Roosevelts will start on house
hunting trip this morning. on he first
OF August Roosevelt will begin his
duties as an employe Of a local branch
of a big eastern carpet and rug house