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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-04-08

THERE is nothing more unreliable
than the comments and statements
of astronomers on the HALEY comet.
1t was predicted and reiterated all
over the world that it would be visi-
bic to the naked eye on the 10th
of December. and here it is four
months lacking onlya day or two
and still it has not appeared either
to the nocturnal stroller or the early
riser. Last week it was announced
to appear Monday morning -" TO the
naked cye'-at just A., and there
after. it varying on later dates. 1t
WAS rainy Monday morning. and
was of course invisible: was cloudy
Tuesday morning and still obscured;
clear and bright Wednesday, but not
Il trace OF comet or tail, and since
then the weather has been variable,
but nobody has taken enough inter
est in it to renew the search for 1T.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-04-08

THE Aero Club of Utah, has start
ed negotiations with Count Zeppelin,
of Germany, with view Df securing
a line of airships to ply between New
York and London, via Pekin.
Broadrick, it's President has, it is
said, written to Gen. Hitchcock, ask
ing if the Post Office Department has
the right to give mail contracts to
airship companies, and has received
the reply that this cannot be done
until Congress recognizes the airline
as a means for mail transportation.
Thus it is that the cold formalitieS
of law step in and crush budding
genius and enterprise!
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
J. H. K E N T
FAIR IN SECOND WARD
IS IMMENSE SUCCESS
Governor Spry Opens Bazaar
With Appropriate Ad-
dress.

Governor William Spry. in All appro-
PIRATE speech. formally opened the Sec
ond ward fair Tuesday afternoon. Gov
ernor Spry was introduced by Bishop
Iverson. Governor Spry congratulated
the people Of the Second ward upon the
capable manner In which they had
brought about tho occasion. The new
ward chapel, which has just been COM
Dletcd. rs a handsome affair. both the
interior and the exterior. The interior.
Tuesday afternoon. presented a striking
appearance, with its quaint decorations.
There were flowers and rotted plants.
one large booth being completely filed
win beautiful flowers.
There was a Japanese booth. a dainty
punch booth, and many others. The
needle and fancy work department was
the center Of interest throughout che
day, for members OF the masculine sen;
presided. Candy and popcorn were dis
trlbuted 10 the crowd during The day
There was just enough OF everything to
suit the taste of the most fastdlous.
Corps Of pleasant young women We're
on hand 10 show the visitors around the
pretty place.
The crowd filed the place To its ut
most capacity during the day. Old ward
members were present and these cspe-
cially were given cordial welcome
Tuesday evening a programme was rem
dcrcd. The bazar will continue until
Friday. and. from all indications, Will be
q big SncceSs.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
VETERAN FIREMEN IN
ENJOYABLE REUNION
Programme of Exercises and
Music. Followed With Ban
quet and Dancing.

The Veteran Volunteer Fircmens asso-
clation held its annual social reunion at
It's hall on Canyon road Tuesday night
The social was followed with a. banquet
and dancing. During the earlier part OF
the evening. the following programme
was enjoyed
Vocal solos by J T. Summcrhays.
.-....s..... "A Dream and Wishes
Vocal solo by Mrs. r Wiley ......,
.,.,.,,- THE Wind" and "Springiime"
Vocal solos, Miss Irene Kelley ...,.,...
Spring Time and Life Up Thine m Eyes"
French horn solo. selected -. Il, J. Jcssup
Vocal Solo .....s.....-. Mrs II. i. Burns
Reading ..,.-.........., Melvin Simpson
I Musical number by tie Star orchestra
composed OF Miss Mable Gray. II. Eoyg-
ton and T. Taufer.
The speakers during the evening were
Judge Halliday. who spoke on tho value
of the organlza lion and gave a brief
historical sketch OF its growth the read
Ing OF the niortuary roll by Engineer II.
Simpson, showing III deaths of members
up TO the present time; address by
President G.. NJ. Ottiugrr on the subject
of THE Life of Fireman and the Life
oI Washington, and an address by Il,
Simpson followed by remarks from j. w.
Smell
The committee on entertainment was
Il. Simpson. W. Cardwell. j. Peacock, II
Taufer, IL. Y. CottIe, w. Odd and L.
Simpson. Tho ladies committee on en-
teTtainmcnt was Mrs w. Odd Mrs. Card p.
well. Mrs. l.. Simpson, Miss T., Simpson
Mrs. j. ", Smell, Mrs, II. J.. Burns, Mrs
II, Taufcr and Miss Jennie Knight,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
YOUNG WOMAN DIED OF
MORPHINE POISONING
Chemist Finds Quantity of Drug
in Stomach of Hazel
AsteII.

