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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
LAWMAKERS HEAR
PLEAS FOR FUNDS
Indian War Veterans Who Want
100000 Will Probably
Receive $4,000.

Members Of the committees on appro-
priations from the senate and the house
met last night In the governors office
and heard requests for appropriations,
but took no definite action on any OF the
bills.
Several Indian war veterans were also
before the committee to urge favora BILE
action on the Booth bill providing PEN
sions for Indian war veterans. The bill
calls for an appropriation of more than
$500, 600, and the members of the COM
mtttee are agreed that this amount cam
not be appropriated at this time. How
ever. they promised to recognize the
claims OF the veterans and will probably
appropriate $3.50 to be distributed
among the survivors OF the war.
George y. Child, president of the State
Teachers association. and Professor B.
S. Hinckley appeared before the commit
tees 20 ask an appropriation OF $4,000
for the entertainment OF the National
Education association in Salt Lake next
summer. Members OF the committee
were agreed that the object was a wor-
thy one and promised to give whatever
they felt was consistent with the heavy
demands on the state treasury.
Warden Arthur Pratt of the state
prison was before the committee to tell
OF the needs of the penitentiary. and
members Of the state land board were
present to ask for increased appropria-
tions for the board.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
SO ANOTHER FAKE"
SAYS CHIEF GRANT
Brands neutrality-suspicious. Edi-
torlal as a Deliberate Mis-
representation of Facts.

ITS just another Herald Republican
fake" said Chief OF Police &. F. Grant
last night, concerning an editorial In
that paper, commenting on a telegram
received by Chief Grant. from Chief OF
Police c. l.. Sebastian Of Los Angeles.
The statement made In the article,
that Chief Sebastian does not know me,
Is just another evidence OF the paper s
Indifference to the TRUTH continued
Chief Grant 'Chief Seba stian and
were friends long before / was appointed
to my present position. We Travelled part
OF the way to the convention of police
chiefs In Toronto together last July.
''The writer OF the article could easily
have found out whether or not Chief
Sebastian and [ are acquainted. but that
would have put them in possession OF
truth that would have deprived them
of a fake
The telegram in question was published
in The Tribune Tuesday. February 70,
and was a denial OF the story OF ''bunco
trust" The telegram concluded. "fIave
confid ence in you' which statement Is
supposed 10 have provoked the editorial
that brought forth the denunciation from
Chief Grant,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
CHICKENS BETTER
OFF WHEN DEAD
Humane Officer Expresses Sym
pathy for Members of Flock
Left Alive.

Chicken feathers and dog tracks, in the
yard of a residence at 779 Sixth avenue.
furnished a mystery OF fowl" crime for
Humane Officer John Houk and Motor
cycle Patrolman Harry Smith to test
their sleuthing powers upon yesterday
morning-had they chosen to do so.
The woman who owned the chickens
had no notion what dog had killed eight
OF her hens. but suspected q big black
one. seen several blocks away with a
chicken IN his mouth, of being a party
after the fact He could not have done
the killing without the assistance OF a
smaller accomplice, as Il large dog could
not get into the place whore the chickens
were kept.
The coop, according to Officer Houk
was but n hole in the ground, rooted
over. After seeing 1t. Mr. Houk eX
pressed sympathy for the three chickens
that the dog didn't kill and ordered
them removed 10 the barn Later when
the case was talked over at police head
quarters, and some remarks were made
OF taking impressions OF the dogs foot
prints In the snow FOR identification pur-
poses, Bunjo. the police dog, showed
signs of nervousness There is suspi-
c!on afoat that Bunjo has turned CRATER
and is trying to cover u the crime OF
some OF his fellows. Bunjo is notably
fond Oh chicken.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
FRED PRICE IS
ON WAY HOME

Everyone may now cheer UP. for the
legislature is soon to adjourn, Fred w
Price. the globe trotting politician. is on
his way home from Wales TO Issue an
Official mandate that the leglslat ture ad-
iourn al once and TO announce that If
ii never reconvcncs IL will be soon
enough.
Fred Price is now in Washington to
assist at the Inauguration Of President
Woodrow Wilson, and decline a position
in the new presidents cabinet. Ho
reached New York on the return trip
from Wales a few DAYS ago and left
yesterday for Washington. After tho
inauguration Of Wilson Fred Price Will
make brief stops In Chicago and Des
Mones and then hurry home.
While on the other side Fred Price
was frequent visitor at King Georges
court conveying the greetings OF John
James, Jack Eknan and other satellites
OF Fred Price IN Salt Lake to the king
He also trotted at bit about Scotland
and Ireland, stopping long enough IN
Erin 10 kiss the Blarney stone. Despite
his entertainment by royalty Fred Price
Will not become expatrlated he writes
I'm all the world there is one little old
town, and that Is ours
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
INSURANCE MEASURE
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
Bill Saved From Defeat by
Motion to Defer Final Ac-
ton Until Today.

