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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-10

disgraf Hful condition, and the supervisors
have Sr ted their duties in the enforce
ment b q hool contracts and in matters
tior - rounding the conduct of the
sci
CS II. Lipps, of the Indian office, SUI
r IL r of Indian schools, who was sent
O. iahoma with the charges, notified
% apartment today of his arrival and
~ = he has relieved Superintendent Bene
pending the result OF the investiga-
4.
superintendent Benedict has been con-
acted with the Indian service for. ten
ears.
Secretary Ballinger and Commissioner
Valentine of the Indian office announce
that the investigation of conditions sur
rounding the schools, although not con-
Quoted publicly, will be thorough, and
chat the conduct of the officers response
BILE for the present conditions will be
looked into most carefully.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-10
.Rua Under 4 Chip

Muskogee, OKLA, January 9.-John D.
Benedict and the other suspended Indian
officials made full denial OF the charges
of Secretary Ballinger when interviewed
tonight. With their denials they hint that
politics might be held responsible for the
accusations.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-10

priation bill will have been reported. and
1t will be taken up at the first oppor-
tunity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
.PAWNBROKER FINED
FOR AVOIDING STATUTE

Ogden, Dec. ai--For failing to Civ:
receipt for pawncd goods, Dick
Ereines, one OF the proprietors of the
Montana Loan Office, has been SEN
fenced to pay u fine of $50 by Acting
Police Judge r. S. Farnsworth. Inc
ease grew out of n transaction III when
John Newman, plastcrer of this
city pawned an overcoat, valued at
$50 on Dec. IA. with lirenes, receiving
therefor 81 On asking for pawn
ticket, Newman was informed that It.
was not necessary, that the coat would
be held until he called. The following
Monday, Newman called for his coat
and both Kreines and his partner, Abe
Pappe. went through the actions or
making a thorough search for the coat.
which could not be found. Newman
had n complaint issued and krcines ana
Pappe. both testified that tie coat had
becn purchased and not pawned. how
eyer testimony showed that kreincs
and his partner frequently took goods
in pawn and failed to issue tickets or
RECEIPTS which Is against the city or
dinunce. After two hours of debating
and cross-eyamnntion. which greatly
rcsembled real "Montague Glass Jew
story. the court found krelnes guilty.
as charged. III passing sentence. the
court stated that the fine would be sus-
pended for five days If ut the expiration
Of that time, tho coat had been returned
in good condition to its owner, New
man. There is now much speculation
MS to whether the coat can be tounu.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
HIGH SCHOOL! OPERA
SCORED BIG SUCCESS

Ogden, Dec 2A.--At the Ogden theater
on Monday. Dec. %, the ogden high
school alumni association opera COM
phny Will again present the comic;
orera. ''Erminle." There will be two
performances, Il matinee at 2:3p aud
the evening performances at the usual.
hour Those who witnessed the presen-
tation of this beautiful ana tuneful
comedy on the two evenings Of It's first
production know That 1t Is. without ex
ception, the finest amateur piece ever
attempted by local people. Too much
cannot be said of the excellent rendi-
ton of the numerous choruses. and
Conductor Joseph l'allantync deserves
credit for his splendid work with the
musical part of the opera. The east
has been happily chosen and the com
edv roles are especially well filled. Mo-
ROM Olson, with his . feet inches OF
nasculinity, and y. Earl Pardoc, n
dwarf OF barely 8 feet, in the main
comedy parts of the two thieves.
amused the audience with their de-
cidcdly professional stage antics. while
the drolery of Jack Reeve in the fus-
tidious guso of the Chevailer. WIS II
finished bit OF character Interpretation.
The beautiful voice of Miss Maud Bel
nap. in the title role and the fine tenor
of David Reese, are ALSO unusual fca-
lures of the production.
The proceeds OF the opera Will be used
for the benefit Of the high school IL
brary, II worthy cause which ought to
receive the support of every citizen.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
SALE PROVES
COMPLETE SUCCESS
Especial Correspondence.)

