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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-09-17

WANTED-A or room house with
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-09-17
OCT. 3RD.
$500 ROUND TRIP

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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
SHOOTS At BROTHER
Of WIFE AND MISSES
Charles Chambers, Sheep.
herder, Uses Revolver When
Woman Declines to Return.

Accusing his brother-in-la law, Ellis Carl
son, of having persuaded Mrs. Cham
bers to desert him. Charles Cham
bers. sheepherder, living near Garfield
fired two shots. without effect, at Carl
son about . o'clock last night on Sixth
West street near First North street.
According to witnesses, Chambers first
tried to kill his wife and then turned
the gun upon Carlson when the latter
attacked him.
Carlson, accompanied by his wife and
Mrs. Chambers, who left her husband 6
abode last Saturday night and went to
live with her brother. met Chambers near
Second North street. The sheepherder
followed them, pleading with his wife to
him for his treatment or Mrs. Chambers
and threatened to thrash him, IL is scid.
Chambers then drew n revolver from his
pocket and aimed II at his wife, who ran
screaming into a nearby house. Carlson
threw himself upon Chambers ana the
latter fired twice. point blank. Carlson
dropped full length and Chambers neh to-
ward the railroad yards.
Mrs. Chambers told the police q Oitiiul
story OF abuse which she said she
had suffered AT the hands OF her hus-
band. Unable. she SAID, to staud the
treatment any longer she left him and
came TO Salt Lake. Chambers threatened
10 kill her. she alleged
Chambers lives in a camp wagon near
GARFIELD. whore he tends flock OF sheep
belonging TO a local woolgrower. The
police Will look for him today.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
Committees in Charge of Utah
Products Week Have Work
Well Under Way.
EXHIBITS ARE EXTENSIVE
Wide Variety of Home Manu-.
facturers Will Be Displayed
in Shop Windows.

Gratifying progress was reported last
night by all committees having in charge
arrang ements for the big Utah products
week April | to s. The meeting OF these
organizations was held at the CONNER
cial club ladies' dining room, beginning
at clock.
A hundred prizes arc to he distributed
each day of the big week TO persons who
VIII visit the display room at the Yer
mont building. according to an estimate
submitted by the prize committee.
The publicity committee, the decorating
committees, the window display committee
and Secretary ID. +. Co!lett submitted re-
ports OF progress. Mr. Collett stated that
he had prepared letters To he sent Ia
ward bishops, In pursuance Of a sugges
tion made by President Joseph r.. Smith.
asking that the subject of home industry
b" treated al meetings on Sunday, March
"a He was preparing n similar commu-
nica'iou for stake presidents he said. 92'
the bishops would not be expected 10
move In tho matter without instructions
from presidents OF stakes This was one
instance declared Mr. Collett, In which
he didn't mind using lttle ''church in
fnCnreh
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
DIR. l.. F. HUMMER
LOSES AUTOMOBILE

When DR.. L. F. Hummer came down
from his office In the Boston building at
6 o'clock last night, he absent mind edly
started to crank somebody else's auto
mobile. When he got hold OF the crank
handle he discovered 1t was not his ma
chine, though he had left his automobile
on the Identical spot half an hour earlier.
Search OF the long line of autos that
stand on Exchange place failed to dis
close DR.. Hummers four-passenger
EMF car, and then he called the po-
lice. The latter learned that TWO boys
were seen making Off with the car lit
tie before 6 O'clock
been informed Of the theft. and II is he
Neved the car will be recovered at either
one of those two points or In the inter
vening region. The number OF the stolen
car is 1870 T."
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
TELEGRAM CARRIERS
GUESTS AND HOSTS

