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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
COUNTY MUST SETTLE
FOR USE OF WATER
This Is the Decision Finally
Reached by the City
Commission.

The county must pay tho city's water
department for the water used In sprin-
Killing the lawn OF the county's half OF
cision OF The city commission. reached
last night. The water department has
bill against the county for si52S.i0 for
'hc water furnished since 1907 hut the
board O! county commissioners refused
payment. declaring that by tho terms of
an agreement Tndc several years ago
the city was 10 furnish the water with
out charge.
The matter was referred recently TO
torney II. ], Dininny reported last night
that the county is liable for payment.
In order that the county authorities may
be approached In an amicablc spirit, the
matter was referred 10 the Joint board
OF control Of the city and county build
Ing.
The question OF annexation of Forest
Dale to the city was not brought up al
last nights meeting. although scheduled
for discussion. The investigation ot sew
In progress since Friday. has taken up
all the time of the commissioners. and
no opportunity for n further investigation
into the annexation question presented
ltsoh. The matter Will be taken up later
In the present week.
Z. r. l.. Collier was appointed assis +
ant engineer In the city engineers de-
partment: the addition To the force belns
made In order to facilitate the work or
improvements now IN progress
a proposition by g. w. Huntington tc
sell the city forty-seven acres OF land
on the Jordan river for park purpose:
WAS referred 10 the park commissioner
The land is offered tho city for $500.
OF the city auditor for April received a
last nights meeting,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
WIFE OF SLAYER IS
CONDUCTING STORE
Mrs. Alfred SorenSen Stands
Bravely by Husband Held
for Trial.

Mrs, Alfred Soreusen, whose hus-
band was recently held to the Third
district court for having killed Thomas
II. McGillis, hns determined to raise
means by her own efforts for the inn
prisoned man s defense, and for the
support of herself and children.
For some time after the tragedy the
Sorensen business on Second South
street was kept inactive, because or
the fact that its proprietor was in
prison, Although she has three small
children 10 care for, Mrs. Sorensen
has reopencd the shop and will herself
conduct the business hereafter,
Mrs. Sorensen is looked upon AS n
courageous little woman and devotedly
faithful TO her husband in his dis
tressing predicament, and in her de-
termination to assist the father of her
children in his trouble, she is the re-
cipient of much encouragement from
neighbors and friends of the family.
Sorenscn Is one of thc most light
hearted prisoners at the county jail lie
Is an expert musician and spends much
OF his time entertaining himself and his
fellow prisoners with selections ON the
violin.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
COMMERCIAL CLUB
WILL ''RA|SE LIMIT .
Membership Committee De
cides to Have 1000 Live
Boosters on Rolls.

According to a report and an announce
ment yesterday made by the membership
committee of the Commercial club, this
subdivision Of tho main commercial or
ganization of tho city Is somewhat proud
of its recent achievements and possesses
an extraordinary amount of self-assur-
ance
This committee has decided not to stop
at the 1900 membership mark FOR the
club that It set out 10 reach, instead:
IL yesterday announced 20 the club
board OF governors that II has determined
TO 20 on to the 1900 goal. Down to date
the committee has Increased tho mem
bership to 1851, which is within thirty
four OF the total originally striven for.
So successful have the solicitors been
that they want to make the total reach
1900. and the board OF governors gave
them permission to go ahead
The additional 100 will be admitted on
the same basis as those now being taken
In. and by June the board or governors
Will doubtless announce the proposed re-
duction of quarterly dues.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
BOYS" COME
TO CITY SATURDAY

There will be two concerts next Sat-
urday at Barratt hall by the famous
"Roncy's BOYS" of Chicago, one In the
afternoon at $50 FOR the children. The
sales OF seats commenced al the Con-
solidatcd Music company and the Dayncs-
Beebe Music company this morning.
The Christmas concert given by Ron
cys Boys" at the White House, upon
invita- ton OF President and Mrs. Roose-
veit to 500 OF their invited guests, Is
a matter of history The young people
OF families OF the cabinet. the supreme
court. the foreign legations II senators.
congressman. army and navy officers, the
accredited newspaper corresponding and
OF the highest official aad social lie at
the nations capitol We're Invited. ths very
flowers OF ti, land. The historic east
room never bcheld a "a or sight. and
II was the largest Junction Of its KIM
ever given within its walls the assistance
~ the state and var DEPARTMENTS being
edlistel 20 make the .uyi tiJn list as
complc-e . aS y, SalDic.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
WARREN PAUL FALLS
DEAD IN HIS ROOM
Well-KnOWn Merchant of Salt
Lake City Expires With
out Warning.

