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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
THE WEATHER IN MARCH.

Following Is the weather bulletin for
March. 1910. for the states Of Montana.
wyoming. Idaho, Colorado. Arizona.
Utah and Nevada:
Montana Helena: Abnormally dry.
warm weather prevailed. Very little
snow fell, and the month closed with
the ground bare, except in the noun
tains
Wyoming Cheyenne: II was tho
Warmest March on record, the tempefd-
ture averaging from II deg, TO is deg
per day above normal. with maximum.
temperatures from Is deg to so deg. on
the 22nd. Precipitation was very light.
except that heavy snow occurred iu
the southeastern section on the 29th.
Clear days were abundant
Idaho-Boise. The month was un-
usually mild the temperature being
almost constantly above normal during
the first three weeks The precipitation
was probably the llghtest on record for
March Snow on the ground melted
rapidly and little new snow foil The
streams were high, Vegetation adj
vanced rapidly.
Colorado-Denver: In general the
month was the warmest March Of rec
ord. Temperatures were uniformly
above normal until the 2sth. the goth
was cold, and on the seth and 3ist
freezing temperatures were common.
Light. local precipitation occurred on
several dates. and heavy moist snow,
with high winds, occurred in the north
central counties on the 29th
Phoenix The month was
generally warm and dry till the cath
but cool and stormy from the 2jth to
tho 2sth The precipitation was above
normal In the central and northern
countries and below in the southern
and western The snowfall although
deficient was heavier than in Feb
ruary Sunshine was less than normal.
Utah-salt Lake: The first three
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
SAFE AND SANE FOURTH.
Civic Committee Takes IN the Slogan
For Good Of Community.

Editor Dcseret News: We were
much grathed 10 find The News of
April devoting half column with
conspicuous head lines to the sane
and Safe Fourth" movement
In urging such celebration we are
but keeping pace with the big cities OF
our land. New York. Washington.
Cleveland, Springfield Seattle etc,
where the movement has not only
found instant favor but such hearty
support ana cooperation as 10 assure
its perfect success.
In Washington ID. c., which
has most stringent ordinance
rigidly enforced almost "a sab
bath stiffness reigued last
Fourth of July. yet the celebration
was beautiful and patriotic, and press
and people were unanimous in praise
Of IT,
In spite OF the fact that II seemed
wise 10 pass an ordinance here which
should not be effective until after the
approaching fourth, (Which means
that life and property must again be
impcriled) the club women are
anxious 20 plan and carry out a pro-
gram which shall al least minimize the
danger and which shall be. not merely
q carnival OF noise. but such
patriotic celebration as shall persuade
every young American that noise and
patriotism are not synonymous.
or course. an ordinance Is worthless
unless supported by a public senu-
ment strong enough to make 1t effec-
tive, and the women realize how
necessary IS the help Of the press In
arousing such sentiment
There were two lives sacrificed here
in Salt Lake last year, not 70 mem
ton the injured.
In the interest Of true patriotism
and to the end that not another
human life be ieopardized may we not
count on your editorial support and
the earnest support Of The News In
other of its departments?
Sincerely yours.
ETHEL J. PAUL
5e2 cast Second South street
civic committee, H. & W. C.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
MATRoN FOR DETENTION HOME

Mrs. A. W Anderson was named by
the board Of county commissioners. this
morning as mstron of the detention home
for girls authorized by the commission
ers al meeting held Saturday. Mrs.
Anderson is to receive 80 per month a.
salary and t25 as rent Of a suitable home.
The home will be opened May l.
The commissioners at their meeting to-
day accepted the resignation Of D. w.
Monat, superintendent OF the Granite
schools, the reason for his resignation
being that he has removed his residence
from The district to Murray. At tomor-
row s session. e. NJ. Sorenson. a member
or the Granite school board. will appear
before the board 10 show cause why he
should not be removed from the board
Tor The reason that he now lives outside
the district consequent upon the recent
anneNation OF portion of the Granite
district TO the city. the opinion of Coun
" Attorney J. b. Lyon having been fur
nished the board and holding him dis
qualihed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11