The general insurance measure had a
narrow escape In the senate yesterday.
There were only twelve senator's In the
chamber when the bin was taken up for
final passage and 1t required the affirma-
tive votes OF ten members to pass the
bill After three senators had announced
their opposition to the measure. thus
precluding the possibility OF Its passage.
further action was hastily deferred until
today.
State Insurance Commissioner Willard
Done, author OF the measure, was given
the privilege OF the floor to speak for
the measure and explain It's provisions.
When he had concluded his explanation
Senator William Craig moved the eliml-
nation of three sections from the bill
relative to rebatng. He and Senator
Rideout were the only ones voting for
the amendment Senator Craig then moved
that the enacting clause be stricken out
of the bill This motion also failed, the
same two voting for it as voted for the
amendment.
Senator W. Mont Ferry OF Salt Lake
then said he was opposed to some OF
the provisions of the measure and would
vote against II II a roIlcall were asked
at that time He moved that the bill
go TO the foot of the calendar. Senator
Charles Cottrell Jr., author OF the bill,
then came TO It's rescue and asked that
action on the measure be deferred for
ono day, and that 1t come UP today as a
special order This motion prevailed.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
John F. Donegan of Murray
Is Cut to Pieces; Identified
by Brother-in-law.
HELPED CATCH SIRMAY
Was Instrumental in Bringing
About Arrest of Murderer
of Thomas Karrick.

John =. Donegan, aged 45, OF Murray,
the man through whom jules c. Sirmay,
murderer Of Thomas Karrick, was cap
tured, was killed last night by street
ear. Mr.. Donegan, who lived at o251
State street, and who was real estate
salesman in the employ of the Alliance
Investment company, lay on the track
opposite Hills gate on State between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth South streets,
apparently under the influence of liquor.
A Midvale car, No, 606 in charge Of L.
J. Hadley, motorman. and Z. c. Clare,
conductor, struck him.
October II, 1910. Thomas karrick, a
young student, entered his home, $50
South Thirteenth East street, and was
shot and killed by burglar. Later Sir-
may was seen in a brick yard in Muir
ray, where he tried TO commit suicide.
Mr.. Donegan notified the sheriff. Sir
may was arrested and Mr.. Donegan
shared In the reward for the capture of
the fugitive. Sirmay was executed May
%, 1912. Before he WAS shot to death
he confessed to the murder of young
Karrick
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
ARMY HELD TO
NEUTRAL GROUND
Major Jordan Of Salvationists in
South Africa Tells Of Work
There.

Major G. T. Jordan OF the Salvation
Army, recently from Capetown. South
Africa, In a lecture last night, declared
that the Salvation Army was the only
religious organization in South Africa
that was neutral during the Boer war.
He said the Salvation Army had repre-
sentatives both with the Beers and the
British, tending the wounded and sick
and giving every possible aid
Major Jordan spoke TO an audience at
the Army headquarters on East Second
South street He told OF his expert
ences at st. Helena and Capetown,
Capetown. he said was a city of about
Salt Lakes population. 1t contained
citadels. rescue homes. rooming houses,
restaurants and other establishments
conducted by the Army for the assist
ance of the poor and sinful.
''The rooms are particularly helpful"
said the speaker. Before the Saliva
tion Army established the place home
less men would seek shelter from the
weather by creeping into vaults in a
nearby cemetery. 1t does not rain often
in South Africa, but when it does the
storms are Very violent. The rain
sweeps almost everything before 1t.
Homeless persons would lie down along
side of the dead to escape it,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
Sum Will Be Raised.

