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The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
HELPER BRIEFS.

Especial to The Herald Republiean-)
Helper, Aug. 15.-Fire last night
totally destroyed a house owned py
Louis Barfia. The damage Is estimated
at $500. At the time Of the fire the
house was unOccupied. The cause Is
unknown.
The private grounds owned by Thomas
Fitch and long used here as a park
by the general public were closed yes
terday owing 10 some unappreeiatVe
person abusing the privileges granted
them. Trees and shrubbery were ire
quentIy destroyed and paper scattered
about the grounds. AS repeated warn
ings failed to stop these abuses, Mr.
Fitch decided to close the park.
Another Saturday night burglary
took place here. the residence OF Alex
ander Harrison being entered Saturday
night while the house occupants were
asleep. Thirty-fiVe dollars in cash.
some jeWelry and other articles, valued
at $500, were stolen. Neither Mr.. nor
Mrs. Harrison were awakened, although
thieves evidently made cOnsiderab bic
noise while at work. Trunks and
bureau drawers were ruthiessly broken
open and their contents scattered IN
disorder about the various rooms. There
is absolutely no clue to the guilty
parties.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
OFFICES NEED NOT
HUNT FOR THE MAN
Squads of Candidates Aspire
to Each Office in Utah
County Catalogue.

Especial to The Herald Republican,
Lehi, Aug. 13.-The political situa-
tion in Utah county is beginning TO
show signs of life, and from every nook
OF the woods come aspiring candidates
for the various offices
Prominent among the Republican
candidates for senatorial honors are
John Y. Smith. s. L. Chapman and John
h. WootJen from Lehi and American
Fork, p. H. Bowers and Jacob Evans
from Provo, Henry Gardner and ID. II.
Thomas from Spanish Fork. These men
have strong fOllOWings and the race
promises 10 be an exciting one.
Those who are being grOOmed for
the house on the Republican ticket are
". II. Hayes Of Pleasant Grove. S. l.
Goodwin of Lehi, Charles C. White of
PaysOn, A. +. Cooper of Pleasant Grove
and a dark horse from SpTingYille.
Among the candidates out for re-elec-
ton to county offices are Sheriff
George T. Judd. County Clerk Mark
Treasurer Mont Johnson.
For commissioners, Lehi viii have
two aspiTants. James II. Gardner and
Thomas Webb, both having declared
themselves in the race. They will have
a competitor in a. b. Walker. the pres
ent incumbent. Three candidates are
In the field for county superintendent
OF schools, James H. Walker OF Pleas
ant Grove, \. K. Nielsen of SpringVille
and J. Preston Greer OF Spanish Fork
all being in the hands OF their friends.
Many WOuld-be candidates are feel
ing their way cautiously, but as vet
are in doubt as TO whether they should
declare for straight-Out prohibition.
local option or high license. With the
liquor question settled tremendously, as
II certainly viii be, the Republican
party in Utah county Will be in line
with its usual ma jOrity.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
coon DUCK SHOOTING.

Especial TO The Herald Republican,
Kaysville, Aug. 15.-County Game
Warden w w. Rose has just completed
a tour of investigation and inspection
of the game situation in Davis county.
He says this has been an exceptionally
good year for grouse, pheasants. quail
and sagehenss as il has been so dry
that the eggs Matched well and but
small percent of the young birds died.
Some of these birds are protected In
Davis county for four years.
Mr. Rose believes there will be good
duck shooting this fail, as there are
a good many young ducks. There are
also quite a number OF geese. Some
of the streams Of water, of which there
are about a dozen in which fish have
been planted, are very low. Mr.. Rose
says the sale Of fish and game licenses
this year exceeded anything in the pre-
vious years.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
IS DRIVEN AWAY
At POINT OF GUN
Attorney HalvOrSen Fired From
Premises of Portland
Cement Company.
OF THE HERALD-REPUBLICAN.