According to the analysis made by
State Chemist Herman Harms of the
stomach of Miss Hazel AStcll. who died
under peculiar circumstances In Sandy,
February l. the young woman came 10
her death from morphine poisoning. y
sufficient quantity OF that poison was
found I'm the stomach OF the young No-
man To have caused her death.
Il II: Cotton, who was arrested and
placed in tho county Jail and held there
pending tho result Of the analysis, will
be charged with murder In the second de-
ercc In a complaint which viii be issued
by County Attorney Job =, Lyon. ON
Wednesday. Until the preliminary hear
ing OF the case. tho details OF the report
OF Chemist Harms will not he made
public.
Cotton is said TO have brought the
young woman to this city tie day OF her
death and to have called upon 2hSsi-
clan, who refused to treat Tic girl 1T
is said that Cotton then procured some
medicine and gave IL TO ,hc GIrl. Miss
Astcll Is said 10 have taken the medicine
on the train, while both were going back
10 Sandy. Her death followed later, and
Cotton WIS arrested,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
City and Neighborhood

TIE national day OF prayer will be
observed Thursday at . p. at 1InS
manuel BAPTIST church. Third South An~
Seventh East streets All arc Invited.
WORD from Germany conveys the in
tclllgenCe that the popular singer. ArvilIa
Clark Andelin. has presented her hus-
band, Willard Andcln, with a second
child. n ine baby hoy.
CANADIANS of Utah Will assemble at
the Knutsford This evening 10 effect an
neut nature Every ono of Canadian
birth Is invited 10 attend
THE FUNERAL of Francis NJ. Poole.
who died at the Grand roominS house Of
Brieht's disease. will be held from the
S VI. Taylor chapel Wednesday at noon,
Internent In the City cemetery.
MRS. GEORGE c. BUCKLE. wife of
Assistant Attorney General Buckle. who
about two weeks. has returned TO her
home. having recovered from her indiS-
position.
THE MEMBERS OF the Immanuel Bap-
tist church Will hold special business
meeting next Thursday night 10 author
lie the transfer Of East First South
street property belonging TO the church,
AS well AS In take action in definitely
deciding the location of the new church
cdiiicc.
THE COMRADES of Mexican post. No.
l. arc TO conduct the funeral services
Of their late comradc John Murphy at
o Donncll * Co.'S funeral parlors and
will assemble a 2;i5 o'clock this after
noon All comrades and members OF as
sociatc organizations are invited 10 at
tend
the Veteran Firemens association
celebrated WashinCtou's birthday in an
hall The affair consisted of AN oyster
supper. followed by an interesting lit
erary aud musical programme, The ad-
dress was delivered by Chief George NJ.
ntIluccT
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
QUICK ARREST MADE
BY ZION DETECTIVES

Earl McCrea, wanted AT Laramie
Wyo., FOR forgery, was arrested by De-
tectivcs Ripley and Wilson Tuesday night
and taken TO the police station where he
Is being held 10 await the arrival of Of
iicers from Wyoming. Chief Barlow re-
CciYcd n telegram Tuesday afternoon Civ
Ing description of the man and stat
ing that he was wanted at Laramie,
Wyo, for forgery.
corner of Fourth South and State streets
Tuesday night and recognizing him from
the description. Immediately placed him
under arrest. Chief Barlow received a
telegram Tuesday night after the Wyom-
ing sheriff had been notified of the man $
arrest. stating that an Officer wonld leave
Laramie for Salt Lake City on Wedncs-
day morning with rcquisition papers for
McC'rea.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
GORDON PECK'S BODY
CONSIGNED. TO GRAVE
Victim Of Mine Accident Is Laid
at Rest in the City
Cemetery.

Following simple but impressive fu~
neral services. the body OF Gordon Peck,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. cyril Peck Of Poplar
Grove. who met his death In a care-in
ut the Evergreen mine at Brighton, Utah,
last Saturday night and whose remains
were dragged eight and onc-h5lt miles
over the Cottonwood trail on n sledGe
by six mon on SnowShocS Sunday, was
laid al its fnal rest in the city cemc-
terry Tuesday afternoon.
The funeral services were held at the
Poplar Grove meeting house and were
conducted by the bishoprlc OF The W"ta,
Bishop Carl \. Carlson officiating. Asinc
from Bishop Carlson, w. H. Atkinson
and Herbert FolGer spoke over the body.
The funeral was larsey attended by
tho friends of the departed young man,
who waS only twcnty-four years of age.
and thoro was an abundance OF beautiful
floral tributes. The music for tho
services was beautiful and WAS Furnished
by the ward choir The interment took
place at the City cemetery.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
ENJOY MUSICAL TREAT
Assembly Room Scene of jolly
Festivities, in Which Many
Participate.

