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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-29
CITY WRESTLING WITH
vAGRANCY PROBLEM
lspecIaI Corrcspondenee)


PROVO. Jan. 29.-Harvey Johnson.
homeless. moneyless transients. who
were given lodging In the city jail
Thursday night, were before Justice
Noon yesterday, charged with va
grancy. Johnson and Coney were SEN
fenced to 10 days each in the city jail.
Sentence was suspended in the case OF
Williams. 1t was learned that his
home Is IN Springville. He has had his
feet badly frozen and Will be given
treatment by the city physician and
sent home.
Many transients are attracted to
Provo (they say) by tho report that
sewer construction Is going on. but as
that has not begun they fall to obtain
work. They are always given lodg
ing at the city jail and III they are
willing to leave town the next MORN
Ing they are permitted to do so. II
they refuse to leave they are taken be-
fore Justice Noon who imposes sem
tence for vagrancy. A number have
been sentenced lately and thero Is
danger of the city jail becoming over
crowded. In order to prevent this II
of the boarders were placed to work
yesterday on the river improvements
that are now going on and were busy
Shovellng and crushing rock With Of
hCer Harding as guard. 1t is believed
this policy will have q tendency to
lessen the desire of the translents to
register at the Hotel Williams One
difficulty about setting the men to
work Is that they are generally insuf-
nciently clothed and shod for outdoor
work this weather, but some effort is
made on the part of the city to supply
their needs in this respect,
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
APPEALS TO TAXPAYERS
(specinl Correspondence.)


MURRAY, Jan. 29.-The board of
education has issued a circular letter
to the taxpayers Of Murray, appealing
to them for support in the election to
be held Feb. 16, 1910, to bond the CITY
for $4,000 to erect two school build
ings. The letter sets forth the condi~
ton of the schools at present which
Is anything but favorable to the growth
and development of the children. COM
pared with conditions that should ex-
ist Teachers have from 10 to 10 more
children In the lower grades than they
should have to obtain the best results.
according to demonstration made in
larger cities, and at the opening or
another season conditions will be still
worse. Financially the city is as we'll,
If not better. prepared than any city In
the state Tho bonded indebtedness OF
the city is $50 200, drawing interest at
per cent Against this there IS a sink
ing fund OF $4,000. drawing within
small fraction the same interest, so
that the actual indebtedness is but S5,-
600. which will be cancelled in another
year. The two proposed buildings would
make the school conditions Ideal. Since
the Incorporation OF Murray Into q city
of the second class. the board of educa-
ton has worked increasingly for the
highest educational standards and the
records of the schools are pointed to
with pride ''by all her citizens. The
same record, the same standard and
the same ideal should be kept. The
bond should be voted.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-29
CTrY COUNCIL SESSION.

MURRAY, Jan 29-Thc city council
met Tuesday night and confirmed the
appointments made by the mayor:
Michael Mauss for marshal. William
Mcmillan for road supervisor. Joseph
Ulmer for fire inspector, building in
spector and engineer. The committee
on fire ordinance made recommenda-
tions as to the boundary OF the fre
limits. The south boundary line Will
be extended several hundred feet be-
yond Little Cottonwood creek, II the
recommendation is approved by the
council.
The street committee made an i'm
portant recommendation relative to the
construction of cement crossings. Tho
recommendation provides for a crossing
on the north side OF Fifth avenue across
State street, north side of Fourth ave-
nue across State street, south side of
Vine street across State stree. cast side
of State street. across Murray street.
east side of state across Vine street,
and across Vine street at the entrance
of the Arlington school grounds. Other
routine work WAS also disposed Of
The books of the treasurer. recorder
and justice were audited by the spo-
cial comittee, whose report was ap-
proved
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High school. The city officials are
very much incenscd over the affair and
threaten to take the matter into court
The sanitary inspector was notified by
neighbors that there was sickness at
the Keener home. and on calling at the
house was Informed that this was not
so-that everybody at the house was
all right. The official departed and
again he was Informed that there posi-
lively was sickness at this house In
company with DIR. Browning he again
called and they entered without an In.
vitation. only TO find Mrs, Keener in
bed with well developed case of the
dread disease. The place was imme.
diately quarantined and every effort
made to stop the spread at the schools
which the children attend The school
buildings Will be thoroughly fumigar-
ed and In case any symptoms are dis
covered among any schoolchildren.
every measure possible will be taken
before the schools are again opened, to
check the disease In case nothing
shows that exposure has been
the schools Will resume work
as usual on Monday morning.
The health conditions of the city are
very good and every effort will be made
to keep them that way
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VAC0S TELLS STORY OF
THE KILLING OF CONTOS
Admits the Shooting of the Candy
Merchant and Explains
His Actions.
Especial Corresnondoncc,


