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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-20

port says the character OF the proceedings
before the commission indicate that the
main causes OF complaints arise from dis
elimination and preference in rates and
facilities and not from rates unreasonable
in themselves.
Under the head of proceedings in
courts, the late opinion of Justice Brewer
in the Court OF Appeals deciding the long
and short haul case is discussed, and the
Gictum of opinion is that the total joint
rate OF two roads over an independent
line from lines formed by either road and
not to be considered in determining the
local rate of either road, and therefore
may be even less than intermediate or To-
cal rate, is shown to be without founda-
ton To protect intermediate localities
and interests from the disastrous effects
OF this judicial Interpretation, Congress
is asked to take such immediate action as
viii give legislative construction to the
word line' in the statute.
Several amendments are recommended
by the commission for the purpose of
Strengthening the production OF testi-
mony before non judicial tribunal. Re-
garding the proposed amendment by
which pooling may be permitted, the re-
port says: 1.-THE attempt to secure the
public from discrimination, extortion,
favoritism, etc., is the very essense and
purpose Of the law, and it would be vain
to protect carriers from competitive at
tacks upon each other if the general pub
lie cannot be protected from the greater
evils above mentioned. -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-20

powder and a shell weighing $50 pounds.
The weight of the projectile is just twice
that of the powder charge; and this rela-
ton between the weights of the projectile
and the charge of powder may be said to
be approximately true of all our modern
naval cannon.
The Monterey's twelye-inch guns will
perforate at close range twenty four
inches of solid steel, and if fired for ex-
treme range would throw shells distance
of twelve miles. The Monterey is ex-
pected to be able to maintain a speed of
sixteen knots per hour. In addition to
her main battery of heavy guns she will
be armed with a secondary battery con-
sisting of six six FOUNDER and four four
FOUNDER rapid fire guns, two gatlings and
several tubes for discharging torpedoes.
She will carry a crew of about two hum
dred men. At the trial the navy will be
represented in addition to the board ap-
pointed by representative Of Secretary
Tracy, and a decision is to the acceptance
or non acceptance of the vessel is looked
for before the end of the week.
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TO PROTECT IHE COAST!
Trial Trip of the Monterey in San
Francisco Bay.
A MAGNIFICENT VESSEL.
She Is Protected by Armor Thirteen
Inches in Thickness.
The First United states Vessel of the
Strictly Coast Defense Type
Yet Constructed - Her
Armament.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 49, Special. +
The official trial of the new coast defense
vessel, the Monterey, is to take place in
San Francisco bay and the board ap-
pointed by the navy to supervise the test
will consist of the following officers: Rear
admiral George Brown, Captain Louis
Kempff, Chief Engineers G.. F. Kutz,
Joseph Trilley and George J. Burnap,
Lieutenant Commander e. G. Pendleton,
Lieutenant j w. Carlin, Lieutenant r.
F. Nicholson and Naval Constructor ID.
w. Taylor. The Monterey was built at
the Union Iron Works, San Francisco and
is the first United States vessel OF the
strictly "coast defense' type yet con-
structed.
She is 25O feet long, SO feet breadth of
beam and will have a mean draft OF 14feet
6 inches OF water. She viii carry two r.
inch and two 1O-inch high powered steel
rifles, mounted in turrets on her upper
deck. The sides of the vessel are pro-
tected by American armor 10 inches thick.
The plates contain per cent. of nickel
and are made under what is termed the
Harvey process. The Pinch guns of the
Monterey are about 81 feet long, we Ching
45 tons and fire a charge of 425 pounds of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-20
WYOMING'S MIDDLE.
Argument on a Motion to Strike Ont
Certain Portions of a Petition.
All Day SIP mt ip the Discussion After
Which the Judges Take the Cues
ton Under Amusement.

