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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
GLASS-MAKING ENTERPRISE
TO BE AT BRIGHAM
Special to The Tribune.


BRIGHAM CITY. Dec. 23.-Brigham
City will soon enter another and new
manufacturing enterprise. This time the
product TO be manufactured Will be glass.
II. G. Baker is up from Ogden and stop
ping for few days at his Lake View
ranch. about three miles north OF this
city. AT that place Mr.. Baker Is con-
ducting extensive assays and experiments
with a new deposit of mineral found along
the foothills in that neighborhood called
silica. This mineral is found three feet
from the surface. the surface consisting
OF more than two feet OF soil and layer
Of clay.
Mr.. Baker has been working quietly for
several months. and he announces that
the results thus far obtained are very
gratifying 10 himself and associates. AS
says Of the mineral have been made at
all the leading chemical laboratories OF
the country. and each assay shows that
the deposits in that locality Will make q
high grade of glass. from the most eX-
pensive cut glass TO common window
panes.
Mr.. Baker is the original promoter OF
the Ogden Portland Cement company OF
this city. and 1t was through Mr.. Bakers
efforts that the value of the once worth
less barrens northwest of this city was
determined. for he had the mari deposits
of these barrens assaycd, and after years
Of hard work WIS assured that a high
grade Of Portland cement could be man.
ufactured. Mr.. Baker expects TO do the
same with his latest discovery. and he
feels confident that within the very near
future glass will be manufactured here.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
DRINKS CARBOL|C
ACID, ENDING LIFE
Gambling Losses and Drinking
Said to Be Motive for Joseph
Payne's Act.
Special TO The Tribune.

Special TO The Tribune.
OGDEN Dec. 23.-Swallowing the con-
tents OF a four-ounce bottle of carbolic
acid, Joseph II. Payne, proprietor Of the
Commercial club OF Layton, staggered
into the kitchen OF his home, 2907 Grant
avenue, tonight and fell ito the floor dead.
Payne's daughter, Mrs. James Max
well, and party Of friends were in the
parlor In the front of the house deco
rating Christmas tree. when they heard
Payne murInur:
Get doctor"
Dependency from drinking and the loss
OF considerable money in Ogden gam
bling houses in the last two weeks are
said TO be the cause for Payne's act.
Payne arrived at his home, shortly be-
fore midnight. intoxicated, He became
abusive to members OF his family. finally
leaving the family circle to go to the
kitchen. There he sat for several min
utes alone,
When members OF the family reached
Payne, after hearing his request for a
doctor. the empty bottle was found on
the floor and Paynes lips and face were
burned by the acid.
DR.. Ezra. c. Rich and DR.. r.. Moran
were called, but could give no assist
ance.
Payne is said to have threatened TO
take his life several times before. He
leaves a widow and three children, four
sisters and TWO brothers.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
DISPUTE OVER HORSE
TRADE GETS INTO COURT
Special TO The Tribune.

Special TO The Tribune.
OGDEN. Dec. 23.-The fascinating art
OF horse trading, for which David Harum
was famous. q drugged animal and a pro-
tested check are the features OF a suit
brought in the city court, but moved TO
the district court for trial. today, In
which Walter Reed is seeking TO collect
a $50 check from Fred NJ. Tout.
The trade was made in Ogden, June
Is 1910 Tout exchanged an old bay horse
for black family horse, recommended, II
is said. by Reed to be gentle and relia-
BILE, and TO pull double with locomo-
tive engine and feed out of the tender.
Tout gave his check for $50 along with
his old bay horse in exchange for the
black animal.
Before the check could be cashed BY
Reed. Tout. In his answer and counter
claim, SAYS that he discovered that the
black horse WAS afflicted with heaves
and was drugged with arsenic to pre-
vent the disease from being detected.
The animal so badly foundered. ac-
cording to Tout's answer, that II be-
came lame and stiff after standing for a
short time, Tout says that he was dam
aged to the extent Of $55. and asks judg-
ment for this amount.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
HAY PRICE is DOWN;
STRIKING FOR A BRIDGE
Special to The Tribune.


