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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
EXPECT ARREST FOR
MURDER OF GUARD
Police Inclined to Scout Bur.
glar Theory, but Admit
Work Is Progressing.

The murder OF C, J. Van den Akkcr,
the night watchman employed by the
Commercial Guard 81 Safety association.
who was killed early Tuesday morning
in the yard OF W. w. Armstrong, 1l7T
East South Temple street still battles
the police and the entire detective force
none of the detectives will admit the
express the opinion that arrests viii be
made In very few hours
The description of two slender young
men who are said TO have been running
away from the scene of the shooting
after the watchman had been murdered
are meager. Attempts TO get measure
ments of footprints proved unsuccess-
full,
While some OF the members OF the po-
Ice department advance the theory that
Van den Alsller was murdered by look
out for burglar, others OF the detectives
say this Is practically without founda
tion, The fact that the night watch
mans night stick was found so far away
from where he fell has by no means
simplified the case. as the police nnd 1t
hard TO believe that an armed man would
run without at least taking his revolver
from his pocket where 1t was found after
he had been shot.
One theory advanced is that Van den
Akker was shot in a scuffle with bur
gI2r nehr Wlere ms cluD WAS IOulu ana
that be ran TO the front of the ARM
strong homo before he fell. This is scout
ed because no powder burns could be
found on Van den Akker's clothes.
Funeral arrangements for the murdered
watchman have not yet been completed.
It is probable that both the funeral
vices and intcrment win be held at Og-
den where he was formerly employed.
Numerous alleged clues have come to
the police and each has been run down
carefully, but without result.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
AUTOMOBILE VICTIM
IMPROVES STEADILY
Boy Struck by Governor Spry's Ma
chine Regains Consciousness
at Hospital

Harvey Shoemaker, II years old, the
son of G. A Shoemaker, who was run
down by Governor William Spry's au-
tomobile on the afternoon of June 5,
is reported to have a splendid chance
for recovery, For the first time since
the accident he was rational yesterday
morning when he awoke and conversed
with his father, who was at the bed
side.
The boy told his father that the ma
chine had approached him from the
rear and that either no warning signal
had been given him or that he was un-
able to hear it. This story conflicts with
that told by j. II. Spry, Governor
Spry IS nephew, who was driving the
machine and who reported that the boy
rode his bicycle directly into his path.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
EDWARD S. FERRY
DIES OF WOUNDS

Edward S. Ferry who fred bullet
into his own brain Tuesday morning,
St Mark's bosnts, Al the bedsida sdei a"S Sere ~.
w. Mont Ferry and other members Of
the family. Mr. Ferry had been gradually
sinking since his attempt at self-destruc-
ton and the end came peacefully
The funeral will be held Thursday noon
at the residence. 1877 East South Temple
street The services. both at the home
and cemetery: Will be strictly private,
The Rev. Elmer I. Goshen will be in
charge. The palbearers will be D. G
Jackllng, j. T, Harris j. Tod Good
win, w, G. Schramm. Frank Judge. Err
nest Bamoerger Charles ". Whitley and
Heber M. Wells.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
RICHMOND FUNERAL,
IN OGDEN TODAY

Funeral services for Cornelius T..
Richmond, who died Monday, will be
held IN the Third ward chapel in Og-
den at 1880 O'Clock this forenoon. Mr..
Richmond was the oldest conductor in
point of service employed here by the
Denver & Rio Grande, and the railroad
company will today run a special train
to Ogden for the benefit OF friends and
relatives who wish to attend the ser
vices.
The special train will leave the
Gould depot at 8 O'Clock this fore
noon, and the friends and members Of
the family will be taken to Ogden and
return free, Returning, the train will
leave the union depot in Ogden at 2
o 'clock this afternoon.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
Curb Is Washed AWAY.

Along Center street the water
the hills around Ensign peak cut
gashes across the roadway al n
intervals, tearing out lawns on bot
OF the street and washing AWAY 4
of curb. 7
When the storm was over. South
pie street was strewn with boulde
a creek bed which had been !,
from the hills farther north. The
crews OF the street department. n
that boulders bigger than a man
came hurtliDg down with the wat
tually endangering the lives of I
and horses on the street. Grave
cred the pavement from curb to {
Some places and the street car
were hidden for long stretches.
On Ninth avenue street car W,
rooned for an hour BY the grave
blocked the tracks. The Utah II
Railway company was forced TO &c
all lis emergency gangs to Ike
tracks clear and traffic open.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
SPECIAL TRAINS FOR
DELEGATES TO N. E. A.

