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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04
HENRY confession
OF BURGLARY TRUE
Inspectors Find Springyille Of
flee Was Robbed of SIS in
Cash and Stamps.

Not until Richard Henry confessed in
st. Louis. last week to robbing the post
office at Springville, Utah. did the post
master at Springville or the postoffce
inspectors know that the place had been
robbed
On learning the particulars Of the con-
fession. an investigation was made and
1t was found that the postofficc had been
entered. the safe opened and stamps
amounting to SIS and cash amounting TO
So taken.
Postoffice Inspector r. A Nelson. at
the time Of the confession. was Inspect
ing the books OF the Springville office
and had found a shortage OF So This
could not be accounted for. except
through an embezzlement.
Henry says that he removed some
flower pots or cans from the back win
dow sin OF the postoffice, then raised
the window and got inside. An electric
light was burning near the safe. This
was turned out. Henry then opened the
safe, which was get on the day combi
nation, and removed the stamps and
currency. After completing his work he
closed the safe, and. going out through
the window, closed 1t and put the flower
pots back In place.
He was given a preliminary hearing in
81, Louis Saturday. and after pleading
guilty was bound over to await the ac
ton Of the federal grand jury in Utah.
Officers left for Salt Lake with him Mon
day night.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04
OUTSIDERS CAPTURE MOST
OF THE RACES AT TAMPA

TAMPA. Fla. Jan, 3.-Outsiders cap
tured a majority OF the events here to-
day. Unusually warm weather again
made racing conditions ideal. but the de-
Jay in the arrival OF the steamer Nor
gan from Pensacola with 200 horses left
several bad holes in the card. baby
race is a carded feature for tomorrow.
The summary.
First race five and half furlonss-
BodkIn, even, won. Merlse. TO /. sec
ond; Beth Goodwin. to /. third Time,
I:12.
Second race. five and a half furlongs-
p. j. Swanner. TO !, won. Stromland.
Z TO =. second; The Ram. 20 to L. third,
Time. I'LL 3-o.
Third race. six furlongs-New Star.
10 . won: Rose McGee. TO !. second
Chess. s 20 5. third. Time. lis 1-5.
Fourth race, one nnile-Aiice. 4 to I,
won; Sand Piper. even. second: Profile.
10 5. thifd. Time. LAS 3-5.
Fifth race: 1--WE furiongs-Pleasng, 2
TO /. won: Ike Cohen. 81 to /. second
John Marrs. TO J. third. Time. 1:04 2-5.
Sixth race. Ave furlongs-Marble
even. won; Hollis. Is to l. second; Teddy
Bear. 6 TO l. third, Time | :03 2-5
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04
FOUR ARRAIGNED
ON GRAVE CHARGES
Burglary and Robbery Suspects
Plead and Are Held in
Default of Bonds.

Four alleged criminals, who face seri-
Gus charges, were arraigned before Judge
Whitaker. Tuesday. after the city's
criminal calendar had been cleared.
In each case plea of not guilty was
entered and in default of bail the de-
PENDANTS were turned over 10 the
sheriff, All the cases will be called
January 5, for resettine.
L. 5. Butts is charged with robbery.
he being alleged TO have stolen on De-
celnber 81, a gold watch. chain and
charm from NJ. J. Conton The bond OF
Butts was fixed al $500.
James Saylor. the young man who re-
Gently allowed the body OF his wife TO
go 10 the dissecting table OF the medi-
but escaped conviction on a vaerancy
charge. was arraigned for burglary He
is accused OF taking goods from the
premises OF Charles q. Heuser, S53 West
South Temple street.
After SayIor had entered his plea, his
bond was fixed at $1,000.
Tony Mark. young Italian. accused
OF snatching a purse from Mrs Bertha
Blsgell last Saturday night. was charged
with grand larcenvs Mark Is alleged to
have been caught In the act but denied
his guilt. He remains In jail in default
Of $500 bonds.
T. :. Boyd, alias Frank Tustison. is
charged with attempting TO defraud his
landlord, W. A. Wallace, by secretly re-
moving baggage when his room rent was
unpaid. He was arrested Il few days
ago, in connection with an alleged at
scheme by inserting advertisements
calling Cor young woman assistant for
'Docto: Boyd" at the Savoy hotel. He
was unable TO furnish a bond OF SIS.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04
HOPE TO BRING BOYS
INTO ONE BIG CLUB

