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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-14
NIXON ADMITS THAT
He ASSISTED GIRL
Nevadan Is Mysterious Western
Senator" Who Helped
Lillian Graham.
Special to The Tribune.

special 10 Inc 'IrlDGne.
NEW YORK. June 13.-George S
Nixon United States senator from Ne
vada, is the mysterious western senator
who. while in Paris. befriended Miss Lii
Han Graham, the show girl. who shot w
Z. Stokes. millionaire hotel man
Senator Nixon offers the following ex-
PLANTATION OF his acquaintance with Miss
Graham. TO whom Stokes now admits
that he wrote number OF letters during
the past few years for the return OF
which the hotel man claims she demand ed
S25 900
II met Miss Graham about two years
Nixon. Al that time She was studying
music and knew her music teacher very
well. She was living with an elderly
woman and her daughter. I became ac-
qualnted with her and with many other
students there, as often happens abroad.
She told me her sister: Mrs. Singleton
of Los Angeles, was paying her tuition
recognized Mr. Singleton as a western
mine owner
Her music teacher praised her prog
ress and predicted great future for her.
After my return To this country she
wrote TO me saying that her sister had
met with financial reverses and was no
longer able TO furnish the money To en-
able her to continue her music lessons
Miss Graham asked me II I would aid
her 10 the extent of loaninG her 1000
francs. | have always aided boys and
girls to attain an education. and as Miss
Graham was related To n friend of mine
and as her music teacher was my friend
| instructed my secretary to send 5000 no
her. have never heard from her since
then
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Continued On Page Three.
TELEGRAPH WAR TO
BE BY TELEPHONE
Salt Lake City to Get Service First
as Result of Strenuous
Competition.
Special TO The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune.
NEW YORK, June 13.-That the war
which has been declared by the Postal
Telegraph company against the Ameri-
can Telegraph and Telephone company.
which now owns the Western Union,
would be extended TO this city as soon
AS possible, was not denied at the Postal
executive offices today.
The declaration was made when the
Postal company announced that. as a re
suit of experiments which had just been
completed between Salt Lake City and
Reno New. and between the latter city
and San Francisco. It would enter the
telephone field using It's trunk lines for
carrying telephone messages.
Salt Lake City is to get the new tele-
phone service first and II is expected that
IL Will reach the great northwest by the
way OF San Francisco. Billings and Great
Falls. Mont. 4 business rate OF from
SIS TO $50 and a residence rate OF from
$l5 10 $40 a year will be charged FOR this
service, which viii he operated with au-
iomatiC Instruments.
The Postal has put into operation be-
tween Salt Lake City and San Francisco
two new lines which cost s.. 600. 900. The
wires are no thicker than q lead pencil
and weigh tS6 pounds to the mile Instead
OF 21o and 500 pounds. the standard
weights heretofore. This new wire IS
eventually to suppant the lighter size
on all trunk lines OF the Postal system
and as mileage is Increased the Postal
operations In the telephone field Is 10 ex-
tend In pace
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-14
Modest About Achievements,

II was in Mr., Smiths special car. en-
route TO Saltair Beach, that The Tribune
reporter chatted with the "Borax king
as he was en- route TO the resort as the
guest Of Senator Kearns, who had at
noon entertained Mr.. Smith and party
at the Country club.
Reticent. but always good natured. Mr..
Smith parried the first few questions.
oh. / don't care to talk abotu my
self. or my rise from poverty. or my
life's career" he said Get some one
who knows me to talk; my secretary
might talk YOU to death, or II you must
have story draw on your imagina
tion."
gray eyes OF the speaker a CLEAN that
said he was only Joking, and the news
paper man did not become discouraged.
After he had lighted II big cigar, Mr.,
Smith leaned back in an easy chair and
said:
We'll, ! have spent the winter at my
Oakland home. and am on my way 10
my summer home at Shelter Island, n.
\. What else do you want To know"
What can YOU say regarding your
mining Investments in Nevada?''
Senator kearns says I am at the head
of the HalifaN-Tonopah. so I guess I
must be, ! am also president of the
West End Mining company. another big
concern operating In the, same locality
How about the others"
Now, don't ask me about the smaller
there ire so many of them
that / cannot recall their names"
Mr.. Smith, who does not appear TO be
toned as 10 the period of his business
~
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-14
PROJECT A FACT.
Proposed Road Would Tap Rich Country
and Shorten Distance

