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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
Machines in Disfavor.

Sentiment against voting machines has
crown To such an extent IN this city that
IL is believed that the state legislature
will repeal the law under which the vot-
ing machines have been used. The sem
tliucnt against the voting machines Is
not confined TO Utah and is to De found
wherever tho machines arc In use. The
principal objection TO the voting machine
Ia that IL hampers the independent voter.
In Utah and in some other places
where the voting machine - In use the
voter is limited TO ono minute in which
TO cs ST his ballot. \ similar law applies
in Illinois However, in Illinois al the
last election the supreme court of the
state ordered the use OF the Australian
ballot as well as the voting machines
The voter in Chicago was given his
choice between the machine and the bal
lot. Less than > PEI cent chose the Not
Ing machine. For tho reason that 80 few
people used the machine the judges In
Chicago did not enforce the time limit
OF one minute on the voters. Account
was kept OF The time consumed in vot
ing by those WHO used the machine In
Chicago The average time used by each
voter In casting his ballot throughout the
ontire city Of Chicago was two minutes
and twelve seconds. moro than twice the
tiTnc allowed by law. and OF those who
used the machines probably Il majority
voted straight tickets.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
MAY GIVE TEACHERS
WHOLE WEEKS REST

SO that teachers may be able TO attend
the sessions OF the state teachers con-
vcniion. which meets in Salt Lake
Thanksgiving week. the board Of educa
ton, at It's regular meeting last night
adopted the recommendation Of Super
intendent ID. II. Christensen that the
schools close Tuesday and Wednesday
Of that week as well as Thursday and
Friday, 1t WAS loft discretionary with
the superintendent As 20 whether there
should be school on Monday, il being
uncertain whether there will be any ses-
sions OF the convention that day. Tho
teachers will draw full pay during the
week with the understanding That they
attend the convention meetings.
superintendent E,lrIstcnsen informed
the board that DR.. p. 7. C1aXton. ma
tional commissioner OF education. will
attend the convention. rs will other cdu-
Gators OF wide prominence.
The board voted to take the Neigh
oorhood kindergarten on First South ana
Sixth West streets under It's official
wing and will employ a teacher to con-
QUOT the school.
The report Of the committee on teach
ers and school work, recommending nee
essary purchases of school supplies. was
adopted. Miss Mae Lyons was appoint ed
teacher, effective November Is. and
Bessie Cro%all. Ruth Wilcox. Annie Nc
In;yre and Estele Daft were rceas ed
from the terms OF their contract. Miss
Addlelee sutton was an rontcd pianist
for the high school SymnaSium.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
Salt Lake to Ely.

Mr., WlcslSard. accompanied by Mr..
Evans and Mr.. Rishcl yesterday went by
train to the Nevada line TO inspect tho
country through which il is probable a
route our Of Salt Lake 10 Eky, Ncv.. will
be established to complete the line across
Utah. The party went 90 inYcstiea t.,
Inc feasibility OF the so-caIed Deem
Creek route to Ely by way Of Wcndover,
and will return this morning
Edward ]. Tet'er president OF The
Denver Chamber OF Commerce: G, M
lNttridgc. assistant secretary; l., N.
Cargo, representing the Denver Motor
club. and others who came from Colo
RADIO and Utah cities through which Mr.
WestEard passed 10 join in Tie rccep-
ton and meeting here Monday night,
spent yesterday a. guests OF the Com
mercisl club ard took in the sights OF
the city, although the transcontinentaI
highway movement was at all times the
I.rlnciual subject of discussion with them
Mr. Iettcr will leave for Denver TO-DAY,
and VIII announce bis committee ap-
continents from that city at once. Fred
{. Carstarphen was appointed TO repre-
sent Price, Ctah. at the gathering Mon
Gay night.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
BOYS VENTURE LIVES
IN CHILDISH CAME
Use Explosive Shells in Sport
and Create CONSERVATION
for Parents.