Murray. Dec. 24.-Mhny people at
tended the farmers auction Thursday
at the city hall grounds. Buyers were
on the ground at / o'clock and con-
tinued to pour into the grounds until
the sale commenced at pm The
farmers had several hundred dollars
worth of produce OH the market ana
every item of 1t was sold within an
hour after tile sale began. Farm pro-
duce. such as vegetables fruits, eggs,
poultry, and cows were in great de-
mand and many hundreds of dollars Of
these articles could have been disposed
of had they been OH sale. The farm
ers and the committee promised that
a greater supply of this material will
be on the ground next Thursday, the
second market day.
j. w. Mcllenry, president OF the
Commercial club, was auctioneer, and
disposed of horses, cows, calves,
chickens, duck, geese, turkeys. hay,
vegetables and fruits as fast as they
we're brought to the stand.
The committee iii charge and the
business men generally We're somewhat
surprised at the interest manifested
by the farmers and purchasers. Buyer
and seller were both given opportuni-
ties and both were benefited Tho
day was n forecast OF the permanently
of the movement.
over $4,000 worth OF goods had been
listed during the week. and according
to the report Of Mr., McHenry, Sl.50o
worth of eggs, butter. apples, dressed
and undrcsscd poultry live and dress
ed hogs, pork. cows and horses and
Il, Too, ,tN ,1llt, Z. ri
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24

has charge Of the plant submitted a
report in which the recommendation
was made that the increase referred to
be made. The report was adopted with
out division The plant has been in
operation six or seven years on Il 10
cent basis and while this has not
brought III enough revenue to pay all
expenses ii has been allowed to remain
there and Il small tax has been levied
each year. Now, the committee feels
that enough more should be charged to
make the plant entirely self-supporting
and In addition To pay some into the
sinking fund established. II was
proposed to establish the meter system
here ana allow the price TO remain
where it now is, but this did not meet
the approval of the committee, so the
other plan was decided upon.
The council empowered the electric
light committee 10 take all the meas
ures II deems necessary to protect the
city plant from the flooding of its wheel
by the Telluride Power Co. which
sometimes puts flash-boards on It's dam
and backs the water up so far that IT
rests on to the city power wheel.
Councilmen Quayle and Petersen OF
the Republican side of the council an
nounccd that they were willing that the
apuojntiyc, holdoVer officers should
have their pay and that will probably
avoid the impending clash in the conn
ell again.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
MOUNT PLEASANT.
BRITISH RESIDENTS
HOLD ENJOYABLE REUNION


Pleasant. Dee. a3-On Wednesday
evening. Dec. 81. 1910, the British born
residents Of Mt. Pleasant held a re-
rnion in the l.. ID. 5. assembly hall.
iha party commenced mt pm. with
a sUmptuous banquet furnished by the
liaic&. followed by Il program as fol-
lows: Remarks by chairman: song.
Prof. j. W. Summerhays: SONG. A..
Hasler; comet solo. W. c. Anderson:
song, and Highland Hing. Miss Nellie
itc.lrthur; speech. President G.. n.
Lupd. song. Arthur Walker: banjo
solo. DR.. l.. G. Mills: song, Bishop j. Is.
Sec'%; song, Miss Crcsswell: recitation,
c. Oldham; bcnGdiction. Bishop j. B..
Sccly.
Wednesday evening the students of
the public high school, presented THE
King OF the Cannibal Island" and
''Blundering Bill" The class in physic-
al culture gave some folk lore dances.
The following program will be car
rird out at the y, J., ana y. NJ. NJ. l. A..
stake meet to he held at Fairview,
Jan 6. 1911, commencing at 1 o'clock
pm, The wards of the stake will con-
test In story telling. vocal music and
athletics as follows: story telling.
Spring City, Mt. Pleasant. North Fair
view ana Chester; vocal music, Mt.
Pleasant South Wales. Fountain
Green and Moroni. This will he fol-
lowed by athletic contests.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
BRIGHAM CITY.
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FOR MRS. MARY A. DAVIS
lspeeln! CORRESPONDENCE. J


Brigham City Dec. 23.--INuncrol scrv-
ices We're held in the Second ward
westinghouse Thursday afternoon over
the remains of Mrs. Mary A. Davis,
wife Of Nels Davis of Downey, Ida.
who died in this city at the home of
her son, William y. Davis. cashier OF
the state Bank OF Brigham City, last
tuesday, having been ailing for sew
cral years from leakage OF the heart
She came to Brigham City to visit her
son about two weeks ago. but gradu-
ally grew weaker until she passed
away The speakers were. besides
Bishop Thomas II. Blackburn. who
presided, Elders John D. Peters, T.. c..
Boden. John Evans, William Horsley.
Robert Thomas, Vinson Davis, John
p. Roberts, Doctor Harding Bishop
Morris Peters and President w. G.
Horsley. Mrs. Davis was born in
Wales ~ years ago; at the age of Q
years she emigrated to Utah with her
parents. She leaves her husband
seven children and host of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph a. West have
been called to part with their S-year-
old son Joseph, who died Thursday
afternoon about ! o'clock after brief
Illness, suffering from tonsilitis and
kindred troubles Funeral services will
be held in the Third ward meeting
house Saturday afternoon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
MATTER CLARK DIES.

