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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
Services by the Elks.

\ delegation Of the ". r. c. will go
10 the Fort Douglas cemetery. where a
firing squad Will be detailed from the
regiment TO give salute: delegation
from McCaskey camp OF the Spanish
MAR veterans will act as guides,
After the services have been finished
at the cemeteries the participants viii
go to the EHlks club, where the regular
memorial service of the lodge will be
lpeId. starting at IL O'Clock, The pro-
gramme at the club will be as follows:
Prayer. cha plain.
Song. America
Reading OF General Logans order by
William D. Gaby.
ADDRESS. Exalted Ruler S. A. Magin-
mis-.
Song. "The Lord Is My Shepherd, +"
Mrs. Emma Ramsey Morris and chorus
Of 100 voices
Reading OF LincoIn's Gettysburg ad-
dress by r. Oehler.
Song. "The Vacant Chair" Mrs Em-
ma Ramsey Morris and chorus.
Address. J. Z. Darmer
Recitation. l.. II. Smyth.
Song. Marching Through Georgia, -
by +, NJ. Bishop. chorus By Grand Army
members and audience.
EeueIicflou
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
Heard Noise on Porch.

According to the story told by the
glrl. she was preparing to retire when
she heard sounds on the back porch.
She went to investigate, she says, and
was met in small ante room near the
porch by two men, who threw her to
the floor and tied her hand and foot
She does not know exactly how long
she was tied before found.
When discovered the girl said that
her hands were tied, but when the COW
ering was lifted from her there were
no signs of her hands having been
tied, The only fastening was the cord
about her ankles. The police went
through the house, but could not find
was large quantity of jewelry there,
Miss Davidson is the daughter Of
James f. Davidson, former member of
the police force, wlo now lives at 400
Oakley avenue. She is 16 years of age
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30

ing OF this amusement place. There are
number Of innovations and improve
merits this year new entrance to the
park has been constructed in order to
facilitate handling the crowds The
trains running from Salt Lake and Og-
den VIII stop at different entrances to
discharge passengers. The entrances are
marked. showing which train to take to
the two cities, In order to properly
ha ndle the crowds. the Bamberger cleo
ti1c line Will start half-horr service tl,ts
afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock Beside a num-
ber Of new concessions and amusements
In the Park, thousands of beautiful flow
erS and plants haNc been SET nIf
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
Opinions Differ on Law.

In the event the powder
wins It's case in the state cpuI
possible that all corporations
may seek to file their article
state in the future will pay th1
der protest, pending the seftia
the present action.
Attorney Barnes last night p
following statement OF his af<
I advised the secretary q
not to accept the filing pap
the Hercules Powder cornpe1
til the full sum required b
state is paid as a fee. I ger
think our law is constitu|
The state Of Utah is ready
fend it's position.
Frank j. Nebeker summ9n|
powder company's case rs sol'
We have our affidavit prI
and will ask the state ~
court to consider direct 0w
cation for a writ Of man
requiring the secretary OF q
accept our filing papers foz
fee we offered.
We contend that this impo
of q $500 tax on us 10 u
tion Of the United States 20
tion, as it is unequal and
taxation, and imposes a onz4
and restricts interstate cQu1
as our business here VIII %
state.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
CITY COMMISSION
OPPOSES TRAr
VIII Not Permit Sam Scarcdin
Saloon Near Pionec
Park.

After having had the mat
consideration for several W
city commission decided "
oppose the application Of sam a. =,
for a transfer of his huI
from West Second South -
place near Pioneer park
South street. The city asso -,
instructed by resolution 70 ~
application in the district a. g.
In taking q stand againss
fer the commission TOOK lnsv
alton the fact that n saloor
tract from the value of tne
place for children to play ~
be a violation Of the precsee ps',s
maintained Of keeping saio
the residence sections
The commission autnonasu
engineer to proceed with sne
tion Of n new map or tnc g.
10 include Forest Dale IN
proDcr. That district was
she city last fall. but has :, ns u,
included in the offlc.ai n'A
city.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS
GIVE BENEFIT CONCERT

The Salt Lake high school band or
chestra and elee club gave a concert last
night at the Eaton gymnasium. The con.
stitutiops and n la rye number of students
and parents attended. The programme
included a march, INA tional Fencibles -
by the band; MY Honey Lou. by the
glee club: Hungarian Lustspiel," by the
orchestra; violin solo by Curg Peter
son: when Day Fades" and Soldiers
Chorus" by the EIee club: Egyptian
chestla a vocal solo by Lillian Phelps !;
Spring Maid,' by the orchestra; "Har-
Dor OF Love" and 'SBaby Bundle Bee, 80
By minstrel quinteGte; Maryland" by
band and bugle corps, Mrs Il. G. Wal
dron Is director of tho slee club and l..
Z. Chrtiansen OF the band
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
Majestic Park to Open.

