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Mr. Byram recently moved to Ruth, Nev., and he sent in his re-signation to take effect today. Mr. Byram has been a member of jthe board for three terms and was a very ( useful man in the management of the affairs of the town.. No one was. chos-en at this meeting to fill the vacancy. Complaints were made to the board of fast and dangerous driving in the Carr Fork street near the Bingham iMero. corner. It was stated that cars sometimes drive at a speed of 25 miles . an hour and this greatly endangers life as the street is very narrow and on can only see a short distance ahead. For the protection of the pub-lic the speed limit was fixed at ten miles per hour and the chief of police was authorized to rigidly enforce this regulation. . Application from the garbage de-- " partment for a new wagon vas re-ceived and given due consideration. It was stated that the old wagon was in bad condition and that the cos' of re-pairs would be almost equal to the cost of a new wgon. Prices of material and of a new ' wagon were discussed and it was de-cided that the oM outfit should be first - ' examined uid if it is found in tco bad a condition for suitable r.; airs a neW one will be purchased. :::: ' DRY Utah CsU : (JIZ CuHITCp 5TATES. I - l SMinto prombition 1 3 I fcyyrr Jir ; Two Years of Prohibition Have Helped the Thrift Habit, and it - Is Increasing With National Prohibition. iUM! MPROVEMENT Raise in Waages Has Good Effect and Business Outlook Is Good Many People Coming to Camp and Em-ployes at Mines are Greatly Increas-ed Camp Now vVy Optimistic. That the conditions In the camp are rapidly improving can readily be seen in almost every line of business. It is stated that there are now over 600 more men working in the mines than there were two months ago, and they are working on full time. The steam shovel night work at the Utah Copper mine has been resumed and the people are returning to camp. The comment v i during the past week has been about theumber of new faces seen on the; streets. Also the crowds of laborers, going to and from their work look more like old times. The raise of 75 cents which was ; given last week has had a good whole-some effect and all the men seem well pleased. Also the business of the camp is being beneficially effected and the various merchants are getting ready to handle a large volume of trade during the coming season. " The constant increase in the price of copper has made it possible for the mines to resume the schedule that was In force prior to the armistice and-- it now looks as though the price of cop-per might go much higher. At present there are still plenty of ! vacant houses, but they are; being i taken now with clock-lik- e regularity. ! Those who have had a hard time dur-ing the dull months are now full of hope at the prospects of the future. With reference to the copper situa-- tion the following story from the Bos-- ton News Bureau will be of interest to the people of this camp: ' Big inquiries ; fyr the last quarter - - i copper have developed. Thus far, how-ever, there has been no general open- - ing of producers' books beyond Sep-tember. Business booked for Septem-ber has been large at the top price of 24cents a pound. Predictions are made that the metal will ser! for at least 27 cents before the end of the year. The sales manager for one of the big agencies says: "Not only are sales outrunning pro-duction, but deliveries against earlier bookings have been exceeding out-put for the past several weeks. Were It not for the surplus of unsold cop-per we would be in an awkward posi-tion. The advance In cojrper prices has been most orderly, with sales effected at each new point. Higher prices are bound to come and I believe that cop-per will be selling at between 25 and 27 cents a pound during the last two months of the year. It would not sur-prise me were it to go to 30 cents by December 31. "A good- volume of export buying has been in progress for some time. f, ' Germany has not yet bought any cop-pe-r, but should soon be In direct touch with this market. I do not an-ticipate a rush for big quantities, such as many of the producers have been ' predicting." HAROLD SGHOETTLIN ISH3 RUNOVER BY AUTO Harold Schaettlin, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Schoettlin had a! close call Sunday afternoon when he was run over by a Pnrd automobile on Main street in front of the Wells Oroceteria. He had started across the street and noticed a big car coming towards him. 'Some one called to him and he leaped to get away from the car and in doing so ran into the Ford which was going' in the opposite direction. The car kneked him down and both wheels passed over his head, making a num-ber of bruises and cuts about the face and head, but forturiately did not ser-iousi-y injurs him., Thie was io to the fact that the car was going very slow-ly. He was taken to the Bingham hospital where his wounds were dress-ed and it was discovered that bis in-juries were of a minor nature. CHICAGO SCENE OF FIERCE RACE RIOTS ' 27. DEAD, HUNDREDS WOUNDED. POLICE USE FIREARMS TO QUELL. DISORDERS. - . More Troopt Called Governor Makes Appeal for Law and Order. ' Violence Spread to Residential " Sections of City. ; Chicago. Rioting between whites and blacks continued long after mid-night Tuesday night and several cas-ualties were added to