Provo, Dec. 24.-Walter Clark Of the
Second ward, died yesterday afternoon
about 1880 O'Clock, from ap,lpleXy. He
and Mrs. Clark had been up town, and
on their way home called at the home
of Q. +. Olsen Jr.. and while sitting
there. talking. Mr.. Clark suddenly eX-
PRED, without any previous warning
of Illness DR.. Fl. S, Pyne wis sum-
moned, and declared that death had
been instantaneous. Mr. Clark was
born in Summer Court. Nottingham
shire England, Au". &c. 1916. He came
to Utah in 1869 and located in Coal
vile. where he lived for % years, after
wards moving to Schofield. and after
four years residence there came to
Provo. He is survived by his wife,
two sons. four daughters and six
grandchildren. Funeral services will
be held in the Second ward meeting
house Monday at an hour not yet fixed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
Grand JURY WILL
MIX INVESTIGATION
One of tic pr"habic Subjects OF In
unirS Is Present iiiyl, Prices on
Various Commodities.

Provo, Dec. 2l.-Graud and petit ju-
"ors FOR the January term of the Fourth
district court. I" bc IN attendance Tues
day, Jam ~. at 10 O'Clock, were drawn
yesterday afternoon. II Is about cgh.
years SINCE q grind jury has been
called in this county. That was called.
specially, to investigate the case OF
crank connors who WAS then serving a
term in the state prison for killing
Police officer YIN. strong in this city in
ls9' It was When the question Of the
Legality OF corrcr'a conviction was
raised that the siand Jury was called
An indictment against Connors was
found, and he Will be tried under that
ior the killing OF Strong when he is
released from the state prison in the
term lie Is nov serving for burglary
The grand jury now called viii invcs-
tgatc county officers and Institutions,
rs Is usual when u grand Jury Is IN
session; but 1t IS believed. although no
OFFICIAL statement to this effect has been
MADE. that The principu, reason for con-
FeH!pE a grand jury at this time, Is to
investigate charges Of alleged unlawful
local combinations TO regulate the prices
81 commodities offered FOR sale by mer-
chants and even charges OF certain
professions. 1t il known that COM
plants have been made by citizens OF
such conditions. and the grounds Of the
Complaints VIII probably be investi-
gated by the lnquisitorial body.
Inc following are the names of the
grand and petit Jurors:
Grand Jurors Dave Gtrey. Provo:
John T. Young. Spanish Fork: Thomas
II. links. SprngYille; A. s. Clark,
Sp'inEvills; John Z. Cook, Provo;
FRANK salisbury, .-prlngvilc: William
Lefher, Provo; John y. BeckStrom,
Spanish Fork: Andrew Peterson, Lehi;
John Amos. Payson.
Petit Jurors-Clement j. Bonnet, pro-
70 irwin Nelson. Goshen; James II.
Jarrett, American Fork; Charles b.
Perry Payscn: Cyrus w. prestwich,
Provo Bench: l. L. Brockbank spanish
Fork: Andrew Field. Lchl: William II.
Carson. Fairfield; Feed Brown, Provo;
Ernest Oakley, Springvilc: Edwin II.
johnson. Springville: Walter Adams.
Provo; John II, Davis. American Fork:
John Armstrong, American Fork: John
Armstrong, American Fork: !. c. Ora
nam, Provo: L. John NuttaIl, Lake
View; w. Fl. Kelsey. Jr. Sprngville:
Daniel p. Thuesan. Provo; Thomas Il,
Parker. American Fork: William f.
Carson. Lehi: G.. NJ. Bird. Mapleton:
Sor2n p. Christensen, Salem: Charles
Mcason. Lake Shore: Barry Maycock.
Provo, John u. Ellison. Provo
The suit Of Utah Association of Credit
Men rs. George II. Done ct al, in the
Fourth district court has been lost
Bert Henry Wright. the man who was
arrested n American Fork a few days
ago, was examined for his sanity before
Judge Booth byfDoCtors II. s. Pync aud
David WcStwood and committed to the
State Mental hospital
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
.HOLDUP BELIEVED
TO HAVE BEEN INSANE
Wild Actions OF Individual WHO
Turned Higllwaymun May Result
III His Committnl.