BuRLEY. Ida, Dec. 2s.-southern
Idaho has enjoyed ideal winter weather
so far this yeer. At Burley, which Is
az saua an elevation OF 1900 feet. no snow has
feHen yet. although the mountains In
view on all sides are mantled in white.
ihere has been some freezing weather.
but many alfalfa fields are green yet. and
ioothiils. Great stacks Of hay dot the
Minidoka project in every direction, and
.ne price has slumped from SIS ton
last year at this time to Sc and 81 a
ton in the stack at the present time.
The flockmaster's star is in the ascen-
dant this year, while the farmer who
has hay to sell and owns no stock to
feed II TO, is the disappointed one, On
tne Twin Falls tract alone IT is said
thar there are over 100000 tons OF al
talfa--more than the branch railroad.
six months. The farmers on the many
projects in southern Idaho. realizing the
especial adaptabili,y OF soil and climate.
are lavinS the foundations to engage ex-
tensively in dairy!ng and stock rails
ing: In conjunction with general farming
and fruit raising. What an opportunity,
with It's assurance OF contentment and
prosperity,
systematic. concerted effort Is be-
ing made 20 have a bridge built across
snake river north OF Burley at the end
submitted TO the boards of county COM
missioners Of Lincoln and Cassia coun-
ties within a few days requesting them
to make suitable appropriations for Its
construction. Little or no opposition is
looked for and the commissioners OF
both counties have already indicated
that they look favorably upon a bridge
being built at this point. The legisls,-
ture Will also be petitioned 10 make an
appropriation for the bridge, The busi-
ness men OF Burley, as well as the farm
ers OF Lincoln and Cassia counties whom
the bridge would serve. stand ready 10
donate literally towards its construc-
ton.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
PAWNBR0KERS MUST RETURN
0YERC0AT OR PAY FINE
Special TO The Tribune.

Special TO The Tribune.
OGDEN, Dec. o3.-Faiing 10 comply
with the ordinance OF the city which
quires pswnDrokers to Issue a ticket for
articles received on loans, Dick Kreines
and Abe Pappe, proprietors of the Mon
tana pawnshop, were fined SO in the po
lice court this morning.
The complaint signed by John New
man and Joseph Chance. was issued yes
terday, charging that an oyercoat, valued
al $50 had been pawned at the Montana
shop by the two young men, who received
y3 on the garment When they returned
for the coat, according TO their testimony
today. they were at first told that 1t had
been stolen and then that II had been
sold.
Both Ereines and Pappe testified that
the garment had been sold outright for
S3 by the two strangers.
In passing sentence the court ordered
the fine revoked II the missing overcoat
Is recovered and returned TO the owner.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
MINING MEN in PERIL:
SOME BADLY INJURED
Special TO The Tribune.

Special 10 The Tribune,
MODENA. Dec, 23.-Four men miracu-
lously escaped death In the shaft Of the
Jennie mine at Gold Springs last even
ing at o'clock. The engineer In charge
OF the mine hoist started the cage, hav-
Ing aboard A. e. Short, Pat HOLMAN and
two other miners. upward. He stopped
the cage at the 100-foot level for no other
apparent reason than to blow the mine
whistle Evidently the brake was inse-
cnrely applied TO the hoist and II dropped
TO the 3OQ-toot level, the bottom OF the
shaft. a. e. Short who Is a brother OF
c. A. Short. president OF the Gold Springs
Mining G. Power company. sustained q
compound fracture OF one leg and sim
pie fracture of the other. The remainder
of the occupants of the cage received In
ternal injuries. broken limbs and ribs.
Pat HOLMAN, ono OF the injured. is the
wcll-known oil well drtler Of the Virgin
OIL folds. All are eXpected TO recover.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
FIGHT ON SHERMAN LAW
is CAUSE OF DEPRESSION
Special to The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune.
OGDEN. Dec 23.-Financicrs Of the
big business centers OF the east just now
are whistling to keep up their courage,
is the way conditions In the east are
tersely described by David Eccles. presi-
dent of the Amalgamated Sugar COM
pauy who has just returned from Wash
Ington, d c.. New York and other of
the large eastern cities.
Ecclcs vcntured the assertion that the
fight being made on the Sherman anti
trust law Is in a measure responsible for
the financial depression being felt in
some parts of the country. Because of
this fight some OF the corporations are
not proceeding with certain ventures
which had been mapped out.
"There is reason TO hope, however
concluded Eccles
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
||IEN COAL SUPPLY
|GDM|NC FROM IDAHO
n, Oregon Short Line to
Driggs Will Tap the Coal
Measures.