the list of 27 deud and hundreds of wounded. A negro residence was burned by whites, . but the occupants escaped. The Ninth and Tenth regiments of Illinois troops from Cairo were on the way to Chicago to increase the available soldiers to more than 7000, but none had taken up patrol duty. Despite fresh outbreaks tonight, city officials at midnight professed themselves satisfied with what the po-lice were doing, mrt several thousand state troops remained in armories, At that hour the death list totaled twenty-se-ven, two negroes and two whites having been killed during the evening und another ne?o having died of wounds received Monday. ' . The In-jured list had been swelled by scores and several of the woundedmay not survive. Disturb-ances were reported from the south side "black belt," an Italian district on the west side and from the near north side. The first pitched battle of the night occurred at Thirty-fift- h and South State streets, one of the centers of trouble since the first rioting Sunday A small automobile filled with whites; each armed with a pistol, and all fir-ing Indiscriminately at blacks, crashed Into a patrol wagon at the street in-tersection. , T Two of the whites were, killed in the collision. The others and every policeman in the patrol wakon were hurt.'-- " - ' ' . Immediately there was a rush of blacks and policemen to the wreck. The police could not push the en-raged negroes away and opened fire, killing one negro and wounding thirty others. The wounded policemen and whites were placed in ambulances and a crowd of whites followed them to the Provident hospital. Outside that in-stitution, which Is maintained by negroes, a crowd of blacks hud gathered and the two races quick-ly cfashed. A call for police brought a strong detail, who charged hulf a dozen times before the rioters were dispersed. One hegro police sergeant and a dozen rioters were wounded in this clash. One of the whites wounded In the fight at the automobile was Frank Iloedek, an employe of the federal col-lector of internal revenue. He was caught under the machine and a negro shot him in the face. The negro was arrested. A fatal affair also took place In the west side Italian district. A negro was Knocked from a bicycle, beaten, stabbed, wounded with sixteen revol-ver bullets, and, after death had re-lieved him, gasoline was poured on his body and set fire. Miles south of the black belt there were fights in Woodlawn and In A stray bullet from the lat-ter clash wounded on aged white wo-man a block away. The north side troubles centered around West Division street. There was considerable shooting throughout the Lnrrabee street police district, but so far as could be learned no fatalities resulted. ' Several negroes and num-erous whites were arrested, most of the latter giving Italian names. OH, 80 DRYI ; For two years, Utah has been hung on the prohibition clothes line, high and dry, and just a short time ago, the rest of the U. S. followed suit. One of the great things that has been discovered by prohibition, is that the average man now has more money to save, and not only are the banks carrying more depositors, but W. S. S. and Thrift Stamps are being purchased by those, who formerly wasted their money. , Jack Sears in his cartoon this week represents both' Utah and the U. S. hanging on the prohibition line, and both dry, Utah being labeled "very y" 1 . ( Wastirs" bis been a term ef re-proach always given ro the 'citiztri's of the United States, but now that term can be no longer applied, as with the drink evil being minimized, and the great campaign for thrift being car-ried on In the schools, we shall no longer be entitled to the name of "Wasters," but rather "WSSers." HRS. ANNA FORHAN WARTHEN DIES SUDDENLY IN SALT LAKE Mrs. Anna Forman Warthen, aged 50 one of the best beloved and highly respected women of Bingham, died suddenly at her Salt Lake home Mon-day night following an operation for appendicitis. The news of her death was a shock to a host of friend3 here and the general comment was that she was one of the best women who ever resided In the camp. iMrs. Warthen was born at Kenesaw, Neb., in 1869, and moved here 28 years ago, shortly after her marriage to William Forman, who was then interested in the mining of the camp. For 15 years after coming here she operated the Montana cafe which was the part she played last fall when she the best and most widely known board-ing house in the camp for miners. She was ever known for her big hearted, generous and charitable nature, and thousands of miners who came to this camp penniless received their first free meals at her baoraing, house. In speaking of he: good qualities a friend stated yesterday that her de-votion to humanity and her good deeds were almost without a paralell. Among her recent good deeds was mentioned the part she played last fall when ehe Influenza epidemic was claiming its toll' in the camp. During this time no one worked harder and no one's efforts were attended by greater suc-cess than hers.