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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
SARAH NJ. CANNON
CALLED BY DEATH
Wife of Prominent Church.
man, Widely Known for
High Ideals.

Death called Mrs. Sarah NJ Cannon
wife Of Angus NJ. Cannon, former presi-
dent Of Salt Lake stake in the Mormon
church. at her home In Forest Dale carly
yesterday morning. Mrs. Cannon would
have been eichty-four years old next
July. ana the greater part of her long
span OF life was spent in Utah,
The end had been expected for several
days, the aged woman having entered
into an inevitable decline three weeks
ago. Death was due to the inhrmities
Of advanced years, though She retained
fun possession Of her mental powers un
I'll few hours before the end. About
her bedside were many of her immedi =
ale family.
Mrs. Cannon was born in Centerville,
Del, July 81, 1873. With her parents
and brothers and sisters she came TO
Utah in one OF the hand cart companies
that arrived in the valley in 1857. \
year later she married Angus NJ. Can
non and lived with him in Salt Lake for
the next three years.
When the church leaders decided TO
send out parties to settle southern Utah
Mr. and Mrs. Cannon accompanied the
party that made its way into what is
now Washington county, and founded
st. George OF which town angus N'
Cannon was the first mayor. The fam
lily lived there until 1887, and then re-
turned to Salt Lake.
Mrs. Cannon WAS the mother OF six
children. two OF whom died in infancy
The surviving children are George NJ,
Cannon. the Well.knowp real estate deal
er; John NJ Cannon, also Of salt Lake /;
Mrs. Lconors G. Stewart, wife of Bar
srd j. Stewart, and Miss Anna NJ Can
non. who cared for her mother for many
years and WAS in constant attendance
during the last illness,
Mrs. Cannon was known throughout
the state as a woman OF generous m
pulses. big ideals and OF many virtues.
During her earlier years she was prom
incnt in the pioneer development OF The
state, and took an active interest IN tho
work OF the church 10 which she held
allegiance. She was noted for her active
sympathy for those In distress. and for
her readiness TO assist in all works OF
charity. Devoted to her home duties AS
well as to larger interests. she lived life
that brought to her The respect and love
or hundreds Of friends and the kind re-
gard OF the community.
The funeral Will bc held from the For
est Dale meeting house Friday at p. m.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
MRS. AUGUSTA d. WE
LAID AT FINAL r

Funeral services for Mrs AuSul
Webb were held at 2:S0 o'clock yesi
afternoon from the residence OF
James *. Shaw. $40 East Second
street, Interment being in the
plot at Mt. Oliyet cemetery:
Mrs. Webb was born In New y
shire Ia the year 1896. but reside
many years at Dcs moInes. Ia =
the past fourteen years s'oe spent
of the winters at san Diego. Cst
summers being passed with. her a
ter. Mrs. James *. Shaw, in this
More than q year ago she settiso
permanently with Mrs. Shaw am
maincd ~ the Shaw home uD 10 tnc
Of her death.
Yesterday afternoons services
conducted by readers from tae Cnr
Science church. Henry Te9sdale ano
Nina Page officiating. Mrs. Emli}
yer sang two solos. being accomp
by Mrs. l.. n, Burk. pianist. me
bearers were Arthur Graham, y. a.
loo. k. Dresser. T.. j. Mllligan. Nv
kins. l.. II. Burl, Eber W. llall ~
the funeral arrangements IN charzr'
s large number OF friends oI
Webb were present at the SerVlc51
at the interment ceremonies at mh
vet.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
ERICk G.. BRANBORG
IS AT FINAL REST

MANY friends of Erick g. Branborc,
one of the victims Of the snowsiidc 81
tho Tar Baby mine In Big COTTONWOOD
cannon last week. gathered at tho s. NJ.
raylo- x TO. funeral chapel YESTERDAY
afternoon at . O'Clock tu pay respects
10 mis- memory.
The Rev Peter \ Simul>in conducted
the services and Paid the spoken tributes
over the bier Horace y. Ensign sang
several solos. The services were simple.
Burial was in Ait. Oljvet cemetery.
Erick =. BIanborg was a native of
sweden and WAS JS years OF age. He
three cabins in Zig Cottonwood canyon
were known 20 all wayfsrcrs i'm shat re-
CioD aud were always Upcn with hospital
itY TO bclatcd travellers.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
BOOST" SLOGAN M
REALTY ASsOC|ATI0|
Meeting Held With Newsnan.
Men to Determine on Linz
of Action.
VIEWS ARE EXCHANGE
Committee TO Be Named
Confer With Press on Mat,
ters of Publicity.