Mr.. Hammond last night said that
the selection OF Salt Lake did not hinge
on the action of the state Legislature
relative to the bill providing for an ap.
preparation Of $4,000 for the entertain
ment Of delegates TO the convention, al
though that sum would have to be OBJ
tanned to make the gathering success.
Tt is understood that the legislature 8
attitude toward the bill is favorable,
but that if the bill is not passed, steps
will be taken to raise the amount neces
sary from citizens and business houses.
AS soon as Mr.. Wadleigh s telegram
was received, the information spread to
officers of the newly organized Salt
Lake City Passenger association, which
at once decided TO take the matter up
and arrange a schedule for the visiting
throngs that would make them want to
remain in Salt Lake the rest Of their
lives.
The local committee in charge, the
Commercial club and similar organiza-
tions, as we'll as the public in general,
will commence preparations for the big
gathering at once. IT is the intention
to make the convention here the big.
gest and most profitable to the city and
state from every standpoint.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
Many Express Views.

Joseph NJ, Bidwell, manager OF the
American Smelling & Refining company:
Charles c. Biehler, representing the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, and
II. B. Windsor. president OF the Windsor
Fire & Casualty Insurance company, All
favored q compensation act. but some
thought that q more satisfactory measure
might be secured IL a commission were
appointed TO investigate the various laws
and report back to the next Legislature,
when the measure could he drafted.
The committee will hold no more open
sessions unless something develops that
makes such a course seem advisable.
However, il will receive and consider all
written communica atlons and suggestions
addressed to it.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
"LABORERS" IF
NOT "ARTISTS"
Photographers Take New Tack
in Seeking Exemption From
License.

Having failed TO impress the city
commission with their plea that photog-
raphy Is form of art and should there
fore be exempt from the annual license
tax under the state law exemptng "a ri
work. local photographers. headed by
G. Il. Johnson. yesterday approa cfed the
matter from another angle. seeking an
abatement of the license on the ground
that photography is ia bor' In a petI-
tion received by the city recorder Mr..
Johnson sets forth photographers are
skilled mechanics and should be exempt
from the tax just the same as other
skilled laborers such as bricklaycrs or
carpenters.
Several days ago a score OF photoera-
piers sought surcease from the SIS an
nual license as artists" Their petition
was denied. Mr.. Johnsons second petit
ton Will be considered by the commits
sions today. He SAYS the license IL IAN
unjust and discriminatory tax on labor. -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
MUCH DEBATE OVER
COMPENSATION BILL
Funk's Measure IS Argued at
Length in Public Hearing
by Joint Committee.

The Funk DILL for an employers liabili-
ty and workingmen's compensation law
was discussed last night at considerable
length at a public hearing OF the Joint
committee considering the bills relating
to the subject. Heretofore the bills un-
der consideration have been the Rideout
and Bambergcr bills.
The two bills heretofore considered are
copies OF the New Jersey law. while the
Funk bill follows the Nevada law. The
Funk bill is strongly favored by the
Utah Federation of Labor and the West
ern Federation OF Miners. NJ. c. How
ard OF the Utah Federation OF Labor
speaking for the federation and claiming
to represent $1,000 organized workinsmen
IN the state. and Judge A. j. Weber. rep
resenting the Western Federation OF
Miners, spoke in behalf OF the Funk bill
at last nights meeting.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
CHARLES F. WILLIAMS,
PLUMBER, DIES

Charles f. Williams, % wears ~ age q
pioneer of 1862. died a his residence. T47
south First West street. yesterday morn
ing ~ 1918 o'clock OF general debility
Mr. Williams was d native OF Liverpool
E0gia nd where he Was born September
~. 1922 He Joined the Mormon church
there and came 10 America In 1856. set
tiing In Philadelphia al first and emil
BY vocation Mr.. Williams was a
plumber. though lie retired from active
business life about twenty years ago. He
Ia survived by four sons and three daugh-
tiers. They are John c.. William r and
Albert r Williams. Mrs, l.. d. Young and
Mrs: u *. Arthur Of Salt Lake, Clarence
r. Williams OF Sandy and Mrs. H. c.
Sorenson OF Phoenix, Ariz.
Arrangements for the funeral have not
yet been completed and Will, be announced
la1er.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
WATSON |. KINSMAN
is TAKEN BY DEATH

