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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
CROSSES THE OCEAN
TO LEARN IN UTAH
Mel Nelson Comes From
New South Wales to Study
Irrigation Here.

Mel Nelson, M. P. Of New South
Wales. Australia. was yesterday the
guest OF Secretary Arthur Hooker of the
National Irrigation congress and Sccre-
tary F. j. Becker OF the Trans Missis
sipp Commercial congress, with whom
he lunckcd AT the Hotel Utah.
Mr.. Nelson represents his government
as trade commissioner to the United
States and Canada having arrived here
be here and in Ogden for several days,
This ia his second visit to Utah within a
year.
Regarding this state as presenting eN
ceptional opportunity for observing prog
vote some days 10 the study of such
projects here 1t is his mission, too, TO
cultivate larger trade relations between
this country and his own. In pursuing
this object he makes inquiry into the spe-
country and devises means for an inter-
change OF such outputs with special pro-
ductions of New South Wales.
ParticuiarizIng as 10 Utah, the states
the apple Iinc. Much OF this fruit raised
here, he says, finds its way To his own
country, but he is constantly In search
OF other products by means OF which to
expand that trade. Government irriga-
ton projects in Utah are 10 be studied
by Mr.. Nelson, as such projects else
where are made objects of scrutiny. Out
OF his study OF irrigation in this country
he gathers facts and information which
will prove 10 be OF assistance 10 the
government OF New South Wales in fos-
tcrinc irrigation enterprises.
Assurance was given by Mr., Nelson
TO Secretaries Hooker and Becker that
If his present tour OF this country should
both the Irrigation and the Trans Mis-
SiSslppi congresses.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
ELECTRIC
SIGN TO BE PLACED

Department and other stores located in
the upper Main street district are ar
ranging TO advertise in the new business
section, which centers at State and Third
south Streets by means OF the mechanic
cal electric sign.
One Of these devices is 10 he placed
on the top OF The Western Furniture
companys building at the southeast cor
ner OF the intersection OF State and Third
South streets, the sign 10 face northwest
The central figure OF the electric sign
VIII be representation OF the old-Gme
stage coach, drawn By six horses The
horses and the vehicle will appear i'm
movement the wheels OF the latter re-
volNinc and the horses seeming 10 gallon
The business advertisements will be
ranged above this central ngurc ali an
pearing in electric lights.
\ company is being formed here to erect
several such mechanical signs, and this
Is TO DC the first OF the series. This COM
pany VIII also extend its activities into
other Utah cities. The sign on the West
ern Furniture building, IT s said, viii
cost more than $4,000.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
MAY F |NALLY SOLVE
THE WATER PROBLEM

Following a ruling in December,
1911, Of the commissioner of the gen
cral land Office that Il special act Of
congress is required TO give Salt Lake
City the right TO use the lakes of Big
Cottonwood canyon for storage of wa
ter, Senator Reed Smoot has introduced
in the senate a bill giving the city
this right Early consideration and
passage of this bill are expected and
the water problem for Salt Lake City
Will be solved for many years to come.
The city filed on these lakes several
years ago with 2 view Of converting
them into reservoirs for the storage Of
water. but the land office ruled that the
municipality had no authority for that
action. BY constructing dams at tho
foot of these lakes, the city can I'M
pound sufficient water TO last through
out the summer when the water courses
are nearly dry, In fact, with IL series
OF dams in Big Cottonwood. sufficient
water for a city twice the size of Salt
Lake could be conserved,
Ibe lakes, located near the head of
the canyon. are Martha, Mary. Phoebe,
Catherine ana the Twin lakes They
are located OH he Wasatch forest re-
serve. Application has already been
fled with the state engineer for l125
acre feet of water with which TO fill
the lake beds to their full capaciv
when the dams arc installed.
jnc city authorities have been great
" concerned over the water problem
for the future and are awaiting with
interest the outcome Of the effort 10 Sc
cure from congress the much wanted
concession.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
CITY AND VICINITY