He wh" is boostlnss, let him bs
speechless
United. Systematic aud efficient A.
highest degree Is 10 be tile prornu,sa
of the doctrine OF boost for Utah.
For such is the doctrine nut for,,,
the Salt Lake Real Estate assocIatlo,
n meeting held yesterday afternoo,,
the Commercial club. "a
This was a meeting OF the assoc,s
1T which representatives Of the fo,,r
Lake daily newspapers were greats.
ncwspapcrwcu who were present ana.
addressed the association were n
Whitney. general manager OF the !
crct News: Frank =. Gallagher. mn,
ing editor OF The Tribune; Georce
Hale. business manager of the Hey
| Republican. Edward \. Vandeve,
| managing editor Of the Telegram. =
After a thorough discussion, Chat
Charles Tying was empowered bv ire
SoC!ation to appoint ComnIttee ~
| members to confer with members of
| local newspaper Duhlishers' assoeIn
upon all matters OF publicity sffectlno
| interests Of the state. Chairman
requested and was given time to d
his selections. and he viii announce
| committee In a day or two
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
GEM THIEVES AGAIN
GET RICH PLUM

The diamond thieves 'or WHOM u
lice have been searching. efecutos
other successful Coup 1uesdaV
when they entered the bone ot ~
@. WoodhurSt. go East tlitn
eII-, i'm tho house. amounting IN VA
approximately $500.
Entrance vas gained nv nsene
pass key during The absence OF tne
ily. and 10 clever]y was fne hous9
sacked that the robbery was no'
covered until YESTERDAY morninEcr
nil previolIs house r>bberics OF
dato, the thieves took only teweht
articles of uncommon value.
Among the articles stolen We're
et. with eight diamond chips lnouns,
the back: heavy gold cham, ino.
WITH eight amethysts, one goId wv
Win five opals; one gold ring, SET
two opals. and four rubIes ana
yOld bracelet.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
DAUGHTER OF DAVID
M'kENZIE IS DEAD

Mrs. Christina Mckenzie I.lughiin
daughter " David Mckenzie who died
last Sunday. and wife ot Frank J. Laugh
lin, died at o'clock last night OF paraly-
sis after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Laughin was 81 years old Shc
was born in salt Lake City February II.
1875. and had spent the greater part ui
her life here. Besides her husband she
liz survived by tho following brothers and
sisters: David Mckenzie. Jr.. Brigham
Mckenzie, William Mckenzie Ned Nc
kcnzic, Mrs. Julia McCarroli Mrs r. g.
Ferguson and Miss Mary Mckenzie, all
OF Salt Lake
Funeral arrangements will bc announced
later.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
LADIES' AUXILIARY
SELECTS OFFICERS

Officers for the ensuing year %cic 'aSl
night elected br tho Ladies aUNiliary to
the Veteran Firemen's association.
The meeting was held 3t the residence
Of Mrs ". T.. Burns. 661 South West
Temple street. therc being q good attend
arcc OF members OF the auxiliary asso-
citation. The officers elected were Ellcnor
S. Burns. president: Edith CardTci. virc
president: Ayida H. odd. secretary; Mar
garet T. Martin. treasurcr.
After the business OF the session was
,Fausacted the members OF tho AUXILIARY
turned the meeting into an enjoyable
social, refreshments loasts and general
chat rounding ont a thoroughly pleasant
evening.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
Another Suggestion.

A committee Of three. consisting
II Parsons. V. \. Bcttlvon and
Carlquist, was named to inyestlgat
proposal OF the city commission to q
street rental To all wholesale firm
sirinG 20 cross any portion OF the 81
Of the city with their lracEagc 10
houses near the railroads.
AS soon as Chairman Tyng shall
named his publicity committee. an
meeting with representative of al
newspapers In this city will be ARA
at which n boost programme for ut
10 be outlined and reported 10 the
ciation
There will he another meeting d
association held at the Commercial
next Wednesday afternoon, IL belni
sired TO shift the biweckly gatbf
TO come regularly from that day fdn
in order TO prevent conflict with.
mitTee meetings oi the Commercial'
upon which several members Of "a
sociation are required 10 attend.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
COLORED MAN IS HURT
IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT

Tveuty-six stitches were required to
close the deep cut on the right arm OF
Bert Conse 81 colorcd man aged 60
years. who was injured in runaway at
Third South and Second West streets
yesterday Doon
Consei drives wagon for the Nc
Cunahy-Luce Lumber company. His team
took fright and ran away. Crnsel Tas
thrown violently from his seat and the
rear wheels passed over his arm. cutting
tho flesh as though a knife had done II.
lie was taken 10 the emergency hospi-
tai. where Dr. II. 2. Sprasue closed the
wound and later he was taken 10 his
home. zoo GTaber avenue.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
Unity Of Action Needed.

