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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-12
WEXFORD BOTTOM UP
FOUND In THE LAKE
identify OF FOUNDERED FREIGHTER DIS
CLOSED TODAY-SUNK IN COLLISION
ANOTHER SHIP BENEATH HER
Storm Toll on the Great Lakes Reaches Great Pro-
portions-Mary Lives Lost-At Least so
Drowned and So 600 900 Damage

DETROIT, Nov 12-That its the
wreck of the freighter Wexford bottom
up and presumably resting on the
shattered hulk of the liner Regina
which lies near Port Huron is the as
sertion of seamen who visited the
scene today. They believe the vessels
collided in the blizzard. If the theory
Is correct, 40 must have perished as
each of the vessels carried a crew of
i2O.
COrpses Wash Ashore.
PORT HURON, Mich, Nov. 12.-The
identity of the freighter sunk bottom
upwards off here was still in doubt
early this morning. Tugmen stated
yesterday it was the steamer E. A. S.
Clark. Today 10 corpses were washed
ashore, eight being identified as mem
bers fthe crew of the liner Regina.
Tugs with divers have been sent to
investigate. If the ship proves to be
crew of 40 still unaccounted for.
Damage Reach $2,OOO,G0O.
DETROIT, Nov. 12-Though still a
raging sea on the Great Lakes, most
of the vessels held in port since the
storm broke Sunday are preparing to
sail today. Shipping men said it was
too soon to estimate the extent 2f the
losses but could account for so men
drowned and $2,OO0OO0 damage. A
dozen boats are reported on the rocks
at many points along the lake shores.
With the storm apparently over it S
believed most of the ships will be s.
we'd. The steamships Waldo and Tur-
ret Chief are both reported stranded
md gone down, though the crews we're
saved.
Plymouth Sunk With Seven Men.
NfENONIINEE, Mich, Nov. 12-The
ug Martin after a battle with the
mountainous Lake Michigan waves
lrrived here today with the news that
he barge Plymouth which the Martin
vas trying to tow to port snapped her
able and sunk with seven men.
Largest Grain Vessel Lost.
GOODRICH, Ont, Nov. 12- Wreck
ge along the shore of Lake Huron in
icated that the James Carruthers, the
argest grain carrier touching Canada.
5 wrecked. She had a crew of %.
even corpses wearing life preseryers
-encilled with the rame of Charles
Price" were washed ashore of Ket-
e Point today.
Northern Queen Crew Safe.
BUFFALO, Nov 12-The Mntual
ransit company has been notified by
legraph that its steamship Northern
uecn is a total loss at Kettle Point,
ntario, Lake Huron.
The Northern Queens crew of %
,ached land this afternoon. The ship
Id cargo was valued at $5c0,0OU.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-12
Part Three.

Announcements; Benediction; Re-
cessional Hymn, 20 Mother, Dear Je-
rusalem," Choir
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-12
working on Compromise.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-President
Wilson is believed to be working for a
Mexico. 1t is said that he recognized
no other way OF preventing bloodshed
Intervention would undoubtedly mean
fighting and fighting in which Ameri-
cans would be involved.
If the embargo on arms and am
munition were lifted or General Car
rama, the rebel leader, recognized,
Americans might escape but war of
determination must follow.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-12
Lind Sounding Huerta.

1t was learned today that John Lind
was sounding .Huerta concerning a
candidate for provisional president as
successor to himself who suits him
yet who would not be Objectionable to
Carranza. If such man is found, nego-
tiations for a truce will begin immedi-
ately %9nt
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-12
Plymouth Sunk With Seven Men.

MENOAIINEE, Mich, Nov 12.-The
tug Martin after battle with the
mountainous Lake Michigan waves
arrived here today with the news that
the barge Plymouth which the Martin
was trying to tow to port snapped her
cable and sunk with seven men.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
REV. w. III. REHERD
MAY COME TO CITY
It Is Understood That He VIII AS
sumo the Presidency of West
minister College.