Mr.. MacVichie is at present i'll Ne
vada, but will return to Salt Lake to-
day. Associates OF Mr MacFichie said
last night that while they were not fa-
mliar with all of the details OF the new
railroad or with the latest developments
proposed railroad would be financed and
that construction work would begin
within "A year
The road as contemplated runs from
Winnemucca. New, to Caldwell Ida. a
distance of 260 miles. .Winnemucca is on
the Southern Pacific and Caldwell is on
the Oregon Short Line. The prospec-
tive railroad taps the rich Quinn river
valley country in southern Idaho. which
Is declared to he one OF the richest farm
Ing sections in the world.
The connecting road proposed by Mr.
MacNichie has transcontlnenial i'm
portance in that IL cuts off a great dis
lance on the trip across country over the
northern lines. 1t IS estimated that the
new road will save from twenty-four TO
fornia points via the Great Northern.
Northern Pacific or Milwaukee.
Prominent Utah. Nevada and Idaho
men are associated with Mr. MacV!chIe
in his enterprise. While IL Is understood
that neither the Southern Pacific nor
the Short Line railroads are financially
interested in the project. 1t is said that
both OF these railroads are giving their
moral support to the proposed new road.
The Ellison Ranching company owns
several thousand acres along the right
of-Way OF the proposed road and is.
therefore. interested In the outcome of
the road. Some confirma ton was given
the report that the Mormon church was
planning q colonization scheme in con-
nection with the new road and that eff
mon farmers to take up land In that
section OF Idaho.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-14
BATTLESHIP HEROES
REWARDED BY TAFT
Six Men of the North Dakota Are
Recognized for Their Bravery
at Time of Explosion.

WASHINGTON, June 13,-The cabinet
was kept waiting today while President
TAFT, as commander-in-ch OF the navy
paid tribute TO six enlistcd men.
In the presence OF Secretary of the
Navy Meyer and Captain Wiley OF the
battleshp North Dakota. the president
presented the men with medals of honor.
the highest distinction the government
can bestow. The president spoke in
praise OF their heroic deeds, when on
September s, 1910 oil fuel explosion
on the North Dakota killed three men,
put in jeopardy the lives OF scores OF 9TH
ere and placed the battleship itself in
danger,
Thomas Stanton and Karl Westa chief
machinists mates; Patrick Reid and .Au-
gust HoltZ, chief water tenders: Charles
c. Roberts, machinist's mate. first class,
and Harry Lipscomb, water tender, made
up the honored half dozen. These men
waded In water up TO their waists, In
dense smoke. unbearable lIeat, and fthe
fumes Of burning oil and gas and steam.
TO rescue their comrades and 10 prevent
other explosions In addition 10 the
medals OF honor, gratuity OF 500 was
given 10 each man.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-14
RAILROAD PROJECT IN
QU||v|V RIVER VALLEY
Proposed Line to Be Built From
Winnemucea, New, to
Caldwell, Ida.
D. M'VICHIE is PROMOTER
New Road Taps One of Richest
Farming Sections in
the State.
M'VICHIE IS PROMOTER
Special 10 The Tribune


RENO. New, June l3.-For some weeks
past there has been a quiet movement
on foot looking TO the construction of a
railroad from Winnemucca. New. through
the Quinn river valley TO Caldwell. Ida.
Prominent railroad officials say that the
line will undoubtedly be commenced
within a year. and that while the South
ern Pacific was not the promoter. ii
would he very close TO the project. 1t
also was stated that the bulk OF the
money for the undertaking would be
furnished by the Mormon church, which
was arranging 10 colonize the entire
Quinn river valley
E. p. Ellison. president of the Ellison
Ranching company of Layton, Utah,
when asked for confirmation said:
Il understand that Duncan MacEichie
has been engaged for some time past in
promoting a railroad from Winnemucca
through the Quinn river valley and that
he now states lie has the bonds prac-
rically all disposed OF. Whether or not
the Mormon church or the Southern Pa
ciflc railroad will be Interested in the
venture I am not in position TO state
In regard to colonZng, there Will be
nothing done this year. We will, short
ly begin experimenting for artesan wa
ter and, in addition, will construct reser-
voirs for the conservation of waste spring
waters. BY another season we expect to
be In a position to supply water for lr-
rigation purposes to the owners of land
but shall make no distinction between
Mormon and Gentle"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-14
Business Epigran1s of
"Bor0x" Smith