II was agreed that in order effecf
TO promote the best interests OF the
tlr" state IN every department OF n
ity there must be unity of action 4,
tween 1l associations and the neu
pcrs. To that end. the real estate
Of this city have determined 10
into this cooperative plan. EVery
thing that can be said and done IN
half of the state is 20 be promoted
spirit OF unity and by combination Q
fort for I'tah's welfare,
Added To this special business WA
appointment Of a committee OF
members OF the association 10 invest
and report upon the claims of Forest'
70 admission as a part OF the nninic
jty of Salt Lake. This committee Is.
posed Of III. 5. Anderson, V 4. Eetf
and c. III. Carlduist
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
WILL MEET TOMORROW

Tomorrow night i'm the Hooper build =
ing there Is to Ue meeting OF the spe-
clsl committee OF thlrty-one Derrccre $
appointed by the salt Lake county com
mittcc
AT this meetlng reports arc expect ed
from the members concerning the state
Or rank and hle feeling I'm the country,
as a preliminary move 10 thorough or
zanization OF the forces i'm salt Lake
county for tho approaching campaign.
Chairman Joseph y. Young has also eX =
tended an invitation 10 all Interested
Democrats To join their fellow pariisars
In this gathering
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
COMPAN'
AGAIN GIVEN HEANI

The PROMOTERS of the Salt Lake
Valley In,erurban Railroad conpsn. conp.,,;1
again Yesterday win tnc 1870
ut1iIyjries NH Thc company already has =, =
Ire club TO give It's suppor, TO sne =. =
cations now before The city ce.nuf cnis n
ers Tor n franchise 10 enter Ssar,i< Sa h
and yastnrjov's session was priinatit.
ibe nIirpose OF explaining moro !" r
the intcr,Than ,pr2Jc a.
.Tohn Evans. Prof. j. ~; ND oI
q. Whitmorc. J. :. Mci'''"
the COMPANY
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
Discussing Programme.

\ composition programme VIII proh-
ably be drawn up and all details ar
ranged for the campaign before the win
ter IL over. The date upon which the
campaign will end and the prizes be
awarded has not yet been definitely dc
cldcd upon The bureau appropriated ed
an additional $50 to the prize fund.
which is thereby swelled To total OF
$3.50 on hand. When the cts commits
sioncrs are approached for All appropris :
tlou IL is expected that tho amount Will
be doubled.
AZ Yesterdays session proposition
was submitted favoring the Incorporation
OF tho bureau. After some discussion or
the subject the matter was referred 10
q subcommittee headed by Frank j.
C;ustin, for investi igatlon and rccommen-
a.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
Not Asking Aid.

I'VE arc not asking aid from the GOV
eminent 10 establish Our Information bu-
resu in New York. We are COINS TO foot
tho bill OF establishment and nainten-
ance ourselves What we want Is 10
have In tho United states headquarters
10 which application for accurate lnfor-
alton NAV be made and promptly met.
We want To correct wrong Impressions
and 10 disseminate useful and accurate
knowledge concerning the actual condi-
lions that prevail i'm the islands.
There has been great deal OF mis-
representa- tiou and mlsinformation con-
corning the Philippines spread broadcast Il
throughout this country, Far from being
burden 10 the United States the Islands 3
have not cost this government cent
since the year 1901. The Philippine
islands constitute the greatest asset
among tie colonies belonging To this
country. They form the gateway 10 the
orient In a short time the city OF
Manila viii become tho greatest com
mcrcial center In That part OF the globe.
And this business prominence Is com
ing al time when thIs country needs
convenient access io all tho markets Of
Inc world. In themselves the Philippines
viii prove 10 he valuable market for
products of the United states. Their i'm
rOrtance In titls respect has not yet be-
gun 10 be realized here
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
New Company Enters Utah.

