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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20

holding the balance of power. The
combination " the United States.Great
Britain. Germany and japan would in
deed be a power capable Of dominating
the world. but the last named three
powers against Russia and France with
the United states added. woui not ac-
oompllsh the purpose.
There can be no doubt that the con-
troll Of the trade and resources OF
china is prize worth competing for
nor that the United states has a.
much right In those parts Of the world
NJ any of the powers Of Europe. IT,
however. a combination Of the nature
now under discussion should mean that
this country ~ 10 be Involved In the
uuarfeis N Europe. II should not be
entered into without fun understand
ing ~ the probabilities and even pos
abilities 81 the case. Lord Beresford
believes that the combination would be
sure guarantee Of peace. as no one
would dare TO attack Il, but would II
b. that armed peace" which Ia threat
cring to dry up the very marrow Of
Europc2 THAT IL a question Of great
Importance to this country.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20
LORD nEnEsroRD's PLAN.

Lord charles Bcrcsford, who Is trav-
cling through this country ON his way
homo from eastern Asia. h cndcayoring
20 promote a great commercial alliance
between the United States, Great lirit-
ain, Germany and Japan. He went
east at the instance OF the associated
chambers ~ commerce of the United
kingdom Tor the purpose ~ reporting
tho trade conditions OF the countries
visited.
Lord licrcsford has explained his
mission IN those Interested therein. Tie
says china Ia ripe Tor such AN alliance
10 take charge Of ia commerce, The
country has mo- army ana no navy, ana
is drifting toward dissolution. n this
Is not prevented, when the nnal oatas-
trophe comes China win be- absorbed
by the great powers ana each viii take
slice the Dimensions OF which will be-
determined by the strategic position of
each power and not by its commercial
Interests.
The gentleman points out that II IA
10 the advantage " America 20 pro-
serve tho integrity OF China. inasnu'h
ne trade h. coming this way rapidly.
lie considers II absolutely necessary To
leave Russia and France out ~ this all
llauvc, because these countries, De says
are NOT expanding for the purpose of
obtaining trade but for military
achievements with Russia In absolute
control ui northern china he thinks
the other part OF the world would be-
compelled to pay tribute To her or
withdraw from the markets OF that
part OF the world,
Il appears from the interviews pub
lishcd, that tho promoters Of this plan
really contemplate powerful alliance
against Russia ana France AN alliance
which IN relation to the affairs NJ the
world would hold the position Of the
prelbund In European politics. II seems
further that In order TO succeed 1t is
necessary 10 enlist the corporation OF
the United States, this country now
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20

Miscreant." what could be more con-
clusive2
But the paper that oonfounds cpl
thets with proofs. and thinks sourrillty
Is evidence says.
"The News now asks Us 10 prove
TINT the Apostles are whipping people
Into polygamy. We never said they
were"
Let us see. This IL from an editorial
In that sheet on Sunday. Feb. ~
"Agnin It has been demonstrated that
all over Utah are pulygafnoua wives
who were not wives In 1895. We md that
Apostles are whipping Ia the people
to obey the priesthood even TO taking
more wives"
We will not apply the forgetfui edi-
tors epithct TO hlmseif-therc is no
need for that-but simply dcplore the
weakness Of O memory that cannot sur
yivo the strain of one little week
Again we ask for the proofs of those
assertions. published 10 malign the
Mormon" people ana particularly their
highest Church authorities. Perhaps
the nccuser viii deny that It has gone
10 far. Wei here Is what II said In
the same editorial
within the past cightcon months We
fnd where women az church meetings
are urging young girls 10 20 into poly
gamy. We md whore some ~ the very
hirhrat officers NJ the church are juau-
flying such Mormons as go into poiysa-
my etc"
Thrae are indeed SERIOUS charges
nr another contemporary has declared.
and wc and the church authorities
have the right 10 demand the proofs
~ the unsupported statements II docs
moi matter whether IL is "misctcnnt.'
or scrub" " 20 Shiny cuttlcnah' ~
a "ilmltlcss liar" that asks Tor them. Or
makes the charges. what the public
wants il tho proof
The anti" Mormon" 'accurcr ~ the
brethren" rays. In reference to the one
solitary case ~ which II has attempted
10 relate q varl-rntcd story and that
about dead man who cannot be- called
to confront his defamcr.
eve have abundant proof to satisfy
any reasonable person
Al right. bring It forth. Your simple
sny-so n not proof. You say you have
two witnesses" who are thcyf
where are they what do they tcst-
~ Would the mere statement In
court that there were two witnesses
who were not produced be- taken as
evidence. let alone proof
r.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20
rl,EsIpENr LounEr.