The Rev. Dr. w, H. Reherd Of Water
loo. Ia. prominent Presbyterian minis
ter, has been selected to succeed the Key
R NJ. Stevenson as president Of West
minister college in this city. according TO
several prominent Presbyterians who are
In a position TO know. The trustees OF
the college would neither affirm nor deny
the rumor last night, declaring that they
were not prepared to make any definite
statement at the present time.
However, 1t was admitted that the
Rev. DIR. Reherd had been In Salt Lake
short time ago and that he had been
called here for a conference with the
trustees regarding the presidency Of
Westminster college. 1t is believed that
sa satisfactory arrangements were made on
both sides. The Rev Dr. Reherd Is one
of the best known clergymen of his de-
nomination In the middle west. and has
also done some notable foreign mission
ary work for the Presbyterian church.
Dr. r. NJ. Stevenson retired from the
presidency of Westminster college more
than year ago and the chair has been
vacant since that time.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
FIGHT EXPECTED
ON COAL QUESTION
Board of Education Divided
ON Matter of Winter Sup
ply for Schools.

Tomorrow night the board of cduca-
a fight Is expected
As yet no steps have - been taken
toward acquiring the winter coal sup
ply for the school buildings. though bids
were called for from local dealers last
June. The bids were practically ident-
cal, however, and tho board refused TO
consider them inasmuch as me price
quoted was the same as is quoted to
any consumer regardless of quantity
The board having an 3000-ton order 10
place believed II was entitled 10 better
prices.
Months have passed with but htue
change in the situation. The alleged coa
combine has continued to be All alleged
coal combine and no coal has been pur-
chased except. from time to time FOL
temporary needs. Now that winter J:
fairly in sight the board Will attempt tc
thresh out the question Wednesday
night.
According TO ono very active membe,
OF the board, the fight will center around
the point as to whether the board shall
go out OF the state and purchase from {
foreign dealer in foreign Goals at a lowe
price or sacrifice economy on the alta
OF home industry.
Ii is understood that one such deale
in Wyoming coal has submitted an offe
that Is 30 cents a ton less than the pric
offered by the local dealers. The ioca
dealers however, are said TO have back
ers on the board who will oppose thi
purchase Of a foreign coal.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
K. OF C.. TO ELECT
OFFICERS TONIGHT
Nominations Made a Week Ago to Be
Voted Upon; Banquet Being
Arranged.

knights OF Columbus of the city are
taking a keen interest in the annual
election OF officers Of Salt Lake council,
No. 602, which will take place In the
new council chamber at 1873 East Broad
way this evening. Nominations for the
various officers were made at last week S
meeting and list OF the nominees sent
TO every member. Since then there have
been many discussions of the candidates
and close contests are expected al the
election this evening.
The members OF the entertainment
committee, OF which Norman T. Kane Is
chairman, are working diligently prepar
ing for the Columbus day banquet, which
Will be held in the Hotel Utah a week
from tonight. The banquet this year
will be an especially elaborate one and
prominent citizens of the city and state
have been invited to be the guests of
honor.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
DEMOCRATIC SLATE
TO REMAIN INTACT
No Change Is to Be Made,
According to the Leaders
of the Party.
ACTION IS DISCUSSED
1t Is Held That Committee
Had Authority TO Make
Changes.
ACTION IS DISCUSSED

Charges; in the Democratic slate of fed
eral appontces. which were forecast al
the conclusion of the meeting OF the
Democratic state committee viii not he
made. according 10 Democ"atic leaders,
t-nde,. Il resolution passed al the state
committee meeting. the state chairman n
and national committeeman are cmpow-
ercd TO Ike changes in this slate II they
desire to do SO One or two changes OF
a minor character In the slate were al
uost Immediately suggested in order TO
make the slate ''morc evenly balanced.
I!owcvci. The fear has been expressed
that if nny change whatever Is made the
way VIII ;nen he open for iurther
changes or character the state chair
man and national committeeman desired
10 avoid,
man and national committeeman are car
,ud out. the candidates for federal OF
iiceS IndorseJ by the state committee VIII
lie recomme ndcd Tor immediate appoint
Iucnt and committee sent at once 10
Washington TO urge the president; TO re-
move from office practically all OF the
present federal ofiiCeholders and replace
Them with the Democrats indorsed by the
state committee.
The possibility of the question OF the
regularity Of the Meeting of the state
committee held Sunday night being
raised was discussed 10 some extent yes
rerGar. j. was pointed out that in the
cali issued for the meeting no mention
vas made OF the fact that candidates
We're la bc indorsed for federal Office or
that the committee would be asked to
receGe from its previous Endorsements.
This criticism was answered by the
statement ttat the committee, il 1t chose,
lad the right 20 take up this question
even though il were not specined in the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
SEEK STATE AID IN
BUILDING AUTO ROAD
Tribune Grand Canyon Tour
lists Make Formal Request
of Highway Commission.