Under the management OF j F. Lang
ford, Jr.. old salt Palace Will open TO-
day under the new name of Majestic
park. \ large dance pavilion Is being
constructed and the Campbell United
Shows, now on the grounds, Will open
al! their carnival attractions. Among
other things. the mana cement promises
patrons a, treat in the form OF novelty
wedding. One of the carnival company
employees and Salt Lake gin viii be
married. in a. lions cage.
For those who wish TO go TO the noun
tains, rather tllan visit artificial amuse-
ment places. Emigration canyon offers
Emigration canyon line is operated so
that & delightful trip can be made start
ing in the morning, securing lunch at
the hotel and returning in the after
NOON.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
Noticed Nothing Wrong.

Mr. Greiner is commercial agent for
the New York Central lines and com.
mercial agent Of the New York Central
fast freight lines. He, with Mrs
Greiner, had attended theater, They
had left Miss Davidson in care Of their
three ycar.old child When they en-
tered their house they did not notice
anything wrong. Mr.. Grciner walked
hack to o. small room near the rear of
the house and found the maid in her
apparently helpless posture.
The police were notified and Inspec-
tor Carl A. Carlson. Detective Harlow
d. Lyon and Patrolman Reed Billings
investigated. The policemen, while re-
fusing to discredit the girl IS state.
ments that she had been attacked bv
two burglars, admitted last night that
they considered the affair out of the
ordinary,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
New Work Satisfactory,

L. L, Brown. vice president OF the Dem
yer Rio Grande. who came here late
"Wednesday night. said yesterday that
the new work was progressing satisfac-
torIy and that the detour around Sol
dier's Summit Will be ready FOR service
by September l. Mr. Brown will work
from Salt Lake City as headquarters for
several days before returning 10 DenvEr.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
NEW ZEALANDERS TO
VISIT SALT LAKE

Elder Benja min Godda I'd OF the Nor
mon church yesterday received a tele-
gram from n party of natives OF New
Zealand who are on their way to Salt
Lake City. The party is said 10 contain
several native chiefs The visitors ar
rived in Vancouver &. c.: Yesterday
City Tuesday in time for n reception
that viii be held for them In Wandarnere
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
WAR RELICS SHOWN IN
MAIN STREET WINDOW

An artistic window display appropriate e
to Memorial day is to be seen in the
front OF the Offices OF the Bettilyon
Homebulldns company on South Main
street. The window is decorated with
large American flags and ttllree antique
army rifles, The gums were nfanufac-
tured in the years 1920, 1888 and 1880,
O. A. r. veterans ara much interested
In the relics.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
i'm Receiving Line.

The reception committee is COM
posed of the following: Byron Cum
mings of the University of Utah, chair
man; the Right Rev. f. G. SPalding, the
Rev. P A. Simpkin, Superintendent
and Mrs J. NJ. Mills, Mr.. and Mrs. f.
r. briggs, Professor and Mrs. e, D.
Ball, the Rev. and Mrs. S. H. Good
Mr., and Mrs. A. j.. Gorham, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Preston Greer, Professor and
Mrs I. w Reynolds. Mr., and Mrs.
Charles Tying, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Q. Wldt-
soc, Mr.. and Mrs. Ira D. Travis, Mr..
aud Mrs. F. D. Keeler, Mr.. and Mrs.
George B. Sweazy, Mr.. and Mrs. J. f.
Merrill, DIR. and Mrs. w. M. Stewart,
Dr. and Mrs. G. T. Vorhies, and DR..
and Mrs, w. G. Ebaugh.
Those who will comprise the receiv-
ing line are: President and Mrs. E. T.
Fairchild, Secretary and Mrs. D. W.
Springer, James NJ. Greenwood of Kan
sas City, George b. Cook of Little
Rock, Ark; Carroll G.. Pearse Of Mil
Boise, Ida; Superintendent and Mrs.
William Spry, Mayor and Mrs. Samuel
C. Park, Superintendent and Mrs. A,
c. Nelson, President and Mrs. ]. L.
Kingsbury, President and Mrs. John A.
Widtsoe and Mr.. and Mrs. G. N.
Child.
The committee on private boarding
places comprises the following mem
bers: Misses Margaret McVichie,
Elizabeth Messmore, Alice Brown, Fan
ME A. Buelbee. Hulda Youngberg, Su-
sic r. Wilton Rose Howard, Elizabeth
Bond, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Anna
Adams, Katherine Jelich, Nellie Pros
ser, Blanche Young, Rae e. Woodcock,
Mrs. A. T. McCanne, Mrs, H. d.
Green, George A. Eaton, L. M. Gillian,
A. o. Garrett, A. O. Goodale, Ira D.
Travis, r. s. McNiece, ii, Tibbals, Mrs
J. Lyon, Mrs. G.. T. Adams,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
Dry Farm Bulletin Issued.

