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Show DEMOCRATIC SOUTHERN OF. ORGAN FOR THE WATCH UTAH. DEMONEWS OF,, LATEST HEIM OFFICIAL (J Li. CRACY. VOL. XXVII. NO. 34. PROVO, UTAH, WSDNESDAYMUGUSt2V 1912. RAILROAD MEN PROMISE TO INVESTIGATE HIGH CHARGES UJuE w I INSTRUCT GAS jukLAt OfficialsJTisit-Pxov- o PLANT HERE range for Shipment Over Missouri Pacific J. A. Jones, who sometime ago obtained a frahchise-t- o --construct and operate a gasplant in Provo, is negotiating with Jos. Strong for the purchase of land southeast of the city for a site for the gas works. on It is stated on good authority that ' J should Mr. Jones fail to exercise his franeaiserwhiehwill soon expire an extension is given, thalhjesse Knight will apply for a franchise and General Superintendent A. B. construct and operate a gas plant and Assistant General Freight here. This encourages the belief that V. Derragh of, the D. & R. G. S. Agent Provo will soon have the advantage were here yesterday, and with W. H. of gas for light, fuel and power. o Mitchell the local agent, met President R. R. Irvine Jr., Secretary Henry Mettall, George Havercamp and W. H. PROVO FIRE DEPARTMENT .. i " . Officials also Promise to Make Needed Im-proveme- nts Def '.'.. t- pot Grounds un-les- s Ap-pers- Ray, a committee of the Provo Conv merclal.club, for the purpose of talking over the matter of switching party of Missouri Pacific railroad officials same down from Salt Lake last night over the D. & R. G. In their special car for the purpose of meeting Mayor C. F. Decker and Ray V. Wentz, and arranging with them for shipments of fruit over the Missouri Pacific, by way of Kansas City. The party came down on the Tintic train and remained here ' till No 4 left for theeast. They talked over the matter of shipping with the local men, and offered their assistance in finding markets for the big fruit crop, and will no doubt .secure their share of fruit shipped from this A - point. Iu the party were, J. M. Johnson and General 'Freight Agent J. N. Gethens, of St Louis; General FreightAgent K. M. Wherry, of Kansas City; General Agent L.' D. and General Knowles.of Denver; Agent J. J. Kavanaugh, of Salt Lake. Mr. Kavanaugh returned to Salt Lake on the L). & R. Or. No. 3. o Vice-Preside- ATI T charges for goods shipped over the Salt Lake Route to the Knight Woolen Mills, the Utah Timber company, the Provo Pressed Crick company, and other concern in and near Provo on the Heber "branch of the D. & R. G. The shippers claim that the charges are excessive and prohibitive to the extent that shippers are compelled to haul their- goods by team to and from the depot, this being cheaper than to pay the swithing charges. This condition, it. is also claimed, works disto Provo as it deters advantageous others from establishing industrial and business concerns here. The mat'r was taken up by the "Commercial club and was discussed with the ralroad men yesterday, with the result that they. promised to look' into the question and make a reduction if the charges were too high. A large delegation from the Volunteer Fire department with Fire Chief Jos. W. 'Loveless, who is the president of the association,, at the bead, are attending the annual state con vention and tournament in Eureka which, commenced yesterday, and OF closes Friday. The 'Provo boys are prepared to work 'hard to retain the trophy cup they won last year. WILL BE HELD T Fire Chief Bywater and Louis Merringer, of the bait Lake departement passed through Provo going The funeral services for Mrs. returning from Eureka in the Chief's E. Bullock will be held in.the Martha big auto yesterday. Mr. Bywater will First ward meeting house tomorrow, ;o to Eureka again tomorrow. He at 2 o'clock. (Thursday) promises to get next years convenMrs. Bullock was the widow of the tion for Salt Lake. late Benjamin K. Bullock and died Monday afternoon of general debility PROCTER ACADEMY'S 30TH at the age of 75 years. She was a native of Hartford, Conn., was a pioYEAR WILL BEGIN SEPT. 3 neer of Provo, coming here with her husband in 1852 and residing here alMayor C. F. Decker, who was imof took also most the ent, question up continuously up to the time of Procter Union with The the thirtieth . her of death. year depot grounds proving will who promBesides open Tuesday Septem Academy Superintendent Apperson, rearing xthirteen children, ised that improvements, which have ber 3 and present prospects point to twelve sons and one daughter, Mrs. been in contemplation for sometime, one of the most successful years in Bullock cared for and educated several the construction of a drinking foun- the history of the school. The corps orphans. She was widely known and tain and parking a portion of the of Instructors include teachers of the greatly beloved for her public spirit and charitable works. The surviving