Manager c. n Sutton os the Orpheum
theater and the United Telegram Car
rters association We're each guests OF
the other last night In complfrnen
courtesies-at least. Mr.. sutton WAS en-
tertained vicariously.
In the first place the boys were pro-
vided by Mr.. Sutton with seats at the
Orpheum theater, where they thoroughly
enjoyed the evening performance. Fifty
OF the Telegram carriers were recipients
OF the favor Mr.. Sutton. however. could
not be present with the lads, so he asked
George Carpenter. his press agent TO
substitute for him. which that gentleman
did In an emlnently satisfactory man
ner. After the thester performance Mr.
Carpenter. as proxy FOR Mr.. Sutton. was
taken TO the Wilson cafe where he dined
as guest OF honor OF the boys.
II happened that Kerry Meogher di-
rector OF the vaudeville circuit. came into
town unexpectedly, and MIR. sutton was
called into conference with him upon
business matters whose cons!d Grafton
could not be postponed. For that reason
Mr.. Sutton was not able 10 be with the
boys except to say. "helo,' To them as
they filed into the theater. Nevertheless
he appreciated their splendid treatment
OF Mr.. Carpenter. acting in his stead
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
NAV SHOULD LIVE
TWO HUNDRED YEARS
DR.. L. B. Sperry, Noted Lee.
turer, Discusses Cause of
Race Degeneracy,,

Or. l.. r. Spcrry, lecturer on subjects
bearing upon the proper methods OF Iiv-
Ing and their effects upon mankind. who
wns brought 10 Salt Lake under the aus
pices OF the Deseret gymnasium for four
lectures, gave the first of mis- talks I'm
this city at Assembly hall last night.
The hall was crowded 10 its utmost ca
pacity with men and boys. the series of
lectures being intended especially for
them.
DR.. SpeTy spoke Interestingly upon
The subject of "rhe Degeneracy Of the
Race, pointing out the many evils
which besct humanity and existing con-
ditlons which induce wrong living Speak
ing. as he said. from the standpoint of
physiciap' pr sperry stated that 20
per cent of the babies die within one
year OF their birth; 25 per cent of those
surviving that period die within the en-
suing hVe years: and one-half only of
those llvms more than SIX years grow
to maturity,
The speaker then said that people
should live for % to 200 years. whereas
the average span Of life is less than forty
years He mentioned as the three lines
OF force by which our lives are guided
the inherited capacities and tendencies
the force Of environment, and endeavor
or Individual choice.
conditions he named war as the great
est curse Of all time He said. in part:
Man Is fighting brute and no has
been at II forever Savages. civilized
races, and even Christians have warred
since the beginning of time War takes
the young men Of a country in their
prime. A great percentage Of them who
go never return, Those who do are men
tally, morally and physically damaged
and diseased"
The three greatest causes named by
DR. Sperry as contributing to a condition
of degeneracy were war. lust and the
indulgence in narcotics. OF the common
causes. traccable To personal careless
ness or ignorance, he pointed out NAL
nutrition careless feeding. malrespira-
tion or defective breathing, excessive
work and worry. In connection with the
two latter he stated that most people
overwork in the United States and that
we are a nation of chronic worriers.
On. Spery will speak tonight on the
subject, The Four fourths OF Man; to-
morrow night S"rhe Significance and
Power of Sex Development; Thursday
night. The Mind and Rody-Which Is
Boss?" The meetings are conducted for
the benefit of men and boys and are free.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
GAME PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION BUSY

The American Game Protective and
Propagation association the headquarters
of which is IN New York. has distributed
printed extracts from the bulletin OF the
association issued for the month OF
March.
Several interesting features OF the work
10 be taken up by the association are
mentioned Among the most important
is the announcement that Wild duck,
quail. rufed game and pheasants will be
raised by the assoca ton for free distgitu-
ton among its members. Between 5000
and 5000 acres OF land on Cape Cop. Mass.
have been secured as breeding grounds
and an expert gamekeeper. experienced
In breeding the upland game birds. will
be put IN charge.
Much work is also being done by the
ASSOCIATION in the effort TO secure federal
legislation for the protection or migra tory
sougbjrds. The general movement for the
protection OF game In this country Is be-
Ing aided by the enlistment OF state
sDortsnen's organiza tions and their af-
filiaticn with the associate
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
MERCHANTS POWER
TO GET HEARING

A subcommittee from the Commercial
clubs committee on public service and
utilities met at noon yesterday for con-
Terence with representatives OF the Mer-
chants Light e. Power company OF Or
den, which Is seeking a franchise to do
business In this city. Through misun
derstanding the representative OF the
company were not present and the COM
mlttee adjourned after a brief discus
sion.
p. NJ. Parry Of Ogden. representing the
company. got into communication with
members OF the committee over the long
distance telephone and arranged to be
present at another meeting Of the sub
committee which which will be held to-
day. At this meeting a report Will be
formulated which will eventually be
passed on by the Commercial club.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
MESSENGER BOYS
HELD FOR BURGLARY