Word was received by the publicity
committee Of the n. E. A. in Salt Lake
City yesterday to the effect that a
special train of 200 teachers will come
from Arkansas, and that arrangements
had been made for q special train CON
tanning 200 delegates from Lincoln,
Neb,, to come to This city for the big
convention, starting July 5.
for the excellent work on the part of
the publicity committee here, which it
is asserted by the writer, ]. W, Scar
son, director of publicity for the asso~
citation, is the best on record.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
WEEKLY AMUSEMENT
FOR BOY DELINOUENTS

AS a result OF the work of Guardello
Grown. state Juvenile officer the boys of
the Uintah Training school, the Salt Lake
county detention home Will be provided
with weekly amusement. The lads Will
be taken each week TO some moving pic
ture theater and Will also be given a
swim at either the Y. M. c. A. or the
Sanitartum.
The Rex, Mehesy and Isis theaters
have offered the boys free amusement
AS many as twenty-five will be taken to
each of these houses each week The
Y. NJ C. A and Sanitarium also have
offered their swimming pools for the
boys amusement
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
TESTS ANNOUNCED
FOR SHIP CRAFTSMAN

A special exa animation has been an
nounced by the civil service commission
for June 25-26, at which the competency
of applicants for the position of ship
craftsman will be considered. The posi-
ton pays a salary Of $1,000 a year. AS
prerequisite the applicants must have a
good general education and not less than
eight years Of practical experience in ship
work. Further information regarding the
xamina tion may be obtained al the money
order window OF the Salt Lake City post
office,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
Downpour Is Phenomenal.

Numerous residents OF the north.
reported that their cellars were
and their lawns ruined. In some
the water swept in over the tn5
OF houses on the lower Side
streets. damaging the interior 70
extent. 81
For fifteen minutes Il rained
on the north bench than I nav
seen IL before" said w. J. Iudde
supervisor of streets. who directt
forces OF the street department. 10
ing the water, lit came down u
sheets all along the bench. Will
ther UP in the hills cioudbursi
cloudburst added to the delugc .
Because of the closg!ng OF me
and cutters the water continued on
from the hill. gathering IN dig pop
small lakes in the southern and 4
eastern parts of the city. Sco
street crossings became impassaple
destrians In that district
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
LOOK FOR PARASITE TO
KILL ALFALFA WEEVIL

Members Of the United States
bureau of entomology. who are work,
ing in Utah in an effort to eliminate
the alfalfa weevil, are now searching
for native parasite that will DESTROY
the harmful pest. George I. Reeves
Of the local Offices of the bureau is in
charge Of the work. Leland Howard,
chief Of the bureau, who was here
about a week ago, is starting similar
work in Nevada.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
PROBATION OFFICERS
GIVEN APPOINTMENTS

SIX probation officers We're appointed
by the juvenile court commission at its
regular meeting held in the Office OF Gov
ernor Spry yesterday afternoon.
Oliver T. Harmon of Price. Carbon
county, was appointed chief probation
officer OF the seventh district; Arthur
Nelson was appointed probation officer
for Sanpete county: Henry NJ. Reed of
Emery county. Charles Leaver Of Millard
county and William Robinson OF Morgan
county Albert o, Enger was appointed
chief officer for the sixth district.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
L LAFAYETTE SCHOOL.
EXERCISES TONIGHT

The closing exercises of the eighth
grade of Lafayette school will be held
tonight at Sis o'clock In whitney hall
Certificates Will be presented by G. M
Sullivan, The programme to be rendered
consists of songs by the school glee club
and members OF the class music by the
school orchestra and recitations by the
students.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FOR PIONEER WOMAN

Funeral services for Mrs. Emmelne
Russell were held Yesterday In the Sec
ond ward chapel Bishop Heber G.. Tver
son was in charge. Musical numbers
were furnished by mixed duartette- The
invocation was given by Bishop Robert
N. Holt OF Superior ward. Harry w.
Matthews of Granite high council. Elder
Bowes and Bishop lverson were the
speakers. Interment was In City Come
terry. The grave was dedicated by Il
w. Matthews. Mrs. Russell was one Of
the pioneers OF Utah having come here
in iS47 with her father. Burr Frost, who
was the first blacksmith in the state.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
Brewery Files Suit.