Watson J. IGnsman. contractor .a ai,o
builder OF this city. died at his home, lo9s
Euclid avenue. yesterday, after an iliness
OF two months. Stomach trouble Wa WI,
the cause of death Funeral services WI, WI,
be held at . o'clock Friday afternoosa
i'm the Qualtrough- -Allcott chapel. alp anp
saturday Mrs. Kinsman will leave Win
the body for Beaver City, Neo'' "nef'
intcrment VIII be- .t Y,,v
Mr.. Kinsman was born In Illinois JIs
30. 1854. and came here from N'sao,s Nept d1on
in 1890. He is survived by his widTm, low
four children and two grandchildren Lne Inc
children are George w. Kinsman ha,,as md
j. Kinsman. Mrs. Minnie H. AVER ai ara
Earl NJ Kinsman. The GTandchlIuFch "'N
Kenneth Avery and Ezra kinsHah
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
BOOST PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT BILL
Commercial Club Appoints spe-
cial Committee to Urge Pass
age of New Measure.

&. j. McNitt. DR.. c. l. Douglas and
w. +. Adams have been appointed by the
Commercial club committee on laws and
legislation to assist the clubs public Inn
provements committee IN its efforts to
have senate bill No. 92. relating to pub
lie improv ements. passed by the legisla-
ture,
&. S. Patterson OF the state tax COM
mission was present by special invitation
at a meeting OF the laws and legislation
committee yesterday, 10 explain the pro-
,osed new tax law now pending In the
legislature.
The committee decided TO instruct IT'S
chairman to confer with the president OF
the club and arrange for a public meet
ing AT the earliest date to consider vari-
Gus proposed measures now before the
legislature.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
v. {. 4. Convention |
COMES TO SALT LAKE.
All Doubt as to Big Gather.
ing Of Educators Is at
Last Removed.
COMMITTEE UNANIMOUS
Citizens Will Raise Fund to
Entertain if Legislature
Acts UnfavorabIy.
COMMITTEE UNANIMOUS

The 1913 convention of the NATIONAL
Education association will be held in
Salt Lake July to 10. Such is the
unanimous decision reached yesterday
in Philadelphia by the executive com.
mittee Of the association. according To
special and private advices received
here from that city.
Dispatches received state that the
Philadelphia meeting was attended by
state superintendent from thirty
states, more than 100 county superiu-
tendents, eight members of the United
States bureau of education and MANY
other prominent educators OF the coun.
try. The sessions were conducted un.
der the department of superintendent
Of the association, and the choice of
Salt Lake was unanimous
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
VIII Bring Great Throns.

II the cncampment IS held hero
about 10000 visitors will come to
Salt Lake in June, The question
OF making new insurance rates Is
10 be thrashed out and that ought to
mean that the meeting will last about
ten days. The camps OF every state
west OF The Missouri with the ex-
ccptlon OF those in Colorado (Colo-
RADIO Springs wanting the encamp-
menO. are In favor OF Salt Lake.
We do not think Colorado Springs
viii get II. That city cannot ac-
'commodatc the large crowds. a. R.
Talbot of Lincoln. Neb., head con-
sul. Is said to be in favor OF Salt
Lake. When ii was attempted 10
have the encampment held here IN
1911 the Commercial club agreed TO
raise $4,000. bat Buffalo got il. 1t
cost Buffalo $4,000 for the camp
grounds and their equipment alone.
IN 81 Paul Kansas City. Peoria.
Milwaukee aud Buffalo the attend
ance mas been from $4,000 TO 100. 900.
or course we cannot expect that
many in the far west. but we ought
10 get 10000. There are 100000
members In our order
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
No Room for Doubt.

This settles the question permanently
and assures Salt Lake gathering that
will undoubtedly prove one Of the great
est in the states history.
First news of the committee s choice
was received by Colonel ]. A. Benton,
general agent Of the passenger depart,
ment of the Denver &c Rio Grande, from
F. A. Wadleigh, general passenger agent
of the system, as follows:
sour representative who attended
the meeting of the executive committee
Of the National Education association
IN Philadelphia wires Salt Lake unaui-
mously selected for the July meeting -
At late hour last night James T.
Hammond, president Of the board of ed
ucation here, had not received direct
word from Philadelphia, where City Su.
perintendent Of Schools D. H. Christen.
sen attended the meeting, Mr.. Ham
mond, as well as State Superintendent
A. c. Nelson. expect to receive tele-
grams from Mr.. Christensen this morn
ing early. setting forth details
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
Falls on Track.