The new president OF the French re-
public. NJ. I.oubct. does not enter upon
his duties under particularly auspleioua
circumstances. Disturbances In the
city ~ Paris have occurred at many
points. and the prediction IL made that
they are only a beginning OF more ncri-
Gus occurrences. The election has
stirred up the lionapartlHts to enter u
protest. while the anu-semilcr have
taken advantage ~ the disturbances
and given vent TO their wrath against
the Jews,
The Partisan radical and roynllat
press teens with abuse of President
f.pubot'a humble origin, he having been
born On farm In the south u France.
nnt not one brings substantial charge
Of lncnpacity or lack u prubity and
honor, which shows that ~ ioubct II
better man than his traducors, since
he rose from humber ranks tu the po-
sitlun ~ their superior.
The situation IN aggravated by the
position ~ France IN relation Ia the
other countries Of Europe striving for
advantages nt the expense ~ their
noiFhbora. II win take wise statesman
rhlp and arm win to steer the ship
safely through the waves that beat
against her from the outside. and nt the
same time keep down ON the inside the
element that would rejoice at plnclng
her In the utmost perm.
NJ I.oubct h spoken " ns the very
best man FOR the place. TINT he has
retained the Dunuy minis ny would
seem to Indicate that his intention IL
to continue the policy OF his predecessor
with what success time mupt determine
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20
TnE ToHI,ENs LAW.

The law for the registration and
transfer Of land titles according TO
what IL known as the Torrcns system.
Is now IN actual operation In cook
county. Illinois. The firrt cost Of bring
lnE real estate In under the provisions
81 this law ". according 10 Chicago
papers. about ~ but thereafter trans
Zee ~ 81 for registration ana the isuu-
ing Of the new certificate ~ title.
The procedure Of bringing land under
tho operation ~ tho law In simple APP
plicntlon IL made 10 the clerk Of either
the circuit or the superior court Of
Cook county 90 have the land regis
tered. blank applications may b.
secured either from the clerks Of the
courts or nj the office ~ the recorder OF
deeds. who. under the law. IL registrar
OF titles. The application II referred
by the court 10 one ~ the examiners
~ the registrars office. who makes a
careful examination ~ the title and
reports upon II. The court then passes
on the title and n II Is approved the
registrar registers the title as provided
by law. The owner iH given a ocrtl-
hcatc ~ title, which after the cxpira-
ton u two years N lncontcstablc.
The law was first adopted In Illinois
In 1895, The following year II was de-
clnrcd unconstitutional. hut In 1891
new law was passed which was sub
s,qucntly upheld by the supreme court.
Il n operative In such counties M shall
adopt " by popular vote. In ohio the
system was adopted Ia 1896 and re-
pcnlcd the following year, California
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20

Tho refusal u tho American commits
rlonerr a. consider the Canadian de-
mund Tor the crHHlpn To Grunt irituin
OF the port " Sltaguuy and a strip ~
territory connecting II with British
North America h what was a. have
been expected ~ nn alert ana patriotic
American body, Considering that
every EFFORT short Of total prohibition
IN being tried 10 keep American miners
out of the Canadian gold folds there
N no reason why the United States
should undertake 10 make the access ~
british miners ~ them easier. Nor "
II clear why the Alaskan panhandle
should b. cut in two by a line of allen
Jurisdiction. We Can easily Imagine
what "a firur there would be In Canada
u the American commission should de-
mnnd nm outlet Tor the state Of Maine
a. the -. Lawrence river. Canadians
would be- unanimous against the ccH-
sion. liut why has not Maine as much
rirht tu port on the ~, Lawrence,
assuming tho territorial surveys To be
correct 10 both ulnceH.nH the Canadian
Ncrthwcft Territory has 20 one On
Lynn punnlG
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20