Two small BOYS. two thirteen pound,
explosive, artillery projectilcs and
game of ''duck on rock" and--well
the boys wereu I blown to atoms, but
they might have been. At least the lit
tie sister Of one Of the boys thought So.
She told her papa and he thought go.
Papa teIephoncd TO Fort Douglas. CIV.
ing a description Of tho two shrapncl
shells with which the boys had been
playing and the man at the fort end OF
tho phone thought SO. Later last night,
when General f. A, Wedgwood saw the
shells at police headquarters, he
thought so.
The boys were Eugene Lee. Q years
of age, living at 3J3 East Eighth South
street. and Russell Eastman, ., living
at 7d7 Blaiu avenue. They found the
dangerous playthiugs under bridge
between Second and Third East streets
on Eighth South street. They were
regular shrapnel shells for the regula-
tion 3.2 inch army field piece. |, +.
Lee, father of ono of the boys, became
suspicious of the dangerous looking
tovs. From Fort Douglas he learned
that if the shells weighed 49,. pounds
they must be loaded and dangerous. He
weighed them. One glance ut the scales
was enough to make him call The police
to come and get the shells.
Mounted patroluAn Crosby took them
10 the station, one in each coat pocket.
When General WedCewood happened
into tho desk sergeant : office last
night he spread CONSERVATION by e9-
planning the death-doaliug possibilities
Of the proioctiles, 4 sensitive police
man hunted up n sofa pillow 10 lay the
shells ou. Patroman Crosby turned
male as he rom en bered how he had
spurred his horse to gallop when car
ryug them
G. Z. Stevenson. who lives with the
Lee family. said last night that he re-
membered that two such shells wero
turned into junk yard on Eighth
South and State streets twelve year 5
ago and they were thrown in a ruhlosh h
pile. The two shells found by the boys
were very rusty.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
Salt Lake City Intends 10 BE
on the Map in Trans
continental Travel.
MEETING IS ARRANGED
Next Monday at Grand juno.
ton, Colo, Plans VIII
Be Discussed.

I Utah and Colorado supporters OF the
50 called Midland trail' as the first
permanent tranScontncnlal highway. sp-
Tarently intend TO waste TO precious
moments in their endeaVor to bring the
project TO q successful elimination. \
committee CT live boosters and influen-
tial business men representing the cities
through which the proposed highway VIII
extend between Denver and salt Lake
will meet at Grand Junction, Colo. reNt
Monday night to perfect an organization
in the interest OF the extensive plan.
The committee Will be made up OF ten
men selected by the commercial organtza-
tons and motor clubs OF the principal
cities along the Midland trail in The
link from Denver to salt Lake. and WAS
created by resolution nj last Monday
nights enthusiastic gathering Of good
roads hackers and pathfindcrs at the
Commercial club, following a reception
to \ l.. cstgard, field representa- tive
and chief pathfinder OF tbc American
Automobile association, who reached here
Saturday afternoon after he and his party
had traversed the projected course 10
this point,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
Material in Abundance.

Where contracts for paving are con.
ceFncd, and especially street paving
contracts in this city and state, tho
club will use its influence 10 have pro-
vision made in those contracts for the
use OF the Utah product, regardless of
who tho bidders may be.
According to the Investigations Of
the special committee, which has been
at work since the recent local las
phalt agitation over paving contracts
awarded to Contractor Ucmap. there
are almost illimitablc fields aud de-
posts Of asphaltum within this state 3
confines which only need proper dovcl-
opmeut TO pour money and industrial
riches into all business channels OF this
section, The Investigations, it was re-
ported, showed beyond any question
that the Utah material was Of the high
est grade and superior TO asphaltum in
general use for paving purposes.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
NURSERY STOCK LAWS
WILL BE DISCUSSED

Uniform laws for nursery stock will
be one of the principal subjects 10 be
discussed at the Western States Horti-
cultural Inspectors convention at Spo-
kane Friday and Saturday, j. Edward
Taylor, Utah state horticultural inSpec-
tor will leave today to attend the con-
vention- The apple show at Spokane
will be hold Friday and Saturday.
Mr. Taylor 3il address the convcr ton
on The Control Of the Alfalfa Weevii,' -
He Will probably urge that uniform quar-
anime laws he adopted by the western
states. He intends TO return to Salt
Lake Monday or Tuesday
The Western States horticultural In
spectors' association includes all state
OF Colorado, but only the following states
will be represented al the conv cntion
California, Washington. Oregon Colo
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
Favor Direct Primary.

