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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
PARK INVESTIGATING
THIRD DEGREE" TALE

Mayor Samuel c. Park. who was des-
ignafed By the city commissioners TO
make Investigation OF the charges
published In morning newspaper TO the
effect that third degree" methods had
been used by the police department in
tlemaI'' crook. and that Merrill made his
attempt to escape in the hope that he
would be shot by Chief 3. F. Grant, yes
terday afternoon held lengthy con-
ference in the office OF Sheriff Joseph c.
Sharp with the sheriff. Merrill Detective
George Cleveland. Chief Grant and Dep
ulty Sheriff Joseph Burbidge.
After the conference Mayor Park said
thet there was no statement TO give out
ot this time, but said that Detective
Cleveland had admitted that he slapped
Merrill after he had been recaptured, but
said that the slapping was not done un-
III Merrill had called him vile name.
Merrill admitted the detectives state
ments and said that he had been trent ec
with every courtesy by Chief Grant.
When questioned on MS knowledge OF
the affair, the alleged statements hav-
ing been made in his presence i'm the
county jail, Sheriff Joseph G. Sharp said
that a Herald Republican reporter had
secured an interview with Merrill in the
him OF the purpose Of the Interview and
that he heard Merrill make no statement
30 the effect that he had tried to escape
for the purpose OF being killed but said
that the only thing Merrill did say was
that he had been slapped by Cleveland
and that at the time his eye was hurt.
Mayor Park said that he would after
Merrill story, draw up formal report
10 the commissioners which viii prob
ably he presented 10 that body next
Tuesday morning.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13

ALUMNI OF the University of Nebras-
ka will have banquet in the Hotel utah
al S o'clock this evening, 1t being tho IN
tention to organize a Nebraska Alumni
association at that time. There are
known to be thirty four graduates OF the
Nebraska institution now in Utah and
arrangements have been made for thirty
a the hotel this evening.
JOHN CONWAY. 257 West Fourth
South street, reported To the police yes
terday thai he was held up and robbed
by a masked highwayman on Second
West between Fourth and Fifth South
streets early yesterday morning, The
hodup showed a gun againt Conway S
chest and moved S17 from his pockets.
ROBERT w SMITH, S62 South First
West street. reported to the police yes
terday afternoon that his home had been
entered by thieves, who stole a brown
suit OF clothes, n pocketbook containing
se.65 and several articles of jewelry. The
house was entered by a pass key some
time between 10 IA. IN. and p. III,
ACCORDING TO telegraphic advices
received by The Tribune from Washing
ton, ID c.. last night, The navy depart
Salt Lake City, TO be opened July l. This
station will be established for the pur-
pose OF examining recruits for the naval
service as seamen and marines.
Provo was a visitor in this city yester-
day. Mr.. Glove came to Salt Lake for
the purpose OF consulting with l.. T.
Shipley, superintendent OF construction
on the local postonice. and who also
has charge OF alterations being made on
the Provo office.
C. 3, STEWART. secretary OF the
Utah Woolgrowers' association; j. G..
McAllister. president OF the association.
and DR.. a. G. Young. state Inspector OF
livestock viii leave today for q trip
through Sanpete aud Juab counties. 30
meet with sheepmcu and discuss topics
of Importance 10 th" industry.
A CHECK for $40 was received yes
tcrday by Attorney General Barnes from
the estate OF Eliza j. Leverich OF Jamai-
ca, y, Y, In payment OF the inheritance
tax on sixty shares of Union Pacific
common stock ana forty-nve shares OF
the preferred stock OF The same COM
pany
THE FUNERAL OF Clarence Jensen,
the boy who WAS fatally injured in a
railroad accident IN the Denver e Rio
Grande Yards last Sunday. was held from
the chapel OF the :. NJ. Taylor Undcrjak-
was In the CITY cemetery.
RESIDENTS OF the wes, side VIII ask
the city commission TO place iron bars
I'm the anucduct al Fourth West street
where the water enters the tunnel as Il
measure Of safety in case any person
should fall into the water just west OF
the Short Line yards,
THE BODY OF John NJ. Tate was laid
at rest In Nj. olVet yesterday afternoon
with full Masonic rites. The funeral was
held at the Masonic temple at o'clock
and was attended by many Masons and
prominent citizens. The Rev. i. A. Simp-
kin delivered the culosy.
ENTERING BY MEANS Of a skeleton
key thieves stole jewclry and cash
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
REMODELING OF FREED
BUILDING is BEGUN

