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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
THEATRICAL FOLK
HOLD CELEBRATION

Visiting theatrical people held their
Christmas celebrations last night on the
stages OF the Orpheum and Empress
,heaters. At the former. local newspaper
men and their wives joined with the
players as the guests OF Martin Beck.
while at the latter house the celebration
was participated in only by those taking
part IN the Empress bill and the em-
ployees OF the theater, Manager Chester
Sutton acting as host
Iuncheons started the progra mmes and
were followed by impromptu numbers by
members OF the various compa nies
Dancing was the principal feature OF the
evenings entertainment and continued
until an early hour this morning; In fact.
II was in fun swing until "Onicer 666''
appeared with orders to close up for the
night
The Christmas party of the Utah thea
ter was held on the stage OF that house
Wednesday night after the show, when
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Mack and Man
ager J. II. Garrett entertained the mem
bers OF the company and their friends.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
ON INTERURBAN
NOT BEING DELAYED
Recent Storms Have Not Seriously In
terfcred With Progress; Near
ing Completion.

Recent storms have not stopped prog
ress on the Salt Lake e. Utah interur-
ban. The work in Jordan Narrows has
been finished in the last week and a
steam shovel is now employed there
getting ont gravel, which is being used
by two crews in ballasting the north
end of the line.
Only two small gaps now exist in the
track between here and point south
of American Fork. One gap is where
the Denver & Rio Grandc crossing is
being constructed north of I,ehi and the
other is the trestle across the sugar
factory pond at Lehl, The trestle has
been finished and the steel will be laid
on il at once. Work on the Rio Grande
crossing is also progressing favorably
and is near an end.
Recent material receipts AT the Salt
Lake yards of the company include wire
and poles for the clectrifcation of the
line and other equipment is on the way.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
MRS. LULU l.. SHEPARD
HOME FROM THE EAST

Mrs. Lulu Shepard. president OF tho
union, who returned from the east De
cember % after a three months trip,
speaks IN the highest terms OF Mrs. EN-
incline Pankhurst. the English militia -
suffrlgette.
II met Mrs Pankhurst in Washing
ton. where ] was attending the suf-
frage convention and prohibition gath
most quiet. demure. refined and gentle
little woman | ever Saw--a quiet little
woman much alive OF the subject Of
woman's suffrage"
Mrs. Shepard left here September 10
and during her absence Travelled IL.
69l miles and spoke on temperance and
suffrage in nine states. Al the present
time, she is booked two years ahead 70
speak on these subjects.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
PAMPHLET WRITTEN
BY A. II. THlES'

The Value OF Snow surveys ~
lated 10 Irrigation Projects. an
written by Section Director A. Fl.
sen OF the local weather bureau, 81
in a recent pamphlet Issued by tn
partment OF agriculture. The arucie
largely with Irrigation in Utah anu
out the manner In whiCn the tar,hs hs
apportion water TO his acres Ior Wy
results. .v,
II is explained that the prosper !.
every community sways with tne ss
and failure of the crops. Thus,
tiDues. u snow survey heipiDs 10, ~
the success more frequent. W.
Inc cause OF greater general prosp
The pamphlet IS illustrated win
taken In Utah.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26

ss A RIZONA," a motion picture drama
in five reels adapted from the
play OF the same name. IS being shown
at the Rex theatcr. II opened yeSter-
day afternoon and will continue today
and tomorrow closing tomorrow night.
The film comprises an enlarged ail-star
cast Of well-known flm favorltes and de-
picts more than 216 superb scenes which
form a background for the plot Of the
picture. The scene OF the story is laid
al a western military post, II involves
Woman's appreciation OF true love
after she has been brought 10 shame and
sorrow. The films show striking PIC
lures OF troops cowboys and war scenes
The story was adapted 10 the motion pic
ture from the play by It's author. Au-
gustus Thomas.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
SERVICES ARE HELD IN
CATHOLIC CHURCHES

The services for Christmas day at the
Catholic churches were extensive and
Ella boratc. Al st. Mary's cathedral ma SIS
es were held at intervals during the
morning and music was rendered at all
OF the services. The Rev. Father Je-
rome Diss, assisted by the Rev Father
Daniel Slattery. deacon, and the Rev. NJ
J. O'Reardon, sub-d deacon conducted the
solemn high mass. The Rev Father w.
X. Ryan acted as master OF ceremonies
The music at the cathedral was under
the direction OF Miss Nora Gleason \
feature was the singing OF the children
AT st. Patrick's church the ma sses were
conducted by the Rev. Father James
O'GradV
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
is HELD
BY FOLSOM FAMILY