- - 'Many who survive today owe their lives to..her faithful care and attention as a nurse during their illness. Her first 'husband, Albert Forman, who was prominent in local Demo-cratic politics, and who served two terms in the state legislature, died in November, 1914. In September, 1917, she was again married to Morris A. Warthen, who recently returned from overseas, where he served in the army. Following his return from the army Mr. and 'Mrs. Warthen moved to Salt Lake May 1 and located at 828 South 7ta street. In Salt Lake Mrs. Warthen enjoyed her usual good health until last Sunday evening when she became suddenly ill and a physician was called It was decided that an operation was necessary after a consultation of the physicans. After the operation she only partially rallied and died from the shock at nine o'clock Monday night. Notwithstanding the fact that she was a liberal giver to the needy and spent almost a fortune in this manner she leaves a considerable estate and personal property, .having extensive holdings located in Bingham, Salt Lake City and in the state of Florida. The funeral service was held yester-day afternoon at 3 o'clock from the O'Donnell 'Undertaking parlors, Salt Lake, the local organizations of the Lady Maccabees and the Ruth officiating. She was a benefit member of the Lady Maccabees and a veteran member of the Ruth Rebekah lodge, and the members of both organi-zations attended the funeral in a body. The burial .was In the family lot in Mt. Olivet cemetery. In addition to her husband she is survived by her daughter, Miss Eunice Forman, two slstersjMrs. Myrtle Wins low and Mrs Fmma Fonger df Gar-field, Wash., and one brother, W. Wor-lin- e of Omaha, Neb.. UTAH CONSOLIDATED LEASE MILL The Utah Consolidated Mining Co. lias leased the mill belonging to the Utah Metal and Tunnel company, for experimental purposes. The lease Is for a period of three months. FRIECHT SERVICE IS UNSATISFACTORY There is considerable complaint here about the freight service of the D. & R. G. railroad. It is state by In-terested parties that there is now no schedule over this road to Bingham and that there is no regularity about the receipt of freight. This is particularly objectionable to dealers in coal, hay and grain as they are requently delayed in receiving goods that they need in their trade. It is said that unless some improve-ment Is made that there will be a seri-ous shortage of coal here next winter. 8TRAY ELKS GIVE ENJOYABLE DANCE One of the best attended and most enjoyable social affairs of the season was the dance given at the Commer-cial club by the Bingham stray Elks Monday night. The large club rooms were well filled 'with visitors from all parts of the camp and from Salt Lake. Music for the occasion was furnished by a special band of Elks from Salt 'Lake City. It was an event in the social life of the camp and the Elks proved them-selves to be the best of entertainers. The dancing was almost continuous from early in the evening until late at night At midnight a delicious lun-cheon was served. The committee which planned the affair was composed of H. B. Aven, W. E. Rhoten, J. P. Waters, R. Dahl-- ' quist and F. E. Turner. ASKS RELIEF FROM HIGHUIG COST MEMORANDUM PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT BY DELEGA-TION OF CALLERS. Profiteers Are Charged With Respon-sibility, for Conditions Breeding Unrest, by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Washington. The high cost of liv-ing and growing unrest anions "age-earne-of America were put directly up to the president lu a remarkable way Wednesday by the advisory board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-gineers. They told him that if the government could not take steps to reduce the cost of life's necessities, to make it square with the income of the people, they would demand another Increase In-crease In wages. , President Wilson, who characterized a memorandum left by the engineers as an "Impressive document," had Just finished a conference with Homer S. Cummings, chairman of the Demo cratlc national committee, who told him the high cost of living was the burning subject of the hour. Julius Barnes, chalni: of the gov-ernment grain corporation, told the president of grain problems and griev-ances of the farmers over recent rul-ings on wheat. Warren S. Stone, president of the brotherhood, presented the memoran-dum. He was accompanied by six-teen members of the executive board. The president, It was reported, lis-tened with profound Interest, and as-sured them that their appeal would be given consideration. No comment was made by the railroad men after they left the White house. HARRY JACOBS WALKS .. FROM SALT LAKE TO OGDEN Harry R. Jacobs, who lived here until some two months ago when he moved to Salt Lake on account of his health, disappeared from his home there the latter part of last week and walked to Ogden and back while his friends and the police were searching for him. The following story is taken from the Sunday Salt Lake Hearld: Despite the fact that he was a partial paralytic, Harry R. Jacobe, 58 years old, who disapeared from his home. 1544 S. Forth East street, Thursday, trudged to Ogden and back. This fact was disclosed yesterday when he re-turned unannounced while police and neighbors were continuing , their search for him. Mr. Jacobs explained that he had gained the conviction he ought to go to Ogden and get work. Witn this in-tention in mind he said he set off with-out confiding his Intention to anyone. He walked during the daytime and slept under bushes by the road side at night, he said. His return brought to an end a widespread search which had been conducted since he was reported miss-ing. Mr. Jacobs suffered a