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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
noNPARTIsANs TO MEET.
Committee Of Seventy. Is Undecided
As to It's Action,

The scventy-nve mon appointed at the
request OF a number Of business men 10
name q. nonpartisan municipal ucket WIZ
meet tomorrow evening To consider thelr
duties In this connection. II Is possible
that these seventy-five men will agree on
n ticket tonight and make 1t public I'm
committee OF seventyfivc will merely or
ganize and defer action until the hrst ot
next week after an opportunity has been
had to consider candidates
The original intention was that the
committee OF scventy-fve meet at the
Commercial club where the other meet
ines of The business men behind the non
partisan movement have been held. hut
President Joy H. Johnson declined TO
grant the committee permission TO hold
further meetings in the club rooms on the
ground that the club had NO right 10 take
part in any way as an organization with
any movement Of political significance
Tho place OF meeting, therefore, has not
yet been announced.
According 10 present plans q mass
meeting will he called following the mani
ing Of the ticket by the committee OF
scventy-fve and this mass meeting VIII
be asked 10 ratify tho selections made by
the committee of seventy-hve. There
after tho affdavits OF candidacy and the
petitions OF these candidates will be filed
with the city recorder and the aspirants
will become official candidates for nomi-
ma tion Al the official primary 10 be held
October "A. \ campaign committee will
be named To assist the candidates so
named III securing the nomination AT inc
primary and II successful al the pri-
mary their election at the polls on cleo
lion day.
Candidates for places on the nonpartl-
san ticket are somewhat scarce and few
have declared themselves as aspirants for
places on this ticket, Among those mem
TONED for the mayoralty nomination or
Endorsement are George r. Odell. j. y,
Murdoch and Seth w. Morrison, all Re
publicsns.
!, is understood that there will he sew
cral deciinations of those chosen To serve
on the nominating committee. but in an
ticipation OF the fact that some would
which selected tho larger committee also
selected twenty-five. alternates so that
any vacancies in the original committee
will he filled by the alternatcs who are
willing TO serve.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
.HOLDUP CASE WILL
GO TO JURY TO-DAY
James Mayes, the Defendant,
Still Insists That He Is
Innocent.

Following the instructions Of the court
the case OF the State against James
Mayes. on trial before a jury in the GRIM
inal division Of the Third district court,
for the alleged holdup and robbery OF
Saltair train on the night OF August D
last will be submitted to the jury this
morning The arguments IN the case
were concluded Yesterday afternoon. Dis
trict Attorney T.. o Lestherwood making
the argument for the state, while Artor-
ney Farley p. Jensen defended the ac-
cused man.
Thomas Holder and his wife Maude
Holder were on the stand yesterday
followed by the defendant himself. The
spectacular details Of the holdup were
drama tically pictured hy the two former
witnesses. Holder was the man selected
ny the holdup TO go through the train
and search the passengers while the
hghwayman followed with q gun. Mrs,
Holder corroborated the story OF her
husband In all essential points and posi-
tiyAly Identified Mayes as the man who
held up the train.
Niayes pleaded that he was riding on
the running board Of the open car when
the holdup occurred and in the miSup
was knocked on the car. He declared
that after falling he knew nothing more
until he found himself az the city jail
the following day.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
HUSBAND AVID WIFE
ARE At FINAL REST
Double Funeral IS Held for
John p. and Eva r.
MOrtensen.

The dual funeral Of John P. Mortcnsen
who died as the result OF being struck
by an Ashton avenue street car Sunday
night. and Mrs, Eva r. Mortcnscn. his
wife, who passed away eight hours after
the death OF her husband, was held from
the Eighth ward meeting house yesterday
afternoon at o clock
The coftins OF ;he aged couple were
placed side b. side and were banked with
many beautiful floral offerings. The serv-
Ice was presided over by Bishop Oscar
+. Hunter OF the Eighth ward. The
speakers were President Joseph +. Smith.
Anthon Ii Lund and }Iebcr c, lyerson
The reports TO the effect that Mr.. Nor
tcnsen had been guided by suicidal In
tent when he met his death were contra
dicted and strongly resented by the
speakers
4 quartette, composed OF Robert Siddo-
way. John Robinson. Hyrum Olsen and
r. Olsen. furnished part of the music
II sang "Shali We Meet Beyond the
River?" Miss Amelia Margetts sang Il
Know That Ny Redcemer Liveth." Hy-
rum Olsen sang Come Unto Me- and
Robert Slddoway rendered 20. My
Father" Frank Christensen sang "As a
Bird Returns To lis Nest,
The pail bearers were Is. F. Thornbcrg.
George h. Margetts, Rodney lillian, Jr.,
r. f, Smith, Peter Sorenson and ]. Fl.
Worthcn. Burial was In the City ccmc-
terry.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
MAY CHANGE DATE
FOR THE UTAH DAY
Desire That Tabernacle Choir
and Utah Notables May
Meet at Land Show.