Charging that Peter Buller ry VIC 10
aPpr9pP,a aanDany' 'tn the Peter Butler BrsSinS, {,
peny yesterday filed suit a,,sp In spe sii ii
II is alleged that Butler, as gsnsss1 gnss T.
arsT Of the company, drew ehecSs = =
tEsf the company ol pa for his own bsasa, 1,en.y 4
other ways appropriated the m0n''
OpD use, -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
Pittsburg knights Coming.

Notice was received yesterday at the
Commercial club that Pittsburg comma nd :
cry No, l. knights Templar;. will be IN
Salt Lake City August S. Members OF
the entertainment committee OF the club
will prepare for the entertainment OF the
visitors and also for the special agents
and police VINO will be here for their
annual convention June II. Is and 10.
the members OF which will be here on
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY
ISSUES INVlTATlt

Invitations for the thirty -elgnt.
nual commencement Of St Mays
emy for girls were issued yesteraasss.
syercises Will take place June ~
o'clock In the academy Assembly =
The class day exercises OF tss
viii! be held tomorrow evening 81, y
Assembly hall. The exercises W.
sIst OF the reading OF essays oy VIZ
emic graduates. Special muacI
tions viii be interspersed, Ihe 1Hs'
will begin at t:2O.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
uanaon Ranorts on Tasmania

A consular report on IasMsH na " a.
formerly 70 na,s y Of Salt Lake M but nov nov rsc :
yesterday " by the state cou,m,ossi'qs' u,nnoss
labor and statistics; The .Es HoSooool
that the public debt Is soD'ysySy;Siii' sSs ID
about $500 for every person, ,o On and md il
n also states that population ana {
tries are at a standstlll. N
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
@ O. Harris Diea.

Word has been received here Of the
death of c.. o, Harris. former general
superint endont OF the Utah Independent
Telephone company OF this city and Los
Angeles. Mr.. Harris had suffered a gen.
cral breakdown, which resulted In total
blindness which afflicted him for the past
few years,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
MELVIN GARDNER
BURIED YESTERDAY

The funeral of Melvin Gardner,
14.year-ol son Of Mrs. Joseph
Gardner Of West Jordan, was held yes,
terday afternoon at the West Jordan
meeting house, Burial was in Cotton.
wood cemetery. He died Monday
morning at the Holy Cross hospital
after an operation for appendicitis.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
SHORT LINE AUDITORS
GET NEW QUARTERS

The auditing department Of the Ore
gon Short Limo Railroad company will be
moved In the near future from the pres
ing to the Dooly building The depart
ment Is being moved on account OF the
crowded condition of some OF the offices
where they now arc and TO make more
room for those left in the old build
Ing
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
GRAND ARMY ASKS FOR
FLAG DAY OBSERVANCE

A circular letter 70 the citizens OF Utah
has just been issued by r. Oehler, com
mander and William Crome assistant
adjutant general for the department of
Utah of the Grand Army of the Republic.
1t Is urged that every citizen OF the
state observe June IA. which has been
set apart as flag day and that children
flag
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
Charged With Bribery.

Charges that "Blondy'' Darner and
Marie Ashby attempted to brlba wit
nesses to stay away from the preliminary
burglary. in Justice Harry S. Harper's
court, were made IN complaints issued
against the women by the county attor-
ney yesterday, 1t Is alleged that the
women offered money to C. r.. Johnson
and BENJAMIN Williams II they would
not attend the trial OF Mason and give
testimony against him
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
CAPITOL COMMISSION
DISCUSSES MARBLE

Discussion Of whether or not Utah mar
80 will be used for the interior stone
work or - new capitol occupied most
Of the time yesterday at the capitol COM
mission meeting. Estimates and bids
for the steam heating and other features
of the building We're discussed, No de-
cson on any of the matters was arrived
at Yesterday
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
VICTIM OF ACCIDENT
SLOWLY IMPROVING

The condition of Mrs Evelyn Nielsen.
21 years of age, who fell down an ele-
vator shaft at the Salt Lake Costume
company's building Tuesday afternoon,
Is reported TO be much improved, She
was conscious yesterday and physicians
in attendance are very hopeful for her
speedy recovery. She is at the Holy
Cross hospital,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
Boosters Plan TIP.