Watson came to Utah in 1S49 from
Scotland with the pioneers. Here he
received a common school education
and then went to Scotland in 1875 on a
mission when he was 81 years old.
During his lifetime. Mr.. Watson was
connected with n number OF business
enterprises. He was recognized as the
pioneer Of the transfer industry in salt
Lake starting out with but one horse
and wagon. He built up his transfer
business and later his brother, the late
Bishop James G.. Watson, became in
terested with him. After his brother
died he engaged in the transfer BUSH
ness himself which he managed up
until the time OF his death. He also
served a term in the city council.
Hugh Watson had the first sprinkling
contract with the city and brought the
first sprinkling wagons to salt Lake.
He was connected with the contracting
company which built the first railroad
into the Tintic mining district. At is
he was an apprentice in The News
press room and for seven years, Mr..
Watson was foreman OF the press room
Of The Deseret News He was in 1855
superintendent Of the old glass works
which were near the Warm Springs.
Under his management the plant grew
rapidly hut a bitter fight was made
between the manufacturers OF glass
bottles and fruit Jars and the prices
were made so low on the stock shipped
to Salt Lake that the concern was
compelled 70 go out OF business.
The children who survive him are:
Mrs. Hetty Bowers Of Portland. Or.
Hugh, Mary. Evan, Nugent. Sarah.
Louise r.. Hugh w. Alma, Helene.
Daniel, Elizabeth. Mrs. Louise Kendall.
Jessie, Robert. Catherine. Norma, Elva
and Isabel. all of Salt Lake city Mr.
Watson Is survived by three families.
The remains may be viewed at the
family residence SIS Islington avenue
from 10 to u O'Clock on Wednesday
tho day Of the funeral The burial
will be in the city cemetery.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
ONLY ONE SUSPECT HELD.
William Demar MAY he Released,
However. Today or Tomorrow.

or an the suspects arrested. william
Demar is the only one held pending
further investigation. and the police do
not believe he is the man who terror
lied the city last Thursday night by
holding up seven pedestrians and
robbing barber shop and a candy
store.
In the dragnet thrown out by the
police, Demar. G.. Rogers. joe Porter
p, T. Thompson and Tom Calvin were
drawn in. Everyone Of the five was
identified by some one OF the victims
Of Thursday nights carnival Of crime,
but the identlhcations were so con-
ficting that no credence whatever
could be placed in them. In addition
10 this fact, four OF the FIVE. namely,
Rogers Porter. Thompson and Calvin,
furnished absolute alihs Rogers was
released from custody Saturday morn
ing, and Porter. Thompson and Calvin
were released this afternoon. Demar
will, In all probability be given his
freedom Tuesday or tonight
This morning Detective Harry cur
ran arrested Earl McHale. aged p
years. who says he is a news agent.
and Sam G.. Poston. aged p. a waiter,
on the charge Of vagrancy. The de
tective denied that he had the young
men in custody on suspicion. and de-
clared they were merely arrested flr
vagrancy, but In police circles va
grancv. like charity in other circles.
covers a multitude Of sins Both young
men were well supplied with money
and MCHale had two fine diamond
rings with a flourish he drw out
check book and offered 10 furnish Ia L.
but ne was blandly Informed that
"ony cash goes here" and the two
were locked up.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11

weeks were without prec,r,,..,
exceedingly warm. meltin,. .'.tion' and
'noln the lower Levels. startin ,e snow
bio sss sspienrdidly and forcing rs s.,.
colder wien ne s. last week was n mgl.
anu some snow in the westel, showers
.. ,SeVerSl cold nights damsg.5P '.ilon.
somewhat In scattered distrie,I Iruit
snow m the mountains has 90, The
1 ,be s, ol,ninished by the warmth yer
Nevada Reno: The No.. "' etage.
lures during the early par ' ~
month caused the most destr,, IN. the
moods known In the Humboidt uguFe
cool period lasted from the 2qn5 Ism y /, A
Jul -0l,. out the monthly average y ts me
petature was from degree .ehl.
degrees above normal TIM ,,r..to 10
tlon Was much below normal g ooi,..a
ing mostly ON the 22ad-2Ith. suns5iII-
was % per cent Of the normal. ''''''''s
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
MICHIGAN MAN ARRIVES
Distinguished Visitor, From Ann 4.
Dor Guests of Uniycrslt, Gin,

Deans Vaughn of tho medical s.,...,
Cooley OF the engineering departro,,
and Reed Of the academia,l 49,.
ment' with secy. Shaw of the ger.-.i
alumni associations of Michigan ,,'
versity arrived from Ann Arb,r I'M.
afternoon and were escorted 10 Oh.
knutsford hotel by "a committee of y.
ception from tho recently orr.D,,.a
alumni association of the city rb.
visitors are being shown about to'v
this afternoon. and this evening o.r
De given reception of the I-uigars,t,
club. Sccy Shaw has with him g, 60
opticon with views of the uriyersi,,.
buildings and grounds which win pr.,s
OF much interest Co $40 present Ilgb,
refreshments are To- bc served aDf
general enjoyable social time INDUCED
in The visitors are Du ruuts to I'M,
Pacific coast. intending 60 resum. tbr.,
journey toward the setting sun T,ss.
day.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
RAILROAD NEWS
MUST LOWER PULLMAN RATES.
Interstate Commerce Commission
Makes Ruling az Washington.