At no time in the history of the
United States have the opportunities
for the young man of talent, ability
and training been so great as they
are today.
The natural resources of this
country are by no means developed,
and there is the same opportunity
and need for great combinations of
capital to secure this development
as there was twenty or thirty years
ago.
The demands and desires OF peo-
pie have grown beyond their earn
ing capacity, This largely explains
why the man on a moderate salary
complains about hard times.
. Don t talk to me about the money
situation. I am not Wall street
man.
am Republican, but the Demo
Gratis are going to be heard from in
the next presidential campaign. If
the Democrats don It look out they
will have Bryan on their hands
again.
Nevada is a country Of wonderful
resources. It will continue for gen.
erations to contribute to the wealth
of the world.
This is the first time in fifteen
or more years that have had all op-
portunity of studying Salt Lake City.
Your growth has been wonderful,
but it is insignificant compared with
what you should now make in the
same length of time.-F. M. (BO-
RAX) SMITH,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-14
TALKS
WRITTEN By
ALlAM c. FREEMAN

Fho can doubt the POW
EOF A NEWSPAPER
2 a newspaper with a
'paratively small circula-
an a large community?
recent example of this
'er was furnished in New
Z when THE EVENING
. conducted a MODI-
. MARATHON race, in
|ch 1918 contestants took
|ne facts about this race
g not printed in any 9th
'ewspaper but The Even
Mail.
GAYNOR gave
race his sanction and the
Continued on Page -Four.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-14
Famous Westerner Dis
cusses Variety of Timely
Topics in Characteris-
tic Manner.
SAYS OPPORTUNITIES
GREATER THAN EVER
Says Peoples Desires Out
strip Earning Power;
Continues on His
Way East.

tn ORAX KING" mining magnate,
% unassuming and unaffected. en-
ID loving lie as man an, should ls
health. a charming wife, beau
tiful children and great riches F. NJ
(Borax) Smith spent yesterday In Salt
Lake. the guest OF former u 3 Senator
Thomas Kearps. with whom he is asso
ciated in mining enterprises in Nevada,
Mr.. Smith, who is en- route from his
winter home In Oakland, Cal, to his
summer home at Shelter Island, n Y.
is travelling In his private car "Houoli.
and is accompanied by Mrs, Smith, his
Dorothy and Mildred Alberta, Mrs Ellis,
Mrs. Smiths mother. and Malcolm Mac
Donald, mining expert, and his private
secretary.
nation OF the qualities that make UP
men who accomplish things. He does
not assume airs. yet there is something
in his poise and walk to attract the at
tention OF the observer He does not
like to talk about himself. yet when
without hesitation or qualification re-
garding subjects with which he deems
himself familiar, and II he does not know
he tells YOU so. and without the least
says "Next?' In the midst OF y serious
discussion he stops TO exchange a pleas
antry with a passing friend. to fondle
one of his children, or TO reply to some
subject in hand, He is many-sided, but
having risen through his own energy.
ability and perseverance from the ranks
to place among those who can, II they
VIII. play with fortunes. stu retains his
sympathy for the less fortunate. speak
ing OF the investment OF millions with
less concern than of the problems that
confront the average wage Garner.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-14