ogden, Dec. IA. c. Anderson OF
Huntsville, who was arrested Wedncs-
day night by Deputy Sheriff Oren Had
lock after the fellow had attempted to
hold him up at the. point of gun, viii
be tried before sanity commission to-
day. When arrested. Anderson gave
the name OF Jack Smith. His wild ac-
lions since his confinement and his de-
lirious rawlings have caused Sheriff VII
son to recommend that the fellow be
examined as to his sanity and COM
mitted to the state mental hospital at
provo, in case it is found that he Is
dangerously nsunc. From relatives of
tho unfortunate man, 1t Is learned that
several years ago. following u quarrel
with u young lady with whom he had
been keeping company, Anderson shot
himself in the head, the shot failing to
enter a vital point. Since that time he
has been afflicted at times with mild
varieties of insanity. but up to the pres
ent time 1t has not been considered that
he was at all dangerous.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
MURRAY MENTION,

Rishop Nm. u. Erickson OF South Cot
tonwood has typhoid fever lie has not
been able to attend TO his business or
ward affairs FOR Two weeks past, HIS
cnsc IS said to be II light one and iic is
expected 10 get along all right providing
no complications set in. However, II viii
be q month or 40 before he will be wen
enough to attend 10 his duties.
David Frame aud family VIII leave for
Los Angeles Thursday. Dec. 20, aud Will
remain in California all winter.
Christmas exercises viii be held in tho
different wards Christmas lny. Special
programs have been arranged FOR the &C.
Cnsion.
AT the Murray First ward the choir will
render the program ana VIII be assist
ed by Pcnrl Miller nud the First ward
male chorus.
The Murray FIRST ward male chorus
will screnads The town tomorrow evening
and win render many selections for the
entertainment, Of the people, keeping
Them IN glccrut Christmas spirit until
the lato hours
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
SOCIAL NEWS.

Miss Amy Morris entertained about 20
OF her girl friends Sunday afternoon, at
Il delightful old-tnshioned taffy pull, ut
the conclusion Of which tea was served.
carnations and pink WIS used An all tho
was assisted BY Miss Wilma Atwood.
John Oblandrr. .lr., Is down from Idaho
to spend the holidays with his parents
Or. ana Mrs 6. ". Baker OF Ogden VIII
ana Mrs. VIM II. Atwood OF Niue street.
Miss Carma Jones is home for tue
holidays.
MIR nud Mrs. u. A. Mcmillan gave n
theutcr party Wednesday evening at the
Colonial in honor Of Mr., ana Mrs. II. L.
Miss Rayola Atwood is home from
Or. and Mrs. Merrill OF Provo will
spend the holidays with Mr.. ana Mrs L.
G. Miller
Mrs. j. II, Miller Mrs, Il, Il, Miller ana
daughter Lyle leave for southern Cnlifor-
MIA next Friday to spend the winter.
holidays at Nunti with her husbands
brother, Mr., ShIrleH CnIoou and Wife
Blaine Stewart. who has been visiting
With his wite's father. j. T.. Cahoou. lcft
for his home In idaho last Thursday eve
ming,
rails viii spend tic holidays with her
parents. Mr.. ana Mrs Richard Howe
Che Ladies Aid society Of the First
Methodist church gave u Nav England
dinner ana baHnn, last Thursday eve
ming, clearing about $50. The usual
Christmas Tree aud childrcn's concert viii
be held saturday eve.
Mr.. and Mrs, Archie Frame viii enter
tain about % relatives and friends Mt
Christmas dinner.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
Hoods SaYsapars!3a

sympathy to Florence and Jonathan
Browning in tie loss Of their mother
Inc funeral was held IN thu SECOND
ward neetinghousc on Thursday prln-
cipal w. w. Henderson and other
members of the faculty being in attend
ancc.
On Thursday at liam. Prof. Joseph
Bhllantync gave the first musicale of
the season.
The student body presented az in
teresting and instructive program Fri
day morning At the first period, the oc-
casion being the commemoration of the
birth of The Prophet Joseph Smith
Sketchea of biography were read by
Mr.. Gardner and Miss Beverage OF the
student body and Miss Larkn told Of II
visit to Palmyra, n. Y, ana the Hill
Cumorah
School was dismissed Friday ut noon
for the Christmas holidays.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
GUNNISON..
ELECTRIC AND WATER
SYSTEMS PROGRESSING

lspeclnl Correspnn.lcnce. !