Valuable Information for those who
have taken up or are contemplating taxi
ing up dry-farm lands Is given In a
bulletin recently issued by the Salt Lake
route. The articles are written by Prof
L. A. Merrill agricultural expert for the
Salt Lake route. The information re-
CARDS the selection OF crops. preparation
OF the soil, ralI seeding. spring planting,
potato culture, alfalfa seed and tile scIcc-
ton OF land for dry farming
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
THREE BANKRUPTCY
PETITIONS FILED

Three petitions for voluntary bank
ruptcy were filed with the cleek OF the
United States district court Yesterday.
All OF the applicants claim TO owe large
sums and have small amounts with which
TO pay. Reuben Colvin. Il Park City
his assets S25. NJ. c. Sorensen a ma
chine agent living In this city, gives
his liabilities as sl99365 and his assets
as $500. Thomas r. Lynch. a chauf-
feur. also of this city. gives his labili-
tles as s6160 and his assets as $40,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
Double Track In Use

The Salt Lake g. Ogden Railway com
pany Will today put into operation lis
double track between Salt Lake City and
81. Joseph. The company has been
working on the double track for some
time and Will continue to cut sections OF
II into use as fast as 1t is completed
along tho line until the entire System is
double ira ckod
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
POLICE PUZZLED BY
ALLEGED BURGLARY
Maid at w. L. Greiner Home
Found Lying on Floor With
Ankles Tied.
TELLS STRANGE STORY
Miss Irene Davidson Says She
Was Attacked by Thugs;
Nothing Is Stolen.
TELLS STRANGE STORY

Miss Irene Davidson, maid at the
home of w. j.. Greiner, 243 South Third
East street, was found shortly after
o clock at tho Greiner home after ap-
parently having been bound by thugs.
The maid was lying on the floor, with
a stout piece Of cord tied loosely about
her ankles. A quilt was neatly spread
over her body and under her head was
a book, used for pillow, When she
was discovered by Mr., Greiner she had
no trouble, it is said, in releasing her
self and gaining her feet. Nothing
was missing from the house
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
Concert at the Park.

At Liberty park this afternoon from
$3.50 TO $50 o'clock a concert will be
given by the Mollerup Military band un-
der the direction of C, Molerup, dIrec-
tor The time for the concert today viii
be made fixed one for subsequent Sum
day concerts. The programme follows
March. Entry OF the Gladiatoqs
Overture. Songs of the Nation.
waltz, The Pink Lady tpopdiar] 5l'pe <.
Selection; "a Sunday on broadway
new ::'-s....... nheo. Moses
American Patrol .-...F. w Meactan n
Five minute internlission.
Gems OF Stephen Foster" Amen-
German Lederkrantz, ''Potpourr"
The sunny sontl,'' southern plan.
tation songs ...........-J. 3. Iampe
La Paloma," Spanish serenade. oy
special request ....,.....a..Y Yradier
"McKdnleys Memorial March" (new)
..,....-.....-....W Paris Chambers
Finale.
The local lodge Of Elks last night
received telegram from the grand
commander of the G.. A, R. in the
United States requesting that the
churches toll their bells today from IL
to 1905 O'Clock in memory of the
day.
Citizens who desire TO aid the lodge
in caring for the veterans are request
ed to be at the !. o. o. T. hall with
their automobiles at 9:15 O'Clock this
morning.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
Issue Identification Badges.