Warren Paul, a veteran furniture
dealer Of Salt Lake City. died suddenly
from apoplexy which induced heart
failure in the sitting room OF his suite
at the Peery hotel, Third South and
West Temple streets, at $50 O'Clock
last night. The end came without a
moments warning, and the physician
who was at once summoned declared
dissolution to have been virtually in
stantancous.
Mr.. Paul, while showing SOME signs
of failing health during the past year,
had been able to attend to his furul-
ture store at 90 West Third South
street, without interruption. Last even
ing. after closing his store, he came
home as usual aud in company with
his wife enjoyed supper and then re-
paired to the sitting room, lie smoked
a cigar and was cheerful, apparently in
normal health,
While chatting with Mrs. Paul as
thew were seated upon sofa IN the
room he remarked, 81 believe III 90
to arise he exclaimed; go. have a
pain in nv hearth and sank back
dead upon the couch without another
word. Dr.. Hartwell was Immediately
summoned from the NoNum hotel, only
three blocks away, and the physician
said that death had been virtually IN
Simultaneous. The body was removed TO
tho ;. ID. Evans undertaking establish.
ment. where il Will be held pending
funeral arrangements.
Warren Paul was 6l years of age, a
native Of Watscka. III, and came to
Salt Lake City twenty years ago. For
"A number of years he engaged in the
furniture business in State street be-
tween Second and Third South. but sev-
aral wears ago removed to mis- place OF
business in West Third South street,
which he conducted up to the time Of
his sudden death. Surviving him are
the widow. Mrs. Katherine Paul, and
one sou. Warren Paul, Jr., now engaged
in business at Gooding. Idaho. The son
was last night notified by wirc OF his
fathers sudden death and is expected
10 arrive in Salt Lake City today. Ar
ranQements for the funeral and for the
ad diustment Of the business affairs Of
the decedent will then be made. the
widow being too prostratcd by the
shock 10 taks up the burden az the
present time.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
GROUND BROKEN FOR
NEW AUTO SPEEDWAY
Work 10 Be Rushed on Road
From Salt Lake TO
Saltair.

Ground was broken yesterday for the
automobile speedway which Is to be
built between this city and the Beach
City townsite on the shore OF Great Salt
lake The SaItair Improvement COM
pany. which 10 financing the proposition.
signed Il contract with local construc-
uon company for the building OF ihc
speedway several days ago. and the con-
tractors put twelve tennis and scraperS
10 work yesterday on the approach OF
the roadway To Beach City. Work win
be begun at this end In few days. and
both crews will work toward each other
as rapidly as possible.
Among the problems involved IN the
construction of the speedway are the
several fils that will have TO be made
where number ofs small lakes and
marshes interscct the course. II has bccn
decided 10 put In a bedding Of rock, filed
In With gravel and sand, where these
water filled gaps occur. and II is prob
able that an extra force OF mon WIN lie
assigned to this work,
y, g Mcintyre. president Of the inn
proyement company. said yesterday that
the project had been fully financed and
that the speedway would be rushed to
completion A number OF prominent
men witnessed the breaking OF the
ground near Saltar yesterday.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
ACCEPTED FOR
UNIVERSITY BUILDING

Al a meeting of the regents ~ the Uni
vcrsity OF Utah yesterday the plans Of
Cannon. Fetzer & Hansen for the new
central building OF the university were
approved and the building committee vas
authorized 10 advertise for bids on the
construction work
5000 900 and Will occupy the highest point
OF the campus. Bids Will ne adv erti ised
for Within the week and. providing the
contracts are Let within the two weeks
time limit for receiving blds tho con-
striction work viii begin next month. II
is thought that the building will be com
plcted and ready for occupancy b. the
opening OF the school year In Soptem-
ber 1913.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
POOLROOM CASES
HEARD BY MORSE

Arguments In the -'pooroom case"
were heard yesterday by Judge c. w,
Morse sltting as committing magis-
trere and briefs In the case will be filed
today. County Attorney I. l.. Wiley ar
gued the case for the complatnants and
Willard Hanson for the defendant, ". r.
Brinkworth who Is operating a turf cr-
change at Tenth South and State street.
Just outside tho city limits.
Tho county attorney claimed that the
ope ration OF racchorse betting game
comes under the prohibition OF the state
law. which forb!ds gaming with de-
vices The defense sets forth that
there is nothing ~ the state law against
betting on horse races and denies that
The batting is done with the use OF any
ID a.ice 90
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
CONSPIRACY CHARGE
IN INJUNCTION Sl