Another insurance company WAS sd
nit ted 10 do business In this state ve.s-
ierday. when Willard Done state insur-
ancc commissioner. approved the appli-
-sfiou Of the German American Indem
nifty company uf Denver. The company
was incorporst led December 90. 1910. bnt
did not beg'u its active business career
mill January . last. The company - IN
cprrorat"d - 100000. The officers arc
=, c. Harrcl. president: NJ. -. Brown.
s..creisiN. and : y. Mitchell. treasurer.
ali ot DegycT.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
China Great Market.

"Chna is only just beginning to
awaken from lsthargy which has eX-
i@uded over centuries. The Chinese are
a mighty people There are i00. .000, 00O
Of them 10 consume our goods ii we can
get them into their markets with proper
facility. China, Japan. India and Aus
tralia arc today buying $500. 000, 900 worth
Of imported manufactures and products
annually. Out OF this vast total United
states business houses get but per
cent.
Within radius or 1900 miles around
the city OF Manila live peoples consttut-
Ing half The population OF the world IT
Is certainly worth our while 10 make of
that city great supply center for this
great population. and that We are de-
iermined 10 do. This is an ideal dstrib-
ming point. We want 10 get manufac-
turerS and merchants of the United
States interested In this proposition. with
au idea OF inducing them 10 establish
their wholesale distributing depots al
that pUint.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
Commercial Club Publicity
Bureau Is Outlining Plans
for the Competition,
AWARD FUND SWELLED
Citizens May Receive Substan-
tial Sums for Improving
Own Yards.

Plans for tho awarding nf prizes in the
beauty spot campaign In Salt Lake wore
discussed at Yesterdays meeting of the
governing committee OF the Commercial
club publicity bureau.
The committee favored awards IN two
series. as follows: first-A grand pllzo
OF Sl00 prize OF $50 and various other
classified prizes In nominal sums, for
the best appearing yards in the city. pro
viding the yards have been improved or
kept by the owner OF some one connect
cd with tho ranlilv. Sccoud--A grand
prize Of 500, = prize OF $50 aud vsrious
other classified prizes for best improve
mentS oG vacant lots in the city
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
MRS. r. A. PINkER1ON
VISITING SALT u

Airs. r. \. Pinkerton ans ana 1T from
assistant ~ s superintendent Of me a;,s soSe lou
kerion agency. In Sishtseeins
Salt Lake Yesterday .ttovy of o.
Mrs. PipE"r'pn ~ ,,oaJs OF the A
pinI,erton detective orsanizallSomnd n
i'nitcd states. The party s,gppsS2p stop psSpf>'
ercat sioag admiration for The beagi,y e,s ,,,sy IN
Civ % and Of The hostc'ry which, nIons .ns'
thoir TEMPORARY stopping pSnu, IoI|
night the PARTY left here !oI 'S"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
FEAR FOR MORMONS
IN MEXICO ALLAYED

President Joseph +. Smith OF the Nor
mon church yesterday received a tele-
gram from Elder Anthony W Iviny now
at Morelos. state OF SoDoIs Mexico.
which il OF more optimistic nature than
was the letter recently received from Mr.
WINS.
~ this time. Mr.. WINS SAYS quiet nro =
walls in tho vicinity Of tho Mormon set .
Elements iu Mexico, and lie continues TO
say that n tho lower class OF Mnxicaus
can hc Kept IN peaceful mood in tho
state OF Sonora there win nc lItilc air
hru'iy In keeping Tie peace in other
states surrounding.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
Close TO the Orient.

From Manila VIC can reach China in
two DAYS. Japan ia three and one-half
days. India In fivc DAYS and Australia in
ten days IL Is at tho city OF Manila
that We expect TO establish "A mighty dis
lributinc center for all manner OF pro-
ducts, In the commercial competition for
trade with China. as between the United
states. Great Britain Germany and
France. this country has always laboreG
under a heavy handicap. Whereas Eng
land. Germany and Franco have had eN-
tensiVe dcpots OF supply within easy
reach, TIL. countrv's merchants endcav-
orinS to do business in China have been
obliged 10 require fonr or five months
FOR the delivery OF goods ordered With
the establishment OF base OF supply
at Manila solicitors for oroers for Amer
lean made goods can contract for deiV-
cry within ten DAYS.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
NINETY DAYS PENALTY
ON MODIFIED PLEA

Paul keIamidas. convicted in the Third
district court OF the charge OF assault,
wa.s sentenced by Judge T~oofbourow yes
terday 10 serve ninety days Ia the coun-
~ Jail. ksramda2 originally
charged with assault with intent 10 rnur-
dor. but the charge was changed TO sim
plc assa ylt To which he pleaded guilty.
KeraIEidas and "A cuuntryman cngaG cd
In y quarrel in which several pistol shots
were exchanged without injury.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
Wonderful Resources.