...,.l 10 The Tribune.
y ,STHoNy. Dec. 2S.-There Is every
that the coal deposits in the
's p,sin will prove a solution OF the
~" ,rob,sm which has been causing
,,.ie,y to the settlers in the up
-r. Riyer valley. When the new
- the oregon Short Line is COM
"a from Ashton to Driggs' "hieh
york is under contract Of COM
,y December 1911, there will be
,oa, for the valley, at least there
nc Much coal has been mined.
NE almost irnpassable roads from the
~ % ,h,s section has prohibited any
amount Of it from being marketed
uoveyer with the advent of the
ft .Irnsd there will be easy access
~ nxtensIye mines in which the
.bonnds. For years IT has been
S,s,m of the people, both In the
80 ard those residing up and down
X YELLOWSTONE branch OF the ShoIt Line,
IN, some means mlshl De oeNlssu VI
-.,s this coal on the market, ana now
taTs ,,re has come when they are In a
s ny IN see their dream realized. II
,s,.j that from Driggs, the present
sncS 80 If the new road. all that will
-."asssry 10 tap the center OF the
"A fsrion is spur Of from ten TO
|-.Iss miles IN length which VIII pr!nS
:. T,no into The famous Horseshoe meas !
- IN the low range OF hills CONSISTING
|,sor entirely of cretaceous coal lorNia
Ss,s Mine Inspector Bell. who recently
-. a irip from the famous Basin, says
rs d.6nlte prospect OF the early com
It.shn al this branch railroad has great
n clmulated interest in these deposits,
/,.rb are destined 10 play most I'm :
I,r,pi part in the commercial develop
|r.i Of southern Idaho. and 10 also
|rs,iy reduce the cost OF coal 10 the
Eunac in The immediate trloutary 'vr.
|<s-y" Mr. Bell also states that the
IN MEASURE carried a series OF at least
|apst parallel veins ranging in thickness
n f,or, TWO 10 twelve feet Of remark
I'm clean. high grade biruminous coal,
Iwe analysis compares favorahiy with
y. hsst product from the mines OF wy
rAX and Utah. He even states that
B ALL analyze better than the ROCK
5thngs No. | lump. The deposits are
. d present. situated at least thirty miles
IL A railroad which has greatly re-
|stA the development of the claims.
Lee are several big properties in the
|hsn namely Horseshoe. Brown Bear,
Ist,, Last Chance and Pack Saddle. and
z Anthony capitalists are interested In
|k,s,aI Of them to a considera bic extent
,I Deposits Are Great.
-lhs coal deposits cover a large area
/ |rs IS an indication OF their continuity
II iaci is cited that the q bove claims
bar az area In length OF about three
|rfH The claims are all owned by
|. ms people and will be fully developed
4 |f,n the government has completed It's
\ |ERy and the companies have met al
J y tqhirements which will cntitle then
kE5
H. Bel makes tho statement that or
~ Horseshoe claims there has beer
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
RAPID 0RE-L0ADING;
FINE SHIPMENTS MAKING

Special TO The Tribune
BINGHAM, Dec 23.-One steam shovel
at the Utah Copper mine loaded 434 ears
OF six-yard capacity In nine hours Nom
day. That's moving orc some
Fine shipments OF copper arc being
made from the Butter & Hays property
near Lark
Rachael Rebekah lodge OF Upper Sing
ham has Just elected the following Of
ficers: Noble grand. Maud kurz; vice
grand, Mrs. Laura MaZec; treasurer, Mrs.
J. II. Coyar: secretary, Miss Stella klop-
enstine.
The old Utah Copper clubhouse and
boarding house have been vacated and
are now being torn down. The new
boarding house Is the largest building IN
Upper Bingham and Us spendldly
equipped with first class furniture The
new and commodious clubhouse is
model Of It's kind.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
WANT COUNTY DIVISION;
THERE'S ENOUGH FOR TWO

Special to The Tribune.
IDAHO FALLS. Ida, Dec. 23.-A meet
ing Of the Club OF Commerce and large
number OF citizens was held at the club
rooms this evening to consider the d.
vision OF Bingham county. A committee
tee appointed by Blackfoot people. with
power to fix the lines upon which a
division shall be made. It la believed
that with the entire legislative delega-
tion favoring the proposition, there Will
be no trouble about bringing IL about.
The committees will meet on Friday for
the purpose Of taking up the matter.
The present population OF Bingham
valuation S5.eS4.000 The division would
give each county over S2.500.000 assessed
valuation and between 10000 and 1900
population.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
WALTER CLARK OF PROVO
DEAD OF AP0PLEXY
Special TO The Tribune.