The estimate which Representative
Law has placed on several members VI
the Legislature ought To cause a thor
ourh investigation by that body into
other proceedings than the alleged
bribery of Sir. Law himself. lie says
that senatorial candidate or some.
body acting In hls behalf has bribcd.
or attempted to bride. divers others OF
the legislature" II amy members have
been hribcd. or u an attempt has been
made 10 bride thom and they have not
exposed promptly the Would-bo bride.
glycr. they should be brought to dis
grace for not having conserved the pub
lie Interests they have sworn 10 guard.
Drag them all out into the open, II
there be- such members. n not. lot the
brand u false accusation rest where II
belongs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20
San Frnnclsco Chronicle,

The facility with which the McEnery
resolution was passed shows that NO
Importance was attached to H. IL re-
celved twcnty-slN affirmative and TWEEN
ty-tWo negative votes. II Is impossible
TO suppose for an Instant that more NJ
ratification than twenty-five would not
have been heard from II they had
deemed the matter OF any consequence,
The supporters ~ the treaty knew that
the House would not concur In such u
resolution, therefore they were perfectly
safe In refrainlng from opposition In
deed they were wise 10 avoid discuss
sion, Tor az the present time II IN high
~ desirable that there shall be no COM
plications raised by debating u subject
which win not be settled until the
American people have had time to fully
investigate and decide what they care
20 do In the premises
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20

The passage ~ the Mclsnory reHolu-
ton hy the Senate by a vote OF 20 20 -
will have mo- more Significance ANA no
more effect upon the PreEident's Phil
ippine policy than the decision Of "A
crossroads debating society.
Now that the debate on the resolution
has given Senator ll0ar an opportunity
"a enrich the congressional record with
an imprisoned paneEyrlc upon Agul-
minlstrution embarrassment N at an
end, The treaty II beyond the reach Of
tho distractions. Its terms viii be
faithfully carried out by the President,
ANA In the meantime Congress VIII adj
dress itself tn the problem u devising
a plan OF government for the Philippine
Islands pending the formation OF a
definite policy as 10 what disposition
shall be- made NJ them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20

TT|NTIIWT I-IHTW 7'WT'T1-
The resolution declares; THAT by the
ratification ~ the pending treaty OF
peace with spain II n not Intended In
Incorporate the inhabitants of said
island into citizenship OF the United
states, not H. II intended 10 permanent.
~ annex said Islands az an integral
part ~ the territory OF tho United
United States 20 establish on said
islands "A government suitable o. the
wants and conditions of the Inhabitants
~ said islands, 10 prepare them Tor
local self.guyerument and In due time
t0 make such dirposltion OF said Islands
as win best promote the Interests of tho
citizens NJ the United states and the
Inhabitants uf said Islands"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20
caSApNs DEMAND foG sx,ouAy


" VTTNN' FFTIT'|7 FFTIN
II viii b. extremely unfortunate u
the demand ~ the Canadian govern.
mcnt for the ceralOn % skaguay Hhoul
result IN an abrupt ana unsatisfactory
termination Of the negotiations Tor a
commercial treaty that have been In
progress for several months past. II
would be- Htlll more dcplorabic N the
demand precipltnttd rytnlintury
policy On the part " both governments.
such policy would not only indefinite.
trade relations but would cndanrcr the
feeling OF umity that has recently
brought the two governments closer
together than ~ any r-no Ia their hla-
tuty.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20

when the anti-"Mormon" Interpreter
u the law In the future tries TO mis-
lead the public ON legal points, he mere
~ INDUCES In 'pleasantrics" We now
have his own word Tor that Turning
history upside down and -laudofing by
word and caricnturc a State. a people
and individuals are. probably. also
"plcasantrics." How convenient to ccr-
tain people II would be- u burglars,
poisoncra and criminals generally could
get plea of "plcasantry" recognized.
when caught.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20

The Illinois stats zeltung, It Is an
nounced. has passed into the hands Of
receiver. This paper has for over
my years been published In the In
t,rcst u German speaking people In
the United States and 1t has always
been regarded as q prosperous insti'u-
tlon. The decrease In German immi-
grafton Is supposed 60 be- the chief
cause Of the financial straits Of the
uapsr.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20