The university music lovers enjoyed a
rare treat at the annual "Saengerfcst -
given under the direction OF Or. w. C
Ebaush OF the department. of chemistry
In the university assembly room, Tues
day evening The hall was we'll filled
with men who have been students i'm
chemistry under DR.. itbaugh, together
with members of the Orpheus club. who
We're special guests Of the evening, The
numbers OF the programme were called
of in baseball fashion, with the first
number ION the deck
varsity mandolin club which rendered
two selections. followed 10y The Orphcus
c!uD In The Winter Song and ASHES
OF ROSES: The university jglee club.
ddered the southern selection. Down in
Louisiana. pon the announcement OF
the chairman in the words
Blood and Thunder. Bones and Gore.
|, OF |. Medics. take the floor"
the varsity medical students rssponded
original songs. written for the occasion.
in which they arranged Jokes on all their
professors. on the engineers. and especial
ly on DIR. Ebaugh the founder of the
''saengerfesL" The medics were fol-
lowed by the freshmen. who responded
In class song. the words being parody
ON Miss Josephine" snd We're so ar
the chemistry work,
The ysophomorcs were litCe more
broad III their composition and managed
TO give each OF their professors a roast
ing. including Professors Lyman Knoll
ton. Pack and Eoaueh. The "SopiS -
soEG displayed q great deal of Wit and
they were heartily encored for second
rendition.
The juniors responded TO their part OF
the programme with "a vocal solo by
Claude Cornwall. The German circle en-
tertained the audience with several Ger
man songs.
The seniors, in giving their part OF the
programme. were especially prolific IN
their praises Of Miss Van Colt and the
varsity lunchroom. The varsity clee
club responded with another original
song. which was followed by the closing
number. The Viking Song from the
Orphcus club.
After the conclusion OF the singing, the
students were served with douGhnutS and
cider as refreshments. The final number
OF the programme was n snake dance
about The room. with DR.. Ebauch and
Mr.. Williams riding upon the shoulders
OF several uf the husky chemistry
students.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
REUNION IN THIRD WARD
LARGEST IN ITS HISTORY

The finest reunion ever held in the
Third ecclesiastical ward WAS that OF
Tuesday. when the people of that dis
trict met in the new Social hall. The
attendance was the largest, ever seen at
u gathering of the kind and every one
certai1ly had jolly time
The decorations: Of tho hall were taste
1ul in the extreme. American Gags and
bunting and portraits of George Wash
ington were the scheme After the pro-
grammc Of exercises supper was served,
and the meal was followed with dancing
which continued until midnight Lon
j. i1Yddocs WAS toastmastcr. This pro-
Sramme was carried out:
Piano duct Annie and Nlillie Gotbcrg
Toast. The Old Third Ward" 80
...:...,:...,.... Frank J. Hewlett
Toast. oar NcShbors' s'.....
....- ...-...y-,.. Edwin r. Midglcy
Vocal duet ...-.... Mr.. and Mrs Nordlcy
Toast. George Washington ..-...
Toast. The New Third Ward" -.
...-,:.,-...... Annie r. Nebeker
Vocal seleclion. Hard Times VIII
Come No More" n"....,,.........
....... james Erdley and Audience
Toast. our New Social Hal''. '......,.
.-.::.;..-,..-: go. ;.Orson II: Hewlett
Toast. The Missionarles'' .....,.....
......:.,,..-..,...; Josiah G. Erdley
Toast. "Tbe Banquet '.......,......,
....,,...... Bishop Roscoe w. Erdlcy
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
1.-THE stars incline.- but do not compel
HOROSCOPE
BY Cosette.
Wednesday, February %, 1910.
BY Cosette
Now do high mystic signs ascend
To show that many fates portend.