s'unnison. Dec 23.--The water system
- nearing completion. .he mQin baiu:
N and work on the sub mains pro-
crossing. The Gunnison Valley Power
company is finishing up the electric
hsht system. II Is question which
WIZ reach Us first, the water or the
hSht. The new year viii find both in
fuil operation.
Schools closed hero this week for the
holidays. Programs are to be rendered
by. The different schools. a very sue
eeSsful year has been enjoyed,
me Gunnison valley has had Il most
successful year. Being well watcred
the drouth had very little effect Al
Ialfa seed was raised in abundance and
WAS sold AT good price.
People from different parts oc the
country seeing the advantages in this
valley, are making their homes here.
The Christmas News has reached us,
and expressions Of praise are heard on
every hand.
About six inches OF snow fell here
during the recent storm, and the nights
are cold--a great change from what we
nave been experiencing, as the weather
mas been very mild heretofore. Several
farmers were seen piowins in the fields
on the 18th inst.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
HORSE TRADE RESULTS
IN DAMAGE SUIT


ogden, Dec 94.--Askins for damages
IN the sum OF 500, r. NJ. Tout has start
cd action in the district court against
Walter Reed The complaint alleges
that on June IL of this year. Reed ana
Tout entered into a horse trade IN which
Tout agreed to pay Reed the sum OF
$50 ito boot" for his horse. When the
check for SEQ was presented for pay
ment, Reed found that payment had
been stopped and he Immediately start
cd action in the municipal court to col
lect the SEQ Tout now claims that the
horse was foundcred and that 1t had
been "doctored" at the time the trade
was made. and that Immediately after,
the animal became sick and therefore
payment was stopped on the "boot
check. Tout believes that he was dam
aged in the sum of s55 as the result or
the alleged fraudulent representations
made by Reed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
VERNAL.
WARD CONFERENCE HELD;
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Especial Correspondence

=
Verbal. Dee. 2l.--rhc Vcrnal First
ward conference was held Sunday, Dec.
Is, with good attendance. The cx-
crciscs Of the juvenile session were OF
4 pleasing nature, showing great labor
on the part of the teachers, etc.
In the afternoon. the authorities we're
unanimously sustained The stake
presidency and other leading elders
were the speakers and dwelt upon
many themes.
The music by the choir was supple
1nented by solos ana q ladies' quartet,
all under the able direction OF Prof.
T., Is. Bassett
The storl has been very busy here
the last few days having left twins at
the homes of Mi George a. Slaugh
and Thomas Il. Todd while w. d.
Munday is the proud father of triplcts,
two boys ana one girl.
Tho following marriage licenses
were granted yesterday. Immediately
following the report Of the storks
action: David d. Carlin and Ruth T..
Eassett; Z, w. Evans and Gladys
Middleton.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
SCHOOL PROGRESS.

Murray. Dec, ?i,-The Murray schools
closed for vacation yesterday ana VIII
cpcn on Jan. o The rooms We're nppropr!-
aicly decorated for Christmas time, the
wori, Of the pupils being largely In evil
dencr program peanuts and candy
clnddcned the hearts of tho little folks
and rmuny of the teachers presented fhcir
nupils With Christmas cards. The LIB
crty school rendered a program to r
crowded house. thenroccedS OF which will
Will all attend tbs state contention next
week. after which many VIII return 10
their homes 10 spend the rest OF the holt
days.
d THE fourth months payroll distributed
+ s2,55: among the teachers, The Bonnyvew
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
DEPOT CELEBRATION.

Provo. Dec. 24-The following pro-
gram has been arranged by the com
mittee having in charge the celebra-
ton for the Union passenger station
opening in this city. The program will
be rendered Monday, Jan. ., 1911. com
mencing at 1880 am:
Music, band.
Speech, Mayor w II. Ray
Response. railroad official.
Singing. quartet.
Address, President George Poweson
of the city council.
Response. railroad official.
Singing, quartet.
Address r. r, Irvine, Jr.
Singing, quartet.
Music, band.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
PRICES OF LIGHT
TO Be INCREASED
Council Decides to Advance Rate
After Jan. will Protect Plant
From Flooding.
sneclal correspondence

Logan, Dec. 2.--'rhe price of electric
lights in this city will be IL cents per
month per lG-candlc power light after
the first day OF the next year. the city
council having decided To make an IN
crease in the rates now prevailing.
There was a special session held last
night for the purpose of considering
the question. and the committee that
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-24
CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

Provo, Dec. 24.-The Christmas num-
Der OF "'rhe White and Blue the b.
Y, u. students paper Just issued from
the new Century Printing company, is
the most prctentious number ever is
sued ana is credit to the students.
1t is printed on fine book paper en-
closed in an artistlcally designed cover
and contains 81 pages OF interesting
original matter, appropriate to the sea-
son. and some beautiful halftone IL
Illustrations. The frontice-pcce Is q
picture of the Maeser memorial build
ing, now nearly completed.