new impetus was given the movement
10 transform East Third South street
INTO the ctty's principal retail section YES
terday morning. when large force Of
men started work remodeling and alter
Ing the building occupied for many years
by the Freed Furniture and Carpet COM
pany The place will become the home
OF the Paris Millinery company, which Is
to number itself among the big firms that
Will compose the new retail center or
Broadway. as It will probably be known
Al an early hour the workmen con-
structed "a tight board fence running the
fun length of the building frontage Oh the
south sidewalk, to protect Pedestrians
from falling bricks or other building ma
terial, Other preliminary work also was
taken up, prior to actual commencement
OF reconstruction.
The details of remodeling AMI the
amount OF money to be expended in plac-
Ing the building In shape as the new
home of the Paris millinery concern have
not been made known, Tho plans, how
ever. are far enough along 20 permi. of
preliminary work. and IL Is expected that
the completed drawings will be at hand
within a few days. 1t is the intention TO
make the place uD TO date and mode ern
in every sense.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
DAVID j. SHARP DIES
FROM HEART FAILURE

-, David j. Sharp, aged ss years, one of
me most prominent coal dealers I'm the
state died o. heart failure Yesterday
morning at his home. Se f street. He
was taken ~ April 10 and had been con-
nned TO his bed almost continuously
since. He was president and general
Tmanaser Of the retail division OF the
castle valley Coal company known as
the Wetsern Fuel company. having tak
en- the position April just after the
consolidation OF the Castle Valley com
pany and the Consolidated Fuel com
pany.
Born In Salt Lake in 1869, Mr.. Sharp
passed the larger part OF his life here
He was the son Of the late Bishop John
Sharp.
Business men characterized Mr., Sharp
as one CT the most able and best In
formed coal experts IN the west He was
held In high esteem in all circles in which
lie was known, and bore an upright .rec-
ord In his business dealings and his per-
sonal life. He is survived by a widow.
Mrs. Bessie Sprasue Sharp. and three
daughters, Bessie, aged II years: Helen,
aged IA years. and Ora, aged II years.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
NEW ORDINANCE MAY
REDUCE FIRE RATES
Provisions as to Electrlacl
Wiring Expected TO Have
Good Effect.

The passage of the electrical ordi'
nance by the city commissioners when
creates the position Of city electrician,
to which Irwin McNiece is to be APP
pointed today according to the pro-
pramme of the administration, is the
opening wedge of campaign which Is
to be instituted by Mayor Samuel c.
Park for general reduction Of fire
insurance rates in the city, and by
which the executive hopes to save the
citizens of Salt Lake An aggregate OF
$50 900 annually in premiums.
At the present time moro than $4OO,
600 year is spent by Salt Lake prop
erty owners for fire insurance. Init
nations have been made TO the com
mssioncrs that by the enforcement OF
certain regulations in construction and
protection, and the more efficient pro-
lection of the business district OF the
city, that the National Board Of Fire
Underwriters would recommend re-
duction Of practically 10 per cent in
the premium rate. In some lines the
reduction will be as high as 80 and 40
per cent, owing to increased protection
from fire. In other cases the reduction
will not be made so great, but 1T ls estl-
mated that 10 per cent will be fair
average.
The electrical ordinance which was
passed yesterday provides for the most
stringent inspection, and calls for a
close adherence to the rules and regu-
lations of the National Association OF
Fire Underwriters, and shall be in ac.
cordance with all Of the provisions OF
the national electrical code. The ordl.
! nance requires the issuance OF permit
! to the contractor for new or repair
work and a double inspection of the
work, the last being after completion
whereupon a certificate is to be issued
by the inspector. The inspector is given
the power TO summarily disconucct any
defective wiring, fixtures or apparatus
and to place an official seal upon the
disconnection Disturbance of the sea-
without authorization constitutes a
misdemeanor under the enactment.
The commission authorized the con.
struction of 5000 feet of l2inch east
| iron pipe to replace similar stretch
of wooden pipe between the second and
| first tanks in City Creek caDvon and
known as the Twentieth ward supply
line, which conveys water for distTi
button to the north bench. The original
| line was laid by prison labor In 1855
and has become practically useless
| through disintegratlon and clogglng by
scale The work will cost approx
mately S6240.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
CITY AND VICINITY