Tho Republican party OF Salt Lake
county In Its legislative convention
pledged it's legislative nominees 10 The
enactment of direct primary law and
II IS probable that n bill for such n law,
VIII be among the proposed election re-
form bills 10 he INTRODUCED early in fbe
session, This bill will probable foilow
CLOSER the primary laws now in force o.
many OF the states OF the union.
To safeguard the elections OF the ru
ture In Utah sweeping corrupt prac-
tices law will be proposed In addition
TO providing for strict enforcement Of
provisions now In existence against
fraudulent voting the proposed bill viii
abolish. '''
The election vehicle. which shall No,
cc used under the proposed bill on rceis :
ration days or at primary or general
The distribution OF campaign literature
Ur cards OF snv kind anywhere on elec-
tiou DAY.
The paid worker" viose duty II has
been TO assist In getting the voters oI,t
20 tho polls and TO advise them how 10
vote.
The campaign booster who has b-en
H!Wsys found al the polling places work
ing In the interest OF particular pa rty
cdnilialc --
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
For "Short" Ballot.

Persons in Utah who wish 10 do away
with voting machines also favor the
adoption OF the so-cslled "short ballot"
for counties. They contend that IL is
difficult for the average voter to become
"a miliar With the qualifications OF each
candidate for county Office In a ma nner
that VIII enable him 10 cast his vote in
tesbGcntly for any candidate OF group
of candidates. They propose 10 elect only
county commissioners aud give the board
of county commissioners power 10 select
clerk, a treasurer. a surveyor, an attor-
ney. a recorder. an auditor. an assessor,
a sheriff and such other county officers
as may 5e necessary. II is pointed out
hat with the voters casting their ballots
only Tor commissioners the public Will
nave opportunity 10 be advised as TO the
Farious candidates for places on the
board OF county commissioners and may
trust 10 the Judgment OF the commission
crs as To the qualifications OF the officers
whom they are given power to appoint
Tho short ballot has been adoptcd I'm
many states OF the union
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
I entative Plan.

Revenue received under the rules Of
each citY's Organization. IT Is declared,
would be divided. part being devoted to
the local organization. part going TO the
state association, which. In turn. would
apportion q certain amount or its rev.
enue tn the Midland Trair' associa tlon.
II Is figured that If such n plan were
properly worked out. an annual income
suitlcicnt TO be a vital factor in the
maintenance of the route could eyeu-
tually he made possible.
However, the final establishment OF
each link or the iranscontincntal route
rests with the American Automobile as
ISOLATION. which will take its action on
reports, facts ana figures and accom-
panying maps To be presented by Mr.
w NeStSsrd. upon his return To hendouar-
ters: The American Automobile asso-
ciation, II is declared. is backed by the
United states public roads office and the
Automobile Manufacturers association
II also is declared that already a fund
OF more than $40 0O0, ,00O has been yiriu-
ally made available for the establish
nent OF the ocean to ocean" highway
The aim. it is understood, is To mike n
similar amount available from the com
olned states through which the route
viii pass
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
Two From Zion.

Two members OF the committee will
represent this city, one to DO named oy
The Commercial club. and one h? the
local automobile association. 1t is UNI
derStood that 5. n. Evans, chairman Of
The clubs good roads committee, W. u.
Rishcl. secretary of tho Automobile Club
Of Utah. o. others equally active and
capable in good roads and pathfinder
dniugs here. VIII b" drawn upon FOR this
service, Denver will send two members.
GlcnwoOd Springs one. Idaho Springs one.
Grand Junction one and Provo and Prico
each ono. All these appointments will bo
made AT once.
Just what the committee VIII decide
90 do cannot bc said At this time. How
ever the boosters from the cities Nsf-
fected and the members Of the visiting
pathfinder party talk freely OF the
project
One plan apparently favored is to bring
the Midland trail project under An
organization 10 be known as the Midland
Trail association Each state traversed
by the course would maintain 4 sta to
organization of the principal body and
each city through which the trail passed
could likewise maintain its affiliated or
SaujZati ton.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
Others Could Improve.

I" For The most part, the thcatcr5 art
in fair condition. though iherc is hard
ly one but could make improvement:
that would add 10 their percentage ol
safety said Mr.. Lund yesterday. 81
mado some suggestions 10 the propric
tors and received promises that certain
improvements would be carried out.
The inspector report probably viii
be considered by The city commission
this morning.
In discussing the charge Of insecurity
made against tIe Majestic. Charles f.
Taylor, agent of The Clayton Invest
mcut company, which owns the build
ing, said last night;
When Mr.. Lund went into office
he called my attention to the con
struction OF the thcater. and spe-
Gifted alterations that lie wanted
made in the construction aud in
terror arrangement Of the building.
These alterations wore mado at q
cost Of about $50 directly under
his supervision. He praised the
work and stated at that time that
tbcro was no better constructed
theater in the city for the safety
of its DatTOne
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
To Consider Exhibit.

