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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-03
MELLEN IS AWARDED
BIG CURB CONTRACT
William H. Brammel and w. II. Fol
land Are Formally Identified
with City Legal Department.

The city commission yesterday award
ed 70 Joseph Melen the contract for curb
and gutter extension No, 20, he being
the lowest bidder OF FIVE
Complete compilation Of the bids
showed the totals to be consid era bly,
larger than was shown by the prelirnl-
nary examination by the city engineer
Tuesday. Mellen's bid was s12T, 568 OF:
?. j. Moran's bid was st2S, 204.3 81; C. A.
Heman. l37.1s5.ss; A A Clark COM
pany. s147. "a; Mckay & Reed, $685.
It's. .84. The engineers estimate on the
work was $4,000
The extension embraces all that part
OF the city between Canyon road and
II street and from Third avenue to Ninth
avenue.
Formal appointment Of william H
Bramel as special land and water attor-
ney for the city was made on recommen-
cation OF the city attorney. Bramel is TO
pe employed for six months at 5000 a
month. w. II. Folland. who has been
engaged In special legal work for the
CITY Tor several months, was appointed
second assistant city attorney at $50
a month
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-03
INSPECTOR MAY BE
HIRED FOR CANYON
County Commissioners Find Drainage
Conditions in Big Cottonwood Far
From Satisfactory.

Informal decision to employ a regular
inspector in Big Cottonwood canyon to
enforce sanitation along the stream, and
particularly at Brighton, was reached
by the county commissioners yesterday
after trip by auto up the canyon to
the summer resort
Conditions al Brighton were found TO
be far from satisfactory from . stand
point of keeping the creek from con-
tamination. 1t was decided to order a
wholesale change Of the sanitation sys-
tenn so as TO prevent drainage into the
creek
Conditions along the creek below
Brighton were found to be excellent and
no complaint will be made as to sani-
tation at other summer camps
Inspection OF the road to Brighton led
to decision to undertake some improve
ments at once. It Is planned to rebuild
the road in certain places so as to reduce
the grade. B. II Burrell the govern
ment road expert. who is here survey
Ing the county roads. was one OF the
party. He estimated that the roadway
could be changed is such manner as to
eliminate much Of the grade with little
cost 10 the county.
Those who made the trip yesterday
were G: Ray Walker, A. II. Crabbe and
Oscar w. Carlson. county commission
ers; DR.. G. c, Snyder. county physician;
c. Frank Emery, state sanitary inspec-
tor: Arthur Cummings. foreman OF wa
tersheds for the city; Mr. Burrell, the
road expert; Willard Snow, county road
supervisor; Allen Gardner county sur
veyor. and others.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-03
ELKS WILL GO TO
OGDEN TOMORROW
About 300 Of Local Herd to Join
in Junction City Purple
Day.

The Salt Lake Elks are off tomorrow
for Ogden and Ogden canyon, TO help
the Ogden Elks celebrate their Purple
day They will depart by special train
and they expect to take at least 300 OF
the antlered herd, Last night Exalted
Ruler Zeller and several other members
OF Ogden lodge came down to the regular
meeting Of the Salt Lake lodge. and
there was a get-together meeting which
resulted in a quick move by the local
lodge TO make the trip. The Ogden ElHs
have taken entire control of Ogden can
yon for the day They have closed
everything in the way of business and
Will go the limit TO show the visitors a
good time The train will leave the
Bamberger depot at 9;45 o'clock and VIII
be met at Ogden by the Ogden Elks and
their band.
Among other attractions on a pro-
graTnme which extends over the entire
ing, with a grand parade through the
streets of the Junction city, open house
at their elegant club rooms, races OF all
kinds, including an Elks' race. band
concerts and dancing. the Ogden Blks
have provided a wrestling match be-
tween Jack Harbertson Of Ogden and
Frank NJ. Carroll OF Idaho Falls. The
EIks have erected special pavilion at
the Hermitage in the canyon for this
purpose and 1t will be crowded TO It's
utmost. In addition, there will be
Jack Clifford and the Battling Dane The
bout Will be refereed by Tom Painter of
Evanston, and a member of Salt Lake
lodge.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-03
AGRICULTURAL EXPERT
STUDIES IRRIGATION
Prof. L. A. Merrill Believes Pumping
System Used in California Can Be
Operated in Utah.

