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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
A TERRIBLE BLUNDER.
Elk = Congressman Fitch's Wife
Receives a Telegram
Announcing that her Sister Lay Dead at the
Morgue-lt Was a Western Union mis-.
take"-The shock to her Nerves.

lSpecialto THE HERALD-Examiner Dispatch I
NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-Ex-Congressm
Joseph Fitch, of Queens county, will
shortly institute suit for S25,OG0 damages
against the Western Union Telegraph com
pany for one of the most extraordinary and
unhappy blunders ever made by that cor
poration. BY reason of the error Mrs,
Fitch has been thrown into state of per-
vous prostration bordering upon insanity.
Mr.. Fitch resides at Flushing, L. l. His
law offices are at 237 Broadway Every
morning he has been in the habit of coming
to the city on one of the early Long Island
trains, returning regularly at 5 o'clock in
the afternoon. Occasionally, however, he
might be detained by pressure of business
until late in the evening. On these oceas-
sions Mr.. Fitch never failed to notify his
wife Of his detention aud of the probable
hour OF his coming. Tuesday afternoon at
3:45 o'clock, Mr.. Fitch went to the West
ern Union Telegraph Office, at 1874 Broad
way, and sent the following message to his
wife:
"Wont be home until o'clock Am de-
tanned by Getty Square business. Signed,
Joseph Fitch,n
At 40 o'clock Western Union Tele
graph messenger rang the door bell at Mrs.
titch's residence and handed in the follow
ing telegram:
"Your sister lies dead at the morgue.
What shall doa Signed, Mrs. Garrity."
For few minutes Mrs. Fitch stood as if
turned to stone then closed the door, stag
gered into the parlor and fell on the floor
In a swoon. The messenger boz went away
whistling. 1t so happened Mrs Fitch's
unmarried sister, Rose, was in Baltimore
on visit to friends and was expected in
New York within few days. This colo
cidence gave double significance to the ter
rible shock. At $40 o'clock the whistling
messenger boy again rang the door bell.
''Dey sent me for dat message he said,
ut wasn't for you at all. Here's
yours" at the same time handling her Mr.
Fitch's telegram. Then Mrs Fitch went
into the dark parlor and cried and sobbed
until her husband came home at O'Clock
and found her. Then, weak and hysteri-
cal, and nervously distraught, she rushed
into his arms and told him all aboutit Mrs.
Fitch is a woman of delicate health, and
her husband fears serious consequences
will follow the shock she has received
The attorney for the Western Union SAYS
the officials are Investigating the cause of
the error. He says: There are many
ways in which such thing could have oc-
Cured. Suppose, for instance, that after
Mrs. E'itch's address had been sent the wire
had been grounded for minute or so.
Then, if it should come all right again in
short time, the Flushing operator would
probably catch the beginning of the ensu-
ing message. Thus, you see, the message
would have wrong address. The error
would not be found until the daily compari-
son OF the number of messages sent and
received was made in the evening"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
The Silver Pool Investigation.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 81. N. Donald,
cashier of the Hanover National bank, was
recalled by the silver committee. He de-
MED much of Owenby's testimony and es
pecially the statements of Owenby to the
erect that witness stated that Congressmen
were interested in silver speculation, and
further declared he had never had silver
transaction in his life. AS to the letter
from Senator. witness testified that one
day Owenby was in the office and saw a
Senate envelope. Owenby eyed it and re-
marked: "iSAnow the handwriting; it's
that OF secretary of so-and sou Witness
did not say whose writing it was; but did
say to Owenby that if he dared to ask the
Senator he would tell the witness all about
the silver bill. Witness explained his
statement by saying he had previously
asked the Senator several questions, and
did not feel like taking up his time with
further inquiries. This was in June. The
letter from the Senator did not relate to
speculation; but was in response to a re-
quest for information as to the progress
of the silver bill. Adjourned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
Mr.. Berger and the Worlds Fair.