All members OF the city commIe
the city plumbing inspector and
Green Heating and Plumbing corn
are made defendants I'm suit hled
terday In tho Third district court n
A. MIdGley and John ". Tobln. Al@
that a conspiracy existed TO prevenk
from getting the contract for the p1u
ing work Of the Hotel Utah exteu
Midgley asks damages In the SUI
$500. while both plaintiffs ask %
Temporary restraining order and peI
nent Injunction restraining the Y
company from continuing with the
Tho petition sets forth that cn
ter Of pipe not authorized by the
ordinances IS being used in the
They claim that being permitted t1
this grade OF pipe the Green som
was able TO undcrbId Midglcy by
on the contract
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
TAKES WRONG DOSE
AND AROUSES POLICE

BY taking the wrong medicine through
misreadins the prescription label. William
Hobbs, n fish peddler living at Third
West and Eighth South streets gave
himself bad half hour last night, which
included. besides various and sundry
aches and pains. the notoriety OF being
mistaken for n would-be suicide
NeiShbors OF Hobbs, hearing his pain
ful remarks following the swallowing OF
the wrong dose. called the police, who
made a rapid run In the patrol They
found Hobbs pacing the floor In an en-
tirely unpleasant mood. his hands clasp
ing his stomach
where's the suicide?" demanded Pa
trolman Mike Conyers. lead us TO him. -
Suicide be d. replied Hobbs
Amt it bad enough 10 swallow essence
OF peppermint by mistake without being
taken for n suicide? Get out OF here"
The police retired precipitately.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
CHRIS GEBHARDT IS
INJURED BY AUTO

Chris Gebhar65, a baker, aged 5s wears
wax struck by an automobile and slight
" injured at the intersection OF Second
South and State streets. ut o'clock
Yesterday afternoon. Charles B Glow
a broker was driving the utachint.
According 10 witnesses, Gcbhardt be-
came confused and stood directly in tho
path of the car. Glow had brought his
car almost 10 stop when II struck Geb-
hardt who was thrown over on hiF face.
suffering a cut above tho right eye. He
Was taken 10 the police station. where
Dr. r. w. Ashley dresred the injury.
Glow was not dstained. there being no
element OF blame attached TO him. ac-
cordinx 70 tho police
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
SALT LAKE Y. v. c. i
BUYS A NEW Hon
Long Pending Deal for p
chase of Gordon Acadenn,
Is Closed.
TO MAKE IMPROVEMENT
downtown Quarters in ca,
mental Bank Building WI
Be Retained.
TO MAKE lMPROVEMEN

Negotiations which were begun M
one year ago for the purchase ~
Gordon academy property OF two
onc-haf acres. Third South and N
East streets. were concluded yeste,
when the property passed into the h.
or the Salt Lake branch OF the VI
Womcn's Christian association.
Tho deol was closed with Elm
Goshen. president. and ]. 3. Evans.
retary, OF the Salt Lake college h.
of the Congregational church. by
J. r. Bowdle and Miss M. I. Hobir
representing the Y w. e. A
The total amount involved in the
chase OF the property is s25 900 OF II
sum $4,000 is represented by a fIe1
the property held by the CongregayI
Educational society OF Boston. In
dition 10 the purchase price. the \.
G. A. Will pay the paving tax on
property. amounting 10 $4,000. and
annuity % $3.50 year 70 a Mar
| Dolphin, on Il bequcst made the Cd
academy. II was stated yesterday
Miss Robinson thnt sl1, 1,000 ~ ths ,
chase price had been subscribed by
ern members Of the association.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
Murray Testifies.

Tho hearing yesterday afternoon began
with John Murray. pal OF Morris. on the
stand. Murray was reluctant to give any
Information bat finally consented to
listen 10 questions, and IL his attorney.
who was present, entered no objection.
he would answer. Attorney Christensen
recalled the robbery. the murder OF AK
tell. the execution OF Morris and the affl-
davii which had been published.
Did you ever sec that Affidavit" he
asked the witness
Only what I saw in the newspaper"
ere YOU present At Ogden when the
alleged express package WAS received by
Morris. and II you were. tell us about
ia was the next question.
Attorney Smith interposed n slight OBJ
lection nj this point, saying that he did
no, Wish Murray TO testify to anything
that might incriminate him. but upon
being assured that no testimony was
wanted OF this character. Murray was
told 10 answer.
Morris and I were In Boise where we
sent tracer after package lie was
expecting from Portland. We took the
train for American Fork and there wired
Boise 10 send the package TO Ogden. In
ogden Morris got the package and we
went TO the Denver roomins house, where
he opened it,
What was in the packape"''
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
EUGENICS SOCIETY IS
TO TAKE WIDE SCOPE