Interstate Commerce Commission
Makes Ruling az Washington.
Washington, April 1O-The inter
state commerce commission in deci-
sion just announced holds Il to be
unjust and unreasonable" for the
Pullman company to charge equally for
upper and lower berths. Dinerential
charges are ordered in several in
stances and Pullman rates from Chi
cago to the Pacific coast are ordered
reduced.
While this ruling Of the commission
orders reductions In rates which were
specifically and formally complained.
oft is recognized as the opening wedge
for readjustment Of sleeping car
rates wherever they exceed the aver
age that the commission has found to
be reasonable in these Instances. The
Pullman company will carry the de-
cision to the courts
The commission ruled that the pres
ent Pullman rate Of Sl2 from St Paul
TO the Pacific coast was too high and
ordered Il reduced to $40. The present
rate Of $l2 for an upper berth was
ordered reduced to $3.50.
4 short nights Journey. the commits
sion holds. should not carry a rate OF
more than $50 for a lower berth and
Xi.10 for an upper. The rate OF 81
which the company has maintained
from st. Paul to FargoN D., 242 miles.
is ordered reduced accordingly. The
prevailing upper berth rate OF $3.50
is reduced to $t.10 between 81 Paul
and Superior, Wis. The upper berth
rate between st. Paul and Grand
Forks is reduced from s. to $50. The
prevailing rates are approved for love-
er berths
The report. written by Commissioner
Franklin K Lane. is brief and does
not disclose the exhaustive examina-
ton that was made OF the Pullman
company's affairs but the record re-
vealed annual dividends amounting
nearly to $50. 900 900 from 1899 to 1905,
inclusive.
The investigation showed that the
amount carried IN surplus annually did
not fall far short Of the annual divi-
dends Of per cent: that in 1898 a cash
dividend OF 37.200.000 was paid out OF
accumulated surplus; in 1898. spe-
cial stock dividend OF 50 per cent
amounting to $4,000. 900 was declared;
and In 1907 another OF 80 per cent
amounting to S26.0l525s was divided
During II years s51 900, 900 in special
cash and stock dividends were paid in
addition to the annual ones
In 1888. the stock OF the company
was increased from $50 900 900 to $780,
100000 OF which S20.0 900 Is accounted
for by the acquisition Of the Wagner
Palace Car company. The rest 81 the
increase OF s44o00,0oO represents cap
italtzation Of surplus. The record
shows that no additional capital was
put in.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
PRAISE FOR Y. M. c. A.
State senator Badger Delivers Ad-
dress at Methodist Church.

State Senator Carl Badger spoke in
the First Methodist church sunday
evening, outlining the benefit the Y.
NJ. C. A. is doing for mankind. He said
Ina part.
The great service performed by the
Y. NJ. q. A. is the bringing together
in friendly helpful relation the men
who viii solve our problems II we
expect any advancement we must de
PEND upon youth The Young men In
history have shown that when they
have accomplished anything they
have been imbued with the right
spirit II was Thomas jefferson who
when he was vet a young man, I'M
dited the Declaration of Indepcn-
dence. Lafayette was young when he
declared that the first time he heard
OF America and her struggle for free
dom he yearned to shed his blood for
her n was Lincoln. who vet q young
man. seeing an exhibition of slavery
while working on Mississippi river
natboat, declared that II ne ever got
the opportunity he would Wire out
that curse. u was Roosevelt. not Vet
q years Of age who arose in the New
York assembly ana declared that he
believed the interest Of his party was
consistent with the punishment Of
crime which resulted in the bringing
Of "a criminal lawmakcr 20 Justice.
The Y NJ O. A. offers a great OPP
portunity TO young men 10 study who
for some reason or other. are unable
20 take advantage Of day schools The
religious activities OF the association
are uon-sectarian They are broad and
sincere They make "a deep and lasting
impression upon those who come in
contact with them n is ondcarcd 90
.f O..
those who share fundamental faith.
~ offers the greatest service 20 this
community. especially to men who
are not Scared hy the battles OF long
ego Nav God bless the Y NJ. O. A.
its officers and its members"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
HUGH WATSON CALLED
TO THE OTHER SIDE
Pioneer Transfer Man of Utah Closed
Eventful Life at His Home in
This City Yesterday.