on this fifty fourth day OF te year the
An ancient reading OF the Zodiac to-
day bcholds In the signs two hounds
hunting and man wcepDS and clutch
ing his head" 1t denotes one who is
ruined by gambling or hazardous ven-
tureS.
1t will be an ill day for women 10 have
any dealings with men who profess con-
tempt for the social code boast about
their nfractions of moral law. Engage
mcnts or weddings In such cases arc al
most certain TO prove wrctched,
EcGentricity: insistenGe Iis, on uneonyen.
and selfshness will he extremely unfor-
tunate today. the indications being that
parsons giving away TO such moods will
see good opportunities slip from their
grasp.
Mathematics are under a good sign.
II will be mistake today TO under
take anything important and critical with
the idea or hope of depending on friends.
relatives or acquaintances for assist
ancc.
In dealing with weak impressionabl BILE
persons today il is we'll TO consider that
though they may utterly lack determi-
nation or force. yet the influence of the
time may endow them with quite un-
usual persistency and obstinacy.
II will be an evil thing today TO harm
patient, peaceful or uncomplainins per-
sons.
II is not we'll in this sign to expect too
much appreciation.
Avoid intcmperance in drink or food
In this degree Of the Zodiac ascends n
mystic sign read OF old as sgnifying a
unicorn lying on its back. II denotes a
great one that hath been stripped OF his
power,
Persons with today for birth date arc
under aspects that indicate benefits
| from q direction unsuspected, and great
| respect" They must avoid quarrel with
| "A stranger.
Children born today are likely 10 d.
much Sood To others and to prosper
themselves.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
HALL
URGENT NEED HERE
Plans for Erection of Big Audi
tOrium Are Tentatively
Discussed.
PIONEER PARK WOULD
BE PERFECT LOCATION
Believed That Enterprise Could
Be Carried Out by Popular
Subscription.

An auditorium for Salt Lake" is the
slogan undc- which influential business
men OF the city Will soon start a cam
paign for the erection oil building SINH
lar to tho great auditorium I'm Denver.
Men of means and influence arc behind
the movement. and it is probable that u
mass meeting To discuss ways and means
for the erection Of the building VIII be
called within the next few weeks.
''SaIt Lakes greatest need AS j growing
city Is for a large auditorium, We have
an admirable location for u. convention
city. but VIC lack the one great feature
that Will make salt Lake q successful
competitor FOR conventions in the western
states" said A. Fred NNcy Tuesday
Pioneer park would bo an ideal location
for such a building, In The opinion Of
those most Interested in The project. aud
it, is probable that as soon as the plan
Is well under way the city viii hc asked
10 furnish the site for the building. TO
he erected IN the middle of the ten acre
square. The plan as already proposed
would provide Tor the parking and beau
tfyiug OF the grounds around tho build
Ing. SO that the general appearance
would bc equal in an artistic way. TO
the grounds surrounding the city aud
county building.
Pioneer Park Ideal.
II believe Pioneer park would he an
ideal location for municipal auditori
UNI" said Mr Wey, The square is
only four blocks from Main street and,
on the completion of the Denver & Rio
CIraudc railroad station, IT. Will be on one
of the principal cor lines of the city
aud easy Of access from any part OF Salt
Lake
Tho tabernacle has. in measure, sup
piled Salt Lalle's need Tor a large audi
torium. but the fact that il cannot he
used for general amusement purposes or
for political conventions and similar
meetings. makes the need for a large an
ditorium imperative II salt Lake Is 10
keep pace with other cities OF the west
as a convention city.
Those who arc Interested I'm IN" plan
believe that an auditorium with a scat
ing capacity Of 900 To 25.0ou could be
erected at a cost ranging from $4,000
to $50 900
Funds for the Denver auditorium were
raised largely through popular subscrlp-
tlons for stock, and it bids fair TO be-
come q paving enterprise from strictly
business point OF view. although most
Of the Colorado mon who subscribed Tor
tho stock and made possible the erection
Of tho convention hall did so without
hope. OF dividends. Several plans tor
raising the money have been discussed
by those ravorine the movement but rs
yet no definite method has been for
mulatcd.
In view ri the fact that salt Lake
tried TO make a gift of Pioneer lark 10 n
railroad company for station site, II Is
believed that there viii he little opposi-
ton 70 a plan FOR providing lhc site for
"A public. auditorium and convention hall,
provided WAYS and means for the erection
of the building can be devised,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
CAR INSPECTOR KILLED
BY TRAIN AT WENDOVER
Unfortunate Man Falls Beneath
Wheels and Death Is
instantaneous.

Walter ]. Manning, car Inspector in
the employ of tho Western Pacific Rail-
road company. was instantly killed Mon
day afternoon at WcndoVer. Utah. by
falling under the rear car OF the work
train at that place The body was sent
TO o Donnell X Co. OF this city and will
be prepared for shipment TO ST. Johns
o where relatives OF the dead man re-
side.
The last time Manning was seen alive
was just before the work train at Wend-
over left that station for the gravel pits.
twelve miles distant. The brakeman on
the car next TO the engine noticed Man
ming standing in the yards near the NOV
Ing train and calling to Manning, asked
him II he wanted To ride TO the pits
Manning shook his head and appeared to
be looking at the numbers on the cars
as they We're passing.
When the train returned from the
gravel pits. loaded with gravel the body
OF Manning was found alongside the
tracks and an eXamina tton OF the wheels
OF the cars on the train showed that the
wheels of the last car must have passed
over the head of the unfortunate man.
Whether he attempted 10 board the train
and lost his footing or whether he faint
cd and fell under the rear car as il was
passing is not known ON account Of the
fact that no one saw the accident.
DR. A. Scott Chapman. dentist has
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
ALLEGED EMBEZZLER
Is ARRESTED IN CITY

