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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
Edition Rosewater and Postal relegraphs.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Edward Rose
water, editor of the Omaha Bee, and q
practical telegrapher, argued before the
House committee to-day on behalf Of a
postal telegraph. He said he came not to
advocate any particular bill nor to antago-
nize any particular telegraph company He
said he was convinced that the time had
arrived for the government to endeavor to
secure control of the telegraph. He pre-
sented figures showing the expense and
profits on a given wire, and said he
thought fifteen cent rate for mes
sBges ought 10 be remunerative.
Mr.. Rose water advocated the proposition
that the government should buy up all the
telegraph lines, then advertise for propos-
ais to have a private corporation operate
the postal telegraph system under control
of the government. This would give the
people cheaper and more efficient service.
Chairman Bingham laid before the com
mittee letter from DIR. Green and Gen
eral Eclfert, of the Western Union, in
which they say the executive committee
had instructed them to invite the commit
tee to visit the company's headquarters
and examine their general operations. The
letter says: 1--WE court the most thorough
investigation and are willing that you
should employ experts to go through our
book accounts and statements
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The Interstate Commerce Law.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Cullom today
introduced bill to amend section u of the
inter state commerce act so as to provide
that the commission shall have authority
TO inquire into the management of the
business of all common carriers, and shall
keep itself informed as to the method in
which the same is conducted. Upon the
request of the commission, the district at
torney to whom it may apply may CON-
mence, under the direction and with the
attorney general all necessary proceedings
for the enforcement of the provisions of
said law.
In the House today Norton offered for
reference a resolution reciting that it is
reported that the postmaster-general has
been employing postofice inspectors and
special agents in investigating the claims
of Republican applicants for appointment
as postmasters, and paying for such ser
vices out Of the public funds, contrary tC
the law, and calling on the postmaster-gen-
eral for statement.
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Marrled Hls Deceased Wife,s sister.

PITTsBURG, March 1S.-Dr. Fling, for
twenty-five years pastor of the Sixth
United Presbyterian church, Of this city,
to-day was arraigned before the Mononga-
hela Presbytery on the complaint of some
of his congregation, who objected to his
marriage with deceased wife's sister. A
church law declare such amarriage incest
GUS permitting man to marry no nearer
a relative of his deceased wife than he
could of his own. So the discomfort spread
in the church and the result was that DIR.
Fling rendered his resignation which the
congregation refused to accept by vote
of 1853 to rs. The matter was then taken TO
the Presbytery which to-day had lively
wrangle over it. 1t ended in resolution
of censure by vote of 20 to IL. The mi
nority thought the sentence too light.
They wanted the doctor discharged from
the ministry and an appeal was allowed to
| the synod, which will meet in December.
DR.. Eling's resignation was unanimously
accepted by the Presbytery.
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In the House.