Prof. L. A Merrill, agricultural expert
for the Salt Lake route, has returned
from Willows, Cal, where he has been
studying the science of irrigation by
pumping. When seen in his office yes
terday, ne said
I found men irrIgatins there with
the aid Of pumping systems al a cost
OF $2.65 an acre. Thousa nds OF acres
are being made productive and ex-
perts there predict that within five
years the amount OF land irrigated IN
this way will exceed that watered by
the gravity system. 7 see no reason
why the system cannot be used with
great success in Utah. where the
land is now practically without value,
During my absence I also was I'm
consultation with officials OF our rail-
way company. who have their head
quarters in Los Angeles, regarding
the establishment of model demon
stration farm in Utah. a citizen OF
Los Angeles. who has land In Beaver
county Utah has offered to furnish
fifty acres OF land for such a farm
and to give $500 toward equippins 1t.
Our plan is to have the railway COM
pany: state. county and private indj-
vduals join in making the farm
Success
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-03
CITY SEALER FARR To
TENDER RESIGNATION
Official Under Fire Win
Leave Public Service on
August /.

w. +. Farr, city sealer OF weights and
measures, will tender his resignation 10
the city commission within the next few
days. and ii will be accepted by ma
jority OF the commissioners. effective Au-
gust l.
y decision to allow Farr an opportuni-
ty to resign was reached by the comyns-
sioners, In executive session in the
mayors office yesterday noon. Farr sat
In the outer office while his official fate
was discussed. At the conclusion OF the
meeting he was called into the mayors
office and Informed that q majority of
Il shall resign without any animosity
toward the commissioners" the sealcr
said, II had Intended to leave the city's
service IN September, anyway. Whatever
nave done during my tenure OF office
has been done with good faith and a de-
sire 10 enforce the law"
According TO members OF the city com
mission, Farr's resignation was sought be-
cause he talked too much" Charges OF
dishonesty and graft made against him
by local merchants several weeks ago
were found to be without founda ton and
the sealer was eXonerated by the com
mission at that time, after public
hearing The resolution absolving him
rom the charges took occasion 10 repri-
mand him for lack of courtesy and con-
sideration In dealing with the public.
Complaints against Farr's administra-
ton reached the commission frequently
l ne latest came from the coal dealers.
who are said 10 have sought his re-
moval
At the conference OF the commissioners
yesterday, Commissioners George ID. Key
ser and w. Fl. Korns and Mayor Samuel
Z. Park voted to allow the sealer to re-
sign, Commissioner Henry W. Lawrence
opposed such action Strenuously. Com
missioner Richard P. Morris expressed
himself as opposed to asking for the resig-
nation without first granting Farr a
public hearing. Later when Farr ex-
pressed a willingness TO resign, the street
commissioner withdrew his opposition
II believe we are losing the best sealer
OF weights and measures the city has had
Tor many years, was the comment OF
Commissioner Lawrence after the meet
ing.
Several applica tons for the position OF
since the agitation against Farr began
The mayor said that no applicant had
been considered yet. The appointment
will be left TO Dr. Samuel G. Paul, city
health commissioner, under whose de-
partment the office operates
Members of the commission lntimated
yesterday that several changes may be
made In the ordinances relative to
weights and mea sures in the near future
Much OF the opposition to Farr was occa-
stoned by the ordinances which he fos-
tered. Chief among these is the new
berry cup ordinance, which. IL Is under
stood, will be considered for revision by
the commission a. an early date Some
changes also may be made In the ord-
nance pertaining TO weighing of coal.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-03
u. P.-S. P. DISSOLUTION
DECREE FILED HERE.
Final Step in Famous Case Taken;
Courts Decision Now
Effective.

The final decree, handed down June
80 by the judges of the Eighth circuit
court of appeals, sitting at st. Paul
as the United States district court of
Utah, on the Union Pacific-S Southern
Pacific dissolution case. was received
yesterday afternoon by the clerk of the
federal district in this city and form
ally filed at 4 clock While the de-
cree was given last Monday the deci-
sion did not become effective until it
was filed here.
With the decree were sent number
Of other papers in the case including
the original petition of the railroad
company proposing the plan for disso-
luton, the third amended plan which
was the one adopted by the court, other
papers and short letter from Judge
Walter H. Sanborn asking that the
papers be properly filed.
The final decree declares in substance
that the third amended plan proposed
by the Union Pacific company, the
transfer of a portion of the shares Of
stock of the Southern Pacific company
to the Pennsylvania line in exchange
for shares of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad, is an effectual way to dissolve
the combination and orders the trans
fer made within thirty DAYS This plan
was submitted by the Union Pacific
and Oregon Short Line companies, June
80. The matter having been thorough
ly threshed out before, the government
acted quickly and the same day filed
its answer, accepting the railroads pro.
posal The final decree was then en-
tered by Judges Walter H. Sanborn.
William G. Hook and Walter /. Smith.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-03
FALSE AFFIDAVIT is
CAUSE. OF DISMISSAL
Judge Armstrong Refuses to Hear Di.
vorce Suit Brought by w. O.
Barrie Against Wife.