Thirty-siX members of the family and
friends gathered at the home OF Hyrum
=. Folsom. 503 South Third East street.
last night, and celebrated Christmas IN
good. old fashioned way Fifteen chill
drcn. fifteen grandchildren and six
friends were included IN the party. Three
sons, one in Chicago, one in Los Angeles
and one in Canada. We're the only mem
bcrs OF the family not present.
a real old time Christmas dinner and
a mammoth Christmas tree with all the
yuIctide decorations were the features Of
the gathering. After dinner, the lights
were extinguishcd and the house was
lighted entirely by candles. Old time
ga mes were revived and participated IN
by old and young. Bob the apple" in
which the players attempted TO catch an
apple IN tbclr teeth while it was sus-
pended from the chandelier, furnished
the fun Of the evening.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
INVITES
PRESIDENT TO PANAMA

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Panama adyIces
published here say Colonel George w
Goethals. chairman and chief engineer
OF the lsthmian canal commission, has
cabled TO President Wilson an invitation
TO spend part OF his Christmas vacation
In Panama and be the first TO sail
through the canal
Until n reply TO this invitation is re-
ceived no further thought will be given
10 the question as to which vessel shall
make the passage first The United
States special service steamer Buffalo
could make the trip
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
ADJUSTMENTS

SALT I.AKE-Margare Ellington and
company in within the Law. to-
night and tomorrow night. Matinee
Saturday.
ORPHEUM = Vaudeville. Perform
snccs every afternoon ana evening
UTAH-W-ilar rd Mack and Marjorie
Rambeau IN 80 Much for 80
Much" play written and produced
by Mr.. Mack. Tonight and tomor-
row night. Matinee Saturday
EMPRESS - vaudeville. Perform
ance every afternoon and two per-
forma noes at night.
PANThGES--Na perform
ance every afternoon and TWO per-
forrna nces al night.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
JOSEPH SHARROCK,
PIONEER, is DEAD

Joseph Sharrock. a pioneer of Utah
died at his residence. IA Fourth avenue.
yesterday OF Bright's disease He was
rs years Of age. He is survived by
son. william 4. SharroCk, and deueh-
ter.
Mr.. Sharrock came to Utah In 1868.
He was electrical engineer und had
been employed by the Utah Light e.
Railway company His son also Is an
electrician. Arrangements for the fu-
neral will be made later
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
DR.. Reherd Returns.

The Rev. DIR. Reherd. president OF
Westminster college. returned 10 Salt
Lake yesterday after visit Of two
weeks In Oklahoma and Kansas. While
In Oklahoma City the Rev, DIR. Reherd
gave several talks at meetings of the
worlds Missionary Campaign society. In
Wichita. kas,. he spoke with reference
10 subscriptions for the Westminster In
stitutlon. He said that he mad received
substantial offers OF financial aid for the
Improvement Of the college
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
May Abolish Office.

IN ordins nee was introduced at meet
lHg OF The city commissioners several
days ago Which II enacted will abolish
thc office Of Arthur +. Cummings, fore
man OF watersheds OF the watcrworks
division. This ordinance is said 10 he
favored by d majority of the holdover
ana incoming commissioners and " is
expected that the measure VIII be adopt
ed. It's enactment will affect not only
Cummings. but the several patrolrnen who
work under his direction
In the office OF City Auditor elect
Herman Green, who was elected 10 sue
ceed w II. Sherman. II is expected that
there viii be a general house cleaning
Clarence =. Stevens, VINO has been chief
deputy 10 the city auditor for a number
or years and who was defeated in the re-
cent primary election. is slated for the
discard. Who VIII succeed Mr.. Stevens
has not yet been announced. although IL
is said that the man Is a recognized ex-
pert local accountant Mr. Stevens and
Mr.. Shearmnn both opposed the proposed
changes In the bookkeeping system OF
the Office as suggested by Mr.. Green,
while the latter was making an exsrnlna :
ton OF the city books. This IS said 10 be
one o. The reasons why Mr.. Stevens win
uoi be retained
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
SNOW MEANS MUCH
TO UTAH FARMERS

