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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
STREET INTERESTED
IN COPPER Merger
Rumor That J. P. Morgan Will
Finance Great Transfer
Is Denied.

=, NEW YORK. Jan 27-There was
lively interest today in Wall street over
plans 10 combine the Guggenheim and
the Amalgamated Copper interests Into
one gigantic corporation, second only TO
the United States steel corporation 1t
was denied that j. P. Morgan s; Co.
would finance the transfer.
-, 1t was pointed out that. thus far. ali
that has been done by the allied inter-
ests is 10 group their own properties in
separate divisions.
By this means, If a greater merger
later should seem advisable. 1t can be
effected without the complications that
beset the simultaneous absorption OF
many small companies. Wall street has
IT that the general outline of this plan
has been passed upon informally by the
attorney general. In any event. II will
take several weeks to work out details,
and there Is stIll a possibility of litiga-
tlon over terms proposed to the Nevada
Consolidated properties.
Denial Is made that the Amalgamated
eventually will absorb the Anaconda. On
the contrary 1t Is said the Anaconda will
absorb the properties in its own territory
and then pass into one great holding
company. together with the Amalga- :
mated and its subsidiaries. and with
Butte Coalition.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
GOVERNOR AND STAFF
WILL INSPECT ARM0Rl
Special to The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune
MANTI. Jan. 27.-Tomorrow. January
2S, Manti Will put on holiday attire. the
occasion being the visit OF Governor Spry
and party TO inspect the new quarters of
Company f, n. G.. u.
Mayor Lowry has issued proclamation
declaring the day holiday.
The Following programme VIII be car
ried out: The governor and party will
be met at the depot by Company f. q
committee from the Commercial club and
band, and escorted to the New theater,
where Major Kamerman will preside.
Music by Manti high school orchestra.
address OF welcome, Mayor Lowry; re-
sponse, Governor spry: short talk. Alex
Tenant, president OF the Commercial
club; song. Manti high school choir.
speech. turning armory over to Company
+, L. r. Anderson; response, AdJutant
General E. ~. Wedgwood; music, Mantl
high school orchestra. Adjournment to
the Armada. which the armory has been
named. where a basketball game VIII be
played between Company + and the Salt
Lake Signal corps.
Following this there VIII be an inspec-
tion of the new quarters OF Company +.
which will be elaborately decorated. At
$50 p m. a grand ball will be held at
the Armada
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
PROVO WOODEN MILLS
TO CHANGE CONTROL
Directorate Authorized to Sell
Them at Auction to the
Highest Bidder.
Special to The Tribune.

PROVO, Jan. PA meeting OF the
stockholders OF the Provo Woolen mills
was held here today. at which $4,000
shares were represented out of the
100000 shares outstanding. Only about
ten stockholders were present, and each
OF these held proxies from some other
OF the owners. Simon =. Eggertsen was
Der j. Grant, secretary. 4 resolution
was adopted authorizing the board OF d.
rectors to sell the mills at public auction
to the highest respon sible bidder and that
twenty days notice be given by publica-
ton of the sale. II was stated at the
meeting that there was an Indebtedness
against the mills OF more than $22, 900
Heber ]. Grant. as president OF the
Home Fire Insurance company, stated
that he represented one-iifth OF the stock
OF the mills and that II a sale was not
made as contemplated he and Joseph F.
Smith, who represents one-fifth az trus-
tee In trust, would formulate a plan
whereby the mills could be opened UP and
started again.
Some Of those present at the meeting
today expressed themselves doubtful
of the mills, owing to the fact that less
than one-half OF the capital stock was
represented. This. however, will depend
upon the wording OF the articles of In
corporation.
II Is understood In Provo that COM
pany has been formed to take over the
mills. either by purchase at the sale OF
in some other manner to be agreed upon.
and rehabiltate and set the wheels OF
the institution in motion. This. however
could not be verified among the capital
lists, but the people of Provo are hope
ful that the mills will run again, They
have been lying Idle since 1903
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
No TROUBLE BETWEEN
JAPAN AND UNCLE SAM