Meetings OF the executive committee of
the Associated Boys clubs OF Utah were
held at the Y. NJ. G. a. building Monday
and Tuesday TO outline plans for the
years work. IT is the plan to unity, as
far as possible, all boys clubs of the
state that more effective work may be ac
complishcd.
The committee hopes to induce all such
clubs to enter the state association. re-
gardIess OF denominations. thus making
II an organization in harmony with all
churches and soliciting the aid Of every
religious other body.
A conference of the leaders OF boys
clubs OF the state is TO be held in Salt
Lake the first week in April. at which
time closer union will be advocated. AT
the April conference ''round table" discus
sions will be held for general instruction
In organizing boys clubs. and what 10
do in the clubs in order TO get the best
results In making for better citizenship
Clubs holding charters in the state as
sociatlon will be given the privilege OF
issuing interchangeable membership tick
cts which will be honored in the boys dc.
partmcnt OF tho Salt Lake Y. NJ. c. A.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04
SAYS COUNTY HAS
ASSETS Of S580,000
County Auditor Reports Bal
ance on Hand at End of Year
of S99,246.9O.

County Auditor Heginbotham fled his
annual report of the receipts and dis
hursements. and other interesting facts
and figures relating to Salt Lake county,
Tuesday.
II is shown by the report that the as
sets OF the county are 1916. 1892 while
the liabilities are s36T,l522i leaving a
balance in favor of the county of s579,-
3i1.lS.
The receipts and disbursements for the
year are given as follows. including Sal
5S9.19 on hand at the beginning OF the
year:
Trust funds. s27s.217.sO; county funds,
s6a7. 7.11s.33; total. si,o5l 925 A. Disburse-
ments, trust funds, s399. .327.sO; county
iunds. s4SI,5Il.ll; warrants redeemed.
December 81, 1910, $992i6,9O.
The report shows that fees were re-
ceived as follows from six county offices.
the expenses being far above the receipts
e3sti except IN the case &c. Of the county clerk:
1875 sherif-Fees. ss1i3.4S; expenses
sSS, S,7s9.O7 Recorder-Fees. sl7..s79.o5 ;
s3as5.so; expenses. s1s.e15.al. Auditor
Fees, S35l.i5: expenses. s305s.90.
The total assessed valuation OF prop
erty in the county for the year was S76,-
3lS.160, divided as follows: Salt Lake
City, S5s.56s.671; outside of city, ST.
Taxes assessed against this valuation
county school. slso. o.56S 80 city, SS77.-
22l 80; city school, S5el.S71.64' Murray
21.5sS.5e; Granite school district. si02, :,
S91.66; Jordan school district sT9. 279 35 !;
Forest Dale town, s250i.64: Sandy City
S1639-l5; bounty fund. S1460.S9; \, w,
drainage district, sS3S1.2l; total, s2.S92.-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04
GOTCH RET|RES
FROM THE MAT
Champion Wrestler of the
World Turns Honor Over
to MahmOut.
FIANCEE OPPOSED TO
HIS CONTINUING GAME
Burns Says Challenge to Hack
enschmidt Was Made in
Good Faith.