That the recent SHOWS which have fallen
throughout the state will prove boon TO
farmers Is the opinion OF p. j UlIrich
assistant state engineer. "It is the snow
fall at this time Of the year that means
full streams late in the summer" de-
clared Mr., Ullrch yesterday.
There Is rejoicing throughout the agri-
cultural districts of the state. because
this was one OF the heaviest snowfaTs
for December In Utah's history. The
snowfall represents from 10 10 so per
cent OF the source of supply of the
streams. The SHOWS also mean good
graZing for stock.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
INMATES OF PRISON
SEE MOVING PICTURES

Exhibiting the Christmas spirit toward
the human unfortunate. Manager L. Gold
stein OF the William II Swanson Film
company, yesterday morning gave n free
entertainment in moving pictures To the
inmates OF the State prison. The affair
lasted an hour and half and was held
in the prison chapel At It's close "A
spokesman for the convlcts expressed
heartfelt thanks on behalf OF himself and
comrades. supplementins the expression
OF gratitude with a wish that the enter
tainmcnt would he repeated as often as
convenient 10 the film company and
agreeable TO Warden Arthur Pratt
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
Instructors Remembered.

Lake high school and Miss Ella NJ.
Dukes, head of the department. Of Eng.
lish and senior class advisor, were re-
cipients OF gifts from the senior class
Of the Salt Lake high school yester.
day. Mr.. Eaton received n beautiful
set Of cuff buttons and Miss Dukes
was presented with an umbrella.
Tie presentation committee was ap-
pointed by President Robert Derrah,
consisting of Miss Marjorie Haldcn,
Miss Dorothy Cannon and Theron Par.
melee
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
Planning for Dance.

Arrangements are being mace y
all-schools dance. which VIII @ De
January $ at Odeon hall, INC,
versity of Utah, the J.. D. .. an
Salt Lake high school will have /
of the dance. Each Of the scnoeA
appoint a committee and tne
promises TO be success. Upon u
sumption OF school, final arrange
will be completed.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
Wells to Handle Parks.

With the close of the year prepara
lions are being made by the outgoing
and incoming officials TO leave and as
sumo their Offices. IL l. expected that
al the first meeting Of the new commits
sloners. scheduled for January 3. Heber
NJ. Wells, will be- chosen commissioner OF
parks TO succeed George d. Keyser and
that w H. Sherman Will succeed w
IL korns as commissioner Of watcrUcrks
ard water supply
While there has been no general under
standing between the holdover commits
s!oDers. il is said that but few changes
VIII be made in their subordinate officers.
All the officials of the park department
IL Is said, are slated Tor retention under
Commlssioner-el elect Wells. In the water
department. however, the schedule is said
10 call for extensive alterations
Ia The latter department the fight will
certer about the present superintendent.
&. +. Barrett. This official is said To
have Incurred the displeasure OF the hold
over commissioners and while favored by
Commissioner elect Shearman. II is be-
ueVed not improbable that he Will lose
his place. Who his successor VIII be Is
not known at this time although II f.
said that consdera bic sentiment has de-
NeIoped IN favor OF Frank L. Hines, for
ineG superintendent of waterworks and
unsuccesSirl candidate for commissioner
al the recent primary election
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
Newspaper Man Dies,

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.--William w
Autick, newspaper man ana magazine
writer. and widely known in thea
trical circles representative OF one of
the big producing companies. died at
Flushing. l.. L. today. Mr.. Autlck was
born in Richmond. Va. Al years ago. and
as boy was a page In the United
states senate. He had been connected
With newsDs pers in this and other cities
for many years,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
President Penross Rettar.

Charles w. Penrose OF the first presi-
dency of the Mormon church suffered
no serious results from his fall on the
icy pavement "Wednesday. according 10
the report from his home last night.
The injury TO his knee was painful. but
improved rapidly so that he was able
10 be out 10 Christmas dinner yester.
day. He expects to be at his desk in
church headquarters today.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
HollanderS Cele ehrata.