grounds, .would be given immediate highest education as follows: S. H, children are Mrs. Melissa Daniels of attention. High School Department: o John Bullock of Vernal, Goodwin, Principal,? history and Eng- Vernal, FUNERAL SERVICES FOR llish. Narcissa H. Light first assist- Uoseph I. Bullock of Provo, George A. , and -- Science. Bullock of WILLIAM STRADLING,anL:Mathematlcs Wyoming, D. K. Franchen L. Campbell, second assist Bullock of Alberta, Canada and D. H. The funeral services for William ant. Latin. Mary E. Glisson, third Bullock of Provo. Stradling, held yesterday in the Third assistant, German and English. G. The Grades: ward meeting house, were attended W. Fitzroy, music. by a large congregation of relatives Nellie F. Johnston grammar depart and friends. The speakers were: ment. Mamie L. Coleman, intermedl- Elders Albert Jones, S. S. Jones, A. ate department. Helen S. Kirk sec An O. Smoqt and JH. Prisby and Bis- -A ond intermediate department. hop T N. Taylor. Beautiful vocal nette Walton, primary department. The following orders have been selections were rendered by the Nellie McGlH, kindergarten. made in the Fourth District court: Third ward quartette. In the case of Annes Holm vs. War-- - 1 - to-a- nd . Lone-Tree- UK (If IB f Ml iillH DISH CUT ; -- -!- ."J - o PECULIAR ACTIONS OF STRANGER LEADS TO ARREST . ' - ; A transit who gives his name as Louis McKlnnev and his ace af 41 years was arrested" at Cotton Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff J. V. Dunn and brought to Provo. The stranger, who has the appearance 8 of a tramp, acted ta such a manner as to make the Col-- , toa people believe he is demented, and he undoubtedly is; but as he Is believed Jo be harmless he 'maynof be given an examination, but permitted to go as he is desirous of doing. He claims to have been born in Boston, but left there when a boy;, be admits being in an insane asylum in St. Paul for six month, about ten years ' ' - v! ago.' - o .OVER THIRTY VIEWS ' TAKEN OF PROVO ' f , A' large congregation attended the ' for John Bestel-- . funeral .services , meyer yesterday 'afternoon in tne The Fifth ward meeting, house. T speakers were Elder Harvey Cluff and Bishop A. L. Booth. Professor Boshard's mixed quartette rendere beau-- , Members of tiful vocal selections. the Provo Commercial club acted as jall bearers. The many beautiful .floral tribute's seeYi at the funeral 'showed further the high esteem in-which Uu Bestelmeyer was held. Interment was la the city cemetery. "f 4 , -- k . . - For the past two "days J. S. Dawley, managing director of the Edison companies In comp- any1 with BenJ. Wilson and Miss Laura Sawyer of the company James Gorden the leading man and John B. Ashton, manager of the Princess and Ellen theatres of this city, have been in the !' '' FUNERAL SERVICES HELD : FOR JOHN BESTELMEYER ren N. Dais, and Spanish Fork . ! Provo canyon taking motion pic- turea of the magnificent seen- ery. Monday, the party arcom- panied by Mr. Ashton went to the Upper Falls resort and climbed Vp to the falls at the whc- top of the mountain several films were taken and also "V good picture of the dain at that point. Scenes were taken all down the canyon and both exterior and Interior views of the Tellurjde Power Company's plant were made. Yesterday the party went out on Utah Lake and several more views'. were taken. The advertising Value to be Sain- the ed by, tnls vicinity from views will neer be estimated as the viewg will be' shown all over the United States end it is cer-tain that many people will want to" see the magnificent beauties of ProTo,' he canyons and like. - 1885. Elaborate Affair in Honor of Provo's Champion -- FRUIT ME -' t 'registration books, august ,r e g i s t ration dates, 20th an d 31 st. i - a de cree giving the lntervenor the right to maintain its cannal on plaintiff's prop erty and to go pn the property' for the purpose of making repairs' and to be liable only for the abuse of such right; and that in this case no 3uch abuse Is shown. The suit of XeRoy Davis vs. the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Co. has been dismissed .by stipulation. Studebaker Bros, company has com menced suit In the Fourth District oourt against Irvln McDowell fo- - the recoery of a piano, or its value J 150 and f 25 damages. MBS TO PERITONITIS Samuel T. Jones died this morning from peritonitis, at the age of 49 years.' The deceased 'was a prominent member of the Second ward and was a native of England; he came to Utah in the. early 70's and has since resided in rrovo. - He nas oeen a member of the Tabenacle choir for many years and wa the choruster of " the Second ward choir. He Is 'survived by his wife . and . V'..i III nt I I II INI un Wm. C. McClellan Tells ; of Unarming of Ref- ugees by Mexican Rebels " - HE MAY RETURN -- William C. McClellan and