Fred C. Graham and J; %, o.
will leave about June 20 ths
through the Uintah basin baarf ~ ID
ests OF the Utah DevelopsoWn soWns
They will visit the princii i7tsh doc
ba sin and will preach the C'
To the citizens there.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
Health Board Moves.

The headquarters OF 5he e-om the
of health are being moveu iroh hujldI
floor OF the Walker bsoss,SR s,S Roston'|
rooms Nos. Gil, 6l2 ana oi oaaorstary
ing, Or, T. B. Bsatis' hIs new al
board. expects 10 De III MS
today.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
Salt Lakers In New York.

Special to The Tribune.
NEW YORK, June 11.-McAlpine, r.
l.. Decker: Herald Square, G. b. Haw-
ley. ID. y. Spencer; Waldorf. NJ. f. OIL
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
Dies at St. Marks.

Gust Pouias. who was crushed In 4
rs ilroad accident at Garfield several dayg
ago. died yesterday at st. Marks hos
pital-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
Was InlOw's Cellmate.

Christensen has been a sufferer from tu-
berculosis and physicians who noted a
steady Improvement made the startling
announcement that Christensen had been
cured Of the dread disease. Operations
necessary for the removal of tnia NINA
ton on the lungs caused by the bullet
wounds are thought TO have admitted
pure air which proved deadly to the tu-
bercular germs.
hospital ward OF the county jail and II
was there that ne met Caleb A. InioW
said 10 also be a tubercular sufferer
The two became implicated in a plan
TO break jail which came near proving
successful. Christensen confessed his
part OF the attempt and insisted that
attempted 5ailbreak. Following the inter
rupiion Of the attempt. both Christensen
and Inlow were placed In ordinary cells
The letters written by Christensen are
as follows:
Hope against hope! There Is no
hope. Life is hard when it runs
smooth. But life In this hum drum
jail Is hell. So l have decided to
take change OF venue 10 the court
house in the sky. where ! feel 1 viii
stand examination before the Su-
preme Judge OF all.
and my wife. have seen her Ave
times In dreams. She is still my wife
and friend.
have been bereaved Of their parents
And comfort bereaved mother. ]
was driven insane. God forgive me-
j knew not what I did. Good bye
Shall We meet beyond the river
Where the surges cease TO roll?
Wherein all the night is glory
Sorrow never shall pass the soul.
VIII the unknown ladies' that sent
me the nice fruit receive my thanks
and God bless them. This is a sad
ending Of one who has been faithful
all through life, but l do this in re-
spect OF my children. / ask for them
not to be separated very far apart
as a last request (Unsigned.)
To the sheriff and keepers OF this
1ail
Please receive my thanks for your
Kind trea tment toward me and ex-
cuse me for I cannot endure this
humdrum dark jail (Unsigned)
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
Slashes at His Throat.

When he mad finished shaving lie made
sudden slash a his throat, driving the
shining blade deeply into the flesh AS
the blood spurted he again drew the
blade and pushed il deeply into the right
side OF his throat the second cut ex-
tcndtng from the point of the jaw down
ward TO the front. The second cut was
not as deep as the first, as Christensen
weakened almost a. soon as the blood
had flowed from tie first cut,
j, w. Peterson, being held on q charge
or burglary, and Peter Tobiason, charged
with petty larceny. who occupied cells
adjoining No. 9S, that OF Christensen,
heard him fall and gave the alarm jail
ers rushed Into the corridor and tried
TO quiet the disorder that had resulted
among the prisoners Christensen was
dragged from his cell and Drs. W. N
Pugh and E, F. Chamberlain. deputy
county physicians. who were In the Joint
building were called. The physicians were
rushed TO the Jail in an automobile. but
Christensen died almost as soon as they
we're at his side. The body was taken
to the s. D. Evans undertaking parlors,
where II Will be held pending funeral
Az
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
Crime Was Unusual.