Discovery that the plaintiff had made
q false affidavit as to the residence OF
the defendant, induced Judge George c.
Armstrong OF the district court to refuse
yesterday to hear the divorce suit
brought by Walter c. Barrie against Jus
tine Eleanora Barrie.
Barrie in his affidavit swore that his
wife resided In Los Angeles and 1t was
shown In court yesterday that he knew
she lived at Pasadena. Cal, and that he
had written TO her there at about the
same time he made the affidavit alleging
that she lived in Los Angeles.
The purpose OF the false affidavit Is
said 10 have been to prevent service Of
summons upon Mrs. Barrie, so that Bar
RE could obtain his divorce by default
1t transpired yesterday that Mrs. Barrie
is suing Barrie for divorce in Los Angeles
When the county clerks office failed to
obtain service Of the summons on Mrs
Barrie under the affidavit made by her
husband. the papers were returned and 1t
was reported 60 the court that the de-
fendant's whereabouts could not DE dis
covered. Later, however, Mrs. Barrie
learned Of her husbands divorce action
and forwarded an affidavit yesterday to
the effect that her husband well know
that she lived at Pasadena.
Judge Armstrong administered severe
rebuke to Barrie and declined to hear the
case until proper service had been made
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-03
DIVIDENDS DECLARED
BY SALT LAKE BANKS
Several Business Houses Also Announce
Payments on Stock for Fiscal
Year Just Closed.

Dividends have been declared by sew
eral Salt Lake City banks and business
houses and most OF them were paid July
l, the fiscal year closing June 30, Among
those which announced dividends are
the Consolidated Wagon s. Machine COM
pany. which declared per cent quar-
terly dividend Of e2,5oo; the Daynes-
Beebe Music company. which declared
q per cent quarterly dividend on $780,
900 Of preferred stock and announced
that later In the month a dividend Of
one-half OF l per cent would be paid
on the $1,000 Of common stock
Mccormick G. Co, declared a quarterly
dividend Of 1-3 per cent on $500, 900
capital stock. Utah State National bank
declared a quarterly dividend of per
cent on s600.000 capital stock, CONT
mental National bank declared semi
annual dividend of per cent on $780,
900 capital stock, National Bank of the
Republic declared a semi-annual divi-
q end Of S per cent on 100000 capital
stock, and the National Copper bank de-
clared a % per cent dividend. All of
the dividends announced are payable at
once.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-03
AUSTIN WILL FILED
IN DISTRICT COURT

The will of Wesley Austin, distribut-
ing his $4,000 estate among his three
brothers and several nieces and
nephews, was filed for probate in the
district court yesterday afternoon.
Clarence W. Austin Of Syracuse, N.
Y, brother Of the deceased, is named
as trustee, with power to convert the
estate into cash Immediately. Three
thirtieths Of the estate goes to the
trustee for his services; ur-thirtieths
goes to William Austin, a brother, of
Fayetteville, n. Y; three -thirtieths to
David Austin of Detroit, seven
thirtieths to Miss Mollie Northup of
Detroit, a niece; three-thirtieths TO Mrs,
w: 81. Purdy Of Detroit, a niece; three
thlrtieths to Mrs John Austin Of De-
troit; two-thirtieths each to Ethel and
Anna Austin, nieces, Of Detroit, and
four thirtleths TO ", y. Austin of New
York, a nephew.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-03
NOMEN'S AUXILIARY
CONVENTION CLOSED
Meeting of Western and
Southwestern Divisions Is
Successful One.