The FIRST shot in the campaign for the
Grand Canyon automobile road was fired
yesterday when several members or the
recent Tribune Grand Canyon automo-
bile tour met with members OF the state
highway commission and asked for state
aid to build the road. Nearly all of those
who made the memorable trip were pres-
ent and tried 10 impress on The state
highway members the. Importance of the
road 10 the state. Al the end of the
session members Of the commission
pledged their support to TIC movement
and said work would be started this
winter If funds permitted
en enc Mier SH'r'"SS'G K reeden sSs aausSa Frank W
Moore. y. II. Bertram and W, d. Rishel
on behalf OF the automobilists OF the
state - ID. Woollcy and William w
Seegmiller of Kanab were also present
and discussed the. needs Of road I'M
provements from the standpoint OF the
people living along the route
1t was brought out that the state pris-
oners could work In the Kanab country
during the winter months when it was
impossible for them 10 work III the
northern part of the state. Fifty prls-
oDers and six months work would place
the road In good shape to the Utah state
line From this point south II was shown
The state OF Arizona had already built
a highway 10 the National forest. Here
at work, with instruction TO finish the
road through the forest before winter
sets In.
The worst part OF the road now lies
between kanaD and Pangultch, which Is
of Importance TO the people living be-
low Panguitch whether the route is ever
used FOR automobiles not, The road
Will necessiLate little or no grading and
there is plenty of material within easy
access y few bridges and cnlverts &c
take care Of cloudbursts are also badly
| needed according to the informa tlol
| given by those who have been over the
| road
II was estimated that Thousand au-
| tomobiles would make the trip TO tho
canyon the first year after the road was
| completed They would pass through the
| towns of Provo, Nephi. Gunnison, Sallna
| Richfield. Munroe, Marysvaie. Junction
| CirclevIlle PanguItch. Hatchtown Alton
| Johnson and kanab. All of these town:
| would get the benefit of the tourist traVe
and in addition would be aole TO reacl
| Salt Lake In hours where 1t takes days
| now A week Is now considered fast tin'
| for trip to Salt Lake from kanab BY
| team and railroad. and with the road i'm
provements It could easily be made II
| two days in a motor car In fact, some
| Of the members OF The Tribune party
drove to Salt Lake from kanab in two
days and a half OH the recent tour
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
ARGUES CITY NEEDS
OFFICIAL RAT KILLER
Joseph Straka Ayers He Counted Fifty
Rodents at One Place; Comnis-
sioners Appealed to,

\ request that the city commission
employ "pied piper or some other
means of getting rid Of the rats that
are said to be infestng so many parts
Of the city was made last night by
Joseph Straka. Straka declared before
the commission, that he counted fifty
rats coming out of one hole on Fifth
East street, near Liberty park, the
other day. lie said that rats were
making themselves obnoxious in several
parts of the city, some citizens having
lost chickens through the depredations
Of the big fellows.
Rats have always been more or less
prevalent IN some parts OF the west
side. but not until this year have they
spread so rapidly throughout the city.
The commission took the matter under
advisement. and will consider it in
committee OF the whole.
The commission denied the apphca-
,ion of A. W. Beck for permission to
transfer his liquor license from 104
West First South to % West First
South. property owners along that
block having strenuously protested
against any more saloons on the block.
PAY rolls for the first half Of the
month ending September 80 were APP
proved. They amount to $26,9s9.29.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
POLICE SUB-STATION
PLANNED BY MAYOR
Would Create District in Sugar House
Section for Better Protection
Of Residents.