The crime for which Christensen might
have paid the extreme penalty OF the
Law was unusual In nature. Christensen
and his wife. Christina Christensen, had
lived unhappily for several years At
one time Christensen caused the arrest
Of his wife and named in his complaint
a man who he alleged to have been re-
sponsiole for his troubles. Shortly after
last Christmas Mrs. Christensen filed suit
in the district court for divorce and 1t
was while this case was pending that the
murder was committed.
Mrs. Christensen was preparing supper
at her home, PA West Seventh South
street. when her husband entered the
kitchen and almost without warning be-
gan firing. AS his mother fell dying TO
the floor, James. the eldesr OF the three
children who witnessed the tragedy, up
braided his father for the deed
AT this Christensen turned the revolver
upon himself and fired the remaining
shot into his own body, IL failed 70 take
effect in vital organ and Christensen
reloaded the weapon and fred two other
shots into his lungs. He was taken to
hospital, where after careful attention
he showed signs OF recovery
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-06-12
CHRIS CHRISTENSEN
COMMITS SUICIDE
Wife Slayer Cuts His Throat
in Cell at County
Jail.
PRISONERS GIVE ALARM
Had Been Allowed Razor
With Which to Shave
Himself.
PRISONERS GIVE ALARM

Entirely alone save for prisoners in
nearby cells who could only hear. Chris
NJ. Christensen, held in the county Jail
for the murder of his wife January S.
took his own life at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning by slashng his throat on both
sides with a razor which had been fur
nished him 10 shave himself. He died
almost as soon as physicians who were
summoned from the CITY and County
building u hall block away, reached
him.
premonitions of officers at the county
5ail who knew him best. During the time
lie has awaited trial his time has been
frantic actions TO the brighter view OF
things. Then he would talk to those
around him OF his case and the proba
bIlities OF his being freed.
Leaves Suicide Notes.
Apparently having decided several
hours before that he would kill himself
Christensen left two notes One OF them
was addressed TO the world In general
II told of the hopeless feeling that has
been predominant In his mind since the
tragedy that caused his confinement in
the county Jail. He asked that his chill
sible. He also thanked the unknown la
dies who sent him fruits and flowers
from time'to time
The second letter was addressed to the
sheriff and keepers OF the county jail.
He thanked them for the kind treatment
he had received, but said he could no
longer endure the life In Jail, Both let
ters we're unsigned. They were left in a
conspicuous place and were readily found
when his. cell was searched yesterday
morning.
II has been the custom In the jail to
permit prisoners 20 shave themselves or
10 be sha we'd on Wednesdays and Satur-
days. Christensen was given the razor
hy a deputy sheriff Yesterday and ne
seemed unusually cheerful He carefully
shaved himself and although it has been
usi:ai To watch him with more than or
dinary care, Ills actions had been so ex-
emplary that hc was left alone for a short
time.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-10-31

now presiding in homes and
those who expect at some time
to assume such duties, should
hear these talks. At the end Of
the lectures, the ladies in charge
will distribute printed matters
containing the best of the num-
erous rules, suggestions and
receipts, so that references may
be made to them after the de-
parture of tie train.
The information bureau and
publicity work of the train will
be in charge of Mr.. j. L. Pope,
chief clerk in the department,
and it is stated that he will de-
light in answering all questions.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-10-31

Chicago, Oct. %. Over five
hundred of the leading banks
throughout the United States
are represented at the second
annual convention of the In
vestment Bankers Association
Of America, which opened at
Chicago on the 2Sth to consider
plans for the betterment of in
vestment banking conditions,
with particular attention tc
these as they exist in the vari.
Gus states. blue Sky" legisla
tion will have prominent place
on programme.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-10-31
THE WEALTH OF THE
NATION.

The wealth Of the United
States is estimated at about
$lsO, ,O00, 900. 900, which is nearly
$1450 per capita. Wealth of some
other principal nations is esti-
mated as follows:
Great Baitian $50, 900, 900, 900.
France $65, 900, 10000.
Germany $50, 500, 900, 900.
Russia $40, 900, 900, 900.
Austria Hungary $25, ,0O0, 900, co.
Italy $40, 900, 10000.
Belgium 80. 900, 900, 900.
Spain SIS, 400. 600, 900.
Netherlands $5, 200. .OOO,O 900.
Portugal 80, 800, 900, 900
Switzerland 50, 400, ,O00,000