WASHINGTON, March 1s.-A resolution
was adopted calling on the secretaries of
war and interior for information whether
a saving of public expenditure can be made
by transferring the bureau of pensions
from the interior to the war department.
A resolution was adopted calling upon
the secretary of the interior for data rela-
tive to the payment of pensions, and esti-
mates as 10 the amount of money which
would be required for the payment of
arrears in case the limitation of arrears act
was repealed.
A bill passed authorizing affidavits and
dispositions under the public land laws to
be made before the commissioners of
United States courts or the clerk of a court
of record in the county in which the land
| is situated.
The bill to repeal the timber culture laws
was taken up. 1t provides that any person
who made an entry of public lands under the
timber culture laws who has for four years
complied with the provisions of said laws
shall be entitled TO make final proof and
acquire title by the payment of S1.25 per
acre. Pending action the House went into
committee of the whole on the pension APP
| preparation bill.
Morrow, of California, in charge of the
bill which appropriates sos, 427, 600 ex-
1
ence to the general subject of pensions. He
said il might safely be assumed that the
number of pensioners would reach the
maximum about July l, 1894, when the ex-
penditure would be SIP, 100000. On that
date, uuder the existing law, the number
of pensioners on the roll would be $50, 900.
Savers discussed the pension system as
affected by both acts of Congress and the
administration of the service. He cited
statistics to show that from July /, 1860 tC
January l, 1890, the expenditures of the
government for pensions were 81. JOG. 326
OH; that the expenditures for pensions
the past fiscal year were $50, l31 ,g6S; thai
the expenditures for pensions from Marcel
4, 1889 to June 1861, throughout period
of seventy-two aud one-third years, wert
$50, 13S, 1920; and the expenditures of pen
sion disbursements for the fiscal year end
in7 June 80, 1889 over pensions
from 1889 to 1861, a periot
of seventy-two and one-half years
was S, 1854. He severely criticised tn,
administration of the pension Office ant
cited many instances where he claimed tn,
decisions of the pension bureau were nicer
rect and improper. He wished to call at
tention to the manner in which the pension
system was being administered. H
thought there should be thorough inves
tigation of the system in order that com
plete justice might be done to the men VIII
had fought for their counSfy, and tina
bounty jumpers be stricken from the roll
OPeters said that for the first time in tn
history of the country the House had be
fore it careful and concise estimate O
what the expenditure of the pension Blu
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
A Louisiana " hitc Cap decision.

New ORLEANS, March 1S.-.The state su-
preme court in the case of the st. Landry
parish regulators decided in favor OF the
defendants. The accused were convited
and sentenced to various terms in the pen
itentiary for entering the house Of one pu-
plechin and shooting at him with intent to
kill. They appealed to the supreme court,
alleging they had no other intention than
dragging forcibly from the house OF Du
plechin woman named Title, who was
wrongfully inclined and disgrace to the
community in which she resided. Duple-
chin had interfered and one of the crowd
fired shot to friehLen him but which
severely wounded him. They had no inten-
ton of doing him bodily harm. The de-
PENDANTS alleged that they belong to a
''band of regulators or white caps,n and
that it was in pursuance of the principles
of this organization that the assault on the
woman Tillie was committed. The court
quashed indictment, holding that crimi-
nal offense is not complete without felon-
iOus intent.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
HEa
Bismarck's Resignation.

BERLIN, March Is, ) p. m.-Prince Bis.
marck rendered his resignation last night
and the young Emperor after delaying till
boon, decided to accept the same and made
formal announcement to that effect. The
rupture between the chancellor and the
Emperor created a profound sensation here
all day long. All public resorts have been
crowded with persons eXcitedly discussing
the event. A large and curious crowd sur
rounded Bismarck's palace all the after
noon and around the Emperor's palace
equally u throng has been waiting all day.
1t is stated in well informed political cir
cles that the present differences between
the Emperor and Bismarck is irreconcil-
able. 1t arises from the chancellor's re-
fusal to accede to the request made by DR..
Windthorst, leader of the clerical party in
Germany, to restore to the Duke of Cum
berland, claimant of the throne of Hanover,
large portion of the Guelph fund. The
report is repeated that the Emperor pro-
possd to appoint General Won Caprina, who
is now IN command of the Tenth army
corps, to the CHARACTERISTIC.
the attitude of the Emperor in opposing
Bismarck in this matter is taken as an in
dication of his desire to concillate the cleri-
| cal party. Ii the government is not secure
of a working majority In the new reichstag
it cannot well get one without the party of
the center, which DR.. Windthorst controls.
| Soon after Bismarck's resignation was
sent to the Emperor, all the members of
the Prussian ministry rendered their res
| ignations also. When the public worship
estimates came up for discussion in the
lower house to day, DR.. Windthorst said il
had been his intention to review the posi-
ton of the Catholics in Prussia, but that
he would desist, owing to the uncertainty
of the political situation.
The Emperor has called meeting of the
commanders of the various army corps
He had a conference with the minister O.
war this afternoon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
Rates on Corn.

