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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
The steele Courf-narfinI.

CHICAGO, March 20.-In the court
martial today the counsel for the
prisoner offered a statement made
by recruiting Sergeant Wendritb, OF
this city, to the effect that Wild had
voluntarily talked to him (Wend
rith) about the case, saying the only
reason he refused TO obey Steele wa:
that he had a grudge against him
and wanted to get even. Wild
further told Wendrith that he haJ
been in the army fifteen years,
never more than five years in one
troop.
Wild was asked what he had tc
say TO these statements. He declined
to answer, saying that he was not on
trial.
Sergeant Widrcth was called and
reiterated his statements AMI identi
fed Wild. Members Of Lieutenant
Steele's troop then testified to hi:
kind demeanor as an officer and Il
Wild's bad reputation. While In
the Eighth Cavalry he had been In
prison many times for disobediencs
oforders and other offenses. Lieu,
tenant G. Cowder also offered evi.
dence of the same nature regarding
Wild when he served under the
name Of Ward in the Fifteenth In.
fantry.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
The Boer. In Hot BLOOD.

LONDON, March %. - Advices
from Pretoria, capital Of the Trans
vaal Republic, state that the Beers
presented an address to President
Kruger, declaring that they would
rise in a body to avenge the insults
recently offered the flag at johann
nesburg. Kruger said the affair
was nothing hut a disturbance by
drunken rowdies, and that the bulk
Of the residents Of the Transvaal
were friendly to the republican gov
eminent.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
Croekery and Glassware.

CHICAGO, March 90.-Represents-
tives Of the crockery and glassware
trade OF the west and northwest
formed n national association to-
night and adopted resolutions OPP
posing the section Of the new tariti
bill re-impOsing the duty on cover
ings Of packages and inland
changes. IL the bill is passed the
association urges that the china and
earthenware rates in vogue, prior TO
1868, be reinstated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
TARIEE ELLIS.

The republican members Of the
ways and means committee are be-
set on all sides TO change the de-
tails Of the tariff bills. AS a result
the complexion Of the measures IL
changed, and it is now stated that it
cannot be reported 10y the full conf
mittee tomorrow, as intended. The
action fixing the duty on raw silk
was reconSidered and the matter is
held in allegiance, while the item
relating 10 Mexican ore was re-
opened and discussed this afternoon
without result.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
Failure of the Fruit, Crop.

ALLEGAS, Mich, March Ca
large number OF fruit growers in
this city express the opinion that
the peach crop will be a dead failure
again this year. The forward con-
dition Of the buds when the sudden
drop to 10 and 10 below zero came
killed them all. Sad forebodings are
entertained by many peach growers,
who will lose their farms unless the
men holding the mortgages extend
the time Of PAYMENT.
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CONFIRMED.

Joseph II. Hughes, receiver oil
public moneys, Spokane Falls.
Postmasters-CalifOrnia: Thomas
Kelly, Jan Jose; John &c. Jay,
Salina; John c. Calder, Willow;
John Sherman, Sonora. Montana:
Charles Wayde, Miles City.
THE COMPTROLLER OF CURRENCY,
in his annual report, recommends
that the law which limits the liabili-
ties OF an association, firm or per.
son to Onetenth IF the capital stock
actually paid in, be amended by the
addition OF the words, augmented
by so much Of its surplus fund M
from time 10 time Is determined by
the comptroller Of the currency 10
be bona Ede and unimpaircd, but no
part Of the surplus fund is TO be di.
verted or in any manner withdrawn
until the approval Of the comptroller
mas been obtained. Bal the dis
count Of bills Of exchange. drawn
i'm good faith against actively exist
ing funds, and discount Of CONNER
eial and business paper, actually
owned by the person negotiating
the same, shall not be considered rs
money borrowed"
The House committee this mOrn-
ing considered this proposition,
which had taken the form Of bill,
and after a long discussion rejected
it on the ground that it tended to
further favor large banks.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
DoINGs AT WASHINGTON.
immigration and Naturalization
The Canadians and Reeipro-
city. Etc

WAsIIRGToS, March 2o.-The
Senate Committee on Commerce
has ordered a favorable report upon
the bill TO establish life saving sta
tons near the mouth Of the Rogue
river, Port Oxford, and Coos Bay,
Oregon.
Secretary Proctor today transmit
ted to the House n report from
Colonel ComstOck, president Of the
Mississippi River Commission in re-
gard TO the floods on that river. He
says that he has all the money
needed unless an additional rise oc-
ours. He says the river is higher
than ever before known and any
further rise would cause widespread
disaster. So far there Is little danger
to life.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
SoId Ont.