Especial to The HERALD-Examiner Dispatch.
New York, Feb. GA Worlds cable from
Paris says: M. Georges Berger, manager
general OF the last French exhibition, and
now one OF the members of the chamber of
deputies, told your correspondent today
he would not be able to accept the invita-
ton to come to America to give advice as to
the Worlds fair. He said ne would, ONT of
Difference to the American government and
his affection for the American people. be
willing to make all the suggestions he
could from this side, but his political duties
nd falling health would not allow OF a long
absence from France. M. Berger knows
Chicago, and said, in his opinion, it was a
fatal mistake to divide the exhibition into
two parts. He thought tho success of the
eXnloltion depended upon unity in the site.
as people liked to swarm around great
cantar
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wished was to be let alone. The speeches
| III opposition to the bill made six months
ago might have stated the facts; they did
| not state the facts to-day; this was not a
chicago lair, it was an international fair. 1t
would be disgrace to the nation, after in
wing foreigners to come, to turn them
over to local board The government
should stand by it's act.
ADAMS, OF Illinois, said the question in
vowed more than question of salaries.
IL involved the character of the exposition,
| because it involved the relation to the ex-
posltlon or the national commission ap-
pointed for its control
Mason, of Illinois, referred to the fact
tnae Chandler's amendment was not yet
formally offered and gave notice that he
would make the point OF order against it
Wnen offered, and that twas in violation of
tne statutes of the United States
.butterWorth, of Ohio, IN opposition to
the substitute, said the United States was
committed to certain thing; no matter
through what fundamentally, the faith of
the country was pledged. The fair would
result IN advantage to Chicago, but it
would also result in the glory of the repub-
lie. The centennial exposition had been
OF the greatest benefit to the country
coleman, OF Louisiana, said the centen-
MAI mad done more for the industries of the
soulu than any action taken by Congress
LOT years past. Butterworth appealed to
the gentleman whether Chicago had not
1ulhlied all she had promised, and more ::
whether Illinois had not met every REQUIRE
ment OF law. Chicago had raised slI. 0OO,-
wv. This was United States enterprise.
Had Chicago been liberal or not? Was she
TO De censured because she deemed it proper
10 pay the director general out of the
national treasury! Chicago had done we'll
Ihere was not an example of the kind in
history, where city had done so much for
a nation, and he asked for Chicago fair
treatment. Replying to Wilson's structure
upon the board of lady managers, Butter
worth created much applause by
his gallant illusions to the women
OF the world. He proceeded to argue
IN support of the salaries provided by
the Dill, and warmly supported their reten-
tlon. The world was looking on to see
whether the fsir could be carried on /. 900
miles from the sea board. There ought to
be national pride III this matter. He
wished to say to the House that the people
OF Chicago, and of the state of Illinois.
had paid their twelve or fifteen millions to
the nations enterprise, and thereby rem
dered the nation great service.
Chandler then offered his amendments for
maliy, and against it Mason raised bis
point of order. Pending a decision the
committee rose, and the House took recess.
Inc evening session Is to be for private
pension bills.
At meeting of the House committee
on postofices and post roads to-day. the
postal telegraph bill was laid ON the table.
AT the evening session the House passed
ll5 private pension bills and adjourned,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
The Italian Cabinet. Crisis.

ROME, Feb. 1.-THE cabinet crisis seems
to become more serious every uay. Upon
King Humbert's refusal to consent to LARGE
economical reductions in the naval and
military budgets, the members of the right
centre have withdrawn from the cabinet
A combination which will result in dis
solving the chamber is expected.
In decree published today King Hum
bert accepts Crispi's resignation, and en-
trusts Marquis al Rudini with the task
of forming a cabinet
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
Delicacy of the FORSYTH Case.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The secretary of
war is finding the Forsyth case an exceed
lngly delicate and knotty problem to deal
with. He is embarrassed on the one side
oy the endorsement of General Miles,
which makes it incumbent on the secre-
tary that he either institute further pro
ceedlngs against Forsyth or make public
MS MS acknowledgement of the disapproval of
Miles course in suspending Colonel For
syth, and at the same time run the risk of
onendlng the humanitarians who have
looked upon the killing of women and chill
dren as uniustifable murder. On the
other hand he has a god portion of the
army defending Forsyth's course
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
A Jewish Colonization Schema

SAN francisco. Feb. 6. - The Inter
national Society for the Colonization of
Russian Jews has been incorporated with
capital of Sl,000,0oO. 1t will purchase a
tract of land and locate a colony on it. The
settlers will be given land stock and i'm
PIGMENTS, together with advances. until
the land produces return. A mortgage
will be taken, but payments will be on
easy terms. The directors are among the
wealthiest Jewish merchants of San Fran
cisco and other cities of this state.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
Ingersolls Gift to Charity.