parpalytlc stroke last February and was in a hos-pital for more than a month. HACABEES HARD TIME BALL SATURDAY NIGHT The Lady Maccabees will give a hard time ball Saturday evening, Aug 2, at the high school gymnasium, and ' preparations have been made for a most delightful occasion. The committee in charge is com-posed of (Mrs. Albert Marriott, chair-man; Mrs. J. C. Schoettlin, Mrs. Mary Davis, Mrs. Blanch Price, Mrs. Sarah Borenson. ' ; One of the features will be the ' priies which will be given for the best unique costumes of ladies and gentlemen . This hard times ball should attract a large crowd of those who like good entertainment RAILROAD CROSSING IS ; NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION The question of whether the D. & R. G. railroad will be permitted to run a track across Main street at the Cop-- r perfield Coal yards is now under con-sideration. After the laborers who were at work - , on the building of the track were ar-- . rested last week it has developed that I the railroad had a permit from the I Public utilities to do the work. The town has made application to the commission for a rehearing and in the motion has set out that the proposed crossing is within a few feet of an-other crossing and that the old track - , will serve the purpose if extended a distance. It is also pointed out that the proposed track does not cross the street at right angles, and that the town had no notice that the railroad had made application to the commiss-ion for such a permit. The men who were arrested last week were released after the road promised to discontinue the work un-til the matter was finally adjusted. SAM L. BYRAM NOW LOCATED (IN NEVADA The many friends in this camp of Sam L. Byram will be pleased to learn that he now has a responsible positfon with the Gireaux Mining Co. at Ruth. Nevada, as superintendent of the concentrator being built there. Mr. Byram was an old timer In Bing-ham and for a long time was with the Utah Copper Co. For the past six years he has been a member of the town board, of trustees and was one of the best known citizens of the camp. He is a man of much ability and has a great number of friends here. He left Bingham several weeks ago but It was not known that he had left the camp permantly until this week when his resignation as a mem-ber of the town board of trustees was received. San Diego First In Soldier Work List New York. San Diego, Cal., stands at the head of a list of seventy-seve- n cities in the percentage of returned soldiers placed in Jobs during the five weeks ending June 28, according to rigures made public here by Colonel Arthur Woods, assistant to the secre-tary of war and head of the govern-ment organization for the of service men. Minneapolis fol-lows San Diego's record of 152 per cent with 126 per cent Spokane, WaBh., placed 94 per cent. The aver-age for the entire country was 66 per cent. Los Angeles, Portland, Ore., Philadelphia and Chicago placed slightly more than 70 per cent of their fighting men, closely followed by Se-attle and Baltimore. New York, with 15,658 Jobless applicants, found posi-tions for about 60 per cent. Chey-enne, Wyo., of the "little cities," made the . best showing by placing 860 of 895 applicants n Jobs. Butte, Mont, and Reno, Nov., exceeded the 75 per cent mark. STERLING THOMAS FUNERAL The funeral of Sterling Thomas, who was killed by lightning Wednes-day of last week at Welby, was held last Saturday at Murray, Rev. Thomas Manwaring officiating. The pall bear-er- s were Arnold Oeffen, Harold Wil-liams, Vivian Drew, J. Roundy, Chas Pickering, of Bingham, and Fred Knowles of Welby. who were class mates of the deceased. Sterling Thomas attended the Bing-ham high school and was president of the freshman class last year. He was and his sad Yry popular In Bingham death brought sorrow to many ' friends here. He was sixteen years old and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. BINGHAB HAS LOTS OF RAIN Durnlng ihe past two weeks this camp has been visited very generously with rain. After the big rain of July 17 frequent showers have fallen. There was a good steady rain Mon-day and another Wednesday wh!o?i has been very helpful to the water sup ply of the camp. Prior to the rain the water was rather low and it required the most careful economy, but If the present weather condition continues there w.ll le no troubli about water. CARNIVAL IN TOWN NOW Bingham has a carnival this week lcated near the D. & R. Q. depot which '' is puite a source of amusement for the young people of the camp. The entertainment is good and the merry-go-roun- d and the other attrac-tions are quite a treat for those who attend. It will be here Saturday and Sunday and will go from here to Sandy The Poole shows Is the first attrac- - tion that has made this camp this year. FIRE IN DIAMOND A small fire broke out in a cuspa-do- r at the Diamond Soft Drink parlor Friday morning at 3 o'clock. No ser-ious damage was done as the fire de-partment responded quickly and stop-ped the blaze. ' B. E. WILLIS RETURNING TO BINGHAM B. E. Willis former manager of the J. C. Penney Co., who has been in the army a little over a year.is expected to arrive in the camp today or tomor-row to resume his duties as manager of the store. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Willis, who has been at her home town in Illinois for soma time. |