TOXIC. Jan. 27.-Baron Komura, min
lister for foreign affairs, addressed the
diet this afternoon on the subject oi
diplomatic relations, laying special stress
on Japan's relations with Russia. China
and the United States, Regarding RS
sia he said that the international res
tions had been regarded recently with q
feeling of suspicion. due TO groundless
rumors. Hc said:
81 assure you with perfect frankness
and sincerity tina, the bonds OF amity
between the two countries are being CON
stantly strengthened, and there Is abso-
lutely no cause for apprehension, Both
governments are dealing In a spirit of
mutual accommodation. which policy will
be maintained firmly. | confidently eX-
pect a further consolidation of these cor
dial relations.
THE friendship between the United
States and Japan continued the baron,
Stands brm and cnudrins upon the
foundations which are essential to the
best interests OF the commercial rela-
tIons of the two countries. Both gov
ernments are directing their best efforts
to attain the object In view"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
TAFT,S INCORPORATION
MEASURE is DRAFTED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-After being
subjected To the close scrutiny OF promi-
nent lawyers and undergoing repeated re-
vision, the bill embodying the ideas or
President Taft for a federal incorpora-
tion act is ready to be introduced In con-
gress.
Its preparation represents months OF
labor by Attorney General Wickersham
and Secretary Nagel, who have sought
TO draft a measure that will stand the
interests. Presumably, In It's main fea-
lures. the bill Is In accord with the pres
ident's special message and with the pre-
liminary draft published several weeks
ago
Corporations given charter under the
bill Will be held to a strict accountable
lty for the observance of Its provisions
for no less than three distinct methods
are available to dispossesS them OF the
privilege OF doing business. These are
the right of congress to alter. amend or
repeal charter; the right OF the COM
missioner Of corporations, who Issues the
charter to sue for receivership In case
OF violation OF any. OF Its features or
for alleged insolvency, and the right OF
the attorney general to begin proceed
iDgs for annulment for violations OF the
Sherman antitrust act,
Proceedings instituted by the commits
Sloner OF corporations or by the depart
ment of justice may be resisted by In
junction or by other legal means,
Advocates of the bill believe II is gain
the measure Will prove popular and, while
u necessarily will compel a readjuStmenI
Of business methods by the corporate in
terests, this will not be harmful TO the
good trusts
Monopolistic combinations. It Is de-
clared. will be prevented. but ample pro-
vision is made for the organization OF
business within legal lines,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
CLAWS TO RESUME
TESTIMONY TODAY
Ballinger-Pinchot Case Will
Furnish Reading for Con-
siderable Period.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The Ballin-
Pinchot inquiry will be resumed at
10 o'clock tomorrow morning. with Louis
r. CLAWS again on the stand. CLAWS
has been offered as the iirst witness by
accusers Of the secretary CT the interior
to lay the foundation or their case. At
the initial session OF tine committee lie
made little more than u start on his tes-
tlmony.
In beginning however. Mr.. CLAWS
made the additional charge against Sec
rotary Ballinger that, before entering
as counsel In the Wilson Coal company
cases in the state OF Washington, by
drawing up an escrow agreement and
deeds for alleged fraudulent claimants
CLAWS laid emphasis on The fact that
Mr. Balllnger's name had been omitted
from all records In the case and that the
claimants appeared only "by attorney"
From the manner In which the COM
mittee proceeded yesterday. 1t Is evil
den; that each member, when he wants
particular point Illuminated, will not
but Will interrupt witness TO bring out
additional evidence or TO call attention TO
discrepancies.
No one is willing TO hazard a guess as
to the length OF time that will be con-
sumed by the committee. Already 1t
has appeared necessary that witnesses
shall be called from Seattle and other
points in the west. and that office records
may have TO be obtained from Juneau,
Alaska.
One committeeman declared that at
the rate OF progress set at the first ses-
sion II viii take nineteen years to COM
pete the inquiry.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
RECEIVER is APPOINTED
FOR MEXICO CITY BANK

MEXICO CITY, Jan 27.-Alfonso ARIA
CARA. an attorney. was today appointed
receiver OF the United States Banking
company which suspended operate yes
terday after a run OF a day and James
Forsyth assistant manager of the Mexico
City branch of the Bank of Montreal was
named supervisor
1t is impossible at this time to, give any
idea of the banks finances and II may
be several days before the receiver can
make Il statement Officials OF the bank
say the Canadian capital is involved. A
few companies in New York are reported
to have had deposits with the United
States Banking company but the sums
are said to he small. Most OF the stock
was held In Mexico,
NJ. Elasasser. vice president of the in
stitution. still has hopes OF reorganizng
and resuming business. and he reiterates
his former statement that he believes
every dcposltor will pe paid in fun.
though stockholders may lose.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
ATTEMPT TO DEFRAUD
IN LIFE INSURANCE
Charges Made and Arrests to
Follow in Case of Well
Known .Kentuckians.