HELENA, Mont, Feb 6.-[Special tele.
gram to The HERALD. Colonel r. C,
Ingersoll lectured here tonight to one OF
the largest crowds that ever assembled at
the opera house. The lecture was given
Tor the benefit of the two little children
left penniless by the death of A. C. Witter,
member Of the legislature, and his wife.
The great orator would not accept cent
Tor his services. He even bought several
tickets of admission.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
The Democrats viii Take a Hand

PORTLAND, Ogn., Fec Ga special from
Boise City, Ida, says the Democratic mem
bers OF the legislature have held caucus.
1t is generally believed they agreed to take
a hand in the proposed effort to elect a Sen
ator to contest the seat of Senator -el ect
Dubois. 1t is said resolution will be in.
troduced IN the senate to-day declaring the
election of United States Senator for the
full term beginning March 4 next illegal
ann faYorlng the election of a successor to
Mcconnell. The supporters of Judge Clag
gett claim to have enough votes to carry
the measure through both houses, and give
him majority on Joint ballot
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
LONDONER DEFEATED
The Colorado Supreme Court
Decides Against Him.
DENVER LEFT WITHOUT A MAYOR
Bob lngersoll Lecturing for the Benefit OF
Representative Writer'S 0rphans-Mrs.
Carey's and Mrs. Warren's Afternoon.

DENVER, Feb. Especial telegram to
The HERALD. I'm the case of Londoner
VS.. The People, the judgment of the dis
trict court was affirmed in the supreme
court to-day. This means that tonight
Denver has no mayor. In the lower court
Judge Aliens decision was that Londoner
was not elected mayor, but that Barton
was. Colonel Clark, of the board OF super
yisors, says that this will not affect Lon
doner's bills and appropriations, but that
everything will stand.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
Sarah Jane Robb,s Victory.

lSpecial to THE HERALD-Ekaminer Dispatch
hINGsToN, Ont, FEB. 6.--Sarah Jane
Robb, of Jersey City, N. j., has been de-
clared the heiress of $4,000 by the Cana
dian courts. Sarah was the daughter OF
George Robb, who married the daughter
Of Wah Kkus, chief of the Comax Indians
in British Columbia. George gave many
blankets and $50 for his bride, and married
her according to the customs of the tribe.
His father, the late chief of police of King
ston, died and George inherited the family
estate. At Georges demise it was decided
to disinherit his daughter on the ground
that her fathers marriage was irregular.
For i've years the case has been fought in
the courts, and to-day Sarah Jane was
given the estate
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
A Collision in the Mersey.

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 6-What might have
proved terrible disaster occurred to-day.
out fortunately the only damage done was
the sinking of steamer. The British
steamer knutsford collided in the river
Mersey with the steamer Drumheadrie. in
luring the latter vessel so that she soon
sank. What added to the dangerous cir
cumstances of the collision wss the fact
mat the Drumheadrie had on a cargo of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
The Spanish AUTHORITIES Alarmed

BARCELONA, Feb. 6.-The Conservative
candidate for member of the chamber of
deputies is elected, defeating Salmeron
the Republican leader. The Republicans
are enraged at the result of the contest and
accuse the officials in charge of the election
with tampering with the ballots. The gov
eminent officials are thoroughly alarmed
and are making preparations to resist a
popular uprising. The military authorities
in this city and in other large towns are
ordered to hold troops in readiness.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
The Pacific short Lime to he Comnleted

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Feb. Ga deal has
neen made in New York whereby Hill, of
the Great Northern, appears as the hacker
OF the Pacific Short line. The objective
point of this line is Ogden, Utah. The
quarrel between the Sioux City and New
ork stockholders caused the road to be-
put into the hands Of d receiver in Deem
Der. Last week the Sioux CITY party
which has 81 100000 in the road, effected a
contract to buy, the interest of the New
ork patty. The Hill interest will then
put up the money to complete the line i'm
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
Wales Witnesses Manola in Maid Marion