Identification cards were Issued TO the
conductors and motormen employed by
the Utah Light & Railway company yes
terday. and hereafter these employees Of
the company will not be required to show
their badges when off duty
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
Taps" Over Silent Graves.

There the ceremony viii be impres.
sive. Headed by the All Hallows band,
the aged veterans and party will march
TO the scene of the ceremonies and
form hollow square. After q pa
triotic opening air by the band, the
beautiful ritualistic service Of the c.
A. H. will be given. This will he fol.
lowed BY another patriotic selection
by the bandS and the ritual work Of
the W. r. c. salute of three vollevs
will then be fired, and before the
echoes have died the buglcr will sound
the sweet, sad notes of "taps' across
the silent graves.
The programme ut the City cemetery
viii be more lengthy. BurI Armstrong
camp comma nder, will make the open
ing address. The oraf'r Of the day will
he the Rev Elmer ]. Goshen The Twen-
teth infantry will take part in the cere-
monies, uhe chaplain of the regiment,
firing squad. trumpeter and the regi
mental band being detailed. The band
will play two selections After the vol
ley is fired. America will be sung by
all present Taps" Will then be blown
by the regimental musician.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
CITY ALL READY
FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Veterans of Two Wars VIII
Unite to Honor Nations
Heroes.
LOCAL ELKS ARE TO AID
Resorts, After Many Improve
ments, Are Ready for
Opening.

Today is Decoration day. All over
the land the day will be observed with
memorial services in honor of the he
roes who defended Old Glory in the
civil war. Millions OF graves. where
rest the departed soldiers. will be dec
GRATED with flowers by the aged hands
of the remaining survivors OF the
mighty struggle. In Salt Lake Decora-
tion day is specially important, as the
resort season is ushered in each year,
For that reason il is perhaps the most
important holiday of the year to Salt
bakers. The observance by the old sol
diers and similar organizations this
morning will be solemn and impressive,
while this afternoon the pleasure lovers
of the city viii don their holiday
clothes and visit the different resorts.
Hundreds OF civil war veterans, with
faded blue uniforms brushed for the
occasion, will revercntly decorate the
graves of their comrades in Mount Oil
vet. Fort Douglas and the CITY GENE.
terles. \ monster parade of The Grand
Army of the Republic-M3xwclI-M Nc
kean and O. o. Howard posts-CoD-
feJeratc veterans. Spanish War veter-
ans, Women s Relief corps and Ladies
or the Grand Army, has been arranged
by committees from the G. A. R, and
rlks lodge The parade will be formed
at Postofficc place and Main street,
Will carry the participants to the ceme
teries. This parade will form al $50
o clock. The exercises at Mount Oil
,-sf Mill nj ',1a
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
N. f. A. PLANS FINE
SCHOOL EXHIBIT
Will Open Registration Head
quarters in Old Keith
O'Brien Building.
COMMITTEES ARE NAMED
Handiwork of Pupils to Be
Displayed for Benefit of
Guests.
COMMITTEES ARE NAMED


Registration headquarters for the
National Education association convep
tion Will he In the old Keith.O 'Bricu
building. This announcement was made
yesterday by the local executive COM
mittee of the n. e. A. after negotia-
tions had been completed with David
Keith. The headquarters will be
opened for registration of delegates
July to IL,
& AS soon as arrangements were com
pleted for securing the big building
for registration purposes. the exhibits
committee decided to install exhibits
of school work on the first floor and
balcony. Members of the committee
say the exhibit will be one OF the
finest ever seen in the country. Man.
ual training and domestic art work Of
the students will be made a specially,
and there will also be drawings OF all
kinds. The exhibits will be similar TO
that shown at the state fair each year,
but on much larger scale. Beside
the local displays, number Of school
supply houses will also have exhibits in
the building.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
Big Revenue Jeopardizel

In past wears the state hns
about $4,000 a year from corr
under the tax on capitalization
foreign corporations furnish d
this revenue and never befoTo
tax been challenged.
Il is expected that when Ac
company receives the formal
from the secretary Of state d
to issue the charter. mandRmus
ings will be started in the III
trict court to compel the actio|
will serve to start the test csp
Attorney General A. r. Bar
last night that the case would
ried through the state suprem
Owing to the fact that the
company does a business in ePe
and that it alleges the Utah Z
violation Of the rights grsnto|
the constitution OF the Unite
it is possible that the case 81
be carried to the highest fyio
the land.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
Young Veterans to Aid.