OMAHA, Neb.. Jan, S.-Frank Gotch,
champion wrestler Of the world tonight
turned that honor over 10 Yousef NAH
mout, and announced that he would back
Mahmout against Hackenschmidt for
$4,000. part OF which was posted tonight.
Later, Burns stated that Gotch was
retiring from the mat because his fiancee
opposed his continuing In the game,
Burns statec that the recent challenge
TO Hackenschmidt was made in good
faith, but that the objections of the
young lady had led Gotch TO reconsider
the challenge. Tor which he had no
apology.
Manager Curlcy declined 10 comment
for Hackenschmidt, and left on late
train for Kansas City. DR.. John Krone
OF Chicago, and DR.. ]. @. Messamo OF
Kansas City who arc caring for NAH
mout's interests. stated tonight that the
Turk was ready TO wrestle Hacken-
schmidt for any part of 100000 and that
they we're willing TO Join Gotch in any
amount the former champion might offer
for a match between Hackenschmidt and
Mahmout.
The Russian worked an hour tonight
IN an attempt TO throw Jesse Wester-
gaard twice but failed to secure one fall.
the big Dane being awarded the match.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04
OLD PUBLISHING FIRM
MERGED INTO NEW ONE

At meeting OF the original stockhold-
ers OF the Rowell Art s. Publishing COM
pany. which has passed out OF exist
ence, held at the offices OF the Consoli-
dated Wagon & Machine company Mon
day were present Frank Esshom. Francis
NJ, Lyman, John O. Critchlow. George T.
Odell. George r. Farrell of Cache county
and c. y. Madsen OF Ogden.
The stockholders OF the old company
present forming a majority. incorporation
papers were submitted and signed form
ing a new company, to be known as the
Utah Pioneers Book Publishing company.
and an agreement was reached for trans
ferring the assets OF the Rowell company
10 the new company.
A meeting will be held OF the directors
Of the new company January s, at the
offices of the Consolidated Wagon G Ma :
chine company for the purpose OF elect
ing officers
For some time the collecting OF data
FOR the Pioneers book has been going on.
The book, which will he large will be
ready for distribution. il Is thought, this
time next year.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04
FIREMEN WANT MORE
AID FROM THE STATE

w. W. Wilson. president of the State
FiremeD 5 association, with z. special
committee composed OF one fireman from
each volunteer fire depa rtment in the
state, VIII meet the coming week for
the purpose of trying 10 obtain little
state
II is the inteution OF the state associa-
ton 10 have a measure drafted establish
Ing Il state fund for frsmen injured in
service. The blu will provide that per
cent OF all insurance premiums in cities
having fire departments he set aside for
this fund, TO be kept by the state treas
urer.
Captain Ayland of The Salt Lake fire
department and members OF other or
gani2ations OF the county have met with
the state association and are now seeking
10 enlist the aid Of the outside depart
mcnts.
The bill is TO be presented 10 the com
ing legislature.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04
MEET AND
NAME NEW OFFICERS

The Socialists OF Salt Lake held a gen
era business meeting Tuesday evening
II was decided TO organize at least one
additional branch OF the party for Salt
Lake, this TO be in the Second ward
The Socialists also arc 10 take UP a
line of investigation to ascertain how
many idle men there are in Salt Lake
with view OF obtaining municipal aid
for the destitute.
The election OF officers for the ensuing
six months resulted as follows: Organ
izer. l.. w. Coleman: recording secre-
tary. ". Nayloy; financial secretary.
George Childs, literary agent. Max Dec
zettIc.
A masquerade hall will be given soon
and Warren protest meeting has been
called, but the date was not set
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04