OGDEN, Jan. 29.-Shortly after court
opehcu Friday morning In the case of
inc state of Utah against Nick Vacos
charaged with murder In the first de-
gree. the defendant was called to tho
stand and testified to his association
WIN Cohtos and of the shooting which
he admits having done. While giving
his testimony, Vacos was very neryous
but was very guarded In his answers
lahlhS eVerythoing into consideration
Nacos made a very good witness in his
own defense. He told OF engaging in
business with the deceased and or the
trouble which arose between them
Ilme after time he claims he went TO
Contos and begged. even on his knees
Tor little time In which to raAse the
small amount due on his note and each
time he was met with n stern denial
on the day of the shooting, Vacos
claims he saw pistol in ContoSs
pocket as he was standing In a drug
store on Twenty-fifth street and also
stated that he knew Contos always had
q gun with him. In the evening when
he entered Contos's place of business
to again ask Tor more time, he WAS
very tired and weighed down with he
constant worry of being forced to the
wall and he begged with tears In his
eyes for lenicncy. Contos was stead 4
fast in his refusal and after a time be- 4
came angered at Vacos. At this time
they were standing near the front OF
the store, VacoS In front of the counter
and Contos, wearing q white apron,
behind the counter. A customer, said
10 be a Jap. came in and made a small 4
purchase and was standing near eating |
his candy. Vacos again asked for time N
and Contos, calling him loathsome. 4
vile name. made a move as II to draw
his gun, which Vacos thought he saw
protruding from his pocket Without
moments hesitation he drew his own
pistol. an automatic revolver. and fired
At first. VacoS says, he was dazed and
without realizing what he was doing,
went out and down the street. Terror
seized him and he wandered around for
some time before realizing his predica-
ment He made his way out OF the
city and when captured. As hours after.
was only six miles south OF town and
seemed to be half dazed. He made no
resistance on being arrested. Vacos
was on the stand the greater part OF
the day. The testimony will be COM
pleted this morning and the case VIII
very likely be given to the jury some
time this evening.
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GARDEN CITY NOTES.

Deputy Sheriff Hales. who has been
Ill at his home in Spanish Fork for
several days suffering from the grip.
has returned to his official duties here
almost entirely recovered.
Reports from Pleasant Grove are to
the effect that Chairman Walker of the
board Of county commissioners, who is
suffering from Brights disease is in
very critical condition.
3. F. Pyper, probation officer has
appeared before the City Teachers as
sociation and called attention to the
danger of the boys jumping on and
off moving trains in the railroad yards,
and asking the cooperation of the
teachers In the efforts to stop the
practise.
]. NJ. Boyden of the Mount Pleasant
Pyramid was In Provo. yesterday on q
business trip. He may decide to To-
cate in Prove and engage in the news
paper business here.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-29
BRIGHAM CITY.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL AT
OUTS OVER APPOINTMENTS
Especial Correspondence

BRIGHAM CITY. Jan. 2S.-At tho
session OF the city council last eve
ming q clash occurred between the
mayor and the council over the ap-
pointment to the city Offices. On the
call of the roll on the confirmation of
the mayors appointments the result
was as follows: ]. B. McAIaster, AYE"
John II. Horsley. mo-" Wynn l.. Eddy,
aye" II. 8. Larsen. mo-" Hyrum ].
Hansen, no" The three members of
the council who voted mo" were Re-
publicans. and submitted written rea-
sons why they did not approve the
mayors appointments. that they, the
Republican majority in the council, had
not been advised by the mayor whom
he intended to place In the employ OF
the city.
The report of the special committee.
appointed to audit the financial report
of the treasurer and recorder. reported
that the statement was correct and
the report was adopted and statement
odered published.
The recorder was authorized to draw
an interest bearing warrant In the sum
of $500. payable to l.. Hansen, contrac-
tor of the new city building.
After allowing a number of claims,
the council adjourned.
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SCOTS CELEBRATE.