Special TO The Tribune.
PROVO. Dec. 23.-Walter Clark died
this afternoon about f:30 o'clock Of apo
plexy.
With Mrs Clark he had called at the
home OF Ole Il. Olsen. Jr.. on their way
home from town. While sitting in a
chair chatting Clark suddenly expired.
Dr. ". S. Pyne was called and stated that
death had been instantaneous.
Walter Clark was born In Summercourt.
Nottinghamshire. England. August 26,
1896 He came to Utah In 1863. living at
Colvie for twenty-five years. He then
moved TO Scofield. where he remained for
four years. after which he came to Provo.
death. He leaves q widow. six children
and six grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held in the Second ward meet
ing house Monday.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
BELIEVES MAN HELD FOR
H0LDUP Is INSANE


OGDEN Dec. 23,-Believing that j. G,
Anderson who attempted TO hold UP Dep
uty Sheriff Oren HadlocE last Wednes-
day evening IL mentally unbalanced
rather than A hardened criminal, Sheriff
Ba ROW Wilson has arranged for a lunacy
hearing tomorrow.
Anderson who gave his name AS Jack
Smith at the time Deputy Sheriff Had
lock- turned the tables on him, has been
n resident OF Weber county for many
Years His home is at Huntsville, where
he Is said TO have shot himself in the
head with a revolver severcl years ago
over an affair with woman. Since that
time he frequently has shown signs OF
mental weakness, according TO his
friends
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
To Open Hospital.
snecial 10 The Tribune.

OGDEN. Dec. 23.-The Thomas Dec
Memorial hospital erected by the heirs
OF the late Thomas Dec. win be lily
thrown open TO the public for inspection
Thursday afternoon from 3 10 8 o'clock.
The hospital is one OF the most handsome
from an architectural standpoint. to be
found in the intermountain country. It's
etliprnent and furnishings are of the
most modern and are patterned after the
leading hospitals NJ the United Stnlss,
which were inspected before the plans
were adopted by Mrs. Dee and Others In
terested In the building II has not heeu
definitely decided whether there viii be
a formal programme.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
Making Life Net,
Snenial 10 The Tribune.

SpecIaI 10 The IrlpuHe,
OGDEN. Dec. 23.-Under the super
vision of Firemen Brown and Wilson of
fire station No. l. a life net Is being
made for the department, and when com
pleted will be added TO the equipment
OF the central station. Both fremen have
been sailors and. from the experience
they gained on a man n-of-war. are able
to construct the litesaving apparatus al
a nominal cost. The net will be twelve
feet square and will cost about $40. Sim
liar contrivances purchased from dealers
In fire fighting equipment would cost the
department 500 The net has become a
necessity In the regular drills.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24

district court this afternoon. Baxter says
that his wife has drawn a revolver on
him. struck him with frying pan and
willing that divorce be. granted and
that fifteen acres OF land and other real
and personal property belonging to him
be set aside by the court for the main
tenance of his wife and their FIVE chill
dreD
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
Christmas Services.
Special 10 The Tribune.

Speclal 10 Inc tribune.
OGDEN, Dec. 23.-Services arranged
to impress upon those who attend the
Idea OF observing Christmas as Chrst's
birthday rather than as a day Of secular
celebration Will be held at the Sixth ward
Sunday school chapel Sunday morning
at 10 o'clock. Judge II. II. Rolapp will
deliver an address and a special musical
programme Will be given.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
Richfeld Bank Election.
special TO The Tribune

Special 10 TIC ITIDUDS.
RICHFIELD. Dec. 23.-The annual
meeting OF the stockholders Of the J. NJ
Peterson bank was held recently. The
report OF Cashier j. NJ. Peterson showed
q substantial increase for the year in the
earnings and special 4 per cent Christ
mas dividend was declared. making 20
per cent dividend paid this year. The
same board Of directors was re elected.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
Dies From rheumatism.
Special to The Tribune.

SpeclaI TO The Trfbune.
OGDEN, Dec. 23.-After suffering from
rheumatism for several years, Frederick
Collins, II years old, died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. c. W. Frost. this
morning. Collins was born at Bath, Eng
land. He came to Ogden when he was
twenty-siX years old a widow and FIVE
children. William II, Collins of Ogden.
Walter T. Collins OF Pocatello. George L.
of Evanston. Wyo.. and Mrs. c. w. Frost
OF Ogden, survive him.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
Death Of Miss Matley.
Special to The Tribune.

opeCISI 10 TIC ITIDUIBs
PROVO. Dec 23.-Miss Ruth Matley
Of Spanish Fork died this morning in tho
Groves l.. d. S, hospital in Salt Lake,
where she underwent an operation for
appendicitis short time ago. Miss
Matley was the daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Matiey OF Spanish Fork and
was u years OF age. She has been d
clerk in the county assessors office hero
for several years Her death is a great
mains were taken TO Spanish Fork today
where the funeral will probably be held
Sunday.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
Sues to Recover Fund.
Special to The Tribune.