At a largely attended meeting OF those
Interested in the study OF the science OF
eugcnics at the Hotel Utah last night.
II was decided that a state eugenics So
cictv should be formed with the Idea OF
expanding the study OF the science
throughout the state
The following committee was ap-
pointed 10 draft a constitution and bj--
laws and present its report At a meet
Ing 10 be held In tho near future Dr.
T.. C. GoTans. Prof. l.. O.. Titus. Dr..
Ralph Richards Col Willard Young An
thon II. Luud and Miss A. 2. Eaton.
Tho principal sddreSs Of the evening was
delivered by DIR. r. ". Ball OF Logan on
the subject of euEenIcs Miss Eaton was
appointed a delegate from Utah 10 the
conference or the International Eugcnics
society 10 be held in London. England,
this summer
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
Testimony Conflicts.

IT contained two centlemen's rings
set with diamonds one lady's ring with
diamond setting, one set OF diamond
earrings ono stick DIN with a pearl sur
rounded by small diamonds. three unset
diamonds and one gold watch and chain
Norris sewed two OF the rings and the
tirce stones In his vest. The other ring
the sticl<piu and the earrings ne wrapped
n piece Of tissue paper and put them
in his pocket. 7 think IL was the vest
pocket The watch lie wore.
Murray was certain that the list he
gave was all the package contained. The
list as given by Murray did not contain
oil tho jewelry described by Norris In
his affidavit nor did IL in any way
check with the list Of missing Portland
Or. jewelry which IL was alleged by
Morris IL comprised and which he said
had been stolen from the Crown Jewelry
company OF that city.
Careful examination Of the sli, In the
vest. through. which the Herald RepuhlI- :
can iusinuated the missing Jewelry had
been removed. was made by the COM
uissioners. II was found that an ordi l.
nary diamond ring would not go through
tire hole.
White Murray was testifylng Attorney
William Newton came into the room
saying that he had been subpoena ed
lie glanced az Murray Who had pair
cf handouts on his LEFT hand
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
Plan improvements.

Included in the plans for the hornl
school Is n brick annex 10 be bull
the rear OF the dormitory building,
a frame church building now stands.
annex will be OF two stortes. on
ground door OF which Will be locafe|
Kitchens ard dining room. md a d
tory Will occupy che second floor.
mis- courts will be built az the re-
the grounds. and the constructlou
gymnasium building 10 cost about u
is being considered.
Miss Robinson said yesterday tha'
did not wish II to be understood tho
downtown quarters would be absnd
nor that the cafeteria and women,1
change departments would he al
,inued. The new property Will be
solely as u home and school and tn
mlnistration OF the affairs OF the as>
tion will be conducted from the down
rooms as at present.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
Battery Is Charged

II. 4. Scharr Is hold et the ol,y =
a charge Of battery, when may ~
mented by charge Of emoez1,sm
day lie was arrested yesterday
ing by Patrolmau Crowthers' ",
plalnt OF mis- employer. A. L. SuLsT
Mckinney told the police thht saiIe
refused 20 turn over S%2 ne ndu .,, =
sIT,'rk al ,, him In the face with his ~
cjsims. Schart declares tho noa
owing 10 him for back wages al'
he mad right 70 keep It.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21

speak on a Lesson From the Book Of
Ruth. The confirmation exercises viii
take place next Sunday at i0:30 O'Clock
Musical numbers wifi ia rendered at both
services.
BIRDIE MCCORMICK DIckERsoN
nic6 suit yesterday in tho district court
from Julius Malcolm DiCkerson DcqAr-
Hon and cruelty are alleged
cREATORE'S BAND arrived In tho
city yesterday In readiness fpr its scrica
of concerts at the tabernacle.
PROF. J. c. HooENsoN Yesterday
went 10 Logan IN the interest Of tho
boys potato raising contest.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
"JOY RIDE" ENDS IN :,
LOSS OF FIVE III

CHICAGO. May 2o.-BodisS s,Ssyrnss gr
the i've persons who were ui'i tbroIia
when an AUTOMOBILE plnnsTnd street
open draw at Nlne,y lowered
the D5 GaIHff. ,Snisbi One bqdy is that ,,hhoas, e
i"n" iSft@ys In The clothing to be '""' y
Boyd. ... ,ra F1oTcnce
honev. n sister OF Anna; a., ear rar. Th'
Rnchanon. chauffeur % 'hc c,.uldinx,|
belonged IN Mrs {. ~ a bad been
chanan's ernployeri "a, a., ,nermisslon 20
his friends riding.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
HEALTH BOARD REPORT
SHOWS DEATHS IN APRIL