Three or the Ave messenger boys ar
rested Sunday In connection with the
burglary committed at the Madsen, Owen
d Saunders clothing store were charged
with burglary yesterday. lhey are T.
Collie James Huey and l.. Stocker AL
Matthews and r. Ball. the other members
of the quintettc, are stu held at the city
jail for Investigation.
The police claim TO have "A certain case
against Collie, Huey and Stocker. Each
Of them is said to have made damaging
admissions, and the police are confident
of securing a confession from one of
them.
As the result OF Investigations into the
case yesterday. it IS believed the bur
glary Of the clothing store is not the first
offense that can be traced susplclously
close TO the Independent messenger office
Several other youths are under surveil
lance.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
SEEK ATTRACTIONS
FOR LOCAL RESORTS

j. Il. Langford and Joseph Nelson OF
the Saltair beach management expect to
leave here Wednesday for New York and
other eastern cities to look up special
attractions for that resort and for the
Salt Palace
These gentlemen will remain In the
east about two weeks in order TO make
selections from the various offerings in
the amusement line. Immediately upon
their return they expect to be able TO
make definite announcement OF the sum-
mer programmes at both the pleasure re-
sorts controlled oy them.
During the winter three men have been
constantly employed at Seltair beach
making repairs and improvements OF a
minor nature. This year there has no
wrecllage by reason OF high winds, and
the resort is already In fair condition
foJ the summers business.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
REAL ESTATE MEN
CHANGE MEETING DAY

AT 1890 tomorrow afternoon there is
to be another meeting OF the Salt Lake
Real Estate association at the CONNER
cial club.
Although the association holds only bi =
weekly meetings, and one was held on
wednesday OF last week. tho gathering
tomorrow rs for the purpose OF changing
the regular meeting week. This was
deemed advisable on account OF the fact
that on the alternating weeks so many
OF the associations members are re-
quired to attend the club committee
meetings. In order that these shall not
conflict with the real estate association.s s
gatherings the change is made. beginning
with tomorrow
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
Citizens of Alta Have Close
Call for Lives in Last Two
AvalaneheS.
LOSS HAPPILY SLIGHT
Canyon Road Is Still Blocked,
but Will Be Opened
Within a Day.

Two snowsldcs came crashing down
the north side Of the canyon at Alta ON
Saturday. barely missing the transformer
station Of the Columbus Consolidated
Mining company and partly covering up
StilWell's store the only damage done
being 10 the power line OF the Colum :
bus and 10 several OF the buildings OF
the Flagstaff Mining company which were
carried away. Had the slide been a few
feet to the cast or west II Is probable
that considerable damage would have re-
sulted' and perhaps many lives lost. Nor
since 1900 have slides occurred ON th"
townsite proper and reports say that they
have been more numerous In the canyon
this winter than for years. The dam
age 10 the power line was repaired sa
soon as possible and the mine ts again
in operation.
On Monday morning Superintendent Al
Jacobson OF the Alta Consolidated left
Salt Lake TO direct tho work Of clearing
the roads and at 1 o'clock i'm the after
noon telephone message from the Col
umbus Consolidated said the teams had
cleared the road through four slides and
had reached the Columbus and in all
proba bility would have the road open for
[ IA fife on Tuesday.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
Basis Of Appeal,

One of the grounds o. appeal 10 the
higher court was based on the refusal
of the trial court On charge the jury
TO bring In verdict Of not guilty for
the reason that the city failed to prove
that the defendant did not have a, IL
ccnse 10 sell liquors and had therefore
failed to prove that the sale ln question
illegal
II WAS also claimed that tue lower
court erred In charging The jury that the
burden OF proof. whether he had a IL
cense or not was cast on the defendant
In his opinion, Chief Justice Frick held
that the weight of authorities supported
the trial court
Another ground Of appeal was that
the police officers had no right 10 eutrap
the defendant I'm furnishing evidence that
would convict him.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
Highest Tribunal of State
Holds Police May Aid in
Violation of Law.
BUT NOT FOR REWARD
Object of Securing Evidence
Against Offenders Justities
Means Used.