Especial to THE MISUNDERSTANDING Dispa1ch. 1
New YORK, Feb. Ga World cable from
London says: The Prince of Wales paid a
tribute to the American school of music
last night by witnessing, at the theatre
named after him, the first production IN
England of Reginald de Koven's opera.
Maid Marion.'' which was Iltyed in
America under the title of Robin Hood. u
The prince was accompanied by his daugh-
ter, the Duchess of Fife, and suite. and
stayed through the piece. AT the end he
led the applause for the American com.
poser. Most of the American colony in
London were present, including Mrs.
Mackay and Commander and Mrs. Emory.
Marion Manola scored a triumph in the
title role. All her solos were encored, she
getting four curtain calls. Attalie Clare
also made a hit as Annabel. Her songs were
all re-demanded. At the end Mr.. De Koyen
was twice called. There is no doubt of the
success OF the opera.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
Shooting at Santa Fe CITY Couneilmen.

SANTA FE, n. NJ, Feb. 6.-Last evening
while five Republican members of the city
council were holding consultation in tie
Office Of one of their number two shots
were fired through the window from the
outside. A. Abschulta was seriously
wounded, while L. b. Catron and Others
were narrowly missed The would he
assassin then rode away in the darkness
followed by posse. 1t is said the attempt
at assassination is believed to be political
motive and is aimed at Catron, one of the
most prominent Republicans in the terri
tory. 1t is thought Abschulta will re-
cOV6r
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
Can for a Democratic Canes

WASHINGTON, Feb. Ga call has been
issued for caucus tomorrow evening OF
the Democratic members of the House.
The call does not state the object for which
the caucus is called, but it is understood
the silver question will be the principal
matter discussed and there will be gen
eral interchange of views as to the course
of procedure for the remainder of the ses-
sim
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
The Old very Old Story.

Especial to THE HERALD-EXaminer Dispatch
South COLCHESTER, Ont, Feb 6-Milton
Brown, aged eighty-four, of Anneston, will
next Tuesday lead to the altar bride in
the person of Mrs. Margaret Clckert, aged
ninety seven. The groom has buried four
wives, and the bride mourns the loss of five
husbands. Her last husband died two
years ago at the advanced age of 124 years.
The bride and groom elect, are coloreo, and
were slaves in Virginia.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
Forged kilograms Cause a PANIC

LONDON, Feb. Ga number of forged
kilograms, bearing the name of Camondi, a
banker of Paris, were received here TO-DAY
offering for sale large quantities of Brazil
ian securities. The result was that until it
was discovered the kilograms were not gen
uine, panic prevailed in those securities ON
the Stock Exchange. When the fact be-
came known that Camondi had sent no such
dispatches the market for Brazilians recov.
cred. number of brokers were victim
lied by the plot of the forgers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
Cuban Bandits Captured.

HAVANA. Feb 6.-The police recently re-
ceived information that several bandits
had taken passage on Spanish steamer,
with the intention of making their escape
to Aspinwall. The officers went to where
the steamer was lying, the bandits opened
hre and fierce battle ensued. The pas
sengers on the steamer were thrown into a
great panic and the widest excitement
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
The Kean Bank Affairs

CHICAGO, Feb. 6.-Judge Tuley, of the
circuit court has practically tied up any
settlement Of the Kean bank affairs bv
granting an Injunction to Bishop TAYLOR.
the African missionary, restraining Kean
and his assignees from disposing of the
banks assets. By these proceedings the
bishop seeks to establish trust fund for
about $4,000, which he says Kean received
as treasurer for fund to establish
missions
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
Attempt to Rob a southern Pacific Train

FRESNO, Cal, Feb. 6. The Southern Pa
cltlc passenger train was boarded by rob-
oers this evening at Alila. The express
messenger put out his lights and com.
menced firing at the ROBBERS MANY shots
were exchanged. Fireman Radcliffe and
Express Messenger Passwell were prob
ably fatally injured, The robbers were
hnally beaten of and a posse is in pursuit,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
A Nanticoke Mine on Fire.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. 6.-The gas
feeder in slope Z at Nanticoke, became
ignited this morning and in short time
the interior of the mine was mass of
flames. A flood of water is now being
poured into it, but it will be difficult to
extinguish the fire, perhaps it will require
months, and in the meantime hundreds of
miners will be idle at a season when they
most need work
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
John P. hale wentworth Dead.