The Spanish Wa: veterans will take
street ears 10 Third avenue and n
street, whore E. a. Wedgwood camp
No. ! and General McCaskey camp will
form line of march and parade to the
Spanish War veterans section in City
cemetery, The march will be started
at 9:45 o clock and the programme at
the cemetery viii begin at 10 C clock.
Among the features of the G.. \. r..
Elks parade will be trumpeters and
squad OF police, All Hallows band,
Governor William Sprv and state Off
GERS, MAXWELL McKean post, O. O. How
ard post, Confederate veterans, Span
ish War veterans. Women s Relief
corps and the Grand Army ladies. Au-
tomobics will be provided for this
party. and in the event there is not
euough machines. street cars will be
used to carry the overflow. The pa
rade- line of march will be north on
Main street 10 First South street. east
on First South to Twelfth East street,
south on Twelfth East 10 Fifth South,
where the party will leave the ma
chimes and march into the cemetery
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
Committees Are Named.

The Utah general committee named
the committees on reception, receiving
line and private boarding places yes
terday. The latter is considered an
important committee. as the hotels and
rooming houses will be inadequate to
accommodate the thousands Of visitors
who will throng the city during the
big conclave.
The reception committee will be in
charge OF grand reception which will
be held at Saltair Tuesday afternoon
June s, the second day of the conven,
tion. 1t is planned TO make the recep"
ton at Saltair an elaborate affair. Of
ficers Of the association, officers of the
local committee on arrangements, Gov
erne1 Spry, Mayor Samuel Park and
local school officials will compose the
receiving line. The reception will be
followed by dancing
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-30
POWDER C0|NIPl'
OPPOSES BID
Hercules Concern b,
Entrance TO State W;||
Payment of Fs..
SAYS LAW IS Inn
lest Case May Be Ca.
United States Supr..
Court.

ohaiieneinG the right Of Ii.
impose a tax of % cente e.
Sand dollars Of capitalization +
pofatlous filing articles to i.
IN . Utah the Hercules Powds,
OF Delaware has filed with 4,
tary OF state a certified
articles Of Incorporation !
and a letter demanding thas I,
IL charter to operate withsn 4
without the payment Of tbs !:
capitalization.
In accordance with the H..
retary of state Yesterday rsf,,..
sue the charter or to aecent !,
until the $500 due on tha
slo.Ooo,o0o capitalization
paid.
Should the powder com,,.,
Us u.s.. contention that the tax ia
!utional, Utah will lose ahnn,
IN ITS annual revenuo and ~
iinvolved in numerous I sui,. 'ls 81
be brought by big foreign ca -
10 recover money paid under
tax law in past years. W
Attorneys State Their n
Accompanying the articlss
poratlon submitted by the no,.
pany is g letter from HOWL \
q Nebeker, attorneys in tb;s
ene company, IN which ths
formally refuses to paw tba a.
tlon tax and sets forth its a.
refusing. The letter states &
powder company's S1O,0O0,0o6
is invested throughout the so.
powder plants and factories :.
no part of it is invested IN r
II pointed out that in opsrs|
Utah the company will NOT h
tenth of ! per cent of Its car
that to have to pay n tar Of
on every thousand dollars OF n
capitalization for this privilcd
be unjust and not in keeping
provisions of the constitution
United States. -.
The declaration is made /
law under which the 25-cent b
posed is illegal, unreasonable. b
tutional and therefore void. n
reasons the company refuses
more than the SS required I'd
fee and demands charter "a
its business within the stats.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-03-04
BOY OF SEVENTEEN
MAKES PRIVATE
WIRELESS STATION

LONDON-A remarkable piece
piece of work has been achieved
at nottingham by a boy named
Rene Hodges, who has only just
turned seventeen. In the gard
ems Of his fathers house, at Carl
ton, a few miles ont from the
town. Young Hodges has erected
wireless telegraphy station,
with everything complete, where
he daily receives messages from
coast stations all over England.
am! from Paris ard Germany
as well Every instrument and
every part of the apparatus he
made himself with patient labor
1t is nearly two years ago that
Rene Hodges, who is interested
in mechanics, read several ar,
ticles in a boys paper on how
to make induction coils. Having
assimilated the details. he set tC
work and eventually fitted up Q
complete electrical bell system IN
his home. Works on wireless,