CHICAGO, March lS.-A special from
Washington to the Nelcs says very probably
that within week the freight rates on
corn from Nebraska to Chicago will be re
duced one-half. In conference between
Representative Dorsey, the state auditor
of Nebraska, and President Charles Fran
els Adams, of the Union Pacific, the latter
said his road would positively cut one-half.
He thought it would not afford material re-
lief to farmers, but he was willing to do
what he could for their benefit 1t is
thought this will bring about production in
|
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19

WASHINGTON, March fisherman, from
the Senate committee.on finance, reported
to-day substitute for his antitrust bill
in the shape presented to-day. Sherman
thinks he will yet overcome all objections
to the measure on the grounds of unconsti-
tutionality. Members of the committee
reserve the right to express their opinion
of the bill when it comes up for considera-
ton. The substitute declares unlawful
and void all combinations of Two or more
citizens, or citizen with an alien, in res
traint of free competition in importation,
transportation or anything which tends to
advance the cost of articles of consump-
ton. IL gives United States courts juris
diction and allows person damaged to re.
cover double the amount of the damage
with costs and attorneys fees.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
Arresting New York,s Corrupt Officials.

New YORK, March 1S.-This morning
George Mindeman was arrested on an in
dictment for extortion while employed in
the sheriff's Office.
Deputy Sheriff McGonigal and ex-War-
den Heating were re-arrested to-day. The
district attorney has discovered that the
indictments are faulty and the grand jury
was asked to frame new ones. The orig
inal indictments charged extortion; the
new ones will make the offense bribery.
Bail in $4,000 was given again by each.
BY noon there were two more arrests.
Deputy Sheriff Charles Landerman and
Joseph Young. The former is indicted for
petit larceny and the latter for bribery. 1t
is expected that many more arrests will be
made this afternoon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
A Composition by Isaac Sawtelle, Accused Of
Numbering His Brother on the Subject.

A Composition by Isaac Sawtelle, Accused Of
Numbering His Brother on the Subject.
Especial to THE HERALD-Examiner Dispatch
WEsTBoRo, Mass, March 1S.-In view of
the charge of murder which is hanging
over Isaac Sawtelle, composition entitled
Capital Punishment, which he wrote
thirty two years ago while he was an iu-
mate of Westboro Reform school, will be
read with interest. This is what he wrote
Mr.. President: The question in debate is
this: Shall we abolish capital punishment? L
don't know whether it ought to be or not.
think IL ought to ne abolished The state would
have abolished it. II they did not pass law
that all murderers should be hung, persons
would be afraid of their lives; they would be
afraid to sleep in their own houses. l think in
some cases IL would be well to send them to
state prison for life, and then they would have
a chance to reflect on their past life, and maybe
be led to ask forgiveness of Him who has power
to forgive them. have no doubt there is many
a man who has violated the laws of the state,
and ere he was brought before the gallows had
repented of his sins. How must man feel
when he is in this situation! Would he not give
all the world if he could be pardoned! u they
were sent to state prison they might try to get
free. Il think there would be great many more
murders If we did not have this law of capital
punishment.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
Rules for the Senate.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-At a SHINY at
tended conference Of the Republican Sena-
tors tonight, resolution was passed for
the appointment of committee of seven
Senators to formulate an order of business
TO govern the Senate in the near future.
The report of Senator Hoar on the Mon
tana Senatorial election contest was laid
before the conference and suggestions
made with regard to it by those present,
the object being to have the report meet
the views of the Republican side of the
chamber before its presentation in the
Sonata
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
Bismarck Declines a ROYAL Invitation.

BERLIN, March 1S.-Prince Bismarck
and Count Herbert Bismarck lunched with
the members of the Labor conference to-
day. The Emperor received the delegates
and subsequently presided at a banquet
given to them in the picture gallery in the
CASTLE Prince Bismarck declined an in
vitation to the banquet. The resignation
of the ministry is merely the customary
formal act, but it is reported that Count
Herbert Bismarck and Minister Maybech
really intend to resign. Rickert and
Goldschmidt and other Freisinnige depu
ties were invited to the court banquet to-
night Never before has a member of the
Freisinnige party being thus honored. 1t
is stated that the Freisinnige Professor
Handel and Herr Miguel will be invited to
enter the cabinet on the earnest request of
the Emperor
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
Jim Corbett in New York.