amounting to $50 from the home Of C
II. Fisher, $50 South Eighth West street
| Yesterday afternoon. Members OF tn,
family were absent during the afternoon
The WoMAN,S Missionary society Of
the Central Christian church will NEE
this afternoon at 2;30 o'clock with Mrs
| W, H. Lang and Mrs. S. Sandusky al
| the home of the former, 1857 Roosevelt
avenue.
THE BILL Of goods ordered recentI,
from st. Louis by the American Won.
ans league of this city has arrived and
Is stored In the basement OF the Keith.
Erien store. The goods are now ready
for distribution
MIS-; ST STEWART, proprietor Of the
terday that her home. 1876 South State
street. was burglarized The thieves ra D.
sacked several trunks, but nothing oi
value was taken.
THE FUNERAL OF Fay T. Harris. who
died In Vancouver, b c.. and whose
body arrived in Salt Lake yesterday, viii
be held this afternoon AT 3:30 o'clock
from the home OF his parents in Center
Vile
BURGLARS BROKE INTO the home n
p. M. Benedict, PAT Center street, yes
terday afternoon and stole n revolver. n
iady's sold watch. a gold filed watch a
gold chain, gold breastpn and brace
WILLARD HANSEN, state dairy and
food commissioner, Is conducting an in
vestisatIon Of the dairy conditions in
Salt Lake county. The investigation is
made In accordance with the annual milk
inspection OF this county.
GUY eoLoGNESE Yesterday flied q
suit IN the Third district court against
the Denver Rio Grandc Railroad COM
pany To quiet title To q right Of way
through section 26. township south.
range 9 west
w, r. HILL will leave for Australia
June 81. TO engage in gold mining. Nr
nm has Tor six years been a guard AT
the state prison. He has relatives In
Australia
GEORGE EIcHNoR. son Of the late
district attorney. has returned home from
corvallis. Or. where he has had years
tnral college
FRED MOORE of Pocatelo. one of the
Fred Corine, running out of Salt Lake
on the +. & r. c., are spending few
days in the city.
WALTER S, HALL Of Garland. Box
Elder county. declares himself an aDpl[-
gant Tor nomination by the state Repub-
hcan convention for state treasurer
CARRIERS for the Evening Telegram
iast night had an outing At Saltair. TAX
ing the train at 7:16. At $3.50 the boys
had good dinner at the ship cafe
n. A. GARDNER, county surveyor. he's
county Republican convention to succeed
himself
ISABELLE M'GRATH filed suit for d.
vorce in the Third district court against
Gilbert r. McGrath. alleging, dcsertion.
MR.. AND MRS. C. C. LASELLE left
yesterday for California to spend Mr.
Lasellc's vacation
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
FIRES FOUR
TIMES AT HIS PURSUER


Entering her home at 357 West Fourth
North street after a brief visit with her
neXt-door neighbor. Mrs. Clarence Wolf
gang encountered masked burglar in
The dining room at 10 o'clock last night
The burglar thrust a gun In her face
and commanded her to silence. Then
after a final search OF the room, he
dashed out o. the front door and ran
west toward Fifth West street, firing
four shots AT Albert Chucg. who tried 10
stop him. One or the bullets penetrated
Chugg's pants leg, grazing the skin near
the right hip.
a hurry call was sent 10 the police
station and Detectives Sea ger. Cleveland
and Glenn We're on the scene several
minutes later In the police greyhound -
NCiGhbors had pursued the burglar for
several blocks and told the officers he
had been surrounded In a vacant lot on
Fifth West street. Drawing their guns
the detectives searched the lot without
finding Il trace Of the criminal The
neighborhood WAS searched for half an
hour without results.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
FREE KINDERGARTEN
TO HAVE PLAYGROUND

At the meeting OF the city commits
sioners yesterday. q. ID. keyser. commits
sloner o: parks and public property. was
authorized to enter into u ten year lease
Of the grounds in the rear Of the Salt
Lake City Free Kindergarten and Neigh
borhood House association 753 West
First South street, and 70 install play
ground apparatus for small children at
Il total cost OF 5000.
II also Is provided in the lease that II
the Kindergarten association does not
at the end Of ten years desire 10 renew
the lease for an additional five years II
may purchase the apparatus at its value
al that time. the price to he determined
upon by a board or arbitration. Jointly
appointed by il and the city.
The kindergarten association is Ia pro-
Vide the maintenance and supervision Of
the grounds after the initial Installation
OF apparatus.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
MISS ETA POWERS
Is HIGHLY HONORED

Miss Eta Powers. for some years past
principal OF the Sumner school Of this
city. has been highly honored by boards
OF education. not alone In the city, but
in Logan and in Murray her new spell
inS book. the Powers Speler having been
unanimously adopted for use In the three
places. before IL is out Of the hands OF the
publishers.
The book has been seen so far only In
its manuscript form, but educators have
recommended II so highly that II bids
fair 10 be adopted very generally before
long. It is to be published by ]. A.
Lyons &s Co. OF Chicago, and 1t is under
stood that the publishing house is max
Ing an effort to secure the full rights
at handsome price, Miss Powers VIII
retain the copyright, however. The adop-
ton OF the book as a regular spelling book
Is before the state board OF education
OF Montana and 1t is likely that it will
be adOnted there.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
TRAMP WIELDS KNIFE,
WOUNDING WATCHMAN