CHEYENNE, Wy, Dec. 19.-[Speciall J.
In the supreme court this morning argu-
ments were heard on the motion to strike
out certain portions OF the petition for a
writ of mandamus. The portions that
were desired struck out were those relat-
ing to Hanna precinct in Carbon county.
The defendants claimed these did not
come under the jurisdiction of the state
canvassing board further than was was in
dicated in the returns of Clerk Ross OF
that county. The question to be decided,
as stated by Judge Van Devanter, who
opened for the defendants, was how the
returns should be counted. He figured
that though the performance of an act
could be ordered by the court, yet in such
case as this it was on plane with the
canyassing board, which could not &C
behind the returns. The court had nc
right TO make inquiry about any precinct
such as Hanna, therefore the allegations
contained in the petition regarding the
precinct should be struck out.
A. Campbell opposing counsel res
ponded that the rule in such cases was
that even when immaterial matter was
contained in petition it would not be
struck out unless preiudicial to the other
side
T. NJ. Patterson of Denver, followed
with few remarks on the amending Of
the plaintiffs petition so as to recognize
some one as governor, as the presence OF
the governor was necessary in order to be
legal canvass. He then spoke directly
to the merits of the case. He argued that
the plain intent of the law was to include
the justices as well as the clerk in the re-
turning board. AS an evidence of this
intention all three were made equally
amenable to the law
Judge VanDevanter closed with an able
argument after which both motions were
taken under advisement.
The state canvassing board met today,
but could do nothing. 1t will adjourn
from day to day pending decision of the
court
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sEATTLE's WATER FRONT.
The State Harbor Lines Commissioners
Have the Right to Control.