Believing the city's growth has reached
Il point where the operation of the police
depa rtment from one central station is
no longer entirely practical nor ade-
quate TO the needs Of the city, Mayor
Samuel c, Park is planning the estab-
lishment of a sub-station in the Sugar
House district. He will recommend the
plan to the commission In the near fu-
ture.
The mayor said yesterday that he be-
lIeved it would be good Idea to Include
quarters for a branch police station In
the new fire station TO be built In sugar
House on Twelfth South street, just west
of the state prison The FIRE station IS
about TO be built. Grading Of the site
Will begin within the next few days,
1.-The city has grown to such an eXteni
as TO warrant q branch police station
the mayor said. THE Sugar House dis
trict is in need OF more police protection
than can be extended from the headquar-
ters down town. There is now con-
siderable business district in Sugar
House, with stores and business build
ings that are entitled to patrol protec-
ton Highland Park, too is building up
rapidly, and is so situated as TO be in
need OF more protection than can be eH-
tended from such a distance.
It is probable that a police captain;
With several patrolmen under him, Will
be placed in charge Of the sub-statlon II
1t is esta blished.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
DESCRIPTIVE
FOLDER TO BE ISSUED
Tentative Plans Are Made for Publica-
tion by Salt Lake City Pas
senger Association.

Members of the Salt Lake City Passen-
ger association met at the Commercial
club last night and laid tenta tive plans
for the issuance OF another descriptive
folder OF Salt Lake City early in 1914.
This year the association issued 100, 600
folders with the idea Of putting In the
hands of tourists concise informa ton of
the interesting places in this vicinity
new folder. aside from being larger and
moro beautiful, will contain additional
features designed TO induce the tourist to
tarry In the vicinity OF Salt Lake City.
4 smoker committee was appointed and
its members promise to produce a show
some time this month that will put total
eclipse over any previous attempts
President Harry Gushing was named as
the representative Of the association In
the reorga nization plans Of the CONNER
cal club.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
ACTION OVER LEASE
NOW BEING HEARD

Trial OF tine suit brought by Morris =.
Kirk and John II. Leavcll. mining en-
cineers, against the Utah Apex Mining
company for 10000 damages for alleged
Interference by the company in the oD-
era tion OF lease held by The plaintiffs.
began before Judge G.. w. Morse In the
district court yesterday.
The lessees allcee that the company 8
superintendent, Vernon S. Rood. delib-
erately caused q stopc In the workings
OF the leased ground to cave in, thus
stopping the plaintiffs from taking out as
much ore as they might have done. The
value Of the ore that could have been
taken out but FOR the interference OF the
company's superintendent is placed at
$50. 600,
pany Us contending that tn" lease had
expired and that the plaintiffs had no
rfgh, 10 be working the ground
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
MAY BUY AUTO FOR
PROBATION OFFICERS
Matter of the Purchase Is to Be Con-
sidered by the City, County and
State Today.

A delegation consisting of one mem
Der of the county commission, one mem
Der of the state Juvenile court commits
sion and Governor Spry,, Will meet
with tie city commission this morning
at 9 clock to consider an agreement
under which it is planned to purchase
an automobile for probation officers of
Salt Lake county, provide more ade;,
ouate means of transportation about
the county and arrange some way Of in
creasing the pay of the officers,
Under the proposal submitted by the
juvenile court commission the city and
county are to appropriate an equal
amount with the commission itself FOR
the purchase Of an automobile, the
three commissioners to contribute
equally to the maintenance of the' ma
chine Also an attempt is to be made
to raise sufficient money from the city
and county TO make possible an IN"
crease from $50 to 500 month in the
wages of the officers.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
DYKE DESTRUCTION
TO BE CELEBRATED
Blowing Up of Gamboa Dyke VIII Be
Subject of Special Programme
in Tabernacle.

Salt Lake will celebrate the blowing up
OF the Gamboa dyke on the panama
canal next Friday A programme is be-
ing arranged to be given in the taner- ia,el :
nacle from 7:30 to S:15 o'clock. similar
celebrations are being planned ali over
the United States, as the blowing G up &C. OF
the Gamboa dyke virtually marks the
completion Of the greatest part OF the
canal work and means the blasting apart
of the northern and southern continents
of the western hemisphere.
One of the features OF the programme
will be the participation Of the school
children of the city; students Dc : ,n,vere OF t9e
sity, the high school and the grace
schools of the city will appear, me Ihs
tabernacle choir and the students VIII
render musical numbers.
The speakers will be Governor Spry,
Mayor Park and Congressman Joseph
Howell, The Rev. P A; simpkin will de
liver the invocation. They will be intro
duced by Secretary VIII G. Farrell OF the
Commercial club, which is prepaTngg p I.g, me ne
limited to threequarters OF an hour, CIV
ing those who attend time to go to the
theater or spend the evening in any way
they desire after attending the exercises
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
FRESHMEN SELECT
GARDNER PRESIDENT
Election Comes After an Unusually In.
teresting Campaign at the Uni
versity Of Utah.