Carl II. Williams. secretary OF the ad-
visory board of the Utah delegation TO
the Second Omaha Land show Ia be held
in Omaha the latter part Of next month,
wired the ma anagement OF the big show
Yesterday nsIing that Utah day at the
land show be- set forward two days. Ac-
cordius 10 present plans. Utah day al the
land show Is set for October p. n! a
meeting OF the advisory board at the
Commercial club Yesterday II developed
that Governor Spry and several other
prominent persons from Utah would be
In attendance on the American Mining
congress In Chicago on that date, but
tabernacle choir VIII also bc in Omaha on
October - and viii give concert in that
city on that date. 8y setting the date tie
forward to October SS the day would be
AZ yesterdays meeting there were
present; Joseph + Caine, -. F. Collett
and G. r. Williams of sal, Lake, Abel
Of provo Mr.. CaIne was chosen chair
man of the board and Mr.. Williams sec
rotary, Mr.. Caine called attention TO the
fact that while October - had been
designated as Utah day at the omaha
Land show. Governor Spry would be una =
able To nc in Omaha on that date FOR The
reason that ne had previously engaged
To be at the American Mining congress
in Chicago on October q and IS. II was
also noted that John Dern, president OF
the American Mining congress. and many
other prominent mining men OF utah
were planning to attend the mining con-
GreSs, hut. with the governor. would he
in Omaha on October %. II was also
pointed out that on October % the taber-
naClc choir would he In Omaha and that
II this date were made Utah day at the
big show there would be a much larger
number of Utah people in Omaha. and
the appearance Of the choir would add
distinctive Utah feature to the observ-
ancc of Utah day,
on motion of Mayor Ray Of Provo, the
secretary was instructed TO wire the
management or the land show asking
that October 81 be designated as uIan
dav instead of October q. IL II is found
impossible TO secure October ~, the
chairman and secretary were authorized
10 fix date that would be more con
Yenient for cile governor and other clti-
zens OF the state.
The work OF the Utah Development
league in arranging for the Utah exhibit
at the land show was outlined and ap-
proved A report on the progress OF rails
ing funds for the exhibit was submitted.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
LAST CURTAIN Of
LIFE RUNG DOWN
Warren B. Emerson, Popular
Salt Lake Actor, Dies in
Massachusetts,.

Word reached Salt Lake yesterday that
Warren Il. Emerson. we'll known locally
as the manager OF tho Garricll theatcr
last season. who was known among the
members Of his profession as q capable
actor and director. and al all times a
stapnch friend and conSanill companion,
died at thc We son Municipal hpspiral,
Springfield Mass, Il few days ago. The
message was received from his wife by
Walter Seymour of the GarriclI company.
Dropsical complications caused his death.
Several months ago Mr. Emerson was
compelled 10 resign the management OF
the Garrick theater on account OF i'll
health. and went east to he treated by
specialist IT was found that an opera
tiou offered the only chance to regain his
health. His physical condition was such
that the operation was deferred until re-
Gently. AS he showed no signs OF I'M
PROV cment. Ii WAS decided to hasten the
operation, from which he rallied for a
short lime, but finally succumbed.
Entering the theatrical profession as a
youncster Mr., Emerson became asso-
clatcd during his career with the famous
J. * Emmett. Richard Mansfield. Mary
Anderson and other celebrated stars. He
played in opera as well as drama, his
most successful part being that of Sir
Joseph Porter in an carly production OF
''Pinafore.' v
Mr. Emerson leaves a widow. Jessie
PrinGle a favorite member of last sea-
sons Garrick company: also Il sister,
Mrs Fred Culver of Springfield. Mass,
Both were With him at the time OF his
death
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
MEMBERS OF CHOIR
BUSY REHEARSlNC