wife are among the Mexican refugees who have come to Provo. Mr. McClellan is eight-fou- r years' of age but la still vigorous mentally and physically; he is a Mormon battalion man and has seen some stirring times in his long life and therefore Ij not discouraged by tho little unpleasantness to which he and other Utah settlers In Mexico ...He is a brother , Loveless of Matilda Mrs. of the late relatives here, this city and,has many he whom of and in other parts Utah, Colonla to return can he will visit till Juarez which he believes" will be be AUCTION SALE OF UINTAH LANDS CREATES INTEREST fore long.. When be left El Paso It was the InThe report that the United State The lands are suitable tention of a number of men to return will-s- ell a t public auctionr-a-btwt- for dry Farming and grazing purposes tolTieTr Mexican" lioiues to take xare-- of aeres of rich government land amt-th- e the. property. Mr. McClellan says not be requk- purcha&erB-wi- ll located on the Uintah Indian rewerva-tion- , went it against the gralu, when the at Provo on October' 8, 1912, has t' to either reside upon or eultive any colonists were disarmed, for him to patent created a great deal of interest. A part of them, but mav obtain rebeLL f give up his gun to circular is being issued from the cen- as soon as full payment has been It- to my grandson" jBald "BiitL.gave tral land office and contains some in- madiv Mr. McClellan, '.and he gave it to an Bids may be made through agents teresting information concerning the other man who handed it to the Mexor in person. The fct that a bidder auction sale: to ican; that was a little better than The circular states that thel'intah has already entered other public land something him the myself gun give land will be sold at aot less than fifty of-i- s now the owner of other lands in like cutting the dog's' tail off by incents per acre and that Tne sale will any area will not prevent him from ches so It' wouldn't hurt so much;" be a cash one. It &lso states that any- buying at the sale. Mr. McClellan states that General No maps of the reservation will be one can buy not more than 640 acres Salazar, had given the colonists In this' reservation, but the person who furnished but printed schedules show' guarantees of safety; but they were purchased at the former Uintah auc- ing that the lands to be sold arid the withdrawn and the order to disarm tion sale in Provo may purchase such day on which any, particular tract will the colonists made. The rebel ofas will, when added to the area form- be offered for sale may be obtained ficers told the colonists they would erly purchased, equal 640 acres. The from the Register and Receiver of the disarm them and drive them out and " sales will continue from day to day Uintah; Reservation, United States then destroy their property and this' and about two hundred tracts VTill be Land Office, Vernal, Utah, after SepInterventthey believed would bring . tember 10. offered daily. ion,- which Ih what the rebels want. He believes it is only a matter of a short time before the rebels, as aa WILL PRESENT RICHARDS to exist; WITH HANDSOME GOLD WATCH organized force, will cease will but after that there for, long time be danger from small bodies of ThefollQing is Jhe inscription .on Marauders formed by members of theTO BE HELD the gold watch to be given to Alma rebel army. VV. Richards at the banquet tonight: Mr. McL'leiian speaks rn high praise On the back . of the case is his name, of the 'people of- El Paso and of the of the government to assist Alma 'WrRlchards, Tind oa the inside efforts 'and In entarlnz hia en- rnfiiirAoa . " kUG ,.CVj"t " of the case, "Presented by B. Y. U. forced visit as well as the circumFor Winning Running High Jump, stances which compelled it will per-the of The annual "f loneerl'. outing ckholrn.Wi!deMmit--lI-ay-hdid. noLwjni to Olympic Games,. fl members of the Fourth ward will 1912. ... leave Mexico; but the majority deo cided it was the thing to do for th again be held at Edgewood, Saturday. . sake of the women and children anl " The outing is given each year by the so he came along when the others ward and Is supposed to be as near AUTOMOBILE PARADE ' were"readyto come. He would have as possible similar to the trip of the WILL BE UNIQUE remained and gone back" with the ' pioneers who crossed the plains. The men, but somehow the others had aa this automobile The In to parade Idea that "an old fellow like myself Is each keep year given outing Rich- of Alma honor in afternoon wouldn't be of much use." the mind of the young the trials and : iQ ards will be a unique affair. It hardships encountered by our foreis the first automobile parade fathers. ever held in Provo and if all Those who participate in the outing Garden City automobile owners win participate, the array of BE HELD FRIDAY NIGHT are