VA ASHINGTON, June ia re
NM ductlon of the sugar bill o.
w the American people was pre-
dicted today by Erwin T.. AT
gins head of the American Sugar Re
the reduction of the tariff on raw sugar
IN testimony he gave to the house spe
clal sugar committee.
PuttinG raw sugar on the free list
however, he said. would result in driv.
ing many sugar beet producers i'm the
UNITED States out of business. Repre-.
sentative Madison of Kansas sought to
induce the witness TO fix a point to
which the duty might safely be re.
duced He declined.
Inc tarlff discussion occurred In con.
neetlon with testimony regarding the
prices of sugar. about which Mr. At
klns testified practically all day. At
the conclusion of the session Chairman
Hardwick announced the committee TO.
morrow would hear Charles r Heike.
former secretary of the American Su.
gar Refining company.
The committee sought TO find out if
the retineries sold refined sugar any
cheaper as result of the cheapness of
the Cuban sugar crop Mr. Atkins was
not sure and will file a statement Gov.
ering the point
Review of Sugar Prices.
Chairman Hardwick took the witness
through lengthy review of sugar
prices. Mr.. Atkins said the differences
between the cost ef the raw sugar and
the selling. price of refined sugar left
the refiners at present SO cents hun
dred pounds to cover the cost of rein.
ing and profits. This difference was
nnlN =
In 1883, after the merger resulting in
the origin of the American Sugar com,
pany. the difference rose to $l.25.
Not so many Sellers suggested
Mr.. Hardwick. Probably some had
gone out of business -
Some replied Mr., Atkins. lacon-
lcally. In 1890, the difference dropped
to ~ cents
That drop was due to competit ion
with the Pennsylvania refneries, WASH 4
it?'' asked Mr.. Hardwick.
Probably was the response.
In 1892 the amount claimed by the
rehners as profit, it was shown, had
risen to Sl03, Mr.. Hardwick asked
If the Pennsylvania refneries were stil
NO" responded Mr.. Atkins
The reduction of the differential to
30 cents in 1899 was explained as prob
ably due to trade war between the
American Sugar Refining company and
the Arbuckle rcfineries.
When, in 1900 the differential rose
to 75 cents, the witness agreed that
it might have been that President Have.
meyer of the American and the Ar
buckles had reached an agreement
Owned by American.
Questioned by Representative Malby
of New York, the witness said that 50
per cent of the Western Sugar Refn-
ing company in California was owned
by the American Sugar Refining com
pany, while the Spreckcls family owned
the other 50 per cent. The American
also owned, Mr.. Atkins said, 40 per
cent in the Alameda Sugar Refining
What the purpose of the
purchase of this stock was Mr.. Atkins
was unable to tell the committee.
"Do you have any understanding
that there should be no competition7'
asked Mr., Malby.
$50 far as my knowledge goes, there
is not the slightest.
Mr.. Malby sought light on the meth
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-14
Gayley on Stand,

The assertion that the formation OF the
United States Steel corporation in 1901
put an end to pools and agreements In the
Industry was made by James Gayley
former vice president OF the corporation
today In the house "steel trust" investi-
eating committee
Mr. Gayley In telling of conditions eX-
listing before that date denied that COM
bination or agreements existed IN the
steel trade today. Although at first on
posed 10 the plan, he now thoroughly ap-
proved the understandings reached be-
tween steel manufa cturers at the con-
ference dinners. inaugurated by E. H.
Cary head OF the corporation
Mr.. Gayley said that prior 10 1901 there
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-14
Visiting Thousands Welcome.

Early IN the morning special trains ar
rived from the north and the south
bringing numerous bands OF Commercial
Travellers and others bent upon partici-
patlng in the great celebration and fes-
tive gathering that comes but once n yea,.
TO the beaming hand grip men whose vo-
cation carries them far and vice and
whose homes are made wherever they go
BY 10 o'clock thousands had arrived each
clad In the garb OF his respective coun-
Gil adoption, and each bearing that mar
ve!ous smile that captivates in business
as we'll as social pursuits. II was TO be
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-14
b Of Williams.

ing a few words OF his own re-
|ng the wood pulp provision, Mr..
ms said:
~ government attempts TO meet the
Ion by giving free entry TO wood
paper or board as an inducement
'e lifting of the Canadian restric-
py The provinces. 1t seems to me
eyident that that Is the only way
u1ch the lifting of the restrictions
+Poftatlons OF the raw materials
<auada can be secured. Our manu-
[ers cannot get their spruce from
@A on any other plan. II seems
|!y evident that the Root amendment
|cxeat The purposes OF both govern
although In language IL pretends
I'VE 10 execute that purpose
print paper and wood pulp made
q wood In provinces which have re-
y Inc restriction is permitted to
an free to us. while the duty re-
on print paper and wood pulp and
Hoo@ made out OF Canadian wood
[oylnces which have retained the
'cnou, then ii is evident that it be-
20 the Immediate interest Of the
end wood pulp and paper people
'panh 10 bring 10 bear every induce
On lie provinces not removing
,E1ons TO get them 10 remove the
.Sppns. thus benefiting our con-
|-s ana our manufacturers Of pa
wlitams declared himself to be
Dig OF the amendments that were
~ III committee, If offered as orig
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-14
sident Taft's Pet Meas
|e Is at Last Launched
Upon a Stormy
Voyage.
ca OPPOSITION
AROUSED BY BILL
|iams, Stone, La Toilette
Id Others Are Heard
in Opposition to
the Bill.