The members OF TIC male section OF the
New York chorus Of the tabernacle choir
met for rehearsal I'm the Consolidated Mu-
sic company's hall last night. Professor
Evan Stephens conducted the rehearsal.
Tracy Y, Cannon accompanying. After
the rehearsal Professor stephens made a
short heart-to-beart talk 10 those pres
emit reviewing his present and past rela =
tons with the members Of the choir
The selections rehearscd were Crowned
With the Tempest by Verdi; The Sol
diers Chorus" from Faust; Noble
Chief" Glenka; The Sound Of War Falls
on Ny Ear, from DR., Parry's opera
''Blodwin.' and an application OF Dixie -
The Cambrian association officials and
those OF the Sons and Daughters Of
Wales society dropped in during the re-
hcarsal and were invited tn take places
on the stand. After the rehearsal Post
master \. l.. Thomas, who was one of
the visitors. spoke a few words con-
graduating the director and the MEM
bers OF the chorus on their excellent
work.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
NEW TRIAL GRANTED
BY SUPREME COURT

In an opinion handed down by the SUI
preme court Tuesday morning the case
OF the State against George Morrell. con-
victed OF grand larceny for the alleged
stealing of COW belonging 10 Peter
Scorup was reversed and the case re-
manded 10 the district court for a new
trial, il was contended that there was
an insuffciency Of evidence as 10 the pos
session of the COW and the alleged
1elonious taking. The supreme court
held that there was an insufficlency OF
evidence to warrant the verdict and re-
vcrsed the case
Tho Judgment Of tho district court Of
Utah county In the case Of Benjamin Ar
eyle et al. against Mony Johnson. county
treasurer OF Utah county. in which an in
Junction was granted enJolnine the treas
urer from collecting certain drainage tax.
was affirmed in another opinion handed
down by the supreme court
The Injunction was granted on the
ground that the law under which the col
lection was TO be made is void. because
IL authorizes taking OF property without
due process OF law, The action Of the
lower court is deemed proper by rho su-
Preme tribunal II being held that the
law Is without Validity
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
MANY MOURNERS AT
REDMAN OBSEOUlES

Beautiful and impressive was the fu-
neral OF Joseph o. Redman a well known
salt Laker who died OF apopcxy Sunday
afternoon. which was held at the resi-
deEce of r. F. Redman. 195 South First
West street brother OF the decedent. at
$3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. Elmer T. Goshen OF the First Con-
gregational church Music was furnished
by the Frod G. Graham quartette. which
sang "T Need Thee Every Hour and
Shall We Meet Beyond the River?"
MANY friends Of the dead man were
present at the ceremony and the noral
tributes were numerous and beautiful
The pail bearers were Frank Lunley
n. T.. Van Alstine. II. VI. Christensen.
A. Brown. Fred Foote and Waiter Rratz
Burial was in Mt. Oivet cemetery.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
Supporters of Recent Candi-
date Meet and Outline
Their Campaign.
COMMITTEE IS NAMED
Mr.. Barrette Issues Formal
Statement Announcing
His Candidacy.

About seventy-hve members OF the
American party met yesterday forenoon
in the office OF Meeks & Mccartney In
the Boston building In the Interests Of
the candidacy of w. j. Barrettc. csDdi-
date for mayor before the American
party convention next Saturday. George
i. Goodwin was chairman OF the meeting
and Walter j. Mccks, secretary. IL was
stated at the meeting that large num-
Der Of Americans who we're unable Ia be
present had pledged their support to Mr
Barret,e. II was urged that the Bar
rctte supporters take an active part In
the district caucuses 10 be held in each
district this evening.
a campaign committee composed or
Americans from each municipal ward Of
the city was appointed TO further the
candidacy OF Mr.. Barrette or THIS con-
mIttec. Herman Bamberger OF the Fitth
ward is chairman The other members
arc Walter J. Meeks pf the First ward,
John Schaven Of the Second ward j. T..
McGinty Of tho Third ward. b. ). RHes
OF the Fourth ward.
Another meeting of the Barrette sup
porters will be held this forenoon at lO:3O
O'Clock at room 2l1. Boston building. To
tIon is extended tn all Americans MT
Barrette will he present
The following letter Was sent yesterday
10 each district chairman of the Ameri-
can party:
The undersigned has announced his
candidacy for the nomination for mayor
of Salt Lake City ut tho hands OF tlte
American party, He addresses this note
10 YOU To ask you 10 lend him your sup
port for that nomination. in so far as
YOU feel that YOU can do so In good con-
science. He assures you that nc VIII
appreciate any help which you, your dis,
trict committee. or your friends may feei
Fac Dlt la.
'WGBLIAM !. BARRETTE.
"Salt Lake City. September 26. 1911.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
ENJOYS AUTOMObl
RIDE THROUGH