requested to pieet at the Brlgham will be a big surprise machines Young University at 3:30 p. ni. Satfor the citizens and will be a urday and Ihe Journey to Edgewood fair example of Provo's growth The Democratic primaries for Prowill commence at 4 p.. in. under the and prosperity during the past vo precinct will be held in the wards direction ol the, Captain. The followfew years. Owners of autos are of Provo Friday next, August 23 com In to after followed be will the take part ing program requested mencing at 8 o'clock. At the primarwill Richards arrived ies delegates and alternates to the parade. reaching Edgwood: 8:13 Lake 6:30 Route 7 over at m. Salt the At. p. program supper. County, State, and Judicial convenand will bring six or more Salt as follows; "Come Home Ye Saints"; tions will be, elected and citizens Lake friends and automobile five minute talk, E. H. Smart; Reclta- should attend the primaries and help owners are asked to reserve a The First Hon, Edith Young; Song; J. E. Booth; select these delegates. piace in their cars for a visitor. ward primarie8wlll bo vhold in the Dancing. Grand march will be led by The Provo band will lead the Maeser school; Second ward, Central Judge J. E. and Mrs. Booth. in 6 m. automobiles Assemble and there at a, arise parade Sunday: school; Third ward, Franklin school; will be no delay or stopping at for prayer at 7:00 breakfast. Sunday Fifth, Fourth ward, Tlmpanogos-an- d. school at 10 a. m. under direction of any place. J. W. Knight a frlefid ward la the Parker school. " ,; Dln-- j o of Richards will head the auto- '; ' Sunday school superintendent ner at 12:30 p. m. Assemble at 2 p. mobile part of the procession ABSETRACT OF JUDGMENT. m. for religious and Mr. Richards, his friends, services presided over by Bishop A. L. Booth. Singing! and Coach Roberts will ride with An abstract, of Juugment from Mr. Knight ., court at Murray la the case s by congregation conducted by H. 8. Prominent Commercial club of American . Fprk Corporation t Ia--t Pyne; Speaking, Bros. A. U. Merrill members regard? this as aa op- and,W. H. Chamberlain. Supper at 6 stitutioa vsi J. B. Wilting has beea '; m. 7 p. filed la the Fourth district court.' p. m. Evening services,' at portunlty to boost Provo as weU as to honor Richards and they The participants will dress in pio Judgment Is for plaintiff la the sum : neer costums and pioneer food will be of $25.85; attorney fees,. $3.20 costs.. urge all to take part " . three children and has many othef relatives here. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the State Tabernacle. V eatea. 0 v ritrUbttS Prayef-reside- s M0DM00 nrriiirYri-- n The reception for-AlRichards The program asrheretofure publish- this evening will consist of an auto ed has been modified and will be mobile parade with the Provo band rendered as published below. leading; an open air "band Concert Program for Banquet. and informal meeting at sthe bank Song "America," Lead by Prof. C. corner; and, a banquet at the Hoetl W. Johnson. Roberts. - Mr. Richards' wilTaf rfverTn nt A. N. Merrilir Provo on the Salt Lake Route train Toast Introductory Speech By at 6:31 p .m. when he will be met Master R. R. Irvine Jr. , by all his friends and admirers. Toast "Our First World's ChampFifty automobiles will then escort ion," President G.H. Brinhall. the champion through .the .principal Soprano Solo Flora Ridge. streets of Provo making the first Toast "Richards, Provo and the parade, of its kind ever held in this Map," Preston G. Peterson. - . Tenor Solo Prof. C. W Johnson. city. At the conclusion of' the short but classy procession a large circle Toast "Clean Boy in Athletics," J. of automobiles will be formed at the W. Knight. . intersection of ' Main street and Banllne Solo Prof. Karl Nelson. Swedish Stories W. D. Roberts Jr. Academy avenue with the band and the care containing MrTRichardspn Soprano Solo Miss Ridge. the , center. The band will render a Toast "Provo and Its University," few selections andRit-hardwill -- be Mayor C. P. Decker. introduced to the crowd for a few Presentation of Trophy By Dremarks. irector E. L. Roberts. At 8:30 p. m. the Hotel Roberts "How It All Happened," by Alma in honor of the Richards. banquet Olympic winner will begin. is Everything Song Prof. C. W. Johnson. "The College Yell," conducted by planned to make it an elaborate af' fair. All but a very few of the ban- E. J. Glade. The program will be rendered iml quet tickets have been taken and the Roberts parlors will be filled with mediately after the banquet. During friends, relatives and admirers of our the banquet music will be rendered ' B. Y. U, lad. by a string quarleite. ma II II HI LOWER RATES . your;: name on the Banq uet 1 IT H-- SHIPPERS ASK ESTABLISHED. Compl ete ASSISTANCE TO 2D priffr.-ipall- 'J.4h-Ou- . - . OUTING - ! - , 1 ' ' $5.4J, |