our resources in the Philippine sls n6s
are not realized In anywhere near an
adequate degree as TO their extent. We
are the greatest hemp growers In the
world Our copra industry has grown
IN the past five years from sales amount
ing Ia s5o.00v 10 dlsposals aggreCat-
inc $4,000 .o0o. We have hundreds OF
thousands OF acres OF the most productive
sugar cane lands in tho world. There
are IN tic Islands II 600 on0 acres Of vir-
GIN hardwood forests. These arc Of the
finer inahoga nieY and other cabinet and
finishing woods. They arc sufficient 10
supply the United States with fine hard
woods for = period Of 500 wears counting
= the present rate OF consumption Our
conee and cocoon crops are enormous and
sre increasing with each wear Pine
apples and other tropical fruits Of almost
cNerr description are abundant, and we
.lrc lnCralEinr The niIfniil constantly.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
Boost for Salt Lake.

Secretary Joseph l.. Caine was author
izcd to purchase 1000 copies Of the April
Arrowhead a Los Angeles publication
for the coming land and products eXhl -
bItion in which appears Ln excellent
rront-pagc article on Salt Lake and Utah
The session closed after deliberating
upon reports OF business transacted In
February, Those present included Pres
ident w, w Armstrong; George r. Mer-
rim. w. ]. EIalloran. r, .. Howard. o.
C.'Beebe. NJ. T.. Lipman, ". G. Whitney.
a. " Mckay, i j. Gustln. =, y, Wood
ruff. @ W. Johnson. a. G.. Mackenzie,
J. s CritclIIow Louis Simon, S. V. Der
rah, W. F. Jensen John ID, Giles and
Secrctary Joseph T.. Caine.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
Schools Are Excellent.

AZ Manila We have n splendid edu-
cational system. an immense number OF
uew public buildings and business
houses. and progressive system of per
unpcnt public improvements continually
under way and accomplishing. We have
huil; 800 miles Of fine toads nearly GOO
miles OF railroads, and number OF
Splendld docks and breakwaters In the
harbor. We have done our share in
bringing about all these irnproyon ents
and We want the cooperation OF the pco-
pie OF the United Statea 10 assist us in
establishing for them al Manila mer-
camille supply station for the greatest
or the worlds industrial markets
I'm the islands are l25 600 SQUARE rutIea
of the most productive land in the world.
and we have population OF 5000 600
people. with education the people arc
becoming accustomed 10 American vavs
of living. Gradually they are cultlyatinr
Ike wants with US. They now cat less
rirsf and consume more nour. In fact
last year the -four consumption In tha
ISLANDS was per cent above that Of
former years.
In ten years from now the people nr
thn ritcd States Will feel glad that tho
Philippines have been retained bv tIlis
country. ! do not hesitate 20 sav that
Ia relinquish control % them now or
~ any future time would he no less than
an industrial and commercial crime -
Mr.. Stewart expects TO leave here Tor
The east some time TODAY provided moth =
ing shall occur 20 detain him.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
Rug Awaiting Owner,

The police have a magnificent bear rug
AT the police station. and Warren smith
Is beld I'm the city jail under suspicion
OF having stolen IL. but rs yet tho VIC
tim Of the alleged theft has not been
found. Smith was arrested by Captain
John Hcmpel ON East First South street.
'de had the rug carefully concealed In n
piece Of canvas and was entering pawn
chop when the officer took hIm In charge.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-14
Selected by Petition,

Selection Of the streets TO be paved
WAS largely Influenced by petitions OF
property owners on these streets. Fall
ure Of r street owners 10 present q PC
tton resulted In the omission OF that
street from the list, but II is thought
likely that II will be added. street
car line Is operated on this street and
the company would have to bear a por-
ton OF the expense. II street and 9
street arc already paved from South
Temple 10 First avenue.
4 large item OF expense In the CON
tempiated improvements is the changes
10 bc made in tho water mains TWO
mains ara 10 be laid on all streets to
hc paved MANY Of the present water
lines must be replaced and In many
places the mains must be lowered.
The above scncdule comprises all the
street improvements TO be made this
year and all contracts Will be allotted
on on understanding that the work must
be completed before January l. 1918, The
commissioners state that they can do
only a certain amount OF Improvement
each year and that other sections OF the
city will be cared for in the budget OF