Douglas White, Of Los Angeles. who
is industrial agent OF tho Salt Lake
route, and ], Il. Lewis, OF San Diego,
both representing the Panama Califor-
MIA exposition to nc held at San Diego
in 1915, invited the board to invcsti-
gate the plans of the exposition with 4
special view of placing Utah exhibit
on tho grounds. President W. w. Arm
strong was authorized TO appoint spc-
cial committee, which shall visit San
Diego, investigate tho exposition pro.
icct thoroughly and report its recon-
mendations To the board of governors
At the next regular membership
meeting OF the Commercial club, tho
board of governors viii offer mca sure
providing that the club recommend to
the city commission tho appointment of
two additional smoke inspectors. 10
work under the supervision Of Fire
Chief W. II. Bywater.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
CITY AND VICINITY

BEGINNING January |, the Bambersel
electric line will issue TWO forms of com
mutation tickets. one book VIII contain
thirty round trips and tho other twenty.
These will he issued at the rate Of a
onc-way fare for each round trip between
Salt Lake and Ogden in both directions
This will be the first time computation
any railway in this part OF the country.
CHARGING failure to provide, Eliza
beth Cox Fayter filed suit for divorce
against W. Fl. Fayter in the district
court yesterday They were married May
tayter ceased 90 support his wife one
month after the marriage. Mrs. Faytcr
asks for custody Of minor child. SGJ
monthly alimony and attorneys fees.
souRoW Yesterday granted an intorio-
cutory decree OF divorce 10 Joseph I.
Brady from Margaret $. Brady on
slounds Of desertlon. On the same
Smith from Philippine N Smith,
THE STAR LANDRY company filed
an amendment TO it's articles Of incor-
poration with the county clerk yesterday
providing that stockholders OF the COM
pany employed BY the compan% can re-
ceiye not lc5s than sl6 a Week nor more
than $50 4. week.
ASSAULT with = deadly weapon Is
charged against Richard Rowan in a
complaint issued Yesterday b. the county.
attorney. Il Heath is the complainIn.
witness. alleging that Rowan drcu a re-
voIvev on him November IL and threat -
cned his life,
MORE EVIDENCE in the case OF the
United States vs.. Rowland Lee for alleged
violation of the postal laws was heard in
Judge Marshalis court yesterday. and
tho case continued until 10 O'Clock this
morning. y decision is expected today
FRANK HOCkSTUHL and Elizabeth
Nolk are charged with a statuto!.v Of
fcnse In complaints issued by the county
attorney yesterday. William yclk bus
band OF the woman, Is the conp!ai ming
witness in both cases.
F. o. coLLETT. secretary OF the Man
ufacturers association. II prepa ring n
erature to about 200 manufacturers OF
the state urging the advantage of belong
Ing 10 the association.
JOHN A. BURT fled suit IN the dis
tTict court yesterday against Arthur
Stringfetlow and others 20 recover $500
alleged 20 be cue as commission for the
sale Of certain real estate 10: tne de-
PENDANTS.
UNITED STATES Drug Inspector ".
southern California where he conducted
some secret Investigations for his de-
partment. ~,
ON THE grounds OF failure TO provide.
Lucy liarwood Steiner was awarded 4
decree OF divorce lyom Elmer Steiner by
Judge Armstrong in the district court
yesterday
THE a: A. CLARK company has filed
an amendment 10 It's articles OF incor-
poration with The county clerk. changing
its capital 10 $4,000
THE ST. Marks Hospital association
will hold its regular meeting this morn
Ing et 10 o'clock
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
Teaches Plain Lesson.

The agitation in Illinois against the
voting machines has reached such proper
tions that II is predicted In Chicago that
voting ma chimes Will never be used again
IN Illinois There is likewise a great
amount OF agitation against voting ma
chimes in Minnesota. where machines.
lave been used Tor the past eight years.
In Minnesota II is contcnded. the ma
chimes arc detrimental To intelligent Vot-
ing and do not give opportunity for. the
ruhampcrcd exercise of the voting fran
chtse.
The point in favor OF voting machines
~ that they give the accurate totals of
tho vote FOR each candidate inmedist ely
after the close OF the polls and save a
great deal Of work In counting and pos
sible mistakes OF judges.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
MUST SALUTE FLAG
TO ATTEND SCHOOL
No Exception Will Be Made
in Favor of Eyler Children
Who May Return.