owners of the ST. Louis Americans. was
reelected secretary. The commission
also adopted a. new rule relative to the
abuse Of the drafting system by major
league clubs. The schedule committees
Of the National and American leagues
met and announced that while the sched-
ules for the two leagues had been prao-
tically completed. yet nothing would be
announced AT this time.
1t was said unofficiaIly. however, that
the two seasons would open on the Same
day, probably April IL II WAS also said
that the schedules as drawn were for 164
games. One other matter OF Importance
was the voting OF en- assistant TO Chair
man Hermann. The duties of this. Of
flcial who has not been named. Will be
that OF a travelling agent for the chair
man. Chairman Hermann VIII have the
naming OF this assistant.
Annual Report.
The chairmans annual report showed
that last year 1910 letters and kilograms
had been sent out and 125 findings. rul-
ings and notices had been promulgated
The report said that rule should be
adopted to prevent drafting abuses. and
the following rule was adopted:
Rule 5$-Anv major league club de-
string to draft player shall. In addition
TO complying with the requirements OF
section Z, article I, OF the national
agreement and the rules Of the national
commission. hie with the secretary OF
It's president signifying that such selec-
ton is made for the sole purpose OF Sc
curing such players service for It's own
team, and not under en- agreement or ar
ra ngement for his transfer TO another
major league team and 10 minor league
club OF higher classification than that
from which he was drafted or for his re-
turn 10 the club from which he was OBJ
taned by draft
May Impose Fine.
IF on investigation the commission
finds that such certified statement was
false, and that the system OF selection
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04

There will be no inquest into the DEAN
of Allan MacGregor. whose body Wa
found in a gravel pit at Thirteenth ave-
nue. ana II street Sunday afternoon. u.
vestigation has convinced the authorizes
that the case is one OF suicide.
DIR. Paul. city physician. who nrst -.
amined the body. said Tuesday night US
he saw no need for an inquest and ce,.
oner Harry Harper concurred N us
view.
Coroner Harper Tuesday sfien.a
opened the private letter found aI0.s
MacGregor's effects. and ADDRESSED
Horace Davis of the Montreal stsnoaia ,...
Inclosed was blank check on "sia.1 sils
Bros. bank of Salt Lake, wnich Aa.
Gregor had signed. =.
In this letter, MecGregor said t6ai ~ se
was hard hit by remorse ana W. ".
death was likely 10 come any time
inclosed ticket for jewelry ps"ne' ~
Montreal and asked Davis 10 redeem Nv
jewels and give them TO his daugnts. a.
The body of MacGrcgor remain -
ODonnen & Co.'S roo1s. bus ns.ry VIZ
buried in a day or two unless III.
advlces are received from Mon'feS''
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04
AMERICAN WINS THE
SCOTLAND MARATHON
Hans HOImer Defeats Twenty
Six Runners of Continental
and British Fame.

EDINBURGH. Scotland, Jan. Hans
Holmer the American. won the profes-
siona marathon in Powder hall grounds
today, in the record time OF 2;S2:21. de-
feating twenty-sjX runners OF continental
and British fame.
The Frcnchman Bouchard, led for
fourteen miles. running strongly 100
yards behind. The American took the
lead in the nineteenth mile and passed
Bouchard al the twentieth mile, the time
being 1:49.29. From then on 10 the IN
ish of the 20 miles and 3S5 yards, Ho-
rrer held the lead, finishing three quar-
tsrs of a milo ahead OF the Frenchman.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04
Public EvinceS Interest.

!. II. Paul. secretary OF the state d.
brary and gymnasium commission, whl-l
was created by the Legislature Two ye.5
ago, fled his report with the gUTs..
nor Monday. The report shows ia.
great interest has been taken in 10
work and that many cities, especially ~
smaller ones. have taken up the work a..
are proceeding with It. The building y
gymnasiums and the establishment Of D.
braries are the purposes Of the cor.
mission, and the people are doing ta.-
part, according 10 the report.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04
NJ 'GURR|N RETURNS
HOME FROM EAST
Says Favorable Revision of Tar
iff Will Inject New Life
Into Business.