The Hollanders OF Salt Lake celebra ted
Christmas in the Sixteenth ward meeting
house last night More than 500 persons
were present An deliberately decora ted
Christmas tree formed a part OF the fes-
uvity. 1t was loaded down with gifts for
both young and old and also bore sacks
OF candy and fruit. During the evening
the story OF the Christmas tree was told
and three playlets were produced by mem
OerS of the society
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
TITANIC WIDOW IS
MARRIED in NEW YORK

NEW YORK. Dec 25.-Mrs. Daniel
W. Marvin, who was made a widow by
the Titanic disaster. Will be married
in this city today to Horace de Camp
a local merchant.
Mrs. Marvin's husband went down
with the Titanic while the couple were
returning from a honeymoon trip. Mrs
Marvin was Mary Graham Farquha rson
daughter of Mr., and Mrs, Farquharson
OF this city
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
Shearman Has Plan.

However. Il a plan said to have been
coucelred by DIR. ShesrInan Is carried
out. Mr.. Stevens viii not lose his CON
ncction with the city payroll Mr.. Shear
nan, so runor says. plans If he is given
the water department. 10 discharge or
lstner not 10 recommend Tor re-appoint-
ment, II. G. Kneass who has been chief
clerk In the department for fifteen years.
Th's place Is 10 be given TO Mr.. stevens,
several members Of the boar rd Of commits
slohers are said TO be opposed 10 Mr..
shearman's programme and II Ia tbouri,i
not to DC improbable that even though
Mr. Snearman should make the Outlined
recommendation that he will be outvoted
ana tnat the majority will decide TO re-
tain the experienced man In the Office.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
FlREBUG is CAUGHT
AT KANSAS CITY

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Dec. 25.-John
Burkher was arrested here today by
the sheriff OF Ochiltrce county Texas
In connection with an attempt alleged to
have been made TO burn the town OF
Ochiltree. Texas, last October. Accord
ing 10 the sheriff. Burkhart confessed
and announced mis- willingness TO return
10 the Texas county without requisition
DapAra
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
Mrs. A. j. Speight Dies.

Word was received in this city yes
terday from Kansas City. Mo. OF the
death OF Mrs. a. J.. Speight. which oc-
CURED on December %. OF pneumonia
Mrs. Speight was formerly Mrs. II. Il
Shields. daughter of Mrs. Lewis ID.
Farnsworth, 1854 East South Temple
street. this city. The body will arrive
here today. accompanied by the family
Funeral notice will nppeAr later.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
FIRE CHIEF BYWATER
TO GIVE EXHIBITION

Those interested in the history and evo-
luton OF the Salt Lake fire department
are to have an opportunity to study the
subject by object lesson. Fire Chief
William II. Bywater Is arranging 20 throw
the central station open TO visitors for
three days. January l. and 9. Every
piece OF apparatus obtainable that has
ever figured IN the service OF the depart
ment will be OIL exhibition
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
BERTHA M. CASTLETON
is DEAD in COLORADO

c. l.. CastIeton OF ESQ II street re-
ceivcd telegraphic word last evening OF
the. death OF his d9ught er- in law, Ber-
tina May Castleton, at Loy Gland Colo.
Both Mrs. Castleton. who before her
marriage was Miss Bertha May. and her
husband, c. l.. Castleton. Jr.. were born
in Salt Lake and were widely known
here before their marriage.
No word as to the possible disposition
Of the body has yet been received by
the relatives here Funeral arrange
ments Will be announced later
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
CHRISTMAS DAY HAPPILY
OBSERVED IN SALT LAKE
Jollitication Is General, Rich and Poor Joining
in the Yuletide Festivities; Charitable
Organizations Do Good Work.

HRisTMAS day. 1913. has passed
and many hearts have been filed
with glsdness through its coming
" The joyous occasion. which Is cele-
bratcd throughout the land, vas
observed IN Salt Lake. where Joy md
happiness assumed full sway. The un-
ceasing efforts OF the charitable Or
Sanizations and individuals. who wished
to tighten the hearts OF the poor. were re-
sponsibe for the provisions made for
those in destitute circumstances.
For this gracious spirit OF good viii
and good fellowship almost everyone in
the city was remembered in some way
or another. The crying need OF the poor,
which Is so evident in many other cities,
was absent in the homes of Salt Lake.
The Good Fellow movement. which has
accomplished big things In devising Il
means OF reaching the deserving poor
during the past two years. made IT, pos
siblc again this year for MANY little
folks. who would otherwise not have
been provided for. to enjoy the day.
The unt!ring efforts OF the contributors
10, and those In charge Of. the move
ment. together with the help OF the
charitable organizations. accomplished
great good. Approxima tely 100 children,
who before last year. knew little or
nothing Of Christmas cheer. we're given
toys that they might feel the joyous
ness OF the occas sion ike other children
This was done through the Good Eel
lows. The Elks, the Salvation Army. the
Volunteers OF America and other or
ga MIA tions attended to supplying the
poor with clothing. coal and other Of the
I, co csHiilns OF lie
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
OFFICIAL
is KILLED BY NEGRO