The State Harbor Lines Commissioners
Have the Right to Control.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The important
case of Henry L. Yester, plaintiff in err
ror, VS.. the board of harbor lines COM
nlissloners of the State of Washington,
involving harbor rights of great value
along the water front of Seattle, was to-
day dismissed by the United States Su-
preme Court for want OF Jurisdiction.
Yester is owner of wharf properly at Sc
attic and brought action by writ of prohi-
bition to restrain the state board of har-
Dor line commissioners from changing
the harbor lines, it being the purpose of
of the commission to so locate harbor lines
that they would include within them Yes
ter's property.
Yester claimed that this action would
amount to deprivation of property with
out due process of law, contrary to the
constitution. The court below decided
against him, holding as against the state
that the literal owner, simply as such
owner, can assert no valuable rights be-
low the line of ordinary high tide. The
Supreme Court dismissed Yester's appeal
chiefly on the ground OF an affidavit pre-
sented so defective as not fairly to raise a
federal question. Chief Justice Fuller
announced the decision.
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STATEHOOD FOR UTAH |
An Enabling Act Will Pass the
Next Congress.
MIR. RICHARDS VIEWS.
The Chairman OF the Democratic Ter
ritOrial Committee Talks.
He Is in Washington Attending q
Meeting of the National Democratic
Clubs = Cur Gold Reserve
Capital Notes.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-[Special L
Mr.. @. G. Richards the Chairman of the
Democratic territorial committee of Utah
is in the city. He came here to attend
the meeting of the newly elected exeeu-
tive committee of the national association
OF Democratic clubs, of which he is q
member and which met today.
L asked him tonight how the committee
looked upon the work done by them in
the last campaign in the northwest? and
he replied:
''Fhey are very much pleased and
speak OF the outlook as being all that
could be desired from a Democratic stand
point"
What have you learned since coming
here about the prospects for statehood for
Utah this session." asked.
Every little, indeed, - was the reply.
81 have met several senators and con-
gressmeu and have talked the situation
over fully with them, and must say that
every one 1 have spoken TO is in favor of
admitting Utah without further DELAY.
They all admit that we are entitled to
statehood, and ought not to be kept out
any longer. A material change OF feeling
seems to have taken place since l was
here ten months ago with the home rule
delegation. But then, you know. the
country has been visited by tremendous
political cyclone since we We're here. and
1t IS barely possible that that may have
had something to dc with the change.
do you think an enabling act for
Utah viii be passed this sessions
''That is impossible to answer, y replied
Mr.. Richards. "The holiday recess viii
begin on Thursday. Congress will not be
in session again until Jan. 4, and what
viii be done in the sixty days remaining
cannot possibly be foretold. You may
rest assured of this, however, that if no
enabling act is passed this winter, there
viii be one passed the first session of the
next Democratic Congress. The territorial
system in Utah is nearly ended and viii
soon be a recollection OF the past.
What about the Home Rule biII?,
CAT the time the Home Rule bill was
introduced, it was known that statehood
could not be secured. Since then the
Democratic national party has declared
that we are entitled to Immediate state
AoQut anu We are quite Nllnng 10 accept
full sovereignty at the hands of the new
administration and Congress, if it does
not come earlier"
''How VIII amnesty assist the people of
Utah?''
sit viii be a proclamation to the Amer
lean people that conditions have changed
in Utah, and viii produce public opinion
in our favor''
''Are you satisfied with the result of
your visit here?''
eyes, indeed. am very much graft
fed. leave tomorrow evening for the
west in order to reach home for Christ
mas"
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600 for causing the death OF her child, re-
turned verdict finding the defendants
guilty of gross negligence and RESPONSE
bic for the death of the child and fixing
the damages at cent. Judge Brentano
was speechless for a moment but soon re-
covered himself and set aside the verdict
and gave nine members OF the jury the
most awful scoring ever heard in a Chi
cago court.
1t seems that these nine men couple of
days ago sent in to the judge arequisition
for whisky, beer, cigars and cards. The
judge paid no attention TO the requisi-
ton. He referred to this matter in his
oral castigation and characterized them as
men of moral calibre such as he would
not attempt to define. In conclusion he
fined each of the nine guilty men the sum
of their earning on the jury, and when
one attempted to make an explanation
raised his fine to S25 and ordered them all
out of his sight in a hurry The fellows
skunk out crestfallen
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-20
A ST. LOUIS SENSATION.
The City Treasurer short in His Ac.
counts is Deposed from Office.
He is Utterly Ruined by HIS Son Who At.
tempts to Destroy the Records
and Then Suicides.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 19.-DeDosed with
shortage in his accounts of $50, 600, his
son dead, suicide. with absolute ruin
staring him in the lace, Michael j. Foer-
stel, until tonight city treasurer OF st.
Louis, is one OF the most miserable of
men. At an early hour this morning fire
was discovered by the Waterman in the
city treasurer's office, where the doors of
the vaults were wide open; it was 700
evident that an attempt had been made to
destroy everything in that Office in the
way OF records. Fortunately the fire was
extinguished before anything but some
useless papers and old furniture had been
destroyed. When Treasurer Fcerstel ar
rived almost the first words were that
when his son and assistant, Edward ar
rived they would quickly know how
things stood.
In few minutes word was received
that the young man was then dying at his
house with bullet in his brain, fired
there By his own hand. When the news
was communicated to his father he was
Frustrated for a short time, but by VIC
lent effort suppressed his emotion and di-
rected that an investigation be begun at
once into the affairs OF the Office. This
was completed late this evening, with the
result stated above. The mayor immedi-
ately deposed The treasurer and appointed
Charles Parsons, well-known banker,
TO act in his stead.
For several weeks there have been ru-
mors afoat about young Foerstel, who
had been what is known as a plunger.
There had been suits brought against his
father by money lenders notorious for
exorbitant charges. Assertions regard
ing real estate deals and allegations Of the
use of city money by some one who re-
couped the treasury previous to regular
examinations by borrowing from "a Shy
lock, who at last sued the treasurer
himself on notes which the old man de-
clares to be forgeries. Today's events is
the elimination of all these rumors.
The young mans record is that of
wild pluDger. On horses he was heavy
Better, playing d Thousand or more at a
time. He was also interested in real es-
tate deals beyond his capacity TO handle,
as shown by recent tievslopIneHgs- lie
was only twent three years of age, but
had large experience in financial mat
tiers.
In his capacity as assistant treasurer
over ten millions passed through his
hands annually He was treasurer of two
building associations and interested in a
company that manufactured novelties,
but his accounts are said TO be all right.
HIS attorney says he was terribly wor
ried of late by the attempt of some one to
blackmail him out of $40, 600 to keep
quiet what he knew. 1t is settled by the
inquiry that the father personally is in
nocent of wrong doing. His son sunk
the whole sum in frantic real estate deals.
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THE BRIGGS TRIAL.
The Accused Concluded His Three Days
Speech Yesterday.