New YORK, March 90. - The
sheriff today sold out the Beder Glue
Company under several executions
The company;s statement shows the
gross Liabilities are S3iS,72S, and
actual assets about $4,000. 1t will
be remembered that the Pittsburg
member OF the firm, Lewis Hattgher,
was accused Of causing the failure
by using the compaDy's notes for his
own benefit.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
The Mississippi Floods.

NICKsBURG, March 20. The
crevasses at Raleigh, La, and
Offutts, Miss, are likely to afiec,
seriously the railroads in their re-
spective vicinities. The Ofiutts
crevasse is now 500 feetlwide. I'm
less closed very soon the crevasse
will flood large portion Of Wash
ingtOn, Sharkey and Issaquena
counties, the garden Of the YazoO
Delta, covering an immense area.
The Raleigh crevasse is enlarging
at the rate of two feet an hour. All
attempts to prevent the ends OF the
levee from caving in are In vain.
There is great distress in the track
Of the crevasse for the want Of skifls
to move persons and property out Of
danger. No additional loss Of life
lie reported.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
Unsafe.

INDIANAPOLIS, March a0.-It has
been decided that the WATSON and
Sloan blocks, adjoining the Bowman
Merrill building, are unsafe and
must be torn down. Search foi
Woo1rufr;s body was not renewed,
owing to the danger from the stand.
ing ruins. The mayor has ordered
an inspection Of all the shaky build
ings and n tearing down of all the
unsafe ones.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
Triple Tragedy.

ST.. PAUL, March 2O.-A GlO5t
correspondent at Standing Rock
Agency reports a triple tragedy. y
buck named Horn Cloud became
enamored Of n squaw, Julia, who
was living with No Water. On her
refusal to live with himself, Horn
Cloud shot and seriously wounded
her, killed No Water and suicided.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
TIE CORRESPONDENCE

between General Sheridan and
Brigadier General Crook from
March 26th to April 5th, 1856, con-
corning the Apache Indians, was
transmitted to the Senate today.
Crook accepted the surrender ol
the hostiles on condition that they
be sent east for not exceeding two
years, with their families. Suisse
quently Geronimo and a number OF
braves escaped. Crook was informed
the escape occasiOned great disap-
pointment at Washington, aud AZ
the offensive campaign to the south
had failed, thought it best 10 assume
the defensive and give protection
to the people and business interests
in Arizona and New Mexico. Crook
then asked to be relieved and Mile:
was detailed TO succeed him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
The ni,hop onTriaI.

READING, Pa, March 20.-In
Bishop Esher's trial today docu.
nentary evidence was introduced
in support Of the allegations against
the Bishop and his writings, and his
public speeches were extensively
quoted and numerous letters read %
sustain the changes. The verdict
will be male up tomorrow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
"So Mans Land

HIBERSIA, Kan, March 20. -
Despite the Presidents proclamation
a party Of boomers, numbering POO
or 800, have started for Ne Mans
Land, where they intend To found a
town at Hardesty. They say the
Presidents order does not apply to
No Mans Land.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21

WINSIPEG, March 20.-The Mani
toba Legislature today passed the
schools act, sbOlishing the right Of
Catholics to have separate schools,
and obliging all classes Of the COM
munity to patronize the national
secular schools. Ii has been bitterly
opposed by the Catholics.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
Lottery Charters.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, March co.
Bills repeating the charters Of the
Frankfort, HenryCOunty and Grand
Lodge lotteries were passed by the
Kentucky House today. The anti
lottery men, who form a strong ma
jority in the legislature, will use
every effort to suppress the lotteries.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
JULES SIMON

had long talk today with Emperor
Wilhelm. At the close Of the inter
view the Emperor presented Simon
with the order decoration Of the Red
Eagle. In the course of CONVERSE
ton the French statesman preached
the subject Of the naturalization Of
Alsace-Lorraine, aud the Emperor
said it was never too early TO discuss
4 question that concerned the
friendly relations OF Germany and
France.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21

R.eiproeI,y unre.trieted.