turned home yesterday after an absence
in California of several months Mr.,
Tinsey is greatly improved In health, all
illness. He was at his Office for . few
moments yesterday afternoon and re-
ccfved a cordial greeting from members
of his STAFF and other officials Of the
state,
SIX GREEK lABoRERS arrested at
Wcby last week. following a lively fight
between the American and foreign la
borers at the roundhouse OF the Denver
& Rio Grande railroad. were found guilty
OF disturbing the peace aud fined $40
each by Justice j. j, Williams at Mid
vale yesterday.
THE INDIAN War Veterans Of Salt
Lake post will meet at the office OF the
Lambert Paper company at 7:30 o'clock
tomorrow evening 10 consider matters
rela ting 10 their annual outing and re-
union to be held soon. a full attendance
Is desired.
GEORGE EL0REOGE Of Eldredge &
Chessbro, architects for the new high
school building. left yesterday for the
Pacific coast where he will make a study
of the improvements in architectural
work in that section of the country
EIks lodge. has requested that all mem
bers attend the funeral services for
Charles +. Warren, to be held from tho
lodge at , o'clock this afternoon.
MEMBERS OF the Salt Lake Real Es-
tate association will hold their regular
bi weekly meeting and luncheon at the
Commercial club tomorrow. beginning at
1880 o'clock
LUCY M'kEEh filed suit yesterday In
the Third district court against her hus-
band Thomas Mckeeu, seeking separate
maintenance. She alleges cruel treat
mcnt.
E. L. SWABs Is held at the city jail,
under an open charge. pending an invcs-
tGation by the police into what is said
TO constitute white slave" operations.
AN INTERLOCUTORY decree Of di-
VorCe was granted yesterday by Judge
G. W Morse to Zelma A. Anderson from
a, l.. Anderson.
a PETIT JURY was ordered drawn in
the federal court Yesterday for the hear
in.s In lnnin limo
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
YOUTH APPARENTLY
DRUOGED AND ROBBED

The local police are searching for
two confidence men who are said TO
have administered Fknockout drops''
to Theodore ,Mattsen, aged l9 years,
Tuesday night and to have robbed him
of Il gold watch and chain and $40
cash.
pickei up on East First South street
Tuesday midnight. At the emergency
hospital 1t was found he was suffering
from slight concussion as the result
Of falling to the sidewalk. He was Ia
ken 10 his home, 1910 Park street,
where Yesterday morning nc lapsed
into p serious condition. A doctor was
called and found the youth had been
drugged, Upon recovering conscious.
ness Yesterday, Young Mattscn said he
met two strangers in Main street
saloon and after two glasses of beer
with them he lost all consciousness.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
WILL BE GUEST OF
SALT LAKE LODGES

The local lodges OF the Fraternal
Brotherhood will entertain Prof. James
A Foshay OF Los Angeles, supreme
president OF the order, at the X. OF p.
hall Saturday evening. A literary and
musical programme has been prepared
for tho occas sion and addresses win be
made BY Mr.. Foshay and Vivian White
head. state manager OF Utah and Mon
lana Professor Foshay has been SUI
Ureme president OF the FTaternal Broth
erhood for seven years. lie is also pa 81
grand master Of the Masonic lodges OF
California. and was AT one time vice
president Of the National Education as
sociation. He will be the guest or the
Park City lodge OF the order tomorrow
evening.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
INJURIES OF BURNO
ARE FOUND SERIOUS

X-ray examination yesterday revealed
that Juftield Buruo. who was struck
Monday by n street car at the fair
grounds, was more seriously injured than
was at first presumed. Burno was taken
to the l.. d. s. hospital yesterday and
subjected to the x-ray examination, It
WAS found that his right arm was com
pletely out of the socket and the bones
Of the arm broken in several places. Be-
ing Of A stout build, Mr. Burno's injuries
We're not perceived al the time Of the
accident, and he was taken TO his home
51S East Third South street suffering
only from bruises, Il was supposed
Mr.. Burno was waiting for car at
the fair grounds loop, The chr failed 10
stop, and as he was standing too close
10 the track the car struck him. hurting
him TO the ground.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
TO CONTINUE FIGHT
AGAINST POOLROOMS

CountT Attorney I. E. Wiley has not
even up the nshi against the operation
of race horse poolroons in the conrtv
although the ruling OF Judge g. W Morse
IN the test case made recently finds moth
Ing in the state law 10 prevent the op-
eraNon or these places. The county at
torney IS now engaged In the prensre
zion OF ordinances 10 be presented rhe
board OF county commissioners placing
a high license on poorooms
III ihe court found that there is no
law against the operation Of these places
We can certainly place license on
them. saws Mr.. Wiley. Il am incor-
norating in the new ordinance a license
Zee or not less than 500 nor more than
$1,000 month. This Will be submit ed
10 the county commissioners carly next
week
license tax OF $1,000 a month prob
spiy WIZ he prohibltive and the closing
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30