IDABEL. Okla. Dec. 25-Georsc w.
Brstcher, city official here. was shot
and killed early today by negro vino
was dissatisfied with Bratcher's response
10 a request that he arrest a bal OF
men who were observing Christmas nois-
ily near the negro's house. After Rratch-
er had promised TO investigate the COM
PLANT. the negro shot him through the
abdomen and then escaped. posse
sta rted in pursuit
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
Open House at Club.

The Commercial club ceIebra ted by
holding an open house during the lay
Al noon and in the evening dinners were
served and many members and friends
OF the club took part In the festivities
Special Christmas services were leli
IN many OF the churches of the city
Apostle 0vsor T. Whitney Of the Nor
mon church delivered an impressive adj
dress at the Christmas services at the
tabernacle. Special organ music was
iurnished by Professor j. i, Mcclellan
The ncwsboys We're not forgotten yes
terday. They celebrated the day In a
body. After swim at the y NJ c. A.
in the morning, they made holiday cali
on Chief OF Police Il. + Grant and Cap
tain Emil Johnson. their drIllmasters
All were given bags OF nuts. candy and
oranges. IN the afternoon they were
guests of the Rex theater for the moving
picture pcrforma nee
y feature OF the newsboys celebra ton
was their presenta ton to Russell L.
Tracy, head Of the Tracy Loan 6. Trust
company, OF handsome solid gold Ma
sonic watch charm, bearing the inscrlp-
ton: ITO Russell L. Tracy from bis
newsboy friends. December %. 1913" Mr.
Tracy has been q stanch friend of the
youngsters who sell papers on the streets
for
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
GIVES 100000 TO
COMPLETE CATHEDRAL

cruse. banker today gave as Christ
mas present to Bishop Carroll 5000
with which to complete the Catholic
ca athedrai In this city. TIis makes a to-
tai OF s1s0000 Mr.. Cruise has contributed
toward the cathedral He also announced
he would give big pipe organ on COM
pletiou OF the building.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
Remodeling Buildings.

The buildings of the L. D. S.. L. are
undergoing a thorough renovation dur,
ing the holidays prior to opening of
school January 5, 1914. The janitors
are kept busy cleaning and scrubbing
the school rooms. blackboards, etc.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
Five Killed in Wreck.

GRONINGEN. Netherlands. Dec %
4 son OF Premier p. W. ~ Cort van der
Linden and -four other passengers were
killed and twelve injured today In the
wreck OF q holiday train. which jumped
Tho track near this clty.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
Officials Are Fair.

In his negotta tions With the light COM
pany Mayor Park is said 10 have been
met more than half way and TO have re-
ceiVed the assurance OF the company tnat
IL was It's desire 10 cooperate with the
city and to furnish electricity at "A rate
which is commensurate with a reasons bic
proft and which at the same time. would
allow the city 10 increase the number OF
are lights which arc in operation.
The present contract with the Utah
Light * Railway company expires Decem-
Der 81. Under the contract as IL now
stands the city pays s. month, or $50
year for every arc light of which there
are nearly 1900 in the city. The total
light bin for the city for year runs
close 10 $40 coo. II the contract for re-
duction OF 30 cents n month. or ten per
cent. is ratified. q saving or $1,000 a
year will be effected.
Under the proposed new contract, which
rs for a period OF three years. the cost
OF each are light is reduced from 50 to
sI.50 per month in ali cases excepting
OH those streets where the mains are car
ried in Underground conduits. There are
but few lights connected on the latter
and maintenance. according 70 the light
officials. is so great as TO preclude any
reduction.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
Clark Oh Lecture Tour.

WASHINGTON. Dec. o5.-Speaker
Clark left today for New York and New
England for a weeks lecture tour dur
hrsi time the speaker has left Wash
inGton TO lecture during the last two
sessions.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
Entertainment Planned.

Mr.. and Mrs f.. e. Hsinmin OF sle
1 nird avenue, viii entertain a number OF
travelling men and their wives at their
home th!s evening.