Hohert o. Fink. former nro;,riss r
treasurer OF Omaha ah9 ,s ,olrf
Nabraska. and who, IN r,s, n,s In
was n newspaper repo,, Iai7
hraska metropolis, Is 2 - ssi' h,s -
yr FjnE' accompanied by m me- ,ror
jck w is making Journnej.
70 California by autofno"oa g.. roadf
last night that he founqy qyr.yon,Ins w.. d
Nebraska and eastern EWS''VvoTSIr|
but bad through western rSscsord, Ssd1 =
While attempting no ,IreeySIirT
Mr.. Fink admits that 1Isfui as froui
daylight, he made $50 n,nei W. nsse5irht 4
TO CHEYENNE between made 4
- Mr.. Fink says that ne sIn,ustio mat
ouIry into the business, hs 40
nnIties and towns In when cnonI. NJ n
in general found the bpdent bdot of &
view and coniiaps,.,h kp,,h q
certain Improvement. =, all
concerned himself not nosr..i a. duy,
After remaining seveis ss forlnsr
Lake visiting some OF tne ecaIt u
oT Omaha who are no" W. sjorf
Tlnk will proceed BY au,y w ysurpdr
Of ii the western Pacific to land spi'h n
where he mas
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
ATTITUDE OF REPUBLICANS.
VIII Indorne "Nonpartsans" II Ma jority
Are G. Q. p. Men.

Since their meeting Of Monday night
the Republicans have practically decided
to lndorse any nonpartissn candidate
publican definition OF a 'nonpa rtisan"
movement in Utah. according 10 the
statements credited 10 Republican leaders
IS one which vii name a Republican as
its candidate for mayor and al least two
Republicans for two Of the four COM
missioners. thus giving the Republicans
majority uf the commission which
would be able TO dictate that only Repub-
lcans be named for the large number of
appointive places.
Two Republicans said To he 'accepta-
be'' 10 the party leaders as candidates
mems" ticket are George t Odeii and
q. II. Murdoch. The former has been
frequently mentioned in the past as an
eligible Republican candidate for MAYOR.
The latter Is a former councilman and
was the candidate of tho Republicans for
mayor two years ago. receiving less than
ford
In case straight Republican ticket is
named the following has been suggested
IN all seriousness as n ticket that would
be named. For mayor. J. n. Murdoch
for four-year commissioners. J. q. NcA-
lister Of the First ward and Henry Cohn
s;oners. Fred Price Of tho Second ward.
and T. y. Callister Of tho Third ward
for auditor. p, A. Drouhay of the Fourth
ward. Those who are behind this iicke,
declare that tho aspirants are favored
vi'h geography. II not ability. One has
been chosen from each municipal ward in
the city. II Is possible, so the sponsors
of the ticket say. that Fred Price may be
substituted in place OF Droubay for audi =
tor and Drouhay given tho iudorsemcnt
for commissioner.
This ticket IS said 10 have the indorsn .
ment ~ the Young Mems Republican club
OF which Fred Price Is the president
This Will probably be enough 10 condemn
the ticket with the so-called Republican
leaders N N or Re
publican club Is very much At variance.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
NEW HIGH SCHOots (
BIDS TO BE Z

Within the next wSeE ;,; Ess9In 81 10
Ss-Is e: s5s + Ss s sa = Ssr ssss
i"S have 'I IpraetIcaIIy act oe%D,s''fSo I1G1s for 4
plans and specifIcatslop,,IIttt 0;
lag, which VII be suoT,'dst aorlv dare.
for approval at an sascisl saf mead:
improbable that q sp,, sp.,,, he held
board Of education ~s,cations. ~ ~
TO go over the spSSillthen spr,,ill then ma
being approves, S' call for p
work. excavatDe
Grounds has been aho -
by sy'fs Raleigh & Harm0Gs; n1oIs. and
contract for the III, HV' nave BEG
preliminary work W. WI bids id are
Completed before the 0
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
FRIENDS RALLY TO
AID INJURED GIRL

\ benefit dance the proceeds OF which
Will be turned over TO Minnie Courts. the
seventeen -year-old girl whose left arm
was caught IN u hot mangle at the Model
laundry about three weeks ago. will be
given in the Ideal dance hall, 6S Post
office place. this evening.
Every expense incident to the dance
and the programme viii he covered. In
order that all tho box office receipts may
be given to the young laundry worker
who is manned for life by the accident,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
SECRET SERVICE MAN
HERE ON BUSINESS

r. +. Goddard, sAcret agent Of The
United Stites government. with head
quarters al Denver. * In this city inves-
tigatlng tho work that has been done
here regarding tho raising OF the marked
value Of bank notes. He thinks that the
government has a good case against Ru-
dolph Swcnson. who was recently arrest
cd In Chicago. Swcnson WAS hero some
time ago and is said 30 have sw'ndled
Salt T.akeTs out OF about 5000 bv raising
the marked value of 8 bank notes 10 SO.
He worked the sams game in Denver, II
is alleged. cleaning up about $1,000 there.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
WILL INVITE GUESTS
AT TAFT BANQUET