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Jan. 27.-What is
said to be a far-reachlng conspiracy 10
defraud life insurance companies. is to
be investigated here, in New Albany,
Ind, and perhaps in other cities. Fraud
ulent policies to the extent OF more than
5000, 900 are said TO he involved.
Warrants were sworn TO late this af-
ternoon by S. C. Renick. secretary and
treasurer OF the Independent Life In
surance company OF Nashville, Tenn
for the arrest of John J. Keane. p. j.
Neednam and T, T. O'Leary, three OF
the best-known insurance solicitors In
Louisville. on charges OF conspiracy to
defraud.
Many May Be Involved.
1t Is stated the arrest of these men is
only the first step In the investigation
of an affair that involves more than nifty
persons. and relates to fraudulently-o -ob-
tanned life insurance policies TO the value
OF more than 5000, 900. 1t Is also said
that many physicians are involved.
One physician. 1t is said, has admitted
that he acted as participant In con
spracy by filling out medical certificates
certifying that men and women he had
never seen, were good insurance risks.
In many cases, IT is believed. the
physicians were imposed upon. 1t has
developed, so It is charged, that persons
examined gave false names to the ply
sicians. who certified to the health OF
aged. decrepit and half-witted persons
upon whom the consplrators expected tc
recover vast sums from the companies.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
AnalySis of Results,
DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE OF
NEW YORK NOT PERSONAL

ALBANY y. Y, Jan. 27,-Greeting
with applause the statement of It's new
chairman that II was not proposed to
Doom any candidate for governor or for
any other office the general committee of
the Democratic League OF the State OF
New York. was organized today by the
election OF Thomas NJ. Osborne of Au-
burn as president.
Every assembly district in the state
has representative on the committee,
in the number OF which are Alton B.
Parker. Edward NJ. Shepard Augustus
Van Wyck. Morgan ]. O'Brien. Herman
Ridder d. Cady Herrick. William j. Je-
rome and other well-known Democrats,
The league adopted report presented
by a special committee. headed by D,
Cady Herriclt: outlining the leagues po-
silion with respect TO election and pri-
mary legislation. and authorized the in
PRODUCTION Of bills into the legislature en-
bodying these Views,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
UGLY INTIMATI0N
AS TO BEEF TRUST
Continued from Page One.