speech yesterday
NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Dr. Briggs fin
ished his three days. speech today. Sew
eral times he was appauded, but that the
closing moments of the session were
against him were plainly evident. TAX
! ing charge six, the essence of which is
that the accused declared sanctifcation
is not complete at death, which is con-
trary to standards of the church, which
teach that souls of believers are at their
death at once made perfect in holiness,
the defendant said there was no proof Of
fered for this essential doctrine in
charge. He had declared for pro-
gressive qualification and argued at
length to show there was a mid
die state and that sanctiication could
never be complete until the day OF resur-
rection, the invariable statement of the
New Testament that the second advent
of Jesus Christ is the goal of sanctifca-
ton.
In conclusion Briggs said: III have
shown hat doctrines taught by me were
not contrary to Westminster confession.
not irreconcilable with scriptures, but the
product of comprehensive study of
scriptures. 1t is now for the presbytery
OF New York to make its decision. |
pray God that you make no mistake but
STAND nrmiy Dy lHe WOru OF GOQ ana the
constitution of our church and so deliver
a righteous verdict DR.. Briggs asked
how much more time the prosecution
committee would ask. He demanded that
the prosecution committee be not permit
1 ted to bring in new matter or matter gre
pared months ago and held for conclu-
sion. He wanted the matter settled.
Mr.. McCook, speaking for the prosecu-
ton, said he thought they could conclude
their reply by Wednesday evening. The
committee would insist on the usages OF
courts which allowed the complainant in
all actions both criminal and civil to open
and close the proceedings. The modera-
/ tor so ruled.
Briggs rose and commenced to speak
but the moderator declared him out OF
order. Briggs appealed but the modera-
tor YVES sustained by an overwhelming
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MONTANA'S CONTEST.
The Democracy Win Victory Thar
May be Far Reaching.
The Choteau County Case VIII Probably b,
Delayed Until Af er the LeglsIa-
ture Meets.

HELENA. Mont, Dec. Especial. i
In the Box-elder contest today the Demo-
Gratis won a victory that may be more or
less far-reaching.
The Republicans expected to get the
peremptorywrit of mandate to the Choteau
canvassers instantly and then to issue a
certifce OF election to Leach. Instead,
the Supreme Court overruled the demur-
rer OF the Republicans to the Democratic
answer.
It is probable this decision will bring
the case down to trial OF fact, and that
will delay a final decision until after the
Legislature meets. Associate Judge Del
bitt dissented from the decision of Chief
Justice Blake and Associate Justice Har-
wood in overruiing the demurrer.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-20
INrERsrAIE co0IMERcE.

The Annual Re2ort of the Commission
is Observation-Disclosures Suggested.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The annual re-
pert of the interstate commerce commits
sion says. Experience has established
the importance Of the interstate law and
intensified its necessity. and in every re-
spect in which the law failed to meet pub
lie expectations, to demonstrate the utll
ity Of governments supervision. 1t is not
too much to say that judicial interpreta-
ton has limited the meaning of the law
and ascribed to an intent not contem-
plated when it was passed, but the effect
of these decisions is greatly exaggerated.
The work of the commission is set forth
Att length, including the interesting state
ment that there is now on file with the
commission $4,000 tariff schedules; also
4 review Of the hearings and investiga-
tions and the cases disposed Of. The re-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-20
MATCHING TIE STOCK EXCHANGE.
Secretary Foster holds Several Confer
ences With His Assistants.