George Thomas. an Italian. was arrest
cd by Sheriff Sharp Tuesday afternoon
In saloon at 36l West South Temple
street on informa lion furnished by Shcr-
iff Jones OF Diamordvilie, Wyo.. on the
charge OF eubezzlcmenI. Thomas gave
his occupation as that OF broker and
he is said 10 Wave gotten away with
about 5000. Sheriff Jones left with the
man fer Wyoming Tuesday night
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
MILLINERY ANNOUNCER

The Elite Millinery parlors. II
street. upstairs, will be ready
spcction and selection today.
Wilson OF New York has lust
from the east with a new seieo
of exclusive millinery.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
FOUR HIGHWAYMEN GET
ONLY 80 CENTS FROM VICTIM

A. G. Gibbs OF $50 Third East street
reported TO tho police Tuesday morning
that he had been held ny and robbed OF
30 cents by four masked highwaymcn AT
tho corner OF Third South and Fourth
East streets.
While on his way home. Gibbs said.
he was confronted by the four masked
mon. who ordered him 10 throw up MS
cursed the young man and told him 10
beat it," Gibbs then hurried to his
home.
A private safe may be rented in the
FIRE and burglar-proof vaults of the
Salt Lake Security and Trust Company,
80 Up. Main street, 800 per year,
J. II. K E Mt
ARCHITECT
Room 625. Ncwhouse Bldg.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
WOMAN Is COMPELLED TO
GIVE R0BBER HER MONEY

Mrs. NJ. NJ. SambcII. residing AT d50
South First West street. reported To the
police that she had been held up and
robbed OF s. In silver and n $3.50 gold
piece by "A masked higbwayInan neal
her home. Monday night.
Mrs. Sambcl said that the man ac-
costed her. and. pointing gun at hel
head, told her to hand over her money
and not To make any outcry. which re
quest. she said. she complied with. She
gave good description of the robbie,
To the police. aud plain clothes men have
been detailed on the ease.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
Farmer for Indian Service.

AS a sufficient number of ellgiblcs for
the position of expert farmer in the In
dian service were not obtained ut the
examination for that position held Janu-
airy d another examination will he held
March 80. The salary is $1,000 a year
and quarters.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
'STRONG- ARM" MEN HOli
COOK AND TAKE "

philip Brown. cook cmpioyeo
Utah Construction company. rcp'
the police Tuesday night 9h3t
been "slrong-armcd" by two ne ne.
rorner OF Sixth South and INV
streets and robbed OF god wa va
chain and a deposit check for Soo
Continental National bank: i.
Brown said llc had LETT a So
Commercial street Tuesday niSI
had boarded Sugar House car y
strange men. whom he had mos
sslooS When the car arrived 4
Sam,. street. the three men aiien
tbs ou,r.ose OF looking up IN
tnn.e Of the iwe strangers. OUT
had not gone far when the Two e. Z.
attacked Brown. be said. ana iopss
lie LEFT descriptions. of the
arm" men with the police.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
NOTICE.

Burton Coal and Lumber Co will
move their uptown Office to their yards,
551 South 5rd West street, un March
]. 1910. Phonc; sos.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23

4 private safe may be rented in the
fire and burgIar-proof vaults of the
Salt Lake Security and Trust COMPANY.
80 Up. Main street. $500 per year.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
SUPERINTENDENT NELSON
Is RAPIDLY RECOVERING

4 telegram was received Tuesday from
City Superintendent of Schools d. II,
Christensen who is in Chicago. 10 the
effect that State Superintendent of
Schools 4. c. Nelson is rapidly recover
ing from his recent operation in that city
and is able 10 sit up. The operation
was successful. and il is expected that
Mir Nelson will soon be able 10 leave
the hospital and attend the annual meet
ing OF the department of supeTintendence
of the National Educational association,
which will convene next month.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23

\ private safe may be rented in the
fire and burglar-proof vaults Of the
Salt Lake Security and Trust Company,
50 Up. Main street, 500 per year
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-23
nm 6 TO "a DAYS

PILES CURED I'M TO "a DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to curn
ans. case or Itching. blind. bleeding or
refunded soc