WINNIPEG, March 20.-The Mani
tOha Legislature adopted a resolution
today asking the Dominion Parlia-
ment to take steps to negotiate with
the United States government with
a view to the adoption Of unrestrict-
eli reciprocity in trade.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
Wrongly Stated.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March go
The shortage Of City Auditor
Whiteside was enormously reported
last night. 1t is only S6,SS2, ana
the city is secured by good bonds
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
CANADA AND RECIPROCITY.

The House committee on foreign
affairs today decided TO report fav-
orably Il joint resoltion empowering
the President when Canada was
ready for complete reciprocity, to
appoint three commissioners TO con-
fer with Canadian commission on
the subject and renort.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
CJURT-sIARTIAL ORDER.

Secretary Proctor has Issued a
general onier TO the army that
hereafter the commanding officers
at posts where n general court mar
tial is convened shall, at the re-
gu Il Of any prisoner who is 10 lie
arraigned, detail suitable officers OF
the command "a counsel 70 defend
such prisoner. If there he no such
officer available at the post the fact
will he reported TO the appointing
authority for action.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
TMAT APACnE CUISINES.

The House committee on Indian
affairs has received from Arizona n
numerously-signed protest against
the removal Of the Apaches to Fort
Sill. 1t suggests that, If they must
be removed, it be TO New England.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
Eight Thousand ON Strike.

LONDON. March 2o.-Eight thou
sand employees OF the Armstrong
Gun Works have struck for eight
hours.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21


then proceeded to vote on the third
reading and engrossment. When
the vote was concluded and it WIS
known that it had resulted against
the bin, Blair changed his vote
from aye to no, 50 as to make a
motion TO reconsider. The result as
announced, was: yeas, 81; nays, 81,
Is follows:
Yeas Republicans: Allen, AL
lisOn, Chandler, CullOm, Dawes,
Dolph, Edmunds, Evarts, Higgins,
Hoar Mcmillan, Manderson,
Mitchell, Moody, Morrill,, Pettigrew,
Plat, Squire, Stanford, Stewart,
StOekbridge, Sellen, Wilson (Ia.).
Democrats - Barbour, Colquitt,
Daniels, George, HAMPTON, Hearst,
Pasooe, Pugh-Sl.
Nays - Republicans Aldrich.
Blair, Davis, FarwelI, Frye, Hale,
Hawley, Hiscock, ingalls,, Jones
New, Pierce, Plumb, Sawyer,
Sherman, SpOoner, Wolcott.
Democrats-Batss, Berry, Black
burn, BlOigett, Ccckrell, Coke,
Faulkner, German, Gray, Harrison,
Jones lArk.), Kenna, Morgan,
Payne, Regain, Turpie, Vest, VOor-
hets, Walthall, WilsOn-37.
The following pairs were an
nounced: Butler, Vance, Paddock,
Casey, Gibson, Brown and Call, who
were for the bill, with Quay, Nc
PhersOn, Eustis, Ransom, Wash
burn, Beck and Cameron, who were
against ii.
Blair made a motion to reconsider
the vote, which motion was entered,
and after executive session the SEN
ate adjourned.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
IN THE SECOND REscRIrr

the Emperor thanks Bismarck, rs a
military leader, for invaluable ser.
vices in the army during the time OF
Wilhelm I. and to the present day,
adding that he knows he will be
at one with the army by retaining
Bismarck in the highest rahk 10y
appointing him Field Marshall Gen
eral and COlOnel-Oeneral Of cnvalry.
The rescripts abound in affection.
ate expressions Of regard, and con-
clude: God bless you, my dear
Prince, and grant you many un-
troubled years of0ld age, frightened
by the Consciousness Of duty truly
fulfilled.S
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
Fire nj Jacksonville.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March co.
A fire this morning destroyed two
blocks Of buildings in Lanilla, a
suburb. Loss slO5, 1000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21