c. H. McCiurrin. president Of the Salt
Lake Security & Trust company has re-
turned from a trip through the cast. He
left Salt Lake early in December Speak
ing OF conditions as he saw them in the
cast McCiurrin says.
81 visited Chicago. Washington. Pitts
burg. New York Philadelphia, Cleveland
and other eastern cities.
Just now business is picking UP in all
lines and money is getting easier
Il think the money stringency OF the
past few months is to be attributed large
ly TO two thjngs-thc uncertainty as 10
the revision of the tariff and the outcome
being argued before the United States
supreme court.
Uncertainty to Blame.
For few months Immediately preced-
ing the conveninE Of congress there was
so much uncertainty as TO what congress
uraly tightened. Congress had not been
In session n week however. when, in
the consideration OF the Cummins reso-
luton, which in effect was to prohibit
amendment as TO any schedule OF the
tariff bill. there was afforded an oppor-
tunity for Senators Aldrich. Hale Lodge,
Beveridge and other leaders of the SEN
ate to Indirectly express their views con-
corning the expediency of certain tarin
rcvisions, which showed a tendency TO
favor reasonable revision.
The effect Of this was instantaneous
throughout the eastern states for, imme-
dately, there were favorable signs of
activity and confidence. II is the gen
eral impression around Washington that
the tariff will be satisfactorily adjusted.
Will Inject Life
The thing OF vital Importance. how
ever, Will be the decision I'm the antitrust
cases, and while 1t would be presumptu-
GUS to predict definitely what such de-
cislon will be, ii is earnestly to be hoped
IL Will be favorable one toward abol-
fishing of trusts. IL such a decision Is
arrived at there will be injected into the
commercial industries of the country at
once Aich life as they have not expert
enced for months"
How do business conditions in Salt
Lake compare with eastern cities?" was
asked
The conditions here compare most ia
vorably with those OF the best of east
ern cities. and much better than the ma
jorty, There is every evidence of in
creasing growth for this city. and / look
for the opening OF spring to bring a
large increase in population and for real
estate TO begin to move fast
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04

} track and subpoenasd a number OF lay :.
ers and clerks TO appear before the grand
Jury tomorrow and testify regarding tle
operations in connection with ths Oral
betting system.
Results:
rirs, race. futuri,y course-Fountai ain
Square (TapIn). 9 To 10. won; Likely
Dieudonne GLASS. 2 TO |, second Wg soa
lako (Gargan), 30 to !, third, Time. l :os'
Daddy Clip, Argonaut. ketchel, Old Mex
leo and zwick finished named.
Second race three furlongs. tWo-yeat
oids-Acguin tscoville). 8 to ], won; , Eior, ,
ence s. (Pickens;. to 1, second; Hln'ri
Glass. 10 l. third Time. 50 g.. sec
onds. La Cazadora. Landtola, Dfrun;
Change OF Air. Eveiiua, Auto Girl and
Anna Schneider finished as named.
Third race. mile and twenty yards
Bonnie Bard (Pickens). TO 2 won
Michael Angelo LPltan). to l., second cor ID !;
Time. 1:i1. Eddie Graney and BUCK
thorn also ran.
Fourth race. six furlongs. Vesuyian
1andicap-Eddie Dale (Kirschbaun). .
to 3. won Pay Streak (Garner), TO :.
second: Pawhuska (GIass). 20 5. third.
Duster also ran;
Fifth race. mile and one -eighth-Cap-
tain Burnett (RiddIe) S to 1. won; Cabin
(Taplin). s TO 8. second: Sir John (Glassl,
TO l. third. Time. 153 5-5. Miami,
Sir Wesley Dovalta, Sake. Merlingo.
Belleview and J. C. Glenn finished as
named.
Sixth race. seven furlones-Little Jane
(CslassJ. Z TO !. won: Lord OF the Forest
Pickens) 3 to 2 second. Chief Desmond
(Rosen) Is to 1, third, Time. l:26 1-o.
Reene w Adena. Ph!llstlna, Novgorod
Glennadeare. Tony Faust and Wise Child
finished as named.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04