LOGAN, Jan. 27.-The Scots OF this
city and county celebrated Robert
Burns birthday last evening with a
big concert and dance. The concert
was held In Nibley hall of the b. Y.
college and was attended by a great
throng of people. The program ren-
dered was most excellent one and
delighted all who heard It Mr.. David
Henderson of Salt Lake City was chair
man The dancing OF the Misses Craig
and Service. the singing of Mr.. Gilroy
and Mr., Nicol Hood of Salt Lake City
were the features of the celebration,
and the two pipers dressed in full
Highland costume brought JOY to the
hearts OF the old Scotchmen hero
abouts On account of the number OF
encores the program was extended
over three hours and the interest was
such that no one left his seat during
that time. Dancing was enjoyed in the
college gymnasium.
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PARKER STORE AGAIN ROBBED

OGDEN, Jan. 29.-The general mer-
chandise store of Jake Parker at Roy
was entered at an early hour Friday
morning by unknown parties and
robbed of 40 pairs of shoes. several
pairs of overalls. watches. shirts. and
neckties. AS the bookkeeper of the
firm was working In the office till after
O. m. 1t Is assumed that the robbery
occurred some time between that time
and daylight. Sheriff Wilson and his
force are working on every possible so
tuition and they expect to get some clue
as to the guilty parties. This store
was robbed about a year ago and lost
considerable merchandise at that time
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ROSTER OF INDIAN WAR
VETERANS NEARLY FULL
(speeiaI correspondonce.l }

LOGAN, Jan. 27-Messrs. ]. NJ.
Westwood. NJ. L. Pratt and j. H. Ar
thur OF the Indian war commission ap-
pointed under the law passed ct the
last session of the Legislature, are here
for the purpose OF writing up the IN
dian war veterans in this locality and
have established an office In the county
commissioners room at the courthouse.
With the writing up OF the Cache vet
Grams the work OF the commission Will
have been completed as the rest of the
state has been gone over. They have
obtained proof of the service OF over
1.s0O veterans. and expect a great many
more to come in here. a point the
members OF the commission desire the
papers of the state to make special
note OF Is the fact that after compleJ-
ing It's work here 1t Will meet In Salt
Lake City on Wednesday, Feb 9. in
order to give any veterans who may
have been missed an opportunity
to then appear and make their
proof as to service After they adjourn
there will bo no other opportunity to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-29
DIVORCE REHEARING ASKED.

OGDEN, Jan. pa short time ago
Nellie NJ Neal secured an interlocu-
tory decree of divorce against her has
band. James w. Neal on the grounds
of desertion and non-support. At the
time of the hearing Neal was out OF
the state and did not make any answer
to the charges. His attorney has now
filed denial of all the allegations
made by his wife and given notice that
on Feb 5 he Will ask for n review OF
the proceedings of the original hearing
and petition the court for new hear
ing of the case. Neal alleges that his
wife constantly sought the society or
other men under peculiar and sus-
picious circumstances, and makes
complete denial that he deserted her
or failed to provide her with the neces-
saries OF life.
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RICHFIELD.
DISTRICT COURT CASES
SUGAR BEET SITUATION
Especial Correspondencc.)


RICHFTELD, Jan 2S.-The district
court has been in session this week
and the details OF the disgraceful
saloon brawl which occurred at Elsi-
more last oath of July have been
brought out in the trial of Elias Bar
ney of Brooklyn and Amos Nunley of
Elsinore, both OF whom were charged
with assault with a deadly weapon,
the former on the person of Jim Nun
Icy. and the latter on the person of
D. C. Barney. After hearing the evil
dence In both cases separate juries
found them both guilty of assault in
the one case and battery in the other.
The jury in the Nunley case came into
court about midnight last night with
the verdict They will both be brought
up for sentence today.
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FUNERAL OF ROBERT KELscH.