SAN Francisco, Feb, 6.-John P. Hale
Wentworth, the pioneer journalist, died
to-day, aged CD. He was connected with
the Sacramento Union in 1851, and after
wards with the Inder. He was also con-
nected with the Alta. During Lincoln's
administration he was general superin-
tendent OF Indian affairs for Southern
California.
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Especial to THE HEaALD-Examiner Dispatch.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 6-Your cor
respondent at Knoxville, Tenn, inter
viewed Gould yesterday. Among the ques
tions asked was: s'Do you think the rail
roads OF the country will eventually be
unuer one management!
mo. 1t is too big an undertaking. The
owners of some roads think they are worth
more than others. Then the stock of diyi
dend paying roads is scattered. People
have different ideas, and it is hard to get
them together"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
OUR SOCIAL SYSTEM

OUR SOCIAL SYSTEM GOING TO
WRECK AND RUIN-By psychic vision
George Francis Train sees Gould without
penny and anarchy close at hand In
THE SUNDAY HERALD, which will also con
tain many interesting features not to be
found in any other paper in the Great
West. Read to-morrow's issue. q
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
The Fire in the Pullman Gar wort.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 6.-The fire last night in
the Pullman car shops here destroyed the
shops and their contents, together with a
number Of small dwellings near by. Some
of the inmates narrowly escaped with their
lives. The aggregate loss is estimated at
S250, 1000. partly insured.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07

GOOD STORY ABOUT GENERAL
.BUTLER-How he became law unto
himself, and brought Secretary Stanton to
terms See to-morrow's HERALD for this
and other exclusive articles Of interest
to all,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
A Terrible Giant Powder Eynlos,on.

LEADvILLE, Col, Feb. GA terrible ex-
ploslon of giant powder occurred in the
Mlerfiy tunnel of the White Quail mine. of
hokomo, yesterday. William Young and
John Anderson were blown to atoms. John
johnson, John Mcleod and viii Crane
were terribly injured. Many of their bones
were broken by flying rocks.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
The Cotton Belt accident

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 6.-Later reports about
the accident on the Cotton Belt railroad.
near Clarendon, Ark, show the engineer
had his leg broken and the fireman was
perhaps fatally injured. No passengers
were hurt so far as known
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
No South Dakota Senator Yet.

PIERRE, S. D., Feb. 6.-Three ballots
were taken for Senator today, the last be-
ing the twenty seventh. The last vote
stood, Moody, IA; Trip, 81; Mellette, 6;
the remainder scattering. Necessary for
choice, rs. The situation is as complicated
as ever
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
Buried Beneath Snow and Ice.

BERNE, Feb. 6.-Near the village Of
Ruetti, canton of Glarus, twenty wood
cutters were buried beneath mass Of
snow, ice, rocks and trees. Only three
bodies have been recovered.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
Jealous Husbands Deed.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6.-Jealous William
Ashton last night attacked his wife with
Ratchet and knife. She escaped and was
not fatally hurt. He then fatally cut his
own throat.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
Silver Purchases

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.--The treasury to-
day purchase 507,o0O ounces of silver of
l,O57 coo offered. at prices ranging from
81. 019S to 81. OPS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
Boomers Start for the Cherokee strin

CALDWELL, Kan, Feb. 6.-Several famil-
les started for the strip to-day and more
will follow each day until all the boomers
have located themselves.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
The Denmark Arrives in New yorh.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-The overdue Ma
tlonal line steamer Denmark, which sailed
from London January 10, arrived today.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-07
The Oriental Mills Stop.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Feb. 6.-Work at the
Oriental mills has been stopped under at
tachments aggregating s3S, 700. A second
assignment is looked for.