Especial 10 The Herald epublican.)
ogden. Aug 15.-Sensational charges
of having been forced from the prem
ises OF the Union Portland Cement
eompany's plant at the point of a re-
VOlver were made against Superinten-
dent a. +. krabhe by Attorney George
HalversOn. former district attorney, in
The trial of the damage case brought
by George GeanOkOules in the district
court today.
Halverson. as attorney for the plain
tiff. had visited the plant at Dew
lis Slide and. upon asking permission
10 go through il, was ordered off the
premises by Krabbe, who drew his re-
VOlver in threatening manner.
krabbe admitted the charge on the
witness stand this afternoon, but de-
clared that HalversOn had picked up
large stone prior 10 the pulling OF
the gun. The charge came out in the
course OF REORGANIZATION of the ce-
ment company superintendent.
George GeanokOules. the plaintiff
in the case, was so badly burned at
the plant. April %. 1903, as TO confine
him to the hospital for one year, ac-
c0rding TO the complaint. He is suing
for $4,000 damages. The Greek fell
through a bed OF Hot, smoldering ashes
and was literally roasted alive before
help arrived. The case has been be-
fore the district court for four days
and at the conclusion Of tOday's ses-
sion the end was not in sight.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
NEWS OF UTAH AND
ADJOINING STATES
|. | MUM APPOINTED
ON LIBRARY BOARD
Provo Council Also Hunts for Rail
road Agreement and Adopts
an Auto Ordinance.
Especial to The Herald-Republican.)


Provo. Aug. 15.-Mayor W. H Rays
appointment OF L. L. Num- as a memb er
of the library board to succeed Mrs.
w. o. Beasley, resigned. was confirmed
at a meeting of the city eOneil this eve
ming
Not being able to trace the agreement
with the San Pedro. Los Angeles and
Salt Lake Railroad company, giving the
city permission 20 construct and main
tain a sewer pipe line under .he COM
pany's tracks on Second West street, to
its origin. the matter was referred to
the committee on sewers and the city
attorney.
Chairman A G. Beebe OF the commit
tee on public grounds and city property
reported verbally on the progress made
In securing the right of way for the
WaIerWorks conduit on Pleasant View
bench and the committee was instructed
10 proceed along the lines already
adopted
a bill for an ordinance regulating the
use Of automobiles, motorcycles and
other similar vehicles was introduced
by Chairman j. NJ. Jensen, of the judic-
larry committee. The ordinance is based
on the regulations in effect in Salt
Lake. The bill passed the second read
ing and further action was deferred for
one week
Council adjourned until Wednesday
night. when an ordinance confirming
the sale OF Waterworks bonds TO Z. II.
Rollins & Son, of Denver, viii be
passed.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
CITY Wins ANOTHER
POINT IN LEGAL FIGHT
Court Rules Adversely to Second
Hand Dealers in Attack on
License Ordinance.
(speeiaI 10 The Herald-Republlcan.)

Especial TO The Republican,
ogden. Aug. 15.-With the denial Of
a motion Of dismissal in the charges
of operating without a license, brought
against George o. Mcbride and F. +.
Wecker, secondhand dealers. in the
district court today, the city gained an
important victory in It's license Ordi-
nance fight
Mcbride and Wecker, backed by an
organization OF secondhand dealers.
are attacking the constitutiOnality of
the license ordinance. Their motion
for dismissal was based on the claim
that the license was discriminatory and
delegated unwarranted powers 10 the
city officials in general and the city
recorder in particular. In a lengthy
decision. dealing with the interpreta-
ton and meaning of the statutes m
question, Judge !. A. Howell holds the
legal grounds for the motion TO be
faulty
The case was carried from the mu-
nicipal court to the district court,
where a strenuous fight is being waged.
Should they lose out in their present
trial, the secondhand men are pre-
pared TO carry il 10 the supreme court
Other cases are awaiting hearing IN
the district court numerous classes of
merchants taking exception to the
sweeping license ordinance passed last
spring 10 pull the city out OF its
financial hole. So far most every de-
cisiOn In both courts has been favorable
10 the city.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
HAIRED H0BOES ARE
HIKING FROM HELPER
lsneeial d - Herald- Repu bIlean. {.


Helper, Aug. 15.-Leniency towards
tramps here is now a thing of the past
and hencefOrth all knights of the road
who are found on the highways, by
ways and railways in and about the
town OF Helper Will be handled in
manner unpleasant to themselves.
In the past, undesiTables have been
walked out of town, but usually they
return, and the petty depredations
which soon follow are generally at
tributed TO them. Yesterday Railroad
Detective Burge and Town Marshal
Dalpias formed an alliance which will
dOubtlessly be the means of affOrding
better police protection 10 the cOmmun-
ity. In the future they viii work to-
gether and keep the town clear Of all
who are not wanted.
Yesterday they Taided hobo camp
on the outskirts of town and captured
dozen tramps. All We're released eX-
cepting George Kelley of Philadelphi9
and James Murray of Chicago. As both
gave evidence of being genuine tramps.
they were arraigned before Justice a..
Morrison and sentenced TO fifteen days
in the county jail at Price.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
ATTEMPT MADE TO
DERAIL PASSENGER