Special 70 Tho TriDune.
OGDEN Dec. 23.-Asserting that
Sl603. As. deposited in q local bank in the
name Of Sarah Letitia McBratney at the
time of her death, November Q, 1909. was
held for him as q trust fund. William Nc
Bratney this afternoon began an action
in the district court to recover this
amount, less $40 spent on behalf Of the
estate. from F. r. Watkins. the admin
istrator. Watkins does not deny that the
fund In his possession was held In trust
for the plaintiff but refuses to turn II
over without a legal order. McBratney
ayers.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
Suit on Note.
Special 10 The Tribune.

James II. De Vine of the law firm OF
Willis De Vine. are seeking collection
in the district court on promissory note
by j. II. Kurtz. The original amount OF
the note was $3.50, but a payment OF 500
has been made, according to the COM
plant.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24

are two silver challenge cups these are
to be returned by the winner for competi-
tion at the fair year from now. Some
Of the other prizes are q $3e scholarship
in the International Correspondence
schools. books, subscriptions to poultry
Journals. etc.
The officers OF the association are
working hard to make the poultry show
II thus far Indicates that It Will be.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24

man, through the left leg near the hip.
In front OF Mike Bogdan's old place at
Highland Boy. tonight. Meeting Alilso- :
bac. PoloviEa knocked him down and
then fired five wild shots. Arising. All
kobac drew his revolver and fired twice,
one shot going wild. Deputy Sherffs
John L. Forbes and C.. D. Coates arrest
Bingham Jail. The wounded mans con-
dillon is not critical Both men are
said TO have been drinking.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
Secretary of Provo Elks,
Special 10 The Tribune

PROVO. Dec. 23.-At the regular meet
ing OF the Provo ladge. No, $40. OF the
Benevolent and Protective Order Of
E.lks, held last evening. J. w. Twelves
was elected secretary TO fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of l.. j. Healy,
who has been the secretary for the past
four years. The lodge presented Mr..
bearing a suitable inscription in appre-
cIation OF his services. Mr.. Healy 5
resignation was caused by his being
transferred to Ogden where he will be
with the White Sewing Machine company
as he has been here.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
No Cause of Action.
Special to The Tribune.


OGDEN, Dec. 23.-After remaining out
for over FIVE hours. a jury In the district
court returned a verdict OF no cause of
action late this afternoon in the suit
cashier OF the Utah National bank, by
Ezra Wardle. The action was based up
on injuries received by the boy In 1905
in a runaway accident, caused by the
horse which he was driving becoming
frightened at Hoag's automobile. For the
injuries s10,6S damages was asked
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
Committed to the Asylum.
Special to The Tribune.

SpcCInI 10 The TTlbUnf.
PROVO. Dec. 23.-Bert Henry Wright
the Albion, Mich, man who was recently
taken into custody in American Fork,
was examined as to his sanity before
Judge Booth OF the Fourth district court
today by Doctors n. S. Payne and David
Westwood and committed TO the state
Mental hospita1
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
Pioneer Dies.
Special TO The Tribune.

Special TO The Tribune.
OGDEN. Dec. 23.-Francis Ritter. one
OF the pioneers Of Weber county died
at his home I'm Rlverdale this morning
after an Illness Of six months. The di-
rect cause of death WAS pneumonia Kit-
ter was 20 years of age. He is survived
Q. J, Ritter. S. S. Ritter and L. l.. Rit-
ter
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
No Choice Of Weapons,

Special 10 Tne TrIbune.
OGDEN. Dec. 2S.-No choice Of
weapons ever became necessary 10 Mary
Raxicr when she became enraged at w.
A Baxtcr and wanted TO show her dis
Measure by striking him. according Ia
n cross complaint filed by Baxter In tho
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-24
Harris Released.
SpeciaI to The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune.
ST. ANTHONY, Dec. a3.-George Har-
ris. arrested yesterday on suspicion Of
having broken into the st. Anthony post
office and also OF robbing the l. ?. T.
Co.'S office of money. was released to-
day no evidence having been found of
A special officer OF the United States
government has been here for several