Secretary Foster holds Several Confer
ences With His Assistants
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The treasury
advised of the progress in the stock
market in New York today, and Secre-
tary Foster was in conference with mis-
assistants several times upon the situa-
ton. After the department closed AS
sistant Secretaries Gear, Spaulding and
Lambertson gathered in the secretary's
room and discussed the events OF the day.
The secretary said, in answer to ques-
ton. based on a report printed in New
York that he was much excited over the
matter and intended to go to New York
to consult New York bankers, II am
not going to New York to confer with
bankers or anyone else about the financial
situation. the idea had not previously
occurred to me.'
Gas to the gold in the treasury, " con-
tinued the secretary, eve are all right.
Last month the exports from this country
amounted to 81 eco COO, but the treasury
lost half million only. The reserve
limit is fixed at 100000, 600, and l have
ga. COZ. 600 more than that. The resources
OF the country are greater and more varied
than lst people know, and the money
paid TrUo the treasury Tor gold can be used
Tor replacing the amount sold. Money is
needed west and south to buy grain, pro-
visions and cotton, and if I can save q
man 5000 or $500 on million he does no5
stop at giving me gold in New York for
currency laid down for him wherever he
wants it?
of they get us down in this matter it
will be only after a long fight and hard
one If it was not for the scare that
seems inevitable in connection with ship
ments of gold abroad, it would not be
such bad thing after all. The balance
OF trade is in our favor at the rate OF $20,-
OCO,GOO a month, and gold will certainly
ind its way back here. Last month, we
shipped more provisions abroad than
ever before and believe the showing Tor
December will be as good. We have
nearly $500, COO, GOO OF gold in the United
States. If 500, 0c0, COS were to go out 1t
would result in the reduction of our
public debt to that extent with an accom-
panying saving ofinterest on that amount
am not at all uneasy regarding the s15u-
ation.'
Then the secretary and Mr.. Gear fell
to exchanging observations on the pros
porous condition of the country as shown
in the purely agricultural portions, not
/ ably Iowa, Governor Gears own state.
With these consoling reflections fresh IN
their minds the secretary and his assist
ants separated the former re-iteratlng his
statement that he intended to manage the
affairs of his department as its active head
until his term expired and had no doubt
OF his ability to maintain at its present
figure the gold reserve IN the treasury.
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INQUIRE ELECTROCUTED.
The Murderer OF Mrs. Gregory Pays TIL.
Penalty OF His Crime.

SING SING, N. Y, Dec. 19.-Fred Nc
Guire was electrocuted in prison this
morning. Mcguire was farm hand en-
ployed by Noah Gregory, at Middleton,
N. Y, and the crime for which he paid
the penalty was the brutal murder of his
employer wife for the purpose of secur-
ing 500 known to be in the house. He
first shot her, then stamped on her head,
crushing it like au eggshell Bloody
footprints on the door step led to his ar
rest and conviction.
The execution was the most successful
yet performed in Sing Sing prison. There
We're only two applications of the cleo
trodes, and the second was only as a pre-
cautionary measure, as the condemned
man was dead from the first shock of
], SEQ volts. The flesh where the cleo
trodes were applied gave no, signs of
burning and witnesses detected no odor
of burning flesh, as IN previous execu-
tions. MCGUIRE was very cool and col
lected throughout. The attendant phys
icians says he was dead in twelve seconds
after the first shock
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SENSATIONAL DIVORCE SUIT.
Nashville Society All Broken Up Over the
Filing of Divorce Bill

Nashville Society All Broken Up Over the
Filing of Divorce Bill.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dec. IA sensa-
tional divorce bill was filed in the chan
Gerry court today by Mrs. Matthew NJ
Gardner. Both husband and wife occupy
high position in the social world. The
wife, when Miss Polk, was one of the &C
knowledged bellies of the state Gardner
is a wealthy member of all the
swell clubs and owner of a
big stock yard. The couple were
married in May, 1891, and separated
the following November. The complaint
CHARGES wanton, inhuman and malicious
conduct on the part OF defendant. Charges
willful, malicious and cruel abandonment
on or about November, 1891, and saws he
has continuously insulted, Inundated and
outraged her since. 1t is stated that the
defendant will contest.
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LONDON, Dec. 19.-It is again rumored
that the Prince Of Wales will visit the
Chicago Columbian exposition. 1t is said
he will make the trip across the Atlantic
borne. escorted by number Of British
warships. 1t is also stated that the new
cutter ordered by the prince will be en-
tered in some of next seasons American
Yachting events.
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sympathy in the SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.--Although the
Senate was only in session a few min
utes today the serious Hines of ex-Secre-
tary Blaine was the topic Of general dis.
cussion. Democrats joined with Repub-
licans in an expression OF grief and SYM
pathy for the family of the distinguished
statesmen and diplomat. In opening the
Senate with prayer, Chaplain Butler re-
ferred in a touching manner to Mr..
Blaine and invoked the aid of providence
IN his behalf