Donegan was killed about 1880 last
night. He had gone to Murray on the
car that preceded 606. Charles Bell of
620 East Fourteenth South street said
he saw the real estate man allght at
Hill s gate and that Donegan seemed in
toxicated. 1t is thought that the man
fell upon the track Immediately after
the car left and lay there until the next
one arrived.
There is rise in the grade on the
car line north of the spot where the ac-
cident occurred. Repair work is going
on in the street The motorman said
his view was obstructed until he reached
the summit of the grade and that then
Donegan was but few feet away. He
declared that it was too late to stop
the car His first impression was that
the object on the track. or alongside of
~ was an animal
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
PROPERTY TRANSFER
AUGURS SKYSCRAPER

The deed by which the John Sharp es-
tate transferred part Of LOT .. block 10.
plat =, to the Deseret Savings bank
was recorded yesterday. The property
adjoins the Deseret Savings and National
Bank building on Main street near First
South. The price mentioned In the deed
was sos. 900. The property is occupied
by 4. Richter, real estate dealer. and
others.
mollsh the building they occupy and the
building purchased and erect a sky
scraper Officials OF the banks YESTERDAY "
said they were not ready TO announce
their plans Details have been discussed
by the directors. Arrangements for dis
posing OF leases held by tenants IN both
buildings will now be considered.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
Leaves Large Family.

S, d. Evans, undertaken, was notified
and removed the body to his establish
mcnt: on State street. Donegan was hor-
ribly mangled. His skull was crushed
and his ribs and other bones were brok-
en-. He was identified at first through a
memorandum book. Later Shirley NJ.
Kunklc of 446 Sixth avenue, a brother
in-law, called at the understaker s and
recognized the dead man clothes and
other possessions.
Mr.. Donegan leaves n widow, Mrs.
Frances Doncgan. and seven children,
ranging from an infant of months to
Il girl of TO- They arc Miss Surline, Isa
bella. Dennis, Frank, Nellie, May, Iris
and John Paul.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
GIRLS DEATH DUE
TO HER OWN ACT

Death from blood poisoning, resulting
from sef-inflicted operation. was the
conclusion reached at the close of coro-
uers inquest held hy Justice F. NJ.
Bishop yesterday, in the case OF Eliza
beth Reed. u years OF age, a Bingham
girl. who died at the county inflrmary
hospital Monday night No blame as to
the cause of death was in any way at,
tached 10 any one other than inc giri
herself. Sheriff Andrew Smith, Jr.. said
last night that he had as yet been un-
able to locate the father OF the young
woman. a telegram from Kimberly. New.
yesterday afternoon bringing the inior~
nation that Reed had not been seen
there for month The sheriff VIII con-
tinue his efforts 10 reach the father with
word of his daughters death.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
From Basement to Jail.

When Robert Cameron finished his
Job OF shoveling snow from the side.
walk in front OF the Y. NJ c. a. build.
ing last night and turned to where
ne had shung his coat on the lowest
limb of shade tree, be found the
coat gone. He reported to the police
and Motorcycle Patrolmen w H Hen
Erickson and James Woodard started
in search Of the man suspected of hav-
ing taken the coat. After half an
hour of sleuthing they found the coat
in the basement of the police station,
in the possession of Dave Williams, SO
wears of age, lodger. Williams was
booked for petty larceny and trans
ferred to the Jail.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
VETERAN ODD FELLOWS
HOLD ANNUAL BANQUET

Veteran Odd Fellows of Utah. that
portion OF the state IS membership Of
the l. O. o. +. who have belonged TO
the order for twenty-five years or more,
held their eighth annual banquet at
Eagles hall last night. Chief w. n,
Kidd Of Salt Lake presided and ]. j.
Thomas was toastmaster Among the
twenty-five veterans who enjoyed the
feast were Incoming Grand Master
Snyder, incoming Deputy Grand Mas
ter Scott and Grand Secretary Simp-
kin, Fclicitous speeches were made
by many and the event was thoroughly
en- ioyablc
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-27
TITANIC SURVIVOR
COMES TO SALT LAKE

Miss Margaret p. HAYES. who will be
remembered as a. survivor OF the Titanic
disaster which occurred on the White
Lake City this evening She Is accom-
panied by Mr. and Mrs. ~ c. Beckstein
OF New York. The party has made res
ervations In the Hotel Utah for tonight.
The experience OF Miss HAYES In adopt
Ing the two little French boys. who were
also saved from the Titanic. where their
father lost his life. and In later having
to give UP the boys TO their mother. lends
especial interest 10 her part Of the dis
astcr