The California legislature proposes
constitutional amendment In that
state. exempting from poll tax all per.
sons who actually vote at general
elections. II Il prevails this will sub
jcct to poll tax only aliens and those
citizens who refuse TO register and vote.
No doubt the scheme would prove a
big success In getting out a full vote
on election day.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20

representatives at Washington say the
story Of the Russians defeating Chinese
troops Mt Talien-wan. and killing three
hundred Of them is untrue. because
there are no Chinese troops there. That
IL conclusive reason Tor believing the
dispatch incorrect. n the diplomatic
statement be accurate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20

The s2o,oco,o0o TO be paid Spain for
the Philippines is likely to be appro-
priatcd by Congress this session after
all. a bill therefor has been reported
favorably. and the House today took
Affirmative action to the extent of vot-
ing down all proposed amendments. 1t
IL significant that the ballots were upon
strictiv marty lines.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20

Dr. Manson Is reported ns saying that
he firmly believes that Captain sver-
drup, who IL now preparing for an
Arctic expedition, VIII take the cele-
bratcd shin Fran Co tho North Pole.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20

Stock exchange payday ON the Lon-
don exchange last week was marvel
Gus overturn OF money, the aggregate
Tor the day being cSs,9lOOOO. or sss7,-
SEQ 100
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20
\ LITERARY RELIC.

Mr. George ". Carpenter Of this city
has In hin possession rare ana inter-
oating relic In tho shape OF wcll-prc-
served copy NJ the Universal magazine.
volume "a. for the year 1891, published
In London. Tho magazine opens with
"a discourse upon the importance. of
the naval strength and commercial In
forests VI Great lirltaln"-n plea for
the Increase Of the British navy. Il ALSO
tells Ut the acquisition OF Canada from
france, by the war then IN progfcss.
ana gives map of Canada aud the
adjacent country which shows the col-
uny NJ Virginia az embracing tract
which includes the present city of chi
cngo. and the French colony of Louis
idnn az extending west of Virginia and
reaching north ~ Lake Michigan.
There Is an advocacy OF the sending by
the British government OF u force down
tho Mississippi TO seize New orleans
ana an of the great Interior north ~
New Mexico and east ~ New spain,
the latter having It's eastern boundary
approximately along the east base of
tho Rocky Mountains, The magazine
deals with literature art, history. poli-
ties, society. music, the dramn. mcdi-
cine. stock markets, weather predlc-
tons etc. II has also news from the
American colonies, New York. Massa.
chusctts, Georgia, etc, some OF the
items ~ news having been seven
months In transmission from New York
10 London, II Is rare literary relic.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-20
STOCKS AND INVESTMENTS.

Utah bank and Commercial Stocks and
other high grade Investment securities
bought and sold Loans on stocks
bs.a,,nd 9ay l, stocks ,n, ,se9fh, and sold.
tees Of estates and capitalists viii receive
the best OF attention,
JOHN {. CUTLER III.
Tel. ". " Aain Street
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-27
NOW FOR THE BALLOTS,
The City Registration Closes With 291
Names on the List,

The registration books for the city
primary closed Thursday at p. m :, and
the POI names that appear therein will
nominate mayor, three aldermen and
city treasurer next Monday, October 3.
The only contest is over the mayoral-
ty, Mr.. J. w. F. Lowrey and Alderman
j. G. Dean aspiring to this position. The
campaigu has been conducted with the
utmost good feeling so tar, and there is
no indication that it will be otherN Use
before it closes. The candidates and
their friends, however, are active, and as
the day for the battle of the ballots APP
proaches interest increases. Both sides
claim to be certain of victory.
For aldermen Messrs. Chas. Dusbler,
A. j. Baldwin and S. R. Christie have
40 opposition. These gentlemen are ex-
perienced in the affairs of the city gov~
eminent, are safe and progressive bust
ness men, and as members of the city's
legislative body will render the people
/ valuable service.
City Treasurer Saville will also have a
race all to himself, as no one has ex-
pressed desire to succeed him as guar
dian of the city's cash.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-27
CANNON.TURNER.
Mr.. G. r. Cannon and Mrs. SaIlie Turner
United in Matrimony.