Hugh Watson. IS years old. COUNSEL
or to David Mckenzie. president OF
the high priests quorum OF Pioneer
stake. and prominent in the transfer
business in Salt Lake. died at his resi-
dence. SIS Islington avenue. at o'clock
Sunday evening Of Brights disease.
Although he had suffered from the
ness was OF short duration. His fu-
neral viii be held in the Pioneer stake
hail at I o'clock "Wednesday April -
He is survived by rs children and
number of other relatives
Elder Watson was born I'm salt Lake
on July 20, 1854. His father. Robert
Watson and his mother. Mary Cowan
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
KITCHENER NOT COMING.

Lord Kitchener, English field marshal,
and one OF the most noted Of worlds
soldiers. who Is now in the Yosemite
park. will not visit Salt Lake. according
to advices received by Joseph y Game.
secretary Of the Commercial club. Sun
day night. The Kitchener party will trav
FL east over another route than those
which would make this city accessible
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11

Sanders. Z. s. Ashworth and Victor
Christopherson The quartet sang five
selections. 81 Need Thee Every Hour
Beautiful Isle of Somwhere," some
time wou Understand" Christians
Good Night" Near My God to Thee"
Beautiful tributes 10 the life of the
deceased were paid by the following
speakers. Bishop o. r. Miller. Presi-
dent John NJ. Cannon Of the Granite
stake. Joseph r. Taylor, and Presi-
dent Francis NJ. Lyman, with a few
closing remarks by Bishop b. F.
Price. Tho floral offerings We're many
and beautiful and evidenced the re-
spects I'm which the deceased was
held. Opening prayer was offered by
John Bowden of Granger and the
henodiction boy n. e.. Carlisle Elder
a. @ Miller dedicated the grave at
the grave at the city cemetery. The
pallbearers were nine grandsons Of
the deceased.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
UNIVERSITY NEWS

There Is 10 be a meeting OF the sec
ond dairy training school In the as
sembly room Tuesday
Al the Junior reception this afternoon
In reception hall friends are 10 be re-
ceiyed and refreshments served.
The quarterly meeting Of the board
~ regents is 10 be held this afternoon
when the appointment OF teachers for
the coming year will be made
This afternoon In the assembly room
there Is 10 be a meeting Of the man
ayers Of the different fraternities and
soroities 10 make arrangements for the
student bodys vaudeville show on
Thursday.
The final In the high school debate
is 60 be held on May "a. between Park
CITY and ogden. The former has won
the trophy cup once and Is expected to
repeat should II win a third time
the trophy becomes its permanent
property.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11

offices has been transferred TO the
Boise Offices with a step upward.
W. :. Keefe OF Scranton. Pa. d.
vision freight agent Of the D. L. & w.
road. Is in town for the day on a west
ern trip.
Rapid DrOgrcss O. being made in
completing the Interior of the new Rio
Grande passenger station, and yard
tracks are now being laid.
City Ticket Agent l.. =. kcySs Of the
Hartman lines has gone 20 ns Idaho
ranch TO get him a SNUFF OF suburban
ozone. and poise himself on the plow-
handles for a few days.
Hourly Express Service-On the
completion of the Bamberger electric
road. the farmers along the line will
be given hourly express service In
bringing their produce to this city and
ogden.
Judge LcGrandc Young has been
granted 80 years franchise by the
county commissioners to operate an
electric road south on Twenty first and
pwenty-eighth East streets to Holiday.
the franchise to be accepted within 80
DAYS from the date Of granting. Con-
struction must begin within one year,
and the road be in operation in two
years. The county viii collect on each
passenger car $40 per annum, and s.
on each freight car
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11

harmonizing foreign elements. Mrs. r. d.
seymour was appointed chairman Of
committee to work for an isolation hospi-
tai, and Mrs. G.. G. Dey reported that Or.
kinssbury Of the university will coop
crate In arranging a program for next
years congress Of mothers. There was a
large attendance at the meeting which
included a number OF prominent men as
wen a. women, Bishop Spaiding being
among them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
MONUMENT FOR oRsON PRATT

a movement to erect a mounro-.
IN memory Of Orson Pratt was .tar,os
last week when plans were dis,r.,.s
al meeting Of the high $780,.
quorum of the Ensign Stall.
money will be RAISED IN 49, me
The fund was headed by o. 49, plion.
$50 and another contributor gsy' '0 t5- T..
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
MOTHERS CONGRESS MEETS.
\. r. Stathakos Tells Of Progress Of
Woman in Greece.