MURRAY. Jan 29.-The funeral OF
John Kelsch. brother OF Louis A.
Kelsch and uncle of Bishop Michael
Mauss. was held Wednesday in the
Murray First ward chapel. Interment
was In the South Cottonwood ceme-
terry. The deceased had only lived in
Murray about three months. but was
a resident of the state about eight
years, living formerly at Mt. Pleasant
He was native of Germany and joined
the church In that country, The speak,
ers at the services paid q splendid trl-
butte to the life and character of the
departed and gave words of comfort
and consolation to the bereaved FAM
ily
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-29
STREET CAR FRANCHISE.

PROVO. Jan. 29.-The joint commit
tee of the city council. to which was
referred the petition of Jesse Knight
for an electric car franchise, will meet
this afternoon to consider the matter
Rumor has 1t that the Bamberger in
terests in Salt Lake will also send In
petition for a franchise similar to
that asked for by Mr.. Knight. Local
sentiment however. favors the grant
ing of the franchise to Jesse Knight
but anticipated opposition may hasten
construction work on the proposed in,
terurban line
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PUPILS ENTERTAINED.

PROVO. Jen 29.-The Brigham
Young University faculty entertained
the public school eighth grade grad
yates, their parents, the teachers and
members OF the board of education
Friday evening. An interesting pro-
gram was rendered. Speeches were
made by President Brlmhall. Presi-
dent John of the graduating class.
Superintendent of City Schools Rawl-
ings and President Wride of the board
OF education. After the program re-
freshments were served, and a dance
closed the entertainment. Four free. U.
of U. scholarships have been offered to
the graduating class by the university
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ton facilities. Messrs. Austin were
approached as to a sugar factory for
this county. but aside from saying that
a factory Will be built here at no great
distant date they would not commit
themselves as to time or place. They
left here for the north end OF the coun-
ty to meet with farmers and confer
with them as to the present seasons
crop The towns in the north end have
not raised beets in the past. but this
year they are desirous of getting In on
this excellent industry. A number of
Japs are reported to have leased land
around Salina and Redmond and they
Intend getting contracts for beets this
season,
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BIG COTTONWOOD ITEMS.

MURRAY. Jan, 29.-Thomas McDon-
aid of Big Cottonwood Will leave for
a mission to England next week. An
entertainment will be given in his hon
or Sunday night in the Westinghouse.
The Seventies will give IN entertain
ment Thursday cver.ng, Feb. 3. Re
freshments will be served. Speeches.
songs, recitations, and musical num-
bers will be features. The purpose OF
the entertainment is to get the Seven
ties together and II possible to create a
keener interest in the course OF study
taken up by the organization.
Two evenings, Jan. "a and Is, OF
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IN JUSTICES COURT.

LOGAN. Jan. 27-John N. Ander-
son and company of Lewiston. who
were arrested for selling butter that
was unbranded. contrary to the pro-
visions of the pure food law. pleaded
guilty yesterday and were fined S25, by
Judge BranSham.
An cXpressman of this city who had
an old horse and refused to give It
proper shelter, was fined SIS for cruelty
to animals by the same judge
Peter Frost of Benson today filed suit
against w. w. Roundy of the same
place to obtain title to FIVE and half
acres of land that was given as secur-
ity for the payment of a loan. and the
loan having been paid the land should
have been reconveyed to the plaintiff,
according to his complaint.
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DEATH OF Mrs. CABLE.

PROVO, Jan. 29.-Mrs. Anna Cable
of the Fourth ward, died yesterday
from cancer. The decesed was born In
Ohio, April 6. 1874, and came to Utah
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Cable In 1S4S, She has lived in Provo
for about 20 years and enjoyed the
frinedship and respect of large circle
of acquaintances An only daughter
lives In Alberta, Canada
Funeral viii be held Monday, p. m,
from Fourth ward Westinghouse.
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OGDEN STAKE CONFERENCE.