Beginning at 10 o'clock this morning.
the annual national tribute 10 the dead
will he paid by the members Of the G. 4.
r., the United Spanish American War
Veterans and affiliated organizations at
Mt. Olvct, the CITY and Fort Douglas
cemeteries. Preparations were conplet-
cd yesterday for the observance OF the
day, and the decoration OF the graves OF
those who served their country will be
performed by the various patriotic Or
ganziatlons.
Elaborate programmes, which include
have been arranged for the services at
each OF the cemeteries. Detachments OF
soldiers OF the Twentieth United States
infantry win be sent from Fort Douglas
TO fire salutes over the dead
The O. O, Howard and Maxwell Nc
l<ean posts OF the G. A. II. and the Re
lief corps of those posts. the United
Spanish american War Veterans, Sons
of Veterans, Daughters of Veterans and
Ladies OF the G. a. r Will assemble In
Postoffice place at the Odd Fellows hall
at Q O'Clock this morning. II Is specially
urged that those attending be prompt.
From there they will be transported to
the cemeteries as follows:
and o. o. Howard posts. G. A. r, and
Relief corps.
To City Cemetery-United Spanish
American War Veterans and Ladies' aux
Hilary
To Fort Douglas Cemetcry-Sons of
Veterans: Daughters of Veterans and
Ladies of the CT. A, Z.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
CHARGE OF MURDER
IS NOT SUSTAINED

John y. Holm. who has spent seven
months In the county jail awaiting trial
on a charge OF murder. has been released
from custody on motion in Judge T. &
IoofbourowS court OF u, r Farnswortb
.Ir.. assistant district attorney Holm and
charles l1olmberg engaged in A fight
November at Bingham and the lat
ter died = fortnight later OF bloodpoison-
ing resulting from wound said 10 have
been inflicted by q pair OF scissors in
Holm's hands.
The district attorneys office decided
that IL would have been impossible to Sc
cure Il conviction and moved tho dis
uissal of the charges. Attorney Farley
p. Jensen represented the defendant IN
his fight for liberty
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
NEW MEMBERS OF
BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Following an address delivered by
Governor Spry at the Utah Agricultural
college in Logan Tuesday night the
executive announced the appointments
OF Hazel Love Duuford as n member OF
the board OF trustees OF the college to
succeed Susa Young Gates, and Dr. John
4. Widtsoe, president Of the college, as
q member OF the board to fll the place
vacated by Senator Hyde
Mrs. Dunford is a daughter OF Stephen
", Love OF this city and graduated from
the domestic science department OF ihC
college In 1905. and has been n member
of the faculty for several years. She
holds the distinction or being the FIRST
graduate Of the school 10 be appointed TO
The board.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
HEROIC DEAD WILL
Be HONDRED TODAY
Grand Army and Spanish War
Veterans 10 Join in Me-
mortal Exercises.
WOMEN TO PARTICIPATE
Music, Flowers and Addresses
at City Cemeteries and
Fort Douglas.

Holiday hours will be observed
in the local postoffice and in the
delivery of mails today. One de-
livery will be made this morning
in the business section and the
carriers of the residence districts
will deliver the mail through the
carriers windows at the postoffice
from 10:30 o'clock this morning
until noon. ALI other windows
will be open for business during
the same hours.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
Protest by Korns.

Commissioner Korns incidentally regis
tered Il protest against other departments
of the city using the water department s
horses. He declared that the street de-
partment was using the animals in their
work TO the detriment of the water de-
partments service and indicated that he
would try to secure the commissions ap-
proval of a plan to stable his horses else
where,
Appointment OF additional help in the
city engineers office was authorized as
follows; William Jennings, chairman; II.
W. Chrlstopherson, blue printer; H. II,
Hartley. rodman. These appointments
become effective June
Three members OF the city fire depart
ment were promoted from second 10
first grade foremen, ]. Fl Chiffon. A. A.
Hunter and &. j. Harvey receiving the
promotion.
The application OF John Couelly for an
extension of time for formulating pro-
tests against the use Of bitulithic pave
ment on the north bench was refused.
the commission ruling that the time does
not expire until Juno and should bs
ample for all purposes of protest
Application OF Lorin r. Bond and
others to let by private contract their
portion of curb and gutter extension
was denied the work having already been
included in the improvement district.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
WANTS ELECTRIC
ORDINANCE PASSED