1t is quite likely that after Lillian
Russell is seen here this week at the
Salt Lake theater In her present comedy
success. I'm Search OF a Sinner" she
fore visiting Salt Lake again. The pres
ent plan of Miss Russell and her manager.
Joseph Brooks. contemplates a tour OF
Australia, the Philippines and other orr
Suez canal, with summer or fall en-
gagement in London prior to her return
10 New York for the regular season. II
the tour Is not made this year il will
surely be made the year following
There will be two performances OF
The kissing Girl, at the Colonial to-
agreeing unanimously that this is one ne
of the best musical operas seen in Salt
Lake for some time are following in
the footsteps Of the press Of every other
city where Tho kissing Girl has played
this year. The cast Is excellent. the mu-
sic entertaining, and tie staging superb
There will be . matinee this afternoon
at 2:lo,
The Kajah's Daughter" which VIII
lard Mack. Maudc Leone and COMPANY
are presenting al the new Revler theater
pany opportunity to do some splendid
work. Packed houses greet every per-
formsnce. There will be a matinee this
afternoon and the play will run the week
Uniforms and gowns. clanking swords
and jnglDg spurs. the swirl OF fast
moving action and the graces and courie-
sies OF kingly court-all of il twisted
and turned into an absorbing story that
gets ones attention and hangs on for
dear life till the final curtain-is Anthony
Hopes Prisoner of Ienda." II is at the
Garrlck this week.
At the Orpbeum the great Asahi as
sisted by a quintet OF Japanese. presents
an act that IL said to far excel any ex-
hbition OF its kind that has ever MI
grated from the ''Flowery Kingdom -
They perform some wonderfully clever
stunts in magic. but the greatest feature
OF the act is the Human Fountain" "A
spectacular bit of work in which Asahi
has the ability 10 cause a stream OF water
TO spout up almost anywhere from his
fan. any part Of the floor. from the head
hands and feet Of the other members Of
the troupe, or any other place AT which
he points.
Madame X" which Henry w, Saw
age Will present at the Colonial next
Monday for three days engagement
both in theme and development is far
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04
Race on Roller Skates.

this evening couple race for the cham.
pionship Of the state will be run be =
tween Miss Effic Chatterton. with Fen
ME Pepper and j. Keller. The distance
will be one mile. Miss Chalterton and
Hardy have held the title Tor more than
three years. but the challenging couple
have many friends who believe they VIII
defeat the champions. On Friday even
ing the rink will be turned over TO the
y NJ, {. ~, when special music and an
proEramme will be rendered
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04
Gawan Goes to Janan.

Frank Gawan, manager for F, J. Moran
contractor. will leave this "wednesday
afternoon for a three months vacation
trip. GaWan will 90 first TO San Fran
cisco and then take a steamer for Homo
lulu where he VIII spend a week or two
after which he will go 10 Japan for a
stay Of at least a month. This will be
the first real vacation trip that Gawan
has taken in many years and friends hope
that he will return improved IN health
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04
BURGLARS GET AWAY
WITH FOUNTAIN PENS

Ten dozen fountain pens. large as
sortment OF Salt Lake City souvenirs
SIS In stamps and So in cash were stolen
Monday night from the store Of the Des-
eret Sunday School union. ~ East South
Temple street The total value OF the
goods secured is estimated at from $3.50
40 s200.
IN their selection OF the pens the
thieves showed taste. picking out only
the more costly goods. Entrance to ,the
store was gained through a rear window
The burglars left no cIew that tlne-tietec-
lives have been ablc to find.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-04
Club Presents "Conege chums. !"

For the purpose OF securing funds to
further the social activities of the Miller
ward. members OF the Farmers Ward
Dramatic club presented college
ChumS. a comedy in three acts. be-
fore a crowded house In the Miller ward
hall Tuesday evening. In the intermis-
sions appropriate music was rendered
Ernest Lancton was the youthful stage
director. Members OF the cast were. l..
Langton. Lester Gabbott. Shirley Win
der William Corpick, Percy Rock Clar-
ence Quigley William Woiscphomc, Vera
Nciler and GladNs QuaNle,