After much more political haranguing
than usually characterizes a mere COL
lege class election, the freshman class of
the University of Utah has elected w.
l.. Gardner 10 be president for the re-
mainder OF the year,
Usually. the freshman classes at the
university elect their leaders the first
week of school that there will he a
man to handle the flag rush for them,
This year the freshmen refused TO be
dictated to by any campus tradition. In
stead OF electins a man the first week.
they maintained that they didn't know
enough about the classmen to make an
intelligent choice. Accordingly. Paul
Rose was made temporary president to
take charge of the class until the perma =
nent organization could be effected.
Last week the class met and nomina ted
four men.
Chairman Rose called for ballot, but
the class politicians shouted for a pri-
mary election. A primary vote was taken
and Gardner and Charles Merrill re-
mained in tue fight for the presidency.
For the past week the friends OF both
men have been elecuoneering SO viSor-
ousy that the upper classmen became
highly Interested In the final outcome
The class met at noon yesterday 10
cast the vote and Gardner was victorious
by a large ma iority.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
UNCLAIMED EXPRESS
PACKAGES ARE SOLD
Much Merriment Results When Some of
the Purchases Are Opened; Bidding
Is Spirited.

Hundreds of unclaimed express
packages, addressed to various points
in Utah, were auctioned off by Wells,
Fargo 6 Co. in a store at 56 West
Second South street yesterday, No
game Of ''grab bag at a charity
bazar ever attracted more attention or
caused more merriment. A crowd filed
the room during the entire auction,
which was conducted by John Jones,
under the direction Of the Wells
Fargo route agent
Almost every article imaginable, and
some unimaginable, were offered. There
was a bidder for each one. The open
ing of some packages, perhaps filled
with patent medicines or something of
the kind, which was purchased at a
fancy price during spirited bidding,
invariably was followed by much mer-
riment.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-10-07
LEAGUE WILL MEET
TO DISCUSS POLITICS
Municipal Ownership Organ.
ization Is Said to Favor
Dern and Love.

George H. pern and Stephen H. Love
are said To he tie favori,cs uf the Mu-
nicipal Ownership league for city com
missoncrs. Tho league will meet tonight
10 decide whether or not ii viii enter the
city campaign with candidates for city
office. ii 1t decides 10 do so. it is con-
sidered more than likely that mass
meeting viii bc called 10: Thursday night
and candidates for city commissioner
nominated 10 run on municipal owner
ship platform.
\ committee of nine members aD-
pointed to inquire Of candidates and pros
pcctivc candidates relative To thei. "iews
or The municipal ownership OF public
utilities, with Ypccis reference 10 the
municipal ownership OF lighting plant
or combination OF lighting and heat
ing plant. viii report TO the meeting of
the league tonight OF those not already
candidates who were visited by The COM
mttcc the following will lie reported as
likely TO consent TO he candidates on a
municipal ownership platform. George II,
Dern, stephen III. Love, Charles l., Rood,
Arthur f. Barnes l.. t. Hall and w. CT.
Nebekcr,
Among those who arc already candi-
dates FOR commissioners who expressed
themselves as favorable to the idea OF
municipal ownership of n lighting or a
iis shtinr and beating plant were George
keyscr. Harry sherman. w, j. Tudden-
ham. Robert II. Siddoway and Frank l.,
Hines.
There is some opposition among the
members OF the Municipal league 10 the
proposal that the league participate in
the campaign, but those who favor the
plan are said 10 be IN the majority,
Among these members Dern and Love are
said 10 be the favorltes for city com
missioner.
All petitions oil candidacy for city com
missloners must be filed with the city
recorder not later than next Friday at
midnight. so that in the event that the
Municipal Ownership league nominated a
ticket Mt Il mass meeting on Thursday
night there would be but one day III
which 10 secure signatures and file the
petitions OF their candidates,