The state supreme court vest erday af-
firrned the Judgment Of the ThirG district
court In the case OF the city of Salt Lake
against J.. p. Robinson, who was con-
victed In the lower court OF selling in
toxIca,ing liquors without license
The decision of the higher court was
not unanimous, dissenting opinion being
filed by Justice p y. StrBup.
The majority opinion was by chief
Justice j. +. Fricl and II was concurred
in by Justice ". NJ. McCarty.
The record OF the case shows that Rob .
inson was arrested on the complaint or
Herman Bauer. secretary to former Chief
of Police Barlow, and Patrolrnan j. E.
Woodward, that Robinson, a druggist.
had sold Bauer n lemonade with n stick
in H. and three bottles OF beer
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
COMMITTEE MEETS

The membership committee OF the
Commercial club met yesterday for a dis
ciission Of plans for the membership cam
palgn which VIII actively begin ON the
hTSt OF next month. The chairman re-
ported the Office work OF the commit
tee in excellent shape tor the opening OF
the campaign.
A report OF last Fridays smoker was
made and an accession Of membership
promised from this entertainment 4
score of members or tho membership
crrmtfcs attended yes, eIday's meeting.
which was an enthusiastic one.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
OBSEQUIES FOR
MINOR p. WELLS

Funeral services for Minor r. Wells.
who died Saturday nignt as the result
OF injuries received in q street car ac
ciGcnt I'm Seattle. were held under the
direction OF tn" First Church OF Christ.
Scientist. at the residence Of his son
Ross Wells, SO Third avenue. at 3
O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Harry A, Teasdale. first reader OF the
church, and Mrs. Nina Page. second
reader, officiated at the ritual. Mrs. Ross
Wells PLAYED two piano solos. rendering
the same piece that Mr. Wells asked TO
hear several Dours before his death.
Burial was In CITY cemetery.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
BROTHER OF ATTORNEY
WILEY WINS PRAISE

Thatcher II. Wiley, member of the
marine corps on board the battleshlp
California. sent word yesterday to his
brother, County Attorney l. r. Wiley
that the California, the flagship of Rear
Admiral Thomas, was just leaving Homo
lulu for the Philippines en- route 10 China
Thatcher II. Wiley enlisted In the
marine corps about one year ago. Sew
eral weeks ago Governor william Spry
received letter from Rear Admiral
Thomas In which the young man was
highly spoken Of for efficiency
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
CITY COMMISSION
REFUSES A LICENSE
Matter May Be Taken to the
Supreme Court for Final
Adjudication.
SALOON QUESTION is UP
Resolution by Mr.. korns OH
Franchises Is Lost by
Majority Vote.

The city commission went on record ~
last nights meeting opposed TO saloons
or streets much frequentcd by women and
children. On motion OF Commissioner
Richard r. Morris the action granting a
license 10 Hanak & Ramph az l66 South
state street Was reconsidercd and the pc
tItiou denied A protest had been re-
ccived from business mon OH thst blork
against permitting saloon I'm their
ueIghborhood and Police Chief Grant also
advised against the grant The matter
had been referred ~ the corporation
counsel who advised a refusal for the
purpose OF testing the law which gives
the district court power TO grant saloon
licenses. The VALIDITY Of this law is lu.s-
TONED by the corporation counsel. An
early ruling Of The supreme court VIII pe
sought
A division OF tho commission occurred
on 4 resolution hy Nv EoIns relative 10
the consideration to be charged FOR fran
cllises given public service corpora tions
The resolution was as follows;
Whereas. Every franchise within the
granting power of the city is pu6'ic
city, and
Whereas. Such assets belong TO and
are given by the whole people of the
entire city and not to any particular
portion OF the people or section Of tho
city. therefore he Il
Resolved Thai every good and val
IA bic consideration paid or exchanged
for these franchises he received on
behalf fjhc whole people or tho city
for the use and benefit as X whole
behalf Of the whole people or The city
relief Of those who live OH some par
ticular street or In any particular
section OF the city: and be II further
Resolved, Tha this policy be adopt
ed by the commission and conmu-
picat ted 10 the legal department for its
guidance IN drawing franchises here
afiar for cOnSidnlss ion Of this boar
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
COMMERCIAL CLUB TO
BE HOST TO ACTORS