Mr.. G. r. Cannon and Mrs. saIIie Turner
United in MatrimonY
A marriage that caused ripple of ex-
element in social circles was that of Mr..
G.. R. Cannon and Mrs. Salle Turner on
last Wednesday night. The wedding
ceremony was performed at the home of
Mrs. Turner in this city at eight o'clock
and was very quiet affair, only im>
mediate members of the families being
present.
Dame RumOr had for sometime been
predicting this match, but it was not
known that the parties were contemplate
ing co7summating their happiness at
such an early date, and their marriage
Wednesday night was complete sur
prise to their friends.
The numerous friends of both
ale hearty in their congratulations and
good wishes for prosperity and hap
piness to be the lot of this popular
couple. Mrs. Cannon is lady of refine
ment and high character and the groom
is man whom every one likes and ad-
mires. Having served in the capacity of
county tax receiver for a number OF
years, his acquaintanceship extends over
the entire county. His friends are all
interested in his success and welfare, and
will rejoice to know be has been SO fort
innate in this instance.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-27
CRAVEN FINED $500.

Judge Sheffield Fines Railroad Official for
Running a Sunday Excursion.
Trainmaster Craven of the Central rail-
road, who is under indictment and will
be tried at the approaching session of the
superior court for running an excursion
train through Terrell county on Sunday,
was tried on a similar charge at the re-
cent session of Quitman court. He was
found guilty by the jury, and was SEN
fenced by Judge Sheffield to pay fine of
5000 An appeal for new trial will be
made to the supreme court.
The offense was committed last year.
when an excursion was run by the
Central railroad through several George
coun ties to negro campmeetIng at Eu-
faula.
This is not the first time the Central's
officers have been up aginst the superior
court of Quitman county. Once before
some of the prominent officials of the
road were indicted for running a freight
train on Sunday and found guilty, but
the supreme court overruleG the verdict.
1t is understood that when the annual
negro campmeeting is held at Eufaula
next month the usual excursion train
VIII be run by the Central.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-27
BROOKS HELD WITHOUT BAIL.
SENT TO JAIL FOR BURNING NE.
GRO BAPTIST CHURCH..
Warrant Against Oscar Williams
Dismissed. Evidence Was
CircumStantial.

George Brooks, who was having q
preliminary trial before Justice Peddy
when The News went to press last
week on the charge of burning Sardis
Baptist church on the night of May
26th of the present year, was commit
ed to Jail without bail ito await the
action of the grand jury at the Novem-
Der term of the superior court. There
was large array of witnesses, and the
trial consumed all of the afternoon.
The evidence was circumstantial.' The
state showed that Brooks had formerly
been a member of this church and that
the church had withdrawn fellowship
from him, and the line of evidence
sought TO prove his i'll Will and resent
ment against the church as motive
for the crime. Witnesses testified to
constructive threats he had made as to
what he would do, and John Ander-
son, a member of Sardis church, swore
that on the night the church was burn
ed be saw a man hurriedly approach
and enter Brooks residence shortly af-
ter the alarm of fire was given.
The line of defense suggested the
theory that the church was burned By
its members for the purpose of secur.
ing the insurance money and erecting
a larger and better building. Mem
bers of Brooks family testified that
he was at home when the fire alarm
was first sounded, and were corrobo-
rated by negro woman who lived on
adjoining premises.
The trial of Oscar Williams, who
was arrested as Brooks accessory, was
set for O'Clock Thursday morning,
and when called by Judge Peddy coun-
sci for the state announced that the
evidence for the prosecution was not
sufficient to justify an investigation,
and the prisoner was released.
Mr.. j. A. Horsley and Detective Bill
Jones, who worked up the case against
Brooks, say they have not shown their
full hand, but are reserving their
strongest evidence for the final trial.
The outcome of the case is awaited
with much interest by all classes of
citizens.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-27
But Few Are Like Him.

Over in Randolph county there is a
model citizen whose conduct is worthy
of mention. Ten years ago this model
citizen purchased guano from firm in
Cuthbert, and was only able to pay a
portion of the debt. Being very poor
man with wife and eight small chill
dren, the debt went unpaid until one day
last week the model citizen went to
town and looked up bis note Qong ago
out of date) and paid it, principal and
interest He said his prayers did not
rise three feet above his head while that
debt was hanging oyer him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-27
A BIG DROP

dreds who did the They
bought and they realize the importance of buying from To
short Cash, propose
with Below submit the prices
No goods charged advertised prices