When Elijah Parr, watchman for the
Oregon Short Line, aCcosted a tramp who
was wandering suspiciousy through the
freight yards at 9 o'clock last night, the
fellow drew big knife and slashed Parr
across the left hand, inf1icting so deep
a cut that 1t may be necessary TO am
putat te two fingers.
Parr. with the aid OF clerks who came
at his call from the nearby freight office
overpowercd his assailant and turned him
over to Patrolraan Henry Cotton and Pa
troll Driver Sullivan. who responded in
the auto patrol. AT the police station
the tramp said his name was Vert Hart,
He offered no explanations
'rhe fellow tried to cut my throat. =
said Parr. but threw up my left hand
and saved myself at the expense OF my
fingers"
Dr. Ashley dressed the watchman's $
hand at the emergency hospital and he
was taken to his home in Poplar Grove
Hart received slight cut across the right
knuckle In the stuffle with the night
watchman. who wrcstcd the knife from
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
ELKS WILL ENTERTAIN
THE G. A. r. VETERANS

Members of the Grand Army of the
Republic and Spanish War Veterans are
10 be special guests at tile e, P. o. e
flag day exercises. which will be held In
the Elks temple on State street Friday.
present.
The programme, which Will begin at S
o'clock in the evening, will consist of pa
triotic music by the Graham nuartette,
the regular Elss ritual under the di
rection of w II. Nightingale, acting eX
alted ruler. history Of the flag by Dana
r. Smith, patriotic address by Colonel Nj,
NJ. Kaghn an Elks tribute TO the flag by
Parley p. Christensen, patriotic recita
tons by a. G.. Robinson and reception and
refreshments by the lGlks. Everyone is
promised a good time.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
Is Efficiency Test.

While inspection of the various army
posts by such inspection officers is no
new thing, surprise inspections, such as
this one. are OF late date The object
of such inspection is To determine the
actual present efficiency, on moments S
notice, 81 "A command without special
preparation,
Colonel Chamberlain is regarded as one
OF the most competent and thorough In
specting officers IN the army and is re-
memoered as such by those who met
him IN that capacity In the Philippines
some years ago When he has concud-
cd an inspection he knows exactly what
the present efficiency Of the command is
and has measured the officers, non COM
missioned officers and men with a care
fully discriminating eye.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
MANY FRIENDS AT
BIER OF MRS. ZANE

Funeral services for Mrs Margaret D.
Zane. wife OF Judge Charles +. Zane
who died last Sunday. were held at the
s. u. Evans rnortuary chapel yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock. The obsequics
were brief and simple and scores OF
friends attended
The Rev. Elmer ]. Goshen conducted
the rites. He paid eloquent tribute TO the
life OF Mrs. Zane. naming her as Il wom-
an OF the noblest character. one rich in
worthy example. A profusion of flowers
were laid upon the oasket.
The body WAS sent 10 Springfield. H..
for lniermenf.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
MRS. MARGARET MARTIN
HAS CHANCE FOR LIFE

Unless further complications onsue
Mrs. Margaret Martin. who was sho,
through the lungs By Windheld Wood at
the Saltair depot Tuesday noon has a
fair chance of recovery. according to
her physicians statements last night
She has rallied from the weakening ef-
fects of the internal hemorrhages that
developed soon after the shooting and
has shown such will TO i've that hope
for her life rs now entertained, thoughlit
was declared at first that the wound was
fatal.
When told of the Improvement i'm his
victims condition Wood cried FOR jov in
hlS coil AT the citr prison
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
PRESIDENT ||NIIl
TO SET OFF d
Spanish Fork Citizen,
Celebrate Opening s.
berry Tunnel July,|
WORK COST Sod
Vast Area of Land winsI
claimed Through M
Project
WORK COST Sod