The union meetings of the western
and southwestern divisions of the
Grand International auxiliary to the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
were closed with the forenoon session
yesterday. The last session consisted
of further exemphfying the ritualistic
work and in listening to addresses by
Mrs. W, A. Murdoch, grand president,
and Mrs. j. j. Norton, grand trustee,
on the charitable work planned by the
order.
Yesterday afternoon the delegates
went to Satlair in body as the guests
of the local division. Mrs. Murdock
will leave for her home in Chicago at
7 O clock this morning, but some OF the
visitors will remain the rest OF the
week. During her stay here Mrs. Muir
dock has been the guest of Mrs. G. i.
Shermer, secretary of the local divis-
ion.
Plans for the entertainment of the
visitors include a picnic trip up Ogden
canyon today, and later trips to in
teresting points in and about Salt Lake
City. The visitors are enthusiastic re-
garding the hospitality of members of
the local division of the order, declar-
ing that, in addition to having a sue
cessfu meeting, they have enjoyed
every minute Of their stay in Zion.
A pretty feature of the session yes
terday was the presentation of huge
bouquets of roses to the visiting grand
officers and to the visiting presidents
and secretaries of divisions by the Gil
bert A. MCLEAN division No. 10S. The
members Of this division also gave
flowers TO their own president and
secretary. The members of the local
division gave to their president Mrs,
c.. w Seaton, a beautiful gold-headed
umbrella, which was presented with an
appropriate speech by the grand presi-
dent, Mrs Murdoch.
Mrs. Murdock heartily commended
the local division and also the mem
bers of the visiting divisions on the
excellence OF their work and the evil
dent interest taken in the details of
the ritual. Among the states from
which delegates were present are Ida
ho. Nevada, California, New Mexico,
Colorado, Montana and Utah.
The union meetings are held about
once every year, and have nothing to
do with the conventions Of the order,
which are held every third year at a
time and place to coincide with the
conventions Of the Brotherhood of Lo-
comotive Engineers,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-03
J. u. ELDRIDGE SENDS
IN HIS RESIGNAT|
State Democratic Leaders VIII Cor
recommendation for Successor
Assayer at Once.

j. L. Eldridge, Jr,, United Stat
saver In charge of the local office.
graphed his resignation TO WASH
Yesterday and Immediately upon u
ceptance Will become general mana{
the Ogden Examiner. as announc|
yesterdays Tribune. Members OF
state Democratic committee, with
tional Committeeman w. R. WE
will take up the matter OF recomnae
a successor at once. -
THE first intimation ! had tina
Eidridge would resign was when y
OF il In The Tribune" said Mr.. w
last night. ''Heber c. Jex OF Provo
was originally selected for the placa
declined the offer and since then q
has been recommended"
Mr.. Wallace said that he had rec
two applica tions yesterday. One OF
was from Hugh Rlppeto. a local e.
The other was from Patrick e. q
formerly OF the city engineering a
ment and son OF the late General
Connor. who established Fort Do
Mr.. Wallace said that he expected
applications In between now ana
time the recommendation was mad
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-03
FIREWORKS UNDER
BAN FOR TOMORROW
Salt Lake Will Celebrate In
dependence Day Safely
and Sanely.

Tomorrow Is the Fourth of July. While
the cvent may not be looked forward TO
with such expecta tions by the small boys
who love 10 get up at an early hour and
disturb mother ard father with fire
era ciers, the many amusement features
that viii be offered the public will make
the day interesting TO the sane minded
Mayor Samuel G, Park has issued an
edict that no tirecrackers or other dan
gelous playthings be used. However,
there is no restriction against noise. The
d-faShioned Whiring rattles that near
ly drive you insane" will be in order
Local sporting goods houses are offering
for sale new invention which derives
It's noise from the bursting Of a piece Of
paper by air compression.
Every resort In and about this city
will be running full blast, Special at
tractive features VIII be found at all OF
them. Bathing at Saltair VIII doubt
attract large crowds. while q swimming
contest at Wandamere will probably in
terest many Of the natatorally in
cined.
There will be plenty going on In the
sporting world There Will be a double
header baseball game at Lucas park,
as We'll as bicycle races al Majestic park
and motorcycle races AT Wanda mere, and
many anna teur baseball games. Those
who prefer 10 rest in the shade Of
tree will find just such accommodations
at Liberty park.
Independence day will be observed at
Lagoon in a safe and sane manner.
There will be no fireworks at the re-
sort, but programme Will be carried
out during the afternoon, Decorations
are being placed on the grounds and
buildings today.
The Utah theater will run special
matinee for the Fourth. The Empress
will also present some high class enter
tainment OF the vaudeville variety. The
Salt Lake theater is presenting the kline
macolor moving pictures with historical
subjects.
As a whole he who would enjoy him
self on the Fourth OF July may do so in
Salt Lake and pay no doctor bills.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-03
Growers Satisfied.