The Mothers Congress met on saturday
with Mrs c. e. Allen and an interesting
talk was given by \. +. Stathakos on
education In Greece" IN which he de-
scribed the methods Of Greek mothers as
being I'm line with American mothers 70
bring the most careful and advanced
methods into use i'm the rearing and train
ing of children lie said that the wife
OF the crown prince, Princess sophia or
Greece. Is specially interested in the sub
feet. and keeps in touch with the societies
formed for the study OF such questions
She has placed four Greek girls in a
training school for nurses In Boston IN
order that they may bring back the best
knowledge Of American Institutions He
spoke n the Mothers society tn Paris
hitch has "a large building devoted 10 It's
work. and said the Utah women should
aim also TO have an Institution as cen
ter for it's activities.
Miss Mary Fox told Of the result Of set
tloment work in Chicago IN interesting
mothers In the questions agitated by the
mothers Congresses. and the difficult
ties encountered in bringing together and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
CAUGHT WITH THE GOODS.
United States Deputy Marshals Ac-
cused Of Illegal Fishing.

Lucian smyth and Julian Riley. both
of whom are deputy marshals in the
United states service. are wearing wor-
ried airs today over their want OF pis-
catorial knowledge And likewise John
Hardy, secretary to Gov. spry, and n.
T.. Rawlings For on their trail stalks
the grim and determined form of Fred
W. Chambers, state fish and game COM
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
CHURCH NOTICES.

The quarterly conference Of the
Pioneer stake OF Zion will convene
in this city on sunday April II. 1910.
meetings being held IN the stake hall
at 10 a. m, and $40 p. m. and in
the tabernacle al ? p, m. At the eve
ming meeting the stake hall will be
dedicated with fitting ceremony A fun
attendance Of the saints Is earnestly
desired.
stake will be held April "a instead OF
April TO- as announced the sessions
being held al 10 a. m. and ? p. m.
Read THE Great Apostasy" BY Or.
j, r. Talmage: new book on a great
subject. Deseret News Book Store:
60 cents per copy In cloth
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
RECEIPTs AND PROFITS.

The enormous receipts and profits
Of the various railroads in the couu-
try are shown In the following exhibit
Of the gross and net earnings, with
the ratio Of operating expenses to earn
ings for the calendar years, 1909 and
1908 in accordance with the sworn
statements made 10 the interstate COM
merce commission at Washington by
Sl4 railroads interested:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
FUNERAL OF MRS. HAMILTON.
Impressive Services In Min Creek
Chapel on Sunday

Impressive funeral services were
held in the Mil Creek ward chapel
yesterday over the remains OF Mary
Ann Hamilton. under the direction Of
the ward bishopric. The house was
filled 10 its capacity with relatives
and friends who came to pay the last
respects to the departed. The singing
was furnished by a quartet consisting
OF Mrs. H. Kirkman. Mrs. Emma J.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
JOHN cRUICKsHANK HERE.


Examiner Of Interstate Commerce
Commission Visits old Quarters.
Examiner John Cruickshank Of the
interstate commerce commission, for
merly auditor OF passenger accounts OF
the Oregon short Line. was In town
for a few hours this morning, en- route
from Los Angeles 10 Chicago. Mr.
Cruickshank promises to rival the late
lamented Daniel Pratt. Great Ameri-
can traveller, for he has been home but
four weeks I'm one whole year. being
continually "oD the go" from one part
OF the country 10 another Mr.. Cruick.
shank visited his old reservation In the
News annex this morning, where the
officials and employees were delighted
10 see him, but his stay was clipped
short by being obliged 10 leave for the
east on the Union Pacific limited.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-11
WEATHER REPORT.
showers and Cooler Tonight and
Tuesday.
ronAYs rEMpERAruREs-
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The funeral services Of Allen J SIM
mons will be held from the Masonic eng
Me today at f.3O pm, under me ae,
pircs OF Wasatch lodge No ], J. a A. a.
tntermont in Mount Olivet cemetery