was given this morning by the com.
mitlee OF the House and Senate on
Immigration and naturalization, sit
ting jointly, 10 persons opposed TO
changes in the laws on those sub
jects. Edward ROsewater, editor OF
the Omaha Bee, said he represented
a number OF German and other So
cieties in the West. He believed the
present laws sufficient for all prac-
teal purposes TO keep out undesir-
able classes. All that was needed
was a more rigid administration Of
the laws and a closer inspection at
the ports Of entry. Other speakers
followed to the same effect.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
ACCEPT MY THANKS.
Emperor Wilhelm eOnfers Upon
Bismarck the Dignity OF
DnkedOm.
IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HIS
sERvIc
Stirring Scenes at Denver in
Connection with the Probi-
bition Movement.
By Telegraph 20 the EEwBl
PRAISE Fos BISMARCK.
The Emperor Expresses Himself In
Terms Of Gratitude.

Terms OF Gratitude.
BERLIN, March 2G.-Bismarcl
has made arrangements to vacat,
the palace OF the Chancellor at al
early date.
A special edition Of the ReicIsau
7ger contains an imperial rescript
cordially thanking Bismarck for hi,
services and appointing him Duke
OF Lauenpurg, a colonel-general o
cavalry and a field marshal general;
also, appointing Count Herbert Bis.
marck 0d interim minister of foreign
affairs, and General Won Capriva
Chancellor and President Of the
Prussian ministry.
The National Gazette SAYS the En-.
peror, in a long letter to Bismarck
extols his services TO the State and
expresses profound personal graft
tude-
The Krlez Zietimg says General
Won Caprivi has accepted the Chan
cellOrship, after two weeks Of nego-
tiations.
Bismarck's acceptance of the
dukedom offer, which from William
L. he repeatedly refused, has Occa-
stoned surprise.
THE ENPERoR's F IRsr REPORT
says that, acceding 10 the request
made or the 18th inst, he grants
Bismarck permission to retire, hop
ing confidently that the fatherland
will profit in the future, rs It has
profited in the past, by his counsel,
energy and faithful devotion. The
Emperor says he regards il as the
most providential dispeusation Of
his life that, on several occasions he
has had Prince Bismarck by his
side. What the prince has achieved
for Prussia and Germany, and what
the prince has been to him and his
predecessors, he will ever preserve
in grateful remembrance. Bis
marck's earnest and energetic policy
Of place, by which his Majesty is re-
solved TO be guided in the future,
being fully convinced Of its correct
ness, will always be remembered
abroad and well deserve recogni-
ton. 1t is not in the Emperor's
power to reward Bismarck for his
services, but rs asign Of his lasting
thanks, he coBfers upon him the
dignity Of the Duke OF Lauenburg
and presents him with a life-sized
oil painting Of himself.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
TIE PACIFIC ROADS

In Response TO a resolution the
Secretary Of the Treasury transmit
ted 10 the House a statement that
there is in the United States Treasury
for the sinking fund Of the Union
Pacific and Central Pacific first
mortgage bonds as follows: Union
Pacific, S5l5,000; Central Pacific,
Ron nn0
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-03-21
BOWLED OUT.
The Blair Educational Bill Taken
Up and Rejected In the
Senate.
COMMANDER Ho'cALLA TELLS
HIS STORY.
The Canadians and the Free Trade
Destinations From Wash
ingtOn.
B0WLED OUT.
By Telegraph 10 the SEws /
SENATE.
The Blair Educational RiI Knocked
on the Head.


WASHINGTON, March 20.-In the
Senate Cockrell presented the pro-
test Of the Pork Packers Associa-
ton Of st. Louis against the bill for
inspection Of meats, declaring the
bill unnecessary and injurious TO the
stock raising and curing Interests,
more injurious, even, than the Ger
man anu French prohibition. Re-
ferred.
A bill appropriating $1,000 for a
lighthouse and fog signal at the
mouth of the COquille river, Pacific
Ocean, was reported and placed on
the calendar.
The Blair educational bill was
then taken up. After debate the
Senate proceeded TO vote on the bill
and amendments. The first vote
was on the amendment offered by
Moody SD. }, that illiterates among
the Indians shall be included in the
calculations. Hawley, opposing the
bill, read a table Of the appropria-
tons TO be made for the next fiscal
year, with the following recapituIa-
tons:
Probable appropriations. 80. SIS, 600 Coz
appropriations -..-.--.---....... - az 900
Total .......-.-----.......-. So, sg2.e00
Excess of appr'priA'n overrey. s 7s,4.l, GOO
MoOdy's amendment was agreed
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TIE SENATE

Excess Of appr'pria'n overrey. s 7s,4sl eco
Moody's amendment was agreed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-19
he SWAN SIXTY MILES.
A Plucky American Has Crossed
the English Channel.
FELL PAINTING ON THE SANDS.