Especial TO Fhe neutrality-suspicious.
Provo. Aug. 15.-Last evening an
attempt was mace TO derail the Salt
Lake Route Lynn special passenger
No. 81. which leaves here at O'Clock,
about three-quarters OF a mile south
Of Spanish Fork. A tie had Deeh
placed across the track and fish
plate bolts scattered along the track
Tor some distance Some spikes had
also been driven in the rail joints, The
distractions were discovered by the
fireman and engineer who brought
their train 10 a stop before reaching
the distractions.
The authorities and train crew eX-
press the belief that II was the Work
OF boys.
The trainmen report that about
week ago similar distractions were
placed on the track and a freight
train struck them, but without dam
age.
Sheriff Judd has the case in hand,
and is making an investigation.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
SPARKS IS BOUND OVER
Man Suspected of RObbing short Line
Train Is Held on Charge
of Forgery.
(special to me Herald- Republican.l

Especial to The Herald Republican,
Ogden. Aug. ID. n. Sparks was
bound over TO the district court by
Judge j. ID. Murphy today under $500
bonds on a charge OF forging the name
of William Craig to a check for SIS.
Charges of obtaining money under
false pretenses, by issuing a worth
less check for s17, viii also be made
against him. and IL the strenuous in
vestigations now being conducted by
Detective Joseph Jones OF the Oregon
Short Line are productive of results,
the charge OF holding up and robbing
the oregon Short Line train near Five
Points last June Will be added 10 his
list OF felonies.
Jones Is in possession OF letters
written by Mrs. Sparks TO her husband
in which the latters connection with
the robbery is openly referred to- That
If Sparks was not directly implicated
in the robbery he at least sheltered
the real robbers at his home near the
scene of the holdup is now positively
known by the police.
Sparks has repeatedly offered TO
trade his information for liberty but
so far the police have not succeeded
I'm getting a direct confession Sparks
is now held at the county Jail. De-
tective Jones was in conference with
the prisoner this afternoon, but de-
clared he had gained nothing OF i'm
portance from the willy half-breed.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
NEW RECEIVER NAMED
FOR PASSEY COMPANY
Creditors of Provo Concern Succeed
in Making the
Transfer.
.speeial 70 The Herald-Republican.l


Provo. Aug. 1.-THE case OF b. L. Mein-
niger. ct al. VS.. Thomas Broadbent. ct
al. was before Judge Booth in the
Fourth district court today on the
order to show cause why d receiver
should not be appointed to take charge
OF the property of George Passey &
Co. merchants of this city, OF which
Thomas Broadbent and Walter Wright
We're appointed assignees on December
1, 1903.
After hearing the evidence and argu-
ments, Judge Booth appointed Edward
l. Jones to succeed BrOadbent and
Wright and Jones bond was fixed at
S25 geo. He will take charge of the
property of the George Passey company,
which has been formed since the former
assignment, and administer it for the
benefit OF the cOmpany's creditors.
The amount of the Indebtedness at
the time Of the assignment was about
Sll GOO. After the assignment Wright
withdrew or failed TO perform any of
the duties of assignee and BrOadbent
turned the property over TO the as
signors, who incorporated the George
Passey company and as such are carry
ing on the business. The plaintiffs al
lege that the creditors of George Passey
q Co. have not been paid.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
CEMENT WORK CONTRACTS
salt Lake and Ogden Companies Sc
cure Contracts for Canal Work.
lspeciaI 70 The Herald-Republican0