: ~AsHINGTON. June 13.-The bat
II tie lines on the Canadian re-
ciprocity agreement We're
squarely drawn In the senate
today when. in accordance with
1uent, Chairman Penrose OF the
Lee committee reported the bill with
recommendation. Favorable and adj
Views were presented BY senators.
The way was cleared for the long
0f discussion in open session.
<<rs, McCumber and LaFollette sub
n reports outlining their Individual
against reciprocity. and Mr.. Will
pFesented the views of himself and
81. Stone and Kern favorable TO the
ure. The debate will begin tomor-
VIth speeches in opposition to the
ty Senators Curtis and McCumber
exchange OF views on the bills
foneral.
DIXON expressed surprise and re-
that the committee had not been
70 bring in Il recommendation for
|uinst the bill.
|otor Hepburn stated the facts re-
uf the motion In committee 10 re-
odvefsely. He said that he had
lost by a tie vote OF TO I, thus
flng an opposing report impossible.
7f the same time approaching very
10 one.
Gore introduced an amendment
n would place Canadian flour.
and agricultural implements on
he list. but said he would not press
|rovision 81 il became evident that
option would impcril the bill.
PEN l want two Things / want both,
~ can't get both. then I want the
an get" Mr.. Williams said. Not
~ true that ] would. as original
lions. favor most OF the amend
offcred, but / could easily write
several hundred others that Il
Ike TO put on the statute books.
|n4 the burden of taxation on the
-Bat | see no particular sense
rueiTlg 10 shoot a rattlesnake be-
cannot at the same time shoot
1aconda- This Is especially true IL
nnconda is not within effective gun
eWilliamss report was one of
Br presenting various views on the
petty bill. The majority report was
7nmittai-neither for or against.
prs Williams. Stone and Kern
In urging the acceptance of the
1fhout amendment, while Senators
Illette and McCumber presented re-
In opposition 10 the measure
WILLIAMS. In writing the report.
Especial attention 10 the portion Of
|ent Tafts Chicago speech dealing
wood pulp as expressive Of his
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-14

a day OF joy and festive carnival. The
visitors were intent upon It. The city
had planned Tor II. Neither were disap-
pointed.
AS the members OF tho different coun-
ellis alighted from the incoming trains
they were met by John w. F. Myers
order. and his assisting aides on pro-
gramme and parade. comprising r. A.
Rose. c. E. Faulkner, y. a. Gay, O. A.
BuscbJost. w. A: Turner. Il. c. Olsen,
Sig. kohn. William Douglas W. ~
Brown. John W. Scowcraft and George
w, Driver The retiring and newly
elected officers OF the grand council also
Joined In this reception. The councils
were then gathered together and turned
over To E C. Olsen. grand marshal of
the parade. who. with the assistance of
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-14
Kellogg Is Firm.

There has been a good deal said,
Kellogg told the committee about my
connection with the government and with
The steel corpora tion. To commence WIN,
1 have no apologies to make have ex-
planned 10 this committee my service with
these subsidiary companies to the steel
corporation, They were purely local.
Ihey did not concern the steel corpora :
ton as an organization. Just prior to
l9O0. l argued some mineral rights cases
IN Minnesota and presented bill for SIS =
oo" This, / believe. was approved by the
steel corporation, In 1907.
Since 1907. ! have given my time to
the government in the Standard Oil and
a few other cases until they were con-
cluded and have not done any other
business. My firm has still continued as
counsel for these roads and both ms firm
and myself are taking all the legitimate
business we Gun get.
Il have no apology to make to the
American people for appearing for any
corporation or individual. ! have never
advised the organization of any corpora
ton. or the operation OF any corpora ton
under the Sherman law I wish 10 make
this statement as broad as possible
Mr. Kellogg testified there was nothing
concerning his relations with the steel
trust railroad companies In Minnesota
that he would not disclose TO the COM
mittee.