President William II. Tai, ).
vited by telegraph TO come ).
month to press the but,o.
Fork which will fire tho las,
that will finish the big stravs.'
tion project tunnel, July /,
j. p. Greer. supcrlntcnd.,.
county public schools, and u..
field superintendent, for IL.
sugar company, We're In The -
day from Spanish Fork. T,s
Interest the Commercial c,uh
Development league, III.
Association of Utah and tA.
Real Estate association - ~
opening of this great pro,as,
lrriGate 10000 acres OF LAM
part OF Utah, ~ ~
Extensive Project.
This great tunnel pene,r,,.,
berry ridge and Is lflraa
miles long il is timbered srS %
throughout and the entire rrns..
ing more than $1,000, 900. ii,Su
shortly after the colnpletIon ~
OF this project the Utah Iss.
dlked, so as to raise the waIs.
eral feet and form ON imms.
voir In which 10 store waiss
Strawberry river during -.
months, This will bring mn,
tion immense tracts of land n |.
and Utah counties that are ~,
gated,
The progressive citizens a.
Fork. represented here yssr,.l
Messrs. j, z. Greer and Ht,s.>
are arranging a great proerar..
tertainment for Strawberry ~
July 2. An effort is beins
stated, to have President Tah !
electric button In Spanish 81;
viii set off the blasts in tina -,
the mountain that viii break H..
rock and join both openings h
been pierced from either esd'I
In the center. This final brtsi
made at 10 O'Clock in the e.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
CREDIT MEN SELECT
FULL DELEGATION

The Utah Association OF Credit Men
held IT'S regular monthly meeting at The
Commercial club yesterday noon. when
thirty prominent members were served
a luncheon After "A general discussion
OF matters in which tho association is in
tcrcsted, IL WAS decided TO send full
delegation 10 the national conve,lticn OF
credit men, which will be held in Boston.
June 1s To 2l The Utah Delegates Viii
leave for the eaat Friday. AMI consist o,
Arthur Parsons. who Is presiden- ~ The
national Organization: George Il. F1rEes-
ter. manager OF the local ORGANIZATION; }
s. Barrett !. Il. Robins, = Young, j.
c. Deal ard Joseph Siege
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
MRS. j. L. M'DONAL,Lp,| y,
REGAINS HER Hr'

II will be learned with pee q
many friends Of Mrs. d ,rs,l 4
of 6S North First West SnrSros|
has recovered from a qSns q}aniy a.
ton performed at the,1no2 the mo ~
pital. While Mrs. Mcpona's ~
hospital Mr.. Mcdonald ,arjns WEE 4
ST. Marks hospital, recoyedITiss recover 10 b
jnrics To his eyes received j
electric % blowout at Garfield, Nl,,,,
Mrs. Mcdonald WISH ~ boz
thanks 10 friends TOT li'a, shs,r a1i|
ceived by them during '"e
bosDiIals.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
BUTTE BUSINESS NH
TAKING SPECIAL U

A special train carrying Hemns
Butte Chamber OF Comme'cs
that city at 7 O'Clock SundsE.
for a trip over the Oregon -
The train, which will be MADE !
Oregon Short Line. will co6A,
cars. all electric lighted and
every particular, and the bnIM
tatives Will go through loeny
The train will so first % ~
Ida, over the Gilmore & pitneF.
day It will go 70 Ashton ana
turning TO the main line. VIII ~
After they reach Boise tne III, ~
the special train party VIII asI,.ii' ~.
er they shall visit the TWIN -
try and after that come .
City or return directly TO su''
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
WILLARD WElHE WY
COPY HAROLDPS "

Despite the stormy wes.los
the day and threatening sklG
large representation OF Sait 80 -
colony Journeyed TO SaltaiT ~
hear the second concert o. go, Ia Z
vlolinist. That the performsM Z
bigger success than AZ thg
is evident from the facl In
against enCores was oIvneui ~
rendition OF Zephyr, oy 10
Harold responded WIN az
ranGement OF "The Last ~ h.
mer'' which brought 10TH z
applause. While here hs.gS hs.rSo
Professor willard Weihe' an wSS
pert violin maker. that sm ugm
visit 10 Salt Lake petiI'S,T,
given TO make a copy OF inc 10
Harold plays,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-13
LIFE IS STRENUOUS
FOR THE TWENTIETH
Inspector General Drops in
Unannounced and Orders
March on Moments Notice.
FOLLOWS WAR TACTICS
Soldiers Are Aroused in Mid
die of Night for Many Mill
lary Maneuvers.
FOLLOWS WAR TACTICS

This week Fort Douglas has the ap-
pcarance OF a deserted village rather
than that OF n government military post.
Colonel j. l.. Chamberlain. inspector
general OF the western division OF the
United States army. is at the post and
has the entire Twentieth regiment, with
tho exception OF few guards. out OH
the range undergoing All inspection. The
inspector arrived at the fort carly Mon
day morning. although IL is said that he
had been at the Hotel Utah for several
days prior to that time. Wis arrival at
Camp Douglas WAS entirely unexpected
and the wnoie garrison was taken by