The bulletin OF the state board OF
health for April. issusd yesterday. shows
total OF 32o deaths reported In the
state last month. and 80 deaths not re-
report ed from IFS districts, and II To-
calitiNs are reported as having no cases
81 contagious disease. Tho greatest mum @
Der OF cases Of cont gtotis diseases were
reported as follows: Smallpox 2sy.
dlphtheria, ~; typhoid. 10; pneumonla.
as; tuberculosis, :.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
FINED FOR BREAKING
THE PURE FOOD Ia

Harry Kompoulis. a salesman
grocery slor. owncd bv Gus Alexip|
Midvale. was found guilty yesterue<
violating the state pure FOOD avs
fined S25. Sentence was suspenus'
motion or The defendantg nrorhs,. =
nouIis was tried on charge OF s
cotionseed oil for pure olive oll.
lowing an inspection made ey oincs.
the bureau. he was given heaI.ne
fore the state pure 1000 ouis~-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
Robber Pleads Guilty

Mike Miller. alias Alex CEsrsi Cnursi
was Indicted by the last teosI"h ~
mry m for robbins a postoff,,css ,s,s y
iSi Bingham, appeared before JgSSTn "a,
entered plea OF guilty. He e.o',ni, wa
,cnced To- four months I'm the coun,{
WHOM ne WAS arraiened before Wv AZ
states commissioner two weeh'
pleaded not guilty.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
For School and Home.

The property will be used by the
ISOLATION as school and ~ a Ia
though the present downtown Qua<
in the Continental bank building vii
retained as administration headquar|
and tho reading and rest looms and
cafeteria will be operated sat b
cnt. The property has n frontage a
feet on Third South street md ieo
on Third East street and at presert
a depth OF about 2l5 feet 4 LOT in
center OF the block. 100 feet suuare.
joining the Gordon academy propsrty
the east. may be purchased by the
ISOLATION for use as an ATHLETIC neI
II is purposed 20 eventually estabII|
large schooI Of home economics. For
present studios VIII be established o.
college building and the regular ed|
tiona and boarding home work VII
pursued until the plans for the e
iishment of the classes are cnmp|1
The work OF remodcllng and renoy1
the unused portion Of the dormI
building will begin within week.
the new rooms will be ready for q
pancy next month.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
Attorney Is Aroused.

That's an outrage" shouted Newton
Il won't testify at any hearing where a
witness has 10 be on the stand hand
cGhed. LIS m outrage. When you want
me III be in the library" he concluded
As he left the room.
Later Newton was called 20 the stand
and testified that he had seen Norris in
tn" county jail several days after the
crime and that Morris had given II N an
order for JswtlrE which no said had been
stolen from him by the police. Newton
said he went 20 the station and was told
that the jcwelry had been returned 10
The Uncle Sam pewnshop and was shown
the receipt taken for the property
II made mp my mind q, was n pipc
dream" ne asserted First. the man
never said word 10 me about having
~ecreted the iewelrv in his clothes. In
fact. never mentioned clothes at all and
secondly. I have had q lot OF dealings
With crooks and | never found orc yot
who would do Job I'm The daytime ike
'hls one WAS when he had money and
lswelry supposed To be worth nearly
5000 It's all pipe dream In my
opinion"
Other Vitn~sses who testified during
'he afternoon we're Inspector of Police
I5ri a. Carlson. 4. White. Jr.. and wiz
Ham ] Smith, = pATnbroker An an
davit from 7. X. Hinton. cx-rnrrnbor Of
'he police department. waE read into tn.
record.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-21
Hearing Is Closed.

After indicating that thsv would IKE
% have afhdavits from former pars-t,v.
tarl Ripley and from Nrr. Fred pic.
a. "a whatever Information they una;-
rave; me commissioners adjourned the
hearing. indicating that an earlv dsrIr,on
would be rendered
Deputy Warden Andrew g IRE. for
uer Chief Of Police ;. NJ Barlow. form er
pcsb Sergeant Joseph PugSiey. Detective
Riley NJ Bechstead. Fred l.. Ragby. re-
porter for the Herald -Repu bliczn. and
EN-Iieutcnant of Police Richard shan
non testified at tie morning session