formed Judge Lands that they thought
1t was time for the government to begin
| another inquiry.
Tie report of the four jurors alleged
the 1905 grand jury TO warrant true bills.
and that, In spite OF this, there was a
sudden apathy on the part of those be-
hind the prosecution. They also said
medlately renewed they would make a
statement to the public setting forth
! their theory OF why the prosecution had
Following the jurors complaint, Judge
Lands is said to have made the investi-
cation that resulted In the present ac-
said, got in touch with the evidence sub
mitted to the 1908 grand jury. and he is
determined that the present action shall
not be nullihed by influence outside the
grand jury room.
Ellis Denies Friction.
In his statement concerning the pur-
pose OF his visit here and the scope OF
the present investigation, Mr. Ellis said:
II have spent the day In conference
with the United States district attorney
Judge Lands, whom have known pleas
antly for many years. There is no frlc-
tion whatever in the beef inquiry,
THE department of Justice has been
at work for five or six months invesu-
eating developments of the fresh meat
Industry since the last action by the
government. ana especially the cGIat1On
the situation to the prices OF food and
products, with a view to ascertaining
whether a cause OF action now exists.
Under Antitrust Law.
THE investigation Will be conducted
under the antitrust statute, and may be
either civil or criminal
proceedings now In progress before
the federal grand jury of this district
are In line with this investigation. Ordl-
narlly, cases presented to the grand jury
for trial In the courts are wholly within
the routine duties OF the United States
attorney, Where. however, the subject
of inquiry affects the country at large.
and especially where II involves the COM
plaint OF n violation OF the antitrust
statute. having a more than local ef-
feet the attorney general exercises a
special supervision, He is particularly
charged by the law with the enforcement
of this act, and my duties In this behalf
are also fixed by statute under his di-
rection.
Will Not Change Plans.
There Will be no change IN the present
instance. Mir, Sims In whom the attor-
uey general has entire confidence. will
present his testimony TO the grand Jury.
After this testimony is in | have no
doubt the grand jury Will do it's full
duty. both TO the government and those
against whom such testimony may be
adduced
II expect TO keep in touch with the In
uuiry; To come TO Chicago whenever IL
may seem necessary. and participate
either now or later. In any way that
shall seem advisable.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
WILEY GIVES VIEWS
UPON FRESH" EGGS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2T.-It is easily
possible 10 tell the difference between a
fresh egg and a cold storage egg with
out breaking the shell and dealers In
the District OF Columbia who sell stored
eggs for strictly fresh may be prose-
cuted and convicted. according TO state
ments made today by DR.. Harvey w,
Wiley the governments chief chemist,
DR.. Wiley gave his testimony at the
high cost of living hearing being con-
Quoted by n house subcommittee,
DR. Wiley brought with him a large
number OF fresh eggs and also some of
the cold storage variety. Dropping them
into o large vessel OF water. containing
a 10 per cent salt solution, the fresh
eggs Immediately sank TO the bottom and
the refrigerated ones floated on the sur
face.
When asked how he knew the eggs
were fresh, DR. Wiley replied that one
OF hts inspectors had watched the hens
lay them yesterday,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
Brooklyn Feels Effect,

price OF beef has dropped in Brooklyn q
cent and IL half from the high prices
asked carly last week. Dull business Is
reported by retailers. The Master
Butchers Association OF America report
ed from It's Brooklyn branch today that.
as IA result OF the boycott. business has
fallen of at least 25 per cent. Large
20 10 90 per cent In sales. In Manhattan
the agitation Is less general and busl-
ness remains more nearly normal New
erthelcss. many declines are noted. But
ter today Is from To cents a pound
cheaper than last week. Eggs. IN some
cases are 1 cents a dozen cheaper.
Lamb chops pork chops and other retail
cuts have declined fractIonnlly.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
DES0LATI0N, RUIN,
in CITY OF PARIS
Continued From Page One

while farther below the swollen oIss is
pouring In new torrents over the Pom
tose section.
Because of defective communication
with the provinces. few dispatches have
been received, but these report gen
where throughout France has moderated
and it is believed that the worst OF the
floods Is past.
No Americans Lost.
No Americans are reported Injured
Artists and students for the most part
high ground. and the richer Americans
generally live near the Rue de IEtolle.
The highest portion OF the city.
The boulevard life OF the gay Partisan
deserted \ hushed multitude sits In
front OF the boulevard cafes.
AT special meeting tonight the board
of health drew UP instructions for the
prevention OF an epidemic. In addition
TO the usual precautions with regard to
water vegetable and fruits. the board
especially insists that none OF the flood
been thoroughly disinfected, until the
walls have been scraped. and until bed
ding and clothing contaminated by flood
waters have been burned.
The board announced that there wers
304 900 cubic meters In the reservoirs
enough for several days. and therefore
there was little fear OF water famine.
All omnlbuses, street cars and other
heavy traffic on the bridges were stopped
tonight. In many places coating OF ice
has formed on the flood waters In the
streets.
The chamber of deputies voted thanks
for the splendid services OF police: SOL
dlcrs and officials In the work OF res
cue. Premier BRAND declared that per-
selling them at big profit would DO
6rastically dealt with.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
SEVERE CRITICISM OF
POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT

WA ASIIINGTON. Jan o7.-Severely
crIticising the governments system OF
conducting the postofflce department,
George W; Wilder, president OF the But
terick Publishing company, and prinCl-
pal spokesman for the magazine and
periodical publishers committee here try
Ing to prevent the threatened increase OF
the postal rate on second class matter,
addressed the house committee on post
offices and postroads today.
Mr.. Wilder charged that the postofrice
department was not efficient because OF
inadequate salaries paid and therefore
the quality of men needed for the work
was not attracted.
Representative Fassett of New York
resented the latter statement. declaring
the postofflce department had attracted
such men as John WaDamaker and G, B,
Cortelyou,
Mr.. Wilder said there was no justih-
cation for separating newspapers and
magazines and charging the latter more
lhan the former.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
WIDESPREAD INTEREST
IN THE FLAX INDUSTRY
Special to The Tribune.

Special TO Ihe tribune
MURRAY. Jan. Widespread inter-
est Is being manifested here just now
In the proposed revival OF the flax seed
industry. For the past two months meet
lngs have been held and great deal OF
good accomplished. a meeting Is booked
at the Murray opera house for the even
ing of February 2. at which the subject
of the fax industry of southern Utah Will
be thoroughly discussed. The object Of
the meeting Is to induce the people to
form company TO build mills for the
manufacture OF linseed oil, oil cakes. oil
cloth. linoeum, linens and other products
from Utah fax.
w. ]. Jarvis of Santaquin gives the
following informatio along this line. He
says: Everybody with whom ! talk
seems eager 10 see the industry started
and they want the jute mill built here.
They all want some seed to try this
summer all seeming satisfied that fax
will grow here. One OF our teachers says
he can remember the time when flax was
successfully grown In Salt Lake valley
but at that time there were no mills to
convert It into oil and other products. so
1t did not pay
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
MRS. CARRIE NATION AND WOMAN
OF BUTTE TENDERLOI IN BATTLE

DENVER, Jan. PA special to the
Times from Butte, Mont, says that Car
rie Nation and May Maloy, keeper of
dance hall in Butte IS tenderloin, had
set-to during Mrs. Nations crusade
through the red light district last night
in which honors were even, but which
furnished plenty Of excitement to q
crowd of thousand that was follow
ing Mrs. Nation in her campaign
Haranguing the habitues of the dis
trlct and urging them TO lead better
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
SENATOR JEFF DAVIS
is CHARGING FRAUD

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Senator JEFF
Davis today charged fraudulent purpose
In connection with the consideration by
the senate OF the bill providing for the
sale OF the unallotted lands I'm the Rose
bud Indian reservation In South Da-
kota He referred especially 20 the pro-
sections of the land for settlement pur-
poses Declaring that much OF the land
was arid and worthless. and asserting
that there was some powerful force
behind the scheme to compel the govern
Inent to buy the lands. he said:
80 many scandals have arisen IN
connection with the disposal Of the pub
Tic lands OF the northwest. that the sem
ate should act cautiously In permitting
this invasion OF the treasury"
He said 500, 900 would be required,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
s s0INTMENTS MADE
{ THE CITY ENGINEER

n Tribune.
y, 27.-The names OF W. T..
aletant engineer, and Leon
0sewer and plumbing inspec-
~ engineers office, Will go
oincil Monday evening for
uents were made by City
~ Bostaph and both Roche
assumed their duties to-
sQn of the late DIR. F. z.
had considerable practical
IA engineer. having served
~ with both the Southern
'egon Short Line railroads.
Feryfce OF the last-named
ecept the position offered
>er Bostaph.
who succeeds w. f, st,
qualihed for his new du-
20 his friends.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-01-28
BILL INTENDED TO
CINCH GOLD STANDARD

WASHINGTON. Jan 27.-A bill pro-
vlding that any bonds or certificates of
Indebtedness of the United States here
after Issued shall he payable principal
and interest In gold coin OF present
standard value, was introduced today by
Representative Payne OF New York
chairman OF the house committee on
ways and means.
IT has the Endorsement OF the treas
ury department and probably VIII be re-
ported to the house shortly,
The measure further provides that
such bonds may be issued in such de-
nominations AS may be prescribed by the
secretary of the treasury. that any GER
tlficates OF Indebtedness hereafter Issued
shall be exempt from all taxes or duties
OF tho United States, as well as from
taxation In any form by or under state,
municipal or local authorities.