Woolgrowers generally have !
ized more for their clips than
had expected and seem TO be
satisfied. While the uncertaIntv|
gardfng the tariff still exists,
growers seem 70 have no idea OF
ing out OF business. and / am
that We shall not do so. Aithc
we spent only about 81, 500, 900
this season, as against more
$4,000. 900 last easor, this has
about an average year. The !
last year was abnormaIly larse
We bought all grades Of wool, \
This season we have selected only
best.
The season Is practically closed
and 7 shall leave for my home IN
Louis Saturday. During the sd
/ believe we have bought most OF
good wool, among some OF the Ia
clips being those OF Austin Brotl
Joseph Kinney, Thornley, Sta
Ranch company. Covey Brothers,
seph Smith, Chapman Brothers
Evanston, Joseph S. Peery, ].
Murdock OF Heber. Thomas Smar1
r. Allen and others.
A S. Erickson. our western as
is in charge OF the office here Al
probably shall not be IN Utah q
until next spring.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-03
FIRE ESCAPE TO GET
SEVERE TEST JUL

At I o'clock In the afternoon o.
4, Peter Vescovi. italian inysntoS
new patent FIRE escape, will start g
Gus descent from the sixteenth 40
the Walker Bank building, Yezp
afternoon the inventor made a a
from the top OF the fire station
members OF the department say 2
complete success. The deScene q
dependence day will be more perlou|
Vescovi Will demonstrate his apiu|
use his device IN practical escape
top floors OF tall buildings
The portable IRE escape is e
steel ribbon wound about a cylinosr|
cylinder revolves during the rapQ
scent, but its speed is controlled
small lever in the hands of the OPP
One end OF the ribbon Is attached
window frame. while the cylinder
nected with a leather strap In whio'
person is seated. The entire app
is about the size OF all alarm oloo@
can be carried In the pocket
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-03
ANSELMO MAINTAINS
ABSOLUTE SILENCE

Though walking with a limp, John An
selmo. slayer Of Patrolman Thomas +.
Grlffths, is suffering no great incon-
venience from the bullet In his groin
which he received when he was captured
Wednesday afternoon. Each day ne Is
permitted to exercise in the corridor Of
the county Jail upon which his cell
opens,
daily ations with good appetite and
bothers no one. His fat ther calls fire.
quently at the jail with fruit and other
delicacies, but is not allowed TO see his
son. The law firm of King & Nibley vii!
defend Anselmo at his coming trial hav-
ing been retained by the sayer's father
and friends.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-03
Spend S1,500,OOO.

me B; Harris company is the IN,
mat makes a speciality OF the Idsh'
ulah wools. according to Mr.. Hsrr5,
IL mas been doing this for the Is1
years. This year the company has
between 100000 and 5000, 600 pnuy
Wool yMo ~ In the two states, leaving abot
2go'oo0 here In payment When se
said. -Ai'
We have bought only about hat
much wool as we bought hers
year, but last year the clip was
usually heavy We have passed .
the poorer grades this season.
with the uncertainty regarding
tariff situation. we did not desir,
take the risk with any but the
clips. For Utah woods we nave
this season from u TO II cant
pound and for the clips In the tria,
country. including southwestern
oming, northeast Utah and southe
ern Idaho, have paid from Is 10
cents a pound.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-03
CITY INSPECTION OF
PLUMBING CRITICISED
Master Plumbers Accuse Inspectors of
Passing Work Violating Ordinance
Covering installations.

Charges that the city plumbing inspec-
plumbing that Is not in accordance with
the plumbing ordinance was made by
the Master Plumbers association In a
communication received by the city COM
mi ssion yesterday,
The inspectors are said to have been
extremely lax in approving many local
plumbing jobs and as result have al
lowed dangerous work to be done which
Is apt to imperil the health OF the public
Several instances Of the alleged improper
plumbing passed by the city inspectors
are cited In the communication. The
commission is asked to look into the
matter and take necessary steps to pro-
tect the public and insure the enforce
ment OF the plumbing ordinance
The communication will be considered
by the city commission today.