Especial to THE HERALD-Exaniner Dispatch
New YORK, March 1S.-Jim Corbett, the
big heavy weight boxer, who recently de-
feated Jake Kilrain in four round glove
contest at New Orleans, arrived in this
city from San Francisco last evening. I'm
mediately on his arrival he visited Pro
fessor Mike Donovan, of the New York
Athletic club, who was in his corner against
Kilrain. Corbett looked the picture of
health, and said his visit to New York was
simply one of pleasure and not in any way
business one. Corbett will probably call
on John L. Sullivan tomorrow to have q
chat with him on general sporting matters
He is great admirer OF the big fellow, an6
says that he is the only heavy weight cham
pion of the world
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
The. McCaIla Investigation.

NEW YORK. March 1S.-Investigation of
the charges of cruelty against Commander
McCalla was resumed this morning Jere-
miah Shay, fireman; Michael Murphy, coal
HEAVIER, and r. Huev testified that Lieuten-
ant Mulligan put Shay in irons and tied him
up because he did not toe the mark properly
ON the quarter deck.
F. w. BETTER, fireman, testified that
Lieutenant Mulligan treated him the same
way, and Lieutenant Ingersoll struck Fitz-
gerald and banged his head against the
mast Lieutenant Mulligan testified that
he could remember no such occurrence.
Michael Keavey charged Lieutenant Null
| ligan with having gagged him with bay o.
net. Mullig n admitted he had no orders
to do this.
Teaman Neal told about Lieutenant
Ingersoll threatening him with Delaying
pin and afterwards striking him down witt
his fist. Several other complaints were en-.
tered.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
Discussing Bismarck,s Successor.

LONDON, March 1S.-The Standards Ber-
lin correspondent says he is assured on
good authority that Herr Won Boetticher
will not succeed Prince Bismarck The
resignation was not influenced in the
smallest degree by the result of the cleo
tions. On the contrary, the chancellor had
hoped to be able TO govern successfully
with the present reichstag.
The Berlin Post is the only German paper
that still doubts the chancellor's resigna-
ton is definite.
The Herdld's Rome correspondent says
he is authorized to announce that the Pope
would act as mediator in negotiations for "a
general European disarmament.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
What French Journals Say.

LONDON. March 1S.-The Vienna bourse
showed slight depression yesterday but
recovered towards the close. European
financiers and bankers appear to be fully
confident. The Bismarck crisis has been
discounted.
The Temps, Journal dcs Debdts and other
French newspapers display anxiety regard
ing the future. They say in view of the
previous surprises afforded by the
Emperor's policy, there is no guarantee tina,
the structure which the chancellor so care
fully built will be retained intact
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
The salisbury Goyernment Defeated.

LONDON, March 1S.-The government
was defeated in the commons this evening
ON a motion of Buchanan, Liberal, COM
planning of the Entertainments upon the
public right of way in Scotland. and asking
that the making of the laws be reformed
and the matter entrusted to county coun-
ellis. Chamberlain and a number of Union
lists and a few Scotch Conservatives sup
ported the motion, which was adopted, ITO
to 81
The government has summoned Balfour
to London.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
Johnny j. O,Brien Diving.

NEW YORK, March 1S.-Word was re.
ceived late this evening to the effect that
John ]. O'Brien, until lately chief of the
bureau of elections, is dying at Coney
island. He is suffering with a complica-
ton of diseases. O'Brien has been before
the public for the last fifteen years as one
of President Arthur's heutenants. He oc
cupied prominent position in Republican
politics.. For the last three or four years
certain members of his party wished to gel
rid Of him and efforts were made to GUST
him from his position in the bureau of cleo
tons, but this was not accomplished unit
racpptlU
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
Sale Of Trotting Horses.