r. II Porter, manager or the Fire I'm
derwr;ters Insurance bureau OF san Fran
cisco is in this city with q view 10 OBJ
tanning the passage OF an ordinance cs-
tdbliShing - department Of inspection %
electrical wiring and insulat tion. It IL
said that such a department has been
established in other cities for some time
and that the lack Of u In salt Lake has
made necessary the maintenance OF Il
local inspector for the underwriters bu-
Tc1u 3t = large annual cNpcnsc. AC-
Cording 10 Local Manager Lawry the
adoption OF tho proposed inspection code
would have a tendency 10 lower insurance
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
PLEASURE RESORTS
OPEN Gates TODAY
All IS in Readiness at Numer-
Gus Places Fitted Especially
for Enjoyment.
MUCH VARIETY OFFERED
Salt Lakers May Seek Lake,
Diversified Sports or Cool
of Canyons.
MUCH VARIETY OFFERED

In the matter Of summer amusement
places which open today, one may pay
his money and take his choice among
the toll-gate pleasure resorts, or he
may pay no money and still make
choice between the free concerts at
Liberty and Pioneer city parks and
strolls into the canyons.
Salt Lake is fortunately situated and
we'll equipped for summer amusement
resorts. and the attractions presented
by them arc Of wide range in variety.
Today the public will find them all
open and in spickand span readiness to
receive their guests.
Trains to Satair Will leave the city
depot, Second South and Third West
streets, ut $3.50 a. IN. and 12:15 p. ~,
and beginning at . clock in the after
noon they will GO out to the beach ev-
cry forty-five minutes, returning at
like intervals Any depot car will
carry passengers to tho station
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
Faces Grave Charge.

John Watson WAS arrested carly yester-
day morning b. Sheriff Joseph c. Sharp
and complaint charging Indecent as
sault preferred against him by the coun-
~ attorneys Office. The complaining
witness is Catherine Gygi a 9-year-old
girl. Who charges that Watson made i'm
proper advances. The alleged offense
was committed near Twelfth South and
Eishth Wcst streets. the girls hOme
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
FAILS IN ATTEMPT
TO END HER LIFE

y woman, about ffty years or axe.
who steadfastly refuses to tell her name
or connections, was taken unconscious
from room No. at the Kendall apart
ments IN Kendall square Yesterday morn
ing. where she had II is apparent at
tempted 10 take her life by inbai!ns gas
Under strenuous treatment at the
emergency hospita! by Dr.. II Il. Spraguc.
the woman was restored TO partial con-
sciousness. though She still seems 10 be
suffering from q condition bOrd ering on
mental arrangement. All attempts 10
wiring from her her name or family con-
ncctions proved fmtilc last night
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
MAKING INVESTIGATION
OF BUILDING CODE

T r. Porter Or San Francisco. con-
nectcd with the National Board OF Fire
Gudcrv ritcrs. Is engaged At present in
going over the new bu.ldirg code Of the
city prepared by Building Inspector
Emil Lund. with vicw OF suggesting 10
the commission such changes 9s are ap-
proved by his board. Mayor Samuel =.
Park. Inspector Lund, Fire Chief BY
water and Mr.. Porter Will hold q num-
Der " conferences during the next fort
night ana discuss the details of the now
code which is 20 be shortly enacted by
the commission.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
Brings Slander Suit.

Clyde l.. Hayward OF Midvaie. a minor.
by. his guardian, p. W. Hayward. nlsi
suit in the Third district court YESTERDAY
against Frank Softer, also OF MidvaIe
asking $4,000 damages for alleged slander-
ous statements made by Softer which has
damaged the boys reputation ATTORNEY
Is handling the case for Young Eay
ward.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
TWO MURDER CASES
ARE HEARD ON APPEAL

The May term of the state supreme
court closed yesterday with the prcsen-
dor in the Grst degree for the killing st
Sunnyside OF Albert jenkins. presented
his appeal. John Murray, partner OF j.
J. Morris IN The robbery or n Dawushop
last year and sentenced 10 serve life
sentence, and J.. Y, Moore, convicted in
Juab county or grand larceny. also had
their pleas presented. The three cases
were taken under adViEempnt
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
Minor Joins Iist.