Especial 10 The Herald Repu bllcan.)
Kaysville, Aug 15.-The directors OF
the Davis a Weber Counties Canal
company met TO receive bids on the
construction works for the cementing
OF this canal and building the power
plant Electrical Engineer Strauss
from the east was awarded the con-
tract to build the power plant. The
Gillis Construction company of Salt
Lake have the contract for six miles
of the canal and Doll & Co. of ogden
have TWO miles. The great project,
when completed, VIII cost about quar-
ter of d million dollars. 1t is estimated
it Will take about $50 cars OF cement
and about 500 cars of sand and gravel.
The water will be turned out on the
9TH of Septem Der and Immediately Work
will be begun. Several hundred men
will be put 10 work. A steam shovel Is
on the ground now. Several steam
cement mixers will be installed.
James c.. Wood OF Clearfield has
been hired 10 superintend the entire
cement work and also the excavating.
He superintendent the work at the
Beaver Canyon creek, when they had
over 1900 men working.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
FOR POSTAL POSITIONS
Examinations 10 he Held in bingham
Canyon on September
Third.
Especial to The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Bingham, Aug. 15.-The United states
civil service commission announces that
the initial clerk carrier examination for
the postoffice service at Bingham Can
yon, Will be held in this city on Sep
TENDER g. 1910.
From the eligibles resulting from this
examination il is expected that the
postmaster general will select the car
rIers and substitute carriers who are 10
be appointed prior TO the establishment
OF free delivery here. unless il
shall be found 10 be in the interest OF
the service to fill some of such posi-
tons by the transfer of persons already
in the classified service with postal
experience.
Applicants for the postOffice service
must be citizens of the United States
not less than IS nor more than Is years
Of age. and must weigh at least 125
pounds in ordinary clothing. without
hat or OvercOat and be 3 feet. + inches
in height in their bare feet. Applica-
tiOn blanks NAV be obtained from the
postmaster at Bingham Canyon and
must be filed VIA the secretary OF the
Twelfth civil service district. san Fran
cisco, Cal, not later than september 8,
1910.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
PETERSON IS SELECTED
ed Superintendent of Weber COun-
~ schools, Succeeding Eggertsen.
Especial to The HeraId-Republicanl

Especial 10 The Herald Republican,
Ogden. Aug. 15.-W. n. Peterson,
principal OF the Madison school, has
been selected by the county board Of
education as superintendent of the
county schools, 10 succeed l. r. Egg
gertsOn, resigned. Mr.. Peterson as
sumed the duties OF office this morn
ing and viii be busy for the next few
weeks getting in hand a campaign for
the coming school year.
He has been identified with school
work in the public schools OF ogden
for many years and is held TO be one
of the foremost educators OF the state.
AIR. Peterson was offered the position
a year ago. but declined IL because Ct
other interests.
Mr.. EggertsOn, former superlntend-
ent, resigned 10 take the position Of
superintendent OF the public schools
OF Provo.
The list Of teachers in the Weber
county schools is now being prepared
in the office OF the superintendent
and Will be completed the latter part
OF the week.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
SCHOOLS OF JORDAN
DISTRICT OPEN SEPT. 6

Especial to The Herald Republican,
Midvale, Aug. 15.-SchoOl in the
Jordan school district will open Sep
TENDER g. During the past three
months more than So, 600 has been eX
pended on improvements. This does
not include the erection of new build
ings at Herman, RivertOn and Bing-
ham. When all Improvement work has
been completed, the round sum of $50
GOO Will have been spent in the Jordan
district Principals of the districts
will meet here August %, and confer
with board members. with regard to
the work which is to be carried out
during the ensuing year.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
SENTENCE ON HOLIDAY.
salInh Justice ON Carpet Before COun-
ell to Explain Why.
lspeeiaI 70 The Herald-Republiean.l

Especial TO The Herald-R Republican,
Salina, Aug. 15.-Justice of the
Peace c. n Lund appeared before the
Salina council TO explain why his
sentence of S65 or siXty-fiVe days had
not been executed against Irwin Han
son and Harold Gates for a misde-
meanor committed on Commercial
Club day, May Il. He stated that by
a mistake sentence had been imposed
on a holiday and a certain length of
time given to pay the fine. At the eX-
piration Of the time, the boys had ap-
peared and offered to serve the SEN
tence in the town Jail.
The justice did not feel free to is
sue a commitment unless forced TO do
so, unless IL was established that the
passing of sentence on a holiday was
legal. Upon advice of the district at
tOTney and county attorney the town
has dropped the case and Will prose-
cute the boys on a charge of assault
and resisting an officer. which prose-
cution will devolVe upon the state.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
Beaver BreVities
Especial to The Herald Republican,

kSptCld4 10 Inc IlCIdiu- ne publlcdn.)
Beaver. Aug. 15.-The one great
event at the fair next month will be
the horse races and the race track
will be in. fine shape from now on for
the trainers.
When the Murdoch academy is fin
ished ii will be one of the best and
prettiest $500. 600 buildings in Utah.
double width bridge and a cement
culvert were put in on Main street last
week. between Dave Reeses and j.
+. Jones homes.
Today the Beaver stake administTa-
ton building will be turned over to the
stake authorities.
Stockholders of the Mammoth Canal
& Irrigation company and the Harris
Canal company met at the stake ad-
ministratiOn building Monday evening
to discuss the matter of making an
assessment for raising funds for i'm
provements at Kents lake. The work
Will be started at once. and ten feet
Will be added to the weight of the
dam there this fall.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
ENLARGE OGDEN STATION.
Plans for Annex 40 Union Depot Are
Approved by the Company.