CHICAGO, March 1S.-Among the best
prices at the horse sale today were: Sir
Wilkes to McMillans Bros, Marshfeld,
Wis, S2,4OO; Christine to same, $1,000;
Fearless, same buyers, 81 OPS; Count Robert
to Twin Brothers, Stock Farm, Garfield,
o., $1,000; Whim to j. S. Corey, Massillon,
O., $500, remplar to G. H. Patton, Chi
cago, Sl,525: Cognac to J. W. Browning,
indianapolis, 81 600
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
Salisbury summons his supporters.

LONDON, March 1S.-Salisbury has sum
noned all the supporters of the govern
ment to meet at the Carlton club Thursday
on matters of Importance.
The Gotten mills at Accrington, Black
burn. Bury and Bolton are stopping owing
to the scarcity of coal because of the miners
strike. The London 81 Southwestern rail
way company is also suffering. All fires
in the waiting rooms along the line are
ctOnned
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
Mrs. Flack on the Witness Stand.

New YORK, March 1S.-The wife Of
Sheriff F'lack was a witness today in thu
case against her husband for conspiracy.
She was hysterical under cross-examina
ton. She told the story. now familiar.
denying that she mad signed petition foi
divorce from her husband, and charging
as forgeries certain signatures handed te
her for inspection. Among these was heI
own petition In the present action. The
defense seek to establish that she is and
has been an inebriate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
Armour Wants Free lin

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Armours have
petitioned Congress for free tin on the
ground that tie duty will ruin the canned
goods business and increase the price to
consumers.
The Dakota Senators have created quite
a sentiment in favor of duty ON tin. They
say q duty of 2 cents per pound will pro-
tect American workmen and increase the
cost of canned goods.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
Lieutenant Steele Court-Martial.

CHICAGO, March 1s.-The court-martial
for the trial of Lieutenant Steele of the
Eighth cavalry, assembled at noon and
proceeded to hear testimony. Private Dell
p. Wild was the complaining witness.
His testimony was substantially in accord
auce with the facts as already given in the
public press. After hearing one other wit
ness, Corporal Spott, of the Fifth cav
airy in confederation of Wild's story,
which completed the case for the complaint
ant, the court took recess till tomorrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
The Worlds Fair Bill.

. WAsHIN9ToN, March 1S.-The worlds
fair committee completed consideration of
the bill this morning. IT resulted in vic
tory for Chicago, amended so as to provide
that the President may issue procla1na-
ton and invitation to foreign exhibitors as
soon as he is satisfied that the Illinois cor
poration has provided for a ten-million
guarantee. The dates for the exposition
as fixed yesterday were not changed, but
Chandler gave NOTICE that he would move
in the House for holding it in 1898 1t was
reported to the House immediately
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
The River Situation at New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, March lS.-The river sit
uation in this immediate vicinity is not
much changed, but the levees are being
strengthened. A dispatch from St. Jo-
seph. La, says the situation on the Texas
front district has become more favorable.
In that vicinity armed guards have been
placed on the levee, with instructions TO
shoot ANYBODY approaching at night
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
"A Free Fight NAV virginia School.

PARkERsBURG, w. Va, March 1S.-Berry
Goff, aged 16, was stabbed and killed by a
school teacher, Morgan Rose, in Clay
county, Monday. Golf was late to school
and the teacher punished him. Golf left
and returned with his father and two other
men. The quarrel was resumed and Rose
stabbed Gotf. \ general fight ensued, in
which the elder Gof, Rose and several
others were seriously hurt
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-19
Lester B. Faulkner Lives.

ALBANY, N Y, March 1S.-A story is
published this evening to the effect that
Lester b. Faulkner, wrecker of the Dams
vile bank, supposed to have died Janu-
airy ~, is still living in Mexico. He availed
himself of the death of his gardener to have
the body buried as his own and then quietly
left u is said the United States govern
ment officers have become aware Of the
cheat and at the present term of court
which convened today, will proceed
against Faulkner's bondsmen for the
amount of their bonds