Joseph H. Minor. a3 employees ~ The
Tribune circulation department. is re-
roivinG the congratulations or his friends
over the arrival "A his homo In the Palace
apartments yesterday morning Of fine
boy. This IS tho fourth member Of Tho
Tribune circulation department to be pre-
Eentpd within The past f0ur montS-, with
u son nrd the or 'o force ot Circulation
Manager George Gioscr is an exceedingly
proud bunch Of parents.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
II. |. WILSON'S NEPHEW
KILLED BY A FALL

H. l. Wilson. general manager OF the
Lagoon and Butte Jocksv clubs, received
word last night that his nephew, Ross
Wilson. had been instantly killed by a
fall from a horse AT Livingston. Mont
Wilson will leave today 10 attend the hi-
neral The father OF the unfortunate 9
youth is on his way from Alliance. Ohio.
to bury his son.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
CALL ISSUED FOR
MORE AUTOMOBILES

At Yesterdays meeting OF tho Com
meTcial clubs committee on automobiles
II was found that about twenty Ave more
machines are needed 20 carry the Grand
Army veterans from post headquar ers
10 the cemeteries. where memorial exer-
clses Will be conducted. The machines
vii oniy be In use about one hour as the
veterans VIII return 10 town on street
cars. The club committee has issued a
general call for twenty-five additional
cars Tor Use between . and ID o oclock
this forenoon
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
OREGON MAN CLAIMS
A SALT LAKE BRIDE

Thomas n. Clarke OF Portland. Or
and Miss Callie Meyers OF this city were
married yesterday afternoon AT the home
~ Mr. and Miro. II. 4. Lewis > Orchard
place. the Rev. Robert Asa Smith ~ the
W estnlinster Presbyterian church off
eating Tho marriage was private. there
being present only members OF the Lewis
family and close friends OF the bridal
Portland, and after q stay OF a few davs
- THIS city he will take his bride 10
Portland. where the couple viii make
their home
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
Verdict Against City.

A jury In Judge NJ. l.. RIichie's divi-
SION OF the Third district court returned
verdict yesterday in favor OF the de-
fendsut la the suit for $500 damages in
stItuted by James Flaharity against the
CITY OF Salt Lake. The plaintiff sued for
that amount Tor personal injuries sus-
taincd by falling into an open trench
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
Burglary Reported.

Entering in broad daylight burglars
ranseckSd the home OF j. w. Hilton. 7s4
Fast Seventh South street. Tuesday after
noon. taking many small articles Of Jew
clrN. Including gold watch. n pair OF
opera giaSse. and two rings. The bur
day morning
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
Give Snlandid Recital.

Some pupils OF Mrs. Mary Frances San
born gave an enjoy5b bic recital at Consoli-
dated Music hell last evening. There
was n large audience Of music lovers pres
eut and the work OF tho Young pianists
ucr. Miss LidoTa Carlson. yocalists. and
Mis- Lillian SmsltZeg, dancer assisted.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
Accused Of Theft.

Accused OF stealing SI0o worth OF tires
ana auto fixtures from the Fifth East
garage, r Galley. aged rs wears and
Ernest Jarvis. aged 70 years the latter a
.nanneur. were arrested yesterday by
Detectives Lyon and Gillespie They arc.
held - tho city ball II Is said thcy sold
the stolen tires Tor IS IN state street
garage
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
VIII Add to Sentence.

Tov Smith. negro convict already
serving a term in the state prison for as
saUlt with intent 10 commit murder. was
found guilty yesterday by Jury ia Judge
T.. G.. Loofoourow's court Of assault with
a deadly weapon. lie Will receive his
sentence Saturday. Smith stabbed fol
low convict following Al quarrel in tho
prison ward
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-30
In Neighbor Towns.

Memorial services have also been
planned for many Of the ncighbouin.;
towns. The exercises at Murray This
morning will begin with "A parade Of the
fraternal orders, the police department.
the volunteer FIRE department. the city
officers and the Murray band The
parade will start from Fraterual hall on
Main street and viii go north on Main
street 10 Seventeenth South street. From
that point n countermarch VIII be made
south Ia Little Cottonwood and back TO
the Arlington school grounds, where the
exercises will be held The programme
VIII consist OF several selections by the
band. songs by tho girls chorus OF the
public schools. America" by the band
and audience. an address by =. =. Chris
tcnscn OF Salt Lake and speech by Louis
j. Brown.