The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-06-16
Next Meeting Place.
Butte, Mont

: Butte, Mont I
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One hundred sherlms OF the intcrmoun
tain region met Wednesday afternoon on
the stage of the hippodrome at Saltair-
within 100 feet OF the ring in which
"Birdlcg" Collins and "Cyclone" Johnny
Thompson battlod a few hours later, got
the workings of the convention Well un-
der way by cfrectinG n partially perma-
ncnt Organization and naming Officers,
enjoyed inspiring music by four OF the
citys best musicians and listened to n
hearty address OF welcome by the state $
chief executive, William Spry.
The meeting is known as the annual
session of the 1ntcrmountain Association
of Sherifls, comprising Utah. Idaho
Montana, Wyoming. Nevada, Washington
and Oregon. and while only the first
three states were represented at the
initial session Wednesday. the conven-
lion promises To be the greatest meeting
of peace officers the intermountain re-
sion ever has seen.
Sheriff Sharp Prcsides.
In the absence OF c. w. Dyer of Twin
Falls. Ida. who was president Of the
association last year, Joseph c, Sharp,
sheriff of Salt Lake county. called the
meeting TO order lie then was selected
temporary chairman. with George L.
Judd. shcriff of Utah county. as tempor-
airy secretary treasurer. Afterwards. on
i4l' recommendation VI lH' 'DnlIlNN't
on arrangements Sherins Sharp and
Judd were chosen unanimously for prcsi-
dent and scCrctary-ireasurcr respective
ly OF the association for the coming year
Following the naming OF committees on
arrangements and order OF business, the
convention adjourned for thirty minutes
10 give the committees chance to for
mulatc their reports. The arrangements
committee was as follows: Arthur eratt
warden of the Utah State prison: Joseph
Jones. chief special agent FOR the Oregon
Short Line Railway company John Ellis,
Pocatcllo sheriff OF Bannock county.
l'Hhn: Nj. NJ. Bush. Tooele. sheriff of
Tooclc county; o. G. Gosman, Dillon,
sheriff ot Beaverhcad county. Montana.
John X. o 'Rourke. Butte. sheriff of sill
Yer Bow county. Montana; j. y. Bennett.
Pocatclio. and Joseph Josephson, sherlfr
Of I!nN Elder county Utah.
After the committee reports had been
discussed and adopted. with few ampli
fications. the session was cnllvcned by
music. In fact. the music was one of the
particular bright spots of the first days
meeting. Fred c. Graham gave a tenor
solo. accompanicd on the piano by Prof.
John j. Mcclellan: then Willard Weihe,
accompanied by Prof Mcclellan, rem
dercd violin solo and Hugh w, Dougall
followed with vocal solo, The applause
following each selection was insistent
that each musician was compelled 10 re-
Spond with an encore The audience
almost ruined its hands in applaudine the
musicians, who were extended n hearty 4
invitation Ia join in all the festivities
Incident 10 the convention.
Governor Spry Talks.
As The musical programme came 10 an
end Governor Spry. delayed. arrived and
Was greeted with applause In a neat |
little speech he made the peace officers
welcome. assuring them that the city and
state are particularly glad to entertain |
persons in whom everyone has faith,
you risk everything to uphold The |
law" declared Governor Spry. "and I'm
for the shcrffs and the police officers |
YOU stay here long enough YOU won't be |
able 10 get along without us, for this :.
the best state IN the union. II any Of
YOU are from Missouri we can show |
you. Wire Your deputies to take care or
the shop and stay long enough with us
to sec lust what we've got"
ernor's welcome. pinned an association
badge on iae chief executive and re-
spondcd with the declarations ,nat Utah |
has one OF the best governors in the
union.
'Tf visiting officers requisition pa
7 crs are regular declared Sheriff SHARP.
'hc don't have 10 warm chair for three
honor his rcquisition."
Afterwards. Governor Spry and Chief
Special Agent Jones and his deputies
were made honorary members Of the as
sociation.
Invited to Montana,
Sheriff O'Rourkc. of Silver Bow county,
Montana. extended the convention a cor
dial Irish invitation 10 meet at Butte
next year and tho invitation was
accepted. as there was no opposition.
On The recommendation of the commit
tee on order of business the sheriffs OF
The several counties OF the different
states arc TO get together between now
and this afternoon and pick out q vice
president Of the association from each
state for the convention 10 vote on this
afternoon. This with how best to send
of man wanted. how 10
keep In close touch with each other and
to furnish information that will assist a
brother officer, how better 10 fill the
pointed viii be the main topic for dis
cussion q today's business session
II must not be Inferred from all this
,nat pleasure m IS TO have no place in the
arc going 10 have "A jolly good time. In
fact, they began the good time Wednes-
n;,y aay night son, some Of them attended the
thrown open 10 them while they are here
Others went 10 the resorts and some
keep your foot on the soft, soft pedal
ncsday evening
The real round of ;oIllty will begin this
however. win trip TO the
shcrin's office for the prison about
O'Clock. After inspecting the pen tho
peace officers. will visit the county Jail
ii-lis dlt'l lHHE VIII go To |
s;allair al 3 o'clock this afternoon for
what probably Will he the last busines..
session Of the convention
Tho best day of tho convention though
will be Friday. At the invitation OF
Chief Special Agent Jones. the peace
makers will inspect the Lucin cutoff.
leaving fhe Oregon Short Line depot here
nj 1910 O'Clock Friday morning. follow
Ing which they will bc whrled up into
Ogden canyon for a sight of the CANYON
and the Hermitage. The special will GET
back To Salt Lake City early in the even
Ing.
Any business left over will be attended
to Saturday morning and the convention
then will adjourn until next year,
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