Davis Dalton Has Duplicated the Fa-
nous Feat OF Capt. webb-He swan on
His Back and Made the Trip in Twenty.
three Hours and Twenty-Eight Minutes
LONDON, Aug. 1o.-The great attempt Of
the American swimmer, Davis Dalton
TO swim across the English channel re-
suited in his success, when he arrived at
folkestone. after traversing a distance Of
sixty miles, and being in the water twenty
three hours and twenty-eight minutes con
tinuously, The beach was tironged with
people awaiting his landing, and there was
a small fleet Of craft sailing about on the
lookout for him. There was great enthu-
siasm in the crowd ashore and afoat, and
murmur Of genuine sympathy went up
when Dalton staggered up the stand and
fell fainting a few feet from the waters
edge
Accompanied by the Ocean King.
Dalton was accompanied by the lifehoat
Ocean King, with Capt Dunn and several
seaman. Dalton's first intention was to
start from England. but a number Of his
friends advised him so strongly to do other.
wise that he finally consented His course
was greatly increased by the force Of the
current, which carried him far out OF his
way and more than doubled his distance
and the strength Of the current weakened
him very much. Dalton had waited some
days for the boisterous weather to abate
and il being calm yesterday, he took adj
vantage Of il and made the trip thus under
perfect climatic conditions lie crossed
over 70 France in lifeboat, and in the
early evening started on his great task.
He Swan ON his Back.
There was considerable doubt felt by the
public as TO his success, but he personally
had every confidence Ia himself, declaring
that hewould swim on his back entirely,
which he did, and relied upon leg propul-
sion for his Roadway. Thus be secured
occasional opportunities for rest more fire.
qnentIy than any other mode OF swimming
would permit. He was In the pink Of con
dition when the swim began, having, been
in training for weeks He did not antici-
pate being able to complete his task in less
than twenty-five hours, so il was not ex-
pected that the lifeboat would be sighted
from the shore until midday Beside the
captain and the crew she carried a man to
assist aud attend on Dalton.
The second Man TO DO II.
The Ocean King was accompanied 10y a
small boat which, rowing between her
and the swimmer served to keep Dalton in
communication with those on board.
About three miles Off Hythe Dalton began
to exhibit symptoms OF fatigue and weak
ness, but after taking some stimulants he
struck out with renewed vigor As he APP
preached Folkestone he became much ex-
hausted, but still he struggled on very
pluukily, resting ut intervals Of three min
utes and finally landed, amid tremendous
cheering Evevy attention WAS paid 70
him when he tainted, and he was taken to
the hotel, where everything was done for
him, The feat is regarded as more won
deriul than that Of the Inflated Capt.
Webb, who was the FIRST to really swim
across the channel
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-19

Games for to-day: Newark vs.. Harris
burg, at Newark Baltimore vs.. Will
mington, at Baltimore; New Haven VS..
Lebanon, &C New Haven.
CorcOran aud Newell Joined the team
III Baltimc "a to-day The latter is still
suffering from the injury to his side.
which he received in the last game
played here
When Baltimore leaves II is more than
probable that something must bust in
The Atlantic Association.
Lebanon will play here to morrow and
Thursday, and Harrisburg on Friday and
Saturday.
Newell, third basemen Of Wilmington,
says that he did not 60 to Baltimore with
the team yesterday because bis salary was
overdue
"Jack" Husy struck out seventeen
times on the northern trip
Baltimore will hop
The Atlantic Association schedule will
not De altered until September l.
A benefit game for the striking play
ers OF the Wilmington club will be
played agsinst Danntess at the Union
street grounds Saturday aftsrno DON,
c 8 Perkins, captain of the ElSton
Base Bell Club was IN Wilmington to-
day arranging dates with local amateur
clubs
Elkton defeated Farmin gton at that
| place yesterday by the score Of s tO1.