That the lItile Eylcr girls, Lena anc
Nay!e, who were suspended from the
Franklin school ror refusing 20 salute tho
flag. may 30 back to their studies. recon
ciled 10 a working agreement with old
Glory. is probable as the result Of con-
terence yesterday between the girls, thcir
parents aud -. H. Christensen. super!n-
,cndcnt OF schools.
The conference was held in the su-
perintcndents office and resulted IN q
thorough understanding OF the view
points OF the school officials and of tho
offending children. John G.. Dunn, the
stepfather. explained to the superin-
tendent that he had no desire 10 be I'M
reasonable nor unduly radical IN the
matter He asked what steps could be
taken towards restoring the children TO
their former classes.
When. they obes the rules VIC Nnl
be glad 90 welcome them back" replied
Superintendent Christensen. "SalutinS
the flag is ono OF the regulations of the
school. The flag stands for the con-
s,itutcd authority under which the school
system exists and any one attending the
schools must respect that authority"
After a discussion OF tho incident, in
which thc children took part the smaller
tho rules and salute the flag, The older
child stiIl held off. saving she would
nave TO think the matter over. where
upon the younger changed her mind
again and said she would do what Lena
do
IL is one OF the rules or the schools
that any child suspended for infraction
of regulations must sign q written state
offcnsc. There viii bc no exception in
the case of the T.yler children.
The parents were entirely fair and
respectful in the matter and appeared
only desirous of settling Il with as little
trouble as possible" Superintendent
Christensen said after the conference.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
HUNT FOR ADVENTURE
QUICKLY TERMINATES

In a coal car. beaded for California
over the Western Pacific railroad. Alex
ander Benjamin Snyder, aged 10, and
Thomas BroWcll Ford. . started on a
hunt for adventure yesterday at . p m.
The boys got as far as Grant Junction,
near Grantsvillc. before they were discov-
cred and brought back To Salt Lake on
Western Pacific passenger train No. . At
the police station Alexander wept for
more OF the world TO see. which was quite
right in Alexander, but Tommy was bub-
bling over With the story of the ride pa 8;
Ssltair. past the American snlelter al
Garfield. over the arm OF the lake ira
versed by the Western Pacific 10 whore
ne could see into California-or thought
he could.
That wasn't neither; that was Just
Grantsville YOU could see said hlexan-
der, who refused TO DC colnforted The
boys were taken home TO their parents
Alexander is the son OF Benz min Snyder.
living at POS North Sixth West street,
living at 2iS Glendale avenue
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
GOVERNMENT WILL
ASSIST THE CITY

Assurances that the government de-
slres TO cooperate in every wa. N!th
the city health authorities In the regu-
lation OF dairy supplies was given TO Dr.
;. Q. Paul health commissioner yester-
day by Frank u. Bothell. government in
SpecloT in charge OF the dairy depart-
meut OF t''e bureau OF animal Industry,
Mr.. Rothcll is but lately arrived from
Washington and has oocned offices in
the Mcintyre building. Yesterday me
spent several hours IN conference with
DR., Paul during which il was dec!ded
that the government ard city officials
should work IN complete unison for the
ply.
Ny. Bothei and his associates are
exceedingly welcome in Salt Lake and
ment in many ways" said DR., paui
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-13
ELECTION REFORMS
TO Be UNDERTAKEN
Newly Chosen Legislators of
Utah Already Outlining
Work of Significance.
MAY BAR MACHINES
Bills TO Put Premium on Vot-
ing and Ban Buttons
Contemplated.

Sweeping election reforms to bc
urged At the coming session OF the state
legislature. The purpose or the pro-
posed reforms which Will probably be in
cluded In n series OF bills 70 be intro
duced in the next legislature IS TO make
the exercise OF the voting franchise prac-
tically compulsory. TO reduce campaign
expenditures and 10 give opportunity for
a moro independent expression % the will
OF tho people.
Among ihc proposed reforms are in
cludcd the abollshmcnt OF the voting ma
chimes. tho inauguration OF the direct prl-
mary. tile enactment OF n corrupt prac-
tees act. and the adoption OF the short
la lot