The banquet committee OF the salt
Lake Commercial club. which has under
It's direction tho banquet TO be given by
the club In honor pf President Taft. Will
meet this afternoon aJ the Commercial
club The invitations To the banquet
were sent 10 the members OF the club
Monday and already n large number OF
ncccptances have been received The at
tendance at the banquet is limited 10 the
first 800 acceptaDces.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
Uncle Sam Wants Men,

Three special civil service examinations
were announced nj the local postoffice
yesterday for October 25. 4 laboratory
assistant in engineering II wanted for the
bureau OF standards. This PAYS from $500
Ia 5000 per annunn. The other examina
tions are TO secure eiigibies for aid for
the division Of graphic erts in tho Ma
uonal museum. which pays $75 month.
and laboratory assistant in physics for
The bureau Of standards. which pays from
$500 &c $1,000 per annum.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
LORD EUSTACE PERCY
SALT LAKE VISITOR

Lord Eustacc Percy an attache OF the
British embassy at Washington is in tho
city and staying si the Hotel Utah
Lord Percy is spending his vacation in
tour OF the west. He went over the
Canadian Pacific To Vancouver and
reached here from tho northwest yes-
tc-day. He will leave by the Western
Pacific today for San Francisco
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
MORE ROOM NEEDED
VIEW OF POSTMASTER

Postmaster a l.. Thomas has becn con
N'nced that the addition TO the federal
building viii he insufficient unless n
fourth story Is added. He has wired TO
washington, recommending that this bc
done. The original contract called for a
three story building with an optional
fourth story, but the time for exercising
,he option has expired. IT is hoped 10
nave the addition finished so that the
November term OF the federal court may
be held there. '
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
Pull for Morrison.

Friends OF Seth W. Morrison are urg
in< that hc become n candidate Of the
business mon for MAYOR. Mr.. Morrison
has been actively Identified With tho non
partisan movement. lie Was a niembc,
~ tbs committee OF twelve chosen by th-
business mon 70 select tho seventy -hvs
ncmbers of the nominating COMMITTEES
Mr.. Morrison is n Republican and a for
mcr member OF the Utah legislature
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-27
Land Is Restored.

The officials Of the local land office
have received notice OF the restoration 20
settlement and entry OF the west half Of
the southwest qua rter OF scction 80. town
ship 6 south. range east, Salt Lake
meridian. This " for use I'm connection
with the Strawberry valley project and
Will be subject 10 entry December l5. 1911.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-01-24
HOUSE COMMITTEE
FAvORS NEW ORLEANS

WASHINGTON, Jan. "a The
house committee today favorably re-
ported the bill giving the Panama eX-
position to the city of New Orleans.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-01-24
POISON KILLS YOUNG man;
found Dying IN HIS ROOM.
ERNEST WILLIAMS OF ST. Az
GUSTINE LIVES BUT FEW MIN
UTES AFTER TAKING THE POL
SON DOSE.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Jan 2i-Ern. st
Williams, an employe OF the railroad
company. no resided II New Au-
gustine. is dead az the Result OF a
dose of Strychnine. He was found
IN his room with the empty phial
which had contained the poison and
DR.. Roberts. the physician sum
moned. pronoupeed it d clear case
OF poisoning from an overdose OF
strychnine.
The young man lived but few
minutes, the poison quickly takng
effect. Whether the overdose wac
taken accidentally or Intentionally
can not be stated with certainty a.
no inquest was held. The yOuna
man IS survived by three brothers
and by other relatives He was vel
liked by those who knew HIN.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-01-24
man BIRD
Will FLY
TO HAVANA,
TO START FROM KEY WEST
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
HOPES TO COMPLETE THE LONG,
EST FLIGHT OVER LAND AND
SEA ~ THE HISTORY OF AVI.
ATINN

KEY WEST. Jan 24-Preparat OLS
have now Leen completed for the
longest flight over land and sea in
the history Of aviation.
The flight will start from this city
1T o'clock tomorrow morning with
}. \. ID. McClrdy as the aviator.
McCurdv Will make the start from
Cfumbo island and Will attempt to
fly to Havana, 11O miles distant
Torpedo and other government
boats will be stationed 10 miles
apart all the way from this city 10
Havana to mark the course and to
lend assn stance if anything should
happen to the aeroplane.
Great crowds have been pour LA
into the city from the north for
several days past to witness the
start OF the aviator.