Especial 10 The efald-Republlcan.)
Ogden, Aug. 15.-Plans for an annex
10 the present Union depot which, with
other improvements about the big pas
Senger station. Will entail an eXpen-
diture of 100000, have been drawn
and submitted to the Union Depot
company for consideration. II is un-
derstOOd that approval had been given
the plan and the contract is 10 be lei
in the near future.
The new building will carry the same
architectural designs as the present
structure. 1t will be two stories high
and will extend north from the present
building, having a length Of 1872 feet.
The annex viii be used for baggage and
express purposes, while that portion
OF the present building used for these
will be added TO the pas
senger lobby The work viii be un-
dertaken early this fall.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
FUNERAL OF MRS. LARSEN.

Especial 70 The Herald RepubIican.)
EphFaim, Aug. 15.-The funeral OF
Mrs. J. H. Larsen was held in she Tab
Christensen and Bishop c. r. Dorius.
The singing was furnished by the Tab
ernacle choir under the direction OF
Professor Frank A. Christensen. Three
sons -in-laW-C. NJ West of Salt Lake,
Jacob n. Jacobsen and Martin John
son, of this city-and her three broth
ers, were pallbearers. Interment was
in the Park cemetery.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
Men Fight Over a Seat at
Table in a Boarding House

boarding house at 54s Twenty
street and began when Gunter discov-
cred Henderson seated in his place at
the table
Al the time OF his arrest Gunter was
released on bond furnished by
Mayor William Glasmann, publisher OF
the Examiner. When his name was
called IN court this morning Gunter
failed 10 appear and the court was in
formed that Gunter and his wife had
left last night for California. The court
ordered that the sheriff be advised OF
the escape and that steps be taken for
his return.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
BOX ELDER ENUMERATION
school District EnumeratOrs Ferret
Out 4,349 Children OF
School Age.
Especial to The Herald Republican,


Brigham City. Aug. 15.-The emu
merators appointed by the board of
education OF the Box Elder school dis
trict have completed the work of TAX
ing the school census lOr 1910. The
following list shows the school pOpu-
laton of Box Elder county: Brigham
City, First ward. 299; Second ward, 1923;
Third and Fourth wards, 525 total for
Brigham City, 1883. Bear River City,
2l2; Beaver Dam, 81; SnOwville. 129,
Mantua. l06i Plymouth, 81; Deweyville,
so; Thatcher. 81; COllinstOn, as; North
Garland, "a, COriRne, 119; Riverside,
49, Park Valley and ROsette, 50; POr-
tage, 1913; TremOnton, 12l; ElwOOd, 200;
Fielding, l73; HOneyville, 12S; Rowe
vile, Salt Creek ana Point Lookout
1853; Willard, 2S6; Lake Side, 20; Prom
ontOTy and Booth Valley 2S: Grouse
Greek and Etna, 1877; Perry 81; Ter
race, IS: Clear Creek, Standrod ~;
Washakie, SO; East Garland. 50, Gar
land, EOS; Yost, 81; Junction, %. To-
tai, 4,349.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16
COSTLY FIRE AT MAMMOTH
Defective Fine starts Blaze That
Burns -Four buildings.

Especial to The Herald-Republican)
Mammoth, Aug. 15.-Fire starting
from defective flue in the Mcdonald
boarding house today resulted in the
loss of four buildings, including the
place OF origin. The Cox residence
home of Arthur Stapely and the Ca
rfsa company's office also were burned.
All of the furniture was saved, when
the entire pOpulace turned out to Ilght
the fire. Marshal William Nisonger
led the fight. In taking furniture
from one of the houses, Alfred Thorn
as was hurt, but not seriously,
The entire loss was about $4,000.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-16

Especial to The Herald Republican.)
sOGDEN, Aug 15.-in the filing OF
assault charges against h. l..
- GUnter an advertising solicitor
fOr the Morning Examiner. in police
court today. a story OF a boarding house
tight over the matter OF places at the
able came TO light. Gunter is said
20 have seized a ketchup bottle from
Che table and struck Aubry Hender
son a fellow bOaFdeT, over the head,
snflicting a dangerous scalp wound.
Later he is said 10 have attacked Hen
ierson with "A brick. but was stopped
5y friends. The assault occurred at a