The Commercial clubs reception to-
night to members OF the Salt Lake Opera
company promises To be one of the most
ENJOYABLE events OF the season. The CLUB
Is preparing To entertain 400 guests. who
win gather to do honor To the members
of the east OF Robin Hood.
4 feature OF the reception VIII be the
presence OF many members OF former
companies who were not i'm this years
cast. John II. Spencer and George ID,
Pyper were named n committee to invite
all the members OF Salt Lake opera com
Dnnies of the past score OF years. and
number have sisnified their acceptance.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
Special Guests Today.

Al the membership meeting OF the Com
mercil club today at which the national
board Will be entertained, special guests
VIII be Col. William Nelson, Postmaster
Arthur J.. Thomas and Hon. Fred j
kiesel OF Ogden, all OF whom had an
active part IN the first Irrigation congress
that was organized.
President W. w. Armstrong of the
Commercial club and Carl r. Williams,
manager Of the clubs publicity bureau.
lunched with members of the national
board at the Hotel Utah yesterday, hav-
Ing partial discussion OF plans for the
congress.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
Burglary 1T Murray.

Burglars pried their way through rear
door at the Madsen Hardware conpany's
store at Murray early Monday morning
and made off with twenty four revoIvers
large number Of pearl-handed pocket-
knives and gold chains. according to ro-
ports received at the local police head
quarters last night.
a waite man and negro are being
sought. They were seen about the
premises before the robbery.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
Four New Citizens.

At the naturalization hearing In Judge
Lewis's department OF the Third district
court Yesterday. four new citizens were
made. four applications were continued
and one was taken under advisenent
'rlosc granted citizenship were Herman
Newman ot GermanN. Goitfried Mchr OF
Switzeils nd Jack Moss Of Hungary and
Gottiob Emil Reichert OF Germany,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
Rights Of Officers.

On this point the majority opinion
holds that public officers who under theil
oaths are required TO enforce the ordi-
nances Of tho city do not offend against
public policy good morals in seeking
to obtain evidence against offenders ot
the law when such evidence is willingly
given.
Continuing, the opinion says that the
court does not mean 10 be understood as
offering any encouragement to a certain
class of so-called private detectives oy
informers who may in consideration OF
reward Induce certain individuals to com
nit offenSes.
In his dissenting opinion. Justice
Straup holds that the want OF a license
Is an essential element OF the alleged
crime and a descriptive part of 1t, He
holds that the defendant could not have
been properly convicted without U find
Ing that he had no license. The burden
Of proving a want OF a license was in his
opinion upon the city.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
DEMANDS $4,000 FOR
PERSONAL INJURIES

To recover 900 damages for per
sonal injuries. Jose Huerta began suit in
the Third district court Yesterday against 1
y. j. Moran. Huerta alleges that while
working on dam at Ell<o. New last
January. while In the employ OF the de-
fendsnt: his leg WAS broken by the cav
ing Of frozen ground
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-19
Diversified Products.

There are to be numerous miscellane-
Gus articles and products. the lot lnclud
ing optical goods. artificial limbs badges.
rubber and metal stamps. books printed
commercial stationery, wallets. dental
work, lithography, electroplating. paper
boxes, linotype work. labels. photographs.
picture postal cords glass devices. flags
and banners.
A most varied and extensive line Of
candles Will be displayed. as well as
aerated waters ices. chewing gum.
matted beverages and distilled liquors
Pharmacists will be represented by
medical prepara tions of home origin. as
well as various articles pertaining to the
toilette that are made in Utan.
Agricultural products and livestock will
be shown in abundance. meaning those
OF grains. sugar beets. hays and fod
ders of all descriptions cattle and
horses, sheep and swine, together with
the wide range OF implements used in
the pursuit OF agriculture and stock
brc eding
While the above enumeration does not
include all that will he shown during the
big week. ii may serve to give some idea
OF the magnitude Of the display that Is
TO be made.