OGDEN. Jan. 29.-Quarterly confer
ence of the Ogden stake will be held
Sunday in the tabernacle. with regular
meetings at 10 a. m. and p. m. and
an evening meeting under the direction
of the Mutual Improvement assocla-
tions at o'clock. The principal speak
ers will be Elder D. o. Mckay. Presid-
Ing Patriarch John Smith and Elder B.
H. Roberts. 1t Is especially desired
that all members of the priesthood be
present at the morning session, as this
is the request of Elder Mckay. All
others are cordially invited to this ses-
sion. as web as the other meetings. but
special efforts are being made to have
full attendance at 10 o'clock. The
tabernacle choir. under the direction of
Prof. Joseph Ballantyne. will furnish
the music for all of the meetings.
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By Our Formula

We produce in Hoods SarsaparilIa a
medicine that has an unapproached
record of cures of
Scrofula, eczema, eruptions, catarrh.
rheumatism. anemia. nervousness, that
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Hood's Sarsaparilla effects its won
oerIui cures. not simply because II
contains sarsaparilla but because IL
combines the utmost remedial values
Oh more than 20 different ingredients.
each greatly strengthened and en-
riched by this peculiar combination.
Ihere la no real substitute for It. II
urged to buy any preparation said to
be Just as good" you may be sure II
Is inferior. costs less to make, and
ylelds the dealer larger profit.
This medicine makes healthy and
strong the Little Soldiers" in your
olood,-those corpuscles that fight dis
eaSe germs constantly attacking you
Get 1t today in the usual LIQUID form
OF In chocolated tablet form called
Sarsatabs. 100 Doses One Dollar.
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SUGAR BEET SITUATION.

RICHFIELD. Jan. 2S.-George and
Farley Austin were here yesterday
looking over the beet situation in this
county. There are great quantities of
the beets raised last year that, are still
unshipped owing to lack of cars. This
has been a loss to the sugar company
and the word has Fone forth that there
will be no siloing of beets in the future
contracts as there Will be less loss In
having the beets In large piles at diff
ferent railroad stations than in small
piles in the fields. awaiting transporta-
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LECTURE BY REV. e. I. GOSHEN.

MURRAY. Jan. 2s.-Eev Elmer l.
Goshen gave splendid address on
Abraham Lincoln" in the Mil Creek
meetinghouse Thursday evening be
fore a sarge. appreciative audience
The lecture waS the second number OF
the special course of lectures and re-
NJ. I, A. ninisJAt thr C hteothfET
citals given under the direction of the
NJ. l. A. of NH Creek. The numbers
are given free, and are exciting much
interest. Feb. 3 the Forest Dale choir
and Miss Vida Fox will give the pro-
gram. Feb. 9. j. Golden Kimbal1 will
speak TO the association Feb. 10, Prof.
]. Fl. Paul Will lecture on Character
Building" Feb. II. Prof Maude May
Babcock Will give a reading. The Of
flcers of the Mill Creek association aro
TO be congratulated in the effort made
and in securing such talent in making
up their programs. The series will be
an educational feast that all members
of the ward should enjoy.
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OGDEN POLICE COURT.

OGDEN. Jan. 29-John Doe Morrison,
William Robinson and John Williams
were all arraIgned in police court Fri
day morning on the charge of drunken
ness The first two were given sem
tences of five days or So and Williams
was given a suspended sentence of ivc
days. Rose Porter was charged with
Vagrancy. to which she pleaded not
guilty Testimony showed that she
was guilty and she was sentenced to
10 days in the city bastilc or pay u fine
OF $l5.
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wILFoRD ENTERTAINMENT.

MURRAY. Jan. 2e.-The Wilford
Dramatic association on Thursday eve
ing very creditably rendered the COM
edy TOO Much Married" In the meet
inghousc to q crowded house Tho
other numbers on the program were
woll rendered. Tho entertainment will
be repeated tonight
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CRIMINAL INDIFFERENCE
MAY SPREAD SMALLPOX

OGDEN. Jan. PA well developed
case OF smallpox was found In the
home OF II. II. Keener, 1929 Twenty
NTH street, on Friday morning. by
Sanitary Inspector Poulter and CITY
Physician Browning. Notwithstanding
this fact, the children of the family
have been attending the public schools.
one at the Madison and one at the Sub
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SUNDAY SCHOOL AT THOMPSON.

RICHFIELD, Jan. 2S.-Last Sunday
elders Soren Christensen and Joseph
Peterson journeyed to Thompson and
organized a Sunday school with Jo-
seph Pitts as superintendent and Net
tie Thompson as assistant. The visi-
tors held interesting meetings In the
afternoon and evening. Thompson is
small settlement about four miles
south of Marysvale.